Archive for July, 2009
Boom Blox 3 possible. Series might go to platforms beyond Wii
Another Boom Blox sequel for Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 may be in the franchises future, according to Harvey Elliot, the head of EA Bright Light. In a recent interview he discussed the fact that while Boom Blox captures the spirit of the Wii and was built for it, there is the chance that…
PlayStation 2 outselling PS3 and PSP for first quarter of 2009. The lil machine that could keeps chugging
The PS2 is outselling the PS3 and the PSP for the first quarter of 2009 announced Sony in their latest financial report. Incredibly, a price-cut to the PS2 to $100 has kept the system selling in it’s 9th year on the marketplace. Sales of the system grew from 1.5 million last year to 1.6 million…
No English version of Yakuza 3 being localized, says Sega
It looks like Yakuza 3 may not be coming to the United States or Europe according to a Sega representative. Speaking to a Providence Examiner, the rep. apparently spoke his own mind when he made a blunt remark saying simply that there would be “no Yakuza 3″ in America due to poor sales of Yakuza…
Red and Blue color PS3 controllers coming to USA in October 2009
Sony has announced Red and Blue colored DualShock 3 PS3 controllers which will be released this October 2009 in America. The patriatic colors are being called “Deep Red” and “Metallic Blue”. Sony hasn’t announced a price for the controllers but you can expect that they will be priced at $55 just like the other controllers….
On PlayStation Network this week: Fat Princess and Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2 games. Madden NFL 10 demo
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced what new PlayStation Network downloadable games, expansions, demos and videos were released for PlayStation 3 and PSP this week in America and Europe. AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3 Downloadable Games Fat Princess ($14.99) Rescue your beloved princess through teamwork in this comic medieval battle royale. There’s a catch, though —…
The Game Boy celebrates its 20th anniversary
Nintendo inventor Gunpei Yokoi had a soft spot for games-on-the-go, and he knew he could take this medium to the next level. The Game Boy launched in Japan on April 31, 1989. An American launch followed on July 31, 1989. It became an overnight success, literally, by selling 40,000 handheld units on day one with…
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2′s biggest features go viral
Expect lots of innuendo in this post, because that’s all there is to it. You see, Tecmo’s Japanese viral ad campaign has taken off in a big way. In an effort to grab more eyeballs, the PlayStation 3-exclusive updated remake Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2‘s launch date (October 1 there, September 29 here) has been announced…
Dark Void delayed until 2010. Becomes latest title to be hit with delay stick
Dark Void becomes the latest title to be hit with the delay-stick and pushed back until 2010. Capcom has announced that Dark Void, their highly anticipated 3rd-person “vertical cover” shooter, will be delayed until early 2010 to avoid a supposedly “crowded holiday season.” This holiday season though has become very light with a splurge of…
Overlord 2 downloadable content now available. Adds Battle Rock arena
Codemasters has released the first Overlord II DLC. The downloadable content is called the “Battle Rock Nemesis” pack and adds the Battle Rock arena to the game. It has been released for Xbox Live for 400 MS Points and on the PlayStation Network for $5. The ‘Battle Rock Nemesis’ downloadable content installs the imposing ‘Battle…
Dawn of War 2 “There is Only War” patch 1.5.0 update details
Developer Relic has released the largest update yet for Dawn of War II. Patch 1.5.0 is being called “There Is Only War” and adds a ton of new additions to the game. Among the most important updates are eight new maps, a new observation mode for match spectating and significant balances to the real-time tactics…
Punch-Out Wii 2 wanted by developers. Would include co-op multiplayer and Create-A-Boss modes
Punch-Out!! 2 for Wii is a sequel that the developers at Next Level Games would “love to make” according to a new interview. Thankfully the original Punch-Out!! Wii has been a big-seller for them and garnered enough attention and high scoring reviews that a sequel is a definite possibility, according to gameplay lead Bryce Holliday…
Turtles In Time: Reshelled re-priced. Now only $10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is one of the most anticipated titles in Microsoft’s 2nd Annual Summer of Arcade line-up, which consists of Splosian Man, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Trials HD, and Shadow Complex. This is because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time is one of the most beloved beat-em…













