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As a big portable gamer, I always love to see a console title that I’m fond of hit the DS or PSP. Naturally, one of my top games of 2007 being announced for the Nintendo DS made me very happy indeed, and with these new screens confirming it will be equal parts grotesque and adorable, it’s already scored points with this particular blogger. InOverlord Minions, you’ll be using the unique powers of four elite minion warriors from the Special Farces squad....

Working through the sea of vendors at the FanExpo, I came across this goth fashion booth called Pixie Fashions, a store located here in Toronto, Canada that sells gothic vinyl accessories for the scary person. I’m a goth in the closet still, so I just had to take a peekie-poo and came across this cool Pacman accessory.The vinyl hair accessory comes in two styles: Pacman and the red ghost or Pacman eating dots with the pink ghost....

We chat aboutpapercraftover on Tomopop sometimes, but I try to keep it simple — there’s nothing that turns off your readers faster than posting some hulking work of art that they may love, but could never create. After all, that’s kind of like forcing them to feel untalented, and then they might want to kick me in the crotch for making them feel bad about themselves after that. That being said, I would never post this there....

If you harbored even a fraction of the addiction I did for thr originalPuzzle Quest, odds are that you played the hell of theflash demothat was recently released (and yes, I am quite aware it is only one level, I replayed it a ridiculous amount of times is the thing). As if you weren’t distracted enough being able to play a round at anytime, this morning Big Download sent over thefull PC demothis morning, which allows you to do a lot more than just fight the same battle over and over....

I guess Major Nelson hatesPhantasy Star(probably aFinal Fantasyfanboy) because he didn’t say anything aboutPhantasy Star Universebeing on Games on Demand. It’s up there now. Sega’s MMO can be downloaded directly to your Xbox 360, and you can add the free Ambition of the Illuminus content as well as the new Guardians Advance content to make more Phantasy Star action than your little mind can handle. The price? Only $19.99 for the download....

Considering you need a Move controller to play the upcomingPlayStation Move Heroes, it makes sense it would be bundled with Sony’s motion controller, right? Well it is… at least at Toys R’ Us. The retailer has the exclusive on the bundle which will include the game, a PlayStation Eye, and a single PlayStation Move controller. It’s $99.99, which is a pretty good deal if you’re looking to kick off your PS3 motion gaming love affair....

On this week’s episode, Max takes a bath throughout the entire show while we discuss tormenting animals in the name of entertainment, reality TV’s place as the new Victorian freak show, whether or not Jonathan Holmes has caught a fecal disease from his “special” friend, and the undeniable fact thatSophie’s Choiceisn’t a sad story. On the game front, we talk aboutGears of War 3(and the lack of a review copy),Kirby Mass Attack, and Nintendo’sepic 3DS press conference....

These are the times that try man’s ability to release a podcast on time; class has finally started, and while I spend my days and evenings cursing the educational system which allows professors who do not know the definition of “social darwinism” to teach mandatory Racism In Film classes, the nights will be filled with sweet, sweet Podtoidery. And a subsequent lack of sleep and gradual academic decline leading to expulsion leading to my giving hummers on the streets for small change and the feeling of being loved....

When word first broke that Comedy Central was producing a game based onUgly Americans, their animated series about a New York City filled with co-habitating humans, demons and other creatures, I had a hard time coming to grips with it. Sure, the show is funny but I couldn’t see how it could translate into a gaming experience (short of an adventure title which, admittedly, has a fair bit of potential in the setting)....

Zen Studios is feeling generous. If you buyMarvel Pinballon the PlayStation Network, you’ll getZen Pinballabsolutely free. Marvel Pinball, which includes four tables — Iron Man, Spider-Man, Blade, and Wolverine — will run you $9.99. You’ll get an additional eight tables withZen Pinballwith this deal, which makes this what the kids would have called a “totally badical” offer back in 1989. The latestMarvel Pinballtable, Captain America, is out next week for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360....

I like strategy games. I meanreallylike them. There’s just something about building structures and sending tiny units to their deaths that can keep me captivated for hours on end. Maybe that just means I have all the makings of a power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator; the kind of power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator that’s really helpful to have on your side in 2v2 matches. I also like shooting stuff, but hey, what power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator in training doesn’t?...

Relic designer Brian Wood died in a car accident on Friday, sacrificing his own life so that his wife and unborn child would survive. Wood swerved his car into an out-of-control Chevy Blazer that was on a collision course with his Subaru wagon, ensuring that his side of the vehicle would take the full force of the impact. Wood’s final act saved the lives of his family members at the cost of his own....

Soit ispossible to make the stars ofResident Evil 5look like even bigger idiots with alternate garb. Earlier this morning, Capcom released two trailers revealing one Mercenary Reunion outfit a piece for Chris and Sheva. Both of these look ridiculous, but I’ve learned this is whatRE5fans are looking for, apparently. Chris’s outfit — which you can see above — gives the man of muscle spikes and a sweet pair of shades. It leaves most of his chest flesh bare to all, but dude is looks like he’s made of steel anyway....