Microsoft’s catalog of Games For Windows titles have become that much more “on demand” as of today, with Games On Demand launching for interested PC gamers precisely on schedule. So, what’s available? As of right now, Games For Windows devotees can—after having downloaded the latest GFW software update—enjoy Fallout 3, Dirt 2, Resident Evil 5,…
Japanese retailers and import shops are showing a new release for Team ICO‘s PlayStation 2 classic Shadow of the Colossus, due to hit Japan early next year. With The Last Guardian coming “soon”, is this a good sign? Because Shadow of the Colossus has already hit Sony Computer Entertainment Japan’s “The Best” line of budget…
Wonder what the vampires of Hideo Kojima and MercurySteam’s take on the Castlevania franchise will look like? Well, there you go. Keep in mind this is *a* vampire, not *the* vampire, according to producer David Cox. What do you think? How are your hype levels for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, particularly after having seen this…
Media Molecule has announced final details of its downloadable Pirates of the Caribbean level pack for PlayStation 3 hit LittleBigPlanet, answering almost every question about the game’s new water, pricing, trophies, content and so much more. The new waterlogged Pirates of the Caribbean level pack will hit PlayStation 3s on December 22, priced at £4.79…
Namco Bandai is taking the old Ridge Racer franchise for another spin, its first in almost three years, this time on the visual powerhouse that is… Apple’s iPhone? Yes, Ridge Racer: Accelerated is an iPhone game. But at least Namco Bandai hasn’t forgotten about the arcade-style racing game, with plans to release Ridge Racer: Accelerated…
The U.S. video game industry may have a down year and Wii sales may have dropped considerably from 2008, but Nintendo still has something to brag about this year. Sales of its video games are still kicking everyone else’s ass. According to updated figures from the NPD Group, as reported by IndustryGamers, Nintendo is set…
Infinity Ward‘s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had a monstrous November, moving more than 6 million copies in the U.S. on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The retail PC version also contributed, but to a less impressive degree. According to a new report from Gamasutra on last month’s NPD figures, the PC version…
In case you missed this weekend’s Spike TV Video Game Awards—or had the television muted while Zachary Quinto was onstage—you also missed the announcement that Atari’s Star Trek Online was getting a little more Trek cred. And by that we mean the inclusion of Mr. Quinto, famous for his roles in Heroes and JJ Abrams’…
Ubisoft has already laid out its plans for a collector’s edition version of Splinter Cell Conviction here in North America. But other territories will get their own higher priced version, complete with wee Sam Fisher. Splinter Cell Conviction’s collectors edition variant for “all European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific territories” will contain the following, including…
Microsoft has been keeping us largely abreast of its holiday release plans warning us of the impending Alien Breed invasion on Xbox Live Arcade for weeks now. But there’s a new danger—Puzzlegeddon! The Pieces Interactive puzzle game will join Alien Breed Evolution Episode 1 on Xbox Live Arcade this week. Both games will set you…
Skateboarding hero Tony Hawk is still positive on the possibility of more Tony Hawk Ride and more skateboard controller support, despite harsh critical reception and cool initial sales of the Robomodo developed game. We caught up with Hawk this weekend at the Spike TV VGAs to talk about his response to Ride’s reception and future…
Gaming misers may want to take advantage of Amazon.com’s deals of the week, particularly today’s deal on Spike TV VGA award winner Batman: Arkham Asylum, which can now be had on the cheap. The Rocksteady Studios title is going for a mere $34.98 USD for the standard edition on either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.…
United Front Games and Activision are giving the gamers who asked for it a third taste of True Crime, officially unveiling the game at this weekend’s Spike TV VGAs, further detailing the Hong Kong crime drama today. According to official word, the rebooted True Crime will “look, feel and play like a true Hong Kong…
Valve has revealed the first downloadable addition to Left 4 Dead 2, a new episode named “The Passing.” The campaign, set after the events of “Dead Center,” features a meet up between Ellis, Coach, Rochelle, and Nick and Bill, Francis, Zoey and Louis. “The Passing” offers more than just a friendly Survivor get-together, adding one…
Tonight’s Spike TV VGAs offered new video reveals that were part expected, part surprise. From the expected camp was EA’s revitalized Medal of Honor, a modern day Middle Eastern shoot ’em up, seen in trailer form for the first time. EA LA and DICE’s new Medal of Honor may look somewhat familiar, but with higher…
Dare to enter the kingdom of Boletaria and you may regret it, brave warrior. Demon’s Souls is a harsh world, perverted by ancient evils and men gone mad at the loss of their souls. But what of your own sanity? From Software’s PlayStation 3 role-playing game sloughs off many of the conventions one typically associates…
Easing concerns that New Super Mario Bros. Wii selling 1.39 million copies in its first two weeks on U.S. store shelves might somehow not be impressive enough, Nintendo has announced that the game has since crossed the 2 million mark. Nintendo’s follow-up to yesterday’s sales figures says that the Wii game has racked up at…
Xbox 360 owners will get a rare opportunity to play a manic top-down shoot ’em up next month with the release of Shoot 1UP, a shmup with all the bullet-hell trimmings mixed with a clever mechanic. The self-described “manic-yet-playable shooter” is from Mommy’s Best Games, the developer of indie efforts Weapon of Choice and the…
Square Enix has revealed its plans to drain even more hard-earned yen from the Final Fantasy fanatic, announcing the official Final Fantasy XIII original soundtrack. It comes in two pricey flavors, one more deluxe and limited than the other. The standard edition of composer Masashi Hamauzu’s score to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game…
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