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Android Reaches 20,000 App Milestone, Still no Good Games in Sight

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:51:45 GMT

NG writes;

"Still somewhat shy of the iPhone's 100,000 applications, Google's Android mobile OS now has 20,000 apps available on its system. Gaming on the platform is sure to explode into iPhone-ish glory! Right? Probably not."

Metal Gear Solid: Moments You will never ever forget

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:53:30 GMT

GB writes: "Metal Gear Solid is one of the best franchises in video games history to date. Besides being my personal favorite franchise, Metal Gear Solid is the pinnacle of storytelling and technical achievement in video games. We at GamingBolt revisit some of the moments which were actually responsible for making the franchise great. The series is full of stunning moments so it would be impossible to list all of them over here, but we have tried our best to pick some special ones."

What Is The Nintendo Zii?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:26:43 GMT

Siliconera: No, that's not a typo. Nintendo filed a trademark for "Zii" in Japan for use with video games and other electronic devices.

Apple looking for a slice of gaming pie

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:29:04 GMT

Critical Gamer Writes: After some lean times, Apple really made a name for themselves with the release of the all-in-one iMac G3 computer. Its brightly coloured exterior crushed the idea that computers had to be packaged in grey plastic, and as a result they flew off the shelves. Then with the release of the iPod and iTunes they redefined how music could be packaged, and you could now carry your whole music collection around with you. Over the years the iPod has added extra functionality, with the ability to store and view photos, then the addition of viewing movies, surfing the net, and most groundbreaking of all the addition of Apps to the iTunes store. This finally gave Apple a handheld computer, that can do most things that a laptop can do but in a pocket friendly package. With the release of the iPhone they gained valuable market share in the mobile market. The iPhone and iPod Touch have proven to be major players in the gaming market, with their bite sized, and pocket friendly games proving popular with users. In fact Apple have started marketing these devices as gaming consoles, with the slogan "Next level fun".

Top 5 Douche Bags In Gaming - 2009 Edition

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:16:20 GMT

It's that time of year again. The time of year when websites publish "best of" and "biggest" lists to no end. A ploy to boost traffic to be sure, and Allegedly Speaking is no exception. That's right boys and girls their big whores plain and simple. With that in mind Allegedly Speaking gives you their 'Top 5 Douche Bags In Gaming - 2009 Edition', and away we go...

I Blew Off Final Fantasy, True Story

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:13:24 GMT

PC World writes: I blew off Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System, without apologies, for almost two decades. Not because I hate roleplaying games, or random encounters, or, you know, Japan. No, I took a pass because at the time, and from a distance, the game screamed Ultima-for-dummies, i.e. a super-simple roleplaying experience for kids who hadn't laid eyes or fingers on an Apple II, Commodore 64, or Intel 386, much less roleplaying big-leaguers like Bard's Tale, Wizardry, and SSI's Gold Box series.

That's my (sorry) excuse for jilting the maiden installment in the bestselling roleplaying series going.

And after finally playing the PSP remake, it seems I got it wrong.

Here's why.

Gizmodo: Microsoft Beats Xbox to Pieces for Getting an RRoD

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:02:48 GMT

Rosa Golijan: Nic H tells us that this is how his Xbox was returned after being sent to Nurse Microsoft. If that's really true, then it looks like Microsoft is getting brutal on Xboxes that dare get an RRoD.

Igarashi: DS the only platform in which it's acceptable to publish 2-D games

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:09:32 GMT

Koji Igarashi, who has been the producer of many Castlevania titles, has commented on the state of 2-D games and how he perceives it as only being acceptable on the DS.

MechWarrior Living Legends

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:08:18 GMT

MechWarrior: Living Legends A Crysis total conversion mod has annouced they are in the final stages to release and are releasing to the public Screen shots every day till the beta is made public.

Games on Demand Coming to Windows Live Tomorrow

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:38:49 GMT

Tomorrow, Games for Windows Live will be getting games on demand, allowing gamers to access and download their Live favorites. Games on Demand for Windows lets you purchase and download titles from the Games for Windows Live library from your computer, and allows you to reinstall your games whenever you want, wherever you want.

DualShockers: Half-Minute Hero Review

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:45:33 GMT

DualShockers writes: "Half-Minute Hero is unique in as many ways as it is cliché, its main game play mode being one grand parody of all things RPG, including a by-the-book story and groan-worthy dialog. Yet, somehow things are fresh, new and, if you're lucky, just may bring back memories of playing classic RPGs."

Gamasutra's Best Of 2009: Top 5 Major Industry Events

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:27:44 GMT

Continuing Gamasutra's 2009 retrospective, Kris Graft examines Gamasutra's top 5 games industry events of 2009.

"2009 was another year full of notable events in the games industry, some more unexpected than others. It's the evolving landscape of the games industry that facilitates the most interesting developments -- expanding markets, new ways to deliver games, the rise of social networks, and new packaged good strategies will provide new opportunities for more big events in the years ahead.

But here are five of the most notable events of 2009, chosen because of their potential or immediate impact on the parties involved or on the industry as a whole..."

Top of the Trash Bin: The 5 Best Worst Games of 2009

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:15:57 GMT

Joe DeLia of TheGameReviews writes: "As I whittled down my 2009 'Games of the Year' list, I came to the realization that ten slots just weren't enough. The past twelve months have been overloaded with 'so bad that they're good" games, in particular shooters. Take these five examples: they all have solid mechanics and cohesive gameplay, but their general clunkiness, absurd storylines, horrific voice acting and dubious subject matter keep them from even being mentioned in the same breath with games like Uncharted 2. They're games that shouldn't be good, yet enough fun is packed into them to make the experience worth the effort Most of them can be grabbed new for less than $20, all of them are guaranteed to put a goofy grin on your skeptical face."

Can Gaming Ruin A Friendship

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:10:55 GMT

DualShockers writes,

"Most modern gamers would like to think that gaming today is all about community, and that gamers will meet more like-minded gamers while playing. While finding more people to play with is always fine and dandy, there are peeves that gamers, online or local, that can ruin the experience. I am going to be addressing how these peeves may affect us at a local level, and how these peeves can lead to a ruined friendship."

Zelda Wii set for E3 demo

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:22:01 GMT

MCV: Series creator Eiji Aonuma says development of new Legend Of Zelda game is 'well underway'

VGA's = Failure

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:34:51 GMT

Ironstarmovement Writes: Like many gamers on Saturday night, I wasted two hours of my life trying to enjoy the VGA's. Considering the tremendous amount of hype generated for this event, it was extremely hard for me to crack a smile.

EA: Tiger Woods Strategy "Remains Unchanged"

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:05:56 GMT

EA has told IncGamers that, despite the recent events surrounding Tiger Woods and the announcement that he is to leave golfing for the foreseeable future, the company is still backing the golfer.

Spike VGA's 2009 Review - Allegedly Speaking

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:53:47 GMT

The Spike VGA's for 2009 have come to a close and I'm left thinking to myself "Wow, this year was not as big of a farce as years prior." Is it possible that Spike has finally stumbled across a formula that works for a Video Game Awards show?

UK All Formats Chart: Modern Warfare Still On Top

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:17:34 GMT

Modern Warfare 2 is still sitting pretty in first in the UK All Formats Chart. Click to read on...

All Aboard The Censorship (part one)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:42:54 GMT

Critical Gamer Writes: Censorship in games is hardly a new issue, and it can vary wildly from country to country. However, two Swiss human rights organisations – Pro Juventute and TRIAL – recently produced a study entitled Playing By The Rules: Applying International Humanitarian Law to Video and Computer Games. The introduction claims that "The goal is not to prohibit the games, to make them less violent or to turn them into IHL [International Humanitarian Law] or IHRL [International Human Rights Law] training tools", and that "We have chosen video and computer games as the object of our analysis because, unlike literature, films and television, where the viewer has a passive role, in shooter games, the player has an active role in performing the actions". I shall quite easily prove that neither of these statements stands up to scrutiny.