BIT.TRIP RUNNER Trailer Proves Platforming Is Tons-O-Fun

I don’t know if it’s possible for me to express just how amazing the BIT.TRIP series from Gaijin and Aksys Games is turning out. Four games in, and it’s still a bastion for creativity. Check out the trailer for the next game in the series, “RUNNER” and check out what looks like it’ll be a possibly the best platformer since “Canabalt.” Best of luck getting the high score on this one.

BlazBlue Preview: The Wheel Of Fate Is Turning

I remember the day a few years ago when Sir-G asked me if I had seen the trailer for the hot new fighting game by the guys that did “Guilty Gear.” He was a bit more on top of his game that day than I was, and he sent me the trailer below to the Japanese arcade fighter known as “BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger.” Sir-G knows I love fighting games (I’m not good at them at all, but I love playing them) and after watching the trailer once… then twice… then a third time I knew this game was something I had to play, and that the wait was going to be a long one. From the footage that was available at the time I could already tell that the game looked beautiful, sounded amazing, and there was a good chance that it was something I would really enjoy playing. But, that was well over a year ago, and I’ve kept up on the “BlazBlue” news since then, even making sure it was at the top of our list to cover at this year’s NY Comic-Con. However, I always watched but never touched. I wanted to experience the entire game on my own terms. This is something I don’t reserve for many games, but I figured “BlazBlue” deserved it. However, that wait came to an end earlier this week, when I finally had a chance to sit down and play the game, and, at first glance, it’s all I hoped it would be. [Continue Reading]

BlazBlue and Guilty Gear at Aksys’ Comic Con Booth

I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m looking forward to Aksys Games’ “BlazBlue” as much as I am “Street Fighter IV.” Created by the famed Arc System Works, “BlazBlue” looks absolutely gorgeous, and I’m a real sucker for great looking 2D fighters. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not very good at them, and most of you would kick my ass, but I do love playing them. At last week’s New York Comic Con we stopped by Askys’ booth to get a look at the beautiful “BlazBlue” and its spiritual predecessor “Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus.” If you doubt my judgment on just how good “BlazBlue” looks… just watch the video, and then go get your PS3s ready.