Japan Gaming Guide

The latest installment of the Star Ocean series is coming out on February 19th. Star Ocean: The Last Hope is set in the year 2087, several centuries before the original game – and just after the third world war of the series’ mythology. With the invention of warp technology, humanity is taking its first steps […]

Here’s a great piece of Super Mario Japanese black theatre: [Geekologie, via Xorsyst]

Mario Tennis GC is a Wii remake of the Gamecube title and is coming out on January 15th at 3800 yen. It will be largely identical to the original, but will be controlled with the Wiimote and Nunchuck which could add a lot to the game. [Read]

I took the Ninja Blade Demo for a spin today. Mixed feelings about it to be honest. The graphics are pretty nice, although the imagery is cliched techno-ninja fare. The gameplay seems to sit half way between Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry. You have a selection of weapons with which to mash up the […]

The sequel to Trace Memory is soon to come out on Wii. Ashley Mizuki Robbins will reprise her role, solving mysterious puzzles and unravelling her past. The videos on Nintendo’s preview site look really nice with a strong art style and an intuitive interface. Gateway of Memory comes out February 5th at 5800 yen. [Read]

Last time it was Tetris Sumo in Mexico – this time it’s Human Tetris from Japan. Check out the videos here.

Outrun Online Arcade – 360, PS3 Outrun is one of the few arcade games that can still turn our heads. The latest home version will be distributed over PSN and Live Arcade so we’ll be able to launch ourselves round the feelgood, super-high-speed tracks with nary a disc swap to get in our way. Street […]

What do we get to start 2009? Super Smash Brothers for 1200 points? A bit pricey, but fans will love it. Elsewhere Wonderboy III and Rastan Saga II might tempt us to part with our Wii points. Famicom (500 points) Detective Saburo Jinguji: A dangerous duo – part 1 Legend of Getsu Fuma Zoids: Revelations […]

Here are our 5 favourite games of the year: 5. Mass Effect – PC Bioware are on top form with this – a fantastic space adventure that gives you a galaxy to explore. An epic game with an epic scope, this does have its flaws but makes up for them in terms of scale, storyline […]

The JGG consoles are off, the presents are under the tree and there’s a little tot of whiskey out for Santa. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas everyone!