Ace Combat: AH & Inversion 101 Gamescom Videos Show Off The Goods Quite Well…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/Awa7wW76N_0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Yeah, yeah, I’m a bit behind here, but that’s because I’m swimming in stuff to do. Anyway, a one-two punch from Namco Bandai here. ACAH is looking too dynamic for words (who needs Top Gun? Bleh.) while Inversion continues to amaze me for a few reasons. People need to start looking hard at Saber Interactive’s upcoming shooter, as it breaks a few rules while breaking new ground (literally and figuratively) in the game space. I need to play this one again at some point, so I’m hoping we see a demo before it ships in 2012…

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/vs1ZQaigJcA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

SMT Devil Survivor: Overclocked Auction House/Fusion Video

Posted on August 16, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/bN8bZWdLEnQ?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Atlus sure knows how to make the end of the world highly enjoyable, that’s for sure. Even though I sunk something like 160 hours into the DS version, I’m actually thinking about doing it all over again on the 3DS shortly. Check out some of the Demon Auction and Demon Fusion parts from Atlus’ upcoming RPG. Yeah, the person doing the bidding in the video isn’t exactly the best beast buyer, but I’d gather this clip is only showing off the features to those who haven’t yet played the game or who want to see what it looks like in action on the 3DS.

BioWare TV Gamescom 2011 Livestream

Posted on August 12, 2011 by geelw

http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/biowaretv?layout=0&autoPlay=false&width=624&height=366

Man, this modern technology is really neat, isn’t it? Lame joke aside, definitely check out BioWare’s LIVE feed from the EA area at Gamescom for updates and live interviews with game producers for Battlefield, Mass Effect, SWTOR, Need for Speed, gameplay footage and lots more. It’s like watching TV, but not really because your TV is in the other room. Or it’s in the one you’re in now, but you’re not paying attention to it.

Nintendo Announces Flame Red 3DS Model For 9/9/2011

Posted on August 11, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/uMrxZb4Pslo?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Hot on the heels of the recent price drop announcement, Nintendo has revealed a new Flame Red 3DS model set to hit stores September 9th, the same day Star Fox 64 3DS is released. Combine this with the 20 free downloadable games deal Nintendo is offering early adopters and you’re looking at a nice package for any gamer finally looking to snap up the handheld. The big Q here is will a flashy new color help drive sales along with what’s looking like a pretty solid 3D remake of another popular franchise game? I’d say that’s up to you non 3DS owners out there to decide, right?

Ridge Racer Unbounded Gamescom Trailer: Bugbear Redeemed!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/AmBqtoiXRE0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Hmmmm. Now that the game has a neat track editor, a lot of the misplaced heat has dissipated from the haters. Excellent. Bugbear certainly knows how to make a solid racer, so it’ll be interesting to see how well their City Creator works in terms of ease of use and what sort of online/offline functionality it has. Color me even more thrilled – way to go, BBE! Now find someone to fund a Glimmerati update for consoles and handhelds and I’ll be even happier!

QuakeCon 2011 Panels: 1st Person Perspective/Community Managers

Posted on August 11, 2011 by geelw

Two complete hour-long panels from QuakeCon 2011 for your viewing pleasure. Take notes if you like, as both are pretty fun and informative, especially if you’re a gamer who wants a bit more than the usual trailer and screenshots one-two combo. Hey! Who says you can’t learn anything from video games?

Ace Combat: Assualt Horizon Phantom Pre-Order Bonus Trailer

Posted on August 11, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/12H99T4GGUE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Namco Bandai’s latest high-flying entry in its seminal flight combat franchise gets a really cool pre-order bonus with a pretty recognizable plane. If you’re a new or longtime fan of the series, don’t forget the game’s Facebook page can always use a few more of you top gunners. Strap on that emergency chute and get ready to rack up some killer frequent flier miles on your PS3 or Xbox 360 soon enough.

Inversion Co-Op Trailer Makes Me Go "Hmmmm…."

Posted on August 11, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/SHm6Wc9so24?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Saber Interactive’s upcoming innovative gravity-defying shooter has co-op play I was curious about, but thankfully, Namco Bandai has dropped this Gamescom 2011 trailer on my head so I can share it with you guys and gals. I think they’ve got a nice sleeper hit here that will surprise a few shooter fans expecting the same old same old. More to come from Gamescom shortly…

BloodRayne: Betrayal – New Screens

Posted on August 10, 2011 by geelw

Five more images from WayForward Technologies’ upcoming side-scroller. It’s too bad it’s not 1994 or this one would be splashed all over every game magazine as a must-buy title. As it is, it’s getting a big PSN and XBLA release, but I’d really love to see games like this compiled and put on a disc so anyone who wants to play them can do so any time they need a fix. Back with more screens when they pop into my mailbox.

QuakeCon 2011: John Carmack Keynote

Posted on August 8, 2011 by geelw

All the secrets of the world are absolutely NOT revealed here, but as usual, JC has some really interesting things to say about games, particularly some of the cool things id is working on. That, and he’s looking more and more like Food Network culinary brainiac Alton Brown with a bit more hair – enjoy!