Metal Gear Solid The Legacy Collection: Order The Import, and Snake’s On A Plane…

MGS_LegacyWell, you know you’re probably going to sell the cat (who will be glad to get out of the house finally) and half a kidney (because you just can’t let go of the whole thing) for this if it never comes out here, but fortunately, you don’t need to, as it’s headed to North America as well (but minus the 100-page artbook Japanese and Asian territory gamers will get, boo!).

That said, it certainly looks as if this one will be in huge demand as an import as well as a US version, as it’s probably the least expensive way to get to play all of these games on a single console. Granted, some of us old-timers actually own a working MSX, PlayStation 1, PS2 and PS3, but man, are some of those older Metal Gear games expensive if you’re looking for complete versions and not digital downloads.

Oh, and sorry about the pun in the title – I couldn’t resist throwing some freshly shucked corn your way on an otherwise manic Monday…

Defiance Recap 103: Oops, I Missed A Spot!

I also just realized that after each episode of Defiance, there’s a brief recap deal called “Shooting the Shtako” that goes over a few bits with someone from the cast and one of the producer types. OK, OK, I’m still more used to seeing these sorts of things after the show on the same damn screen I watched it on, not online or via a tablet or Dick Tracy watch or whatever. Hey, I like my old-fashioned ways. The keep me out of trouble and with more cash to blow on food instead of new tech every three months or so. Then again, if I were some big deal celebrity writer type, a snap of the fingers and a quick phone call or email would probably have me drowing in a sea of second, third and fourth screens. But I like my privacy a lot more than I do being chased down the street by rabid fans, sooo…

Eh, whatever – once the show makes it to home video at some point, all these features will be clogging up a few discs, that’s for sure…

The Last of Us: “Meet the Infected” Trailer: Er, Let’s Not, And Say We Did…

Hmmm… somehow that trip to Devil’s Island on the Titanic via Bermuda Triangle route seems like a really much better idea than hanging out with developer Naughty Dog’s creepy-looking non-zombies. Some people have been getting a wee bit confused about The Last of Us in thinking it’s borrowing from Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise, but I’d bet this is another case of getting to actually PLAY a game and seeing you were completely wrong from the beginning. If I were a smarter man, I’d go around making bets with all those skeptics, but then again, it’s not a smart thing to bet against or with a ton of strangers you’ll have a really tough time collecting a dime from. That and my antisocial side won’t let me interact with people who only piss me off too much because they’re ALWAYS wrong and even if they are and know it, they still feel the need to express an ill-formed opinion or three. It’s like having an argument with a child who doesn’t quite understand that that lie they keep telling doesn’t work anymore (which, amusingly enough, can be said about most politicians!).

Anyway, The Last of Us hits stores and PSN on June 12, 2013.

Man of Steel TV Spot 3: The Face That Launched A Thousand Slips…

I actually overheard a conversation over the weekend between a few Beiber age girls where one said the new Superman is TOO handsome, and that made me chuckle a bit. Well, you can’t please everyone, I suppose, but I guess a tattooed and pierced Supes would get more of that tween crowd rolling in and squealing at the screen. Granted, that’s not going to happen anytime soon (well, it sure as hell better not), so I guess that’s one slice of a potential audience I don’t need to worry about yapping away while I’m trying to enjoy the show. Of course, if the older ladies in the audience are tossing Spanx girdles and granny panties at the screen, so much for my enjoying anything at all…

Eww, now I’ll be seeing granny panties all damn day (thanks, me!)…

Resident Evil Revelations “Infect” Trailer: You Are What Eats You…

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That hot breath on your neck isn’t that handsome hunk or hot babe who was eyeballing you at the bar the other week, that’s for sure. And hell, even if it is, he or she is all undead and stinky enough that even a box full of clothespins soaked in assorted essential oils would do nothing buy squeeze your poor nose and leave it sore and smelling nicer. Anyway, may I suggest high collars and sleeves made from chain mail and some handy lessons with a machete in case that thing chasing you gets up close and too personal. Better safe than sorry, that’s for sure. Resident Evil Revelations is coming to the PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 on May 21, 2013… prepare for a long trip at sea and plenty of creatures who don’t get seasick hot on your heels…

Game of Thrones 3:7 Preview: Up That Mountain, Down That Hill (Enjoying The Bumpy Ride)…

For some reason, that last episode felt a wee bit too convoluted. Maybe it’s because I was distracted by finishing up some posts I’ve been working on the last coupe of days, but there was so much that happened that I had to watch the episode again just to make sure I was sure about a few things (like a certain character no longer being with us – yikes). Well, unpredictability IS part of the GoT universe, so things are going really as unplanned on that front. Three more episodes to go and I don’t think that the momentum is going to slow down at all. Well, those seat belts I installed on the chair were a good investment, that’s for sure…

Hatchet III: If You Ducked, You Knew This One Was Coming…

Hatchet III Teaser PosterI found the first two Hatchet flicks pretty fun and funny because they’re so “old school slasher movie” that you can’t help but crack a smile at how well they work in presenting the requisite unstoppable big killer with PLENTY of victims to turn into assorted hash and that one character he’s after who won’t go down without a damn good fight. Granted, the films aren’t perfect at all, but that’s part of their charm, I say…

Speaking of charm, it looks as if the third time’s that with this upcoming sequel, Hatchet III as it’s basically a big carnival of chop with a lot of chasing thrown in for good measure. Not for the kiddies unless you want to have them sleeping under YOUR bed afterwards. That’s your Good Parenting Tip of the Week, by the way, so don’t say I’ve never done anything for you. Hmmm, perhaps I should start charging form my sage advice as some of my friends suggest? OK, fine – in the words of Lucy van Pelt, “That’ll be five cents, please!”

Young Justice Legacy Hands-On: Teens & Titans Collide In Little Orbit’s Upcoming ARPG…

GA_IceRiver_001One of the nicer surprises at the Namco Bandai Global Gamers Day event was a playable build of Young Justice Legacy, set for a fall release on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, 3DS and PC (what, no Vita version?!). Fans of the show should be pleased to know that developer Freedom Factory is cooking up a fast-paced action/RPG in the vein of the X-Men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance games featuring stylized 3D visuals and a nicely-sized roster of characters from the series. The game has a few months more cooking to do on the developer’s stove, but it’s definitely going to one of those the more dedicated fans of the currently canceled cartoon should dive right into as soon as it hits stores.

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Gallery: Remember Me

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RM_PressTour2013__22Capcom and Dontnod Entertainment are about to bring gamers a new action heroine who could be yeat another really interesting female characters making her debut this year.  Remember Me, coming on June 4, 2013 will see the deadly and agile Nilin take to the streets of 2084 Neo-Paris as she attempts to discover why her former employers wiped her memory (leaving her very underemployed as a result) AND seems to have sent out a team of assassins to deal with her. Eeek… talk about NO job security!

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Anyway, the team at Dontnod is cooking up an absolutely beautiful game as you can see from the nice screenshot gallery below the jump, and the gameplay is also looking quite lovely (and innovative) as well. PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 owners can look forward to this one soon (as time is absolutely flying this year).

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Resident Evil Revelations Dev Diary 2: Infection & Repulsion (Not The Birds & The Bees Version)…

Well, I’m SURE Capcom’s Resident Evil team wasn’t thinking about YOUR weekend shenanigans when they were making this game for the Nintendo 3DS and remaking it for current-gen consoles and PC. Hmmmm, you do know that these games are a great deal better when enjoyed for what they are, right? No need to project everything onto your entertainment, now. Shh, there, there… it’s alright. You just need to go get scared half to death by playing a little game. May I suggest this one? How about Resident Evil Revelations, coming to PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 on May 21, 2013? You’ll get your fix in on a few fronts and have something to talk about around the water cooler at work that won’t make people think you’re a total creep. Well, unless they have a thing for zombies and other twisted creatures they’re not telling you about…