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The Daily Hotness: Father of the f**kin' year

2012-02-10T23:59:00Z

Pissy teenage girl rants on Facebook about how tough her life of chores and waking up at 5 AM to go to school is. Pissy teenage girl hurls insults at parents for treating her like a maid. Pissy teenage girl's father exacts glorious retribution.

Today, the latest podcast that sometimes talks about videogames is released, Jonathan Holmes asks for questions about love for this weekend's Sup Holmes, Skyrim wins a bunch of awards, and Atlus demonstrates why it is such an awesome company yet again.

Destructoid Original:
Podtoid 188: The Cat Pimp of Baltimore
Friday Night Fights: Cold War
Sup Holmes needs your hot sex romance questions
This weekend on Twitch TV: Come together

Community:
Community blogs of 2/10
Forum thread of the day: Show Us Your Collections

Previews:
Preview: Mass Effect iOS app Datapad and game Infiltrator

News:
CoD Elite is on its way to 2.0 this fall
Skyrim wins big at Annual Interactive Achievement Awards
More Fire Emblem 3DS details emerge
Blizzard is suing Valve over DOTA trademark
LittleBigPlanet Karting is a real game that's happening
Safe House director thinks games need immersive sound
Namco Bandai is founding a 1000-person dev studio
Sega's Valentine's Day gift to you is a mobile game sale
Namco Bandai to co-publish Digital Extremes' Star Trek
Syndicate cast includes Rosario Dawson and more
Valve gives an update on last year's Steam intrusion
Indie Royale celebrates Valentine's Day with a bundle
Warhorse to use CryENGINE 3 for its open-world RPG
Atlus to print more copies of Radiant Historia

Offbeat:
Zero Suit Samus enjoys her downtime in upcoming art book
ThinkGeek's PotatOS is GLaDOS in a friggin' potato

Media:
Firefall dev's 'fireside' chat
MLB 2K12 gets an 'official' trailer
FemShep rejoins the fight in new Mass Effect 3 trailer

Atlus to print more copies of Radiant Historia

2012-02-10T22:30:00Z

Atlus has announced that additional copies of its well-received DS RPG Radiant Historia will be printed due to fan support. Thank goodness for that! You see jokes about grabbing the company's games while you can and holding on to them dearly, but sometimes humor hits too close to home.

These copies won't include the bonus soundtrack CD, not that we'd expect them to. They'll be shipping in late March, so get your order in early if you're on the list of people who missed buying a first-run copy of Radiant Historia.

Warhorse to use CryENGINE 3 for its open-world RPG

2012-02-10T20:30:00Z

Prague-based Warhorse Studios has reached a licensing deal with Crytek to use CryENGINE 3 for the company's unannounced open-world RPG. Big deal, who cares. Right? Wrong!

Before you write this news off, let me first point you to the team's website. Look at that badass image on the landing page. You might also like to know that Warhorse is made up of industry members who have worked on games like Mafia, Operation Flashpoint, and UFO: Aftershock.

"Even if our new project is different in many respects, it is a game that is not going to disappoint fans of open realistic worlds and quality stories," reads the website. "We are positive we are not making this game for ourselves only but for you as well."

Indie Royale celebrates Valentine's Day with a bundle

2012-02-10T19:30:00Z

If you've managed to avoid ACE Team's Zeno Clash all these years, you'll have yet another chance to grab the bizarre game for cheap. It's part of Indie Royale's Valentine's Bundle, available now via download.

Other games in this line-up include Hoard (plus two add-on packs), Lume, Soulcaster, and Soulcaster II. Purchasers who pay beyond the minimum contribution amount also get One Life Left's Music To Play Games By Too as a bonus.

I wasn't previously familiar with the Soulcaster series, but it sounds like an intriguing mash-up of defensive gameplay and dungeon crawling. Be still, my heart!

Valve gives an update on last year's Steam intrusion

2012-02-10T18:30:00Z

Valve's Gabe Newell has issued another letter to all Steam users, but if you're like me, you don't leave the program running constantly so that some work can get done. This is a follow-up to the company finding out that intruders had accessed a Steam database.

"Recently we learned that it is probable that the intruders obtained a copy of a backup file with information about Steam transactions between 2004 and 2008," writes Newell. "This backup file contained user names, email addresses, encrypted billing addresses and encrypted credit card information. It did not include Steam passwords."

"We do not have any evidence that the encrypted credit card numbers or billing addresses have been compromised. However as I said in November it's a good idea to watch your credit card activity and statements. And of course keeping Steam Guard on is a good idea as well."

Dear Steam Users and Steam Forum Users

We continue our investigation of last year's intrusion with the help of outside security experts. In my last note about this, I described how intruders had accessed our Steam database but we found no evidence that the intruders took information from that database. That is still the case.

Recently we learned that it is probable that the intruders obtained a copy of a backup file with information about Steam transactions between 2004 and 2008. This backup file contained user names, email addresses, encrypted billing addresses and encrypted credit card information. It did not include Steam passwords.

We do not have any evidence that the encrypted credit card numbers or billing addresses have been compromised. However as I said in November it's a good idea to watch your credit card activity and statements. And of course keeping Steam Guard on is a good idea as well.

We are still investigating and working with law enforcement authorities. Some state laws require a more formal notice of this incident so some of you will get that notice, but we wanted to update everyone with this new information now.

Gabe

FemShep rejoins the fight in new Mass Effect 3 trailer

2012-02-10T18:00:00Z

I'm only now working my way through the Mass Effect series in preparation for its conclusion, but it's good to know that there are some exciting things to look forward to. In this latest trailer for Mass Effect 3, we have the female version of Shepard getting the rundown on how much of a badass she is. And then, explosions!

This is some seriously hype-inducing stuff. I feel as though the fate of the universe rests in the hands of that cunning femme fatale. And that means it rests in my hands. There's nothing like a good power trip.

This weekend on Twitch TV: Come together

2012-02-10T16:45:00Z

This weekend, Destructoid's Twitch TV channel just keeps getting bigger and better. Streaming right now is our new UK broadcaster, Spamfish. This is the end of an amazing first week for him, and he makes a sweet addition to the lineup. You can catch Spamfish and the Melted Fridge Show every weekday from 6pm-Midnight GMT.

After Melted Fridge today, Mash Tactics is going into a very special 'Community Collaboration' with King Foom being interviewed by me. Saturday packs a punch with Shank 2 on Hangover, and Stubbs the Zombie on Chill with Phil. And episode 2 of Sup Holmes brings on the sensational Shannon from Nintendo and Tommy Refenes from Team Meat, this Sunday at 1p.m. Pacific.

This week ends with another 'Community Collaboration' on Mash Tactics. Though, this time, Foom is doing something a bit different. I, as host of Also Talks, will be joining Foom to interview him about his journey on Twitch TV, experiences with Destructoid, and goals for the channel and community. After the chat, Foom will be bringing on some old school Chill Bros to play Red Dead Redemption and Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3.

Saturday Morning Hangover with Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore airs from 10a.m. to 12p.m. PST. Come watch as they play the latest Xbox Live Indie Games demos for your enjoyment, and revel in the beauty of Conrad's mustache! This week, the guys will being leaping into Shank 2 in the latter half of the show.

Chill with Phil airs this Saturday at 4p.m. PST. Coming off his series playthrough of Metal Gear Solid, and considering his next epic endeavor, Philanthr0py is going to be taking it easy with a personal favorite, Stubbs the Zombie.

321Go Cast is Destructoid's only live show/podcast hybrid airing on Sunday, from 2-4p.m. PST starring JohnnyViral, Pangloss, and Ryu89. This week, the guys are joined again by their trusty stream host Sterling Lyons.

Destructoid's live talk show, Also, Talks, starring Bill Zoeker and Johnny Luchador is committed to bringing interesting conversations about videogames, Destructoid, and random nonsense on Sundays at 4p.m. PST. It seems the guys will be playing some sort of videogame once again. This has become a mysterious trend. Tune in to get some answers.

Catch all of Destructoid's livestream shows at Twitch.TV/Destructoid!

Sup Holmes needs your hot sex romance questions

2012-02-10T16:00:00Z

Sup Holmes, Dtoid's new internet live stream video talk show/podcast rides again this Sunday, February 12th. This time around we have Shannon for Destructoid's E3 2011 Wii U coverage, and Tommy Refenes from Team Meat and Indie Game: The Movie. Since they are presumed to be lovers, and it's almost Valentine's Day, we're going to be talking to them about sex, love, and dating advice for gamers. Never mind the fact that I don't think gamer really means anything anymore. Just bear with me and watch the show anyway.

While I'm telling you what to do, I might as well command that you send in video, audio, or text questions to HolmessupHolmes@gmail.com. We're really going to be able to use your submissions this time. One thing though, I don't think Shannon will be able to answer any questions about Nintendo stuff. Last night, Reggie tweeted "@Shangasm better not talk about Nintendo on @Tronknott's dumb show this Sunday. She's cute and great but I'll still be massively P.O.'ed lol"

Lets not P.O. Reggie, alright kids?

Friday Night Fights: Cold War

2012-02-10T15:30:00Z

This weekend, the "Communities vs Pros" Team Fortress 2 event is being broadcast live over on EOREALITY, and it sounds awesome! The tournament sees a professional team of six from the competitive circuit up against a group of nine amateurs chosen from the best a brightest clans on the community servers; and hey, one of the contestants is from BrB!U, the old home of Dtoid's Team Fortress 2sdays! (Thanks for catching that, lucashoal!)

The stream begins at 9 tomorrow night and ends when the final point is captured. You should go check it out!

Here are the details:

Date/Time: Saturday, February 11 at 9 PM EST
Livestream: http://eoreality.net/events
Steam Community: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/cvsp
Promotional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDRGeWDu90U

The event is already in its third year (it was formerly known as "6v9"), and if previous outings are anything to go by it's bound to be a blast. So let's all pop up some corn and cheer on our favorite team! And in the meantime, let's get in a little fun of our own!

New to FNF? Read this! Each week, a bunch of us Dtoiders get together to play videogames online! It's a 100% community-run event, so feel free to join in or even host something yourself!

The planning for FNF starts in the forums, where community members volunteer to host matches and post their pertinent details (game, time, Gamertag, etc.). Then, every Friday, reminder posts go up in the community blogs followed by a recap post here on the front page for last-minute planning.

To join in, simply send a friend request to the match host! (Don't forget to say you're from Dtoid!) If you'd rather host something yourself, sound off in the comments section below!

We hope to see you online!

Tonight's Games:

Hit up Steamtoid to see if there's anything going on!

Tonight's Games:

Gotham City Impostors
Host: StriderHoang (GT: StriderHoang)
Time: 7:30 PM EST

Halo: Reach (Speed Halo, Hot Pursuit)
Host: Eric Woll (GT: FLaN Tamarind)
Time: 8 PM EST

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition
Host: Char Aznable (GT: ShinigamiBV)
Time: 8 PM EST

Battlefield 3
Host: ChillyBilly (GT: Chillybill)
Time: 10 PM EST
Note: Join the Dtoid BF3 Platoon!

Lost Planet 2
Host: Epic-KxDtoid (GT: Epic KxLIVE)
Time: 10 PM EST

Gears of War 3 (competitive modes)
Host: Usedtabe (GT: Us3d ta b3)
Time: 11 PM EST
Note: Send Usedtabe a LIVE message and he'll invite you to the party!

Gotham City Impostors
Host: SuperMonk4Ever (GT: SuperMonk4Ever)
Time: 11:30 PM EST

Check out the 360 FNF blog for more details!

Tonight's Games:

Battlefield 3
Host: Trev (PSN: ElZilcho)
Time: 9 PM EST

Starhawk Beta
Host: Dare (PSN: Knackered)
Time: 9:30 PM EST
Game: Dtoid

Gotham City Impostors
Host: garethxxgod (PSN: garethxxgod)
Time: 10 PM EST

Payday: The Heist
Host: garethxxgod (PSN: garethxxgod)
Time: 11:30 PM EST
Note: Please turn on your mics!

Check out the PS3 FNF blog for more details!

Tonight's Games:

Mario Kart 7
Host: Wolfy-Boey (5327-1072-2012)
Community: Destructoid (43-8816-8269-4512)
Time: 9 PM EST
Note: Hop in the community room and wait for people to join!

Mario Kart 7
Host: smurfee mcgee (5284-1410-9454)
Community: Dtoid Ballooning (54-2583-2568-7417)
Time: 10:30 PM EST
Note: Hop in the community room and wait for people to join!

Check out the 3DS FNF forum thread for more details!

Tonight's Games:

Team Fortress 2
Server: 63.208.142.126:27015
Time: All day, every day! (Especially on Tuesdays!)

League of Legends
Host: Shemlock Helmes
Time: 10 PM EST

Hit up Steamtoid to see if there's anything else going on!

Syndicate cast includes Rosario Dawson and more

2012-02-10T15:00:00Z

Electronic Arts and Starbreeze Studios have revealed some familiar names included in the voice cast of Syndicate. First up is Rosario Dawson, who is described as playing a "rising star" in the syndicate EuroCorp.

"She's an interesting and strong female character," says Dawson. "How cool is it to play the mastermind who designed the military chip inside the player's head!"

Also lending their talents to the game are Brian Cox and Michael Wincott, both of whom are said to play significant roles within EuroCorp. I'm eager to hear how these guys all sound in the game; you never really know what you're going to get.

ThinkGeek's PotatOS is GLaDOS in a friggin' potato

2012-02-10T14:30:00Z

Back in December, ThinkGeek rolled out a big line of Portal 2 tie-in merchandise, from an Aperture Labs shower curtain to the super popular talking Cave Johnson portrait. The weirdest item, however, was definitely the PotatOS kit that recreated the experience of carrying GLaDOS around in the palm of your hand.

Originally marked for $29.99, PotatOS is currently discounted to $24.99. But the real reason for this post is the new demonstration video that ThinkGeek just uploaded. If you ever wanted to be insulted by a potato, be happy knowing that you're covered.

Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit [ThinkGeek] (Thanks, Karl!)

Namco Bandai to co-publish Digital Extremes' Star Trek

2012-02-10T14:00:00Z

Hot off The Darkness II, it's been announced that Namco Bandai has signed with Paramount Pictures to co-publish and distribute the upcoming Star Trek in development at Digital Extremes for Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. This co-op game is set to come out in Q1 of 2013, prior to J.J. Abrams' next movie hitting theaters on May 17.

Though I'm traditionally wary of videogames even remotely attached to films, it's hard for me not to be excited about the game. It's got an original story, lets you play as Spock and Kirk, and you're fighting to stop a "legendary enemy race." Even if things go sour, Star Trek should be interesting at the very least.

Sega's Valentine's Day gift to you is a mobile game sale

2012-02-10T13:30:00Z

I guess this balances things out. Sega's discounting some of its games on the App Store and Android Marketplace in time for Valentine's Day, so you can treat yourself and someone you love. Here's a sampling of the deals.

App Store from February 11 - 14 include:

Sonic CD for $2.99 (was $4.99)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (iPhone) for $1.99 (was $3.99)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (iPad) for $2.99 (was $4.99)
Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition for $0.99 (was $2.99)

Android devices from February 11 - 14:

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for $1.99 (was $3.99)
Sonic CD for $2.99 (was $4.99)
Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition for $0.99 (was $2.99)

They're also teasing deals for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable happening later this month.

From February 21 through March 6, you'll be able to find discounts on the "Drive Me Crazy" bundle (Crazy Taxi and SEGA Rally Online Arcade) and the "Sega Genesis Bundle" (Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Golden Axe, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Streets of Rage 2). PlayStation Plus members can grab that second bundle for free.

Namco Bandai is founding a 1000-person dev studio

2012-02-10T13:00:00Z

Yes, a thousand people. More than that, actually. The teams behind Soul Calibur, Ace Combat, Tekken, Pac-Man, Tales, Naruto, Gundam and countless other Namco and Bandai videogames will be merged together to form the imaginatively named “Namco Bandai Studio”. Starting in April, this new entity will be in charge of managing all game development responsibilities, including for current franchises and the creation of new IPs. What does this mean for you, the average gamer? Probably not much, since consolidations like this are common, like when Tales Studio got fully absorbed last year.

HOWEVER, if you take into account Namco Bandai’s love of crossover-based collaboration, and the possibilities are infinite...and terrifying. Imagine a hypothetical Soul Calibur sequel, featuring guest fighters from the next Tales RPG, plus Tekken dudes, Pac-Man, Klonoa, Ridge Racer race queen Reiko Nagase, and Missile the Pomeranian from Ghost Trick "because them Capcom guys is good people". Premium download content turns Nightmare's Soul Edge sword into an Ace Combat fighter jet with an Idolm@ster-themed paint job. And it all uses the Ace Combat Assault Horizon slogan, "Make Metal BLEED."

Best. Game. Ever.

Podtoid 188: The Cat Pimp of Baltimore

2012-02-10T12:30:00Z

On this week's Podtoid, special sports person Samit Sarkar joins the usual crew for another carnival of stupid garbage. Why is Jonathan Holmes wearing a blanket of cats and why is he suddenly so rich? Is Max Scoville paying his child support? How many Ron Pauls does it take to change a lightbulb? Every single one of those questions is answered this week.

As far as games go, we chat about Double Fine's Kickstarter plan (and present a special Kickstarter deal of our own), some people played with a PS Vita at a preview showing, and there's some boring Mass Effect talk that ruins everybody's day. All this and more on Podtoid!

As ever, you can subscribe to us on iTunes and RSS, buy our Android App or download directly!

Safe House director thinks games need immersive sound

2012-02-10T12:00:00Z

Videogame developers and filmmakers have always had sort of an odd relationship, with some developers like David Cage pretending they're actually filmmakers and some filmmakers like Stephen Spielberg trying their hands at game development and production. When it comes to honest, useful dialogue about what the mediums can take from each other, however, there's not a lot of it. There are exceptions, though, such as Daniel Espinosa, the director of the just-released action film Safe House. At a press event for games bloggers following a screening of his film, he told the group where he thinks videogames should be heading:

I think [it’s] the sound and how things get destroyed. I think that’s always something that draws me, you know? I thought I could use the sound also [in Safe House], because then you can put a hole close to the camera, and you can hear as a duct tears apart and goes over you. That gives depth into the image, so you have the character here and then the sound is very close. It’s something that they don’t use so much in videogames, which they should. Have that close impact on the side. You hear them go by, but if something ripped over you and heard it splinter and it covered the frame, that would be a cool experience. I got some Swedish friends who did Battlefield at DICE, and they’ve been working a lot towards that too. You can have opinions about it, it’s not perfect, but I think that’s the path that we’re going down.

I absolutely agree with him. Sound design is about much more than just soundtrack, and the true creation of 3D sound would do a lot to help create a sense of immersion in games. Unfortunately, it requires engines that can create the destruction to fuel the sounds, and there aren't a lot of those out there. However, companies like DICE, Crytek, Epic, and Volition need to get their asses into gear and show the world why sound is so important and what it can do to really give gamers a heightened sense of their environment.

Preview: Mass Effect iOS app Datapad and game Infiltrator

2012-02-10T11:30:00Z

Mass Effect 3 is arguably the most anticipated game of the first half of 2012, and EA is readying a couple of mobile "companion experiences" to maintain Mass Effect mindshare on as many platforms as possible. One is a free iPad-exclusive app, Mass Effect Datapad, and the other is a full game, Mass Effect Infiltrator, that will launch initially on iOS and make its way to Android later.

EA provided hands-off demos to press at an event in Manhattan earlier this week. From what I saw, it appears that die-hard Mass Effect fans will want to try them both, especially if they want to increase their chances in ME3's final battle against the Reapers. (As for ME3 itself, I played through most of an early mission at the event. Look for a full preview next week.)

Mass Effect Datapad (iPad)
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: TBD (near ME3 launch on March 6, 2012)
MSRP: Free

Datapad is a digital compendium of Mass Effect lore -- in effect, it puts Commander Shepard's Codex in your hands for perusal at your leisure. It's free of Mass Effect 3 spoilers, but it provides details on the series so far. Whether you're new to the franchise, or you need a refresher on the differences between Salarians and Quarians, Datapad is your one-stop shop for background information on the Mass Effect universe. You can even go through important decision points to see how things might've turned out differently, like whether Anderson or Udina was placed on the Council at the end of the original Mass Effect.

It'll be nice to enjoy Mass Effect 3 with Datapad open on your iPad as a quick reference, but the fun doesn't have to end there. EA wants to keep you engaged with Mass Effect even when you're not playing, and to that end, the app includes a Mail tab that will be updated with messages from characters as you play through ME3. (Datapad is tied to your Origin account, which is how it keeps track of your progress in the game.) There's also a Galaxy At War tab: yes, Datapad will affect Shepard's "Galactic Readiness" rating through the ME3 metagame, along with the main game's co-op mode and the iOS game, Infiltrator. EA wasn't showing off exactly how that will play out in the app, so I can't provide further details.

Mass Effect Infiltrator (iOS [previewed], Android)
Developer: IronMonkey Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: TBD (near ME3 launch on March 6, 2012)
MSRP: TBD

Infiltrator is a cover-based third-person shooter from IronMonkey Studios, the folks behind the excellent Dead Space iOS game. It plays just like that title, with touch "zones" on the screen instead of virtual analog sticks. I saw the game on an iPad, where swiping on the left half of the screen controls movement and moving a finger on the right half aims your weapon.

You play as Randall Ezno, an infiltrator (obviously) who's working for Cerberus -- for now. Ezno "specializes in snatch-and-grab operations: taking alien species and bringing them back to Cerberus for testing," but he eventually uncovers unsavory details about the organization that force him to reconsider his position. In the ten-minute demo I saw, Ezno is sent to an ice planet to hunt down a Turian. Unfortunately, though, some Geth troopers get in the way.

Once you slide behind cover, taking enemies down is as simple as tapping on them, which causes Ezno to pop up and start firing. He has a variety of attacks at his disposal, including ordinary weapons like shotguns and sniper rifles as well as biotic powers such as Pull and Leash. A slow-motion effect that briefly ensues after a successful kill encourages you to chain them together, which awards you with style points. Levels consist of a series of skirmishes, and the game assesses your performance (time, health, style) after each battle. In addition to grades, you receive credits with which you can upgrade Ezno's abilities.

You also pick up Intel, which random defeated foes leave behind. Intel is Infiltrator's contribution to Shepard's "Galactic Readiness" through Galaxy At War; Ezno himself does not appear in ME3. (Note that none of the Galaxy At War stuff -- whether through ME3 co-op, Datapad, or Infiltrator -- is necessary. You can still achieve the best ending in ME3 without ever touching any of it.)

Ezno makes quick work of the standard-issue Geth, but the snowy environs soon reveal some Geth Juggernauts. After tapping on the upper-right corner to switch weapons, Ezno waits for the red-armored attackers to get within range of his shotgun before blowing them away. Later on, he whips out a long-range rifle to give a Turian sniper a dose of his own medicine. I'd tell you about what happens once the infiltrator finds his target, but sadly, the EA rep playing through the level died before making it to the end. He explained that the level presents you with a Paragon/Renegade prompt: Ezno can capture the Turian gently, or show the alien who's in charge with a smack.

As you can see from the screenshots, Infiltrator features impressive visuals for an iOS title, even more so than Dead Space. While I didn't get to see the game in action on an iPad in my hands -- for demonstration purposes, it was hooked up to a TV via HDMI -- I can say that its graphics are about on par with early games from the current console generation. EA wasn't talking about the price, but for comparison's sake, Dead Space on iOS costs $6.99. Look for it on the App Store near the launch of ME3 on March 6.

Zero Suit Samus enjoys her downtime in upcoming art book

2012-02-10T10:30:00Z

Last summer, artist Chris Furniss posted a piece of Samus art a day for a whole month, depicting ol' Sammy out of her armor and enjoying her day-to-day activities when she's not out patrolling the galaxy. It's a candid glimpse into the life of just an ordinary gal -- she surfs the Web, visits the laundromat, hangs out with friends, and enjoys the great outdoors. Very sweet indeed!

Since finishing "31 Days of Zero Suit Samus," Chris has wanted to gather all the days into a compilation book. Plans are finally underway, and he's even going to include some extra pieces. In addition, a few other web artists will be contributing to the book as well, such as the always jubilant Ashley Davis, Maré Odomo, Zac Gorman, and Ted Martens. They're showing a lot love for our favorite bounty hunter, even if some aren't following the "Zero Suit Samus" theme (for shame!).

In the gallery, I've posted the current contributions as well as a selection of Chris' originals. Hit up his site to check out the remainders.

LittleBigPlanet Karting is a real game that's happening

2012-02-10T10:00:00Z

LittleBigPlanet is going to become a kart racer, creatively titled LittleBigPlanet Karting. It seems odd that a series built around making what you want and creating many types of games has been restricted to a single genre, but if Sony still wants to make Sackboy some sort of mascot, then a kart racer is obligatory.

There had been rumors of this game circulating for the past week, and Sony responded to the gossip with an uncharacteristic confirmation, rather than a flat denial: "We can confirm that LittleBigPlanet Karting is in fact in development and we look forward to sharing more on the game soon!"

So there you go. Out there, somewhere, the Modnation Racers team is crying softly and wondering what it did to make Sony so upset.

[Via @PlayStation]