• Uncategorized

  Demolition Dash is an Adorable Little Rampage

  The cops are yelling something at me in French—I think it’s “We’re cops!”—but, like a two-year-old with a head of steam, I pay them no mind, knocking over everything in my way and screaming at whatever won’t move. Demolition Dash doesn’t put you at the wheel of a terrible toddler but something just as cute,…

  By Owen Good Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  E3 is About to Begin. Get Ready.

  While the showroom floor won’t open until tomorrow, E3 begins today, with press conferences from Microsoft, Ubisoft and Sony. There’ll be new games, new info and, most importantly, new hardware to take a look at. We’ll be coming to you live from Microsoft’s press conference first up, which is due to commence at 9:30am PST.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  When Iggy Pop and His Boogers Came to E3

  Lust for Gaming | LOS ANGELES, CA: In May 2004, Iggy Pop showed up at the E3 PlayStation 2 celebration (Photo: Robert Bertoia | Getty) Your Handy Guide to E3’s Big Press Conference Kick-Off Times Keeping track of E3’s big press conferences-where all the important announcements are made-can be hard enough. But keeping track of…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Nintendo Japan Joins Twitter

  Welcome to 2009, Nintendo! The Kyoto-based game maker is finally joining Twitter. If you like getting Nintendo announcements in Japanese from Nintendo Co., Ltd., then this is a Twitter account you should follow! [ファミ通]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• 

  Uncategorized

  Eight Minutes of NeverDead Lives!

  NeverDead is a tongue-in-cheek third person shooter in which you can rip off your head and THROW IT. Designed by Shinta Nojiri of Metal Gear Ac!d fame and developed by Rebellion of Aliens vs. Predator fame, NeverDead is due out later this year on the Xbox 360 and PS3.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• 

  Uncategorized

  Just Imagine These Ninja Boobs in 3D

  When the girls of Senran Kagura aren’t jiggling their jubblies, they’re eating phallic sushi rolls and playing in the surf. You can change character costumes, too. Boobs aside, the trailer does show hack-and-slash and adventure element, before going back to the default: boobs. Oh yeah, the game also has boobs. Did I mention boobs? Boobs.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Hey, Why Does Japan Have More Time to Get Excitebike?

  File under UNFAIR. In North America and Europe, 3D Classics: Excitebike can be downloaded free of charge until July 7, 2011. In Japan, it can be downloaded until July 31. What gives?

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Call of Duty: Elite Starts Shooting Next Month

  Call of Duty Elite, Activision’s attempt to make even more money out of the venerable shooter franchise, will go into beta on July 14. It’ll be invite-only, and only Black Ops’ multiplayer users will be considered.

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Hitman: Absolution‘s First Screens Look Like This

  Not one screen, but two. Until now, we’ve only had 27 seconds of a teaser, but here are apparently Hitman: Absolution‘s first in-game screens. Slated for a 2012 release, multiplatform Hitman: Absolution is the fifth Hitman title. The latest screenshots for Hitman: Absolution screens sneak in [Eurogamer via Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Someone Finally Got Cloud’s Hair Right

  I see literally hundreds of people trying to cosplay as Final Fantasy characters for this feature, and few even get close to matching Square Enix’s vision of vertical, spiky locks. So this authentic mess of hair is something to be both admired, and applauded. I don’t care if it’s a plastic wig. The entire point…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Your Handy Guide to E3’s Big Press Conference Kick-Off Times

  Keeping track of E3’s big press conferences-where all the important announcements are made-can be hard enough. But keeping track of them and then knowing what time that is in your particular part of the world? That’s really hard! So we figured, let’s make it a little easier on you guys, and put together this chart…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Sony Europe Hacked, But No Data Stolen

  Today, it has been revealed that Sony Europe was the target of a cyber attack. No confidential data was leaked, said the electronics giant. [Yahoo! News]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  3DS Update Might Screw Up Ridge Racer 3D

  On June 6 (in the US, June 7 elsewhere), the Nintendo 3DS is getting a system update to stabilize the system and add the 3DS Shop. According to Nintendo, Ridge Racer 3D owners “may experience a disruption in their gameplay experience under certain conditions”. This issue will be resolved later this month with an additional…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• 

  Uncategorized

  Dig Gold, Build Stuff, Kill the Enemy in King Arthur’s Gold

  For around a week now, I’ve been meaning to write up a post about King Arthur’s Gold, and never got around to it. I am truly sorry about this. So today, without further ado: King Arthur’s Gold If I were to be crude and unfair with a sweeping generalisation, I’d say it’s a cross between…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Armored Core V Gets a Japanese Release Date

  The mech title will be out on October 20 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, priced at ¥7,800 (US$97). [4Gamer]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Kotaku‘s E3 Predictions!

  Today isn’t just Monday, it’s the day that gaming’s biggest show, the E3 gaming expo, kicks off in Los Angeles. There will be a flood of gaming news. There will be excitement. There will be disappointment. And there will be awkward press conferences. Before the craziness starts, Kotaku is taking a step back, surveying the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  Sony to Unveil New 3D God of War Game

  According to a report on Forbes, Sony will be announcing a brand new God of War title at this year’s E3, one which will be a “3D adventure”. [Forbes]

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• 

  Uncategorized

  Prototype 2’s E3 Trailer Orders a Side of Ketchup

  The first Prototype game seemed to be about punching helicopters. Its sequel, going by this E3 trailer, seems to be all about blood

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011
• 

  Uncategorized

  Is Journey the Most Beautiful Game of 2011?

  Might be! Developed by Thatgamecompany, Journey is set in a wind-swept desert. You are a traveler, making your way over sand dunes and through ruins. Along the way, you can meet other travellers, but cannot communicate with them via text or voice chat. This latest E3 clip shows Journey gameplay on the sand dunes. Journey…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011
• Uncategorized

  This Is Probably the NGP’s New Name and Logo

  It won’t be official until it’s unveiled on stage during Sony’s E3 press conference, but bookmakers are surely cutting off bets on the NGP’s final name after this trademark filing turned up overnight. Called, yes, the PlayStation Vita, the filing was filed with the Trademarks and Designs Registration Office of the European Union on June…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011