We start with the rumors flying around about the successor to the Xbox 360. Will it use Blu Rays, will it have some sort of measures in place restricting gamers from playing used games on the console, and will it actually use a stupid name like Xbox 720? Then in our main topic we address ludology vs. narratology. Does story or interactivity take precedence or does it truly depend on the game? Watch as Brian and Landon duke it out in this extra long episode!
I know I’m not supposed to say this, but as an Android owner there are times late at night I find myself thinking about the iPhone. It’s not that I’m unhappy with my Android, it’s just the whole “grass is greener on the other side” kind of thing. Plus there are a plethora of features and programs my little Android just doesn’t have.
Though none makes me more green with envy than the ability to play Cave shmups. Oh how I longed for that day when I too could play the goodness of bullet hell shmups on my Android. Well those days of waiting are over because Cave has just announced it’s line of shmups currently out of Apple iOS devices will be coming to the Android OS.
As you know, Android has some difficult specifications limits, in terms of screen size, CPU and memory, particularly for our games. However, thanks to the achievements of our engineers I think we’ll have some good news for people soon.
- Mikio Watanabe-san from Cave
Currently there is no word on a solid release date, but for fans of Cave’s shmups who only own Android devices this is still amazing news! We’ll keep an eye out and update you as information becomes available.
One of my favorite arcade racers of all time is coming to the Xbox LIVE arcade. Well that is if you believe the Australian Classification Database rating system. No specific date or system has been slated for the release, but we’ve got a hunch it will be coming to Xbox LIVE arcade. Especially in light of all the games Sega has put out on XBLA these past few months. Can you say 8 player online multiplayer? Yes please!
Tell us what Sega games you would like to see come out for digital download.
When I ask people what games they are hyped for this year, I hear a lot of the usual suspects. There’s Gears of War 3, Elder Scrolls Skyrim, Batman Arkham City, Uncharted 3, and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword just to name a few. While I’m pumped and primed for a few games on this list, none of them can hold a candle to the atomic bomb of gaming goodness that is Radiant Silvergun. Radiant what you say? Well let me explain…
About a month ago we looked at the wonderful and explodey beauty that is Vanquish(for those who don’t love us, you can read our demo impression article here). We did very much heart the demo and it only left us wanting more. The boys over at Platinum Games have heard our internal cries for more killin’ as they’ve released a new demo for Vanquish titled “Challenge Mode”.
It’s much different from the first demo. Think of Gears of War’s “Horde mode” where wave after wave of enemies come at you. I won’t lie, this new mode is tough. It took me several attempts before I even beat it. Don’t expect it to hold your hand. If you haven’t played the first demo, I strongly suggest you play it before you proceed to “Challenge Mode” as it will give you a better grip on the basic controls and play mechanics. There are also a greater variety of weapons and enemies in this. I especially enjoyed the new rocket launcher and disk blade weapons (which can cut off enemy’s body parts!), and those new big enemies with the spiked hammers are not to be trifled with.
Now I know you’re saying to yourself, “How do I download this fine awesome new demo?”. A very good question. Read the rest of this epic article! »
Clover Studios is like a hot chick that got her heart broke by that jerk of a boyfriend Capcom a few years back. She got over it, changed her name to Platinum Games, and is dating a nice fella named Sega. It’s nothing longer term, but they’ve had a few beautiful kids together. First was MadWorld, then Infinite Space, and then Bayonetta. Now Platinum Games is pregnant with their newest bundle of joy named Vanquish. I know, I’m sorry about the dating/pregnancy analogy. Give me a break here. I’ve just had a kid so it’s the first thing that came to mind.
What’s the best way to describe Vanquish? Take the core gameplay Gears of War, the speed of Outrun, jets of Virtual On, add one part slow-mo, mix in a liberal dash of color, a dollop of style, lighting quick action, guns galore, a pinch of God Hand melee, and one of the coolest mechanized suits this side of Evengelion, and you’d kind of have an idea.
You’d like a more detailed description? Well fine! Read on for more ramblings on the game. Read the rest of this epic article! »
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