Gamer News 01.26.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…Microsoft has responded to Sony’s ballsy statements made last week speculating that the Playstation 3 would eventually lead the console wars by the end of this generation. Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg stated in response, “…that complacent attitude is out of touch with where the industry and consumer are today….” He went on to say, “…I can’t imagine any scenario where the PS3 can catch up with us.” I have to agree with you on that one Aaron, but only time (and sales) will tell, so until then, you may want to keep your trap shut. Full story: The Bitbag
…the full tracklist for Guitar Hero Metallica has been released? The game, which hits streets on March 29th, will feature a slew of the band’s famous tunes, including Enter Sandman, Master of Puppets, Battery, One and The Unforgiven just to name a few. In addition, expect tracks from some of Metallica’s self proclaimed faborite bands including Alice in Chains, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Slayer and more. Full story: Metallica
…if you shop at Wal-Mart, sometimes you get nothing but redneck s**t? Apparently, the mass merchant recently sold a copy of Madden 09 to a young customer who come gone to find his brand new (sealed) game disk replaced with a blank disk with the handwritten label, “redneck s**t.” Now, as much as I agree with the sentiment that Wal-Mart is the home to rednecks…and their respective s**t, I’m thinking this was probably not something that happened on purpose. Likely some creative criminal snagged the real disc and swapped it with the fraud. Full story: Consumerist
…new concept art for Star Wars Battlefront III was leaked a few weeks back, and it will BLOW your mind? The latest includes character art for a “Dark Obiwan” that is described as, “…an old man, gnarled by the corruption of the dark side.” Dude! With his craggly beard and creepy yellow eyes, Kenobi looks freaking sweet! Full story: Kotaku
…PSP gamers in Japan can purchase a “carnival colored” version of the device for a limited time? Four bright color versions of the Playstation Portable including “Vibrant Blue,” “Radiant Red,” “Bright Yellow” and “Spirited Green” have been released in limited quantities in Japan. Full story: TechRadar
Tags: Aaron Greenberg, Consumerist, Dark Obiwan Kenobi, Guitar Hero Metallica, Hey Did You Hear..., Japan, Kotaku, Madden 09, Microsoft, News, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, PS3, PSP, Sony, Star Wars Battlefront III, TachRadar, The Bitbag, Wal-Mart, Xbox 360
Gamer News 12.21.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…Pain was the #1 downloaded game on the Playstation Network in 2008? Second went to High Velocity Bowling and third to Super Stardust HD. Yawn. A complete list of the 10 most downloaded games on the PSN in 2008 is available at Joystiq.
…someone mapped out the evolution of the video game controller? A researcher and blogger at Pasta&Vingear was involved in a project that included mapping out the progression of the console controller from Tandy all the way to current gen consoles. Pretty interesting reading if you are into the science of gaming.
…playing with your Wii may be dangerous to your health in you live in the UK? According to a recent report in the Sun, 10 people in the UK are sent to the ER each week with Wii-related injuries. Ten a week? Either the Brits are waaay out of shape, or they are getting a little too absorbed in their tennis matches with grandma.
…Shaun White is already talking sequel, but Ubisoft is staying tight-lipped? The Flying Tomato made a few comments recently that alluded to a sequel to Shaun White snowboarding that may be in the works, but Ubisoft insists nothing is official just yet. Full story: 1Up
…the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 will be delayed to an unspecified date in the Spring of 2009? This announcement came alongside details of the game during Jump Festa 2009. Full story: Kingdom Hearts Insider
Tags: 1Up, controller, Hey Did You Hear..., High Velocity Bowling, Japan, Joystiq, Jump Festa 2009, Kingdom Hearts 358/2, Kingdom Hearts Insider, News, Nintendo Wii, Pain, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, PS3, Shaun White, Shaun White Snowboarding, Super Stardust HD, Ubisoft, UK, Wii
Gamer News 12.06.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…The new Nintendo DSi has already been hacked in Japan? The DSi, which not yet available for gamers in the states, was hacked using a R4DS-like device. Full story: Tech Radar
…GTA 4 for the PC is plagued with bugs? Some gamers are having problems even getting the game to install. All this wait for it to come out and then a big letdown. Full story: Aeropause
…Activision announced some stellar upcoming titles including: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, a New Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero 5? Full story: MTV
…There are lots of classic games you can buy for your iPhone? Many are not the licensed version of the games, so expect names like “Space Invasion,” but the game play is generally pretty close to the original. Full story: Asylum
…Frustrations with Fable 2 may soon be over? Lionhead will soon be releasing a patch to deal with several game play bugs, and removing the ability to assassinate children. Full story: Xbox360fanboy
Tags: Activision, Aeropause, Asylum, Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare 2, Fable 2, GTA 4, Guitar Hero 5, Hey Did You Hear..., iPhone, Japan, Lionhead, MTV, News, Nintendo DSi, R4DS, Tech Radar, Tony Hawk, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 fanboy
Xbox 360 Rumble Roses XX Wallpaper!
Posted by HCG Paco | Filed under News
Hardcore Gamer fanboys we’ve got your Japanese babe fix, right here. We’ve just uploaded 3 Japanese exclusive Rumble Roses XX wallpapers in the Repository
Don’t forget to tell your friends where you get your free video game wallpapers from.
Keep digging in the repository, we also added Japanese Xbox 360 logo calendar/wallpapers and Project Gotham Racing video game wallpapers too!
Tags: Babes, Japan, News, Rumble Roses XX, Xbox 360
Nintendo of Japan To Have Free Mario Kart Contest
Posted by HCG Paco | Filed under News
Why do we always get the shaft as American gamers. Japan always gets the coolest s**t. My japanese isn’t as good as HCG Musashi’s but it seems like qualifying racers get a limited commerative emblem to show other racers they’ve qualified.
Nintendo of Japan: Mario Kart DS Contest
Tags: Japan, Mario Kart, News, Nintendo of Japan
Japanese Xbox 360 Backwards Compatibility? Barely…
Posted by HCG Paco | Filed under News
The official Japanese list of backwards compatible Xbox 360 games is here. No Dead or Alive 3 or Dead or Alive Ultimate? Boy, you thought we got screwed? They got bent over a saw horse and had a red rubber ball shoved in their mouth, Zed.
Tags: backwards compatibility, Japan, News, Xbox 360
