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Capcom wants to make big moves with its original properties, seeing the Resident Evil film series as a model for how successful its games can become in Hollywood. Capcom Head of Character Content Business, Toshihiro Tokumaru, mentioned that the budget for the Lost Planet movie is between $150-200 million. That… Continue Reading »

Financially troubled Midway Games has made sweeping cuts to its workforce. Midway laid off 25 percent of its workforce, or 180 people. Of that number, around 130 are from its Chicago studio and 45 are from its Austin studio which has been closed. Midway has also suspended development of several… Continue Reading »

Title: The Dark Knight (aka Batman: The Dark Knight, Batman Begins 2, The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience) Price: $35.99 Format(s): *Blu-ray (DVD, Digital Download) Release Date: December 9, 2008 Publisher: Warner Home Video Rating: “PG-13” Pros: Amazing quality video and audio of a great movie that doesn’t lose anything… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: The Dark Knight Blu-ray scans

Chances are, if you’re reading this site, you saw The Dark Knight - and that you liked it. If so, you’ll be pleased to know that the film will be returning to theaters - and IMAX - on January 23, 2008. The moody, beautifully crafted film is a serious contender… Continue Reading »

While dashing through my nearest Target store, I passed a rack stacked with tins in the underwear, er, pajamas section. The tins, priced at $9.99 each, include a set of colorful men’s boxers that reflect the packaging: a Wii (as in the console), a red Guitar Hero guitar, black Guitar… Continue Reading »

Title: Lego Batman: The Videogame Price: $29.99 System(s): DS (PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii) Release Date: September 23, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Warner Home Video Games ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for mild cartoon violence. Pros: More fun the longer you play, plenty of collectibles, multiplayer mode, well-executed 3D environments… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Lego Batman: The Videogame for DS screen shots

Last week, Midway released details about the Kollector’s Edition of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (MK vs. DC) which will be launching alongside the regular version of the game on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 next month (November 16, 2008 in North America; November 21, 2008 in Europe). As… Continue Reading »

After getting shut down, resurrected by new owners, moved to a new venue and taking place two month earlier than normal, the Mid-Ohio-Con (aka MOC) was this past weekend (October 4-5, 2008) at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH (USA). The convention is typically a showcase for Ohio area… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Mid-Ohio-Con 2008

While I’m in a BatMood, Waner Home Video today (September 26, 2008) announced that Dark Knight will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD on December 9, 2008. Since Dark Knight was partially shot using IMAX cameras, the Blu-Ray release will include IMAX and regular ol’ HD footage. Warner is going… Continue Reading »

For those of you who indulge in the delicacies of fatty snacks that come in a colorful box and an accompanying toy, the recent McDonald’s Happy Meals are promoting Lego Batman and a game code has been stamped on the bottom of each toy. There are eight toys in the… Continue Reading »