September 12th, 2012
(center)(iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JckUsVooPAA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen)(/iframe)(/center)(br /)(br /)(i)Klei Entertainment's(/i) ambitious foray into the often overlooked world of 2-D stealth games has garnered some serious attention in the past few months. (i)(b)Mark of the Ninja(/b)(/i) has easily been one of this year's most hotly anticipated Xbox Live Arcade releases. And if the videos we've seen have been any indication, the hype is well deserved indeed.(br /)(br /)If you've been following our tidbits on this stylish stealth game, you'll be able to appreciate the above gameplay video. Who are we kidding? Anyone with even half an inkling to stalk through the shadows as a ninja on a mission will get all giddy watching this footage.(br /)(br /)Too bad the game itself isn't out until next month (October 2nd to be exact). In slightly related news, I shall be taking a week off from this blogging thing as of October 3rd. For that is the week I must make my official mark as a feared ninja by way of my Xbox.(br /)(br /)(b)UPDATE: So apparently (i)Mark of the Ninja(/i) came out last week and nobody told me?! What do I pay you guys for?! Seriously, this game was an insta-buy for me after playing through the demo. Awesome. Just awesome.(/b)(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://www.machinima.com/")Machinima(/a))
September 12th, 2012
(center)(iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0Bwuf1fmD2Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen)(/iframe)(/center)(br /)(br /)It perhaps goes without saying but, come Zombie Apocalypse Hour, I'm heading for samurai sword and fast. Handguns and rifles? Pfft. They're all well and good till the ammo starts running low. Meanwhile, you know what doesn't run out of ammo and is perfect for separate zombified head from body? Yep. The aforementioned samurai sword. But I digress...(br /)(br /)The above teaser trailer for (i)Yaiba(/i) keeps the deets to a minimum but what we do know is this: There's a one mean looking ninja with a robot arm slicing up a plethora of zombies. In (i)Yaiba's(/i) case, that's enough awesome to earn my money, I just need to know when this masterpiece will be released!(br /)(br /)And for those skeptical few out there, let me remind you that said game comes from none other than the legendary Keiji Inafune, the mind behind such classics as (i)Megan Man(/i) and (i)Resident Evil(/i). Did I also mention he was behind (i)Dead Rising(/i)? So yeah, he's earned his zombie merit badge and them some.(br /)(br /)Stay tuned to the good ol' KarateMart Martial Arts Blog and you'll know more as soon as we do!
September 11th, 2012
(center)(iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7_zqCOsI47o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen)(/iframe)(/center)(br /)(br /)When a game is going this strong after 18 years (yes, I felt ancient just typing that sentence) you know something very, very right is going on. In the case of Namco Bandai's popular (i)Tekken(/i) franchise, their solid game mechanics, hyper-realistic martial arts styles, and all around fun approach has finally culminated in what is looking to be their finest martial arts masterpiece, (i)Tekken Tag Tournament 2(/i).(br /)(br /)If you've already plowed through your copy of (i)Sleeping Dogs(/i) and are looking for a tasty morsel to satisfy that fighting game sweet tooth, I'd highly recommend looking into this one.(br /)(br /)Just don't come a-cryin' when my Paul/Nina team becomes too much for you to handle!(br /)(br /)You can check out a more in-depth review over at our favorite gaming blog through the link below.
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/tekken-tag-tournament-2-review/")Joystiq(/a))
September 10th, 2012
(center)(a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/martial-arts-fighting-game-gets-an-80s-facelift-this-wednesday-in-double-dragon-neon")(img src="http://www.karatemart.com/images/blog/Double_Dragon_Neon_Banner.jpg")(/a)(/center)(br /)(br /)This Wednesday marks the official launch of WayForward's latest foray into the world of classic video game reboots with (i)Double Dragon Neon(/i). If you are unfamiliar with the classic, side-scroller fighting game franchise (and may I add, shame on you), continue reading for a brief look at the classic arcade game.(br /)(br /)For those fans of the Lee brothers that have been wondering of (i)Double Dragon Neon(/i) will be able to match the martial arts mastery for which the series is known, you may indeed rest easy. The good folks at (i)Joystiq(/i) have seen fit to grace us with an early review and so far the reception is positive.
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/10/double-dragon-neon-review/")Joystiq(/a))
September 7th, 2012
(center)(iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jnvzWcMUlCU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen)(/iframe)(/center)(br /)(br /)I'm not sure how Jet Li's newest martial arts movie snuck under the old radar, but better late than never right? And if you're lucky, you'll still be able to catch this one in it's final week of a two week limited release on IMAX 3D.(br /)(br /)As far as the movie itself, it's shaping up to be quite a work of eye-candy (though some of the CGI looks a little rough at the end of the trailer).(br /)(br /)Here's hoping the martial arts fights (i)and(/i) and the story are as entertaining as the trailer quotes would have us believe. Otherwise we'll just have another throwaway piece of popcorn movie fluff. It'll be like Jet Li's (i)The One(/i) and (i)The Mummy(/i) series had a movie baby.(br /)(br /)UPDATE: At least it's getting a 74% on (i)Rotten Tomatoes(/i), so at least there's hope.
