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"Cobalt Blue" DS Coming Feb 10th?January 31st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Word on the street is that GameStop Retailers have begun receiving advertising materials for a “NEW COLOR!” DS which would be in stores February 10, 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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Home Undergoes ChangesJanuary 31st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
At the IMAGINA 08 Conference in Monoco, Sony’s PlayStation Home was on display with several changes made to it as a result of user feedback during its beta testing. Among some of the changes are new open areas and redesigned entrance points to key content areas like the Bowling Alley and Theater. Read more about the changes after the jump. PlayStation Home is currently set for a Spring 2008 release and will be available as a free download for all PlayStation 3 users.
NATE AGUILERA
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Fatal Frame 4 Coming To WiiJanuary 31st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
During the 2008 Winter Tecmo Press Conference, it was announced the next Fatal Frame title will be jointly worked on by Tecmo and Grasshopper Manufacture for the Nintendo Wii. ‘Rei ~Tsukihami no Kame~’, roughly translated as “Zero - Mask of the Lunar Eclipse”, will have ‘memories’ as a central theme. The game is currently set for a Summer 2008 release.
NATE AGUILERA
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PSP Skype Service TutorialJanuary 30th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
News of the new Skype Service and Firmware 3.90 for PSP has been trickling in that they may be available for North America as soon as this week. With this, the Official PlayStation Blog has put together a quick tutorial on how to set things up.
NATE AGUILERA
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Rez HD, Chessmaster Now LiveJanuary 30th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s Rez HD and Ubisoft’s Chessmaster Live are both now available on Xbox Live Arcade. Both games can purchased at 800 pts each.
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl Out In Japan!January 30th, 2008Mark Julio |
Get ready for the big fight! Just before this coming weekend, Super Smash Bros. Brawl will unleash it’s fury into homes all across Japan. The very popular Smash Bros. series’ third installment is garnering hype and attention everywhere on the web… And now, we can finally reveal our inside scoop! Click below for our short feature which reveals the game’s opening sequence and a full playable roster list!
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Review: No More HeroesJanuary 29th, 2008Jason Glick |
It’s very tempting to compare “No More Heroes,” the latest exercise in playable madness from director Suda 51 and Grasshopper Manufacture, to their last major original title “Killer 7.” Aside from sharing the same director, they were both developed for Nintendo systems (though “Killer 7″ got a reportedly sloppy PS2 port), and feature some of the most out-there storytelling you’ll see in any medium. “Killer 7″ had a team of seven assassins that were really the split personalities of one man fighting a group of invisible terrorist monsters. “No More Heroes” puts you in the shoes of Travis Touchdown, an anime and wrestling otaku who buys a lightsaber beam katana in an online auction and decides to start killing his way up the ranks of the world’s best assassins in order to score with a hot French chick.
JASON GLICK
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Direct Feed Video of Smash Bros Brawl!January 28th, 2008Harry Chang |
We’re on a roll here, first was the intro video. Now we present you a direct video feed of a match up in Super Smash Bros Brawl. More news as it develops!
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SUPER SMASH BROS BRAWL INTRO!January 28th, 2008Harry Chang |
The game we’ve all been waiting for on the Wii, is finally here. We’ll at least for the Japanese Audience and the few of us that also own a Japanese Wii. Tune in tomorrow when we spill the beans on this dramatic title!
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Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core ScreensJanuary 27th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The guys at PlayStation Universe have uploaded a new batch of screens for the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core for PSP. Check out a few of them after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Free Virtual Parrot With Pirates GuideJanuary 27th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Prima is including an exclusive code for an in-game red parrot for those that purchase their Pirates of the Burning Sea: Prima Official Guide. Additionally, those that purchase the eGuide from their online site are automatically entered into a drawing for a 8″x10″ high gloss ship print signed by the game’s development team.
NATE AGUILERA
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Eye Of Judgment Set 2 ScreensJanuary 27th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Here are the first screens for The Eye of Judgment Set 2 Expansion. Carrying 100 new types of characters and spells, Set 2 will be hitting Japan on March 27th for 3500yen. A Set 3 is expected to follow in Summer 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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Region-Free UMDs?January 26th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The new MTV UMDs have been spotted to be carrying an “ALL” region label instead of the usual region number. Could this mean Sony is opting to make future releases also region free? If so, this is good news for those that bought imported PSPs and suffered because of region coded UMDs.
NATE AGUILERA
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Smaller Blu-Ray LasersJanuary 26th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
A new laser unit just 3mm thick is being developed that should allow smaller space required for newer Blu-ray drives. With cost savings coming from simpler manufacturing, this should result in better yields for mass production. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Master System Going Virtual ConsoleJanuary 25th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Sega announced that they will soon be distributing Master System titles to the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console. The first few will be hitting the Japanese Virtual Console in February with Fist of the North Star (600 pts) and Fantasy Zone (500 pts).
NATE AGUILERA
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New MTV UMDsJanuary 25th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The official PlayStation Blog announced a new marketing plan for UMDs at $14.99 each. Among the first are MTV titles Jackass, Wildboyz, Viva La Bam, Beavis & Butthead, and Aeon Flux.
NATE AGUILERA
New Ace Combat 6 DLC Coming SoonJanuary 25th, 2008Gerald Orofino |
Namco Bandai is planning on releasing new DLC for Ace Combat 6. The DLC consists of previous AC themes and some new planes for you to fly. Pictures and the official info after the jump.
GERALD OROFINO
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Rock Band Instruments Coming SoonJanuary 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Extra instruments for Rock Band are finally coming out. The drums will come out Feb 12th, at $79.99, while the guitar will come out April 1st, at $59.99. Pricing or shipping for a stand-alone Rock Band-branded mic, however, was not mentioned. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Best Buy To Discontinue 80GB PS3?January 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
According to an inside letter, Best Buy may be discontinuing the sale of the 80GB PS3 as soon as the 28th of this month. What would remain would be the 40GB version, which features only 2 USB ports and lacks the previous models’ backwards compatibility and memory stick slots. Other rumors include a price drop to $299 and a white version to come out soon as well.
NATE AGUILERA
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HAZE Delayed AgainJanuary 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Ubisoft has pushed back the release of Haze once again. Previously pushed from the 2007 holiday season to the Jan-Mar 2008 period, the game is now expected to arrive “some point” during the 2008 fiscal year, which runs from Apr 1, 2008 to Mar 31, 2009, instead.
NATE AGUILERA
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Lawrence Gets 1-Star Book RatingsJanuary 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Following the rumblings of the Fox News segment on Mass Effect, psychologist Cooper Lawrence is getting spammed the hell out of her latest book and is receiving 1-star ratings on the book’s page on Amazon! Reviews are the likes of “I never read the book, don’t know who she is, and don’t really care what she’s writing about.” Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
New Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 ScreensJanuary 23rd, 2008Gerald Orofino |
Here’s a new batch of screens for the upcoming Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 game on PS2. Check them out after the link.
GERALD OROFINO
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EA Calls Out Fox NewsJanuary 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
EA sent out a letter in response to misrepresentations made by a recent Fox News Channel segment on Mass Effect. It points out that the game does not “show full digital nudity and sex” as the segment claims and debunks the statement that the game is “being marketed to kids and teenagers.” Check out excerpts from the letter after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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THQ Internal Development ChangesJanuary 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
THQ announced it was going through some internal changes including the closure of a studio in California and cancellation of some franchises like Juiced and Stuntman. They would note the underperformance of IPs the likes of Ratatouille and Conan while its latest WWE and MX vs ATV games “reflected better-than-expected sales.” Find out more about the changes after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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PSP Skype Postponed In JapanJanuary 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced that they will be postponing the launch of their Skype microphone packs for the PSP. The postponement is apparently due to the official microphones not meeting with standards set by Skype. In turn, the launch of the Skype service itself will also be postponed until a solution is decided.
NATE AGUILERA
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Silent Hill 0rigins Heading To PS2January 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Konami has announced that they will be bringing Silent Hill 0rigins to the PlayStation 2. Previously available on the PSP, not much is said in any differences the PS2 version will have other than updated controls. Check out the official press release after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Devil May Cry 4 Demo This ThursdayJanuary 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The official Capcom Blog has posted that a Devil May Cry 4 demo will be available for download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network this Thursday, January 24, 2008. Be on the look for it! The full game will be available February 5th.
NATE AGUILERA
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Nobunaga’s Ambition Goes GoldJanuary 23rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
KOEI has announced that their historic strategy sim, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power has gone gold. The game will be shipping to North American retailers starting February 5, 2008, exclusively for the PlayStation 2.
NATE AGUILERA
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Bionic Commando Gets RearmedJanuary 21st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Bionic Commando Rearmed™, a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago. Bionic Commando Rearmed will be available for digital download from Xbox LIVE® Arcade, PLAYSTATION®Network and PC this spring. This announcement follows the news that Capcom will be releasing an all new next-generation sequel to Bionic Commando® on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and PC platforms.
NATE AGUILERA
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Culdcept SAGA Official Sndtrk On iTunesJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
NAMCO BANDAI Games America, Inc. today announced that the official soundtrack for Culdcept™ SAGA, its upcoming strategy game for the Xbox 360®, is now available on the iTunes® Store (www.itunes.com). Composed by video game music icon Kenji Ito in conjunction with leading sound design studio Joedown, the soundtrack is available as two individual albums, “Road to SAGA” and “Road to Hope,” each consisting of 52 fully-orchestrated tracks. Both albums of the Culdcept SAGA soundtrack are available for download at a price of $9.99 each, or as individual songs for 99 cents per track.
NATE AGUILERA
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Dark Sector’s Main Char: Lex Luthor?January 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), today announced that Michael Rosenbaum, an award-winning Hollywood actor known best to audiences as Lex Luthor on television’s “Smallville,” will voice the main character in Dark Sector™, an original action-thriller offering heart-pounding action, incredible superpowers and a compelling story for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Rosenbaum will bring to life the character of Hayden Tenno, a cold-blooded, ruthless killer who awakens after an attack with an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities.
NATE AGUILERA
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Atlus Announces Rondo Of SwordsJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced Rondo of Swords, a fantasy strategy RPG for the Nintendo DS TM. Cleanse the sacred blade, protect the princess, and vanquish the oppressing armies of your enemy on your quest to deliver the Kingdom of Bretwalde from tyranny! Rondo of Swords is currently scheduled to release on April 15th, 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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THQ’s Digital Distribution PartnershipJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Leading global download portal GamersGate announced today that it has entered an extensive PC digital distribution partnership with publisher giant THQ Inc. The initial agreement includes worldwide access, excluding Australia and New Zealand, to Company of Heroes(R): Opposing Fronts(TM) and Supreme Commander(R): Forged Alliance, as well as the original titles Company of Heroes(R) and Supreme Commander. Find out more info about the agreement after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Samurai Warriors KATANA Now AvailableJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Samurai Warriors®: KATANA for Wii™ is available now at North American retailers.
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DBZ: Burst Limit Coming To Next GenJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) one of the world’s most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher and distributor, today announced that Dragon Ball Z®: Burst Limit is in development for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Exploding into the next level of intensity with next-gen graphics, online gameplay and lightning fast action, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is being developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and is slated for a 2008 release.
NATE AGUILERA
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2008 Line Up for Nintendo’s Wii And DSJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
With their focus on fun for everyone, Nintendo’s Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) systems are leading a new movement in the world of video games. Games based on brain exercises… New experiences that surprise even core gamers… Grandparents buying video game systems — for themselves! Surely, these are unprecedented times. Check out what to look forward to in 2008 for both of these systems after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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WarRock Launches New Content PatchJanuary 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
K2 Network, Inc. (www.GamersFirst.net), an online game publisher, is pleased to announce the release of Chapter 2: Revelations for its popular tactical online first-person shooter, War Rock. This giant patch features a dramatic new storyline, two new maps, three new vehicles, four new PX items and an exciting new parachute system. Furthermore, one of War Rock’s most popular assault rifles, the L85A1, will be available for purchase exclusively from www.warrock.net for a limited time!
NATE AGUILERA
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NARUTO: Ninja Destiny AnnouncedJanuary 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced the upcoming release of NARUTO(TM): Ninja Destiny, the first-ever head-to-head 3D NARUTO fighting game for the Nintendo DS(TM) handheld system. Based on VIZ Media’s hit animated TV series NARUTO, NARUTO: Ninja Destiny will pit characters from the hit NARUTO series against each other in high-energy combat. Players will use both screens for innovative, unique gameplay featuring trademark ninja moves and the cinematic special techniques of the NARUTO world. NARUTO: Ninja Destiny is scheduled to ship in February 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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KUF: Circle Of Doom Now In StoresJanuary 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Dust off your battle armor and take up your weapon of choice. “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom,” the highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive from BLUESIDE, Inc. is now available at retailers nationwide. At an ESRP of $59.99 and rated “M” for Mature, “KUF: CoD” combines classic characters from previous “Kingdom Under Fire” games with an exciting new Action RPG format to excite and engage players in a whole new way.
NATE AGUILERA
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Boogie Bunnies On Xbox Live WednesdayJanuary 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
This week, players can achieve their dream of stardom with “Boogie Bunnies” when it shimmies its way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST). Find out more about this interesting new title after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Apollo Justice Coming February 19January 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the latest installment of its highly popular courtroom drama series, Apollo Justice™: Ace Attorney™ is scheduled for release in North America on February 19, 2008. The first Ace Attorney game developed specifically for Nintendo DS™, this is the fourth title in the series and will feature all new characters, including new defense attorney Apollo Justice. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney has been rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).
NATE AGUILERA
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Two New Classics On Virtual ConsoleJanuary 14th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
This week you can spend your time carefully planning puzzle strategies or rescuing a damsel in distress. Help one of the most iconic characters in all of video gamedom eat some troublesome ghosts or set off to defeat an evil organization using only your furious fists. The choice is yours. Find out more about these titles after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Soul Calibur 4 CES TrailerJanuary 10th, 2008Harry Chang |
Now, that you’ve seen the screenshots, check out the trailer. The trailer however leaves much to be desired, but it’ll do till we get a proper trailer, showing much Yoda action. Though, I can’t help but wonder, how in the world are these light sabers not cutting through metal swords?!
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Stars Wars VS Soul Calibur!January 9th, 2008Harry Chang |
While guest characters in Soul Calibur games isn’t necessarily a big surprise… The addition of these two characters IS. Two of the most recognizable Star Wars characters, Darth Vader and Yoda make an appearance in the upcoming Soul Calibur IV! 1UP.COM unveiled the midochlorian infused duo earlier today, all the while shocking Soul Calibur fans and Star Wars fans alike! CES 2008 is holding a special press event for Soul Calibur IV later tonight and we’ll have all the latest details for you! Cross your fingers for more Tekken character cameos in SC! 
Click below for more screen shots featuring Yoda and Vader…
MARK JULIO
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OBJECTION!January 9th, 2008Harry Chang |
We’ve been hearing good stuff about this game for awhile now and for all your Phoenix Wright lovers out there. Or if you just love court room drama, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law for the PS2, PSP and the mighty Wii is now available at retail.
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SFIV: Crimson Viper!January 9th, 2008Harry Chang |
Wow, its been awhile since we post anything…SINCE BEFORE XMAS! JEZZ! Well, the crew is finally back on its feet and long up the butt vacation. So since this our first post in a long time, we thought we start out with another SFIV news. Check out the scan above, courtesy of Famitsu and NeoGaf folks, showing us the very first new character for SFIV! Not much detail about her other than she’s gonna have a brand new fighting style. But beyond that, she has big thighs…
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New Mega64 Shirt, “The Paper Boy.”January 9th, 2008silentjay |
The new Mega64 T-shirt, “The Paper Boy,” based on the ultra popular skit, is available now! Right in time for the holiday season.
P.S. That’s me above the truck as the Ninja and Nate’s little bro, Neil, is the mummy. Seriously, I was in the video as the Ninja.
JAY HUERTO
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