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Project Natal May Provide Dance Controls, But 'FaceAPI' Could Let You Talk Or Make Out
Posted 10/15/09 6:00 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News
From what Microsoft has shown off so far, Project Natal looks like it will track various body movements for controls dealing with first-person shooters, sports games and maybe even lightsaber fights. PhD candidate Torben Sko, is concentrating on face movements in his work right now, though, and he says he's found a way to track mouths, eyes and head movements nothing nothing more than a camera.
John Mayer's Favorite Video Game Of The Decade? 'Halo'
Posted 10/15/09 5:30 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Exclusives, Video, Xbox 360
John Mayer may not be hugely popular in gaming circles, but that doesn't make him any less of a gamer. His enthusiasm for "Halo" clearly knows no bounds, as he's quick to pick the Microsoft/Bungie joint as the greatest game of the decade, saying that it brings people together while breaking friendships apart. Sounds like there's at least one song in there, huh?
Miyamoto's First Video Game Experience Was Violent
Posted 10/15/09 5:15 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Exclusives, Interviews, Wii
For many people, "Super Mario Bros." was their first video game experience. But what about Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of "Mario"? You may be surprised to learn that it was a game featuring guns! In my interview with the legendary game designer, he revealed the first game he remembered playing:
'God of War 3' Demo Codes Only Released In Japan
Posted 10/15/09 4:00 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3
UPDATE: Readers remind us that folks purchasing the "God of War Collection" will also have access to the demo. But the whole Japan-only aspect of this release is still pretty strange.
ORIGINAL STORY: PlayStation 3 owners may relish Sony's exclusivity regarding "God of War 3," but Japan seems to have an exclusive of its own for the game -- namely a downloadable demo from the PlayStation Store. That means North American games may be out in the cold until the full game comes out in March 2010 -- unless Sony has further plans for the Western Hemispshere.
One of the main successes of the first "Left 4 Dead" was the demo. With a new franchise it's important to inform the planet why it's awesome, and the demo did just that, giving folks a healthy taste of what "Left 4 Dead" was all about.
Valve is continuing the trend with "Left 4 Dead 2," with a demo going out to folks that pre-ordered the game on October 27th. Less committal humans that are holding off on pre-orders can get access to it on November 3rd (so long as you're on a PC or you're an Xbox Live Gold member). Come November 10th, the demo will open up to all members of Xbox Live (for those that enjoy a little split-screen multiplayer).
Jack Black On Jimmy Kimmel For 'Brutal Legend'
Posted 10/15/09 10:30 am ET by Russ Frushtick in PS3, Video, Xbox 360
Jack Black was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last night, appearing in his full-on Eddie Riggs costume (last seen at the VMAs). Oddly he was playing Jack Black, channeling Eddie Riggs, and he remained in character for the duration, participating in demon-slaying skits with fake audience members.
It's a pretty entertaining watch, and it's all online for your enjoyment. The first clip can be found here, but the full interview is also available online.
'Uncharted' Prequel Story Coming To Motion Comic
Posted 10/15/09 10:00 am ET by Brian Warmoth in News
The sequel to "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" may already be on shelves this week with "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves," and the game franchise has already been announced as a film in development at Columbia Pictures. The story before "Drake's Fortune," however, looks to be destined for a new medium altogether -- motion comics. Exactly how those will be distributed -- via Xbox Live, iTunes or otherwise -- wasn't made clear, but some of the same talent from the series will be involved.
R.I.P. Captain Lou Albano, Doer of 'The Mario'
Posted 10/14/09 4:30 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, Wii
Captain Lou Albano, the WWE Hall of Fame inductee who parlayed his wrestling career into becoming the live-action face of Mario in "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" died Wednesday at age of 76. The gruff-voiced actor who starred alongside Danny Wells as Nintendo's marquee plumber from Brooklyn popularized one of the only video game character-based dances on television as a footnote in his long entertainment career.
Exclusive Video: 'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' Weapon Customization
Posted 10/14/09 4:30 pm ET by Locke Webster in Exclusives, PS3, Video
With the third and final installment of Ratchet & Clank’s "Future" series dropping on us in couple weeks, the team over at Insomniac thought they’d show off some of the of weapon customization with this trailer for the new "Constructo" branded weapons: The Constructo Bombglove, Shotgun, and Pistol. Not only can players switch ammo types, rate of fire, and other weapon attributes, they can also paint their guns pink! Well, any color really. But hey, pink!
Bon Jovi Backing 'Crystal Bearers' Ad In A Jersey Rock Final Fantasy
Posted 10/14/09 3:45 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, Wii
Bon Jovi's single "We Weren't Born To Follow" may state that it "ain’t about our living in a fantasy," but it it sure isn't opposed to advertising for one. Square Enix ads for "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers" will drop J-pop in favor of Jersey rock this fall to promote the game's November Japanese release, and the group's song about gritty life challenges will provide the soundtrack.
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