http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:30:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Rick Marshall FROM SPLASH PAGE: Okay, let’s face it — I have an unhealthy obsession with the upcoming “Batman: Arkham Asylum” video game. Every new glimpse of the game has impressed the heck out of me and made me more eager for its release date to arrive… but I know ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/batman-arkham-asylum-making-of-video/ Posted on BenHeck.com, home to all things homebrew, was a creation by some clever fellow named Marshall. Seems he thought it would be a good idea to make a handheld that could play full SNES cartridges. Looks like it's about the size of a Game Gear and sucks down batteries even ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/portable-snes-hardware-is-delightful/ The death knight quickly became one of the most popular classes in "World of WarCraft" at the launch of the latest expansion pack, "Wrath of the Lich King." Not really a shock, since they were the first character class to be added since the launch of "WoW," but now it ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/world-of-warcraft-to-nerf-death-knights-in-32-patch/ A lot of fuss has been made this week about a quote from Shigeru Miyamoto. Speaking with Nintendo Power about the next "Zelda" game for the Wii, Miyamoto said, "I don’t think it’s going to be that radically different." Considering one of the major qualms people had about "Twilight Princess" ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/miyamoto-next-zelda-on-the-wii-not-radically-different/ "Worms 2: Armageddon" follows in the long tradition of "Worms" games that have been coming out for nearly 15 years now. It's a 2D, turn-based strategy game where you control a team of cartoon worms armed to the teeth with grenades, rocket launchers and exploding sheep. The simple, almost-cute graphics ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/worms-2-armageddon-final-look/ I finished "Fallout 3" last night. Well, I got all the achievements, at least. Yep, all 1450 points, which includes the main game's achievements and the add-on packs. It was sort of a proud, if ridiculous moment, considering achievements are meaningless, but you all probably know the feeling I'm talking ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/lunchtime-twitter-poll-proudest-achievement-or-trophy/ I've already extensively played "Battlefield 1943" on test servers, but I'm still pretty pumped about it's release to the world next week. The game's dropping on XBLA on July 8th, and PSN on July 9th. Whether it's the "extraordinary value" that the press release claims is a little up in ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/02/battlefield-1943-confirmed-for-next-week/ Apple's resistance to supporting Flash on the iPhone and iPod Touch is a bummer to many, but Addicting Games, one of the most trafficked Flash games sites, has apparently found a work-around. In the coming weeks, they're going to be porting some of their more successful games to be playable ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/01/flash-games-coming-to-iphonesorta/ Grandmaster Flash is a hip-hop legend and was one of the major forces behind the popularity of DJing, cutting and mixing. His inclusion in Activision's upcoming DJ rhythm game, "DJ Hero," is unsurprising but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Flash provides some of the tracks in the game, ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/01/grandmaster-flash-plays-dj-hero-for-the-first-time/ Ubisoft is working on a title which is near and dear to the hearts of video game journalists the world over, as it brings together two of the things we love best: Video games and churros. Oh, and probably journalism. "Imagine Reporter" places you in the role of a female ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/07/01/the-joys-of-being-a-journalistin-video-game-form/