Because Microsoft points, filling your PlayStation Wallet, American dollars, and yen are just too complicated for online game payments, Square Enix has invented its own currency.  No, not gil.

It’s called Crysta, and it will be used exclusively by Square Enix for downloading games and soundtracks off of their websites and microtransactions in Square Enix games.  The program is Japan-only for now, but it will hit the States soon enough.

The simplest/dumbest part: one Crysta = one yen.  Instead of converting your money to something new, simply replace the yen symbol in the price tag of a Square Enix game with the Crysta symbol; it will probably look something like this.  Enjoy the future.

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In case you missed it, Modern Warfare 2 features an infamous (optional) airport level that requires you to pose as a terrorist, and watch as your crew mows down innocent russian civilians. Matt Turner, producer of the Army of Two series, had this to say regarding the actions of his competitor’s studio:

“You’re playing a CIA agent, it’s designed to show the atrocities… it’s pretty awful and if you fail to see that side of it than you’re not getting the whole picture. That being said, I thought it took it a little far; it was pretty out there. But I like seeing that they have guts like that.”

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We here at Gamer Limit simply love Media Molecule’s LittleBigPLanet, we really do. If we’re not creating levels online together, we’re waiting patiently for the next piece of awesome DLC. Well that wait is even more exciting this time round, as one of the most requested additions to the world of LittleBigPlanet will soon be with us.

Coming on December 22 with the new Pirates of the Caribbean Premium Level Kit will be that most essential of elements, water! We’ve already killed poor Sackboy in every conceivable way, so we may as well drown him too. A trailer and the full list of everything in this satisfyingly meaty pack is right after the jump.

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The amount of unique, quality titles being brought to the Playstation Network has continually impressed Playstation owners worldwide. Flower, PixelJunk Eden, Fat Princess; all unique, simplistic, addicting titles that make every gamer realize that simplicity done right can quickly become the most enjoyable time sink to escape your everyday life. Q-Games has continually delivered games that are entirely based around this very concept.

As the fourth game in the PixelJunk series, PixelJunk Shooter is faced with a heavy hitter predecessor in PixelJunk Eden. A 2D shooter with puzzle elements has been done time and time again. What does this game do that sets it apart from the rest? Simply put… more than enough to become addicted. Keep reading for the full review, and an accompanying gameplay video. Read more… »

Sony has commissioned the developers of Heavy Rain to try some new things with its trophy alerts.  To prevent small distractions from popping up during intense, emotional scenes, the developers are implementing a delayed system that shows your achievements during chapter breaks.

While the idea has good intentions, the effect seems to be generating mixed feelings.  Read on to find out more. Read more… »

Today publishers bitComposer Games and Viva Media announced that the third iteration in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, dubbed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, will arrive in North America on February 2.

For those of you who missed out on the previous two S.T.A.L.K.E.R. titles, the game is a PC exclusive open-world FPS set in an alternate history after the Chernobyl Disaster. Players are tasked with fending off paramilitary groups, various mutants, and raiders. Think of it as a less apocalyptic Fallout. Read more… »

After a brief hiatus, the Limitcast returns with a very special episode. Recorded live just moments after the conclusion of Gamer Limit’s Piece of Heart charity gaming marathon, this episode serves to recount the highlights from the event and ensure that a certain guy on guy lap dance is never forgotten.

Join Josh Quinnett, Chase Cook, and Nick Simberg as they huddle around the microphone for a bit of in-the-flesh action, joined remotely by Paul ”Charlie bit me!” Clark.

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Today the parent company Bethesda Softworks and id software, ZeniMax Media, announced that it has obtained the rights to publish id’s upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter/racer Rage.

Originally set to be published by Electronic Arts, Bethesda will now handle all publication duties. This bit of news may come as a surprise considering id and EA penned a deal that allowed EA to publish Rage even after ZeniMax Media bought the developer. Read more… »

Disclaimer: This post was created by a multicultural team with diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds. Also, please don’t kill people. It’s not such a nice thing to do around the holidays. Written with input from the lovely Sean Patrick Carey.

After playing through Assassin’s Creed II and mastering all of Ezio’s malevolent talents, you’re ready to strap on a set of hidden blades for yourself and camp out in some hay. The world is an oyster, and all you want to do is stab it in the face.

Still thy blade, assassin, for this world is not meant for your particular talents. In a modern era of security cameras and prison bitches, it’s in your best interests to limit how you use your particular skill set. But that doesn’t mean that all you have learned is useless. On the contrary, you can find many useful applications of your talents. With a little creativity and a couple of hidden blades, you’ll be able to enrich your own life while keeping the body count relatively low. Read on to find just a few of the many applications of the hidden blade in daily life.

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The peanut butter and jelly sandwich has not changed much over the years.  Connoisseurs have added gourmet peanut butter or fancy jelly (passion fruit jelly anyone?), but its purpose has remained the same.  Take three ingredients, and combine them into an inexpensive and delicious sandwich.

The Legend of Zelda is the PB&J of the video game world.  The consoles are fancier and tweaks have been made, but the core idea has seen little to no innovation since the jump into the 3D realm.  Even the first DS title, Phantom Hourglass, fell prey to the series’ excessive dedication to formula.  One would think that the growing concern for the series’ longevity would generate some form of creativity.

Enter Spirit Tracks. The second installment on the DS takes advantage of the handheld’s gadgets and gizmos, but it clings to aging gameplay like an old man bent over his walking cane. Read more… »

Remember when I posted that Ubisoft had announced a new Prince of Persia game? Well today the publisher sent out some more details pertaining to Forgotten Sands.

Arriving on the PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP, the platformer will take place between Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Warrior Within. Players will take control the prince as he tries to save his brothers kingdom from utter destruction. Read more… »

Well, those people who still maintain that Left 4 Dead 2 is an expansion are about to be really confused, as Valve today announced the first of its DLC add-ons for the popular zombie apocalypse simulator.

The ironic part? It’s expanding by looking backward, tapping the four survivors from the first game for encore appearances.

But that’s not all–not by a long shot. Check out the rest of the post below to get the gory details.

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