Tuesday, January 27, 2009

News

Badass 360 Arcade Stick, Made From The Bones Of Real Arcade Sticks

11:00PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Behold, Hori’s Real Arcade Pro EX SE. The SE stands for “Special Edition”. Why so special, when it looks just like Hori’s regular old 360 arcade stick? It’s all in the insides.

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So Why All The Microsoft Game Group Firings?

10:30PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Microsoft said they were sacking 1,400 people across the entire company, yet a disproportionate number of those cuts fell upon the (relatively) small gaming group. What gives? Did somebody piss in Steve Ballmer’s coffee?

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In Real Life

You Too Can Meet Ryu Ga Gotoku 3′s Designer

10:00PM January 27, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

That’s commenter Bellamy and SEGA fashion plate and Ryu Ga Gotoku designer Toshihiro Nagoshi. Bellamy met him! You too can meet Nagoshi. Bellamy? Well…

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In Real Life

Listen To The JRPG Soundtrack Of The JRPG That Doesn’t Exist

9:30PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

JRPGs are a predictable bunch. Spiky-haired youths, big swords, doe-eyed ladies and comic relief that’s either an ethnic minority or a robot. You’ve seen one, you’ve seen ‘em all. Their soundtracks are no different.

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News

Nintendo And 3 Major Japanese Companies Introduce Wii Fit Body Check Channel

9:00PM January 27, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Forget boring old corporate calisthenics! Nintendo today announces that three of Japan’s biggest companies — NEC, Panasonic and Hitachi — are getting their Wii Fit on with the “Wii Fit Body Check Channel.”

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British Sales Charts

8:30PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

We’ve been doing British sales charts for a while now. Don’t think there’s ever been one this kooky, though. I mean, Skate 2, Professor Layton and my Fitness Coach? Very strange.

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Wii Power Pad Game Sells A Million

8:00PM January 27, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Namco Bandai Wii title Active Life: Outdoor Challenge (aka Family Trainer: Athletic World in Japan and Family Trainer in Europe) has sold over a million copies worldwide.

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MotorStorm 2 Patch On The Way

7:30PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Like every online game these days, MotorStorm 2 has a few issues. A few glitches. Well, Sony have let us know that those glitches are to be addressed in a patch due for release soon.

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Fallout 3′s ‘Operation Anchorage’ DLC is …

7:15PM January 27, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Fallout 3′s “Operation Anchorage” DLC is now out on the 360 marketplace, if you’re interested. It’s 800 points, and gives you access to new missions, new gear and an abundance of frozen, radioactive-free water.

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Let’s Set Zombies On Fire, M’kay?

7:00PM January 27, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Yes, another zombie game — endless!! Though, upcoming PSN title Burn Zombie Burn! does look like it could be worth the price of admission.

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