So SEGA is still in business somehow and it’s latest offering comes in the form of a Japanese arcade unit called RAMBO. Based on the latest Sly Stallone flick, this light gun shooter is packed with cheesy movie clips and horrible gameplay. For instance:

All you do is press one button and kill (almost) everything on the screen that moves. So no news there. But what is so “unique” about Rambo is that you have to keep the trigger button pressed at all times because you are killing whole armies with an Uzi - there are no single shots.

Sounds like a home run. There’s even an “Anger Meter,” which when filled up, allows you to go batshit crazy on enemies for a limited amount of time. Guns, arcade action and John Rambo. Does it get any better? Let us know in the comments.

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When I woke up this morning, something seemed different. The sun was brighter, the birds were chirping louder than usual. I continued my morning routine and then the news hit me - Jack Thompson had been disbarred. Everyone likes violent games and Jack does nothing more than a disservice to those who enjoy the medium.  The Florida Supreme Court must like violent games, as well, otherwise why else would they not allow Thompson to represent anyone in court.  He’s also been ordered to reimburse the Florida Bar fees amounting to $43,675.35.

Jacky Boy isn’t going to stand for this. That’s why he’s filing an emergency motion against the disbarment, claiming that Florida’s Supreme Court was reacting upon his book Out of Harm’s Way, which somehow received attention from the court. Don’t think this will be the last of Jack Thompson. With this Fall’s lineup of games, he’ll be making a comeback in a big way.

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Hah, just kidding. Seriously though. Babies and partying do not mix. Why the hell do you think babysitters exist in the first place?

More fun games for the Wii’s target demographic.

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You’d best get to your local convenience store and stock up on some Mega Man energy drinks because Mega Man 9 is coming - again. Knowing Capcom, it’ll probably come ten more times because Capcom just can’t quit anything.

Mega Man 9 has been given a release date of September 24th for the WiiWare in Japan. No word on an American release date so far but we’ll keep our eyes peeled. The game is expected to launch on the PSN and Xbox Live as well, but no news or dates have been announced. One can dream!

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So looks like we’ve all got a nice gift from Santa this year in the form of Spore, the much awaited game from Will Wright. Sure, it’s due out on Monday, September 7th but who wants to wait the entire weekend? Hop on your favorite Bit Torrent site like I did and grab a copy. RELOADED is the only scene group that’s released a working copy and crack right now, so buyer beware.

My torrent is still downloading despite being on a private site, so I’m afraid I can’t let you know if it’s a decent game right now. If it is and you really end up enjoying it, buy a copy of the Galactic Edition.

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If you’re not excited for Killzone 2 then you probably lack skill in first-person shooters. With online modes revolving around class-based skirmishes and support for up to 32 players, how could you not be excited? Step aside Call Of Duty 4, there’s a new first-person shooter on the rise.

These new screenshots of multiplayer action are compliments of the fine folks at CVG. It’s like there’s a party behind my eyes and only Sarah Palin is invited. Yeah, baby. Hit the jump to see some screens.
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The Pixelation forum came up with a neat contest for it’s users. They poked at the question, “what would modern games look like on an original Gameboy?” They ask their users to re-create screenshots of their favorite modern games in pixelated Gameboy-form.

You’ll find games like Guitar Hero, BioShock, ICO, Okami, Sam & Max, Flashback (not so modern but very cool) and so many more. Needless to say, we’re very impressed with some of the images their community has come up with. Kudos, guys. The forum is now holding a contest for user’s to make their own Mega Man level, with the only restriction being the graphical limitations of the original NES games. Show ‘em what you got.

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Nothing brings together friends like a pack of smokes. Face off with your Parliaments as the trashy dude from across the train tracks whips out his Newports in a brilliant match of Tic Tac Toe. First one to die of cancer wins. $18 and a lifetime subscription to cancer are all you need to get started.

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We all have games that indirectly inspire our dreams. There may be even some that give us nightmares. Some games you can’t help but wish you were the main character of just so you can get with the princess at the end of the story. Hit the jump to see the games that I dream I’m in, whether it be a dream of cold steel and dungeons or espionage and poison capped teeth.
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Title says it all. Let’s go for a burger! Ha! Ha! Ha! HA!

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