Tag Archives: 2011

Valve Offers PC. Mac Versions Of Portal Free (As An Educational Tool)

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Valve is always doing some rather fun stuff with their older games, and now they’re giving educators a chance to share one of the coolest puzzle games ever with their classes without paying a dime for it. Even better, it’s supposed to be for purely “educational” purposes, meaning it would be awesome if some clever teacher out there actually downloaded this for a class and used it in a lesson plan. All you need is a Steam account and a PC or MAC capable of running the game and boom, you’re in. This offer expires on September 20, 2011, so act fast. Hopefully Valve will extend this deal a bit longer. Click on over to Learn With Portals and prepare to be schooled in more ways than one.

TGS 2011: Asphalt: Injection PS Vita Trailer

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This super-fast arcade racing franchise may not yet be as big as certain others, but it’s hard to top for a pick up and play experience that caters to folks who prefer a game that’s not even close to an accurate simulation yet still tons of fun. Check out the trailer for the upcoming Vita game, which is looking like it’ll be a launch title in Japan come December 17. No doubt it’ll also be part of the US launch lineup, but don’t hold me to that…

TGS 2011: Sonic Generations "Genesis Era" Trailer

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Ah, nostalgia… SG is looking really cool and hopefully will capture the absolute best of the 2D and 3D Sonic games in one package. The last couple of Sonic titles have been quite good, warts and all, but I think Sega is on track to deliver one of the best games featuring its popular mascot to date. If not, it’s off the the glue factory. That or I can see some failed mascot from days gone by taking Sonic’s place. Anyone remember Socket, Pulseman or Awesome Possum? NO? Hmmm.. then again, I think Sonic’s job is quite secure after all…

TGS 2011: Namco Bandai Trailer Blowout: TOO Many Good Games + Some Surprises

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Yikes. I don't have time to write up separate posts for all of these, so I'll let the assortment of trailers above and below (and below the the jump) show you some of what's cooking at TGS from Namco Bandai. Between the nice support for PS Vita and 3DS plus the other key console titles coming, it's clear that the publisher is really intent on bringing it where it counts. There's definitely something for just about every taste in this lineup. I'll try and get some screens up this weekend or next week, as I'm swamped with a few reviews and such to get done. I will say that Katamari looks like it will be an absolute dream on Vita, especially with the double touchscreen deal…

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RAGE TV Ad

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It’s almost here and if you’ve been watching this season of Breaking Bad, you’ve been getting peeks at the game here and there. By the way, for the still confused, over-thinking types wondering just HOW Jesse Pinkman can be playing a game that’s not out yet, stretch your imaginations for a moment. As the show never states exactly what year this season takes place in, perhaps it’s set just after the game has shipped, thus justifying his owning and playing it. Granted, that light gun attachment and no sight of a console are harder to explain away to any gamer worth his or her salt. However, I’m gathering you’re not supposed to obsess over that detail and just tie it in to Jesse shooting that would be meth cooking replacement for Walt and his mental state as a result of the crime. Anyway, nice TV spot, right?

TGS 2011: Dark Souls Full Prologue Trailer (UK)

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And here you go: the complete prologue to From Soft’s upcoming action/RPG guaranteed to make grown men and women weep, throw controllers and hide under the couch simultaneously. I can’t wait for October 7, that’s for sure.

TGS 2011: Dragon’s Dogma Trailer

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The more I see of Capcom’s action/RPG, the more I like what I see. Granted, I don’t think it’ll be as ridiculously huge as some of the other open-world RPG’s from this or last year, but there’s no doubt that it’ll be one of those games that pulls in players willing to succumb to its charms. Hell, at this point trying to compare too many of these games is a losing battle, kids – just play as many of these epics as you can fit into your schedules and enjoy them based on their own merits. None take place in the same worlds, so it’s a fool’s errand to tackle criticizing point for point aspects (unless there’s some sort of magic crossover system in your favorite console). I hope this pops up as playable at NYCC next month, as I need some hands-on time so i can see how cool it really is.

TGS 2011: Asura’s Wrath Trailer

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As a fan of CyberConnect 2’s work for some years now, I was over the moon for Asura’s Wrath as soon as I saw it at last year’s TGS. The game is looking even better a year later and yes, this trailer does yet another great job at showing off how wild it’s all going to be. I do hope that people enjoy all the hard work that’s going into this god-smashing insanity, as I “got” the game almost immediately. Then again, I’m so old, I pre-date pixels, so I “get” most everything. Anyway, It’s going to be a blast, that’s for sure…

Nintendo 3DS Trailer Trio: Big Guns, More Motoring With Mushrooms & Slippy Is Still Annoying

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Since Nintendo isn't at TGS this year, it held a pre-show event to announce a few important games, peripherals and other interesting news for the worldwide market. Items of note: a pink 3DS for the gals out there and a few game announcements to go with it (slightly sexist or clever marketing to the ladies? It's your call), a nice chunk of LOZ: Skyward Sword info (50-100 hours? Excellent – sign me up!) and the oddball 3DS Slide Pad. It's an inexpensive add-on that makes the handheld bigger and adds a second circle pad to the right of the face buttons. Hmmm. Does that mean I can expect a classic twin stick game like Libble Rabble to show up on the 3DS at some point? NO? Crap… I was hoping to see that weird as hell Namco arcade game again one day. Oh well… good thing I still have the Super Famicom port with the funky controller disc add on. All snark aside, here are three trailers to ogle. Still don't have a 3DS yet? Well, it's cheaper, there are some great games for it and more good games are coming. Some are delayed (sorry, Kid Icarus fans!), but they're on the way. Oh, Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land trailers are a click away…Read more »

TGS 2011: Dead or Alive 5 (Pre-Alpha) Gameplay Footage

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Nice. Self-shadowing on the characters, still wickedly fast and while yes, not as “technical” as some other fighters, the game still packs quite a (wait for it) punch. PS3 and Xbox 360, sometime in 2012, I’m guessing. Expect more trailers with the ladies of DOA to show up at some point, as they’re the draw for some of this longtime series’ fans.