It's that time of the year again! In just 2 little days, Pink Godzilla and it's legendary boof will be all up in PAX 2008. This year marks PG's 3rd year as an exhibitor and our fourth year in attendance. PG was still a hatch-ling when the 2nd annual PAX was held in '05 in Bellevue. In '06 we introduced Da Boof Jr. In '07 we brought in the Da Boof Sr. And in '08? It'll be bigger and badder than last year's but we're fresh out of family acronyms to give it (Da Boof the III? doesn't really roll off the tongue) so we'll just stick with Da Boof. Kool?
Hit the jump for a quick preview of what's in store for PG this year at PAX 2008.
Whether or not PG will ever make it into Comicon remains a mystery, but you can't say we haven't given an A for effort. (waking up at 4am in the morning to line up after watching the Minnie-Bosses till 2am the night before = dedication) On the positive tip, we did get to the bottom of several other great life-conundrums at the San Diego Comicon such as: Does Jabba's palat agree with the ever-spicy prinny, doods? (yes) Will Elder Taragan, a member of the monthly PS3 hata-club, pick up one up if it's a limited edition MGS4 set at a nice price? (yes) Do the Mini-bosses rock da club with Castelvania 1? (all night long) And last but not least.... Does the oh-so-nectary, Arrogant Bastard flow from taps in abundance in San Diego????? (like water!)
Thanks to the hard-nosed journalism of Jumpman, rumors have been confirmed. The East Coast, the old stomping grounds of Elders Taragan and Matsu, is going to be receiving a little taste of the Pink and Green. In case you missed it, Penny Arcade announced today that starting in 2010, the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) will be going dual coast. And of course, what would PAX be without the P to the G, so you can count on da boof being there in all its glory.
Hit the jump for the official announcement from Penny Arcade. PGEC10!
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We came and we saw, but as we were unable to secure a booth this year, Pink Godzilla was unable to conquer Comicon the way we've conquered conventions past. But was a loss for the throngs of conventioneers at Comicon became Pink Godzilla's gain as travel weary Elders Taragan and Matsu were able to try out a slew of great games that had made the short journey down the I-5 corridor from E3.
Continue reading for Pink Godzilla's impressions of Comicon 08.
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A few weeks ago, the Elders stopped by the Northwest Pinball and Gameroom show and played some great games and also caught guest speaker Steve Wiebe , star of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters sharing some of his tips on Donkey Kong. Steve explained some tips about how to get DK points, passing the elevator levels and even how to get the most points out of that first level. Hit the jump for the video with the full scoop and a few more pics from the show.
This past weekend, the Seattle Center was home to the Northwest Pinball and Gameroom show, where loads of pinball and classic arcade games were on hand for gamers to enjoy. The Elders stopped by to play a few games, and even caught guest speaker Steve Wiebe , star of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters sharing some of his tips on Donkey Kong. Hit the jump for a full recap with pictures and video included!
The Dev Kit Developers League is still going strong and the last two meetings brought many hard fought battles. As the league continues, many questions remain, who will make it to the PG Dev Kit tournament of champions in November? Who will be crowned the new Dev Kit World Champion? Will Joe Zone Joe ever be found? Will Steve recover from creating the Steve Zone? The answers to these questions will be answered over the next few months. Hit the jump for an in depth look at the Steve Zone and the updated scores from the latest meeting.
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
The battle continues as the developers regroup after the special Dev Kit tournament at Jet City Retro where PG's own Elder Taragan was crowned the champion. The competition gets interesting as many of the leagues hardcore attendees double the required 15 games needed for the tournament of champions in November and try to improve their margins to get there. Hit the jump for the updated scores from the latest gathering!
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
Resident PG photographer miko35 snapped up some awesome photos at Sakuracon. Unfortunately, thanks to a misplaced camera, we were a bit late in getting these photos to market. If you've never been to Sakuracon, it's quite a feast for the eyes. Surreal images abound - whether it's Optimus Prime, a female hedgehog, or whatever it's always fun to be in the vendor hall and watch the passersby.

Continue reading "Sakuracon 2008 Pics: What it is to be Human" »
This past weekend, PG held a special Dev Kit League tourney at Jet City Retro in Seattle's University District where games were made and some dreams were crushed. PG had a fun time showing off the Dev Kit and got to see some great classic games and systems for sale as the other vendors strutted their stuff. PG played some fantastic retro games in the free play rooms at the lavish Hotel Deca and even got in a little Rock Band practice. Hit the jump for the new updated Dev Kit Developers League scores and the scoop on the final table at the special Dev Kit tourney!
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
Continue reading "Dev Kit League Update #5: Jet City Retro" »
If you're a gaming fan, then you're gonna wanna be at Hotel Deca on "The Ave", site of this year's annual NWCGE gaming expo - Jet City Retro. Past years have been chock full of wondrous gaming treasures and this year should be no different. PG will be in attendance and have got a couple of fun events going on during the convention. Hit the jump for the details.
After weeks of league play with some of the best Dev Kit players in the world, the Elders have begun to notice a pattern. Not everyone is playing by the same rules. Some haven't read the instruction manual very carefully. Others have read the instruction manual too literally. Very few appear to have actually read the official Dev Kit FAQ. To get everyone back on the same page, Pink Godzilla's resident Dev Kit rules expert, Elder Taragan, is here to set the record straight and bust some of the most common Dev Kit myths.
The PG Dev Kit Developers League is still going strong and the latest meeting brought a two hour overtime period where the battles continued late into the evening. Some players have had a recent streak of bad luck, but there are many League meetings left change their overall standings, including a special event this coming weekend. At Jet City Retro an officially sanctioned special tournament will take place, so stop by and play a few games against the Elders and check out some great classic games as well. Hit the jump for the updated scores and more info from the latest meeting including pictures!
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
Now that Sakura-Con 08 has come and gone, the Elders have had some time to relax after a long and arduous Con. Lots of gamers came and saw da boof sr. and played some prinny good games of Dev Kit as well as seeing some prinny cool import and retro games. Even a rare sighting of the Joe Zone could not disrupt the prinny good time had by all. Hit the jump for a recap with some prinny cool pics from Sakura-Con 08!
At Sakuracon 08, the smell of freshly toasted Eggo waffles and melting chocolate ice cream emanated from the Penny Arcade booth. Meanwhile, from the front of the hall spewed the stench of the convention grinch. So it was inevitable that these ion-charged odor fronts would collide. The results were predictable. When the sweet smells associated with victory combine with the horrific stench of utter defeat, the environment is perfect for the Joe Zone.
And the Joe Zone indeed claimed a new victim at Sakuracon 2008. Continue reading to find out who!
With lots of gaming goodness and a few Dev Kits, hit the play button and let Elder Goban guide you on a magical journey through da boof sr from Sakura-Con 08!
Check back soon for the latest from Sakura-Con 08!
The Elder council must apologize for the lack of articles these days. But between Wondercon and Sakuracon in less than a month, we've been....shall we say....busy. Rest assured, once the convention season goes into hibernation until PAX, we'll be obliterating you with content.
For now, be satisfied with this sacrafice.....an offering that would make the recently neglected Segata Sanshiro proud. Be sure to stick around for the Chou Aniki finale. It's two parts FIERCE and one part LEGEN....wait for it......DARY!
Stop by our booth at Sakuracon for a lot more where that came from.
The second Pink Godzilla Dev Kit Developer's League meeting was held this past Sunday and the season is still going strong. Games were made, points were tallied and a great time was had by all! The field is all over the map with some hardened players effected by the curse of the Joe Zone! Hit the jump for a full recap with the updated scores and more on the curse of the Joe Zone!
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
Constestant # 0994217, come on down! You're the lucky winner of a shiny new DS Lite! Make sure you bring in your sales receipt with your winning ticket stub -that's it, no keeschuns asked.
Tomorrow, March 16th, the official Dev Kit Developer's League continues. To prepare you for the epic battles that will rage on this Sunday, we're publishing the official Dev Kit league rules. Be sure to study them well. You don't want to be sitting there with egg on your face when you try to play a Pink Godzilla card after the Finance Phase instead of waiting until after the Purchase Phase. Even if you're not a Dev Kit pro, be sure to attend as we'll be giving Dev Kit tutorials as well. We might even bust out the beta version of the first Dev Kit expansion....and prizes.
Save yourself from embarrassment. Continue reading for all the details.
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Pink Godzilla turns THREE this week!! To celebrate, we're having a sale AND we're giving away the hard-to-find Ice Blue DS Lite. So be sure to stop by Pink Godzilla this Thursday (3/13) through Sunday (3/16) as games and toys will be discounted store-wide.
SALE HIGHLIGHTS:
* Ice Blue DS Lite Raffle- for EACH and EVERY item you buy, you will get one ticket entered into the DS Lite raffle. The more items you buy the more chances you have of winning a DS Lite. For an added bonus, purchasing PG Gear gets you double the raffle tickets.
* All Retro Games - Buy 3 get 1 Free! That's right, mix and match games for the Famicom, NES, SFC, SNES, Dreamcast, Saturn, PC Engine, PSone, Atari, etc., as everything hung with a zip tie is Buy 3 get 1 Free!
* All boxed Famicom and Super Famicom - Buy 2 get 1 Free!
* All Toys - Buy 4 get 1 Free!
* Used Japanese PS2 and Gamecube games are all 50% off!
The first Pink Godzilla Dev Kit Developer's League meeting was held this past Sunday and the season is off to a great start. Games were made, points were tallied and a great time was had by all! Hit the jump for a full recap with pics and a look at the scores so far.
Everyone's Makin' Videogames. Why Not You?
Continue reading "Dev Kit Developer's League Round One Wrap Up" »
Beginning on March 2nd, the official Dev Kit Developer's League is set to begin. To prepare you for the epic battles that are sure to ensue this Sunday, we're publishing the official Dev Kit league rules. Be sure to study them well. You don't want to be sitting there with egg on your face when you try to play a Pink Godzilla card after the Finance Phase instead of waiting until after the Purchase Phase. Even if you're not a Dev Kit pro, be sure to attend as we'll be giving Dev Kit tutorials as well. We might even bust out the beta version of the first Dev Kit expansion....and prizes.
Save yourself from embarrassment. Continue reading for all the details.
Wondercon 08 came and went, Elders Taragan, Kozo, and Goban as well as Kristjan, Cheatum and Corey Lewis had a blast in San Francisco. After hours and hours of hard work da boof jr. was constructed and PG was happy to bring joy to lots of California gamers with gaming goodness and of course the PG Dev Kit. Hit the jump for a full recap!
A recent sighting of Pacman attacking has been reported for the greater San Francisco area and Pink Godzilla was there to catch all the action on video!
Due to popular demand Pink Godzilla is proud to present Da Boof Jr. featuring narration by Cheatum and a guest appearance by Kristjan! Stay tuned for more updates from Pink Godzilla @ Wondercon 08!
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The doors to Wondercon 08 have just opened and Elders Taragan, Kozo, and Goban were on hand with Kristjan, Cheatum and everyones' favorite artist, Corey Lewis. Da Boof jr. has been constructed with lots of Pink Godzilla plushies, a few systems, and of course the PG Dev Kit. Hit the jump for the first look at the event.
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Catch Pink Godzilla ridin' dirty at Wondercon 2008 March 22-24 in San Francisco.
At 6am sharp Wednesday morning, Elders Taragan, Kozo, Goban along with Kristjan, Cheatum, and CoReyy boarded our private jet, The PG One (it's actually a '97 Caravan) to embark on their whirlwind tour of the Bay Area.
Whirl with them after the jump.
Continue reading "Full of Pink and Wonder: Wondercon 2008" »
You've had Dev Kit for months now. You've mastered the intricacies of cloning, Clone the Clone and Work In Design. You've played all three Guardians in a single turn. You've developed six games including a 40 pointer in a single match. You think you could dominate Miyamoto in a head-to-head contest. So you think you're ready for the big time of high stakes Dev Kit? Prove it!
Beginning on March 2nd, the official Dev Kit Developer's League is set to begin. Continue reading for all the details.
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If you were a Smash Brothers fan in the greater Seattle area, Pink Godzilla was the place to be this past Sunday - a packed Karaoke booth was filled to the brim with Smash aficianados, eager to get their hands on the import copy of the game and see the goodies that Sakurai and company have in store before the game hits US shores. Wanna know what goes down when a small room is stuffed with maniacal Nintendo fans? Read on for pics and video from the Smashtacular.
Continue reading "Smash Brothers Brawl Preview Event Wrapup" »
The dust has cleared. The winners have been crowned, prizes distributed, drinks drank (drunk?), piles of cash raised for Child’s Play, and socks sufficiently rocked all the way off and then some. The first annual Pinkapalooza was a resounding success – read on for the rundown of the night’s festivities.
Continue reading "Pinkapalooza 2007 Wrapup - More Cowbell Included" »
There will be a number of prizes up for grabs including a RockBand 360 set and the elusive Nintendo Wii console. Be there or be square!
The Child's Play auction was once again a great event. We went, we bidded, we got out bidded, and we left with nothing... but the satisfaction of having participated in a great event that raised over 225 large for sick children.
Continue reading for pics and exclusive footage of the crowd's attempts to bid on Tycho's pants, which despite everyone's pleas were not up for auction. For some reason, boxer shorts signed by Peter Molyneux did not garner the same frothy fervor.
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We just carted our brick of star-power goodies over to Penny Arcade HQ for the upcoming Childs Play auction. Of course there was a tiny bit of smack talk for our upcoming Battle of the Bands at Pinkapalooza, but that's besides the point. The point is to behold the magic brick of retro and import goodies. Oh what wonders await thy lucky bidder?!?!
More pics after jump.
Continue reading "Fairwell Magic Brick of PG Goodies - Make Us Proud at Childs Play 2007" »
Last week we showcased a few can't miss gaming themed costumes for Halloween. Our sources tell us that the weekend's Halloween parties were a smashing success, full of Noids, Tingles, and Tron Guys.
If you didn't get in on the costume action last weekend, there is still one chance to show your gamer pride. Wednesday is Halloween proper and the last day of the year that it will be socially acceptable to walk down the street in skintight spandex while wielding a comically large sword.
If you're still searching for that perfect outfit for trick-or-treating, we're here to help. Our distinguished panel of cosplay scholars have saved our three best costume ideas for last. Today we'll share with you our favorite dress-up ideas for this years Halloween in the last part of PG Approved Halloween Costumes.
Continue reading "PG Approved Halloween Costumes: 2007 Edition Part 2" »
Last year, PG showcased our first annual Costume Ideas showcase. Readers who followed our advice reported an immediate increase in popularity. Little Jumpmen and Yo Noids were spotted in communities all across the world, bringing happiness to trick-or-treaters everywhere.
A year has passed since then and once again we're ready to give potential trick-or-treaters and Halloween partygoers everywhere a leg up on their competition with another installment of PG Approved Costumes.
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Once again, team Pink Godzilla returneth home from the LARPin' game-fest known as Spiel in Essen, Germany. And what did we learn this year? First, Mittlescharf is not the word for mustard in German. It means "medium hot". Second, Germans still like to disguise sugar as salt. Third, Germans are not in love with foosball, they're in love with fussball. And finally, Germans always love themselves a little Pinky G!
Continue reading "Adventures of Pink: PG Dev Kit Essen Spiel '07 Roundup" »
A few weeks ago, The Northwest Classic Gaming Expo was held in Portland. Pink Godzilla dispatched an elite team of Elders to investigate this event.
How did our team of heroes fare? What kind of cool swag did they come home with? Read on for the recently declassified convention report.
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Recently, Pink Godzilla was asked to fly down to L.A. to appear on Gametrailer's Bonus Round to speak on the topic of Japanese Games. In addition to Pink Godzilla's Nathan Paine, guests included Michael Pachter, a research analyst for Wedbush Morgan. Although time is short forcing the analysis into the abyss of generalities, much was said in the brief time alloted.
Continue reading at your own risk to watch Part I of Pink Godzilla's debut on the Bonus Round.
At PAX 07, many of you witnessed first-hand the Pink Godzilla panel on the Culture of Japanese Gaming. Some of you did not attend. Perhaps you overslept after a wild night gaming at the Convention Center. Perhaps on your way to theater B you were pummeled by an avalanche of Sumo bean bags and you couldn't dig yourself out in time. Perhaps you were distracted by the DDR machine in the corner and you felt compelled to get your groove on. Perhaps your name is Ed Flemming and you were kicked out of PAX. Or perhaps Segata Sanshiro beat the pink out of you and your friends for not playing enough Sega Saturn over the weekend.
Whatever your excuse, have no fear because the Pinky G Team Ninja Suppressors videotaped the entire one-hour event. Bideo miro, lest you incur the wrath of Segata Sanshiro!
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The first annual PAX Dev Kit Tournament has come and gone. Games were made, clones were cloned, and a new Dev Kit world champion, Rick the Enforcer, was crowned. Also, the world was introduced to what had previously been a closely guarded secret of the PG Elders, the Joe Zone.
What is the Joe Zone? And why do you want to avoid it at all costs? Join us below the break for the story behind the Joe Zone and exclusive video footage of the PAX Dev Kit Tourney.
Continue reading "PAX Dev Kit Tournament Part 2: Enter The Joe Zone!" »
Everyone's makin's videogames. And now, thanks to the PG Dev Kit Tourney at PAX, so is Rick the PAX Enforcer. That is because he was able to beat the field of Miyamoto hopefuls and emerge as the Dev Kit world champion. So what exactly did Rick win? Well in addition to 150 PAX points and a $200 gift certificate to use at Pink Godzilla, Rick won the opportunity to design his own videogame to be produced by Pink Godzilla. In addition to receiving the title of game designer, Rick's game will also be turned into a title card in the first Dev Kit expansion. Wow!
Thanks to everyone who participated. Good times for all. If you missed the Dev Kit tourney this year, don't worry. We'll have officially sanctioned Dev Kit tourneys throughout the year and there's always PAX 2008.
Continue reading for complete for Rick's interview, official tournament results and statistics.
Although you probably saw the announcement on joystiq.com, our site seemed naked without our own official announcement on our own blog. So here it is.
In addition to the already announced $200 gift certificate to spend at Pink Godzilla, the winner of the PAX 2007 Dev Kit Tournament will win the opportunity to design their own videogame in Flash. You come up with the idea, and Pink Godzilla will make it happen.
And that's not all. After your game goes gold, we will turn your game into a title card in the first Dev Kit expansion. Pretty sweet prize package if we do say so ourselves.
Continue reading for all the details on this opportunity of a lifetime.
Continue reading "PG at PAX 2007: Part 5 - Dev Kit Tournament" »
Next weekend at PAX 2007, Pink Godzilla will hold the most exciting video game competition since The Wizard.
The Pinkathon is your chance to compete against the PG Elders in a series of grueling video gaming competitions. If you can beat the Elders at their own games, you can win the ultimate Nintendo prize package!
Read on for more details.
Continue reading "Pink Godzilla at PAX 2007: Part 4: The Pinkathon" »
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If you stopped by our booth last year, you’ll recall how cramped things were in our tiny little 10x10 corner. This year we have 3 times more space so things should be a little less cramped. Once again, we are going with an open ‘fish-market’ setup and will have people with snippers ready to cut down your selections on the floor. If you desire to purchase something from the PG booth, we highly recommend having cash as we will only have one credit card machine available. Read on for the PAX 2007 specials at DA BOOF.
Continue reading "Pink Godzilla at PAX 2007: Part 3 – Da Boof" »
Here's the skinny. As we mentioned yesterday, we will be giving away 2 free tickets to PAX. All you need to do is answer the 3 quest questions below correctly and you will be given a final challenge question. Be the first to answer the final challenge question correctly and you are the winner of the PG Quest!
Continue reading for the three quest questions.
Continue reading "Pink Godzilla at PAX 2007: Part 2 – The PG Quest" »
It’s hard to believe that PAX 2007 is less than 2 weeks away. (And we’re no less than 3 weeks from being ready!) Here’s a quick primer on PG @ PAX07. More details on each of these items to follow in the upcoming days so stay tuned in:
PG QUEST
Win 2 free tickets to PAX by being the first to successfully complete the PG Quest. Details coming tomorrow. Immediate trip to Seattle store required. (sorry)
BIGGER BOOTH
More space so more stuff for sale: Import/Retro games, toys/figures, PG Gear, Dev Kits and more.
DEV KIT FREEPLAY AND TOURNEY
Everyone’s makin’ games. Why not you? If you haven’t already, now’s your chance to check out PG Dev Kit. The winner of the PG PAX07 Dev Kit tournament is in for a pretty cool surprise.
PINKATHON
Ever wanted to test your gaming skills against the PG staff? One lucky person will get that chance at our booth on Sunday… If you can beat us (emphasis on if), you’ll Wiin lots of stuff. Hint hint.
JAPANESE GAMING PANEL
Penny Arcade asked us to moderate a panel on Japanese gaming. Check it out Sunday in the morn’.
This weekend marks the second convention for Pink Godzilla in just two weeks - Sakura-Con. Be sure to check out our booth where Greg, Nathan, Violet and the anonymous elder Goban will be happy to sell you one of our hot new t-shirts. Choose from either Elder May Cry or Pixel Fury.
Even more exciting, Dev Kit designer Christopher Rao will be in attendance to demo the game on Saturday only from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. You think you've got Miyamoto-esque developer skills? Well then show us what you've got! All attendees who pre-order the final version of Dev Kit will receive the chance to win 1 of 3 autographed beta copies of Dev Kit or a customized PG poster!
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In a convention hall 5 blocks away, mighty forces collided at Emerald City ComiCon 2007. From Star Wars Cos Play to amazing comic book artists and comic book vendors galore, ECCC offered a little something for everyone... including an epic showdown between Good and Evil...... Pics after the fold.
Continue reading "Emerald City ComiCon Wrap-up: Pinky Strikes Back" »
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Pink Godzilla will be at the Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) this weekend at Qwest Field in Seattle. We will be demoing the Dev Kit and holding a high-score contest. Sadly, we are sold out of the beta version but we will be kicking off pre-orders for the release of the final version of Dev Kit scheduled for June of 2007.
Continue reading for a preview of some of the new cards and upcoming t-shirt designs!