Dark Void… Bomba?
Well I guess our predictions were correct. Dark Void has been getting some unsavory reviews. Sitting at a Metacritic rating of 60. I have been pretty skeptical about the game after playing it at E3 last year. Here are some things reviewers have been saying: Dreary and annoying in equal parts, this is a game best left avoided. – Destructoid Every bit as disappointing as expected. By Capcom...[Read More]
GameManx Podcast Episode 72: Say It Aint Slow
Dark Void, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, the Project Needlemouse Sonic game, Blazblue protable, Quantum Theory, God of War series. Slow week? Maybe, but we somehow manage to trash talk about what we are playing and we discuss top news topics.
Bayonetta Review
After playing through Bayonetta I must say that the game is enjoyable and lives up to the hype and not just because the main character is scantily dressed. Actually for me its refreshing to play a game that makes no excuses for being a game. Bayonetta reminds you at every turn that your playing a video game. The “Angel Attack” mini game, the practice session during the loading screens,...[Read More]
From Madden To Big Moves For Jay-Z and Steve Stoute
According to a new article in Esquire Magazine Jay-Z and Steve Stoute met over a friendly game of Madden. A former executive at Sony, where he first met Jay-Z over a game of Madden, Stoute eventually slithered over to the advertising world and worked his way up the ranks, learning how to sell street gear to white America. Jay-Z and Steve Stoute later started “Roc Nation” and “Tra...[Read More]
GameManx Podcast Episode 71: Witch Time
Bayonetta hits the spotlight, we discuss the new onslaught of Super Street Fighter IV videos and upcoming game releases.
Super Street Fighter IV News Blips
The new videos from CES 2010 and new official features trailer has us all hyped but there are a few other interesting tidbits released by the Capcom Street Fighter development team. 1. Its Almost done Super Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinoro Ono says the game is nearing completion in a Famitsu blog post. Hints at Spring release date. 2. New character costumes shown. This blog post on the Officia...[Read More]
Mad Catz Reveals Super Street Fighter Joysticks at CES 2010
This is what Mad Catz Super Street Fighter IV Joysticks will look like as revealed at CES 2010 today. The Tournament Edition will still feature Japanese arcade grade Sanwa parts and the biggest differences in these new versions is the slightly slimmer design and new art.
New Super Street Fighter IV Features Trailer
This video is no longer available. This HOT new trailer reveals new costumes for many of the new fighters and confirms three distinct looks for all characters. This includes a Bison outfit for Cammy, an Iron Colossus like outfit for Zangief and more. Also confirmed is selectable ultra combos and new ultra moves for all characters. In the trailer a new Ultra for Ken, Dhalsim, Fei Long, Ryu, and El ...[Read More]
New Wii Zelda Game This Year… 2010?!
According to a Japanese publication called Asashi it appears as though a new Zelda game will be released by the end of this year. Interesting stuff considering that everyone pretty much assumes that Super Mario Galaxy II was to be this years big Wii winter holiday release. Other notable reveals rare that a brand new DS system is in the works. Source: Asashi via Kotaku
God of War Collection Impressions
One of the most highly regarded game series got an HD makeover of sorts a few months ago. Remastered in high-definition at a resolution of 720p and including anti-aliased graphics for 60 frames per second gameplay the collection includes both PS2 God of War games on one bluray disc. I am about at the end of the first God of War game now and I must say that the game is indeed one of the best action...[Read More]
REVIEW: Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel
So here’s the back story. Back in the days I was a HUGE Outrun fan. Other than Street Fighter II and most likely before Street Fighter II I would pump as many quarters as I could scrounge up, or beg to get into Outrun machines. The shaking steering wheel on the stand up or seated cabinet was among my favorites. Later on around 1995-1996 I was addicted to Ridge Racer and then Ridge Racer Revo...[Read More]
Bayonetta Hits Stores This Week
This video is no longer available. Not much is going to be released other than Bayonetta this week. If you have not already played the demo then take a look this this video to see if Bayonetta is up your alley. Looks great to me and the demo was fun.