I’m an unabashed fan of Skylanders and the idea of integrating real world objects into video games. Which means I should be excited about the upcoming Disney Infinity.. and yet I can’t seem to get the same level of excitement going.
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The PS3 is only 50 034 units behind the Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 got off to a flying start in this generation with the PlayStation 3 preferring to stay at home perfecting its make up before leaving for the race. By year 3 the Xbox 360 was miles ahead of the PS3 and unbelievably it decided to take a nap.
Capcom teasing an Okami sequel?
Clover Studio’s Okami is one of the last generation’s most beautiful games – and is a better “Zelda” game than most actual Legend of Zelda games. If you haven’t played it, it’s free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, and it’s also available on the Wii. If you have, you might be delighted to know that a sequel could be on its way.
Skylanders Giants: Hot Head
I’m a self confessed fan of Skylanders and with my two kids being totally addicted to the title I couldn’t ignore the new Skylander Giants press release that landed up in my inbox and so over the next few weeks I’m going to post up some profiles of the new Giants coming to the Skylanders franchise.
The Wii Mini is coming to SA
There’s a ton of great games available for the now positively ancient Wii that you, hardcore gamer that you are, might not have played; things like The Metroid Prime Trilogy, the excellent Super Mario Galaxy series, Xenoblade Chronicles and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – to name but a handful. Opportunity’s knocking twice – because the smaller, cheaper Wii Mini is headed to local stores.
Can you name these video game locations?
Dutch artist Tim Hijlkema, the guy responsible for that video game planets animation has done it again, this time cramming 26 distinct video game locations within a 4 minute video. Watch it – and see if you can name them all. I was especially tickled by the second one – and would likely stab people in the face for a good sequel to one of my favourite PS2 games.
FFD: What licenced games have broken your heart?
Licenced games have a bad rap. Mostly because they’re absolutely terrible; they prey on your exiting love and attachment for a franchise, and usually piss it down the toilet. There have been good ones; I have very fond memories of Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers and Ducktales on the NES; I spent all my pocket money playing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the arcade and The 16-bit Aladdin games were amazing. More recently, Arkham Asylum ended up being the best super-hero game ever.
No backwards compatibility for Next Gen?
The PlayStation 3, when it originally launched at least, had full backwards compatibility – mostly because it had the PS2’s innards stuffed inside the big black box. Nintendo’s Wii had direct Gamecube support, and a Virtual console giving it generations of backwards compatibility. Even the Xbox 360 had some level of backwards compatibility with Xbox original games, even if it was emulation driven...and largely broken. Don’t expect the feature in the next generation though.
FFD: What’s this generation’s best franchise?
We’ve previously tried to see what this generations best franchise is, based on critical reception – but now we want to find out what real-life gamers think. Since the beginning of the 7th generation we’ve seen some pretty amazing game franchises.
Why are games still region-locked?
In the year 2013, I have no idea why regional restrictions are still in place in videogames. Well, I understand the legal reasons, and all that nonsense about distribution rights, but in today’s internet-connected global village, that sort of nonsense should be a thing of the past.
Disney shuts down Junction Point
Oh dear. It looks like the fickle gaming industry has taken another victim; this time it’s Warren Spector’s Junction Point, the folks behind Epic Mickey. Disney’s confirmed that they’re shuttering the studio as it no longer fits the company’s “priorities.”
This Real Life Mario Kart is amazing
We’ve seen Mario Kart taken from TV screens to the real world before. It’s not a terribly difficult thing to ; Put on a Mario costume, hop in a go-kart, and hey presto – instant real life Mario Kart. The chaps from National Instruments at Waterloo Labs though, they’re doing it a little differently – by actually including the game’s iconic power-ups and weapons.
The Wii Fit has a purpose: Helping sick children
Even though nearly no one here in South Africa has actual love for Nintendo and other journalists might skip this article because “it aint good enough, it won’t get hits, bla blaaa” I am doing it! Wii Fit finally has a purpose other than getting overweight and lazy kids off their butts, I for one say onward Wii Fit!
The Lazygamer Awards 2012 – Best Nintendo Game
We’ve had Xbox, Playstation 3 and mobile devices all receive a chance to stand tall in the spotlight, and today we’re wrapping up those awards with good ol’ Nintendo. The venerable brand may not always be the most exciting developer when it comes to new games, but it’s got a solid record for bringing out solid titles based on their existing franchises. And that winner for 2012 is…
The Skylanders Giants Survival Guide – Tree Rex
From the diary of Kaos, not just a member of the hair club for men, but its lord and master too: I hate trees. They’re so woody and green and leafy it just fills my oversized head!But this? A Giant Tree! You think that will stop me, Skylanders? Once I unleash my Mighty Termite Power, your giant tree will be nothing but dust! I will be UNSTOPPABLE and you will be DOOOOOOMED!!"
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