PlayStation Japan has ateaser countdown pagerunning right now. In its URL we find the Japanese word amimono, which relates to knitting. In the background of the teaser counter you’ll find a man in a tuxedo knitting as two gentlemen in suits watch on. Sony, what the hell is going on here? The countdown timer is set to reveal (we hope!) in about five and half days, which looks like September 1st....
There’s no denying the power of theGrand Theft Autoseries. Rockstar’s controversial franchise is one of the most recognizable and well-known brands in modern gaming, and its next installment is going to be unquestionably huge. For Microsoft,Grand Theft Auto IVis not just being treated as an important game, it’s clearly being treated as one of the most crucial of 2008. Microsoft’s Shane Kimhas recently commentedon the impactGTA‘s had on Sony hardware in the past — most notably the revelation that wasGTA IIIon the PS2 — and how Microsoft is looking to harness that impact for itself by making sure that the Xbox 360 is seen as the definitive home of Liberty City....
A action/puzzle game with touch screen controls and a quirky art style? It’s gotta be a DS game, right? Evidently not. Yuji Naka, former Sonic Team lead and now head of Prope, who made the criminally never-playedLet’s Tap, has revealed his latest game.Ivy the Kiwiis a game where players draw vines of ivy to guide and launch an ever walking baby kiwi through 50 different levels. You may check it out in the video above and then start wondering why it’s on Windows phone and not the DS....
The folks at SouthPeak persist in producing these oddly charming videos to promoteTwo Worlds IIcentered around second-string villain Sordahon. In this fifth installment, we’re given a visual recap of some of the events which have transpired on Sordahon’s path towards videogame legitimacy. It is accompanied by a cheesy rock ballad, complete with mullet wig. Classy.
At first glance, the final realistic Mario ornament in thethree-piece setfrom artist Kalapusa might not seem so disturbing. Sure, it’s got an insane look in its eye, but the slightly silly, slightly menacing look from the NES games is still present. Nothing too shocking … or is it? While I still think the Super Mushroom’s blank stare and wrinkly face is messed up on so many levels, thisrealistic Goombashares a sick secret....
It’s not bad enough thatBlitz: The Leaguefor the Xbox 360 had to suffer from last-gen straight to next-gen port status, but now the government of Australia says the game cannot come near any kangaroos. Yeah,they went aheadand banned this game. Apparently, steroid and drug users aren’t good role models for wannabe American football players: Australia’s Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC), which rates videogames, took exception to the game which allows players to buy performance enhancing drugs and fake urine tests to avoid detection....
As we have stated many times by now, life sucks when you’re an Australian gamer. Overcharged, underappreciated and barred from legally purchasing a variety of titles, the Australians don’t have it easy, and it seems thatthe latest farceoverGrand Theft Auto IVwas too much. Not only is the game censored, but Australians would have to pay comparatively more money for the cut down experience, and they’renow turning to less legal methodsfor great justice....
Toy Story 3is two games in one. On top of the story mode, the Avalanche developed title will have a mode called “Toy Box” that lets you be a kid all over again. “Toy Box” allows you do to whatever you want, whenever you want. You’ll play as Woody, Buzz or Jessie as you help citizens in the Western themed town of Woody’s Roundup. As you play through “Toy Box,” you’ll be able to take on missions which in turn will net you gold....
One of your favorite social games is going retail. Earlier this morning, PopCap Games announcedBejeweled BlitzPC, a downloadable $19.95 version of the game that will feature full-screen and a “dramatically enhanced” presentation. If you’re stuck on the Facebook version, there’s no need to worry: Profile linkage is confirmed and will be reinforced with a purchase bonus. Owners will get 1 million coins that can be used, assumedly, cross-platform. The game will only be available through thePopCap Games store....
Elder Scrolls Vis not on Bethesda’s radar. During a Q&A session at Quake Con ’09, Bethesda’s Todd Howard told a fan that the studio has “no current plans” for the expected sequel toElder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. He didn’t add to the statement, but when a clever fan asked aboutif Bethesda was planninganElder ScrollsMMO Howard said [jokingly], “There’s always a chance.” We’ll go out on a limb here and say that the chances of the oft-rumored MMO being real seem pretty good now considering the studio isn’t bothering with a traditional follow-up....
What are you doing Sunday night, August 12th at 9 p.m., 8 p.m. central? Don’t lie to us – no one does anything important on Sunday night. You’ll want to pause your game to tune intoSpike TVto check out the worldwide debut of 2K’sBioShocklaunch trailer. 2K tells us that during Spike TV’s original series “The Kill Point,” a 60-second never-seen-before trailer forBioShockwill air. It will feature new footage from thisfreaky first-person shooter....
Follow me as I spend a month trying to better myself by usingEA Sports Activeto exercise and follow its diet tips. Coming back from Otakon, I had a nagging problem that only got worse with the drive home and some horsing around with friends. I injured my knee, and had to hobble around for a week before it was better enough to attempt exercising again. Upon my return to playingActive, I was greeted with the message that I couldn’t complete the challenge at this point....
The official Japanese Web site for Capcom’sStreet Fighter IVhas gone live, and does the music playing in its background make you want to shake your ass or what? The site contains screens which we’ve already seen, as well as character bios for characters we already know about — Ryu, Ken, and therecently revealed Crimson Viper. According to translations found on the appropriately named fan-blog,The Street Fighter Blog, the Japanese bio text reveals juicy info on the three characters....
