Sony Computer Entertainment signs deal with Atari to publish Ghostbusters – EUROPE ONLY (update)
[UPDATED: 12:01 PM 5/6/09] In a bit of a surprise deal, Sony has signed up to publish Ghostbusters: The Video Game - but as Atari clarified at 12:01 PM with their press release to the US media, this news applies to Europe ONLY. In America, Atari will still be publishing title as planned on all major consoles. In Europe, it's set to launch simultaneously with the movie, and we've now got full det...[Read More]
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat now available – with new content!
I'm not sure if everyone realizes this is the case, but New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is actually getting more than just new controls. It's also getting some other added content as well, and that makes it very interesting for those of us who really enjoyed the original title (myself included). Check out this passage from the official press release: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat originally ...[Read More]
Customer review of Henry Hatsworth (AKA: The casual gaming threat to the industry)
An actual customer review of Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure at Amazon.com reads: Okay, so I complained to some degree about the rapidly-escalating difficulty of the game in my professional review as well. But the difference is, as far as I’m concerned, the game would not be perfect if it stayed “simple and fun”. I strongly prefer games that treat me as a skilled and ...[Read More]
Army of Two: The 40th Day video trailer
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Battlefield 1943 – ‘Wake Island’ video trailer in streaming HD
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May 10 ‘major’ Pokémon announcement coming – Pokémon Gold and silver remakes?
This one’s been circulating for a few days now, but it’s sort of hit a fever pitch in various online gaming communities, so it’s worth a report. Apparently Japanese television program Pokémon Sunday will be making a “world-exclusive first announcement” on May 10. According to Bulbanews: The most recent episode previewed the annnouncement, showing two balls, one gold...[Read More]
Apple eyeing EA for a possible takeover?
Let us say it up front: we smell BS on this one. Either way, the source makes it at least remotely interesting, so here’s the scoop. Apparently, CNBC’s Fast Money host Guy Adami has been heard to have said: “…there is chatter that Apple (AAPL Quote) is eyeing Electronic Arts(ERTS Quote) as a takeover target.” At least, that’s the way TheStreet has it, who repor...[Read More]
First Red Steel 2 trailer releas–er, found
I have no idea how these guys got their hands on this trailer (it’s not available from PR yet as far as we can tell), but here it is nonetheless for your viewing pleasure. Looking quite… wait, WTF? “Destination PlayStation”? We’ve got no idea… but either way, this is the real deal. More soon we’re sure.
Rock Band 2 for Wii – REO Speedwagon, Styx, and lots more now available
We don’t normally run all these Rock Band download updates, but this one’s pretty big for Wii users. Check out all the new songs now available: Release Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 ** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change * Tracks: REO Speedwagon “Ridin’ the Storm Out” REO Speedwagon “Roll with the Changes” REO Speedwag...[Read More]
Nintendo Download – 2 DSiWare apps, 1 WiiWare game, and 1 C64 VC title
[PRESS RELEASE] Do the Math: Animal Apps, Toppling Towers and Hungry Penguins Fans of the popular Animal Crossing™ series can enjoy a pair of downloadable—and practical—debuts this week via the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Whether you’re telling time or doing arithmetic, these handy applications will give your daily number-crunching a critter-friendly boost. A new WiiWare™ game also takes a fun peek...[Read More]
Batman: Arkham Asylum delayed; ‘End of summer’ release now scheduled
Rumors are just that, but IGN has managed to wrestle an official statement containing some not-so-exciting news about everyone’s favorite upcoming movie-licensed videogame: “Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment can today confirm that Batman: Arkham Asylum will be released at the end of summer 2009,” a spokesperson said. “This additional time will all...[Read More]
New TMNT: Turtles in Time remake coming to Xbox Live?
According to Ninja Pizza (a blog related to all things TMNT), we’re soon to see a new Turtles in Time remake for Xbox Live Arcade, and possibly WiiWare subsequently. Who’s developing it? Your guess is as good as ours, though some speculation suggests Ubisoft could be behind it. Ubisoft could not be reached in time for comment today. We’ll have more on this as it breaks. Meanw...[Read More]