The 5th instalment of the Pokemon series is on its way. As you might expect it’ll be published first in Japan, probably this Autumn, and for the Nintendo DS. The TV show Pokemon Sunday showed a sneak peek of some of the game footage. We can see a cityscape but also that the camera sort […]
Call of Duty fan film: Frozen Crossing
Frozen Crossing is a fan made tribute film for Call of Duty. Directed by Niko Pueringer and Sam Gorski and produced on a budget it is already winning high praise. The video below is a 7 minute clip. The second part will be along shortly. Neither Activision or Infinity Wards are involved in this.
A roundup of Crysis 2 trailers
Here’s a game that looks as if it’ll make your PC weep – but that it’ll be worth every tear. More info is available at inCrysis but for the gorgeous eye candy simply lap up the following videos. The song in this Crysis ad is “New York, New York” by Polly Scattergood. Yeah; it’s a […]
Everyone’s doing it: Modern Warefare 2 ad falls flat
I have a conflict of interest. I don’t work in TV advertising. I work in digital marketing. The company that is responsible for the latest Call of Duty ad decided some old bloke sitting on a rotting chair telling me all the ways people “are doing it” would inspire me to buy the Modern Warefare […]
Japanese gamers squabble over Xenoblade quality
Xenoblade is the next game in the Xenosaga. Monolith Soft have taken their time over this game and so it comes as little surprise that RPG fans are paying the teaser trailer so much attention. The first thing to keep in mind that this RPG is for the Wii. The second thing to keep in […]
Promotional Alan Wake video
I’m curious about Alan Wake because it reminds me of an old game called Nox. Nox was a simple fantasy RPG. Alan Wake isn’t. What was superb about Nox was its use of light. Light came from glowing crystals. Magic power came from the same crystals. If you wanted to replenish your magic power you […]
Mass Effect 2 – Kasumi DLC
Thoughts and impressions on Bioware’s new Mass Effect 2 DLC
Mass Effect 2’s Mordin sings Gilbert and Sullivan
Mordin is one of my favourite characters from Mass Effect 2. He’s funny and therefore worth keeping alive. If you get to know Mordin well enough he makes mention that he’s even sung. Continue that chain of chat and he’ll give you a quick song. A highlight of the game. Mordin’s song is inspired by […]
Stormtroopers and Monty Python come to PlayStation Home
The European servers of PlayStation are in for a geeky treat. First up PlayStation will be rolling out their new deal with LucasArts and letting Stormtroopers into Home. There are three new costumes: The Stormtrooper for PlayStation Home The Clone Trooper for PlayStation Home The Imperial Officer for PlayStation Home I reckon the Clone Trooper […]
Monster Hunter Tri trailer, Wii speak and European servers
Monster Hunter Tri (MH3) hits European Wii’s on April 23rd. It’s the first time the franchise has made it to the popular household console. It’s significant because the game will be fully Wii Speak compatible which means you’ll be able to play the game with up to three friends online. The Wii’s always needed more […]