For many, the Bit.Trip series has been a breath of fresh air. It's a series that has gone back to the very roots of gaming and reinvented them for a modern audience. At the Indie Games Summit at the Austin Game Developer's Conference, Gaijin Games' Director of Art Mike Roush talked about why their games make you say "holy shit!" and the design philosophy behind them. Keep reading for some behind-the-scenes on developing Bit.Trip.
If you've yet to play Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, chances are you're not a fan of...
WiiWare has seen much better days. The download platform on the Wii definitely had a ton of potential to start, but it seems to have floundered over
After much rumor and speculation, Sony has finally stated their case in how they aim to stem the flow of cash from their pockets. Presently, the company is expected to post their first loss in 14 years of $1.65 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31st, 2009. Ironically, that's the very number they predicted they would profit by back in October.
As more independent developers form, more indie games are managing to captivate gamers' attention and imagination. Easily the source of some of the m
Thanks to the clever folks at PaperFoldables, you can make your papercraft piggy bank inspired by BIT.TRIP FATE, and...
If BIT.TRIP BEAT wasn't enough for you, Gaijin Games is at it again. This time the colorful and different-sized squares come from all four sides of the screen as you hurriedly mash buttons to not fail. Just from first glance, this game seems not only just as fun as it's predecessor, but also much more difficult. I see some serious 8-bit failure in my future.
Nintendo's WiiWare download service has just reached its first anniversary, and to celebrate, they've released the following video, which looks back at many of the great releases the service has seen. Some favorites named include Mega Man 9, World of Goo, Tetris Party, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, Dr. Marioâ„¢ Online Rx, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, BIT.TRIP BEAT, LIT, and LostWinds. Looking ahead, they anticipate big things for Cave Story, Icarian Kindred Spirits, Super Meat Boy, BIT.TRIP CORE, and Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. What, no Contra ReBirth? How disappointing. There are still some of these I need to get, though. In the meantime, Happy Anniversary, WiiWare! Keep the good stuff coming! You can find Nintendo's full press release after the cut.
Punch-Out! is coming on May 18th, according to the latest gigantic Nintendo press release. You'll have to hit the break for that, but a few things of note. It's big, I think I already said that, it comes with a release schedule that runs from now until June or, simply, Summer. There's also a slate of descriptions for some bigger upcoming titles off of said roster. One weird thing here is the presence of Wii Sports Resort, the one that makes use of the Wii Motion Plus device; it's Spring 2009 release has been changed to merely 2009. Hit the break for a gigundus wall of text!
Japan. For some gamers, it is considered a "rakuen", a paradise, the promised land. For others, it is the bane of the industry itself. One thing, however, is most definitely clear. Like it or hate it, Japan is responsible for keeping the arcade industry alive, long after it died out in other parts of the world. Today's list represents a few little-known, surprising, or unexpected facts regarding Japan's arcades. Of course, before any list like this, a disclaimer: I have spent a great deal of time in Japan and have frequented several different types of arcades - however, this list is taken from my personal experiences and opinions, and as with many of these lists, your mileage may vary. That said, on to the list!
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