Archive for June, 2010

E310 Preview: Mafia II: More Than Just a GTA Clone

We ain’t lyin. Mafia II is more than just a better looking clone of Grand Theft Auto. This game has story, this game has depth, this game plays as good as it looks, this game is ready to make you an offer you can’t refuse. Ripten was hands on with Mafia II at E3 2010, so if you’re thinking of hearin’ about it anywhere else, fuggedaboutit!!

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E310 Preview: Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Both Assassin’s Creed and its sequel have been two of my favorite games in the past few years, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the third installment, Brotherhood, was on the top of my list of games to see at E310 …

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Kinect Listed as $150… at Microsoft’s Online Store

Unfortunately, it seems like another source has come forth with a $150 pricing for Kinect- Microsoft’s own online store. It’s becoming more and more likely that we’ll see the Kinect being sold this November for $150. Yikes.

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E310 Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Tweet The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the first Zelda game that’s been made specifically for Wii, and this adventure requires the Wii MotionPlus.

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Ripten Review: Joe Danger (PSN)

When we first heard about Joe Danger, all we knew was that it had a cartoonish 3D art style, a sense of humor, and a development team that had been partially responsible for some great games …

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Square Says “No” to Xbox 360 Version of FFXIV

Square’s senior VP of software development Hiromichi Tanaka has said there are currently “no plans” for a Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIV.

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InFamous 2 Gang “The Militia” a Mixture of Klu Klux Klan and Batman

Sucker Punch game director Nate Fox says that new InFamous 2 enemy gang The Militia is a cross between Batman and the Klu Klux Klan.

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Fans Seek NiGHTS into Dreams Re-Release for 15th Anniversary

NiGHTS fans can be a persuasive bunch– just ask Sumo Digital Executive Producer Steve Lycett, who engaged them during the development of the fan-friendly combat-racing game Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Though not appearing as a racer, the Nightopian jester appeared as the game’s flagman through their efforts.

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The Intended Use vs. the Reality of Kinect

So there you are. Microsoft has finally released their controller-free peripheral, Kinect, into the mass market. You’ve just bought one for yourself and finished hooking it up, and invite all your friends and family to see what the future brings…

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New Xbox 360 Theoretically Existed Before the PS3 Slim

When asked if the new Xbox 360 model was an answer to the PS3 Slim, Microsoft product manager Ryan Moore is pretty sure he thinks it wasn’t.

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Pipe-Wielding Florida Man Attempts Grand Theft 360

There are many ways one can acquire an Xbox 360. You can work hard, earn your fee, and save up to purchase one. You can trade in old games and accessories you don’t use any more in order to help negate the price tag. You can receive one as a gift.

Or, if you’re one man in Palm Coast, you can arm yourself with a pipe, break into someone’s house, and demand that the residing family hand theirs over.

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3DS To Launch In All Major Markets by March 2011

While we still don’t have any solid confirmation of a release date, thanks to an interview with NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime, we know that it should be in our grubby little hands by March 2011. Fils-Aime also mentioned that the device’s design is not yet final.

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Hold It! Could Ace Attorney Take Its Case to 3DS?

Capcom’s Ace Attorney series has long made a home for itself on Nintendo’s family of portable platforms, beginning with the Game Boy Advance (in Japan, anyway) and followed with enhanced re-releases of those titles on the DS before moving on to two new installments, built from the ground up to take advantage of the handheld’s features.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Infiltrating Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon is no stranger to videogames (i.e. he’s a giant nerd), showcasing them on his show every so often. Tomorrow night, Call of Duty: Black Ops will make an appearance.

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Burger King “Sneak King” Back to Xbox 360?

Back in 2006, shortly after the launch of Microsoft’s Xbox 360, a strange, unholy alliance was formed. Microsoft and Burger King, two companies each known for bringing the sensational smell of smoke to the noses of their customers, came together to offer a most unusual promotion.

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