Books No Match For Violence, Says Concerned Parent
Sacramento public library won't "think of the children"
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Pachter: Nintendo's Online Strategy Is Hurting Wii Sales
"I think everything Nintendo has done online has been bad"
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PS3 Bioshock Infinite Won't Be a Cheap Port
Like the other Bioshock games.
irrationalgames.com news
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Lengthy Interview with Splatterhouse Developers
"The 2D parts of the new Splatterhouse are some of the most fun."
ripten.com news
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The Press Room Episode #81
Homer and Foolz give impressions of the latest games and comment on this week's news.
thepressroompodcast.com editorial impressions news
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Sakaguchi Reveals Final Fantasy 9 Design Document
Can you imagine what else he has?
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Double Fine Updates Their Company FAQ - Funny
Addresses Nintendo hate, and what games they can't make sequels for.
doublefine.com news
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PALGN review Epic Mickey 6.5
A wonderful love letter to Disney art and memorabilia, but a disappointing gameplay debut from Junction Point, set back by unpolished and unrefined design.
palgn.com.au impressions
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Sony Starting Label in Japan for Western Games
"Western Game Buyer Selection" includes Castle Crashers for PSP.
andriasang.com news
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Weekly Japanese Sales Figures
PSP has another good week, BLOPS tops the charts.
andriasang.com news
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Activision: COD Multiplayer Will Always Be Free
"we will never, ever charge for the multiplayer."
industrygamers.com news
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Mark Walberg to star in Uncharted movie
Oh well, there's always the Halo movie to look forward too
mtv.com news
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VGD Gran Turismo 5 review
8/10 "What PD have delivered is unquestionably a phenomenal achievement and will represent countless lost hours for petrolheads the world over, but the GT series is no longer the gold standard."
videogamesdaily.com impressions
Foolz
thegamershub Gran Turismo 5 review
4/5 "the bottom line is the title has a lot to offer and is not to be missed by any PS3 owner."
thegamershub.net impressions
Foolz
Adam Sessler "More Creativity, Less Penis!"
We are all playing giant penii that yell "Ohh look at me"
g4tv.com editorial
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K-Mart offering big bonus for Splatterhouse
$30 credit towards another game
punchjump.com news
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The Guardian reviews Epic Mickey
4 stars out of 5 "Epic Mickey proves satisfyingly original, fun and absorbing – it's a pleasant, and at times interestingly twisted world in which to immerse yourself"
guardian.co.uk impressions
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Valkyria Chronicles 3 Video
Introduces characters for next PSP game.
andriasang.com media news
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Meristation review Epic Mickey 8.5
"If you're looking for an incredible experience and something by the like, bear in mind you'll have to be patient."
meristation.com impressions
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Darkzero Epic Mickey review 9/10
"Junction Point have managed to create a game that is finely balanced, well crafted and visually wonderful."
darkzero.co.uk impressions
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Last Story music samples
Hear Nobuo Uematsu's take on Chaos and Order.
andriasang.com media
gamingeek
How the Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Plot Was Created
Heavily directed by Capcom.
andriasang.com news
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Arkham City Won't Have Batmobile
"There aren't any playable vehicles in the game"
arkhamcity.co.uk news
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Sakaguchi's Design Files for FF9 Now in English
A look into how the game was made.
mistwalkercorp.com news
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Duke Nukem Gets Site, Forum and Podcast
It's a "fan" project to remake Reloaded using Unreal.
dukenukemreloaded.com news
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New "Warning A Huge Podcast" - Japanese Gaming New
Japanese developer tweets translated, Tactic Ogre and more.
morningproject.com editorial impressions news
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Zombie Nation B+ Review
Or, Why Vader Needs to Get a Working PS3 SOON!
1up.com impressions
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If there was only a doctor on the site...
I'm currently on painkillers, but I'm mostly procrastinating the scheduling of x-ray exams. I have the suspicion it can be a spine issue.
Oh man, I know how long term back pain feels bro.
i hope not.
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Listen to Wu-Tang and watch Kung-Fu
How is Steel giving me a hot oil massage supposed to help his back?
Finally played some DKC Returns!
All I have to say is, "WOW!" This game is so damn fun! This is one of the most fun platformers I've ever played! And I'm not really a DKC fan!
Retro really did an amazing job with this game. I think I had a huge smile on my face the whole time I've been playing this. And I agree with Leo: this is, hands down, a much better platformer than NSMB Wii, even though I love NSMB Wii.
The Graphics:
The graphics are one of the best on the Wii. Being in 2.5D also brings so many more gameplay elements to the table, like multiple layers, and cool effects, which you can't do with 2D. Well, you can with mode 7, but it doesn't look as good.
The Controls:
Also, the controls are tough to get used to at first, but don't listen to the Nintendo Power guy. He has no idea what he's talking about. The controls are easy to handle once you get used to it. Shaking the Wii-mote to roll, blow, or stomp is tough to adjust at first, but after a few levels, it's easy. There's nothing where I died because I did the wrong move.
And I have no idea what the Nintendo Power guy is saying when he mentions that the bosses aren't original. I thought the bosses I played so far were funny, and a challenge. I died a few times with the first boss, but it was still really fun.
Easily, one of the best 2.5D platformers I ever played. As far as 2.5D, I think this is the best one.
Also to Travo and Leo, or any others who have this, which controls do you prefer? Wii-Mote or Wii-Mote+Nunchuck? I prefer to play just with the Wii-Mote since it's more comfortable, like how I play NSMBWii .
Anyway, it's the most fun I had all year with a video game! Really fun!
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Now Playing: Golden Sun Dark Dawn, God of War Ghost of Sparta, and DKC Returns
I agree that the bar has been set higher with DKC Returns.
Easily the best platformer on the Wii. It's better than New Super Mario Bros. Wii, which I also love.
As far as surpassing Super Mario Galaxy 2? I don't know about that since ones a 3D platformer and DKC is 2.5D. It's arguable though.
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Now Playing: Golden Sun Dark Dawn, God of War Ghost of Sparta, and DKC Returns
I kinda like the wiimote/nunchuk combo because I like to imitate the ground pound. But I have been playing with the Wii remote lately. I wonder why they didn't utilize allt the buttons like the B trigger and C-button? Maybe there will be a use for them later in the game.
New Castlevania did not chart on NPD, but now this story is making the rounds:
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Ships 1 Million Across U.S. And Europe
Note SHIPS, not sold. Which means expect this to be on sale pretty soon.
EDIT:
OMG Gaming news echo chamber SHUT up already. I just saw this exact same headline on Eurogamer, Gamasutra, Industry Gamer and GI!
hope it's nothing long term, Steel.
I hope you feel better Steel.
No GT5 reviews, they are coming up with a new score scale for it.
Weird they have an embargo on this. Isn't Sony confident it's going to get 10s?
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I hope you feel better soon, Steel. Take care.
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Now Playing: Golden Sun Dark Dawn, God of War Ghost of Sparta, and DKC Returns
It seems like most sites got a copy just this weekend, maybe its to prevent rushed reviews but I doubt it. I think they figured everyone expects great things for it so positive reviews wont help but negative ones could hurt.
I just don't see how anyone would give this a negative review.
But you still never know.
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Now Playing: Golden Sun Dark Dawn, God of War Ghost of Sparta, and DKC Returns
Nintendo To Exhibit At CES For The First Time In 16 Years
Wii HD
Yup.
3DS.
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