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In Real Life

The Konami Code Shows Up In The Strangest Places

There are misdemeanours I have committed in this life, I’ll admit it. For example, I recently got a ticket for jaywalking and it cost me $US200. For jaywalking. I’m still very angry about this situation and am actively devising a plan to exact revenge on the LAPD, and guess what! Now you’re all accomplices.

October 12, 2011
In Real Life

Look Everyone, It’s The Hero Of Legend: Zelda!

Why is it called The Legend of Zelda when Link’s the one doing all the work? Just wait until Metroid hears about this; she’ll be pissed.

June 3, 2011
News

Is Konami Working On A Contra Reboot?

Kotaku AU

Nothing concrete was shown during Konami’s pre-E3 conference, but the above logo suggests that a reboot of the celebrated franchise is currently in development.

March 24, 2011
In Real Life

Contra Goes Medieval, Japanese-Style

This is Contra. Just not as you know it. It’s the hardcore 80′s shooter reimagined by William “xiabaosg” Chua, who depicts Bill and Lance as fuedal Japanese warriors.

January 12, 2011
News

The Next Contra Fights In February

Hard Corps: Uprising, Konami’s cartoonish take on Contra, hits Xbox Live Arcade on February 16 for 1200 Microsoft Points. That’s part of the Xbox Live Arcade House Party push.

January 11, 2011
In Real Life

It’s China’s Biggest Video Game (Sort Of)

Until April, visitors to New York’s Museum of Modern Art will be able to check out “Long March: Restart”, which is basically one of (if not the biggest) video games you’ll ever play.

December 17, 2010
Uncategorized

A New Look At The Cartoon Contra, Hard Corps: Uprising

Konami and Arc SystemWorks are still plugging away at the anime-styled spin on Contra, Hard Corps: Uprising, which is due sometime this winter. To make the wait easier, an all-new look at the downloadable shoot ‘em up is here. Peruse!

August 12, 2010
In Real Life

Did Scott Pilgrim Actor Play Video Games While Filming?

As said on Reuters.

July 27, 2010
News

Contra Made Kinder, Gentler, Deeper By Hard Corps: Uprising

I played the latest Contra game – the one without Contra in the name – at Comic-Con. It was too easy, but that was by design so that cream puffs like me could enjoy Hard Corps: Uprising without dying too quickly.

June 26, 2010
News

Friendly Reminder: Super Mario Bros Crossover Now Featuring Ninja Gaiden

As promised, Jay Pavlina has delivered Ryu Hayabusa from the NES Ninja Gaiden as the seventh playable character in the flash sensation Super Mario Bros Crossover. Other character-specific abilities have been included in the game’s 1.1 update.

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