Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Page 2
News

Sega Putting Chromehounds Servers To Sleep

Xbox 360 mech sim Chromehounds is about to have its online component put to sleep. Sega will be taking the game’s multiplayer portion behind the barn, hopefully ending its life with the first shot.


In Real Life

‘Inglourious Plummers’ Spoof Is Basterdly Good

Okay, so that heavily mustachioed Toadsworth is no Brad Pitt, but this spoof of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds set in the Mushroom Kingdom compensates in charm. It’s rock solid use of Wario and game footage doesn’t hurt.


News

Tecmo Adding Ninja Gaiden, Rygar To Virtual Console Arcade

New ESRB ratings indicate that Tecmo is planning to inject some life into the incredibly dull Wii Virtual Console Arcade lineup, with new ratings for Ninja Gaiden, Solomon’s Key and Rygar.


What Are You Playing This Weekend?

Kotaku AU

Glad you asked. I’ll be sneaking up on Batman: Arkham Asylum and punching it in the crotch.


In Real Life

They Came, They Fragged: QuakeCon’s Staggering BYOC Galaxy

Glimpsed from a distance QuakeCon’s “Bring Your Own Computer” conclave looks more like something NASA, than frag related.


News

DSi Reclaims #1 Spot In Japan, Hi-Def Console Sales Still Low

Last week’s strong showing by the Wii doesn’t repeat this week, as the Nintendo DSi rightfully reclaims its seat at the top of the Japanese hardware sales chart. Things quickly get ugly in the bottom half.


News

Tony Hawk To Vert At GamesCom

Former pro-skater and current video game namesake Tony Hawk plans to demonstrate Activision’s upcoming motion-based skating title at next week’s Gamescom.


News

Rock Band Gets New Foo, Old Gorillaz Next Week

Rock Band owners will be treated to a potpourri of new music offering next week, led by a new triple shot of Foo Fighters jams and a blend of radio rock favourites.


News

The Road Rage Version Of A Headshot

The lead designer of Rage wants the driving parts of id’s game to feel comfortable for shooter gamers. So, I asked, what’s the road version of a headshot?


Arkham Asylum: Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?

When you’re one man against an asylum full of maniacal killers, it helps to have millions of dollars worth of technology at your disposal.