First Proper Details On Warhammer 40K MMO
[Warhammer 40K]

We know a Warhammer 40K MMO is coming, we know it's "years away", and we know I'm terribly excited about the whole thing. Aside from that, though, we don't really know squat. Do now! Last month's PC Gamer ran a big feature on the game (of which we've already posted some scraps), which finally got us some answers to some of the more burning questions surrounding the game. Like what kind of game it was, exactly. Vigil's David Adams:

Let me say that this game will be an RPG. That needs to be said, because when someone thinks of a Warhammer 40,000 MMO there is definitely some question as to the style of play: will it be an FPS, an RTS, or some other genre altogether? Relic has the RTS angle covered with the awesome Dawn of War series - we are making an RPG.

Got it? It's an RPG. Though, thankfully, not a terribly traditional one, as its combat sounds more Brothers In Arms than World of Warcraft, with the use of ranged weapons meaning you'll have to pay attention to things like cover, suppression fire, etc. Also touched on were the game's races ("...all of the races important to Warhammer 40,000 lore (not to mention the fans) will be represented"), it's setting within 40K's massive storyline and also NPCs and possible vehicle use.

Warhammer 40,000 Online [PC Gamer]

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The Guinness World Record for largest collection
of stinky feet

by: Nathan Murray
NEWS - The Guinness Record Books are filled with interesting if sometimes pointless records. Well okay they're almost all pointless except for being a recorded statistic. Seriously how often do people remember the guy with the world's largest living bee beard? Anyway FOX is trying to get their own record into the books; that of the world's largest simultaneous dance mat routine. Why is FOX so gungho about getting this record? Well they're hosting the event and participants will be playing the game based on the television series So you think you can dance. One lucky participant will get a prize pack that will include a "video game console" (not too specific), a dance video game (again), and a 23" LCD flat screen television (no brand, can they get any more vague?). So if you haven't embarrassed yourself in a while by attempting to play a rhythm dance mat game or by admitting you watch So you think you can dance then by all means head to LA and participate in the record attempt on May 19. Make sure you pack plenty of odor eaters and a paper bag in case they are filming live.Comment

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New, New, New MGS4 Trailers [New MGS4 Clips]

The MGS4 wrap party in Japan today wasn't just about motorbikes and posing for photos. It was about new commercials, too! Four new ones were shown off, one the main, badass theatrical trailer (featuring the MOVIE GUY), one featuring energy drinks, one featuring a mobile phone, and the other...a lady, her cat and a strangely dust-free PS3. Theatrical trailer's above, the other three, after the clicky-click.

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News Roundup: Uranus LostWinds, Mister Slime

by: Randy Kalista
NEWS - Articles

• TheTechLounge covers a "flagship budget" review of the ASUS 8600GT TOP Video Card.
• Getting their hands on Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate, WarCry leaves no mystery about their impressions.
• MMO travel time is covered in Steinhauer's Opinion: The Long Road, also over at WarCry.
• Legit Reviews is game testing 2GB versus 4GB of memory on Vista 64-bit.

• VIDEOS:  Alone in the Dark Trailer #9 (MP4); Baja Physics and Suspension Dev Diary Video (WMV); Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 Trailer #2 (WMV, QT); The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian DS Trailer (QT); Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus Trailer #2 (WMV HD); Rig n' Roll Interview Video.

• SCREENS:  Ninja Gaiden 2; X-Blades; LostWinds (Wii); Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus; Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory (PC); Skate It (Wii and DS shots); Top Spin 3 (X360); Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition; Lineage II: Hellbound (PC); Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 (PC); Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 (DS); Mister Slime (DS); B-Boy; Grip: Warlord; Gothic 4.

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Metal Gear Movie Update [Hollywood]

What about that Metal Gear Solid movie? Before the presser started, I talked to Konami's Aki Saito, who is handling the film negotiations. According to him, the contract is still being worked out. Kojima will not be directing. However, he will be acting as a producer. Says Saito:

Hollywood has great respect for Mr. Kojima. They want to meet with him. Kojima will be acting as a producer, but we don't know how involved he'll be as a producer. Often Hollywood adaptations have the original game creator involved at the beginning, but somewhere along the line they fall out of view. This is why it's very important for us to carefully pick the studio for this project.

Kojima is a great cineaste, and Konami does seem serious about bringing his vision to the screen. Regarding to potential directors, Saito says, "Paul Thomas Anderson is interested."

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Super Smash Brawl

by: Sean Colleli
Article - Find out what our Nintendo expert thinks of the latest game in the Super Smash Brother series.Comment

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Links for 2008-05-12 [Digg]

• Admiral who lied about having sex in White House is so sorry
  During a drinking version of truth or dare, he told her and a group of White House staffers that his wife had died years before of breast cancer. He later asked if he could come to her room to give her a 'back rub', and that night, they had sex for the first time. Bush wrote a second letter to Navy superiors saying Stufflebeem should be promoted...
• A New Hope: The Future of Star Wars
  Since the Star Wars universe is alive and well in today’s entertainmentlandscape with future animated films/series and live-action shows, what will the Star Wars universe look like in another couple of decades and beyond? Can a live-action TV series still create that same magic as the original trilogy and prequels?
• Multitasking Test [Game]
  Blue likes to multitask. Can you keep up with him? This quick and fun brain-twister tests how well you can keep both sides of your mind focused on simple but changing tasks.
• How to find chemistry online - Love + Sex on Shine
  Interesting survey results about online dating! also cool new tips of do's and dont's when trying to flirt online!!! a must read!
• PS3 vs. Wii
  PS3 is large and in charge, while the Wii is peppy. Great Apple spoof.
• How Digg will help you drive traffic to your site. Answers!
  Here I am Digging and submitting but not completely sure of what I was doing on Digg. I know it works but I didn't know all the facts. Well here they are on this well written article!
• Truth In Website Logos
  6 popular website logos transformed...
• GameTrailers set record straight on GRID controversy
  There's been a lot of controversy surrounding GameTrailer's 'PS3 vs PS3' comparison video of Race Driver: GRID. Is the site "teh bias"? On Microsoft's payroll? We spoke with GameTrailers Editor In Chief Shane Satterfield to clear up the matter.
• OPM UK Rumors: Uncharted 2 In India, Assassin's Creed Movie
  In the current issue of the Official UK PlayStation Mag they posted new rumors for the PlayStation 3, the rumors arrived from a member of the N4G forums after the Metal Gear Solid 4 preview hit the web.
• The Unofficial Chat Room for Tonight's Digg Town Hall
  There is no official chat room for tonight's Digg Town Hall so join the unofficial one now! http://Chat.SocialBlade.com/
• NES The Legend of Kage on the Nintendo DS
  Here's a video of the NES classic, The Legend of Kage (Kage no Densetsu) running on the Nintendo DS using the nesDS emulator. Check out my blog at nineoverten.blogspot.com

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• Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds
  Josh and Rita are to run a number of virtual world events and programs aimed at bringing muslims and non-muslims together. Interesting.

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Presser Start! [Mgs4]

A buzzer just sounded! Literally. The lights have gone down and I'm in the dark. Good thing I have an illuminated MacBook Pro, amirite. There's an ad for Sony phones and now Uniqlo. Just like before a movie. There's a funny no smoking ad with MGS theme exclamation points. Hahaha, now there are a bunch of phoney MGS themed ads like for guns and stuff. Great stuff.

Watching the MGS4 opening on a huge movie screen in full Dolby Digital sound. Beautiful stuff. It starts with Old Snake wearing a hooded outfit in the back of a truck. The sound is truly amazing. The credits role as it goes from gameplay to unable. Great mix of game play and cut scenes.

If you are thinking of purchasing MGS4, you really ought to play it in a movie theater.
Man, we just watched a killer in-game shootout and credits are STILL GOING.
Fumiaki Tanaka, Konami honcho, has taken the stage, talking about how the game is going on sale in the age of casual games. He's saying how the game will make its release date.
"MGS4 has great graphics, gameplay and music," says Tanaka. "Everything." He's talking about the power of the PS3. How they want to make more great games. Now he's talking about the special Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 console.

The game will go on sale as scheduled and there will be big advertising campaigns and tie-ups.
Tanaka just introduced Kojima.

Kojima has taken the stage, saying that the game is finished. "It was a difficult game to make," he says. "It took a long time to finish." Since the game was the last in the series, the staff had to deal with that challenge. The PS3 hardware and HD game also presented challenges. Also the worldwide release.

"I thought about giving up," says Kojima. "But I had to finish it for the fans."

"Now, there is a casual boom," he says.

He's talking about taking risks, how it's important to take risks. How risks are important for the future of gaming.

"I'm not thinking of a Renaissance," he says, "but I'd like a return to gaming." Kojima has left the stage.

Watching the first PS3 MGS4 television ad. It shows scenes from the game. And a kid wrapped on in it, ignoring the phone.

Kaz Hirai has taken the stage, congratulating Konami and Kojima on finishing the game.

Hirai says he ended up playing the game for 2 hours and he didn't even know that much time had passed. "It's one of those games that you can get wrapped up in," says Hirai.

"Konami and Sony are taking this worldwide," says Hirai. "We are backing up MGS4's advertising."

Hirai mentions the special Metal Gear PLAYSTATION 3.

Hirai encourages folks to try out the game and the PS3, congratulations Konami again.

Now there's a photo opp. I take a pic. I shall post it later!

Oh! The English trailer, complete with MOVIE TRAILER GUY VOICE. Hey, this is pretty neat.

It's like a mega blockbuster movie trailer, complete with MOVIE VOICE GUY saying "This Summer"...

Now, Kojima is going to play through the game. For forty minutes. On a giant movie screen. Think about that.

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