There are some awards our favorite games receive that make us happy they get the recognition they deserve, and there are some that leave us ... well, scratching our heads. Take Playboy's Best of Games of 2007 awards for instance as it awarded Heavenly Sword the "Best Jiggle Factor" award. We're not really sure what it means, but we're pretty sure it's a compliment.
Here's what they had to say about the game: "This game has more than a few rough edges, but we loved its compelling scenario and character design. Nariko is gorgeous but also strong, angry and vulnerable. By the end, you don't just want to date her, you want to marry her."
It beat out other scandalous and lewd games such as Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Conan and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary. With this well-deserved recognition, could it mean that Nariko could have a future spread in Playboy's Girl's of Gaming?
Reader Comments (16)
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 9:13AM (Unverified) said
Really slow news day... :P
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 9:21AM (Unverified) said
Here's to Heavenly Sword 2 :Limited Edition with a live-size inflatable action figure.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 9:51AM BananaBoat said
Here's to serious games having characters that wear a bit more clothing.
Don't get me wrong, I love boobies and panty shots, but on Japanese named, white women with tiny breasts and red hair? That doesn't sound like the kind of woman you bring home to mom, or date, or have sex with.
There is a reason for the DD boobed, white chick meme....that's what we like.
Don't get me wrong, I love boobies and panty shots, but on Japanese named, white women with tiny breasts and red hair? That doesn't sound like the kind of woman you bring home to mom, or date, or have sex with.
There is a reason for the DD boobed, white chick meme....that's what we like.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 11:18AM (Unverified) said
Speak for yourself. I'm tired of every single videogame female looking exactly alike. It's annoying when everyone looks like some silly woman from porno/comics. Noriko, while I wasn't playing the game with the intention of getting off on it, was at least something different. Women don't all look the same and it's good to see different types of women in games.
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Posted: Dec 29th 2007 1:37PM (Unverified) said
I agree with CLupula. If I wanted to look at a hot bimbo with big breasts, I'd go to some porn web site. In a game with a big emphasis on the story, I want a believable characters in front of everything. Nariko was a step in the right direction, however she's barely wearing any clothes at all. It's not that I'm morally against lightly dressed women, but come on... the first part of the game was in snow!
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Posted: Dec 29th 2007 10:05AM Galley said
This is the game with the chick that has really long red hair, right? What I wanna know is, how does she keep from cutting her hair off when she's swinging that massive blade?
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 11:32AM (Unverified) said
Her boobs aren't even that big.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 1:51PM (Unverified) said
They must have not played one of Rachel's missions in Ninja Gaiden Sigma, because there is a big 'jiggle' factor there. hahaa
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 2:49PM (Unverified) said
Some of you don't realise, it isn't the size that matters, it is the quality.
And in my opinion Nariko has quality.
And in my opinion Nariko has quality.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 3:32PM (Unverified) said
wow... they didnt have a halo-gasm while building a listing of game of the year?
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 3:35PM (Unverified) said
Who bought the January 2007 newsstand issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine? Well, it had a 2008 calendar that had a game's picture on each month and the May picture, with Nariko on it, was banging!
Ok, so I didn't buy the issue on newsstand (since I'm subscribed) but I stole the calendar from Wal-Mart. Lol.
Ok, so I didn't buy the issue on newsstand (since I'm subscribed) but I stole the calendar from Wal-Mart. Lol.
Posted: Dec 29th 2007 4:36PM (Unverified) said
They still sell playstation magazine? I used to buy that when I was in like the 5th grade.
Having video game characters on a playboy list is really, really stupid... and I think Kai was way cooler than Nariko. I wanna take her home as a pet.
Having video game characters on a playboy list is really, really stupid... and I think Kai was way cooler than Nariko. I wanna take her home as a pet.
Posted: Dec 30th 2007 1:54PM (Unverified) said
A pet? that is as degrading as the reviews. Kai was more appealing and interesting (her back story was not told till later). She was quirky, humorous and amusing. I'd take her over my friends anyday. She can even bring Twing Twang along ;)
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Posted: Jan 1st 2008 12:03AM (Unverified) said
After canceling The Official PlayStation Magazine (published by Ziff Davis), Sony hired Future, Inc. (publishers of PSM) to make PlayStation: The Official Magazine.
So PSM is now PlayStation: The Official Magazine.
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So PSM is now PlayStation: The Official Magazine.
Posted: Dec 30th 2007 4:50PM (Unverified) said
Pet? Degrading? Not really, considering how some people love their pets more than their friends or family. Hmmm. Besides, she wore a kitty cat hat, maybe kai would take it as a compliment! In fact, she should have her own game!
Posted: Jan 1st 2008 12:00AM (Unverified) said
Lol, "Secret Agent Kai"
...You know? Like "Secret Agent Clank" except with a 'Kai'?
Ok, bad joke. Lol.
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...You know? Like "Secret Agent Clank" except with a 'Kai'?
Ok, bad joke. Lol.
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