Invaders! Possibly From Caves!

Geez, I knew Space Invaders was ancient, but not that ancient. $15.00.

[ShirtWoot]

University Of Florida's Abstinence Interactive Game Is As Ugly As It Is Unrealistic

I won't go into how abstinence programs are the ones causing the "peer pressure" mentality.  I won't talk about leaving kids to decide what, when, and who is appropriate for themselves. I won't preach about religious nutjobs. But I will say this:

Goddamn, that's some ugly graphics.

[Joystiq]

Dragon Crack IX: Sentinels Steal My Sleep

So does everyone else have a life since the release of Dragon Quest IX? Nah, me neither.

In this video, Yuji Horii talks about his trip to New York and the unique multiplayer in a creepy, English dubbed voice.  Shudder. Have fun trying to sleep tonight.

[Joystiq]

Home On The Range

Gamer Grrlz, please welcome our new contributor Scarlet Pirate. This is her first post. --Bad Fish

Where the deer and the antelope are shot and skinned for profit.  I'm talking about none other than Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar's latest free roam (open range?) game. The next round of DLC "Legends and Killers" comes out in August.  

The DLC will add 9 multiplayer maps, 8 new multiplayer characters (like Pig up there) , along with a new projectile weapon, the tomahawk.Some of the new characters are straight from the original Red Dead Revolver. New challenges, trophies, and achievements are added for both multiplayer and single player.  

 

"Liars and Cheats" and "Free Roam" are also planned but yet to be dated for release.  All sets are available on both PSN and XBOX Live.  

The DLC I'm really excited for is the "Undead Nightmare" pack, which will add ZOMBIES! It'll add more multiplayer characters, new events in the world, and unleash new animals in the world.  I'll leave the nightlight on for ya.

Also, check out their blog for hints and tips on where to find animals, how to win at dueling, and even pointers for achievements. Plus there's a fair amount of free swag (the BEST kind)!

Legends and Killers for Red Dead Redemption saddles up sometime in August, with the three other packs to follow on as yet unrevealed dates. Pick it up for $9.99 on PS3 or 800 Microsoft Points when she comes!

You devils you.

 [RockstarGames]

A Little Birdie Told Me This Custom DS Is Awesome

I've always been fond of the dusty metallic rose color offered for Nintendo DS. I also really love what Domestic Scientist did with this one, a custom paint job with delicate birds in silhouette. Sure beats the art (read: fingerprints and smeared boogers) on my DS any day! 

[DomesticScientist]

Finally, Cakes That Aren't Lies: GLADoS Themed Cupcakes

Cupcakes! Evil bitch cupcakes. These were made by dipping the tops of regular cupcakes in candy coating, then using gummy Lifesavers and decorative gel for the garnish.

Check out the link for the full recipe and step by step picture instructions.

[SnackOrDie]

Ladies And Gents, That's Charles Martinet, Holding My Handiwork

Slowly, but surely, the last of the Tanooki team pictures from E3 2010 are trickling in. On the right, my very cute fellow writer Pete Betcher from The Tanooki, on the left, Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario in North America, holding the Perler bead Tanooki suit Mario that I made for each of my colleagues. We kind of made a game of it, trying to get the Tanooki into as many shots as we could. My editor Christian actually saw Shigeru Miyamoto wandering around without an entourage and almost got close, but a huge wave of people separated them at the last second. Shame how close we were to getting a shot with him. One day, Shiggy, one day!

Here's one with Tommy Talarico, of Video Games Live fame and video game composer extraordinaire: 

From the looks of things, this was taken at the meet and greet at end of the Video Games Live show we attended the last night of the expo. Most of the crew left about two hours into waiting in line, including myself, but Christian stuck it through to get the autographs he needed. Persistent, ain't he? We call him Tenacious C. Okay, no we don't.

And one with the DS, just for good measure. He was pretty much the star of E3, anyway.

You Got Street Fighter In My Tekken!

Well you got Tekken in my Street Fighter!!

This weekend at Comic-Con (a small event that no one's heard of) Yoshinori Ono from Capcom announced a new Street Fighter X Tekken game. Note, it's 'Cross' not 'versus' although we all know there's going to be some kicking of butt going on. So long as Cammy and Chun-Li are there I'm happy.

That alone is pretty win, however in the same panel Katsuhiro Harada from Namco jumped up and said "Oh yeah? Well I'm making 'Tekken X Street Fighter' and it's going to be way better!!" Much 'bwah!?' ensued. Then there was a fist-fight between the two to see who would actually release the game! Sideline bets were quickly made as the two threw paper balls at each other while yelling Hadouken and Reverse Muscle Buster. No winner was determined since it was quickly broken up by the Fatal Fury panel that was to follow. Remember, always stay within your allowed time slot.

So yes apparently two companies are working together to make two games that are essentially the same thing...only not. Street Fighter X Tekken will be 2.5D, for one, while Tekken X Street Fighter will be fully 3D. Neither game will see the light of day for about a year, but it will be interesting to see the take each company has on these two classics. You can check out screen shots and character art by clicking here.

[TheTanooki]

Amaterasu Is Coming To Marvel Vs. Capcom 3!

And with that, I’m officially sold on this game. They really had me with the Chris Redfield but now that that Amaterasu is coming to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, I’m caught hook line and sinker. 

This brings the Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds roster up to Deadpool, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Super-Skrull and Thor for Marvel, and Dante, Ryu, Morrigan, Chris Redfield, Felicia, Trish and Chun-Li and wolf-god Amaterasu for Capcom. Which side looks the best? MVC3 debuts on XBOX 360 and PS3 Spring 2011. For screen shots featuring Okami and the other newly announced arrival, Thor, click here. 

New Okamiden Trailer, Character Art, And Screen Shots From Comic Con

Okamiden pretty much has nothing to do with comics, but that hasn’t stopped Capcom from releasing Okamiden related info for this year’s Comic Con in San Diego. These new assets are all about gameplay, with both the trailer and screen shots giving us a taste of what Okamiden will look like in action (hint: still adorable). Below I've also included some character art. The screen shots you'll find by clicking here. 

Okamiden debuts in Japan on September 30. 2010, with North America and Europe to follow in 2011.