Yesterday, we informed you that Capcom’s Lost Planet 2 would be playable at next month’s GameOn! London expo. As it turns out, it looks as if E3 will be granted the same pleasure too. I say “pleasure” because, judging by the video after the jump, the game is looking rather special indeed.
Recently, I got my hands on a copy of Warcraft 3 and its expansion. The main reason I got it was because of my best friend; he plays a custom game on WC3 called Defense of the Ancients (DotA), and was perpetually upset at playing with bad teammates. So, I told him I would buy it, and if I liked it, I would let him teach me.
I’ve played for about a week and a half now, and as it turns out, I do really enjoy them game. It’s a bit convoluted, but I enjoy the team aspect and variety of the game. My friend is good enough to play in clans, which I’ve read is no joke, so I’ve got a good teacher. There’s only one problem: DotA players take their game way too seriously.
Wallace and the lovable pooch Gromit take yet another foray into video games as Telltale Games release the second installment of their four episodes for the franchise with Wallace and Gromit: The Last Resort. If you’re a fan of games like Monkey Island or Sam & Max, then this game should certainly be in your sights, but how does it compete with these big guns of the point and click world?
The last Mega Man 2.5D trailer simply showed us the iconic Metal Man stage in Capcom’s hit NES game, Mega Man 2. But now, this project is starting to get very real, and extremely tantalizing. The newest trailer shows Mega Man and Proto Man engaging in CO-OP gameplay.
Prepare to be amazed. Again. Read more… »
Confirmation is an excellent thing, as it makes for covering the expo much more doable. With only a few days left before E3, Namco-Bandai has let us know what we should expect them to be showcasing next week in Los Angeles. Some of the games include Tekken 6 and Dead to Rights. Want to know everything? Take a peak at the press release. Oh, and just so you know? No mention of Splatterhouse. Sigh
It’s that time of the week again, where PS3 owners either rejoice or grumble at the latest weekly offering of downloadable content on the Playstation Store. This week’s update contains a satisfying range of content, including two full games, CellFactor and Inferno Pool , and two playable demos of Crash Commando and CellFactor, as well as a substantial batch of DLC, including the usual stream of overpriced downloads for Guitar Hero: World Tour, Rock Band and Little Big Planet.
Check out the full listings after the break.
Every so often a flash game will catch my eye, and I’ll feel an uncontrollable urge to tell people about it. I can assure you that these games will either be exceptionally weird, quality, or innovative. But there is one thing they all have in common: fun factor. Recently I was browsing Newgrounds.com and one of the front page games caught my eye; a little title called Seed of Destruction.
Created by the users BarfQuestion and Komix, SoD leads you through a magical physics based survival game, revolving around a little man jockeying a gigantic sperm cell. With plenty of content, including a few mini-games, SoD is sure to have you giggling with excitement for a long while after playing it. Read more… »
The highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic Japanese Wii title Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is on its way to America. Xseed Games has answered the calls of hungry fans with a localization of the game that is in the works now. Hit the jump for more on the changes being made before the game hits our shores. Read more… »
In some Pre-E3 news today, Activision has announced that gamers will have the chance to take up arms once again as famed American soldier BJ Blazkowicz in Wolfenstein this August 4th. Read more… »
Between the mid 80s and early 90s, Amstrad were one of the largest manufacturers of IBM PCs on the market, especially in Europe and Australia. Considered a premium brand at the time, Amstrad lead the way in innovate products that suited specific elements of the market. Near the end of their golden years, Amstrad struggled to compete with their now growing number of competitors. Cheaper, faster, smaller and well, cheaper, Amstrad needed to push themselves out of the ordinary develop something extraordinary, especially for its time.
A product that appealed to both aspects of the PC market, and also revolutionary enough to save their market share. This product was the Amstrad Mega PC.
If you mention Battletoads to anyone who owned a NES 15 years ago, they probably went on about how amazing it was.
But here’s the thing, they are delusional. As delusional as your standard Greenpeace member. The cosy blanket of nostalgia has enveloped them in a comforting glaze of love for this cartridge based torture. Because think about it, in fact, go back and play it, because when you look past the kickass battle system, all that’s left is cheap level design and a difficulty level so severe you’d be more likely successful winning a real life fight with M.Bison.
Let me break it down and tell you why I think this game was designed by sadomasochists at Rare.
This company may not make as big of an impact as it once did, but it still holds a very special place in many an old school gamers heart. With classics like Arkanoid, Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands its hard not to love this little company. Shooting rainbows from your face has never been so enjoyable!
Today they announced that they are bringing a renewed focus to WiiWare and also to the Nintendo DS. This focus will bring four to the Wii, and two to the DS. Hit the jump for the press release that details everything.
