Archive for September, 2009

Rated /b/ part 15 – The Mega Post

Published by Kiraman Katibin on 19 Sep 2009 at 01:18 am

I have been very bad about this series. So this will be a large one (“That’s what she said!”). As always, remember that some of these links may not be safe for work!

Could this be the best grade school ever?

Published by Greg Barbe on 17 Sep 2009 at 10:59 am

Quest to Learn is a New York school that takes a very unique approach to learning. GAME-BASED LEARNING Quest to Learn uses the structure of games to create powerful educational tools to teach its 6-12th graders. Games work as rule-based learning systems, creating worlds in which players actively participate, use strategic thinking to make choices, [...]

Valkyria Chronicles 2 Marches Stateside Next Summer

Published by Dan Furnas on 17 Sep 2009 at 10:40 am

While no exact date has been set yet for either release, the PSP sequel to the PS3 tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles will be making an appearance in North America during the Summer of 2010.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope Makes Move to PS3

Published by Dan Furnas on 16 Sep 2009 at 01:53 pm

According to SiliconEra, the first Star Ocean title for XBox360 is finally moving to the PS3.

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE To End in Weekly Shonen

Published by Dan Furnas on 14 Sep 2009 at 10:14 am

Kodansha announced that the final chapter of CLAMP’s crossover epic, Tsubasa, RERSERVoir CHRoNiCLE will end with the September 30th edition of Weekly Shonen Magazine.

Keep It or Trade It? The Beatles: Rock Band (Xbox 360)

Published by Greg Barbe on 13 Sep 2009 at 01:48 am

We reported previously about how we were looking forward to this game. I got my copy of the Limited Edition set and it was better than I could have expected.

Final Cut: Higashi no Eden (Eden of the East)

Published by Dan Furnas on 11 Sep 2009 at 03:47 pm

It’s time to debut another new column at G.A.M.E.S.! Here in Final Cut, we will review full seasons, discs or box sets of anime series. Feel free to stop by the comments and tell us what you thought of these series as well.

Higashi no Eden is a new anime that started airing in Japan in April 2009. It is an original series from Production I.G. and is not related to the manga that shares its name. It has been licensed by FUNimation Entertainment for distribution in North America. Funimation has suggested a 2010 release for the series, but no firm dates have been announced.

Two New Short Videos of Valkyria Chronicles 2 Gameplay

Published by Dan Furnas on 11 Sep 2009 at 10:51 am

PSPHyper has found two new videos from Valkyria Chronicles 2 website. The sequel to Sega’s under-advertised (and thus under-selling) cult hit will be on the PSP, but even with the decreased processing power, it looks like the designers were able to do a great job re-creating the art styles and gameplay from the original.

Seven Seas To Begin Distribution Via Kindle

Published by Dan Furnas on 11 Sep 2009 at 10:27 am

Seven Seas Entertainment has joined the movement towards e-books. They have begun offering 3 of their Original English Language manga properties through Amazon’s Kindle reader.

Sonic Returns to His Roots in New 2D Adventure

Published by Greg Barbe on 11 Sep 2009 at 08:43 am

According to an interview with GameSpot, Sega associate brand manager Ken Balough confirmed a new Sonic the Hedgehog Game (Code Named: Project Needlemouse). GS: Why did Sega decide to bring Sonic back to 2D? Did the success of Sonic Rush and Sonic Rush Adventure play a part? KB: Old-school Sonic fans have long asked to [...]

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