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Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Aug 28 - Sep 3
We've got some great features and other original content that went down on the Nintendo Fanboys over the past week. Below, you'll find some great content to jam into your eyeballs from the world of Nintendo, so skip this unimportant text and hit the links below to check out our best stuff from the last week.DS Stuff Bury the Shovelware: Drake and Josh Talent ShowdownWe play the bad games, so you don't have to! Gaming to Go: Elite Beat AgentsOur weekly feature on the best pick-up-and-play DS games out there DS Fanboy Review: N+Go, ninja, go! Show and Tell: Dress from the bestOur weekly features looks at cosplay 'A' for optimism, 'D' for style: The Red Bull BC One DSA new limited edition handheld hits the scene Wii Stuff Mod that: 5 of our favorite Wii consolesThe cream of the crop of Wii mods Born for Wii: Sam and Max Hit the RoadWe tell you why we want it on Wii Wii Fanboy Review: Mario Super SluggersHit the diamond with Mario and co. Top 5: Games for your day offOur weekly list feature checks out 5 great games for your day off It's-a Mario World: In the batter's boxWe celebrate Mario Super Sluggers in our weekly feature Revolutionary: Most Deceptive KontractionThe man, the myth, the legend, Mike Sylvester, works his magic Point/Counterpoint: Does Clone Wars need MotionPlus?Two bloggers square off and debate the issue Gallery: 5 Great GameCube Mods
The best of WoW Insider: August 26 - September 1, 2008
Of course, if you know Blizzard at all, you know it doesn't really like the whole concept of "release dates" -- the developers prefer to say they'll release the next WoW expansion "when it's ready." But a bunch of retailers have recently pointed their noses at November 4th (with a November 3rd midnight release, so says the sign from an Australian store above), and if that turns out to be true, it's gonna be a busy Election Day. That story and more, all in these highlights from the last week of WoW Insider. News 1-60 in 20 minutesThe Recruit-a-Friend program allows level granting, which lets this Paladin level up to 60 in just a few minutes. Online retailers point towards a November 4th release for WrathIt means as much as Blizzard wants it to mean (so don't start filling out your vacation forms yet), but retailers think 11/4 is Wrath release day. Bambi terrorizes NorthrendCritter killers beware -- this time around, Bambi is on the hunt. New titles for WrathBlizzard expands its player title system big time. Want to be a "Grand Master" or an "Ambassador"? Better get started on those achievements. Raid buffs overhauled for 3.0.2Huge changes in the Wrath of the Lich King beta for how raids buff and support each other. Features Skill Mastery: Arcane BarrageOur new look at the various skills coming out of the beta examines the spell that might save the Mage class. Death Knight solos OnyxiaIt's been done before, but the new class proves it can down the old dragon, too. Chilton content to endorse multi-boxingBlizzard has always been on the fence about multiboxing -- it's never really had a problem with it. But here's the first time it will actually support it. WoW Machinima: The basicsOur machinima writer posts an in-depth look at how and where to start with making in-game movies. Know Your Lore: High Overlord SaurfangThe game's biggest badass gets his backstory told.
X3F Week in Review: August 22, 2008 - August 28, 2008
It's time for yet another X3F Week in Review, girls and boys. It's been a Silicon Knights week here at X3F, with our own Xav de Matos spending some quality time at the company's headquarters in Ontario. We've got tons of coverage from a Silicon Knights studio tour to an interview discussing the fate of Eternal Darkness. These have been floating around Joystiq for a few days, but if you haven't already, you should definitely check them out. Finally, there's still a chance to win Castle Crashers if you hurry!Community Xbox 360 Fancast 081 -- Pacifism is a Strange WordInterview with Matthew McCarthy, writer of the Geometry Wars song X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Castle CrashersThe beat 'em up lives again Ask X3F: That Virtua Feeling editionSoul Calibur or Virtua Fighter? X3F Presents: Silicon Knights studio tourNo one ever knights us X3F TV: Denis Dyack, "Origin of the Knights" interviewRemember Legacy of Kain? X3F TV: Denis Dyack, "Too Human" interviewDenis discusses Too Human's reception Denis Dyack, "Future Knights" InterviewOn the future of Silicon Knights Fanswag: Win a copy of Castle CrashersYou will probably win, I bet.
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 8/18 - 8/24
This week's big game on PS3 Fanboy? A little gem called EyePet, which actually generated four times more traffic than Heavy Rain. We don't think anyone here (or at SCEE) could've predicted the incredible response for this cuddly critter. On the PSP, everyone focused on the newly announced PSP Brite, but we're itching to learn more about the other big announcement: Everyday Shooter -- on the go?! Where do we sign up?New Pages Everyday Shooter [PSP] Heavy Rain [PS3] Previews Pipemania [PSP] Pure [PS3] Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [PS3] Yggdra Union [PSP] Reviews: Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty [PS3]
X3F Week in Review: August 15, 2008 - August 21, 2008
Lots going on at X3F this week. We've got a Dennis Dyack interview, a video hands-on with Galaga Legions and more. Best of all, Fanswag Weekly returns with five XBLA redemption codes for Bionic Commando Rearmed (which is awesome, by the way). Peruse the links below and feed your inner fanboy. We won't tell anyone.Community X3F @ Too Human Hometown launch signingWe have pictures X3F Interview: Five minutes with Dennis DyackStill won't talk about Eternal Darkness 2 Fanswag Weekly: Bionic Commando RearmedGet into the swing of things Ask X3F: Friendship editionBorrowing games can be a tricky business Xbox 360 Fancast 080 -- Football!They actually let us make 80 of these... X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Galaga LegionsYou can move up and down now! News A dirty PURE demo to release to the XBLM in SeptATVs are dangerous Rare promises Banjo Kazooie demo before its November releaseTry the vehicle editor. Seriously. Viva Piñata 2 demo in certification, releasing soonMultiplayer gardening FTW! Rumor: Xbox 360 price cuts; 60GB $299, Elite $399, Arcade $199Cheaper than Wii? New Sacred 2 trailer shows off 4-player co-opMmm ... dungeon crawling
Nintendo Fanboy Weekly: Aug 14 - Aug 20
Wha? What is this? Well, to offer you a more streamlined recap of the goings-on in the Nintendo world, we've combined the DS Lite and Wii Fanboy Weekly recaps into one powerhouse, now dubbed Nintendo Fanboy Weekly. Hopefully, you'll like the new approach.But enough of that, check out our links. They're homegrown with the finest original features and old coffee grinds.The Best of DS DS Fanboy Review: Bangai-O SpiritsTreasure's latest is an absolute, uh, treasure Point/Counterpoint: The Worth of Chrono Trigger DSReally worth the high price tag? Gaming to Go: Planet Puzzle LeagueSee why this one's perfect for the on-the-go gamer The DS Life: Captionz NeededKitties and DSes = awwwwwww Show and Tell: Put it onOur weekly look at the latest creations from the DS community The Best of Wii Wii Fanboy @ EA Summer Showcase: Nerf-N-StrikeOur hands-on writeup of the peripheral and game Want to watch DVDs on your Wii? Let us show you howOur step-by-step guide on watching movies on your Wii Wii Fanboy @ EA Summer Showcase: Boogie SuperstarOur hands-on writeup of EA's next installment in the franchise Born for Wii: Rogue SquadronThe game gets re-imagined for Wii VC Monday Madness: Mega Man and Neo Turf MastersI'm like the best Mega Man player in the world Point/Counterpoint: Pros and ConduitsWe debate the hype surrounding The Conduit Revolutionary: Special EffectsA technical look at why games look good Gallery: Nintendo Wii mockups
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 8/11 - 8/17
Looks like Home is finally expanding. A new Home client is being sent to beta testers, new and old. We reminisce about the long history of Sony's oft-delayed online service in our new game page. Then, see all the info on DJ Max -- now coming to the US! Check that out, and all of this week's stories from your friends at PSF.New Pages DJ Max Fever [PSP] Home [PS3] Features Blue PSP unboxing Downloads Ferrari Challenge screenshots [PS3] NBA 09 The Inside screenshots [PS3]
X3F Week in Review: August 8, 2008 - August 14, 2008
It really feels like this week belongs to Xbox Live Arcade. The whole month really, considering a slew of AAA titles are on the way. This week we got Bionic Commando Rearmed, which is everything a Bionic Commando fan could hope for. If you haven't already, definitely give it a try. You can check out our latest XBLA in Brief episode to see what's new. And let's not forget that you can now start earning Fable II goodies with Fable II Pub Games, which is also featured in this week's episode.Community Xbox 360 Fancast 079 -- Ah, EuphemismsPlease, get our minds out of the gutter X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Fable II Pub Games and Bionic Commando RearmedBionic Commando Rearmed. 'Nuff said. Ask X3F: Backwards IncompatibilityShort and sweet this week X3F Season Update: Madden NFL 09Boom! X3F Insight: Why should we care about Braid?Braid is good. SRSLY News Fable 2 receives a visit from Master Chief himselfFlintlock Pistol vs Plasma Pistol Analysts: Xbox 360 outsold PS3 in JulySee what cheap 360s can do? Gears 2 Lancer bundle selling like hot cakesCliff Bleszinski imitations on the rise Red Faction: Guerilla beta dropsSay "Guerilla beta" three times fast. It's fun.
Wii Fanboy Weekly: Aug 7 - 13
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/nintendo/Guide_to_playing_DVDs_on_your_Wii'; So, we guess you heard about the homebrew app that lets you play DVDs on your Wii? Well, Wii Fanboy has put together a simple guide on how to do this yourself. All you have to do is click here to check it out.Oh, and be sure to enter our latest giveaway. We're hooking two people up with Top Spin 3 for the Wii.Features Wii Fanboy Review: Strong Bad Episode 1 - Homestar RuinerRead our thoughts on Telltale's newest episodic game Revolutionary: Whip it GoodAdding some waggle to Simon's whip It's-a Mario World: Underrated FoesSome of Mario's enemies you may have forgotten about Top 5: Upcoming Original IPs from Third Parties5 games we've got our eyes on Born for Wii: Dark SectorThe game gets re-imagined for Wii Virtually Overlooked: Hotel MarioMario in a hotel? What? VC Monday Madness: Break In and Star ParodierOur weekly video of what's on the Virtual Console Other Items of Interest Save your VC games to the 'Wii Hard Drive'Since when was a hard drive an air conditioner? Nintendo registers mysterious trademark for 'Piktura'The name of the new Pikmin game? MadWorld, indeed: the backlash beginsThe UK goes crazy over MadWorld Nintendo: Wii Music won't compete with the music game marketBecause it's a toy, remember? Gallery: Nintendo Wii mockups
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 8/04 - 8/10
It has been a busy week for us at PSF. Our Trophy Portal is now open for business, and at the same time we're introducing game pages to our site. We've started off with comprehensive pages on WipEout HD for the PS3 and Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep for the PSP. Expect more to come!New Pages Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep WipEout HD PS3 Fanboy Trophy Portal Your one-stop destination for all those shiny trophies. Previews Hands-on: The Last Guy goes to America "The Last Guy may be a relatively simple game, but it does have an incredible amount of charm and we're sure the quest to get a high score will keep people coming back for more." PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli "The gameplay was solid, felt authentic, and the difficulty was geared for the hardcore racer." PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Legendary "One of the things that sticks out about Legendary the most is the design and strategy you'll need to utilize in defeating different types of enemies." PS3 Fanboy hands-on: WipEout HD "Don't think of this as a stopgap until a "real" WipEout game -- this really is the real deal." Reviews PSP Fanboy review: Space Invaders Extreme "You might find this silly but you can listen, play, and dance to the game all at the same time and it would feel completely natural." Downloads Secret Agent Clank fan pack
X3F Week in Review: August 1, 2008 - August 7, 2008
Not a whole lot going down in Xbox 360 land this week. Oh sure, there are rumors of price cuts, but nothing really solid to latch onto. Except Braid. In short, Braid is an absolutely brilliant game. You should go buy it. Seriously. We'll wait. It is short, sweet and wonderful. Anyway, check out the latest that Xbox 360 Fanboy has to offer below. Oh, and enjoy the fan made Viva Piñata video inspired by the Halo 3 "Believe" ad campaign.Community Xbox 360 Fancast 078 -- Progressively More EroticIn which a feud continues X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: BraidAbsolutely a must play X3F Review: Sid Meier's Civilization RevolutionTruly a revolution? Ask X3F: Starving for swag editionThe swag must flow! News The Dishwasher is still samurai killing its bugsLooks like we're stuck with Castle Crashers Source: First images from 360 Avatar creatorLook! Buttons! NinjaBee unveils XBLA title A Kingdom for KeflingsNew images too Zero Punctuation takes a katana to Ninja Gaiden 2Actually likes it, sort of Rare: Kameo and PDZ sold tons, stop cryingBut how many were sold right back to GameStop?
This week in Massively news
It's been an interesting news week with Flagship Studios' properties being bounced around like ping-pong balls, news about Warhammer Online starting to come faster and faster, and the unveiling of Star Trek Online as a definite Cryptic property. If you missed out on anything, have no fear -- we've got the highlights of the last week right here for you! News Cryptic officially announces Star Trek Online Blizzard: Yes, some players left for AoC Mythic's stance on monetizing cut WAR content The hidden art of Star Trek Online Age of Conan rep talks Kingship, new zones, and more Microsoft's Shane Kim on Xbox 360's MMO failures ArenaNet will not show Guild Wars 2 at PAX Warhammer Online minimum system specs revealed City of Heroes respecs now available for purchase with real cash WAR Creative Director on avoiding the 'corrupting' influence of WoW Discussion Comic-Con 08: Hands-on with DC Universe Online Comic-Con 08: Hands-on with Warhammer Online A World of Warcraft player's guide to Guild Wars The Digital Continuum: On WAR comparisons The Daily Grind: Name your MMO dream team
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 7/28 - 8/03
Did you know that Square Enix's DKΣ3713 event just went down this weekend in Japan? Tons of PSP and PS3 news came out of that one. Hit the break for all our headlines, and don't forget to check out the features listed below.Guides PS3 Greatest Hits buyer's guide We examine the "must buys" and "not buys" out of the brand new greatest hits line. We let you know what's good to get and where to get them. Previews Import hands-on: The Last Guy We imported the Japanese version off the PS Store. Soulcalibur IV hands-on: The first few hours "The fighting overall is just fast and fluid and plays a lot like Soulcalibur II." Columns Warning: This dog bites! "One thing the Metal Gear series is known for is making us question the future of military technology. What the Gecko/Big Dog juxtaposition has got me wondering is how much of a role the uncanny valley will play in the design of future weapons of war."
X3F Week in Review: July 25, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Well looky here! The X3F Week in Review is back! We've finally put E3 to bed, and things are finally starting to return to normal. Our regular community features like Ask X3F, XBLA in Brief, and Community Content should be making their way back soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, soak up our latest Fancast and some of this week's more interesting news items. Community Xbox 360 Fancast 077 -- Feudin'In which a war begins News Splinter Cel Conviction delayed into 09 ... GASP!Try to look surprised Video: New Xbox 360 dash leaked earlyHooray for shaky-cam! RvB launches achievement website, achievables unlocked!Bleep-Bloop! MS promises to 'explore' not exploit the Halo brandOff to a good start New COD4 playlists are worthy, still "In Testing"Now with less grenade pooping! Too Human is Too GoldTen years of development come to a close
DS Fanboy Lite: July 19 - July 25
Just as with our beloved DS Lite, DS Fanboy Lite is like the original, but smaller. Sleeker. Only not necessarily better. Herein you can see some of the best we've had to offer in the last week, encapsulated for your reading ease. Community DS Fanswag: Penguin United 24x Gaming PouchThey're huge ... and incredibly cute. Half-Elf Tentacle Assault: Hentai DS game invades ComiketWe're waiting for the full-blooded sequel. Diablo II project invites Blizzard's wrathWe've been here before. Sonic project: Best looking 3D homebrew?Probably the hedgehoggiest. Features E308: DS Fanboy raises its spirits with Harvest Moon: Island of HappinessHands on the farm. E308: DS Fanboy explores the lands of Rune Factory 2And, hey, more farming! E308: DS Fanboy plays God with Populous DSBut we didn't play dice with the universe. Space Invaders Extreme: DS vs. PSPWhich one fared better? Not-So-Iron Fanboy: Cooking Guide Cook-OffTwo chefs. Three recipes. One guide. E308: DS Fanboy hands-on with Korg DS-10Best hybrid of the show. E308: Viva Pinata was an Xbox game?It just feels right. News of note Square Enix trademark elicits confusion over Chrono Trigger DSSubtitle or no? Iwata: iPhone not a threatThere's room for everyone here, folks! Kimi no Yuusha comes to life in FamitsuBlue-haired chicks from SNK. Start beating the drum for Taiko localizationIf it happens, thank Guitar Hero. Defender of Law raises slight objectionsRip-offs? Of my Ace Attorney? Retailers hoping for R4 ban in UKSounds like we need a Manny-style commercial. UK sees plague of dodgy DS chargersMore like uncharging.
Wii Fanboy Weekly: July 10 - July 23
Did you miss us last week? Well, we were just so darn busy with that E3 thing, we couldn't scrounge up enough time to do a recap post for you all. So, we've got a lot to catch you up on. First, check out our two giveaways. You like free games, right? Then, be sure to check out all of the highlights from E3, including all of our hands-on impressions. You can find them on our E3 2008 page right here.As for the highlights, we're going with original content to catch you up from the week you missed.Features Born for Wii: Four Sword AdventuresWe retool it for Wii It's-a Mario World: Mario is Missing (from E3)Our weekly look at Nintendo's plumber covers the show Revolutionary: More MotionMike Sylvester tackles the topic in his latest tech savvy column Born for Wii: PikminGot Pikmin on the brain? So do we! Top 5: Things we won't see at E3Still a good read! VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/14/08We check out that week's Virtual Console releases VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/21/08We check out that week's Virtual Console releases Brawl Stage of the Week: It's a carNo, seriously, it is! Virtually Overlooked: Aerobiz SupersonicWe tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console Virtually Overlooked: Mega Man and BassWe tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console Top 5: Nintendo's biggest 'mehs'We run them down
PS Fanboy E3 Week in Review: 7/14 - 7/20
E3 is now over, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take a look back and relive the magic. This week's PS Fanboy Week in Review compiles all the top PlayStation stories from the show. Also, take a look at those happy faces playing Rock Band 2 in the picture above. [From left: Jem Alexander, Naughty Dog's Arne Meier, PS Blog's Jeff Rubenstein, and Andrew Yoon]Previews Impressions: Fat Princess Impressions: Killzone 2 multiplayer Impressions: Valkyria Chronicles It's awesome: Flower (PS3) PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Hands-on: Silent Hill Homecoming Hands-on with the new video download service : PS3 PS Store PC PS Store Community Our very own episode of Qore PS Fanboy Caption Competition: E3 Edition PS3 Fanboy live from Sony's E308 press conference Team PlayStation goes Foo on Rock Band 2 Virtually @ PlayStation Blog E3 meet up Columns LittleBigInsideJoke
DS Fanboy Lite: July 12 - July 18
Like everyone else, this week we were focused on E3. Unfortunately, E3 wasn't very focused on us. Several new games were announced for the handheld, however, including the latest from the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and we were afforded closer looks at the line-up of excellent titles headed our way. There was so much going on, in fact, that we can't possibly do a proper recap of it all ... so here are ten stories that represent a cross-section of this week's coverage. You can take it with you: Nintendo handheld retrospectiveBecause they're portable, you know. Rhythm Heaven is the best musical microgame collection at the showIt was a wide field. Link makes an epically cute craftIf you don't find this cute, you clearly have no soul. E308: Final Fantasy IV speaks our language -- probably yours, alsoUnless your language is Tagalog or perhaps Finnish. Roogoo jumps from XBLA to the DSIt's the week for it. E308: Rhythm Heaven bumped by Cammie Dunaway's wristSomeone get that woman a bracelet! E308: Konami booth tour in photosWithout the Judgment, everything looks great! Bury The Shovelware: Pokemon DashNo one's immune to it. Gaming to Go: Animal Crossing: Wild WorldPrepare for the new game with the old game! Three DS news items you might have missedThere was a lot of stuff going on, after all.
Massively Week in Review: E3 edition
As the Massively crew has been at E3 along with the Joystiq crew, our update this week comes a little late. (Those of you who were at last night's meetup can understand the epicBut for those of you who are curious as to what's going on in the wide world of MMOGs both at E3 and in general, here's a quick and dirty overview of the week's events! News How to beat game piracy according to David Perry Pre-orders now available for The Guild DVD Exclusive first look at Star Wars Galaxies TCG loot cards Blizzard victorious in WoW Glider case Mythic offers FAQs for Warhammer's loss of cities, classes E308: Jagex teases sci-fi successor to Runescape, Mechscape E308: Disney Interactive Studios shows off Club Penguin on the DS E308: Erling Ellingsen talks patch timeframes for Age of Conan E308: DC Universe Online already 'released' inside SOE KOTOR MMO confirmed by Electronic Arts Discussion Ask Massively: You make the call The Digital Continuum: Diet WAR MMOGology: Will mobile MMOGs evolve genre expectations? Nitpicking WoW to death The tyranny of skill training Behind the Curtain: Gone for good?
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 7/7 - 7/12
This week has actually been pretty crazy -- possibly even crazier than The Last Guy developers seen in the above clip. With E3 coming around, we're both really excited and close to losing our marbles in preparation for the big E this year. We have already made our E3 predictions and have sorted out our meet up plans. Check, check, check. All that's left to do now is go to the show and bring home all the goods to you fine folk! So until then, sit back, relax, and read PS Fanboy's Week in Review to get you up to date on all things Sony. Reviews PSP Fanboy review: Secret Agent Clank "After an excellent first outing on PSP, High Impact Games has created a follow-up to Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters that's worse in almost every single aspect." Previews PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm "Ultimate Ninja Storm, more than any anime game before it, looks just as good, if not better, than its source material. Not only is the level of detail stunning, the fluidity of the animations and the strong use of motion blur give it a truly cinematic look." Columns Give me a reason to fight! "Since when do competitive games need a narrative? Tic-tac-toe never had a narrative. Neither did chess, the most pervasive simulation of military strategy in the Western world." Downloads Phantasy Star Portable demo
