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10 sequels that are much worse than the original

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:14:42 GMT

Harry Slater writes:

Sometimes, videogame sequels fail to capitalise on the excellent work begun by their elder brethren, be it a change of developer, a shift in focus or a bizarre and not required change of style. Here are some that failed to match their predecessors.

Top 10 Most Re-Playable Games

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:58:31 GMT

A list that explores what games that have the best replay value in the history of gaming.

VGC Top Ten Sexually Awkward Video Game Moments 2

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:39:38 GMT

A list of MORE of those situations in gaming that make you the most uncomfortable.

Top 10 Most Hateable/Loveable Game Sidekicks.

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:55:35 GMT

VGSensation writes: "Ah anyway, apart from screaming 'Oh you pervert!' when I was dying, near-lifeless on the floor bleeding from my gut, hand on my cold heart, she wasn't that bad!"

First Tekken 6 Viral Video Exclusive

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:46:08 GMT

ZTGD: "Check out the video below which is shot at 2,000 frames per second delivering some of the most detailed action that a game like Tekken 6 can capture. The characters in this video are references to the characters in the game including Heihachi, Bryan Fury and Wang Jingrei. These videos are focused on capturing the spirit and tagline for Tekken 6: What Do You Fight For? Be sure to tune in next week when we bring you scantily-clad females in super slow-motion."

First teaser of the new Street Fighter released

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:23:59 GMT

Capcom released a teaser for the upcoming new Street Fighter game, rumored to be named Super Street Fighter IV.

Neocrisis: Leaked Shot of T. Hawk in New Street Fighter IV?

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:33:39 GMT

Neocrisis writes, "A possibly leaked shot showing T. Hawk and another character for the upcoming update of Street Fighter IV has hit the internet. We can't confirm the legitimacy of the shot, but it definitely looks the part and has us excited if it does turn out to be true."

Rumors: Super Street Fighter 4 details

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:15:00 GMT

The rumors for the Street Fighter 4 upgrade have been picking up steam with the Tokyo Game Show currently taking place.

The game is now being called 'Super Street Fighter 4' in most circles. Here's a bulleted rundown of the stuff that's being rumored. Get your salt shaker out and keep a steady supply coming - because the list you read below is confirmed in no way, shape or form.

Serious Sam HD new in-game shots

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:25:41 GMT

Croteam has just released new in-game screenshots from Serious Sam HD.

Used Game Sales and Its Detrimental Effect on Gaming

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:41:11 GMT

PlayStation LifeStyle writes: "Used games have been a cause for commotion among the gaming industry for years now. Many prefer to pay a smaller price for a previously owned title, while others believe that buying used games is like stealing."

Top 5 Games Based On Anime Or Manga

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:54:54 GMT

Gamer Syndrome writes: "Again - swordplay, violence and.. afro hair. Afro Samurai is a very good Samurai story, in a "futuristic, yet feudal Japan". The game was a third person action, with cell shaded(again) graphics that ,surprisingly ,was released on the PC."

Diehard GameFAN: Dark Presence: The Return of Digitized Fighters

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:19:18 GMT

Located in the Chicago area, Galloping Ghost Studios has been long at work to bring arcades the title Dark Presence, which features footage of live actors fighting it out. Unlike the similar titles of yesteryear, however, the studio has the technology muscle of 2009 to back it up. The studio was actually formed back in 1994, when founder Doc Mack had ambitions to make a game in the same vein as Dark Presence, but the team felt the video quality and technology wasn't up to par with what they wanted.

OXCGN Reviews Battlefield:1943- Does it raise the XBLA Bar?

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:38:49 GMT

OXCGN Writes: "Many in today's gaming scene complain about spending their money on games which just don't deliver, especially in the Xbox Live Arcade category.

Spending 1200 MSP (Microsoft Points) on a downloadable game which offers only a few hours of gameplay and no replayability or 1600 MSP on a game which offers less just seems like a waste when you could use it on a full release AAA title.

The problem with Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) games is that they are a real hit & miss proposition and it really is a shame that many don't get the recognition they deserve. However, here is one title that should receive recognition and much more..."

Square Enix Countdown has nothing to do with FFVII

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:12:23 GMT

As it turns out, Square Enix's countdown website has absolutely nothing to do with a Final Fantasy VII remake, but with the company's card-based arcade strategy RPG, Lord of Vermilion.

First-Person Shooters Suffer from Silent Protagonist Syndrome

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:10:11 GMT

From Xbox Evolved:

"First-person shooters have gone from being an unknown, yet very popular, variable in the 1990's to the most dominant genre in gaming today with the exception of maybe sports titles. Every month now, it seems like we get another two or three. They have certainly supplanted RPG's as the most prolific gaming genre as the industry has gone more mainstream, especially in this decade. Games like Halo, Half-Life, Call of Duty, and many other wannabe greats have made their stake in the industry. However, many of them released today have a problem that seems to be growing and for the life of me, I cannot understand why. This is what I call the "silent protagonist syndrome". "

Brains Brains Brains- Part 1 of 2: Zombies in Video Games

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:59:52 GMT

Zombie Zombie Zombies Ate My Neighbors because they are an Evil Dead Zombie Nation of Horror Zombies from the Crypt who live Alone in the Dark waiting to get their Zombie Revenge on none other then myself via Flesh Feast (3D I might add). Surely, Doom shall prevail you say! Alas, a Corpse Killer arrives with his Beat Busters to rid me of this CarnEvil. One look and I see the Infected- the Dead Rising up and know it's no longer Plants vs. Zombies. It's Brandy vs. Zombies in The Land of the Dead. Little do they know I've got the Touch of the Dead…I am the Zombie Master and Zombie Wrangler. This is the Last Stand as I scream 'Burn Zombie, Burn' as they will all be Dead by Zombie- I am one of their own. This will be a Zombie Massacre and all will be Left 4 Dead. After all- I am the Resident Evil.

Gamasutra Interview: A Daytona USA Audio Reunion

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:02:21 GMT

Gamasutra: In an interview late last year with Sega composer Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, we learned how the development of Daytona USA came about as part of a competition among game companies to design the optimal arcade racer.

With the 15th anniversary of the series currently being commemorated in Japan with Wave Master's four disc "Let's Go Away" album box set, Mitsuyoshi joins us for a further look at the music of the racing series. Joining the composer of the original Daytona USA for this discussion are seven artists who have each participated in composing, arranging or performing music belonging the racing game series.

Street Fighter IV - Daigo "The Beast" Umehara Wins EVO 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:08:49 GMT

In a battle straight out of a Hollywood movie script, longtime rivals Justin Wong and Daigo "The Beast" Umehara faced off in the finals at this years EVO Tournament. The player's previous encounters have been some of the most classic matches in the competitive Street Fighter world. Daigo took the first game, where Justin played as Abel, but Justin started to dominate when he switched over to Balrog (Boxer). Since Justin was coming from the losers bracket, after being put there by Daigo earlier in the the tournament, he win two sets of first to 3. He won the first set, and took the second set all the way to the final game, but Daigo's used Ryu to dissect Justin's style, and closed out the tournament. The match represents the battle between North America, with Justin Wong, and their attempt to dethrone Japan from their longstanding domination of the fighting game scene.
Congradulations Daigo!

100 ugly gaming-covers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:27:56 GMT

Remember the good old and very ugly Mega Man 2-Cover? The editors of the German gaming-site pcaction.de and its community picked the 100 most ugly contributions out of 2000 ugly gaming-covers. They are displayed in an online-gallery.

RIP Midway Games 1958-2009 (In Name Only)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:00:40 GMT

TRMK writes: "We're got confirmation this morning that the name Midway Games is no more after today. The company will drop it's almost fifty year old name, and continue operations under a Warner Bros. moniker effective Monday July 13th, 2009. It is likely they will be operating now under the Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment moniker, but I haven't heard that officially yet. Development of Mortal Kombat 9 should be unchanged but will just continue under the new company name. I'd also expect to see re-releases of any of intellectual property purchased by Warner Brothers earlier this month without the Midway name attached to it."