Courtesy of Penny Arcade Despite constant reassurances from Nintendo that they haven’t forgotten about the “hardcore” gamer that got them through the rough times, it seems like their immense casual market has them reevaluating their priorities. While last year’s E3 showed them focusing on both markets with announcements on games such as Super Smash Bros. [...]
Chrono Trigger Makes Triumphant Return on the DS
One of the most beloved, innovative, and lauded console RPGs of all time is finally making a return. Before the merger between Square and Enix, Squaresoft assembled a “dream team” that consisted of big names such as Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, composer Nobuo Uematsu, and Dragonball/Dragon Quest artist Akira Toriyama. Originally released on the [...]
Square Enix Recreates FFIV Splendor
Dark Knight and Red Wings Commander Cecil with his crew aboard their airship from the SNES (left) and DS versions. Originally released in the US as Final Fantasy II, the fourth title in the series is getting a DS makeover with a graphical overhaul and many enhancements. Final Fantasy IV is one of the more [...]
Guitar Hero Just Doesn’t Understand
Activision simply doesn’t get it. Since taking over Guitar Hero from original developer Harmonix, they have used the brand as a cash cow with celebrity endorsements, product placements, and sequels galore. While Harmonix has kept things simply about the music with Rock Band’s gameplay, formula, and weekly song downloads, Activision is the exact opposite. Any [...]
I Think I Notice a Drum Pattern
As I talked about previously, the battle for music game supremacy is starting to get more intense. With Game Informer and MTV Multiplayer getting exclusive shots of the Guitar Hero IV and Rock Revolution drum sets, respectively, I thought I would take a look at something a little interesting. Rock Band Drum Set – 4 [...]
The Rock Game Rivalry Heats Up
By the end of 2008, there will be three separate band simulation games out for the consoles, each with their own set of instruments. Along with the currently available Rock Band, Activision’s Guitar Hero IV will feature for the first time in the series additional instruments such as drums and microphone. Both Rock Band and [...]
