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Random Game news and such.
Gerstmann, Kane & Lynch and Video Game Reviews
By now you most likely heard of the rumors behind the firing of Jeff Gerstmann from gamespot. Word on the street is that he was fired for publishing a very unfavorable review of the video game Kane & Lynch for the Xbox 360. Gerstmann seemed to have been well liked among his peers and we even posted a few segments he did on this blog a week or two ago. One was a Team Fortress 2 Tournament and ...[Read More]
Worlds Largest Arcade Machine
Video no longer available (originally hosted on G4TV). The Guinness World Records validated arcade machine is 14 feet tall, 75 inch screen, weighs 1300 pounds, and has 150 arcade games built into it.
Halo Landfall: Live Production Video Short
A few weeks ago Bungie put up this video clip of Halo action to showing what we may possibly see if a Halo movie is ever made. Director Neill Blomkamp explores the lives of Marines and ODSTs on a last, desperate mission in a post-invasion Earth – a mission that may secure the salvation, or usher the destruction of the entire galaxy. Edited together as a standalone piece for the first time, these t...[Read More]
Guitar Hero Dev: Why PS3 Exclusives WILL Suck
Jason Booth a developer who worked on Guitar Hero I, II and Rock Band explains exactly why ports to the ps3 will never be as good as their 360 counter parts, and why most ps3 exclusives will likely continue to suck. Well he did work on the smash hit that is Guitar hero so its worth a read. Heres a part of his in depth blog post speaking from “in the trenches as a developer” as he puts ...[Read More]
Yikes: The Next 25 Years of Video Games
Cracked.com just posted up and article outlining their thoughts on video gaming in the future including “what will suck about it”. Check out the article here.
Metroid ArtGasm
In line with what seems to be an unofficial Metroid week. Here is a collection of hi quality Metroid fan art.
MURS ‘Punch-Out!!’ Music Video
Video no longer available (originally hosted on GameVideos). Hip-Hop and videogames… what could be better. 9th Wonder is on the production. I definitely copped Punch-Out as soon as it was available on the Virtual Console. The shits an undeniable classic and 8-bit at that. And I am loving this video for reminding me to pick it back up.
12 Best Game Magazine Covers… for me to poop on!
Well heres a craptastic bullshit list that Games.net calls the “12 Best Game Magazine Covers.” Whether it’s excellent artwork, innovative design, or a gutsy choice that paid off, these 12 gaming covers are shining examples of what gaming magazines are capable of. Judge for yourself. I say their picks are great… for me to poop on!
The Playstation Phone Confirmed
Peter Ahnegard head of Sony Ericsson gaming very recently stated that a PlayStation-branded phone for gaming may or may not be out by Christmas. via Gizmodo
Star Jones on Video Game Violence
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NES + Atari in Same Handheld Dubbed: NEStari
Gadget Hack guru Ben Heck who is also known for making a custom SNES portable, Wii & Xbox 360 laptops has done it again by now combining an Atari and NES into his newly dubbed NEStari. Check his site for the details.
Gigaton Punch : Random Video of the Day
Lupe Fiasco called and said he wants his style back. Ok, ok… I cant hate any Street Fighter II fan. Unless they beat me that is. Filed under corny yet compelling.