It wasn't the economy but Haze, in all it's glorious shitness that killed this. But after seeing this video there's NO WAY that someone else is NOT going to pick this up, publish it, and make a shitload of money of it. I'll buy twelve copies myself.

Hey Judson, did any of your research point you toward the fact hedgehogs are largely nocturnal creatures and do not enjoy being put in plastic bubbles? Like most living things they prefer not be interfered with, and probably desire the chance to breed and have all its natural instincts be stimulated so it can feel…

Expect a MASSIVE sales drop next month once this story gets out!

@Prinny1God: That's true. Back in the NES days. But it hasn't been the NES days for some time now.

@SaanZ: Tapirs are awesome. South-East Asian ones are the best. The way the young Tapirs change colour at a certain age is amazing. See one live in the wild (while you still can) before you judge. They're excellent swimmers too.

"Before shooting one's mouth off in the comments section, remember that lots of people read Kotaku!"

@BassForever: I know it will sell, I'll be buying a copy. But if you look at the sales charts. Top in Japan - Pokemon, JRPG, Survival Horror, Animal Crossing - all games that place a player within the context of an environment or emphasis sharing/trading.

Free Dungeon Keeper poster if anyone can be bothered paying postage from New Zealand. Leave a message if you want it. (It's the same as the picture in this post).

@Sotiris: No I don't, and yes I know. Just poking fun at those people who called it a fad 2 years ago.

@floppylobster: Maybe 2014...

The Wii is just a fad. It'll be gone by 2012.

I've just finished a dissertation and one of the conclusions was that Japanese gamers prefer social and sharing games that place the player within the context of an environment. While American games focus on competitive elements and giving power to the player.

We don't play test 'em, we just sell 'em.

@QualityJeverage: Sign up a US account (using a US hotmail address), it's not too hard to do and is quite interesting to see what's available in different regions. I have a Hong Kong account too.

I agree with many here.

This came out a couple of weeks ago where I live. I downloaded it because I love Space Invaders, it's good but what a rip off! There are only 3 stages and you have to buy the rest! At least include a resonably sized core game before asking people to buy extra levels.

I hate the way they all stand with a carrot up their ass.

@photoboy: And why can't I have a small mouth?

Rush & Crash. It's not even on Wikipedia. For shame. Go to KLOV.

@Shod: Yes I was taking the piss. Thank you.