Saturday, July 25, 2009

In Real Life

Brazilian Kids Show Rips Off Little Big Planet

4:30PM July 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Children’s show Bom Dia & Companhia (Good Morning & Company) airs daily on SBT, one of the top three Brazilian TV networks. It also rips off LittleBigPlanet. More »

Ninja Gaiden II Sigma Co-Op Mode Detailed

4:00PM July 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

PS3 game Ninja Gaiden II Σ has costumes, and better yet, co-op. There’s an all-new “Team Missions” co-op mode. More »

In Real Life

Where World Of Warcraft Meets He-Man

3:30PM July 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

World of Warcraft isn’t just a video game. It’s a trading card game as well, and being a trading card game, it can slip a few things under the legal radar its digital cousin may not be able to manage. More »

News

Take A Tour Of Microsoft’s Retail Stores

2:30PM July 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

As you know, Microsoft will soon be opening chain of fancy big retail stores across the US, in which 360 hardware and software will play a prominent role. Wanna see what they look like? More »

In Real Life

No One Will Forget This LeChuck Vs Threepwood Statue

1:40PM July 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Gotta love this Monkey Island renaissance. Not only does it get us new Monkey Island games, it gets us new Monkey Island merch. And nice merch to boot! More »

Singularity Preview: I Love The Power Glove

1:00PM July 25, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

Activision had a playable version of Raven Software’s recently delayed first-person shooter Singularity at Comic-Con. It was our first chance to test out the game’s Time Manipulation Device, plus put a few bullets in anyone who crossed our path. More »

In Real Life

Comic-Con Friday Cosplay Round Up50

12:50PM July 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

While Saturday’s masquerade contest brings the cosplayers out in droves, there are still plenty wandering the halls of Comic-Con 09 during the week. Here’s a selection of some of the better efforts we’ve seen. More »

Ultimate Sith Trailer Delivers Ultimatum

12:40PM July 25, 2009 | Owen Good

And here is aforesaid trailer regarding the DLC for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. You’ll battle with Obi-Wan and Luke (on Hoth) and, quite gratuitously, Boba Fett. Wonder how they’ll retcon that one. More »

News

PAL PlayStation Store Update: Making Amends

12:20PM July 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Following on from last week’s pitiful update – and subsequent apology from Sony Europe – this week, things look a littlebetter for PAL PS3 owners, with a number of games and demos available just in time for the weekend. More »

News

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Expands With New DLC, Ultimate Sith Edition

11:40AM July 25, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

LucasArts announced at today’s Star Wars Spectacular a new batch of downloadable content for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that will take players to Tattooine and Hoth, meeting characters like Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker and Obi-wan Kenobi. More »