Max Payne & Max Payne 2 Join Xbox Originals
April 27, 2009
Rockstar announced today that both Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne are now downloadable on Xbox Originals–through the Xbox 360. The two titles are available for 1200 MS points ($15) per game. This comes in advance of the upcoming Max Payne 3 title that is currently in development from Rockstar.
Both titles are Rated Mature and should be avoided by younger players. Read more
DS Lite Gets Green Cooking Bundle
April 27, 2009
Despite the push towards the future with the new Nintendo DSi, Nintendo continues to release new colors for the older Nintendo DS Lite. On May 3rd, Nintendo will release a Green Nintendo DS Lite, a hip carrying case, and a copy of Personal Trainer: Cooking. Read more
Nintendo Download 4/27
April 27, 2009
The table is set for card-flipping fun with this week’s release of Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics on Nintendo DSiWare, while the new Paper Airplane Chase packs portable challenges for fans of airborne action. WiiWare users will find Cocoto Platform Jumper, a wildly imaginative new platformer populated by mysterious creatures. Last but not least, Nobunaga’s Ambition, a classic strategy game from the Super NES system era, finds its way to the Virtual Console.
As an added bonus to help celebrate the recent launch of the new Nintendo DSi system, Club Nintendo members now will be able to earn coins for registering, linking and providing feedback about their Nintendo DSi systems. They also will be able to earn coins for providing feedback about Nintendo DSiWare titles, which will be automatically registered on their Club Nintendo account when they link their Nintendo DSi Shop to their Club Nintendo account. Read more
Oblivion Gets Novels
April 27, 2009
Bethesda Softworks and Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, are pleased to announce that Del Rey Books will publish two novels based on Bethesda Softworks’ award-winning, high-fantasy video game series, The Elder Scrolls. The best-selling game series is known for giving the player the ability to choose how their story will play out and unfold, and for the incredible amount of lore and depth found in these rich game worlds. Read more
Bethesda Gets WET
April 27, 2009
Bethesda Softworks announced today that it will publish WET, an innovative action game from Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M). WET, in development for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, is slated for a Fall 2009 release.
WET has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Read more
Mickey Rourke is Rogue Warrior
April 27, 2009
Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, is pleased to announce that actor Mickey Rourke will voice the prominent role of the irreverent, battle-tested Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko, a real-life Navy SEAL and founder of the elite SEAL Team 6, in Rogue Warrior.
“Mickey Rourke was our first choice to play Marcinko in Rogue Warrior,” said Todd Vaughn, Executive Producer of Rogue Warrior. “He absolutely, one-hundred percent captures Marcinko’s raw and gritty personality.” Read more
The Munchables Goes Gold
April 24, 2009
NAMCO BANDAI today announced that The Munchables has gone gold for Wii. Exploring rich and vibrant environments, players will devour delectable enemies as they guide their quirky heroes in this zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay. The Munchables will be available in North America on May 26, 2009.
The Munchables is rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB, is considered safe for the large majority of players, and will have a MSRP of $29.99. Read more
Relive Old Classic Adventure Games
April 22, 2009
Wanting to relive games of old? Sarien.net can fill this need with several games available to play in your browser. Players can currently enjoy Space Quest I, Space Quest II, Police Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, The Black Cauldron, and Sarien Studio.
Please note that not all of these titles–especially Leisure Suit Larry–are suitable for younger players. So proceed with caution depending on the eyes around you! Read more
Velvet Assassin Ships
April 22, 2009
SouthPeak Games announced today that Velvet Assassin for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC has gone gold and will be shipping next week, April 30, 2009.
Velvet Assassin is Rated M for Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs and, due to the subject matter of the rating, should only be considered for an older audience. Read more
Magnificent Gizmos & Gadgets Now Playing
April 22, 2009
Publisher X announced today that the physics-based puzzle game Magnificent Gizmos & Gadgets is available now for Apple iPhone and iPod touch. Read more