Archive for March, 2010

  • RoboCast 003

    RoboCast 003

    Welcome back folks for the third installment of our very own podcast, RoboCast! In this episode myself, Carl, and Jynx talk about strange gesticulation, pokeballs, game addiction and more! For the next episode we’ll be taking listener feedback at podcast@roboawesome.com so don’t be shy about emailing...

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  • The Cure For The Lonely Gamer?

    The Cure For The Lonely Gamer?

      Are you lonely? Tired of playing online games alone? Are you looking to game with more of the fairer sex? Well then whip out your wallets boys and get those credit cards ready because your prayers has been answered. I give you…… GameCrush.com. The...

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  • Best Games of March

    Best Games of March

    Every month is filled with the latest big names in gaming on each platform, under the radar hits, and games that didn't meet their respective expectations. March in 2010 was no different -- we had big name titles such as Pokemon and Final Fantasy hit the scene -- along with an eagerly anticipated sequel to a game that failed on its promises. So, what were the best of March 2010? Your resident Nintendo Editor (myself), Senior Editor Modus, and Staff Writer Jynx weigh in their opinions.

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  • WarioWare D.I.Y | Review (DS)

    WarioWare D.I.Y | Review (DS)

    The WarioWare series is well known for its zany and unique "microgames" -- literally, mini-mini games that require a simple task and only last about five or so seconds. Past WarioWare games such as WarioWare Touched for the Nintendo DS carried a bit of story with each category of microgames. Each set would have a specific character doing some crazy activity -- such as disco dancing -- and the microgames for that character would be somehow representative of that theme. WarioWare D.I.Y carries on the tradition of character-driven microgames, but it also brings forth a mechanic that is seldom seen in video games: the ability to make your own games, or rather, make your own microgames.

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  • PS3 Firmware Update Removes Custom OS Ability

    PS3 Firmware Update Removes Custom OS Ability

    Over at the Playstation Blog they’ve posted an article talking about the new PS3 Firmware Update (v3.21) which will remove PS3 owner’s ability to install custom operating systems. The update is said to be taking place this coming April 1st. No word yet on whether...

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  • Penny Arcade Adventures Discontinued

    Penny Arcade Adventures Discontinued

    Courtesy of Joystiq comes some sad news that Gabe and Tycho of the ever so popular Penny-Arcade comic will not be making a comeback for the third and fourth installments of the four part Penny Arcade Adventures. The first two as you recall were released as...

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  • First Impressions | Supreme Commander 2

    First Impressions | Supreme Commander 2

    With revamped graphics, a user interface-lift, and new-to Supreme Commander mechanics, Supreme Commander 2 boasts simpler aspect of real-time strategy when compared to Supreme Commander, while solving many issues from SC and Forged Alliance. Although Supreme Commander 2 may seem a watered down Saturday morning...

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  • What the Nut? Edition One: Camera Angles

    What the Nut? Edition One: Camera Angles

    Camera angles are one of the often underappreciated good things in a video game. A good camera angle lets you fully view your character and environment. Back in the days of 2D gaming an overhead view was often used along with a sidescrolling view, with the latter of which still being used today in some 2D platforming games. When the 3D era hit, most developers had trouble programming in that third dimensional space. There were many great games once they got the hang of it, but even some of the greats had horrid camera angles.

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  • Shadow Complex | Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

    Shadow Complex | Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

    Ever just want to take a break from those action packed shoot-em up titles that let you rampage through buildings and bad guys? NO! No you haven’t! And if you ever have then shame on you! Go sit in the corner and think about what...

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  • 3D Dot Game Heroes Launch Trailer

    3D Dot Game Heroes Launch Trailer

    ATLUS, publishers of some of the finer digital arts such as Trauma Center, Persona, and the Shin Megami Tensei series has something truly special in the works in collaboration with Silicon Studios (although originally released in Japan with From Software as the publisher). 3D Dot Game Heroes is the next epic RPG saga coming our way to the Playstation 3 and I for one am quite excited for it.

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