Braid - Coming To PSN

Braid was first release on Xbox Live Arcade and PC, now is heading to PSN as well. Braid for PS3 is being published by Hothead Games, who also published Braid for the Mac and the Penny Arcade Adventures games. The PC and Xbox Live Arcade version were through different publishers.

Hothead Games representative confirms the North American and European release but unable to comment on the release date.



Source: IGN.com

First 10 minutes of Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3, Xbox360, PC)

Watch the first 10 minutes of Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Source: N4g.com & Dailymotion.pl

Square Enix Counting Down For Something Again

Square Enix is counting down to another new project, check out the website, so just wait until the countdown reach August 7 to get the news.

Source: Andriasang.com

Gran Turismo PSP Box Art Revealed

First look at the official box art for Gran Turismo PSP. It features Chevrolet’s hottest Corvette ZR1. Kazunori Yamauchi himself selects the car to appear on the game’s cover.

I do wish to know more about the PS3 version GT5 release...

Source: Gtplanet.net

Modern Warfare 2 - No Hardened Edition & Prestige Edition For PC Users

Ever since the official announcement of Special Hardened and Prestige Editions for consoles, PC gamers were eager to know that whether they will share the same privilege. Unfortunately, according to Infinity Ward's community mananger Robert Bowling, both special editions will NOT come along with the PC version of Modern Warfare 2. So just buy the game only...

Source: Bigdownload.com

Mass Effect 2 Boxart Revealed (PC, Xbox360)

EA and Bioware have released the final boxart for the space RPG epic continuation Mass Effect 2 which is set to launch early in 2010.

The final artwork features Shepard as he was shown at E3 - but he's now joined by two new characters - a Human and a Krogan - who have never been seen before. The Krogan picture is sadly not Mass Effect 1's Wrex.

Source: N4g.com

Free-To-Play 'KOF World' To Hit Asian Market (PC)

If you are now enjoying the recent release King of Fighters XII, and if you are staying in Asian countries, you will be pleased to hear this.

SNK PlayMore and Shanda Games (one of the China leading online game developer) are teaming up to offer a KOF game for the PC named KOF World, a free-to-play game for the Asian market. KOF World is adapted from The King of Fighters XII ("KOF XII"), the latest installment of SNK Playmore's KOF franchise. Aside from the usual 2D fighting, this new version will also incorporate MMORPG features by adding a complete multiplayer role playing game (RPG) mode.

Although the news doesn't reveal much detail info and any screen shots, stay tuned for further updates.

Click the link for the full article.

Source: Joystiq.com & prnewswire.com

Call of Duty World at War - Map Pack 3 DLC (PS3, Xbox360, PC)

Gosh, MORE COD maps...GT interview with JD_2020 (Treyarch Community manager) tells us all about the upcoming DLC Map Pack 3.

The DLC dated on August 6 on Xbox360 and PS3; no news for PC yet.





Source: Gametrailers.com & IGN.com

Lost Planet 2 - Jun Takeuchi Interview

I can't wait to play this, with the 4 players co-op, that's gonna be fun. I had finished the first Lost Planet, my only complaint is the camera setting when riding on the VS (the mech); I hope capcom will improve this.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Aliens vs Predator - Marines Trailer (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

I say, "Whoever wins, we'll loose" from a marine point of view, sure damn scary fighting in such universe.

Release Date: TBA

SOurce: Gametrailers.com

98 inch LCD TV On The Ceiling

This is something cool, a mother wanna surprise her teenage son by giving him a big screen TV in his room of thier new house. Instead of placing the TV in a conventional way (on a TV rack or mount on the wall), the 98 inch big screen is actually mount on the ceiling. This is truely letting you gaming-on-the-bed, does this better for the neck and eyes?



Click the link to the full article.



Source: Electronichouse.com

Green Lantern (Trailer)

Coool...

Source: Youtube.com

The King of Fighters XII - Gametrailers Review (Arcade, PS3, Xbox360)

KOF12 is actually a REBIRTH graphically, not 100% still without other features like a brand new storyline, a new saga; and I don't really treat this is as a full priced game. However, SNK Playmore already has this new graphical foundation, so I strongly believe the next Kof (Kof13 maybe) will be a perfect new fighter.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Splinter Cell: Conviction - Delayed Until 'March Quarter' (Xbox360)

Splinter Cell: Conviction got delayed until sometime between January 1 and March 31 of next year, so...just wait till then

Source: Joystiq.com

Resident Evil 4 now available for iPhone

Resident Evil 4 is available right now for purchase in the App Store for $7.99 and suspiciously squashed down to 37.3 MB.

The iPhone version of Resident Evil 4 is based off another mobile version originally created for a Japanese mobile phone company. The game features the usual over-the-shoulder third-person shooter gameplay that you have come to expect from the series, and with that comes the usual “stop and pop” shooting mechanic. Resident Evil 4 also features some decent looking 3D graphics, location-based damage, shake to reload, and a mercenary mode, which was first introduced on the mobile version of the game.

The biggest drawback of this port is exactly that, it’s a port. It wasn’t created specifically for the iPhone, so it contains a trimmed down story with no voice overs. This truly is a mobile version of a great classic, so you must take it for what it is.



Source: Joystiq.com & Appadvice.com

Forza Motorsport 3 - Dated On October 27 (Xbox360)

Microsoft has announced that Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 3 will be driving onto North American Xbox 360s on October 27. In addition, the company has also revealed the final details of the Limited Collector's Edition of the game, which will be available only at GameStop. The limited edition will grant users VIP status in the Forza community, a keychain, 2GB flash drive and ten exclusive cars. Five of the cars are exclusive to VIP members, while the remaining five were "personally hand-picked, tuned and painted by the team at Turn 10."



Source: Joystiq.com

Star Wars: Republic Squadron

This game is not belongs to any of the existing platform; but it is in a motion sensing controller (a flight/steering wheel controller) with a AV output. Judging from the outside of the box you probably laughing at it, which just a kid stuff; however when you plug in your TV set..hmm, not that bad.

Ok I know by just watching at the video that you can't be so sure about the graphic quality, but the animation and the frame rate are seemed not bad, the motion sensing control seems responsive too.

Source: Joystiq.com

Modern Warfare 2 - Multiplayer Debut Trailer (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

Oh yeah! This is awesome! Now I'm still thinking what version that I'm gonna get...PC or console?

Release Date: November 10, 2009

Source: Gametrailers.com

Resident Evil 5 - Official PC Requirements Revealed

Weeks ago, there was a PC benchmarking application to test the capability of your pc when running Resident Evil 5; at last the official PC specs requirement is here, check it out:

Operating System:
* Windows XP – Required
* Windows Vista – Recommended

Processor/CPU:
* Intel PentiumD Processor / 
AMD Athlon64 X2 – Required
* Intel Core2Quad Processor or better
 / AMD Phenom X4 or better – Recommended

RAM:
* Windows Vista (1GB)
Windows XP (512MB) – Required
* Windows Vista (2GB or more)
Windows XP (1GB or more) – Recommended

HDD:
* 8.0GB or more

Monitor:
* 800×600 – Required
* 1280×720 or larger – Recommended

Disc Drive:
* DVD9 compatible drive

Graphics Card:
* VRAM (256MB) – NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series / 
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro – Required
* 
VRAM (512MB) – NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series
 / ATI Radeon HD 4800 – Recommended

Sound Card:
* Direct Sound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher)

Interface:
* Mouse & Keyboard – Required
* Gamepad – Recommended: Xbox360 Controller for Windows

Internet:
* Broadband Connection – Recommended: For online modes

Source: ve3tro.com

Dante's Inferno - Comic-Con 2009 Gameplay Footage (PS3, Xbox360)

Yes, true game play footage of Dante's Inferno. Frankly speaking the gameplay looks so similar to God of War, the only different is Dante's Inferno is much much more disturbing and scary; and the story by a very famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the Middle age.





Source: Gamevideos.1up.com, Gametrailers.com, Youtube.com

District 9 - Trailer

A Peter Jackson's new movie - DISTRICT 9 coming soon on August 14. Here's the story about:

Thirty years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth. Humans waited for the hostile attack, or the giant advances in technology. Neither came. Instead, the aliens were refugees, the last survivors of their home world. The creatures were set up in a makeshift home in South Africa's District 9 as the world's nations argued over what to do with them. Now, patience over the alien situation has run out. Control over the aliens has been contracted out to Multi-National United (MNU), a private company uninterested in the aliens' welfare - they will receive tremendous profits if they can make the aliens' awesome weaponry work. So far, they have failed; activation of the weaponry requires alien DNA. The tension between the aliens and the humans comes to a head when an MNU field operative, Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley), contracts a mysterious virus that begins changing his DNA. Wikus quickly becomes the most hunted man in the world, as well as the most valuable - he is the key to unlocking the secrets of alien technology. Ostracized and friendless, there is only one place left for him to hide: District 9.

Source: Imdb.com & Youtube.com

Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition (PC, Mac, Xbox360, PS3)

It is obviously a spin-off, Darth Sideous took Vader's fallen secret apprentice (which suppose to be dead), revived and dressed him in a life support suit then do his secret dirty job. But at least you got the chance to fight with the old Obiwan and young Luke.

Source: Gamebits youtube.com

Gundam Battlefield Record U.C.0081 (PS3)

Yay~ some new footage of the new Gundam game, coming soon on September 9, 2009

Source: Youtube.com

Borderlands - Comic Con 2009 Trailer (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

This is something cool, Borderland is like FPS (First Person Shooter) making love with RPG (Role Playing Game) and then spawn a new breed -- RPG Shooter. Loaded with cool features like character leveling up, 4 players co-op, loads of weapons, cell-shaded graphic, and etc.

Borderland is coming to PC, PS3, and Xbox360 on October 10, 2009. Check the video as well.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Command & Conquer 4 - Debut Trailer (PC)

Source: Gametrailers.com

Exclusive Bayonetta Themed Xbox 360

PlatinumGames is showing off a Bayonetta Themed Xbox 360 console in the San Diego Comic-con, and it will be given away to ONE lucky winner who attends the event.

If you are at Comic-con and want to attend the event and get your hands on Xbox, there two ways you can score a ticket to the event:

1) Dress Like a Sega Character and attend one of our cosplay events. We should have at least two tickets to give out per meet up, so come prepared with expert knowledge of Bayonetta!

2) Dress up like Bayonetta on Friday and come find us at the Booth! We’re rewarding the hardcore Bayonetta fan who is willing to go the extra mile. Tickets are not unlimited, so come early and check us out!

Arrgghhh~I WANT IT!







Source: Blogs.sega.com

Microsoft announces Halo anime miniseries

At the San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft revealed plans to create an anime-style Halo miniseries called Halo Legends. As reported by the LA Times, "Five production houses in Japan are handling the physical animation, but Microsoft's creative staff is approving major visual and storytelling decisions." Those five well-known anime studios: Bones, Casio Entertainment, Production I.G, Studio4 C, and Toei Animation. The seven-part series will be released on DVD and "digital platforms" in early 2010 through Warner Bros.





Source: Joystiq.com & Gametrailers.com

Forza Motorsport 3 - Design Walkthrough (Xbox360)

A design walkthrough for the upcoming Xbox360 exclusive racing simulator, Content Director John Wendl explains Forza's goal to change gamers into car-lovers and car-lovers into gamers.

Source: Gametrailers.com

SD Gundam G-Generation War (PS2, Wii)

I call this Gundam-Porno, like all generations of gundam having a mass-gangbang...ok, just kidding.

Well it is ANOTHER turn-based mecha strategy game from the Gundam G series, Gundam fans will love it.

Release Date: Aug 6,2009







Source: Superrobotwar.wordpress.com

Tekken 6 Hori Arcade Stick Collectors' Box (PS3, Xbox360)

Namco Bandai officially announces a Special Collector Box for the coming console ports of Tekken 6, the box includes a wireless Hori Tekken themed arcade stick and an art book, black and white color for PS3 and Xbox 360 respectively.

UPDATE!



Some details about the game, the standard version of Tekken 6 will retail for ¥8,379; the Collectors Box goes for ¥17,829. The game for both platforms dated on October 29, 2009.

Source: Andriasang.com

God of War 3 at Comic-Con

Kratos is bringing chaos to the San Diego Comic Con. As one of the most anticipated games in the coming 2010, GOW3 is giving away tons of goodies to all fans.

1) Play God of War 3 Demo:

Show up to the Sony booth any day of the show and get hands on time with God of War III!

2) God of War Comic Book Signing and Giveaway:

DC Comics bringing Kratos to life in comics. Now is your chance to get your hands on a Limited Edition double sided poster of the God of War comic and signed by Marv Wolfman (Writer) and Andy Park (Cover Artist).

3)Blades of Chaos replica available to pre-order:

The scaled replica of Kratos’ Blades of Chaos, it's being manufactured by United Cutlery. The blade section alone is longer than a 30cm ruler with a pretty reasonably priced at $124, and it even comes with the snazzy display stand. The blade constructed from solid-cast zinc aluminum with a custom-etched mold texture, and unique fantasy grindings that mirror the piece used in the game. The handle grip is injection-molded and surrounded by an intricate, detailed cast-metal guard and pommel. The Blades of Chaos replica includes a custom display stand with the God of War logo.





Source: Joystiq.com & blog.us.playstation.com

Castle Crashers Coming to PS3

YES! This is what I'm waiting for, at last it comes true!

The Behemoth's four-player, hack 'n slash Xbox Live Arcade title Castle Crashers has crashed right through the wall of platform exclusivity and is coming to PlayStation 3, the developer announced on the eve of San Diego Comic-Con. According to GameSpot, a playable version of the game for PS3 will be on the show floor tomorrow for attendees to gets their hands on.

The release is not yet dated, stay tuned for more updates.



Source: Joystiq.com & Gamespot.com

GTAIV: Gay Tony - Coming Out Oct. 29 (Xbox360)

Second and final Xbox 360-exclusive expansion is dated on Oct 29; and a disc-based retail compilation of the new episode and the game's first add-on, The Lost and Damned, titled Episodes From Liberty City, will be available the same day as well.

The new DLC will be priced at 1600 ($20) while Episodes will run $39.99 and will not require a copy of GTA IV in order to play.



Source: Joystiq.com

Wolfenstein - Origins Developer Doc (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

If you know nothing about Wolfenstein, check this video. The game gonna release on August 18, 2009.

Source: Gametrailers.com

COD: World at War - Map Pack 3 Coming in August (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

Seems the DLC map pack for COD: World at War will keep on coming and never rest until Modern Warfare 2.

Activision revealed that the two previous Call of Duty: World at War Map Packs had sold over 4 million units combined. It also announced that the third map pack for its top-selling World War II shooter will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in August. Like the first two multiplayer add-ons, Map Pack 3 will offer three new competitive arenas as well as one zombie-themed match. Activision did not reveal pricing information, though the previous two packs are available for $10 (MSP 800).

In the upcoming map Revolution, soldiers fight in Russia's cold city streets and factories amid treacherous sniper fire. The map Battery features a fortified island encircled by antiship mines and cannons. The urban-themed Breach puts players in the dismal byways of Berlin, near the historic Brandenburg Gate. Der Riese (Zombie Factory) will feature a Nazi research facility, a machine that can upgrade weapons, and 10 new achievements or trophies.

Source: Gamespot.com

Uncharted 2: Among Thieve Dated on October 13 (PS3)

At last we have the official release date for the long waiting Uncharted 2: Among Thieve. SCEA announces Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will ship out on Tuesday, October 13, in North America, bearing a price of $59.99 in the US. HORRAH!

Source: Gamespot.com

Nude Street Fighter IV Patches Already Available (PC)

Ever since Street Fighter IV released on PC, modder found a way to change the texture mapping on the characters and swap moves from each others; no doubt that NUDITY will be on its way. Walla! nude patches now available for download.

Well, modding is cool, but this is going a bit too far, THEY RUIN MY BELOVED FIGHTING GAME! Sigh, sorry I take this too personal, but for those who enjoy it, here is the link.





Source: Gamervision.com & Nudecreator.info

Star Wars: The Old Republic - MMO Developer Documentary (PC)

Check this out, the first look at Lucas and Bioware MMO project - Star Wars: The Old Republic. They did a very impressive trailer during E3, now they showing off game play footage.





Source: Youtube.com

MadBalls in Babo: Invasion - True Ballers Gameplay (PC, XBLA)

Do you have the balls to play as a ball?

Source: Gametrailers.com

Red Faction: Guerrilla Demons of the Badlands - DLC Trailer (PC, PS3, Xbox360)

Source: Gametrailers.com

Bayonetta - Release Set for US & EU (PS3, Xbox360)

Although Japanese gamers are still set to the game on October 29, Western players will now have to wait until the following year. Sega announced that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game won't hit North America and Europe until January 2010.

"Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for Sega and adds a new level of depth to our growing portfolio," said Mike Hayes, president and COO of Sega West. "As a result of market analysis we have taken a publishing decision that January 2010 is the optimum release time in the western markets to maximize this exciting new title's potential."

Source: Gamespot.com

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - Hits PSN on Aug. 13

Capcom missed out the release date for PSN's Marvel vs. Capcom 2 from the previous post; here's for the PSN-ers, it comes on August 13 for $15...yay~!

Source: Joystiq.com

Dirt 2 - Release Dated (Multi-Platform)

Codemasters today announced the official release dates for Dirt 2. The game will hit US shores on September 8, Europe on September 10 and the UK on September 11. Oh yeah, lets get dirty!

Source: Gametrailers.com & Joystiq.com

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines - Trailer (PSP)

Ubisoft has finally revealed the first official trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines. The game will be available later this year, and can be purchased as part of a bundle, which includes a white PSP-3000 system, the game, and a Memory Stick for $200.

Source: Joystiq.com & Machinima Youtube.com

Kojima Productions 'Aiming for PS3 quality' With Peace Walker (PSP)

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker may be a PSP game, but Kojima team is treating it like Metal Gear Solid 5; which means that the main staffs of MGS4 will produce this PSP title and aiming to push the PSP to its limits to match up the Sony home console.



Kojima wouldn't confirm how the multiplayer gameplay of Peace Walker will work, but he does promise it will be "stealth-action based." Some new additions exclusive to the PSP game include "a variety of other different cardboard boxes," the ability to customize Snake's gear configurations, and a "growth feature" where "your character evolves."





Source: Joystiq.com

Resident of Evil 5 dated on PC

The PC version of Resident Evil 5 will arrive in North American stores September 15. Europeans will have to wait until September 18. So any add on for this PC port? In some way, yes it is. Besides the full port from the console version, good performance, flexible control on the PC (check the Gamespot hands on).

The PC version will also ship with exclusive content in the form of four brand new clothing outfits for both characters; even-harder difficulty level of the game's Mercenaries mode that will triple the number of enemies in each map; and the cool part is... it supports the Nvidia's GeForce stereoscopic 3D Vision glasses, which requires you to have a monitor capable of running at at least a 120Hz refresh rate.

However, Capcom didn't mention about the Versus Mode DLC; hopefully it will be included. RE5 will require a machine running DirectX 10 natively, so you'll most likely need a Vista or Windows 7 box to play; this is not cool.

Source: Gamespot.com

Japan's PSN Offering Classic Games

The Japanese PSN store offiers a huge selection of old PlayStation games, especially compared to the paltry selection on the American store. Now, it's getting old games that weren't even on the PlayStation, in what appears to be a tentative step toward a Sony Virtual Console.

Sony announced that four PC Engine (Turbografx-16) games will be available on the Store today: Bomberman '94, New Adventure Island, Sengoku Mahjong, and Devil's Crush, each for 600 yen, roughly the same price these games command on the Wii's Virtual Console.

The PC Engine Game Archives will be playable on PSP and PS3, which means we'll be able to take Devil's Crush on the go for the first time since the TurboExpress -- thus elevating the PSP to the best system since the TurboExpress.

If you fancy about old classic games and you are not staying in Japan, get yourself a Japanese PSN account.

Source: Joystiq.com

Resident Evil 4 Heading To iPhone in July (iPhone)

This is so surprising, Resident Evil 4 ported to Apple iPhone. Though the graphic quality is not as cool as the original console version, it is a different experience playing the game on the touch screen.

UPDATE:
Resident Evil 4 will be available for iPhones in Japan at the end of July, with worldwide releases to follow.

Source: Joystiq.com

Play-Asia reveals New Mad Catz FightSticks

Mad Catz Street Fighter IV fight sticks were selling like hot cakes during the game launch, with the extremely limited stock for the initial shipments, they were all mostly sold out.

Now the new Madcatz Tournament Edition fight sticks for PS3 and Xbox360 available for pre-order on Play-Asia.com. This version does not have any SF4 artwork, but it is identical; and you can add in your favorite artwork. According to Play-Asia, the sticks will be available Q4 for $149.90.

For those who missed it, this is yer chance.

Source: Joystiq.com & PlayAsia.com

Bayonetta - Dated In Japan (PS3, Xbox360)

Platinum Games dated October 29 for the official release of Bayonetta in JAPAN. By pre-ordering the game before the release, you will receive "Rodin's Selection", a special soundtrack CD packaged with a pamphlet inside a neat-looking case.

I wonder it is available for other regions as well.

Source: 1up.com

Champions Online (PC, Xbox360)

Champion Online is a Super Heroes MMORPG where you can create your own customized super heroes and quest into the game world. The world setting and character design are so vibrant, very comical look and feel; especially the Character Creation part, you have tons of options to make up your super heroes.

Check the official site for more details.



Source: Gametrailers.com

Street Fighter IV Aftermath Trailer (C.Viper)

Source: Youtube.com

Wolfenstein delayed two weeks (PS3, Xbox360, PC)

Seems many titles delay their launch date lately, good for me, otherwise I'm gonna broke if all of them hit me in the same time. Well, we have to wait until August 17.

Wolfenstein fans have waited six years for a new installment in the supernatural World War II first-person shooter series. Now Activision has confirmed they'll have to wait a couple weeks more.

Nazi warlocks--because normal Nazis aren't evil enough.

"In order to facilitate a simultaneous global release window for id Software's Wolfenstein, Activision has realigned the game's release date for the week beginning August 17,"

Source: Gamespot.com

Battlefield Heroes - Launch Trailer (PC)

Gosh, they are having war all because of an Olympic medal...

Source: Gametrailers.com

KOF12 Official Dated On July 28, 2009 (PS3, Xbox360)

Kof12 is finally confirmed July 28,2009 to hit the shelves. 2009 marks the 15th anniversary of classic fighting series, both the XBox 360 and PS3 versions of the game contain exclusive features - the PlayStation 3 version will allow players to recruit friends to create their own clans and compete against others.

Source: Ps3center.net, twitter.com/KOF12

Modern Warfare 2 Official Prestige Edition Unboxing (PS3, Xbox360, PC)

The first official look at the Prestige Collectors Edition of Modern Warfare 2 - available for pre-order now and releasing worldwide on November 10th, 2009.

The coolest part is the Night Vision Goggles from the Prestige Collectors Edition, I can drive at night without the head lights on (kidding). Also in the box is a voucher code for downloading the previously rumored PSN/XBLA version of the original Call of Duty. This plus a steel game case, art book and a custom molded plastic head for displaying your working night vision goggles on.

Damn, this is so freaking epic and I wanna scream like those babes meeting their idols (kidding again), just hit the video.



UPDATE!

Infinity Ward revealed that the product will retail for $149.99. Also, as a bonus, the original Call of Duty title that comes with this bundle, for PSN and XBLA, will feature full online multiplayer.

Source: InfinityWard youtube

BioShock 2 delayed to 'first half' of 2010 (PS3, Xbox360, PC)

Take-Two announced in the press conference that BioShock 2 is being delayed and planned for release in the "first half" of 2010.

I will say: "Take yer time and make it the best, and BEST PORT since it is multi-platform."

Source: Joystiq.com

PC Street Fighter IV MODs

This is so crazy and INTERESTING, ever imagine boxer Balrog moves like ChunLi? A sf4 pc owner found the way to swap complete movesets with stances between characters. Check the videos...

* Balrog with ChunLi's moves


* Bison with Sagat's moves


* El fuerte with Balrog's moves


* Zangief with Viper's moves


* Rufus with El Fuerte's moves


* Sakura with Bison's moves


* Ken with Ryu's moves


* Dan with Chunli's moves


* ChunLi with Sagat's moves


Source: Streetfighterblog.blogspot.com

Dragon Quest IX Japan Launch (NDS)

The Dragon Quest series is always a BIG THING in Japan, it is like an icon of Japanese RPG. July 11th, Saturday was the grand release in Japan; no surprise that RPG fans lining up (LONG) themselves in front of their favorite game shops for the game.

Here are some pictures during the launch in Japan, I wish the English version gonna come soon.




















* Oooh, Slime is also joining the crowd.

Source: Nintendoeverything.com

ModNation Racers - Debut Trailer (PS3)

An interesting kart racer featuring custom character creation, customize your car, build custom race track, and then SHARE and PLAY online with others. Cool stuff.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Final Fantasy Gaiden: 4 Warriors of Light - Japanese Debut Gameplay (NDS)

Video footage of the game announced weeks ago by SquareEnix.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Video clips (PS3)

Damn the graphic looks nice...

Source: Gametrailers.com

Dante's Inferno Development Diary (PS3, Xbox360)

Dante's Inferno is probably (or it is) the answer to God of War, but this is a much more darker setting...a lot more. These videos are showing the game environment setting based on the 9 Circles of Hell and the developer will give away more details about the game and their development progress.

From the video game play looks cool, hack and slash. But I believe there will be more game play footage soon, then we'll see.

The look and feel of HELL really disturbing...dark and grayish, red-hot lava, weird and disturbing statues...etc. The creature designs are also very...DISTURBING (gonna use this word a lot in this writing), it is even more hardcore than God of War which most creatures are mythical beast.

Well, overall from the look of it, it does impress me in the first place (the story setting mainly), looking forward to more footage and features.



Source: Machinima.com, Youtube.com

Marvel vs Capcom 2 on XBLA July 29, PSN date coming SOON

The Capcom Unity twitter account revealed something interesting this morning: Marvel vs Capcom 2 will be gracing Xbox Live on July 29 -- and Capcom PR separately confirmed a 1200 ($15) price. For those of you wondering about its arrival on PSN, Capcom promises an announcement "soon".

Source: Joystiq.com

New MechWarrior Announced (PC & Xbox360)

A new MechWarrior is currently being developed by Smith and Tinker (founded by FASA co-founder Jordan Weisman) and Piranha Games. IGN was informed that this is not being considered MechWarrior 5, but a reboot of the series. The title will release on PC and Xbox 360, and should include a full single-player campaign, "as well as support for four-player co-op campaign" and multiplayer.





Source: Joystiq.com & IGN.com

Command & Conquer 4 Announced (PC)

EA announces Command & Conquer 4, which will be the final chapter of the Tiberium series and will feature "persistent player progression and [an] all-in-one mobile base" when it launches in 2010 for PC. Command & Conquer 4 will also feature a co-op mode for the two campaigns, as well as a 5-vs-5 objective-based multiplayer mode, allowing for a new "social real time strategy experience".

Source: Joystiq.com

Dragon Nest Online (PC)

A 3rd person online action RPG developed by EYEDENTITY GAMES in Korea. I found this game in the middle of no way when surfing game sites, personally I'm not so into MMORPG; but when watching the gameplay video...well...it looks cool.

The character design is ...cutie-deformed, the game environment also very stylized; the cool part is the solid fast pace action, online hack and slash. There are only a hand full of classes, but they are all nice, and varied with different gameplay styles.

DRAGON NEST
Genre: ACTION RPG
Platform: PC Online
Publisher: Nexon (Korea, North America), Shanda (China), NHN (Japan)
Release Date: TBA
Website:
http://dragonnest.nexon.com &
www.eyedentitygames.com



Source: Eyedentitygames.com & dragonnest.nexon.com

SCEJ: Digital Comic Book Downloads Hitting PSP Store In Japan

Sony-sponsored a survey that gauged how interested PSP owners would be in a digital comic book download service.

Sony was evidently pleased with the feedback it received, as a digital comic book store is slated to hit the PSP store later this year, SCEJ announced. Currently this service is only confirmed for Japan, I do wish it will be applied in other regions as well.

The content will be sold digitally over the PlayStation Store and will be compatible with all PSP models.

Source: Exophase.com

Chinese WOW has been offline for a month

Chinese online gamers have been without World of Warcraft for a month now, thanks to a problematic handover to a new operator in the region.

Servers closed on June 7th and the game was due to be relaunched by the end of the month, but NetEase, the company selected by Blizzard to take over from previous operator The9, has said that factors beyond its control have indefinitely delayed the launch.

"We have met with some factors which are out of our control, the servers reopening will be delayed," NetEase posted on its WOW website last week, according to Reuters. "As of now, we don't have a specific reopening timeframe."

Yahoo reports that Chinese WOW players have been flooding onto Taiwanese servers, while rival game operators have stepped up their advertising budgets to tempt idle players onto their games.

NetEase is paying over USD 300 million over three years to operate WOW in China, says Edge Online. Although the WOW player-base in Asia is said to be huge - up to half the 11.5 million players the game has worldwide - it's less profitable there than in other regions, accounting for only 10 per cent of revenues, analysts reckon.

Nevertheless, a month of no service in the world's biggest market for online gaming has to stem the flow of cash into Activision Blizzard's coffers somewhat.

Although it's successful in China, WOW has had a rough time there recently, with the Wrath of the Lich King expansion still unreleased in the country after getting tangled up in government red tape.

Source: eurogamer.net

Bionic Commando - Dated for PC

Bionic Commando is finally dated for PC platform after the console released months ago, it will release in Europe on July 17 and will arrive in North America on July 28.

The PC version of Bionic Commando will feature the same gameplay as its console counterparts, but will boast new features in DirectX 9 and 10 support, higher resolutions, customizable controls and online options.

Source: Joystiq.com

Street Fighter IV - Japanese Sakura Aftermath Trailer

Sakura deals with the pressures of fame after the days of Street Fighter 2.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Premium Box (PS3)

Tecmo announced Premium Box for the coming Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on PS3. The game is dated on October 1.



For those who pre-order, you will get a "Premium Starter Set," a special starter guide book that offers the game artwork, strategy guide, and also includes a download code for an original Ryu Hayabusa costume.



The special Premium Box is priced at ¥9,980, it includes the standard version of the game, an original soundtrack, a special sleeve, and an original accessory set. The Premium Starter Set pre-order bonus is included as well.





Source: Andriasang.com

Dante's Inferno -- Gameplay Trailer (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

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Dante's Inferno has been announced for sometime, by giving away quite a detail game features and cinematic trailers. Now at last the new game play trailers shows what we all wanna see, but still we wish to see more true running game play.

So, let's go to hell.

Source: Gametrailers.com

Capcom Brings High Tech Facial Animation to Sengoku Basara 3

Capcom announced today that it has partnered with with Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) to bring a new form of 3D facial animation technology to the just announced Sengoku Basara 3.

The Kyoto-based ATR has developed AniFace, a tool that allows content makers to create lip synchronized facial animation using recorded voice data and dialogue information. With this tool, creators can implement large amounts of voice data in less time than was previously required. The tool supports both English and Japanese.

Capcom began evaluating the system in May 2008. Sengoku Basara 3 will be the first time the tool is being used in the video game world.

Capcom seems applying latest technology to their games, talking about facial expression, Street Fighter IV had it applied to all characters, it was a very good start.

Source: Andriasang.com

Sengoku Basara 3 Announced

Capcom is currently working away at Sengoku Basara 3, Famitsu.com reported. The company announced the game at a Sengoku Basara series press conference as being in development for 2010 release.

A platform for the game was not specified. Past entries have appeared on PlayStation 2, Wii, and most recently PSP.

It's likely that this is the game being teased at by Capcom in its recent teaser site. Updates at the site over the past few days have lead some to speculate that a new Onimusha game could be on the way. However, the teaser site was first linked to by the Sengoku Basara series portal.

Sengoku Basara is known overseas as Devil Kings. In Japan, it has a strong following and is regularly cited by Capcom for its strong performance with female audiences.

Source: Andriasang.com

Gundam Senki: Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C.0081 Dated (PS3)

Namco Bandai Games announced today a final release date of September 3 for Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki: Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C.0081. The PS3 title will carry a price of ¥8,329.

Senki puts you in charge of a battalion of three Mobile Suits. As you take on a variety of missions, you can customize your units to your liking. The game features an original story set in the world following the anime's One Year War era and told from the perspective of two commanders from different sides of the fight.

Check on the official website as well.



Source: Andriasang.com, ps3-gundam.net

PSP Go processor More Than 40% Faster Than Original

According to recently filed FCC documents, the PSP Go (PSP-N1001) might be faster than we originally expected. While the official specs stated the clock frequency of the processor at 333MHz, FCC documents have pegged this tiny UMD-less, flash based dynamo to actually max out at 480MHz.

While the PSP Go will most likely be locked in at 333Mhz, it is possible that the software within will allow scaling for intensive applications or the full speed will be enabled in a future firmware update. Many of you may remember that the original PSP was always locked to 222MHz, but since firmware 3.50, developers had access to the full 333MHz. The difference in increased processor speed was night and day for many gamers, who noticed better lighting, more particles, and a few minor differences.

UPDATE:

PSP Go's 480MHz state refers to USB, not CPU; Sony Computer Entertainment has stated that those extra megahertz are being used to clock the USB transfer and not the CPU.

Source: Sonyinsider.com

Final Fantasy Gaiden: The Four Warriors of Light -- Revealed In Shonen Jump (NDS)

Square Enix teased us with a new mysterious game through their website in a count down page. Now wait no more, square enix revealed in the recent edition of Shonen Jump the announcement of Final Fantasy Gaiden: The Four Warriors of Light for NDS.



Source: Square-enix.co.jp, Shonen JUMP

Battlefield 1943 Officially Dated (PSN, XBLA)

The game will hit Marketplace and PlayStation Network for £9.99/1200 MS Points on July 8th for Xbox Live Marketplace and July 9th for PlayStation Network, thats next Wednesday and Thursday. It will come in at 560MB to download. According to Battlefield 1943 producer, Gordon Van Dyke, the game sets a “new standard”.

Battlefield 1943 is going to change consumer expectations of what a downloadable game can be. By offering Frostbite’s next generation destruction technology with a full Vehicle Warfare FPS multiplayer experience at a mere 560MB, Battlefield 1943 sets a new standard.

Source: Goonlinegames.net

Ikaruga -- One Of The Hardest Shooter Game (DC, GCN, XBLA)

Ikaruga is one of the greatest vertical shooters ever made. It's also one of the most unforgiving bullet hell shooters ever made. If you don't know what bullet hell is, it's when the enemies shoot so many bullets at you that the screen is literally filled with projectiles. The result is you in a fetal position on the floor.

A guy playing the game in 2 player co-op...all by himself!



Source: Bitmob.com

Beginner's Guide to Dragon Quest IX (NDS)

Nintendo posted a beginner's guide to the Everyone's Nintendo Channel on Wii today. Some helpful friend was kind enough to upload it to YouTube.

The video shows the basics of adventuring, from character creation to battle, right down to new DQIX features like co-op multiplayer. It's offensively basic stuff -- the announcer even explains how you select commands form a menu to attack enemies. But if DQIX footage is what you want, do not hesitate to stream below.

Source: Andriasang.com

PS2 Emulation on PS3

Sony is probably planning or considering to re-introduce PS2 emulation on PS3...again, with the recent patents a method by which the PS3’s Cell processor could emulate the PS2’s Emotion Engine, without the need for special hardware.

Initially during the console launched, Sony included both CPU (Emotion Engine) and GPU (Graphics Synthesiser) in the PS3; but it turned out that both chips were taken out in today PS3 console, due to several reasons (the cost mainly).

I do wish Sony will able to bring back this feature to PS3; through PSN, Sony can re-distribute PS2 classic titles digitally and playable on PS3.

SO PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

Source: Gamezine.co.uk, Siliconera.com & Sankakucomplex.com

Microsoft Includes Silverlight to Xbox360

Microsoft has announced that it is to bring rich media technologies including Silverlight to Xbox Live within the next year.

Silverlight allows advertisers to deliver interactive, interconnected online campaigns across multiple platforms.

Sean Alexander, director at Microsoft's Advertising Business Group, told MediaPost that the technology will enable companies to build advertising campaigns that span four screens: desktop, television, mobile phone and Surface.

“Silverlight-powered media on Xbox will have the same appearance as ads seen on a web browser,” according to the report, and will presumably feature on the Xbox Live dashboard.

Source: Edge-online.com

18M Tetsujin 28 Statue Nears Completion

The full scale Gundam built and showcased in Tokyo; now another full scale Japanese robot-icon -- Tetsujin 28 going to rise as well.

Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s Tetsujin 28-gō (鉄人28号, Iron Man #28, usually known in the US as Gigantor) is set to be permanently immortalised in Kobe as a 18m life size statue, and is nearing completion.

The statue, which will have it’s final base at Wakamatsu Park, was planned to be finished in August, but has now been pushed back to the end of September, with its official unveiling is due in October.

Unlike Bandai’s by now exceedingly famous RX-78 life size Gundam at Odaiba, the Tetsujin 28 is intended to commemorate the revitalision of Kobe, after the 1995 earthquake that nearly destroyed the city. As such, the statue’s main construction site is at Nagata Ward, the place hardest hit by the quake, though now fully recovered.



Costing some 135 million yen, it was also chosen as a memorial to Yokoyama-sensei himself, as a noted mangaka and one of Kobe’s most famous sons.

Partly funded by the city (who paid around 45M yen), the rest was garnered from sales of “Tetsujin Curry”. Unlike the Bandai’s Gundam, this statue cannot be moved, and so it will be a permanent feature.

SOurce: Sankakucomplex.com

Capcom Classics Coming to PSN Starting Tomorrow

"Good news everyone!" Capcom will bring a loaded library of classic games to Playstation classic in PSN, there are playable on PS3 or PSP or both.

Coming up first is Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed, available tomorrow. The game is a collection of arcade classics from gaming’s glorious past. Pay homage to the best of the arcades, like Final Fight, Bionic Commando, Street Fighter, and Magic Sword. Prove your old-school dominance with twenty full arcade titles.

Later this summer, look forward to Fate/Unlimited Codes. Capcom’s fighting game masters have brought one of Japan’s most popular animes exclusively to the PSN, ready for the new PSPgo. High-flying combos and fast-paced versus action show off the game’s gorgeous 3D graphics, and it’s a fighting-game experience you can’t get anywhere else.

Next, keep your eyes out for more gems from Capcom, being brought directly to the PSN. Check out the full list below, including PSone and UMD Legacy titles, and come back often for more info on individual release timing.

* Capcom Classics Collection Remixed (UMD Legacy)
* Mega Man Powered Up (UMD Legacy)
* Dino Crisis (PlayStation Legacy)
* Power Stone Collection (UMD Legacy)
* Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (UMD Legacy)
* Resident Evil 2 (PlayStation Legacy)
* Darkstalkers (UMD Legacy)
* Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max (UMD Legacy)
* Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PlayStation Legacy)
* Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded (UMD Legacy)

Source: blog.us.playstation.com

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger -- IGN Review (PS3, Xbox360)

Normally when comes to 2D fighting genre, I will rather prefer those strong titles like Street Fighter, Dark Stalker, Capcom VS series or KOF; and I'm not easily moved. Ever since the rise of Guilty Gear by Arc System Works, bringing the good old 2D cell fighter to all new level; vibrant colors, excellent graphic and character design, satisfying battle system; I couldn't find any reason to avoid it.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger again bring to us a brand new vibrant fighting experience in this HD era. Strong character design, a interesting story mode instead of just a bland fight, impressively designed game interface, and ... I love that Cat character - TAOKAKA.

Compare from those main stream hardcore fighting(like SF4), I treat this one as a casual fighter with a lot of eye candy. And it is a MUST HAVE if you love fighting games.

Source: IGN.com

Marvel vs Capcom 2 -- Gameplay Trailer (PSN, XBLA)

Source: Youtube.com