Trademarks, they’re how we keep other people from taking the stuff we want. In the gaming industry they’re practically how you announce a game these days thanks to those wonderful inventions called gaming blogs digging up every single one they can find. In this case it’sSiliconeradigging up a Namco Bandai trademark in Europe forDeadHeat. Don’t call itDead Heat, though. Some other companies already have that trademarked. Spaces are so 1990s anyway....
ApparentlyEA Sports Activeis so important that itdeserves its own store. Throughout the run-up to Christmas, Electronic Arts will be operating two stores in San Fransisco and Boston, andEA Sports Activeis the only game they will sell. Not that EA’s desperate to sell it or anything. The stores will only be open until December 14, so you best hurry if you want to visit one of the stupidest shops in America. Bring the kids, bring the folks, it’ll be the experience of a lifetime!...
If you’ve finally jumped off the fence and made a decision to purchase thenew, remodeled PSP(the hip kids call it PSP 2000), you’ll be pleased to hear that Amazon is already listing the system and a couple of bundles for preorder. Theconsole in “Piano Black”is priced at $169.99, with a release date of September 10th listed. The slightly more sexy“Ice Silver” Daxter Entertainment Packand“Ceramic White” Star Wars Battlefront Entertainment Packare both listed at $199....
Not much in new games this week. The biggest game here seems to beNiGHTS: Journey of Dreamsfor the Wii.MX vs. ATV Untamedis also another major release as it’s the first dirt biking game for the new consoles. It’s alsoan excuseto post this sexy video again.What’s looking sw33t to you this week Dtoiders?XBLA:Sensible World of Soccer,TempestWVC:Cybernator, Alien Storm, Monster LairPS2:Rock Band,NeoGeo Battle Coliseum,MX vs. ATV UntamedWii:NiGHTS: Journey of DreamsPSP:MX vs. ATV Untamed,Atari Classics EvolvedX360:MX vs....
You see that zombie killer whale? Yeah, that’s a freaking boss inOnechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squadfor the Xbox 360. As if that game couldn’t get any better. I’ve played both versions ofOnechanbaraa few times now and the games are stupid mindless fun. After several weeks of a lot of shovelware and crap, the new release schedule is finally starting to look good again.F.E.A.R. 2might be good,The House of the Dead: Overkilllooks fun, andRetro Game Challengesis a must for the DS....
Nintendo and Best Buy are teaming up in a promotion to bring exclusive content to Nintendo 3DS owners. Starting on June 7th, a thousand Best Buy locations across the United States will begin offering free wireless services which will include SpotPass access, movie trailers and other downloads. In the press release, the representatives of both companies make specific reference to this being an educational opportunity for new 3DS owners. This is an important thing....
Is your game console in need of some serious discipline? Here’s a tip from Nintendo on how to fix a “frozen” Wii Remote. GeekDadgot the kids a Wii for Christmas. While playing with their new console, they had a Wii Remote stop responding to motion. After some troubleshooting, he called Nintendo customer service for a solution and received a surprising fix. This is how it went down: Friendly Nintendo Help Desk Lady:“Okay – I want you to take the remote, button side down and smack it into the palm of your hand two or three times....
Clan of Champions(Gladiator Versusin Japan) is a PlayStation 3 exclusive in Japan, but here the game will also be an Xbox 360 title as well as available through Steam on PC, thans to NIS America. Wait, Steam? Nippon Ichi? And there’s more coming beyond this title, it seems. In an interview withSiliconera,Haru Akenaga, President of NIS America, said that they’re looking at more titles for the PC digital distribution service....
KonamiannouncedthatOtomedius Excellentwon’t make its Fall 2010 release, but is now scheduled for a Spring 2011 release in Japan. The Xbox 360 shoot ’em up was originally set for a 2010 release in North America. Since the reason for the Japanese delay was a “delay in production”, there’s not a chance in hell that this game will make it to North America before Spring 2011. All we can hope for is that it will get a simultaneous release....
The obligatory month of Xbox 360 exclusivity is up, soCall of Duty: Black Opsplayers on PlayStation 3 and PC can now download the newAnnihilationdownloadable content for $15. As has been said many times before, this pack includes the Hanger 18, Drive-In, Silo, and Hazard maps for competitive multiplayer, in addition to the new zombie level Shangri-La. That last one does look legitimately fun, and that’s coming from someone who is mostly burned out on both zombies and this style of shooter....
If you have a PC and wantStreet Fighter IVfor it, get ready to burst. Christian Svensson, Capcom’s vice president of marketing and strategic planning,toldVideoGamer earlier today that the PC version ofSFIVcould come out this summer. He also mentioned Capcom is in talks with MadCatz to have PC-specific bundles shipped with the insanely popular FightSticks peopleare paying a grandfor. “Let’s say summer,” Svensson said when asked aboutSFIV’s PC release date. He went on to spill the beans on the MadCatz connection....
When I was a kid, I had an arcade stick for my Sega Genesis that continues to hold a special place in my heart. So much so, that I’ve since tracked down an identical one to have a matched set. They were great because of the turbo you could adjust with a dial and blinking LEDs would show you the rate at which they buttons were triggering off. A useful and practical application of light if I’ve ever seen one....
What are you doing on April 6-8, 2012? I’ll be at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center forAnime Matsuri, a huge event that goes down in the Houston area every year. It’s always a good time, but this one should be especially good with all the events and guests they’ll have lined up. Most events and guests are still under wraps, but we do know that Anime Matsuri will be debuting the arcade gamePersona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka,by Arc Systemworks (creators ofGuilty GearandBlazblue) at the event....
