Reviews Surfing - Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DS)
September 30, 2009 by Mike · 2 Comments
Kingdom Hearts DS is here.
The formula behind Kingdom Hearts practically guarantees success–just combine characters and settings from Final Fantasy games and Disney cartoons, and presto! Kids eat it up. It’s no wonder people are looking forward to Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for the DS. The game may be a hit among the younger crowd, but what do the jaded critics think about the new Square Enix action RPG? Find out after the jump.
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See Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth in action
September 29, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
The new Ace Attorney stars Miles Edgeworth.
The last time we’ve seen an Ace Attorney game was February 2008. While Phoenix Wright played a role in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, the famous defense lawyer wasn’t the main star. Phoenix won’t be returning just yet, but Capcom is introducing an Ace Attorney spin-off to satisfy the series’ fans.
If you’ve played an Ace Attorney game before, then you’re probably acquainted with the upcoming game’s star. Presenting, Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth.
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Scribblenauts’ technology now active in Mega64 videos
September 28, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Mega64 now uses Scribblenauts technology.
If you have a blog or have ever shared your two-cents’ worth in blogs, then you’ve probably had a discussion or two with a reader through the blog’s comments. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, people who leave nasty comments on your blog know best!
In a flash of inspiration, the guys at Mega64 created a system to empower blog readers by implementing Scribblenauts‘ special conjuring technology in blogs. The results are nothing short of astounding.
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Tips and Tricks - No More Heroes (Wii)
This week, Travis fights for a higher ranking.
Now that you’ve conquered Punch-Out!!, it’s time to return to Santa Destroy and see what Travis Touchdown is up to. Last time we checked, Travis was busy dodging bullets in a baseball stadium. This week, Travis plays the ungentlemanly assassin and picks a fight with Shinobu, a gal with mad katana skills. Shinobu is easily one of the toughest opponents in No More Heroes so pay attention.
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Review - Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop (Wii)
Survival horror won't be complete without deadly clowns.
The original Dead Rising proved to be a boon for the Xbox 360 back in 2006. Riding on Dead Rising’s commercial success, Capcom supposed that bringing the zombie game to a console with a larger install base would do wonders for the publisher’s bottom line. Obviously, bringing Dead Rising to the Wii wasn’t exactly a cut-and-dry process. Capcom had to compromise on a ton of hardware issues and simultaneously put together a Wii version of Dead Rising that, at the very least, evokes the undead-butchering essence of its Xbox 360 cousin. The result is Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop.
The question isn’t about the capability of the Wii version to surpass the Xbox 360 edition. Obviously, Chop Till You Drop is facing a severe hardware disadvantage. What you should ask is whether Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop is a good Wii game on its own.
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Reviews Surfing - Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (DS)
September 22, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Remember the saying about reality being stranger than fiction? The world of video games can prove that. In a weird twist, a Mario game has been buried under the massive hype surrounding Scribblenauts. Sure, not all Mario games may be that awesome, but you have to agree that ratings-wise, Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story has gotten higher reviews when compared to Scribblenauts. How high? See what the jaded critics think.
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EA reveals details on Dead Space: Extraction voice cast
September 21, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Expect great audio in Dead Space: Extraction.
Later this month, another M-rated rail shooter “guided first-person experience” will arrive on the Wii. EA recently revealed more details on the voice cast of Dead Space: Extraction. You might gloss over the particulars, but if you’re a fan of the original Dead Space, you’re probably expecting that Visceral Games would devote the same care to Dead Space: Extraction. This video shows us just that.
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Review - Scribblenauts (DS)
September 18, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Beware of vampire. There should be a sign.
Prior to its release, Scribblenauts received a lot of buzz not because of sheer marketing muscle, but because of its completely original and utterly astonishing concept: you solve puzzles by conjuring anything you can think of, as long as it’s not a proper noun, lewd, or alcoholic. It gets better: the conjured behave as they’re expected to be—pandas chew on bamboo; mice eat cheese but strangely ignore caviar; vampires disintegrate when exposed to the sun—you get the idea. When judged by ambition or novelty alone, Scribblenauts already gets a perfect score in anyone’s book. Nevertheless, this is a game and it’s not given away for free; thus, Scribblenauts is subjected to intense scrutiny. Does the game live up to expectations?
Exploring Scribblenauts‘ massive vocabulary is already immensely enjoyable. It’s obvious that the designers want you to start summoning from the get go because the main menu allows it. Conjuring is done by simply tapping on the notepad and pencil icon. Inputting your ideas is carried out by typing or writing on the touchscreen. If the word is in the game’s massive lexicon, then the corresponding person, thing, or creature would appear. Remarkably, the game doesn’t stop at “tree” or “dog.” You can input specific species like Algarrobo (a type of tree) or Afghan Hound (a dog breed). Frankly, Scribblenauts is pretty hard to confound.
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Reviews Surfing - The Beatles: Rock Band (Wii)
September 15, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
The Beatles have invaded the Wii.
Talk about rhythm game fatigue. Last week, we showed you how Guitar Hero 5 was doing on the Nintendo Wii. I’ll give you a hint: the critics loved it. Today, another rhythm game for the Wii is set to compete for our attention and budget. The Beatles: Rock Band is now released, and with much fanfare not only because it’s about the Beatles, but because it’s a really good game. See what the jaded critics think.
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Spore Hero, Spore Hero Arena go gold
September 14, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Everybody seems to be getting into the “Hero” game these days. The latest is EA with its Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena for Nintendo’s Wii and DS. According to EA, both Spore spin-offs have just gone gold. In other words, the games are finished and ready for manufacturing. Both games will be available at North American retailers on Oct. 6 and internationally on Oct. 9.
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