I know this game has been on the internet for some time now, but it is a fun game none the less. You play as 8-bit Megaman in the first Metroid game. I was rather lucky to work my way through the maze of hallways and pits to find Samus on my first try. I died a couple time while facing her, but I gave her a proper pimp slap with my arm cannon. I showed her why they call me Megaman. Check out the game below and let me give you a piece of advice, map your own controls. I had to restart the game because I couldn't figure out how to jump or fire the first time through. When you are done I highly recommend going to the where I found the game, over at 8-bit.com and check out their other games. They have a lot of good stuff over there.

Hopefully these images are just the musings of graphic artist Matt W Moore and aren't actually going into full production. I say this because, while they are undoubtably awesome designs for a car (and on any other car I would be tempted), I can't help but think that the novelty factor would wear off pretty quick. The problem with drawing from the current trend of geeky cool (or geek chic as it's cringingly refered to) is like all trends people will move on. Sad people like myself who are fashionable now, will be unfashionable again one day but clothes are cheap. Or cheaper than a £8000 car, what will the trend followers do when retro gaming is no longer cool? Do as I do and continue on oblivious to the shifting tides until retro gaming is cool again, or bite the bullet and sell up? Not actually certain what's going on with this one, I don't recognise any game, thats for sure. Source pocket-lint

Capcom has had something of a mad media frenzy yesterday, releasing no less than three videos (and a couple of images to boot). They concentrate solely on Ryu and Wolverine pretty much beating seven shades of you know what out of each other, where do they get their energy from? Being billed as Marvel vs Capcom's biggest stars Capcom thought it might be a good idea to pit the pair against each other with quite explosive results. Just like SFII:HDR Capcom has created an episodic trailer for MvC2 that features Ryu, Wolverine and among other things NES and SNES carts. The funny thing is that MvC has never been released on a Nintendo console, but then seeing a game cart shake about has got to be more exciting than a disc or memory shaking about. If Capcom really wanted something tongue in cheek they could have used an Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 console rattling about, ironically mimicking the "epicness" of the pair's rivalry. Marvel VS Capcom 2: Ryu vs Wolverine Episode 1 Marvel VS Capcom 2 Ryu Strategy Video Marvel VS Capcom 2 Wolverine Strategy Video Marvel VS Capcom 2 will be coming to the PlayStation Network and Xbox 360's Live Arcade ...

So I take it that most of you have all seen William Shatner, Ozzie and Mr. T all sell out to the World of Warcraft and now it looks like Mountain Dew want some action too, and what better way to get a piece of the Warcraft pie by making a Warcraft-themed soda..! And of course with a new product, you will need to advertise it and I have to say I can’t think of any better idea for a TV advert than to have two attractive ladies fighting each other in a super-market. And if you haven’t seen any of the World of Warcraft videos i've included them too, enjoy..!

In yet another stunning example of how they thrive at repeating themselves and making it actually good, Activision has released their latest creation Prototype onto the world, and the world has responded well. Being an essentially reskinned version of Spiderman 2, Prototype is one part platformer, one part fighter, and one part stealth game (although I won't be the last to admit that the word stealth has massive air quotes). Prototype puts you in the leather jacket of Alex Mercer, an employee of GENTEK, your typical faceless evil corporation. When Alex is experimented on (weather it was voluntary or not is unclear) by GENTEK, he wakes up in a morgue with superhuman abilities and a massive case of amnesia. But of course, like a good protagonist he sets out immediately to find out who infected him with the same virus that's rapidly spreading through the city, and why it's affected him so differently than everyone else. Although I don't want to give any spoilers, I will say that the training sequence in the beginning of the game is rather innovative, as it takes place, chronologically, at the end of the game. Then it sends you back to the morgue where you begin ...

The concept of game remakes are a bone of contention with me, why pay for a game I've already bought and played simply because its been given a fresh coat of paint, or been enhanced with a new and improved formula? Of course, just like any other weak willed shopper I do allow myself a few concessions, if there's been sufficient time between remakes and more importantly a descent generation gap then I can at least justify to myself it's worth it. A good example (and strangely coincidental) would be Metroid and Metroid: Zero Mission on the NES and GBA respectively. The gap between the games stands at eighteen years, long enough for me to have forgotten playing the original and thanks to the advance in graphics Zero Mission was almost a completely different game. There was also the added bonus of including the"extra level" at the end that also helped to sway my decision. The Metroid Prime Trilogy box set had me split right down the middle, my logical Vulcan side is telling me that I shouldn't give this the time of day because as loyal Nintendo solider, I purchased all three of the original games at full retain price on ...

Darkvoid is shaping up to be easily one of my most anticipated games due on the horizon and without a solid release date all we can do is sit a wait for the horizon to draw nearer. Fortunately developers Airtight Games have another video diary of their progress to help us in the mean time. Darkvoid Developer Diary Part 2 The game itself reminds me of The Rocketeer mixed with Iron Man, War Machine and lashings of Buck Rogers to finish off the pulp 1940's Sci Fi feel. Set in a parallel universe called "The Void," players take on the role of Will, a pilot in the wrong place at the wrong time. Soon Will finds himself swept into a war and joining forces with a rebel human group called The Survivors. Trapped in the Void, these resistance fighters are battling to hold off a mysterious alien race that plans to threaten Earth. Just in case you missed the first developer diary you can find it below too Darkvoid Developer Diary Part 1 Features Sci-Fi action/adventure combines aerial and on-foot combat for a totally unique third-person shooter experience Will's jetpack delives total freedom of movement allowing players to race against UFOs in high-speed chases and rain ...

This is a flame, a rant, an outburst, and just some plain old belly aching about falling in love, out of love, and then back in love with Nintendo. Dear Nintendo, You weren’t always my favourite. I began my video game life on an Atari 400 personal computer. We had just a few games and Galaxian was the only one that stands out in my memory. I was very young and we had very few games. Later, I moved into an Atari 2600 that I inherited from one of my cousins when they were given a NES. I also received lot of games with the 2600 and I remember thinking how dumb most of the games were, but it still provided me with hours of entertainment. I also remember hating how the controller never felt right in my hand even if it resembled something at the arcade. Years later I finally got my very own NES and I only had the Super Mario Bros/ Duck Hunt game that came with the console. It didn’t matter how many games I had, these two were all I needed to become hooked on gaming. I played the snot out ...

If becoming a City planner is your dream job then downloading this new beta for Monte Cristo's City MMO might just be for you. The last beta application was a closed affair, with only a few hundred people gaining access to the game. This time it's an open beta and anyone can join in, so long as your PC is up to the challenge and you do so before it closes of course. If you would like to know exactly how good your PC will need to be to run Cities XL, you will find the system requirements below, just click to enlarge. To receive a beta activation code, please visit one of the following sites (or visit www.citiesxl.com for the complete list) - - Fileplanet - Big Download - FileFront - Markee Dragon - Gaming Excellence I think it's worth pointing out that to be a part of this online community will require monthly donations from yourself. For your money you get to access to the following features: In Solo mode: * 25 maps featuring varying landscapes - from canyons to grassy hills and snowy mountains * Around 500 buildings based on various architectural styles (European, American …) ...

Sadly this has nothing to do with Killer instinct and you wont be able to pull off ultra bomb combos. Although not to beat down on the game, but Bomberman was released in 1987 and has spawned over 60 iterations on nearly every major console. In all that time the game has remained virtually unchanged, you never know it might benefit from some sick combo kills (just saying). This particular version will only available on the Playstation Network but since you can get Bomberman on every platform I would hardly call it an exclusive. As you might expect Ultra offers online gaming for up to 8 players, doubling the once standard four player match up. In addition you can play locally with six friends for some explosive party action, although why online offers 8 over 7 locally is a complete mystery to me. For those inclined to compare themselves against the best can do so with the online leaderboards, which for people like me will be near if not at the bottom. [gallery]