Archive for May, 2009
Scribblenauts video shows first gameplay. Looks awesome!
5th Cell has released a new Scribblenauts trailer that shows off the game’s unique writing mechanic. Developed by the same guys that created the DS “Drawn to Life” games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive for release this June, in Scribblenauts players must help main character Maxwell reach the Starite in each level by solving…
Xbox 360 rumored to get full-body motion-sensor
The Xbox 360 may be getting Wii-ified with a full-body motion sensing system that has been revealed thanks to Engadget. So what does this mean for the Xbox 360? It means that it could directly compete with the Wii, allowing you to control games with your body without the use of controllers. Which is a…
On Xbox Live Arcade today: Arkanoid Live, Space Invaders Extreme, Zombie Wranglers
From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Taito’s Arkanoid Live on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Arkanoid Live will be available worldwide (except in Australia or New Zealand) for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40). The classic Arkanoid comes back to life in XBLA! In Arkanoid…
Angry Video Game Nerd reviews X-Men games (NES, Genesis, Arcade)
This is the sixty-ninth in a series of bad video game reviews by the Angry Video Game Nerd. Watch as the Angry Nerd reviews: The Uncanny X-Men on NES (1989), Wolverine on NES (1991), Konami’s X-Men on Arcade (1992), Sega’s X-Men on Genesis (1993), and Sega’s X-Men 2: Clone Wars on Genesis (1995). These games…
Super Mario Kart and Pilotwings coming to Wii Virtual Console
Just added to the Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC ratings board in Australia) are some previously unannounced Wii Virtual Console classic games. In the past newly rated Australian Virtual Console games were released worldwide in between one to two months after being discovered, so expect the listed Super Mario Kart and Pilotwings games…
25th Mario Kart Wii tournament runs until May 10. Explosions everywhere
If you own Mario Kart Wii, you’ll know it lets you play online in 12-player races against drivers all over the world. Now, you can show off your racing skills in a Nintendo-sponsored worldwide competition. The 25th Mario Kart Wii Competition started on May 1st and runs until May 10th. Now’s the time to get…
Metal Gear Solid Touch demo now available on iTunes
A Metal Gear Solid Touch demo is now available on iTunes for play on iPhones and iPod Touches announced Konami. If you haven’t heard of Metal Gear Solid Touch, it’s a portable miniaturized Metal Gear Solid 4 “third-person shooter” wherein players move their fingers across the screen to aim, tap to fire and move your…
Dark Void downloadable content confirmed in interview. Jetpack gameplay and lack of multiplayer discussed
Dark Void is Capcom’s upcoming third-person shooter that uses vertical cover gameplay for some extremely visceral shooting action the likes of which have never been seen before. The game is scheduled for release this year on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. In a recent interview with Joystiq, senior producer Morgan Gray discussed the game…
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings new details reveal co-op mode
IGN has received confirmation that Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings will include a co-op mode. Although you won’t be able to tackle the entire single-play mode with a friend, you will be able to play through a separate co-op adventure mode that differs from the main game while still allowing for two people…
The Beatles: Rock Band guitars revealed in pictures
The Beatles: Rock Band guitars have officially been revealed in some pictures that developer Harmonix released in celebration of the game being officially open for pre-order. Although the game’s new custom guitars had been previously revealed, they had not yet been SEEN. Take a gander at the two wireless Beatle’s guitars that will be released…
Apple rumored to buyout EA? EA 2008 loss is 1 billion. Yet million-sellers include FIFA, Madden NFL, NFS and Spore
Lots of EA news today as the company released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 financial results. But even bigger than that is speculation making the rounds that Apple is looking to buy EA. The rumor apparently started on CNBC’s “Fast Money” where a panelist suggested that Apple may be looking into a takeover…
First Red Steel 2 trailer
The official Red Steel 2 trailer has been leaked onto the Internets thanks to MSN Games Brazil who somehow got their dirty mitts on an official trailer from Ubisoft. The trailer depicts a sword slash gun battle with an opponent and gives you a very good idea of what Ubisoft it going for with this…
Capcom to release up to 40 PS1 and PSP games to PlayStation Network within months
Capcom is set to release between 20 to 40 classic PS1 and PSP games onto the PlayStation Network for play on PS3 in the near future! Additionally, Capcom has stated that they are very interested in what games their fans want to see released for the PSN and will be listening intently to their feedback….













