Currently the internet is abuzz about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 coming out later this summer. However, few people may recall the original Sonic 4 released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo. Okay, so it’s not actually a legitimate game, per say – rather a hack of Sunsoft’s Speedy Gonzales: Los Gatos Bandidos. Still, is it really all that different from the Sonic we know and love? Didn’t Sonic 3 has Mario stuck in cages as well? And they say nothing good comes from Peru.
via 1UP
Bad news for those of you who still enjoy the occasional round of Crimson Skies or Halo 2 on Xbox Live, as of April 15th Microsoft will be shutting down Live service to the original Xbox – and consequently any original Xbox title. Yes, even those sold through the current Xbox Live Marketplace. According to Microsoft’s Major Nelson, “this change will allow us to continue evolving the LIVE service with new features and experiences that fully harness the power of Xbox 360 and the Xbox LIVE community.” He added that the decision was not made lightly.
Likewise, Bungie, who found great success on Live with Halo 2, plans to have one last “hoorah” with the title on April 14th. So mark that date on your calendar.
via Major Nelson and Bungie.net
Last week I reported that a new Pokemon game is in the works, which inadvertently rekindeled my love for the franchise. Therefore, I thought I’d use this week’s edition of YTMoNDay to showcase some of the funnier Pokemon YTMNDs found on the site. And yes, there will be Cosby:
- Take On Cosby
- Catch This!
- Poketrainer Cruise
- The Business Continues
- Sopranos steal Pokemon cards
- If I only had Pokemon!
- Poketrainer Bond
- NEW POKEMON! MOBUIS STRIP!!!
- Sopranos & Pokemon PART 2
- Reading Pokemon
And finally, your sorta-NSFW final site of the day: What’s wrong with this Pokemon Stylus?
This week, Chuck must protect Hannah as they end up on a mission together. Both Kristin Kreuk and Brandon Routh return as guest stars. One almost wishes they’d be permanent additions to the show. Need more Chuck? Check out a video preview of tonight’s episode above. Or go to Chucktv.net for more insider info.
Chuck. NBC. 8pm.
“Computer games don’t affect kids, I mean if Pac Man affected us as kids, we’d all be running around in darkened rooms, munching pills and listening to repetitive music.”
-Marcus Brigstocke
via Quote of the Day
Stock photos with people in them are always ripe for hilarity. Photographers get their friends, family and soon to be humiliated to pose with objects and other people with minimal direction or idea of whats going on. From her expression, I doubt the lady above has ever played a video game in her life. They generally look less freaked out and more dazed. So, prepare to lol and go check these babies out.
*******Just a healthy disclaimer: The man pictured is only a suspect and is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Bad Cartridge and it’s editors are not accusing anyone of anything and the purpose of this article is purely that of jest, fun and nothing malicious is intended.********
That’s right folks, he’s not so super anymore! The Toronto cop squad and The Toronto Star released the gorgeous above mug shot following an investigation of possible arson after a suspicious office building fire in the GTA. It seems the gaming icon can fend off hoards of giant dinosaur kings and ten-year-old boys but he still can’t manage to figure out what security cameras are. Guess he’s a few bricks shy of a castle but it’s tough being a 16-bit living in a icrap world.
For the several months now, Sega has been teasing via their blog what looked like a reboot of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Today, Sega finally announced Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – not a remake, rather a sequel to Sonic & Knuckles released all the way back on the Genesis in 1994. Despite Sonic 4’s 3D upgrade, the gameplay will be remain faithful to the original 2D style from the 90s. Likewise, Sonic will be the ONLY playable character; meaning no gun-toating Hedgehogs or Werewolves. Launch trailer and more info after the break.
The Pokemon Company announced a few days ago via their blog that they’re hard at work on another version of Pokemon for the Nintendo DS. Although details will be announced at a later date, they promise new and innovative ways to play, as well as new Pokemon (of course). I’m assuming the grand total will be up around 35 billion by its release. Currently, us North Americans are still awaiting Pokemon HeartGold and Soul Silver, so a new Pokemon might not hit our shores until later next year. According to the Pokemon Company about 17 million units of the series has been sold across the world.
via The Pokemon Company Blog and Shawn N.
Recession. That is a word that unfortunately exists. As long as that word exists things will never be cool. Grapes will never be plentiful, Bus fare will always be feared and strippers will never be pricier than right now. What I mean to say is like a good fitting pair of fine leather slacks, funds these days are tight. So with the freak month February upon us an important choice must be made by all mankind. A choice I never thought I would ever have to make. Buy Bioshock 2 or buy Earthworm Jim for my iphone. The curse of the human spark is that we’re plagued with difficult choices.
