Don't Forget That Free Mewtwo!

Starting today and for a limited time only, is a chance to grab a special Mewtwo from Nintendo. With Valentine's coming up, it's the perfect gift for your lover! Instructions on how to grab this scientist killer is here!

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Super Mario Ukulele

Enjoy this goddamnit!

Nintendo Admits A New Console Is Coming

Nintendo Japan recently announced that a new console is coming in 2012 and we will have our first look at it at this year's E3. You and me. We have to go to E3. Everyone's been throwing out designs and features that this new console will come out with. I've yet to throw out any so here it does...or at least what I wish:

A master sword for all Zelda games.

Mario's hat so I can be granted the ability to throw virtual fireballs at enemies on screen.












Okay. Enough bullshitting. Nintendo isn't playing around. At least I don't think they are. Nintendo has waited around long enough and they've sat and watched as the other two competitors tried to copy the motion game (and slightly succeeded. Err maybe just the Kinect). I think Nintendo is going to set the bar high this time. We already can assume HD but what else does Nintendo have up their sleeve? Achievements? (I hope to God not) More motion control? Touch screen devices?

• DS/3DS 

What I really hope to see is some kind of connectivity with the handhelds.  I haven't had any console/handheld fun since The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures.

• Online Features 

Multiplayer is a huge feature for most gamers these so why not try to capture that crowd.

• Controller

I'm definitely not a big fan of the Wii remotes. Make a controller that's accessible to everyone. I haven't completely not one game with the Wii remote. Classic!

• Pokemon

May I plz haz a good pokeman game. can i haz actual pokeman noises too? I can't comprehend EEOOooEEErrrr!!!!

BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Goodies......For Japan

Besides releasing tons of crap anime-based titles, some Japanese developers really do care about their fans. If not giving them anime-based items for use in-game, then their giving them beautiful artwork. Might be considered a little risqué, but it's definitely a nice bonus for those who pick up the game in Japan. If CSII is released in the states, we probably won't get these goodies since we got shafted out of the fan limited edition AND special edition.

Here's a peek at what Japan is getting below. These are all based on which retailer they decide to purchase the title from.

 
 

 

 

 

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt with a Little Taste of Zelda

Just because.

The Only Nintendo 3DS Game I'm Looking Forward To

This game is Rodea the Sky Soldier. It's being developed by Prope. Probe is a studio led by Yuji Naka, one of the original creators of Sonic. Rodea is being released on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii. It's trademarked in the states so it better damn well come out over here. As of now, it's one of the only reasons for me buying a 3DS.

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Box Art

The game comes out February 26th in Japan for  ¥4800.

Good Show!

Alot of people are calling out Doctor Lautrec And The Forgotten Knights on how it's similar to Professor Layton.  Visually he may seem like Layton, have a hat like Layton, and also have an assistant like Layton but look at the rest of the outfit and the 'stache!

Looking Back At The 2010 Video Game Awards.......

I was at work when the show first started. I was so eager to get off to catch these new trailers. I came just in time to catch the Uncharted 3 trailer. Excitement! And then I caught game of the year which was Red Dead Redemption. While I can agree with that, where was a major Wii or PC title? No Starcraft 2? Super Mario Galaxy 2 was even nominated. Are we being biased toward Japanese games? Would it not seem right for a Japanese title to takes this "coveted" award? I caught the rerun. As I watched the intro I knew this show was doomed from the start. Neil Patrick Harris and his failed gunshots. That must've been the practice run.

Now let's get to some of these awards and who I thought should have won.

Best Downloadable Game: Costume Quest
Who Should've Won: Monday Night Combat or Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Monday Night Combat is a solid online multiplayer game. It may not be Team Fortress 2 but the class based game play is pretty decent. On top of that, the developers love us. FREE DLC.

Best Handheld Game: God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Who Should've Won: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

I really had a problem with this category^. How can you mention handheld games and have Pokemon not even be nominated?!

Best PS3 Game: God of War III

My problem is Red Dead Redemption being a nominee. And the funny thing about it is that you know, I know, and everyone there knows that the game isn't an exclusive. So why the %&$! was it nominated?

Best Driving Game: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Who Should've Won: Modnation Racers

Modnation Racers is one of the best racers out there. The gameplay is similar to Mario Kart but it takes the concept further by being able to upgrade your weapons. You are also given the ability to defend yourself as well. And the customization is so damn deep. The possibilities are indeed endless. Modnation Racers is powered by an amazing community too. Search for any popular car or character and I promise you'll find it. If not, then you can create it!

Best Perfomance by a Human Male: Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Who Should've Won: someone else



Why? This seems like a gimmick for him to win. There's also tons of others who deserve this award. Why wasn't TC Carson nominated either? He does an EXCEPTIONAL job as Kratos. I can't believe he went out of his way to voice those silly scenes for the show.

Strongest Heroes of All Time: Master Chief, Samus Aran, and Marcus Fenix
Who Should've Won: Kratos or Mario

*breathe*......HOW DOES BEING ABLE TO USE A FUCKING GUN MAKE YOU STRONG. Strength is being able to punch mountains and uppercut a person into the atmosphere. Strength for Master Chief would being picking a warthog and smashing an Elite with it. I'm pretty sure if Samus and real strength she would not be rolling around a suit that can fire and huge laser beam. And if Marcus Fenix had strength, instead of chainsawing Locust, he would take his bare hands and split them down the middle. Kratos took down gods. Mario is smashing stuff with his feet, smacking ememies with a cape or tail, and RUNNING THROUGH LEVELS AS A GIANT.

With all that being said, screw the VGAs. The ratings dropped again this year. Us purchasing the games have a greater value than a VGA. Hopefully in the future, video games will get a grand award show like the Grammy's and get televised on one of the big networks. But like most games, it's probably a fantasy. And Spike TV, you need to stop.

Only Because He Played Mario

Man Arrested For Posting Pokemon Images Before Game Publishing

In Japan, a man named Makato Sekiguchi was arrested Tuesday for posting images of the starter Pokemon from Pokemon Black & White before the game's release date. Using a cell phone, the 27-year old Sekiguchi posted these images on the internet around 8:00 PM on September 1st. Sekiguchi claimed he posted the images because he wanted to "show everyone the characters that haven't been made public yet." Sekiguchi is a part-time company from Yokohama and also a part-time employee for Team Rocket. The police caught wind of these images while "cyber patrolling." I want to get paid by the hour to do that.

Halloween Is Almost Here!!!

Just a couple of pics to get you ready. Here's my favorite below!

Pictures [BuzzFeed]

Kingdom Hearts Re: coded U.S. Release Date

Following the apparent leak of the European release date which is January 14, 2011, Square Enix OFFICIALLY announced that the American release date is January 11, 2011. Kingdom Hearts Re: coded is the Nintendo DS version of Kingdom Hearts coded, which was released on mobile phones in Japan. The story takes place after Kingdom Hearts II, therefore I won't give any details into the plot just in case any of you haven't played it yet. The gameplay will feature a mixture of elements from Birth by Sleep, 358/2 Days, and the original Kingdom Hearts coded. Re:Coded was actually just released hours ago in Japan!

Nomura Speaks on Kingdom Hearts 3DS

Also in other news, Famitsu scored Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded a 36/40!!!

Nintendo 3DS Release Date and Final Specs

On February 26, 2011, the Nintendo 3DS will launch in Japan for ¥25,000 ($300). The two colors available at launch will be "Aqua Blue" and "Cosmos Black." The expected release date for Europe and the United States is in March following the Japanese release. Here's a list of the specs below:

  

• charger stand (pictured above)
• AC adapter
• 10cm touch pen (can be contracted)
• 2GB SD card
• 6 AR (augmented reality) cards
• starter guide and instruction manuals
• three cameras: one on the outside, two inside (each 0.3 megapixels. 640x480)
• circle pad for full 360 degree input
• Size: 134x74x21mm
• Weight: 230g
• Upper Screen: 3.53 inches, 800×240 pixel resolution
• Lower Screen: 3.02 inches, 320×240 pixels
• Wireless Communication:  2.40GHz
• Game Card Slot, SD Memory Card Slot, AC Adapter Connection, Charge Connection, Headphone Connection
• Stereo Speakers on the left and right of the top screen
• 3D Volume (can smoothly adjust degree of 3D output), Home Button (for opening the Home menu), Wireless Switch (can turn off wireless even while in mid-game), Power Button
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Nintendo 3DS exclusive game cards. Same size as DS cards. Max memory capacity will be 2 GB at system launch

Other features listed by Nintendo:

Enjoy 3D images with the naked eye on the top screen.
You can adjust the 3D volume to change the 3D feel, and can also make it 2D. 

A stereo camera that can take 3D pictures
Includes 2 external cameras. When you take 3D pictures, they can be viewed on the spot. 

New input interfaces
Slide Pad, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor 

SpotPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, the system will automatically seek out Nintendo Zone and wireless LAN access points and will grab information, game data, free games, videos and other things from the internet. 

StreetPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, it will automatically exchange data with other 3DS systems. The system can transfer data from multiple games simultaneously. 

Functionality For Use Without Leaving Games
Home Menu, Internet Browser, Notice List 

A Variety of Software Built In
Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio*, StreetPass Mii Plaza*, AR Games*, Activity Log, etc. (* temp; direct translation from the Japanese) 

Download Sales of Games
In addition to buying games, you can view introductory videos and rankings

Transfer Over Software and Data
You'll be able to transfer your already purchased download software to 3DS. This includes DSi Ware games from DSi and DSi LL. Nintendo notes there is a limited number of transfers allowed and that some software cannot be transferred.

Backwards Compatible
In addition to playing games made for 3DS, the system can also play DSi and DS games.

Parental Controls
You can set play restrictions based off game ratings. You can also limit browser use and other areas. Parental Controls have been improved over the DSi.

A Great RPG Available on DSiWare

Zenonia, originally released on the iPhone, is now available for the Nintendo DS. A sequel was released on iPhone so hopefully that will be released on the DS as well. Anyways, I highly recommend purchasing this game if you're an RPG fan. On top of it's fun combat system, Zenonia gives you the ability to choose your class and also gives you choices to make as you decide on whether you want to be good or evil. The leveling system is deep but not too complicated. You can also learn many special moves to mix up the combat and devastate foes.



I purchased this game when it came out for the iPhone but I never had a chance to finish it. How can you recommend a game you didn't even finish?!?! Well, I got pretty far in the game but all that effort was wasted when I dropped my iPhone. Twice. On cement. It still functional, but eventually gray spots clouded my screen and got in the way of my Zenonia happiness. But now I have the opportunity to start over with better controls and finish it. By better controls I mean, I have big thumbs and I had trouble sometimes navigating Regret, the main character, on the iPhone. Zenonia is available now for 800 "NintenPoints."

Square Enix Trying to Score a Goal

With the announcement of Samurai Eleven. Samurai Eleven (thought to be a Musashi sequel) is a free mobile soccer game that gives you command of a team of four consisting of a forward, midfielder, defender, and a goalkeeper. The game has over 150 techniques that your players could learn. The game supports social practive matches and cooperative play against bosses. Items can be purchased in-game but you have to pay for them with actually money. All that gil you've farmed means nothing! Seems as if Square Enix might be trying to ride the the success of Inazuma Eleven on the Nintendo DS. Good luck with that! Better yet, you tell me which one looks more interesting.

Saumrai Eleven

Inazuma Eleven

Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen Special PV

Sasuke looks pissed!

Super Mario Collection Special Pack Coming to Japan

The collection is Super Mario All-Stars on a Wii disc. The pack contains:

• Super Mario All-Stars
• a soundtrack (covers the original Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Galaxy 2)
• a booklet containing items such as unreleased artwork

The pack will be released on October 21st in Japan for 2,500 yen.