A-before-E: Videogames

Dragon Quest Trilogy Confirmed for U.S.

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:09:48 GMT

IGN: Dragon Quest Trilogy Confirmed for U.S.

Minesweeper: The Movie

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:39:19 GMT

This Pikachu video is shocking - DS Fanboy

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:27:32 GMT

This Pikachu video is shocking - DS Fanboy

DualShock 3 to arrive in April for $55 - Engadget

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:47:11 GMT

DualShock 3 to arrive in April for $55 - Engadget

IGN: Pokemon Ranch Update

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:43:02 GMT

Something to get me playing Pokemon yet again?

IGN: Pokemon Ranch Update

Rumor: 360 DivX support to be a Fall feature - Xbox 360 Fanboy

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:30:37 GMT

Please, please, please, please...

Rumor: 360 DivX support to be a Fall feature - Xbox 360 Fanboy

Video: Condemned 2 teases us with new trailer

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:08:53 GMT

Filed under: News, Videos
Yesterday, we highlighted a mini 1UP discussion video on Condemned 2: Bloodshot and our only complaint was the fact that the video didn't showcase more in-game goodness. Talking about the game, its features and what we can expect is good and all, but we like to see skulls bashed in first hand.
So, late last night we called in a favor to SEGA (on our super special red phone) and demanded more Bloodshot footage. We went a step further and said we wouldn't settle for anything less than a new teaser trailer. And, as you can see above, they caved in to our fanboy wishes ... no questions asked. So go ahead and enjoy the bloody good Bloodshot trailer (mannequin included).
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Oblivion to get free, final DLC: Fighter's Stronghold - Joystiq

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:04:05 GMT

Oblivion to get free, final DLC: Fighter's Stronghold - Joystiq

Tokyo Game Show 2007: First Look at Vanillaware's Wii Game news from 1UP.com

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:58:29 GMT

Odin Sphere, Okami, Wii game combo get!

Tokyo Game Show 2007: First Look at Vanillaware's Wii Game news from 1UP.com

IGN: TGS 2007: Rumble Confirmed

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:14:13 GMT

PS3 Rumble...for rizzle...

IGN: TGS 2007: Rumble Confirmed

Moving on: Deleting your ex's Mii - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:27:44 GMT

"Ultimately, after several hundred words of introspection, Chris erased her large-headed avatar, wishing her the best. Would you have made the same choice? Or would you have loaded your ex's Mii into Wii Sports boxing, pummeling him or her until your own body gives out, exhausted and sobbing?"

Moving on: Deleting your ex's Mii - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Legend of Spyro: Eternal Night looks awesome, seriously - DS Fanboy

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:01:13 GMT

Legend of Spyro: Eternal Night looks awesome, seriously - DS Fanboy

The best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:22:47 GMT

The best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Eternal Sonata™ Xbox 360 Faceplate

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 05:17:14 GMT

Too bad our Xbox 360 isn't placed vertical.

NAMCO BANDAI Games - Eternal Sonata™

Eternal Sonata Trailer (HD) - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:01:29 GMT

Eternal Sonata Trailer (HD) - Xbox Live's Major Nelson

How epic is Two Worlds? So epic ... - Xbox 360 Fanboy

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:59:58 GMT

ROTFLMAO

How epic is Two Worlds? So epic ... - Xbox 360 Fanboy

Phantom Hourglass sells 350K in two days - DS Fanboy

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:58:52 GMT

Phantom Hourglass sells 350K in two days - DS Fanboy

Penny Arcade! - Dark Lessons From The Devil Machine

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:13:56 GMT

This seems like something that would happen to Charles, Maxx and I.

Penny Arcade! - Dark Lessons From The Devil Machine

What'd We Think of the Fallout 3 Teaser? news from 1UP.com

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:32:27 GMT

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What'd We Think of the Fallout 3 Teaser? news from 1UP.com

My, those dead Marios do pile up - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:13:09 GMT

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My, those dead Marios do pile up - Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Loading.Ready.Run. - Rejected WiiPlay Games

Mon, 28 May 2007 06:41:24 GMT

Link to Loading.Ready.Run. - Rejected WiiPlay Games

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Joystiq

Thu, 24 May 2007 22:23:35 GMT

"On the eve of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, LucasArts has officially announced Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and DS."

Link to Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga to brick 360, PS3, Wii, DS - Joystiq

Famitsu gives Resident Evil 4 Wii a 9.5 out of 10 - Joystiq

Wed, 23 May 2007 04:04:07 GMT

Oh man, oh man, oh man...

Link to Famitsu gives Resident Evil 4 Wii a 9.5 out of 10 - Joystiq

Ring, ring: God of War on your cell phone - Joystiq

Fri, 11 May 2007 09:50:22 GMT

Goodness, I hope this works on my Cingular 8125.

Link to Ring, ring: God of War on your cell phone - Joystiq

Faced with Nerf or nothing, we choose Nerf - DS Fanboy

Wed, 09 May 2007 08:38:06 GMT

So sooooofffft...in myyyyy haaaands!

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Faced with Nerf or nothing, we choose Nerf - DS Fanboy

Puzzle Quest to Hit Xbox Live

Thu, 03 May 2007 08:24:52 GMT

Now I don't know if I should buy this for the DS or not

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Microsoft connects IM to Xbox 360

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:52:09 GMT

Microsoft Corp. has announced the launch of Windows Live Messenger on Xbox 360, connecting people across Xbox 360 consoles, Microsoft Windows-based PCs and Windows Mobile-powered devices.

Xbox 360: now with H.264, MPEG-4, PlaysForSure

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:52:01 GMT

Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment
Color us tickled, but we totally missed some of the finest points of all in Microsoft's Xbox 360 spring Dashboard update: they're totally tricking out the video (finally!). No longer will we be confined to our very least favorite video codec, WMV -- the new update will enable Windows Media Connect or Media Center streaming MPEG-4 up to 8Mbps, H.264 up to 15Mbps, and PlaysForSure WMV videos (and, as we understand it, PlaysForSure audio as well). Wow, finally we can actually use the 360 to play video that wasn't recorded off our Media Center or converted by our Zune software (cough, hack). See, was that so hard, Microsoft? Now just hold on to your asses until the week of May 7th, Xbox fans, that's all you've gotta do.
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time
Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Xbox 360's QWERTY thumboard in the wild

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:51:01 GMT

Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals

If you're one of the few large-handed gamers out there still pining for the bulk-tastic days of the original Xbox controller, then you're sure to have a great time with Microsoft's new "Text Input Device" QWERTY thumb keyboard add-on. The bulk of the TID is all at the base, so it shouldn't be a deal breaker for the small handed, but we'll have to get this in hand to know just how ergonomic it's going to be to type with. An anonymous tipster, who spotted this before it went official, had these encouraging words to say: "The thumboard beats the hell out of the one on my BlackJack, and once they let me play with it I didn't want to put it down." We wouldn't really say TID vs. BlackJack is the ultimate comparison, but it at least sounds like the tipster had a good time. A flickr set from Microsoft's Gamerscore Blog has some solid shots of the TID, which you can find at that fancy little read link below.
[Via Gamerscore Blog]
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time
Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

DS Opera browser set to hit North America in June

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:07:03 GMT

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Online
Almost a year after its release in Japan and nine months after the same in Europe, Nintendo is finally sending the Opera DS browser to North America on June 4. Although it lacks Flash, video, sound and PDF support (yikes!), the package includes full stylus control as well as handwriting recognition. You can create bookmarks and display images, but forget about saving sexy pictures of Anna Kournikova to your DS. It's definitely a gimped way to surf the web, but reports say it's a generally smooth experience. The browser retails for roughly $32 in Japan and $52 in Europe, but no pricing has been mentioned for the North American release.
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Goomba's Don't Stand a Chance!

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:59:03 GMT

The Legend Of Zelda® Shield Pin @ Hottopic.com

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:42:23 GMT

I think it is fairly obvious that I HAVE to have this pin.

Link to The Legend Of Zelda® Shield Pin @ Hottopic.com

Time to get wet, Bioshock gets official release date

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:28:13 GMT

Filed under: News, BioShock

Bioshock fans can pull out their Sharpies and mark their calendars, because 2K Games just announced the official release date. Everyone will be jumping head first and getting wet on Bioshock's official release Tuesday, August 21. This of course contradicts previous reports that stated Bioshock would hit the streets this June, but who are we to say that the game didn't get delayed into August. No more rumors, no more guessing, Bioshock will be here in less than six months.
[Thanks, AoE]
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Maple Story headed to the DS - DS Fanboy

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:43:59 GMT

Link to Maple Story headed to the DS - DS Fanboy

Second Gen Xbox360 revealed?

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:09:07 GMT

From MSTechToday: http://www.mstechtoday.com/2007/01/05/second-gen-xbox360-revealed/

Well I saw some pictures of a very interesting shot of the back of the so called "zephyr" today. Microsoft is planning an update for the 360. These updates would include a 120GB HD, a slightly cooler 65nm processor, and HDMI capabilities, finally HDMI with 1080p, it will be wonderful. Now none of these rumors have been confirmed by MS yet, but the guys over at engadget say all of this gossip is coming from a credible source. We hope the "Zephyr" will come in around the same price, but I highly doubt it. With the ps3 prices skyrocketing look for the new 360 to match it in price. I think Microsoft can really feel the Sony guys running for the hills. If this "update" comes out within the next 6-7 months I can really see a lot more market share moving toward MS, and away from Sony.
I am not to sure if I am ready to shell out another $500, but in 4-5 months I just might be drooling for that next console. Hopefully in the coming weeks we will get some solid info form MS, maybe even at CES?

Picture Courtesy of Engadget

Dragon Quest IX announced as DS exclusive - Joystiq

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:32:53 GMT

"The strange and somewhat pathetic sobbing you hear in the background originates from the offices of Microsoft and Sony, where once diligent executives have now completely broken down and given up on much of their lives. Square Enix just handed Nintendo the keys to the Death Star. As if the DS wasn't already an unrelenting steamroller in terms of sales and popularity, it was announced today that Dragon Quest IX would be released exclusively on the most touchy-feely of portable systems."

Link to Dragon Quest IX announced as DS exclusive - Joystiq

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:45:36 GMT

Now available on Wii!!!

Link to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cake Mania looks good enough to eat - DS Fanboy

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:47:22 GMT

Cake Mania for Nintendo DS...crack for Beth.

Link to Cake Mania looks good enough to eat - DS Fanboy

Gears: The never ending (commercial) story - Joystiq

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:51:19 GMT

Say my name Bastion!!!

Link to Gears: The never ending (commercial) story - Joystiq

11,500 Final Fantasy XI accounts banned - Joystiq

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:48:14 GMT

45 Billion Gil taken out of circulation!

Link to 11,500 Final Fantasy XI accounts banned - Joystiq

Mii Wii Console Number (So your Mii can visit)

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:30:52 GMT

In case you hadn't figured it out by now we have a Wii.

My whole family and several of my friends have DoppleMiis @ 6971 5191 2195 2446

PS3 loses more exclusives - Joystiq

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:15:27 GMT

I'm so happy I have a 360 and Wii.

"Koei, long time PlayStation supporter (and company frequently billed as key support to win the generation) has pulled Fatal Inertia and Blade Storm: The Hundred Years' War from the PS3 exclusive list and plopped them squarely into the Xbox 360 camp. Another PlayStation staple, the Armored Core series, is also coming to the white box in the form of Armored Core 4."

Link to PS3 loses more exclusives - Joystiq