Happy New Year from The Girl Gamer

HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM
THE GIRL GAMER!

I look forward to another year of blogging about games and playing new titles like Resident Evil 5, Final Fantasy XIII and such. Look for my Top Ten Games of the Year list in the next couple of days.

Video Game Music Rocked This Year

While we're on the topic of music, I just wanted to say that this was the year for videogame and technology music, whether it was in game or in their commericals.

From the always awesome iPod or iPhone ads which always have the best music featured in them to the truly moving to my personal favorite of the year, the theme song for Mirror's Edge, "Still Alive" by Lisa Miskovsky.


The Nintendo Wii Fit commercial rocked with "On Board" by Friendly Fire and the Prince of Persia commercial had the very unique and exotic "Saeglópur" by Sigur Ros which is featured above in the video.


Then there was pretty much the entire LittleBigPlanet soundtrack which is available on iTunes and the always good Gears of War 2 commercial which had the moving "How It Ends" by DeVotchKa.

If you have any to add to the list for the year from videogame soundtracks or commercials, or even some tech commercial, leave me in the comment field. I'm always looking to add stuff to my play list.

Sony Must Have a Cool New Marketing Team

Though Sony has had some weird commercials in the past for their Playstation brand videogame systems, I have to say I am impressed with the latest commercials hitting the air waves recently.

The Playstation 3 Murals commerical that promotes games like LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, plus the PS3's BluRay player, has got a unique art style and a very catchy tune that would make even an iPod commercial jealous.

The music in the commercial is called "Everybody Ona Move" by Michael Franti and Spearhead.


Sony also has a commercial playing in Canada that promotes the new Sony PSP 3000 that follows a PSP on a silver ribbon through Canadian landmarks and city areas. I also love the music playing in this commercial which is called "Sleepyhead" by Passion Pit.

The commercial also does a great job of promoting the PSP's games and movie use.

Congrats Sony for finally moving away from commercials that confuse us or use talking rodents. Keep up the cool new marketing campaign.

Review: Lego Batman

Warner Bros. Interactive, Traveller’s Tales
Available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS

It’s hard to believe we didn’t get a videogame adaptation of this summer’s blockbuster, The Dark Knight and though there’s been rumours circulating that a game is still in development, Batman fans will just have to settle for the whimsical Lego Batman game, at least until the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum steps in to bring us a taste of the darker side of the Gotham Knight.

Not straying far from the formula that made the brick-breaking antics of Jedi Knights and adventuring archaeologists such fun, Batman's Lego makeover delivers a mostly familiar but chock-full-of-fun experience.



As Batman and his boy wonder sidekick, you and possibly a friend (option co-op play) will bust Lego bricks, solve puzzles and chase after Gotham’s most evil through 15 missions. While the concept and mechanics will be immediately familiar to anyone who’s played the previous Lego games, there’s no denying the charm of playing as DC Comics' iconic heroes and villains in their cute blocky forms.

And while much of the game play and design isn’t far removed from Traveller’s Tales’ successful formula, they have added some small but significant touches, making this one much more than Lego Star Wars with a Batman paintjob. For starters, the heroes have access to a variety of ability-enhancing suits; so rather than relying on a variety of characters who possess unique skills, the dynamic duo when outfitted in the proper get-ups, can do what it might have taken a handful of characters to accomplish in previous Lego games.

In addition to tweaking the recipe a bit with this suit-switching mechanic, Lego Batman also places a greater focus on vehicle segments; you won’t spend a ton of the game behind the wheel of the Batmobile or Batwing, but the few times you do find yourself in the driver‘s seat, you’ll appreciate the game play shift from the usual plat forming and puzzle solving.



If the special suits and Bat vehicles don‘t get you going, then Lego Batman’s absolute best feature, the ability to play as a variety of Batman baddies, will surely will. The second half of Lego Batman has you reeking havoc on Gotham as all the Batman villains including Catwoman, the Joker, the Riddler, Scarecrow, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and many more. From Joker’s joy-buzzing to Catwoman’s whip-cracking, these blocky bad guys and their signature abilities steal the show. There isn’t a villain in the Batman universe that isn’t in this game, so don’t worry about missing your favourite either. From Harley Quinn to the Mad Hatter, the lesser known villains get a chance to drive the police of Gotham nuts.

Whether fighting for justice or looking to unleash chaos on the streets of Gotham, you’ll be treated to the best Lego game visuals yet. The characters all look amazing, and the villains especially are brought to life with bizarre, yet worthy-of-the-license likenesses. Plus their animated quirks add a ton to the already rich characterizations. Gotham also looks great; sure, it's darker than the candy-coloured backdrops you might be accustomed to from this series, but it's true to the Dark Knight genre. In addition to being the best looking Lego title to date, it also sounds great, due in no small part to the mood-setting inclusion of Danny Elfman’s score from the films.

Lego Batman, while offering plenty of new, although small tweaks to the can’t-miss formula that’s driven the Star Wars and Indiana Jones titles to the top of the sales chart, feels pretty familiar. If you’ve played those other titles, you’ll feel right at home in the Dark Knight’s plastic paved Gotham. Batman fans will be especially happy with how the developers have treated the franchise and though the game is probably not as dark and gothic as we would like, Lego Batman will hopefully keep you deep in bat gadgets and super villains, long enough for Arkham Asylum to hit store shelves.

Rating 9 out of 10
Buy it!

Happy Holidays from The Girl Gamer

Merry Christmas
and
Happy Holidays
from
The Girl Gamer

Playstation Store Downloads for December 24, 2008

PULSE
PULSE 12/23 Edition
Today, as requested, we’re making PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network available as a free video download through the PlayStation Store. This original program is a high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. You’ll find the current edition of Pulse in the New Releases section of the PS3 store.
File size: 184 MB (HD)

Price Update
Jeopardy (permanent price drop to $9.99)

Downloadable Games
LUMINES Supernova ($14.99)
Indulge in the fusion of puzzle, lights and music! The latest installment to the blockbuster franchise from Tetsuya Mizuguchi and Q Entertainment is packed with brand new skins and modes, exclusive to the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Puzzles, block-dropping beats and video entertainment combine to create a pulse-pounding experience that will keep you playing day after day!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 669 MB

Add-on Game Content
BUZZ! Quiz TV National Geographic: Undersea ($7.99)
The world famous National Geographic archives brings you the ultimate quiz on aquatic trivia. This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about everything undersea to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 340 MB

High Velocity Bowling: Patches Pack One (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add this free downloadable Trick Shot Pack to your High Velocity Bowling selection, and get another opportunity for a gold star and some of those tough patches.
File size: 100 KB

High Velocity Bowling: Gutter Bird Ball (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool custom “Gutter Bird Ball” bowling ball, complete with a turkey inside cooked to a delicious golden brown. Download this free bowling ball today.
File size: 1.20 MB

Hot Shots Golf New Character Toro (free)
Happy Holidays everyone from your friends on the Hot Shots golf development team. As a gift from us to you, please enjoy this new playable character “Toro”. Toro is a fun loving character who likes to do things the easy way especially in the ways he plays golf.
File size: 100 KB



LittleBigPlanet - Solid Snake Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Meryl Silverburgh Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Meryl Silverburgh from Metal Gear Solid.
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Screaming Mantis Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Screaming Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Raiden Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Raiden from Metal Gear Solid.
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Metal Gear Solid Costume Kit($5.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume kit to dress up like Screaming Mantis, Meryl Silverburgh, Raiden or Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.
NOTE: to download these costumes, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Metal Gear Solid Level Kit ($5.99)
Send Sackboy into a covert world of stealth and intrigue with this downloadable collection of Metal Gear Solid goodies.
NOTE: to download this Level Kit, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

PAIN: Ao No Kutsu Character ($0.99)
Say hello to PAIN’s biggest launchee yet (literally), Ao No Kutsu! Sumo wrestler by day, and Rock & Roll idolizer by night, “The King of Sumo” is available now to serve up the PAIN in mammoth portions.
File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Adell DLC ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Adell from Disgaea 2.
File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Disgaea 2 Character Pack ($4.99)
This package file adds a new custom characters Adell, Rozalin, Nekomata. You also receive the Disgaea 2 Main Char Theme for free with purchase!
File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Nekomata DLC ($0.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Nekomata.
File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Rozalin DLC ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Rozalin from Disgaea 2.
File size: 100 KB

LUMINES Supernova Holiday Pack (free)
This free LUMINES Supernova download pack contains 20 special holiday-themed skins! Seasons greetings from Q Entertainment!
File size: 148 MB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

“Because of You” by Nickelback ($1.99)
Light It Up” by Rev Theory ($1.99)
“Use Me” by Hinder ($1.99)
Hard Rock Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Light It Up” by Rev Theory, “Because of You” by Nickelback, and “Use Me” by Hinder.
Reggae Rock Track Pack (free) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Your Face” by Pepper, “Jimi” by Slightly Stoopid, and “Sacrifice” by Expendables.
File sizes: 38 MB - 44 MB (singles), 118 MB - 123 MB (track packs)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

In the Air Tonight ($1.49)
Time Of The Season ($1.49)
Too Little Too Late ($1.49)
File sizes: 18 MB - 29 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“DOA” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
“This is a Call” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
“Times Like These” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
Foo Fighters Pack 1 ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foo Fighters Pack 01. This pack includes: “DOA,” “This Is A Call,” and “Times Like These” by Foo Fighters.
“Blue Christmas” - The Pretenders ($0.99)
“Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You” - Billy Squier($0.99)
“Hanukkah Blessings” - Barenaked Ladies ($0.99)
Rockin’ the Holidays 2008 Pack ($2.99) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Rockin’ the Holidays 2008 Pack. This pack includes: “Blue Christmas” by The Pretenders, “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You” by Billy Squier, and “Hanukkah Blessings” by Barenaked Ladies.
File sizes: 15 MB - 35 MB (singles) 65 MB - 94 MB (track packs)

Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack - Regular Edition ($4.99)
Get ready for new gear that’s guaranteed to turn heads on the mountain! With new boards, jackets, pants and a bunch more, we will get you outfitted from head to toe in style with this first Shaun White Snowboarding gear pack. Not compatible with the Target Edition. The Target Edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 44 MB

Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack - Target Edition ($4.99)
Get ready for new gear that’s guaranteed to turn heads on the mountain! With new boards, jackets, pants and a bunch more, we will get you outfitted from head to toe in style with this first Shaun White Snowboarding gear pack. Only compatible with the Target Edition. The regular edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 44 MB

Game Demos (free)
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Demo
Download The Lord of the Rings: Conquest online multiplayer demo and choose your side! Fight for either Good or Evil in the battle for Middle-earth!
File size: 1.28 GB

Game Videos (free)
PULSE 12/23 Edition
PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation. Hosted by Christina Lee.
File size: 184 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Disgaea 2 Character Theme ($0.99)
File size: 1.38 MB

The Dark Knight: Batman Theme ($1.99)
File size: 2.37 MB

The Dark Knight: Harvey Dent Theme ($1.99)
File size: 1.92 MB

The Dark Knight: Joker Theme ($1.99)
File size: 2.36 MB

Resident Evil: Degeneration Theme (free)
File size: 7.59 MB

University of Virginia ($1.99)
File size: 5.20 MB

School Girls ($1.49)
File size: 4.82 MB

Digital Blast ($1.49)
File size: 5.92 MB

Bikini Photo Shoot ($1.99)
File size: 5.29 MB

Alpine Winters ($1.49)
File size: 6.16 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)
Savage Moon Wallpaper 1
File size: 223 KB (HD) 949 KB (1080)

Savage Moon Wallpaper 2
File size: 198 KB (HD) 953 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games
* Suikoden ($5.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Enter an ancient world full of bravey, mysticism, and romance as you discover your true destiny in this epic RPG. Head up the Liberation Army and gather up to 108 companions to join your struggle, and call the shots in large-scale warfare. Download this PS one classic today!
File size: 332 MB

Epic 8-Bit Art: Mario and His Yoshi Reindeer

Over at the Pixelgasm Forum, we were modifying sprites for the holiday season and this has to be my favorite so far.

With Santa Mario at the helm of his Yoshi reindeer team, AnimeFur managed to create an entire sleigh complete with a sack of toys and Link as a little elf. I love it!

Guitar Hero: Metallica Reveal Trailer

So, will Metallica be a hot seller for Guitar Hero or will they just be another expansion pack that no one really cares about like Guitar Hero:Aerosmith or Rock Band's AC/DC add-on disc?

Guess time will tell. And hopefully Metallica can get the game out to store shelves without suing anyone along the way.

Last Minute Gamer Gifts

I know a lot of people tend to be last minute shoppers, so if you're struggling to find that perfect gift for your favorite gamer, don't fret because I have a ton of great ideas.

Star Wars Lightsaber Stylus 3 Pack

Though they won't fit into your Nintendo DS stylus slot, these amazing little lightsaber styluses are perfect replicas of Yoda, Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsabers and what geek wouldn't want to play DS games with those.

Star Wars Lightsaber Light Up Stylus 2 Pack

If you have a huge Star Wars fan in the house, I really suggest grabbing a set of the light up lightsaber styluses for a stock stuffer as well. Modeled after Yoda and Darth Vader's lightsabers, these styluses light up with a tiny LED inside to make them look like the real deal. I spent more time playing with mine and then using them to play games.


Nintendo DS Expression Kits

For the Nintendo fan, a Mario or Princess Peach expression kit is perfect to add flare to their boring Nintendo DS. Each kit comes with a character case, a screen cleaner, 2 screen protectors, a pen stylus, a soft 3 game disc holder and stickers to customize your Nintendo DS.

The kits comes in Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi and Shy Guy designs. I grabbed a Mario kit in an effort to protest the extreme amount of pink accessories I've gotten for my Nintendo DS.

Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kits

If you've got a wannabe rocker in the house, you can also look into the new Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kits to customize their gear. Available in 4 different styles, the kits contain a guitar face cover for the new GH: World Tour guitars, a set of drum sticks and a guitar strap. Best of all, the drum sticks are actually better quality than the ones you get in the Guitar Hero World Tour game, so the kit is worth the buy just for them.

Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller for the Nintendo Wii

For the virtual console lover, I highly suggest you pick up a Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller to replace their Nintendo classic controller. Not only is it wireless which means no more playing with the controller attached to the Wii remote, but it allows for recharging of your batteries via a USB port. You can even use the USB port to play without any batteries. It plays just a good as the original classic controller but with more features. Definitely a hot buy.

Nyko Xbox 360 Intercooler TS

Though the original Intercooler systems were not the best product to use, Nyko has gone back to the drawing board and come up with a newer and better version of the Nyko Intercooler to solve all the previous problems. Knowing that the Xbox 360 requires a lot of cooling space, the Intercooler TS can be attached to the back of your system to ensure a cooler and safer running system.

The intercooler has been redesigned to run on its own power supply via an AC adapter plugged into the wall and not into the system. The new TempSmart technology senses when the system is overheating and turns the fans on as needed, plus the unit has been reduced in size for easier installation.

Happy Holiday from the Bunnies!

I will never get tired of these viral videos. NEVER.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Rabbids and Ubisoft.

Happy Holidays from Ubisoft

Today I went to the mailbox and found another sweet Christmas card from the nice people at Ubisoft Canada.

They sent me a holiday card with a pop out paper rabbid and greetings in multiple languages. Of course, I love anything rabbid related so I put my little Splinter Cell agent together as soon as I got the chance. The inside of the card showed 3 other rabbid types though ... Altair, Shawn White and a normal rabbid, all in papercraft form.


If anyone got those, post them because I want to see.

Review: LittleBigPlanet

Sony Computer Entertainment America, Media Molecule
Available on Playstation 3

While Nintendo has held the attention of the young at heart gamers for quite a long time now, Sony has finally thrown their hat into the ring with their own delightful child-like, yet challenging game, LittleBigPlanet. Media Molecules’ long awaited Playstation 3 exclusive platformer finally came out this October into the hands of all the eager Mario fans wanting to test out the different side-scrolling fun and to all the creative artists looking forwarded to diving into the level design features.

Diving into the world of LittleBigPlanet, you are given a little Sackboy to journey through all 51 levels in story mode as well as all the user content levels and your own created levels. This little Sackboy is yours to dress up as you see fit in the outfits and accessories provided by the game. New outfits can be found in later levels or downloaded and purchased from the Playstation Network each week. You can even make your Sackboy show emotion or move his arms and head if you wish to give more life to him during your journeys. How cute!



The story mode levels have you running through themed platform areas collecting bubbles, stickers and items for points, all while racing against the clock towards the end of the level. A certain amount of points are awarded at the end of level depending on how well you completed the course. Each level has you running, jumping, falling, and working with the physics of the level in order to survive all the traps and obstacles that lay in wait for you. Some levels even have race points worked into them which awarded you items based on how quickly you finish them.

Though you may think by looking at LittleBigPlanet that this is some cute little kid’s game, be warned that it was created for young at heart and not the actual young. The levels were designed to be difficult and the obstacles hard to survive. I spend hours and hours just trying to get past the first level on the third garden, all because one spring board kept falling over on me. Timing was everything and I didn’t have it.



The level creation is where the game gets even more complex. While I have seen some of the most creative levels ever designed by gamers on LittleBigPlanet, it took me 2 hours just to get through the tutorials alone and I can’t even fathom how many for my actual level which was created and deleted in the beta version of this game. Yeah, imagine my pain when I found out my level would be deleted after the beta closed.

The level creator for some people has been the cat’s meow and all you need to do to see that is log on to the user created levels and play a few. Some are absolute pure genius but for the artistically retarded like me, the fun was all in the story mode and playing the user content. Honestly though, I might have enjoyed the level creator more if I had more time to put into it, instead of just designing by the seat of my pants.



I did have some fun decorating my pod which is the little tree-house building where you can choose what area of the game you want to play in. Here you can use all the stickers and items you’ve found throughout the game to decorate the pod any way you want. I covered mine in fabric flowers and sea shells.

Stylistically this game is a design student’s wet dream as each level is covered from start to finish in the stuff dreams are made of. No one object is created from just one material; its almost like someone robbed a junk yard to design all the items in this game. Being that this game is just so beautiful to look at, I almost hate that the level designers decided to make the game so difficult to finish. How could they make something so wonderful in so many ways, so frustrating to play? They made my Sackboy cry!



The music in this game is a mixture of different artists from around the world and the soundtrack will probably have you seeking out some of the songs on iTunes before long. Luckily you’ll find the whole soundtrack available for download which I highly recommend. I love it when a game studio takes a risk and inputs new music into their game; it’s even better when it pays off for them too.

I know the gaming market has been a flood of hyped game titles over the past few months and with the lack of money in everyone’s pockets right now, purchases are more frugal than ever but I can’t stressed how great and important a purchase like LittleBigPlanet is. Company’s like Sony tend not to publish games like this and if they don’t sell, they tend not to publish them ever again. Games that spark the imagination and bring the community together like this are worth making and worth buying, so for once put down your first person shooters and fighting games and trying something different. There’s a lonely little Sackboy out there that will love you for it.

Rating 9 out of 10
Buy it!

Link's Awakening: Now with Puppets

The Japanese always have the best commercials.

This is a weird commercial for the Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Gameboy. Gotta love anything with strange puppets. Too bad that puppet was available for sale because I know tons of fanboys who would purchase it in a second.

Chrono Trigger: The Musical

Chrono Trigger: The Musical

Frog sings his heart out to the princess ... though didn't he protect the Queen in the game?

Capcom Unveils New Box Art for Resident Evil 5

Capcom has finally released the brand new box art for Resident Evil 5 and it looks creepy as ever. Probably the most anticipated game of 2009, Resident Evil 5 looks fabulous in all the trailers so far and I personally can't wait to get my hands on it.

Capcom has also launched the official website that has tons of exclusive content to check out as well as a strange mystery surrounding "It Came From Kijuju" to unravel.

Midway Sends Season's Greetings from Wheelman

Though an actual card in the mail means so much more, it's still nice to receive a little holiday love from your favorite game companies.

Midway was kind enough to send me a lovely holiday e-greeting from their jolly badman, Vin Diesel. How festive! Nothing says Christmas like violence driving.

Click the picture for the full view.

Download Some 8-Bit Carols & Help Save a Puppy

I'm sure everyone has noticed I love to post a lot of bead sprite art on my site and if you've been paying attention to those posts then you'll probably know about my friend, Doctor Octoroc, the bead spriter that creates the amazing and huge art pieces.

Well, the Doc a week ago found out his puppy, Ein is very sick with impassable bladder stones and it is going to cost him quite a bit to have the stones removed. I've had the same situation happen to me in the past and let's just say I could have bought a nice big screen TV for what I spend on my dog that day.

In order to pay for this huge surgery, the Doc asking for a $15 paypal donation for a full download of his very cool 8-bit Christmas album, 8-bit Jesus. Each song is a combination of a retro videogame and a well-known Christmas carol. All of them are really well done and though you can download the album for free, for the sake of Ein, Doc is asking that you donate to the cause for the download.

I know times are tough on everyone right now but there are 18 tracks on the album and at $15 for the whole album, that`s less then a $1 per track. Better than iTunes. Help a fellow gamer and his puppy out for Christmas this year.

You can check out 8-bit Jesus here and find out where to donate by heading here.

I Made the Front Page!

I've been writing for the Pulse Niagara for about a year now and this week I got the best Christmas present from my editor ever.

My Lego Batman game review got front page coverage and not only was that the coolest thing in itself but the art design was incredible too. They did it up in comic book and Lego lettering.

I love Batman and this was so special. A Littlebigplanet cover would have been cool too though. I love that little Sackboy. :)

I promise to post my Lego Batman review this week.

Happy Holidays from Sony Canada and Sackboy!

This is the best card I got in the mail this Christmas. Sure the family ones are nice, but who can beat a Christmas card with happy little Sackboys and girls on it?

Sony Canada was kind enough to send me holiday wishes this year with a custom Canadian LittleBigPlanet card. HOW CUTE!!

Look for my review of this game this week too.

Playstation Store Downloads for December 18, 2008

Price Update
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (Price drop to $9.99)

Downloadable Games
Crash Commando ($9.99)
Crash Commando is a fast-paced, over-the-top action game that combines the thrill of multiplayer shooters with classic side-scrolling platform gameplay. Blast your way through expansive, multi-tiered stages on foot or behind the wheel of a tank, or use the all-important jetpack to rain down destruction from the skies. With a host of online and offline gameplay modes, it’s always time for action with Crash Commando!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 782 MB

Penny Arcade Adventures: On The Rainslick Precipice Of Darkness: Episode 2 ($14.99)
The second installment in the RPG-adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, arm yourself with your trusty gardening tools and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you’ll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new characters, and discover their distinctive adult humor for a 100% authentic Penny Arcade experience. What are you waiting for? Your hoe awaits!
ESRB Rated M
File Size: 330 MB

Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet - Santa Hat & Beard (free)
No holiday outfit is complete without Sack-sized Santa Hat and Beard.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Festive Pack ($2.99)
Get your hands on a grab-bag full of holiday themed goodies for your Pop-it tool to create your holiday themed levels.
File size: 1.04 MB

High Velocity Bowling - Darryl ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add Darryl “Stringbean” Johnson to your High Velocity Bowling roster. Darryl hails from Memphis, Tennessee, and can put a real mean hook on the ball. Download includes Darryl’s special ball the Melonballer, plus his favorite alley, Loading Dock Lanes.
File size: 46 MB

High Velocity Bowling - Gage ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add Gage “cutter92″ Mason to your High Velocity Bowling roster. Gage hails from Washington, DC., and knocks the pins down with pinpoint accuracty on the lanes. Download includes Gage’s special ball, Pain Magnet, plus his favorite alley, Dark Carnvial.
File size: 46 MB

High Velocity Bowling - Beatrice Holiday Costume (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Beatrice the bowler is ready to bowl through the holidays in style with this festive sweater dress and cute reindeer antlers and ears. Download this free costume today.
File size: 5.92 MB

High Velocity Bowling - Carl Holiday Costume (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Carl the mailman is ready to bowl through the holidays in style with this Santa hat and beard, and festive shirt and pants. Download this free costume today.
File size: 5.79 MB

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Costume Pack #3 ($2.99)
Spruce up your Hot Shots Golf Fall wardrobe with a collection of playful and funky new outfits ideal for golf wherever you play. Five new costumes come your way with 6 variations for each new costume giving you a total of 30 new outfits to dress your favorite 5 players in Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds. So now matter where you play, you’ll certainly be the best dressed player on the course.
File size: 102 KB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

“Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” by The Eagles ($1.99)
“Life in the Fast Lane” by The Eagles ($1.99)
“One of These Nights” by The Eagles ($1.99)
The Eagles Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Life In the Fast Lane”, “One of These Nights” and “Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” by The Eagles.
File sizes: 45 MB - 59 MB (singles), 151 MB (track pack)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

Holiday ($1.49)
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing ($1.49)
Lips of an Angel ($1.49)
Stand by Me ($1.49)
What is Love? ($1.49)
File sizes: 13 MB - 22 MB

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 5 (free)
Download Storm Pack 5 and unleash legendary ninja Kurenai as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 5 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” - Dierks Bentley ($1.99)
“Gunpowder & Lead” - Miranda Lambert ($1.99)
“Hillbilly Deluxe” - Brooks & Dunn ($1.99)
“Mud on the Tires” - Brad Paisley ($1.99)
“Sin Wagon” - Dixie Chicks ($1.99)
Going Country Pack 01 ($8.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Going Country Pack 01. This pack includes: “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” by Dierks Bentley, “Gunpowder & Lead” by Miranda Lambert, “Hillbilly Deluxe” by Brooks & Dunn, “Mud on the Tires” by Brad Paisley, and “Sin Wagon” by Dixie Chicks.
File sizes: 24 MB - 32 MB (singles) 134 MB (track pack)

Rock Revolution
For music credits, visit the Rock Revolution section of www.konami.com.

“My Only Shining Star” ($1.49)
“Death Real” ($1.49)
“CHIMERA” ($1.49)
“Progressive Baby” ($1.49)
“MODEL DD 8″ ($1.49)
“NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ($1.49)
“She’s the Bug” ($1.49)
Bemani Pack Track Pack ($5.49) - The “Bemani Pack” includes “My Only Shining Star”, “Death Real”, “CHIMERA”, “Progressive Baby” and “MODEL DD 8″ from the Bemani Music Production team. Expand your Rock Revolution track library by purchasing this track pack.
File sizes: 24 MB - 30 MB (singles) 133 MB (track pack)

Game Demos (free)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Online Network Demo
With over 1 million registered users, Metal Gear Solid Online is the ultimate squad-based, tactical shooter included with the World Wide Mega Hit Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Now you can experience the excitement yourself and find out what the hype is all about with this free trial demo of Metal Gear Online in conjunction with the already available free demo of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. (NOTE: If you have ever played the retail version of Metal Gear Online on you PLAYSTATION 3 system, you will not be able to play the Metal Gear Online Demo.)
File size: 265 MB

Sonic Unleashed Demo
Sonic’s on a worldwide adventure! Powered by the Hedgehog Engine, Sonic Unleashed merges classic Sonic gameplay with next-gen innovation. Explore the first location of this all-new adventure in the Sonic Unleashed Demo, reaching speeds that you’ve never seen before!\
File size: 239 MB

Game Videos (free)
UNCHARTED 2 Spike TV VGA Tease
File size: 56 MB (HD)

Crash Commando Trailer
File size 51 MB (HD)

HVB: New Characters Trailer
File size 91 MB (HD)

GT5 Prologue - Tanner Foust: Drifting 101
File size: 239 MB (HD)

Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA 2008
File size: 237 MB (HD)

The Next Great Game Gods: Dylan Cuthbert Interview
File size: 147 MB (HD) 240 MB (1080)

The Next Great Game Gods: Pixeljunk Interstitial
File size: 38 MB (HD) 63 MB (1080)

Sonic Unleashed Launch Trailer
File size: 52 MB (HD)

The Punisher: No Mercy Game Trailer
File size: 25 MB (HD)

Mirror’s Edge DLC Trailer
File size: 51 MB (HD)

PS3 “Murals” TV Spot
File size: 23 MB (HD)

PSN “T-Shirts” TV Spot
File size: 23 MB (HD)

Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)
Resident Evil: Degeneration Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 97 MB (HD) 132 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes
Savage Moon Theme (free)
File size: 3.56 MB

Crash Commando Theme (x2)(free)
File size: 5.45 MB - 7.22 MB

SingStar ABBA Theme (free)
File size: 1.45 MB

Rock & Roll Babe Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.52 MB

Ohio State University Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.19 MB

Misty Dawn Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.75 MB

Ink and Saints Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.80 MB

Dancing Skies Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.68 MB

Azmodeus Dark Angels ($0.99)
File size: 1.33 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Spetsnaz Guard Brigade Wallpaper (x4)
File sizes: 220 KB - 2.11 MB

Crash Commando Wallpaper (x2)
File sizes: 178 KB - 1.66 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games
* Castlevania Chronicles ($5.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)
File size: 336 MB

* RAYMAN 2: The Great Escape ($5.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)
File size: 381 MB

* Tokobot UMD Legacy ($9.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)
File size: 194 MB

Add-on Game Content
* Super Stardust Portable Solo Pack Add-On ($4.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)
File size: 2.87 MB

Game Videos (free)
* Uncharted 2 Spike TV VGA Tease
File size: 8.85 MB

* PSN “T-Shirts” TV Spot
File size: 3.70 MB (HD)

* PS3 “Murals” TV Spot
File size: 3.97 MB (HD)

Themes (free)
* Super Stardust Portable Theme (also available from PS3 Storefront)
File size: 520 KB

Epic 8-Bit Art: Meet Purple Tentacle!

Today St.Catharines and most of Southern Ontario is getting hit with the nasty snow storm, so I spent the day working on some of my Etsy store orders and this guy - the Purple Tentacle from Day of the Tentacle.

I plan to make the Green Tentacle too and maybe Bernard and the gang, but they may be kind of big to make. The Purple Tentacle is about a foot high to begin with.

Sooner or later I plan to take all my Lucas Arts creations and frame them to hang up.

Epic 8-Bit Art: Master Chief

My newest piece was inspired by a guy over at Destructoid who asked if I could make Master Chief. So I tried and this is what I came up with. You can buy Master Chief or a Pink Spartan for $10

I've got a lot of time on my hands right now and so I've been trying to create new pieces for my store. Below are a few of the new ones.

Mega Man for $5

Metroid

Moogle and Pikachu Key Chains

Remember that you can purchase my creations from my store, Pixelated Creations.

Review: Mirror’s Edge

Electronic Arts, DICE
Available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 & PC

There was an enormous amount of hype and marketing over the summer leading up to much anticipation for the release of one of EA’s newest games, Mirror’s Edge. Brought to us by Swedish developer DICE who have taken a chance on making an innovative first person perspective game that for once isn’t based around confrontational gunplay but rather running away from your enemies.

Mirror’s Edge is set in an unnamed city where most citizens have given up their freedoms to a totalitarian government which controls all aspects of society keeping it safe, sterile and devoid of any real culture. For those wanting to live outside of this conformist dystopian existence communication can be tricky with Big Brother constantly watching so they employ people called Runners who are depended on to deliver packages, messages and other sensitive items safely.

You play as Faith, a Runner who uses an acrobatic style of Parkour to deftly traverse city rooftops, along walls, inside buildings, storm drains, train stations or anywhere else to avoid detection by authorities and reach her goal of delivering packages. Faith’s estranged sister Kate is a police officer who finds herself framed for a murder she did not commit. Faith’s attempts to uncover the conspiracy behind the framing and free her sister quickly evolves as the game’s plot and is told through various uniquely animated cut scenes and in game action.



Mirror’s Edge is designed to be played at a breathless pace and from a dizzying first person perspective that will have you as Faith running, leaping, lunging, balancing, sliding and tumbling through environments to reach seemingly impossible destinations. You’ll be helped along the way by your mentor and former runner Mercury who guides you via an earpiece advising you of trouble such as approaching police. You can choose to engage the relentless cops, trying to disarm or even kill them but the game generally encourages you to avoid confrontation. Realistically, Faith has a very low tolerance for gunshots.

The game’s control scheme is fairly simple: one button is for all up actions such as jumping, hurtling over obstacles, scuttling up vertical surfaces, and pulling Faith onto ledges. Another button is for all down actions: sliding under pipes, ducking into vents, and tucking and rolling out of dangerously high jumps. Two other buttons trigger systems at Faith’s disposal: reaction time and runner’s vision. Reaction time slows things down and allows Faith to better execute moves or combat and runner’s vision will provide Faith with a hint on which direction she should be headed. All controls are easily mastered via the in game tutorial.

Graphically Mirror’s Edge is stunning. The bright beautiful environments are richly saturated with primary colors and is a refreshing change from the brown and gray realism of recent games like Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty or Gears of War. The city itself appears vast but at most times feels under populated or abandoned aside from the game’s sparse cast of characters and police. To help immerse the player the screen features no HUD, you’ll only see Faith’s arms, hands, legs and feet. Standing on the edge of a skyscraper, looking down can truly make you feel woozy. Audio wise the game is excellent contributing to the complete immersion with sound effects like Faith's breathy heaves and plodding footsteps. There is also a pulsing driving soundtrack that helps to increase tension at just the right moments.



While the game demands a quick pace, much of it is played through trial and error. It is not often clear on the direction you should be taking and time and time again you will die trying to figure it out. Let me repeat that, you will die again and again and this can be very exasperating. Runner’s vision is not nearly as helpful as it should be and although the game discourages you from confronting attackers occasionally it does force you which can be frustrating because Faith’s combat skills are pitiful against heavily armoured police.

Quirks aside Mirror’s Edge feels most fun once you do know where you are going, building momentum as you run, vault and jump through some precarious situations. Once the main storyline wraps players get additional replay value from the game’s surprisingly fun time trial modes and downloadable content.

Mirror’s Edge is an innovative action adventure first person platformer that could be the start of something very good, its ending certainly leaves the door open for a sequel. One of the most original titles out this year makes it a must play for most gamers.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Buy it!

Spike VGA: Brutal Legend Trailer

World Premier Trailer for Brutal Legend from Spike Videogame Awards

This game looks like it is going to be so much fun. Jack Black is a great comedian and I actually like his goofy metal music. Any videogame with good humor in it is worth playing.

Spike VGA: God of War 3 Trailer

World Premiere Trailer of God of War 3 from Spike Videogame Awards

I missed getting to play God of War 2, but I did play God of War and Chains of Olympus which were amazing. I can't wait for play GoW3. This game looks incredible.

Playstation Store Downloads for December 11, 2008

Price Update
Resistance: Fall of Man Map Packs (free)

Downloadable Games
PowerUp Forever ($9.99)
Survive! Assimilate! Evolve! You must grow to survive - and to grow you must destroy! Hunt and defeat enemy Guardians to harvest their glowing energy cores, gaining power to grow your ship and expand your weaponry. As you evolve, you attract the attentions of ever-larger enemies, and your fight for survival goes on.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 96 MB

Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet Santa Coat and Trousers (free)
Try on our Sack-sized Santa Coat and Trousers and keep nice and warm this holiday.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Zangief of Street Fighter II costume ($1.99)
Dress up your SackBoy as Zangief, one of four premium LBP costumes from CAPCOM’s fighting game, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Guile of Street Fighter II costume ($1.99)
Dress up your SackBoy as Guile, one of four premium LBP costumes from CAPCOM’s fighting game, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Chun-Li of Street Fighter II costume ($1.99)
Dress up your SackBoy as Chun-Li, one of four premium LBP costumes from CAPCOM’s fighting game, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Ryu of Street Fighter II costume ($1.99)
Dress up your SackBoy as Ryu, one of four premium LBP costumes from CAPCOM’s fighting game, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Street Fighter II costume kit ($5.99)
Get with the whole collection of premium SackBoy costumes from CAPCOM’s fighting game, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. This costume bundle includes outfits to dress up your SackBoy into Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li or Zangief.
File size: 1.04 MB

High Velocity Bowling - Tiff’s Big Zero Trick Shot Pack (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add this downloadable Trick Shot Pack to your High Velocity Bowling selection. The Tiff’s Big Zero Trick Shot Pack gives you another opportunity for a gold star.
File size: 100 KB

High Velocity Bowling - Gearhead Ball Pack ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add this downloadable Trick Shot Pack to your High Velocity Bowling selection. The Tiff’s Big Zero Trick Shot Pack gives you another opportunity for a gold star.
File size: 7.43 MB

Tom Clancy’s EndWar Escalation Expansion Pack ($9.99)
4 exclusive missions on all new battlefields playable in skirmish mode and 3 exclusive unit upgrades to expand your experience with Tom Clancy’s EndWar. New missions includes the siege of a firebase in Kursk (Ukraine), the assault on Devon beach (England), the raid on Rota naval base (Spain) and the conquest of Dorsey Knob (USA, West Virginia).
File size: 331 MB

SW:TFU Apprentice Mission Pack ($9.99)
The Apprentice Mission Pack contains an entirely new single-player mission set in the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant. In this mission Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice turns to the Jedi Temple to learn more about his father, and while searching through the rubble of the destroyed building he must confront his inner demons… Download this mission pack and you’ll also get 6 brand new characters and 3 all new Secret Apprentice costumes.
File size: 995 MB

Star War: The Force Unleashed Character Pack 2 ($4.99)
File size: 238 MB

Age of Booty Map Pack 4 (free)
Download the new “Tell No Tales” and “Port in a Storm” maps! The “Tell No Tales” map will appear in the 2v2v2v2 playlist. The “Port in a Storm” will appear in the 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 playlists.
File size: 100 KB

Age of Booty Map Pack 5 (free)
Download the new “Feeding Frenzy” and “Urban Brawl” maps! These official maps will appear in the 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 playlists. The Triple Trouble gameplay mode is also unlocked in this package.
File size: 100 KB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

“You Know You’re Right” by Nirvana ($1.99)
“Sliver” by Nirvana ($1.99)
“Negative Creep” by Nirvana ($1.99)
Nirvana Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “You Know You’re Right”, “Negative Creep”, and “Sliver” by Nirvana.
“Mama Mae” by Negrita ($1.99)
“Dis-Moi” by BB Brunes ($1.99)
“’54, ’74, ’90, 2010″ by Sportfreunde Stiller ($1.99)
European Track Pack 01 ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Mama Mae” by Negrita, “‘54, ‘74, ‘90, 2010″ by Sportfreunde Stiller, and “Dis-Moi” by BB Brunes.
File sizes: 22 MB - 41 MB (singles), 83 MB - 98 MB (track packs)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

Over The Rainbow ($1.49)
How To Save A Life ($1.49)
Waiting For Tonight ($1.49)
Heart of Glass ($1.49)
File sizes: 15 MB - 21 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“Bathwater” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Don’t Speak” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Excuse Me Mr.” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Ex-Girlfriend” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Hella Good” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Hey Baby” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“It’s My Life” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Just a Girl” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Running” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Simple Kind of Life” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Spiderwebs” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Underneath it All” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“Sunday Morning” - No Doubt ($1.99)
“The Singles 1992–2003″ (Album) - No Doubt ($19.99) - This track pack includes 13 tracks: all of the songs from The Singles 1992–2003 (Album), except “New,” and “Trapped in a Box.”
File sizes: 25 MB - 42 MB (singles) 434 MB (track pack)

Mercenaries 2 Blow It Up Again Content Pack (free)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is ready to blow it all up… again!
File size: 389 MB

Game Videos (free)
Resistance 2 Accolades Trailer
File size: 85 MB (HD) 153 MB (1080)

Xam’d: Lost Memories Release Announcement Video
File size: 232 MB (HD) 398MB (1080)

Xam’d: Lost Memories Exclusive Interviews
File size: 281 MB (HD) 495 MB (1080)

LOTR: Conquest Good to be Bad Trailer
File size: 70 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)
Batman Tech Video
File size: 321 MB (HD)

Not Easily Broken
File size: 27 MB (SD) 92 MB (HD) 140 (1080)

Paul Blart: Mall Cop Trailer
File size: 32 MB (SD) 112 MB (HD) 170 (1080)

Step Brothers Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 113 MB (HD) 151 (1080)

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 121 MB (HD) 159 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes
Resistance 2 Americana Theme (free)
File size: 5.93 MB

Resistance 2 Man vs. Chimera Theme (free)
File size: 4.96 MB

Resistance 2 SRPA Team Theme (free)
File size: 4.61 MB

Xam’d Lost Memories Theme (free)
File size: 1.49 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)
Mountain Dew Wallpaper
File sizes: 182 KB - 516 KB

PlayStation Store for PSP
Game Videos (free)
*Resistance 2 Accolades Trailer
File size: 14 MB

*Xam’d: Lost Memories Exclusive Interviews Video
File size: 48 MB

*Xam’d: Lost Memories Release Announcement Video
File size: 41 MB

*BRAIN CHALLENGE video
File size: 12 MB

Dead Space Custom Action Figure

Though I hate the idea of chopping up or destroying a perfectly good action figure, I guess it's okay if you're doing to create an even better action figure.

For example, see what Chris Hooton made from an X-Men "Cyclops" action figure ...

An amazing Dead Space action figure with a light up helmet. Now that's worth destroying an X-Men figure over. Now he can be the only kid on the block with his very own Dead Space figure.

At least until EA makes their own to sell. Then Chris is back to being just the guy who destroyed a perfectly good X-Men figure again.

[Via Toycutter]

Epic 8-Bit Art: Chrono Trigger Bead Sprites

With Chrono Trigger back out on the Nintendo DS, it was long before I was sitting down to craft the full cast from this highly popular retro RPG.

Never having played the game myself, I've been excited to finally experience the game and see what everyone has been talking about for so many years.

If you like what you see, I'm selling these pieces on my Etsy store for $5 a character as magnets for your fridge. Just check out Pixelated Creations for all my wonderful videogame art work for sale.

Opening Cinematic from Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories

I'd just like to say ....

CURSE SQUARE ENIX FOR BRINGING KINGDOM HEARTS RE: CHAINS OF MEMORIES OUT NOW IN NORTH AMERICA ON THE PLAYSTATION 2! WHY COULDN'T YOU HAVE BROUGHT IT OUT WHEN I ACTUALLY HAD A PS2 TO PLAY IT ON?!!!!

Considering how many people might not have a PS2 or a backwards compatible PS3 this is just a really evil move to pull on all of your KH fans. You couldn't have put it on the PS3 format as well? Who cares about the damn graphics!

Super Metroid Helmet Cake

Super metroid helmet cake, originally uploaded by debbiedoescakes.

One of my favorite cake designers on the internet, Debbie Does Cakes created this wicked cool Super Metroid Helmet Cake back in October 31st.

I love how she can create such a wicked piece of art and not even know what the hell it is. A true artist can do anything when they have the internet to find picture though.

This was created as a groom's cake.

Legend of Zelda Fan Robs a Bank: We're Sending Tingle After Him

Apparently some guy robbed a bank in Waterbury, Connecticut on Monday wearing a Legend of Zelda hat and we gamers are disappointed.

Bad enough we have to deal with the public thinking we're all a bunch of hooker bashing, police killing psychos but now even the gentle Nintendo fans have to worry about getting labeled as bank robbers because of this idiot.

Next time wear some kind of trucker's hat with a sports team on it or better yet be a smart bank robber and wear a ski mask, so no one can identify your face in any possible way. Dumb @ss.

[WFSB Via The Tanooki]

Gamestop Knows Games: ChronoTrigger Description

New Unlockable Skin Revealed For Prince of Persia

Ubisoft fans will be happy to hear that there is another unique skin that is unlockable for Elika in the new Prince of Persia. This cool outfit is a tribute to Jade from Beyond Good & Evil, one of my favorite games.

I believe the skin becomes unlockable once you defend the game the first time. While the outfit comes complete with Jade's staff, it does not actually act as a weapon for Elika in the game. With all that magic though, does she really need a weapon though?