Markus Lai

Editor-in Chief at Broken Fuse VG Blog. Former chef turned Civil Engineer/Thermal Imaging tech. Can be found outdoors canoeing/biking, doing photography or playing video games in his free time. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/verius

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$1240 Resident Evil 6 Platinum Edition

The $1240 price tag is pretty ridiculous for any kind of video game, but seriously Capcom? Even if it does include an awesome Leon S. Kennedy leather jacket, four phone cases, platinum edition of RE6, it is a bit overpriced for many gamers. Oh, and it’s only available in Japan too.

(Source: IGN)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/04/11/overpriced-re6-merch/

Youtube Tuesday: Joel McHale 3DS Ad

Hey Nintendo! More of these awesome ads please?

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/04/10/youtube-tuesday-joel-mchale-3ds-ad/

Facebook buys Instagram

Well here goes nothing! Facebook is now buying up the popular picture sharing service; Instagram for a price tag of a billion dollars. Now let’s see if and when they’ll ruin the app! But if you want to get your photos off off Instagram before Facebook has a chance to mess with Instagram, you’ll want to check out Instaport.me

(Source: Gizmodo)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/04/09/facebook-buys-instagram/

Theatrythm Final Fantasy arrives July 3 in U.S.

Theatrythm  Final Fantasy is making its way to North American shelves on July 3 and will feature 70 tracks from it’s 25 years of history.

(Source: Joystiq)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/04/09/theatrythm-final-fantasy-arrives-july-3-in-u-s/

Instagram for Android is finally available!

The popular iOS retro camera app, Instagram is now available on Android for free after all this waiting! It’s available for devices running Android 2.2 and higher, but is currently not available for Android tablets as of yet. Anyone planning to download it for their device?

(Source: Instagram)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/04/03/instagram-for-android-is-finally-here/

Google Maps Goes 8-bit!

If you haven’t noticed, Google Maps on the computer has the option of going 8-bit for those who want to check it out, especially those who have an affinity for old school/retro graphics! All you need to do is to click the icon in the top right and switch it to Quest!

[UPDATE: APRIL 2, 2012] It seems this 8-bit feature has been taken off Google Maps after the weekend and was one of those April Fools jokes. It was a pretty neat feature to have. I’m hoping Google puts it back into their Maps function as a fun way to go about using their maps even though 8-bit maps may not be something that will be used every time someone looks up a location or directions.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/03/31/google-maps-goes-8-bit/

Scott Pilgrim Comics Arriving This Summer In Colour!

Copyright – Oni Press & Bryan Lee O’ Malley

If you’re a fan of Bryan Lee O’ Malley and/or Scott Pilgrim, you’ll be glad to hear that Scot Pilgrim comics will be starting to arrive this summer as a hard cover colour comic until 2014!

(Source: Bryan Lee O’ Malley’s Tumblr and Comic Book Resources)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/03/31/scott-pilgrim-comics-arriving-this-summer-in-colour/

The 3DS: A Year In

It’s been a full year since the 3DS made its North American debut. The first few months of ownership was a bit rough as games were scarce and few and far in between. Thankfully once the Fall season kicked in and we were seeing alot more quality games come out for the spunky little device. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/03/27/the-3ds-a-year-in/

Broken Fuse VG Podcast Episode 35

John joins me this week as we discuss retro gaming

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/03/24/broken-fuse-vg-podcast-episode-35/

Youtube Tuesday: Skyward Sword Trailer Literal

This never ceases to make my day!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2012/03/20/youtube-tuesday-skyward-sword-trailer-literal/