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Mario and Peach: The Real Story. Part 4: Welcome to Yoshi's Island

Koopas, Toadstools, and Yoshis, oh my! Our bizarre expose into the real backstory of the Super Mario series takes us into the 16-bit Super Mario World.

Today's chapter takes us to the tropical paradise of Yoshi's Island. The Koopa Socialist Republic is flourishing under Chairman Bowser, but little does he know that his old enemies are ready to pay him a visit. To celebrate the Mario Brothers' victory over the Koopas, Princess Peach and the plumbers are preparing to visit what they think is a deserted island. Little do they know that they are about to fly right into the middle of the new Koopa homeland.

What will happen to our heroic plumbers and their scheming sovereign? (Insert cheesy 50's radio serial music here) Find out just below the fold in today's installment of Mario and Peach: A Fistful of Yoshis!

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PAX 08: Exhibition Hall Before and After Hours

There are good time and bad times for Exhibitors during PAX setup. Luckily the good times are more frequent than the bad times especially if you're not the one stuck sitting in a Uhaul truck for 5 hours staring at a bridge. Just how big has PAX gotten? This year marked the first year that they ever used a Marshaling Yard to queue the hordes of Exhibitor trucks. What, never heard of a Marshaling Yard? Neither had we.

Hit the jump to learn about super exciting things like Marshaling Yards and more!

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PAX 08: The Jokes on you Behemoth!

Pink Godzilla has been known to pull a prank or two from time to time and PAX 08 was no exception! While our good friends the behemoth were waiting for us at dinner, we made a few design changes to their booth! Hit the play button for the full scoop and find out what happened!

Thanks to Star Bear and Jumpman for helping us out! Stay tuned for the latest from PAX 08 here on the PG Blog!

Da boof Begins....

The PG crew is hard at work building da best boof the world has ever seen! Early this morning (thanks Intel!) the crew raised the 10 foot tall tower o' plushies on top of da boof in progress. Watch the video for the play by play:

Check back soon for more from PAX 08!

Live From PAX: Intel Fail

Intel! One of the biggest suppliers of high powered processors in the world. So you'd think they'd know how to measure a door to see if their PAX display would fit, what with all the gigahertz they manage to pump out. Sadly, that was not the case earlier this morning.

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Give Ghosts a Chance!

The PGI recently discovered this rare footage of a P.E.T.O.G. "love-in" that was said to provide harmony within the organization. The "love-ins" raised the spirits of all the groups members before they did battle with the Pac-man family leadership. Hit the play button to see the never before seen footage!

Pink Godzilla is proud to support P.E.T.O.G. and ghosts everywhere! Don't forget to visit the P.E.T.O.G. myspace to show your support!

The Games of the Video Olympiad

For the past two weeks, the PG writing staff has been hard at work in front of the TV, watching countless hours of coverage of the Summer Olympic games. We've seen many wonderful things including Usain Bolt's amazing sprinting skillz, some swimmer guy named Phelps who apparently won a medal or two, and Olympic Pink Pong (we look forward to watching Elder Matsu captain the US table tennis team at the 2012 Games in London).

We told our bosses back at PG Headquarters that all this TV watching was just to gather important topical information to use in our feature on Olympics themed video games. But the truth is, we've really just been spending all this time watching Misty May and Kerri Walsh. We admit that we've got a little bit of a crush on the US beach volleyball team.

Unfortunately, beach volleyball, and the Olympics themselves, are now over, and now we have to get back to work. (Thanks to our good friends at CBC in Canada, we actually got to watch live coverage of Misty May and Kerri Walsh's gold medal match, instead of that tape delayed garbage that NBC feeds us poor West Coasters. Clearly, Canada does what US broadcasters don't!) Join us below the fold as we take a look back at the short but lively history of Olympic themed video games and award gold, silver, and bronze medals for Olympic gaming excellence. (We'll also try to keep the gratuitous pictures of beach volleyball athletes to a minimum, but we promise nothing.)

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P.E.T.O.G. Exposed! The Preliminary Report

With PAX steadily approaching, the Pink Godzilla Investigators have decided to release a preliminary report on P.E.T.O.G. so that some of the key facts about the organization may be made public. The PGI first learned of PETOG after someone inside the organization sent in the first known sighting of Star Bear to PG HQ, blowing that case wide open and eventually leading to the capture of the foul beast. The PGI were always skeptical of PETOG and after receiving the footage of Star Bear they launched an investigation to find out more information about what the organization stood for. Hit the jump for a full report including pictures of confirmed members of PETOG!

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Star Bear and the Quest for the Star Wand

The PGI has uncovered rare footage of Star Bear on his quest for the Star Wand! Hit the play button to see the mysterious tower that held the wand until Star Bear came to retrieve it.

More details after the jump.

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Election '08 - Vote Goodspaceguy

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Unlike the chucklenut talking heads over at Fox News, Pink Godzilla prefers to keep a separation between politics and videogames. High gas prices, global warming, endless wars, record deficits, home foreclosures...there comes a time when even Pink Godzilla can no longer bite its tongue and must dive into the political maelstrom. It's time for a change.

Pink Godzilla has decided to officially endorse a candidate. A candidate with vision and promise for a beautiful future…..in space. Vote Goodspaceguy Nelson for the 7th U.S. Congressional District of Washington State.

Continue reading to learn about Goodspaceguy Nelson's impressive credentials.

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Star Bear Captured: The Trailer

After months of searching for the elusive Star Bear, the Pink Godzilla Investigators are proud to announce that the foul beast has been captured! After a mysterious video of a Star Bear sighting was sent to PG HQ nearly a month ago, the search intensified as the PGI followed any lead that made its way into their inbox. After a credible tip came in just a few nights ago, PG HQ dispatched the PGI and after a few short hours of searching, Star Bear was captured. Hit the play button below to see the first uncut footage of Star Bear in captivity, but be warned, the images may be harmful to some viewers.

Hit the jump for a full report about the capture of Star Bear!

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Pink Godzilla's Greatest Hits - Part 1

Although we have yet to win an Oscar or a Golden Globe or an MTV Movie Award or any award for that matter, Pink Godzilla has been known to make a film or two. Unfortunately, when the movie post drops of he front of the blog it enters an abyss of web pages on the site, never to be seen again.

To ensure that these classics are never forgotten, Pink Godzilla brings to you the best of PG at the movies. So make some popcorn, grab an adult beverage, hit the jump and enjoy!

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American Gamers Unite!

The war is just beginning as one of the most heated battles to ever take place is upon us now! Japan and the US will face off in points battle for supremacy of Taito's Space Invaders World War! Only you can help the USA win the war and defeat Japan to defend the honor of American gamers everywhere! This battle will no doubt go down with the other great battles of humankind; North Slope vs. South Slope, Sega vs. Nintendo and of course the Pink Godzilla Investigators vs. Starbear. Help Pink Godzilla’s own resident patriotic gamer, Elder ‘Billy Mitchell’ Taragan wear the American flag tie with honor! Hit the jump for the full scoop on how you can take part in this historic battle and save American gamers from a major embarrassment!

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An Important Message From Pink Godzilla

Attention everybody...attention. Quiet please. I have a very important announcement to make.
We already know about Pink Godzilla exhibiting at PAX East Coast in 2010.
This is an even bigger announcement. From this day forward, in the land of Pink Godzilla, inclusive of the islands of Blok-jima, Ooka-jima and Aku-jima, the day commonly referred to as Wednesday shall heretofore no longer be known as Wednesday but here now and for ever shall be known as the day to celebrate the seedless.
So Wednesday is Seedlessday.
Yes. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, beginning today, every Wednesday, the Creator, also known as Corey "the Rey" Lewis, will post a Pink Godzilla exclusive comic so that all may know about the Seedless. Click here for the first installment.

After reading the first installment at least five times, be sure to hit the jump for more information on Seedless, an original comic by Corey Lewis.

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A Message From P.E.T.O.G.

Pink Godzilla supports People for the Ethical Treatment of Ghosts and so should you. For only fifteen cents a day, you can adopt yourself an Inky, Blinky, Pinky or even a Clyde. Take a moment to watch this very important public service announcement from P.E.T.O.G.

Rumor Alert: Pink Godzilla Heading East in 2010?

The rumors have been swirling around the Internet for weeks now. Pink Godzilla is heading east in 2010? What could this possibly mean? Is Pink Godzilla moving to Boston, New York or even Stamford, CT? Is Pink Godzilla opening a new store on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City? Does Pink Godzilla like to listen to Boston while eating Boston baked beans and New England clam chowder? Is Pink Godzilla going to take on Kobayashi in the famous Coney Island hot dog eating contest? Inquiring minds want to know.

So Jumpman tracked down the not-so-elusive Pinky G to find out the truth behind the rumor. Continue reading for the exclusive interview.

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PG Presents: Elder Goban's Fireside Chat Chapter 2

Due to continued public outcry for any information on Part 4 of Mario and Peach: the Real Story, Pink Godzilla once again hunted down the elusive Elder Goban for more remarks to the comments made about his greatest work of prose. Last time, we found out that Elder Goban enjoys a good read of the Oxford Dictionary, and that he even researched some of the tricky words in the comments to find their true meanings. With some new education, Elder Goban once again tackles the long list of comments for his celebrated story with a newly invigorated attitude.

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The First Rule of Street Fighter Club Is...


...it's probably OK to talk about Street Fighter Club.

Last night, Capcom invited a select group of diehard Street Fighter fans to the seediest part of downtown Los Angeles to participate in an underground fight club of sorts. The plan? Spend an evening trying out the latest installment in the Street Fighter series, Street Fighter IV. What transpired in that run down industrial warehouse on the wrong side of the tracks? Hit the jump for the details.

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Spoiler Alert: Fruit F@cker to Appear in Mega Man 9

Fruit.fucker.jpgIgn.com is reporting that although Mega Man 9 will only be distributed as a digital download for all three major consoles, Capcom has created some intentionally bad box art that harkens back to the to the glory days of Mega Man 1 & 2 for the NES. So what does any of this have to do with Penny Arcade's Fruit F@cker?

Hit the jump to find out!

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Jumpman's Greatest Hits!

PG regulars are no doubt familiar with our eclectic team of mascots. There's our main man, Pinky, the lovable bubble tea guzzling hero. Next up is Pixel, the evil and pushy creature who lives in a watch. And finally, we have Jumpman, the washed up former video game star.

Much has been said about Jumpman's fall from grace and hard times that followed. But nobody has ever gone into depth about Jumpman's glory days and his greatest project, a self titled game that took the PC world by storm.

Join us now for the exclusive story behind the rise of Jumpman and a look at his little known self titled hit game!

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Star Bear Caught on Tape!

The Pink Godzilla Investigators recently acquired the first known video footage of Star Bear! For those who don't know about the legend of Star Bear, hit the jump for a full exclusive report!

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The End Is Nigh For The PS3

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Just when we thought that the PS3 had turned the corner and was starting to build some momentum heading into fourth quarter of 2008, the PS3 has suffered a major setback. One that even the once mighty Sony may not be able to recover from. Square Enix has announced today that Final Fantasy XIII will not be a PS3 exclusive. For some added sand to the eyes and a boot to the yam sack, FF XIII will apparently launch on the same date for both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 in the US and Europe.

We'd like to say we're surprised by this announcement, but considering Square Enix has yet to develop a game for the PS3 while throwing its support behind the Xbox 360 and NDS, this was kind of expected. Besides, small installed user base divided by high development costs equals no exclusivity for the PS3. As the days pass, it's becoming apparent that the PS3 will be the Gamecube of this generation - good first party titles, but not much beyond that.

Pink Godzilla Needs You!

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For months now, Pink Godzilla and Corey Lewis have been hard at work with last year's Dev Kit Tournament winner creating NxG. What is NxG? Potentially the next great 2D platformer featuring the Ninjas from the Pink Godzilla universe and the Grapes from Corey Lewis' Seedless. Sounds awesome right? So, why do we say potentially? Because we've had heck of a time tracking down a Flash programmer to transform the game from concept to reality.

That's where you come in. We need a skilled Flash programmer to help us develop the first three levels of NxG. The goal is is to have the game ready for the next PAX 10 competion in 2009.

If you've got the skills, drop us a line at taragan@pinkgodzillagames.com. After all, everyone's makin' videogames; why not you?

Genesis Does...UK Style

Pink Godzilla has opened the film vault and discovered this precious gem. A circa 1991 Sega Genesis commercial from the UK. For some reason this more gentlemanly version never aired.

Happy Fourth of July

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Although Pink Godzilla is closed this Fourth of July, we want every to take a moment and reflect upon what this holiday is all about - the freedom to be an independent gamer. Free from the shackles of fanboyism, Independence Day is all about proclaiming your willingness to play great games no matter what system they might be released on. A great game is a great game whether released on a Wii, a CD-i, a PS3, a 3DO, an Xbox or a Pippin.

Continue reading for the official Declaration of Gamer Independence.

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BREAKING NEWS: Dev Kit High Score Record Broken! New Dev Kit Zones Discovered!

We have huge news to report from the Dev Kit world today as the single game high score record has been broken! This last weekend, history was made as the previous Dev Kit record was shattered not once, but twice in the same game! The new world record holder is Dev Kit veteran and PG video star Cheatum, who defeated Elder Goban in an epic match by a score of 233-215.

Cheatum's amazing score of 233 smashes the old record of 209, which was held by PG's Elder Taragan. Elder Goban's losing score of 215 also beat the old record. This amazing game has rewritten the record books and introduced a couple new zones to the Dev Kit universe.

Read on for the full story of this history making event!

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Lost Episode of the Transformers Discovered

Pink Godzilla's team of archeologists have unearthed the elusive lost episode 741 - " A Prime Party." All you Transformers fans out there won't want to miss this! Check it out.

Pink Godzilla: Geek Staple

What comprises a healthy geek diet? How many daily servings of Pokemans are required to sustain a healthy geek lifestyle? Well, thanks to Gamespot and the recently unveiled PAX exhibitor lineup, we finally know the staple of any geek's culture diet. Check out the newly approved daily intake chart after the jump.

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The Atari Force

Video games and Comic Books are two mediums that have captivated generations of nerds, geeks, and other awesome groups. Because the two entities share similar fan bases, it is common to see a co-mingling of the comic and video worlds. There have been a number of notable video game/comic combinations. Gaming characters making the jump to the print medium include the long running Sonic the Hedgehog series from Archie Comics and Valiant's early 90's Nintendo mags featuring the Mario Brothers and Zelda. Comic characters returned the favor, with the X-Men, Spiderman, Superman, and even The Tick starring in their own console games.

From almost the beginning, video game companies have been using the comic book style to sell their wares. A long time ago, we profiled one of those efforts, TurboGrafx "spokesperson" Johnny Turbo. Today, we'll take a look at an ambitious comic series launched by Atari in the early 80's, the Atari Force.

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PG Presents: Dev Kit Online - The Making

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As we revealed last week, Pink Godzilla is working on bringing Dev Kit to the masses via Xbox Live Arcade. With everyone makin' videogames these days, we could hardly sit idle any longer. After all, we created the Dev Kit, how could we not create a videogame. It would almost be hypocritical not to. So we did. And did we so.

We've decided to remove the shroud of mystery that often surrounds the development of a videogame (we're looking at you Nintendo), and have asked the developer, Enlark, to provide you with regular updates throughout the development cycle. Hopefully, they'll also tease us all with a screenshot now and again.

Continue reading for Enlark's developer diary - part 1.

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Dev Kit on XBLA? Could it be?

Yes, and the proof is in the pink pudding or in this case these not so elegant screen captures taken with a cannon elf. Granted these shots are of a very early build of PG Dev Kit that stresses 'functionality' over aesthetics, but it's still pretty cool to see the cute pink icon pop up on the dash and see the game running albeit with a 'few' bugs.

Hit the jump for a few more pics of PG Dev Kit Online Alpha. Everyone's makin' XBLA games. Why not PG?

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The Super Mario Galaxy Scandal: Part 3 - Enter the Reginator

SMG,Mario.jpgThe last installment left off with Bowser getting his Twister groove on while Mario was trapped in a picture guarded by King Boo. At this point the only thing that stands between Jumpman and stardom in Miyamoto's next game is Mario's sidekick in green - Luigi Mario. Who will prevail?

Will Luigi redeem himself and emerge from Mario's enormous shadow as a hero? Or will Jumpman succeed in his devious plot and star in Super Jumpman Sunshine for the Gamecube. Let's get ready to rumble!

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PG Presents: Elder Goban's Fireside Chats

Due to popular demand, Pink Godzilla is proud to present the reclusive author behind the great series, Mario and Peach: The Real Story. Once quiet about anything related to his great work of prose, Elder Goban has recently broken this silence and shares his opinion on the comments made about his distinguished work. Elder Goban sat down recently for a delightful chat and made several remarks on the comments for the first 3 1/2 parts of Mario and Peach, The Real Story.

Hit the jump for an in depth look at the Elder behind the story!

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Capcom Launches Resident Evil 5

Resident.Evil.5.jpgThat's right. Capcom has launched Resident Evil 5...the official Resident Evil 5 website that is. And if you haven't seen any of the screen shots or the official trailers, then you owe it to yourself to check them out now. That is unless you're too scared to look. You're not scared are you? Ch....ch....ch...chicken!

May only the bravest of the brave gamers hit the jump for the some of the scariest, most terrifying images to grace the PS3 or Xbox 360.

Ummm...you need to keep your eyes open long enough to actually hit the link.

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Fun With Animation

If you've ever played PInk Godzilla Dev Kit, then you surely know how much Pink Godzilla loves a good videogame parody. And we have to admit, this here is a pretty darn good one. Grab some popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Penny Arcade Adventures Debuts At #2

penny_arcade_adventures.jpgPenny Arcade is successful at pretty much everything they try their hand at. Blogging? Kings. Comics? Kings, again. Videogame Conventions? Three letters - P...A...X. So it should come as no surprise that Penny Arcade's first videogame, Penny Arcade Adventures, would not only receive rave reviews but debuted at #2 for its first week of sales. According to VG Chartz, Penny Arcade Adventures 16,500 units of sales at $20 a pop makes it the third best debut for XBLA in 2008. Not too shabby. Suffice it to say, we can surely expect a sequel soon.

Hit the jump for a video of the game in action.

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Segata Sanshiro Returns!

The man, the myth, the legend, Segata Sanshiro is back! Well, sorta. At a press conference in Japan for Sega's new Rambo arcade game, Hiroshi Fujiioka, the actor that played Segata Sanshiro, helped show off the game and gave Japanese gamers a glimpse back in time to the glory days of the Sega Saturn.

Hit the jump for some mullet filled pictures and the scoop on how Segata came back to life!

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Street Fighter IV Beta Hands On

Abel.3Pink Godzilla recently got the opportunity to play the beta for the hotly anticipated new entrant in the Street Fighter series, the aptly named Street Fighter IV. How well does this classic fighter make the transition from 2D to the extra dimmension? Thankfully, much better than Sonic the Hedgehog....Poor, poor Sonic.

Continue reading for Pink Godzilla's impressions of the the Street Fighter IV Beta!

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Wee Play: The Future Of Gaming Is......In The Bathroom?


When most gamers think of a rest room urinal, they see little more than a place to relieve oneself before starting their next game. However, a duo of European design teams saw the simple bathroom stall as much more. They looked at the porcelain throne and saw the future of video gaming!

Today we take a look at one of the greatest breakthroughs in the history of electronic entertainment, the pee powered video game!

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Remember The Pippin

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The Internet is currently a buzz with the recent publication of an Apple patent for some sort of 3D gaming device to compete with the Wii. The idea of another computer company entering the crowded console gaming market harkens back to the olden days of gaming...back to an era of the Daewoo Zemmix, Fujitsu FM Towns Marty, NEC SuperGrafx, Pioneer LaserActive, the Panasonic 3DO, Philips CD-i and the....Apple Pippin.

Hit the jump to travel back in time to an era when everyone was makin' videogame consoles, so why not Apple?

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Mario and Peach: The Real Story. Part 3 1/2: A Bit About Bowser

Bowser Koopa: Snappy Dresser, Evil Mastermind, Socialist Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter. Many words have been used to describe the king of the Koopa clan, but few people really know the truth about the Mushroom Kingdom's favorite villain.

For the last year, our research department has been hard at work (or so they tell us) researching the history behind Nintendo's biggest stars, Mario and Peach. We learned about Peach's dreams of Empire, Mario's lost love, Daisy's re-education, and Luigi's continuing insignificance. However, the story of Bowser has been largely ignored.

Today we will make amends for this injustice and take a short side trip from the Mario/Peach saga and explore the backstory of Bowser, the misunderstood leader of the Koopas.

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Nintendo DS = Synthesizer?


The premise is simple: turn your DS into a KORG synthesizer! While it's unclear how the KORG DS-10 Synthesizer can be rightfully called a “videogame,” it is certainly refreshing to see the DS touch screen finally making good on its promise to bring new ground-breaking software offerings to the masses. While Ubisoft’s 2007 release of Jam Sessions may have introduced the concept of player-made music using a handheld, it’s fair to say that KORG’s new DS software takes the concept to a whole new level!

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Videogame Violence: Do Parents Overreact?

The above headline was actually plastered across the front page of the Seattle PI on April 28, 2008. While it was certainly refreshing to see a mainstream newspaper admit that there is no conclusive proof of a correlation between violent videogames and violent tendencies, the Seattle PI failed to address the media's role in perpetuating the myths concerning videogames and violence. After all, any parental overreaction is not likely the byproduct of any rational thought process or in-depth independent research, but rather a knee-jerk reaction to the latest hysteria-inducing report from the mainstream media about how violent videogames are corrupting America's youth.

We've heard this all before. Comics, records, dirty dancing - all products of the devil. Whether it's print, music or pixels, the medium changes but the media's lack of intellectual curiosity when it comes to pop culture remains the same. So if you find yourself nodding along during Glen Beck's nonsensical rant about how the American military was full of cowards until the advent of desensitizing videogames, then you my friend are a fuddy duddy. That's right you are a fuddy duddy. You have already become what you promised yourself you would never be...a fuddy duddy.

Don't worry. There is a cure. Put down the "Vote McCain" button, and simply take a few moments to learn the truth about the relationship (or lack thereof) between violence and videogames.

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English of the Dead Flash Demo

Engrish is possibly one of the best things to come out of Japan besides video games. Seriously. Even video games have had a few great Engrish moments over the years! The NDS once again has come to the rescue of the Japanese populous with English of the Dead! This great game is a tool for Japanese gamers to learn English, now with zombies! Hit the jump to find out where to play a wonderful flash demo for this quirky game from Japan!

Everyone's Killing Zombies and Learning’ English. Why Not You?

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A PG Retro Favorite Makes Current-gen Debut This Week: Ikuze! Gensan Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari

Daiku no Gensan (Gensan The Carpenter) debuted in the Japanese arcades back in 1990. The combination of a cute, lovable protagonist with IREM's classic arcade style/degree of difficulty garnered the action franchise a large loyal fan base, including yours truly, in the early 1990s. Finally, after 14 years, Gensan makes his long-awaited and overdue current-gen debut on the PSP.

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Vern Fonk: Nintendo's New Marketing Exec

Every city has its own D-class celebrities. Here in Seattle, one such minor celebrity shines above the rest. Maybe it's his shiney bald head. Maybe it's his awesome dance moves. But no late night commercial celeb is more famous than Seattle's own Vern Fonk.

And his marketing genius has not gone without notice. If it works for insurance, it's gotta work for videogames, right? Farewell George Harrison (not the Beattle but the former VP of marketing at Nintendo), say hello to every-man Vern Fonk. Just another nail in Sony's coffin.

Continue reading for some more Vern Fonk classics that are sure to be turned into Nintendo commercials for upcoming releases.

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New Metal Slug and Samurai Showdown Coming


Retro Gamers looking to spend some quality time immersed in classic arcade gaming action need wait no longer than this July (in Japan that is). The newest iterations of SNK Playmore classics Metal Slug and Samurai Showdown are coming soon to a system near you! Hit the jump for all the details.

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Dev Kit Developers League Rules

1. The first thing about Dev Kit League is that you will talk about Dev Kit League
2. The second thing about Dev Kit League is that YOU WILL talk about Dev Kit League (It’s that awesome)
3. If someone completes 4 games the match is over
4. 3 people to a match
5. Several matches at a time
6. No Goombas, No Prinnies
7. Matches will go on as long as they have to
8. If this is your first time at Dev Kit League, you should play (It’s fun).

Join the Pink Godzilla Dev Kit Developers League every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at Blue Highway Games in Queen Ave from 2-5pm!

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Oops!

It has recently been brought to our attention that a shipment of Pink Godzilla Dev Kits contained only the Japanese instruction manuals. Our bad. For some reason we thought everyone in America reads Japanese. What were we thinking? For anyone who'd actually like to know how to play the game they just bought, please send an email to orders@pinkgodzillagames.com, and we'll be sure to send you a copy of the English instruction manual. We'll also be posting a downloadable PDF of the instructions at www.pgdevkit.com soon. In the meantime, you can check out the How To Play section of the Dev Kit site.

Or you can simply start teaching yourself Japanese. As if Dev Kit wasn't enough, here's even more incentive to learn Japanese.

Nande Indian ya nen!