Our lack of PlayStation Move coverage speaks volumes
March 11, 2010 – 12:44 am | Comments

Opinion coming: I mean, whatever.
There’s some nice write-ups at Kotaku, but the Move announcements smell like more motion-controlled crap mini-games. How is it that something like this can launch four years after the Wii came …

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Bioshock 2 Launch Trailer Coming During “Late Night”
February 2, 2010 – 4:10 pm | Comments
Bioshock 2 Launch Trailer Coming During “Late Night”

When Jimmy Fallon went on to host “Late Night” on NBC, he talked at great length about he would have more focus on video games in the show.  Well, it seems advertisers have taken note …

Dante’s Inferno to Corrupt Super Bowl Watchers
February 1, 2010 – 1:32 pm | Comments
Dante’s Inferno to Corrupt Super Bowl Watchers

Electronic Arts must of found the Aeropause money vault, because they have made plans to place a 30 second advertising spot during this year’s Super Bowl.
The advertisement, called “Hell Awaits”, will be 30 seconds in …

Look, It’s Not Modern Warfare 2
January 20, 2010 – 1:36 am | Comments
Look, It’s Not Modern Warfare 2

Sometimes, it is funny to see what companies will do to mooch off of the fame of another product.  We see it in movies quite a bit, but not so much in gaming.  I mean …

Nintendo benefits from crappy page layouts
January 17, 2010 – 3:14 pm | Comments
Nintendo benefits from crappy page layouts

The February 2010 issue of ToyFare includes a two-page spread previewing games expected to release this year. It is a thoughtless, cut-rate job… but it highlights the Nintendo Difference: color. Looking at this layout, I …

UK intelligence organisation places ads on Xbox Live
November 20, 2009 – 5:43 pm | Comments
UK intelligence organisation places ads on Xbox Live

And I thought that the average Xbox Live gamer and intelligence were diametrically opposed. UK intelligence agency GCHQ (Government Communitcation Headquaters, thank you Koss!) has been putting adverts, like the one pictured, on the …

Night Elf Mohawk Grenades Anyone?
November 16, 2009 – 5:49 pm | Comments

The Night Elf Mohawk is back, and this time he is bringing in ranged support to help his cause.  Yes, World of Warcraft has brought back Mr. T to promote the hugely popular MMORPG title, …

Creepy As Hell Marketing Postcard
October 7, 2009 – 11:21 pm | Comments
Creepy As Hell Marketing Postcard

Today, I went down to get my mail and found this rather creepy looking postcard in my mailbox.  I have no clue as to what it is, but I do know it is from a …

Tim Schafer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
October 4, 2009 – 10:45 am | Comments
Tim Schafer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

I first saw Jimmy Fallon on an episode of Diggnation where (amongst other things) he discussed how he was going to treat videogame releases as he would a big movie premiere on his show, which …

Crazy Apple iPhone/iPod Touch ad on IGN
September 29, 2009 – 2:48 pm | Comments

If I saw this insanely creative ad on IGN I’m not sure if I would close the tab down because it’s so in your face, or sit there and watch it! Well I haven’t seen …

PS3 Advert edited.
September 12, 2009 – 12:49 pm | Comments

You might remember a little while ago I wrote an article about the adverts for the new PS3 prices. In one of them, there’s a line which goes
Bernie, you can’t believe everything you read on …

Play him off, Keyboard Sam
September 4, 2009 – 4:27 am | Comments

Ok, normally I try to put in some incisive commentary as to why you should watch/read/listen to whatever it is I’m posting, but just watch this. Trust me, just watch it. It’s a brilliant piece …

Best Batman Buy
August 23, 2009 – 8:25 am | Comments
Best Batman Buy

So in case you haven’t pre-ordered you copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum yet, this weeks Toys R’ Us circular has what is probably the best deal for picking up this excellent re-invigoration of the franchise. …

Call of Juarez iPhone adver-app full of cocking and pumping action
July 2, 2009 – 9:23 am | Comments
Call of Juarez iPhone adver-app full of cocking and pumping action

As I noticed that VG247.com linked to our latest Nintendo Power Read-a-Long article (the one where Miyamoto says the next Zelda will not be radically different), I was also highly entertained by their Call of …

Terminator: Salvation Facebook game
May 12, 2009 – 10:20 pm | Comments
Terminator: Salvation Facebook game

In hopes to drum up even more interest in the movie, a Terminator: Salvation Facebook app/game has been created. And, who isn’t interested in this movie and game yet? While its geared more towards our …

Gamestop pricing shenanigans getting even more out of hand
April 25, 2009 – 2:00 pm | Comments
Gamestop pricing shenanigans getting even more out of hand

I avoid Gamestop almost completely at this point because of their clear disdain for customer service, but every once in a while I see something in their weekend ad that compels me to approach. While …

Castlevania Judgment now available, watch for Aerocoverage
November 21, 2008 – 9:56 pm | Comments

Castlevania Judgment came out this week, and I encourage you to watch for my upcoming coverage of the game. I’ve been offered a review copy of the game (they’re talking to the right guy!) and …