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Go! Sudoku available at the Playstation Store
2007-04-13 23:27:00
If you're all up for the number crunching that Sudoku provides, then Sumo Digital's PSP port of Go! Sudoku is available for download at the Playstation Stor e now, for £4.99. The premise of Sudoku is pretty simple, fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes contains the digits from 1 to 9. The game starts off with some boxees already filled.The game offers various game types for you to choose from, Solo Classic, Solo Arcade and also two multiplayer options, which can be played online. The game comes complete with 520 puzzles for you to complete. But may only be worth the cash if you're a real fan of Sudoku.
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Virtual Console Friday
2007-04-13 01:29:00
No great releases today, only one of note is Pacman on the NES, but still a disappointing list. We want Lylat Wars!NES (500 WiiPoints)PacmanTurboGrafx (600 WiiPoints)Bonk's AdventureSNES (800 WiiPoints)ActRaiserAlso of note is the full release of the Wii Internet Channel, which is free to download until June (will cost 500 WiiPoints), so best to get over to the Shop and download it. Improvements over the Beta are:- Parental Control support- Optional Internet content filter provided by Astaro (available soon)- Improved start-up speed- Clearer text when zoomed-in- Improved Wii Remote navigation- Improved scrolling and zooming- Built-in search via Yahoo! or Google- Option to hide Toolbar- New cursor animations and operation sounds- Ability to view page security information- Option to delete cookies- Built-in support manual
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Boom Boom Rocket on Live Arcade
2007-04-11 22:26:00
Bizarre and EA join forces in this new Live Arcade title, which is now available to download for all those that are into the rhythm action and bemani games, and even if you're not, then there's always the demo you could try for free.The game has you travelling through a 3D cityscape, and triggering rockets to the beat of the music, to initiate the fireworks. There are ten original music tracks to choose from and two difficulty levels, Easy and Endurance, as well as local head-to-head multiplayer. There is also a Freestyle mode, for when you want to create your own lightshows.The game is priced at 800 MSPoints.
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Guitar Hero II DLC available
2007-04-11 22:10:00
The eagerly awaited Guitar Hero II song packs are now available for download from Marketplace. There is a choice of three packs, each containing three songs, and priced at 500 MSPoints each, which equates to £4.25. Extortionate, I know.And to rub it in even more, each pack has one great title that is worth a download, so for the hardcore fans, all three packs are required, costing a whooping £13.50 for just nine songs, after spending £70 alone on the actual game.Song Pack 1 - 500 MSPointsBark at the Moon - Ozzy OsbourneHey You - The ExiesAce of Spades - Motorhead Song Pack 2 - 500 MSPointsKiller Queen - QueenTake it Off - The DonnasFrankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group Song Pack 3 - 500 MSPointsHigher Ground - Red Hot Chili PeppersInfected - Bad ReligonStellar - Incubus
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Halo 3 Beta to go Live on May 16th
2007-04-10 13:45:00
Microsoft and Bungie confirmed today that the highly anticipated Halo 3 Beta will be available to download on May 16th at 1PM GMT, and will run until June 6th.Those interested in participating in the multiplayer Beta will need an invite to join, either through the 'Rule of Three' promotion (which has now ended), or by purchasing Crackdown which includes a free invite to the Beta.The Beta will include three maps; Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla, each providing a varied experience, from large-scaled and medium-scaled combat environments. Each map will test gamers’ mettle as they are placed behind the controls of new Halo 3 vehicles such as the agile Mongoose all-terrain vehicle, and armed with deadly weapons such as the new and improved Assault Rifle, the ferocious Brute Spiker, the devastating Spartan Laser and the treacherous new Spike Grenades.May 16th can't come any sooner!
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This weeks releases: Hotel Edition
2007-04-10 00:48:00
Pretty bare week this, main game releases hitting the DS with Pokemon Ranger and Hotel Dusk being the main highlights.Loads of movies released on the HD formats, with A Scanner Darkly and Dog Day Afternoon leading the lot. Also Curse of the Golden Flower at the Cinema is worth a watch if you like films such as Hero and House of Flying Daggers. Another film of note, hitting DVD, is This Film is Not Yet Rated, an insightful documentary into the operations of the MPAA, the movie ratings association in America, and is a recommended watch for all film buffs.BluRayAlien Vs PredatorBig FishCourage Under FireIdentityMen of HonorThe SentinelA Scanner Darkly (US) Dog Day Afternoon (US) Payback (US)HD-DVDA Scanner Darkly (US) Dog Day Afternoon (US) Payback (US)CinemaCurse of the Golden Flower Perfect StrangerShooterWild HogsDVDThe CovenantThis Film is Not Yet Rated DSHarvest MoonHotel Dusk: Room 215 Pokemon Ranger GBAFinal Fantasy VPCLineage IIPS2Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2WiiWing Island
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360 Dashboard Update and new input device
2007-04-09 20:40:00
Microsoft have officially announced the features to be included in the next 360 Dash board update which is due to hit on May 7th.Big features the update include are the integration with Windows Live Messenger, allowing you to add up to 600 contacts, as well as chat to them while playing a game or watching a movie. A great feature for those wishing to use Messenger at the same time as the 360. Also announced is a new input device, a mini-keyboard which will attach to the bottom of the controller, allowing easy typing for those without a USB keyboard. The device looks very sleek, but we'll have to wait and see how effective it is when it is launched in the summer.Another great feature is the expansion of compatible video files playable on the 360. Right now the only format that can be played from your computer or USB device on the 360 is WMV, but in the new update, H.264 and MPEG-4 compatibility which is excellent, as all those shows you had to watch on your PC can now be watched usin...
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This weeks arrivals
2007-04-08 23:59:00
A few stuff in this week. Mainly Guitar Hero II for 360 which is absolutely amazing, impressions which can be found here. Also got some Microsoft Points for when the downloadable songs are available.Managed to find a Wiimote charging station as well. Comes complete with two rechargeable battery packs (like the 360 Play & Charge kit, as well as the ability to hold two nunchuks, and obviously two Wiimotes. Only problem with it, is that the power lead is a bit too short. Thought it would be a USB cable, but instead it's a bypass cable which connects to the power socket of the Wii itself. Other than that its fantastic and looks great too.Also got The Shield S5 on DVD (the show is one of the best ever!), and Black Hawk Down on BluRay.Guitar Hero II (360)MSPoints (360)Wii Powerstation (Wii)The Shield S5 (DVD)Black Hawk Down (BluRay)
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Super Rub-a-Dub now available at the Playstation Store
2007-04-06 01:49:00
You can now download the charming looking Super Rub-a-Dub from the Playstation Stor e for only £3.50. The game, like flOw, utilises the Sixaxis motion sensor, which controls the level plain, just like Super Monkey Ball. You then have to guide 'Alpha' duck to rescue his comrades from the bubbles they're trapped inside, and then lead the to the plug-hole exit.Reviews seem quite average for this title, but I'm sure it's worth the free demo download for a quick try.
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Worst box arts of the 21st century
2007-04-03 00:32:00
I can understand that games of old may have hideous box art, as computers and graphics software wasn't as advanced as it is today, so publishers can be let off with producing some ugly box arts. But in this day and age, with graphics looking as good as they are, and every man and his dog knows how to use Photoshop, publishers and developers have no excuse for releasing games with art that looks like it was made by a five year old in Paint.Below is the ten worst box arts of the 21st century, and please do add your own ones if you come across them.American Chopper | Playstation 2Who is going to want to buy a game with two grown men on the front, looking like they just came back from doing something I'd rather not mention.Animal Soccer World | Playstation 2This one is wrong on so many levels. Firstly the art is so basic and bland. Secondly, if you look at what the animals are doing, like the hippo on the right and the pig and bear at the bottom, then I'm sure no parent is going to b...
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This weeks releases: Guitar Hero Edition
2007-04-02 15:52:00
Only one good game being released this week, and it's the super-awesome Guitar Hero II, on the 360! The rest of the releases are a bit naff.Movies, we have Stranger than Fiction, Night at the Museum and Flushed Away all hitting DVD. Also, The Good Shepherd is out on HD-DVD in America, and is worth a watch.BluRayNight at the MuseumStranger than Fiction HD-DVDThe Good Shepherd (US) The HolidayCinemaBlades of GloryThe MessengersProvokedSunshineDVDFlushed AwayNight at the MuseumStranger than Fiction 360Guitar Hero II Rayman Raving RabbidsPCFrontline: Fields of Thunder with FREE Hearts of Iron 2The Sims 2 Celebration StuffHotel Giant 2PSPBurnout DominatorPrince of Persia: Rival SwordsWiiPrince of Persia: Rival Swords
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Harmonix announce Rock Band
2007-04-02 14:59:00
With Guitar Hero II hitting Xbox 360 this week in Europe, it seems that this is just the opening act for Harm onix's plans. Today they announced that a new game titled Rock Band will be hitting stores this winter, on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.The game comprises of four instruments being played. Two guitars (lead and bass), drums and a microphone. Also announced was that players can play both local multiplayer, as well as online.No songs have been announced yet, but EA and Harmonix hope to please everyone with the amount of musical styles and genres. Co-founder Alex Rigopulos says:"We’ll be covering a great breadth, from metal to classic rock to Southern rock to everything in between"
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This weeks arrivals
2007-04-01 16:15:00
Only two stuff this week, Earth Defence Force 2017, which I've had a quick go on and seems quite good. It's only a budget release as well. Also Children of Men on HD-DVD. Excellent movie and definetly a must buy.Children of Men (HD-DVD)Earth Defence Force 2017 (360)
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flOw available at the Playstation Store
2007-03-30 22:26:00
Super Rub-a-Dub was meant to be released for the Play station Stor e today, but to our surprise, Sony have decided to give us flOw instead, a week earlier than previously announced."Soothing and seductive, flOw draws you into the evolution of asimple aquatic creature journeying through the surreal abyss. flOw is the first game ever to come from the university to first-party publishing on a major console. Initially an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) thesis, flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms,evolve, and advance their organisms into the abyss. The stunning graphics and power of PLAYSTATION®3 system set the stage for a truly unique gameplay experience. With an embedded design of DDA(dynamic difficulty adjustment), players with differing skill levels can intuitively adjust their game experience and enjoy playing at their own pace. Players can customize the appearance of their organisms based on gameplay. In flOw, ...
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Virtual Console Friday
2007-03-30 01:55:00
Going to be a quick one this week...3 decent games out. Punch Out!! is supposed to be a good game, but never played it before. Legend of the Mystical Ninja (aka Goemon) is a great game, and if you've never played it before, then buy it.NES (500 WiiPoints)Punch Out!!TurboGrafx (600 WiiPoints)Dragons CurseSNES (800 WiiPoints)Legend of the Mystical Ninja
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GTA IV is unvieled
2007-03-30 00:11:00
After waiting eagerly for the new trailer to pop-up on Rockstars site, and after trying ages to get the video to work, we finally catch our first glimpse of what the next-gen GTA will look like, and where it will be set.The trailer shows iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Flatiron Bldg, Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State...so we can assume that we will be visiting Liberty City yet again.The internet died, but we finally got a video up...

Mario and Sonic at the Olympics
2007-03-28 17:17:00
Who would have thought that arch rivals Mari o and Sonic would ever star in the same video game?Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles will go all out in the usual Olympic sports; swimming, the 100 meter dash, and table tennis and more."We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title," said Hisao Oguchi, President and Chief Operating Officer, SEGA Corporation. "For the first time, two of the world's greatest games' characters come together to compete in the world's greatest sporting event and we couldn't be more excited.""Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games," says Shigeru Miyamoto, Senior Managing Director and General Manager, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd.. "In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally lea...
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Jetpac Refuelled on Live Arcade
2007-03-28 11:20:00
Another week and another Live Arcade download. This time it's Rare's revamped version of the 1980's game, Jetpac. Looks like Rare went all out in this Arcade release, as not only have they done the obligatory HD and surround sound implementation we see in all Arcade releases, but they've gone and included 128 levels, compared to 16 in the original in which you can hunt down the aliens and refuel your ship. The game also allows you to play versus, either online or off.Includes two versions of the game:- Retro – The classic 1980s version- Refuelled – Rare’s 2007 remake of the classic Jetpac comes complete with entirely new hi-def graphics, menacing enemies, new smartbombs that produce an electromagnetic pulse, modernized weapon upgrades and updated gameplay for modern gamers- Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points- Completely updated graphical look of the game gives Xbox LIVE Arcade gamers a truly hi-def and in-depth gaming experienceThe game is up for only 400...
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Microsoft officially announce Elite 360
2007-03-28 09:54:00
After much rumour and speculation, Micro soft have officially announced that they are to release a new version of the Xbox 360, due to arrive in America on April 29th, retailing at $479 (~£250). The European release is said to be sometime in 2007, with no definate date as of yet.It will include a 120GB hard drive, HDMI port, HDMI cable, data cable (to transfer files from your old hard drive), and the black & chrome casing.The hard drive will also be sold seperately at $180 (~£100), so maybe we can expect IPTV to be hitting Euro shores sometime soon.Is this upgrade really necessary for current owners of the console? In all honesty, I don't really think it is. The machine is the same as your bog standard white one, with the addition of an extra video output port, and a beefed up hard-drive. Now if they were to make the machine quieter and include a built-in HD-DVD drive, that might be an incentive to re-buy the machine.
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This weeks releases
2007-03-27 20:24:00
Quite a few good games out on the PC this week, with the likes of Command and Conquer 3 and the Oblivion expansion pack, Shivering Isles (already released on Live Marketplace for 360 gamers that are interested.A budget game is also being released on 360, Earth Defence Force 2017, which is meant to be a pretty good game and has developed a cult following in Japan - it has you saving the earth from Giant Enemy Ants. Forget the Crabs, its the Ants this time! And it retails for £24.99 but can be picked up on Play for a bargainous £17.99. Can't go wrong for a 360 game at that price!A few games being released on Wii as well, with the usual kiddy titles, but Metal Slug Anthology brings a smile, and should be interesting.Movies wise, we have Stranger than Fiction out on DVD as well as Happy Feet. Although if you have a HD-DVD or BluRay player, pick it up from MovieTyme as the video transfer is meant to be the best out there on both formats. Another hit out on HD-DVD is Children of Men. H...
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Lego Batman coming in 2008
2007-03-27 16:32:00
Warner Bros have announced that they have secured a licencing deal with Lego to develop a Lego Batman game. If that wasn't enough, Warner also bought out developers TT Games, the guys who made the Lego Star Wars games.The Batman game will be based on a similar premise as the Star Wars games, and seeing as they'll be developed by the same guys, then we're all in for a great time.The game will be released on various formats sometime in 2008 .Source: [Variety]
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PS3 fastest selling home console in the UK
2007-03-26 22:32:00
This ones going to send the Nintendo and Microsoft fanboys screaming - the Playstation 3 is the fastest selling home console of all time, with over 165,000 sold on its launch weekend in the UK, according to to MCV. The UK was allocated 220,000 units, so customers have managed to buy out 80% of retailers stock.This figure comfortably beats the previous record holder, the Nintendo Wii, which managed to shift 105,000 units last December, whereas the Xbox 360 only managed 75,000 in 2005. Although both the Wii and the 360 were sold out and retailers didn't receive more stock for a while (the Nintendo Wii is still very hard to find on the high-street).So that leaves only 55,000 consoles out on the streets. Lets see how long it takes for the remainder to get sold, and how long for Sony to send out replenishments.PS3 software also took the limelight in the UK with this weeks chart looking like this:1. Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)2. Motorstorm (PS3)3. Brian Lara Cricket 2007 (360)4. Virtu...
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Site Update
2007-03-26 02:29:00
Two new sections have been launched on this site. One is an improved Movie Archive where I list movies watched with a rating. It looks much nicer than the last basic one that was here. Second is the brand new Gaming Archive, which lists mini-review style postings of games I'm currently playing.Gaming ArchiveMovie ArchiveEnjoy!
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This weeks arrival
2007-03-25 01:13:00
Well this last week has seen the arrival of both a new console, and a new movie format for me, so to celebrate the occasion, I've bought a bit more than I can chew. But slowly and surely I'll get round to sampling every item.Playstation 3 60GBBluRay remoteHDMI cableF1 Championship EditionMotorstormResistance: Fall of ManRidge Racer 7Virtua Fighter 5Gone in 60 Seconds (UK BluRay)House of Flying Daggers (US BluRay)Kung Fu Hustle (US BluRay)Lord of War (US BluRay)Memento (US BluRay)X-Men 3: The Last Stand (UK BluRay)Million Dollar Baby (US HD-DVD)
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Virtual Console Friday
2007-03-23 00:35:00
Pretty empty list this week. Just one release. A SNES game. One that everyone has been waiting for. Yes, it's none other than Barbie Vacation Adveture, I mean The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. At last!SNES (800 WiiPoints)The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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PS3 in the house
2007-03-22 19:50:00
Got my unit today, along with a few games, movies and a remote. I decided to get only the exclusive games for the system, as the rest of the games being released are either sport games, which I don't have any interest in, or have already been released on the 360 and have been played to death (Fight Night, Tony Hawks, Godfather).In total I grabbed 5 games; Formula 1, Motorstorm, Resistance: Fall of Man, Ridge Racer 7 and Virtua Fighter 5. I also had one BluRay ready to watch which was ordered last week and is one of my favs, Lord of War. As all the retailers are eager to get as many customers as possible, retail chain Gamestation (where I bought it from) were giving away a free copy of X-men 3 on BluRay, but I was left with a voucher to claim it sometime next week as they hadn't received the shipment of the freebie. And as mentioned earlier, a BluRay remote.The console itself is very big, you wouldn't think it was from looking at the pictures and magazines, but in the flesh it rea...
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Matrix Collections hitting HD-DVD May 22nd
2007-03-22 01:21:00
The hotly anticipated Matrix Coll ection will finally be arriving on HD-DVD on May 22nd in two formats; The Ultimate Matrix Collection and The Complete Matrix Collection costs $119.99 and $99.99 each. They will be released in the US first, but importers shouldn't worry as they will be region-free.The Complete collection will include HD-DVD's of The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, and 'Revisted' features totalling 3 discs. The Ultimate Collection will include the Complete collection, as well as over 35 hours of bonus material, all spanning 8 discs.The BluRay versions will be released later this year.Hit the jump for the press release which includes in detail what is featured on each disc.Burbank, California (March 22, 2007) -- If ever a film series was meant to be seen in HD DVD, that series is now here. The Matrix, the legendary, groundbreaking sci-fi film, and its visually dazzling second and third installments, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revoluti...
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Castlevania: SOTN released on Live Arcade
2007-03-21 10:00:00
Three weeks of consecutive releases, all of which did not disappoint. And now we're are in the fourth week, and it seems like Microsoft can do no wrong, as Castle vania: SOTN is now officially released on Live Arcade for a meagre 800 MSPoints.- Play the original version of the game or experience it in enhanced mode with improved graphics and modernized audio and sound effects- New native widescreen and high-definition support- Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore pointsGive the demo a try if you're wary of shelling out on this, but remember - this is a full console game to be released on the Arcade, and it is definetly one of the best PS1 games released.
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Devil May Cry 360
2007-03-20 20:29:00
Capcom officially announced today via their Investors site that Devil May Cry 4 will be released on the 360 and PC. It was previously said to be a PS3 exclusive, but now Capcom have probably realised that it would be in their interest to go multiplatform. All three will be released at the same time, although no release date has been given.Seems like the big PS3 exclusives are slowly disappearing, all thats left of the major franchises is Metal Gear Solid 4, and if the laws of probability are correct, will probably be seeing a 360 release as well.Source: [Capcom]
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Playstation Network and Shop now open
2007-03-20 19:48:00
The European Play station Network is officially up and running now, so if you have an early PAL unit, or an import machine, you can now sign up for your UK Gamertag, as well as download a whole bunch of stuff from the Playstation Store. Don't forget that the first 500'000 people signing up to the Network will get a free copy of Casino Royale on BluRay. Just don't go telling too many people, otherwise I won't get one!Stuff available to download now:Playable Demos (Free)- Resistance: Fall of Man- Motorstorm- Formula One: Championship Edition- Genji - Days of the Blade- Ridge Racer 7- Blast Factor- Lemmings Playstation Network Titles- Gran Turismo HD Concept (free)- Tekken: Dark Resurrection (£6.99/€9,99)- Blast Factor (£3.49/€4,99)- Lemmings (£3.49/€4,99)- GripShift (£4.99/€7,99) Game DLC- Ridge Racer 7 (Decals)- Genji - Days of the Blade (Costume) Video Content- 9 Playstation 3 Adverts- Formula One: Championship Edition Trailer- MotorStorm Trailer- Resistance: Fall of ...
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