tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67263298210559935812024-03-05T06:11:09.347-05:00Translated Memoriesa video game blogDonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-17641600770515028692015-01-21T15:33:00.002-05:002015-01-21T15:33:33.052-05:00Sam Barlow brings us the modern detective story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Barlow_%28video_game_director%29">Sam Barlow</a> is introducing us to <i>Her Story</i> on <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=374726365">Steam Greenlight</a>. If you viewed the credits for <a href="http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill:_Shattered_Memories"><i>Silent Hill: Shattered Memories</i></a>, Sam was credited as the writer and designer, so I'm assuming he's going to bring some interesting things to bear in this new effort.<br />
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Inspired by YouTube and recent court cases, <i>Her Story</i> is a non-linear narrative where the player does the detective work, sifting through evidence and clues. The always dependable <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-shattered-memories-writer-designer-announces-her-story/">Rely on Horror has the more details</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-66923514188972717972013-09-28T14:56:00.003-04:002013-09-29T11:44:13.196-04:00 Neverending Nightmares, a worthy Kickstarter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infinitap/neverending-nightmares">Kickstarter</a> worthy of any <i>Silent Hill </i>fan's attention, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infinitap/neverending-nightmares"><i>Neverending Nightmares</i></a> has 31 hours to go as I post this.<br />
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Pulling from the personal nightmares of the game's developer Matt Gilgenbach, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infinitap/neverending-nightmares"><i>Neverending Nightmares</i></a> has a visual art style remeniscient of <a href="http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/">Edward Gorey</a>, and what looks to be scares from both Western and Eastern ghost stories.<br />
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A proven game developer, Matt has really put his heart out there with his one, drawing from his own personal fears. And, for the right pledge amount, people can even add their own horrors to the game.<br />
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Please <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infinitap/neverending-nightmares">click over and take a peek</a>, I really think this one is going to be special, and I made my pledge.<br />
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<br />DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-25942473058826817772013-03-21T11:00:00.000-04:002013-09-29T11:45:21.329-04:00Deadly Premonition Director's Cut gets a release date<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rely on Horror brings the goods with <span id="goog_1966031220"></span><a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/deadly-premonition-directors-cut-whistles-to-release-on-april-30th/">lots of details<span id="goog_1966031221"></span></a> on the April 30 US release date for the Director's Cut of <a href="http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/"><i>Deadly Premonition</i></a>.<br />
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Gamestop & Amazon are even offering pre-order DLC. Its great to see this not-so-HD production getting some respect. Click on over the <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/deadly-premonition-directors-cut-whistles-to-release-on-april-30th/">get the details</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-86260450716343435762012-10-17T17:13:00.000-04:002012-10-17T20:59:40.553-04:00Outlast<div align="center">
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New developer <a href="http://redbarrelsgames.com/">Red Barrels Games</a> is bringing a new survival horror game to PCs titled <a href="http://redbarrelsgames.com/games.html"><i>Outlast</i></a>. I'l let the trailer speak for itself (spooky, running, tense, okay I sort of cheated).<br />
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Created by an <a href="http://redbarrelsgames.com/team.html">experienced team</a> of mostly(?) Ubisoft vets, this title looks like it will definitely bring some excitement to the genre. Check out the trailer and then click over to the <a href="http://redbarrelsgames.com/">Red Barrels</a> site for more info.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-53019256806015959262012-10-10T12:30:00.000-04:002012-10-11T11:27:37.184-04:00Crawling the Hill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Bitmob</i> posted <a href="http://bitmob.com/articles/silent-hill-book-of-memories-is-a-dungeon-crawler-because-why-the-hell-not">some quick impressions</a> of <a href="http://www.wayforward.com/">WayForward's</a> <i>Silent Hill: Book of Memories</i> for the PS Vita. In particular they point out the game's dungeon crawling style, and the series' history of trying to break gaming conventions. Its an interesting take on how Konami is trying to figure out what is next for <i>Silent Hill</i> without the work of <a href="http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Team_Silent">Team Silent</a>. <a href="http://bitmob.com/articles/silent-hill-book-of-memories-is-a-dungeon-crawler-because-why-the-hell-not">Click over</a> to read more...DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-41364202610636774872012-10-10T11:30:00.000-04:002012-10-10T13:23:45.857-04:00The TV trailers are upon us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BwId0U2gxKY">official</a> and homebrew TV spots for <i>Silent Hill Revelation 3D</i> are popping up all over YouTube. Beyond the official commercials, some of the fan made trailers feature additional footage of note as well. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BwId0U2gxKY">Click through to YouTube</a> to see the latest clips from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SilentHillRevelation">the film, debuting in the US October 26</a>.<br /><br />
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DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-74064080323306242262012-10-01T12:46:00.001-04:002012-10-01T12:46:19.565-04:00Resident WTF?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I confess I was never was much of a <i>Resident Evil</i> fan. I didn't score my first PS1 until late 1998 (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Blade_%28video_game%29"><i>Bushido Blade</i></a> was my must have game--BTW, thanks bro). My first <i>RE</i> game was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_3:_Nemesis"><i>Resident Evil 3: Nemesis</i></a> on the PlayStation, and I loved it. I was not a fan of the save system, but I found it less cumbersome than <i>Dino Crisis</i>, so I had my "in" to the premiere zombie game series.<br />
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Then I tried <i>Resident Evil 2</i>, and was like "wha... I already played this didn't I?" and I dropped it. In the PS2 era, I poked at <i>Code Veronica</i> a little--it scared the piss out of me, and I couldn't comprehend the controls before dying. I had other games I wanted to play by that time (thus began the backlog from hell). I have an unplayed <i>RE:4</i> for the PS2--I keep promising myself to upgrade to the Wii version, but the dreaded backlog and parenting keep getting in the way.<br />
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Now, along comes the Jim Sterling and his <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-6-235326.phtml">less than favorable review of RE:6</a>. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Sure, the reviews are all over the place if you check Metacritic. Which reviewers should you trust: the<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/resident-evil-6"> XBox 360 reviews</a> or the <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/resident-evil-6">PS3 reviews</a>? Honestly, on Metacritic anything about a 70 is usually worth trying, but wow, Mr. Sterling is not a fan. Given that the series has never really clicked with me, I'm not surprised.<br />
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Click on over to <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-6-235326.phtml">read how Mr. Sterling really feels</a> about <i>Resident Evil 6</i>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-36265365403731181672012-09-28T15:29:00.000-04:002012-09-28T16:19:46.948-04:00Impressions of Memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Website <i><a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/">Rely on Horror</a></i> has spent some time with the EU demo of <i>Silent Hill: Book of Memories</i> and <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/in-depth/impressions-silent-hill-book-of-memories-demo/">has some favorable things to say</a>. You will have you own chance to experience the game in the US of A when the demo releases in the States Tuesday, Oct. 2, but in the meantime, click over to <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/in-depth/impressions-silent-hill-book-of-memories-demo/">read <i>Rely on Horror's</i> impressions</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-87446591121625212412012-09-27T15:58:00.000-04:002012-09-27T15:58:39.565-04:00You got your Metal Gear in my Silent Hill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-27-policenauts-silent-hill-and-a-metal-gear-jrpg-an-audience-with-kojima"><i>EuroGamer</i></a> reports that Konami has asked <i>Metal Gear Solid's</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hideo_Kojima">Hideo Kojima</a> to contribute to the future of Silent Hill.<br />
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While no specifics have been stated, other than "ongoing talks," it seems that plans are afoot for Konami to continue to grow the series. I think this is a great sign for the future of <i>Silent Hill</i>, and something we have seen Konami actively pursuing for some time, with projects like the Wii's<i> Shattered Memories</i>, Wayforward's <i>Book of Memories</i>, and even <i>Silent Hill: Origins.</i><br />
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Click on through to read more about the <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-27-policenauts-silent-hill-and-a-metal-gear-jrpg-an-audience-with-kojima">interview with Kojima</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-11331004822949812612012-09-27T11:30:00.000-04:002012-09-27T11:30:00.351-04:00Get Infested on the cheap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.wayforward.com/"><i>WayForward's</i></a> <a href="http://www.sega.com/games/aliens-infestation/"><i>Aliens: Infestation</i></a> for the Nintendo DS is now <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005C2QSDY/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20">crazy cheap at Amazon</a>. If you have a DS or 3DS (XL, i, Lite, whatever), get over to Amazon now to pick up this great title for $11.91. Its well <a href="http://translatedmemories.blogspot.com/2012/01/yeah-i-jumped.html">worth your time</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-5782153555338606762012-09-26T14:46:00.001-04:002012-09-26T14:46:24.912-04:00A taste of Memories comes lumbering to Europe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.konami.com/games/silenthillbom"><i>Silent Hill: Book of Memories</i></a> has a demo coming to the PS Vita tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 26), if you live in Europe, <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-book-of-memories-demo-releases-tomorrow-on-eu-psn/">according to <i>Rely on Horror</i></a>.<br />
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<i>Book of Memories</i> is <i><a href="http://www.wayforward.com/">WayForward's</a></i> stab at multiplayer that <i>Konami</i> is hoping can freshen up their aging franchise and bring <i>Silent Hill</i> to a wider audience. I know that within the community this game is causing a lot of friction, but I applaud <i>Konami</i> for taking a chance, and I trust <i>WayForward</i> to give us something great--given their track record <a href="http://translatedmemories.blogspot.com/2012/01/yeah-i-jumped.html">I don't think this will be a problem for them</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-53696706632059611122012-09-25T12:08:00.001-04:002012-09-25T12:08:47.126-04:00Amnesia: looking back to look forward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.frictionalgames.com/">Frictional Games</a> <a href="http://frictionalgames.blogspot.com/2012/09/amnesia-two-years-later.html">reflects back on the two years</a> that have passed since they released <a href="http://www.amnesiagame.com/"><i>Amnesia: The Dark Descent</i></a>.<br />
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Frictional opens up with a very honest discussion on the game's sales, piracy, modding, and <a href="http://aamfp.com/">the future </a>of the franchise. It makes for some interesting reading on the business side that not many players are privy too. <a href="http://frictionalgames.blogspot.com/2012/09/amnesia-two-years-later.html">Click on over</a> for the juicy bits.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-62523375581406066082012-09-21T18:07:00.002-04:002012-09-21T18:09:50.816-04:00Asleep at the wheel... or, OMG its The Walking Dead Plug it in and Play TV Game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>The Walking Dead Zombie Hunter Video Game</i> from <a href="http://www.jakks.com/">Jakks Pacific</a> has hit shelves at last! <br />
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Toys R Us even has a <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13136533">customer review</a> for it from a <i>Plug n' Play</i> fan--note that the same review appears on Amazon. And, it looks like <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13136533">TRU</a> currently sells it cheaper than <a href="http://www.amazon.com/TV-Games-45188-Walking-Dead/dp/B0088AJQ9A/">Amazon</a>.<br />
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Jakks <a href="http://www.jakks.com/tv-games-products.html">has yet to update their site</a> with any details on the game, which I think it kinda funny given the potential cash this thing could pull in if its not a complete piece of junk. The planned two-player double pack doesn't seem to be out yet either.<br />
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I'm just glad they got this out before Halloween.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-67960654043619184302012-09-21T17:19:00.001-04:002012-09-21T17:20:23.260-04:00A look back at Dementium: The Ward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/">NintendoLife</a> has a nice, quick <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/09/feature_diamonds_in_the_rough_dementium_the_ward">retrospective</a> on the Nintendo DS game <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementium:_The_Ward"><i>Dementium: The Ward</i></a>. Now would be a good time to look back as well, because its sequel is in the process of <a href="http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/9/1/3285633/nintendo-ds-title-dementium-ii-will-re-release-for-pc">being ported</a> to Windows.<br />
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I've played a little bit of this title, and found it to be very atmospheric for a handheld game. I keep promising myself I'll go back and finish it one day. DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-12631276362703753072012-08-30T07:00:00.000-04:002012-08-31T17:27:29.999-04:00Run, don't walk for this sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Telltale's <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead"><i>The Walking Dead</i></a> is on sale at several online retailers through Thursday, August 30st. Both <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/207610/">Steam</a> and <a href="http://www.macgamestore.com/product/2293/The-Walking-Dead/">MacGameStore</a> are offering a bundle of all five episodes of this downloadable title just in time for the release of <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead/episodes/">Episode 3</a>. At 40% off, these games are a steal at $14.99.<br />
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It was cheap enough for me to pull the trigger, and so far I have no regrets. These well reviewed games are well made, tense adventures and a nice change from the usual FPS games I play.<br />
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UPDATE: Friday, August 31 -- the sale may be over on Steam, but it runs <a href="http://www.macgamestore.com/product/2293/The-Walking-Dead/">until the end of Monday at MacGameStore</a> for all you Mac users out there. DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-55450864334065651732012-08-13T11:30:00.000-04:002012-08-13T11:43:58.472-04:00Hunted, never safe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/">Rockstar</a> rarely plays it safe. Even its <a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis/">ping pong game</a> has an edge, with its sweating, snarling competitors. You expect one of your opponents to shout an expletive, or throw his racket at you at any moment.<br />
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Much has been said about the Rockstar magic over the years--<a href="http://74.220.215.94/%7Edavidkus/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112:jacked&catid=41:book-reviews">books have been written</a> uncovering its naughty bits and manufactured controversies. I think my favorite stunt that Rockstar pulled was when they finally released <a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/bully/home/"><i>Bully</i></a>--a game that came no where near the heights of depravity it was being accused of prior to its release.<br />
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<a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/">Eurogamer</a> has a history of writing good reviews that often end up populating the top of the lists on <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/">Metacritic</a>. They also do some nice non-review work, reports and essays reminiscent of the work of Destructoid. This weekend <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/author/855">Jon Denton</a> gave us <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-12-retrospective-manhunt">a look back at Rockstar's <i>Manhunt</i></a>. Jon has some interesting observations on the title, its place in history, and its value in today's gaming world. <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-12-retrospective-manhunt">Click on over</a> to read what he has to say.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-79964342520786001102012-08-02T12:11:00.000-04:002012-08-02T12:11:00.070-04:00PS2 horrors continue to haunt us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The PS3 goes gothic as it reaches into its <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/ps2-horror-game-haunting-ground-rated-for-ps3/">PS2 back catalog</a> of titles.<br />
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Say what you will about <a href="http://www.nintendo.com/wii/enhance/#/virtualconsole">Nintendo's Virtual Console</a> games service, they have gotten really good at re-releasing older titles this gen. Sony, besides adding their own spin on motion control to the PS3, one-upped Nintendo when it jumped on the "let's resell our old titles bandwagon" with PSN and a selection of their own back catalog, the latest being Capcom's moody <a href="http://clocktower.wikia.com/wiki/Haunting_Ground"><i>Haunting Ground</i></a>. <br />
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<i>Haunting Ground</i> inherited its Survival Horror crown from the <i><a href="http://clocktower.wikia.com/wiki/Clock_Tower_Wiki">Clock Tower</a></i> series, but definitely gave it, it's own moody spin. Between the the continued success of the big guns like <i>Dead Space,</i> and the growing indie game's survival horror scene, it looks like the survival horror gaming is making a comeback.<br />
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<br />DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-54895998533878260342012-08-01T13:06:00.001-04:002012-08-01T13:06:34.024-04:00How Book of Memories came about<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/editor/jc-fletcher">favorite video games journalists</a>, from one of <a href="http://tinycartridge.com/post/28442875586/silent-hill-timeline-of-book-of-memories">my favorite blogs</a>, has written an <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/development-timeline-silent-hill-book-of-memories/">article on Joystiq</a> (a damn fine website), sharing details of the development of Konami's partnership with <a href="http://www.wayforward.com/">WayForward</a> to create <a href="http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill:_Book_of_Memories"><i>Silent Hill: Book of Memories</i></a>.<br />
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In the article, JC Fletcher shares with us a history of the game's creation, from concept to current state for this controversial entry in <i>Silent Hill</i> series. <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/development-timeline-silent-hill-book-of-memories/">Click over the Joystiq</a> to read the report, and to see a selection of pre-production artwork created for the game.<br />
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<br />DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-16589878380520168252012-07-27T16:59:00.003-04:002012-07-27T17:01:40.289-04:00"The" trailer is hereThe always reliable <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/">Rely on Horror</a> (yes, I will always say that), brings us the <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-revelations-3d-trailer-has-now-been-released/">first view of the trailer</a> for <i>Silent Hill: Revelations 3D</i> outside of Comicon. <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-revelations-3d-trailer-has-now-been-released/">Go view the details</a>, but if the link to the video is broken (and it was last I looked), if you Google around a bit, you might <a href="http://www.hd-trailers.net/movie/silent-hill-revelation-3d/">find it</a>.<br />
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So far, it looks promising. I love the returning cast.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-56802125148565065202012-07-20T13:35:00.000-04:002012-07-20T13:35:00.113-04:00The ESRB gives us a little Jakks tease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, I do have an <a href="http://translatedmemories.blogspot.com/search/label/plug%20it%20in%20and%20play%20tv%20games">unhealthy obsession</a> with this game. The latest news around the interwebs is that the ESRB has set the <a href="http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=32364&Title=The%20Walking%20Dead%20-%20Multiplayer&searchkeyword=">Content Rating</a> for Jakks' <i>The Walking Dead TV Game</i>. As you might suspect, its been toned back to a Teen rating:<br /><br />
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<strong>Rating summary: </strong>
This is a first-person shooter in which players must rescue
urban survivors from a zombie apocalypse. Players use shotguns, rifles,
and crossbows to kill waves of zombies that lurch toward the screen;
enemies emit green splashes of blood when hit. Bonuses are awarded for
successful headshots (e.g., “Try to get 10 headshots in a row”), and
players lose points for shooting/killing unarmed civilians. Red blood
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BTW, <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13136533">you can order it</a> at Toys R Us right now. They claim its "In stock for shipping," but I seriously doubt it. I'll still be driving by TRU on the way home after work though.<br />
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I often find myself agreeing with Jim Sterling, a lot. And, I completely agree with <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-long-console-generation-a-big-mistake--231048.phtml">his assessment</a> of Square-Enix's latest PR line on the negative impact of a longer console generation:<br />
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I think the upgrade to HD has hurt more than helped the industry, as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eidos_Interactive">corpses</a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensemble_Studios">once</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor_5">venerated</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Huge_Games">developers</a> and publishers are easily found along the roadside as evidence. You could argue that this is the cost of doing business in the games industry, and bad developers should be squashed, but there is little arguing that the HD shakeout has killed innovation in the console arena, as evidenced by the smaller number of games being released, and the <a href="http://gamerant.com/battlefield-3-developer-innovation-shooters-mole-158687/">lack</a> <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/JohnathonSwift/20120613/172319/An_Active_Lack_of_Imagination.php">of</a> <a href="http://www.crappyreviews.com/1/post/2012/04/has-sony-run-out-of-original-ideas.html">innovation</a>.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-91322638570116246642012-07-18T10:48:00.000-04:002012-07-18T10:48:00.471-04:00Spain's abandoned airport<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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UK Newspaper The Daily Mail supplies us with <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170886/Spains-ghost-airport-The-1BILLION-transport-hub-closed-just-years-thats-falling-rack-ruin.html">a sneak peek of the world after man</a>, with a photo essay on Spain's recently abandoned airport and nearby ghost town. Click over for more great images from this abandoned place.</div>
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<br />DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-12581956744205028802012-07-17T13:02:00.000-04:002012-07-17T13:02:10.874-04:00Lonely love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If your still not convinced of the brilliance of <a href="http://www.lonesurvivor.co.uk/"><i>Lone Survivor</i></a>, <a href="http://nightmaremode.net/author/cwaldron/">Chris Waldron</a> at <a href="http://nightmaremode.net/">Nightmare Mode</a> definitely has <a href="http://nightmaremode.net/2012/07/how-lone-survivor-gets-horror-right-21313/">a thing or two to say</a> about this game's brilliance.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-53639119917841111692012-07-16T12:01:00.000-04:002012-07-16T12:01:00.062-04:00What Would CJ Do?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love people like <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/author/cj/">CJ Melendez</a>. They spend far more time thinking about <i>Silent Hill</i> than the rest of us, and then write <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/articles/broken-silence-the-case-of-the-next-silent-hill-developer/">insightful essays</a> to delight us.<br />
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CJ's latest thoughts center around the future development of <i>Silent Hill</i>, and who could be the best partner to move the franchise to its next step for Konami. Click on over to <a href="http://www.relyonhorror.com/articles/broken-silence-the-case-of-the-next-silent-hill-developer/">read what he thinks</a> the future may hold for us.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726329821055993581.post-64193698619121281972012-07-14T14:48:00.000-04:002012-07-16T11:54:34.607-04:00Sony finally tries to make some tracks... hopefully not too late<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looks like Sony is finally taking the competition seriously. <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/118481-Rumor-This-Is-the-New-PS3">The Escapist translates</a> for us what <a href="http://tecnoblog.net/107348/novo-ps3-anatel/">Tecnoblog wrote</a> about a new slimmer PS3 rumor.<br />
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If Sony's smart, they'll bring this in under $200, and give hold outs (like me) an excuse to finally upgrade. The Wii and XBox 360 are at price points that makes it a no brainer to pick up new hardware for Xmas and birthdays, but the PS3 not so much. Despite what the media reports, there are still a lot of consoles to be sold to late adopters, or folks who already have another platform and are cross-platform curious. I'm sure Nintendo is still selling the hell out of some Wiis, and despite what many game journalists are saying, <a href="http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/20/nintendo-3ds-reaches-5-million-in-japan-breaks-record/">the 3DS is outselling the original DS</a>, putting a lot of hardware into people's hands. EDIT: Nintendo also <a href="http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31074">just announced 5 Million in sales</a> in the US.<br />
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If Sony can deliver at a cheaper price point, they can make up the loss with Blu-ray license fees and higher game sales. The <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/07/02/new-games-coming-to-playstation-plus-instant-game-collection/">current offerings for Playstation Plus</a> subscribers means they could bypass the brick and mortar stores with downloadable games more easily, and all that DL revenue is pure profit, without the middle man.<br />
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Sony better do something quick, before <a href="http://www.ggsgamer.com/2012/07/11/is-microsoft-eyeing-activision-as-a-possible-purchase/">Microsoft swallows up Activision</a>, otherwise, they'll be dead in the water if <i>Call of Duty</i> ends up an XBox exclusive. Nintendo can handle that kind of pressure, Sony can't.DonsSwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628136667494696352noreply@blogger.com0