Called Infinity, this amazing piece of work is basically a “seamless space-to-surface engine that is being independently developed.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
(Thanks, Dave P.)
At the iPhone press conference today, EA unveiled “Spore” for the iPhone, which was developed using SDK. It reportedly “uses the accelerometer to control the motion.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
..They�ve got all 18 levels ported, actually. No word on whether or not this will be released. They�ve got all 18 levels ported, actually. No word on whether or not this will be released
[via Gizmodo]
In LEGO Batman, there are four costumes “for each playable character — the one IGN saw featured Robin in a magnetized outfit which allowed him to walk on metal walls and use metallic objects to his advantage in combat.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Just as with the last LEGO title, there are plenty of instances where automated building with the titular toy blocks is necessitated by the situation. Batman will need to construct a ladder for Robin to climb or build a machine that spits out one of those handy dandy suits we just mentioned
Battlefield Heroes is basically “a cartoon-style action game” that offers a “complete and modified conquest mode — providing each team 100 tickets and 2 flags at the start of the round.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
It is easy to pick up and play but with robust character customization and a deep online meta-game, gamers can spend hours building up their characters and conquering the world. Offered for play for free, the game features a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play
[via IGN]
So you’ve seen the iPhones, now check out these strange Chinese game knockoffs, starting with the SEGA Genesis Super Mario World port above — video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Link to the Past on NES? Got it. A Lord of the Rings 2D fighter? Got it. Super Mario World on Mega Drive? Yup. A Titanic platformer for the NES? Got that too, and it’s amazing
[via Kotaku]
In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, players “will control Darth Vader’s secret apprentice (Sam Witwer) in the time period between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.” Video after the break.
The Wii version will use the Wii Remote to simulate the ability to wield a lightsaber, while the Nunchuk attachment will simulate Force power use. The Wii version will also feature an exclusive two-player duel mode and five levels not included in the Xbox 360 or PS3 versions
In this GT featurette, they count down the ten most anticipated games of 2008 — titles include Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ninja Gaiden 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, and more. Continue reading for the video.
So you’ve seen what Super Mario Galaxy would look like on the SNES, now check out this Atari 2600 makeover of the original game. Video after the break.
While it’s not perfectly accurate (there’s no way the 2600 could have produced those original NES sounds or the relatively crisp text at the top of the screen), but it’s still fun to watch
[via Technabob]
What if Sony had developed the SNES CD add-on? There might not have been the PlayStation. Would you have bought any of these systems if they had been released? Continue reading to see the SEGA Neptune (above) and more. Click here for first picture in gallery.
FPS games are great for making friends or just to burn some time, but what if you could actually feel the action? The GameVest, created by TN Games, allows gamers to do just that. Boasting “eight active zones that simulate the direction and forces of bullet fire, crushing explosions, and fear-inducing finger taps as they occur in the game.” Video after the break. Click here for one more picture.