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    Mega64 uses Scribblenauts technology to change the internet forever

    September 25, 2009 - 7:47pm


    Being a blog on the internet, we're big believers in the power of commenters. Whether it's the beloved "First!" or the always refreshing "Slow news day, huh?," each and every person who enters a string of text into a comments field and hits submit has undoubtedly changed the course of history ... forever.

    Mega64, the comedic troupe with a taste for video games, has finally realized this and, in combination with the item-spawning gameplay of Scribblenauts, has created something that will change the internet forever. We'd go into more detail, but then we'd be taking away from the surprise. So, head past the break and see what's in store for the future of the intertron.

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    Hasbro Family Game Night 2 arrives on Wii in October

    September 25, 2009 - 6:30pm


    Hasbro Family Game Night 2 hits the Wii (ever so gently) this October with more family-friendly games based on real-world Hasbro titles. The latest installment delivers: Operation, "Boppit," Jenga, Pictureka and Connect 4x4. It also includes Mii integration and a "Family Game Show" mode that allows multiple players to face off in a game night competition.

    For those with a collection itch, playing the various titles found in the game will unlock a slew of items for hosts Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head to wear -- and unlike at home, the items aren't stored up their ... oh my, let's just end here.Permalink | Email this | Comments

    TGS 2009: Hands-on: Okamiden

    September 25, 2009 - 5:45pm

    I've waited in long lines for two things at TGS: the Level-5 demo session, which has been packed since the first minutes of the show, and Okamiden, which required more standing around than I expected. How can the sequel to a game that is regarded as a sales failure, developed by someone else, be such a massive draw to the TGS crowd? Perhaps the adorable Chibiterasu and Kuninushi statues inside the demo area helped bring people in. Or maybe people are just way into sitting down -- an amenity offered (and required) by both the Level-5 and the Okamiden demo.

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    Another quirky Final Fantasy: Crystal Bearers trailer

    September 25, 2009 - 4:44pm

    The Crystal Chronicles name has always meant players are in for a more experimental Final Fantasy experience. While the spin-off series is still infused with the essence of the main, Roman numeral'd franchise, it's still like eating an egg that tastes like an orange. The latest Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers trailer highlights this peculiarity quite clearly. Heavy on action, with a little sarcasm and some sexiness ... even for Crystal Chronicles, this game still feels different. You can read our TGS hands-on preview here.Permalink | Email this | Comments

    European Nintendo Downloads: You, Guybrush, and The Darklord

    September 25, 2009 - 4:00pm


    This week's content for European Nintendo fans is quite the bevy of scrumptious content. There's a new chapter in the Tales of Monkey Island franchise to laugh through, as well as some new stuff for your little ne'er-do-well in My Life as a Darklord. If WiiWare isn't your thing, you could always shoot everything in sight in some R-Type on the Virtual Console. See? Totally a bevy.

    • You, Me, and the Cubes (WiiWare, 1 -2 players, 1,000 Wii Points)
    • Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay (WiiWare, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points)
    • Sexy Poker (WiiWare, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
    • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord - Palom ally add-on (WiiWare, 1 player, 200 Wii Points)
    • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord - Living Room Set add-on (WiiWare, 1 player, 400 Wii Points)
    • R-Type (Sega Master System, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points)
    • Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam (DSiWare, 500 DSi Points)

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    Joyswag: Muramasa prize pack

    September 25, 2009 - 3:00pm


    If you didn't take our word on how awesome this game is, then here's your chance to check it out first-hand. One lucky reader will not only receive a copy of Muramasa: The Demon Blade, but we've also got a small collection of poster art for the game. It's a one-two punch of free gaming goodness. Best of luck!

    • Leave a comment telling us which of the game's main characters you prefer: Kisuke or Momohime
    • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
    • Limit 1 entry per person per day
    • This entry period ends at 3:00PM ET on Thursday, October 1
    • At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Muramasa: The Demon Blade ($50 ARV) and a collection of art cells ($15 ARV)
    • For a list of complete rules, click here

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    Joyswag: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story prize pack

    September 25, 2009 - 3:00pm


    Don't let the horrible snapshot above (sorry!) fool you: This edition of Joyswag features quite the prize pack. One lucky reader will receive not only a copy of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, but also a pair of cute little plushie dolls and a backpack to hide them from whomever would be embarrassed to know you had such things.

    • Leave a comment telling us what you think is inside of Bowser (our guess: cotton candy)
    • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
    • Limit 1 entry per person per day
    • This entry period ends at 3:00PM ET on Thursday, October 1
    • At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story ($35 ARV), a plushie Mario ($20 ARV) and Bowser ($20 ARV), and one Bowser's Inside Story backpack ($20 ARV)
    • For a list of complete rules, click here

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    Rock Band Weekly: Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Just Kait, Kula Shaker

    September 25, 2009 - 1:40pm


    Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin (pictured doing their best Twilight pose) contribute several new tracks to the Rock Band Music Store next week. We ... sorry, we're just getting lost in those eyes and pale skin. It's mesmerizing. There are also some additions from English psychedelic band, Kula Shaker, and a value-priced track called "U Suck" by Just Kait -- which, knowing how the comments for RBW tend to lean, could very well be how many of you feel about the artist. Check out the full Rock Band Weekly update, along with the update for Rock Band Unplugged, after the break.

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    Wii price cut in Europe excludes UK [update]

    September 25, 2009 - 12:57pm


    Update: Nintendo has told us that the price in Canada has dropped accordingly to $219.95 and will go into effect the same day as the US. The representative also said more details on the European price drop will arrive next Monday. Though online portals to major European retailers have yet to reflect the claim, the price for a Wii is reported to drop by €50 across Europe, bringing the total cost to €199, according to GamesIndustry.biz. Unfortunately, it appears that the price cut won't bridge the gap of the English Channel, as the discount is reportedly confirmed for all of Europe except for the UK.Nintendo officially dropped the price of its console in the US late Wednesday night (during Sony's TGS press conference, those scoundrels!), leaving us wondering why Europe, a key market, was left out of the equation -- until now. With no price cut yet announced for the UK though, that rumored bundle seems all the more likely.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

    TGS 2009: Hands-on: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom vs. that guy from Dead Rising

    September 25, 2009 - 12:30pm

    My usual delight in playing Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars was tempered by a note of skepticism at TGS. I knew that the build being offered would include Frank West. He's an admirable character, to be sure, and skilled at using retail goods to fend off hordes of zombies, but I wasn't sure his improvisational violence would translate well to the hand-to-hand, superhero-vs-superhero combat in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom.Let's face it, the cel-shaded Frank in this game doesn't look great. All the other characters look like excellent 2D sprites, but Frank looks like a weird 3D model. However, Capcom has made a respectable fighting-game character out of Frank; one that borrows from an obvious source in Capcom fighting game crossover history: Marvel vs. Capcom 2's Jill Valentine. Frank shares Jill's ability to summon a zombie from either side of the screen, which will grapple with the opponent (or Frank) upon contact.

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