A high-school kid from the Great White North with a ever-growing love of gaming, AlmightyMax has spent the majority of his life where he can do the least damage; in front of a TV, controller in hand.
Chrono Trigger
Metroid Prime
Bionic Commando
Banjo-Kazooie
Street Fighter III
Call of Duty 4
Ocarina of Time
FINAL FANTASY VI
Mega Man 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
A high-school kid from the Great White North with a ever-growing love of gaming, AlmightyMax has spent the majority of his life where he can do the least damage; in front of a TV, controller in hand.
Street Fighter IV
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Resident Evil 5
Sin & Punishment 2
Fragile
MadWorld
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
The Conduit
House of the Dead: Overkill
Alpha Protocol
A high-school kid from the Great White North with a ever-growing love of gaming, AlmightyMax has spent the majority of his life where he can do the least damage; in front of a TV, controller in hand.
Late in August, Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima stated Guns of the Patriots on the XBOX 360 was simply 'not possible'.
However, it seems the consumers have got their way. In an interview with Morningstar back at TGS, Konami PR rep Yoshitaka Arai stated a 360 release of MGS4 was more likely than we'd thought.
"The worldwide demand for an XBOX 360 version [of Metal Gear Solid 4] is quite high," stated Arai. "It is something we're currently looking into."
This is most definitely good news for X-Bots - Hooked Gamers awarded Metal Gear Solid 4 with a much coveted perfect 10 back in June - definitely not something that happens every day!
Try to imagine my excitement when I got home today to a trailer for a new Sin & Punishment game. You can't, can you? To summarize, I was bouncing off the walls like a 7-year-old who'd just drank his weight in Cream Soda. Treasure is one of my favorite game companies ever (second only to Rare) and S&P was one of my favorite games on the n64. Now that the long rumoured-sequel has been confirmed for the Wii, I'm absolutely ecstatic. Well, no, that's a gross understatement.
by AlmightyMax on August 14th, 2008 | Category: News
Monster publisher EA's master plan to take over the gaming industry (and, eventually, the entire world) continued today when the company announced it would be joining forces with two independent developers. Epic Games (Gears of War, Unreal Tournament) is partnering with EA to publish their latest action title, which will be co-developed by Polish developer People Can Fly (Painkiller).
EA also revealed that Grasshopper Manufacture's (No More Heroes, killer7) new survival horror project, which is a collaboration between Grasshopper's own Suda51 and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. According to EA, Q Entertainment (Lumines) will also be working on the project.
by AlmightyMax on July 24th, 2008 | Category: News
Hey -- I see you've found it.
Here's the setlist that was recently leaked onto the Internet:
Eagle Rock High School Tour:
* "Dope Nose" by Weezer
* "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World
* Encore: "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins
Big City Kids Tour:
* "Roland" by Interpol
* "Santeria" By Sublime
* Encore: "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
Feelin' Nostalgic Tour:
* "Take It on the Run" by REO Speedwagon
* "Hold the Line" by Toto
* Encore: "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol
Vixens Tour:
* "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar
* "All Around Me" by Flyleaf
* Encore:"Misery Business" by Paramore
Undertow Tour:
* "Stinkfist" by Tool
* "Lateralus" by Tool
* "Schism" by Tool
Synchronicity Tour:
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Sting" (Guitar Career Only)
* Encore: "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
Fight the System Tour:
* "The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring
* The Good Left Undone" by Rise Agaisnt
* Encore: "Bleed it Out" by Linkin Park
QQ Tour:
* "Face Down" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
* "The Kill" by 30 Seconds to Mars
* Encore: "Thank You for the Venom" by My Chemical Romance
Rockin the Carnival Tour:
* "Dammit" by Blink 182
* "When You Heat Stops Beating" by +44
Neva' Forget Tour:
* "Jumpin Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones
* "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
* Encore: "Light My Fire" by The Doors
We Want the Funk Tour:
* "Take it Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
* "Renegades of Funk" by Rage Agaisnt the Machines
* Encore: "No Sleep till Brooklyn" by The Beastie Boys Feat. Kerry King
Rockin' the Joint Tour:
* "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz
* "I Don't wanna Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
On Top of the World Tour:
* "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains
* "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe
* Encore: "Spin the Black Circle" by Pearl Jam
G. Stinger Tour:
* "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
* "Car Chase City" by Tenacious D
* Encore: "Everlong" by Foo Fighters
Lands End Tour:
* "Animal" by Def Leppard
* "Runaway" by Bon Jovi
* Encore: "Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses
Doin' it Different Tour:
* "Song for the Dead" by Queens of the Stone Age
* "Vasoline" by Stone Temple Pilots
* Encore: "Assassin" by Muse
Hootin' and Hollerin' Tour:
* "The Boys Are Back in Town" By Thin Lizzy
* "Life in the Fastlane" by The Eagles
* Encore:"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
All Pissed Off Tour:
* "Here to Stay" by KoRn
* "Dragula" by Rob Zombie
* Encore: "Bat Country" by Avenged Sevenfold
Here Me Roar Tour:
* "10,000 Fists" by Disturbed
* "Duality" by Slipknot
* Encore: "Toxicity" by System of a Down
S.D.M.F. Tour:
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Zakk Wylde" (Guitar Career Only)
* Encore: "Demise of Sanity" by Black Label Society
Fathers of Metal Tour:
* "Don't Talk to Strangers" by Dio
* "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath
* Encore: "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
Making Progress Tour:
* "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush
* "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd
* Encore: "Pull Me Under" by Dream Theatre
Eruption Tour:
* "Beat it" by Micheal Jackson Feat. Eddie Van Halen
* "Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen
Tooth Fang & Claw Tour:
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Ted Nugent" (Guitar Career Only)
* Encore: "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent
Decades of Metal Tour
* "Warriors of Time" by Black Tide
* "Leather Rebel" by Judas Priest
* Encore: "Hallowed be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden
Livin' in a Nightmare Tour:
* "Angel of Death" by Slayer
* "Tornado of Souls" by Megadeth
* Encore: "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
Legends of Rock Tour:
* "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
* "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix
* Encore: "Purple Haze (Live)" by Jimi Hendrix
Bonus Tour:
* "45″ by Shinedown
* "96 Quite Bitter Beings" by CKY
* "Bombshell" by Powerman 5000
* "Clavado en un Bar" by Maná
* "Enjoy the Silence" by Lacuna Coil
* "Feuer Frei" by Rammstein
* "Fury of the Storm" by Dragonforce
* "Never Too Late" by The Answer
* "Nottingham Lace" by Buckethead
* "One Armed Scissor" by At The Drive-In
* "Satch Boogie" by Joe Satriani
* "Schrei" by Tokio Hotel
* "Soul Doubt" by NOFX
* "We're An American Band" by Grand Funk Railroad
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Sting" by Sting
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Ted Nugent" By Ted Nugent
* "Guitar Battle Vs. Zakk Wylde" by Zakk Wylde
Sample Songs:
* "Untitled Drum Sample" created by Chad Smith
* "Untitled Drum Sample" created by Dave Grohl
* "Untitled Drum Sample" created by Travis Barker
* "Cliffs of Dover" created by Neversoft
* "Misirlou" created by Neversoft
* "Walk This Way" created by Neversoft
* "YYZ" created by Neversoft
Emo ahoy. A disappointing setlist overall, in my opinion. There's a bunch of awesome bands here, yes, but they're all represented in a spectacularly lame way. It is in no way as awesome as Rock Band 2's, revealed last week at E3.
Still, I'm going to find myself buying Guitar Hero World Tour, if only for Smells Like Teen Spirit. Go Nirvana.
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER in North America this Holiday season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.
Originally released in 1995 on Super NES and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.
With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.
Story
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
Features
A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
Chrono Trigger has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
Chrono Trigger remains, to this day, my favorite game of all time; so I can't contain my excitement at the thought of having it on the DS. It's set to launch Q4 2008 - we'll have more coverage as we near its release date.
Darth Vader and Yoda... Could Soul Calibur IV be any more badassed? Bandai Namco's answer - YES.
Not ringing a bell? This guy's Darth Vader's secret apprentice in the upcoming Force Unleashed video game, and will be playable in both versions. With Soul Calibur hitting store shelves before TFU, we cam only hope the latter's story isn't ruined by the former.
For more info on The Force Unleashed, check out our preview.
Tomonobu Itagaki, the genius behind both the new Ninja Gaiden series and the Dead or Alive franchise, has quit Tecmo and plans to sue them for 148 million yen - roughly $1,400,000 USD. According to Itagaki, this decision was made due to Tecmo not coughing up promised bonuses.
Before the start of development on Dead or Alive 4, Tecmo Co. Ltd. had agreed to pay a completion bonus to me for this Xbox 360 title, which I produced. However, when the time came for the actual payment... President Yoshimi Yasuda chose not only to violate this agreement, but also turned defiant, telling me 'if you are dissatisfied with the decision not to pay the bonuses, either quit the company or sue it.
Ouch... Yasuda obviously forgot he was dealing with Tomonobu Itagaki. Itagaki regrets that he will no longer be able to make more Ninja Gaidens or Dead or Alives, and apologizes to fans of both franchises.
Rest assured, we'll have more on the story as it develops.
Mirror's Edge, the hotly anticipated first-person game from DICE, could possibly be releasing sooner than any of us thought. A new preview at VideoGameMedia ended with the following tidbit of information:
If this all sounds like a hoot and a half, you won't have to wait long; Mirror's Edge is slated for a mid-June release date.
Too good to be true? Perhaps. After all, the first time we saw this incredible project in motion was only a few weeks ago at Sony Europe's press conference. Furthermore, nothing on DICE's official site or bigger sites such as IGN or Gamespot has said anything to confirm this. We'll just wait the next week or so to see if this story was legit, or if VGM was incorrect; either from misinformation or an attempt to draw attention to their site.
I know I'd prefer to wait till the holiday season to give DICE more time to polish it up and make sure everything works the way it should. Oh, and if anyone at DICE is reading - SIXTEEN PLAYER ONLINE DEATHMATCH, for the love of God.
If you have not yet heard of Mirror's Edge, check out the HookedGamers preview or the gameplay trailer below to get yourself pumped.
You may not know their name, but you do know their work. Platinum Games - founded in 2006 as Seeds - consists of some of the most talented people in the gaming industry, including ex-Clover CEO Atsushi Inaba (Viewtiful Joe, Okami) and Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil, Devil May Cry). Earlier at SEGA's press conference, Platinum Games revealed three of four of their current projects; MadWorld, Bayonetta, and Infinite Line.
The most talked about of the three is the Wii-exclusive MadWorld. MadWorld is a third person action game with an art style obviously influenced by Frank Miller's Sin City. The entire game is in stark black and white, except for the gore which is rendered in bright red. It's the most hilariously gruesome game I've ever seen, topping even No More Heroes. Be sure to check out the teaser trailer below to see just how awesomely gory it really is but be warned - it's not for the faint of heart.
Next up is Bayonetta for the PS3 and XBOX 360. Bayonetta is a third-person action adventure telling of the titular witch, who has 'guns on her hands and feet'. While Platinum has kept gameplay elements to themselves, it is directed by Hideki Kamiya of the Devil May Cry series, and there will likely be similarities between the two. Another kick-ass teaser below, but like MadWorld's it's rather violent, so be warned!
Third and final is Infinite Line on the DS. Infinite Line is a science fiction RPG focusing on combat between spaceships. Based off the novella 'Childhood's End' and boasting forty to fifty hours of gameplay, Infinite Line seems to be shaping up well. Of course, with all the talent behind these games, it would be a wonder if they didn't.
Taking place three years after the original DS title, Under the Knife 2 follows surgeon Derek Stiles as he struggles through the aftermath of the GUILT epidemic. Featuring tighter controls and better tutorials, Under the Knife 2 is the Trauma Center we've always wanted. More on the game as its July release date nears.
Rumours about a Guitar Hero DS have been floating around the web for quite a while, and IGN/Yahoo Games revealed today they were true!
The 'Guitar Grip' plugs into the DS GBA slot.
Guitar Hero On Tour was revealed earlier Wednesday exclusively at IGN and Yahoo Games (I don't know if this means I shouldn't be posting this here, but whatever). The game's unique setup has you plugging in a 'Guitar Grip' peripheral into the GBA slot. The Guitar Grip has four fret buttons on it, and from there you play like you would a console version of Guitar Hero... oh forget it. The trailer will explain things better.
Just like in the console versions, GH:OT will have a single-player mode where players eventually progress through different venues and unlock new characters, outfits and songs. There will also be a fair share of multiplayer options, including Battle Mode with all-new powerups that make use of the mic and touch-screen.
Guitar Hero: On Tour features upwards of twenty songs from artists including Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt. It's rated E10+ for lyrics and ships this summer. I'm remaining cautiously optimistic about this one; it has the potential to become the DS' summer smash-hit this year.
It's been confirmed in Japan since earlier this week, but NIS America confirmed today that a DS version of their critically acclaimed SRPG Disagea would be coming Stateside later this year. It may still be early in development, but it still looks quite nice; almost on par with the PSP version!
Hmm... With this, along with Disgaea 3 in August, it looks like the SRPG community be having one helluva year. Viva NIS!
Looking forward to Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Of course you are! Well, fear not fellow fans, because Nintendo and BestBuy have thought up a novel idea to ease the pain of the wait:
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 13, 2008 - Attention all Smash fans: Put up your dukes! Just before the launch of the much-anticipated Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario and friends are hosting four regional Wii tournaments. The competitions will visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and finally New York for a Midnight Madness Launch event at the Best Buy store at 622 Broadway in New York. All of the 256 participants at each location will receive a $10 Best Buy gift card. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a custom-designed, crystal-covered Wii, a home theater system from Best Buy and other prizes.
A Brawl tourney almost a month before Brawl is released? Count me in!... Well, if I didn't live so far away, anyways. Needless to say if you're close to any of the tournament locations, check it out! You get a $10 gift card just for showing up, and you'll be able to play Brawl before anyone else. The tournaments will take place at the following times and locations:
Feb. 16
Doors open at 3 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Feb. 23
Doors open at 2 p.m.
Ten15 Folsom
1015 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
March 1
Doors open at 3 p.m.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Olden Hall
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
March 8
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Best Buy (NOHO)
622 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
by AlmightyMax on December 18th, 2007 | Category: News
No, this is not some cruel joke. Everyone's favorite vaporware, Duke Nukem Forever, seems to be nearing completion. In a press release issued by 3D Realms earlier today, new screens were issued along with the announcment a teaser trailer would air tomorrow at noon.
Duke Nukem Forever dropped off the face of the earth six years ago, but looks like the game that would be 'done when it was done' is nearing completion. I guarantee we'll have more on this one as new info is released.
Four words: Game. Of. The. Year.
