Fanboy chatter (bi-)weekly: March 12th - 26th
A selection of some of the best posts from Joystiq's network of Fanboy blogs:
In a move closely mirroring the hugely successful Sega Saturn launch, it is announced that the Miyamoto Device launches worldwide...today. It is mistakenly put in the kitchen appliance section by most major retailers. It's just as well, because... more»
a wonderfully addictive celebration of neighborly etiquette and non-threatening anthropomorphism. Spot that description on the box of the forthcoming Animal Crossing Revolution, a title which series creator Katsuya Eguchi mentioned briefly at his own GDC speech last week... more»
it comes as nice surprise that Namco is releasing a compilation of the entire Point Blank series on the DS. Apparently, tapping the screen with a stylus is similar to firing at it with a fake gun... more»
Of course, we can't let this one slip by without tossing in some of our own pompous and potentially embarrassing predictions (Note: We also predict that our predictions won't be entirely accurate, so subscribe to them with caution.) more»
The guide is pretty simple and essentially just documents specific screws and pry points that you'll have to watch out for. But seeing as not everyone is willing to try their hand at sticking sharp objects into their $250 gadgets without some direction, this guide is a pretty good place to start... more»
Sony reveals five new PSP Value Packs, each we ascertain will be offered with one of five titles: Medievil, Pursuit Force, WRC, Wipeout Pure, and Ridge Racer. According to the wonky English translated version we copped, these packs look like they might go for 250 Euros, which is about 300 American... more»
Thanks to deviously pioneering gamers like Xexter, Xbox 360 owners can get nostalgic while playing old-school favorites from the NES era right on their next-gen console... more»
Then again, is it really fair to give a prize to the person with the "best" setup? Doesn't the mere fact these yups (or more likely their parents) own fancy TVs and color-coordinated leather massage chairs mean that they can afford their own games... more»
