Just in case you want to gawp atThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Trackssome more, we have a new commercial for you, fresh from the United Kingdom. It shows off a bit more footage, so if you’re really excited for the game, this will be great for you. You’re going to have beunbelievablyexcited though. The guy doing the narration for these ads sounds like Sean Pertwee, but not enough like Sean Pertwee to actuallybeSean Pertwee....
During his London-based BAFTA lecture last evening, Peter Molyneux lobbed a secondFable III-related announcement to crowd —Fable IIIis to support Project Natal and it’s controller-less funny business. Judging by industry tweets of the event (viaVG247), the Lionhead Studios boss seemed to short on the details of how Natal would factor into the RPG. We’re guessing it will have a minimalistic role, perhaps as a way to convey taunts or boasts like fist pumping or farting, but that’s wholly unconfirmed....
Logitech has announced its new G27 racing wheel peripheral, and it almost looks nicer than what’s probably in your actual car. This serves to replace the G25, and makes some improvements over that predecessor as well. The new wheel face now has six buttons instead of two, and the shifter has a centering spring and better engagement feel, with a new diagonal-cut helical gear system. The new RPM/shift indicator has a 10-LED display that developers can use to show redline or anything they choose....
The estimable Jim Sterlingfilled you inon the many new Sackboys you can expect in the form of DLC coming from Media Molecule last week, and lo and behold,PlayStation.Blogupdated this morning with the news that the Chinese New Year costumes (which you can download for zero dollars and zero cents) come out today.The video above was also a surprise from Media Molecule, demonstrating some creative ways to participate in survival challenges with friends....
Remember when DICE and Electronic Arts weren’t trying to compete withCall of Dutyand the result was the stunning and original (but flawed)Mirror’s Edge? That was cool. Maybe the game didn’t do so well at retail, but I think it’s safe to say gamers would love to see a sequel. Development on a sequel wasreportedly halted, but there’s still hope… at least folks from EA would continue to have us believe....
Demakes are just plain fun. I’m sorry, but reimagining a game for the past can be some of the most clever stuff you’ll ever see. For example, takejunkboy’s workover at Pixelation. He shares an impressive amount of demakes he’s done over the years for a Swedish gaming mag, and plenty of them are simply genius. TurningKillzoneintoContrais one of the best, though there are plenty of other great standouts. I loveDead Spaceas a Game Boy game and would gladly procure a portable, side-scrolling, 3DDead Spacegame if one happened to land on the 3DS....
As of late, we’ve seen a lot of love for Mr. Destructoid. Some of you decided to go out andplay in the snow. Others decided to stay in andhave a bite to eat. Finally, one of you out there evenkicked out our new jam. Yes indeed, everybody loves a robot. In the midst of all this robo-lovin’, I decided to put one of my hidden talents to work;Mario Paintpixel art. Perhaps I was one of the few out there who actually ownedMario Paintfor the SNES, but I must admit that I enjoyed it a lot more than I probably should have....
Because I can playPuzzle Questjust fine offline, the recent rash of Xbox Live problems haven’t had much of an impact on me. From what I understand, however, people are a bit upset. Who can blame them? These are people who pay good money for the privilege of being cussed out by pre-teens and racists, for cryin’ out loud. While Microsoft continue to work on the problem (which they’re publicly blaming on “increased usage”), Xbox LIVE General Manager Marc Whitten wants to make nice....
When I started writing this post, a flood of “playing with your balls” jokes entered my head. Luckily for you, dear reader, those jokes have been done to death in regards to theKatamariseries and, as such, I refuse to burden you with such a cliché stab at humor. Instead, I will only say please enjoy the above footage from the upcomingMy Beautiful Katamari, and attempt to keep your hand out of your pants....
Dementium IIis delayedso Southpeak and Renegade Kid have sent over some new screens to make up for the sad news! These aren’t some p*ssy screenshots either! They’re full of gore, horror and violence! Look at that guy with a chain guying through his mouth, bellow and crotch! Damn, son! Be sure to check outmy preview to seewhat’s so good aboutDementium II. Also, make sureto pre-orderthe game so you can get a free poster....
Sony has finallygiven a bit more backboneto their new motion controllers that will be working with the Playstation Eye. Enough in fact that it is starting to sound much more like a viable gaming platform than a half-assed attempt to keep up with the Joneses. The company caught its developing partners up to speed on the new gizmo and in so doing dropped a few details that had been missing from their E3 press conference....
Attention aspiring filmmakers who are also dirt poor: Midway wants your movie-making skills and they’re willing to pay for it. WithJohn Woo Presents Strangleholdset to finally come out this summer, Midway has decided to hold a short film contest as a means of “cool” and “hip” marketing for the game.Sure, it may be cheesy, but there’s nothing cheesy about a cool $25,000 in your pocket, now is there? Here are the details if you want to get involved:CHICAGO, IL – July 03, 2025 – Midway Games Inc....
It appears that Ubisoft has something for missing body parts and viral campaigns. At least, when it comes to some sort ofAssassin’s Creedfollow-up. (ProbablyBrotherhood.) This afternoon several Destructoid users received a pretend letter from a Dr. Warren Vidic, the head genetic researcher and lead onAssassin’s Creed‘s time machine venture: the Animus Project. In the letter, Vidic asks the reader if he’s interested in a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and welcomes him to “a new dawn of man....
