Wednesday, November 25, 2009

News

We Prefer The Tony Hawk: Ride Prototype

11:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Robomodo, the developers behind Tony Hawk: Ride, have posted some photos showing off the prototype controller used as a testbed before the final design was nailed down. More »


In Real Life

Why Mario Is In So Many Darn Games… Explained!

11:00PM November 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

The story goes that Mario was originally called “Jumpman.” That’s not what Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto called the character. More »


News

Steam To Come Pre-Installed On Alienware PCs

10:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

In what’s probably more important news than you first realise, Dell and Valve have signed a deal whereby Steam will come pre-installed on all Alienware computers. More »


In Real Life

These Are The Faces Of Space Invaders

10:00PM November 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

As seen on Logan Walters. More »


In Real Life

Mario 64 Used To Have Multiplayer

9:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Mario 64 remains, for many, the pinnacle of singleplayer gaming. As close to a perfect game as you’re going to get. Wonder how that would have changed had the game’s original multiplayer component made it into the final product. More »


In Real Life

Is The DSi LL Bigger Than Uncharted 2, Nolan Ryan’s Autograph, A Can Of Beer?

9:00PM November 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Comparing the DSi LL to other DS portables? Seen that. To other handhelds? Ditto. But what about comparing to other things — like cabbage, a baby, a baseball signed by Nolan Ryan? Haven’t seen that yet. Until now. More »


News

SingStar Gets Into The Christmas Spirit

8:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

SingStar is normally something you associate with “Europeans”, “drunk women” and “popular music”. But with Christmas coming up, Sony figured it might be a good idea to add “tacky holiday songs” to the list as well. More »


News

MAG Now Allows For 256 Players

8:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Sony’s MAG, an online team shooter currently in beta, promised right out the gates that it would support 256 players. Sadly, while in beta, the game hasn’t had anywhere near that many players. Will soon, though! More »


In Real Life

DSi LL Unboxing

8:00PM November 25, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Ah, yes. Unboxing. The ritual of taking things out of a box and then posting photos of what is inside. Here is a look inside the DSi LL box. Hello cardboard! More »


In Real Life

WoW Cosplay Goes The Extra Mile With Official Uniforms, Weapons

7:30PM November 25, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

It’s World of Warcraft’s fifth birthday this week, and longtime Blizzard collaborator Sideshow Collectibles are going all out. Not with statues, either. With tabards (ie the things you wear over chainmail), giant flags, and even full-size replica weapons. More »