The Atari 2600 joystick. The NES Advantage. The Genesis 6-button controller. PlayStation Dual Analog control. Each of the aforementioned input devices revolutionized control in gaming as we knew it. Microsoft’s “Project Natal” is no different. So, with recent advancements in technology, could we be on the precipice of the physical control scheme’s extinction? To answer [...]
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Is anyone beside myself excited for Dissidia? This seems like a Final Fantasy obsessive-compulsive disorder waiting to happen. I shudder to even think about how this breaks the “fourth wall” of the universe! Ever wonder about Final Fantasy characters in a “who would win” scenario? Cloud versus Golbez? Squall against Kefka? Tidus and Sephiroth? Cecil [...]
We’re Watching You, Mr. Ford…
High Voltage’s mature title, The Conduit, was released on Nintendo’s innocent white box the 23rd of June. Leading up to the game’s street date, it was met with minor critical skepticism. Reviewers had called the first-person shooter, “bland” and “disappointing” with a bit of “cliché” mixed in for good measure. This was almost instant bad [...]
The Gamesmen, Episode 5- “Our First Special Guest!”
Join Lyfeliek, Rabid Scotsman, and special guest JUiCE Hernandez from TQcast.com for roleplaying and commentary! First we feel the love, read a few emails, then play RPG. Topics discussed are Netflix streaming to Bravia TV’s, Right-handed Nintendo DS bias, AMD netbooks, and the Google Chrome OS. Also, make sure you listen for instructions on how [...]
IGN: Metroid Prime Trilogy Preview
What!!? The complete Metroid Prime Trilogy is being re-released on the Nintendo Wii? This is indeed truth, in case you had not already heard. The video above comes directly from IGN’s YouTube account and depicts fresh, new footage from Prime 1 and 2 in 480p and with widescreen support. Make no mistake about it- this [...]
The PS3 Slim Is Real?
We discussed the possibility of a PS3 Slim being a reality in-depth on the podcast recently. This video comes from the YouTube account of playstationunlimited.com. In it, you see a Phillipine marketeer trying to sell the elusive creature known as the PS3 Slim. I am calling bull on this supposed “Slim”. It’s a knock-off, no [...]
Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition Unboxing
This is the official video directly from Infinty Ward’s YouTube account. Contained within is the standard version of the games, the “Hardened Edition”, and the “Prestige Edition”- complete with working Night Vision Goggles! Enjoy!
The Gamesmen, Episode 4- The Bubble Gum and Duct Tape Show!
Join Lyfeliek, Rabid Scotsman, Zeiram Wing, and Xcalybr for roleplaying and commentary! We give one big announcement, read a few emails, and play RPG. This episode’s RPG segment was recorded a few months ago, but it does let you see the metamorphosis of the format(plus, we went old school with the background music). Topics discussed [...]
Happy Birthday, Zeiram and Xcalybr!
Someone hits the big 3-0 today… Xcalybr! This is just a quick post to have you all aware of the milestone. We also had another Gamesmen birthday earlier in the month on July 1st- Zeiram Wing! You can use this thread for all of your well-wishes and obligatory salad-tossing, so get to it! Happy birthday, [...]
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FFXIII Summons Predictions, Part 1
In the August issue of Playstation: The Official Magazine, FFXIII Producer Yoshinori Kitase stated, “With Shiva, she turns into a motorcycle. That’s a running thing with the Summons, they maybe turn into some kind of ride. If you could just use your imagination to see where that could go“. This is the first time in [...]
July 16, 2009
Categories: Articles, Commentary . Tags: FF13, FFXIII, Gamesmen, Ifrit, jsslifelike, Odin, Shiva, The Gamesmen . Author: jsslifelike . Comments: 2 Comments