Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Mirror’s Edge IPhone Trailer Slides Into The Second Dimension

11:30PM December 8, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

As a game, it looks like it’s missing the point of Mirror’s Edge entirely. But as a trinket for Mirror’s Edge fans, who just want to hear that music and see those blue skies again, it looks great. More »


In Real Life

Report: Japanese Kids Don’t Really Want Game Consoles This Christmas

11:00PM December 8, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

According to a survey on TV Tokyo’s news, the least popular present this Christmas are video game consoles. Japanese children up to the age of 12 were asked what they wanted for Christmas. More »


News

EVE Touches Down With Dust 514

10:30PM December 8, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Dust 514, the shooter spinoff of popular MMO EVE Online, certainly looks great, but how does it play? Turns out it plays a little like a first-person game of Magic: The Gathering. More »


News

2009: The Year The Xbox 360 Practically Vanished In Japan

10:00PM December 8, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Looking back, 2006 and 2007 were awesome years for console sales. 2008 was so-so. 2009? Blergh. More »


In Real Life

Merry Christmas Zombies, Dinosaurs And Gourds!

9:30PM December 8, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

News

Why Valkyria Chronicles 2 Is On The PSP

9:00PM December 8, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

SEGA decided to bring Valkyria Chronicles 2 to the PSP — not the PS3 like the first game. Why? More »


Next Team Fortress 2 Update To Get Friendly?

8:30PM December 8, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Watch this video. Listen to the lengthy looping of audio files reportedly dug up from the depths of TF2′s latest update, dated December 7. Then try and make heads or tails of what it all means. More »


In Real Life

Being A Video Game Hero Is Hard, Ask Master Higgins

8:00PM December 8, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

In the wake of the Tiger Woods scandal, it’s good to know not all gaming heroes are dogs. Take Hudson’s Master Higgins, aka Takahashi Meijin, star of the Adventure Island series. More »


Nintendo Reminds Us Why The Wii Sells At Christmas

7:30PM December 8, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

It may have had a disappointing year by its own lofty standards, but the Wii should still do well this Christmas. Why? Because Nintendo know its target audience like the back of this commercial. More »


In Real Life

You May Own This Devil May Cry Sword

7:00PM December 8, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Capcom US’s online store is selling this Devil May Cry 4 Red Queen sword. It’s 42 inches long with a red leather-wrapped grip and a stainless steel blade. Each sword has its own serial number and can cut you. More »