ZOMG ‘BLOG

Well the news today is that the PS3 launch has been delayed again. Apparently the elliptical gyro-stabilizers that they need for the real working boomerang-controllers are on exclusive license to the DARPA until late May, and they still need to work out some kinks in the collision sensors to minimize damage in case of mis-throws. Supposedly their ultimate goal is for the boomerang-controller to return to no matter where you move in the room much like the boomerang in Legend of Zelda (Note: There will never be a Zelda game for PS3.). Of course I don’t need to remind you how this innovate technology will help change the world, but I will tell you that I have heard that world-changing technology apparently does not come cheaply.

The lineup of new RealThrow^TM boomerang-based titles seems to be coming along well. The screenshots (which I unfortunately cannot release due to NDAs) for both Konami’s Castlevania: Crossfire and Capcom’s Mega Man spin-off, Quick Man: Vengeance, look amazing. There were also some heavy hints that there may be an Australia-based Metal Gear Solid sequel. It was something like “Did you know that Australia is home to 25% of the world’s population of venomous snakes and over 80% of all snakes there are venomous… WELL THERE IS ABOUT TO BE ONE MORE DANGEROUS ‘SNAKE’ THERE… WITH A BOOMERANG… A BOOMERANG BECAUSE IT’S AUSTRALIA.” I thought that it was kind of less subtle than they meant it to be, but I guess it was a rushed announcement. There is unfortunately still no word from Taito on the possibility of a Power Blade sequel.

kthxbye.

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