Thursday, January 7, 2010

In Real Life

Mass Effect 2′s Action Figures Revealed

11:30PM January 7, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

While the first Mass Effect missed the action figure bus, the sequel is avoiding making the same mistake, with a line of figures due for release later this year. More »


News

Report: Microsoft Drop Natal Chip

11:15PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Microsoft has dropped a chip from its upcoming Natal motion control hardware, reports website Games Industry. The chip processed data for Natal’s “bone system”. In its place, Microsoft will use a software solution. More »


In Real Life

Giant LEGO Yoshi Is All Kinds Of Creepy

10:30PM January 7, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Dirk, the same guy behind that enormous giant LEGO Mario, has just applied the finishing touches to an enormous LEGO Yoshi. And it’s gross! More »


News

Yes, Alan Wake Is Getting DLC…

10:00PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

…like pretty much every other game these days! It’s been known for some time that years-in-development psychological thriller Alan Wake will have an episodic nature. That nature will continue after the game is out. More »


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Ar Tonelico III Rolls Out The Manly Lady, Voiced By Pikachu!

9:30PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Bandai Namco role-playing game Ar tonelico III, the third entry in the Ar tonelico series, features more than abundant fan service underwear. More »


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Four Reasons Why Hironobu Sakaguchi Is Awesome

9:00PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Game designer Hironobu Sakaguchi is best known for two things: Creating role playing games like Final Fantasy and Lost Odyssey and having a moustache. Impressive, sure, but not part of our four reasons – his New Years photos are. More »


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MMA Fighter Credits Modern Warfare 2 For Recovery From Injury

8:30PM January 7, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Around twelve months ago, mixed martial arts fighter Jamie Varner suffered a major injury, breaking the metacarpal bone in his hand. His doctor’s advice? Play some video games. More »


In Real Life

Cave Story Theme As Envisioned By Japanese McDonald’s Ads

8:00PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Cave Story, the freeware action adventure game from indie developer Daisuke Amaya, has a retro sounding soundtrack. It’s perfect fodder to be recreated with Ronald McDonald ads. More »


News

PC Sales Charts: Oh, Hello 2010

7:30PM January 7, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

After a Christmas break, we’re back this week with some PC sales charts, outlining some of the big sellers (or at least big revenue earners) of the new year period. More »


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Square Enix: Japanese Retail “Prejudiced” Against Western Games

7:00PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

As far as business execs at large Japanese companies go, Yoichi Wada seems rather forward thinking. He’s been tackling discrimination in video games head on. More »