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  Lunar: The Silver Star Getting PSP Remake

  It’s been announced in the latest Famitsu that the PlayStation Portable will be home to the latest upgraded re-release of Game Arts’ classic RPG, Lunar: The Silver Star. First released on the Sega CD all the way back in 1992, the game’s already been ported and upgraded several times, for systems as diverse as the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2009
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  These Final Fantasy IX Toys Are Not Very Good

  Final Fantasy games are prime fodder for figurines. A good chunk of those are high quality — good stuff. Then, there are these. Based on the game art, these are official Square Enix Final Fantasy IX figures of hero Zidane Tribal and heroine Garnet Til Alexandros XVII scheduled for August release. They are priced at…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 13, 2009
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  When Game Announcements Go Bad: Thief 4

  So, Thief 4 (we are not calling it Thi4f) has been announced! You happy? Can’t see why. It’s not like Eidos actually announced anything. Let’s see. They did announce that a fourth Thief game is coming. That counts for something. And they gave it a “snappy” title (at least Driv3r’s “3” looked like an “E”).…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2009
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  Alan Wake Shows Signs of Life

  Finnish developer Remedy began work on psychological thriller Alan Wake in 2005. It’s 2009, and some are starting to peg the title as vaporware. A new announcement indicates otherwise. Remedy has joined forces with Imagination Studios, who is supplying the Finnish dev with “motion-capture and animations” to enhance Alan Wake. Remedy exec Lasse Seppänen stated,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 13, 2009
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  Your Dawn Of War II Experience Has Just Been Improved

  Relic have just released their first major update for Dawn of War II, bringing a raft of tweaks, fixes and improvements to the excellent RTS/RPG hybrid. Included in the update are some new maps, new game options, AI fixes, user interface changes, improvements to the game’s replay mode and a whole slew of minor technical…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 12, 2009
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  Hey, Who Wants Another Persona 4 Figure?

  Joining Teddie, former teen idol Rise Kujikawa is the latest Persona 4 character to get immortalized in PVC. The 1/8 scale figurine is priced at ¥7,140. On sale in late October. 久慈川りせ [Hobby-Wave]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2009
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  Indiana Jones Wii Cracks The Whip

  This clip, from the upcoming Indiana Jones & The Staff of Kings for the Wii, shows how Indy’s famous whip works. Basically, you waggle to use, and you use it for everything. MTV Games

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 12, 2009
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  Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Dated For America

  Already on sale in Japan, Blu-ray flick Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete has a U.S. release date. It is June 2, 2009, and the movie is priced at US $38.96. Re-recorded with the original voice cast that includes Rachel Leigh Cook and Mena Suvari, Advent Children Complete includes 26 minutes of bonus footage and…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2009
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  First Modern Warfare 2 Details Emerge From Game Informer

  Infinity Ward’s eagerly anticipated follow up to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare hits retail shelves this November, but the sequel is being featured in the latest issue of Game Informer right now. And that means highly coveted details on Modern Warfare 2 went from print to internet at lightning speeds. Game Informer subscribers and…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  Former Midway Bosses, Board Members Sued For “Corporate Waste”

  And the soap opera surrounding the demise of Midway continues! This week, stay tuned as former majority shareholder Sumner Redstone and several former board members are sued for “corporate waste and unjust enrichment”. The suit has been filed by Midway’s creditors, who cite “a series of disastrous and ill-advised financial transactions that largely occurred during…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 12, 2009
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  Gorgeous Grapple Buggy Looks Like Bionic Car-mando

  Meet Grapple Buggy, an upcoming Xbox Live Community Games title that reaches deep within the psyche to reference fondly remembered games like Bionic Commando and Blaster Master, with a little Contra-esque alien design. Boutique developer Mommy’s Best Games—also responsible for the award-winning Community Games title Weapon of Choice—describes Grapple Buggy‘s gameplay as a “sumptuous blend…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  Kobayashi Maru Teaches You To Cheat

  Star Trek D-A-C launches on Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow—and if you’re clever enough to press the right combination of buttons to trigger a currently unannounced cheat code, you can score the Kobayashi Maru Achievement. Chris Plane over at UGO Games Blog reports that D-A-C developer Naked Sky Entertainment “also confirm a Red Shirt Achievement awarded…

  By AJ Glasser Published May 12, 2009
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  Tony Hawk Pro Skater Ports Skating To iPhone?

  Activision’s Tony Hawk reboot may not be the only virtual skateboarding game that the publisher ships this year, as video of an iPhone port of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 has appeared on YouTube. The video, by way of Giant Bomb, looks convincing enough to be the real deal. It also looks rather capable at…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  90 Percent Booked

  To: Bash From: Crecente Re: I Think I’m Afraid of Heights I’m dong to about a half dozen developers and or publishers who I need to book still. I’m kinda surprised I was able to book our full E3 schedule in essentially two days. It’s tight, but not insane, sort of like every year. With…

  By Brian Crecente Published May 12, 2009
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  Wall Street Journal Backs Xbox 360 Motion Control Camera Rumor

  Microsoft is heavily rumored to not only be working on a motion control-enabled camera accessory for the Xbox 360, but to reveal said add-on at this year’s E3. That rumor has started to gain traction. The Wall Street Journal writes today that, yes, Microsoft is prepping the oft-rumored, spy-photographed camera add-on that was allegedly revealed…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  Fight Night Round 4 Preview: No More Rocky

  Fight Night Round 4 brings boxing back to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with the promise from EA Sports of more realistic pugilism. What Is It? Fight Night is the leading boxing series on consoles. It has been since Fight Night replaced EA’s own Knockout Kings series. It comes out on June 30, about…

  By Stephen Totilo Published May 12, 2009
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  Kojima Productions Starts Pre-E3 Teasing This Week

  Metal Gear Solid series overlord and Kojima Productions head Hideo Kojima has already gone on record as saying an official game announcement from the developer will happen at E3 2009. The hype, however, starts now. According to a report from 1UP, Kojima Productions appears to be in the initial phases of teasing that announcement. In…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  Majesco, Jillian Michaels Issue New Fitness Ultimatums To Wii Owners

  Publisher Majesco is once again partnering with the professionally in-shape Jillian Michaels, announcing Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for the Wii and Jillian Michaels’ Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS. Ultimatum issued! Again! Either Ms. Michaels was unhappy with the results of Wii owners living up to her 2009 ultimatum, or publisher Majesco is looking…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009
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  Lisa Kudrow Might Be Better Than A Price Drop

  We’ve got more evidence that non-gaming celebrities hawking games on TV is the future. We reported yesterday that gaming research analyst Jesse Divnich of the EEDAR group sees impressive results in Activision and Nintendo’s recent use of non-game celebrities to hype games. Celebrities and games. They’ve crossed paths plenty of times before, but we reached…

  By Stephen Totilo Published May 12, 2009
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  Team Fortress 2’s Sniper Ups His Arsenal With “The Huntsman”

  Valve’s slow roll out of the newest Team Fortress 2 class update, this time for the lovable, headshotting Sniper, has begun. Revealed today is the Sniper’s newest unlockable weapon, the Huntsman. The Sniper’s new bow and arrow may not pack the firepower of his long range rifle, but what it will do is slow down…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 12, 2009