Saturday, August 12, 2006

Blogger Buddies July in August


Yep i'm late, but hey i'm old.... things move slowlier here in elderly land. Same format one post from each buddie, which in my ancient opinion was exceptional. However as you should never trust old people especially when it comes to posting on time, i would urge you to visit the blogs yourself and see what all the fuss is about.

Gnomes Lair
A tie, try as i might I couldn't separate either of the following.
From the omnipotent gnome who dispenses, "Random musings on video, pen and paper, board and various other games... And some other stuff too..."
Post:Save a Sega-Love a Dreamcast
6 reasons why you've got to own a Dreamcast, or die
Post: Baldurs Gate the Walkthrough era
You know you want to play it again, why not with let Gnome Guide you through with these essential links and walkthroughs.

Deixtrix Artworks
Missing in Action it appears, Concept art from an artist, gamer and latent fantasy writer, who it appears has disapeared down a very large broadband hole.......for the last month............

Dreamcast Junkyard
Another (i can't make my mind up which is the best post) tie between
Post: Top 5 Dreamcast emulators (so far)
Apparently the dreamcast you just purchased, having read Gnomes post above, is the easiest console to make pretend it's another console.....
Post: Official Dreamcast Junkyard Top Ten Best Looking Dreamcast Games (TM)
What your still here......

Gamer C
Another tie...... betweeen
Post: MUGEN, how to add characters and stages
An authoritative piece, on customising your 2d fighting experience
Post: Gamer C's Custom Wallpaper Volume 4
What your still here........

360style.net

Halo 3 wallpaper........ 3 of them......... clickie linkie for wallpaper section

Costume Get
Post: Costumes in 720p
ah yes Mass Effect and the leather grain.........

Lowdown411.com
Post: Xbox360 faceplate collections
and more importantly an ongoing project to index every 360 faceplate known to man or woman, or gnome or leprechaunette for that matter

GOODBYE!

Progamer
now selling Ginkgo Biloba....... sniff! no no wait he's resurfaced

here http://pgvideogames.blogspot.com/

WELCOME!
Can we give a warm welcome to Lame Gamer who has earned his place in the almost monthly buddie post..... a self confessed cranky geek with a passion for games even though which he admits he is "spectacularly awful at"
Lame Gamer Blog too small to hold him so he's moved to Lame Gamer Website
however a significant number of decent posts still left on his blogspot, including my favourite
"Lamer approved"
Post: Stubbs the Zombie not Evil
or a game even i can get to end on.....

Acquaintances!
Following the recent blogger carnival, I was approached in a dark alleyway by a gentleman called Chris Dolley who set up Randomberry Games in 1981 and designed, wrote and marketed games for the Apple in the early 80s. Chris has started a series of articles on his experiences in the early days of computer gaming -

So i've gotten round to giving him a mention and take a quick peek and low and behold the prolific author is already up to post part 8 in his
Confessions of a Computer Game Designer

although his confessions of a French film extra part three (milla jovovich in her underwear) may distract you somewhat.

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Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Oblivion face library


Strange posting a link to a PC mod site, when i'm supposed to be running a console blog. Maybe it's something i ate, or maybe i'm just overly optimistic that someone from Bethesda might spot this and say..

"What a great idea for the next xbox market place Oblivion download, face mods, now why didn't we think of this sooner"

no it must be something i ate, I mean the sheer audacity expecting a next generation console might have such content, ludicrous concept sorry..... !

(for you lucky, lucky, lucky PC Oblivioners)


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Immortal Ad Vitam


Condemned to death by his peers for rebellion, the Egyptian god Horus is given 7 days to see the earth he helped create once more until he loses his immortality. But Horus (god love him) has something planned that could save him.

The year is 2095, a Pyramid appears in the New York skyline, apparently sent by ancient Egyptian Gods (or a very large UPS van). Scouring Manhattan for a suitable human body to inhabit, Horus searches for a mate, little does he know (because we're not going to tell him) his life is to be irrevocably thrown together with a strange, blue-haired girl who is embarking on a quest that mirrors the hero's own. However............ (I love the however bits.....)

The good review, the bad review and the mediocre

The Official Movie Site


Shameless undignified affiliate link DVD Region 3 $16.99

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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Monster Hunter 2 Walkthrough

Probably as useful as a Jim Reeves record at a deep house party, but for those of you lucky enough (grrrrrrrrrr!) to own an import version, let us give thanks to the "where would i send people if it werent' for them" GameFaQ



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Monday, August 07, 2006

Project Sylpheed Trailer, Screenshots, Website


Spiritual successor to the classic 3D shooter Silpheed available september 28th in Japan and Asia, exclusively for the xbox360, with a Western release date to be confirmed. The weapon customization feature that distinguished the previous Silpheed games will be retained, this time offering the player more than 50 different weapons to choose from. The game's genre is listed as "cinematic shooting," and the Web site states that in addition to loads of action, the game will contain "drama worthy of a Square Enix game."

Official Website (Japanese)
xboxyde screenshots
Xoxyde Streaming trailer (opens on entry)
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Peter Moore and the elitist games industry

Well for the first time in some while, im begining to get a glimpse of why Mr. Peter Moore takes home a bigger wage packet than yours truly. Mr. Moore speaking at the Ziff Davis Electronic Games Conference (no i've never heard of it either) suggested the games industry has become too elitist and the industry needed to "open its doors".

Rich you would think coming from a console manufacturer that charges 20 cent for a picture on xboxlive and allows the retail of 360 games at 74.99 euro a pop. But three points in his elite 8 restructuring guide got my thumbs up. That's if he really meant what he said and if the conference audience weren't too hungover to listen, or too anxious about that afternoons golfing event.
  • Mr.Moore suggested that Games should appeal to a wider audience beyond "the boys in the bedroom"
  • Given we're "living in a Youtube world" (?) the industry should embrace community content, when it comes to how games are delivered to consumers
  • Don't pass on the cost of rising development costs
In the light of the recent downsizing of the gamer's mecca E3, i'm probably too optimistic and too trusting for my own good.

Full story from Gamerscore blog
(the Microsoft xbox and games employees blog)

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Saturday, August 05, 2006

Knight Online Buzz listed MMO game


With over 2 million people logging on to play from around the world, Knight Online represents one of the biggest MMO communities that are around. Knight Online is the critically acclaimed medieval fantasy adventure game with perpetual war servers operating with local language-support in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and North America. Since its first introduction in Korea three years ago, Knight Online has been enjoyed by millions of players from over 80 countries.

Two ways to play:
1. Free2Play™: All players have absolutely FREE access to all the current features of the game as well as future updates and expansion packages with no time limit.
2. Pay2Play™: For die-hard fans who wish to support Knight Online financially and are interested in enhanced game experience (e.g., higher hit rates, increased player abilities, access to special weapons, and many other benefits), a variety of premium options are available.

Full download and game installation instructions on site.


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Dead Rising review

1up have beaten the posse to the first full review of Dead Rising ( applause!!!) and just in time for its shop appearance on the 8th August. The probably by now very tired reviewer, James Mielke at 1up, has awarded the game an impressive 8 out of 10.

update! review on Gamebrink 84%

Players take on the role of a photo journalist who is in a mall when zombies attack in an attempt to kill anyone who is still human (as you do if your a zombie). It's up to you to find a way to survive the attacks, try to save survivors and manage the group, cause if you don't, you'll wind up becoming a zombie yourself.

Dead Rising Review of Full Game from 1up
followed closely by Gamebrink review
Dead Rising Official website
xboxyde eyecandy list

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Thursday, August 03, 2006

Mugen no Jyuunin Blade of the Immortal



Manga series, written and created by Hiroaki Samura.

Blade of the Immortal follows the deeds of Manji, a skilled warrior who has a decisive advantage, no wound can kill him. Compelled by the death of his sister Manji accepts a quest that will end his agelessness and invunerability. Having already killed 100 samurai he has vowed to make amends for his dishonourable actions by killing 1000 evil men.

One of the most striking features of "Blade of the Immortal" is its beautiful, realistic artwork. Hiroaki Samura's unusual use of accurately detailed shots of hands and feet and his depiction of athmospheric backgrounds and landscapes are testament to his classical training.

Hiroaki Samura has been recognized by the Japanese Government's Ministry of the Arts and the Harvey Award Committee, as well as receiving an Eisner Award for best U.S. edition of foreign material.

Blade of the Immortal reviewWikipedia reference and character list
6 wallpaper sized images from animwallpapers
3 more from bookjournal
Royppei books scans
Dark horse comics blade prices
Essential fansite
google image search