All Posts by: GamerNode Staff
Shining Force EXA Interview
The strategy RPG series Shining Force enjoys an illustrious history dating back to the Sega Genesis, with a fan-base to match. There have been a number of Shining games that diverged from the core, turn-based gameplay mechanics, such as Shining:… Read More »
Alien Hominid Review
Imagine that you’re an alien cruising through the galaxy, minding your own business when all of a sudden KABLAMMO! A U.S. missile hits you. Your spaceship spirals down to the ground, crashing into the hands of some super tough FBI… Read More »
GamerNode Weekly Recap 3/4 – 3/10 : Piece of ..Nevermind Edition
Perhaps the biggest news out of GDC was the announcement of the PlayStation 3’s upcoming community feature. Known as Home, it will provide users with a personal avatar and a virtual world which will contain community centers, shopping malls, and… Read More »
Newly Revealed PC Sequels and Expansions: 3/4 to 3/10
This week, Flight Simulator X fans will get an increased dosage of their pilot wings with a new expansion pack, ArenaNet’s not-quite-an-MMORPG, Guild Wars, will be getting its last expansion and a full-blown sequel, a new ship simulator from VSTEP,… Read More »
Newly Announced PC Games: 3/4 to 3/10
A LEGO-themed online game? A possible new FPS set in the Command & Conquer universe? The first online game to use the CryENGINE 2? Paint me spectacle, since this is the news segment that chronicles all the week’s new PC… Read More »
MLB 2K7 Review
Last year’s MLB 2K6 baseball game had some problems related to game crashes, graphics and gameplay issues, but in a conference call held a few weeks ago with Kush Games, many of these issues have been addressed with the release… Read More »
GDC: Hecker Apologizes for His Attack on Wii
Chris Hecker, a team member of Maxis, called the Wii "a piece of s***" during a special session earlier this week where developers could rant about anything they wanted. Many observers were amused and entertained with his over-the-top comments. But… Read More »
GDC: iNis Announces Ouendan! 2 For DS
Keiichi Yano, the head designer at iNis–developer of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!, or Elite Beat Agents, as it’s known outside of Japan–revealed that EBA will see a sequel this year on DS. Known as Moero! Nekkestsu Rhythm Damashi-Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! 2–roughly… Read More »
GDC: Developer Says No Need for Excessive Overtime in Game Industry
Many gamers dream of working for a big game company, but the truth of the matter is that employees who work directly on game projects often go through divorces, breakups with their loved ones and plenty of mental and physical… Read More »
Creator of Earthworm Jim Praises and Pans the PS3
Dave Perry, founder of Shiny Entertainment and designer of Earthworm Jim, has put his stamp of approval on the PS3 as a superior game console, proclaiming that it is "the best piece of hardware, without question," in an interview with… Read More »