Videogame News Thread

[Emperor Smeat]

Couldn't decide if this belonged more in the E3 thread but Gamestop already has the pricing for Kinect and the launch title games. Kinect set to be sold for $149.99 while Kinect games set to be sold for $59.99 each.

Still only a rumor until Microsoft announces the actual prices.

http://kotaku.com/5563233/gamestop-prices-kinect-new-xbox-360-kinect-bundles

[Funky Fly]

lol fail.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, those are the prices.

[Funky Fly]

Don't get me wrong, I'd drop 60 bones for some shit like Milo any day of the week. But fuck if I'm dropping $60 on a racing game that was supposed to be a free download. For that kind of cash, you're giving me Burnut Paradise or Forza 3, not a fucking Avatar racer or Wii Sports 360.

[Kalyx triaD]

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I previously called this a pompous endeavor, but now I see they're doing almost exactly what I think a remake of GoldenEye should do, I'm slightly turned. Good show.

[Emperor Smeat]

I see Oddjob is in the game as well. Won't take too long before the "No Oddjob" rule goes back into effect.

[Kalyx triaD]

New 360 model available this weekend.

[Kalyx triaD]

Search function coming to Netflix XBL. A small thing, but very helpful.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[D Mac]

Fuck Kinect or Natal or whatever the fuck it is now.

Until I get a used one on ebay or some shit.

[D Mac]

Search function coming to Netflix XBL. A small thing, but very helpful.

nice

[Funky Fly]

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Not to be a downer, but I kept thinking about Two Worlds the whole time I watched that. So sad.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kojima's not done:

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176515-mysterygame.jpg

What could it be?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Show off the 3DS MGS?

[Kalyx triaD]

That would be cool but looking at the games in the pic it seems to show Konami's 'pillars'. What's a major franchise from the company?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

ZONE OF THE ENDERS.

I can dream :'(

[RoXer]

Peace walker

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm sorry, people. I... I'm swamped. I haven't even touched the surface of content coming out. The pace is crazy. I gotta go eat something. When I return I'll try to grab some clean YouTube vids and more reveals, as well as see what went on with Activision.

Sheesh

[BigDaddyCool]

No one cares, kalyx. I'm sure copying and pasting is really hard work.

[RoXer]

Worse than someone who posts news is someone who adds absolutlely nothing and makes fun of the guy posting news.

[BigDaddyCool]

Like you just did, roxer?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

You don't post news, so no, he didn't just do that.

[RoXer]

I add content and don't make fun Kalyx.

... often

[BigDaddyCool]

I meant more along the lines of not adding anything to the conversation, and neither did you. I win.

[BigDaddyCool]

Well try adding context and making fun of kalyx, it is much funner.

[Kalyx triaD]

Sonic Colors write up. (http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-preview-sonic-colors-176492.phtml)

[OssMan]

ZONE OF THE ENDERS.

I can dream :'(
Ugh I need to finish the first one. Have been stuck for like 8 months.

[LuigiD]

So what is everyone's opinion on the new "motion control" devices showed today?

[Funky Fly]

Seems like fail right now, but later on when the newness wears off (ie the price drops) I'll probably pick up some of the better offerings on the cheap.

[Kalyx triaD]

So what is everyone's opinion on the new "motion control" devices showed today?

Move > Kinect, if I had to choose. Sorcery looks fun. The new Zelda looks awesome for similar reasons.

1:1 control and actually holding something.

Kinect chatting and the interface looks cool, but not over 100$ cool. To be honest the best app was that Harmonix dancing game, and SKITTLES!

[RoXer]

Explain 1:1 control to me and why Natal can't do that

[G]

1:1 is an exact copy between you and whats on the screen, like rotating your arm and stuff.

[RoXer]

And Natal doesn't do this?

[G]

i guess not if mr. video game news say it doesn't

[Kalyx triaD]

Natal has 1:1 control, but not as quickly as Wii/Move does it. Natal is completely unsuitable for something like Sorcery or Zelda SS, hence why they're not even trying that seriously. And the 'Kinect' games that come close to those examples look like a joke. Why am I actually explaining this, did you see the damn thing?

I stand by my statements.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kinect can't even read flips of the wrist far as I see. Just broad physical movements.

[Funky Fly]

The thing should have it's own processor, then it wouldn't be so bad.

[Kalyx triaD]

It may have been corporate fraternity jabs, but 98% of what Sony said about Kinect was true.

[G]

I'm gonna have to watch the Sony thing again. Turned it off at Killzone 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176660-gt5-ce_header.jpg

[Vietnamese Crippler]

Oh, balls, I might actually have to buy that.

[Vietnamese Crippler]

It probably will be $150 or something, but fuck it.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/500x_movecharger.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

There is a Saint's Row 3, but it will be revealed in Dec. for some reason.

Former rap star Ice T is confirmed as having a role in Gears 3, as well as current rap star Drake. Who would of thought a shooting game role would be the outcome?

[BigDaddyCool]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/500x_movecharger.jpg

Wii has really gotten dorky looking.

[Funky Fly]

There is a Saint's Row 3, but it will be revealed in Dec. for some reason.

Former rap star Ice T is confirmed as having a role in Gears 3, as well as current rap star Drake. Who would of thought a shooting game role would be the outcome?

Developers want his name beside an X like Malcolm.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kid's a genius.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, it's disgusting how sick he is. Not to mention he can sorta sing too.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/4703826824_7179620db0_b.jpg

[Extreme Angle]

Ok so are PS3's worth buying?
I currrently only use my 360 and the Wii/DS on the rare occasion.

Are there any major games which are just awesome and worth buying a PS3 for?

[Funky Fly]

lol gayest gun ever.

[Kalyx triaD]

Ok so are PS3's worth buying?
I currrently only use my 360 and the Wii/DS on the rare occasion.

Are there any major games which are just awesome and worth buying a PS3 for?

Depends on what's a major game to you.

[BigDaddyCool]

I'm not going to answer an obivous question because I want to make video games out complex and I want to come off as all knowing

Fixed.

It has God of War.

[Fignuts]

Ok so are PS3's worth buying?
I currrently only use my 360 and the Wii/DS on the rare occasion.

Are there any major games which are just awesome and worth buying a PS3 for?

Like kalyx said, it depends on what games you want, and how much you want a blu-ray player I guess.

Personally, I enjoy PS3's exclusives a lot more than Xbox's, but that's just me. Also, I have a really nice TV, so I can see the full advantages of bluray. If you don't, you won't see much difference, if any.

[BigDaddyCool]

I'm an amazing cock, and also won't answer your simple question in a straight way. Also I'm going to give myself a hand job for having a nice tv.

Fixed.

[Extreme Angle]

My tv is a semi-old HD, Phillips...
It can run 720p but nothing higher. Looking into purchasing a new one though.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Honestly, if you have to ask the question should you get a ps3 or 360 when you already have one or the other, you probably shouldn't. You probably don't want the exclusive games that bad, and 80% of good games are multi-format.

[Fignuts]

My nice TV was relevant to the discussion you nincompoop.

[BigDaddyCool]

But not to his question. He was asking about video games, not bluray. If he wanted a bluray he probably would have mentioned it. And now there are cheaper bluray players so that isn't even really an issue anymore.

[Fignuts]

He asked if PS3's are worth buying, and it's Bluray capabilities, and whether or not he can make use of them, are an important part of the answer to that question.

Go bug kalyx about videogame boobies. GOD

[BigDaddyCool]

Kalyx has me on ignore while he jerks off to video game boobies. So I'm stuck annoying you.

[Fignuts]

Well lets just agree that you are a big gaylord and move on.

[Kane Knight]

Ok so are PS3's worth buying?
I currrently only use my 360 and the Wii/DS on the rare occasion.

Are there any major games which are just awesome and worth buying a PS3 for?

Don't buy for BD, first off. You can get a BD player that's better for so cheap now. I got mine for BD, but that was when the cheapest player was the PS3.

Whether it's worth it depends on what games you play, for the life of me I can't remember a single title you've played. I only like a couple of the retail titles, namely GoW3 and the Uncharteds. I keep meaning to play Ratchet and Clank, but I haven't, so they could be awesome or suck nuts. But like, I don't like FPS, so the Resistences are out, as is MAG for me. From what I can tell, MAG was pretty terrible for a "major exclusive" anyway. And I hate the Metal Gear titles, because I'm not a mentally retarded 14 year old who mistakes bad writing for "intrigue" or clichés for "character depth," and I'm also not a girl writing slash. And Heavy Rain is probably just best avoided unless you're the fan of DVD novels.

And while that's similar to the sort of answer Figgy and Kal gave, it's detailed enough so it should be BDC Approved. :p

there's also PSN titles, and I have a few of those. I enjoy Mushroom Wars, which is sort of a RTS lite. Anarchy Club Racing is good, considering it's a budget title, and Savage Moon is a good Tower Defense title. Super Stardust HD is a good twin stick shooter, Burn, Zombie Burn is a fun one as well, and it involves lighting zombies on fire.

XBLA is still my preferred stop for all things digital, but it doesn't have some of the titles I want. I wouldn't buy the game for PSN titles, but it does help.

[Extreme Angle]

Right, Bluray was just a nice bonus really.

I lent my friends PS3 off him before and bought him MGS4 just to complete it, I was a fan of all of the previous games.

Jak and Daxter is still one of my favourite platformers, never really gave Ratchet a chance so there's something i'm meaning to do.
I've heard that there's no PS2 compatibility, so that kind of throws off all chances of getting the Ratchet series, unless there's some sort of on demand service where I can purchase/rent the games?

I like the ability to have modified content, which the 360 are cunts for not having. I've wanted LBP since it first got announced, and the new mod-nation racing game looks cool.

Marked out for the Twisted Metal trailer at E3, really want to see what the fuss is about God of War and Uncharted too... Still 50/50

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Looks like I won't be getting either of the first 2 XBLA/PSN Dreamcast titles

The Xbox Live Arcade versions (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/10/dreamcast-returns-on-psn-and-xbla-this-year/) of both Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure were playable at Sega's booth, and both still look great, even ten-plus years after their release. However, each game has one issue that keeps the XBLA (and PSN) version from absolute perfection.

In Crazy Taxi's case, it's the lack of licensed music and locations, meaning that destinations like Pizza Hut have been replaced by generic stores, and the Offspring and Bad Religion soundtrack has been swapped out for sorta/kinda soundalikes. Actually, given how many times we've heard the Crazy Taxi soundtrack in our lives (too many!), that might be a plus.

For Sonic Adventure, the limitation of the XBLA version is immediately apparent even to those who haven't played it before: it displays only in 4:3, with vertical bars (featuring a blue patterned background) on the sides of a widescreen display. A Sega rep told Joystiq that the code for Sonic Adventure couldn't be altered to support widescreen as easily as Crazy Taxi's.

[Kalyx triaD]

Doesn't seem like a problem. I could have all the Offspring and Bad Religion I want via personal soundtrack (still a wonder why people act as if there's no such feature). The Pizza Hut thing is odd considering how bothered people get when it comes to in-game advertising these days. Who knew.

Sonic Adventure not playing widescreen should bother people who never purchased a rerelease on XBLA, as this is fairly common. Widescreen support would be a bonus, but I wouldn't count that against a port.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Right, but the problem with Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi is you can get it on virtually any other format you like. They're not even games that would benefit from online play.

[Kalyx triaD]

For me the boon of Crazy Taxi would be having it ready to boot from the dashboard, like a great many ports I got on XBLA. Then there's the whole "For those who missed out before" company line.

In any case I'm totally snagging that Crazy Taxi.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I know, but you're talking to a Dreamcast slight fanatic.

What I wouldn't give for those light-gun games to work on HDTV :'(

[Kalyx triaD]

Where the fuck is my Virtua Cop 3? Wii, PS Move, or even Kinect VC 3 would be the business. Or fuck it, Virtua Cop 4. Have a soft spot for light-gun games (well I suppose they wouldn't need that laser tech anymore :)). Been dying to play Umbrella Chronicles on a big TV with some kind of gun shell.

I remember dropping double credits to play House of Dead with both pistols. I'd lose fast but chicks at the arcade dug the theatrics.

[RoXer]

I remember dropping double credits to play House of Dead with both pistols. I'd lose fast but chicks at the arcade dug the theatrics.

Its hard to tell how serious this post is.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Its hard to tell how serious this post is.

Yeah, I did that with HOTD3's guns for hilarity purposes when drunk.

I don't remember the chicks digging any of it, and I am fine looking.

[Kalyx triaD]

I have virtually unlimited charisma.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

You should show us it sometime.

[Kalyx triaD]

It goes on and off like a Bankai.

[alvarado52]

I remember dropping double credits to play House of Dead with both pistols. I'd lose fast but chicks at the arcade dug the theatrics.

:D Me too! Good to see i wasnt the only dork who always did that...

[alvarado52]

btw, anyone download the Crackdown 2 demo? Heard it has co-op and (for those who care) you can unlock achievements...well, you can do the things that will unlock them, and theyll pop up when you load up the retail game.

[OssMan]

I'm starting to wonder why "Kirby's Epic Yarn" is being made for Wii and not 3DS

[The Jayman]

btw, anyone download the Crackdown 2 demo? Heard it has co-op and (for those who care) you can unlock achievements...well, you can do the things that will unlock them, and theyll pop up when you load up the retail game.

yeah. sucks that you only have a 30 minute time limit

[Kalyx triaD]

XBox Live Family Pack will have four subscriptions for $99 (how long for each not specified), a primary GT will have options like distributing MP and operating family settings for the rest of the GTs.

http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-talks-upcoming-xbox-live-gold-family-pack-177248.phtml

[Funky Fly]

cool, I guess.

[Emperor Smeat]

I'm starting to wonder why "Kirby's Epic Yarn" is being made for Wii and not 3DS

There hasn't been a console Kirby game since the racing game on the Gamecube and since 2000 for a traditional Kirby game on the N64.

[OssMan]

There hasn't been a console Kirby game since the racing game on the Gamecube and since 2000 for a traditional Kirby game on the N64.
That's not really a reason to make one though, it's a side scroller and it's not like the wouldn't work on the DS and you're pointing and swinging a rope thing it seems like they'd put it on DS like they do with most franchises

[Funky Fly]

DS had Kirby Squeak Squad not too long ago. And that one where you draw bridges and shit for him.

[Extreme Angle]

Only just realized how good Fable 2 was last night, I've had the game for about a year but only played in for abit, started it again with a friend last night. So much fun.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah. Hit up G if want that doll catcher achievment. It's a right bitch to get without help.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://www.first4figures.com/component/option,com_myphp/Itemid,3/product,78/

I would own that if it wasn't so expensive.

http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/pics7/super-sonic-small.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/pics7/sega_certificate_2-small.jpg

AND BEST (fuck you Tekken)

[Funky Fly]

Tekken >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Virtua Fighter

[#BROKEN Hasney]

You need to lay off that crack pipe, Funky.

[Funky Fly]

I sling crack, I don't smoke it.

I hate VF's ridiculous floatiness (5 god damn games in and I can still fly) and stupid inputs.

[Funky Fly]

Don't get me wrong, I see people play the shit, then I'm like "WANT", then I play it and I'm like "WHY GOD? :'("

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Deus Ex GOTY edition is $2.49 on Steam right now for 24 hours.

If you haven't played it before, you really should drab it.

The sequel is also at the same price but... meh.

[Kalyx triaD]

Soulcalibur > Tekken >>> DOA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Virtua Fighter

[Funky Fly]

Soulcalibur > Tekken >>> DOA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Virtua Fighter

I am inclined to agree here.

[Kalyx triaD]

I wonder how many prostitutes Sega sent to journalists to make them write those VF5 preview articles saying it was "the most beautiful fighting game ever". VF5 visuals are on par with DOA3, no bullshit. And while the controls are tight, everything about the fighting is boring. It does seem deep and it's the final frontier as far as me and fighting games go. Just never really dived into it competitively.

[Funky Fly]

Sega should stick to 2D Sonic and action games. Leave this shit alone.

Also, if they make another Phantasy Star game, they should at least try and do something a little more innovative than polishing Phantasy Star Online some more.

[Kalyx triaD]

Sega needs to let Namco make something out of that mysterious VF vs Tekken build they got.

[Funky Fly]

Namco and Capcom need to get their shit together and release Namco x Capcom over here.

[Kalyx triaD]

While the premise is interesting there isn't much about that came I'm interested in gameplay wise.

[Kalyx triaD]

Final Fantasy Versus XIII is an open world game. You can drive around and explore and stuff.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/500x_ffv131.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/500x_ffv13mountains.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/06/500x_ffv13road.jpg

[Funky Fly]

There's one on the PSP as well. Details are limited. All three games comprise "Final Fantasy XIII" though.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Xero]

Want one.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Want two.

[G]

Want green.

[FearedSanctity]

Want blue.

[Xero]

Want red.

(Not a link.)

[FearedSanctity]

My lack of trust on the internet led me to check to make sure anyway

[Funky Fly]

That is win and fail at the same time somehow.

I'd want one, only for the non-shit d-pad.

[RoXer]

I was about to say that but dpad looks like it will play like shit. Like its too big or something. I dunno how to describe it.

[Drakul]

If you want to see a little more of DKCR.

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[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Jimmy's reaction when Reggie says there might be a surprised.

[Kalyx triaD]

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Blistering pace.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

VF5:FS cabinets will have Twitter posting support to "re-energise" the American arcade market.

lol.

[Verbose Minch]

VF5:FS cabinets will have Twitter posting support to "re-energise" the American arcade market.

lol.

That is possibly the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

[Kalyx triaD]

God bless Sega.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wii GoldenEye Controllers Legit:

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/177698-goldeneyecontrollers.jpg

Pony up, Gamestop wants 69$ for them (probably less for the gun shell).

[Kalyx triaD]

Dance Central, otherwise known as "the one currently exclusive Kinect game that people are using to try and justify the whole horrible idea", will have downloadable content, obviously. Unfortunately for you lot, Harmonix has confessed that Dance Central's DLC will actually be more expensive than Rock Band's. There's a good reason though, allegedly.

"Because [Dance Central DLC] comes with a brand new unique routine with the three difficulties," explains project lead Kasson Crooker, "we have to: engage the choreographer, find the song, license the song, come up with a routine, get them into a [motion capture] suit, shoot all the choreography, integrate the animation, build the filter system, the flash cards, the [voiceover] for 'Break it Down' -- it's a pretty elaborate process that is not only a lot more expensive, but a lot more time consuming."

So there you have it -- Dance Central DLC costs more to make, ergo it costs more to buy. But Kinect's THE FUTURE OF VIDEOGAMES, so it's worth it, right?

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Funky Fly]

Justin Bieber is a pokemon fan?

[alvarado52]

lol, he's straight. Right.

[Kalyx triaD]

If Ono-san's tweets are anything to go by, he had quite the successful pitch to Capcom's boss.

I imagine we'll be getting a proper Darkstalkers announcement next E3 or sometime around MvC3's launch.

[Extreme Angle]

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/30/halo-elite-costume-sets-the-bar-for-diy/

Some guys have made a scale size Elite costume from halo which is fully mobile.
Looks sweet

[Kalyx triaD]

If that's to scale I'd shit my pants if those things invaded Earth, Spartan II assistance or not.

[Drakul]

A few people have made fully mobile mechs and robots and stuff. I'd have thought someone, somewhere would have built an Optimus Prime by now.

I'm not going to bump a 6 month old thread about it so I'll say it here:
I played the Mass Effect 2 demo yesterday. I got bored of ME1 but, playing the demo for ME2, I actually really enjoyed it.
I don't have money to throw on games right now so I was using the "the text is too small on an SDTV so I wont bother" excuse but then I found out how to make the text readable on an SDTV. Now I want to pick it up. Along with Dead Rising. I bought a 360 specifically to play GTA IV, DR & ME. Couldn't play DR cos text was too small. I've fixed the issue so I can pick it up again.

What I want to know is why did they decide to put spoilers in the demo? Anyway, hoping I come across it 2nd hand for cheap sometime but I can't see it going cheap for a kong time. I still want to buy Warioware DIY and Mario Galaxey 2.

[G]

What spoilers were in the demo?

[Drakul]

You play the start of the game and, after a certain point, it Autosaves and a screen comes up saying that buying the full game will let you continue from that save but from that point on in the demo, they are skipping to a later stage and it contains spoilers.
I didn't continue after the warning incase I did buy the full game.

For some reason, when creating your Captain Shepard, you have a little code at the bottom of the screen that changes based on how you look. Not sure what that's for if you carry save data over from the demo.

[G]

That code is your unique code to share with others incase they want the same looking Shepard. There is a website with all kinds of celebrity codes and stuff.

[LoDownM]

Commander* Shepard

[G]

Lieutenant Shepard

[Drakul]

Sega is bringing back its beloved Dreamcast this fall—or at least two of its more memorable games, in downloadable form—but what of its predecessor, the sometimes spectacular but relatively unsuccessful Sega Saturn? Sega has not forgotten it.

In fact, Sega is "thinking about ports of Saturn games" for future releases. It has already ported a handful of Saturn era titles to the PlayStation 2—Nights Into Dreams, Panzer Dragoon, Last Bronx, etc.—but it may abide fan wishes for more recent retro remakes.

"What we announced this time is a project where we will have consecutive releases of titles that were debuted on Dreamcast," Sega producer Yosuke Okunari told Impress Watch, as translated by Andriasang. "Separate from this, we're of course thinking about ports of Saturn games. It's the same as how Sega Ages and Virtual Console were separate existences. It's not that we have no intention of porting Saturn titles, so please share your requests."

We've already made our selfish wishes for Sega's next batch of downloadable Dreamcast games, but if they're going to give us an inch, we're going to take a yard.

So, let's get this list started. Burning Rangers, Panzer Dragon Zwei, Shining Force III...


Source (http://kotaku.com/5576704/sega-will-consider-sega-saturn-download-releases).

[alvarado52]

not 'news', but anyone see this shit?

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[Kalyx triaD]

Extreme Angle just posted the link. It's sick.

[LoDownM]

I didn't think elites were that tall.

[Kalyx triaD]

They're taller than Spartans who themselves are pushing 7ft.

[Kalyx triaD]

Playstation Plus exists because running a free service might be good PR, but it's terrible business...

[D Mac]

We need this on XBox live arcade:

http://www.vgmuseum.com/scans/dc/MortalKombatGold.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I too hope disallowed hotlinking makes it to XBLA.

[D Mac]

what. It works for me

[D Mac]

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/197991_50357_front.jpg

[alvarado52]

here's some new Bullet Storm footage. Looking forward to this game.

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[Drakul]

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[Funky Fly]

Fucking wow.

[Emperor Smeat]

Spudd Webb and Manute Bol confirmed as extra players in NBA Jam Wii

http://kotaku.com/5578769/unintentional-immortality-for-the-nbas-gentle-giant

[Kalyx triaD]

Blizzard is doing something potentially amazing with their forums:

The official forums have always been a great place to discuss the latest info on our games, offer ideas and suggestions, and share experiences with other players — however, the forums have also earned a reputation as a place where flame wars, trolling, and other unpleasantness run wild. Removing the veil of anonymity typical to online dialogue will contribute to a more positive forum environment, promote constructive conversations, and connect the Blizzard community in ways they haven't been connected before. With this change, you'll see blue posters (i.e. Blizzard employees) posting by their real first and last names on our forums as well.

This will commence with the updated Battle.net and Starcraft 2's release. I totally. Fucking. Agree.

[LoDownM]

It won't work.

[Drakul]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/07/500x_destinationarcade0_01.jpg

Starting next week there will be a new way — a third way — for Xbox 360 users to browse the 250-some Xbox Live Arcade games offered through Microsoft's console. No, the first two methods weren't good enough.

Xbox Live Arcade on the Xbox 360 launched in the fall of 2005, with Geometry Wars Retro Evolved leading the pack of arcade-style games that cost five or 10 bucks. The high volume of weekly XBLA releases caused a problem: cluttered content. Enter the 2008 "New Xbox Experience" with its streamlined interface and, well, not a streamlined enough one to efficiently display 250-or-so XBLA games.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/07/500x_destinationarcade2.jpg

That brings us to attempt #3: Destination Arcade. Next week, Microsoft will launch an app that Xbox 360 users can download to their console and use to sort through XBLA games better.

"It was starting to get cumbersome," Microsoft producer Justin Robey told Kotaku today. "Destination Arcade is an a opportunity to find games better instead of having to browse through a big list."

The Destination Arcade is designed to offer some of the things shoppers of physical, disc-based games enjoy, such as the ability for you to, in Robey's words, "look at games your friends have played" or "have that guy behind the counter who can say what games are like the ones you like."

The way this works is through the better filtering options in Destination Arcade and an extra content-rating system. Users of Destination Arcade will be able to sort games by developer, rating or price, and also check a tab for a list of the games that are on sale. They'll also be able to "like" games similarly to the way you can thumbs-up something on Facebook. Destination Arcade will keep track of those likes and let you see a display of which games your friends like the most. Another piece of the app will look at which games you like and find ones that are similar and worth recommending.

Microsoft has an impressive Summer of Arcade roster of games coming later this season and surely doesn't want you having any trouble finding the good stuff. In a race to keep up with the best parts of the Steam store or Amazon, Microsoft's Xbox 360 store for XBLA is getting better. It took them three tries, but if it works, why not?

Source (http://kotaku.com/5580745/xbox-360-makers-take-third-stab-at-showcasing-xbox-live-arcade).

[Kalyx triaD]

I never had an issue wading through XBLA but if it's optional whatever. Looks slick, at least.

[Drakul]

What I really want them to revise is the feedback we can leave on other players. I've never used my mic but I have negative feedback for trash talking.
I once gave negative feedback to some guy with three stars and, after my negative feedback, he jumped up to five stars. How does that even work?

It feels like the feedback system is utterly useless and pointless.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, pretty much the rep system here.

[Drakul]

Our rep system is actually better, I think.

If someone gets neg repped here, it eventually shows in the form of red boxes. XBL doesn't show it because the stars never go down. Why have a star rank if everyone shoots up to five stars after any feedback, good or bad?

[Kalyx triaD]

Both can be abused is what I mean.

I got weird reviews myself.

[Emperor Smeat]

Activision wants a a bigger share of PSN and XBLA revenues for the DLC and games they create. Not sure if they have ever released anything on WiiWare but even that would be affected for revenue shares.

If they were to get that demand it would only be a matter of time before the other big companies request personal shares and might rise prices of DLC or games.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/80793/kotick-wants-a-cut-of-that-sweet-xbox-livepsn-money-pie/

[Funky Fly]

How do you view your reviews?

[Drakul]

Press the Xbox button on the control pad, move to the last page on the menu, select "profile" and then "view rep".

My rep has taken a beating since playing SSFIV online. I'm almost at 50/50 good/bad rep with most people claiming I'm unsporting.
I had no idea it was against the rules to stay ontop of your opponent or not let them hit you. Or is it that hard to believe anyone can use Zangief so I must be cheating. :roll:

[Funky Fly]

You are a god damn monster with Zangief. Lesser men than you or me simply cannot handle such utter defeat. Take a moment to stroke your manly beard in observance of your general manliness. If you do not have a beard, then stroke what is most assuredly a Zangief-like patch of chest hair.

[thecc]

http://www.pastapadre.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/nba2k11cover.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Press the Xbox button on the control pad, move to the last page on the menu, select "profile" and then "view rep".

My rep has taken a beating since playing SSFIV online. I'm almost at 50/50 good/bad rep with most people claiming I'm unsporting.
I had no idea it was against the rules to stay ontop of your opponent or not let them hit you. Or is it that hard to believe anyone can use Zangief so I must be cheating. :roll:

lol, I had no idea people looked at that/cared.

[Verbose Minch]

My rep is at 31 and 69 exclusively because of TF2 on 360. People don't like getting dominated. :(

[G]

think i'm somewhere around 16/84 from team killing in cod4

[Kalyx triaD]

The Last Story (Wii):

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Looks awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

New Virtua Fighter 5 R Trailer:

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Hey look at that, Bounding found it's way into Virtua Fighter. Still gonna give this a chance when the (eventual) console version drops, but everything that urks me about VF is still present. Guess I should 'get over it'.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/07/da2concept2.jpg

[thecc]

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

New Virtua Fighter 5 R Trailer:

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Hey look at that, Bounding found it's way into Virtua Fighter. Still gonna give this a chance when the (eventual) console version drops, but everything that urks me about VF is still present. Guess I should 'get over it'.

You should het over your hatred of awesomeness.

Also, HOLY FUCK YES. Still not holding my breath for a console port.

[Funky Fly]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/07/da2concept2.jpg
Fucking love DA: Origins so much. Can't wait
You should het over your hatred of awesomeness.

Also, HOLY FUCK YES. Still not holding my breath for a console port.

I assume this is just a rebalancing with some new minor mechanics thrown in? They're getting downright Street Fighter 2 with this.

Also, I will probably never play VF5. Worst $10 I ever spent. Seriously can't get past the inputs/floatiness.

[Kalyx triaD]

Blizzard is doing something potentially amazing with their forums... This will commence with the updated Battle.net and Starcraft 2's release. I totally. Fucking. Agree.

I'm not going to fully support the move, because I agree in some respects that privacy violations may well become an issue. But I do think that lots of people - especially those happy to have Facebook accounts - are using the "privacy" excuse as a smokescreen to cover up the real reason for their opposition to using real ID: that their days of trolling Blizzard's forums, of not being able to be held accountable for their actions, are coming to an end. And they don't like it.

[LoDownM]

Fucking love DA: Origins so much. Can't wait




Have you got Leliana's Story DLC yet?

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, haven't sat down to play it yet. I'm backlogged.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

And being held accountable is a smoke screen for marketing monies. Fucking kotaku.

Ah well, it won't make a difference but I won't be buying SC2 anymore.

[LoDownM]

Blizzard canceled it today.

[LoDownM]

Yeah, haven't sat down to play it yet. I'm backlogged.

So pissed, it won't work right for me, Leliana doesn't show up in cuts scenes and when I actually play she's bald :(

[Funky Fly]

Are you using the PC or console version?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Blizzard canceled it today.

Only the forum part. Real ID will still be needed for some things, it appears.

[LoDownM]

Are you using the PC or console version?

PC.

[Funky Fly]

Good news: that will probably get patched immediately. Do you have any mods active? They could also be interfering with your game.

[LoDownM]

Only the forum part. Real ID will still be needed for some things, it appears.

It's optional when it comes to in game(Atleast in WoW, not in SC2 beta and don't plan on buying it so don't know).

[LoDownM]

Good news: that will probably get patched immediately. Do you have any mods active? They could also be interfering with your game.

Turned them all off and even turned Awakening off, still does it. Haven't looked to see if it's a problem with the DLC or just something on my end tho. It does make the game unplayable, atleast for me, as I'm one of the people that actually liked Leliana.

[Kalyx triaD]

Videogames at SDCC:

...It looks like we'll get our first look at Sega's Thor title at the "Marvel Interactive: Marvel Video Games" panel. Also on hand will be David Jaffe to discuss the return of Twisted Metal, Capcom to show off Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Visceral Games will bring Dead Space 2, Fable III gets it own panel, Obsidian talks about writing Fallout: New Vegas, and Cliff Bleszinski and the team at Epic are probably going to blow some minds with a live demo of Gears of War 3 (with "key announcements").

[Kalyx triaD]

Evo fighting game championships going on all weekend.

http://evo2k.com/live/

[Funky Fly]

Does Sega have the rights to the entire Marvel Movieverse? Because that sucks if they do. There was no improvement from the first turd at all with Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk was only just a little better.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just the Avengers-movieverse. Marvel movies in other deals can have games from others (Origins Wolverine).

[Funky Fly]

Just the Avengers-movieverse. Marvel movies in other deals can have games from others (Origins Wolverine).

That's what I meant. Movies that Marvel is doing themselves. Activision has all the X-Men and Spider-Man titles.

[Fignuts]

God, can't bring myself to give a shit about videogames anymore.

[Kalyx triaD]

O...kay.

[Fignuts]

Dunno.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

DA:2 is sounding more like a Mass Effecty console RPG.

Not complaining, I'm just assuming there's going to be a backlash.

[Funky Fly]

Haven't heard anything. Mass Effect isn't bad tho. As long as the story is still top notch, I'm gonna keep playing because Bioware games tend to have good gameplay anyway.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

"More responsive action combat" and there's only one hero with a full story that's human that you can make male or female.

The focus on one guy has seemed to make the game sound more epic though, the story spans a decade.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, not a big deal, as long as the party is hella rounded and you still get class options. I'm assuming racial benefits go the wayside for massive gameplay improvements and voicework during the narrative for your main character.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/178666-SonicColorsbonus.jpg

[Funky Fly]

Should make cosplay easier.

[Kalyx triaD]

And if you pre-order Sonic Colors (Wii), you can rock it at the next convention.

[Kalyx triaD]

It appears IGN has vanished from the internets.

[OssMan]

huh

[Emperor Smeat]

Halo Reach achievement icons leaked. Nothing really special since its mostly the usual icons for beating a level or certain events in multi or single player.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/07/500x_640x480.jpg

http://kotaku.com/5584083/a-sneak-peek-at-halo-reachs-achievements

[Kalyx triaD]

That would go in the Reach thread but tomato tomahto.

[Emperor Smeat]

Curt Schilling's 38 Studios company might open a branch in Rhode Island if the $75 million loan deal passes.

38 Studios has 2 studios right now in Massachusetts and Maryland (Maryland was original spot and Mass. was added when Schilling bought the company).

I believe they are currently working on an RPG and Electronic Arts as the publisher/distributor.

[Xero]

Getting Arkham Asylum tomorrow, finally. :cool:

[OssMan]

Bloody Sock: Primal Fury

[OssMan]

Prolly gonna stop playing Valkyrie Profile, really annoying. Like 16 hours in but fuck it. Started playing XenoGears

[Fignuts]

Is Xenogears on psn yet?

[RoXer]

I gotta get Xenogears that's the kind of game that relieves my fears
Get it from overseas to here

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Dragon Quest IX :heart:

[LoDownM]

Prolly gonna stop playing Valkyrie Profile, really annoying. Like 16 hours in but fuck it. Started playing XenoGears

16 hours? That's more then enough to beat it. Unless you're doing the Seraphic Gate stuff after you beat it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Gamestop having a Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale only for used games from July 15-17.

[OssMan]

16 hours? That's more then enough to beat it. Unless you're doing the Seraphic Gate stuff after you beat it.
Noh I got to "Tower of Lezard Valeth" and get killed in like 2 turns by either a Manticore or some Dragon Zombie.

[Kalyx triaD]

Bond may be faltering on a return to the big screen but he's set to make an appearance in one blockbuster next year as leaks have revealed James Bond 007: Blood Stone, a new action game, is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC courtesy of Bizarre Creations.

A mix of third-person gunplay, hand-to-hand combat and the driving action we usually associate with Project Gotham and Blur developers Bizarre, Blood Stone will employ key members behind the long-running series.

Daniel Craig takes the lead – bringing with him the gruff physicality introduced in Casino Royale – and he's joined by Judi Dench and Devon's own Joss Stone. Stone will also be providing the soundtrack, with an original song penned by her and the Eurythmics Dave Stewart called 'I'll Take it All'.

Multiplayer will also feature, with various modes supporting up to 16 players and pitching spies against mercenaries.

Long live Bond.

[Kalyx triaD]

Super Mario Galaxy 2 sold a million copies. Long live Mario.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/935949520_as2Yp-L.jpg

[Drakul]

Check this out:
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I'm little confused as to what it actually means. Do we get to play as those characters or is it just their abilities we can find and use? More info at Comic-con.

[Kalyx triaD]

Khuntry's gonna love this, I know that much.

[FearedSanctity]

Think it was posted before, but that video was taken down before I could see it

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[Xero]

Is that Mega Man Universe thing an MMO?

[Kalyx triaD]

Possibly. Yes. Maybe.

[Emperor Smeat]

How an Achievement is born on Xbox 360:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/engineeringblog/achievements-unlocked.htm

[Fignuts]

I don't understand what this megaman thing even is.

[Extreme Angle]

I'm guessing it's something for the 3DS. Using the camera

[Drakul]

It's a downloadable game for XBLA and PSN. It's probably just going to be some kind of Megaman based cross over game. The trailer shows Bionic Commandos arcade cabinet and it has Captain Commando painted on the kids wall.

It would be a cool novelty if you unlocked characters freely by using kinect or the PS3s motion camera to scan in Capcom products. Scan in SFIVs box and get Ryu, SSFIV for Ken, scan in RE5s box to get Chris etc. Scan in older games like the original Megaman box to get the guy off the boxart we see at the end of the trailer. I guess if you didn't have kinect or something you could buy them as cheap DLC.
It would be a cool novelty but impractical, I guess.

Edit: Just saw this over at Capcom Europe:
Today we can exclusively announce that Inafune-san is working on Mega Man Universe for the 360 & PS3. Please find the slightly dry blurb below


Mega Man Universe, the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running Mega Man™ series, will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.
Mega Man games are beloved by fans all over the world. Since their debut in 1987, Mega Man has remained a videogame icon, having starred in more than 140 titles over the last 22 years. The connection he’s made with pop culture at large has extended beyond games and into cartoons, toys, clothing, comics, kid’s meals, and more. Part of that popularity is driven by the series’ ability to evolve over time yet consistently retain the addictive gameplay experience that sets Mega Man games apart.

For the next chapter in this legacy of excellence, Capcom aims to deliver the most creative Mega Man experience yet. In Mega Man Universe, imagination is the star of the game.

“We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Mega Man Universe,” said Kenji Inafune, Head of Research and Development Management for Capcom Entertainment. “This game will break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be. When fans finally get to see it, I believe they’ll envision their most far-out Mega Man dreams coming true.”

Inafune is committed to helping craft a Mega Manexperience that meets the highest expectations of Capcom fans. Most recently Mega Man™ 10echoed this fact when its classic design and compelling gameplay made it one of the most sought after digital downloads of the year. Gamers can expect Mega Man Universeto bring the core experience fans want while delivering on the promise of innovation that Capcom is known for. Its official: classic gaming will never be same again.

Find out more about MMU and lots of other new announcements @ the Capcom Europe Blog next week when we send Fonix out to Comicon in San Diego….

Imagination? Maybe we have to mix and match different Capcom characters body parts or something.

Edit: Forgot the source (http://www.capcom-europe.com/blog/2010/07/mega-man-universe/).

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Capcom Unity's post on the new game mentions Ryu and Authur. Wait, what?!

Also, the Megaman Universe is for PSN and XBLA

[Emperor Smeat]

Capcom Unity's post on the new game mentions Ryu and Authur. Wait, what?!

Also, the Megaman Universe is for PSN and XBLA

The Ryu and Arthur characters is for the new Megaman game since Megaman appears to be a Mr Potato Head type in the new game with all the parts switching.

[Drakul]

Some people in the comments section at ScrewAttack suggested it might be sort of like Little Big Planet with Megaman. Design your own levels and customise Megaman to look like Ryu etc.

[Kalyx triaD]

Long live Bond.

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[Kalyx triaD]

Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (as of July 5th, yeah that's the latest list)

1 Modern Warfare 2
2 Halo 3
3 Call of Duty: WaW
4 Red Dead Redemption
5 FIFA 10
6 Call of Duty 4 (Wow)
7 Gears of War 2
8 GTA IV
9 Battlefield Bad Co. 2
10 Blacklight: Tango Down (lol wut)
11 Left 4 Dead 2
12 Crackdown 2 Demo
13 Forza Motorsport 3
14 Halo 3: ODST
15 NBA 2K10
16 2010 FIFA World Cup
17 Crackdown 2
18 Madden NFL 10
19 Borderlands
20 Fallout 3

Criminal that War for Cybertron didn't even break 20.

[Extreme Angle]

Good to see Halo 3 is still up there.
Also looking to get a set of these for my gaming room :P
http://www.supernice.co.uk/product.php/248/96/super-mario-

[Kalyx triaD]

Kids would dig it maybe.

[Emperor Smeat]

Halo 3 ODST shouldn't really count since the majority of multiplayer comes from the Halo 3 multiplayer disc.

Not shocked at CoD 4 on the list since there was a spike in playing ever since people started to dislike the changes in the sequel and went back to CoD 4.

Other than that the list is almost entirely of shooting games with a couple of sports games (included Forza as a sports game for racing).

[Extreme Angle]

ODST has a seperate disk for Multiplayer, just acts as halo 3

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's not just multiplayer either, just games played while connected to Live. Hence Fallout 3.

[Emperor Smeat]

It's not just multiplayer either, just games played while connected to Live. Hence Fallout 3.

That seems to explain the situation the best. Completely forgot about them counting games where you are only signed on and not just in terms of mulitplayer games only.

[Kalyx triaD]

ODST also has Firefight. which is awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kojima Productions once asked how people would feel about a Zone of the Enders sequel. Their inbox literally collapsed under the weight of responses.

Hint-hint, Kojima, get to work.

[Emperor Smeat]

Namco vs Capcom rumored to be in the making right now but with a catch in that its really 2 seperate games instead of one. Namco is making Namco vs Capcom with the Tekken style while Capcom is making Capcom vs Namco with the Street Fighter style. If done correctly it would end up how SNK vs Capcom was a 2 game series since each side made its own version.
http://kotaku.com/5591240/rumor-namco-vs-capcom-capcom-vs-namco-in-development

Rumored Call of Duty Pay to Play idea rejected by both Infinity Ward and Treyarch for at least the upcoming Black Ops game and current Modern Warfare 2.

Sony investing in using 3D glasses as a way for 2 people to play a split-screen game in a way that each person gets to see the whole screen instead of the traditional bar to split the screen in a game. Only catch is 2 sets of 3D glasses with a 3Dtv is needed and doesn't work beyond 2 players.
http://kotaku.com/5591038/sony-patents-alternative-to-split+screen-multiplayer

[Drakul]

I just posted the Capcom news 3 minutes before you did over in the SSFIV thread.

Is it possible to get some kind of news ticker in the game forum? Just have headlines scroll across the top of the VG forum page sort of like:

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<marquee behavior="scroll" direction="left">|Red Dead Redemption: 4 new DLC packs announced.|Game Informer claims upcoming Capcom "versus" Game to be revealed.|</</marquee>
<p><a href="http://www.quackit.com/html/codes/html_marquee_code.cfm"></a></p>

[Emperor Smeat]

Didn't think it would have belonged in the SSFIV thread since it dealt with Namco although it took longer than I wanted to post the 3 new articles since the Sony one took the longest to understand correctly.

A news ticker for the VG board sounds like a great idea.

[Drakul]

I stuck it in the SSFIV thread because Ono, the guy that is in charge of Capcoms version, was saying it was "Bigger than SSFIV" and had posted an image of Ryus face so it looked like it would be another Street Fighter game.
The story was posted in the SSFIV thread so I thought it would be best to put this story there as well until it's officially revealed and then someone will give it is own thread.

It's not a big deal that it was posted in two places. Just means more people will know about it.

[Kalyx triaD]

A news ticker would be awesome.

[Drakul]

Even better if you could click the story and be taken to the relevent post for the full story.

[Kalyx triaD]

Can you post hotlinks in a marquee like normal?

[Kalyx triaD]

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<marquee behavior="scroll" direction="left">|Red Dead Redemption: 4 new DLC packs announced.|Game Informer claims upcoming Capcom "versus" Game to be revealed. (http://tpww.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3166986&postcount=484)|</</marquee>
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Yes.

[Kalyx triaD]

All chick fighter Arcana Heart 3 is coming to PS3/XB360.

[Drakul]

Never heard of it. Is this a good thing for most people or just the really hardcore fighter fans?

[Kalyx triaD]

Fighting fans. General population may find it repulsive even.

[Funky Fly]

Creepy as fuck because it's an all school girl fighter, over the top Jap shit. But the first one's a pretty good game.

[Kalyx triaD]

Interesting display in these VF5FS matches:

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[Kalyx triaD]

Microsoft had plans in motion to allow widespread crossplatform play between PC and Xbox 360 games, but those plans aren't in motion anymore.

Why is, that? Pretty simple, really -- the console players just couldn't hang.

Voodoo PC found Rahul Sood revealed that the prospect was discussed "many many months ago" but that Microsoft killed off the idea due to tests that revealed PC gamers "destroyed" console gamers every single time. According to Sood, "It would be embarrassing to the Xbox team in general had Microsoft launched this initiative."

PC gamers often tout the accuracy of mouse-and-keyboard play as their ace in the hole. Having gotten into PC gaming over the past year, I certainly agree that the accuracy can't be beat, although it does seem that it's accurate to the point of coddling. When you can point and click your headshots, it just doesn't feel like you've earned it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Sega officially announces that Thor's the next license they're going to embarrass. At least he's looking badass in Capcom's Marvel vs Capcom 3. Expect a Captain America announcement by Sega soon.

[Funky Fly]

Sega officially announces that Thor's the next license they're going to embarrass. At least he's looking badass in Capcom's Marvel vs Capcom 3. Expect a Captain America announcement by Sega soon.

Noooooo. God, Marvel needs to get their act together with the licensing. Both for movies and for games.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They got the C America, Iron Man and Thor licenses at the same time.