Category: Archive

  • Review: Amplitude (PS2)

    Amplitude Genre: Rhythm/Music Platform: Playstation 2 Developer: Harmonix Publisher: Sony Release Date: 3/25/03 Like I said in one of my reports, I wanted to see this game reviewed. Well, no one has done so up till this point. If you want something done, you’ve gotta do it yourself. In 2001, Frequency was released for the…

  • Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 04.10.03

    Hey. Have you Thanked God It’s Thursday yet? Islanders 3, Ottawa 0… AAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m Bryan Berg, and I’m here to bring you the latest happenings in the world of video games, not to mention the other goodies you’ll find. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Midway Midway, the company known for creating ridiculous…

  • Hump Day Otaku News Report 04.09.03

    Welcome back to another exciting week of games and anime. But since you’re reading this column, it means that the week is almost half way over, and the weekend is just around the bend. I’m back yet again to piss off anime and RPG haters with my unique spin on the world of games and…

  • 411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 04.08.03

    411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 04.08.03 411 Games Quote of The Week Oh Great, Now Sony Can Cure Cancer. — Joseph Stanley (The Weekend Wipe-Up 04.05.03) (411 DOWN-LO ONLINE 04-08-03: BEGIN TRANSMISSION…) And now, gather round boys and girls because it’s time for another story from Uncle Bebito: ————————————————————————— *little Timmy runs into room crying* Uncle…

  • Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 04.03.03

    Hey all. Thanks for stopping by. Welcome to the first Thank God It’s Thursday News Report of the month of April. Bryan Berg here to bring you the latest in the gaming world. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for last week’s column on two accounts. The first being that it sucked.…

  • Retrograding 04.01.03

    I received some nice responses to the first part of the Shining article, but people, I want MORE emails! MORE MORE MORE! When we last talked Shining Force, we (Well it was just me talking, but hopefully you were interested) had just finished babbling about the Japanese only Shining Force Gaiden for the Game Gear.…

  • Hump Day Otaku News Report 04.02.03

    Well, I hope everybody survived the dreaded April Fool’s Day. It’s been one of those holidays for me that was funny the first time, but after so much misinformation every year, it may as well be done away with, just because it doesn’t really have a point. I’m back, as always, to share my love…

  • Retrograding 04.01.03

    I recieved some good responses to the Shining Article. But people, I want MORE emails! MORE MORE MORE! When we last talked Shining Force, we (well just me, but hopefully your were interested…) had just finished babbling about the Japanese only Shining Force Gaiden for the Game Gear. Well, it was so successful it spawned…

  • 411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 04.01.03

    411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 04.01.03 411 Games Quote of The Week Sure the game is going to suck a good 25-40 hours away from your life but what else are you going to do? Read Scott Keith’s book? Hell no! — Quentin Fraser (Review: Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – GC) (411 DOWN-LO ONLINE…

  • Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 03.27.03

    Hey. Welcome to the “My Life Is A Complete Fucking Mess” edition of the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report. Bryan Berg here to provide what gaming news has come out of a very slow week. The other guys weren’t kidding – there is seriously NOTHING out there. Feel free to read on, of course.…

  • Retrograding 03.26.03

    Okay, In the process of getting my next book published. And getting the 5000£/8000$ my job owes me. And trying to figure out why my US Gamecube + UK scart cable is still playing in B&W instead of Colour. Damn England. This article has involved a massive amount of research on my part and I…

  • Hump Day Otaku News Report 03.26.03

    Welcome to another fun and fact filled episode of the Hump Day Otaku News Report. Yea, the one with the weird name. I’m your host as always, Lee Baxley, and we will continue our now 3-week tradition of games and anime, and since I haven’t heard anyone complain about the combination, I think it’ll stay…

  • 411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.25.03

    411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.25.03 411 Games Quote of The Week This is something that made me want to say, “Capcom, put away the big phatty crack rock!” — Lee Baxley (Review: Breath Of Fire: Dragon Quarter – PS2) (411 DOWN-LO ONLINE 03-25-03: BEGIN TRANSMISSION…) Hi, I’m Bebito Jackson, and I just beat up Urkel…

  • Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 03.20.03

    Good day. Welcome to the world’s greatest cure for insomnia, the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report. I’m your host with the least, Bryan Berg, and I’ll be bringing you the news that matters… to me, anyway. This time of year is the greatest of the year. First of all, every day has a nickname.…

  • Review: Breath Of Fire: Dragon Quarter (PS2)

    Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter Genre: Role Playing Game Platform: Playstation 2 ESRB Rating: Teen (Blood, Partial Nudity, Violence) Publisher: Capcom Release Date: 2/18/03 The Breath of Fire series has a storied history. The original, which was developed by Squaresoft, was regarded as one of the better RPGs for the Super Nintendo. For the rest…

  • Hump Day Otaku News Report 03.19.03

    Welcome back to the newest, most spectacular event in all of games! Well, 411mania’s Games, anyway. I’m back with the second installment of my Hump Day Otaku News Report. I didn’t get any negative feedback on my previous report (only got a little feedback period), so I guess that means that everybody liked it! So…

  • Preview: Batman: Dark Tomorrow (XB)

    Batman: Dark Tomorrow is a dynamic third person action adventure game filled with anticipation and danger. Containing 30 action-packed levels including Gotham City, Arkham Asylum, Gotham Docks and many more. Accompanied by an incredible 60 minutes of Full Motion Video, ardent Batman fans will also enjoy the movi- like FMV that fully animates the DC…

  • 411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.18.03

    411 Games Rumor Down-Lo 03.18.03 411 Games Quote of The Week I swear, anyone who tells you getting into America as a legal immigrant is a problem has never tried being an American or Japanese citizen attempting to enter England. The laws are basically structured to keep them out…! This is a country that lets…

  • Retrograding 03.14.03

    Okay, I’ve been quiet for two weeks thanks to the British Home Office not only LOSING my passport, but also rescinding my work permit because the company marked one box “yes” where they were supposed to put “no.” Or so the Home Office says even though we have triplicate copies of the document showing it…

  • Thank God It’s Thursday News Report 03.13.03

    Welcome to another edition of the news report that makes you contemplate suicide, the Thank God It’s Thursday News Report. I’m Bryan Berg. And I’m no longer the new guy! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Lee Baxley to the vaunted 411 News Report staff. Let the hazings begin. And on…