Dead Space
October 30, 2008
While EA may be best known for their sports lineup, it is important to remember that they are one of the few in the industry that can take a chance on a new, unproven IP. With their latest game, Dead Space, EA has done just that and they came up with a winner. Read more
War World
October 30, 2008
Upon seeing a screenshot of War World, I must say I was pretty darn impressed. “This is an arcade game?” I thought to myself, because this mech combat title is probably one of the best looking games on the XBLA, and could even pass for an original Xbox title. But a warning for anyone that dare purchase it, War World will rear its ugly head as not quite a game, but rather a hollow husk of one. A pretty husk yes, but a vacuous one none the less. It is as if the developers attempted to squeeze a mech game designed for consoles into the arcade, and it’s pretty obvious that a new strategy is needed for putting the genre on the service properly, rather than just including the bare minimum. Read more
All Star Cheer Squad — Quick Look
October 27, 2008
THQ today announced the company’s first-ever cheerleading video game, All Star Cheer Squad, has shipped to retail stores throughout North America exclusively for Wii for $39.99. The game is also scheduled to be available for Nintendo DS next month. All Star Cheer Squad is Rated E for Mild Lyrics on both Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. In addition, All Star Cheer Squad is scheduled to be available in Europe and Australia next month. Read more
Cooking Mama World Kitchen — Quick Look
October 27, 2008
Majesco today announced that Cooking Mama World Kitchen for Wii has gone gold and will be available on November 18. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, the sequel to the celebrated Wii original features hilarious kitchen mini-games, all-new 3D graphics, more than 50 recipes and co-operative cooking play. Cooking Mama World Kitchen is still pending for rating but is expected to be E. The game will be released on November 18 for the Wii. Read more
Bejeweled Twist Launch Event
October 27, 2008
PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, will be shuttering its website (www.popcap.com) for six hours prior to the formal unveiling and official launch of Bejeweled Twist today, at a gala celebration in downtown Seattle. The site will reopen at approximately 7:00 p.m. PDT that evening after going offline six to seven hours earlier – during which time the site will undergo a revolutionary makeover to celebrate the arrival of PopCap’s biggest game to date. When the site reopens, it will be co-hosting a live webcast of the Bejeweled Twist launch event being held at Seattle’s Experience Music Project museum. (The webcast will also be available via AllGames.com) At approximately 7:40 p.m., Bejeweled Twist for PC will become available via web download at www.popcap.com, as the game officially launches to the world. Read more
Trophies Join GTA 4 for PS3
October 27, 2008
This coming Monday, October 27th, there will be an update made available on the PlayStation Network to unlock the entire Trophy system for Grand Theft Auto IV on PLAYSTATION 3. Make sure to download and install the update before playing in order to start attaining Trophies.
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Wii-kly Update 10/27
October 27, 2008
It’s a rockin’ week at the Wii Shop Channel, featuring fresh additions to two hot WiiWare game series, plus a character-driven classic for the Virtual Console. Fans of Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People will find an awesome new installment, while those who’ve discovered Nintendo’s extraordinary Art Style series will discover an elegant new puzzle title to enjoy. And if you’ve got room in your game library for a heroic earthworm, don’t miss the Wii debut of the legendary Earthworm Jim.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time 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
Guitar Hero World Tour — Quick Look
October 27, 2008
Living-room legends are now free to jump on stage and rock as Activision’s Guitar Hero World Tour, shreds, drums and wails onto retail shelves nationwide. Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour combines state-of-the-art wireless controllers in new online and offline gameplay modes and a Music Studio feature that lets you compose, record, edit and share your own rock and roll anthems. Guitar Hero World Tour is the most complete music game to-date with 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and featuring in-game appearances by world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker.
Guitar Hero World Tour is Rated T for Lyrics and Mild Suggestive Themes and is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 2. All platforms contain the same Rating content. Prices vary greatly depending on what platform and instruments you purchase the game with. On PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Guitar Hero World Tour will retail for $189.99, for the complete band kit, $99.99, with a guitar, and $59.99 for the game only. For the Wii and PlayStation 2, the title will retail for $179.99, for the complete band kit, $89.99, with a guitar, and $49.99 for the game only. Read more
Hellgate: London Free For Now
October 25, 2008
NAMCO BANDAI Games America has announced that they will continue to support customers of PC game Hellgate: London with online server support and play through January 31, 2009 despite the closure of Flagship Studios. In a further gesture of support, Namco Bandai Games will provide this server support free of charge to all fans and players of the game up until the shut down date. Read more
Fallout 3 Launch Event
October 24, 2008
Bethesda and Best Buy have announced that in response to huge demand for Bethesda’s award-winning upcoming game, Fallout 3, there will be midnight openings at Best Buy stores across the country the evening of October 27. Best Buy customers at select stores in the Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas and Chicago metropolitan areas will be among the first to play one of the most anticipated videogames of the year. Read more