Nintendo Officially Confirms New Console - From Gamersmint.com

Nintendo just confirmed the existence of a new console and they say it will be launching next year. We’ve heard plenty of rumors this past week, and it’s a bit refreshing to see next gen approaching. For Nintendo it’s very important, since the Wii is waning and they need a successor to maintain the momentum.

In a brief statement, the publisher said that it’ll be revealed at E3 this year and will be playable at the event:

Original StoryFrom: Gamersmint.com

Subtitled Final Fantasy XIII Trailer From TGS 2009

Found this on Digg By user gvoakes.

Originally from joystickdivision.com where they had this to say: Yesterday an epic and long Final Fantasy XIII trailer was released at TGS 2009. After some snooping, I found subtitles for the Japanese audio and hardcoded them to the original video. Now you all can bask in the drama of the world that is Final Fantasy XIII. Enjoy!

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe - Video of all Finishing Moves!

Enjoy this video showing all finish moves from the Game Mortal Kombat VS. DC Universe. Thanks to The Turterd Beast from CotN! - Grimpuppy

Kurt Cobain's Widow Wants To Sue Guitar Hero 5 Makers

Courtney Love is threatening to sue Activision over Kurt Cobain being an unlockable character in Guitar Hero 5 and took to her Twitter page to scream bloody murder. Of course this was probably to save her own ass because, surprise! Guess who signed the agreement and the back of the check. TMZ reports:

Cobain's widow just unleashed a serious Twitter attack on Activision -- the game developer -- saying they never got her permission to use Kurt's image ... and she wouldn't have given it to them if they had asked. Here's a sample:
"not in twenty JILLION years would i EVER have allowed this and this islethal."
"we get NO money for this, travesty, Frances gets NO money for the rape."

Activision released the following statement:
"Guitar Hero secured the necessary licensing rights from the Cobain estate in a written agreement signed by Courtney Love to use Kurt Cobain's likeness as a fully playable character in Guitar Hero® 5."

In a less crazy corner, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic issued a statement voicing their disappointment, the AP reports:

"While we were aware of Kurt's image being used with two Nirvana songs, we didn't know players have the ability to unlock the character," they said. "This feature allows the character to be used with any kind of song the player wants. We urge Activision to do the right thing in 're-locking' Kurt's character so that this won't continue in the future."

"While we were aware of Kurt's image being used." Read: "While we were aware Courtney loves heroin but hates working..."

UPDATE: So apparently Rolling Stone has an interview with Activision back in August where they reveal "Courtney supplied us with photos and videos and knew exactly what she wanted Kurt to look like." Then again, I'm willing to believe Courtney remembers absolutely nothing of this because Vicodin's delicious. Story From thesuperficial.com.
Photos Of Kurt Cobain From Guitar Hero 5 Below

God Of War III Gameplay Video Leaked

A Video of God of War 3 being played at a GDC session hit YouTube today. Take a look at the next Kratos adventure early before Sony takes the Video from the Net. - Post from: news.vgchartz.com

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Bounty Hunters Revealed

Star Wars: The Old Republic has just released a overview of one of the characters in the game. The Bounty Hunter known as Boba Fett. "An infamous mercenary of the Star Wars™ universe, the Bounty Hunter’s journey is ruthless yet rewarding. Deadly missions and assassinations are just part of the dangerous tasks involved in choosing the Bounty Hunter career path. With missiles and flamethrowers at arm’s reach, the Bounty Hunter uses the latest in advanced armor and weapon technology to carry out these assignments - gaining not only money, but notoriety as a reward."

FIELD RECONNAISSANCE:
Bounty Hunters come and go as they wish across the galaxy, some working alone, others in groups. Though not uncommon for them to pursue targets in the core worlds, the majority of any Bounty Hunter’s work takes place in the Outer Rim where wary and elusive targets often seek places where they can ‘drop off the radar’.

OUTFITTING:
Preparation is the Bounty Hunter’s best defense, and cutting-edge protective gear is standard equipment for most Bounty Hunters. Artisans spend months and even years hand-crafting the Bounty Hunters’ heavy armor to ensure it offers superior resistance to all manner of weaponry, and that each suit will still allow maximum flexibility and versatility. Offense is just as critical as defense, however, and powerful weaponry is necessary for any Bounty Hunter who might have to shoot his way out of a messy situation. It’s not unheard of for a Bounty Hunter to spend as many credits on an advanced blaster as others might spend to purchase an entire starship.

COMBAT TACTICS:
Whether working for credits or principle, the Bounty Hunter pursues his targets with dogged determination and methodical precision. Bounty Hunters are renowned for their versatility on the battlefield and their ability to go toe-to-toe with force-users. Their legendary abilities in this arena have earned them the nickname “Jedi Killers”. Whoever they must face, however, the Bounty Hunter comes armed with the most-advanced weaponry on the black market, packing heavy firepower but always keeping a variety of tricks and gadgets ready to go.


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Final Fantasy - The Periodic Table of Elements

CLICK CHART ABOVE TO SEE FULL SIZED CHART
In this table you'll find the atomic numbers and symbols, as well as:
* Characters from Final Fantasy I through the upcoming XIII
* Heroes, villains, monsters, and summons from throughout the series
* Minor characters as well (because it was a stretch to match some symbols)
Created by Rafi on raficus.blogspot.com.
Now this is just plain cool for Science Buffs,students and teachers and fans of Final Fantasy. Enjoy this kick a** chart! - Grimpuppy

SOE EverQuest Babes for Its 10th Anniversary - Fan Faire 2009

Sony Online Entertainment holds an annual Fan Faire get-together, usually in Las Vegas, where gamers can meet in person, dress in costumes and pose for pictures. These are some of the girls who showed up at the event, striking a pose with real-life versions of the virtual babes. - Post From: dasgamer.com

Shaiya - Free RPG Fantasy Game

PLOT: In the ancient times, there was the Goddess Etain and the three races she created: the Dragons, the Nordein, and the Dumianas. The Dragons hid themselves from the world. The Humans joined forces with the Elves while the Nordein re-emerged as the "Deatheaters" and allied with the Vail creating two factions: The Alliance of Light and the Union of Fury. Not only battling the monsters that still roam the lands, these two sides wage a never ending war over the control of Teos.

Game Features:
* 1500 vs 1500 - The ultimate Realm vs. Realm combat.
* Bootleggery - Sell items to the opposing faction in the secret warehouse.
* Challenges - Sick of someone's trash talk? Request a battle with a member of your own realm.
* Arena Fights - Enter the grand arena and take your fight to a new level.
* Goddess Blessing - Crushing the enemy doesn't just feel good, but it helps your side.
* Guild Events - Guild vs. Guild combat, Guild vs. Monster combat, and the upcoming Willows Trial!
* Quests, Mounts, Executions, Boss Fights, Dungeons, Demons, Dragons, and more...

VIDEO GAME TRAILER:


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Karima Adebibe as the latest Lara Croft photos

Karima was relatively unknown till recently. The 20-year-old British babe will be the seventh model to portray Lara Croft in the successful Tomb Raider video-game series.In February 2006, she was officially announced as the new model for Lara Croft in the popular video game series Tomb Raider. - From top-models-photo-gallery.blogspot.com.

Epic to show off improved version of Unreal Engine 3 at GDC - news.vgchartz.com

"Unreal Lightmass" is going to light your world...

Epic announced it is going to show off an improved version of its highly acclaimed Unreal Engine 3 at GDC.

The developer is going to show trailers of the improved engine at a private cinema. One of the new features is "Unreal Lightmass", a tool supporting developers to implement even more impressive lightning effects.

On another note Epic's latest baby Gears of War 2 is highly successful according to vgchartz data, sitting comfortably at 4.7 million units sold to consumers.

Stay tuned for more news at GDC.
STORY FROM: news.vgchartz.com

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Final Fantasy VII - Concept Art From A Old Press Kit

Came across these old Concept and art from Final Fantasy VII from a old press kit. - Grimpuppy