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Sources: PSP Version Of LittleBigPlanet In Development
2008-04-09 05:54:00
LittleBigPlanet might be making a big jump to a little system: Source say today a PSP version is in the works.Is LittleBigPlanet PSP inbound?LittleBigPlanet is in development for the PlayStation Portable at Sony Studio Liverpool, a source told game site CVG today.There's been no official word from Sony on whether or not the anticipated physics-friendly user-generated level designer is making the jump to the portable, but that didn't stop CVG from speculating about what a PSP version could offer.Interesting ideas included transferable PS3-to-PSP levels, or a level editor on the PSP that would allow players to keep working on their creations even when away from the PS3. They note that the robust LBP physics engine would be hard to replicate under this system, however, so we'll just have to wait and see what pops up in the near future.The PS3 version of LittleBigPlanet arrives in September.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A...
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PS3 Gets Rumored Grand Theft Auto IV Bundle...In Sweden
2008-04-09 05:51:00
Sony appears to have worked out a special GTA IV PS3 bundle just in time for the title's launch, but only if you live in Sweden .As if the game needed any more hype, right?If you live in Sweeden Sweden, love the PlayStation 3 and crave Grand Theft auto IV, then a rumored bundle from retailer Webhalen could be right up your Liberty City alley.All we have to go on this morning is the retailer's listing and the groovy image above, as Sony has not confirmed if the bundle is official or if one web retailer is just seeking to capitalize on what's shaping up to be one of the biggest system sellers of 2008.Also unknown is whether or not Microsoft also has a GTAIV Xbox 360 bundle up its sleeve. One would think if this turns out to be official they would have to however, given the strength of the PlayStation brand in Europe and the surging PS3 sales there. Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These...
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[Shelf Life] In Stores This Week: Baroque; Assassin's Creed (PC); Portal (P
2008-04-08 04:48:00
Sports Legends lists the new and notable games for the week of April 7, 2008. Highlights include Baroque for the Wii and a series of former console releases for the PC.This week is scary -- there are no games!The game drought from last week continues unabated into this one as Baroque for Wii and PS2 is the only real standout, original title.Nintendo Wii:BaroqueMiniCopter: Adventure FlightSummer Sports: Paradise IslandPlayStation 2:Arcana HeartBaroqueFatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 2Nintendo DS:Fab 5 SoccerPlusheesPlayStation Portable:World Championship CardsPC:Assassin's Creed Civil War MysteriesDirty Dancing: The Video GameGem Pour: CasksHalf-Life 2: Episode PackNancy Drew: Double Dare 5Overclocked: A History of ViolencePortal Team Fortress 2Virtual ConsoleYoshi's Cookie (NES, 500 Wii Points) $5Bases Loaded (NES, 500 Wii Points) $5Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! So...
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Gauntlet Coming To DS With Wireless Co-Op, Voice Chat
2008-04-08 04:44:00
Gauntlet and its classic hack-and-slash four-player co-op action is coming to the DS. Oh, and it has voice chat too.Gauntlet for DS will look much better than thisGauntlet is coming to the Nintendo DS. And not some watered down port with gimped co-op functionality--this title has confirmed wireless co-op and, perhaps most important of all, voice chat via VoIP.The game is simply titled Gauntlet, and will allow players take their pick from the four different classes of characters that saw their start with the original Gauntlet more than 20 years ago.The 40 different maps and 32 different enemy types can be tackled solo or with 3 friends, either locally or over the Nintendo Wi-Fi service. IGN reports that players will be able to utilize special abilities, like Bait to attract enemies, or Glacier Freeze to halt them in their tracks. Action takes place on both screens using a 3D engine created by Backbone Entertainment.Gauntlet will also feature additional multiplayer modes like Deathmat...
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Source: Microsoft To Launch Wii-Like Controller In 2008
2008-04-08 04:39:00
MTV News on Monday, citing multiple sources, said that an Xbox 360 version of Nintendo's popular Wii Remote has been in development since August to launch later this year.A developer sketch of the purported Xbox 360 motion-sensing controllerAccording to an anonymous source close to MTV News, Microsoft will soon launch a Wii Remote imitator for Xbox 360, replete with Mii knock-offs, in an effort to capitalize on Nintendo's raging success."They want the usual assortment of 'Halo'/ 'Gears'/ 'Forza'/ whatever, just in waggle form," the nameless developer said. "Microsoft is trying to decide how to get something out by the end of the year."The loose-lipped mole sketched a design of the last-known prototype, that looks eerily similar to the Wii Remote, but says development problems have arose because Microsoft is impatiently trying to ship the product."The whole thing is a colossal clusterf---," the source went onto say. "[Microsoft] marketing just want it so they can match the Wi...
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BioShock 2 Developer Seeking PS3, Wii Designers
2008-04-08 04:34:00
The sequel to the Xbox 360 underwater exclusive might also make its way to both PS3 and Wii, suggests a vague job posting by 2K Marin.The 2K Marin job listing, published to Gamasutra, seeks a "Senior BioShock 2 Designer" with five years of experience across "PlayStation 3, Xbox, and Wii" platforms.More convincing evidence in the case of at least a PS3 version of BioShock 2 is found under job qualifications: "PlayStation 3 experience is required."2K Marin was formed in 2007 by ex-BioShock staffers to create both original and follow-up games. In March, Take-Two Interactive confirmed BioShock 2 for release in fall 2009 for still unspecified systems.The Verdict:I'd say BioShock 2 for PS3 and Wii is highly probable given the massive sales of the latter, and growing sales of the former--especially if Microsoft hasn't paid for exclusive rights.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Relea...
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Amazon Reveals Legitimate Looking Metal Gear Solid 4 Box Art
2008-04-08 04:29:00
Amazon.com over the weekend published official-looking box art for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, boosting pre-orders for the game as its June 12 launch date nears.The unofficial box art (shown) was published over the weekend on Amazon.com and features a close-up of a pensive Solid Snake, the game's stealthy and aging protagonist.Though Konami was not immediately available for confirmation when contacted by Sports Legends on Monday, the updated packaging for the Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Pack further suggests that this is in fact the final box art of the highly anticipated PS3 exclusive.If confirmed as official, the box style would be a drastic departure from the animated cover art of all previous console games in the series.The Metal Gear series is the 38th most popular video game franchise of all-time, according to sales data compiled by Wikipedia.Metal Gear Solid 4, the last game in the series, arrives on June 12. It carries an MSRP of $59.99 and is rated Mature.The Verd...
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Analysts: Wii Shrugs Off GTA IV, Sells 23 Million Worldwide In 2008
2008-04-07 06:20:00
Analysts claim gamers will go Nintendo crazy in 2008 , with 23 million Wii consoles sold. On the other hand, Grand Theft auto will burn through wallets with a predicted 13 million sold as the number one selling game of the year.One Wii to rule them allWhen the dust settles from 2008 and we tally the results in January 2009, one console above all others will rule the roost: the Wii. Ironically, the number one game won't be on a Nintendo system, as mega-hyped Grand Theft Auto IV will crush the market with 13 million copies sold for the year.That is, if you believe the analysts. Daniel Ernst of Hudson Square Research put pencil to paper this week and, when he was done, his numbers revealed that by March 2009 Microsoft will have sold 11.2 million Xbox 360s worldwide; Sony will have peddled 12.5 million PS3s; and Nintendo will have sold more than both companies combined with 23 million waggle wonder consoles in the arms of gamers across the globe."Microsoft got the jump on the industry w...
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PSP The Top-Selling System In Japan For March
2008-04-07 06:18:00
The PlayStation Portable outsold the Nintendo DS in Japan for the first time in six months last month, besting all other systems on home soil.According to game mag publisher Enterbrain (via Reuters), Sony sold 415,415 PSP units in Japan last month, almost double that of the 255,124 DS units shifted by Nintendo.The news marks the first time in half a year that the Sony handheld managed an upset over the popular Nintendo portable, thanks to massive sales of Monster Hunter Freedom 2G by Capcom (it's big in Japan).The Wii maintained hometown control in the console war, however, outselling the PlayStation by 3 to 1 last month. Nintendo sold 265,542 Wii units through March 30, compared to 81,579 PS3 units by Sony, and just 13,127 Xbox 360 units by Microsoft, Enterbrain said on Friday.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! Some Are Still In Theaters! Be Sure To Request A Show N...
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Gran Turismo 4 For PSP Delayed (Again) Until 2009
2008-04-07 06:14:00
The perpetually delayed PSP title Gran Turismo 4 has been delayed again until sometime in 2009.A handheld Gran Turismo 4? Not in your bloody lifetimeJust like its bigger, badder older brother, Gran Turismo 4 for the PSP has been delayed until sometime in 2009.The creator of the series, Kazunori Yamauchi, confirmed the news to UK gaming site Eurogamer, saying that the PSP title is unlikely to be finished in time for a release this year.Gran Turismo 4 for the PSP was first announced in 2004 with a spring 2005 release date (Japan), but has since experienced a slew of delays. The most recent, according to Yamauchi, is due to unforeseen development hurdles with the PS3's Gran Turismo 5."We had been developing the PSP version, but the problem was that the PS3 version took much more time and effort than we had first imagined," Yamauchi told Eurogamer. "So that's been delayed - I don't think we'll be able to make the end of this year for the PSP version, but we are working on it," he sa...
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Saint's Row 2 Arrives Aug 26 On Xbox 360 And PS3
2008-04-07 06:11:00
THQ on Thursday said the follow-up to its well received GTA-clone will land on Xbox 360 and PS3 this summer.The announcement was made at the THQ Gamer's Day on Thursday, in which the company promised several new tweaks to heighten the experience of fictional goon-life."Saints Row set the bar for next-gen open-world development, earning praise for its unmatched customization, controls, and the genre's first-ever online multiplayer," said THQ executive veep Scott Guthrie, when the sequel was first announced last fall."The team at Volition, Inc. is leveraging invaluable experience gained on Saints Row to build Saints Row 2 into a game that sets the standard for combat, player freedom, customization, vehicle game-play, team-based co-op and the most compelling online open world experience to date."The original Saint's Row, released on Xbox 360 in August 2006, was considered both a critical and commercial success selling more than 1 million copies.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends ...

Sam & Max Episodic Content Series Confirmed For Wii
2008-04-07 06:07:00
Citing the success of the Wii as a major factor in their decision, the creators of Sam & Max confirmed their game was headed to Nintendo's console this fall.Just watch out for the Rabbids, MaxThe success of the Wii console has done more than just attract grandmas and exercise fiends into the Nintendo fold -- now cartoon characters are jumping on board too.On Thursday, Telltale Games, the developer of Sam and Max game series, confirmed to GameSpot that the rumors about bringing episodic content to consoles were true. The first stop, they said, will be the Wii.Sam & Max's Wii debut will be a port of the PC first-season compilation, from pilot episode "Culture Shock" through to "Bright Side of the Moon," they said.Telltale said the decision to go with the Wii was due in large part to fan demand, particularly from an e-mail campaign that surfaced in the run up to the debut of the episodic series on the PC.Sam & Max: Season One is set to be published in the US by Dreamcatcher and The A...
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[Study] Violent Video Games Make People More Relaxed
2008-04-04 02:13:00
New research from Middlesex University found that violent games don't make people more aggressive--they make them sleepy.Here we see Dale, a headshot expert after a long days workHoly irony, Batman! People who play violent games online actually feel relaxed after they have played a round of bloody fun.This according to new research discovered by Develop Magazine, which found that a sampling of 292 World of Warcraft players, ages 12-83 years, were more likely to feel calm or tired after playing a round of the popular online game."There were actually higher levels of relaxation before and after playing the game as opposed to experiencing anger but this did very much depend on personality type," said Jane Barnett, who headed the Middlesex study. Translation: If you're an aggressive jackass before you play a video game, you'll still be one after; and video games don't magically turn peaceful people into violent offenders.Barnett added the research will help develop an emotion and ga...
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Legendary Map Anticipation Builds With Halo 3 Trailer
2008-04-04 02:10:00
A new trailer released on Thursday by Bungie teases the three new maps available for download on April 15 in the latest Halo 3 expansion pack. The moody and over dramatic trailer profiles the previously unveiled Blackout, Ghost Town, and Avalanche maps. In addition to the Heroic Map Pack, which is now free, the Legendary Map Pack will be available for download on April 15 for 800 MS Points ($10). Halo fans, enjoy.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! Some Are Still In Theaters! Be Sure To Request A Show Not Listed!Flash Arcade Updates: We Have Added A New Game To Our Flash Arcade Page Called Jazz Jackrabbit, Which Was An Instant Classic When It Was Released, That You Can Download For Free! Check It Out Today! We Have Added A New Game To Our Flash Arcade Page Called, "Cursor Thief"! Check It Out Today!Play Over 1000 Games For Free With Our Flash Arcade!--Click HERE T...
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Sonic Unleashed Announced For Xbox 360, PS3, Wii
2008-04-04 02:08:00
Sega on Thursday finally owned up to what previous game leaks already confirmed: A new Sonic game is headed to Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PS2 this holiday."It is an exciting time for the Sonic franchise as we look to reinvent our hero while staying true to the spirit of what made him an industry icon," said Sean Ratcliffe, VP of marketing at Sega."Sonic Unleashed will introduce a new, unexpected storyline along with innovative gameplay that compliments traditional skills and features, allowing players to experiment and engage in new ways."Said innovation will include a twist, says Sega, specifically in that different adventures take place according to the time of day. Additionally, Unleashed promises new combat, movement techniques, functional abilities, and platforming across seven continents in "picturesque" 2.5-D graphics (i.e. seamless 3D backgrounds and perspective merged with 2D perspective).The game is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 , PS3, Wii, and PS2 this holiday.Sports Lege...

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Arrives On September 16
2008-04-04 01:55:00
LucasArts today announced that the highly anticipated Star Wars : The Force Unleashed will arrive on all consoles and portables on September 16.Rookie mistakeLucasArts today announced that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be released on September 16 in the United States. A PAL release will follow on September 17 and Europe will be granted the use of the Force on September 19.LucasArts and developer KromeStudios are also creating versions of the game for the Wii, PS2 and PSP. n-Space, Inc., is developing a version for Nintendo DS. All will feature the same storyline, LucasArts said.As a new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, The Force Unleashed puts players in the shoes of Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice," and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game will also feature extensive physics and AI engines.LucasArts explained in a press release today that the game's expansive story is set between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of...

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue To Get Vehicle Damage
2008-04-04 01:53:00
After 10 long years of disapproval, presumably by sexy automobile makers, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will finally implement crash damage as early as Fall, says lead designer Kazunori Yamauchi.The revelation came by way of an IGN interview published on Thursday, in which Yamauchi said the feature could be included as a downloadable update to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue . "Maybe by Fall we'll be able to implement it," he said.Despite its detailed graphics and focus on realism, the Gran Turismo series has been widely criticized by fans since its launch in 1998 for its lack of real-time (or anytime) car damage, something car manufacturers themselves have been blamed for.Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which retails for $39.99 as a sample to the full game to be released later, arrives on PlayStation 3 on April 17.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! Some Are Still In Theaters! Be Sure To ...
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PS3 Price Cut Nearly Impossible With Bad US Economy
2008-04-04 01:49:00
The poor US economy is doing more than just hurting American interests -- it's threatening the chance of a PS3 price cut too.Can I get a what what? How 'bout a price cut then?Economics and video games rarely intersect unless you're playing SimCity or an RTS, but nevertheless today's poor US economy could be taking a PS3 price cut off the table for 2008.Basically, the US dollar stinks right now, while the Japanese yen is surging. How does this affect you? Well, if you're one of those gamers who's waited to buy a PS3 because of price, and thinks that the 2007 Sony price cuts will continue in 2008, the future isn't looking as inexpensive as you might have hoped.U.K.-based gaming pub GameIndustry.biz reported today that the current economic conditions described above could impact the Sony's ability to offer any further price cuts on the PlayStation 3 in the foreseeable future. Sony, for its part, says it has a plan in place to deal with it."As to the situation of the US dollar'...
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Overlooked: Madden NFL 09 NOT Coming To PC, Says Peter Moore
2008-04-03 06:18:00
EA Sports president Peter Moore confirms that Madden game will not be coming to PC due to "very serious business challenges" in PC gaming.Buh-bye Madden NFL on PC (for now)"We knew that our decision to not develop this year's Madden for the PC would be an unpopular decision in some circles," said Moore in a blog post on Tuesday."The PC presents some very serious business challenges to us in the sports category, particularly because so many of you all are playing your favorite sports games on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii," he added.The announcement marks the first time that EA's biggest game will not be coming to PC, a sign of the waning popularity of the platform when it comes to gaming.In February, the PC Game Alliance was formed to combat low game sales and rampant piracy. Notable member companies include Intel, Activision, AMD, Dell/Alienware, Epic Games, Microsoft and Nvidia."We are committed to shipping a limited number of our games on the PC this year, but we've also had to cu...

Report: Online Gaming Still Small Compared To Offline
2008-04-03 06:16:00
A new report by popular bean counter NPD found that 42 percent of gamers play online -- a healthy statistic, though primarily due to PC, not console games."Despite the buzz in the industry regarding online gaming, it is still relatively small compared to offline gaming," said analyst Anita Frazier, in a newly published report entitled Online Gaming 2008.The data, which surveyed more than 20,000 online respondents, found that 72 percent of the U.S. population reports they play video games, 42 percent of which do so online. However, only 19 percent said they used a console to play online, with the vast majority favoring the PC for online play (thanks, World of Warcraft).The study comes as both Microsoft and Sony continually invest in their respective online console platforms that include multiplayer friend management, downloadable games, episodic game content, and movies, music, and television downloads.Nintendo, for its part, has been widely criticized by core gamers so far for endor...
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Valve's Steam Pumps Out 40 Ubisoft Games
2008-04-03 06:07:00
Like Valve's Steam service? Love Ubisoft ? Crave DLC like nobody's business? Consider today Christmas in April then, because Ubisoft games are coming to the service very soon.Ubisoft gets Steamy this monthValve and Ubisoft have announced a new agreement that will soon deliver more than 40 of the publishers games to North American customers via the Steam digital distribution service.Big name IP like Assassin's Creed are immediately available for pre-purchase, and other titles like Heroes of Might & Magic, Far Cry and the Tom Clancy series are forthcoming over the next few weeks."Ubisoft will be delivering the largest library of titles available from any single publisher or developer to Steam," said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve in an interview with UK-based GameIndustry.biz. "The incredible selection of high quality games from Ubisoft expands the range of genres offered to the millions of PC gamers logging on to Steam every day."And so the DLC trains chug...
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GTA IV Cutscenes Longer Than 5 Feature Films
2008-04-03 05:15:00
Movies like the Lord of the Rings were long, but they don't hold a candle to GTA IV -- the game boasts eight hours of cutscenes alone.My life feels like one big movie...Move over Hollywood blockbuster, because Grand Theft Auto IV is coming to town with a rumored 100 hours of gameplay and a confirmed eight hours of cutscenes at the very least.The cutscene length was actually confirmed via a ratings board certification process in the U.K., where the BBFC revealed that it reviewed 07:43:00:00 hours of movie like game footage and 05:20:00:00 hours of actual game play footage. The board ultimately gave the game an "18" rating for "strong violence, very strong language, sex and drug references."At IGN's Planet Grand Theft Auto it was noted that the five hours and twenty minutes of gameplay is in no way representative of the total gameplay time, but the eight hours of cutscenes were probably every conceievable scenario and situation your character will encounter in the game.Hot coffee, t...
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DualShock 3 Finally Brings Rumble To PS3 Next Week
2008-04-03 03:31:00
Sony said it was impossible to combine rumble with SIXAXIS motion controls, nevertheless Dualshock 3 arrives in stores next week as Sixaxis is discontinued.No, I am not a PlayStation 2 controller!The PlayStation.blog reports today that the formerly impossible to create Dualshock 3 controller for PlayStation 3 will arrive in stores next week."Rumble is back with the DualShock 3 wireless controller for PlayStation 3," said Kristin Neirinckx, Associate Product Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment America. "These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week." They'll sell for $54.99.Neirinckx also posted a list of DualShock 3-compatible games, which included MotorStorm, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and EA's Burnout Paradise. Titles in the list with an asterisk, like Motorstorm, will require a patch in order to activate the rumble feature, she said.The patch will automatically download to your PS3 if your console is connected online.As expected,...
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Metal Gear Solid 4: What PS3 Owners Have Waited For
2008-04-03 03:23:00
Sports Legends is treated to a rare hands-on preview of the Konami system seller in Japan, and all signs suggest that this one will deliver. "Playing a nearly complete build of Metal Gear Solid 4 running on the PlayStation 3 was a revelatory experience," writes our senior Sports Legends editor, after being treated to an unprecedented preview in Japan."It's becoming increasingly clear that Metal Gear Solid 4 will be the rare game to live up to its own massive hype... the game PlayStation 3 owners (and Metal Gear fans) have been waiting years to play," Shuman added. His detailed commentary can be found here.Metal Gear Solid 4, available June 12 for PlayStation 3, comes as Sony gains considerable momentum (though still trailing) in the HD console war against Microsoft's Xbox 360. The stealth action game, exclusive to PS3, is rated Mature and carries an MSRP of $59.99.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of Sout...

Atlus Confirms Trauma Center: Under The Knife 2
2008-04-02 07:58:00
Atlus confirmed to Nintendo Power today that its popular operation sim Trauma Center would see a sequel sometime this summer.I like to touch, and cut!It's been three years since the original, and today Atlus confirmed, via Nintendo Power, that Trauma Center would finally be getting a proper sequel sometime this summer.Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 (tentative title) will once again star Dr. Stiles, who will be accompanied into the operating room by Nurse Angie Thompson . The premise of the game is still relatively unclear, but we do know that the two will be dealing with the aftermath of the original game's devastating GUILT virus.Developer and publisher Atlus promised that the O.R. instruments like scalpel, gauze and syringes would have "improved functionality," and that the sequel will have a mode for older -- or perhaps just caffeine infused -- gamers with unsteady hands. Under the Knife 2 is scheduled to hit stores this summer.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates...

Final Fantasy IV Confirmed For U.S., Chrono Trigger Possible
2008-04-02 07:54:00
A U.S. DS release of Final Fantasy IV has been all but confirmed by Nintendo Power. Could an even bigger Square Enix game remake be far behind?I don't care what they say, it's still "spoony bard" in my book.Lunar Whales and brainwashed brothers are coming soon to North American Nintendo DS systems as Nintendo Power confirmed today a U.S. release of Final Fantasy IV with translated screenshots and a cover article on the game.While no release date was given by the magazine in its 10-page spread on the development of the title, the screenshots were presented in all their English language translated glory.That said, the bigger news discussed by Square Enix's Takashi Tokita in the article was what could (or could not) be coming next."Chrono Trigger was a no-holds-barred, swashbuckling adventure that was a lot of fun to work on... If the demand is great enough, it's certainly possible [to create a remake]. But as a creator, I feel the need to create new titles and not just series inst...

Microsoft Teases Fake Xbox Products For April Fools
2008-04-02 07:50:00
Xbox.com joined the lighthearted fun of April Fools on Tuesday by showcasing four fake Xbox 360 accessories. "Check today's date, then slap yourself," says Microsoft .Xbox 360 Wireless HelmetIn a suspicious-looking promo page entitled "What's popping up this spring," Microsoft lists the following "brand new gear:" Xbox 360 Wireless Helmet, Xbox 360 Vintage Edition, Xbox 360 Recon Edition, and Xbox LIVE The Boardgame.Upon clicking the "learn more" link, however, gamers are enlightened with the truth of the hoax and are able to email the spoof to a friend or browse for legitimate Xbox 360 accessories.In a gaming world rife with tired April Fools tricks once yearly, we must say: "Nice form, Microsoft." And wood faceplates and controllers would be greatly appreciated.Xbox 360 Vintage EditionXbox 360 Recon EditionXbox LIVE The BoardgameSports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! So...
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Sources: Xbox 360 Blu-Ray SKU Ships In Late 2008
2008-04-02 07:46:00
The on again, off again Blu-Ray relationship between Microsoft and Sony was reignited today after Lite-On was rumored to be busy creating drives for future a Xbox 360 SKU.Here we go again...Multiple news outlets (read: not a prank) have reported today that drive manufacturer Lite-On will begin shipping Xbox 360 Blu-Ray BD-ROM drives for Xbox 360 consoles in the second half of 2008.Lite-On declined to comment, but nevertheless "unnamed industry sources" told Digitimes that shipments of the BD ROMs to Microsoft will start in the second half of 2008. For the record, Lite-On is currently a supplier of Xbox 360 internal DVD-ROM drives.In the end, though, does any of this really matter? By the time an Xbox 360 BD-ROM drive finally arrives at retail, we'll be using non-physical media for all our gaming needs while we zip around in flying cars.Coming soon: Another all but assured Microsoft denial.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A...
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FCC Says One More PS3 Console Coming
2008-04-02 07:42:00
An FCC filing submitted last Saturday confirms that Sony is cooking yet another PlayStation 3 model.Will the next PS3 model be an update or a new bundle?Though model "CECHE01" could end up being a quietly updated PS3 version with minor improvements, Sony requested short-term confidentiality in the filing "to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or the release of the product to the public."The non-disclosure agreement lasts for an initial period of 45 days from its March 29 submit date, putting a possible unveiling as early as mid-May.Until then, please slump with us in our confusion. Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of New Movies And A New Season Of South Park! Check Out These New Releases! Some Are Still In Theaters! Be Sure To Request A Show Not Listed!Flash Arcade Updates: We Have Added A New Game To Our Flash Arcade Page Called Jazz Jackrabbit, Which Was An Instant Classic When It Was Released, That You Ca...
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Sega Legal Team Confirms Sonic Unleashed Leaks
2008-04-01 02:39:00
In a take-down request sent to Kotaku, senior counsel for Sega of America unintentionally confirmed the previously leaked screenshots and video for Sonic Unleashed.Sonic Unleashed will look like thisThe request for removal was published on Sunday by Kotaku, in which senior legal counsel Tristan Higgins-Goodell referred to the previous leaks as "copyrighted work" of both the debut trailer and screenshots for Sonic Unleashed.In other words, confirmed."Thank you mister lawyer man," quipped Kotaku's Brian Crecente, upon receiving official, though unintentional, confirmation in the form of a letter.Sega is expected to reveal more information on the Sonic follow-up this May, reports fansite Sega On, who originally scooped the screenshots and video since pulled from Sega's FTP servers.The resolution of leaked screenshots suggests the game will be coming to at least Xbox 360 and PS3 (if not more), as expected.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Added Lots Of Ne...
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