Aileen managed to run into a Rockstar yesterday! Apparently the camera settings explain the blur behind them, but some of us here prefer to think that when you meet a legend, time stops [ed]
June 17, 2010
E3 2010 – Even More Pictures from the Showfloor
Under the Radar – FlingSmash
I feel bad for not having already listed FlingSmash along with all the other side-scrolling joy Nintendo managed to haul out to the show this week. Plus the game has one of those great pitches, specifically that this is what you get when combining tennis and pinball.
On the list of small design tidbits you don’t hear very often, FlingSmash also sympathizes with left-handed players and the game can position play from the left side of the screen – which would mess me up, but I’m certain some southpaw reading this will appreciate the thought.
Keep in mind you’ll need to get yourself some Wii MotionPlus if you haven’t already, which after this week is getting a lot harder to avoid.
Catch some video and art after the break.
June 16, 2010
Konami’s E3 Horror Show
Konami went to a great amount of trouble to demonstrate the concept of Zan Datsu earlier today, slicing through the second full day of E3 2010 to take time away from busy people – the jury quickly concluding said time could have been better invested elsewhere.
During an awkward stretch of time where industry professionals seemed to be watching the clock while talking, Konami did cough up a trailer for the next installment of the Silent Hill series, under the uninspiring working title of Silent Hill 8.
Silent Hill is a franchise near and dear to me, from the timeless accomplishment of Silent Hill 2’s psychological twister, straight through to Silent Hill Shattered Memories – a game I still insist is worth the investment. And yet my bias toward the series can’t survive a very simple trailer, full of atmospheric smog and flashlight frights that can be had from numerous other titles already available. It isn’t over yet, but I was expecting something more than simply tossing another stray soul into the Silent Hill snake pit while obligatory horrors ensue.
It’s a post Alan Wake world, not because that title was everything expected, but because it reminded us of just how well conceived and edited a suspenseful horror title could be.
Hell it’s even a post Shattered Memories world.
It was the trailer for Rebellion’s NeverDead that grabbed for more of my attention, not because there’s very much footage to go on, but rather that it was cut in that way that really doesn’t tell me anything, so I simply have to know more. Additionally I could use another third-person action title with a sense of humor.
Catch video for both games after the break.
Under the Radar – Clash of Heroes
If the PlayStation Network release of Critter Crunch taught us anything last year – and it did – it was that when Capybara goes 2D in HD, the results are simply gorgeous.
I have zero concern that the HD remake of one of my favorite DS games from last year won’t validate that belief, especially since there’s screens to prove it – and some shiny art to boot. The game itself is pretty damn good too.
Mind you I still wish they could drop the Might & Magic part of the title, but aside from that there’s no reason not to have this XBLA/PSN title on your radar.
E3 Audio Bits – All Things Ys
[podcast]http://www.gamesugar.net/podcast/e32010/e3ysaudio.mp3[/podcast]
Since Aileen was already checking Ivy the Kiwi?, it made sense to stick around and find out more about the games spewing from XSEED’s new arrangement to stock the PSP with Falcom titles.
I’m going to say that the games are probably in the best hands possible, because it didn’t take her long to find a very enthusiastic Falcom fan among the XSEED ranks.
Give a listen to hear about skill items, deadly yellow gauges, gathering materials, and many more bits from both Ys Seven and Ys: The Oath in Felghana.
You can also catch the latest trailer for Ys Seven after the break.
E3 Audio Bits – Ivy the Kiwi?
[podcast]http://www.gamesugar.net/podcast/e32010/e3ivydemo.mp3[/podcast]
Aileen caught up with XSEED Games this week to try out Ivy the Kiwi? on Wii, but also found out plenty more about the DS version as well as some info about the digital versions in the works for DSiWare and WiiWare and how they differ from the retail copies.
Thanks to the magic of audio, you can hear about it straight from XSEED Games at the show. You can also check out some video of the game after the break.
Trailer Park – Tron Evolution
I’ve decided this week that Disney’s videogame for Tron Evolution was destined to be at E3 2010 – reminding companies that until they can actually put us inside the game grid, they’re just wasting our time with inferior products.
The latest bit of trailer can be had after the break – it’s more slick than informative, but it’s very slick so I forgive it.