Sunday, March 25, 2012

New Games

New Games

Freddie W reveals an 'inconvienent truth' to himself

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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Freddie Wong has once again captured the current video game culture and applied it to one of his regular videos on YouTube. This time, Freddie is a time traveler who jumps back in time to let his younger self know about how awesome gaming could have been. Oh, and Cheetos.

Lost files: unused Mass Effect music released on Bandcamp

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PDT

Lost files: unused Mass Effect music released on Bandcamp screenshot



With all the recent attention being paid to Mass Effect 3's ending, composer Jimmy "Big Giant Circles" Hinson thought it was a good time to draw people's attention back to something that was pretty universally loved about the series: the music. As one of the main composers contributing to the Mass Effect 2 soundtrack, Hinson has put together a collection of unused material that he wrote for the game along with draft compositions and a lengthy musical tribute to the series.

The album, titled Legacy, features nine tracks, one of which is a free-to-download remix. It's all available on Bandcamp for $4.99 (or more, depending how awesome you think the music is). Check it out, stream it, and let us know what you think.

Any Mass Effect fans out there have a preference for a particular soundtrack in the series? I was kind of bummed to see Jack Wall and Jimmy Hinson not returning for Mass Effect 3. 

Epic Mickey 2 lead platform is Wii, 3DS version confirmed

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 10:00 AM PDT

Epic Mickey 2 lead platform is Wii, 3DS version confirmed screenshot

GamesRadar has uploaded a nearly five-minute walkthrough of the upcoming Epic Mickey 2, demonstrating the 360 build and the new drop-in, drop-out co-op. GR has confirmed suspicions that the Wii version is the lead platform. Junction Point is handling Wii development itself, while the HD ports are in the care of Blitz Games, previously responsible for Bad Boys: Miami Takedown and the Burger King Xbox games. Yummy.

In addition, it looks like co-op is limited to local play for now. That may or may not change in the future.

Then there is the Nintendo Power confirmation of the rumored 3DS companion title. Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion is being handled by DreamRift, previously responsible for the low-key but fun DS gems Henry Hatsworth and Monster Tale. Personally, the portable version is sounding more promising than its home console brothers. I've keep my eyes peeled for more info.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two preview - what's new? [GamesRadar via GoNintendo]
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two & Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion [Nintendo Power via GoNintendo]

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Sup Holmes? talks Hunger Games with Adam Atomic

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT

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[Destructoid's Director of Communications Hamza Aziz asked Jonathan Holmes to make a show called 'Sup, Holmes?' so that Destructoid could later sell a t-shirt that says 'Sup, Holmes?' on it. This is that show. Missed the broadcast? View the full episode above. Download the audio-only podcast version, subscribe to the podcast feed and find more episodes here.]

Hot for Hunger Games? How about Canabalt? Never heard of 'em? God damn it son, what's wrong with you?! Culture is happening RIGHT NOW, and you're the only dingus in town who's missing out!

The Hunger Games is arguably the first big book/movie mythology to truly capture the imagination of the "Call of Duty" generation. The movie just came out, as did the free iOS game. The game has giant robot wasps, which automatically makes it better than the movie. Maybe I'm just biased, as the game was developed by this week's guest on Sup Holmes?, Adam (Atomic) Saltzman. Adam also developed the award winning Canabalt (available free in browser, as part of the current Humble Indie Bundle for Android, on PSN, and iOS), Gravity Hook, and tons of other games. 

Mr. Saltzman and I will be discussing the essence of The Hunger Games, how he tried to capture that essence and harness it for his free app, the strengths and weaknesses of the various platforms he's developed for, and much more. Join us in the live stream today at 1pm PST/4pm EST. Good times! Yes! We will have them!
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