So E3 came and went and like I expected there was little fanfare. Aside from Microsoft trying to muscle in on Nintendo’s casual market the only real surprise was the multi-platform release of FFXIII. So why did this years show continue E3’s downward spiral? For a show that is supposed to be the home of breaking news and market changing announcements there was very little shown that anyone reading their daily news blogs didn’t already know.

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Back from vacation, and just in time to begin regurgitating all the news that falls out of E3’s sloppy maw. I saw the biggest new release for our household 2 weeks ago, as the second heir to the Thunderpudd Kingdom was born. But between the requirements of my fatherly duties (and doodies) I will be doing my damnedest to stay on top of what is sure to be ho hum announcements and several number laden pissing matches between the big 3 hardware players.

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So word around the translated inter-webs shows that not only is humble Itagaki San hitting Tecmo where it hurts (wallets), but that basically all their employees have suddenly grown some stones and are filing a similar suit.

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If you purchased some of last weeks Jimmy Buffet song offerings for your rocking pleasure you may have noticed that they were new recordings done for just for Rock Band. In fact ol’ Jimmy went so far as to throw props to Rock Band itself in his song “Volcano.” Now I wouldn’t have thought the demographics would include too many other Buffet fans besides me, but I applaud Harmonix for providing such an eclectic lineup and Jimbo for going the extra mile to acknowledge the gaming culture as a medium worth a fresh studio visit.

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Well it looks like today or tomorrow is the big day, depending on what street date you local retail establishments are following. All in all I’m pretty psyched about this new genre of active active gaming for your body and mind that the Big N has been pushing.

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I just want to take this moment to thank the Heavens, beyond the everyday blessings I’ve received, one more has recently been revealed to me… an updated version of Splatterhouse. I love pretty much all video games, and there are several franchises that hold a special place in my heart. But one that has been not only a fond memory, but a game I still fire up on the TurboGrafx16 to this day is Splatterhouse, and now Namco has finally responded to the numerous postcards I’ve sent with a new version.

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In their desire to ensure that this beautiful little masterpiece not only receives updated visuals, but also holds true to it’s roots, Capcom has submitted Bionic Commando Rearmed to the ESRB and accepted it’s M rating.

News from the BCR official blog fills us in on this gung ho attitude and just makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy inside. I think it’s great that they’re willing to not only put a lot of polish into this product, but also maintain a level of conviction to it’s source material. Now I can’t wait to punch somebodies face in with a mechanical arm!

Blizzard has announced a new spinoff from its popular WoW mmorpg, only this time for a console. Molten Core for Atari 2600. It’s pretty sweet with 192i resolution, 8 way direction and some sound. Check it out at www.worldofwarcraft/moltencore

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In a move that should surprise no one, EA has decided to milk… I mean provide their fine customers a chance to enhance their purchase of Battlefield: Bad Company with a selection of several additional weapons via the various digital marketplaces. It’s common knowledge that EA, Namco and really just about all the big boys nowadays, have learned to embrace the digital distribution channels available with the current gen systems, but some have made their offerings more consumer friendly and or worthwhile than others. I mean who can forget Oblivion’s horse armor? It was armor… for your horse… that, unlike in an MMORPG, no one else but you would ever really enjoy, and served no practical purpose in the game.

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I know, I know. You’re all wondering where I’ve been this past week or so. Playing a boat load of games maybe? Reading “How to Blog about games for idiots” perchance? Maybe working on my own design doc for the next great game? No… I had to have a bunch of dental work done. Not very exciting I know. But I did bite the bullet and decided to get a more up to date PC rig.

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