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By: Jon Christensen on December 3rd, 2008 am31 4:20 am
Here is a pretty sick deal. If you head over to Amazon right now and purchase the 160GB PlayStation 3’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune pack ($499), you’ll get LittleBigPlanet for FREE!
So not only do you get Uncharted, which is easily one of the best games to come out for the system — you get maybe the best game of the year in LittleBigPlanet. If I already didn’t buy my system on launch, I would be all over this.
If you’re on the fence with this one — act now because there is only 500 of these puppies available.
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By: Jon Christensen on December 3rd, 2008 am31 3:57 am
When Ready 2 Rumble debuted for the Dreamcast almost 10 years ago, people praised the game for its unbelievable graphics. While the game was certainly fun for its time, it was a tad basic and by no means deep. But many people excused the flaws because of how it looked.
At the time Midway released the title, it was obviously heavily influenced by Nintendo’s ‘Punch-Out!!’ series. Rumble had the same type of goofy cartoony boxers that ‘Punch-Out!!’ started years before. However, that is not the only reason why gamers consider Nintendo’s boxing game legendary. Sure it was cute, but it also had depth. It was up to the player to understand and learn the opponent’s consistent patterns. It took a lot of failing in order to beat the game. But at the time, that is what made it outstanding.
Ready 2 Rumble did the complete opposite. The game was 100% trying to appeal to gamers by its good graphics and cartoony characters. When we look back at it, the gameplay was not as important. The fighting system was more of a button masher with limited moves. Again, it wasn’t bad — it just doesn’t nearly hold up to the test of time like Punch-Out!!.
Apparently Atari own the rights to Ready 2 Rumble and has the talented team over at AKI (WWF Now Mercy) developing the boxing title for the Wii. If somehow AKI can mix the fun characters with good quality gameplay and utilize the Wiimote — this game could be fun. However, if Atari wants a quick buck than we should all just skip it.
In the end, I do trust AKI and if anyone knows how to make a deep fighting system; it would be them. After the Jump check out the second video.
Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution should be available in March 2009. (more…)
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By: Jon Christensen on December 3rd, 2008 am31 12:22 am
This could be the best review in the history of video games. Okay, I’m not serious at all, but for some reason I couldn’t stop watching. Gettinggoodatthis on youtube decided to review Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Although, I didn’t like it because of its in depth review — in fact it’s the complete opposite.
I just wonder if this was supposed to be a real review or a fake…
via: gonintendo
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By: Jon Christensen on December 3rd, 2008 am31 12:13 am
It’s official, the Ghostbusters’ video game will be published in June 2009 by Atari. Right after Comic-Con 2008, it was reported the game was dropped by Activision because of their recent merger with Blizzard, even though the game was months away from being release.
By the time the game hits store shelves in June, the game will have been delayed 7 months from its original planned date. We’re hoping the delay is to make sure the game lives up to the name. However, when the game was shown off back in July — it received a decent amount of praise. Maybe with the game being pushed back; it’ll end up being even better…
Ghostbusters: The Video Game will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii, PlayStation 2 and DS
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By: Jon Christensen on December 2nd, 2008 am31 2:42 am
Capcom has just released a new video featuring their zombie game Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop for the Nintendo Wii. The game has been criticized for the lack of zombies on the screen at once and we think it has been a fair argument.
However, the latest clip shown above defiantly has more enemies on the screen at once during some scenes. Although sadly, you can’t even compare it to the Xbox 360 version. Also another thing we noticed was when an enemy dies; he/she almost instantly disappears. Which doesn’t help the issue the game is obviously having.
Hopefully the new mechanics introduced to the game will make up for the glaring problems. But don’t count on it.
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By: Jon Christensen on December 2nd, 2008 am31 1:48 am
When Sonic and the Black Knight was announced a little while back, most people including myself we’re thinking; “WTF is Sega thinking?” Seeing Sonic running around with a giant ass sword was almost as weird as seeing him morph into a werewolf.
When the first trailer hit the web, my opinion somewhat changed. I actually thought the game had the potential of being the first good Sonic game in a long time. Although, overtime that could change — it is again a next-gen Sonic game.
However, Sega has released a batch of screens from the game and I once again have the confidence this could be good. Not only that, it appears to be one of the best looking Wii games to date.
Check out the pictures after the break. (more…)
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By: Jon Christensen on December 2nd, 2008 am31 1:01 am
During the last summer Olympics, Michael Phelps broke the world record for winning about a million gold medals. Because of his crazy speed in swimming, Phelps has become a national phenomenon not seen for along time.
During an interview with the show 60 Minutes, it was revealed that the gold medalists is having his own game being developed as we speak. However, the only info to come out is that it’s going to be obviously a swimming sports game. As of now we have no clue who is publishing the game. Although, considering Michael Phelps worked to promote Call of Duty: World at War and starred in the Guitar Hero commercial, one has to assume that it will be Activision.
When more information breaks, we’ll let you know.
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By: Jon Christensen on December 1st, 2008 pm31 2:45 pm
Just recently I was watching someone play the original Half-Life for the PC. While the gameplay is still top-notch, the graphics just couldn’t hold up to the test of time. Remember, when the game was first introduced for the PC, the year was 1998 – 10 years ago! Most games, especially 3D games generally look their age over time. And sadly Half-Life was no exception.
Thankfully, the mod team Black Mesa has just released a trailer featuring their Half-Life remake using the source engine. And boy, it blows away our expectations. Check it out up top.
Of course in another 10 years — the game will look ‘old.’
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By: Jon Christensen on December 1st, 2008 am31 1:14 am
Ben Heck is one hell of a modder. This time around, he took both the Xbox 360 controller and the Dual Shock 3 and combined them to make a super controller. I personally like both controllers and the way I choose which controller I find best depends on what game I’m playing.
For instance, for a first person shooter, I find where the analogs are better placed on the Xbox 360 controller. However for a fighting game, the D-pad and feel of the 360 controller is just awful. That is when I choose the Dual Shock.
But, Ben Heck modded a 360 controller and kept the good things about it and replaced the negatives like the d-pad and used the PS3’s instead.
He didn’t specify which system it works for or if it can run both systems. However, we would love this for the Xbox 360. Let’s face it, overall the PS3 Dual Shock is better and manly because of the d-pad. The controller will work well for any game that comes out for the system.
If you don’t believe me; try playing Mega Man 9 on the 360.
After the jump check out more pictures of his work. (more…)
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By: Jon Christensen on December 1st, 2008 am31 12:15 am
I’m not sure why I’m posting this, but I have too. The artist ‘eluted‘ from deviantART drew a decent sketch of Mega Man. Now, at first glance you might think the drawing is alright, but certainly not worth posting on the site. However, what you don’t know about the sketch is what could be the most disturbing thing in video game art.
The person behind the sketch decided to use — ready for this, menstrual fluid. You know, the blood from a girl…from the place that bleeds every month.
Yeah, Mega Man is ruined for me…forever!
(thanks kdawg)
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By: Jon Christensen on December 1st, 2008 am31 12:00 am
Most likely when the year ends, Grand Theft Auto IV will probably win the most ‘Game of the Year‘ awards. Almost every gaming journalist I’ve spoken to all seem to agree Rockstar’s masterpiece will win the prestige honor.
Amazon is offering a terrific deal for the sandbox game. The site is selling GTA IV for only $37.99 for the Xbox 360 and $39.99 for the PlayStation 3. Considering the game is generally retailed at $60, this is a great time to buy the game. So, if you have yet to purchase the Grand Theft Auto IV — you have no excuse now.
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By: Jon Christensen on November 30th, 2008 pm30 9:48 pm
Strapya World has created a cool piggy bank concept. Instead of having the generic pig with a coin size hole in it, they modeled it after a mini-arcade unit. But get this, if you drop any coin into the bank, you can actually play a game.
The two games that can be purchased are ‘Breakout‘ or ‘Tetris‘ and the unit will set you back $39.99. Even though it’s a bit pricey and I’m pretty sure it’ll never pay off itself — I like the idea as a collectable.
The graphics on the unit is pretty basic, but I still find the idea cool and might have it pick this up and put it on my desk.
After the jump, watch a video of it in action.
Cool Stuff is a feature of /gamer. Know of any geekarific creations or cool products which should be featured on Cool Stuff? E-Mail us at slashgamer@gmail.com (more…)
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By: Jon Christensen on November 30th, 2008 pm30 9:25 pm
If anyone ever worked in retail during Christmas, they would know the day after Thanksgiving is hands down the worst day of the year. Not only do they have to work slave hours, they also have to deal with the bitchiest customers ever. The video up top proves why anyone who constantly shops on that day just to save a buck or two is dumb.
The clip was recording customers in a giant ball attacking each other to buy an Xbox 360 bundle at Wal-Mart. I hope every single one of them get a ‘Red Ring of Death.’ Actually come to think of it, I’m pretty sure I don’t even have to “hope.” 
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By: Jon Christensen on November 30th, 2008 pm30 9:12 pm
Everyone wants to get in on the LittleBigPlanet craze (well the craze is at least in my head). First we had Konami allowing Metal Gear skins to be available as a DLC for the game. And not to long ago we heard rumblings that disney might be lending some of their famous characters as well.
Now, according to a spanish site, Capcom wants in. The website published pictures of SackBoy dressing up as four separate fighters from their series Street Fighter. Not a bad idea from Capcom considering they just released Street Fighter II HD and right around the corner is their forth installment of the franchise.
Obviously from the picture above, SackBoy will be playing as Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li and Zangief.
As of right now, a price has yet to be listed, but if it’s anything like the Metal Gear Skins; it should be about $1.99.
(via ripten)
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By: Jon Christensen on November 30th, 2008 pm30 8:34 pm
Okay Activision, the first time we watched the Guitar Hero commercial directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour) which was obviously inspired by the movie ‘Risky Business‘ featuring Kobe and company — we chuckled. Then the company also filmed an ad starring Heidi Klum playing the same game, but in her bra and panties. We were okay with that because we kinda saw boobies and video games at the same time.
However, the Risky Business advertisements should have stopped there! Because now get to watch Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) playing the On Tour DS game. This time it’s not original enough to make us laugh nor does it show boobs — we only get to see some teen heartthrob — yuck!
This one is so bad, Penny Arcade made fun of it — there reaction was the same as mine.
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