Archive for February, 2006
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney comedy trailer & sequel news
Here’s a hilarious Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney trailer (called Gyakuten Saiban in Japan) originating from last year’s Tokyo Game Show, the translated video sees Phoenix Wright putting competing attorney Edgeworth down regarding his disgraceful lack of knowledge regarding the DS. To view the trailer click on “more…” below.
In related news, the sequel has been confirmed by Capcom for Japan, though no word as of yet on whether it, too, will either be translated into English and have that English language option in the Japanese version like the original did, or if it will even see a release outside of Japan. Phoenix Wright got a US release last year and is set to come out in Europe end March. At least it was a successful enough genre to warrant a second game to be developed in the land of the rising sun.
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No comments »Yu Suzuki makes Shenmue Online full game promise
The Shenmue series has been missing in action since its first Dreamcast sequel in 2001. Will we ever see the remaining promised 16 chapters of Shenmue?
In an interview with game site Kikizo.com, Shenmue creator and veteran game designer Yu Suzuki shed some light on the missing game series, while confirming that the mysterious multiplayer venture Shenmue Online is still in development. “The story will be finished through games,” said Suzuki. “The MMO will be a game that will have a long lifespan through upgrades and updates. This will allow gradual continuation to the story.”
How DID Duck Hunt on your old NES work?
Question: A friend and I were playing Nintendo, the original eight-bit system, and we played Duck Hunt, a game that requires a “light gun.” I was wondering: How exactly does the Nintendo game “know” where you are pointing the gun on the screen when you shoot ducks?!? Very mind-boggling! –Matt
Cecil answers: You’re going to give yourself such a smack when you hear this one. Stripped of the high-tech accoutrements (by 1980s standards, anyway), it’s the oldest trick in the book. You think you’re using the gun to shoot at the TV, right? But really the TV is shooting the gun.
Here’s what happens…
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Katamari Damacy minigame
Since Katamari fun is now available worldwide here’s something for you to get warmed up. This Flash-based minigame based on the stellar game We Love Katamari (a worthy sequel to Katamari Damacy) manages to really captures some of the spirit of fun in the Katamari rolling gameplay.
Super Mario Bros 2: Kill Bill
Ok, this is just for kicks and giggles. If you like Kill Bill and classic Nintendo platformers, you’ll love the mixup of this bloody Kill Bill fighting scene and Super Mario Bros 2 sound effects. Click on “more…” to watch…
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Meteos DS review
An evil planet named Meteo is sending storms of world-ending meteors across the galaxy, and only your puzzle skills can stop them. As blocks called Meteos drop down on the lower screen, you must use the DS’s stylus to match up blocks of the same color.
Is this Lumines for the DS? Or is it something new entirely? Find out below.
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MechAssault: Phantom War announced for Nintendo DS
Gaming-Age got some pictures of the just announced MechAssault: Phantom War for Nintendo DS. This is the first handheld installment of the series. The touch screen lets players intuitively ‘touch’ the cockpit controls to hack into giant ‘Mechs, eject pilots, switch weapons and check battle techniques.
Gamers experience fast-action, 3D ‘Mech combat on the top screen, while the lower touch screen positions them inside the cockpit at the controls.
MechAssault: Phantom War features include:
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Metroid Prime Hunters introduction movie
Metroid Prime Hunters is looking to be on heck of a big game for such a small handheld. Watch all Samus fellow hunters show their moves on not one, but TWO screens!
Far Cry Instincts Predator Xbox 360 movie
Team Xbox has posted a short video clip of the water rendering for Far Cry Instincts Predator on the Xbox 360. The amazingly water and depth of view effects are quite the sight.
World of Mana DS wallpapers
World of Mana was recently announced for the Nintendo DS. If you’re a fan of the series you’ll certainly appreciate these pretty wallpapers. Go to the official Square-Enix site here (mind the music) and click on Download in the left menu to get an overview of all available desktop decorations at different resolutions.
