The Stupid Gamer

Here is a new video of Monster Hunter 3 tri- in action, recorded right on the show floor.

After just naming it a rumor, I’m here to happily report that SquareEnix has a coundown up that STRONGLY hints at Chrono Trigger DS.

Check it out here: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/

By “strongly hints”, I mean totally confirms.

Guitar Hero is back…again.  I’m sure that will be the focus this week and Trauma Center gets a sequel on the DS.

Xbox 360

• Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
• Gears of War Refresh (2 Disc Edition)

PlayStation 3

• Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Nintendo Wii

• Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
• Purr Pals

Virtual Console

• Fatal Fury 2 (Neo Geo)

PlayStation 2

• Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Nintendo DS

• Journey to the Center of the Earth
• 1 vs. 100
• Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
• AMF Bowling Pinbusters
• Ducati Moto

IGN has all the details, so check out the source link at the end for their full writeup. Anyway, Rock Band 2 is coming in September to the Xbox 360 and is going to be a timed exclusive. I don’t know how long PS3 and Wii owners will have to wait to get the game, but Harmonix is saying that it should be later this year. I have a hard time believing that it will miss the early holiday shopping season, but it depends on what Microsoft has worked out with EA. Also, the game will support the use of Rock Band 1 DLC tracks, something that the Guitar Hero fellas haven’t figured out yet.

I’m pretty excited for RB2 to come out, but I really hope that they can make a big step forward without having to introduce gimmicks. I’m still a big Guitar Hero fan, but I don’t like some of the “improvements” they’ve made along the way *cough* boss battles *cough*.  With such a short time frame until release, I’m sure we’ll know all about RB2’s track and feature lists soon. Keep your eyes and ears open during E3…

Source: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/885/885167p1.html

Gamevideos has some new gameplay videos up of SSFII Turbo HD Remix. Check ‘em out below.

Looking good, huh? If you download Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 for XBLA, you can get a free invite to the beta for this game. The only problem is, by all accounts, Commando 3 is downright horrible. Still, SFII is always worth a little pain.

I got my review unit for Guitar Hero: On Tour earlier this week and have had some time to play through the career mode; and to tell the truth, I’m really impressed. The touch screen works well for strumming, and the attachment that slides into the GBA slot is sturdy and reliable. The song selection was something I really was harping on before the release of the game, but I have to admit that I’ve grown to like it quite a bit. The note charts are strong, and the presentation is on par with the other Guitar Hero games that are on the consoles.

Later in the week I’ll be writing a full revew for Kombo.com, but I’ll probably write a separate one here on the blog as well. For those that were worried about the game translating fully to the handheld environment, I think most of our fears have been put to rest.

I’m out of here until Monday. Enjoy the time away from me.

Sorry for the obvious bit of news, but new evidence further solidifies my correct and undeniable statement of fact that John Mayer does indeed suck. In a recent interview the pot-smoking, ugly washed-up actress dating diva decided to take a swipe at Guitar Hero and its fans, calling them “wannabes.” Seriously, John? You think we all believe we’re doing anything more than just playing a game? Choice quotes include:

“Guitar Hero was devised to bring the guitar-playing experience to the masses without them having to put anything into it.

“And having done both, there’s nothing like really playing guitar. I mean, what would you rather drive, a Ferrari or one of those amusement-park cars on a track?”

Awesome, dude. You told all of us. You told us good.

This guitar has six strings, not 5 buttons. Therefore, I am awesome.

Shut up, John. I bet you play Madden. Oh, does that mean you’re an NFL wannabe? Yes. Yes, it does. Your songs still suck.

Link to original story: John Mayer sucks

Active camo does have its downsides, I guess.

Shut up, I thought it was funny.

I’m getting Zero for sure. Yep, for sure.

“Red Tandy” - The Mother Hips
“Time Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear” - The Mother Hips
“Zero” - The Smashing Pumpkins

There’s no song pack this week, so all three songs are individual releases at 160 points each.