Sony might have taken a misstep with their marketing when it launched theMarcus campaign, which no one really seems to like, but I have to say they’re coming right back on track with the launch ofYayButtons.com. This is a site where you click on buttons and find out why buttons are so much better than not buttons. Every button click takes you through a rant by the greatest game marketing ploy ever, Kevin Butler....
Adult Swim Games has been on a roll lately. While not quite as fabulous asRobot Unicorn Attackor hilariously dark likeCream Wolf, Matt Thorson’sGive Up, Robotis most certainly one thing: effing rad. The game looks like it could be the trippy cousin ofRobotronand controls like a recording ofBionic Commandoforever stuck on fast-forward. What’s more, there’s a computer that taunts and laughs at your misfortune. I’m hopeful this description will be enough of an endorsement....
Breaking news everybody! Professor Laytonis on Twitter! The accountwas created to build uphype forProfessor Layton and the Diabolical Box’supcoming release this August and the Professor has been giving out riddles since yesterday for his followers to solve. These riddles are so easy. I don’t understand how anyone would have a hard time with these. For instance, look at this riddle: “Here’s your second riddle for today! Mountains will crumble and temples will fall and no man can survive its endless call....
EVO 2010is in full effect, and Capcom fighting fans are all a buzz with positive energy. One of the world’s biggest Capcom fans actually work for Capcom. I’m talking about Ono-san, the producer ofSuper Street Fighter IV). He hasn’t been very effective at containing his excitement, which has led to a few loosetweetsabout an upcoming project that he thinks isbigger thanStreet Fighter IV. He wont spill on if it’s an adventure game of a fighting game, (all he’ll tell us is that “we’re in for a real treat“), but he is alluding to the idea that he may announce something at this year’s Comic Con (“I can’t say announcement at EVO....
A little while back, our ownJim Sterling let you know how he feels about videogame piracy. A lot of you didn’t agree with Jim on his point that piracy is theft. Birdie didn’t agree with him either. He threw together this video earlier today as a rebuttal to Jim’s arguments. It’s alright I guess. In typical Birdie fashion, the video going on in the background is arguably more interesting than what he has to say, but I’ll let you be the judge of that....
Good news for those who don’t own a Wii — Ronimo Games’ awesome WiiWare title,Swords & Soldiersis headed to PlayStation Network this fall. Published by Sony Online Entertainment, the 2D real-time strategy game sounds like it will translate nicely to the PS3. The title will feature online play, complete with matchmaking. Trophy hunters take note, Ronimo and SOE have added 20 of those things to the PSN version of the game....
Successful parry! Neo Empire forummember general skirmish was crossing a poorly lit, narrow bridge one night. He pulled out his phone to use the GPS to guide him to his destination but was interrupted by a mugger. The mugger demanded his phone but skirmish refused. The mugger tried to stab skirmish in the side but only managed to cut into his leather bag, which held his TE Fighting Stick. The joystick deflected the blade and this gamer lived to tell the story....
During their panel, they talked about the show, themselves and premiered the teaser for Version 3. The video shows a man completely obsessed with Mega64 to the point where he starts to hallucinate characters from the show stocking him. Unfortunately, the trailer cuts out right when the new intro credits start to play showing the Mega64 crew as puppets. Also, this video is not the trailer I’m talking about — it’s after the jump!...
Tekken 6‘s recently uncoveredcharacter Bobis a pretty big (read:fat) guy, but he has nothing on the newest character find: Nancy. Nancy is big enough to take up half of the screen, but that’s not because she’s fat. You see, Nancy is a huge (and apparently unbeatable) robot.GamerCenterOnlinesays that she comes out on a bonus stage, and you’ll be able to move on even after defeat. Why defeat? Nancy uses missiles and lasers to attack, has a huge life bar, and can even attack while being hit....
InRobocop, the tragedy inflicted upon Alex Murphy was reversed with crazy technology developed by a corporation with their fingers on the pulse of innovation. NeuroSky (probably smaller than OCP and not looking to buy an entire city, but still in the “now”) is the proud developer of a device called the Mindset. Essentially, the machine can read and react to the user’s brainwaves when attached. What is the natural application of such a device?...
Straight from Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show 2008 keynote, a plethora of Xbox LIVE Arcade titles have been announced. And because everything looks sexier when in bullet form, here’s the list of upcoming games: The theme here is obviously that of classic titles, which is not a bad thing from where I’m standing. Yes, very little details were given about these XBLA games, but that’s where patience comes in. More info is sure to come as TGS continues....
Destructoid’s Founder On top of it beingDestructoid’sone year anniversary today, it also happens to be the boss mans birthday today. We atDestructoidall agree that we are truly lucky and fortunate to be working for not only the best site on the Internets, but for the greatest boss any of us have ever had. What better birthday gift can a person getthan to publicly show gratitude and affection? Warning, after the jump, it’s going to get cuter and mushier than the cutewittlewabbits andkwittiesat Cute Overload....
Here is the top 15 YTMNDs of 2007.The list of 50was narrowed down by votes from various community members to what you see here. Obviously, not everyone will agree with this list. So I want to hear what you think should have been number one in the comments. Also, be sure to check outmy YTMND Thursday supplementalin the Community Blogs containing my favorite Random Man Now Dogs of this past year....
