McKinley Noble
McKinley Noble has been writing about video games for seven years as a blogger and journalist, with each job adding to his painstakingly alphabetized collection of retro gaming memorabilia. When not cracking jokes about the gaming industry, he's a talking encyclopedia when it comes to mixed martial arts and anything MMA related. Follow him on Twitter: @KenTheGreat1. Meet the rest of the crew.Japanese Gaming News Site Andriasang Closes Its Doors
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 11, 2012 AT 10:30am
Posted on September 11, 2012 AT 10:30am
For over five years, Andriasang has arguably been the North American gaming industry's best source for constant, daily news and updates straight from Japan. However, all good things eventually come to an end. READ MORE
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EA Only Showing Three Titles At This Year’s Tokyo Game Show
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 03:15pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 03:15pm
Electronic Arts is making a muted appearance at the Tokyo Game Show this year, only bringing titles to the show floor. Moreover, they're going to be doing it within Sega's booth. READ MORE
Steam ‘Big Picture’ Mode Goes Into The Living Room, Beta Starts Today
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 02:10pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 02:10pm
Valve Corporation's Steam service is launching its customized "Big Picture" mode today, with a PC-only beta that's tailored specifically for your living room. Maybe it's time to unplug that PlayStation 3. READ MORE
NBA 2K13 Trailer Shows Off Gameplay, Lays Down Some Beats
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 01:50pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 01:50pm
It looks like NBA 2K13 will enjoy another year at the top as the video game industry's de facto basketball franchise, and its latest trailer fuels the hype. Particular emphasis settles on the physics, which look top-notch. READ MORE
Harry Potter For Kinect Demo Now Available For Xbox Live Gold Muggles
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 01:25pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 01:25pm
Eurocom's Kinect focused trek though the Harry Potter franchise has a demo out exclusively for Xbox Live Gold members today. Hopefully, it's a step up from the last Kinect-enabled titles in the series. READ MORE
Insanely Awesome Mega Man Hoodie Comes With Hidden Mega Buster
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 12:35pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 12:35pm
Even though Capcom is sitting on the Mega Man franchise, that isn't stopping the rest of the world from showing their love for the Blue Bomber. For example, check out this cool hoodie. READ MORE
IGF Chairman Launches Subscription-Based Indie Games Site ‘Venus Patrol’
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 12:05pm
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 12:05pm
Following a very successful Kickstarter campaign, indie gaming website "Venus Patrol" has officially opened its doors to commenters and the general public. Originally, it all started as a spin-off of Boing Boing. READ MORE
Borderlands 2 Live-Action TV Commercial Is Pretty Cheesy, Very Explosive
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 11:25am
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 11:25am
Live-action commercials that depict video games are always an interesting sight to see, and Borderlands 2 doesn't have any qualms about going over the top. At the very least, the game's new TV advertisement gets the action right. READ MORE
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Features Alternating Day, Night Cycles
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 10:45am
Posted on September 10, 2012 AT 10:45am
Kojima Productions' recently announced Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes will reportedly feature another subtle gameplay shift. According to series creator Hideo Kojima, day and night cycles will factor into the missions. READ MORE
EA President Frank Gibeau Explains Statement About Single-Player Games
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 03:25pm
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 03:25pm
EA president Frank Gibeau caused quite a stir on the Internet, saying he was "proud" he hadn't approved any games that only had single-player development. As it turns out, his quote was misunderstood. READ MORE
Wii U’s Nintendo Land Reveals Metroid, Balloon Fight Attractions
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 02:55pm
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 02:55pm
Nintendo hasn't been too secretive about the various games that will be represented in Nintendo Land's theme pack, but two more attractions have been unveiled. One isn't a big surprise, but the other is a blast from the past. READ MORE
Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land May Be Headed For Nintendo eShop
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 10:35am
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 10:35am
While the timing's curious, it seems that Nintendo is bringing both Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land to the Nintendo eShop. It may not be region-wide, though, as the information hints at a European exclusive. READ MORE
Ken Levine Reminds Everyone BioShock Infinite Wii U Isn’t A Thing
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 09:45am
Posted on September 9, 2012 AT 09:45am
Even with impressive looking preview builds and some stellar-looking art design, BioShock Infinite couldn't avoid a delay. But according to Irrational Games' Ken Levine, it's not due to a Wii U port. READ MORE
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Leaked, Watch This Video Before It’s Gone
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 05:35pm
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 05:35pm
It's a bit hard to tell if the video is authentic, but Activision has been pulling alleged footage from Call of Duty: Black Ops II down off various websites. Maybe they just hate that awful dubstep music. READ MORE
RUMOR: Gravity Rush’s Kat Joins PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 05:15pm
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 05:15pm
Sony's oddball assortment of PlayStation icons may include a relative newbie, as Gravity Rush's lead heroine Kat has seemingly been leaked for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Question is, does the leak sound legit? READ MORE
Capcom VP: Mega Man Has Too Many Competing ‘Sub-Brands’ For A Reboot
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 04:35pm
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 04:35pm
Capcom fans have gone from pitchfork-bearing rage to a "Cold War-level" grudge over the Mega Man series, or how the developer has seemingly abandoned it. According to a Capcom executive, even a reboot is unlikely. READ MORE
These 20th Anniversary Kirby Medallions Are Adorable, Already Sold Out
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 10:30am
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 10:30am
Nintendo has gone above and beyond for Kirby's 20th anniversary celebration, breaking a Guinness world record and releasing a special Nintendo Wii set to boot. But there's one little extra that disappeared like thin air. READ MORE
Infinity Ward, Treyarch Not Touching Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 09:00am
Posted on September 8, 2012 AT 09:00am
Activision probably has all hands on deck for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, but who's handling the upcoming PS Vita release? Believe it or not, a Resistance developer. READ MORE
Square Enix Files Trademark For ‘Circle Of Mana’ In Japan
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 7, 2012 AT 02:45pm
Posted on September 7, 2012 AT 02:45pm
Square Enix has recently filed four video game trademarks in Japan, most of which have pretty self-explanatory descriptions. One of them, however, is a bit more mysterious than the rest. READ MORE
Ubisoft Lets You Build Levels To Your Heart’s Content In ShootMania Storm
By McKinley Noble, Contributing Editor
Posted on September 7, 2012 AT 01:45pm
Posted on September 7, 2012 AT 01:45pm
It's no hyperbole that ShootMania has a rather amazingly robust level editor, with an impressively rich amount of options. Ubisoft doesn't want you to forget it either, so they've whipped up a little sizzle reel for you. READ MORE
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