Monthly Archives: January 2009

A Super Mario Bros. mural

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

One of the writers over at Australian Gamer had an outstanding idea for a kids room – A Super Mario Bros.- themed mural, complete with the rolling green hills and cute clouds. I would have loved to have woken up … Continue reading →

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Afro Samurai comes out soon

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

The game based on the anime action series starring Samuel L. Jackson should be in stores in the early part of next week. I’m usually frightened of games based on shows, movies or books (years of crap can do that), … Continue reading →

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THE Obama action figure

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

A co-worker forwarded this along from Gizmodo. It qualifies as one of the greatest things I have ever seen. I not only need to get this figure, but place it next to my extremely posable Optimus Prime to create the … Continue reading →

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Capcom signs Monumental Games

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

Monumental Games, from what I see from the press release, is a gamemaker based in the UK. The terms of the agreement include an unannounced multi-platform title which is supposed to come out later this year and will be published … Continue reading →

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Review: Mirror’s Edge

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

I know what Mirror’s Edge is trying to do. It’s different. It’s special. One could even dare to utter one of the most overused words in the industry: innovative. However, that doesn’t always mean it’s great. Like the free-running it … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ion Drum Rocker

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

By Norman Major III Contributor I got a chance to sit down with the new Ion Drum Rocker at CES. Boasting the fact that it doubles as a percussion kit, Ion had a few setups available, but without Rock Band. … Continue reading →

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The new Street Fighter IV trailer

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

Feel the power, fanboys. If you haven’t seen this yet, be prepared for a some anime-action guitar, plenty of glory shots and a cascade of cheeseball dialogue playing throughout the whole trailer. I love it. It almost helps me get … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Ball … what?

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

I was pointed to this site, and I have no idea what to expect. All I know is, I find myself strangely intrigued by what is to come. Or not. See for yourself. Also, check out the links at the … Continue reading →

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From the mailbox: Mirror’s Edge (PC) and Skate 2

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Redmond Carolipio

Mirror’s Edge came out for the consoles back in November, but the PC version came out this week, including a CD of the breezy, trippy music featured in the game, plus some remixes. I haven’t heard the CD yet, but … Continue reading →

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes medical leave

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Al Cuizon

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc.’s CEO Steve Jobs says he is taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June. Jobs told employees in an e-mail that his health issues are more complex than he thought. Last … Continue reading →

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