Thursday, December 9, 2010

In Real Life

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Was A Long, Long Time Ago

11:30PM December 9, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, travels back in time to the 1990s while defending the abysmal sales of the latest Tony Hawk game, Shred. [Image via Getty]


In Real Life

Disgaea 4 Makes A Tactical Decision For Cute

11:00PM December 9, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Next February, tactical role-playing game Disgaea 4 will be released on the PlayStation 3. There will be a limited edition bundle. It will be cute. Very cute. More »


News

Nothing Says ‘Horror’ Like ‘Wii Balance Board’

11:00PM December 9, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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The Wii Balance Board might not get much exercise outside of Wii Fit, but depending on how upcoming horror game Night of Sacrifice works out, that could change. More »


This Space Marine Footage Feels Like A Punch In The Face

10:30PM December 9, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

We were tipped this trailer earlier today, which looks like it serves as a promo reel for Australian CG studio Plastic Wax. It’s for/from the upcoming Warhammer 40K game Space Marine, and it enjoys a spot of the ol’ fisticuffs. More »


News

Catherine’s Sexy Doesn’t Stop At The Game’s Cover

10:00PM December 9, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Upcoming adult adventure game Catherine features two spicy covers: one for the PS3 and one for the Xbox 360. More »


In Real Life

Don’t Feel Guilty About This Fighting Figure

9:30PM December 9, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

A fighting game character with wings made out of life and death? Sounds like good material for an expensive action figure! More »


In Real Life

NSFW: PlayStation Move, A Furry Animal And Unspeakable Horrors

8:30PM December 9, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

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When I reviewed EyePet last year, I really put the game through its paces. Being a kids game, though, that’s where I drew the line. These guys? I don’t think they even have a line. More »


News

Xbox Live Screw-Up Spoils Clothing Trading Surprise

8:00PM December 9, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Dream Club is a bar girl simulator that allows players to patron a virtual watering hole and chat up chicks. But It’s not only about that for fans, it’s also about the outfits and dressing up their favourite characters. More »


In Real Life

This Is Not A Single Zelda Screenshot

7:30PM December 9, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

It is hundreds of screenshots, composited into recreations of artwork featuring the two stars of Nintendo’s famous adventure series, Link and the Princess Zelda. More »


In Real Life

Orange You Glad China Has A Giant Mecha?

7:00PM December 9, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

In mid 2009, Bandai Namco constructed an enormous, life-size 18m tall Gundam statue in Tokyo, following with an updated version earlier this year. China is working on one of it’s own, but don’t tell Namco Bandai. More »