An image from a media invitation to a March 7 Apple event shows a finger touching a high-resolution calendar icon on what looks to be a tablet. The text reads,” We have something you really have to see. And touch.” Looks like an iPad 3 to me. The rumor mill has been cranking out the hits these past few months, and if they’re right this new tablet will sport a high-resolution “retina” display, a quad-core processor, 4G support and not-sh*t cameras....
For the right price The folks over at Adafruit Industries 3D printed something we didn’t think we’d ever need — a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drink holder. As shown in the video the project, which takes seven hours and 30 minutes to print, allows the Joy-Con to snap right into place, and fits a standard soda can. Put a straw in that bad boy and bam, you’re drinking and gaming. It’s the ultimate MMO companion, it seems, when you need a quick hit of your energy drink while you’re in the middle of dodging the abilities of the current tier’s final raid boss....
Mom of the Year Cool mom (and actor) Jamie Lee Curtis attended EVO this weekend in Las Vegas, taking herStreet Fighterfanatic son to the tournament to celebrate his recent high school graduation. Not only did they go, but the whole family went to the event in costume. Curtis’ son dressed up asStreet Fighter‘s Deejay, while her sister Kelly portrayed Makoto. Curiously, Curtis’ husband Christopher Guest (This is Spinal Tap,The Princess Bride) decided to break with theStreet Fightertheme, going asTekken‘s Doctor Bosconovitch....
God dammit, Japan. In conjunction with the release ofSuper Mario Collection(orAll-Starsto us lesser beings) for the Wii, Nintendo is releasing a Japan-exclusive strategy guide for the game. What makes this one different than your typical guide book? It’s a reissue of the ORIGINALSuper Mario Collectionguide released 17 years ago. Talk about all kinds of awesome. The book is currently available on Amazon Japan for a paltry 900 yen. From the looks of it, it appears to be a palm-sized read, able to slip neatly into your pocket....
Get off this planet for a while I playedJourney to the Savage Planetback in January, and I’m not being the least bit hyperbolic when I say that I know it’ll end up as a contender for my favorite game of the year. That’s why this may sound counter-intuitive but here goes: I wish I hadn’t played it yet. Journey to the Savage Planetheadlines the new class of Xbox Game Pass additions that were revealed on this afternoon’s Inside Xbox stream....
Explore some caves! Kill some dudes! The tough-as-nailsLa-Mulanaremakeisnow available on Steamfor $14.99 if you dare to venture into the deepest, darkest depths of your gaming talent. As one of the best remakes and games I’ve ever played, I strongly recommend picking this one up if you haven’t already. If there was an apt comparison, it would probably be the “Demon’s Souls” of 2D games. Featuring cryptic puzzles, and gameplay that forces you to actually learn how to play rather than holding your hand, it’s a breath of fresh air in the contemporary market....
[Update:We’re hearing grumblings thatDragon Quest Xmay require you to have your console connected to the internet for the majority of the game’s running time, even if you’re playing single player. More on this as we get it.] The first footage and details onDragon Quest Xwere announced last night. Those of you with ADD, I hope you took your Adderall this morning, because there is a lot of info here. First up is the announcement that the game follows the MMO-style structure of likeDragon Quest IX, though the game will feature a “huge story”, and it’s possible to play it to 100% completion off-line....
First press artwork by Yoshitaka Amano, remastered soundtracks We’ve justunboxedtheFinal Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack Remaster Version(and have a review coming in just a week!), but Square Enix has already revealed packaging details and release dates for the highly-anticipated re-issues of theFinal Fantasy VandFinal Fantasy VIsoundtracks. One of the perks they’re touting with the re-releases is a cardboard sleeve adorned with artwork by Yoshitaka Amano for those who pick up first press editions....
You know, someone else at Konami once needed more time The Kojima-less team makingMetal Gear Surviveneeds a bit more time to finish up the game so Konami is delaying the PC, Xbox One, and PS4 release until “early 2018.” This is probably for the best. I just played the multiplayer component ofMetal Gear Surviveat E3and outside of my general qualms with what’s shaping up to be a grindy shooting gallery, there was something slightly low rent andoffto how it felt, despite running in the same engine asMetal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain....
Flexible pricing models were mentioned Remember last year when Microsoft said itwas rebootingPhantom Dust? Me neither! It’s been a while since we’ve heard about the project, but now we have some juicy details compliments of creative director Ken Lobb ina recent podcast. It’s obvious that the reboot will be of the JRPG variety, but the goal is to make it “30 hours.” Lobb says that the story is one of the original’s strengths, and it deserves to be retold to a bigger audience....
The team can only do so many projects The last time Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto spoke about the possibility of anotherSuper Mario Galaxy, the team was busy withSuper Mario 3D Worldand physically couldn’t “make both at the same time.” But moreGalaxy,he said, could happen at a later date. The dream was alive. More recently,Eurogamerspoke to Miyamoto about the same topic. “[A newMario Galaxy] is always in discussion,” he said. “But even withMario 64there was a lot of feedback about motion sickness with the 3D or maybe us making it too difficult....
There are three real hunts, and you can earn a Demo Player Bonus item pack in the full game Capcom released theMonster Hunter Rise PCdemoon Steam today, and I’m glad it exists. As much asMonster Hunteris a known quantity — the kind where you confidently know where you stand with it — there are plenty of people who haven’t tried it yet or might have things finally “click” withRisein particular. It’s great that there is a PC version at all (even if it’ll be almost 10 months late), and it’s even better that there’s a PC demo....
Worst rated video game movie ever? Awful Adam Sandler tax dodgePixelsflirted with a 0%positive reviews yield on film aggregate Rotten Tomatoes last month, but eventually stumbled all the way up to a more respectable 16% positive rating. So obviously these things change as more reviews, particularly ones from folks who didn’t get advance screenings, roll in. Still,Hitman: Agent 47, released today, already has 48 reviews in (Pixelsis at 141 after the month) and it is sitting at a laughable 6% positive at time of writing....
