Where Have I Been?

I’ve been over at robotubegames.com!  That’s where most of my game related news will be from now on.  Lots going on:

- Bloktonik for iPad is in development, and it is awesome.

- Bloktonik for WiiWare is on hold for right now.

- Mr. Robotube makes his console debut in BIT.TRIP Fate!

Go over to robotubegames.com and read up on all the latest awesomeness.  Updates to this blog are infrequent, and nobody likes infrequent.

You can also follow us at twitter.com/Robotube or facebook.com/RobotubeGames.

New Classics: Bit.Trip Runner

[Note from Jason: This article was contributed by Robotube comrade Todd.  Just so you know that it's not only me who's having super enjoy times with Bit Trip.]

Alright, so I’m not going to beat around the bush here. Jason knows the guys at Gaijin Games (more on that soon), and, as such, we are probably a little biased when it comes to the Bit.Trip series. For example, I’m not likely to say Bit.Trip Whatever “sucks”. I would be much more likely to say something like “Bit.Trip Notasgood is not their best attempt at game development”. You see how that works? Within, I discuss GG’s latest release, with great enthusiasm.

Mystery Package from Gaijin Games!!!

Addresses blurred for no apparent reason than to add MYSTERY.

Sometimes a really mysterious package is just awesome.

Upon returning to the Robotube Games hideout late last night, I noticed a strange parcel on the doorstep.  When I saw Commander Video adorning the return address area of the box, I knew secret transmissions of an important nature were contained inside.

Super Street Fighter IV is Super.

Went to a midnight launch, which I NEVER do. That is how tingly this game made me feel.  We’re talking SUPER TINGLY.

I’m not going to review this game or tell you what it’s about, because you may have heard of a thing called the “Innernutz” where you can read all about it.  I will say this:

PlayStation Network.  My name is “Robotube”.

I await your ass-kicking, which I will undoubtedly receive from you.

Bit.Trip CORE Soundtrack For Your Face!

My BFFs (Best Foreigner Friends) at Gaijin Games have just released the soundtrack to their pioneering WiiWare title, Bit.Tip CORE over at CD Baby. If you enjoy sweet, melodious chiptune happiness, you will go bananas for their fine soundtracks.

Prior to the Bit.Trip CORE soundtrack, the soundtrack for Bit.Trip BEAT was also released last year as well. Both are available at CD Baby for only six American dollar bills.

Each of Gaijin Games’ Bit.Trip soundtracks feature the truly lovely stylings of renowned chiptune artists.  So…go get said music!

Gaijin Games Soundtracks at CD Baby

Capcom’s COO, Mark Beaumont, Passes Away

I don’t normally post this sort of story here, but I thought a man who contributed so much to the game industry and served his final days with a company that I adore and respect as much as Capcom deserved a little tribute, if even only on my measly blog.

Robotube Games sends its thoughts and condolences to his friends and family. Thanks, Mark, for the work you did in this industry, and for the happiness you helped bring to hundreds of thousands of adoring fans.

Full Story: Capcom’s Mark Beaumont Passes Away

?

Gaijin’s Chris Osborn Visits Bit Museum, Licks Console

Gaijin Games’ own Chris Osborn visited the Bit Museum semi-recently, and licked our Nintendo Block Kuzushi console. He was apparently unsatisfied with the bounty of Saltines that ALL guests of Bit Museum are served.

Nonetheless, H.R. Lickinstuff is welcome back anytime.

Chris play's the Nintendo Block Kuzushi. The urge to lick has not yet taken over.

Hit the jump for more.

Bit Museum: True Hollywood Story. Not really.

Here are a couple of photos I dug up for your extreme pleasures. These are rare photos snapped of us filming Bit Museum during Episode 1: Old Nintendo Crap (which isn’t really crap at all…it’s super awesome.)

Hit the jump for the weird pics.

Bit Museum #5! Nintendo Game & Watch History

HEY! FOLLOW JASON ON TWITTER!

Did you ever wonder how Nintendo got the wacky idea to slap two displays together and call it a DSi? This will shed some light on it! Jason Cirillo takes you through a super thrilling, action-packed joy ride through the history of the Nintendo Game & Watch. Next time you’re playing with an LCD calculator to give yourself maximum entertainment, remember the humble beginnings of Game & Watch!