Metal Gear Online Hands-On Preview
After a week-long delay due to Konami’s servers being overloaded, the Metal Gear Online Premiere Beta went live this past weekend. Do Solid Snake and company make a successful jump to the world of online action gaming? Or is Metal Gear Online simply a “Fission Mailed” that will leave you screaming “Snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake!!!?”
Put on your sneaking suit and hit the jump for a hands-on preview.
New PSP Software Dresses You
Are you fraught with anxiety every morning over what to wear? Do you constantly lose track of just how many “Beauty is in the eye of the BEER-holder” or “Jesus is my homeboy” shirts are hanging in your closet? Are you willing to admit that you just plain lack any sort of fashion sense? Well, fear no longer, because Sony’s PSP has you covered with their new fashion simulation software entitled MyStylist.
Cheatum Reviews: Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
Everybody's favorite unopinionated retro video game reviewer extroidinaire, Cheatum, has graciously accepted the offer to post reviews of some of the most controversal titles that have ever been turned from code into visual stimuli. The first title up for Cheatum's take is non other than Transformers: Convoy no Nazo for the Famicom. Considered one of the most difficult Famicom games in exsistance, the game has been featured on Game Center CX in Japan and here on the PG blog when Game Center CX: Arino no Chousenjou was announced. Autobots, transform and jump in for the full scoop on this exclusive review by Cheatum.
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Arkanoid DS Review
Arkanoid is one of the most memorable classic games that has stood the test of time in this current DS release. The game is very fun to play with the paddle controller attachment for the DS that slides into the GBA slot and is sturdy, accurate and perfectly sized to play the game with. The paddle controller works with both the original DS and the DS Lite and is a great import as the Japanese language menus are easy to navigate for any gamer without any trouble. The game itself has a lot of unlockable content such as backgrounds, music, new paddles to name a few as well as many different modes of play. Hit the jump for a review of this classic game with pics included.
Slide Adventure Mag Kid
Slide Adventure: Mag Kid is a culmination of everything that makes the Japanese style of game creation different. It has all the elements that make a game fun to play; an interesting story, good music, and innovative gameplay. The game it self is simple enough, the player takes on the role of a refrigerator magnet and by sliding the DS around on a flat surface, moves the magnet around the different levels. The ‘optical mouse’ peripheral for the DS gives the player a lot of control and is very responsive and even has built in rumble. Hit the jump for a full review of this quirky DS game from Japan.
Sugoi! Sugoi!: Game Center CX Coming to DS
Game Center CX is a hilarious Japanese comedy TV show built on a very simple premise. In each episode, one man, comedian Shinya Arino, sits and plays an old-school console game (usually Famicom) while being filmed. The hitch is he has to beat the game in one sitting... or else he loses the challenge for that episode and must face the embarrassment of his failure by being lampooned across the intertube. The show has gained tremendous popularity in Japan and previous years are available on DVD. In the DS-crazed land of stinky ramen and teriyaki shrimpburgers, we can't say we're surprised that it's coming to the DS. But we can say we're glad!
To give you a feel for the show, we've tracked down an awesome episode featuring one of the hardest games ever released for any consoler: Transformers Convoy no Nazo. Also known as, Transformers Mystery of Convoy, Transformers is a ridiculously tough one-shot-and-you-burst-into-flames side scrolling platformer released for the Famicom in 1986. No NES version was ever released. Gorankudasai. (have a look)
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Subarashiki Kono Sekai Is Wonderful
Since the days of the NES, a system's success has been largely dependent upon the software support of Square and Enix...or SquareEnix. Titles such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Front Mission helped Sony to dominate sales with the PSOne and PS2. But for the first time since 1994, SquareEnix has decided to throw its weight behind a Nintendo system - a hand held no doubt.
SquareEnix has already graced the dual screen with Final Fantasy, Itadaki Street, Secret of Mana and Dragon Quest titles. And with Dragon Quest IX, far and away the most popular gaming series in Japan, announced as a NDS exclusive, it appears to be a forgone conclusion that the NDS will dominate all systems of the current generation, whether they be hand held or console.
As a likely byproduct of their familiarity with the system, SquareEnix has begun to release original properties to the NDS. First, there were the obligatory non-gamer educational titles such as a gardening game and a classical music game. But now we're starting to see the might of SquareEnix manifested in unique properties for gamers. The first is a stylish new action RPG called Subarashiki Kono Sekai.
Read on for Pinky G and Jumpman's review!
Pink Godzilla's Balloon Fight Review
What the pink? Yes, that's right Pink Godzilla is starring in his very own NDS game. And no it's nothing at all like Tingle's Balloon Fight. Although the box art looks similar, the game itself is completely different. Where can you find a copy? Do you even have to ask. First, you need to become a PG Satori on the PG forum. Then you have to complete the PGSTC spirit quest. Finally, you have to know how to use all three Guardians on one turn in PG Dev Kit.
Continue reading for Pink Godzilla's completely unbiased review of his own game.
Ouendan 2 Review - It's Automatically Awesome!
In the beginning there was Ouendan - the game that made gamers of every profession consider a career in cheerleading. OSU! Then came Elite Beat Agents - the game that exposed the government's shadowy DDD, Department of Disco Dancin'. As for the third game in the series? Well, let's just say that it's full of hot-blooded rhythm soul, making it automatically awesome!
Read on for Pinky G and Jumpman's impressions.
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Bleach DS 2nd Review
The first Bleach DS game was a ground breaking achievement for the Bleach series. Finally there was a fighting game that was worthy to carry the name of such an enterprise. Then word spread of a sequel…but with growing anticipation and expectations high, is Bleach DS 2nd able to live up to it’s predecessor?
Continue reading to find out.
Kriss Kross Not Required To Jump Ultimate Stars
X-men Vs. Street Fighter…Marvel Vs. Capcom…Super Smash Bros...
Then, the clouds parted and descending from the heavens was a new kind of hybrid fighting game: Jump Super Stars. This 2D fighter allowed people to play with some of the most popular Shonen Jump characters of all time and have them duke it out inside stages resembling pages of manga. As awesome as Super Stars was, there were still some features lacking…many if not all have been added to JUMP ULTIMATE STARS!
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DS Shigureden: Liquid Arashiyama Spider Monkey in a Can
With the release of DS Shigureden: Tacchi De Tanoshimu Hyakunin Isshu in mid-December of this year, Nintendo effectively released a miniature hand-held version of a full-sized museum. No joke.
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bit Generations Reviews
Just around the corner are the first annual Pink Godzilla Retro VIdeogame Awards. In choosing the nominees for these prestigious awards, Pink Godzilla surveyed games released in the past year that really pay homage to the pre-polygon era of gaming. Not surprisingly, Nintendo swept the nominations with its basic but challenging bit Generation series. From the slick packaging to rockin' midi beats, the bit Generations games simply ooze retro coolness.
Let's take a look now at the seven nominees and get Pinky G and Jumpman's predictions on which games will take home the awards next week.
DJ Max Portable - Slapping the Gauntlet in the Rhythm Gamer's Face
When it comes to rhythm games, you always remember your first time. Whether it’s flailing frantically in public at your first go at DDR, earnestly but unsuccessfully rocking out at Guitar Hero, or crack-crack-cracking the eggs into the bowl with PaRappa, the rhythm game has always been a tough nut to blast open with your virtual musical prowess. But the creamy nougat inside is oh so sweet.
And who doesn't love creamy nougat?
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Jump Superstars Review (Learn to Love the Koma)
Since Time Immemorial, manga fans have wondered who would win in a fight. Goku vs. Ichigo? Luffy vs. Naruto? Jotaro vs. ... Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo? Wonder no more! Jump Superstars gathers the most popular characters from the Shonen Jump library in a 2D fighting mashup of Super Smash Brothers and a Trading Card game.
A fighter combined with a trading card game? Put yourself at ease because Nintendo and developer, Ganbarion, team up to bring the greatest manga brawler in existence to your DS. The Dream Match begins here!
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Rhythm Tengoku...Is the Rhythm Gonna Get You?
First there was Ouendan, and now there is Rhythm Tengoku, the latest wacky music game published by Nintendo. If you like Warioware, BUY THIS GAME. If you like Ouendan, BUY THIS GAME. Unless you hate to have fun, YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST BUY THIS GAME.
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Bleach: Heat the Soul 3 Review
UPDATE: Bleach 3 is now available in our online store!. The third entry into the Bleach PSP fighting arena has arrived and it's the best one yet! With cel shaded graphics rivaling the anime, a fighting system amped up by developer Eighting and fan service galore, this is one trip to Soul Society you don't want to miss!
First, let's get this out of the way.. which is the better game? Bleach: Heat the Soul 3 or Bleach DS?
That's like asking if an apple is better than an orange.
Bleach DS Review
Although the game has been out for the better part of the year, Bleach DS: Souten ni Kakeru Unmei is still one of the best fighting games on the DS. What makes this game so great? Well, besides the spectacular presentation, awesome game play and the fact that this game is developed by Treasure....
You'll just have to click here to find out.
Power Pro Major League For GC and PS2
It's everyone's favorite bobble-head baseball game from Konami featuring the players and teams from MLB. Don't let the cartoonish graphical presentation fool you. The Power Pro series has the most in-depth gameplay, accurate physics models and intuitive yet challenging hitting interface for any baseball game on the market. The single greatest reason to purchase Powerful Pro Major League, however, is its unique RPG-driven player creation system called the "Success Mode."
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan
The addictive game play, awesome graphic presentation and the excellent renditions of random J-pop tunes makes Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan a Pink Godzilla favorite. This is an absolute must have title for all DS owners. And if you don’t have a DS system, this game alone is reason enough to buy a DS, or better yet a DS Lite.
Read on for Pinky G and Jumpman's take on Ouendan for the Nintendo DS:
Sengoku Cannon (PSP)
Sengoku Cannon is the latest installment in a rich heritage of sexy shooters. Back in the day, there was Sexy Parodius, Steam Hearts and Cho Aniki. And now there is Sengoku Cannon, a side scrolling shooter in which you take flight as a scantily clad female samurai armed with what else...? Giant bazookas, of course.
Let's see what Pinky G and Jumpman have to say about this sexy shooter from Psikyo.
Bomberman: Panic Bomber (PSP)
You know the PSP is starving for games when they are releasing remakes of Super Famicom games. Come on already! Can we have an original game, PLEASE! Pretty please with a Pixel on top!
Until that day comes, you might as well check out what Pinky G and J-man think about this classic.
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