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May
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[’Design Lesson 101′ is a regular column by Raven game designer Manveer Heir. The challenge is to play a game from start to completion - and learn something about game design in the process. This week we take a look at Rez HD, a port for Xbox Live Arcade of the Dreamcast rail shooter.]
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May
13
Game Ads From the Days of Yore: Indiana Jones Pinball
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With the release of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull nearing, Indiana Jones mania is at its highest. Many fans of the series (me) are going crazy for anything Indiana Jones related. Therefore, for this Game Ads from the Days of Yore we take a look at a promotional ad that was made from the […]
May
13
As Destructoid’s resident backwater, inbred, slack-jawed hillbilly, I’ve developed something of a thick skin when it comes to snarky remarks about slavery, obeisity, illiteracy, and an overabundance of Bibles.
Well, the pinko-liberal sector can shove it where the sun don’t shine, since Georgia governor Sonny Perdue recently signed the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act, effectively giving […]
May
13
BEEG AMERICAN TEETEES! Rent Roman and hear that line day in, day out … forever
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It has to be said that Roman Bellic is one of the many joys of Grand Theft Auto IV. His determined optimism and love of beeg American teetees know no bounds, and I find him one of the most likable characters in the game.
What better way to enjoy the company of Roman even more than […]
May
13
Velvet Assassin slated for release this Fall on Xbox 360, PC
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A game that takes place during World War II that isn’t a first-person shooter? Can they … can they do that? Yes, actually, they can. And by "they," I am of course referring to Replay Studios and their upcoming stealth game, Velvet Assassin.
If you’re unfamiliar with Velvet Assassin, you’ll want to read up on Nick’s […]
May
13
Comparison shots illustrate Rockstar’s dedication to accuracy in GTA IV
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I know what you’re thinking — “Goldarnit, another blasted GTA IV comparison post?!” (And if you are thinking that, well, the 1920s called; they want their mild oaths back.) But I’m happy to report that this post has nothing to do with differences in how GTA IV looks or runs on the PS3 and 360. […]
May
13
Way to go, advertising geniuses….meet ‘Thumbcock’
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Sony has a history of disturbing ads, but this most recent one may even have the power to usurp the infamous PS3 baby commercial for shock value. An ad agency in Vienna for some reason thought that they would take the shadowed image of a man with an attractive body and add something a little […]
May
13
Way to go, advertising geniuses….meet “Thumbcock”
Category: Wii Xbox 360 Playstation 3 | Leave a Comment
Sony has a history of disturbing ads, but this most recent one may even have the power to usurp the infamous PS3 baby commercial for shock value. An ad agency in Vienna for some reason thought that they would take the shadowed image of a man with an attractive body and add something a little […]
May
13
I just received word from a source of mine that SNK Playmore, the Neo-Geo creator responsible for such classic titles as The King of Fighters and Metal Slug, will soon be closing its doors, at least in the US. This summer, the company will officially cease direct sale of its games and will instead see […]
May
13
I just received word from a source of mine that SNK Playmore, the Neo-Geo creator responsible for such classic titles as The King of Fighters and Metal Slug, will soon be closing its doors. This summer, the company will officially cease direct sale of its games and will instead see distribution duties go to Ignition […]