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DS Fanboy Lite: July 5 - July 11
Between prophesying, chatting, tons of news, and, oh, giving away free stuff, we've had a big week at DS Fanboy -- and now you can relive it, right from the comfort of this post. Consider it a token of our undying affection. Community DS Fanswag: Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid, and a paddle to play 'em withOnly a couple of days left to enter! Show and Tell: It's-a room!A Mario Bros. room, that is. Features DS Fanboy interview -- Viva Pinata: Pocket ParadiseNo connectivity. Don't even ask -- we already did. Nintendo E3 2008 press conference: Let's play bingo!Break out those crystal balls. iPod's new Square Enix SRPG better than FFTA2?An epic challenge! Bury the Shovelware: Ping PalsWhen good developers go wrong. Gaming to Go: NEVESPsst -- it's "seven." Backwards. Promotional Consideration: Play to loseIn this case, so much better than winning. News of note UK retailer pulls R4 after ELSPA threatsSo how 'bout that DSVision? ESRB says 'konnichiwa' to My Japanese CoachAnd Ubisoft says konnichiwa to our money. E308: XSeed localizing Game Center CX DS game, Populous DSThe too good to be true news of the week award goes to .... Luminous Arc 2 radiates to the U.S.Now, about Steal Princess .... XSEED brings Korg DS-10 to North America in the tenth monthWe love you, XSEED. DS version of Galactrix missing online playInfinite Interactive is off our Christmas list. Konami devising its very own Animal CrossingBecause you can never do too many video game chores. E308: Square Enix confirms North American release of Exit, Legend of Kage 2So, uh ... how about DQIX?
X3F Week in Review: July 4, 2008 - July 10, 2008
We'll admit it, with all the E3 planning going on, the minds at Xbox 360 Fanboy are a little frazzled. So, we'll make this Week in Review simple. That's the official X3F sticker up there. We'll be taking a truckload of 'em to E3. Very soon, you'll see pictures of Cliff Bleszinski, Peter Molyneux, Dennis Dyack, and all the other relevant 360 designers wearing our stickers and promoting our website ... whether they want to or not. As long as we can slap a sticker on someone and snap a picture before we get arrested, we figure it's fair game. If we have any stickers left afterward, maybe we'll give 'em away at the Joystiq reader meetup.Community Stuff Xbox 360 Fancast 076 -- Decisions, and also E3Of spineless men Microsoft's E3 08 Press Conference: let's play bingo!E3 Home Edition X3F and Joystiq's reader meetup: Thursday, July 17th in Santa MonicaCome be threatened by our devestating good looks! Ask X3F: Press Start editionDo we really have to press start anymore? News Rumor: A new Chief'less Halo announced at E3Next Halo stars Dom DeLuise. Rumor: Countdown site for next Bungie announcementLooks supa fake to us Create-a-Henchman in Fable 2Who knew it was these easy to get henchmen? New video for The MawA good platformer on 360? Impossible!
Wii Fanboy Weekly: July 3 - July 9
We've been hard at work over the last week, trying to deliver you the best content around. Not only do we have tons of original features, loving crafted over a hot stove so you may enjoy them piping hot and fresh, but we've also got all of the top stories in the Wii world. So, hit up the past week's highlights below!Features Wii Fanboy Review: SPOGS RacingWe check out the WiiWare title Wii Fanboy Review: Top Spin 3We take 2K's title to the court Brawl Stage of the Week: Freezer RoomOur weekly spotlight of user-generated content for Smash Bros. Brawl Born for Wii: Beyond Good and EvilThis deserves a Wii-specific port! Top Five: Anticipated WiiWare gameOur new features look at the top 5 hottest upcoming WiiWare games It's-a Mario World: Mario's Many Professions part 1 of 2We delve into all of Mario's past employment VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/7/08This week's Virtual Console games, in direct-feed video form Virtually Overlooked: Star Wars (Famicom)We tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console Another Week in SalesOur weekly analysis of the different region's game sales Other Items of Interest Mod plays NES in a NES cartridgeThe world just exploded Midna, Rosalina expertly cosplayed by Nintendo convertYou'll be surprised at how good their costumes are Mega Man 9 looks great, sounds great, did we mention it looks great?Seriously Super Smash Bros. Brawl community screensSome wacky screens from the community Sakurai: I had a lot more characters in BrawlMore? Wha?
The best of WoW Insider, July 1-8, 2008
Aw, look how cute! Diablo 3 fans might be a little surprised to see that as powerful as Tyrael is in the world of Sanctuary, he's just a little noncombat pet in the World of Warcraft. Look at his cute little hood! Fortunately for you, Joystiq's sister site WoW Insider is rolling like a raid boss in Azeroth -- we've got every little bit of WoW news you need, from Wrath of the Lich King rumors to biting commentary about the biggest online game in the world. Here's our best from the last week. News WWI attendees get their own pet, Archangel TyraelTurns out the folks at WWI were even luckier than we thought. Rumor: Wrath of the Lich King box revealedSee what the game you'll be buying later this year actually looks like. US registration for Wrath beta now openBlizzard has opened up an opt-in for players in the US and EU, and we're that much closer to release. Rumor: Wrath of the Lich King collector's edition boxBut what we really want to know is what's inside it. Kisirani implies the return of the Scourge Invasion eventLooks like Arthas and his cronies will step foot back in Azeroth at least once more. Features Things that annoy meAllison Robert open up a legendary can of rant for the Fourth of July weekend. Ask a Lore Nerd: The swirling vortex of deathThe Lore Nerd ruins his cool forever by knowing so much nerdy history about Azeroth, but you get to reap the benefits! The Creamy GUI Center: Big bag blowoutOur UI column tells you how to make the most of those bags in your inventory. WoW CrosswordWe premiere a brand new Sunday morning feature on WoW Insider for you xword fans. Archangel Tyrael pet revealedThe world of Diablo visits the world of Warcraft yet again.
The week in Massively features
Massively interview: KingsIsle on Wizard101We recently had the chance to check up on KingsIsle and talk to them about their three-year conjuration, Wizard101. We sat down with the studio's director, Todd Coleman, to discuss what's in store for the tween-centric wizard school MMO. First Impressions: Requiem: BloodymareWe've been talking about this game for months now, and Requiem: Bloodymare is finally available to play. Hailed as the first horror MMO, there are definitely aspects of R:B that are pretty gruesome. EVE Online Community Spotlight: a Q&A with ChribbaTrust is a rare commodity in EVE Online. Many players are drawn to the game by the fact that almost any form of deceit, betrayal, and outright treachery is allowed in EVE. Not all players head down this path, of course, but plenty do. This element of risk is what makes the game exciting ... MMOGology: Mobile MMOGsSeveral weeks ago at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Steve Jobs announced the 3G iPhone. The announcement wasn't much of a shock to industry experts since other cell phones have been using 3G networks ... MMO MMOnkey: Why I stopped playing Age of ConanI like Age of Conan. I like the combat system that demands active engagement rather than the auto-attack, go-make-a-cup-of-coffee style of combat used in so many other MMOs. I enjoy exploring Funcom's recreation of Hyboria ...
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 6/30 - 7/6
This week's big top story was all about Firmware 2.40: its release, initial hiccups, and then getting pulled down. A few people had some significant problems, but the majority saw their shiny new features were running smoothly. For those of you who were able to get this update onto your system, we suggest you start in-game XMBing and grabbing those trophies. For starters, hit up Super Stardust HD and read our guide on how to get those PS3 accolades. Features Everything you need to know about firmware 2.40 "The features to be added in firmware 2.40 represent the biggest jump for PS3 owners, more so than 2.00 released a few months earlier. The key features of the update include the most-wanted things voiced by a majority of PS3 fans." Trophy Guide: Super Stardust HD "With 9 Bronze, 6 Silver and 2 Gold Trophies, we're sure this is going to keep many occupied for quite some time. Here's our guide to unlock all the Trophies. Good luck!" Screens inFAMOUS (PS3 Fanboy Exclusive) Madden NFL 09 (PS3) Midnight Club: Los Angeles (PS3) Yggdra Union (PSP)
DS Fanboy Lite: June 28 - July 4
Reviews? Original content? Weird and wacky spins on DS news? We've got it all, and this week, we've even got extras. Don't fight, fanboys -- there's plenty to go around, and these are happy times. It's a holiday, we're looking at Chrono Trigger ... things are good. Community DS Fanswag: Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid, and a paddle to play 'em withBecause we had to start a Space Invaders giveaway today. How could we not? Homebrew paint application adds Guitar Hero controller supportFinally, we can move beyond Accordion Hero. DS Daily: The next great remakeLet your voice be heard. Features DS Fanboy Review: Civilization RevolutionA whole lotta game squeezed into a tiny package. DS Fanboy Review: Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2Blood, drama, and a little science fiction -- now with difficulty levels. DS Fanboy Review: Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of LagaardHeroes of kicking your ass is more like it. Collecting & Obsessing: Game & WatchCollectors, a retrospective, and a lovely bit of gaming history. Limited Edition lust: A visual journeyA journey through things we want to spend money on. Promotional Consideration: Nester's returnIf this doesn't make you feel old, really, nothing ever will. Bury the Shovelware: Homie RollerzJust as bad as when we reviewed it -- hell, maybe worse. Gaming to Go: MeteosOn a scale of one to quickplay, Meteos is right up there. News of note Wind of Nostalgia keeps sounding better and betterIt's beginning to look a lot like Skies of Arcadia. Even the names are rhythmically similar! Future R4 firmware to sabotage clones, brick DSes?Suddenly, M3 Real, CycloDS Evolution, and others just got better. Chrono Trigger: new DS features unveiled, in U.S. this yearYES, YES, FOR REALLY REALS, YAY! Bonus content planned for Judgment, Ecclesia connectivityFinally, a use for Castlevania Judgment. Gamefly: Japanese and Chinese Coaches, Princess Debut this fallAt last, your language trainer has come along.
X3F Week in Review: June 27, 2008 - July 3, 2008
Well kids, it seems like everyone is holding their cards close to their collective chests as we begin the final run up to E3. That doesn't mean we don't have a few interesting news bits to share though. For one, the Xbox 360 Mega Man 9 evidence continues to pile up, despite Capcom's claims to the contrary. Gears of War 2 news also continues to dribble out, and we're more than happy to relate it to you. Find these stories and more below.Community Stuff Xbox 360 Fancast 075 -- PornoisseurWhat does Pornoisseur mean? X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: SoulcaliburAwesome game. No online play. WTF? X3F TV -- Points>Life: Shedding Light on SecretsIGN gives this Points>Life a 3.5 Ask X3F: Revolution editionThis one has a haiku in it News Rumor: Samsung releasing Xbox 360 TV this fallUs: Baloney Penny Arcade teases PA Adventures Episode 2Is that spider wearing a hat? SCIV Character Creation: Hey, it Ryu!So many possibilities to infringe copyrights Gears 2 video straight from the UT3 discSo much for buyer's incentive Gears of War 2's active sniper will not insta-downNo more sniper spam, yay! More MM9 nuttiness: USK rates the game for 360So, we getting Megaman 9 or not?
Wii Fanboy Weekly: June 26 - July 2
It truly is a Mario world when you're a Nintendo fanboy (or fangirl). Nintendo's portly plumber likely holds the same amount of space in your heart as does your immediate family. His games are just so great. It was this love for the little Italian guy that spawned our new feature, It's-a Mario World. In it, we examine Mario and everything about him. The inaugural post deals with the rare power-ups you can find in his games.Original Content Revolutionary: SynaestheticIndie game + Wii = homebrew happiness Brawl Stage of the Week: Airborne ArenaIt's a deadly map in the sky Born for Wii: CastlevaniaWe tell you why it needs to be on the Wii Sporemon: Pokemon meet Spore Creature CreatorSome great Pokemon created with Spore It's-a Mario World: Rare Power-upsOur new feature looks at Mario's most rare power-ups Virtually Overlooked: Demon SwordWe tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 6/30/08We check out this week's Virtual Console release Wii Fanboy Review: GyrostarrWe check out the latest WiiWare game Hot Topics in the Community Nintendo Power's sword in the previewInteresting tease job, Nintendo! Mega Man 9'nuff said! Teen commits suicide, guess what's to blame?UK rag The Daily Mail goes off the deep end Lego mania, fanboyism combinedIf only consoles were that small ... Wii Fanboy Poll: Castlevania coulda, woulda, shouldaLet your voice be heard on the new 3D Castlevania fighter
Massively Week in Review: June 24-July 1, 2008
This week was again a mixed bag from around the MMOGscape. Running neck and neck with continued news (and problems) from Age of Conan, was the news from Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational in Paris about Wrath of the Lich King and the new encrypted keychains. Join us as we run down the week's hot news and views from Massively! News Age of Conan tradeskills getting badly needed attention Unlockable Nictus Sword sneaks into CoX World of Warcraft originally planned as free-to-play EVE Online patch restores dual boxing alt play Huxley in-game footage reminds us of something Warhammer Online takes us to epic places Blizzard Authenticator adds new layer of security, for a price Vanguard offers free time to past subscribers Blizzard responds to amicus brief in MDY bot suit Discussion AoC is to WoW as steak is to McDonalds, says AoC director A Star Wars Galaxies history lesson: From launch to the NGE A Star Wars Galaxies history lesson: The post-NGE era The Daily Grind: Has AoC earned your money for another month? Anti-Aliased: Keep crying, sportsmanship is dead Which WAR faction favors more mature players? Comparing the expansion philosophies of World of Warcraft and Warhammer Online
The best of WoW Insider: June 24-July 1, 2008
Where can the world's biggest World of Warcraft fans go to talk with Blizzard devs, hear news about upcoming games, and dress up like Murlocs? Paris' Worldwide Invitational 2008, of course -- that's where WoW Insider was last weekend, and we've got a ton of news about everything WoW from the event, including Death Knight exclusives, new talents for Wrath of the Lich King, and coverage of all the panels and ceremonies. If you've ever played World of Warcraft, now's the time to go check WoW Insider -- odds are there's something new that'll remind you why you liked the game in the first place. News Worldwide Invitational Paris: The roundupEverything we posted from and about Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational event in Paris this last weekend. If you weren't there, read this, and you'll feel like you were (and it's a lot cheaper than a plane ticket). Hands on with WWI '08 Death Knight demoWe actually play, for the first time, the first new class implemented in the game since launch. WWI '08 Costume Contest galleryLet's face it, the real reason you go to these nerdy events is to see the wacky cosplayers. Here they are. Blizzard unveils Diablo 3What were you doing last Saturday morning at 4:30am? Sleeping? We were compiling information on Blizzard's newest game. Blizzard's splash screen changes for June 27thOf course now, we know it was all for Diablo 3, but last week, we were still guessing our hearts out as to what the splash screen ice meant. Features Arena Season 4: Brutal GladiatorSeason 4 started last week, and we've got the most definitive guide on the Internet for what to spend your Honor on. Midsummer Fire Festival quest guidesAll the news coming out of Paris might have distracted you, but we didn't forget: the Midsummer Fire Festival is live on the realms. The Care and Feeding of Warriors: Titan's Grip!Yes, Warriors can do in Wrath what we never though possible: wield a two-hander in one hand. Blizzard Authenticator introduced at the Worldwide InvitationalBlizzard is selling a physical key, to make sure the only person who signs into your account is you. Two talent trees for the price of one?We dip into one of the most underrated pieces of news coming out of WWI: could Blizzard be making it easier for players to respec?
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 6/23 - 6/29
Ah, this is the image that launched a thousand murmurs across the sea of internets. We were tipped off early in the week from (possibly) eager developers willingly gushing about Sony's trophy system. At the moment, this image and others like it should still be taken with skepticism. We suppose it can't (read: definitely won't) be too long before we see something official. In the meantime, read up on what else we Sony Fanboys have been writing about this past week. Our top headlines are after the break. Columns Echochrome - the new Brain Age? "What Echochrome does, quite brilliantly, is tweak our perception of dimensionality in an interactive way not possible with Escher drawings or Penrose triangles." Previews PS3 Fanboy Hands-on: SOCOM Confrontation "Take into consideration that almost everything you can see, you can get to. More importantly, note that almost every building in the game can be entered as well, maximizing the playable area within each territory."
DS Fanboy Lite: June 21 - June 27
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: Etrian Odyssey IITwo copies up for grabs! The DS Life: DS Boy Around The WorldBut not really the game boy any longer. Fire on the Water almost as awesome as Smoke on the WaterTake a little Lone Wolf with you. Features Games to help curb your addictionsWho needs heroin, shopping, or friends? You have a DS! DS Fanboy Review: Arkanoid DSIt's like Arkanoid, but with more screens. DS Fanboy Review: Space Invaders ExtremeExtreme invading, in the palm of your hand. DS Fanboy Review: Disney FriendsSurprisingly okay. Just don't tell anyone we played it. Taking on the world in Civilization RevolutionIt's Civ on Weight Watchers. Submerge yourself in the world of Mister SlimeLike a really damp, round Stretch Armstrong. Promotional Consideration: Tactical AdvertisementsWhither FFTA2? Nowhere you've seen, probably. News of Note Exit DS escapes Japan, according to ESRBBut will it ever exit our hearts? Prince of Persia: The Fallen franchiseNow with 10% more clichés. DS is an excellent tool for teaching Japanese students EnglishAlso, you can be lewd in Pictochat. DS library plumps up before E3: Kirby and MillionHeirIf we get this before E3, what's coming at the show? Hmm .... Long list of DS titles headed for EuropeEurope gets games? Club Nintendo giving away shiny thingsShiny dual-screened things that we want.
X3F Week in Review: June 20. 2008 - July 26, 2008
Another busy week at X3F. We've got a new XBLA in Brief (try Ticket to Ride, seriously), new Points>Life and new ... news. We've got everything. Gears of War 2, Halo Wars, Fable 2, you name it. We also got a chance to check out Deer Hunter Tournament and Smash Court Tennis 3. Browse the links below and slake your Xbox 360 thirst. That's right, slake it.Community Stuff: Xbox 360 Fancast 074 -- MansplosionsThat doesn't mean what I think it means, right? X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Happy Tree Friends and Ticket to RideBuilding trains is fun! X3F TV -- Points>Life: It's About TimingHow to kill people as Not Matt Damon in the Bourne Conspiracy Ask X3F: Solid rumors editionMGS4 on 360? Not anytime soon X3F Impressions: Deer Hunter TournamentStay downwind X3F Impressions: Smash Court Tennis 3Truly smashing News: Bungie serves up new Cold Storage screensThere's a revenge joke here somewhere It's Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts official box artFans complain about lack of platforming on box Fable 2 video diary 6 talks art, death and morphsHints at Octover release Lionhead refuses to comment on Molyneux's Fable 2 Oct. release hintBut also refuses to deny it New Halo Wars info: The UNSC Firebase and WarthogThe Firebase makes Warthogs, Marines, and Awesome More Gears of War 2 beta footage: disrupted chainsaw duelDuelus Interruptus, as the beta testers call it
X3F Week in Review: June 20, 2008 - June 26, 2008
Another busy week at X3F. We've got a new XBLA in Brief (try Ticket to Ride, seriously), new Points>Life and new ... news. We've got everything. Gears of War 2, Halo Wars, Fable 2, you name it. We also got a chance to check out Deer Hunter Tournament and Smash Court Tennis 3. Browse the links below and slake your Xbox 360 thirst. That's right, slake it.Community Stuff: Xbox 360 Fancast 074 -- MansplosionsThat doesn't mean what I think it means, right? X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Happy Tree Friends and Ticket to RideBuilding trains is fun! X3F TV -- Points>Life: It's About TimingHow to kill people as Not Matt Damon in the Bourne Conspiracy Ask X3F: Solid rumors editionMGS4 on 360? Not anytime soon X3F Impressions: Deer Hunter TournamentStay downwind X3F Impressions: Smash Court Tennis 3Truly smashing News: Bungie serves up new Cold Storage screensThere's a revenge joke here somewhere It's Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts official box artFans complain about lack of platforming on box Fable 2 video diary 6 talks art, death and morphsHints at Octover release Lionhead refuses to comment on Molyneux's Fable 2 Oct. release hintBut also refuses to deny it New Halo Wars info: The UNSC Firebase and WarthogThe Firebase makes Warthogs, Marines, and Awesome More Gears of War 2 beta footage: disrupted chainsaw duelDuelus Interruptus, as the beta testers call it
Wii Fanboy Weekly: June 19 - June 25
What do you think of WiiWare? Love it? Hate it? Don't feel one way or the other about it? Don't own a Wii? Should we stop asking questions? Bueller?Anywho, silly introductory paragraphs aside, we're tackling the subject of WiiWare in our latest Point/Counterpoint feature. It's kind of like those ridiculous political shows you see on Fox News, where two people scream at each other for 20 minutes. Except, with us, it's about games and you have to read it. Also, we're a bit more level-headed.Oh, and there's the usual free game up for grabs. This week, it's two free games!Features Point/Counterpoint: Is WiiWare a disappointment?What say you? Born for Wii: Chu Chu RocketWe provide controls diagrams and reasons why it should be ported Revolutionary: WRX Stage 1GlovePIE + Balance Board + Wiimote = Virtual Driving Machine Wii Fanboy Review: Block Breaker DeluxeWe spill the beans on Gameloft's title. Brawl Stage of the Week: Hueco MundoEnjoy some downloadable content for Smash Bros. Brawl VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 6/23/08We check out North America's Virtual Console games for this week Virtually Overlooked: Space Invaders 95: The Attack of the Lunar LooniesWe tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console Videos EA surprises us with SimCity CreatorPlenty of videos show off how nicely it's shaping up Rabbid fact #76: Bunnies look good in SporeSpore Creature Creator creates fun A guided tour of Mario Super Sluggers' stadiumsCheck out the hazards and other obstacles Rabbids crash Euro 2008Those darn bunnies ... Other Items of Interest Homebrew returns just in time for WiibratorNaughty, naughty Guitar Hero: World Tour can save DLC to an SD cardYour prayers have been answered! Zack and Wiki: Quest for a Sequel is fruitlessSad face
The best of WoW Insider: June 17-24, 2008
It has been a wild week in WoW -- first, we heard about patch 2.4.3, with level 30 mounts and big changes to the talents. Then, new loot cards for us to drool over. On Saturday, the Midsummer Fire Festival started, with new quests and a new boss to fight. And this week, we're all puzzling over what Blizzard will announce at the Worldwide Invitational (and what "Icefield" means -- it's like Cloverfield, only colder). Big stuff happening at WoW Insider! Here's all the links you need to catch up. News Patch 2.4.3 patch notesLevel 30 mounts? A new bag from Haris Pilton? Cheat Death nerfed? It's the patch we never saw coming. Upper Deck announces new loot items, including an Ethereal vendor petNew items to drool over from the WoW TCG. WotLK Wiki is back in action After suffering a C&D late last week, the fan-run wiki covering all the alpha leaks is back and running. GotFrag releases videos of the MLG 3v3 Tournament What's almost as exciting as playing WoW? Watching other people play it. Blizzard's Icy splash screen changes, hints at Diablo and Wrath of the Lich King for WWIWhat's behind the icefield? WoW Insider wraps up all the rumors (here's hoping for Diablo 3, since, as you can see above, Diablo is clearly hidden in the ice. Clearly.). Features Lord Ahune strategy and walkthroughWe tell you exactly how to take down the new event boss (and nab his tabards, if you know what we mean). Azerothian Spore creatures continue to crawl inCreatures from Azeroth have invaded Spore -- here'a gallery of some of the best. Midsummer Fire Festival quest guides Everything you need to know about getting the most out of Blizzard's mid-Summer event. Patch 2.4.3 gallery of eye candy Construction in Stormwind! New TCG items! Feast your eyes on everything there is to find in the new patch. The Art of War(craft): Farewell to season 3Season 4 starts today -- before you get to all the good stuff, take a look back at what just happened. Update: Did we mention that Season 4 starts today? WoW Insider has both a roundup of Season 4 news as well as an in-depth gear guide to the new set. Go get that Arena gear!
DS Fanboy Lite: June 14 - June 20
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: Etrian Odyssey IIWin the latest from Atlus! StillAliveDS update adds in-game level editorMake it your own. OtaClock DS is pants-wettingly greatIt's our little taste of Metal Gear. DS Daily: Favorite GBA gamesShare your favorites! Features Find a use for that extra DSWhether it's a Lite or Phat, we've got a use for your second handheld. DS Fanboy Preview: N+Hands-on with a tiny ninja. DS Fanboy Review: Summon Night: Twin AgeWorth sinking in a few hours. DS Fanboy Review: Jake Hunter: Detective ChroniclesLess noir, more blanc. The DS Life: Adrift in the AntarcticYou've got to do something while hanging out on an iceberg. Promotional Consideration: The Hands of FateBut not Manos. Some other hands. News of note Kingdom Hearts, Sigma Harmonics playable at Square Enix event358/2 Days may be in final stages! Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja's Boxart ReversesHang her on the wall. UK still betting on blackNew shades be damned. Ubisoft bringing us Hell's Kitchen, Price is Right games (... thanks?)Because television shows make awesome games. Right? Online battles ahoy for Fire EmblemFire Emblem sure does make for awesome games, though.
X3F Week in Review: June 13, 2008 - June 19, 2008
Believe it or not, the massive Intellisponse leak wasn't the only thing that happened in Xbox 360 this week. True, it was probably the most interesting and the other stories kind of pale in comparison but ... um ... you know we're not really sure where we're going with this. Just check out the links below to see what else we covered this week, mmkay? Community Stuff: Xbox 360 Fancast 073 -- All Hopped UpStop acting stupid. SRSLY X3f TV -- XBLA in Brief: Elements of Destruction and Sea Life SafariTakin' pictures of fish on XBLA Ask X3F: DRM Doldrumes EditionSo where is the XBLA DRM fix MS promised? Video Marketplace Weekly: Pirates and ninjas editionA free ninja movie? Hell yes Community Content: 241 EditionWho doesn't like giant robots? News: ZOMG! Online survey hints at Blu-Ray Xbox 360The rumor that just won't quit Microsoft teases us with super special E3 "aces"We hope it's more than Avatars Square Enix: "No plans" for Star Ocean on PS3Wait ... what? That doesn't sound right .... Bad Company makes fun of Solid Snake"Why would somebody hide in a barrel?" Guilty Gear coming to XBLAPlease say online play isn't borked Bungie: Cold Storage is one of three new mapsYet another round of Halo 3 maps on the way
Wii Fanboy Weekly: June 12 - June 18
It's been a busy week at Wii Fanboy. Not only have we churned out plenty of original features and coverage, but Nintendo just released the latest Wii Menu update, to 3.3, which kills the Twilight Hack. What is that we hear? It's as if millions of fanboys cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. And, as always, for those of you looking for some free stuff, check out our latest giveaway!Features Wii Fanboy Review: My Pokemon RanchWe review the WiiWare offering High Voltage talks The ConduitExclusive gameplay details inside! Born for Wii: Katamari DamacySee why it's such a perfect fit for the Wii! Wii Fanboy Review: Blast WorksWe give you the dirt on the shmup Wii Fanboy Review: Cocoto Fishing MasterWe review Neko's WiiWare title Brawl Stage of the Week: Shy GuyThe Nintendo enemy gets immortalized in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Friday Video: Taking some short cuts in Mario Kart WiiThis helpful video gives you the insider info on some of the game's stages Virtually Overlooked: Wizards and WarriorsWe tell you why the game should be on the Virtual Console VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 6/16/08Our direct-feed video commentary on this week's Virtual Console releases Other Items of Interest NHL Hockey finally comes to the WiiSports fans, rejoice! Nintendo adds update 3.3 to repaired Wiis, internet not happyIf your Wii breaks, you'll get the new version of the menu Traveling through Azeroth with the Balance BoardPretty interesting video Hacker makes Wii-friendly NES, SNES, N64 controllersThe only way to enjoy those classic titles Space Invaders Get Even Better: its WiiWare!Perfect match Wii Fit tagged with an expensive, undeserved billWii Fit gets some undeserved blame
