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Nov 27 2008

Destructoid review: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts screenshot

Rare is a developer that I desperately want to see flourish again. I know they’ve it in them to make great games, but these days, they always seem to get something wrong. When they announced that they were changing the new Banjo-Kazooie’s formula to car creation, I figured that would be the wrench thrown into the works of this particular game.

As a big fan of the original Banjo-Kazooie, I remained hopeful and was excited enough to download and play the demo right away. I found myself entranced by the game’s visuals and audio, but frustrated by the shoddy controls of the cars and the game’s apparent dependence on them. I tried very hard to enjoy the game in its entirety, but I just couldn’t. But this was not the end of the story for Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and I. Regardless of everything that had happened in the past, I soon found myself at a checkout, exchanging my money for the full version.

Now that I’ve clocked in around ten hours with Nuts & Bolts, have my feelings changed? Are the cars as bad as everyone thought they would be? Are there still a zillion tiny doodads lying around that you have to find? I’ll tell you the answers you’re looking for, but it’ll cost you a hundred Musical Notes.

Nov 27 2008

Developer criticizes 360 Community Games price structure

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Developer criticizes 360 Community Games price structure screenshot

Microsoft has come under fire before, especially from indie developers like Jonathan Blow, for the amount of restrictions and inflexibility one finds when making games for the Xbox 360. Joining the ranks of the frustrated is Weapon of Choice creator Nathan Fouts, finding himself between a rock and hard place when naming a price for his game.

“… an 800 point game ‘must’ be a great game,” explains Fouts. “Is our game long enough to warrant a 800 point price tag? … Will gamers compare Community Games to XBLA and not pay as much because there are no leaderboards or Accomplishments available? … At what price is it an impulse-buy versus a thought-out buy? … Do we price our game for our target market or focus on building a more massive fan-base? … And on and on.

“I think the most frustrating part in pricing has been the quantized price points. Microsoft does not grant for user-defined price points like 799 points or even 100 point increments like 500, 600, 700, etc. For a bigger game like Weapon of Choice, only having two options, one of which is double the first option, makes the decision difficult. I felt like we could have priced the game at 600 points and received no backlash from consumers as they compare our game to other downloadables.”

Really, any developer who considers getting into bed with Microsoft, as with any whore, needs to be aware of what diseases might be picked up. Microsoft’s rigidity has caused problems in the past and even contributed to the detriment of a game (Unreal Tournament III being a fine example). It’s a shame that MS won’t be more flexible … especially since most of the Community Games aren’t even worth 200 points.

Nov 27 2008

Ipod Touch Quick Review

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It’s a Quick Review Hope u like it Guys! Comment, Rate, and Subscribe FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER! http://twitter.com/drummerdudelol NOTE: i dont own this songs,The songs used on this video are for entertainment purposes only.. respecting the copyright of each song. Songs: Viva La Vida - Coldplay You Found Me - The Fray Thanks! Peace

Nov 26 2008

Skate 2 kickflips its way to retail on January 23

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Skate 2 kickflips its way to retail on January 23 screenshot

Wow, OK. So Skate 2, the sequel to Electronic Arts’ genre-reinventing skateboarding title is coming out soon. Like, January 23 soon.

Nov 26 2008

G.E.C.K. creation kit and first Fallout 3 DLC announced

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G.E.C.K. creation kit and first Fallout 3 DLC announced screenshot

Fallout 3 was just released a few weeks ago, so this is certainly sooner than expected — Bethesda has decided to detail its first plans for Fallout 3 downloadable content on both Computer and Xbox 360.

Nov 26 2008

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand footage shows blood, sand, and turret action

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Blood on the Sand footage shows blood, sand, and turret action screenshot

There’s something about 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand that gets me revved. I’m not sure if it’s the new cover system, the gritty dialogue, the violence, or the fact it’s the first game that’ll allow players to play as 50 Cent while utilizing a turret. Perhaps it has something to do with 50 finding the time to visit strip clubs as his world crumbles before his eyes.

As you can see from the screens above, 50 is back, and the experience is quite different than the previous title, Bulletproof. We have a new trailer available after the break, but you have to be over 18 to view it because of the exploding body parts and practically naked women dancing around under playful purple and pink strobe lights.

In addition to the wicked action being displayed, we’ve the semblance of a storyline being displayed. A mean looking guy has stolen something from 50 and it’s his job to get it back. You can join 50’s fight when the game hits retail at some point this January on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Nov 26 2008

Microsoft to open up Xbox Community Game development for more regions

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Microsoft to open up Xbox Community Game development for more regions screenshot

In case you hadn’t checked the Community Games channel lately, it has totally blown up since the New Xbox Experience debuted last week.

A handful of the titles showing up are exceptional, like Artoon, but a good percentage of the games are utter crap — actually, that might be giving too much credit. But like I’ve stressed in the past, the few good games available make up for all the bad.

That’s why it’s so important everyone gets a fair shot at sharing their creation through the service. Microsoft seems to concur with this viewpoint, as its announced that starting on December 15, designers from Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to do just that.

This announcement may or may not have to do with the fact that Gambit, the team who won 2008’s Dream-Build-Play competition with CarneyVale: Showtime, hail from Singapore. Way to show ‘em how it’s done, guys!

Nov 26 2008

Street Fighter HD press kit: As rad as the Mega Man 9 kit Capcom didn’t se

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As rad as the Mega Man 9 kit Capcom didn't send us screenshot

If you’ve gazed upon it, there’s little chance you’ve forgotten the fantastic press kit/retro packaging Capcom put together for Mega Man 9. Now, they’re doing the same for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, which launches on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE this week.

The results are equally as incredible as the treatment the Blue Bomber got earlier in the year — retro packaging stuffed with: Ryu’s headband; a rare Chun-Li figure; an E. Honda stage/character magnet set; a Street Fighter Remix comic book; and an asset disc crammed with high-resolution artwork and screenshots.