Double Fine releases the opening cutscene to its newest game, which is coming exclusively to XBLA on June 22 for 1200 Microsoft Points.
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Jason analyzes the recent sale of Harmonix, and what it means for the future of rhythm game sales.
A few months ago, Viacom sold off rhythm game developer Harmonix for a reported amount of fifty dollars. The most shocking aspect of this trade is that Viacom originally bought Harmonix for $175 million. Apparently the trade gives Viacom about $150 million in tax benefits, which is quite a hefty number, itself, but still, it seems like this is a major failure on Viacom's part, which reflects as a failure on the part of Harmonix, itself. A little while later, Activision reported that they will not publish a new Guitar Hero or DJ Hero game in 2011 after disappointing sales of the previous entry, simultaneously halting future DLC for the two franchises. The once-popular music gaming genre appears to have come to a screeching halt after oversaturation and the companies' failure to understand the market.
The official reveal of the latest iteration of both Call of Duty and the Modern Warfare subseries.
Maybe making a sequel to an obscure game from the '80s wasn’t a great idea?
Rush’N Attack: Ex Patriot is the latest in a string of updates/sequels of old Arcade/NES games, some of which have been phenomenal, like Bionic Commando: Rearmed. Unfortunately for Konami, that same success isn’t manifesting in their sequel to Rush’N Attack. This is thanks in large part to some uninspired levels, finicky jump mechanics, and one-dimensional gameplay. The gameplay does occasionally give off a Metroid vibe, but it’s clear the developers didn’t know how to really capitalize on that concept, resulting in a ho-hum experience.
For absolutely no reason, I refuse to call this "Side C"
The third part of this week's special, three-part podcast introduces Bradley Osburn, Kyle Charizanis, and Matt McLennan to the mic. Along with those three are Jason Ross and Chris Mabrey.
Best Buy and Nintendo to offer unique 3DS downloadable content
Nintendo and Best Buy announced that they are planning to install 1000 Nintendo 3DS hot spots in Best Buy stores throughout the United States. These stations will be able to offer up automatic wireless access to patrons starting June 7. A "variety of fun content" will be available such as new SpotPass features, movie trailers, exclusive offers and other bonus goodies. It is not known at this point if the movie trailers will showcase the 3D capabilities of the new handheld.
Can Nintendo’s anthropomorphic wingmen make a comeback? Sure they can. The question is who will make it possible.
What the hell happened to Star Fox? Despite Nintendo being famous for developing and publishing high quality games, the Star Fox series has taken a nosedive. I loved both Star Fox on the SNES, its unreleased sequel for the same system and Star Fox 64, one of the best Nintendo 64 games ever.
A stunning masterpiece that has proven itself time after time.
So. Chrono Trigger. It’s kind of famous. The game has been released on the SNES, PS1, DS, and now the Wii Virtual Console. I’ve never even heard of someone who’s played this game and doesn’t love it.
With the 2.0 redesign upon us, Nick has a chance to look back on the beginnings of the site and just how far we have come.
It’s hard to believe, but PixlBit has been around for almost two years at this point. Having just released the second version of the site, I can’t help but get nostalgic and look back on our beginnings and just how far we’ve come.
The classic will be available on May 16, 2011.
Square Enix officially announced today that Chrono Trigger will be making its way to the Wii Virtual Console on May 16, 2011. The game has seen release in both Japan and Europe already and was known to have been at least rated by the ESRB in America for release. As a Virtual Console release, the game will be presented in its unaltered, SNES form. A price has not been announced at this time for the title, but will likely be available for 800 Wii Points ($8). Square Enix has confirmed that the game will be available for 800 Wii Points ($8).
