Fluidity at PAX 10: Nintendo’s take on fluid dynamics
Unaware of Nintendo’s upcoming Fluidity on WiiWare, I was taken by surprise to find a refreshing and engaging title at Nintendo’s booth. The game is simple, but addicting. You control landscape and in that landscape there is a body of water seeking a destination. By tilting the Wii Remote left and right, the landscape tilts [...]
Video Review: Metroid: Other M
Is this story-focused Metroid game everything fans wanted? Or does Samus’ past finally catch up with her? Find out in my video review of Metroid: Other M.
Yes. Rock Band 3 setlist and keyboard trailer
So officially, if you really needed confirmation, here is the official setlist for Rock Band 3 via press release, if that video by Harmonix wasn’t anymore serviceable.
Harmonix reaching out to music professionals
Harmonix, MTV Games, and T-Mobile USA are teaming up to conduct a series of 10 workshops across the United States in order to educate music professionals on how to get their songs into the Rock Band Network.
UPDATE: ‘Metroid: Other M’ TV spot makes us say “wow”
UPDATE: The ad is now available in 1080p! Check it out below!
NSFW: Resident Evil 4 – Alternate Ending “Lucky Leon”
Don Allen remixes an alternate ending to Resident Evil 4 entitled “Lucky Leon.”
Upcoming: Week of 8/8/10 – 8/14/10
Not sure what’s coming out next week? Tired of checking release lists and then scouring Google or YouTube for videos, prices, and screenshots? Fear not, there is now a solution with the new preview show, “Upcoming.”
Ivy the Kiwi? goes gold ships August 24
XSEED games announced today that puzzle platformer Ivy the Kiwi? will be running into North American retail stores on August 24 for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. The Wii version will take advantage of the Wii Remote pointer to draw vines and be priced at $29.99 while the DS version will use the handy [...]
Bit.Trip Runner Soundtrack available now
Today Gajin Games are proud to release the chiptune soundtrack for Bit.Trip Runner for download through cdbaby for $5.99 (MP3). Bit.Trip Runner is a 2D Atari 2600 stylized rhythm platformer game that forces Commander Video to speed run through 50+ challenges Mario style.
Rock Band 3 pre-order bonuses get us talking
MTV Games announced today that GameStop, Wal-Mart, and Amazon are teaming up with MTV Games and Harmonix with major North American retailers so that the gamers can get free songs, exclusive content, and credit toward future purchases.
Super Mario Bros. hits the sidewalk running, literally
Growing up, I remember playing Super Mario Bros on our families 32 inch Sony CRT, thinking that gaming could never get any better than what it was. Fast forward 20 years. The game is still the same, we know it, we love it, we know where the warp zones are. However, Andreas Heikaus, decided that [...]
Game Analysis: Expectations of Goldeneye 007 (Wii)
The original set the standard and guideline for all future console first person shooters. Needless to say, Nintendo’s announcement holds huge expectations on a ground breaking first person experience.
E3 2010 Hands-On: Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring
So there I was, inside a dimmed down shack. It looked old, and there was a steel beam column exposed. It was only lit by candles and nightlight, further increasing the ambience. But it was no ordinary run-down shack. On the wall were racks with luchador masks, standing firm and greeting those that stepped into [...]
Impressions: Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4
Following in the tradition set by Star Wars and Indiana Jones the Harry Potter series is making their way to the world of Lego games. Featuring the same cute aesthetic as the previous Lego games this one compiles the stories of the first four books/movies into a fun adventure for the family. The game follows [...]
E3 2010 Hands-On: Bonk: Brink of Extinction
Bonk had his own series of platforming adventures in the eighties and nineties. Finally, Bonk returns with a new adventure. Controls are smooth and easy to master and the graphics are fun and colorful making this an easy to get into game. The level design is the standard 2D platforming style. This is a nice [...]
E3 2010 Hands-On: Sonic Colours
The second Sonic game at E3 is a 3D Sonic title. This one is for the Wii and looks pretty good with the stylized graphics. The controls are pretty smooth and the music is nice. However, it was not fun to play. Either I could not see what I was doing or I had no [...]
E3 2010 Hands-On: Sonic 4
Bringing back the old style of gameplay Sonic 4 gives fans what they have wanted for a long time, a good Sonic game. The game adds in some new elements and some new moves that enhance the already fun 2D gameplay. The graphics look great and the music is the fun upbeat tunes that flow [...]
Hands-On: Ivy The Kiwi? (Wii, DS)
From the father of Sonic, Yuji Naka, his new puzzle game Ivy the Kiwi takes advantage of the Wiimote’s point and click controls instead of its waggle. The game is a 2D side scroller with neat looking backgrounds that look like beautiful water paintings. The object of the game is to guide Ivy to the [...]
Preview: Rock Band 3 to score you chicks and gigs?
Rock Band 3 will redefine the way we look at music games bundled with plastic instruments. No longer will gamers develop useless skills hammering on plastic buttons, Rock Band 3 will teach you how to play an actual functioning guitar and keyboards. The game is just destined to score you chicks. Every Rock Band 3 [...]
Hands-On: “PlayStyle” Matters with Epic Mickey
Disney Studios with conjunction with Warren Spector have been working on a title for the past year announced as Epic Mickey. It was one of Nintendo’s big E3 announcements that was followed by cheers and great hands-on anticipation. Epic Mickey’s story revolves around a world that Yinsed creates for all the forgotten Disney characters, lands, [...]
Zelda, Reinvented
The Nintendo Press Conference started with a bang. They started with a trailer for the new Zelda game. The game is known as the Skyward Sword. Miyamoto then talked via pre recorded video. He spoke about new innovations to the gameplay for the new Legend of Zelda. He gave information about the new use of [...]
Nintendo gives a legend a workout
A new Nintendo sports game was showcased. However, this game is backed by a Nintendo icon, rather than the Mii characters. The game is Mario: Sports Mix, and it includes many sports that haven’t shown up in a Wii Sports title. This game included basketball, volleyball, hockey, and a few others. This should teach Mario [...]
Kirby is back and more epic
A new Kirby title was announced, Kirby’s Epic Yarn. The game features a very Little Big Planet-esque world that is bright and full of colors. However, the game has an art style all it’s own. The environment can be modified in certain ways, including a pinching of the environment as well as an unzipping of [...]
Just Dance 2 likely to sell millions, again
Reggie showed off Just Dance 2, and it was done in true dance game fashion, which means it was loud and asinine. The game will allow for up to 8 different players and feature many different modes, including a sweat mode, dance crew mode, and others. The last Just Dance game sold 2,438,614 copies in [...]
Wii Party puts your Mii in the spotlight
Nintendo announced a new “bridge” title. The title is known as Wii Party and it uses the Mii’s that you created on the console much like Wii Sports/Resort. The game is another mini collection, that will include 70 mini games different games. Wii Party is the follow up to Wii Sports, Wii Fit and Wii [...]
GoldenEye 007 proves some things stay gold
Although poet Robert Frost stated that nothing gold can stay, I would like to argue that memories are one thing that can stay gold.
Epic Mickey paints the Wii red
Warren Spector and Adam Creighton showed up to give a first look at Epic Mickey for the Wii. The game includes characters that span the entire history of Disney’s long legacy. The game uses that, but it does more in order to make this game stand out and allow for Mickey to stand out as [...]
Donkey Kong Country Returns, bout damn time
When the announcement of beloved franchises being rebooted come about, there are many that fans want to see. Nintendo announced the revival of a franchise during their E3 Press Conference, and it is one that holds a special place for a lot of gamers. Donkey Kong is coming back, and it is reminiscent of the [...]
Turbo Trainz to change ‘on-rails’ forever
Every once in awhile a game comes along that transcends space and time — this is that game. The game just goes all out and has fun with itself, which is what is so great about it compared to the ‘serious’ games.
Largest Nintendo DS party world record broken
Gamers at London MCM expo have officially set the record for the ‘Largest Handheld Game Console Party’ smashing the previous record of 381 held by Australia.
