Archive for July, 2006
New video game releases week 31
Here’s a list of this weeks US game releases.
Monday:
Atlantis Quest (PC)
Combat Mission Anthology (PC)
Tuesday:
Barnyard (PC, GCN, PS2, GBA)
Dungeon Siege II: Broken World (PC)
FlatOut 2 (PC, Xbox, PS2)
Jaws Unleashed (PC)
LarryBoy and the Bad Apple (PS2, GBA)
Poker Superstars II (PC)
Super Monkey Ball Adventure (GCN, PS2, PSP)
Total War: Eras (PC)
Wednesday:
SafeCracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure (PC)
Time to Ride: Saddles and Stables (PC)
Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting (Xbox Live Arcade)
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E3 Expo to dramatically shrink in size; major changes announced!
Breaking news on the changes to the worlds biggest video game expo, E3 (the Electronic Entertainment Expo) has just been announced. From the press release:
To better address the needs of today’s global computer and video game industry, the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo) is evolving into a more intimate event focused on targeted, personalized meetings and activities, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today.
“The world of interactive entertainment has changed since E3Expo was created 12 years ago. At that time we were focused on establishing the industry and securing orders for the holiday season,” said Douglas Lowenstein, President of the ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers and the owner of E3Expo. “Over the years, it has become clear that we need a more intimate program, including higher quality, more personal dialogue with the worldwide media, developers, retailers and other key industry audiences.”
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Sony PSP ships 20 million units
The above overview is made from official Sony data. This means that on July 24th 2006 Sony reached 20.02 million units shipped to stores. It’s not units sold, but it does mean the following regions got these allocations. Japan: 5.20 million, USA: 8.17 million, Europe: 6.65 million.
Total allocation for 2006 is still 15 million PSP’s behind, so it’s clear they aren’t selling half as well (especially in Japan where the DS Lite is a hit) as Sony wanted them to. In comparison Nintendo’s DS sold +/- 22 million units. PSP just needs more hits like the upcoming GTA Vice City Stories.
Shenmue Online new details and first video!
The China Joy 2006 game event unveiled some new info about Shenmue Online last weekend and we uncovered two videos from the game that’s not Shenmue 3. The game takes scenes from the Dreamcast’s Shenmue 2 and puts them online. Plus a lot of new features are promised by Sega designer/producer Yu Suzuki.
Features: Over 150 open online quests, events, action (battle), drama, heroics, mini-games, get jobs, and tons of interactive play to enjoy. It also includes over 1,000 battle motions. So far the MMORPG has only been announced on PC for China & Korea. First Shenmue Online trailer here:
Below is early gameplay footage from 2004:
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Microsoft has some Xbox 360 price surprises coming up
In 3 to 4 months the next-gen Xbox 360 will be joined by the new PS3 & Wii consoles. There have been some rumours from Canada that this week we’ll see an Xbox 360 Premium bundle appear that for the same price includes: an extra Project Gotham Racing 3 game, a 1,250 point card & 3 months of Xbox Live Gold. But is that Microsoft’s surprise? Judge for yourself…
To quote Xbox Europe marketing manager, Richard Teversham: “I don’t want to reveal any plans at the moment because we want to keep a number of surprises up our sleeve,” he said to UK Trade magazine MCV, “We will ensure we are good value and we’ll do that through having a variety of pricing on games, a variety of pricing on console offers.”
Quake 4 1.3 Point Release new features info
PlanetQuake4 previewed a test build of Quake 4’s 1.3 Point Release, which will be released in the coming days. This included: a look at the new gametype “Deadzone”, the “Buy Mode” game option, the updated multiplayer physics, and performance enhancements.
To quote: “To get a true sense of what it is like to play the new Deadzone gametype, a group of id Software employees were gathered to play with us on a local server. Deadzone is a team-based gametype that requires players to pickup a rune and then proceed to the center of the map where the Deadzone areas are located. The entire strategy of the game lies in staying alive in the Deadzone as long as possible. For every second you stand inside the Deadzone, you will receive one point.”
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New Sadness details on Wii
Revo-europe reports that the Polish Nibris exclusive Wii gothic horror game is now under development at multiple studios. Sadness is not going to have any Menu, as it promises to be completely intuitive. Due Q4 2007.
The developers outside of Nibris are: Frontline Studios will be responsible for programming, a team of 30 people with large experience in Nintendo platforms. Digital Amigos will take care for the visual side of the game; it is a company specialised in graphics of games (like Painkiller) and movies. Also, many psychologists and creators of horrors were invited to the making of the game. Teaser here:
Below you can read the press release with werewolves info:
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Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. befriends PSP, shoots Xbox 360 version of The World Is Yours dead
Tony Montana is coming to PSP this Fall in Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. The game is inspired by famous movie mixes Turn-Based Strategy & Real-Time Combat is due for release in the US on September 26 and in Europe on October 27, 2006.
Vivendi Games’ Sierra Entertainment is creating Scarface: Money. Power. Respect., a unique game (not a port) designed specifically for the PSP system that combines turn-based strategy gameplay with real-time combat. Licensed by Universal Studios Consumer Products Group and developed by FarSight Studios, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. will allow gamers to relive Tony Montana’s epic rise to power in the drug-fueled world of 1983 Miami.
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Reggie Fils-Aime Revolution interview
Before becoming president of Nintendo of America in May, Reggie Fils-Aime gave an interview on Spike TV in February 2006. It’s about the DS Lite, Wii (then still called Revolution), Zelda: Twilight Princess release date woes and even Nintendo fanboys, it’s a fun view. Here’s the Game Head ep:
I think it’s fun to look back from time to time, enjoy.
N64 Kid’s N64 for sale
Yeah that’s right! The N64 Kid’s original Christmas ‘96 Nintendo 64 is for sale on eBay! To quote the spaz boy who is now a teen: “Like it says in the title, this is the actual N64 and controllers seen in the “N64 Kids” video that has been spread over the internet the past month or two. The video has even found its way to VH1 on the show “Web Junk.” I am the boy in the video, and was told that I should put this on ebay, and since i dont play it as much I decided to put in here. The n64 works perfectly, and comes with 2 controllers (clear purple, and grey) and the first game i ever purchased, Star Wars Shadows of the Empire.”
He’ll even sign it for you. I hope the buyer will record his/her reaction to receiving the only dry-humped N64 that ever was. Here’s the video again:
Via Kotaku
