Monday, December 7, 2009

News

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Defeats Super Smash Bros. Brawl In First Week Sales

11:30PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Don’t worry! There’s always next week. According to sales numbers from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, Wii title New Super Mario Bros. Wii nearly sold a million in its first week in Japan. More »


News

Square Enix President Calls “Western Game” Label “Terribly Discriminatory”

11:00PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Gotta give Square Enix credit. For an enormous (and still conservative) company, it sure is trying hard to expand its horizons. Just listen to company boss Yoichi Wada talk. More »


In Real Life

Some Kingdom Hearts Figures To Jingle Your Bells

10:30PM December 7, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Toysmiths Kotobukiya have a new line of Kingdom Hearts figures on the way, due for release in Japan early next year. More »


Level Up Your Head With Final Fantasy XIII Elixir

10:00PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Another Final Fantasy game means another Final Fantasy drink. Another Final Fantasy drink means, wait for it, another Final Fantasy drink TV ad. More »


News

Tony Hawk “Very Proud” Of Tony Hawk: Ride

9:30PM December 7, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Tony Hawk: Ride is not only one of the most disappointing games of 2009, it’s easily the most disappointing game in a series that for the past 5 years has specialised in disappointment. More »


In Real Life

Sonic’s Shoes Inspired By Michael Jackson

9:00PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Michael Jackson and SEGA had a long history with Jackson appearing in and working on SEGA games. But his connection to SEGA goes deeper — right down to Sonic’s shoes. More »


In Real Life

How To Make A Fan Game And Not Get Your Ass Sued

8:30PM December 7, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Making a fan game – like this, or this – can be a tricky thing. Is it a tribute, or is it stealing? We like to think it’s the former, but lawyers often think the latter. More »


In Real Life

Dress As This Final Fantasy XIII Lady For $100

8:00PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

The Japanese internet has assembled the costume for character Serah from the goods at low priced, budget-priced Japanese retailer More »


In Real Life

Travis Touchdown Gets Lost, Ends Up In Left 4 Dead, TF2

7:30PM December 7, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

While No More Heroes’ Travis Touchdown isn’t the most fitting crossover possibility for a Valve game, there’s still a fair amount of joy to be had from seeing him be a credit to team. More »


Comparing The Boobs And Butts Of Bayonetta

7:00PM December 7, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Bayonetta has been released in Japan, and with its game already out and receiving stellar reviews, developer Platinum Games might have a little more free time on its hands before the game launches abroad. More »