It’s to be expected, I suppose, that since this is the year of Nintendo’s next hardware launch that we’re not going to get a conference chock full of new first-party announcements. In an interview soon after the conference Reggie Fils-Aime himself even said that the focus of Nintendo’s press conference was less about big titles coming in the distant future,...
The Shootout: BioShock Infinite delayed, Microsoft strikes Inside Xbox
This week in the news Shootout, we find out that we won’t be playing with Infinite this year and Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the Inside Xbox series. Early this morning we received an email with a message about the upcoming powerhouse BioShock Infinite. “A MESSAGE FROM KEN LEVINE When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite...
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, New Videos!
Today, High Moon Studios released two new videos for Transformers FoC. The first is a gameplay footage trailer that simplifies the story behind the upcoming title. We’ve all seen the massive underdog success of the original Transformers title developed by High Moon, and the hype behind their sophomore game will be high. Maybe too high. I’ll leave that speculation donut for you...
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – Believe in Ghosts Series
The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (or FS as I will forever call it) youtube page has had some pretty awesome vids cracking their uploads recently. Instead of posting every single one of these videos separately, the Believe in Ghosts series has finished its set of three and I will now post all of them for your viewing pleasure. Hosted and narrated...
Assassin’s Creed III Announcement Trailer is Here.
The other day, my brother and I had a long and dying conversation about AC3 and he kept revolving back to the fact that he is discouraged by the yearly output of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Myself on the other hand, I feel that as long as the maintain the epic amount of great gameplay and evolution of the saga,...
Get Ready to OBJECT! with Phoenix Wright on your iOS or Android Device Soon
I love how crazy the Japanese video game industry can be when it wants to. Granted they may not be as able to pull off a cinematic, Hollwood-blockbuster of a game as the West has been in recent memory (though opinions may vary), but if you want something as left-field as an imagination can possibly take you, then there’s no...
The Next Chapter in the SOPA war
There is no shortage of information available on this past week’s most heated conversation topic, the SOPA/PIPA debacle. What will probably be the most memorable piece or news this year will see, the fight put forward by the world against the groups and advocates that tried to strip the internet of the very foundation that makes it truly impactful....
Lego Batman 2 Announced, and he’s Bringing all his JLA Friends
If you have a love for Batman, Lego, or particularly any mixture betwixt the two, then I have some good news for you, as Traveler’s Tales and Warner Bros have announced a sequel to the hit Lego Batman, and they seem to be further expanding on the Lego DC universe, if such a thing can be said. Titled Lego Batman...
The 2011 Geek Badge Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Holiday Buyer’s Guide: THERE’S ONLY A WEEK LEFT! HURRY! Inside this guide you will find a true interpretation and unbiased view of what to buy the gamer in your life. I will pick two games per console, at least one accessory and some universal tech to go along with it. I will also be giving you the insight on the...
GBA Lineup for 3DS Ambassadors More-or-Less Announced
Hey, are you one of the poor suckers enterprising individuals who bought a 3DS right out of the gate, only to find out that a handful of months later Nintendo was going to dramatically cut the price of their latest multi-screened handheld? Well if so then I’m sure you know you fall into the category Nintendo has placatingly called “Ambassadors”,...
My Zelda wet dreams have come true, but only in the UK.
Today, Nintendo announced that it will be releasing a 25th Anniversary Zelda 3DS and it looks completely gorgeous. The sleek looking handheld is set-up as a normal 3DS just with a very hot and sexy Zelda wrap and graphic. Embalmed with the ever-beautiful Hyrule Crest and a simple Ocarina and Harp border, the Black 25th Anniversary Zelda 3DS is a nice collectible. The package...
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures available for free over DSi and 3DS E-Shop!
While in its current 25th anniversary, the Legend of Zelda series has become busier than ever this year. One of the littler announcements within this buzz was the plan for a DSi and 3DS re-release of Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary, which didn’t have too much light shown on its contents. Well today, this release has finally come to...
Starfox 64 3D [GB Review]
Developers: Nintendo EAD, Q-games Publishers: Nintendo Platforms: 3DS Release Date: September 9, 2011 Rated: E10+ “Other games have been trying to recreate this same experience for YEARS. Starfox is one of a kind” – GB Opening Statement: I’ve played a lot of Star Fox over the years but I’ve never once had the benefit of playing Starfox for the Nintendo...
Nintendo releases an EXPLOSION of 3DS Trailers!!
It’s already been mentioned how much Nintendo’s been rocking TGS, even before it started. There’s been a huge plow of updates and interviews about the obscene current line-up for the Wii and especially the 3DS. However, it’s far better to see what Nintendo’s pushing out than to read about it, so let’s just move right to the good stuff, starting...
Titanic “demake” Super Smash Land released!
There’s no question that the Smash Brothers series is huge. Nearly all Nintendo fans have at least one version of the game, and it’s brought out at nearly every gaming event with a Nintendo console. Starting today, the series has just hit a huge new level, and it wasn’t even Nintendo’s doing. Instead, it was by the hands of a...
Namco detailing plenty of Tekken at TGS
At the ongoing Tokyo Game Show, Namco’s been telling the world just how much Tekken is coming to the world at the moment, and it’s more than plenty to tide fans over. Things are starting simple with this weekend’s Japanese arcade release Tekken Tag Tournament 2, but the whole world will be seeing the release of Tekken Hybrid, and Tekken...
Nintendo announces NA dates for Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, and more!
Quite quickly, Nintendo has taken the Tokyo Game Show by storm. Plenty of trailers and screens have come for some of our most awaited titles, but we’ve finally gotten something a little more touchable to enjoy. Following the pre-TGS press conference of Nintendo Japan, Nintendo of America’s just given out a massive amount of North American release dates, and they’re...
Let’s have a serious conversation about the new 3DS analog stick
Rumours, no matter how ridiculous they seem, you have to take them with a grain of salt. The rumour of the dual analog started flying around at the worst time though. Immediately after the price drop and the ambassador programs ’20 free games’, we found ourself facing the idea that the 3DS will undergo a redesign. A second analog...
New trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines
We’ve had a lot of Aliens games and movies, but not a few have been truly as frightening or tense as they probably needed to be. However, SEGA and Gearbox Software’s upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines might be a step in the right direction, as is somewhat visible with its new trailer. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkdEmKB7W4w] More than anything else, I can’t help...
Spider-man: The Edge of Time goes behind-the-scenes with Katee Sackhoff
Whether you’re interested in it or not, there’s plenty of work being put into Spider-Man: The Edge of Time. Marvel, Activision and Beenox seem determined to bring something pleasing to the comic fans, with two easy-to-notice focuses being plot and voice acting. Whether they’re succeeding in any regard is still hard to tell, but it’s easier to look at with...
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