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Arguably, there are three major elements to aBIT.TRIPgame: classical gameplay elements evoking an earlier era of games, retro-inspired graphics that embody and celebrate constraints, and the music. Whenever I begin to describe a game likeBIT.TRIP BeatorCore, I always have to mention how cool the music plays in the game. TheBIT.TRIPgames, after all, are just as much a rhythm/music game as they are a re-imagined take onPongorIkarugaor whatever. So I wanted to ask the guys of Gaijin Games, when they make a game where music plays such an integral role in their games, how they go about making it work....

LeelooMilla Jovovich stares deep into your soul.Last weekwe discussed whichResident Evilgames were the best and worst in the whole series, and as promised, this week we take a break from gaming to debate whichResident Evilfilm is the best. Before you grab your popcorn or blindfolds, here are the top results from last week. The complete lack of a landslide might surprise you! As some of the readers picked up on, it looks like every otherResident Evilgame in the main series has had tremendous success....

I’ll be the first to admit that you’ve probably heard of this game. It’s been called the weirdest game ever made, and the title isn’t that far off, save for one thing: it isn’t actually agame. InSeaman, the player feeds and cares for a mutant half man/half fish creature through all his various stages of evolution. It’s really more of a virtual pet simulator than an actual game; there’s no ultimate goal, there are no tasks to be completed, and the only enjoyment one can derive from the title comes from the weirdness and wonderment that results when a virtual mutant creature directly mocks your age, profession, and social situation before throwing his own poop at you....

[Editor’s note: I’ve never heard of demo whoring before until topgeargorilla just brought this subject up. It’s hard to imagine someone not getting the full experience ofBioShockwith just the small taste of Rapture from the demo. In any case, here is tgg’sGaming’s Guilty Pleasureas part of April’s Monthly Musings. — CTZ] It’s an interesting issue. With the PS3, the Wii, and the 360, gamers now have at their fingertips really fantastic games at the push of a button....

I know I seemed exhausted and only semi-enthused when I brought youmy preview ofJu-On: The Grudgefrom E3, but I swear, that was more the wear and tear of the show — I really am thrilled to see a Japanese horror film (and one of my favorites, at that) adapted into a game. The trailer after the break reveals a few new things: what the cover of the game looks like, and that it’s coming in time for Halloween....

Earlier todaywe mentioned a Rumortoidsuggesting that Gearbox (Brothers in Arms,Aliens: Colonial Marines) might be working on a brand newHalosequel. The rumor came fromOfficial Xbox Magazineand suggested that this title would be for Microsoft’s Xbox 360successorconsole. We decided to get in touch with Gearbox for a comment on all this chittle chattle. The studio confirmed that this rumor is totally a rumor: We’ve been hearing from a lot of people regarding that rumor, as you can probably guess!...

[For February, ourMonthly Musingasks you to tell us about a specific game you keep replaying. For Friday’s promoted blog, read below to learn all about knutaf’sGeometry Warsaddiction, and specifically why he loves Waves so much. Want to participate in the Musing yourself? Head over to the CBlogs andwrite one now! — JRo] If you know me at all, you know exactly what this blog is going to be about. It’s the game I’ve probably poured more hours into than any other....

If you purchasedHalo 3:ODSTlast year, you already have the Mythic 2 Map Pack. But for everyone else, the wait is finally over. The three maps previously only available on theODSTdisc will be available for download on Xbox LIVE on February 2. The map pack will cost you 800 MS Points, and comes with three maps — “Heretic,” “Citadel,” and “Longshore.” For more details on the maps themselves, ask anyone who plays Halo regularly....

Halo 3’s“Mythic Map Pack” will be available — barring any unfortunateupload difficulties— on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in a mere two days. In early celebration,Bungie releaseda hilarious trailer today detailing all the content that comes with the download. (It’s available after the jump.) The map pack will include three maps: Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox. The remarkable map of the bunch (and the video really illustrates this) is thethree-tieredSandbox. If you’re already drooling over the potential of Forge shenanigans for a level so large, go get a bigger spit catcher....

I’m sure that Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo had no idea how much they were going to change the world with the introduction of the Nintendo Entertainment System and Mario. 25 years later, videogaming is a huge industry that rivals even movie studios. And it’s all thanks to one turtle hating Italian plumber. To celebrate 25 years of gaming, Nintendo created this cool little video detailing Mario’s history. Not all of theMariogames get mentioned, but the important ones are here....

When you woke up this morning, you prayed to your God of choice that you’d visit Destructoid and have a silly amount ofDynasty Warriors 7images to gawk at. Well, you’re in motherfrigging luck, son! Here is a bunch of screens and CG artwork, as discovered onKoei Warriors. The images show off a whole bunch of characters. Returning warriors include Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhen Ji, Lu Meng, Lu Xun, Zhou Tai, Da Qiao, Ling Tong, Zhao Yun, Xing Cai and Ma Chao....

Anime cutscenes and sniping action on my DS? Oh, HELL YES. Japanese gamers can look forward toLast Bulletin Spring 2009, a Mystery/Shooter title from Furyu. Furyu have previously created cell phone games and purikura booths, but this will be their first title for the Nintendo DS. for the Nintendo DS. You can see some screens of it over atFamitsu, which seem to depict anime cutscenes and sniping gameplay. Fans ofGunslinger Girlought to lose their minds up over this one....

For the same reason you shouldn’t go into a pet store to look at puppies or kittens unless you are A) completely broke or B) particularly strong-willed, I would recommend avoiding Blizzard’s new pictures for the upcomingWorld of Warcraftpets. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with paying for digital critters. I mean, heck,they’re donatingsome of the proceeds to a “good cause” again. Details on what that will entail and when these companions are going on sale should be out sometime in the next few weeks....