SOCOM 4 Announced

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 11:18 AM Mar 05, 2010



If I didn't know before I loaded it up, I might not have known that this was a trailer for SOCOM 4 until the logo at the end. The announcement trailer is the typical gameplay-free pre-rendered teaser, and the SOCOM games have never really had much of a distinct look. But hey, that's not the point. The point is that SOCOM 4 has been announced, and it's a big franchise for Sony. Not one that I personally enjoy, but I figured many of you would still like to know. 

Blur Multiplayer Beta Trailer Racing At You!

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 12:00 PM Mar 04, 2010


With all this talk of Blur multiplayer Beta keys, now seems like a good time to check out the trailer for said beta. Looks pretty cool, and if the actual gameplay matches the craziness of this trailer then I can see having a lot of fun with this game.

I've got another batch of multiplayer keys to give away. You can find them here.  

The Halo: Reach Beta Trailer Explodes Online

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 9:10 AM Mar 03, 2010


Early this morning, a version of the Halo: Reach multiplayer Beta trailer leaked online. Bungie moved quickly to deal with the situation, officially releasing the trailer you see above. If you're a Halo fan, it will be hard not to get excited by what you see in this video: assassinations, jetpacks (no, really!), large-scale battles and more. It looks like the Halo series you know, but definitely kicked up a notch.

And if you're not a Halo fan, please keep your comments to yourself. We already know what you think.

Transformers Gameplay Rolls Out

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 9:53 AM Feb 26, 2010



I am no big fan of Transformers. Unlike a lot of nerds, I apparently have no nostalgia gene - stuff that I loved as a kid typically holds no interest for me as an adult. And everything I've experienced related to the Transformers franchise as a an adult was horrible. So when I say that I'm kind of excited for the Transformers: War for Cybertron game, it's because it looks fun.

The new trailer above has a few (brief) snippets of action, but they're enough to get me interested. I've liked - but not loved - both of developer High Moon Studios previous two games (The Bourne Conspiracy and Darkwatch), so their name on the project adds another layer of interest. Besides, even if i don't love the Transformers per se, I do love giant fighting robots.

Behold The Secret Armory

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 11:07 AM Feb 24, 2010

Borderlands' most recent DLC, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx, is available now. If you've already put away your copy of the game, this trailer will remind you of all the goodies the latest DLC has in store and inspire you to take that game right back off the shelf.

Just Cause 2 Trailers: Gravity and Explosions

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 10:03 AM Feb 22, 2010


The marketing team behind Square Enix's* Just Cause 2 have been steadily releasing a series of trailers that show off the upcoming game's insane stunt-based action. We haven't gotten around to posting most of them because... we haven't gotten around to it. But that's an injustice that we're clearing up today! Here are the latest two stunt trailers, and if you watch them and still don't see why Just Cause 2 should be on your radar, then I can't help you.

I liked, but didn't love the original Just Cause. The sequel, however, looks a lot more ambitious and simply a lot more "fun" than the original. I can't wait to get my hands on it when it releases on March 23.

*If that seems strange, it's because JC2 was originally an Eidos game. Square Enix purchased the struggling publisher to increase its reach into the western market.

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BioShock 2 Launch Trailer Invades Jimmy Fallon

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 9:51 AM Feb 03, 2010


BioShock 2's publisher 2K Games certainly seems to be throwing a lot of weight behind the launch of the game. Last night, the publisher bought the entire first block of commercials to debut the new launch trailer for the game. Clocking in at over three minutes, this BioShock 2 trailer is pretty awesome, but doesn't contain a single second of gameplay footage. If you've got any familiarity with the series at all, it spells out the set-up of the game pretty clearly. But imagine that you're a non-gaming Fallon-watcher. I'd have to imagine that this video creeped you out to no end.

In other BioShock 2 news, GameStop and Best Buy will be holding midnight launches for the game next Monday. In even more BioShock 2 news, I really can't wait to play it.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Trailer Full of Explosions, Rock Music and Swears

Posted by J. Matthew Zoss at 10:16 AM Jan 22, 2010


The original Battlefield: Bad Company is a game that I never played, not because I wasn't interested, but because I just never got around to it. I may have to go back and pick it up now, because everything I've seen on Bad Company 2 is working for me. And I can't play the sequel first, can I? I'd be, like, totally lost in the story, right? Probably not. The plot on display in this single-player trailer looks like nothing out of the ordinary. But all those jets and explosions look pretty boss. It's like a Michael Bay movie!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Boss Battle Theme in A Capella

Posted by David Savage at 11:00 AM Dec 23, 2009

This video is simply amazing, well executed, and hilarious. I can hear the real boss battle theme in my head while listening to it. What's even more impressive is it was supposedly created by a single person. Props to you MarzGurl, your a capella is spot on.

I really want to play some Sonic now, but I just bought GTA4 from Steam (sale) and am about to leave to visit family! What's a gamer to do in this situation, readers? I need your wisdom! Watch the video first though.

Obama to Kids: What do you want for Christmas? VIDEO GAMES!!!

Posted by David Savage at 10:00 AM Dec 23, 2009

President Obama is a little confused. Why do kids want video games for Christmas? They should want books and bikes! In the video below, Obama really gets nostalgic when a girl asks for the seventh Harry Potter book. But all these "game things" like "Sins" (The Sims), what's the appeal? Oh well, I guess it's just kids these days.

The president went on to remind the children what Christmas is really about: giving. Not just material giving, but giving respect and kindness to those around you. What a great message. Now excuse me while I go destroy my brother in Quake Live and prove why I'm the favorite child. The festivities are really getting started around here.

Thanks to Kotaku for the video.

Mass Effect 2 Full Cinematic Trailer is Full of Crazy Space Badassery

Posted by David Savage at 8:00 AM Dec 23, 2009

Commander Shepard and his crew are kicking ass while I sit back and chew my bubblegum. That's the way I like it and that's the way it's gonna be. Well I guess before I can play this, I should probably finish the original. And I've only got a month to do that. Alright readers, I'm going to go play Mass Effect, you guys hold down the fort and enjoy this video.

Unreal Engine 3 Running on an iPod Touch

Posted by David Savage at 11:00 AM Dec 22, 2009

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​Either Cliffy B is working overtime or Epic Games is sneaking their way into the iPhone market. The video below shows a writer from AnandTech playing a modified version of Unreal Tournament on an iPod Touch. The game runs on their latest engine, Unreal Engine 3, which was used to make Gears of War 2.

That's pretty crazy. While Unreal Engine 3 will only run on 3rd generation iPod Touch and iPhone 3GS devices, it's amazing to see the power Apple's gadgets can put out. The company has yet to announce any official plans to license the engine or create a game for the platform, but says licensing will be available "at some point in the near future".

Check out the full details on AnandTech's hands-on with the engine over at their site.

GoNintendo's Rinry Goes In-Depth on 8 and 16-Bit Game Box Art

Posted by David Savage at 10:00 AM Dec 22, 2009

GoNintendo's cute correspondent, Rinry, has a sweet video for all gamers with a taste for knowledge, but lack the attention span to properly read a long feature. In this video, Rinry will take us through some of the strange video game box arts that came out in the 8 and 16-bit era.

She also goes in-depth on the subject, questioning the strange tactics of game publishers in their choices of box arts in the early days of gaming. Now you can go tell your gamer friends something that will make them feel intellectually inferior to you.

Thanks Rinry. Video below:

Street Fighter: Jersey Shore Edition

Posted by David Savage at 9:00 AM Dec 22, 2009

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​The infamous punch by high school gym teacher, Brad Ferro to the face of local big mouth, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, in a teaser clip for MTV's Jersey Shore has been making rounds online for the past two weeks. 

While Brad may be trying to forget the incident and claim he had no clue who he was hitting, groups like the Green River Thrillers are looking to cement his act of random violence into history their way. And what better way to do that than through a video game parody. Not just any video game parody, a Street Fighter parody. Now all we need is a flash game to go along with it. MTV also needs to go back to music videos. 

Okay enough back story, enjoy the video:

Sonic and Friends Get Festive In New All-Star Racing Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 8:00 AM Dec 22, 2009

I can't help but laugh at the silliness that is this trailer. On the other hand, I can't help but get excited for this game. It may be a Mario Kart rip-off, but it looks fun as hell. Gold Sonic, Ryo driving a forklift, Super Monkey Ball, it's all there. Not only that, but it's not limited to just the Wii and DS like Mario Kart.

And for someone like me who has slowly began to suck more and more at realistic driving games like Gran Turismo and Forza and hates playing Wii games on an HDTV, this game can't come any sooner.

It's festive too, so what's not to love:

Left 4 Speed 2 Finally Puts Left 4 Dead 2 Into Perspective

Posted by David Savage at 7:26 AM Dec 19, 2009

I have a love/hate relationship with these video game parody videos. On the love side, the high quality, well produced videos are normally hilarious and enjoyable (like this one). On the hate side, I can't help but be insulted by someone making a mockery of something I love (in this case, Left 4 Dead 2). Nonetheless, the 3 minutes I paused my Lady Gaga playlist in iTunes to watch this video made those moments without Lady Gaga in my life well worth it. 

Gonna grab some heroin, BRB. In my absence, enjoy the video:

Watch Final Fantasy XIII Being Played on Live Stream

Posted by David Savage at 11:19 AM Dec 17, 2009

It's here, it's Japanese, get ready to jizz your pants Final Fantasy fans. A kind (and lucky) Justin.TV user is currently streaming his FFXIII gameplay for the world to watch. And the world right now is 871 people (including myself). I honestly have no idea what's going on, so it's hard for the footage to ruin any of the story. I also have no idea how long the stream is going to last, so enjoy it while you can.

A Wii Commercial That's Actually Funny

Posted by David Savage at 3:37 PM Dec 08, 2009

Honestly, who would have ever thought a Wii commercial could truly be funny? We've all laughed at them -- like we laugh at the kid who gets picked last for dodgeball (Anton). 

But, this commercial is different. I didn't laugh at Nintendo's attempt to market their console to a new demographic of gamers. I actually laughed at the contents of the commercial. 

See for yourself:

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Running At 1080p

Posted by David Savage at 8:30 AM Dec 01, 2009

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So this guy on YouTube has some gameplay of New Super Mario Bros. Wii running through a PC emulator called Dolphin. The footage has some obvious audio hiccups and the video freezes at 1:10 until 1:18. Beautiful nonetheless.

Other than that, it puts YouTube's new 1080p converter to good use and looks incredible. The creator of the video claims the game was running perfectly fine at 60 FPS, but using Fraps to record brought him down to 30 FPS. Once again, Fraps kills the fun! Oh well, it's still brilliant.

Check it out below (after the jump):

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Parody Evony TV Spot Proves A Real Commercial Would Have Boobs, Scams

Posted by David Savage at 7:52 AM Dec 01, 2009

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​You've probably heard of Evony. If you haven't heard of it, you've probably seen it. And if you haven't heard of it or seen it, you probably don't use the internet very often. If that's the case, it's safer that you don't because if you did, you'd be susceptible to Evony's scams.

Well, Destructoid has found out that someone out there who has heard of Evony has brilliantly parodied what a TV commercial would be like if the company behind the game ever officially created one. It's quite accurate with the random shots of boobs and talk of scamming you. Check it out below (after the jump):


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Final Fantasy XIII Ad Has Teacher Skipping School To Play The Game

Posted by David Savage at 10:03 AM Nov 30, 2009

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​I received some pretty negative feedback after I criticized the UK judge who skipped work to play Modern Warfare 2. And while I stick to my original opinion, I have nothing but laughs for this short little Japanese TV spot for Final Fantasy XIII that depicts a teacher announcing he will be taking time off [to play the game].

Translated, the script is as follows:

Teacher: It's sudden, but starting tomorrow I'm taking time off.

Girl (standing): Why are you taking time off?

Teacher (to himself): For three years, I've been waiting for this day...

No doubt the teacher will need to take off for a while in order to finish Final Fantasy XIII in its entirety as Kotaku's Brian Ashcraft pointed out (also, thanks for the translation).

You can check out the video below (after the jump):

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COD4 Mod "Star Wars: Galactic Warfare" New Video

Posted by David Savage at 8:31 AM Nov 30, 2009

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​This is a prime example of why PC gamers made such a big fuss about Modern Warfare 2's changes. The ability to take the game and create what is basically an entirely new experience is the foundation of how companies like Valve and id Software made their mark on the gaming industry.

The mod was created using Call of Duty 4 for the PC and according to information in the video, should be released before Christmas. I haven't been so excited for a mod since Black Mesa Source was announced (and I'm still waiting). 

It's simply mind-boggling to think of how much work went into this sort of project and companies like Infinity Ward don't want to embrace this type of use of their software? Oh well, their loss (or gain, depends on how you look at it). You can keep up with the latest details on the Star Wars: Galactic Warfare project by visited the mod's official site.

Well, enough about corporate profits, you can check out the video below (after the jump):

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Automatic Mario Performing Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'

Posted by David Savage at 2:24 PM Nov 27, 2009

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​This is pure win. If you had a bottle of Win-Flavored Nesquik and dumped into a glass of win milk, you would get this video.

I can't help but keep watching this over and over and singing along with it while simultaneously enjoying the soothing Mario sounds . If you don't know the song, I swear I won't make fun of you, but do yourself a favor and find the lyrics and learn them quick!

And if you don't like this song, you can escort yourself away from this post before you further contaminate the awesomeness that is this video.

You can view the video below (after the jump):

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Aliens vs. Predator Multiplayer Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 10:57 AM Nov 27, 2009

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​While I'm a little hurt Sega didn't invite me to test out Aliens vs. Predator, this trailer makes up for it a little bit. Twentieth Century Fox still seems to have the faith to push this franchise to gamers; and with this latest game, it just might work. 

We'll have to wait and see how the Call of Duty, console FPS crowd responds to the game. That'll be its bread and butter.

Personally I can't wait to meticulously strategize on the best way to decapitate scared, grouped space marines one by one as they try their hearts out to find me.

Check out the trailer below (after the jump):

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Square Releases Final Japanese Final Fantasy XIII Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 8:07 AM Nov 25, 2009

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Square-Enix released the final Japanese trailer for Final Fantasy XIII last night through the game's official site. Once again, it is filled with emotional and exciting visual cinematic sequences with a little gameplay mixed in. More on the emotional side this time around than the infamous seven-minute long trailer we featured. I was so overwhelmed at one point, I thought tears were inevitable. Luckily, some action scenes saved me from embarrassment.

Oh and thanks to Kotaku for saving me the time of having to screencap that hilarious little chocobo moment near the end of the trailer.

You can see it below (after the jump):

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16-Player Left 4 Dead 2 Co-Op is Pure Insanity

Posted by David Savage at 8:47 AM Nov 24, 2009

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​The super secret code keeping the maximum number of Left 4 Dead 2 co-op players to four players has been cracked! The hack allows users to play the co-op campaign with up to 16 people. It is both glorious and horrendous. There is no doubt that this is specifically why Valve limited the numbers. 

Although there's also no doubt that a mode or campaign built specifically to handle 16 players would be radically cool. Perhaps a Mall of America campaign? Food for modding thought.

Check out the videos below (after the jump):

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The Onion Receives Modern Warfare 3 Exclusive

Posted by David Savage at 12:49 PM Nov 10, 2009

The Onion has gotten their hands on the next iteration in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series. It's been revealed that this newest game, Modern Warfare 3 will finally give Call of Duty fans a true glimpse into real military life. This includes transporting supplies, debating with fellow soldiers, and cleaning the latrines.

The Wii version will come with a 17 pound M249 machine gun controller that needs to be held at all time, but can't be fired unless ordered. Check out the video below:


Nintendo Invades GameTrailers TV

Posted by David Savage at 10:58 AM Nov 06, 2009

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This week's GameTrailers TV was an episode full of Nintendo and nothing but Nintendo. Speaking with the company's Reggie Fils-Aime, Bill Trinen, and Shigeru Miyamoto, the show goes deep into New Super Mario Bros. Wii and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the DS.

Beyond that, information about Super Mario Galaxy 2, the next Zelda game for the Wii, and Wii HD are discussed. And just to save you the time, Wii HD is not coming according to Reggie Fils-Aime. Ever. So stop asking. As for the next Zelda game for the Wii, Miyamoto mentioned that they were working on getting MotionPlus working with it, but could not divulge any other details.

If you're a fan of Nintendo, this is the show for you. Go check it out.

Full Assassin's Creed: Lineage Film To Air On Spike TV

Posted by David Savage at 1:24 PM Nov 05, 2009

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It's been a little over a week since Ubisoft released the first part of their Assassin's Creed: Lineage film online. Now, you'll get a chance to see the film on television for what we're guessing is a one-time-only broadcast.

Ubisoft and Spike TV have partnered to show the short film in its entirety. It will premiere on Spike next Wednesday, November 11th at midnight. If you can't wait for Ubisoft to release the parts online, this is your opportunity to see it all before it hits the web.

If you plan on playing Assassin's Creed II, the short will give you a good back-story to help jump start you into understanding a lot of what you'll encounter in the game.

Prince of Persia Trailer Leaked To The Web

Posted by David Savage at 6:13 PM Nov 02, 2009

Hope you weren't expecting anything fabulous. It's low quality and full of quick, witless one-liners and tons of special effects. Did I mention this was a Jerry Bruckheimer production?! Anyways, enjoy.

*Update: IGN has a high quality version. I've added it.*

Ubisoft Releases First Assassin's Creed Lineage Video

Posted by David Savage at 9:21 AM Oct 27, 2009

These viral video campaigns may become more and more the norm for blockbuster titles. Whether or not they have a true effect on game sales hasn't been analyzed, but we may see some hard data after the numbers for Assassin's Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed Bloodline come in.

These short movies are being developed by Ubisoft-owned Hybride Technologies (the guys who did the digital effects for 300 and Sin City), so if the style seems familiar, there's your reason.

Leaked Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer Is 3 Minutes Of Zombie Surviving Badassery

Posted by David Savage at 8:04 AM Oct 23, 2009

Below is a three minute, fully cinematic leaked trailer for Left 4 Dead 2 dubbed "Zombie Survival Guide". What guide you ask? These zombie survivors don't need a guide to survive! Their bullets, axes, and chainsaws are the only tools they need. Some chocolate helicopters would be nice too.

I'm also really yearning for a 30-minute Halo Wars type cinematic movie right about now. Who's with me?

And yes, badassery is a word. It's just not officially recognized yet.


Sega Office Prank Shows How To Have Fun While Getting Rid Of Old Issues Of Game Informer

Posted by David Savage at 6:36 AM Oct 15, 2009

I don't the origins of these Sega office pranks and frankly, I don't give a damn. What I do give a damn about is all the extra copies of Game Informer I have lying around my house. I've debated about setting up a small lemonade-type stand outside a GameStop and offering them up for five cents each, but then I realized that probably wouldn't go over too well. Now Sega has shown me an easy, fun, and cost efficient way to get rid of my old magazines. Anton's not going to be happy when he walks into the office later this morning.

Late Midnight Snack: Watch Gabe Newell And Australian Modder Press Conference

Posted by David Savage at 3:11 AM Oct 09, 2009

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Valve CEO, Gabe Newell made it clear he did not want to fly to meet dedicated Australian modder, "Joe W-A" after the 19-year-old pleaded for his audience. Newell jokingly told the young man that if he could pay for his plane ticket, he would go. Considering Joe is a student, Gabe figured he was safe and got on with his life at Valve.

Joe did not give up that easily. He reached out to the Source modding community and was able to raise the money needed to play fly Gabe to Australia within a few days. Newell was trapped, but instead of taking his community's money, he donated it to charity and Valve fit the bill.

Below is the video of Gabe and Joe talking in front of reporters:

Video and Image Source
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Ryo Hazuki Stops Search For Father's Killer To Race For Sega

Posted by David Savage at 3:47 PM Oct 07, 2009

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​Well I guess Lan Di pulled an Osama on Ryo Hazuki because he doesn't seem to care about finding the man who killed his father much. At least that's the message Sega is sending to Shenmue fans by putting him in their newest Mario Kart rip-off, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing. What happened to you Ryo, did the sailors take your dignity or something?

Midnight Snack: Final Fantasy XIV Online - Official TGS 2009 US Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 1:00 AM Oct 07, 2009

Square Enix's next online game has not been getting as much media attention as it's roman numeral-ed sibling, Final Fantasy XIII. Luckily being a huge fan of the Final Fantasy franchise and a video game blogger allows me the time to search for news and videos that meet my personal preferences. Tonight, I bring you the official TGS 2009 US Trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Online; and while it lacks actual gameplay, it makes up for that with amazing CG work. Enjoy and good night!

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Launch Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 11:58 PM Oct 05, 2009

The FPS market could not get anymore saturated. Unless the Ico/Shadow of the Colossus creator makes one. If that happens we're screwed okay.

Watch The Modern Warfare 2 "Infamy" Trailer From Sunday Night Football Now

Posted by David Savage at 8:44 PM Oct 04, 2009

No one should have any doubts about the scale of video game launches after seeing this 2 minute epic trailer on NBC's Sunday Night Football. I can't even form the words to describe the awesomeness that seeped from my monitor while watching it. Amazing voice overs, epic slow motion action, gadling guns, fighting in a war-torn Washington D.C., shooting out of rafting boats, it's all there and it's beautiful. November 11th cannot come quick enough at this point.

Machinimator Uses Audio From Bad Company Trailer and Halo 3 To Create An Amazing Video

Posted by David Savage at 3:47 PM Oct 04, 2009

This is a Halo 3 machinima created by Lost Studios called "Ambush". Lost uses the audio from a Battlefield Bad Company 2 trailer and cinematic filming with Halo 3 to create one amazing video. Every camera angle is perfect, the overlay effects are incredibly well done, and the audio is amazingly synced to match the actions going on on-screen. A spectacular job to everyone involved! Check it out below.
 

Tim Schafer Hosts Jimmy Fallon On Late Night (yes you read that right)

Posted by David Savage at 2:32 PM Oct 04, 2009

So Tim Schafer appeared on Late Night this past Thursday and boy did he make Jimmy Fallon look like a hack. It's a little disappointing that they didn't talk about the game more, but they at least brought him on and that helps all of us in the gaming industry who dream for the day when we can be taken seriously. I'm sure Jimmy Fallon feels the same way (not about gaming, but about being taken seriously)!

Final Fantasy XIII - The Official US Trailer From TGS 2009

Posted by David Savage at 10:00 AM Oct 04, 2009

First we got the Japanese audio only version. Then we created the English subtitles over the Japanese audio version. This time around we finally have an official U.S. trailer with English audio. It's been a fun week for Final Fantasy fans, but I'm tired of watching. I want to play it already!

Ratchet and Clank (Future): A Crack in Time - Nefarious Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 8:57 AM Oct 04, 2009

Above is the latest trailer for Ratchet and Clank's newest next-gen adventure, A Crack in Time. It features Doctor Nefarious who (once again) looks up to no good considering he doesn't just want to kill Ratchet and Clank this time around, he wants to rewind time and do it over and over. That's just mean.

MAG: Multiplayer Video Preview

Posted by David Savage at 9:53 PM Oct 03, 2009

 

I was going to bash MAG, but I've decided against it. I'll give it a chance to polish itself before I rip it to pieces and feed it to the masses. Look for my some of my pre-release thoughts to be published tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the video!

New Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes From Liberty City Trailer

Posted by David Savage at 3:22 PM Oct 03, 2009

A New Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes From Liberty City is out in the wild. It features characters from both the side stories, introducing you to them through a montage of fist-bumps and explosions. My badass radar is off the charts. Since I have yet to play The Lost and the Damned via DLC, once this hits retail I don't know how I'll decide which to play first. 

Subtitled Final Fantasy XIII Trailer From TGS 2009

Posted by David Savage at 2:15 PM Sep 29, 2009

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Yesterday an epic and long Final Fantasy XIII trailer was released at TGS 2009. After some snooping, I found subtitles for the Japanese audio and hardcoded them to the original video. Now you all can bask in the drama of the world that is Final Fantasy XIII. Enjoy!

Subtitles credit goes to Aokage from NeoGaf and the guys at FF-XIII.net

7 Minute Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Unveiled At TGS

Posted by David Savage at 11:25 AM Sep 28, 2009



My Japanese is a little rusty considering my binge anime viewing days are behind me, but despite that I was still unable to take my eyes off the stunning visuals in this epic trailer shown off by Square Enix at the Tokyo Game Show.

All I understood was at the beginning, the younger girl mentioned her "brother" and looked off in the distance. The older guy with her mentioned "sister", I don't know if he was referring to her as his sister or not, but considering they had a pretty intimate moment afterward, I'd guess not. I'm assuming that her brother is missing or something and they are off looking for him maybe? I'll get some more info on this and the general story itself later on.

The backgrounds during the battle modes look incredible and the insane character movements look completely fluid and perfect. The "driving mode" for certain summon creatures looks pretty insane too. I'll learn more about this mechanic and write a nice feature this week.

Hopefully someone will release a subtitled version of this soon. If you have one, please email us the tip at joystickdiv@gmail.com and we'll throw you a much deserved shout out.


Batman: Arkham Asylum Launch Trailer Shows Off Rave Reviews

Posted by David Savage at 2:31 PM Aug 24, 2009

The official launch trailer for Batman: Arkham Asylum is in the wild today, featuring more than the dark knight kicking ass with some chilling Mark Hamill laughs in the background. The trailer is sporting some of the game's most positive reviews. The UK-based publisher Eidos and developer Rocksteady are showing some love to their English game magazines, Games Masters and Xbox World 360 in the form of a quote. Both magazines gave the game an extremely high rating (a 96 from Games Masters and a 95 from Xbox World).

Other notable review scores are Game Informer with a 95, IGN with a 93, and Eurogamer with a 90. The lowest mainstream score received so far (according to Metacritic) is GamePro with a respectable 80. They cited gamers are "bound to be disappointed by its reliance on repetitive combat and a shortage of villains worth the big man's attention".

We realize these reviews mean nothing and you are most likely waiting on your hands and knees for the official word from us, so until then enjoy the trailer:

Avatar: The Game Debuts at GamesCom

Posted by David Savage at 11:15 AM Aug 21, 2009

The hype behind James Cameron's Avatar is going through the roof. Even before the trailer for the movie was released, people have been savoring every piece of information they can get their hands on; and today at GamesCom, the first footage of Avatar: The Game was released. Nothing to drool over, but it's looking to be almost as beautiful as the movie.

Inglourious Bast-- Plummers

Posted by David Savage at 7:09 PM Aug 13, 2009

Definitely one of the most hilarious and best produced movie trailer parodies I've seen. (I haven't see very many, but this one is good). If you don't get the title, then you won't get the video! 

God speed, plummers!

Made by the awesome people at GamerVision.com

 


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Nothing Good Comes Out of Video Games, Eh Mom?

Posted by David Savage at 5:03 PM Aug 13, 2009

I think I'm the last one to hear about this one, but better late than never! Thanks to reader C.A. for the tip (I promise to check the Joystick Division email more often).

A group of young musicians in Seattle put on a show paying tribute to some of the their favorite tunes from video games. The funny performances by their back-up crew were choreographed by two of the musicians (Link and Ash).

Oh and when the guy stood up and started "ahhh"-ing to the Halo tune, I LOL'd. You will too:


I better not show this to my mother, she'll start nagging me about quitting band in 8th grade.

Pure Pwnage Gets A [REAL] TV Show...In Canada

Posted by David Savage at 4:46 PM Aug 06, 2009



That's right, the Pure Pwnage boys have officially gotten their own show. As of now, it's eight episodes and will air sometime in 2010 on Showcase in Canada. So to any Canadian pirates out their: please do your best to distribute it out as quickly as possible to us lonely gamers to your south.

Here are more details about the show's plot from the announcement on Showcase.ca:

The series, which premieres in 2010, finds Jeremy at a crossroads: if he is to maintain residence in his mother's basement, then he'll need to get a job -- and getting a job means stepping out of the gaming world and back into reality. With that in mind, Jeremy starts his own rock band, becomes a video game tutor, and attempts to socialize with his co-workers at a grocery store

So it looks like the show will not be a remake or spin-off of the web series, but will start fresh with a new story that is a little easier for the average viewer to take in.

*If you know what Pure Pwnage is, please skip the following paragraphs, collect $200 and check out the official video below. If not, we drop some knowledge on you below.*

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For those unaware of Pure Pwnage (pronounced "Pure Ownage" for you console n00bs) , it's a web-based show about a guy named Jeremy, a hardcore gamer who thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread (or in his case Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour). The show follows Jeremy doing his everyday thing, ya know? Like, pwning n00bs, stuff, and ya know...

It's shot (mostly) through the eyes (camera) of his younger brother Kyle who is in film school and is responsible for putting the show on the web and making Jeremy famous. For those non-gamers, the show probably seems boring, but for gamers (especially hardcore ones), the show is so amazing that the only word that can truly explain it is PWNAGE...bitches!

Oh and if you haven't already, meet Doug:




The End Scene to Super Mario You Wish You Could Unlock

Posted by David Savage at 9:22 PM Aug 03, 2009

*WARNING: Princess Peach is loud in bed. If there are impressionable children, overprotective parents, or recovering sexaholics near you do them all a favor and wear headphones. Or at the very least, close and lock your door.*

No, eating mushrooms will not increase the size of your penis, but some are good for you.

Found via our sister site, Topless Robot.

Killzone 2: Attracts Babes, Halo 3: Not So Much

Posted by David Savage at 1:39 PM Aug 03, 2009

Are you familiar with Killzone 2? Makes you hot, eh? I've got some PS3 hardware in the bedroom if you want to see it. Halo? I don't have a Halo! That's not my Halo! I don't even play Halo!



FUCKING BITCHES!

A Star Fox Game For Everyone

Posted by David Savage at 10:30 AM Jul 18, 2009

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What do you get when you group a bunch of really smart and passionate Star Fox fans together? A long awaited and needed new Star Fox game -- that's what! The group is calling themselves the SOL Team; SOL standing for the name of the game, Shadows of Lylat. They claim the project has been in the works for six years and with what I've seen and the number of people they have working on this, I believe them.

The game is being built upon the FreeSpace Open engine, a space simulator engine. According to the SOL Team, it will allow them "to do many awesome things, we won't be able to get it just like the original games". Don't worry boys, the legions of Star Fox fans out there will understand and accept your flaws; we're just happy to have found you.

Some features to look forward to
  • Lots of playable craft, including 3 different Arwings
  • Weapons galore
  • Massive enemies, both new and old
  • Space and ground based missions
  • A deep storyline
  • Multiplayer

And good news everyone, the game engine they're using is cross-platform, so the game will support Windows, Mac, and Linux!

To learn more about this project, head over to their official website and read over their FAQs.

Oh, you want to see it in action, gotcha:

Trailer #1:



Trailer #2:

Gordon Freeman Prank Calls Radio Show

Posted by David Savage at 8:30 AM Jul 18, 2009

What do you do when your parents no longer entertain you and your long stories about video games? You prank call a radio show pretending to be one your favorite characters. However, in the case of this talented and knowledgeable Half-Life fan, he waited until he was old enough to sound as if he really was Gordon Freeman.

The prankster called in to a largely syndicated late night show full of conspiracy theorists called Coast-to-Coast AM about a problem with a pale, blue-suited man with seemingly no personality stalking him at his place of work (ya know, Black Mesa). The fake Gordon mentions that he and his colleagues call this man "the gman" because of the way he looks. The host of the show immediately plays the "HE MUST BE A FED" card and hilarity ensues!



Portal technology...

Source: 61 FPS on Nerve

Freeman's Mind Episode 12 Released (A Half-Life Machinima)

Posted by David Savage at 10:00 AM Jul 16, 2009



If you follow the Machinima community, chances are you've heard of Freeman's Mind, a comedy series that gives you a glimpse into Gordon Freeman's inner most thoughts. The show follows Gordon as he progresses through the original Half-Life game with a narrator, Ross Scott, voicing over the gameplay. From the first episode, the show will draw you in with it's hilarious and perfectly timed dialogue. For those who are fans of Half-Life, it brings back fond memories and will no doubt leave you rolling on the floor afterwards, begging for more episodes.

To watch episodes 1-11, check out the unofficial Freeman's Mind account on WeGame (run by yours truly). New episodes are currently distributed by Machinima.com on YouTube.

You watch episode 12 directly below:

The First Reason For All Mega Man Fans To Have Kids

Posted by David Savage at 10:03 PM Jul 14, 2009

 

This little guy is just awesome! He's got the pew-pew down pretty good and he looks great doing it. Props to the awesome parents and to whomever made the costume. Now all that's missing is a cute little girl to play Roll. Any fathers out there up for the challenge?

(If you're wondering what the second reason for Mega Man fans to have kids is, it's to procreate. The world can't get enough gamers!)

Source: RJAC1978 on Gametrailers.com

The Girl At The Video Game Store

Posted by David Savage at 6:44 PM Jul 10, 2009

Attack of the Show has had its ups and downs on its way to 1000 episodes. Kevin Rose's departure and later Sarah Lane's departure were some sad moments for old-school TechTV fans. However, Olivia Munn's arrival marked a whole new era in the show's history; an era of hotness (which by the way is shown extremely well in this video). And since Olivia came to AOTS, some great moments have happened. I may not be able to recall them all, but I know many of them involved her and that's all that matters to me (and many of you as well...probably).

This video below was made to celebrate those 1000 episodes (and Olivia Munn). It's a special made music video of a song by Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder called "The Girl at The Video Store". Need I say more? No, watch! (after the jump)

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