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- Here are some new images of Eidos and Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider Underworld for Xbox 360 and PS3, Lara's adventure will begin under the sea in a cave near Mediterranean, where she will search for the Thor's Hammer.....
- Here are some new images of Konami's Silent Hill: Homecoming, the protagonist Alex can perform various combo moves, depending on the weapon. There are also dialogue options in the game, which would lead to different indicients and affecting the gameplay.
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Fri, Jul 18 at 05:06 AM
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- EA CEO John Riccitiello confirmed that a new Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic MMORPG is in development by BioWare, the game is set for release in 2009.
- Here are some new images of Capcom's survival adventure game Biohazard 5 [Resident Evil 5] for PS3 and Xbox 360.
- Here are some new images of Konami's Silent Hill: Homecoming, the protagonist Alex can perform various combo moves, depending on the weapon. There are also dialogue options in the game, which would lead to different indicients and affecting the gameplay.
- Activision and MTV confirmed that the instruments of Rock Band will be compatible with Guitar Hero: World Tour. Currently compatibility of the Xbox 360 instruments have been confirmed, it is unclear whether the PS3, PS2 and Wii instruments will be compatible.
- Here are some new images of Ubisoft's new survival adventure game I Am Alive, the game seems to be taking place in the ruin of a city after a massive earthquake. Players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them.
- Here are the latest console software sales in Japan for the week of July 7 - 13.
•Persona 4 (PS2, Atlus) - 193,000
•Wii Fit (Wii, Nintendo) - 30,000 [2,353,000]
•Densetsu no Starfy: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan (NDS, Nintendo) - 29,000
•Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo) - 25,000 [1,560,000]
•Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (NDS, Nintendo) - 23,000 [190,000]
•Biohazard 0 (Wii, Capcom) - 21,000
•Derby Stallion DS (NDS, Enterbrain) - 20,000 [206,000]
•Hanayori Danshi: Koi Seyo Onago (NDS, Konami) - 20,000
•Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen (NDS, Bandai Namco) - 16,000
•Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP, Capcom) - 16,000 [2,277,000]
- NPD revealed the videogame software and hardware sales in North America for June 2008, PS3 sees a spike in both software and hardware sales.
•Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3, Konami) - 774,600
•Guitar Hero On Tour (NDS, Activision) - 422,300
•Ninja Gaiden II (X360, Microsoft) - 372,700
•Wii Fit w/ Balance Board (Wii, Nintendo) - 372,700
•Wii Play w/ Remote (Wii, Nintendo) - 359,100
•Battlefield: Bad Company (X360, Electronic Arts) - 346,800
•Mario Kart Wii w/ Wheel (Wii, Nintendo) - 322,400
•LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Wii, LucasArts) - 294,500
•LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (NDS, LucasArts) - 267,800
•LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (PS2, LucasArts) - 260,300
•Nintendo DS - 783,000
•Wii - 666,700
•PlayStation 3 - 405,500
•PlayStation Portable - 337,400
•Xbox 360 - 219,800
•PlayStation 2 - 188,800
- Here are some new images of Sega and Secret Level's Golden Axe: Beast Rider, in the game you can chain attacks into combos, enemy attacks will have specific color trail, by pressing the corresponding button you can block the attacks....
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- Konami announced a new WiiWare title called Gradius Rebirth, a remake of the first game in the Gradius series. The game will be available for download in summer 2008.
- Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that a new Pikmin title is in development for Wii.
- Here are some new images of Konami's Wii fighting game Castlevania Judgment, the game features characters from the entire series, online battle over Wi-Fi and connectivity with the DS version of Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia.
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- Here are some new images of Sony Online Entertainment's PS3 MMOARPG DC Universe Online, featuring over 150 DC comics heroes and villains like Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker, Supergirl, Captain Atom, Wonder Woman and more...
- Here are some new images of Sony and Insomniac Games' Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty, the game will have more focus on platforming and puzzle-solving.
N I N T E N D O D S
- Here are some new images of Konami's Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for NDS, the game will have link-up capabilities with the Wii version of Castlevania Judgment.
P S P
- Sega has clarified that there is no PSP version of Valkyria Chronicles in development, the game is for PS3 only.
- Here are some new images of Sony's popular action / puzzle game LocoRoco 2 for PSP. There will be a series of new abilities the Locos can learn as the game progresses, such as dive underwater and pull things with teech.
- Here are some new images of Sony's music action RPG Patapon 2 for PSP, the sequel will feature 4 player multiplayer mode, new characters like Hero Patapon and elements not found in the first game.
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- Capcom announced that Dead Rising: Zombie no Ikenie will be coming to Wii in winter 2008, the game will be based on the Xbox 360 version, with new behind-the-shoulder angle gameplay, new controls using the Wii Remote, new weapons, stages and characters not found in the orignal.
- Here are some new images of Sega and Platinum Games' Wii exclusive action adventure game Madworld, featuring unique black and white graphics and excessive amount of violence and gore like bodies split in twain and heart ripped out of the body.
P L A Y S T A T I O N 3
- Here are some new images of Sony and Evolution Studios' PS3 offroad racing game MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, the tracks will have sections with rivers or pools, which can cool down the vehicle engine.
- Here are some new images of Sony and Guerrilla's PS3 first person shooter Killzone 2, in the multiplayer mode, there will be a player progression system which tracks your rank and give you new abilities when your rank goes up....
M U L T I
- Here are some new images of Capcom's motorcycle racing game MotoGP 08, there will be a new arcade mode, which allows player to enjoy the game with simpler handling and AI difficulty.
- Here are some new images of id Software and Raven's new Wolfenstein first person shooter, the game will be published by Activision.
- Here are the latest console game review scores from Japan:
Nintendo DS
•Dragon Quest V (Square Enix): 9, 9, 9, 9 - (36/40)
•Hello Kitty no Panda Sport Stadium (Dorart): 6, 7, 7, 6 - (26/40)
•Kuwagata Tsumami: Kuttsuke! Tsumami Hako (Success): 6, 6, 6, 6 - (24/40)
•New International Hyper Sports DS (Konami): 6, 7, 5, 7 - (25/40)
•Speed Racer (Activision): 5, 7, 6, 6 - (24/40)
•Touch de Taikyaku! Yawaraka Sensha (Success): 7, 8, 7, 7 - (29/40)
Wii
•Wario Land Shake (Nintendo): 8, 8, 7, 8 - (31/40)
•Kung Fu Panda (Activision): 6, 7, 6, 6 - (25/40)
•Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 15 (Konami): 9, 9, 8, 9 - (35/40)
•Mesaze! Tsuri Master: Sekai ni Challenge! Hen (Hudson): 7, 7, 7, 5 - (26/40)
PlayStation 3
•Siren: New Translation (Sony): 9, 9, 9, 9 - (36/40)
•Kung Fu Panda (Activision): 7, 7, 7, 7 - (28/40)
PlayStation 2
•Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 15 (Konami): 9, 9, 8, 9 - (35/40)
•Bully (Rockstar): 8, 8, 8, 8 - (32/40)
Xbox 360
•Bully (Rockstar Games): 8, 9, 8, 8 - (33/40)
- Here are some new E3 '08 preview videos:
•Infinite Undiscovery Trailer (G4TV)
•The Last Remnant Trailer (G4TV)
•Chrono Trigger DS Trailer (G4TV)
•Street Fighter IV Floor Report (G4TV)
•Konami E3 2008 Press Conference (G4TV)
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- Here are some new images of Midway's action & driving game Wheelman, based on the forthcoming movie featuring Vin Diesel. The game will have both open-world action and driving missions....
- Here are some new images of THQ and Volition's sandbox style action adventure game Saints Row 2 for PS3 and Xbox 360.
- Here are some new images of Bandai Namco's Soul Calibur IV for PS3 and Xbox 360, the game will have new critical finish moves that allows you to finish the match with a single hit
W i i
- Here are some new images of Nintendo's Animal Cross: City Folk for Wii, the latest work of the popular community simulation game. This game will support the WiiSpeak microphone, which allows you to speak to other players in the game...
- Here are some new images of Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort, a new collection of fun sports games which make use of the new Wii MotionPlus and Accelerometer....
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- Microsoft announced that NBC and Universal Studios have joined as content partners for Xbox Live content download service. In addition, Netflix will also provide content for Xbox 360, you will be able to stream 10,000 titles from the movie rental service, as well as sharing Netflix movies and TV Shows with friends in your Live Party.
- Microsoft has officially announced Avatar for Xbox 360, which can be customized with clothes, hair styles and body type.
- Microsoft will launch Xbox Primetime, which allows players to play a variety of Xbox exclusive multiplayer game shows, players can play on the stage or in the crowd with a live host running the show.
- Microsoft announced LIPS, a new music game which allows player to sing from their own music collections, including music on Xbox 360 and iPod. The game will come with a motion sensitive microphone with allow interactivity even if player is not singing.
- Microsoft confirmed that Rockband 2 will have 86 songs on disc, including exclusive AC/DC songs. Almost all original Rock Band songs can be imported into this game.
- Here are some new images of Epic Games' third person shooter Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360, the game will be available in North America and Europe on November 7, 2008.
P L A Y S T A T I O N 3
- Sony Online Entertainment announced DC Universe Online for PS3, in the game you can play as either the superheroes or the villains.
- Insomniac announced Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty for PS3, the game will be released as a PlayStation Network downloadable title in summer 2008. The game will be sequel to Ratchet & Clank Future, but gameplay will be shorter and the game will have both 2D and 3D gameplay.
- Sony announced the PS3 Greatest Hits titles will be hitting North America in fall 2008. The games will be available for $29.99. 10 games will be available: MotorStorm, Warhawk, Fight Night, The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Vegas, Need for Speed Carbon, Call of Duty 3 and Resistance.
- Zipper Interactive announced a new PS3 online shooter called MAG - Massive Action Game, the game will support 256 players online and players can form teams of up to 8 players to battle other teams.
P L A Y S T A T I O N 2
- Sony will release a new LEGO Batman PS2 Bundle in Q4 2008, the bundle will include a PS2 console, LEGO Batman and a DVD video of Justice League Frontier. The bundle will be sold for $149.
N I N T E N D O D S
- Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be coming to NDS in winter 2008, the game will be developed by Rockstar North, and will have a custom game engine to allow full 3D graphics on DS, and the game will have new characters.
P S P
- Sony announced Resistance: Retribution for PSP, a third person shooter based on the PS3 game. The release date is spring 2009.
- Sony announced over 10 million units of PSP have been sold in Japan since the PSP launched on December 12, 2004.
Past News: Jul 10, 14, 2008
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Thu, Jul 17 at 03:00 AM
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- Here are some new images of Nintendo's Animal Cross: City Folk for Wii, the latest work of the popular community simulation game. This game will support the WiiSpeak microphone, which allows you to speak to other players in the game...
- Here are some new images of Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort, a new collection of fun sports games which make use of the new Wii MotionPlus and Accelerometer....
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- Here are some new images of Epic Games' third person shooter Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360, the game will be available in North America and Europe on November 7, 2008.
P L A Y S T A T I O N 3
- Sony Online Entertainment announced DC Universe Online for PS3, in the game you can play as either the superheroes or the villains.
- Insomniac announced Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty for PS3, the game will be released as a PlayStation Network downloadable title in summer 2008. The game will be sequel to Ratchet & Clank Future, but gameplay will be shorter and the game will have both 2D and 3D gameplay.
- Sony announced the PS3 Greatest Hits titles will be hitting North America in fall 2008. The games will be available for $29.99. 10 games will be available: MotorStorm, Warhawk, Fight Night, The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Vegas, Need for Speed Carbon, Call of Duty 3 and Resistance.
- Zipper Interactive announced a new PS3 online shooter called MAG - Massive Action Game, the game will support 256 players online and players can form teams of up to 8 players to battle other teams.
P L A Y S T A T I O N 2
- Sony will release a new LEGO Batman PS2 Bundle in Q4 2008, the bundle will include a PS2 console, LEGO Batman and a DVD video of Justice League Frontier. The bundle will be sold for $149.
M U L T I
- Here are some new E3 '08 preview videos:
•Activision Press Conference (G4TV)
•Bionic Commando Hands On Demo (G4TV)
•EA 2008 Line-up Previews (G4TV)
•God of War III Trailer (G4TV)
•Killzone 2 Hands On Video (G4TV)
•Gears of War 2 Demo Video (G4TV)
•Resistance 2 Hands On Video (G4TV)
N I N T E N D O D S
- Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be coming to NDS in winter 2008, the game will be developed by Rockstar North, and will have a custom game engine to allow full 3D graphics on DS, and the game will have new characters.
P S P
- Sony announced Resistance: Retribution for PSP, a third person shooter based on the PS3 game. The release date is spring 2009.
- Sony announced over 10 million units of PSP have been sold in Japan since the PSP launched on December 12, 2004.
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- Here are some new images of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII, now heading to both PS3 and Xbox 360 simultaneously in North America and Europe, the game will remain exclusive to PS3 only in Asia.
- Here are some new images of Square Enix and Tri-Ace's Xbox 360 RPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope, the game will be released worldwide in spring 2009.
- Here is a list of E3 '08 preview videos:
•Electronic Arts Conference Recap (G4TV)
•Fable 2 Hands On Preview (G4TV)
•Mirror's Edge Gameplay Trailer (G4TV)
•Fallout 3 Hands On Preview (G4TV)
- Here are some new images of Capcom's survival horror adventure game Biohazard 5 [Resident Evil 5] for Xbox 360 and PS3, showing Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar battling the enemies. The game will be released worldwide on Friday, March 13, 2009.
- Here are some new images of Midway's cross over fighting game Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, the characters will have a set of special attacks that can be mixed together into custom combos....
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- Square Enix's RPG The Last Remnant will be released worldwide on November 20, 2008, the game will be time exclusive to Xbox 360. The game is also coming to Windows PC after the console version is launched.
- Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XIII will be coming to Xbox 360 in North America and Europe, the game will be released simultaneously on both PS3 and Xbox 360.
- Microsoft confirmed that the price of the 20GB Xbox 360 will be reduced to $299, the 20GB model will be phasing out and replaced by the new 60GB model, which will be released in August 2008, for $349.
- Microsoft will release Epic Games' Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360 in US North America on November 7, 2008.
- Microsoft will publish the Xbox 360 RPG Fable 2 in October 2008.
W i i
- Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus for Wii, an add-on that attached to the end of the Wii Remote to provide more comprehensive tracking of player's arm position and orientation, which would enhance precision when playing games such as first person shooter.
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- Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XIII will be coming to Xbox 360 in North America and Europe, the game will be released simultaneously on both PS3 and Xbox 360.
- Microsoft confirmed that the price of the 20GB Xbox 360 will be reduced to $299, the 20GB model will be phasing out and replaced by the new 60GB model, which will be released in August 2008, for $349.
- Microsoft will release Epic Games' Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360 in US on November 7, 2008.
- Microsoft will publish the Xbox 360 RPG Fable 2 in October 2008.
M U L T I
- Capcom confirmed that Biohazard 5 / Resident Evil 5 will have a worldwide simultaneous release on Friday, March 13, 2009.
- Square Enix confirmed that the RPG title The Last Remnant will also be coming to Windows after the console version is launched.
- Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus for Wii, an add-on that attached to the end of the Wii Remote to provide more comprehensive tracking of player's arm position and orientation, which would enhance precision when playing games such as first person shooter.
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- EA CEO John Riccitiello confirmed that a new Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic MMORPG is in development by BioWare, the game is set for release in 2009.
- Here are some new images of Capcom's survival adventure game Biohazard 5 [Resident Evil 5] for PS3 and Xbox 360.
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- Here are some new images of Eidos and Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider Underworld for Xbox 360 and PS3, Lara's adventure will begin under the sea in a cave near Mediterranean, where she will search for the Thor's Hammer.....
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- Here are some new images of Konami's Silent Hill: Homecoming, the protagonist Alex can perform various combo moves, depending on the weapon. There are also dialogue options in the game, which would lead to different indicients and affecting the gameplay.
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- Activision and MTV confirmed that the instruments of Rock Band will be compatible with Guitar Hero: World Tour. Currently compatibility of the Xbox 360 instruments have been confirmed, it is unclear whether the PS3, PS2 and Wii instruments will be compatible.
- Here are some new images of Ubisoft's new survival adventure game I Am Alive, the game seems to be taking place in the ruin of a city after a massive earthquake. Players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them.
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- Here are the latest console software sales in Japan for the week of July 7 - 13.
•Persona 4 (PS2, Atlus) - 193,000 •Wii Fit (Wii, Nintendo) - 30,000 [2,353,000] •Densetsu no Starfy: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan (NDS, Nintendo) - 29,000 •Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo) - 25,000 [1,560,000] •Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (NDS, Nintendo) - 23,000 [190,000] •Biohazard 0 (Wii, Capcom) - 21,000 •Derby Stallion DS (NDS, Enterbrain) - 20,000 [206,000] •Hanayori Danshi: Koi Seyo Onago (NDS, Konami) - 20,000 •Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen (NDS, Bandai Namco) - 16,000 •Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP, Capcom) - 16,000 [2,277,000]
- NPD revealed the videogame software and hardware sales in North America for June 2008, PS3 sees a spike in both software and hardware sales.
•Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3, Konami) - 774,600 •Guitar Hero On Tour (NDS, Activision) - 422,300 •Ninja Gaiden II (X360, Microsoft) - 372,700 •Wii Fit w/ Balance Board (Wii, Nintendo) - 372,700 •Wii Play w/ Remote (Wii, Nintendo) - 359,100 •Battlefield: Bad Company (X360, Electronic Arts) - 346,800 •Mario Kart Wii w/ Wheel (Wii, Nintendo) - 322,400 •LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Wii, LucasArts) - 294,500 •LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (NDS, LucasArts) - 267,800 •LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (PS2, LucasArts) - 260,300
•Nintendo DS - 783,000 •Wii - 666,700 •PlayStation 3 - 405,500 •PlayStation Portable - 337,400 •Xbox 360 - 219,800 •PlayStation 2 - 188,800
- Here are some new images of Sega and Secret Level's Golden Axe: Beast Rider, in the game you can chain attacks into combos, enemy attacks will have specific color trail, by pressing the corresponding button you can block the attacks....
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- Konami announced a new WiiWare title called Gradius Rebirth, a remake of the first game in the Gradius series. The game will be available for download in summer 2008.
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- Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that a new Pikmin title is in development for Wii.
- Here are some new images of Konami's Wii fighting game Castlevania Judgment...
