Archive for June, 2006

Uno, Skip-Bo, Uno Free Fall announced for DS

30 June 2006
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Uno goes from GameBoy Color, to Xbox 360 Live Arcade, back to Nintendo’s new portable DS. Starting October 3rd 2006 you can play Uno, Skip-Bo and Uno Freefall on one game cartridge. Mattel & Destination Software are bringing these games together in a new compilation for the DS. No details yet on if it will…

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Behind the scenes at Saints Row

30 June 2006
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There are no idle threats in Stilwater. This once postcard-perfect city is now a criminal’s paradise where 4 rival gangs fight over control and every insult is an invitation to war. Under threat from rival gangs and corrupt officials, the 3rd Street Saints must conquer the city of Stilwater or face destruction. Saint’s Row is…

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Wii launch in Europe 10 days after Japan and Zelda might come in a GameCube-Wii bundle pack!

30 June 2006
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Nintendo of Spain’s director of marketing Nico Wegnez, revealed that he expects Europe will receive the Wii about 10 days after its Japanese launch, which is guessed to be at the end of October or early November. Although Mr. Wegnez understood Nintendo fans might not be happy with the wait, he was quick to compare…

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World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade flying mount “tutorial”

30 June 2006
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Comedic video explaining what you can do with a flying mount in the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion Burning Crusade. Blizzard expects it to arrive on October 15th, 2006.

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Nintendo announced Wii Sports Tennis and Duck Hunt as separate games

30 June 2006
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Nintendo announced 3 new Wii titles at the shareholders meeting in Japan on June 29th, which includes Made in Wario: Smooth Moves (WarioWare: Smooth Moves), Wii Sports Tennis (not Wii Sports?), and Duck Hunt (yay!) Also mentioned is that Nintendo has registered a number of new patents in Japan between June 18 – 26, including:…

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Metal Slug 3D trailer & impressions

30 June 2006
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SNK created a 3D spin-off to their popular Metal Slug series for the PS2, that was released yesterday for Japan only. Fans need not worry, because the very 2D Metal Slug 6 is still in development for arcades and PS2′s the world over. Here’s the 3D incarnation’s trailer: Here are some impressions from playing the…

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Developer blogs for exclusive games: Too Human 360, Red Steel Wii & MechAssault DS

30 June 2006
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Too Human for Xbox 360 is still in full development at Silicon Knights. So getting a peek into their daily life is a fun way to see the first diverse action game in the trilogy progress until it’s Q4 2006 US / Q1 2007 EU release. Development is shown with loads of concept art &…

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Mutant Storm Empire announced for Xbox 360 Live Arcade

30 June 2006
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Back in November 22nd 2005, Mutant Storm Reloaded was one of the first Xbox Live Arcade games. And while Geometry Wars got more attention, the developers at PomPom Games still must have been satisfied with the sales, since they are now working on a sequel (seen above) called “Mutant Storm Empire” exclusively for the Xbox…

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Taito announces Exit 2 for PSP

29 June 2006
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Yesterday Taito announced it’s sequel to the original PSP game Exit. Like in the first game, you control of Mr. Esc in this “escape” puzzle action game. In each level, your goal is to search the stage for people and lead them to the exit under constraint of time. Exit 2 expands on this formula…

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Bandai Namco announces Ridge Racer 2 for PSP (with details)

29 June 2006
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The latest issue of Famitsu magazine contains first details on the sequel, titled Ridge Racers 2 in Japan. Ridge Racers 2 continues where the PSP launch title left off, complete with a return of the nitro system, as well as all the drift-based racing that makes the series what it is. Ridge Racers 2 adds…

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Sony hints at Wipeout Pure PSP sequel and Wipeout for PS3

29 June 2006
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Via a public job listing, a senior/lead designer position at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe listing reveals plans for the Wipeout series to continue onto PlayStation 3 and PSP. The listing mentions the prospective employee will “have a key role in realising future iterations of Wipeout on PSP and PS3” and would be “instrumental in defining…

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Ubisoft developing Naruto 360

29 June 2006
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Ubisoft is taking the Xbox 360 release of their next-gen Naruto title very serious, apparently Ubisoft Montreal has been tasked with development instead of a third party. A job listing on Creative Heads confirms the details. Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a creative director for the project, where the prospective employee would work “within the creative…

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Sony expects higher $59 to $99 price points for PS3 games

29 June 2006
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SCEA president Kaz Hirai isn’t promising a $59.99 price tag for PS3 games this fall. In an interview with PlayStation Magazine, the Sony leader explained: So, what I can say now is, I think it would be a bit of a stretch to think that we could suddenly turn around and say “PS3 games now…

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Top 10 video game weapons

29 June 2006
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GT Countdown takes a look at the weapons that cause the most damage and are most fun to use.

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Final Fantasy XII US release on October 31

29 June 2006
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Square Enix finally announced the release date for the U.S. version of PS2-exlusive Final Fantasy XII, it’s October 31st 2006 for $49.99, yes on Halloween! Square Enix will also be releasing a Collector’s Edition for $59.99 in retail stores and online via EB Games & GameStop. Collector’s Edition features are: special packaging and a bonus…

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