Posted on : 31-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
When Mega Man 9 came out in 2008, it had the luxury of being the first game in the original series to be released in over a decade. Mega Man 10, released this week on Xbox Live Arcade (and already available on WiiWare and the Playstation Network) doesn’t have that luxury. But instead of simply being a rehash of old ideas wrapped up in a nostalgia-driven package, the tenth entry in the venerable series ends up being a refreshing, and surprisingly approachable, outing for the Blue Bomber.
Mega Man’s latest adventure sees him joining up with long time foe Dr. Wily in an attempt to find a cure for robotenza, a mysterious virus that’s been plaguing the robot population. As you’d expect, finding the cure involves finding and defeating eight robot masters and, like every other game in the series, you can tackle these foes in any order you choose, and finding the correct sequence is the key to success. One of the more controversial additions to MM10 has been the inclusion of an easy mode. With the difficulty turned down, enemies become weaker and levels themselves are actually altered, with platforms placed over spikes and pitfalls. It also makes the boss battles significantly easier, and, in many cases, removes the need to use any special weapons. Instead, you can simply blast your way through most boss battles without relying on much strategy.
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Posted on : 31-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
Bands getting into the world of gaming is nothing new in the time of rhythm games, but the trailer for the upcoming iPhone game centering around Linkin Park is delightfully screwball, and it seems to realize just how silly the whole thing looks. Even the name, LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! is campy. You’ll work with the band to keep the world safe for 8-bit games, fighting off the powers of Pixxelkorp and their evil high-definition ways.
The game features a good amount of songs by Linkin Park, and by beating the game you’ll unlock a new track to listen to. Whether or not that’s exciting depends on whether you’re a fan of the band—I’ve seen them live twice and bought the T-shirt—but the overall look and feel of the game is nicely screwball. Take a look at the trailer.
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Posted on : 30-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Games
A new take on the JRPG genre? Read to find out.
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Posted on : 30-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
iPhone hacker George Hotz, aka “GeoHot,” was able to finally crack the PlayStation 3… three years after the system’s release. He praised the hardware for its security, but now that Sony has responded by removing the Linux capabilities of the PlayStation 3 entirely, the hacker has decided to fight back, warning gamers not to update their systems until he finds a way to keep the Other OS option on the PlayStation 3.
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Posted on : 30-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Games
A great flight game is muzzled by poor menu and overall design.
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Posted on : 29-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
When it comes to casual games on the Web, there are many out there vying for our attention. While we’ve all played those addictive Flash games our friends have sent us, casual MMOs have been growing in popularity for the past few years. They’ve become big business, especially when they’re implemented through social sites like MySpace and Facebook. Case in point: Zynga, the developer of Farmville and Mafia Wars has an estimated worth of $3 billion.
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Posted on : 29-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
There isn’t another game quite like Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon on the market. Recently published by XSEED here in the States, it’s a blend of adventure, role-playing, and survival horror genres that is simultaneously fascinating and tedious. It’s a title with stellar production values, an excellent story, and play mechanics that hover somewhere between solid and tedious. As a result, this is a game that—if nothing else—is truly a unique experience.
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Posted on : 28-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
This week in gaming we take another look at the historical bad guys in the world of Star Wars, discuss why DPI in gaming mice may be more important than we thought, look at the first details of Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS system, and hear about DRM frustration from an EA spokesperson.
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Posted on : 28-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Games
Ultimate Pokemon nostalgia hits the DS.
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Posted on : 27-03-2010 | By : Admin | In : Video Games
This week in gaming we take another look at the historical bad guys in the world of Star Wars, discuss why DPI in gaming mice may be more important than we thought, look at the first details of Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS system, and hear about DRM frustration from an EA spokesperson.
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