GamesRadar - Afro Samurai

Winners of the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards? "Results not Final" (News)

Nov 20, 2009

Go ahead right now and call up your bookie, or call someone that will take a bet on anything because here are the winners for Spike TV's VGA 2009. If you are wondering where these results came from so early, Doc Brown hopped in the DeLorean and stole Biff's Sports Almanac, inside we found the results and cool directions on how to make our very own hoverboards.

GAME OF THE YEAR
Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Montreal)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos Interactive - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment / Rocksteady Studios)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward)
Left 4 Dead 2 (Valve)
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves (Sony Computer Entertainment / Naughty Dog)

Winner UNCHARTED 2: Among Theives

STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Infinity Ward
Naughty Dog
Rocksteady Studios
Valve

Winner ....

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Namco Bandai's Best-Selling Games Are... (News)

Aug 4, 2009

Namco Bandai today released their Q1 2010 earnings report. And buried amidst the boring money stuff (net sales are down 15.8%) is something a little more interesting: game sales data.

Listed were the publisher's top five-selling games for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 (as in, only those sold during that three-month period, not lifetime sales). Those expecting Nintendo-like numbers will be disappointed, but those who love Afro Samurai - or just numbers in general - will be thrilled!

Afro Samurai Title Update (News)

Mar 26, 2009

The update brings a set of features that will further enhance the gameplay experience:

* Camera settings can now be accessed through the Options menu
* Invert camera control option has been implemented
* Gameplay tuning – Improved Brother 6 boss fight
* Multiple bug issues have also been resolved

UK Videogame Release Dates March 23rd-27th (News)

Mar 23, 2009

UK videogame releases for March 23rd to 27th sees the release of the Midway/Ubisoft title, Wheelman and Playstation Network title, Burn Zombie Burn arrives mid-week. Don King's boxing title arrives on the Wii and DS along with Afro Samurai on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Please note, release dates are about as reliable as a priest stuck in traffic behind two nuns in a Skoda, so don't take them as gospel. This is what we've been told.

Afro Samurai: Focus kill frenzy (Feature)

Mar 23, 2009

There's no denying, Afro Samurai is an incredibly stylish game. With swathes of enemies, a stat for 'gallons of blood spilled' and some painful-looking dismemberment, it's like Kill Bill Vol. 1, only with an Afro-sporting Samurai instead of Uma Thurman. And, as we mentioned in our review, the focus kills are definitely the star of the show.

But where's the fun in mere words telling you so? See for yourself! ...

Euro Video Game Releases Week Beginning 22/03/09 (News)

Mar 21, 2009

Here's the Euro releases for this week, highlights include The Wheelman, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 for Wii and Buzz! Brain of the UK. Please note these are tenative release dates and are subject to change with little or no notice.

Afro Samurai: Focus frenzy (Video)

Mar 21, 2009

Its cute, bloody gimmicks are fun at first, but can't mask a repetitive action title and its many quality control issues.

Afro Samurai: Ladykiller (Video)

Mar 21, 2009

Its cute, bloody gimmicks are fun at first, but can't mask a repetitive action title and its many quality control issues.

Afro Samurai: Off with his head (Video)

Mar 21, 2009

Its cute, bloody gimmicks are fun at first, but can't mask a repetitive action title and its many quality control issues.

BottleRocket at work on new project after Splatterhouse loss (News)

Feb 13, 2009

Leigh Alexander on Gamasutra writes:

"BottleRocket today officially confirmed that it will no longer be developing Namco Bandai's Splatterhouse after the publisher repossessed the title earlier this week -- but says it is working on an unannounced new project, disputing earlier reports of its de facto demise.

'BottleRocket wishes Namco the best in completing their project,' the studio said in a brief statement confirming the cancellation. 'The BottleRocket development team is looking forward to turning their attention to a new project soon to be announced.' "

'Afro Samurai' DLC Revealed by Credit Reel - Will Span Multiple Episodes (News)

Feb 11, 2009

According to the game's own credits, "Afro Samurai" will receive at least one downloadable episode in future; and today, GameCyte spoke to the man who penned its story, a Mr. Peter Saji, for some clues about the contents of a confirmed multiple episodes to come.

Afro Samurai: 30 min. Gameplay (First Level Completed) (News)

Feb 6, 2009

Video Afro Samurai: 30 min. Gameplay (First Level Completed) - X360 Version

"Spoiler Inside"

Afro Samurai (Review)

Jan 27, 2009

For those not in know about Afro Samurai, it was originally a manga that then got adapted into a cartoon, and features an assassin literally named Afro living in a sort-of future yet feudal Japan. Possibly inspired by Highlander, the story focuses on the number one assassin (originally Afro's father), who can only be challenged by the number two assassin. ...

New In Games (News)

Jan 26, 2009

A look at the new titles being released this week.

Monday (Jan. 26)
AC-130 (PC)
MLB Front Office Manager (360, PS3, PC)
Niki - Rock 'n' Ball (Wii)

Tuesday (Jan. 27)
Afro Samurai (PS3, 360)

Take the jump to read the rest.

New Game Releases for the Week of January 25, 2009 (News)

Jan 25, 2009

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Hightlights this week include Afro Samurai (Xbox 360/PS3), MLB Front Office Manager (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), Rygar: The Battle of Argus (Nintendo Wii).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of January 25, 2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

This Week's New Video Game Releases (Week of 1/26/09) (News)

Jan 24, 2009

This week's new videogame releases are lead by over the top anime action with Afro Samurai for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. The action game has a distinct art style and is back by voice acting by Samuel L. Jackson. Enemy AI is affected by the beats from RZA of Wu-Tang Clan. Wii and DS gamers have Coraline, the game based on the upcoming stop-motion fantasy film by Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's book. Coraline should appeal to younger gamers who like a bit of fantasy mixed with mini-games. If you want to scratch on the PSP, take on the portable turntables in DJ Max Fever.

Check out week's new videogame releases.

Video: Samuel L Jackson promoting Afro Samurai game for Game Crazy (News)

Jan 17, 2009

Great way to promote your product. Samuel L Jackson leaves a nice voicemail promoting Afro Samurai game for Game Crazy.

NavPower Middleware Licensed by NAMCO BANDAI (News)

Jan 13, 2009

Middleware developer BabelFlux, LLC announced today that NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. has licensed its AI middleware package, NavPower, for multiple titles, including the upcoming Afro Samurai videogame.

Afro Samurai Goes Gold (News)

Jan 11, 2009

Surge, Namco Bandai's new cutting edge studio and publishing label, announced today that Afro Samurai has gone gold and it is scheduled for release on January 27, 2009. Below is the press release with the announcement!

Afro Samurai Pre-Order Bonus Figures (News)

Jan 5, 2009

Over the past few days, game retails have frequent revealed pre-order bonuses for games - such as demos, costumes and wallpapers - but this, by far, has to be one of the best they have revealed.

Upcoming PS3 releases for January 2009 (News)

Jan 4, 2009

PS3Center takes a look at all the titles due out for the PS3 in January 2009.

Afro Samurai – hands-on (Preview)

Dec 19, 2008

Within seconds of picking up the pad we’d sliced a man’s head like a pineapple, heard more swearing in one minute than you’d see in an afternoon of Sunday League football and Samuel L. Jackson had turned up as jive-talking mentor, Ninja Ninja. All against the backdrop of a thumping new tune by Wu Tang Clan’s RZA. Good? Afro Samurai looks damned amazing. ...

ATARI 2009 game releases (News)

Dec 18, 2008

ATARI recently announced their overview of upcomming 2009 game releases including dates.

Every trailer from Tuesday's Atari Live event (News)

Dec 3, 2008

A collation of every video from Tuesday's Atari Live event held in London.

The badasses of Afro Samurai (Feature)

Nov 14, 2008

Ahoy! We have here the heroes, villains and various NPCs you’ll meet along your journey in Afro Samurai - the tale of revenge, hope and hip hop. Fueled by rage and powered by music from the RZA, Afro’s on a quest to cut down the man who murdered his father. And if he can become a God along the way, well, more power to him. Venture forth! ...

Afro Samurai (Screenshots)

Nov 4, 2008

Europe to welcome Afro Samurai next year. (News)

Oct 8, 2008

The big-haired revenge-driven Samurai is crossing the pond over to Europe come 2009, this according to the press release sent out by Namco Bandai and Atari.

While there is no specific date as to Afro Samurai's (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) European arrival, we're thinking it'll be at least a little after the January North American release date. That shouldn't be too long now, so get your bling on and get ready to cut your way through his aesthetically designed world of vengeance, with original hip hop musical score by The RZA of Wu Tang Clan.

We'll be keeping you posted for more updates as they roll in.

Namco Bandai Announces Afro Samurai Release Date for PS3/360 (News)

Jul 28, 2008

Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc., announced today that high-style action will be unleashed on January 27, 2009 with Afro Samurai for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

TeamXbox: Afro Samurai to Make Debut at Comic-Con (News)

Jul 23, 2008

Namco Bandai announced today that it will host sneak-peak demos of the Afro Samurai video game at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Below is the press release with the announcement:

Afro Samurai Details (News)

Apr 17, 2008

From the official release: "...Follow Afro Samurai as he fights to become the number one warrior, a title currently held by Justice, the man who killed Afro's father when he was a child. The game follows the plot of the original series with added material and background for fans and new comers alike.

Blood is beautiful in this hip hop infused action adventure as Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Afro and Ninja Ninja. A striking art style gives Afro Samurai a truly unique look and feel across beautifully animated open environments as he wages war against his adversaries to become number one..."

Afro Samurai - first impressions (Preview)

Apr 16, 2008

After Afro’s father, the number one warrior in a futuristic, feudal Japan, is cut down by a ruthless gunman named Justice, you should expect vengeance to be had. And because Afro is voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, the biggest badass on stage and screen, eloquent swears will flow just as copiously as ninja blood. Based on the manga and anime of the same name, Afro Samurai tasks you with slicing through anyone unfortunate enough to stand in ...

Afro Samurai Trailer Makes Surprise Appearance At DICE (News)

Feb 8, 2008

Like Afro Samurai? Excited about the Namco Bandai console game of the same name? Buddy, have we got the ghetto captured, shaky-cam video for you. During Roger Hector's DICE presentation today, the VP of Development at Namco Bandai Games showed off the first trailer for the game, which looks to stay true to the series' trademark art style. Hector showed off work in progress versions of Afro, in 2D and 3D form, a transition the character seemed to make with ease. Hopefully, we'll get a direct feed version of the above clip soon and put this whole bush league video capture job behind us.

Afro Samurai sort-of revealed (News)

Jun 15, 2007

Fans of the testosterone-fueled and haphazardly programmed Spike TV already know the name Afro Samurai, a hyper-violent anime that aired in five edited increments earlier this year. The Samuel L. Jackson-propelled anime will now become a video game that its US developers claim will be a "soulful, powerful and uncut" experience. The extensive trailer shown earlier this week revealed very little, spending most of the time focused on a pool of blood and a crimson-splattered Afro clenching his ...

Afro Samurai: FAQ/Walkthrough (FAQ)

Mar 30, 2009

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Afro Samurai FAQ/Walkthrough (FAQ)

Mar 25, 2009

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Number One difficulty (Unlockable)

Feb 11, 2009

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