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About James Higginbotham

Likes long walks through the rain forest of South America. Enjoys picnics and Unicorns. Was also voted the sexiest man in High School.
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Happy Weekend!

I love the Weekends, A time I can just sit back relax and play some games. I hope everyone out there is having a mighty fine weekend. …
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GameTrailers TV – ‘Nintendo blowout’ episode

During the publication of this post, this video was having some problems. If you are having troubles just check back later, this is a really interesting episode.

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Reggie: Next-gen Nintendo console will come when Miyamoto wants it

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“When Mr. Miyamoto goes to Mr. Iwata and says. ‘I have this great idea and I can’t do it on the Wii,’ that’s when there will be a next …
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Rumor: Developers Talk DS2 At GDC

I was wondering how long it would take for DS2 talk to come out of GDC. Supposedly some insiders have heard some details about the DS2 from some developers. (I know …
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Square-Enix begins work on next-generation console engine

By  •  Wii

“At Square Enix, in anticipation of the appearance of next generation platforms, we’ve started development on a new generation game engine for competing beyond the level of the strong developers …
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Sakamoto – Metroid: Other M doesn’t feature an online component

By  •  Wii

A portion of a Joystiq interview with producer Yoshio Sakamoto…

J: Will there be any online component to Other M? And, if not, why isn’t online a priority?

YS:There’s no …
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Red Steel 2: Super Powers-Trailer (T-Shirt Contest)

We got another free shirt to give away. (check shirts here) We are going to make this contest quick and easy. First one to comment on this post will …
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Metroid Dread concept is something Sakamoto ‘can’t say never existed’

Part of an interview from joystiq:

Joystiq: Speaking of the core Metroid development team that last worked on the GBA, there have been rumors of a game known as ‘Metroid …
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Direct2Drive honors Max and the Magic Marker with second annual Vision Award at 2010 Independent Games Festival

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 11, 2010 – Direct2Drive, a leader in digital distribution of video games, tonight announced the winner of the second annual Direct2Drive Vision Award during the Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards. The developers of 2010 Vision Award winner Max and the Magic Marker are leaving the Game Developers Conference (GDC) with recognition of their project’s quality and entertainment as well as a $10,000 prize courtesy of Direct2Drive.

“Direct2Drive has been the central location for digital distribution of independent games for more than four years, exposing millions of gamers to high-quality games that they might not otherwise have come across,” said Sutton Trout, vice president, Direct2Drive Digital Content. “By recognizing Max and the Magic Marker, as well as our four other nominees, we hope to further expand the audience for independent games.”

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GDC 2010 Awards

By  •  DS

Best Debut Game: Torchlight

Best Audio Award: Uncharted 2

Best Game Design: Batman: Arkham Asylum

Best Writing: Uncharted 2

Innovation Award: Scribblenauts

Best Downloadable Game: Flower

Best Handheld Game: Scribblenauts


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High Voltage: The Grinder May Switch To Top-Down For The Wii

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High Voltage has already announced that they are switching The Grinder from its FPS view to a top down view for the 360. (check video below) They are still undecided …
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GDC 2010: Developer at GDC says Wii 2 rolling out in 2012

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Coming from  Matt Casamassina…

…at GDC I struck a bit of a niblet when a developer said Nintendo told him it would be ready to roll with Wii 2 in …
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