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Enjoy Videogames, Pass Out, Look Cool

Posted May 27, 2012 at 2:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: brian cargile, pokemon gas mask, videogame gas masks, zelda gas mask

Free awesome videogame stuff? Far from it, but it's still pretty damn awesome to look at.


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Holy Shit: Look at this Street Fighter Anniversary Set

Posted May 23, 2012 at 3:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: street fighter, street fighter anniversary, street fighter ii, Street Fighter IV, street fighter x tekken

Yes, I’m against Collector’s Edition junk. But the 25th anniversary of a game is different, and Capcom is really bringing it with this ridiculous boxed set.


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Bioware Force Pushes 200 Employees Out the Door

Posted May 23, 2012 at 2:01PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BioWare, EA, Star Wars, swtor, the old republic

Star Wars: The Old Republic is losing subscribers. It’s also losing employees, starting now.


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Say Goodbye to the Xbox 360

Posted May 23, 2012 at 1:47PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: legal stories, Microsoft, Motorola, xbox 360 250gb, xbox 360 4gb

Microsoft had a pretty bad day in court yesterday—one that could bar the company from selling Xbox 360s in the United States.


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Diablo III Finally Breaks Something that Isn’t a Server

Posted May 23, 2012 at 12:37PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Activision, Blizzard, diablo iii, real-money auctions, World of Warcraft

Blizzard’s long-awaited sequel just obliterated PC sales records. Like, all of them.


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Pokemon Liquid Crystal! Killer Work By The Scene!

Posted May 20, 2012 at 4:18PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: honebrew, pokemon games, pokemon liquid crystal

One thing that is great about the gaming community is when members of one of the scenes come together and create something truly amazing. If you are a fan of Pokemon games or just want to see what dedication and hard work can create then Pokemon Liquid Crystal is something you won't want to miss...


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Metal Gear Solid For Vita Gameplay

Posted May 1, 2012 at 6:25PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Kojima Productions, metal gear solid hd collection, MGS, snake eater, sons of libery, subsistence, substance

Enjoying the near-endless world of Pokémon on your Vita? Well don't forget about Metal Gear Solid, who's back with a trailer to remind you why you bought a Vita.


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Pictures Of Pokémon. For Money

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at 10:13AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: art exhibition, Pokemon, pokemon art, videogame art

Want some more sexy eye candy? Well look away, as these involve some downright creepy looking creations. But if you like Pokémon, get your dollars together.


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What's Black and White and Got Some Goodies For 3DS Owners?

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at 9:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: estore, Nintendo, pokemon apps, pokemon black and white 2

Pokémon is getting all the handheld love this week, both official and not. Nintendo are sure not to leave 3DS owners left out with Pokémon Black & White 2 being a DS title, instead they get their own special treatment...


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Bust Out Your PSP For This Modded Pokemon Game

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 4:00PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: homebrew, mod, playstation portable homebrew, Pokemon, psp homebrew

You can chalk up another to the list of homebrew that you have sitting on your memory stick. If you enjoyed playing the Pokemon games while you were younger and still get a kick out of it every time you head down memory lane, ZappelFry has something for you.


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Watch This: Wailing on Guitar, Game-Style

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 3:46PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: halo, Kid Icarus, mega man, ocarina of time, star fox 64, Super Mario

This dude has some serious licks and/or chops. And they’re all from games you love.


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New Pokémon Black & White 2 Trailer. Beware of the topless Shizui.

Posted Apr 14, 2012 at 1:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: gameplay trailer, Nintendo, Pokemon, pokemon black 2, pokemon white 2

Another trailer to wet your appetites, this time for Pokémon Black & White 2, featuring a new rival, trainers, a mystery character and a topless guy.


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Pokemon Charity trying to catch'em all

Posted Apr 7, 2012 at 5:42PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: charity, full restore, mew glitch, pokecharity, Pokemon

An awesome group of Welsh students are trying to complete the impossible...but only if you don't have the time to hang with Pikachu.


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Pokémon Black/White 2 Boxart

Posted Mar 16, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS Tags: Nintendo, pokemon black 2, pokemon box art, pokemon white 2

Pokémon fans unite, celebrate, take a dump! Box art is here!


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Videogames Used To Be Hard

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 7:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PoV Tags: old videogames were hard, retro, videogame studies

And they didn't have players demanding multiple endings.


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Pokémon Champion Takes A Poo

Posted Mar 11, 2012 at 8:22PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: pokemon champion, ruben puig lecegui, videogame scandal

We all have different ways of celebrating feats in gaming.


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Videogames Are Good For The Mind

Posted Mar 6, 2012 at 8:40PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PSP, Xbox 360, PC Gaming, Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: cognitive, research, videogame studies, videogames can help

Just like last week, more studies and interesting results.


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Vote for PSN Awards, Get Cheap Games

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 6:42PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: game discounts, psn, psn awards, sen

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.

Sony’s PlayStation Network offers a large number of downloadable and independent games, and each of those games naturally costs money. For the most part, how much money a given title costs is up to the developer and Sony, but starting tomorrow, you have an opportunity to score discounts on titles you’d like to play. Here’s how:

The PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards officially begin February 28 at 3pm PST. If you visit the PlayStation Store after that time, you can vote for your favorite games out of a number of categories. The winner of each category will go on sale March 6—30% off for regular PSN users, 50% off for those with PlayStation Plus.

Follow this link to participate: PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards

Here’s a list of the nominees and categories, courtesy of GameSpot:

Best PSN Exclusive:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PSN Game:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

Plants vs. Zombies (PS3)

Resident Evil 4 (PS3)

Best PSN Game Playable Online:

Hard Corps: Uprising (PS3)

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PS3 Full Game:

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (PS3)

Assassin's Creed II: Deluxe Edition (PS3)

Midnight Club LA Complete Edition (PS3)

Best PlayStation Move Game:

4Elements HD (PS3)

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (PS3)

Best 3D Game:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

God of War: Origins Collection (PS3)

The Sly Collection (PS3)

Best PSone Classic:

Chrono Trigger (PS3/PSP)

Parasite Eve (PS3/PSP)

Xenogears (PS3/PSP)

Best Mini Game:

Angry Birds (PS3/PSP)

The Impossible Game (PS3/PSP)

Pac-Man Championship Edition (PS3/PSP)

Best PSP Game:

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy (PSP)

Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy (PSP)

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PSP)

PlayStation Community Award - Best Indie:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Limbo (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Who will you vote for?

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.


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Thatgamecompany Eyes Wider Markets

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 5:32PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: flow, flower, Jenova Chen, journey, psn, thatgamecompany

The developer of Flower and Journey is ready to expand beyond PSN.

If you have a PS3 and you enjoy indie games, chances are good you’ve spent a little time with flow and Flower. Both titles, developed by thatgamecompany, were instant successes with both critics and players alike. Their next title, Journey, has just been given an official release date (March 13).

So what’s next for thatgamecompany? Well, for starters, they’d like to expand beyond PSN. According to co-founder Jenova Chen, the studio’s primary goal for their next titles is finding a wider audience. Chen noted that the studio had a three game, Sony-exclusive contract, but with Journey set for release, thatgamecompany is now free to pursue other methods of distribution.

Chen said that the studio is currently in negotiations to bring its games to other platforms, but that discussions were still in the early stages and no public announcements could be made quite yet.

Have you played any of thatgamecompany’s titles? Would you like to see them on Steam, or XBLA?

[Game Informer]

The developer of Flower and Journey is ready to expand beyond PSN.


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Epic Has Unreal Secrets

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 4:23PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: arkham city, Game Developers Conference, GDC, mass effect 3, unreal engine 4

An invitation-only reveal at GDC promises to unveil the next generation of game building technology.

Unreal Engine is one of the core building blocks of the games industry. Countless classic titles have been built using one version or another of Epic’s engine, from Batman: Arkham City to Mass Effect 3. And it looks like Epic is ready to unveil the next iteration of its powerful game authoring software—to very specific people.

The company has confirmed that Unreal Engine 4 will be shown at this year’s Game Developers Conference, scheduled to begin March 6 in San Francisco. However, the engine will not be on public display; only a select few individuals will have the privilege of viewing the software in action. Those individuals, mostly partners, customers and prospective customers, will be bound by NDA.

The NDA, apparently, is in effect due to Unreal Engine 4 running on next-gen technologies that can’t be discussed in a public forum. You know, like those top-secret Microsoft and Sony projects that are perhaps less secret that the companies would like to admit.

If you’re a fan of Epic, you’ll still have a chance to interact with the company at GDC. Tim Sweeney, Rod Fergusson and Cliff Bleszinski will be participating in 15 events over the course of the week, all of which are open to any attendee that wishes to participate.

Are you excited to see what Unreal Engine 4 will bring to the table?

[Edge]

An invitation-only reveal at GDC promises to unveil the next generation of game building technology.


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Good News, Vita Fans

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 3:15PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: golden abyss, ps vita, rayman origins, Sony, uncharted, wipeout 2048

The UK software sales charts hint that Vita’s launch may have gone quite well.

Vita has only been out for a few days, so we sadly don’t have any official numbers in regard to how many devices have sold worldwide. Since we likely wont’ have that info for a week or so, we’ll have to look to other sources to figure out how Vita is doing. Sources like the UK’s weekly sales tally.

According to Edge, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was the best-selling game of the week in the UK. The title beat out FIFA Football, UFC Undisputed 3 and FIFA 12, indicating strong demand for the Vita handheld. If you need a bit more evidence, Rayman Origins also broke the top ten, landing in fifth place for the week (though its sales figures represent sales on all platforms). WipEout 2048 landed at 11, missing the top ten but still performing well.

If you’re keeping score, that’s one launch title in first place, one launch title getting a big boost thanks to the Vita version moving units, and one launch title sitting just outside of the top ten. These numbers certainly hint that Vita’s western launch is off to a strong start.

We’ll have to wait until Sony releases official sales figures to get an idea of exactly how well the Vita is doing, but for now, it’s safe to say that the launch has gone relatively well.

Did you pick up a Vita last week?

[Edge]

The UK software sales charts hint that Vita’s launch may have gone quite well.


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Pokemon White/Black 2 Coming Soon

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 2:05PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Nintendo, pokemon black, pokemon black 2, pokemon white, pokemon white 2

Nintendo has an official launch window for fans of the series.

Pokémon White and Black were the closest thing to a refresh the Pokémon series has received in a long time. While Game Freak didn’t make too many changes to the “throw Pokéball, commence fighting” mechanics of the game, new graphics and streamlined maps made the games seem almost new and innovative.

If you enjoyed Pokémon Black and White, you probably caught wind of the news that a sequel to each is headed your way. And thanks to an official confirmation from Nintendo, we now have some idea of exactly when that will occur. As we noted in the announcement article, the Japan release is set for June. If you live in the U.S. or in Europe, you can expect to be battling away again this fall.

The two games are direct sequels to Black and White, and this announcement marks the first time in the history of the primary series that a title has been given a number in lieu of new colors. Black/White 2 are being released on the Nintendo DS, which indicates that a 3DS-specific Pokémon title is still a ways away. Still, 3DS and DSi owners will have access to special functions (unrevealed, at the moment).

Beyond that basic info, we don’t have many details on Pokémon White/Black 2. We’ll keep you updated as information slips out.

Are you ready to catch ‘em all, again?

[Gamasutra]

Nintendo has an official launch window for fans of the series.


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New Pokémon Title Announced

Posted Feb 25, 2012 at 8:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: junichi masuda announcement, new pokemon game, Pokemon

Not long to go before a 'very important announcement'...


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Watch Out for this Shitty Pokémon Rip-Off

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at 3:32PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: Game Boy, itunes store, pokemon yellow, zynga

Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.

It goes without saying that the great majority of games on the iTunes Store are rip-offs of games that came before them. Even those titles that aren’t blatant copies (Zynga!) borrow mechanics from older games that the mobile populace may never have heard of. However, there’s a very thin line between copying mechanics and outright plagiarism, especially when the copying is done explicitly to scam customers.

Apple is normally on the lookout for stuff like this, but they seem to have dropped the ball when it comes to Pokemon Yellow, a game released on the iTunes Store on February 17. The game, featuring artwork from the Pokémon series and claiming to be “just like the original,” is nothing more than a sneaky cash grab by an unscrupulous game developer.

The app apparently does nothing more than open and crash, and certainly doesn’t contain anything remotely close to the original Pokémon Yellow for the Game Boy. The app developer has even gone so far as to generate fake reviews for the game, one of which claims, “Just like the original. Only better because you can play it on the most intuitive device ever - the iPhone!”

It’s all bullshit folks, so save your $0.99. Now that gaming news sites have caught a whiff of the fraud, it’s only a matter of time before Apple pulls the app.

Still, one has to wonder how the thing got through in the first place.

[Destructoid]

Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.


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You have money, and Blizzard wants it.

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: blizzard entertainment, Monopoly, risk, Starcraft, World of Warcraft

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, Blizzard Entertainment has just announced that they’ll be releasing World of Warcraft Monopoly and StarCraft RISK. This puts the two video game franchises in the elite company of other ridiculous sellouts, such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and the Chicago Bears.


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The Best Video Game Ending of All Time, According to Guinness, is...Wait...What?

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at 3:45PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: call of duty: black ops, halo: reach, ocarina of time

Guinness polled 13,000 gamers to get their opinion on the best video game ending of all time and what they came up with may surprise you. 13,000 fans can't be wrong - or can they?


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[UPDATE] Kojima Productions Building Is On Fire

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 4:02PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: kojima productions fire, konami building, konami on fire

Just when I was enjoying the HD collection...


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Pokémon Art Exhibit Battle Royale

Posted Jan 14, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Pokemon, pokemon art, poketrainers

Nintendo fans rejoice.


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QBert Record Attempt Ends In Failure

Posted Jan 1, 2012 at 9:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PoV Tags: gaming world recores, george leutz, qbert, qbert record

Some obsessions are dangerous, as this attempt shows…


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Gamer Loses Over 200 Pounds Playing Games

Posted Dec 31, 2011 at 8:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Wii Tags: gaming obesity, marc rodwell, rock band

224 lbs and Rock Band to be precise.


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MegaMan creator releases first post Capcom game

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 8:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS, iPhone Tags: Capcom, dr. momo, Keiji Inafune, king of pirates, Megaman, social games, the island of dr. momo

First game since he left Capcom for Mobile Gaming, The Island of Dr. Momo


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QJ Weekly Homebrew and Download Review

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 7:27PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: khan adademy, mario kart psp, pokemini emulator, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, showtime media player, webmedia plugin

Its that time again. QJ.net is back with this weeks download round up. See what's new this week from the QJ.net Download Section.


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FFXII-2 Tops Japanese Sales Charts

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 4:57PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: final fantasy xiii, golden abyss, mario kart 7, monster hunter, super mario 3d land, uncharted

Square Enix’s follow up to the maligned Final Fantasy XIII is off to a strong start in Japan. Duh.

If there’s one thing Japan loves, it’s Final Fantasy. So it’s not entirely surprising that Final Fantasy XIII-2, which launched earlier this week for Japanese gamers, has already rocketed to the top of the sales charts. The game moved 500,000 copies in its first week of release, toppling Monster Hunter 3G from the top of the charts and renewing confidence in the Final Fantasy brand.

Of course, Japanese sales trends aren’t always indicative of western performance (as I said, Monster Hunter was #1 until this happened), but it’s definitely good news for Square Enix that their hardcore fan base wasn’t so upset with FFXIII that they abandoned the brand entirely. The actual sales figure, around 525,000, accounts only for PS3 versions of the game.

Some Vita titles also managed to make the list, a good sign for the fledgling handheld. Here’s the top 20, for those of you that like tracking Japanese game sales:

01. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, 12/15): 525,271

02. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G (Capcom, 12/10): 208,427 (730,386)

03. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 12/01): 182,418 (789,871)

04. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go (Level-5, 12/15): 135,259

05. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 11/03): 112,533 (837,143)

06. [WII] Kirby Wii (Nintendo, 10/27): 71,028 (398,516)

07. [PSV] Hot Shots Golf 6 (Sony, 12/17): 61,412

08. [PSV] Uncharted Golden Abyss (Sony, 12/17): 48,224

09. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo, 10/13): 44,021 (323,293)

10. [WII] Poke Park 2 (Pokemon, 11/12): 43,829 (164,018)

11. [WII] Wii Party (Pokemon, 07/08/10): 42,632 (2,129,236)

12. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant's Store of Sorcery (Konami, 12/10): 35,068 (81,110)

13. [WII] Mario & Sonic at London Olympics (Pokemon, 11/12): 34,351 (64,573)

14. [PS3] Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru (Chunsoft, 12/17): 33,686

15. [PS3] BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend (Arc System Works, 12/17): 32,992

16. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, 11/11/10): 30,804 (734,046)

17. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii Ultimate Version (Namco Bandai, 11/23): 30,046 (100,284)

18. [PSV] Dynasty Warriors Next (Tecmo Koei, 12/17): 29,181

19. [PSV] Lord of Apocalypse (Square Enix, 12/17): 28,742

20. [NDS] One Piece Gigant Battle! 2 (Namco Bandai, 11/17): 28,406 (207,458)

Nintendo is clearly the king of the party in Japan, despite the temporary dominance of one game or another. In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see how FFXIII-2 is received here in the west. The previous game was the best selling in the history of the franchise, but also landed to lukewarm reviews.

How do you think FFXIII-2 will do when it’s released in the west? Also, don’t you just hate typing “FFXIII-2?”

[Destructoid]

Square Enix’s follow up to the maligned Final Fantasy XIII is off to a strong start in Japan. Duh.


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Resident Evil Revelations Gets Raid Mode

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 8:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: capcom live stream, resident eveil co-op, resident evil raid mode

A Capcom live stream showcased a new mode in the upcoming 3DS title.


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New Pokemon Game Is A Collaboration Crossover

Posted Dec 17, 2011 at 3:42PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Koei, nobunagas ambition, Pokemon, pokemon plus

Can your brain take the change in routine? Ninty are going a new route with this Pokémon title.


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Monster Hunter Release Gives 3DS Best Week Ever

Posted Dec 13, 2011 at 1:24PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: monster hunter, monster hunter 3g, nintendo 3ds

In Japan, the Nintendo 3DS just smashed its own sales records, fueled largely by a hot new title.

Monster Hunter is a pretty big deal in Japan. It’s also a pretty big deal here in the west, but in Japan, it’s a full-fledged phenomenon similar to Pokémon or Call of Duty. Essentially, it’s a must-have. The latest entry in the franchise, Monster Hunter 3G, has raked in an impressive 471,055 units sold in just the first week of release.

Thanks to this (relatively) massive launch, Nintendo saw sales of its 3DS handheld go straight through the roof. The company reports selling 371,326 units in the week of Monster Hunter 3G’s release – the best sales week on record since the device hit shelves. To date, the 3DS has moved over three million units, despite the fact that people seem dedicated to shaming it as a niche peripheral.

On interesting fact – the “week” of sales data for Monster Hunter 3G only represents the first two days of actual data. When the full numbers for the week are released, they’re sure to be much higher. In the meantime, it looks like Satoru Iwata can relax a little bit about the future of his company. Assuming, of course, that Shigeru Miyamoto doesn’t make any more unplanned announcements.

[Destructoid]

In Japan, the Nintendo 3DS just smashed its own sales records, fueled largely by a hot new title.


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Interview with Zeboyd Games Bill Stiernberg

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 12:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: bill stiernberg, breath of death vii, cthulu saves the world, zeboyd games

Co-creator of indie RPG’s Cthulu Saves the World and Breath of Death VII, Bill Stiernberg talks to Harrison E about working on RPG’s, pirates and Microsoft.


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New Final Fantasy XIII 2 Trailer Shows Off Environments

Posted Dec 7, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: ff xiii-2, final fantasy xiii-2, Square Enix

The new Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer shows off Square Enix's aptitude for creating stunning environments like only they know how.


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PoV: Ratchet and Clank All 4 One Review

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: Insomniac Games, ratchet and clank, ratchet and clank all 4 one, ratchet and clank all 4 one review

All 4 One or All For Nothing as Harrison E. reviews the latest Ratchet and Clank title.


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Minecraft takes the Grand Prize at GameCity 2011

Posted Nov 4, 2011 at 4:12PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamecity, minecraft, Pokemon, portal 2

The indie game managed to best big-name opponents like Portal 2 and Pokémon to take the top prize at one of the Europe’s biggest games festivals.

GameCity is a massive video game convention/party that took place in Nottingham, U.K. last week. The festival, which is more than a trade show, is focused on connecting gamers with developers and exploring the nooks and crannies of gaming culture. Each year they award one game a grand prize, and this year a bright-eyed newcomer managed to snatch the title away from some of the biggest brands in the business.

Face with competition from games like Portal 2, LIMBO and Pokémon Black/White, Minecraft took the show’s top award. One interesting element of how the game is chosen – GameCity puts a jury together of people that don’t usually play games, comprised of celebrities and academics that play each game over a certain period of time preceding the festival. This gives the grand prize award a special twist, since it’s mostly free of the influence of brand loyalties or media hype.

While it’s fun to see an independently developed game earning some recognition, it’s also not much of a surprise – Minecraft is already a critical darling and has been downloaded millions of times by gamers that developed an immediate passion for its free-roaming content. The game is technically still in development, but look for plenty of other awards to come its way as soon as the retail version goes live.

Would you say that Minecraft is better than Portal 2? Better than Pokémon? Sound off in the comments.

Via GamePro

The indie game managed to best big-name opponents like Portal 2 and Pokémon to take the top prize at one of the Europe’s biggest games festivals.


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Buy Two Games, Get One Free at Amazon

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 4:26PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: amazon free games, arkham city, gears 3

The enormous online retailer offers a pretty sweet deal for gamers looking to pick up more than one of the biggest titles of the year.

Let’s face it, 2011 is a ridiculous year for games. There are so many great titles coming out this year that it’s a wonder we’ll find time to play them all. And, unfortunately, it seems that a large majority of the best titles are hitting shelves all within the same general timeframe. While it makes sense for developers to target the holiday season, it’s pretty tough on passionate gamers who have to think with their wallets.

On the plus side, Amazon.com is making it a little easier to get the games you want with a limited time buy two, get one free promotion. They’re not junk games, either – I see Arkham City, Gears 3, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land, Pokémon Rumble Blast, Dark Souls and Rage on the list, in addition to plenty of others.

Here’s the way it works – you buy any three games on the list from Amazon, and they’ll comp you the cheapest one. If you were planning to buy any three of the games you choose anyway, you’re coming out a little bit ahead of where you would have been. There are plenty of cheap games on the list, so this may be the perfect opportunity to pick up a few titles you may have missed this year.

I think I’m going to grab Super Paper Mario, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land and Arkham City. What three games are you putting in your Amazon cart?

Via Gaming Bits

The enormous online retailer offers a pretty sweet deal for gamers looking to pick up more than one of the biggest titles of the year.


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Pokemon Heading to 3DS?

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at 4:13PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: 3D, Nintendo, pokemon gray

The recent registration of the Pokémon Gray domain and persistent rumors indicate that your favorite collectable creatures may be preparing for their 3D debut.

This year saw the launch of Pokémon White and Pokémon Black for the Nintendo DS. Both games were about as successful as Pokémon games usually are, and received about the same response from critics and fans as usual. Nintendo is the one company in gaming that seems to understand the maxim of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and Pokémon is the crown jewel of their empire. Before the latest round of Pokémon games were announced and long before they hit our handhelds, Nintendo purchased the Pokemonblackwhite.com domain through Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services.

Now it looks like fans of the Pokémon brand have something new to look forward to, as the very same company has recently put a lock on Pokemongray.com. It could be some savvy web user looking to extort a few thousand dollars out of Nintendo, but it’s more likely that Nintendo is once again using Melbourne IT DBS to set up a domain for its next big property.

The site is pretty bland and states only:

“This Internet address is being managed by Melbourne IT DBS for one of the world's top brands. At the present time there is no active Web Site for the address. It may be under construction, or the owner may have reserved the address for future needs. “

So before we get all excited and start arguing about our favorite Pokémon, it’s probably best to wait for an official announcement. One can’t help but think this might be the first Pokémon title to grace the Nintendo DS; it’s pretty much the only major Nintendo franchise that hasn’t made an appearance on the device. Of course, if history is any indicator, the game is more likely headed to the regular Nintendo DS, with remastered or brand new games hitting the 3DS a little while later. That’s what we saw with Pokémon Silver and Soul Silver, for example.

What do you think is going to happen? 3D Pokémon or DS Black/White mash-up? Do you think Pokémon’s simplistic gameplay will transfer well into 3D?

Via NintendoBuzz

The recent registration of the Pokémon Gray domain and persistent rumors indicate that your favorite collectable creatures may be preparing for their 3D debut.


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PoV: Is Mists of Pandaria the End of WoW?

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 6:52PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: cataclysm, pandaren, World of Warcraft

The addition of the Pandaren in WoW’s latest expansion, plus the insertion of a Pokémon-like mini-game, seems to be the final step in sending the franchise into the ground.

Before I start this, I should note that I’m a huge World of Warcraft fan. It was actually the first computer game I played, since I grew up with consoles and never got around to PC gaming. I jumped on board about a month after the launch of vanilla WoW, and I played all the way through Wrath. I even worked at Blizzard for a couple of years, in a position my NDA explicitly forbids me from disclosing. What I’m saying is, you can trust me when I say I know WoW and its players pretty well.

I’ve been loosely following the progress of WoW since I walked away from it late last year. Cataclysm certainly looked like a step in the right direction, but the gradual dumbing down of WoW with simplified talent trees, charity epics and gold flowing from the hills like a waterfall turned me off to the whole thing. I enjoyed Wrath of the Lich King, but the challenge I had seen in dungeons like Upper Blackrock Spire and Blackwing Lair, and to a lesser degree the Black Temple, never really resurfaced. When a group of ten random people could clear a raid in one night, I knew that the game couldn’t offer me much of a challenge.

Mist of Pandaria, announced at Blizzcon yesterday, looks like it’s designed to do one thing – make the fans happy. While this is certainly a good plan for generating sales, it doesn’t do much for the hardcore player looking for a challenge. All of the announced features seem to be making WoW even easier, and while casuals should absolutely have a place in any game, it just doesn’t seem like the same game that drew our passion and love in 2005. If you remember, Pandaren were added to Warcraft 3 as a joke – fans just happened to like them so they got retconned into the story.

Hell, even Blizzard was amazed that people liked them. Here’s a quote from the guy that designed the Pandaren Monk art for the original joke, Samwise Didier:

"But so we put that up in there and everyone was like “Oh my God! A PANDA RACE? That’s kind of cool!” And I’m like “Are you kidding me, really? You want to see pandas in Warcraft III or whatever?”

And now they’re taking that joke and shoving it into WoW. It’s been sad to watch the Warcraft lore die over the last few years and it’s pretty evident that Blizzard may be running out of ideas. They’ve basically pillaged everything they can from their history instead of coming up with new stories to tell, and an entire expansion based on the Pandaren makes it clear that they don’t have much left for World of Warcraft.

What’s really telling is the addition of a Pokémon-like mini-game, in which players will force their non-combat pets to fight. You’ll also be able to find and capture pets in the wild and then train them to be better fighters. It’s an interesting concept for killing time between raids or groups, but it also says a lot about how the WoW player base has changed in the last six years. Essentially, WoW has gone from MMO to casual Facebook game; it just has a nicer interface.

We’ll have to see how the expansion goes – maybe I’m just an idiot. Maybe people want to play as Pandaren, and maybe they’ll have a great time. But it certainly looks like the WoW I loved is dead, and there won’t be any reason to come back. I just don’t think Blizzard knows how to update the franchise for hardcore players anymore. That, or they don’t care.

Guess we’ll just have to wait for that other top-secret Blizzard project, huh? Are you still going to play World of Warcraft after the new expansion?

The addition of the Pandaren in WoW’s latest expansion, plus the insertion of a Pokémon-like mini-game, seems to be the final step in sending the franchise into the ground.


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On Shelves This Week: October 23 – October 29, 2011

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at 8:00PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: bf3, dance central, dragon ball z, heavy fire, infamous, kirby, on shelves, Pokemon

Find out what games are dropping next week so you can plan your fake sick days accordingly.

Next week belongs to Battlefield 3, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few other games coming out that may tickle your fancy. Here’s a quick list of a few of the more notable titles hitting shelves and digital downloads, starting this coming Sunday.

Battlefield 3

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

ESRB Mature

EA/DICE

inFamous 2: Festival of Blood

PSN

ESRB Teen

Sucker Punch

Stronghold 3

ESRB Teen

SouthPeak Games/Firefly Studios

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

Xbox 360, PS3

ESRB Teen

Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

Wii

ESRB E

Nintendo/HAL

Dance Central 2

Xbox 360

ESRB RP

Harmonix

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Nintendo 3DS

ESRB RP

Nintendo

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan

Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC

ESRB RP

Mastiff

That’s the bulk of them – if you’re not one of the million or so people picking up BF3, what game are you planning on picking up instead?

Find out what games are dropping next week so you can plan your fake sick days accordingly.


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Final Fantasy 14 confirmed for late 2012

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ff14, Final Fantasy, final fantasy xiv, Square Enix

Confirmed for Q3 of 2012 is the highly anticipated next sequel...but will it be the Final Fantasy?...probably not. It's just a re-release...


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Japanese charts: New Legend of Heroes debuts on top

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 10:26PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: Capcom, falcom, Japan, Media Create, Microsoft, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

3DS continues to lead on the hardware side of things.


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October Releases: What Will You Buy?

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 12:50PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: arkham city, battlefield 3, forza 4, october releases

The holiday new-game avalanche begins next week. Which new top-tier title are you planning on picking up?

We’re a full week into October now, and the holiday games rush is just starting to pick up. While next week’s launch is relatively small compared to the weeks to come, it still marks an important transition from the regular game launch schedule into the full-tilt holiday barrage. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the big titles headed our way in the month of October.

October 11 - Forza Motorsport 4

An Xbox 360 exclusive, “Forza Motorsport 4” boasts new cars, graphical improvements and improvements in both car handling and tuning. Reviews have been trickling in all week and the general consensus seems to be that the game holds up to its predecessors, especially when it comes to online racing. There’s a demo available now on Xbox Live.

October 18 - Batman: Arkham City

Following the events of “Arkham Asylum,” “Arkham City” revolves around the Riddler and yet another set of nefarious deeds conducted by familiar Batman villains. Preliminary reviews have been extremely positive, so it looks like this is going to be a critical darling come release. As a side note, if you pre-order this game at Wal-Mart, you’ll get a $10 gift card and the original “Arkham Asylum: GOTY Edition” as bonuses.

October 25 - Battlefield 3

While there are certainly huge titles coming out this year, much of the gaming press has been focused on the upcoming showdown between EA’s “Battlefield 3” and Activision’s “Modern Warfare 3.” This newest iteration of the “Battlefield” franchise is sure to be a juggernaut and features a new graphics engine that’s very, very pretty. The multiplayer beta is still live if you want to get an early taste.

October 24 - Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

Okay, so admittedly this game isn’t on the same scale as the other three, nor does it have any chance of becoming a massive hit in the way that “Battlefield 3” probably will. That being said, Kirby’s newest adventure is probably the biggest Nintendo title of the month, followed by a new “Professor Layton” title and “Pokémon Rumble Blast.” Since none of the three big titles are headed to Nintendo consoles, it looks like Nintendo fans will just have to make due.

What game are you planning on buying this month? “Battlefield 3” is a sure thing for me, but I’m really digging the “Forza” demo.

Dates via GameSpy

The holiday new-game avalanche begins next week. Which new top-tier title are you planning on picking up?


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Nordic Game Chart: Week 39

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 3:40PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Europe, fifa 12, nordic game chart

The latest Nordic Game Chart has been released. Is there a new game on top?


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Nintendo bringing holiday lineup to New York Comic-Con

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at 8:28PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Comic-Con, Nintendo, Pokemon

If you happen to be in Manhattan on October 13 to 16, you might want to drop by the New York Comic-Con and check out the games Nintendo will be showing off at the event.


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Diablo 3 may run into gambling problems with South Korea

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 12:12AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, diablo 3, gambling, ratings board, South Korea

Due to random loot drops being able to be exchanged for real money, South Korea has some issues with that.


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