#mario
To go along with the new trailer released earlier today, Nintendo also let loose some new screenshots and character art for one of 2010's most eagerly-anticipated Wii games. More »
As promised, PS3 firmware update 3.21 has gone live -- and no, it's not some kind of elaborate April Fool's joke crafted by Sony. Yes, the update removes Linux support from Phat PS3 systems. And yes, the update makes it explicitly clear that this update will remove a feature (and corresponding menu options) from your system.
This is a mandatory update, meaning you won't be able to log on to the PlayStation Network without it. So, might as well get it out of your way as soon as possible. You can use either System Update from the XMB, or download the update from PlayStation.com to a USB stick.
Holy hell, it’s a preorder bonus for new costumes that actually includes the Wii and DS! I can’t believe a company finally decided to throw Nintendo fans a bone on this one. Is it really that hard to give us unlock codes in the first place!?
The official site for Super Robot Wars OG Saga: The Lord of Elemental has opened up, and it brings with it a bunch of screens and art. We’ve already seen the promo trailer for the title, but it’s nice to see some more assets to flesh things out. Hit up the link below [...]
#humor
Pixelated president Barack Obama proposes the "Video Game Health Care Bill," with Phoenix Downs, med kits and antidotes for every Moogle, woman and child being chased by ghosts. Inspiring stuff. [College Humor - thanks, MC Double Def DP!] More »
- created by Tom Create
- play as a Hamster that rides a wheel through 2D side scrolling levels
- jump to avoid obstacles
- gather sunflower seeds
- watch your speed gauge: if you go to fast you’ll fall out of your wheel and die
- boss battles if you get swallowed up by an enemy
- d-pad to move [...]
#howisthisnews
Welcome to a very serious edition of Kotaku Off Topic, one free from April Fools' Day pranks, mostly because it's March 31, damn it. More »
We've said it before and we'll say it again: we just don't get it. Somehow, Ubisoft's Just Dance has managed to become a full-fledged phenomenon -- we think two million worldwide sales means it's appropriate to call it that, right? Not only has Ubisoft received the honor that is boatloads of cash, but also the honor of having "the fastest-selling new intellectual property from a third-party publisher on Wii."
Perhaps the appropriate course of action isn't to try and dissect this, but to just close our eyes and go with it. Some of the songs aren't that bad, right? Or should we avoid sipping the Kool-Aid and quietly move to the side?
A portion of the PixlBit Review:
Overall, Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier is a fantastic and very enjoyable RPG. The humorous dialog is retained thanks to Atlus’ great localization. Though the graphically presentation is a little inconsistent, everything else about the game screams quality.
#clips
Fans of frenetic arcade shoot 'em up action of the Cave variety will be able to put their touchscreen twitch skills to the test this spring with the release of Espgaluda II for the iPhone and iPod Touch. More »
#zenoclash
Perhaps you noticed that today Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition was supposed to release on Xbox Live Arcade. Perhaps you noticed that it did not. "It's been pushed back a tad," says the developer. More »
Being a giant, beloved video game blog has its downsides. For example, we sometimes neglect to give independent developers our coverage love (or loverage, if you will) as we get caught up in AAA, AAAA or the rare quintuple-A titles. To remedy that, we're giving indies the chance to create their own loverage and sell you, the fans, on their studios and products. This week we talk with Mana Bomb, two guys who didn't let their location keep them from pursuing their dream of being extravagantly rich game developers.
How did you or your company get started?
Dan Weatherman - Programmer: A group of friends were eating lunch one fateful day and between the fajitas and enchiladas we started brainstorming about a game we would like to play. By the time we were done, we had a good starting point for what turned out to be Colony Defense. I thought, "Hey, I can do that I bet" and Jason Boren (designer) said, "Well let's do this then!" Boom, Mana Bomb was born. Wow, we had NO clue how much work it would eventually take to get our game to the point it is today. It's probably a good thing too, as I don't think any of us just love a ton of extra work. But here we are and we're very proud of what we've been able to accomplish.
Jason Boren - Janitor: I just wanted to do it, create something ourselves that we've enjoyed from everyone else for so long. I literally told Dan I would do anything to make it work, including being the janitor for our company. Nothing against janitors, but they really have nothing to offer a game company starting out who doesn't even have an office.
With all the different forms of media there are tons of ways to get into new music… or old music. At a recent Paul McCartney show, footage of the Beatles: Rock Band was projected behind the band and there were many young kids in the audience singing along. So after I got over [...]
#screengrab
Funny, I think the same thing can be said of NPR's music and book reviews. Via Fake AP Stylebook, which anyone in media should be following. And anyone outside of media. More »
#epicgames
The host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writes that the design director for popular Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War will be on his show next week to debut his next game. More »
#screens
Caution, there are a whopping 39 screenshots of UFC Undisputed 2010 behind this door, and if your computer monitor is of a poor constitution it might destroy itself rendering such manly badassery. More »
#8 Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. The Sanity Effects.
I loved this game so much that I made sure to play through it three times so that I could use each of the runes. I must admit it was best when the insanity effects kicked in and you really were feeling the crunch mentally! What [...]
#epicgames
The host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writes that the design director for popular Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War will be on his show next week to debut his next game. More »
According to a recent Walmart ad dug up by NeoGAF user ghostmind, a whole slew of new PS3 titles will soon be added to the $29.99 Greatest Hits collection. Featured on the ad are five games which will apparently get the red box treatment: LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition, Killzone 2, inFAMOUS, Resistance 2 and UFC 2009 Undisputed. Actually, according to the flyer, the games are being offered for $29.83. That, dear readers, is the Walmart difference.
We've contacted Sony America to find out if the Walmart ad is authentic, but we have no reason to believe it's a mock-up. We mean, all those games are "hits," and they're all pretty "great," right?
#review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remains the most popular game played on Xbox Live since its launch late last year, but that doesn't mean that the fans of the fast-paced, first-person shooter couldn't use some new ways to play. More »
If you thought your excitement for NBA Jam couldn't get any higher after reading our preview, know that MTV Multiplayer has confirmed that classic ballers Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are in the game. Creative director Trey Smith said that the second-to-last team that players will face in the Classic Campaign mode -- the game's "worst-to-first ladder tournament," which pits players against a series of teams -- will be decided based on who wins the 2010 NBA championships. Then, the final match will feature the iconic duo.
There's no word on other possible unlockable characters, but, frankly, we're going to flip out if we don't get to play as Chow Chow or Bill Clinton. Get on it, EA!
A portion of the NintendoLife Review:
Ogre Battle 64 is a very engaging and deep strategy game. It’s got a metric ton of content and will keep you busy for weeks on end, trying to clear all missions or maybe simply trying to recruit one of those elusive hidden units. It doesn’t really change the formula [...]
#sega
Sega is making Conduit 2 doubly official today, offering a first look at the sequel to last year's The Conduit for the Wii, complete with new details and a chance to put your face in the game. More »
