Only this time, it’s apparently not by a major studio. Instead it’s fan-made and what a difference that makes! It actually looks good. Check it out for yourselves.

Legal action reflects global efforts to combat video game piracy REDMOND, Wash. — In the ongoing fight against video game piracy worldwide, Nintendo of America Inc. has filed a civil lawsuit against the owner of multiple websites that sell illegal video game copiers. Nintendo filed suit on May 11 in the Western District...

I grew up with Megaman for the NES, as did so many youths of the time. There was a reason the franchise has become one the of the most highly regarded in gaming – it was action-packed, puzzle gaming of the classic platformer-type. Who knows how many games since have used its formula as a base. The plot of a lone robot fighting against the hordes...

Growing up, I used to watch a lot of crime drama – usually the British stuff that played on PBS most nights and especially Sunday. The gruff copper or detective (or detective-inspector?) tracking down the bad guys typically within two hours – Inspector Morse, Lindley, Rebus, Dr. Tony Hill, even Sherlock Holmes – would solve the most heinous of...

With fantasy games this good, why settle for reality? Sometimes realism is overrated. Don’t we all need a regular jolt of fantasy to keep our imaginations alive and kicking? For Wii owners, this week’s new game lineup is set to deliver exactly that. Max & the Magic Marker for the WiiWare service imagines what would happen...

The Blue Bomber makes his return to 8-bit madness with Mega Man 10, for all download services. This time, players not only have the option of an Easy Mode (for those who actually want to complete a Mega man game) but also the ability to play as Proto Man! Score! WiiWare Mega Man 10 Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc. Players: 1 ESRB Rating:...

I was fortunate enough to speak with the other half of the Life.1 guys, Steven Lim (for the first interview with Max Mao, go here). Steven’s the man behind the music of the shows as well as half the animating. For those not in the know, Life.1 (pronounced “life point one”) has been the creative force behind such Internet Flash phenoms as Xin,...

Despite inventory shortages of the Wii hardware, Nintendo systems came out on top at the beginning of 2010. Nintendo’s Wii home console and the family of hand-held Nintendo DS systems finished No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, for the month of January, according to data from the independent NPD Group that tracks video game...

Fire up the flat screen and crank up the volume for the biggest year in Xbox 360 gaming history. Today at X10, Microsoft Corp. proved to the world why 2010 will be a landmark year for gamers of all types, and it showcased a barrage of exclusive games that defy traditional genres and create new experiences filled with emotion, adrenaline and suspense....

Deadly Viruses and Heroic Vegetables Make for a Memorable Week From pulse-pounding action to mind-bending puzzles and beyond, this week’s lineup of new downloadable games offers a dizzying variety to satisfy players of all stripes. New additions for the WiiWare™ service include the sci-fi adventure of BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE and the...