Bad Ass Trailer For the Week: Tekken 6
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Gamer News 03.05.09: Hey Did You Hear…
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…Amazon.com launched a video game trade-in feature on their site? It allows you to send Amazon old games in good condition in exchange for Amazon gift cards. You will also be able to buy from the stock of used titles. The program is still in its beta phase, but you can learn more at: Amazon
…Some hardcore gamers can now rent games from GameFly straight from a kiosk rather than waiting for their queue to ship? The unit, called “G-Box” made its first appearance at Texas Tech University, and offers Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii rentals for $2.49 a day. Full story: The Daily Toreador
…Jimmy Fallon is showing the love to hardcore gamers? The late night funny man has vowed to cover notable video game releases on his new show Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Fallon has vowed to treat games in the same way most late night hosts cover movie premiers including interviews with the dev team and footage from the game. Here’s hoping he focuses on some of the smaller dev teams who crank out some amazing work, rather than a Late Night Madden Party (yawn.) Full story: Random Gamer
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The Beatles Rock Band: Bigger Than Jesus? Quite Possibly.
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Rabid Beatles fans have been clambering for Beatles tracks on Rock Band since the game first came out, and finally their cries will be answered. On Sept 9th, Beatles Rock Band will officially launch for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii. Mums the word on a track list so far, but here’s hoping they cover the gambit. What tracks are you hoping to find on Beatles Rock Band? Personally, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for “I Am the Walrus.” Goo Goo Ga joob!
Read the full press release after the jump.
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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
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Gamer News 01.21.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…you can play the NES classic Duck Hunt on the iPhone? There are a few versions, but the one closest to the original is LawMart’s non-Nintendo approved game called “Duck Hunt.” It is available for $.99 in the app store, and provides the same type of game play as the original, but with new controls and without the hunting dog (although LawMart says this is coming soon). I’d say grab this one QUICK before Nintendo puts a kibosh on it. Something tells me Nintendo doesn’t look too kindly on trademark infringement. Check out the app in action at: You Tube
…the latest firmware update for the PSP is now available? The newest update, version 5.0.3, can be downloaded now and is a required update to access the Playstation Store. Full story: Playstation Blog
…Capcom is gearing up to change distributors in Australia? Rumors abound that the gaming giant is swapping from Australian distributer Red Ant to either THQ or Atari. With so many big releases in the hopper for first quarter 09, this seems like a risky time to make that kind of move. Here’s hoping our hardcore gamer readers in Australia don’t see a delay in any of the upcoming Capcom releases as a result. Full story: Gameplayer.au
…Sony is still holding onto hope that the PS3 will (eventually) outsell the Xbox 360? Sony chairman, Kaz Hirai, recently stated that he is confident that the PS3 will outsell the 360 “at the end of the console generation’s cycle.” Um…not to be Debbie Downer here Kaz, but I’m thinking the chances of that happening are slim to done. Xbox has such a huge lead in sales, not to mention a game library that dwarfs the PS3’s offerings. But hey…hold on to that optimism. Full story: Endsights
…MMO gamers in China will soon be forced to use their real names when setting up online gaming accounts? Apparently, China believes that MMOs are so addictive, they are requiring users to register their names and their govertment issued ID code as an “anti-addiction” measure. The new law will apply to all gamers, regarless of age. This is not new news to China. They also have a system that links real names to online IDs and monitors blog commenting and sharing of online media. Can you say bug brother?! Full story: arstechnica
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Gamer News 01.13.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…the officially site for Final Fantasy XIII was launched and it includes new screenshots? Square Enix launched the site that includes art of the main characters including Snow, Lightning and Vanille. Check out the official site at: Square Enix
…the PS3 is dominating Blu Ray player sales? According to recent stats, the PS3 accounts for 70% of all Blu Ray players sold in the US. Honestly, I can’t act too surprised, because if it weren’t for the Blu Ray player, I don’t know that Paco and I would EVER turn on our PS3. Full story: Badassgamer
…casual gamers may soon be getting some online game help via Nintendo? The company recently filed a patent for an in-game system in which users can get help and tips right within their game through an AI character. Creator Shigery Miyamoto says it was created to “keep players from becoming frustrated and giving up on a game.” Ok Nintendo, bring on the landslide of n00bs, as long as they stay on the Wii and away from us hardcore gamers. Full story: IGN
…analysts are predicting a price drop to the Playstation 3 this spring? According to securities analyst Michael Pachter, Sony will likely drop the price of the PS3 from $399 to $299 around April of 2009 to combat less than stellar sales. Now that Sony has found a way to reduce production costs, a price drop seems like a logical next step. Pachter also expects an Xbox 360 Pro price drop down to $249 at or before E3 2009 this June. Full story: Game Daily
…you can have a hand in sending Vice President Dick Chaney back home (to burn in hell)? The folks at Comedy Central’s Indecision 2008 have released an addicting and hilarious Falsh game where you can help Chaney navigate his way back to hell, battling skelaton demons and bats along the way. Check it out and enjoy that f*****s not-so-fond farewell at Comedy Central
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Gamer News 01.10.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…a Guitar Hero-esque game is being made for REAL guitars? Disney is working on a product called “Star Guitarist” that features colored guitar strings and frets, and teaches the player the basics of guitar using the same type of game play as Guitar Hero. Full story: Wired
…Sony is dishing out some low-blows to its competitors? Tired of being the punching bag for the console industry because of lackluster sales, Sony started punching back, stating the following in regards to competitors Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii: “…expect the competition to continue peddling add-ons in an effort to keep up with the Jones.” Full story: Edge
…the Gears of War 2 Flashback map packs are now available for purchase on Xbox Live? These maps were included FREE in all new copies of Gears 2, but if you picked up a used copy, and want the maps, they will only set you back 400 MS points (or about $5.) For a great side by side comparison of the maps from Gears 1 vs. the Flashback maps from Gears 2, check out pwnordie
…all of the Burnout Legendary cars were officially announced? I speculated a few weeks ago about what the cars would be, and what famous car they were based on, but now we can say for sure that they are: Jansen 88 Special (the Back to the Future DeLorean), Cavalry Bootlegger (the Duke’s of Hazzard’s General Lee), Manhattan Spirit (the Ghostbusters Ecto-1) and the GT Nighthawk (Knight Rider’s Kit.) Full story: Criterion Games
…Barack Obama will be the first US President to bring video games into the White House? The soon-to-be Commander In Chief bought his girls a Nintendo Wii for Christmas, and is using Wii Sports to improve his horrible bowling game. Glad to see a president who doesn’t just dismiss video games. Because we all know that George Bush didn’t get much use from that DS and Brain Age Nintendo sent him a few years back. Full story: New York Times
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Gamer News 01.05.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…an 11-year old went all the way to city hall to fight for his right to a pet hedgehog? Apparently, Judson King was such a HUGE Sonic the Hedgehog fanboy, he wanted one of his very own. Problem was…ain’t no hedgehogs allowed in his neck of Kansas. This hardcore Sonic lover took on the man, and had the law changed. Full story: KTKA
…Zoey from Left 4 Dead has 15 fingers? Yup. Attributable to three hands actually. Don’t believe me? Next time you are loading up No Mercy, check out the triple-grip on her pistol. Full story: Kezins
…the man, the legend, Roy Orbison is coming to Rock Band? Starting on Jan 6th on Xbox Live and Jan 15th on PSN you will be able to download tracks including “Claudette”, “In Dreams,” “Mean Woman Blues,” “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Ooby Dooby,” and “You Got It.” Full story: Kotaku
…the first official Japanese trailer is up for the sure-to-be-craptastic Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Li? Featuring Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk, I don’t need subtitles to tell me this movie on the fast track to the $1.99 bargin DVD bin. Trailer: You Tube
…The PS2 is the console that will never die? According to Nielsen, the PS2 tops the list of console “usage minutes” in 2008 at 31.7%, beating out the Xbox 360 (17.2%), Wii (13.4%) and PS3 (7.3%). A “usage minute” is basically the percentage of total time measured playing consoles. So of ALL of the time gamers spent playing console games in 2008 (which I think must be a go-zillion minutes) 31.7% of those minutes were spent in front of a PS2. Surprised? I sure as hell was. Full story: PC World
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Gamer News 12.30.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…a new party mode is coming to Burnout Paradise in Feb of 09 via the Playstation Store or Xbox Live? You will be able to play a group game with up to 8 players on one console (and with one controller!) Looks like our Rock Band parties are about to get a little mash up with Burnout Paradise. Full story: Criterion Games
…jocks love WoW just as much as us hardcore geeks? One jock in particular, Minnesota Vikings punter, Chris Kluwe, joked on his radio show on 93X that he wanted to change his name to honor his favorite MMO (and boost his jersey sales.) “I was going to change my name to Chris ‘World of Warcraft,’ ” Kluwe said. “They said that’s too long. So they started calling me Chris ‘Warcraft.’ I could make a lot of money if I changed my name to that.” Full story: Star Tribune
…you can get updates from Xbox 360 Live including news, video clips, friend’s status and more on your BlackBerry? The info comes to your phone courtesy of a mobile app from Zumobi. Full story: BlackBerry News
…on January 20th you too can feel what it’s like to be the President of the United States? A PC simulation game called “Commander In Chief” will be launched on inauguration day and will give you the ability to run the country the way you would as President from choosing members of your cabinet, to dealing with the economy and terrorism. Sounds like a good way to remind people how tough of a job Obama is facing. Full story: App Scout
…Microsoft released some fun new casual clothing for your XLE avatar just in time to rock out on New Years Eve? This new fashion update includes items such as hoodies and jeans for the guys, and fun accessories like rings and gloves for the ladies. Full story: Major Nelson
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Did Anyone Else Notice Nintendo’s Total Domination This Christmas?
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While the hardcore gamers were battling it out in our usual Xbox 360 vs PS3 battle, Nintendo snuck in like a ninja and found their way under every casual gamer’s tree this Christmas. In fact, Nintendo sold so many of their fluffy and feel-good Wii and portable DS units, they TROUNCED Xbox 360 and Playstation sales combined.
Want some proof that those tried-and-true folks at Nintendo are laughing all the way to the bank? According to VG Chartz, Nintendo had four of the five top video game sales in the US and all five of the top five video game sales worldwide for the weeks ending Dec 20th and 19th, respectively.
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Gamer News 12.29.08: Hey, Did You Hear?
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…the gaming industry is primed for world domination (mwah-ha-ha!) in the next 3 years? According to research firm, The Diffusion Group, 190 million households worldwide will own a current-gen console by the year 2012. Full story and more tasty facts: Softpedia
…Sony is taking whatever measures they can to cut costs and try to break even on the PS3? Hurting from the loss they have to take on every unit sold, they recently found a way to cut costs of materials by 35%. That seems like a pretty big cut, considering their current cost is $448.73 per unit. Here’s hoping they don’t just jam it full of crappy parts to save a buck. Full story: Yahoo Tech
…you can expect the next Tony Hawk game to be a more “authentic? skating experience” According to Hawk, they will be “rebuilding the whole game” in order to incorporate motion controls, which has been a much-anticipated feature for fans of the franchise. No word yet on the consoles, but I’m thinking it’s a natural fit for the Wii board. Full story: 1Up
…if you have any burning questions to ask Harmonix co-founder, Alex Rigopulos, he will be taking user questions online at the New York Times blog? Check out his bio, and submit a question on Guitar Hero, Rock Band, or how to build your own video game empire at Freakonomics
…Sony’s virtual environment, Home is going a tad far in the censorship department. In addition to the slew of other bugs users have been complaining about, Home, seems to be a little overzealous on the auto-curse word filter, preventing words including, “gay, lesbian, bisexual, Christ, Jew and hello (…starts with hell.) Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
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Gamer News 12.27.08: Hey, Did You Hear
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…if you got a new PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii for Christmas, there are lots of handy guides available online to help you get started? I came across a nice comilation of helpful tips and shortcuts for each of the three current-gen consoles. If you are feeling like a n00b, and want to get acclimated quick, check them out at Techradar
…female MMO gamers may be more likely to be bisexual? At least, that’s the word according to a recent study of EverQuest II players. Although the figures sound somewhat convincing, I’d like to see data from a wider variety of games before I take this report as truth. Full story: ShackNews
…video service may soon be coming to the Nintendo Wii? Not much is known yet about the Wii video service other than it will provide cartoon and other entertainment programs created especially for the Wii, and will be available in Japan in 2009. Full story: Reuters
…the achievement list for Halo Wars has been released? There are a total of 50 achievements, with 5 secret achievements (nothing known about those yet) Check out the list at 360sync
…there is a way to launch yourself across the screen in Left 4 Dead using the gatling gun? Just walk up to one, smack it a few times using your melee, and then jump on top and prepare to be launched. Check out a video tutorial on You Tube
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