Namco Bandai has released a batch of new screenshots from its internally developed adaptation of anime Afro Samurai, showing some action in a Shinto shrine–and our hero Afro stabbing a dude in the mouth.

Offering the voice of Samuel L. Jackson and a soundtrack from The RZA of Wu-Tang fame, Afro Samurai gets to work on […]

Wow…that picture above really does highlight one of the big problems with recent Sonic titles. Look at the colorful, crazy, inspired landscapes from the old Sonic games. Now look at the shot from Sonic Unleashed. What happened to the old, fun environments?

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There is no good in ignoring casual games. The same goes for ignoring core games. The teams that create these titles need to learn about, respect, and understand each other. At least one core-game developer sees that. He believes that a lot can be learned from casual gaming, and that some […]

Dear lord…that is still the scariest thing I’ve seen in awhile. How could the parents involved with these costumes think this was a good idea?!

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Without gaming innovation, the industry would die. The problem is, we only see innovation a few times every couple of years. When a game comes along that does something new and different, and that game clicks with consumers, the next couple years are filled with titles that use the copycat formula. If […]

Judgment time for Sonic Unleashed is coming close. Will the game hold up to the positive press/hype that has been building? Quite frankly, I don’t know if that’s possible. I have been let down so many times in the past. Just as the author of this article is feeling, I am […]

Sometimes, I feel like I’m one of the only gamers left that enjoys the local multiplayer experience more than the online multiplayer. Nowadays, if games don’t have online play, it’s automatically seen as a detractor. Do all games really have to have online play? Can’t I enjoy some split-screen co-op/competition with my […]

This isn’t a make-believe look into the future. This article names games that are in the works, but are a little ways off from shipping. The Wii has seen no shortage of zombies, and rest assured, there are games heading our way that will take care of our love for the undead. […]

Damn you pirates, you waste your technical know-how on making illegal games! Still, I have to admit that your work does impress me.

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“We are aiming to sell the DS for every individual, not for every household.” - Iwata
Well…it’s good to set your sights high, but this may be a little too high. I think Iwata is bound for disappointment on a massive scale!
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Wait a minute…Dracula made the list, and he isn’t sitting at number 1?! That’s just not right. He’s the ultimate badass of the undead world. No matter who you are among the undead, you better report to Dracula when he calls upon you!

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“In my mind, if you’re the kind of person who taps your hands on your desk when you’re listening to music, or humming to the song, you’ll find this game interesting.” - Shigeru Miyamoto
Wii Sports, Wii Play and Wii Fit…three games that have sold very well, and are very easy to understand. Wii Music…that’s […]

With a German USK rating popping up already, we may not be in for such a long wait to get our next Dragon Quest DS outing. As for the Pet Shop title, I’ll pass!
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This young boy has been set on a path in his life. He will have to have a new Moogle costume sewn for him every year until he stops trick-or-treating. How can you deny a cute Moogle a piece of candy!?
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