Nier is now $15 for the Xbox 360 (although it's still $30 for the PS3), and Resistance Retribution for the PSP is $10; these are both Amazon deals.
Nier (Xbox 360)
Resistance: Retribution (PSP)
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
New Pokemon Game In The Works
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced recently that a new Pokemon title for the Wii is under development. IGN has published a very interesting article on what the editors want from the new Pokemon Wii game, and their predictions for what the game will turn out to be. Considered are a new Pokemon Snap, new Pokemon Stadium, a Pokemon MMO, a 3D free-roaming Pokemon adventure, and "something completely out of left field", meaning a new take on the franchise.
That can be found here: http://wii.ign.com/articles/114/1148672p1.html
Let's consider the information we have so far:
Pokemon director Junichi Masuda has stated that a Pokemon MMORPG is not the direction he wants to take the series in. He says, "At this point, we're not thinking of going in that direction. Trading is a core concept of Pokémon. So when you're trading, you meet with a friend and decide which one you want and which one they want. I would like to emphasize real-world communication. You don't see each other online."
Source: http://www.whattheyplay.com/blog/2009/03/20/no-pokemon-mmo-or-online-game-coming-say-creators/
Until recently, there was a successful online Pokemon game made by fans called Pokenet; it was an online community in which one could catch and battle with Pokemon (essentially like the retail games, but with other people). Nintendo shut that down months ago.
Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/02/nintendo-shuts-down-fan-made-pokemon-mmo/
This was all recently, so it's highly unlikely that Masuda would simply ignore his own words and produce a Pokemon MMO. That being said, there's a good chance the new game will simply be the Wii version of Pokemon Stadium... in my opinion, that's what it will be. Following every new generation of hand-held Pokemon games is a new console title; after Red & Blue it was Pokemon Stadium, after Gold & Silver it was Pokemon Stadium 2, after Ruby & Sapphire it was Pokemon Colosseum, after Diamond & Pearl it was Pokemon Battle Revolution, and after Black & White it will be something along the same lines.
I am still wishfully hoping for a true console Pokemon game, however. IGN had this picture in their article:
Fabricated from pure imagination, it's pretty damn close to how I want my 3D open-world console Pokemon adventure... if we ever get one.
That can be found here: http://wii.ign.com/articles/114/1148672p1.html
Let's consider the information we have so far:
Pokemon director Junichi Masuda has stated that a Pokemon MMORPG is not the direction he wants to take the series in. He says, "At this point, we're not thinking of going in that direction. Trading is a core concept of Pokémon. So when you're trading, you meet with a friend and decide which one you want and which one they want. I would like to emphasize real-world communication. You don't see each other online."
Source: http://www.whattheyplay.com/blog/2009/03/20/no-pokemon-mmo-or-online-game-coming-say-creators/
Until recently, there was a successful online Pokemon game made by fans called Pokenet; it was an online community in which one could catch and battle with Pokemon (essentially like the retail games, but with other people). Nintendo shut that down months ago.
Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/02/nintendo-shuts-down-fan-made-pokemon-mmo/
This was all recently, so it's highly unlikely that Masuda would simply ignore his own words and produce a Pokemon MMO. That being said, there's a good chance the new game will simply be the Wii version of Pokemon Stadium... in my opinion, that's what it will be. Following every new generation of hand-held Pokemon games is a new console title; after Red & Blue it was Pokemon Stadium, after Gold & Silver it was Pokemon Stadium 2, after Ruby & Sapphire it was Pokemon Colosseum, after Diamond & Pearl it was Pokemon Battle Revolution, and after Black & White it will be something along the same lines.
I am still wishfully hoping for a true console Pokemon game, however. IGN had this picture in their article:
Fabricated from pure imagination, it's pretty damn close to how I want my 3D open-world console Pokemon adventure... if we ever get one.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Video of the Week: PS2 - Le Troisieme Monde
This French ad for the PS2 has the distinction of being the strangest video game advertisement I have ever seen... and yeah, I watched all the crazy PS3 ones.
"Le Troisieme Monde" means "The Third World".
Without further ado, here it is:
Sony - Playstation 2 - Le Troisieme Monde
"Le Troisieme Monde" means "The Third World".
Without further ado, here it is:
Sony - Playstation 2 - Le Troisieme Monde
Contents of the inFamous 2 Collector's Edition Revealed
inFamous 2's Collector's Edition, now known as the "Hero Edition" will run you $100, and will include the game, the soundtrack, an 8.5-inch statuette of Cole (the protagonist), vouchers for some digital downloads, a comic, and (probably coolest of all) a replica of Cole's backpack.
The game was apparently listed on Amazon (and those leaks ALWAYS turn out to be accurate), before it was taken down when someone realized that the posted edition of the game hadn't even been announced yet.
Source:
http://www.gametrailers.com/news/infamous-2-hero-edition-spotted/2999
The existence of the inFamous 2 Collector's Edition was first revealed over a week ago; if you missed it, check it out here:
http://unchartedgaming.blogspot.com/2011/02/infamous-2-collectors-edition-revealed.html
The game was apparently listed on Amazon (and those leaks ALWAYS turn out to be accurate), before it was taken down when someone realized that the posted edition of the game hadn't even been announced yet.
Source:
http://www.gametrailers.com/news/infamous-2-hero-edition-spotted/2999
The existence of the inFamous 2 Collector's Edition was first revealed over a week ago; if you missed it, check it out here:
http://unchartedgaming.blogspot.com/2011/02/infamous-2-collectors-edition-revealed.html
New Spyro Game Announced... But You May Hate It
I'm back, and with information on a new Spyro title currently in development; just a warning, though... purists won't like it.
First off, here is what the lovable dragon has changed into:
If you're still reading this after seeing that picture, just know that the game is launching on consoles and handhelds, and coming alongside a series of action figures being sold in stores, which can apparently be bought and somehow digitized into the game; so, there are a total of 32 playable characters, which means a hell of a lot of money spent on action figures.
Am I fan of this new Spyro twist? No. Am I going to write any more than this? Hell no.
Full story:
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/25340
First off, here is what the lovable dragon has changed into:
If you're still reading this after seeing that picture, just know that the game is launching on consoles and handhelds, and coming alongside a series of action figures being sold in stores, which can apparently be bought and somehow digitized into the game; so, there are a total of 32 playable characters, which means a hell of a lot of money spent on action figures.
Am I fan of this new Spyro twist? No. Am I going to write any more than this? Hell no.
Full story:
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/25340
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Changes
Next Friday, I will be changing the URL of this site to this:
unchartedgaming.blogspot.com
I feel that this would better represent what I am trying to do with the site, because the current web address doesn't really evoke "gaming" as specifically as I would like it to.
This will be the last post until I change the address, as I have a week full of studying and tests coming up. I apologize for the inconvenience, but rest assured that I will be back with better posts than ever by next week.
See you all on the flipside.
unchartedgaming.blogspot.com
I feel that this would better represent what I am trying to do with the site, because the current web address doesn't really evoke "gaming" as specifically as I would like it to.
This will be the last post until I change the address, as I have a week full of studying and tests coming up. I apologize for the inconvenience, but rest assured that I will be back with better posts than ever by next week.
See you all on the flipside.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Devil May Cry Collection for PS3 and Xbox 360 In the Works???
Look what I found:
http://www.gamepur.com/news/2693-rumor-capcom-planning-release-devil-may-cry-collection-ps3-and-xbox-360.html
According to a rumor, Capcom is planning a Devil May Cry Collection! This is awesome news for me; I've been intrigued by the series for years now, but never got a chance to play either of the first two games. I got most of the way through DMC3 for PC (never finished it, because my PC ran it at seriously crappy speeds) and I played the demo for DMC4.
SO HYPE FOR THIS
http://www.gamepur.com/news/2693-rumor-capcom-planning-release-devil-may-cry-collection-ps3-and-xbox-360.html
According to a rumor, Capcom is planning a Devil May Cry Collection! This is awesome news for me; I've been intrigued by the series for years now, but never got a chance to play either of the first two games. I got most of the way through DMC3 for PC (never finished it, because my PC ran it at seriously crappy speeds) and I played the demo for DMC4.
SO HYPE FOR THIS
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