Posts By Nick DiMola
Get one of the best titles this year for dirt cheap
From now until October 6, Steam has discounted Portal 2 to $14.99! The much acclaimed sequel to the original Portal, Portal 2 features new puzzles and new mechanics as you attempt to complete the new tests the A.I. computer GLaDOS has in store for you.
Valve's well-received puzzler is being expanded on next week -- for free!
Today, Valve announced that Portal 2 will be receiving DLC, titled Peer Review. Set to release on October 4 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Mac, the extra content will be completely free.
Nick, Jason and Nate talk about Clouds, HD Remasters and streaming on consoles and in general.
This week the show is officially over the hill. To celebrate they do what all grumpy men do and launch into some bitching over HD remasters and how developers are cutting too many corners.
Transfarring also now coming to America despite earlier reports.
Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will also be released in a limited edition for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. The limited edition of the game will include a 248 page artbook and specialized packaging created by Yoji Shinkawa, the series' lead artist.
Minimal improvements and dated gameplay – Code: Veronica X HD in a nutshell.
You may be asking yourself, "Why did Capcom decide to remaster Resident Evil Code: Veronica X in HD?" Truth is, I'm asking myself the same question after playing it. The game is fully rendered in 3D, unlike Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3, which feature static backgrounds. This has made an HD port possible, but it hardly makes it necessary. Because the graphics have received minimal improvement and the gameplay has received none, the HD port serves little purpose other than bringing Code: Veronica to two new platforms.
Join us on Saturday night, 9/24, for a celebration of 2 years of PixlBit! Update: Join us at a little after 8:00 pm EDT for the start!
Believe it or not, PixlBit's second birthday is just about upon us. Like last year, we intend to celebrate with a live PlayBit, but this year, we're stepping up our game. On Saturday 9/24 at 8:00 PM EDT we'll be kicking off the celebration. This year, we'll have a few more people on hand - Nick, Chessa, Jason Ross, Stanton Daries, and Sam Hawkins will all be present. We're also planning on giving away some rare E3 2010 swag to some readers and contributors. Qualifying for the prizes is easy, so check out the details! Click through for our live feed!
Its charm is undeniable, but is this complicated tactical RPG worth your time?
Just so I'm not pulling any punches, Disgaea 4 is the first game in the series I've actually played. While it has taken four iterations for me to take notice, it's clear to me why Disgaea has become a fan favorite and is often mentioned amongst the best games on the PlayStation 2 and 3. This unique flavor of tactical RPG gameplay comes complete with an engrossing world, characters, and a story that's rife with social commentary.
You'll have to trust me: it's a much better game than its handheld counterpart.
At first blush, it's easy to see a bit of Ratchet & Clank in the latest Phineas and Ferb adventure, which is based around the most recent movie Across the 2nd Dimension. This is due in part to the past experience of developer High Impact Games, which is comprised of ex-Insomniac Games and ex-Naughty Dog members. Despite offering a taste of the beloved Sony series, the game stops short of completely aping it to provide a more family-friendly experience that captures the own charm of the Phineas and Ferb series. While it's not going to reach the Ratchet and Clank crowd, it's still a great game for the target demographic of the show.
With the Nintendo 3DS Conference behind us, find out what the PixlTalk crew thinks of the 3DS and Nintendo's future in the coming generation.
Back this week, Nick, Chessa, Jason, and Nate are joined by Joaquim to talk about the latest developments over at the house of Mario. Given the recent news coming from the Nintendo 3DS Conference, the crew couldn't help but discuss the 3DS once again, though some discussion of Skyward Sword precedes, given its strong showing at the conference.
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Thanks to our friends at Sony and Access PR, we have a few codes to giveaway for the now active beta of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One! By now, you've surely had a chance to check out this great series and should be just as excited as we are for the up-to-four player co-op available in All 4 One. The last entry in the series, A Crack in Time, showcased just how far the series could go, and thanks to this unique opportunity you now have your chance to check out where the series will go next ahead of everyone else.
