News

Namco Bandai Pulls Mr Driller Chilean Miner Image, Apologises

To mark the release of the 33 Chilean miners, Namco Bandai created the above image, which features the character Mr Driller. Today, the company has removed the image and apologised.


October 15, 2010
In Real Life

Could YOU Rescue 33 Miners Trapped Underground?

The rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for weeks has made for great TV, but how does it shape up as a video game?


In Real Life

Chile’s Own Super Mario Winner

After nearly 70 days, the 33 Chilean miners have finally been rescued from over 700m underground. As the entire world celebrates, the area is swarming with reporters and journalists. It’s a media circus! Cue the headline puns.


October 14, 2010
News

Nothing Says Rescued Chilean Miners Like Mr Driller

After 69 days of being trapped 700m underground, the 33 Chilean miners have been rescued. Namco Bandai is marking the historic occasion with, yes, Mr Driller.


A Children’s Treasury Of Chiléan Mine-Rescue Memes

The last of the 33 Chiléan miners trapped underground for more than two months has emerged safe and sound. The Internet celebrated as it typically does, with video-game themed ‘Shops.


September 27, 2010
News

No Video Games For Trapped Chilean Miners

Despite being reportedly sent PSPs down their fancy supply tube, the Chilean miners trapped underground have been told that they’re not allowed to play video games to help pass the time.


August 30, 2010
In Real Life

Trapped Chilean Miners Get PSPs

There are 33 miners stuck 2,300 feet underground. It could be Christmas before the escape shaft is finished. How to pass the time? PlayStation Portables.


May 7, 2010
News

Cheaper Time-Limited StarCraft II Solid In Mexico, South America

StarCraft II fans south of the US border will have two ways to pay for the game, with Blizzard revealing a less-expensive, time-limited version of the game for players in Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil.


April 30, 2010
In Real Life

Brother Stabs Brother Over Video Game Argument

From Chile comes another tragic tale of a sibling murdered over a video game console.


March 6, 2010
In Real Life

Games Provide Comfort To Chilean Woman Pulling Through Quake

A Chilean woman coping with the devastation wrought by last week’s earthquake has looked to games to provide some comfort and normalcy, and a fragile World of Warcraft collectible that somehow managed to survive is her symbol of hope.