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Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 19, 2013 in Videogames 
What do you do when you want to make a fan-film for Ubisoft’s upcoming Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon downloadable game? You contact them and get their official support. And then you make an awesome, neon, laser-filled tribute to the 80s and video games. Corridor Digital has put together a great short film that features Commader Lightning Bolt and his Android companion battling a CYBER VIRUS. There’s lots of guns, lasers, swords, and screaming. Check out the video below the jump, and keep an eye out for an of Corridor’s other great stuff. Read more…
Tags: Far Cry, Ubisoft
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 18, 2013 in Videogames 
Nintendo just released their latest Nintendo Direct, their online press conference to the masses that’s full of new information from the normally tight-lipped company. As usual, it’s full of charming new titles, awkward yet endearing executives talking, and a few surprises. Let’s run down the big announcements, most of which are centered on 3DS. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Legend of Zelda, Mario Brothers, Nintendo, Nintendo Direct
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 17, 2013 in Videogames 
Do you own a bunch of retro videogame consoles but can’t decide which to hook up to your TV? Why not plug them all in? That’s what the modder Bacteria decided to do, putting 15 consoles with the ability to play 18 consoles worth of games inside of a single box. He hid away the memory cards and made a franken-controller that uses overlays and modded NES cartridges to add specific functionality. Read more…
Tags: Mod
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 16, 2013 in Videogames 
First Ducktales (NES) was announced to have an HD remake in the works, and now Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis) is getting an HD remake! Unlike Ducktales, which is being made by WayForward Technologies for Capcom, Castle of Illusion is being remade by Sega Studios Australia. Read more…
Tags: Disney, Mickey Mouse, Sega
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 15, 2013 in Videogames 
By now you have probably heard about Shovel Knight and its Kickstarter: the game is to be a pixelated love letter to 8-bit games, made by ex-Wayforward Studios staff. They’re some good people, and folks love classic games, so the chance to help support a new 8-bit game really caught the internet’s attention. Yacht Club Games asked for $75,000 to complete the game and has completed the Kickstarter with a massive $311,502. They’ve added tons of bonuses and stretch goals to the project and have met every single one. If you still want to pledge or pre-order the game, you can do so via PayPal. The game is set to release this winter. However, it still needs to be voted up on Steam Greenlight to get on the digital distribution service. Read more…
Tags: Kickstarter, Shovel Knight
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 14, 2013 in Videogames 
Ace Attorney 5 has been in my vision for a while, mainly due to the fact that I’m a diehard fan of the series, but also due to seeing how well it can make the jump to 3D. Sure, the return of Phoenix Wright is expected, and he’s got a new young female sidekick, but I love the direction they’re taking Apollo Justice, making him the bandaged renegade, rising from the ashes. Hopefully it’s not too much of a turn of character. Anyway, Capcom recently updated their official site for AA5, but accidentally left the release date on it: July 25th. Read more…
Tags: Ace Attorney, Capcom
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 13, 2013 in Videogames 
Are you ready for new DLC for Far Cry 3? DLC that, in my opinion, looks cooler than the regular game? I’m astounded it’s even getting made. Yes, Ubisoft is creating a 8os-esque fake retro TV-show-designed-to-shill-action-figures DLC campaign. At first thought to be an elaborate April Fools joke, this thing is indeed real. And the trailer for it shows off plenty of neon lights, lasers, middle fingers, robot arms, and dinosaurs. Set in the near future of the year 2007, Sergeant Rex Colt: Mark IV Cyber Commando must defeat the evil army of cyborgs. I am so glad this is real. Watch the trailer below. Read more…
Tags: Far Cry
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 12, 2013 in Videogames 
Here’s a hot new indie game to pick up pronto: Guacamelee! Ever wanted to play a Metroidvania-style game as a luchador? No? Well you should, because Guacamelee, the latest game from Drinkbox Studios, is a high-octane, super-colorful downloadable PSN game for PS3 and Vita ($14.99). It’s packed full of references to other video games and pop culture, as well as having tight game mechanics and excellent controls. If you’ve been looking for a Metroidvania fix, then I’d highly recommend Guacamelee. It satisfies that itch and does so with style! It also has dimension-switching and you can turn into a chicken. Still on the fence? Check out some footage from Giant Bomb below. Read more…
Tags: drinkbox studios, Guacamelee
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 11, 2013 in Videogames 
We’re still waiting on some of the more high-profile Kickstarter-funded games to come out, but that’s understandable, since anything good does take a while to develop. But if the developer is doing it right, there will be a continuous trickle of updates. The latest update from Obsidian Entertainment shows off the 2D engine they’re using for their upcoming game Project Eternity. There’s no gameplay, but you do get to see a fully tricked out environment based on the concept art above. Read more…
Tags: Obsidian Entertainment
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 11, 2013 in Videogames 
Praise the sun! IGN has a 12-minute gameplay demo of Dark Souls II, the first footage released! Watch as director Yui Tanimura and producer Tak Miyazoe take us through various parts of the game, showing off devious traps and monsters that often attack when you’re behind them. Of course, there is lots and lots of dying. At one point, this guy? Cheers near a cliff and then gets knocked off by boars. That’s Dark Souls for you! Read more…
Tags: Dark Souls, Namco Bandai, PS3, Xbox 360
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 10, 2013 in Comic Books, Videogames 
Speaking of Batman, Game Informer has just announced that Warner Bros. Montreal are making Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel to Rocksteady’s Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. The game will be released on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, and PC this fall. It will be set years before the first two Arkham games and include the villain Deathstroke. What’s a little concerning is that someone other than Rocksteady are making the game, considering how proven Rocksteady is, but I’m still optimistic. Read more…
Tags: Batman, Batman: Arkham City, PS3, Warner Brothers, Wii U, Xbox 360
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 9, 2013 in Videogames 
Sick and tired of the grind in Farmville? Why not chill out with the latest Animal Crossing game? Animal Crossing: New Leaf is coming to North American 3DS owners on June 9 (not today, like the trailer implies), and it looks like a game where you can do…things! I’ll be honest, I have never completely understood the appeal of this series, which has you gardening, decorating your house, talking with animal neighbors, and just sort of goofing around. But it’s popular enough to get a new installment on every Nintendo system since the GameCube, and this 3DS game is a giant hit in Japan, so it must be doing something right! Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Animal Crossing, Nintendo
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 9, 2013 in Cinema, Videogames 
Are you pumped about Jurassic Park‘s rerelease in theaters, but don’t want to pay money to rewatch it? Then gather round and check out this Minecraft recreation of the movie that made every kid fascinated by dinosaurs (well, even more fascinated than kids usually are). A few liberties are taken, but hey, I recognize a lot of those places! Read more…
Tags: Jurassic Park, Minecraft
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 8, 2013 in Videogames Looks like Game Freak and The Pokémon Company are having a bit of fun with everyone, as they have revealed a new Pokémon for the upcoming game pair, Pokémon X & Y, but have not revealed anything about it. Yes, here’s some new images and a short trailer of a new very Mewtwo-like Pokémon, but as far as a name or details about its abilities, there’s nothing. Of course, the fanart machine is already in full force, so there’s plenty of people excited about this reveal, but several fakes and wrong information are floating around despite the official news. Check out the video below! Read more… Tags: Nintendo, Pokémon
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 7, 2013 in Videogames 
Thief returns! Yes, the classic game series is getting a new addition by Square Enix and Edios Montreal (the same folks who brought you Deus Ex: Human Revolution). While game is still a ways off, the first trailer has come out for it, and features lots of pre-rendered non-gameplay CGI. Thief will be coming out for PC, PS4, and other nebulous next-generation systems that aren’t the Wii U but might have the letters “X” or “BOX” in the name. I wonder which system it could be… Anyway, check out the trailer below and begin the wait for 2014. Read more…
Tags: thief
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 6, 2013 in Videogames 
Depending on your point of view, Mega64 are either hilarious or terrible jerks. Bumbling about in public dressed up as video game characters, sometimes directly around people, sometimes just providing a very weird show… it’s not your typical street performance. But it’s always worth it when someone reacts in a funny way or says something humorous when three grown men in costumes fumble their way through a park. Now I kind of want an animal mask for myself. Watch the video below. Read more…
Tags: Hotline Miami, Mega64
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 4, 2013 in Videogames 
The Wii U is hurting for games, and I’m not sure ports of previously released games is the way to fix things. Most of a port’s potential customers probably already bought it. That being said, Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut is looking to be the better version for those who waited. Read more…
Tags: Deus Ex, square enix, Wii U
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 3, 2013 in Videogames 
In what is very good news for JRPG fans, Atlus has announced through their Atlus Faithful emailer that Shin Megami Tensei IV will be out on 3DS in North America this summer! With Final Fantasy becoming less about actual gameplay and more about either pretty visuals or shallow nostalgia grabs, Shin Megami Tensei (and spinoffs like the popular Persona series) is slowly emerging as the flag-bearer for JRPG fans who want some substance in the games they play. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Atlus, shin megami tensei
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 2, 2013 in Videogames 
It’s fairly hard to sort out the real news from the fake news on April Fool’s Day, but here’s something from yesterday that we’re pretty sure is true, since there were rumors about it prior to April 1. Telltale Games, known for their adventure games and most recently the critically acclaimed game version of The Walking Dead, has announced Poker Night 2. It’s a sequel to 2010’s Poker Night at the Inventory, which featured Team Fortress 2‘s Heavy Weapons Guy, Homestar Runner‘s Strong Bad, Sam & Max‘s Max, and Penny Arcade‘s Tycho. Read more…
Tags: Borderlands, Evil Dead, playing cards, Portal 2, Telltale Games, Venture Bros.
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 30, 2013 in Star Trek, Videogames 
I’m sure you all are aware of the classic original Star Trek battle between Captain Kirk and a Gorn. A fight that has become both hilarious and slightly endearing, in that “old-school TV show” kind of way. Well, William Shatner and the Gorn are back to appeal to your nostalgia taste buds in this new commercial for the upcoming game Star Trek: The Video Game. I won’t spoil it for you, but suffice to say, Shatner really hands it to the Gorn this time, although perhaps they both have seen better days. Watch the commercial and revel in the wonderful silliness. Read more…
Tags: William Shatner
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 29, 2013 in Videogames 
Japanese developer GAME FREAK has been pretty busy. While recently they’ve been working almost exclusively on the Pokemon game franchise, they’ve taken a bit of time to create a new 3DS eShop game called Harmoknight. It’s a rhythm game in which you play as a young knight called Tempo as he beats up enemies and notes in a side-scrolling world. The game has a great art style that reminds me a bit of older Japanese manga or perhaps Dragon Quest, mixed with sensibilities from modern US cartoons. You can download it right to your 3DS from the eShop today for $14.99. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Harmoknight, Nintendo
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 28, 2013 in Videogames 
When Konami showed a trailer at the Spike VGAs for a game called The Phantom Pain, they claimed it was being made by “Moby Dick Studio” and even fabricated a CEO for that company. People got suspicious after noticing certain visual clues and pieced together that it was probably the next Metal Gear Solid game, even though that game had previously been announced as Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. Well, after a GDC announcement, it turns out that they’re both the same game! Read more…
Tags: Konami, Metal Gear Solid
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 27, 2013 in Videogames 
Guacamelee! is a Mexican-themed Metroidvania/brawler, which is a weird, yet delightful mix of ideas. The game has been in development for a while on PS3 and PlayStation Vita, but now it is finally coming out next month. Even better, buying the game once gets you a copy on both platforms thanks to Sony’s Cross-Buy system! Read more…
Tags: Indie Games, Playstation Vita, PS3
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 26, 2013 in Videogames 
That first trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was all CG, with nary a bit of gameplay to be seen. It’s really easy to promise anything when you’re not showing real footage, so we all needed to wait for the next trailer to make a proper judgment on the upcoming game. Now that next trailer is here, and it’s looking good!
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Tags: Assassin's Creed, PS3, PS4, Ubisoft, Wii U, Xbox 360
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