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Today's metalist video: I Am Murloc

Comments (18) by Zack Stern Jul 17th 2007 12:10AM

Filed under: Culture, Hacks, Mac, PC, RPGs, Video, MMO, Machinima

Metal band, Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain rocks rawks its World of Warcraft song, I am Murloc in today's video pick. if the video gets you pumped for WoW, there's a good chance you're already booked for BlizzCon, where the band will perform live on August 4.

How could it not get you fired up? We don't want to blow all the surprises, but watch for the crotch-thrusting transitional effect. Classic. Video Toaster, this isn't.

See the AWESOME video after the break. And score the MP3 for iPhone action.

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Today's most deja vu video: Umbrella Chronicles co-op

Comments (25) by Ross Miller Jul 7th 2007 12:30AM

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, First Person Shooters, Video

This trailer for Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles seems eerily familiar for a number of reasons. Beyond the could've-sworn-we-knew co-op feature, the footage also shows environments and bosses from Resident Evil Zero, One and Two, all the way through RE3, covering the initial train ride, the Mansion, and the Raccoon City outbreak.

Also, we could've sworn we saw Zombie #17 outside the Winchester in Shaun of the Dead. Guess they gotta make a living somehow, right? Video embedded after the break.

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Today's most standup video: CliffyB, the comedian

Comments (36) by Ross Miller Jul 6th 2007 12:30AM

Filed under: Culture, Retro, Video

You know the old saying: game designers always want to be comedians, and comedians always want to be game designers. As part of DSI Comedy Theater, Gears of War creator CliffyB provided humorous anecdotes on his childhood and what drove him to the Nintendo World Championship. The troupe provides performance inspired by CliffyB's stories.

We don't want to spoil any of it, so go on and check it out yourself. Video embedded after the break.

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Today's most obsessive-compulsively awesome video: Wii Photo Channel mosaics

Comments (15) by Scott Jon Siegel Jul 3rd 2007 12:01AM

Filed under: Culture, Retro, Nintendo Wii, Video

Does anyone even use the Wii's Photo Channel anymore? We suspect that many, like ourselves, thought the Photo Channel was a neat addition for about 15 minutes, after which the kitsch factor wore off and the channel was promptly relegated to the back pages of the Wii menu, to make room for copious Virtual Console purchases.

Well, apparently one person enjoys the Photo Channel, if for no other reason than zooming in and out on giant, time-consuming mosaics. Blogger Random J found footage of one user's mind-numbing labors. Watch, as hundreds of photos of cute anime girls transform into one giant cute anime girl! Be amazed, as Mario and a goomba appear... out of around 500 pictures of cute anime girls! Hold on, I'm sensing a pattern. Check it out for yourself after the break.

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Today's most pre-alpha video: Call of Duty 4 multiplayer

Comments (21) by Ross Miller Jul 2nd 2007 12:01AM

Filed under: First Person Shooters, Video

While not as visually or aesthetically appealing as the Children of Men-esque landscape in a previous trailer, this footage from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer match gives a feeling for how their designing death match, as all we see in thirty seconds is our perspective shooter running in with a rifle, switching to pistol and getting shot. Thrilling.

The game is still in pre-alpha but already looking pretty. You know the drill: video embedded after the break.

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Today's most impressively boring video: Automatic Mario

Comments (18) by Ross Miller Jun 30th 2007 12:30AM

Filed under: Hacks, Retro, Video

Since the interwebs are still abuzz about the new Grand Theft Auto 4 trailer, we'll have to settle for showing off Automatic Mario, where our famous plumber finishes an entire custom-made Super Mario World map by just standing still.

It's an impressive feat, with hazards all around, but Mario's pace is slower than a narcoleptic Goomba. Best to watch on fast-forward. Video embedded after the break.

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A video most bizarre: DS Taiko drumming commercial

Comments (7) by Ross Miller Jun 28th 2007 12:01AM

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo DS, Online, Video, Rhythm

Ever wonder how much fun you can have drumming with two styluses in Taiko's upcoming DS drumming game? In 16 seconds, this Nintendo commercial (and the two happy-go-lucky individuals, pictured in their Wonder Twins form) shows you just how the game works and how much fun you could be having.

You might want to sit down for this one; video embedded after the break.

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Today's scurriest video: Insecticide

Comments (11) by Zack Stern Jun 27th 2007 12:00AM

Filed under: Nintendo DS, PC, Action, Adventure, Video

Scheduled for release later this year, Insecticide could make an interesting adventure, as seen in its new backstory trailer. Insecticide is in the first crop of Gamecock titles strutting to market. This PC and DS game is created by Crackpot Entertainment, which boasts adventure game veterans with ties to the classic LucasArts hits.

We're still unclear about the actual gameplay -- the companies involved say it'll be in that classic vein -- but the game's style already has our hopes high. See the video, and count the legs after the break.

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Today's potential franchise relaunch video: Crash Bandicoot

Comments (30) by Zack Stern Jun 26th 2007 12:00AM

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Mobile

Gameplay footage from Crash of the Titans held our interest for today's video pick. The upcoming Bandacoot adventure for all current platforms besides PS3 will be out this fall, and Crash fans may find a new title to love. (We're not talking about you, Action Pack.) Or is Crash looking a little too like The King for his own good?

See the new video after the break, and watch a longer GameTrailers developer interview, too.

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Today's most retro action game: Die Hard (NES)

Comments (10) by Zack Stern Jun 25th 2007 12:00AM

Filed under: Retro, Action, Video, Machinima

The new Die Hard is set to bust blocks this summer, and the Angry Video Game Nerd looks back at the NES game based on the original movie. We're partial to his trailer versus his full review of the game. (The full video has a few amusing jokes, but the fast editing of the trailer wins us over.) It's even funny if you don't think swearing is hilarious -- although if you do, there's no reason not to watch.

See the NSFW (for language) video trailer after the break.

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Today's shootingest video: Quake Wars

Comments (34) by Zack Stern Jun 24th 2007 12:20AM

Filed under: Mac, PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, First Person Shooters, Online, Video

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is one of the next big shooters from Id, and GameTrailers shows some in-game multiplayer footage. We've seen better demos of the game, but this video gives an idea for some of the gameplay and style of the title, just in time for the public beta. Is Quake Wars on your FPS radar?

See the video after the break, or view the HD version if unimpressed with the embedded clip.

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Today's crashtacular video: FlatOut

Comments (22) by Zack Stern Jun 22nd 2007 12:10AM

Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Driving, Video

FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is nearly ready for the Xbox 360, and a new trailer gives a glimpse of the reckless action. These sorts of driving/crashing games are tough to judge from a trailer clip -- or misguided soundtrack -- so we're holding our applause or disappointment until trying the title. But we won't let that stop you from heaping on the hype, or dousing it like Kaiser Soze blocking a makeshift fuse.

What do you think? Watch the trailer after the break.

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Today's finally understandable video: Boogie

Comments (37) by Zack Stern Jun 19th 2007 12:00AM

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Video, Rhythm, Casual

Even though some of us have played Boogie, the title continues to confuse others. Today's video pick is the first time it made sense for this writer: instead of a dancing-and-singing game, it's a game where you control a dancing-and-singing puppet. Finally, the lack of direct correlation between controllers and avatars -- like left controller for left arm -- makes sense.

It's still too early to predict Boogie's success, but at least we finally understand the basics. And it took us long enough -- the title is close to shipping, with an August 9, 2007 release. See the video after the break.

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Today's full of stuff video: Beautiful Katamari

Comments (39) by Zack Stern Jun 17th 2007 12:00AM

Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Video, Casual

While we fear the series has run its course -- and rolled up the shark -- seemingly Xbox 360 exclusive and XBLA downloadable title Beautiful Katamari wins us over for today's video pick. The extended gameplay clip looks nearly the same as what we remember from the PS2 until the camera keeps pulling back and the Prince rolls up countries and continents. That's a big katamari, full of so many dreams and so much stuff.

See the video after the break.

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Today's iciest videos: Spinning Princess (DS)

Comments (14) by Zack Stern Jun 15th 2007 12:20AM

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sports, Video, Casual

We went through several stages with today's video picks. First, we thought, "Spinning Princess? An ice skating game for DS? That's going to suck." The next stage, after starting the video, left us saying, "This isn't so bad." Later in the video, we were closer to our original opinion but glad to have made the journey with these Japanese trailers.

An ice skating game based on touch-screen controls? Maybe it could actually work. Is this that game? See for yourself after the break.

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