Ico / Shadow of the Colossus Collection HD Comparison

Finally, we get a trailer showing off the differences between the PS2 Ico and Shadow of the Colossus compared to the PS3 HD up-res.

Aside from the widescreen and hi-resolution graphics, the infamous framerate of Shadow of the Colossus will be resolved in the HD collection. If it was already a spectacular sight on the PS2, just imagine.

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Impressions: Arcana Heart 2

I just saw a video of Arcana Heart 3 for the PS3 and Xbox 360 and the fighting mechanics looked interesting. A sort of Melty Blood-esque fighting game featuring anime girls of every kind. Sounds like a perfect game right?

This game can let you combo easily (even though they're totally n00b combos) which gives you instant satisfaction. I guess you could say this game is mash friendly. Moves are executed via Street Fighter means. Dragon punches, fireballs, flash kicks etc. Super moves are more MvC-ish with a single swipe of a fireball command and pressing multiple attack buttons together.

Though it may look campy, there's a deep fighting game in there somewhere. I just don't know how to pull off those fancy combos and infinites yet and I can't understand a freak of Japanese text so that's not helping. Time to consult good ol Google.

Over all I'm having fun with this old 2D fighter, it looks to be one of those 'easy to pick up, hard to master' kind of games which I like.

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Last Chance: Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition and Mortal Kombat Tournament

It just hit me. I never posted about this! better late than never i guess. Anyways, Pinoy 2D Fighters is organizing yet another event this coming 25th of June. This event is a 1v1 tournament for Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition and Mortal Kombat. This is a local tournament happening in the Philippines with the best fighters the country has to over gather to compete. Full information below.

Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition 1 v1 Tournament

Who: Everyone is invited! Although seeded players aren't allowed to join the 1v1 tourney! FYI: TOP 2 WINNERS OF THIS TOURNEY WILL BE SEEDED Please refer to this link about the seeding information and the current seeded players not allowed to join this tournament --> p2d-s-seeding-information-for-indestructible-2011-t846.html

When: June 25th 2011, Saturday. Door Opens at 10:15AM and Tourney will officially start at 1PM sharp!

Where: 3rd floor Emporio Building corner Sgt. Fabian Yabut Circle St. and Orense St. Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City.-Map link.

Hardware/Equipment: -4 or 5 PS3 setups (depends on the number of participants), -PLEASE bring your own stick and/or pads, if you dont have one, just borrow from someone who's willing to share at the venue.)

Fee: 50 pesos to enter the event/venue, and 100 pesos EACH GAME (SSF4 or MK9) for the tourney fee.

Prize: Winner will get 70% of the pot, Second placer will get 30% of the pot. (might change). However, total pot is reduced by the rental fee of the venue.

RULES/FORMAT:-race to 2 rounds, best of 3 match, same format throughout the tourney. -DOUBLE ELIMINATION, winner moves on and loser goes to loser's bracket. -both players can use any character at the start of the set. -loser of the 1st match can change character. winner cannot change character.

Mortal Kombat 1v1 Tournament

Who: Everyone is invited, PRE-REGISTRATION in this thread is a MUST. no walk-in tourney participant. When: June 25th 2011, Saturday. Door Opens at 10:15AM and Tourney will officially start at 1PM sharp! Where: 3rd floor Emporio Building corner Sgt. Fabian Yabut Circle St. and Orense St. Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City - Map link.

Hardware/Equipment: -2 PS3 setups (depends on the number of participants), -Bring your own stick and/or pads, if you dont have one, just borrow from someone who's willing to share at the venue.)

Fee: 50 pesos to enter the event/venue, and 100 pesos for the tourney fee.

Prize: Winner will get 70% of the pot, Second placer will get 30% of the pot. (might change)

RULES/FORMAT:-race to 2 rounds, best of 3 match, same format throughout the tourney. -winner moves on and loser goes to loser's bracket. -both players can use any character at the start of the set. -loser of the 1st match can change character. winner cannot change character. -Sindel Glitch not allowed. -Kratos is banned. -Please post in this forums if you use cyber sub zero or quan chi. -The NO FATALITY = NO WIN rule is removed. However, players are encouraged and advised to perform their fatalities or at least try to, this is for crowd entertainment and for you to avoid being BOO'ed

I'll say it again, if anybody is interested in joining the Mortal Kombat Tournament, you must REGISTER FIRST! no walk-in registration.

I'm definitely joining this tournament and currently doing some practice with a friend of the Street Fighter Tournament. I'm not good, but i at least want to bring a good fight. Going to play Chun Li regardless of Yun/Yang now present thanks to Arcade Edition. She is just my character, i know her too well. She is not considered one of the best characters in SF4 but she isn't the worst. I'm still currently looking for an answer against Fei Long Yun and Yang characters.

Mortal Kombat on the other hand, I'm registered but have no clue on how to properly play the game at the moment. It's going to be hilarious but it's all plain fun for that tournament. I will get my ass kicked but it's all for supporting their community.

Yes sorry for the delay on this information. I know the Tournament is a few days away but like i said, better late than never.

Castlevania Symphony of the Night - Changes in the script

Ok, so I just replayed Castlevania Symphony of the Night just a few months ago and after hearing song covers from the soundtrack, the urge to play it has once again built up.

I replayed the original Playstation version and remembered that Alucard's voice in the PSP port and other games past that were different. It made me search on youtube for the cutscenes and see if there were any difference. Lo and behold, complete voice cast make over.

I know it's just my nostalgia talking but I prefer the original dialogue. Sure it's filled with hammy overacting but that's what made it stick to your head. I could recite the whole intro conversation between Richter and Dracula if you asked me to. I had my cousin play the original SotN after I finished it earlier this year and even he has memorized the lines since he's beat it multiple times too.

What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets! But enough talk. Have at you!

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For what profit is it to a man if he gains the world and loses his own soul? - Matthew 16:26

Looks like the Boy Wonder will be making an appearance in Arkham City after all

A new playable character in the upcoming game sequel Batman: Arkham City has been revealed. It's none other than the Dark Knight's faithful sidekick, the boy wonder, Robin.  

Which Robin you say? You'll know soon after the jump.

Tim Drake as Robin in Arkham City (click for High-Res)

If you pre-order the game at BestBuy in the US, you'll get two Challenge Maps that will let you play as Robin.

Like Batman and Catwoman, Robin will have his own unique moves and gadgets. He will be able to use all Challenge Maps, as well as the two additional challenge maps that are included with the pre-order bonus pack: Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape. There's still no confirmation if Robin will take part in the game's story mode and we will update you on that if there's any news.

BestBuy listing reads:

While supplies last, pre-order the game for an exclusive downloadable Robin character. Robin is a fully playable character in the new and improved challenge mode in Batman: Arkham City. The Tim Drake Robin pack is available exclusively to fans who pre-order the game from Best Buy on Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Robin comes complete with his own unique gadgets and special moves, and will be playable in all challenge maps in the game, as well as two additional challenge maps that are included with the pack: Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape. The pack will also contain a bonus Red Robin character skin

It has also been revealed that Tim Drake Robin pre-order bonus pack is also available in Europe and elsewhere, though it is still to be announced by the retailers.

"Joker's Carnival Challenge Map" pre-order bonus from Gamestop

So far there are already two retailers that announced their pre-order exclusives. Bestbuy have the Tim Drake Robin bonus pack mentioned above, while Gamestop offers the "Joker Carnival Challenge Map" combo pack. Other major retailers like Amazon.com and Wal-Mart still have no related pre-order incentives at this time.

Batman: Arkham City is due for release worldwide on October 21 for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. TBA 2012 for the Nintendo Wii U version.