Tag Archives: NES

NBA 2K13 dunks on October U.S. retail sales

The hoops have it as NBA 2K13 led the NPD Group’s U.S. retail sales figures for October 2012. The analyst firm revealed results for retail sales of games, hardware, and accessories over the last month–and here’s your monthly reminder right up top that, though the results are an industry standard, …

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The games of November 2012

November is finally here, and it is expectedly the craziest month of the year for game releases. And that would be the case even if we didn’t have a brand new console coming out, thanks to huge debuts like Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II, but come …

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RadioRadar Podcast 010: Were gonna wreck it!

Though there weren’t any big reviews this week–look for that to change next week–but we have no shortage of topics to discuss. Henry and Cooper saw and enjoyed Wreck-It Ralph, Tom is furious with the ending to 007 Legends, and Ryan’s just happy to be there! This Week’s Hosts: Hollander …

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OnLive assets sold for $4.8 million

Streaming game service OnLive had some pretty rough times over the summer, but it looks like the company’s narrow evasion of bankruptcy was even more razor-thin than suspected. The Verge reports that OnLive’s assets were sold off to investor Gary Lauder for just $4.8 million in August. For reference, news …

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RadioRadar Podcast 008: About that Resident Evil game

This week we talk about that Resident Evil game everyone seems to be interested in, and dive into the week’s biggest news stories. Oh, and, obviously, we talk about the week’s Top 7, in case you want to hear us blabber on about our most anticipated games of 2012. This …

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You cant comprehend how much better Japanese arcades are

Arcades are better in Japan. It’s that simple. Yes, there are some cherished video game hovels out here in the states, ones that have weathered a brutal storm against an increasingly shrinking market. New Jersey’s 8 on the Break was a personal favorite during my time at Rutgers, and fostered …

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3D fighters vs 2D fighters – Great Debate

Dimensional dispute This match-up sees Justin Towell (1-0-0) battling on behalf of 3D fighters, while Lucas (0-1-0) sings the praises of 2D brawling. Which fighting game sub-genre is better? Its time for the great debate. Justin says: 3D allows for spectacular environmental traversal Justin: Just look at Dead or Alive …

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RadioRadar Podcast 006: Escape from Japan

Japan. Lovely, lovely Japan. How we can’t wait for your sweet gaming treats to flutter from the heavens, to touch our shoulder and fall to our feet, like the moment after a cherry blossom reaches full bloom. Oh, oh Japan. All of this is to say, the Tokyo Game Show’s …

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Neo Geo handhelds new price is much more reasonable

When we first got word of theprice (opens in new tab)for the upcoming Neo Geo revival handheld, Neo Geo Gold, we were disappointed to find it cost $200 and forced you to buy a joystick along with the console. What the manufacturer didn’t say at the time is that there …

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