Videogame News Trifecta: Splatterhouse, Earthbound, Metal Gear Solid 4
? Some Splatterhouse screens have hit the web, and I’ll be damned if you aren’t still hitting monsters in the face with a large 2×4. It’s hard to fuck that up. More here. (Via Destructoid)
? Legendarily awesome SNES RPG Earthbound has been ESRB rated for the Wii, most likely as part of the Virtual Console. Many RPG fans reach orgasm whenever Earthbound is mentioned, mostly because of it’s fantastic, tongue-in-cheek storyline and gameplay, which I’ve never experience. You’re welcome to see the joyous wankery in the comments section here. (Via Kotaku)
? A new Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer was released, which is noteworthy for have old Snake?er, previous Snake?wandered around a fog-filled, strangely empty Shadow Moses from the first Metal Gear Solid game. Then old Snake?er, elderly Snake?woke up and remembered he was in MGS4. God only knows what the hell it all means. (Via GameTrailers)
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