Gaming News — January 31, 2008
It’s Thursday and it looks like I might get another snow day tomorrow! So here we go with what’s really important…Gaming News!!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Action Girlz Racing (Wii)
UK-
None.
AU-
-NFL Tour (360)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Don’t have one! Submit your own via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-AGEOD’s American Civil War arrives in North America stores.
-EA has arranged an agreement with GigaMedia to operate Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning in Taiwan.
-Madden 08 simulation predicts the Patriots will get a narrow victory over the Giants for the Super Bowl. Hopefully, they’re wrong. Go G-Men!
-Codemasters Online announces new MMO to be playable at Connect 08.
-Legacy Interactive has released new Farm Vet game.
-Black Lion Studios announces Shadow Harvest.
-1C announces Men of War.
-Championship Gaming Series has announced its North American schedule for its second season.
-GSC World Publishing and Koch Media reach agreement for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.
PS3 NEWS:
-Madden 08 simulation predicts the Patriots will get a narrow victory over the Giants for the Super Bowl. Hopefully, they’re wrong. Go G-Men!
-Resident Evil and Okami creators have started Facebook accounts.
-New EA boxing game, FaceBreaker, coming to Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3.
PSN THURSDAY: (PS3 Version)
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Game Add-Ons:
-Folklore Add-On 5 “Nightmares” ($3.99)
-Folklore Add-On 6 “Visions of the Tower” ($3.99)
-Folklore Add-On Bundle 3 ($5.99)
-Rock Band “Siva” Smashing Pumpkins ($1.99)
-Rock Band “Working Man” Rush ($1.99)
-Rock Band “Ten Speed (of God’s Blood…)” Coheed and Cambria ($1.99)
Demos:
-Conflict: Denied Ops Demo
Game Videos:
-Battlefield: Bad Company Haggard’s Blog
-Go! Sports Skydiving Trailer
Movie and Blu-ray Discs:
-Prince Caspian Trailer
-Prom Night Trailer
-Across the Universe Trailer
-Daddy Day Camp Trailer
PS3 Themes:
-PixelJunk Monsters Theme 2 (free)
PS3 Wallpaper:
-(2) PixelJunk Monsters Wallpaper (free)
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PSP NEWS:
No PSP Gaming News.
PSN THURSDAY: (PSP Version)
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Downloadable Games:
-Neopets: Petpet Adventure – The Wand of Wishing ($15.99)
PSP Wallpaper:
-Neopets: Petpet Adventure – The Wand of Wishing Wallpaper
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XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Madden 08 simulation predicts the Patriots will get a narrow victory over the Giants for the Super Bowl. Hopefully, they’re wrong. Go G-Men!
-Black Lion Studios announces Shadow Harvest.
-Buku Sodoku coming to XBLA some time this year.
-Championship Gaming Series has announced its North American schedule for its second season.
-Resident Evil and Okami creators have started Facebook accounts.
WII NEWS:
-Madden 08 simulation predicts the Patriots will get a narrow victory over the Giants for the Super Bowl. Hopefully, they’re wrong. Go G-Men!
-Eidos announces Monster Lab.
-Small bug in Japanese Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
-Resident Evil and Okami creators have started Facebook accounts.
DS NEWS:
-Madden 08 simulation predicts the Patriots will get a narrow victory over the Giants for the Super Bowl. Hopefully, they’re wrong. Go G-Men!
-Destineer announces new flight fighter game for DS.
-Eidos announces Monster Lab.
See ya tomorrow!!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 30, 2008
It’s Wednesday and I have a snow day today! I love snow days! So let’s get to the good part!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Barnyard Blast: Swine of the Night (DS)
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Don’t have one! Submit your own via PM or comments!
PC NEWS:
-Sins of a Solar Empire has gone gold.
-Dungeons & Dragons Online gets another content update.
-Got Game Entertainment has announced that RHEM 3 has gone gold.
-Fantasy Wars map editor has been released.
PS3 NEWS:
-Warhawk paint and insignia contest has been announced.
-Saw: The Videogame has been announced.
PSP NEWS:
-Firmware updated to 3.90. Skype has been added to PSP “Slim” owners.
-Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts has gone gold for PSP and DS.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Sensible World of Soccer World Cup will start at Connect ‘08 this year.
-Things on Wheels coming to XBLA later this year.
-New Lost Odyssey DLC has been announced and detailed.
-The 360 UK version of Devil May Cry 4 will cost £29.99 and the PS3 version will cost £39.99.
-Saw: The Videogame has been announced.
XBLA WEDNESDAY:
Title: Rez HD
Price: 800 MS Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Description: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE) MILD VIOLENCE] Single Player, 5.1 Surround Sound, HD (High Definition). Set in a cyberworld, this legendary fast-paced action-shooter created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi will provide the ultimate audiovisual experience as you target the enemies and hack the system while creating your own beats. Five challenging areas, each with its own theme as well as unlockables waiting to be discovered. Don’t be afraid to dig deep into the world’s computer network! This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Title: Chessmaster Live
Price: 800 MS Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Description: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Chessmaster Live is the Xbox Live version of the reference chess franchise. It features multiplayer and solo modes. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
WII NEWS:
-Cooking Mama franchise has sold 1.6 million units domestically.
-Nintendo thinking of making Wii balance board games.
-Fatal Frame on the Wii has been announced.
DS NEWS:
-Cooking Mama franchise has sold 1.6 million units domestically.
-New High School Musical game coming this Spring.
-Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts has gone gold for PSP and DS.
-Ninja Gaiden DS demo coming to the Wii.
-Front Mission: 2089 details revealed.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 29, 2008
It’s Tuesday and I’m back at school. I’m almost completely over being sick but tomorrow looks like a snow day so that will help! But let’s get down to business…it’s Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Bomberman Land (PSP, Wii)
-Bomberman Land Touch! 2 (DS)
-Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice (PSP)
-Sims 2: Castaway Stories, The (PC)
UK-
-Gothic Universe Edition (PC)
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Submit your own to my PM or comments!
PC NEWS:
-Analysts say that Spore has likely been delayed so don’t hope for a Spring release.
-The Writers Guild has announced its nominees for the Videogame Writing Award.
-An open beta has begun for CABAL ONLINE.
-Valve is opening Steamworks, a freeware toolbox for developers.
-Outspark announces banking game, Bread ‘n Butter.
-Chair to develop Ender’s Game.
-A huge patch has been released for Theatre of War.
-Sacred 2: Fallen Angel will come to North America later this year.
PS3 NEWS:
-IGA Worldwide launching intergrated in-game advertising in Burnout: Paradise.
-Chair to develop Ender’s Game.
-CryENGINE 2 to power consoles at GDC.
-Gran Turismo 5 Prologue to launch on April 17 exclusively on PS3.
-New DLC for Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on the PS3 has been released to help CRT-owning soccer fans.
PSP NEWS:
-The Writers Guild has announced its nominees for the Videogame Writing Award.
-Chair to develop Ender’s Game.
-Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice has been released for the PSP today.
-Bomberman Land has been released for Wii, PSP, and DS today.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-The Writers Guild has announced its nominees for the Videogame Writing Award.
-GRAW 2 gets some DLC on XBLM.
-EB Games says Too Human on May 6.
-IGA Worldwide launching intergrated in-game advertising in Burnout: Paradise.
-Turok demo has been released on the XBLM.
-Chair to develop Ender’s Game.
-CryENGINE 2 to power consoles at GDC.
-Tsunoda has joined Microsoft Game Studios.
-Sacred 2: Fallen Angel will come to North America later this year.
WII NEWS:
-The Writers Guild has announced its nominees for the Videogame Writing Award.
-Bomberman Land has been released for Wii, PSP, and DS today.
-Rock Band may be coming to the Wii due to official peripheral seen in the wild.
DS NEWS:
-Chair to develop Ender’s Game.
-Bomberman Land has been released for Wii, PSP, and DS today.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 28, 2008
It’s Monday and I’m still sick. Oh well, I’m still coming to you with some Gaming News! Oh and I didn’t have school today!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-AGEOD’s American Civil War: 1861 – 1865 – The Blue and the Gray (PC)
-Pet Vet 3D: Animal Hospital Down Under (PC)
UK-
-King of Clubs (Wii)
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
I don’t have one! Please send in your Question of the Week suggestions to my PM inbox or in the comments. Thanks!
PC NEWS:
-Paradox Interactive has announced that Penumbra Black Plague has gone gold.
-$0.9 billion dollars were spent on PC games in 2007. But sadly, it’s in last place.
-Kingdom Under Fire II has been announced. Details are listed here.
-Codemasters Online has partnered with NetDevil to bring a new MMO for 2008.
PS3 NEWS:
-$6.6 billion dollars were spent on console games in 2007. Putting consoles in first place.
-Kingdom Under Fire II has been announced. Details are listed here.
-Due to a Sony memo, it looks like the 80GB PS3 might be leaving us.
PSP NEWS:
-$2.0 billion dollars were spent on handheld games in 2007. Putting the handheld in second place.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-$6.6 billion dollars were spent on console games in 2007. Putting consoles in first place.
-XBLA Wednesday: Rez HD and Chessmaster Live.
-Jack Thompson says that he doesn’t understand why people are so harsh on Mass Effect. What did they do with the real Jack Thompson?!
-Kingdom Under Fire II has been announced. Details are listed here.
WII NEWS:
-$6.6 billion dollars were spent on console games in 2007. Putting consoles in first place.
DS NEWS:
-$2.0 billion dollars were spent on handheld games in 2007. Putting the handheld in second place.
-Majesco has announced in-store demo for Eco-Creatures: Save the Forest.
-Kos-Mos will be featured in new Super Robot Wars game.
See ya tomorrow!
Keepon gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 24, 2008
It’s Thursday! Here we go with another edition of Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
None.
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Do you think that Undertow is good compensation for Xbox Live issues?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don’t care.
Answer via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-Valve has announced they are planning new Team Fortress 2 DLC.
PS3 NEWS:
-Rock Band instruments have been priced and dated. The drums will be $79.99 and released on Feb.12. The guitars will be $59.99 and released on April 1. The microphone has not been mentioned.
-Team ICO is working on their next game Next and I have the first screenshot at the end of this post! (believe me it’s not that great)
-Rockstar has confirmed the GTA IV street date as April 29.
PSN THURSDAY (PS3 Version):
***SPOILER***
PSP NEWS:
No PSP Gaming News today.
PSN THURSDAY (PSP Version):
***SPOILER***
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Rock Band instruments have been priced and dated. The drums will be $79.99 and released on Feb.12. The guitars will be $59.99 and released on April 1. The microphone has not been mentioned.
-Guitar Hero III ****c Rock Pack confirmed to include Journey, Foreigner, and Boston.
-Rockstar has confirmed the GTA IV street date as April 29.
WII NEWS:
-Nintendo has announced that, in December, for every Wii sold, there were eight games sold with it.
-New Super Smash Bros. Brawl online video can be found here.
-Nintendo will start putting Wii demo stations in Japanese stores on the 26th.
-Nintendo has announced that all their profits increased last month. Shocking!
DS NEWS:
No DS Gaming News today.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 23, 2008
Well, it looks like I’ll have a snow day again tomorrow! Which is fine for me since exams started today. Also, I got a shiny new emblem! Check it out! It’s for choosing the reader’s choice for the Best of 2007 awards. So here we go with some Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
None.
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Do you think Undertow was good compensation for Xbox Live issues?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don’t care.
Answer via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-Joymax has announced Ouster Race for Darkeden.
-MapleStory has new job class that only benefits veteran users.
-Funcom has announced tiered subscription system in Anarchy Online.
-New Close Combat: Modern Tactics update available now.
-Paradox Interactive bringing City Life 2008 to the States.
-Masthead unveils new MMO, Earthrise.
-Sword of the New World: Granado Espada gets a new expansion pack. Sadly it doesn’t make the name shorter.
-Ubisoft reports strong 3rd quarter. Delays Haze and shows work on new Prince of Persia game.
PS3 NEWS:
-Battlefield: Bad Company delayed to “sometime in 2008″.
-SCEA teams up with ESPN for Winter X Games.
-Ubisoft reports strong 3rd quarter. Delays Haze and shows work on new Prince of Persia game.
-Devil May Cry 4 demo coming to PSN nest week in Europe.
PSP NEWS:
-SCEA teams up with ESPN for Winter X Games.
-Ubisoft reports strong 3rd quarter. Delays Haze and shows work on new Prince of Persia game.
-Skype has been delayed for Japan.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Undertow has been made free for now until Saturday at 11:59 PM.
WII NEWS:
No Wii Gaming News today.
DS NEWS:
No DS Gaming News today.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 22, 2008
It’s Tuesday and I have a foot of snow outside! I obviously had a snow day today because of it, too! But here we go for some Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Burnout Paradise (PS3, 360)
-Kawasaki Jet Ski (Wii)
-Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS)
-Mega Brain Boost (DS)
-Mission WWI Combat (PC)
-No More Heroes (Wii)
-One Piece: Unlimited Adventure (Wii)
-Rainbow Islands Revolution (PSP)
UK-
None.
AU-
-Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Do you consider Undertow good compensation for the Xbox Live issues?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don’t care.
Answer via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-World of Warcraft tops 10 million subscribers.
PS3 NEWS:
-The Club demo is coming soon on the PS Store.
-FCC filings indicate a possible white PS3 coming to North America.
PSP NEWS:
-Patapon will be released with a $19.99 price tag.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-The Club demo is now out on the XBLM.
-Burnout Paradise is now in stores.
-Halo 3 has been kicked from the throne of top 10 Xbox Live games of the week. Call of Duty 4 is now on top!
WII NEWS:
-More “non-games” are coming from the DS to the Wii. This time, Common Knowledge.
-GameArts! has been announced as the secret Super Smash Bros. Brawl developer.
-Five million Wiis have been sold in Japan.
DS NEWS:
-A new RTS, Robocalypse, is coming to DS.
-Neves coming to EU in Q1.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 21, 2008
It’s Monday and it looks like I’ll be having a snow day along with most of West Michigan from Ottawa County (where I am) to the north. But stop being jealous and whining about the Packers and Chargers (which is very depressing) and listen to my awesome Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS)
-Command & Destroy (DS)
-Endless Ocean (Wii)
-Pacific Storm: Allies (PC)
-Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC)
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Do you think that Undertow is the right choice for the Xbox Live compensation?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don’t care.
Answer via PM or comments.
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS:
What game system are you currently “in love” with?
A) Xbox 360 – 2 Votes
B) Wii – 0 Votes
C) PS3 – 2 Votes
D) PC – 0 Votes
E) Other – 1 Vote
My Answer: A) Xbox 360 – Well, duh!
PC NEWS:
-Age of Conan has been pushed back to May 20.
-EA and DICE have announced they will release a cartoon-style game, Battlefield Heroes, this summer for free.
PS3 NEWS:
-SEGA has announced a new promotional campaign in Japan for Yakuza 3 and Valkyrie of the Battlefield.
-Gran Turismo 5 Prologue soundtrack is coming to Japan.
PSP NEWS:
No PSP Gaming News today.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
No Xbox 360 Gaming News today.
WII NEWS:
-Bully under controversy again due to recent release.
DS NEWS:
-Dynasty Warriors publisher making a dress-up game called That’s QT.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 17, 2008
It’s Thursday so I got some sweet, sweet PSN Thursday for you! So here we go for some awesome-ness that is Gaming News!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
None.
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is the game system are you currently “in love” with?
Answer via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-EA has announced yet another Sims 2 expansion pack. This time, Freetime.
-Highlander: The Game has been announced.
PS3 NEWS:
-Michael Rosenbaum lends his voice to Dark Sector.
-Highlander: The Game has been announced.
PSP NEWS:
No PSP Gaming News today.
PSN THURSDAY:
[spoiler]
Demos:
-Turok
-FIFA Street 3
Game Content:
-Mesmerize: Trace PlayStation Eye game (free)
-Tori Emaki PlayStation Eye game (free)
-Blast Factor bundle (free)
-Motorstorm “Double Track” add-on pack ($2.99)
-Rock Band downloadable content ($1.99 each):
-Sweet’s “Action” (cover)
-The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville” (cover)
-Blink 182’s “All the Small Things”
Videos:
-PixelJunk Monsters trailer
-Syphon Filter: Combat Ops trailer
-Lost Planet trailer
-Brother in Arms: Hell’s Highway trailer
-Dynasty Warriors 6 trailer
-Borderlands trailer
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XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Michael Rosenbaum lends his voice to Dark Sector.
-Highlander: The Game has been announced.
WII NEWS:
-Destineer announces Summer Sports: Paradise Island for the Wii.
DS NEWS:
No DS Gaming News today.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
Gaming News — January 16, 2008
It’s Wednesday so we got some XBLA Wednesday coming your way! So here we go!
TODAY’S RELEASES:
US-
-Battlefield 2142 (Deluxe Edition) (PC)
-Boogie Bunnies (PC)
-Rail Simulator (PC)
UK-
None.
AU-
None.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What game system are you currently “in love” with?
Answer via PM or comments.
PC NEWS:
-GarageGames announces Fallen Empire: Legions.
-GamersGate and THQ announce a distribution agreement.
-EA has shipped Rail Simulator.
-A free Korean MMO is coming our way.
-Street Fighter will be going online.
PS3 NEWS:
-Rush, Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis will be coming to Rock Band soon.
-PixelJunk Monsters will be released on Jan. 24.
-Atari has announced Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. Maybe this will get them money!
-Downloadable Bionic Commando remake coming to PS3.
-Gamestation and GAME merger is final.
PSP NEWS:
-Final Fantasy: Crisis Core confirmed for PAL territories.
XBOX 360 NEWS:
-Rush, Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis will be coming to Rock Band soon.
-Nightmare Mansion expansion coming for Pinball FX.
-Atari announces Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. Maybe this will get them money!
-Downloadable Bionic Commando remake coming to Xbox 360.
-Virtua Fighter 5 patch is now live.
-Stranglehold UK advertisement delayed due to ASA saying they condone violence.
XBLA WEDNESDAY:
Title: Boogie Bunnies
Price: 800 MS Points
Availability: Not available in India, Japan or Korea.
Description: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE)] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Help the Boogie Bunnies achieve their dream of super stardom as they try to win the ultimate dancing competition in this zany puzzle game. Match these colorful fur balls from three different sides – left, right and from the bottom. Unlock the full game now and hop into multiplayer mode with a friend! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.
WII NEWS:
-SEGA Bass Fishing gets some details.
-Retro Studios programmer, Mark Haigh-Hutchinson, has passed away at the age of 43. Rest in peace.
-Samurai Warriors: Katana has been released.
-Japan’s largest magazine gives Super Smash Bros. Brawl a perfect score. How’d they get a copy!?
DS NEWS:
-Myst DS is coming to the DS in March.
See ya tomorrow!
Keep on gaming,
PDB aka gamerpsp360
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