NPD figures for March are in and suffice to say, it was an interesting month for both camps. For the second consecutive month, Xbox 360 edged past the PS3, a victory Microsoft might not have had if Final Fantasy XIII never made the multi-platform jump. Cumulatively, Square Enix’s RPG opus sold over 1.3 million copies on both formats. The lion’s […]

Offering a eccentric mix of gunblazing and sword-swinging gameplay, Ubisoft’s MotionPlus-powered sequel Red Steel 2 makes its ascent onto store shelves this week in North America. In commemoration of the occasion, the publisher has sent over a high-octane launch trailer that covers all bases. From up-close-and-personal swordplay to pursing a pack of bandits on motorcycles in a riveting chase, the […]

While Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is less than enthralled with Sony and Microsoft’s motion control variants, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto takes the calm, cool, and collective approach. Speaking in a recent interview with CVG, the famed game designer expressed his thoughts over both PS Move and Natal, saying that he feels honored by such efforts. Nintendo should welcome […]

Always one to embrace the element of surprise, famed Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto dropped word shortly after his BAFTA award acceptance that development on Pikmin 3 is “well underway.” This is according to those tweeting from the event, namely the UK division of Official Nintendo Magazine. The existence of Pikmin 3 itself comes as no shock, considering it was name-dropped […]

With Wii exclusive Red Steel 2 only a mere five days away, the countdown to its March 23 release in North America is on. The wait can be antagonizing and publisher Ubisoft feels your pain, being so kind as to offer up yet another gameplay trailer. This clip introduces several of the game’s nefarious baddies, including psychopath Payne and warlord […]

To date, the independently-ran Insomniac Games has remained as a staunch supporter of Sony and its PlayStation brand. Their loyalty may overstep those bounds in the not so distant future, however, as IGN reportedly has it on good authority that Insomniac intends to branch out and develop titles on platforms outside of Sony’s platform landscape. These plans could very well […]

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is downplaying all the frenzy surrounding Natal and PlayStation Move, saying that if put in a similar catch-up scenario, Nintendo would be “embarrassed” to approach motion control in the manner that Microsoft and Sony have. Speaking to Kotaku, Fils-Aime reiterated that the key focus at Nintendo is innovation, not following in the footsteps of […]

Ubisoft offers up yet another speed art drawing clip guaranteed to evoke feelings of awe and amazement at a blistering pace. This one highlights the lone ninja Shinjiro, donned in a sleek armor suit. Looks stealthy, not to mention imposing. Red Steel 2 is slated for a March 23 release on Wii.

Ubisoft is taking Olympic gold medalist Shaun White into the virtual skateboarding genre with Shaun White: Skateboarding. While Shaun is perhaps best known for his prowess in the extreme sport of snowboarding, he isn’t too shabby of a skateboarder either, having walked away with the prestigious honorary achievement of a gold medal during both the Summer and Winter X Games. […]

Ubisoft offers up yet another spiffy Red Steed 2 speed drawing clip, this time highlighting graceful female lead Tamiko. Feels like someone turned up the heat, yeah? Exclusive to Wii, Red Steel 2 hits store shelves March 23 as one of the first titles in its genre to take full advantage of the MotionPlus attachment. In case you missed it, […]

Nintendo has released more than a dozen new screenshots from the Team Ninja-developed 2D and 3D hybrid Metroid: Other M, showing off Samus Aran’s latest exploits from a variety of different perspectives. Interestingly, the entire batch of screens were taken at native 720p, a resolution that consumer Wii hardware does not support.  Official word from the company is that “screen […]

At its Media Summit in San Francisco, Nintendo today announced that Metroid: Other M will hit the Wii on June 27. Currently on a release date frenzy of sorts, this tidbit comes just moments after confirming that Super Mario Galaxy 2, another big-hitter, will arrive on May 23. Metroid: Other M was initially revealed at Nintendo’s E3 2009 media briefing, […]

Nintendo pegged a released date on Super Mario Galaxy 2 at its San Francisco-based Media Summit today, confirming that our favorite Italian plumber will return to the far-reaching depths of outer space on May 23 in North America. That’s a mere three months away. Nintendo is opening up the information floodgates on this one, so keep your eyes peeled for […]

Ubisoft today pinned a May 18 release date on Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, alongside revealing new details on the Wii iteration of the title. Built entirely from the ground-up at the company’s Quebec City-based studio, it “utilizes the full graphical capabilities of the Wii.” According to the press release, Ubisoft made a strong push towards leveraging the Wii’s […]

While 2009 was a better year for EA, there’s still room for improvement, considering the gaming behemoth took a hit on its profit margins yet again. Less severe of a hit compared to 2008, but still significant. As such, EA is cutting costs wherever possible, beginning with its Partners label. In a conference call with analysts, COO John Schappert revealed […]

Nintendo is hosting a US-based Media Summit in San Francisco 24 according to a IGN recount of the invite. With Nintendo remaining understandably coy on details, there’s no telling what will be shown yet, but previously announced titles such as Metroid Other M and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are probable bets. Chances of the next Zelda making a appearance are […]

What was once considered a strange mashup of characters is now a lauded as a cult hit by many. Responding to fan clamoring for another big-budget Kingdom Hearts title, game director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 3 is on the cards. While not yet in development, Nomura says it is definitely being planned. Not exactly a bombshell, but […]

Ridiculous as it may sound, rumor has it that Nintendo and Sega have a collaborative surprise up their sleeves for Super Mario Galaxy 2, with a source from NGamer magazine claiming that Sonic will appear in the Wii sequel. And not just a brief cameo appearance either, the speedy blue hedgehog will reportedly be a playable character. In fact, NGamer’s […]

With the March 23 release of MotionPlus-exclusive Red Steel 2 inching closer, Ubisoft has released a speed art video that depicts the main protagonist being drawn in meticulous detail, from sketch to a vibrant illustration rich with color. If you have a couple minutes to spare, check it out. In a related tidbit, those who become a fan of the […]

Last June, when word emerged that Nintendo was working on another Zelda title, Miyamoto strongly implied that it would take advantage of MotionPlus but wasn’t ready to label it a requirement. Understandably so, considering the attachment had just been released. Producer Eiji Aonuma, however, now feels that MotionPlus has made its way into enough households to confirm that its use […]