|
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 26, 2013 in Comic Books, Videogames 
DC has a new MOBA game coming out. Does “MOBA” sound weird? It means “multiplayer online battle arena,” which is the relatively recent name given to what was previously called DotA-clones, after the original Defense of the Ancients scenario in WarCraft III. (I still think they both sound weird.) Regardless, this MOBA is based not just on DC’s stable of superheroes and supervillains, but the reality-altering Infinite Crisis storyline. Read more…
Tags: DC Comics, MOBA
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 25, 2013 in Videogames 
When Supergiant Games announced Transistor earlier this week, I was incredibly excited. Not only because it was a new game from the makers of the excellent Bastion, but also because it meant more amazing art and music from them. And a cyberpunk setting doesn’t either. The game is available to demo at PAX, but if you weren’t there, here’s a 14 minutes video of the demo via IGN. While it’s an off-screen video, you can really get a good look at the beautiful art and style of the game, in addition to the haunting music. I can’t wait for this to arrive, but 2014 is a long time to wait. Read more…
Tags: Supergiant Games, Transistor
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 25, 2013 in Hobbies and Collections, Videogames 
Did you miss on the Figma Link figure last year? And now you want something just as cool? Medicom is releasing a Link figure as part of their Real Action Heroes line, featuring real cloth clothing and he stands nearly a foot high in size. Really impressive work! The price tag is also pretty impressive, at ¥19,800 (a little over $200). But it’s certainly one of the best Link figures out there, and will be a great centerpiece to any setup. If you’re ready to plop down the cash, Amiami is (of this writing) still taking pre-orders and Otacute’s will open soon. Happy hunting! Read more…
Tags: Action Figures, Legend of Zelda
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 24, 2013 in Videogames 
Here’s our first real look at the return of Riddick. Is Vin Diesel’s long and arduous trek to get this film made finally coming near its end? This new teaser trailer for Riddick is certainly short, and definitely a teaser in the strongest sense, but it’s good to see this out in the open. It’ll be arriving in theaters September 6th, and I wonder if Vin Diesel will be able to will this franchise back to life, much like the Fast and Furious series. He certainly has a strong pull in the industry. Check out the teaser and see for yourself! Read more…
Tags: Riddick, Vin Diesel
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 24, 2013 in Videogames 
PAX is just overflowing with great news, and Capcom has been clearly been busy: their latest announcement is sure to tickle your nostalgia bone. The NES classic Capcom/Disney game will return as DuckTales Remastered, releasing this summer on all three systems’ digital download services (PS3, 360, and Wii U). WayForward, makers of such platforming classics as Shantae, Contra 4, and the recent a Boy and His Blob, will be handling the remake duties, with the excellent Jake Kaufman working on the soundtrack. Even better? The game was announced with a sing-along to the main theme. Now that’s cashing in on nostalgia, right there. Watch the trailer after the break! Read more…
Tags: Capcom, Disney, DuckTales
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 23, 2013 in Videogames 
How’s this for cool: Double Fine and Capy are sharing a booth at PAX East this weekend, and as a sweet bonus, they’ve released a small, Outrun-style racing game called Capy Fine Racing GP. It stars characters from both Double Fine and Capy games, and was done just for fun. The kicker? They’re releasing it on 3.5″ floppy discs! Now that’s just plain awesome. People who pick up this floppy at PAX are encouraged to share the game online and spread it between friends. So if anyone at PAX grabs this, make sure to upload it online so we can all try it. Copy that floppy! Read more…
Tags: capy, double fine, PAX
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 21, 2013 in Videogames 
Pokemon Snap is one of those underrated games. It may be a short game for kids, but there are very few other games out there like it, and none as enjoyable or memorable. The fact that Nintendo failed to make a sequel for Wii is a shame, one that I hope is rectified with the Wii U. In the meantime, fans are picking up the slack. Read more…
Tags: fan videos, Jurassic Park, Pokémon
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 20, 2013 in Videogames 
The next mainline Shin Megami Tensei game comes out for 3DS in Japan on May 23. Shin Megami Tensei IV continues the series tradition of mixing demons, the occult, and modern day Japan. Atlus has put out a five-minute trailer showing tons of footage. Interestingly enough, there’s a shot of a Demonica armor suit, which appeared in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey on DS, once considered to be SMT IV before this new game was announced. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Atlus, shin megami tensei
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 20, 2013 in Videogames 
You can’t fault gamers for expecting Final Fantasy X HD to be out by now. First announced at TGS 2011, the HD update to the PS2’s first Final Fantasy game seemed like something that wouldn’t take too long to push out. We didn’t know if it would be an extensive retexturing with numerous fine-tuning like with the Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection or a cheap-and-dirty rerelease a la Capcom’s HD reissues, but either way, it should have been out in 2012. However, all we’ve seen so far is a few HD models, with the promise of a 2013 release. Read more…
Tags: Final Fantasy, Playstation Vita, PS3, square enix
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 19, 2013 in Videogames 
When you play a game by Suda51, you know you’re getting something weird and crazy. So it’s no surprise that his next game, Killer Is Dead, looks like a cel-shaded fantasy nightmare. The trailer has been around since January, but now we’re seeing what it’s like with the official English voices. It’s like you can understand what they’re saying! Read more…
Tags: killer is dead, Suda51
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 18, 2013 in Videogames 
It’s true! That rare and elusive Pikachu 3DS XL from Japan will be making its way overseas, arriving on March 24th. So yes, now you can get your hands on this bright-yellow, electrified 3DS. Given that it’s coming out next week, it’s a bit surprising that Target will have it on sale for $159.99, but it will a limited edition. No news on how “limited” that will be, though. I would recommend getting it though, if you want it, because who knows how long it’ll be around. Click here to see it in the new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon commercial, or more images on the Pokemon site here. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Nintendo, Pokémon
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 17, 2013 in Videogames 
There’s been a recent iOS game making, ahem, waves, in the gaming community, called Ridiculous Fishing. It’s a great combination of solid mechanics and beautiful art, and under the guise of a simple fishing game, it turns into a surprisingly clever and addictive blast of entertainment. After dropping your lure down, you try to gather as many fish as possible on the way back up, and then blast all of them out of the air with your various guns and weapons. It’s also had quite a storied history involving drama, rip-offs, and the complexities of clone games on the App Store. But this one is the real deal, and oh so much better. Even the soundtrack is great! Check out the trailer below and get the app here! Read more…
Tags: iOS, Ridiculous Fishing, Vlambeer
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 17, 2013 in Videogames 
Yes, you read that right. There’s going to be crossover DLC between Left 4 Dead 2 and Resident Evil 6. First up, Capcom will be adding in the four main characters from L4D2, Coach, Rochelle, Ellis, and Nick, as playable characters in an exclusive new mode called The Mercenaries No Mercy. Each character will have a specific loadout to use, and the Witch and Tank will also make an appearance. This will arrive April 5th. On the L4D2 side, three new special infected will be added via the Steam Workshop: Lepotitsa, Napad, and Ogroman. This has a more nebulous release date of “Spring.” Valve Time activate! Read more…
Tags: left 4 dead, Resident Evil
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 16, 2013 in Videogames 
Are you ready to jump back into the world of Saints Row? After some uncertain times with THQ (goodnight, sweet prince), Volition has returned as “Deep Silver Volition” and have taken DLC planned for Saints Row 3 and turned it into a fully-fledged new game. The new title focuses on an alien threat, as the leader of the Saints (also the newly-elected President of the United States) gains superpowers and fights back. Yeah, looks like Saints Row to me! Hopefully this game will turn out alright, given the challenges those developers have had recently. Check out the trailer below! Read more…
Tags: Saints Row IV
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 15, 2013 in Videogames 
A new trailer has shown up for Bioshock Infinite, along with a neat new look at the combat mechanics via IGN. The trailer seems to give a bit of a deeper look into the story and plotting of the game, so if you’re holding out to keep yourself completely unspoiled, you might want to avoid this one. However, the IGN combat video is really informative, and if you’re looking for more details on how the game plays, it’s a good, in-depth look. Although, I have to wonder about Booker: he finds a strange bottle lying around and just drinks it? Clearly, all strange bottles give you magical powers. Check out the videos below. Read more…
Tags: BioShock: Infinite
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 14, 2013 in Videogames 
Dragon’s Dogma did better than Capcom expected it to, being released to favorable reviews and sales figures. Naturally, being a success these days usually translates to more content. There have been a few smaller packs of downloadable content, but now Capcom is rereleasing the game as Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Read more…
Tags: Capcom, Dragon's Dogma, Fantasy, PS3, Xbox 360
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 13, 2013 in Videogames 
I know that Sleeping Dogs, Square Enix’s open-world romp through the grimy streets of Hong Kong, only came out about half a year ago, but it seems like it has been longer. That’s why I’m always surprised when more downloadable content is released for the game. A new DLC offering, “Year of the Snake,” comes out today, and it has protagonist Wei Shen continuing his cop duties in a less undercover manner. Read more…
Tags: Sleeping Dogs, square enix
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 12, 2013 in Videogames 
After Nintendo was silent on Western releases for three major RPGs for its ailing Wii system, fans got together and complained loud enough (Operation Rainfall) for them all to get released. Sure, Nintendo claimed it was already planning on publishing Xenoblade Chronicles, and XSEED had to pick up the publishing slack for The Last Story, but at least they were released. This April, XSEED is publishing the third of the missing RPGs and probably the last worthwhile Wii game, Pandora’s Tower.
Read more…
Tags: RPG, Wii, XSEED
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 12, 2013 in Animation, Videogames 
It has been a dry post-launch period for Wii U owners, with not a whole lot coming out. In hindsight, it’s almost good that Pikmin 3 got delayed until early this year, since at least there will be a must-buy game coming out for those desperate for new games. But before then, Nintendo has a small side-project to share: short Pikmin cartoons.
Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Nintendo, Pikmin, Wii U
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 11, 2013 in Videogames 
Gearbox has been having a rough time recently, due to all the hubbub around Aliens: Colonial Marines. Personally, I’m not sure yet how everything played out, but it does make me hesitant to support them. Borderlands 2 is incredibly fun, and I want to keep playing more games like it, so hopefully Gearbox make things right. At SXSW Interactive, they debuted a short teaser trailer, showing off a very shadowy character – a new melee-focused Vault Hunter that you’ll be able to play as in the next DLC. There have been rumors of the level cap being raised as well, but don’t hold your breath – Randy Pitchford has repeatedly said it’d be very difficult to execute. For now, check out the teaser below! Read more…
Tags: Borderlands, Gearbox
Posted by Ben Huber on Mar 8, 2013 in Videogames 
Feeling a bit nostalgic for PC games of yesteryear? Well, do I have some good news for you! Microsoft Game Studios has announced that Age of Empires II will be returning to PCs this year in Age of Empires II HD Edition. This version contains the expansion packs and updates in one package, as well as new fire, water, and lighting effects, along with Steamworks multiplayer, leaderboards, cloud saving, and of course, achievements. They’ll also be including Steam Workshop support so you can share user created content with other users. The game launches April 9th, but if you preorder now you’ll get it on the 5th. A perfect dose of old-school RTS gameplay! Read more…
Tags: age of empires, Steam
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 7, 2013 in Videogames 
The Gauntlet Gallery in San Francisco is hosting a Mega Man art show this month, honoring the Blue Bomber that Capcom has been mostly ignoring lately, despite 2012 being the 25th anniversary of the original game. While there are many pieces on display, one in particular will draw the attention of Mega Man X fans: a “holographic” Dr. Light capsule. Read more…
Tags: Mega Man
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 7, 2013 in Cinema, Videogames 
After ending the trilogy in God of War 3, anything else seems a little…unnecessary. I’m thinking specifically of the upcoming God of War: Ascension, yet another prequel, but this time with multiplayer. Still, in the absence of necessity, just toss whatever in and hope it creates necessity. Case in point: adding King Leonidas from 300 to multiplayer. Read more…
Tags: 300, God of War, PS3
Posted by Bob Muir on Mar 5, 2013 in Videogames 
It’s been a long, tumultuous road for Mass Effect 3 and its downloadable content. While I don’t care to play it, the multiplayer has surprisingly flourished, aided by free updates. Meanwhile, additional singleplayer content has been rolled out in the style of Mass Effect 2. But while they may be similar, the wind has been taken out of their sails due to the fact that they don’t have any effect on the controversial ending. Regardless of what you think of the DLC so far, the end has come: Mass Effect 3: Citadel will be the final storyline DLC until Mass Effect 4 (currently in development).
Read more…
Tags: BioWare, EA, Mass Effect 3, PS3, Xbox 360
|
|
