We Learn More about Midway’s DC VS. MK
- Scribbled on July 6th, 2008 by Jonathon Howard
- Filed in Fighting, Interviews, Microsoft Xbox 360
The folks over at Midway are doing a developer podcast and the first episode has gone up, as well as quite a few impressive screenshots! The folks making the game wanted to reassure gamers and fanboys that Mortak Kombat’s iconic fatalities will be in the game, which is good news for those of us who like ripping heads of or shattering ice sculptures. They then immedietly went on to reassure DC comic fanboys that superheroes like Batman and Superman would not be killing anyone; instead DC characters will do Brutalities instead which I imagine are just like Fatalities but they leave their victims still breathing, if just barely.I’m not looking that forward to this game but I’ll definitely be renting it if I it will let me kill Superman, Batman, or the Flash in gruesome and bloody ways.
X3F has screenshots, as Scorpion shows Batman which way an elbow’s NOT supposed to bend. Scorpion is also unmasked in some screenshots.
Japan Gets Phantasy Star Portable
- Scribbled on July 6th, 2008 by Jonathon Howard
- Filed in Game Demos, RPG, Sony PSP
The next iteration of the iconic Phantasy Star series is coming to PlayStation Portable in Japan. So, if you’re a big fan of Sega’s RPG series, best start writing some letters ’cause the game isn’t slated for a North American or European release. Fans in Japan though can get in on the the new game on July 14 when the demo is released through the Playstation Store and at select brick and mortar retailers, and coming in at just over 300 MB, it’s more than bite (byte?) size. The demo will allow you to experience both story mode (the first chapter) and multiplayer mode (five missions), even better you’ll be able to transfer your saved game from the demo into the game when you purchase it on the on the 31st.
I never had a Sega Master System or Genesis, so I missed out on the early Phantasy Stars. My first experience with the franchise was on my Sega Dreamcast playing Phantasy Star Online (I think I actually still have my saved game.) Hopefully, this will come Stateside and we’ll be able to see if it lives up to expectations.
(Thanks, PSP Fanboy.)
Sonic Unleashed Official Trailer
- Scribbled on July 5th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Action, Game Videos, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3
Are you ready for the new Sonic Unleashed with its RPG lite elements in which you choose which Sonic the Hedgehog’s abilities to level? Here’s the trailer for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version, and be prepared to go “WOW!” Hopefully, the game is as good as it looks.
SOCOM: Confrontation Trailer
- Scribbled on July 5th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Game Videos, Shooter, Sony PlayStation 3
GameTrailers has an exclusive trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 3 multiplayer shooter SOCOM: Confrontation - enjoy!
Bungie Talks Bungie Day, Cold Storage
- Scribbled on July 4th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Game Deals, Game Videos, Microsoft Xbox 360, Shooter
Enjoy some Rooster Teeth-styled humor as they explain the whole July 7, 2008 Bungie Day and the Cold Storage map (which will be phree!)
Street Fighter IV Anime Trailer
- Scribbled on July 4th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Arcade, Fighting, Game Videos, Microsoft Xbox 360, PC, Sony PlayStation 3
GameTrailers has the exclusive anime trailer for Street Fighter IV, with Ryu and Akume duking it out. Enjoy!
Diablo III Console a Possibility?
- Scribbled on July 4th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Interviews, Platforms, RPG
The Guardian had an interview with Blizzard COO Paul Sams, who left the door open for a console version of Diablo III:
I don’t know yet. A lot of it depends on whether we think the gameplay experience will be the same on console, especially regarding the controls. Also I’d like to keep our audience together. One question mark I have is whether the console owners would allow PC players to play against console gamers. I think the answer gets a lot easier if the console owners say yes. But at the moment they do like to have closed systems. But you know, I think what it really it comes down to is the game itself. We want to deliver what is the best experience possible so the controls and everything else have to be perfect. When you are developing for multiple platforms you sometimes have to compromise. We aren’t willing to compromise. We have relationships with all the console manufacturers. I know they would love to have us on their platforms, ideally on their own and not their competitor! But it’s all about the game experience.
If you own an Xbox 360, Wii or PlayStation III, would you say “yes” to Diablo III?
Moore Explains EA Sports PC Snub (Again)
Peter Moore still continues to try to explain the reasons that Electronic Arts’ sports division EA Sports is neglecting PC gaming.
He lamely used the following alibis:
- “Piracy is an issue.”
- “The PC as a platform for authentic, fully-licensed, simulation sports games has declined radically.”
- “The business model for PC games is evolving from packaged goods to a download model.”
Of course, Moore then contradicts himself and says:
That does not mean that we aren’t coming back next year with new, innovative, maybe even less-expensive ways to play all of our franchises on the PC, but for right now we are assessing all of the options open to us to shift the current paradigm for our games on this platform.
Anyone who uses “paradigm” to explain themselves, in my book, is full of brown fecal matter. Where’s Microsoft in all of this? They did have PC sports game titles like NFL Fever that were pretty good. A new Front Page Sports: Football would be nice, too. Get on the ball, publishers!
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME.
Spore Video of the Day: Will Wright
- Scribbled on July 4th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Game Videos, Interviews, Mac, PC, Strategy
Yet another interview with Will Wright about the upcoming Spore. You can’t have too much Wright or too much Spore, really.
Happy Fourth of July
- Scribbled on July 4th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Off Topic
Just a reminder from all of us at GameStooge to have a happy Independence Day - especially if you’re an American.
Articles will be sparse today as we all do our holiday stuff, so hopefully you’re like us and enjoying the sun and warm weather — unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Registrations for WotLK Beta Open
The registrations for the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King Beta are now available for Europe and US accounts. Feel free to use the link below to “Opt-In” or if you don’t like using links via other site for account safety then check the World of Warcraft home page for more info.
From The Warcraft Forums
Today we opened the Wrath of the Lich King Beta Opt-In program, which gives players a chance to win an invitation to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King beta. For The Burning Crusade beta, we randomly invited players from the entire World of Warcraft community. With the Opt-In, our goal is to strengthen the beta-testing process by inviting only those players who have expressed active interest in participating. Keep in mind that opting in doesn’t guarantee you’ll be selected for the beta. To opt in to the Wrath of the Lich King beta, visit the Beta Opt-In page. https://www.worldofwarcraft.com/account/beta-opt-in.html
As stated in the blue post, you can reach the Beta Opt-In program at the following URLS.
https://www.worldofwarcraft.com/account/ for US accounts
http://www.wow-europe.com/account/ for European accounts
Good Luck!
Mega Man 9 Goes Old School
- Scribbled on July 3rd, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Platformer, WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade
GamesRadar has screenshots of the new WiiWare (and Xbox Live Arcade) game Mega Man 9, and they’re pretty old school.
Why the retro look?
We talked to Inafune for the official answer, but our take is this - the recent batch of Mega Man games have strayed too far from the series’ roots, and this is an easy, effective way to re-ignite interest in people who haven’t touched a Mega Man game in years.
The different Mega-Person modes include: Galaxy Man, Plug Man, Hornet Man, Jewel Man, Magma Man, Concrete Man, Tornado Man, and Splash Woman.
What do you think? Click “Read more…” for the screenshots.
No User-Created Tracks in Rock Band 2
- Scribbled on July 3rd, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Microsoft Xbox 360, Music/Rhythm, Sony PlayStation 3
Eurogamer is reporting that unlike Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2 will not feature user-created tracks.
“We really felt like we wanted to do it right,” [Harmonix co-founder Alex] Rigopulos told Associated Press. “We’re taking a radically different approach to that problem. It’s something we wanted to take more time to do it right.
“It’s actually something we’re not focused on in Rock Band 2. We’re really focused on other areas related to the music and bringing the community together.”
Are user-created (lyric-less, by the way) tracks something that’re important to you?
Elebits DS Announced
- Scribbled on July 3rd, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Nintendo DS, RPG
Those of you who rock out to Elebits on the Wii will be able to have some portable fun as Elebits: The Adventures of Kai & Zero has been announced for the Nintendo DS. It’ll be top-down 2D instead of 3D, and interestingly enough, it’ll be a sequel to the Wii game.
The gameplay still revolves around finding Elebits, but this time the environments are more varied, as are the Elebits: the “Omega Elebits” you hunt have more environmental abilities beyond electricity. The new game features a Wi-Fi multiplayer mode for two players and local multiplayer for four.
Are you interested in capturing Elebits on your DS? It would be shocking if you aren’t.
(Thanks, DS Fanboy.)
Zero Punctuation Attacks Webcomics
- Scribbled on July 3rd, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Game Videos, Humor
Yes, Ben’s very aware of the hypocrisy, thank you. Still funny - and right. Of course, VG Cats honed this attack a few months ago on April 1, 2008.
