PAX Australia have just made the major announcement that legendary video-game creator of the unforgettable Monkey Island franchise Ron Gilbert will be opening up the event with a ‘storytime’ keynote.
Ron Gilbert is of course the brilliant mind behind some of LucasArts greatest games like Maniac Mansion and of course Monkey Island. Gilbert now works alongside Tim Schafer at Double Fine, most recently working together on The Cave.
Also set to appear at PAX Australia are The Protomen, MC Frontalot, Rooster Teeth and all the Penny Arcade crew.
What do you think of Ron Gilbert coming to PAX Australia to open the show with his ‘storytime’ keynote? Let us know in the comments section below.
Today Disney Interactive has released a number of screenshots showing off not only how the brand new Monsters University characters will look in their upcoming Disney Infinity game but also how the figures will look once you use them to play the actual game.
As you can see below, the figures are for the main characters of Monsters University, Mike and Sully and with their inclusion in the game that means that there will be additional story related to the Monsters universe as a whole. Currently Disney Infinity is set to be released sometime this Winter and will feature multiple characters and worlds from multiple Disney franchises.
Raptr, notorious Twitter spamming service, will be allowing players to download and create their own gaming summaries of the year that has just passed. These summaries are based on the players personal gaming experiences that year, so it will allow players to show off their achievements, which games they’ve played and other kinds of statistics that the service follows.
Generating your summary is as easy as following these steps:
If you are a registered Raptr member, you can check out your Raptr summary by inserting your Raptr username in the username portion of the URL:http://raptr.com/username/summary/2012
If you are a brand new Raptr user, create an account and begin developing your own gamer profile at the following URL:http://raptr.com/
Raptr are also apt to generate more Twitter spam by creating a competition based on these stats. By Tweeting your gaming summary with #RaptrRep you will place yourself in the running for $400 worth of prizes. So make sure to get those summaries going.
Today EA provided a bit of news for the next game update to Star Wars: The Old Republic which will be update 1.7. This big news happens to be the fact that a limited time live event called Relics of the Gree. In this event players can discover the mysteries behind the Grey Secant, which is an ancient Gree starship that has appeared over Ilum’s Western Ice Shelf. The event will run from February 12th to February 26th.
Also added with this patch is the inclusion of the Galactic Reputation system which is an exciting way for players to advance their characters via various faction missions and improve their relationships with various groups across the game. Anyways, check out a trailer for a sneak peek of the Relics of the Gree event.
We’ve seen how the special pre-order Goku costume for Naruto has looked beforeand today Namco Bandai shared a number of new screenshots to show the costume off a little further. Actually, it almost seems like they’ve modified his Rasengan hand motion to look a bit like a Kamehameha.
Anyways, you can check out the images below and also take a glimpse at how players can use some cover to hide behind to try and recover their chakra or unleash their Awakening skills. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is currently set to be released on March 5th in North America while gamers in Europe will have to wait until the 8th. Ironically, Japan, where Naruto originated from, will be getting the title last on April 18th.
After a great opening round of battles in Batman vs. Bane, and Wonder Woman vs. Harley Quinn, the second week of fights are no joke either.
Firstly, if you’d like to know (and see) who was victorious in the above-mentioned match-ups, check out the battle videos here. Now, for this week, there are some truly dynamic match-ups at hand. The first pits the fastest man alive, The Flash, against the mystic Shazam. It is an intriguing bout as Shazam also possesses super-human speed, channelling the powers of the Roman God Mercury – although Flash still edges him out in that department.
The second battle is reminiscent of last week’s between Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman. This time it’s the mentally deranged The Joker against the intelligent and powerful (with his battle-suit) Lex Luthor. At first glance, you would say that this is a mismatch; Lex has a heavy arsenal of weaponry at his disposal and enhanced strength, but The Joker is wily, cunning and persistent. He’s not afraid to fight dirty too, and would have the advantage in the agility/speed conversation.
Check out the video below, which sets up the battle and features some man-on-the-street opinions as well as that of CW’s Green Arrow star Stephen Amell. Visit injustice.dccomics.com to cast your vote and also check out the celebrity opinions from Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Tara Strong and Wayne Brady.
Forget about the browser for your Youtube needs, as Sony have brought a new Youtube app out for the console for users outside the United States. This new and improved app will allow users to browse the video service by controller, and even allow for further control with a smartphone.
Where will this be available, you ask?
The YouTube app will be available in YouTube Serviced Territories (as determined by Google) where PlayStation Store (PS Store) is also available. These SCEE territories include: Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
That is quite a list, but the list of new and improved features for the service is even greater. You can see all of the details below, and download the app via the XMB, in ‘My Channels’ under the TV / Video Services icon.
Key Features
User Experience:
User Interface Optimized for TV
Video Search
Ability to Browse and Search for videos while watching
PS3 Game Controller Support
HD (Up to 720p)
Content Flagging
Closed Caption
YouTube trending and popular video playlists
Smartphone and Tablet Pairing
Browse and search for videos on phone/tablet while watching on PS3
100 Marvel characters in one game. That alone sounds pretty epic. Traveller’s Tales have quite the task on their hands, but are bringing it all together for a new Lego title by the name of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. Familiar faces like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Loki and Galactus will be gracing this romp, and today – a bunch of new art and character renders were shown off to give fans an idea of what to expect.
You can check out all of the Marvel glory down below, and expect to see LEGO Marvel Super Heroes this fall for the….get ready…taking a breath….and…Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows. Expect to see a lot more than art as we get closer to autumn.
Got time for Pokemon and a movie? What about Pokemon and a Pokemon? Well, a new event is headed to those down under that will allow them to obtain Meloetta at special Hoyts distribution events if they go and see the latest Pokeflick, Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice at participating locations.
Of course a 3DS or Nintendo DS with the proper game cart is required, and you also have to be ready to view the brand new movie as a ticket is required. A full list of locations and requirements can be found below. For more information, Aussies can click here while New Zealanders can find their details at this link. Keep in mind that this event is only happening during Feb. 23rd-24th.
Requirements:
• A valid Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice movie ticket for the 23rd or 24th of February session
• A Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS system
• A copy of the Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2, Pokémon Black, or Pokémon White game
• The Pokédex within the game
• No more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession
But Wait! There’s More!
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice opens at selected Hoyts cinemas across Australia and New Zealand on 16 February for a strictly limited time. Banter Toys will be offering Pokémon Trading card demonstrations 1 hour prior to the Pokémon screenings at the following locations:
AUSTRALIA – 16 & 17 FEBRUARY
NSW – Blacktown
ACT – Woden
VIC – Eastland
QLD – Stafford
SA – Tea Tree Plaza
WA – Garden City
NEW ZEALAND
Saturday 16 February – Wairau Park
Sunday 17 February – Wairau Park
Saturday 23 February – Sylvia Park
Sunday 24 February – Sylvia Park
I love to see when Club Nintendo changes things up with their digital rewards, and those who own a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS will be happy to know that the time has come for more free games with the relinquishment of those pesky coins you have been building up.
This month, Paper Mario – yes, the PAPER MARIO, is a Club Nintendo reward and priced at just 200 coins. Making a return is the wonderful Kirby’s Super Star for the Wii Virtual Console at 150 coins. Those who have a 3DS will also be happy to know that the addictive Birds and Beans can be swooped up for 100 golden nuggets, while Metal Torrent is priced at 150 to match the pink fluffball. A nice lot this month indeed. These rewards expire on March 10th, so get them while the getting is good.
