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REVIEW: Professor Layton And The Curious VillageFebruary 20th, 2008Jason Glick |
To be honest, I only skimmed a handful of previews before picking up this one. The information that I “gleaned” from them led me to believe that this was a quirky adventure game with an appealing art style. Once I actually put the game into my DS and started playing, I found out that it wasn’t quite exactly what I was expecting…
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Sony To Deliver @ GDC 2008February 19th, 2008Mark Julio |
Sony has a lot on tap for GDC 2008! Expect to see lots of information, including news on Home’s public beta, the in game XMB (Cross Media Bar), PSN Accomplishments (think Xbox Live Achievements), and more! Stay tuned as we bring you full coverage throughout the week!
If you couldn’t tell. We’re a bit excited.
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Atlus’ Mysterious Countdown!February 18th, 2008Mark Julio |
Atlus has updated their main site with a countdown for what seems to be a new announcement! What could it be? Going by what the main image is it looks like something taken from the introduction of Persona 3! Our money is on an announcement for Persona 3 FES! Keep your fingers crossed!
ATLUS.COM - Mysterious Countdown
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Virtua Fighter 5 R Unveiled!February 17th, 2008Mark Julio |
Thanks to our friends at SDTEKKEN.COM for the heads up!
Famitsu has unveiled the latest major revision to the Virtua Fighter franchise… Virtua Fighter 5 R! Much like how Tekken 5 had it’s “Dark Resurrection,” VF5 has it’s “R.” This latest announcement took place at AOU2008 in Japan. Aside from a tweaked game play system, VF5R also features at least one new character and the return of a sumo wrestling fighter! Could it be, Taka Arashi?!
SOURCE - FAMITSU.COM - VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 R UNVEILED
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Mana Khemia US Intro!February 15th, 2008Harry Chang |
We’re on a roll today with videos. However, here’s one from left field. Not a fighting game for change for still something new. Here’s the opening intro to the US version of NIS’s Mana Khemia!
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BlazeBlue AOU Trailer!February 15th, 2008Harry Chang |
The fighting game madness continues with a direct feed trailer to Arc System Works next high-res fightin’ madness, BlazeBlue. Two words, absolutely gorgeous! Tis a good year to be a fighting game fan!
HIGH-SCORE STAFF
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SF4: All Character AOU FOOTAGEFebruary 14th, 2008Harry Chang |
Once again, hella bootleg but we wouldn’t want it any other way. Here’s a bad ass footage of Chun li vs Viper in SF4. Stack’em, Pack’em, and Rack’em! Hit the Jump for ACTUAL MATCH VIDEOS OF SF4!
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King Of Fighters XII AOU Bootleg TrailerFebruary 14th, 2008Harry Chang |
UPDATED TRAILER: HIGHER QUALITY SO WE CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE!
If you look closely you can see the difference in graphics. I guess I should say if you played KOFXI you would be able to see the difference. But it definitely does look better, lets hope for a direct feed trailer shortly!
HIGH-SCORE STAFF
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New Street Fighter IV CharacterFebruary 14th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
A new Street Fighter IV character has been revealed: Abel! Described as “a man without a past,” he searches for clues from the remaining members of Shadaloo. Abel, along with the rest of the already revealed cast, will be playable at this weekend’s AOU 2008 Expo in Tokyo, Japan.
NATE AGUILERA
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Patapon Demo Going LiveFebruary 14th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Happy Valentine’s Day Gifts! The Patapon demo for PSP goes live today on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. Check the jump to see how to set things up.
NATE AGUILERA
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Brawl Sells One MillionFebruary 12th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Super Smash Bros. X sells one million it two weeks! It took Wii Fit seven weeks to hit a million while Wii Sports took eleven weeks. This makes Super Smash Bros. X the fastest selling Wii game!
Source: Famitsu
NATE AGUILERA
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Netflix Phases Out HD-DVDFebruary 12th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Even Netflix knows what’s up with the HD-DVD format going dead. The online movie rental service has announced that they will now be stocking high-def DVDs exclusively on the Blu-ray format only.
NATE AGUILERA
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The King Of Fighters XII At AOU 2008February 12th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The first look at The King of Fighters XII is to be unveiled (in video-form) at this weekend’s All Nippon Amusement Machines Operators’ Union (AOU) 2008 Expo in Tokyo, Japan.
Source: Taito - AOU 2008 Expo
NATE AGUILERA
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Koei RestructuresFebruary 12th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Koei has announced plans to restructure the company in order to better focus on different videogame markets. To do so, they’ll be forming two business divisions, one to concentrate on Western audiences while the other on Asian audiences.
NATE AGUILERA
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REVIEW: One Piece: Unlimited AdventureFebruary 11th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Join Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the ultimate treasure in a brand new adventure exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. We check out Namco Bandai’s One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Rock Band Valentine’s Day CompetitionFebruary 9th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
MTV and 1UP are having live Rock Band competitions on Feb 13th at the Virgin Megastores in New York, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Contestants are to form their own band and battle against other bands for a chance to win a bunch of prizes including a $500 Virgin gift card! Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Silent Hill V InterviewFebruary 9th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The guys at Racoon City Times have put together a small interview they conducted with Silent Hill V co-writer Patrick J Doody. They discuss his involvement in the game’s development and venture into getting some hints of the game’s storyline. Check some of it out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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2 New Crisis Core English VidsFebruary 9th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
IGN has uploaded 2 new vids for Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. They feature how some of the English voice-overs sound like. Check ‘em both out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Billy Mitchell InterviewFebruary 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Following the DVD release of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, The A.V. Club has put up an interview they conducted with Billy Mitchell and his portrayal in the film. The article also includes interviews with producer Ed Cunningham and director Seth Gordon in which they try to make sense of how things really happened. Thus the saga continues… Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Dragon Quest Swords Release DateFebruary 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The release date for Square-Enix’s Dragon Quest Swords for the Nintendo Wii has has been pushed closer! Previously Feb 26th, the game will now come out a week earlier on Feb 19th instead.
NATE AGUILERA
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HD-DVD Player Now $129.99February 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The HD-DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 is now officially priced at $129.99 (previously $199.99). Perhaps this price drop will help keep the format competitive for a bit before it officially dies away.
NATE AGUILERA
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IBM Shrinks Cell ProcessorFebruary 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
IBM announced details of a 45nm cell that will use 40 percent less power and 34 percent less die area than the current 65nm cell which powers the PS3. Like the previous size reduction on Blu-ray lasers, cheaper manufacturing will lead to cheaper overall costs. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Blizzard Cancels Some TitlesFebruary 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
During the DICE 08 conference, Blizzard Entertainment announced the cancellation of some of their titles. Don’t worry. Most of them are lesser known but among them were Pax Imperia and Warcraft Adventures. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Street Fighter: The Later Years - Part 8February 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
CollegeHumor has put up Part 8 of their long-running online series, Street Fighter: The Later Years. Check it out by clicking the link below:
CollegeHumor - Street Fighter: The Later Years - Part 8
NATE AGUILERA
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Street Fighter IV ScansFebruary 6th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Here are scans from the latest issue of Famitsu Magazine of Capcom’s highly-anticipated fighter, Street Fighter IV. Check ‘em out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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First 9 minutes to Devil May Cry 4…February 5th, 2008Harry Chang |
If this video doesn’t quench your thirst for more Devil May Cry 4, then nothing will…
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New Tomb Raider: Underworld ScreensFebruary 3rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Eidos has released a new batch of screens for their upcoming Tomb Raider: Underworld. Check em out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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PaRappa Team Announce New GameFebruary 3rd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The creative team behind the renowned PaRappa the Rapper series is making a return with Major Minor’s Majestic March for the Nintendo Wii. The game will have you build and lead a marching band using the Wii Remote as a baton. Read more about the game after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
New Soul Calibur IV Screens!February 2nd, 2008Gerald Orofino |
Namco Bandai teases us with a few amazing screen shots from the upcoming hit series, Soul Calibur IV. Three veteran characters have recently been confirmed and make their return to the stage of history. Check out the stunning screens after the link.
GERALD OROFINO
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