Monthly Archives: January 2010
Monster Hunter Tri, Lost Planet 2, Final Fight: Double Impact, and Super Street Fighter IV get release dates
Capcom today released the dates of its spring line-up, featuring Monster Hunter Tri, Lost Planet 2, Final Fight: Double Impact, and Super Street Fighter IV for North America and Europe. Capcom hopes to replicate the popularity that Monster Hunter Tri … Continue reading
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Mass Effect 2 review scores
Having traveled to Bioware’s offices in Edmonton, Canada, last December, to write a cover story on Mass Effect 2 for Play Magazine, I was really impressed with the near final title. I am now giddy to see the early scores … Continue reading
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Recession: publishers slash projections
With EA and Ubisoft appearing as the most recent publishers to slash projections for 2010, analysts who only look at the bottom line miss a lot of things, from developing IP, changing tastes in games, and slower than expected hardware … Continue reading
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Bayonetta: The clash of taste, art and critics
What do you think of Sega’s recent over-the-top action ker-plaction game, Bayonetta? For a game that’s seemingly shallow, sexist, and a step back for Hideki Kamiya, critics are going ape shit over its aesthetics and cultural meaning. This isn’t just … Continue reading
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Red Steel 2 builds arm strength
I’m writing a story on Red Steel 2; I can’t tell you what kind of story because it’s classified. Seriously! The crazy thing, however, isn’t the type of story I am writing. It’s what Red Steel 2 is doing to … Continue reading
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Surveys only tell half the story
Frank N. Magid’s recent survey on gamers’ awareness of downloadable content is just another sign of a half-formed survey that tells only one side of the story. Not a surprise, since most focus tests use narrow techniques to answer specific … Continue reading
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed II Trailer
Sure, I know, this video was first released during the VGAs in December, And yes, it’s in CG, but man, I still love this sizzle trailer.
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