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Readers Pick Top Games of 2007

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:22:02 -0800

Famitsu's famous panel of reviewers subject themselves to the scrutiny of the readership every week. Sometimes the readers agree with the Cross Review team. Other times, they don't.

Continue reading for the top rated games of 2007 as determined by the readers of Famitsu. You might be surprised as to which game came out on top. The password is origami.

Vern Fonk: Nintendo's New Marketing Exec

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:14:37 -0800

Every city has its own D-class celebrities. Here in Seattle, one such minor celebrity shines above the rest. Maybe it's his shiney bald head. Maybe it's his awesome dance moves. But no late night commercial celeb is more famous than Seattle's own Vern Fonk.

And his marketing genius has not gone without notice. If it works for insurance, it's gotta work for videogames, right? Farewell George Harrison (not the Beattle but the former VP of marketing at Nintendo), say hello to every-man Vern Fonk. Just another nail in Sony's coffin.

Continue reading for some more Vern Fonk classics that are sure to be turned into Nintendo commercials for upcoming releases.

Dev Kit Developers League Update #6

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:30:27 -0800

The battle continues as the developers regroup after the special Dev Kit tournament at Jet City Retro where PG's own Elder Taragan was crowned the champion. The competition gets interesting as many of the leagues hardcore attendees double the required 15 games needed for the tournament of champions in November and try to improve their margins to get there. Hit the jump for the updated scores from the latest gathering!

Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?

New Metal Slug and Samurai Showdown Coming

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:54:46 -0800

Retro Gamers looking to spend some quality time immersed in classic arcade gaming action need wait no longer than this July (in Japan that is). The newest iterations of SNK Playmore classics Metal Slug and Samurai Showdown are coming soon to a system near you! Hit the jump for all the details.

Dev Kit Developers League Rules

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:58:13 -0800

1. The first thing about Dev Kit League is that you will talk about Dev Kit League
2. The second thing about Dev Kit League is that YOU WILL talk about Dev Kit League (It’s that awesome)
3. If someone completes 4 games the match is over
4. 3 people to a match
5. Several matches at a time
6. No Goombas, No Prinnies
7. Matches will go on as long as they have to
8. If this is your first time at Dev Kit League, you should play (It’s fun).

Join the Pink Godzilla Dev Kit Developers League every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at Blue Highway Games in Queen Ave from 2-5pm!

Oops!

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:06:36 -0800

It has recently been brought to our attention that a shipment of Pink Godzilla Dev Kits contained only the Japanese instruction manuals. Our bad. For some reason we thought everyone in America reads Japanese. What were we thinking? For anyone who'd actually like to know how to play the game they just bought, please send an email to orders@pinkgodzillagames.com, and we'll be sure to send you a copy of the English instruction manual. We'll also be posting a downloadable PDF of the instructions at www.pgdevkit.com soon. In the meantime, you can check out the How To Play section of the Dev Kit site.

Or you can simply start teaching yourself Japanese. As if Dev Kit wasn't enough, here's even more incentive to learn Japanese.

Nande Indian ya nen!

Sakuracon 2008 Pics: What it is to be Human

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:19:32 -0800

Resident PG photographer miko35 snapped up some awesome photos at Sakuracon. Unfortunately, thanks to a misplaced camera, we were a bit late in getting these photos to market. If you've never been to Sakuracon, it's quite a feast for the eyes. Surreal images abound - whether it's Optimus Prime, a female hedgehog, or whatever it's always fun to be in the vendor hall and watch the passersby.

Prime FTW! PG's pick for best costume of the show.

Dev Kit League Update #5: Jet City Retro

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:23:57 -0800

This past weekend, PG held a special Dev Kit League tourney at Jet City Retro in Seattle's University District where games were made and some dreams were crushed. PG had a fun time showing off the Dev Kit and got to see some great classic games and systems for sale as the other vendors strutted their stuff. PG played some fantastic retro games in the free play rooms at the lavish Hotel Deca and even got in a little Rock Band practice. Hit the jump for the new updated Dev Kit Developers League scores and the scoop on the final table at the special Dev Kit tourney!

Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?

Metal Gear Online Hands-On Preview

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:22:29 -0800

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.

PGI Investigates: The Watermark Scandal

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:41:05 -0800

With the recent discovery of an IGN watermark on the retail box art for the Wii version of Okami, the PGI, the Pink Godzilla Investigators, went through the PG classic game library in search of more evidence of watermark tainting. The team was surprised to find three more games had suffered such fates! This devastating find was promptly compiled into an official report and rushed to the Elders for immediate prosecution.

Hit the jump for the exclusive report!

Jet City Retro April 26-27

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:24:40 -0800

If you're a gaming fan, then you're gonna wanna be at Hotel Deca on "The Ave", site of this year's annual NWCGE gaming expo - Jet City Retro. Past years have been chock full of wondrous gaming treasures and this year should be no different. PG will be in attendance and have got a couple of fun events going on during the convention. Hit the jump for the details.

Dev Kit Myth Busters

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:08:13 -0800

After weeks of league play with some of the best Dev Kit players in the world, the Elders have begun to notice a pattern. Not everyone is playing by the same rules. Some haven't read the instruction manual very carefully. Others have read the instruction manual too literally. Very few appear to have actually read the official Dev Kit FAQ. To get everyone back on the same page, Pink Godzilla's resident Dev Kit rules expert, Elder Taragan, is here to set the record straight and bust some of the most common Dev Kit myths.

New PSP Software Dresses You

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:55:59 -0800

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.

Dev Kit League Update #4

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:37:15 -0800

The PG Dev Kit Developers League is still going strong and the latest meeting brought a two hour overtime period where the battles continued late into the evening. Some players have had a recent streak of bad luck, but there are many League meetings left change their overall standings, including a special event this coming weekend. At Jet City Retro an officially sanctioned special tournament will take place, so stop by and play a few games against the Elders and check out some great classic games as well. Hit the jump for the updated scores and more info from the latest meeting including pictures!

Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?

Q1 Sales Numbers Are In: 2008 The Year Of The PSP?

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:42:01 -0800

Three months have already passed since the ringing in of the New Year. And with the change from 2007 to 2008 seems to have come a change in fortunes for Sony's PSP....in Japan at least. For the first time since the release of the DS Lite, the PSP has outperformed the Nintendo handheld for an entire quarter in Japan!

Continue reading to learn the first quarter results for 2008 in worldwide sales for all your favorite consoles.