The ‘Pedes Invade XBLA
April 30, 2007
Two of Atari’s best loved coin-op classics, “Centipede” and “Millipede,” will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, May 2 at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific).
The classic version of “Centipede” challenges gamers to defend their villages against an onslaught of centipedes, spiders, army ants and more. Read more
Catan Arrives on XBLA
April 30, 2007
Brush up on your plans for expansion and hone your trading strategies because “Catan” is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, May 2 at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific).
“Catan” from Big Huge Games is the Xbox LIVE Arcade edition of the legendary multiplayer board game Settlers of Catan. With over 10 million units sold, Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular board games to hail from Europe, and has been translated into twenty-five languages from the original German. Read more
Wii-kly Update 4/30
April 30, 2007
This week the Wii Shop Channel takes a trip into the world of ghoulish creatures, mystical curses and professorial abductions. For the best retro gaming around, it’s time to pay a visit to the red-hot Wii video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are: Read more
Audition
April 30, 2007
Developed by T3 Entertainment and originally published in Korea by Yedang Online, Audition is a multiplayer online casual game that uses the Virtual Asset Sales (VAS) model rather than the traditional retail method. This means the game is free to play, but various in-game items can be purchased with a credit card. Due to its success in Korea, Audition has been localised for several countries (Japan, Philippines, and South East Asia to name a few) from various publishers, and thanks to Nexon America, North America will get to experience this rhythm dance game designed for the online environment (that’s multiplayer for those of you who were wondering). Read more
Xbox 360 Elite Coming Sunday
April 27, 2007
Have you been holding off on buying an Xbox 360? If so, this Sunday, April 29, 2007, may be just the day when you need to head down to your favorite retailer and pick up an Xbox 360 Elite. The highest end of the Xbox consoles Microsoft currently offers comes in a new black color, new black accessories, has the much requested HDMI port, a larger HD, and more. Read more
New All-Pro Football 2K8 Details
April 26, 2007
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today new details regarding the highly anticipated release of All-Pro Football 2K8. Featuring hundreds of legends combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star, All-Pro Football 2K8 delivers a one-of-a-kind next-generation football experience. Read more
DLC Available for Marvel Ultimate Alliance
April 26, 2007
Activision, Inc. announced today the release of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Expanding on the game’s current roster, eight new playable characters are now available for download including, The Incredible Hulk, Magneto, Hawkeye, Sabretooth, Doctor Doom, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Venom. Each character will feature new signature powers, skins, dialog, conversations and achievement points, offering players a new gaming experience within the Marvel Universe. Read more
Sam & Max Finish Season One
April 26, 2007
Today members of Turner Broadcasting’s broadband entertainment network GameTap get exclusive access to the highly-anticipated Sam & Max: Season 1 final episode “Bright Side of the Moon.” This culminates six months and six episodes of hilarious crime-fighting adventure that have raised the bar on innovation in the videogame industry and truly defined episodic gaming. Read more
Sega Announces PSO Expansion
April 26, 2007
SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus, will be available for download on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stores for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and PCs in Fall 2007. Gamers can now experience the wonders of the Gurhal System through the eyes of a personalized avatar – whether tackling quests online with a party of up to six adventurers, or fighting through the next chapters of the exciting story missions that started its single player experience in the original Phantasy Star Universe. Read more
Ninja Gaiden Demo Live
April 26, 2007
Tecmo has announced that the release of the highly anticipated Ninja Gaiden Sigma playable demo is available now on the PLAYSTATION Network. Take control of Master Ninja Ryu Hayabusa as he slices his way through enemy ninjas with dual-katana blades, blasts away evil fiends using ninpo magic, and overcomes insurmountable obstacles with the use of wall-jumping, ninja techniques. Read more