Capcom has confirmed that it is to release Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins for PSP this summer, and has sent us over a lovely selection of spooky screens.

The reworking of the classic 2D scrolling action game, previously known as Extreme Ghouls 'n' Ghosts, is being directed by the creator of the original game, Tokurou Fujiwara.

It sees the return of the heroic knight Arthur attempting to keep his suit of armour intact as he bounces and battles through hordes of supernatural enemies.

From the bunch of new screens that Capcom has provided, you can see that the presentation has been kept stubbornly 2D-simple, with only backgrounds giving the illusion of a third dimension.

Check out the source of this news and the screens here --> http://www.gamesradar.com/news/defau...sectionid=1591 ...

Nintendo has declined to address online reports that DS Lite will launch in Europe on August 16th priced EUR 129.99, but a UK retail source speaking to GamesIndustry.biz told us we can expect to see it sooner than that.

The August 16th date apparently centres on information from German retail outlets. Reacting this morning, a Nintendo UK spokesperson declined to comment "on rumour and speculation".

However, according to our source, that date is "way off". "We'll see it sooner than that," he assured us.

Nintendo DS Lite goes on sale in Japan on March 2nd. Last week Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said that the launch would be supported by shipments of 500,000 in the first two weeks and up to one million for the whole of March.

Speaking to Spike TV show Game Heads recently, Nintendo's US sales and marketing VP Reggie Fils-Aime said the original DS could then be phased out later in the year ...

Nintendo has declined to address online reports that DS Lite will launch in Europe on August 16th priced EUR 129.99, but a UK retail source speaking to GamesIndustry.biz told us we can expect to see it sooner than that.

The August 16th date apparently centres on information from German retail outlets. Reacting this morning, a Nintendo UK spokesperson declined to comment "on rumour and speculation".

However, according to our source, that date is "way off". "We'll see it sooner than that," he assured us.

Nintendo DS Lite goes on sale in Japan on March 2nd. Last week Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said that the launch would be supported by shipments of 500,000 in the first two weeks and up to one million for the whole of March.

Speaking to Spike TV show Game Heads recently, Nintendo's US sales and marketing VP Reggie Fils-Aime said the original DS could then be phased out later in the year ...

Nintendo has declined to address online reports that DS Lite will launch in Europe on August 16th priced EUR 129.99, but a UK retail source speaking to GamesIndustry.biz told us we can expect to see it sooner than that.

The August 16th date apparently centres on information from German retail outlets. Reacting this morning, a Nintendo UK spokesperson declined to comment "on rumour and speculation".

However, according to our source, that date is "way off". "We'll see it sooner than that," he assured us.

Nintendo DS Lite goes on sale in Japan on March 2nd. Last week Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said that the launch would be supported by shipments of 500,000 in the first two weeks and up to one million for the whole of March.

Speaking to Spike TV show Game Heads recently, Nintendo's US sales and marketing VP Reggie Fils-Aime said the original DS could then be phased out later in the year ...

Following the appointment of two liquidation firms earlier this month, creditors of Gizmondo Europe are being sought for a meeting to assess the value of the remaining company assets and complete the dissolution of the firm.

Gizmondo executives had made numerous attempts to rescue the firm, the latest efforts failing at the beginning of February as the High Court refused an application for administration and forced the company to accept the inevitable liquidation of its remaining assets.

Two liquidation firms, David Rubin and Partners and Bigbee and Traynor, were appointed immediately following the court ruling, and are now seeking contact from any remaining creditors with an interest in the company.

According to the official statement from the liquidators, David Rubin and Asher Miller from David Rubin and Partners are responsible for liaising with the creditors and for realising the value of Gizmondo's assets, while Paul Davis and Tim Dolder, liquidators at Begbies Traynor, will be conducting an investigation into the causes of the company's collapse and extent of the losses.

Gizmondo Europe, the subsidiary of US firm Tiger Telematics, has amassed net losses of approximately GBP 140 million in the nine-month period to September 2005, having previously lost GBP 49 million in the year ended December 31st 2004. Financial irregularities, the resignation of key executives in October 2005 and persistent rumours of criminal ties have all contributed to the company's demise.

Gizmondo's Swedish development studios, Manchester studios and several further EU operations have all been liquidated, and there remains little hope for the survival of its US arm, which could also be sold off in an effort to meet the overwhelming list of creditors.

The investigation into the full extent of the company's financial losses, and the catalyst behind its demise will continue through Begbies Traynor, and creditors are asked to contact David Rubin and Partners in the interim. ...

Gamasutra recently spoke with Senior Manager for N-Gage at Nokia, Jani Karlsson, about the future of the Finnish company's gaming-phone hybrid.

While it's understandable that not much new information was ready to be released before the Game Developers Conference next month, some of the statements made bore the markings of PR platitudes that stretch the boundaries of believability (even for what we tend to expect from the suits). A sampling of the worst lines given:

"Well, as we're fond of saying - [the N-Gage journey has] been a great learning experience." [Text italicized for emphasis.]

"And obviously there have been tremendous successes with things like the arena, with the subs base being huge - the largest gaming community there is."
"It's very interesting to see those [consumer-feedback] results, we always do a huge amount of research to see what the consumers think about our products and actually the original N-Gage got some of the highest rating on any of our devices. People who liked it really liked it a lot - some didn't, but those who did really loved it."
"Yeah, that is true - especially in the European and U.S. side, there hasn't been so much communication [in terms of public visibility]. Thought [sic] in Asia and in China especially its selling very strongly. It's a shift in focus rather than being quiet.... As we're seeing in Asia and China - there's a huge demand. Perhaps lesser so in the U.S."
The best exchange actually occurred near the end when the interviewer (GS) asked whether Karlsson (JK) could posit a time when the mobile phone gaming device could be offered as an alternative to a PSP or DS.

Here it is:

JK: I wouldn't compare those two experiences
GS: Neither would I at the moment.. But we can speculate right?
JK: Sure we can speculate..
(PR representation interjection..) actually, no we can't..
JK: Right. I can't speculate.
Nokia's N-Gage mobile gaming format has certainly experienced its ups and downs, but making these kinds of statements--especially without numbers to back them up or caveats to qualify them--will probably give the company an even worse image (at least with the side-talkin' elite) than if they had simply come out and admitted mistakes in the past. The question remains whether mainstream folks (in the dark about Nokia's gaming machinations) will embrace the platform as a part of their mobile phone service in the future or not. Some straight talkin' might help. ...

Success HK have posted the release of the biggest commercial release for PS2 this year:



The developers of Burnout take the heavy throttle of its highly-evolved graphics engine, shove a threaded barrel into its exhaust ports, and load it up with high-caliber bullets with Black, a first-person shooter from EA and Criterion Games. Join the world’s most brutal and enigmatic strike force. The BLACK tactical squad operates under the cloak of complete anonymity and deniability to protect the US from threats foreign and domestic. It answers to no one, allowing it to carry out brutal and overt operations around the globe. From manipulating politicians to controlling intelligence networks and militaries, BLACK operatives are trained at the highest level in psychological warfare, espionage, and lethal arts. Go deep into the world of clandestine warfare as you use any means necessary to get the job done.

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Success HK have posted these new Commercial Releases for the PS2

MLB 06 The Show US ver.



MLB 06: The Show is set to unveil new core features for SCEA's annual game of hardball. The all-new Rivalry Mode allows players to set up and maintain multi-game rivalries, while tracking stats for the life of the rivalry. King of the Diamond Mode brings players a head-to-head mini game that showcases the intensity of the duel between pitcher and batter. Rex Hudler joins Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell for new Three-Man Booth commentary.
MLB '06: The Show for PlayStation 2 reports to camp with the new Game Time Decisions feature, providing scenarios in which users will need to take full control of their team and make game-winning decisions at critical times. The new 40-Man Roster feature offers the ability to take full control of a team's roster for each and every game. King of the Diamond and Rivalry Mode are now playable head-to-head over the net, and an online news service provides users with MLB updates.

The Hustle: Detroit Streets US ver



The Hustle: Detroit Streets lets players take on the role of either Jack Stone or Kat Hudson as they make their way through the pool halls and clubs of Detroit. Players hone their pool skills and work their way to the top of the pool circuit through two different game modes - single-player story mode, playing as either Jack or Kat in their quest for respect and cash, or single-player single game, where they can practice their skills by playing one-off matches against AI opponents. Additionally, for the PSP system, players can play pool using multiplayer and multiplayer over Wi-Fi where they can try to run the table against other gaming pool sharks.

24 The Game US ver.



Based on the action-packed television series, 24: The Game is set between seasons two and three of the TV show and provides the answers to several unanswered questions: Who was really behind the assassination attempt on President Palmer? How did Kim Bauer get a job in the L.A. CTU? How did Jack Bauer and Chase Edmunds first start working together? Penned by 24 episode writer Duppy Demetrius and voiced by stars Kiefer Sutherland, Carlos Bernard, and Kiefer Sutherland, 24 boasts more than 100 missions told through several branching subplots. Gameplay includes on-foot sections (with shooting, stealth, puzzles, and sniping), driving sequences, interrogations, and technical challenges. The game even uses the unique visual style of the television show with multi-panel windows showing concurrent plot developments. ...

Success HK have posted this new Commercial Release for the PSP:



The Dirty Bubble has kidnapped SpongeBob's favorite superheroes, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy! SpongeBob must fight back using the legendary powers of the Mermaid Man superhero belt and restore order in Bikini Bottom. Help him as he fights against the Dirty Bubble and his legions of evildoers.

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