I played Dragon Quest IX for the Nintendo DS this weekend at the Shueisha Jump Festa event in Chiba. Then I felt The Fear and got the hell out of there. Here’s what I remember.
You watch The IT Crowd? You really should. For a show about nerds, they rarely touch on gaming, but the show’s DVD menus more than make up for that oversight.
Yay! It’s The Sun! Let’s check in, see what they’ve got to say about video games today. And it’s…not about crime. Not about parenting. It’s all about…hospital!
Don’t think you guys realise just how many press releases get crammed in our cramholes on a daily basis. And just how many of those press releases are batshit crazy. So let’s take a look!
In November, Square Enix announced a special limited edition Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles DSi. And didn’t post any pictures! Sloppy, Square. Shouldn’t take until Christmas to get those pictures.
Earlier this year, Electronic Arts were mad for Take-Two. Mad. Looked like a takeover was inevitable. Yet we enter 2009 with Take-Two an independent company. How the hell did that happen?
Gizmondo are itching for a rematch with the market. And this time, no Ferraris. Problem is, there’s an economic downturn going on at the moment, which means Gizmondo 2 isn’t in the best shape.
We’re enjoying these little anecdotes. So much more edifying than boring lists. Don’t forget to send in yours too.Next up is Dean Longmore, who discovered the true value of in-game advertising…
Thanks to everyone who’s been writing in with their personal highlights of the year. Please, don’t stop. Now, let’s throw it over to “Aaron Mitchell” and his sudden realisation of the responsibility of fatherhood…
Sony’s confirmed that we’ll be getting the Metal Gear themed expansion for LittleBigPlanet on December 24. Along with a bunch of costumes and a level kit, Media Molecule is also adding a new item – the Paintinator (pictured above) – which lets you “Shoot switches and enemies, or create completely new challenges for other players to test their shooting skills!”Full details, including pricing, beyond the jump… More »
