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Review: Catherine (360/PS3) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:49PMA captivating blend of puzzle and adventure elements, the Persona Team's HD debut is a tough, but worthwhile challenge.
Zadzooks: Bastion review Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:36AMA pint-size warrior looks to rebuild his shattered world in a new third-person role-playing game Bastion (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Supergiant Games, reviewed for Xbox 360, rated E10+ for players 10 and older, 1,200 Microsoft points or $15) , downloadable from Xbox Live Arcade. With omniscient guidance from a bearded ...
Quarrel Preview [Xbox 360] Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:13AMThis hybrid of strategy and word games uses a familiar mechanic to very interesting effect.
Interview: Microsoft's Woosley On What It Takes To Be Published On XBLA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:18AM[Xbox Live Arcade first-party director of publishing Ted Woosley tells Gamasutra that would-be XBLA devs need to have an individuated game concept, have passion, and must "practice the pitch" to get on XBLA.] Ted Woolsey has had an interesting history in games. He began as a localizer of Square Enix games (then Square), working on titles like Final Fantasy II (IV in Japan), Final Fantasy VI, and ...
Shop Talk | Twin Bridges Inn coming back for more (again) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:17PMDavid Williams stands by the 1978 grill he is restoring during the remodeling of the Twin Bridges Restaurant on First Street in Yakima on July 14, 2011. This type of grill is no longer manufactured and Williams had many of the replacement parts custom made at a machine shop.
Arcade: Summer the time for downloadable games Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:01AMWe preview Xbox’s much-touted annual 'Summer of Arcade': A package of new and creative offerings for less than $20 available online
Jumpoline Park, featuring large, indoor trampoline, opens Saturday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:35PMJumpoline Park, featuring large, indoor trampoline, opens Saturday
Jillian’s set to vacate ground floor of downtown building Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:42AMAn unidentified restaurant and bar is set to sign a lease by Sept. 1 to assume the Meridian Street space Jillian's has agreed to relinquish as part of a lease dispute with its landlord. The entertainment complex will continue to operate on the second and third floors.
Place Your Bets! Sky Vegas Launch New Banzai Challenge Slot Game Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:46AMLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 07/15/11) - Sky Vegas, who offer some of the best online casino games , table games and arcades in the online betting industry, have launched a brand new slot game - Banzai Challenge! A slice of nostalgia for those who remember the Banzai TV show, all the old favourites are there, including the Shakey Hand Man and Lady One Question. Betting on the results of ...
SSX dev diary tries shamelessly to play down gritty reinvention fears, and miraculously convinces us Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:37AMIt's not unusual for a piece of video released by a game publisher to have a strong PR message. Let's face it, dev diaries exist as entertaining ways to deliver PR in the same way that cakes exist as entertaining ways to deliver sugar. Without the corporate message, they're devoid of purpose.
Passing shadows Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:58PM* It could be worse, you could have these jobs. * The tsunami from inside a car. * Office pranks. * Vintage arcade games. * The world has more room than you think… * Scary things. * Bad local ad. * Noni Hazelhurst does Go the f—k to Sleep better than anyone. (Careful, language.) *
Coin-Operated Machines Took Many Forms Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:37PMNew slot machines and pinball games are designed to look modern and up-to-date. They have flashing lights and moving decorations, and they make lots of noise. Studies show that all of these features add to the excitement of the game.
Dave & Buster's: Peek inside new International Drive arcade-bar-restaurant Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:53PMI’m just back from a preview of the new Dave & Buster’s, the bar-restaurant-arcade attraction on International Drive set to open to the public Monday. Previously on the site — seen from Interstate 4 — was the distinctive Race Rock restaurant, which was preceded by Caruso’s Palace.
Driving while intexticated: Beverly Citizen reporter takes a crash course on distracted driving Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:52PMThe tires of my car let out a screech as I whipped down a street lined with quant-looking homes and sped into a left-hand turn, just barely avoiding a collision with a police car. I quickly glanced into my rear view mirror expecting to see red and blue flashing lights in my view, but instead I saw nothing but traffic and trees.
The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut – Hunt Mutants With PlayStation Move in 3D Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:10AMWe barely escaped a horde of flesh-hungry mutants to bring you this PlayStation.Blog exclusive *panting*! But today we are proud to reveal the box art for The House of the Dead: OVERKILL - Extended Cut , the latest b-movie blood fest from SEGA and Headstrong Games . We announced The House of the Dead: OVERKILL - Extended Cut just before E3 this year, and were amazed to see that there were so ...
Off to a record setting start Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:21AMThousands made the walk around Sherbrooke’s Lac Des Nations Tuesday night to witness the opening night of the 30th anniversary of La Fete du Lac des Nations.
Beer arcade: Video games + beer = awesome Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:07AMThe custom-made arcade unit from Dream Arcades lets you game and guzzle at the same time.
Geek Bucket List #79 — Build Your Own Arcade Cabinet With Project Arcade Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:20AMQuite a few years back I was shopping at Costco. As I was walking down a normal aisle, I stopped in my tracks — I swore I’d heard the sounds of an arcade game. I couldn’t place the name, but I knew a 25-cent game when I heard one, and I picked up the pace [...]
Ace Combat Assault Horizon: The Basics Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:07PMProject Aces is hard at work at a new Ace Combat game. The new title, Assault Horizon, doesn't have a number in its name (this would technically be 7), but that doesn't mean it's not looking interesting. What does this new Ace Combat have in store for players this fall? What's the Ace Combat seri...
Space Invaders ... The Movie? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:37PMIf ever there was a video game that begged to be made into a movie it's ... "Space Invaders." Or at least, that's what some people in Hollywood think.
News: Trenched trademark man vows to fight on Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:54AMWants to turn board game into a video game. The designer preventing Double Fine's Trenched from releasing in Europe has vowed to continue his trademark battle with Microsoft, Eurogamer can reveal. Last month Eurogamer broke the news that Xbox Live Arcade game Trenched was blocked from release in certain parts of Europe because of a trademark held by abstract board game Trench. The trademark ...
A blueprint for a greener way of life Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:20AMIt could provide an eco blueprint for sporting events and even music festivals around the world.
U2 rocks Montreal Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:12AMBono joked part way through U2's set on Saturday night that once the Irish rockers' tour wraps up, the band would need to find new jobs.
Sweeten-Shults: Gaming generation continues Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:00AMThe average gamer is far from 16. According to statistics from the Entertainment Software Association, he or she is 37 years old.
Monday pofile: James McCauley's ‘naive' comic venture paid off Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:51PMJames McCauley only needed to finish his thesis before graduating with a master's degree in human service administration when he panicked at the thought of pushing papers his whole life.
FEATURES: VIDEOS OF THE DAY: See why they're video game champs of the world Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:26AMThink Tekken, Street Fighter, Marvel, Capcom and Starcraft 2!
Ion Audio iCade Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:08PMIf your iPad gaming tastes run to classic Atari console and arcade games, the Ion Audio iCade is a fun nostalgic trip. Otherwise wait for more compatible games to be released.
Gambling, nudity law not yet enforced Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:08PMGARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 8 (UPI) -- Police said no citations have yet been issued under a new ordinance banning smoking, gambling and nudity at Vietnamese cafes in Garden Grove, Calif.
Garden Grove police not trained yet to enforce cafe ordinance Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:19PMGarden Grove police are still being trained to issue citations for a law banning nudity, gambling and smoking inside Vietnamese cafes. The department has not cited any cafe owner in the city, Lt. Jeff Nightengale said. More than 70 patrol...
Japan’s New Properties Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:24PM Huge Western sequels like BioShock Infinite and Batman: Arkham City made headlines at E3, but Japanese developers and publishers have an intriguing lineup of all-new IP on the horizon. See what’s in store from out East now. Catherine Platform: PS3, 360 Publisher: Atlus Developer: Atlus Release: July 26 This “adult-themed” puzzle game feature loads of deftly animated cutscenes ...
Thursday App Attack – The Patriot Edition Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:05PMThe Fourth of July has come and gone, and like every patriotic citizen, I spent a lot of money. Parting ways with my cash was a purely altruistic act, I assure you. Our economy needed my support, and I needed bike parts, iPhone games and way too much barbequed meat. The holiday brought with it [...]
Deadliest Warrior Legends review: A stab, crush and cut above Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:32AMPipeworks Software's Deadliest Warrior was a game characterized by happy surprises. Most were intrinsic to the over-in-a-second combat the title presented -- nothing's more surprising than having your delicate, evasive foxtrot interrupted by a spear through the face. All, however, served to enforce the biggest surprise of all: Someone made a licensed game that allowed ninjas to engage in one-on ...
Galaga Legions DX Review [Xbox 360] Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:35PMThe fast and flashy dual-stick shooting of Galaga Legions DX makes it fun to blast space bugs all over again.
Vancouver's Summer Live Festival: Full schedule Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:28PMThe colossal celebration of Vancouver’s 125th birthday features 180 events including free performances by Mother Mother, Daniel Wesley, New Pornographers, Neko Case, Dan Mangan, The Be Good Tanyas, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and at least 100 other acts.
Best iPhone games of 2011 (so far) Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe first half of 2011 is behind us, and so far, there have been some great new games flooding the iTunes App Store that really put the iPhone through its gaming paces. So what is there to do with all those games, but to pick our favorites so far?
The Most Patriotic Games To Play On The Fourth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:32PMJuly 4th is an awesome holiday, and it's a celebration of all things right with the greatest country in the world. If you're looking for a distinctly American-flavored game to play after a long day of eating BBQ, drinking beer, and blowing crap up, here's a look at the most red, white, and blue games out there. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! Call of Duty: Black Ops While the bulk of Black Ops' campaign ...
Toys For Toddler Techies Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:01AMWhat happens when you put a group of kids in a high-tech toy factory to test out the latest gadgets? You’ll find out exactly what your kids will be asking you for! Rich DeMuro gets a sneak peek at what the creative minds at one of the top toy companies are working on to please all the little techies in your life.
OUR TWEETS Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:05PMLoose copies of Taito’s Little Samson on NES can fetch up to £100 due to its rarity. You’d think that a complete copy would only fetch a little more, but not so – this new and sealed copy netted a US seller $5,500.00 (£3,444.39) after 29 bids.
Arcade auto racing for iOS Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:16PMThis week's collection of iOS apps is all about arcade racing games. The first is a recently released 2D top-down racer with unique controls and six-player local multiplayer. The second moves toward combat racing with upgradable cars and tons of levels to conquer. The third is an excellent physics-based racer with a focus on skidding and sliding around corners to get to the finish line ...
The games of July Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:36PMJuly is a bit dry in terms of new-stuff quantity, but we’re really looking forward to the majority of its releases. We have a healthy amount of oddball gems, sequels and re-releases to look forward to.
Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Deathsmiles, Ducati Challenge HD, Sonic & Sega Racing + Street Fighter IV Volt Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:16AMWelcome to this week’s gaming edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Today, we’re looking at a collection of four titles that range from racing games to a shooter and a one-on-one fighter—all “arcade games” with impressive graphics and solid soundtracks that really show off what Apple’s devices are capable of. Our top picks for the week are the weird but fun shooter Deathsmiles and the fighting game ...
Saling The World: Child of Eden Tops U.S. Sales Charts Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:09AMGamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from June 30th, 2011, find Child of Eden heading multiplatform sales stateside, while Steins;Gate and its sequel continue to rank among Japan's biggest ...
From Dust Makes You Think Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:57PMEric Chahi isn't known for making happy games. His first success, Another World or Out Of This World, if you're American was an enormously unforgiving, evocatively cinematic one-man project about escaping from an alien world, with instant death around most corners. Heart of Darkness was ostensibly...
Dreamkind Releases Office Riot for iPhone and iPad Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:26AMDreamkind announces the release of Office Riot, a fast-paced and humor-filled arcade game "for anyone who has ever had a terrible boss." The game is available for the iPhone and iPad.(PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Dreamkind announced today that it has released Office Riot, an exciting iPhone and iPad game in which the player, the world’s worst boss, must escape from an angry mob of mutinous employees ...
Why L.A. Noire Fails as a Game Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:05AMIt’s time that video game players stopped giving game makers a pass for playing tricks on them that they’d never put up with if the graphics weren’t so cool, or if they were watching a movie of the game’s story.
Nick Jaina Does Ballet (w/ Q&A) Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:42PMThere's very little that Nick Jaina can't do. In addition to blowing our minds on a regular basis with his witty and wise blog posts here for Local Cut, he has his own brilliant musical career in full swing, including the August release of a brand new LP The Beanstalks That Have Brought Us Here Are Gone that features a variety of female voices (including Laura Gibson, Jolie Holland and Luzelena ...
What Supreme Court Ruling on Video Games Means Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:41PMIn ruling that California could not ban the sale of violent video games to minors, the Supreme Court found that the games had the same First Amendment rights as other media.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D review: Slow and unsteady Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:40PMCapcom managed quite the paradoxical feat when designing the past two main entries in the Resident Evil franchise: It built the games' combat on fundamentally flawed ideas without making them fundamentally flawed. While other third-person shooters prioritized smooth, streamlined action, Resident Evil 4 and 5 deliberately hobbled the player's adroitness, and made holding off the oncoming zombie ...
iCADE for iPad Available Now at ThinkGeek Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:00PMFAIRFAX, Va. -- ThinkGeek is proud to announce the availability of one of its most anticipated April Fools' products to date, the iCADE gaming cabinet. This sturdy, retro-styled cabinet is designed specifically to house an Apple iPad or iPad 2 and will transport users to the days when they spent endless hours playing classic arcade games!
25 Sports Stars with Unexpected Talents Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:05PMThe idea of “taking your talents” somewhere has become a phenomenon. I have even heard of people taking their "talents" to class, the grill, or even the bathroom. No matter how talented our favorite athletes might be, they tend to surprise us. Not everyone is defined by how far they can hit the ball or how many times they can sack the quarterback. Some like to keep their unique skills under ...