There are multiple levels of ridiculous in all things from film to games. The announcement ofGuitar Hero Mobileinvents a whole new level of senselessness — It’s the equivalent of trying to milk a meercat. Why do I playGuitar Hero? Let’s see, to play a guitar in a realistic way, to play with my friends, and to turn it up as loud as I can for proper rocking. Let me take out my cell phone and have a look here....
The latest issue of Famitsu has hit stands and it contains news on a sequel to the brilliantHalf-Minute Hero. Called “Yuusha 30 Second” (the Japanese title for the original being “Yuusha 30“), there is slim but promising information on the just-announced title. Yuusha 30 Secondwill feature an “Edit Mode” which I assume will allow players to create their own 30-second adventures. More importantly, the sequel is reported to sport a four-player competitive multiplayer mode....
I love and live for golf videogames. I know that’s a strange genre to love, but I’m really into it, so I’m unnaturally excited for the NGP version ofHot Shots Golf. This new version gets some fancy upgrades for the NGP. The system’s increased horsepower gives this version of the game improved visuals and “high-resolution graphics.” The new touch panel adds the ability to set up and make hot shots, and the six-axis motion controls allow you to fully explore courses and obstacles....
You rememberCloning Clyde, right? If not, don’t worry about it too much.Ancients of Ooga, thespiritual successorto that game, is where it’s at now anyway. Earlier today, we got our first glimpse of the 2.5D platformer for Xbox LIVE Arcade, and it’s looking good. As a member of the Oogani tribe, you were brought up thinking it’s okay to eat everything. Different types of food will have varying effects. Some are good and grant you powers; others, not so much....
If you only download one free shmup this year, make itClean Asia!. Granted, it’s a pretty good thing that you don’t have to download justoneshmup (were this the case, future Indie Nation articles might be horrendously disappointing), but even if you did I’d be tempted to say thatcactus‘sClean Asia!would still be satisfying enough to last you a whole twelve months. Apart from having some slick, retro-but-not graphics (the phrase “cyberpunk” oddly comes to mind) and a great soundtrack,Clean Asia!...
You have never,everplayed anything likeSonic Invaders. Ever. Why, you ask? What makesSonic Invadersso special, especially when compared with the epic action-RPG parody that wasBarkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden? How couldSonic Invaderspossibly manage to outdolast week’s Indie Nationin terms of originality or fun factor? Well, for starters,it’s a game for blind people. That doesn’t mean thatyoucan’t play it, of course — you don’thaveto be blind to enjoy it — but it was initially created with the sight-impaired in mind....
Last night, Infinity Ward posted a short video on their YouTube account featuring an in-game version of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels (who will be facing the New York Yankees tonight in Game 3 of the World Series). In the vignette, Hamels advisedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2players thatrandom grenades are “for pussies”; the “public service announcement” was provided by an organization called “FightAgainstGrenadeSpam.” I somehow missed the “FAGS” acronym the first time around, but the Internet certainly didn’t....
That’s the question I have to ask myself when I hear about things like the recent release ofSilent Hill: Shattered Memorieson PSP. Over in Europe, where the game was recently released, people should have no trouble finding it in stores. But for those who would choose to download it — or would have no choice at all because they have a PSPgo — aren’t going to be able to get the game from the PlayStation Store....
Wow, TGS is in a couple of weeks! I need to dig out my passport and find that leftover yen change that was still in my jeans from the last visit. I also need to make a note to giveKingdom Hearts Re:codeda spin while I’m there, as it will be on the show floor as a demo. Tetsuya Nomura updated the3rd Birthday Twitter feedto say that the game would be playable next month in Tokyo....
My dream! DDR Fat Camp! Well, not quite. Konami is set to hold their first ever Childhood Obesity Summit alongside in West Virginia later this month. During this event they’ll also hold aDance Dance Revolutiontournament for school-age children from across WV.This guywould totally win. According toGamasutra, the summit, to be held in Charleston July 27 and 28, will also host representatives from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the U....
Holy f**k! Look at this thing! LOOK AT IT! ThisBrütal Legendfigure rocks! The Eddie Riggs figure was sculpted by Mark Newman, painted by Tom Vukmanic and is over 17 inches tall. It features Eddie getting ready to kill some Druids with his mighty axe, The Separator, as Clementine rests on his back. The bad news: You can’t buy it. The good news: You can win it! There are only 1,000 Eddie Riggs figures available, and all you need to do is either pay attention to theBrütal LegendWeb siteor followBrütal Legendon Twitterfor a chance to win one....
A newjob openingin Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is asking for “a senior level programmer to work on the development of exciting newLittleBigPlanetprojects.” Hardly noteworthy by itself really, since it’s quite obvious thatLittleBigPlanetis primed to be a franchise. However, the ad specifically mentions that they want a PSP bod on the case: PSP Game Engine Lead They are looking for a senior level programmer to work on the development of exciting newLittleBigPlanetprojects....
Luigi is always unlucky. Never lavished with laudation like his lovable relative, Mario.Luigi’s Mansionwas a delightful lark in light of its lackluster sales. And the sequel looks to be made of more lively and light-hearted adventures that will surely lure lovers of that lanky Luigi. I had a lot of fun with the original back in the day, and given the incessant march of many Mario’s, it is nice to see Luigi getting some more screen time....
