Being a lover of all things Final Fantasy, I have decided to do the first in what will be a series of posts about this revered franchise. First, my credentials: I played the very first Final Fantasy when I was 9 years old. I have played every single version that was released in the United States within a month of its release.
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PSN Store Update 9/18/08
Thursdays are a great time of the week, as we get to sample new and fun tidbits and morsels from the PSN Store. Ever wanted to be a hired gun?
Well, the biggest thing this week is the Mercenaries demo, so get your Face and Murdoch on and get to it!
Little Big Trophies!
PS3Fanboy has a list of Trophies just announced for the upcoming, industry saving, PS3 FTW, Little Big Planet due 10/21 in the U.S. I have my copy preordered and now I am going to sit here and study this list for the next 10 minutes or so. Enjoy! Continue reading Little Big Trophies!
GTA IV DLC This Fall (360 Only…DOH!)
Videogamer.com is reporting that Microsoft has indeed confirmed that downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV will be out this fall.
What exactly this entails is anyone’s guess, but as a PS3 owner, I hope it’s nothing storyline related. But there is hope yet…
World of Terrorism
Don’t ever accuse the government of lacking imagination when it comes to possible terror plots anymore. Wired is reporting that government officials believe a possible terror attack could be planned using World of Warcraft. Continue reading World of Terrorism
Metal Gear Not So Solid
I am not a typical hardcore gamer nerd. I have long since accepted that while I am a huge nerd, the demands for a robust sex life call me away from my nerdly pleasures more often than not. I do not replay games on harder levels, instead preferring to move on to a new game entirely. I do not collect Achievements or Trophies, I find it as enjoyable as homework. And I do not see the big deal about a number of giant game franchises.
DC Universe Vs. Mortal Kombat Roster Unveiled
MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DC UNIVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ready to test your might against Kombatants from Mortal Kombat and DC? Those dream matches you always wanted to see can now happen minus a few notable heroes and villains, thanks to 1up.com. List after the jump: Continue reading DC Universe Vs. Mortal Kombat Roster Unveiled
PSN Update for 9/11/08
It’s that time of the week again, kids! This week’s PSN update features Jeopardy, which actually looks like a fun online version of the quiz show. I rock when watching it on TV, so it will be mine shortly. Rest of the update after the jump, courtesy of Playstation Blog: Continue reading PSN Update for 9/11/08
Snake? Snake? SSSNNNAAAKKKEE!!!
Metal Gear Solid Creator Hideo Kojima is speaking out against game marketing that is all hype and no substance. His strong comments raised eyebrows across the gaming industry with a posting on the job announcements page for Kojima Productions: Continue reading Snake? Snake? SSSNNNAAAKKKEE!!!
Socom: Confrontation Beta Open To Qore Users on Friday
Do you like to get in on the ground floor of something that could be kind of fun? If so, I hope you bought the June edition of Qore on the PSN.
If you did, you will be treated to something special on Friday, September 12th as the Socom: Confrontation beta will be available for you to download and give a test run.
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GamerSushi Face Off: Dante vs. Alucard
It’s fun to fantasize, isn’t it? Jessica Alba, Britney Spears circa 2001 and myself are all living happily together in my fantasy world. A world without The Hills and other nonsense. A world where video game characters collide. Unlike other dream matches, I am going to keep it real. So here is the first GamerSushi Face Off:
Coming Soon: Guitars Gently Weeping
Guitar Hero and Rock Band are the latest craze with everyone these days. This is a game that I would call a casual game, no question. And big rumblings coming courtesy of EGM’s gossip monger Quartermann: Continue reading Coming Soon: Guitars Gently Weeping
The Real Madden Curse
Mike Vick can tell you about it. So can Marshall Faulk, Donovan McNabb and countless others. For years, talk has spread of a curse that haunts any athlete that graces the cover of the latest edition of Madden. Well, kids, I’m here to tell you that the curse you think is real is not the curse you should be worried about.
Casualties of Gaming
All this talk about the Wii being the bastion of casual gamers is really starting to stick in my craw. And I didn’t even know I had a craw or that such a thing could get stuck in it, but whatever. What bothers me is that casual gaming has been around FOREVER and it has nothing to do with the Wii.
PSN Store Update: 9/4/08
It’s Thursday! Time for another update to the PSN! This week brings a ton of video content and a new episode of Qore. If you have not subscribed to it, I highly recommend you do. It’s full of fun features and tons of info. And since I signed up for the first episode, I will be allowed into both the Resistance 2 and Socom: Confrontation betas! Eat your heart out! This month’s Qore features the Motorstorm: Pacific Rift demo.
Full list of new content after the jump:
LEVEL UP! Call of Duty 4 Double XP Weekend 9/12-9/14!
Time to dust off that copy of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and kill some people online! According to Infinity Ward’s blog, IAMFOURZEROTWO, next weekend will be a double experience point frag fest for both PSN and Xbox Live.
Continue reading LEVEL UP! Call of Duty 4 Double XP Weekend 9/12-9/14!
Swamped! Too Many Games, Not Enough Time
I used to have so much time to play video games. When I was a kid, if I got a new game, it would keep me going for months. At Christmas time, when I got a bunch of new games, I was set until NEXT Christmas. Continue reading Swamped! Too Many Games, Not Enough Time
Now Playing-Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Since I am on a budget these days, I have turned to Gamefly for most of my gaming needs. This allows me to play games that I would normally never buy. One such game is Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. To clarify, this is not a review, as our review process has yet to be finalized, but merely my thoughts on the game as I close in on the final few levels.
Top 5: New System Mascots That Aren’t Named Mario or Sonic
It appears as time goes on that Mario and Sonic (especially Sonic) are becoming almost irrelevant. Mario appears mainly in spin-off games, like Mario Kart and even that has lost its luster. Sure, he pops up in a true Mario game once every 3 or 4 years, but aside from New Super Mario Bros., was anyone really excited about any of those games? With that in mind, I thought it time to showcase the new mascots of the new generation. Feel free to disagree and add your own or make your own list.
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Today’s WTF? Crazy Name Changes
Yahoo News is reporting that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson, known for his endzone antics has legally changed his last name to “Ocho Cinco”, a reference to his jersey number 85.
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According to Johnson Ocho Cinco:
It’s something I don’t think anyone has ever done before. Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I’m having fun.