VC Update: Castlevania II, Samurai Ghost, Magician Lord
I remember droooling over Neo Geo’s Magician Lord in the arcades back in the day. Now that I can have it I am like ‘meh.’ It’s funny how it works out that way with some older games. I was all over Punch out! though when it was released on the virtual console.
Smash Bros Brawl: Build Your Own Stages, share them
Another great and unexpected update. It has been announced that you will be able to build and save stages to your SD card. Not only that but via Wi-Fi connection you will be able to send stages to friends and even to Nintendo to be potentially featured as the “stage of The day”. Potentially each day there may be a new stage to experience though you may not be able to save the stages of...[Read More]
PEW PEW: Omega Five Trailer
Video no longer available (originally hosted on GameTrailers). RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE Genesis Forgotten Worlds game fans. Omega Five is for you. I will most likely be buying Omega Five. Theres always time for a good shooter. According to IGN Omega five is set to be released on Xbox Live Arcade this November.
Nintendo DS TV Tuner Pics: Security Guards Rejoice!
The Nintendo DS TV Tuner will be released in Japan on November 20th for a price of 6,800 yen (about $60). This is sure to be a hit with security guards working nights everywhere. Who really cares about this when you can watch full movies AND MORE on your DS with an M3 DS Simply Card?
Guitar Hero Dev: Why PS3 Exclusives WILL Suck
Jason Booth a developer who worked on Guitar Hero I, II and Rock Band explains exactly why ports to the ps3 will never be as good as their 360 counter parts, and why most ps3 exclusives will likely continue to suck. Well he did work on the smash hit that is Guitar hero so its worth a read. Heres a part of his in depth blog post speaking from “in the trenches as a developer” as he puts ...[Read More]
Arcana Heart: 2D Fighting Insanity
This video is no longer available. Search YouTube for “arcana heart saki vs heart” Its like if Sakura from the Street Fighter Alpha series got her own spin off game. Arcana Heart is all chicks… 2D schoolgirl type chicks duking it out Streetfighter style with crazy air juggle combos. For those that dont know Arcana heart was released in Japan last year and has been an arcade smash hit in Japa...[Read More]
POOPED ON: Clive Barker’s Jericho
The good folks at 1UP has released an entertaining review of Clive Barker’s Jericho where he totally poops on the game with the following: I’m also perplexed by the absurdly long (and frequent) load times, given that the game looks like complete garbage. Every level feels like it was made with an FPS construction set: boring, ugly, bland, ugly, dark, and ugly. (Did I mention ugly?) And...[Read More]
Crazy New Halo 3 Jumps Discovered
Video no longer available (originally hosted on MLG). I know you still cant get enough of Halo 3 so heres another post and this time its spectacular jump maneuvers. Just ignore the craptastic music or be prepared to turn the volume down.
Street Fighter IV: Capcom Gamers Day Interview
Video no longer available (originally hosted on GameTrailers). This is a very good look for Capcom and Streetfighter franchise. First off its being developed in Japan which is great news. They are incorporating alot of great new things like Halo 3 style service record with stats down to how many fireballs you have ever thrown. Also they spoke on Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and as you know the...[Read More]
Need for Speed: ProStreet Demo Hits XBL
ProStreet comes out 10/31/2007 but for now you can play the 654.64 MB demo. * Go for it with real, adrenaline-fueled racing: Experience the raw power of street racing with a brand new physics engine, and intuitively refined A.I. * Dominate different racing disciplines: Prove yourself in four distinct styles of racing, Drag, Drift, Grip, and the all-new Speed Challenge. * Ride the edge of disaster:...[Read More]
Hotness: Devil May Cry 4 Trailer
Video no longer available (originally hosted on GameTrailers). More from Capcom’s Gamers Day conference in London this week. Devil May Cry 4 looks like what I would envision and maybe hope a next gen Castlevania game to look and maybe play like. Maybe. In any case Devil May Cry 4 is officially on the radar. Join Nero as he comes to terms with his newfound powers and sets out on the hunt for ...[Read More]
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles: Website Up
Blast zombies on the recently launched and updated website for Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles. Worth a look.