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Xbox’s New Swiveling D-Pad Controller Redesign

Aug 31 2010 Published by 8BitKid under design,games

I love my Xbox 360, but when it comes to games that require using the D-Pad, I always opt for my PS3.  The Playstation controller has better ergonomics for D-Pad-optimized games like fighters, classic titles, etc.

This is why i am intrigued by Microsoft’s new swiveling controller redesign. The new D-Pad can be rotated 90 degrees to change it from being a concave pad to a more pronounced cross. My only hesitation about picking one up when it launches on November 9th is the steep $64.99 price point.

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Rockman Online Trailer

Aug 26 2010 Published by 8BitKid under games,video

While this online side-scroller most likely will never see the light of day in the US, here is the animated trailer for the Korean-market-bound Rockman Online. Luckily, we will be getting Mega Man Universe here, and rumor has it that we’ll be seeing more of that game at PAX.

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Mega Man Takes On Street Fighter in Mashup Game

Aug 25 2010 Published by 8BitKid under games,video

Check out this fan project of what a Mega Man game would be like if instead of battling the Robot Masters, Mega Man took on the World Warriors.

Here is the first level, Mega Man vs. Ryu:

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Watch the First Torchlight II Trailer

Aug 19 2010 Published by 8BitKid under games,video

I’ve already expressed my elation that one of my all-time favorite computer games is getting a sequel, so I leave you with this glorious trailer to get you excited. This game can’t come soon enough.

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The Opening Cinematic for Disney’s Epic Mickey

Aug 18 2010 Published by 8BitKid under games,video

Warren Spector’s Epic Mickey for the Wii is an attempt to give Disney’s mascot a game worthy of his empire. The last Disney-related game I remember enjoying was Duck Tales for the original Nintendo. However, I’m excited for this Wii-exclusive, and enjoyed what i saw at E3.

Check out the opening cinematic, and see if you agree that this might be the game that finally does Mickey justice.

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