http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:12 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:32:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ace-Attorney-series-confirmed-for-WiiWare-release-in-Japan?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Thanks to snapshots of the latest issue Famitsu, a WiiWare port of the original "Ace Attorney" adventure and it's two sequels has been confirmed. This series is quite the console hopper - starting on the Gameboy Advance in Japan, coming o... Nintendo Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:32:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ace-Attorney-series-confirmed-for-WiiWare-release-in-Japan?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d22-North-Americas-first-DSi-only-title-System-Flaw-hits-shelves-October-27th?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Screenshot from "System Flaw" Storm City Games Early adopters of Nintendo's half-step DS upgrade have eagerly been awaiting a full sized retail release exclusive - next week they'll get it. System Shock launches on October 27th, and will ... Nintendo Announcements Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:42:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d22-North-Americas-first-DSi-only-title-System-Flaw-hits-shelves-October-27th?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Lou-Albano-original-voice-of-Super-Mario-dead-at-age-76?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Often imitated;never duplicated.  Before Charles Martinet made Mario sound like an eccentric Italian ESL student from the land stereotypical accents, our 8-bit hero had another voice: Captain Lou Albano. Lou Albano was a professional wrestling,... Culture Reviews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Lou-Albano-original-voice-of-Super-Mario-dead-at-age-76?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Nintendo-Wii-to-shed-50--store-ads-indicate-lower-price?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Toys R US ad predicts a $50 price drop for the Nintendo Wii A recent Toys R Us ad may have revealed a new, lower price for the Nintendo Wii. Back in May, Gamestop CEO Daniel DeMatteo told investors to expect lower prices on PS3 and Wii consoles by f... Nintendo Economy Rumors Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Nintendo-Wii-to-shed-50--store-ads-indicate-lower-price?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d9-New-Legend-of-Zelda-trailer-to-surface-in-October-inside-sources-say?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Teaser image for the unnamed Zelda game revealed at E3 Ever since it's reveal at E3, fans have been clamoring for information on Nintendo's new Legend of Zelda game, and according to Nintendo fan site Infendo, they won't have to wait long:According... Nintendo Rumors Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d9-New-Legend-of-Zelda-trailer-to-surface-in-October-inside-sources-say?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Sega--Dreamcast-celebrates-10th-anniversary-new-DC-game-on-the-way?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner   Ten years ago today, on September 9th, 1999, SEGA released it's last home video game console to North America.  After a rocky start in Japan the previous November, the console took off on American shores, selling over 500,000 unit in jus... Sega Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:35:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Sega--Dreamcast-celebrates-10th-anniversary-new-DC-game-on-the-way?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Opera-powered-Internet-Channel-for-Wii-now-free-to-download-updated-to-Flash-8?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner The Opera Browser for Wii, now freeIn today's world of technology conglomeration, it's hard not to have a web browser build into just about everything - your phone, your cat, and yes - your Nintendo Wii - and now, you can get in on some of that sweet... Nintendo Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:25:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Opera-powered-Internet-Channel-for-Wii-now-free-to-download-updated-to-Flash-8?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Who-needs-backwards-compatability-God-of-War-Collection-on-the-way-for-PS3?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Sony announced "God of War Collection" on August 31st Long time Sony fans probably noticed that the recently announced new, slimmer PS3 lacks backwards compatibility, and it's clear that PS2 support is not coming back.  Sony has inst... Sony Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:13:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Who-needs-backwards-compatability-God-of-War-Collection-on-the-way-for-PS3?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Playstation-3-slims-down-sees-price-cut?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Newer! Smaller! Cheaper! All of your dreams have come true! Much like the PSP-GO, the PS3 is one of the industries worst kept secrets - or at least most heavily rumored and finally confirmed secrets.  After months of speculation, blurry pictures... Sony Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:02:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Playstation-3-slims-down-sees-price-cut?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Strip-poker-on-the-Wii-Sexy-Poker-released-with-M-rating?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Screenshot from"Sexy Poker," on Nintendo Wii Strip Poker: not the kind of game that comes to mind when we think Nintendo, but apparently it's an option.  Today, August 3rd 2009, Strip Poker makes it's debut on the Wii in Gameloft's &q... Nintendo Culture Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:34:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Strip-poker-on-the-Wii-Sexy-Poker-released-with-M-rating?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d1-iPhone-more-powerful-than-Wii-claims-Monkey-Island-programmer?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner   We all know that the Wii is the least powerful of today's current generation home consoles, but TellTale developer "Yare" stated on company forums that Nintendo's flagship console is less powerful than even the iPhone: Frame rate i... Nintendo iphone Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:36:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d1-iPhone-more-powerful-than-Wii-claims-Monkey-Island-programmer?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Resident-Evil-4-infects-iphone-review-calls-it-a-triumph?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner In 2005 Resident Evil 4 revamped Capcom's iconic Zombies series with a fresh third person perspective, creating a new model that future titles, such as Resident Evil 5, would be based on.  After being ported from Gamecube to Playstation 2, Mic... iphone Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:41:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Resident-Evil-4-infects-iphone-review-calls-it-a-triumph?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Review-Tiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-10--How-my-Fathers-real-golf-tips-illustrate-gaming-excellence?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 is possibly the most immersive golf simulator ever. I never thought I'd ask for my father's help in a video game, but I was at my wits end - I was 12 over, behind a tree, in the deep rough, and my hand hurt. Tiger Woods PGA 1... Nintendo Reviews Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:20:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Review-Tiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-10--How-my-Fathers-real-golf-tips-illustrate-gaming-excellence?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Is-Modern-Warfare-2-coming-to-Wii-Australian-retailers-think-so-and-theyre-taking-preorders?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner JB Hifi's Preorder mock-up box art for Modern Warfare 2 for WiiUPDATE: Reporting from an Event in NYC, Kotaku's Stephen Totilo wrote the following: I asked about whether there would be a Call of Duty brand property or a Modern Warfare for Wii this y... Nintendo Rumors Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Is-Modern-Warfare-2-coming-to-Wii-Australian-retailers-think-so-and-theyre-taking-preorders?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Super-Mario-Charity-Marathon-raises-over-8000-and-its-not-over-yet--live-feed?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner  Day 2 of Brian Brinegar's gaming for charity event is now in full swing, as the Mario Marathon team has brought in over $8000 in donations for Child Play, a "gamers charity" that works with Children's hospitals to supply games, books... Nintendo Economy Culture Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:14:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Super-Mario-Charity-Marathon-raises-over-8000-and-its-not-over-yet--live-feed?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Mario-Marathon-earns-5400-and-counting-for-charity-efforts-to-continue-all-weekend?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Brian Brinegar and friends playing Super Mario Sunshine for Charity In June of 2008, Brian Brinegar sat down with a group of friends to face the task of beating every major Mario game in one weekend. It wasn't just a few friends getting together for... Nintendo Announcements Culture Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:47:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Mario-Marathon-earns-5400-and-counting-for-charity-efforts-to-continue-all-weekend?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d7-10-classic-Lucasarts-games-coming-to-Steam-more-on-the-way?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner This old school logo coming via Steam this week After teasing earlier this week that something big was coming for "Old-School Fans," Lucasarts announced ten "fan-favorite" PC games that will be coming to Steam later this week. &qu... Announcements Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:54:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d7-10-classic-Lucasarts-games-coming-to-Steam-more-on-the-way?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d30-The-Pirate-Bay-sold-for-78-million-USD--will-its-new-owners-legitimize-piracy?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Popular torrent site "The Pirate Bay" to go LegitBoth legal and illegal digital video game distribution systems may be in for a big change - today The Pirate Bay, one of largest torrent tracking websites on the Internet, changed hands.&nbs... Announcements Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:46:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d30-The-Pirate-Bay-sold-for-78-million-USD--will-its-new-owners-legitimize-piracy?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Activision-to-Sony-drop-prices-or-well-drop-you?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner The PS3 may see a price-cut soon.Analysts and Gamestop representatives love predicting PS3 price cuts, but recently games publisher Activision seems to be demanding it. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick told The Times that his company might stop supportin... Sony Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:03:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Activision-to-Sony-drop-prices-or-well-drop-you?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Halo-3-killer-sentenced-23tolife-for-killing-Mother-in-videogame-dispute?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner Daniel Petric killed his Mother and shot is Father in retaliation for having "Halo 3" taken away.If you haven't heard, it's the biggest story of video-game related violence in history - in October of 2007, Daniel Petric shot and killed his ... Culture Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:07:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8615-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Halo-3-killer-sentenced-23tolife-for-killing-Mother-in-videogame-dispute?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Video-Game-Examiner