Monthly Archive for June, 2011

Pac-Man Highway

PAC-MAN HIGHWAY - Level 1 (gameplay) from NotWorkingFilms on Vimeo .

A funny video inspired by the classic Pac-Man.

Preview of Dragon Quest X on the Dragon Quest Collection

Square announced that the special edition of Dragon Quest Collection will include various items for the true fans of the series. The first is a medal, similar to those that are hidden in various Dragon Quest games, but perhaps the most attractive of them all is the trailer of Dragon Quest X will come out for the Wii or Wii U.

Another item included is a re-edition of the strategy guide of 130 pages, published originally in the Famicom days, covering the three Dragon Quest Collection.

This special edition will also include videos of the new intros in Anime for Dragon Quest I, II and III, created by Kamikaze Douga, the same animation studio that produced the intro videos that we see on Dragon Quest IX, Dragon Quest: Battle Victory Road.

Dragon Quest Collection continues with the release date of September 15 in Japan, there is no confirmation of release in the rest of the world.

Galaga Legions DX on X360 and PS3

After the excellent upgrade from Pac-Man Championship for the DX version, here comes the turn of Galaga Legions. Namco-Bandai has finally announced a release date of DX Galaga Legions for Xbox 360 - June 29, priced at 800 MSP. For PS3 there is still no release date, partly due to the Japanese PSN is still offline.

Galaga Legions DX is part of Namco Generations series so far consists of three remakes of classic Namco, Pac-Man, Galaga and Aero-Cross.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Sonic on your PS3 or X360

Sega has not released a new collection of Sonic titles to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the blue hedgehog, but promotes the anniversary on PSN and XBL through the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 20th Anniversary Event.

During this event will be available several discount Sonic titles, including some games with reductions up to 50% as the Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 and Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing.

Also new to the PSN users during this event is the launch of the demo Generations Sonic and Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Bundle, which consists of four Sonic games for just € 17.99, available until July 12.

Additionally, users will be able to buy XBL titles & Knucles Sonic and Sonic adventure for 240 MS points each, up to July 28.

Update: Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Bundle consists of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, Sonic Adventure (DX and add-on), and dynamic theme Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1.

8-Bit Invader

8 bit Invader (maping) from Darkfejzr on Vimeo .

via @ armandoalves

Indie Game: The Movie

Indie Game: The Movie Official Trailer from IndieGame: The Movie on Vimeo .

Indie Game: The Movie is a documentary about video games, the developers and the profession. The film follows the dramatic journey of indie game developers and the process of development of their games and how to present their works and themselves to the world.

Indie Game: The Movie is about making video games, but basically, it's about the creative process and exposure through their work.

The film tells the emotional story of a team of two men, Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes, as created and released their first big game for XBOX, "Super Meat Boy."

Below is Phil Fish, creator of one of the most anticipated indie games, "Fez", which shows the game for the first time in four years at PAX EAST.

The film also features scenes from the story of an independent designer, Jonathan Blow, who created one of the games most watched video of all time, "Braid."

Four developers, three and one ultimate goal - to express himself through a video game.

More about Indie Game: The Movie here .

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD - Gameplay Video

Konami today released the video of gameplay of MGS: PW HD, part of Metal Gear Solid Collection HD announced at E3.

On the video it seems that the transition to HD is "spot on" 100% identical to the original but with improved graphics. The gameplay is enhanced in part by the support of the second analog controller on PS3 that does not exist on the PSP.

Good job Snake ;)

La Bible NES / Famicom by Pix'n Love

The publisher has launched a real Pix'n Love Bible on the NES / Famicom (including Disk System), a monster of a book with 432 pages detailing the history of this console as well as reviews of their 1900 games. The format of the book is very unique, like a NES cartridge.

" La Bible NES / Famicom "is on sale at the Pix'n Love with a modest price of € 30 and the only problem is it being in French which can be a deal breaker for many.

Reformat The Planet - Documentary on the scene Chipmusic

Reformat the Planet is a documentary about the chipmusic or chiptunes scene, an underground movement based on the creation of music from retro hardware, such as the Nintendo Game Boy, showing amazing results!

The 2 Player Productions has uploaded a special version of the documentary to Youtube, but the original version of two disks can be purchased on their website.







Congratulations Sonic

Sonic is grown up, turns 20 in 2011 and Sega is sparing no efforts to celebrate the birthday of their mascot. Sonic Generations is almost here and there are plenty of compilations where we can play the older titles of the blue hedgehog.

However I still think that is lacking a collection commemorating the 20th anniversary of Sonic, with all the classics to the consoles of this generation. Are still on sale the Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Sonic Gems for the PS2, baratinhos for € 10, but for me they are not perfect. Problems? Yes, there are versions that run at 50Hz PAL : ( You could say that is a reliable experience, yes, go wrong, just like the originals ran in our Mega Drive, but after playing a Sonic 1, 2 or 3 on a console at 60Hz NTSC you'll see what speed.

The Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for PS3 and X360 has the Sonics to 60Hz, but lack the acclaimed Sonic CD versions and Lock-On Sonic & Knucles ... with a DLC had resolved the matter, but Sega decided to get side.

So if someone from Sega 8BR go through, here's a list of games I like to have a collection of Sonic's birthday:

  • Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 3
  • Sonic & Knucles
  • Knuckles in Sonic 2
  • Sonic 3 & Knuckles
  • Sonic CD
  • SegaSonic The Hedgehog (Sonic the Arcades yes)
  • Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island

As a bonus for the Sonics can the GameGear, Master System and Neo Geo Pocket. All running at 60Hz, without borders or slowdowns. Do this and I'll be grateful the rest of life :)

I know this will be very difficult to become a reality, so they can send me one of these spectacular statues that created for the 20th anniversary I perdouo you ;)