Archive for December, 2009
December 31st, 2009 at 10:58pm
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Words matter. And in a world where the Internet makes sure that anything you write or say will never, ever disappear (so long as no one detonates a weapon to wipe out all technology like that totally rad scene at the end of Escape from L.A.), they matter more than ever — which is something we’re not quite sure the video games industry has fully appreciated yet. And with any luck they never will, because the world would be a lot more mundane without deliciously insane quips like these flowing through the digital ether.
So in accordance with the custom at this time of year, we’ve put together a list of our favorite industry quotes of 2009. From hilarious to delusional, poignant to revelatory, there were nearly enough “say whaaa?” moments this year to fill two of these features. But below is the best of the best (or worst?) for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.
The Wonders of Motion Controls
“[It's] like the 2D to 3D shift…that was the degree of shock I felt.”
- Hideo Kojima, on his reaction to seeing Project Natal for the first time.
By Kris Pigna
Continue Reading The Best Industry Quotes of 2009
December 31st, 2009 at 10:58pm
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Words matter. And in a world where the Internet makes sure that anything you write or say will never, ever disappear (so long as no one detonates a weapon to wipe out all technology like that totally rad scene at the end of Escape from L.A.), they matter more than ever — which is something we’re not quite sure the video games industry has fully appreciated yet. And with any luck they never will, because the world would be a lot more mundane without deliciously insane quips like these flowing through the digital ether.
So in accordance with the custom at this time of year, we’ve put together a list of our favorite industry quotes of 2009. From hilarious to delusional, poignant to revelatory, there were nearly enough “say whaaa?” moments this year to fill two of these features. But below is the best of the best (or worst?) for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.
The Wonders of Motion Controls
“[It's] like the 2D to 3D shift…that was the degree of shock I felt.”
- Hideo Kojima, on his reaction to seeing Project Natal for the first time.
By Kris Pigna
Continue Reading The Best Industry Quotes of 2009
December 31st, 2009 at 06:30pm
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Despite all the economic mishaps, Nintendo has had a pretty good year for sales — particularly at Amazon.com. The online retailer released a list (via Kotaku) of their top sellers for the year, which includes both hardware and software. Of the top 10 alone, Nintendo claimed nine spots.
- Wii
- Wii Remote
- Wii Motion Plus
- Wii Nunchuck
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii
- Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
- Wii Sports Resort
- Wii Fit
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (360)
- Mario Kart Wii with Wheel
- PS3 DualShock controller
- Wii Play with Remote
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3)
- Official Wii Wheel
- Assassin’s Creed 2 (360)
- Halo 3 ODST
- PlayStation 3 120 GB
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- EA Sports Active
- Left 4 Dead 2 (360)
For those curious only about software, if we remove hardware and accessories from the list, the top 10 sales are a little more evenly spread among the consoles.
By Steve Watts
Continue Reading Wii Dominates Amazon’s 2009 Sales List
December 31st, 2009 at 06:04pm
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Daikaiju Battle Ultra Coliseum DX: Ultra Senshi Daishuketsu for the Nintendo Wii is due in Japanese shops on February 25th, 2010.
Fans of the show will no doubt be interested to know various Ultramen taken from various series and the movie: “Great Kaiju Battle Ultra Galaxy Legend” will feature as playable characters.
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By hey_suburbia
Continue Reading Ultraman Fighting Game Coming To Wii
December 31st, 2009 at 06:00pm
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Another 100 years have passed since the death of Count Dracula, but his curse has emerged once again within the realms of Transylvania. Play the role of the ultimate gothic hero from the long lineage of vampire hunters, the Belmont clan, and rid the universe of Dracula’s legion of darkness and doom. Based on the [...]
By hey_suburbia
Continue Reading Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth – Review Roundup
December 31st, 2009 at 05:57pm
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The Examiner.com editor, Shui Ta, gives us his Top 5 VC Games of the year:
5. Earthworm Jim 2 (Sega Genesis)
The 16-bit gaming era was filled with many great 2D platformers. Earthworm Jim 2 is one of the best in the genre thanks to its quirky one-of-a-kind humor in addition to the diverse gameplay. So while [...]
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Continue Reading Top 5 Virtual Console games released in 2009
December 31st, 2009 at 05:26pm
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Naughty Dog are behind some the Sony Playstation’s biggest IPs, including Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter and Uncharted. But that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the Nintendo Wii. When asked if they would ever make a motion controlled game, Naughty Dog’s co-president Evan Wells said that it won’t happen any time in the near future, [...]
By hey_suburbia
Continue Reading Naughty Dog No Motion Controlled Game, Praises The Wii
December 31st, 2009 at 04:35pm
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After getting some hands-on time with the completed upcoming air combat game, James gives his initial impressions.
Tilting the Nunchuck works just like the control stick in an aircraft, controlling the direction of the nose of the plane. The Wii Remote lets you control the speed of your aircraft by tilting it up and back. At [...]
By hey_suburbia
Continue Reading First Impressions – The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
December 31st, 2009 at 05:33am
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If one trend defined 2009, it was heavy delays on some of the year’s most anticipated games. Though we had the usual holiday flood this year, it would have been much bigger if not for all the pushed back games that are set for early 2010. We even published a feature on the trend in August, and the delays just kept coming. So as we close out the year, let’s take another look at some of the titles delayed this year, and when they’re due.
One way not to delay a game can be found in an example from Sega. Rumors spread of an Alpha Protocol delay as reviewers noticed the company hadn’t sent any copies of the game; but it took until the game’s release day to finally confirm it. Now it’s set for spring of 2010. On the other end of the spectrum, Bayonetta was pushed into early next year to “maximize [its] potential,” but seems to have leaked to the public by major retailers already. So to be clear: one game waited until its release date to announce a delay, and the other was delayed but unofficially came out early.
The delay of BioShock 2 wasn’t quite as storied. It seemed to be a necessary move to improve the quality of the game, and now it’s due early next year. Dark Void, meanwhile, was more bluntly delayed to avoid the “crowded fall season.”
By Steve Watts
Continue Reading Biggest Delayed Games of 2009
December 31st, 2009 at 12:32am
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Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Paul McCartney’s new live album, a three pack of songs from Blink-182 and singles from The Psychedelic Furs and The Ramones will be added next week to the Rock Band
Paul McCartney’s historic three-night musical christening of New York’s Citi Field, witnessed [...]
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Continue Reading New Rock Band DLC for 2010 – The Ramones, Blink-182, Psychedelic Furs, & Paul McCartney
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