I’ll come right out and say that I always have had mad love for Hudson, NEC, the PC Engine, the TurboDuo, Bonk, and all related things, but even I missed the 20th birthdate of thePC Engine/TurboGrafx-16on October 30th. Three German fans did not forget, but after being arrested, they might be wishing that they missed the date too. While visiting Tokyo’s electronics mecca Akihabara, the three tourists felt they needed to celebrate (and advertise) by putting up posters and flyers for their sitePCE Daisakusen!...

While we were able topick the brainsof the guys behind the upcomingDante’s InfernoDLC, “The Trials of St. Lucia,” the basic level editor that comes with the new gameplay hasn’t really been laid out for all to see. No more. Above you will not only learn about the “trial creator” for the upcoming DLC, but also how to make a good trial. Think of it as a quick crash course in game design....

Nintendo has announced thatGlory of Heracleswill be released for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi on January 18. The role-playing game draws inspiration from Greek mythology, with players roaming the countrsides of Athens and Sparta. The stylus will be used to use spells or power-ups in battle, with an option to use either the touch screen or the d-pad to move in the game. You know, like a videogame. Glory of Heracleswas released in Japan in 2008, and was written by Kazushige Nojima, famous for his work on many Square Enix role-playing titles (Final Fantasy VII,Kingdom Hearts)....

Sky Digital, the UK & Ireland based broadcasting service, and Sony have announced that the PSP serviceGo!Viewis ready to download today.Go!Viewis marketed as the all-access and on-demand video service for the PSP. It provides all Sky Digital content, including movies, sports, and other TV programming. Users who want to get in on the action with their PSPs are going to have to open up their wallets. There are three different programming packages available, and a tiered monthly subscription fee to boot....

I often stand in awe of the many talents of people involved in the game industry, but it seemsGod of War IIIcharacter designerKaton Callawayhas more than the usual serving of talent. For instance, not only is he working hard on the faces we will come to know and love in the new game, but he’s also working on this epic-looking Akuma statue on the side. What you see above is just a prototype shot, so the final result could differ, but it’s slated to come out this September throughSOTA toys....

I never did play the originalGodfather. Even though the Wii version lets youchoke a b**ch, I just couldn’t get myself interested in what appeared to be a rather average looking game. Maybe it would have been more appealing if I’d seen the movies. After reading Hamza’s generally positivehands onwith the sequel,Godfather II, I must say that I’m at least starting to get curious about the series. The new crew management and Don’s View sound particularly interesting, but then I’ve always been a sucker for RPG and RTS elements....

On December 31, Google will be shutting down its web-based virtual social environment Lively. “Embedded rooms in blogs and other web pages will continue to show an image,” reads a statement onLively’s official page, “but users will no longer be able to enter Lively rooms and interact.” Launched last July, the Google Labs project allowed users to create virtual rooms, decorate them, and create avatars. Likened to Second Life and Sony’s “it’s coming, we swear!...

Ina recent talkwith the LA Times, Gore Verbinksi cited high costs as one of the main reasons for not wanting to do theBioshockfilm that he wasslated to do. The film wasput on holdwhile they investigated the option of shooting the film overseas. Well, as it turns out, the film’s budget that just kept on balooning has meant that it would require going to someplace with a “very generous tax cut,” for well over a year....

When the latest tip concerningGrand Theft Autoreached my inbox, I could hardly believe my eyes– then I remembered thatHamzatouched upon this a few months ago. As reported by theMSNMoney staff, the retribution site is now open for business, and those who claim to be “offended” by theHot Coffee modthat caused so much controversy a few years ago can fill out a form and claim up to $35 for their troubles....

It looks like the inevitable has, um …inevitablycome to pass. Nick Millen sent in a tip a few moments ago revealing that UK retailerArgoshas begun selling copies of the über-anticipatedHalo 3a full week before they were supposed to hit High Street. Taking a few moments off from the enviable task of being one of the first people on the planet to play the gold copy ofHalo 3, Nick sent in the above picture to prove his new acquistion....

At least, that’s whatJapanator‘s Zac Bentz says, and I’m inclined to agree with him. Okay, so thisHaloanime stuff looks a bit silly, but it’s guaranteed to be a hit. Some believe that the “fratboy” fans who make up a considerable bulk of the game’s fanbase won’t like this, but those people underestimateHalo‘s ability to draw in a crowd, methinks. I reckon, if anything, it’ll just make those fratboys suddenly decide they’re now anime fans....

Easily one of the best looking games of the Nintendo 3DS launch, Capcom’sSuper Street Fighter IV 3DEdition is going to be turning some heads. On its surface, it’s theSuper Street Fighter IVyou know and love, with a full roster of more than 30 characters, including all of those found on consoles. But if you look deeper, you’ll find that it may surprisingly be the best version of the game to date, with even more content and options than its predecessors....

On this glorious day known as Day of the Ninja, Team Ninja unleashed this very Ninjatastic kill montage fromNinja Gaiden II. Ryu Hayabusa makes easy work of his enemies with his assortment of badass weapons. We also have some very pretty screens that oddly lack any blood. Though there is plenty of blood squirting out of Ryu’s enemies in the above video.I really don’t like the placement of the lifebar. It doesn’t look like it will get in the way of the gameplay, but it just looks ugly....