In a bizarre reversal of fortune the Xbox 360 has managed to sell out in Japan. The console has been flying off the shelves in recent weeks, largely due to Tales of Vesperia. Microsoft have apologised to customers, and claim new consoles will be available from September. [Read, via Xbox 360 Fanboy]
Comiket 74
August 22nd, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Japan | 1 Comment »
EngRish Games went to the Comiket 74 show in Tokyo. The comic festival includes a small indie game section. They sold all their games so well done to them! [Read]
Afrika Edges Closer
August 21st, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Playstation | Comment »
One of the most interesting looking PS3 games of the year is out soon – Afrika debuts on August 28th. Taking the role of a photo journalist players must head out into the wilderness and take pictures of the wildlife. Depending on the quality of the snaps, you can earn virtual cash, which can be […]
Final Fantasy XI Jewellery
August 20th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Stuff | Comment »
Square Enix are releasing some cool FFXI jewellery. Pictured is the Y4500 tidal talisman. [Read]
Captain Rainbow’s Popularity Quest
August 19th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Wii | Comment »
Nintendo’s bizarre looking Captain Rainbow is due out later this month for the Wii. The game looks to be something of an otaku’s dream with a cast of minor characters from old Nintendo games, such as Punchout and Zelda: Link’s Awakening. You have to help people achieve their dreams, which makes you more popular. The […]
Use your DS to watch Anime
August 18th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in DS | Comment »
DS Vision, the new anime download service is due to launch soon. From August 20th, Japanese DS owners will be able to download and watch anime on the small screens. It costs 3000 – 4280 yen to purchase an SD card with a pre-installed movie, with further charges for each title you download. The service […]
Space Invaders Cakes
August 17th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Misc | Comment »
Just when you thought Portal was hogging the cake limelight, along come these tastly looking things. Getting hungry? [Read]
Monster Hunter Frontier Festival Underway
August 16th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in PC | Comment »
Monster Hunter Frontier players are currently able to sign up for the Hunter Festival. You can register until August 20th, so get a move on if you want the chance to win the many prizes, which include special weapons and trophies. [Read]
Bionic Commando Re-armed and Fable 2: Pub Games
August 15th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Xbox 360 | Comment »
A couple of new titles hit the live arcade on Wednesday. Bionic Commando: Rearmed has a charismatic demo with in-game characters trying to pester you into buying the full version while your character stubbornly resists. Fable 2: Pub Games looks pretty strong as well, and the idea of using your winnings in the full version […]
Treasure Shooters
August 14th, 2008 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Misc | Comment »
Treasure are responsible for some of the finest shooters in gaming. DS-Fanboy produced a round up of their games from Gunstar Heroes through to Bangai-O Spirits. Follow the link for a little piece of blasting history. [Read]