Archive for July, 2009

XBLA: While We’re Bitching About Prices…

XBLA: While We’re Bitching About Prices…

6 / July 24, 2009 9:28 am

There’s a lot of talk at the moment about the increase in pricing on XBLA for the average game. I have a few issues that need going over. The premium priced titles of 1200+ MS points are vastly outnumbered by [...]

Sneak Peak At Prices For Avatar Accessories

Sneak Peak At Prices For Avatar Accessories

2 / July 24, 2009 7:22 am

Microsoft will continue the assault on our wallets when the avatar marketplace goes live.  Below you will find some of the pricing for such things as a Monkey Island: SE Cotton Swab that will set you back 160 Microsoft Points [...]

Comic Book Author to Pen Story for Iron Man 2 Game

Comic Book Author to Pen Story for Iron Man 2 Game

0 / July 24, 2009 5:57 am

By Jason Wadsworth

Sega has has released some details about its second Iron Man game that will be releasing next spring to coincide with the release of the film of the same name. The game will not directly parallel the movie, but will in fact include some characters – like Crimson Dynamo – that are not [...]

Some Other Podcast, Episode 20: The Persona Hour

Some Other Podcast, Episode 20: The Persona Hour

0 / July 24, 2009 5:42 am

While we are aware that you, our gentle listeners, may be thoroughly sick of listening to us talk about Persona by this time, we really can’t help it.  It’s like a disease, or something.  If it’s any comfort, we actually talk about it this much when we’re *not* podcasting, too.  Fear not, though, we also [...]

The Mobile Minute: Harbor Master – iPhone

The Mobile Minute: Harbor Master – iPhone

4 / July 23, 2009 10:45 pm

The addicting dynamic of Flight Control (by Firemint) has hit the high seas with Imangi Studio’s newest game Harbor Master. Since it’s release earlier this year, Harbor Master has rapidly shot up the Top 25 charts in the App Store and once you play it you understand why. The gameplay is simple: You [...]