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by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:22
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
One of the hottest games that came out this week is Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 [JPN, Asian]. Fight in pairs in this brand new Sony PSP™ game, choose any two from the twenty four characters and take on all the bosses' tag teams. The more teams you beat, the more hidden characters you can unlock.
Special skills from the manga are animated in fully voiced video clips, when you filled up your tag gage, launch attacks that combine both character's powers and deal some massive damages.
Another interesting game for Sony PSP™ players is Irem's Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari [JPN, Asian]. Become this hot blooded carpenter Gen-san and defeat the evil construction company that is harrassing the people in town. Gen-san's powers defy gravity and logic, and the wooden hammer is certainly mightier than missiles and tanks.
Two fantasy RPG that sets stage in medieval European land are released on Nintendo DS™, one of them is Luminous Arc 2: Will and the other is Dungeon of Windaria.
Use the engagement ring system in Luminous Arc 2: Will to form pacts with the witches and explore their powers by letting them transform your armor and weapons in dire situations.
Dungeon of Windaria is an epic tale of fantasy, war and romance. Adventure with Izu, a traditional fantasy hero as he joins in the war effort to save his land, preserve peace for his people and the love between the prince and the princess.
Aside from new games for portable systems, popular titles released new editions for your third generation consoles. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare released a Game of the Year edition for PlayStation3™ when the bloody horror Condemned 2: Bloodshot released an Asian edition for both Xbox360™ and PlayStation3™.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot ASIA US$ 49.90
The Darkness JPN US$ 64.90
PlayStation3™:
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Game of the Year Edition) US US$ 64.90
Condemned 2: Bloodshot ASIA US$ 49.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Boom Blox US US$ 59.90
Speed Racer: The Video Game US US$ 59.90
Totsugeki Famicom Wars VS / Battalion Wars 2 JPN US$ 64.90
PlayStation2™:
Aoishiro JPN US$ 64.90
Aoishiro [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Slotter Up Core 10 Mach GOGOGO2 JPN US$ 49.90
Nintendo DS™:
1500 DS Spirits Vol.10 Igo JPN US$ 15.90
Crosswords US US$ 24.90
Dungeon of Windaria JPN US$ 48.90
Luminous Arc 2: Will JPN US$ 48.90
Mahjong Navi DS JPN US$ 48.90
Nanatsuiro * Drops: Touch de Hajimaru Hatsukoi Monogatari JPN US$ 48.90
Nanatsuiro * Drops: Touch de Hajimaru Hatsukoi Monogatari [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Speed Racer: The Video Game US US$ 34.90
Toy Shop US US$ 24.90
Nintendo DS™ Accessories:
Touch Pen Knock Peanuts (Charly Brown red) JPN US$ 9.90
Touch Pen Knock Peanuts (Peppermint green) JPN US$ 9.90
Touch Pen Knock Peanuts (Rynes blue) JPN US$ 9.90
Touch Pen Knock Peanuts (Woodstock yellow) JPN US$ 9.90
Sony PSP™:
Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 JPN US$ 48.90
Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 ASIA US$ 42.90
Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari ASIA US$ 42.90
Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari JPN US$ 48.90
Keibatsuu Portable JPN US$ 48.90
R-Type Command US US$ 44.90
Sony PSP™ Accessories:
PSP Headset Kit for Skype US US$ 29.99
Traveler Case US US$ 19.99
Video Game Soundtracks:
The Idolm@ster Master Live 03 JPN US$ 19.90
The King Of Fighters'98 Ultimate Match Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 31.90
A separate Video/Music update containing Japanese releases from this week, including new Anime, J-Pop and Movie releases will follow prior end of the week. So J-Pop, Anime and Movie fans, be sure to look out for that one!
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™:
UEFA Euro 2008 ASIA US$ 44.90
PlayStation3™:
MotorStorm Complete ASIA US$ 44.90
MotorStorm Complete JPN US$ 49.90
UEFA Euro 2008 ASIA US$ 49.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Castle of Shikigami III US US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™:
Bleach DS 2nd: Kokui Hirameku Chinkon Uta (Best Version) JPN US$ 29.90
Bleach DS: Souten ni Kakeru Unmei (Best Version) JPN US$ 29.90
Drone Tactics US US$ 34.90
Hercules no Eikou: Tamashii no Shoumei JPN US$ 48.90
Sony PSP™:
UEFA Euro 2008 ASIA US$ 42.90
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:19
Infinite Line director Hifumi Kouno of Nudemaker showed up at last night's Platinum Games event (fully clothed, to our surprise) to debut the studio's forthcoming sci-fi RPG for DS. The game is built around two key concepts: Players command (1) a "highly-customizable" spaceship through (2) a "large and expansive" world that encompasses two galaxies. The team has prepared over 150 ship models, as well as more than 150 potential crew members that can be stationed around the ships. The insides of the crafts are modular, so players can place the bridges, engineering rooms, fire control rooms, etc. as they see fit.
As per The Space Opera Mandate® of 1941, Infinite Line will explore "what it means to be human" in this touching adventure around the stars. Nudemaker plans to show off some actual screenshots -- that will apparently "blow you away" -- in the near future.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/15/in...ounced-for-ds/ ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:17
We're pretty sure that Castlevania series director Koji "IGA" Igarashi is out to claim an award for "most sequels in a series on Nintendo DS." His latest, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, was revealed by the long-bearded, whip-wielding IGA at last night's Konami presser (and before that, the ESRB), and is set to stir up renewed Castle-mania this fall.
Order of Ecclesia stars a new female heroine who is a member of the ... wait for it ... Order of Ecclesia, a group out to destroy -- who else -- that vile Count Dracula fellow. The game introduces a new Glyph system that Konami promises will offer "more than 100 different combinations" of weapon and spell attacks. These attack mash-ups enable players to unleash two blows simultaneously. Buying and selling items and weapons via the Nintendo WFC is also pegged for this latest, characteristically beautiful addition to the classic 2D franchise.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/15/se...s-castlevania/ ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:14
While we've known for some time that the "Gun Metal Gray" PlayStation 3 bundle -- featuring a shiny 40GB model, a matching DualShock 3 controller and a Limited Edition copy of geriatric sneakfest, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots -- would be available to Americans, we didn't know until now that it would only be available to Americans logging onto Konami's website. Online and inevitably scarce pre-orders for the $599.99 package will start on May 19th, so you'd better get clicking if you want Snake and Gray Box to face off in your living room.
No, we mean it. Judging by Konami's labyrinthine sign-up process for the Metal Gear Online Beta, you'll need at least several days to prepare a registration, obtain an ID, convert that into e-currency, trade it in for the microfilm, enter the password, steal the key code, write the secret URL on a postcard and summon Hideo Kojima in an arcane ritual.
Note: This bundle is different from the regular, $499 MGS4 bundle which includes an 80GB PS3 and a DualShock 3.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/15/mg...onami-website/ ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:12
GameSpot is reporting that details for Guitar Hero 4 have been released. The biggest news seems to be that the new release will be adding drums and vocals a la Rock Band. The new drums are to offer three pressure-sensitive pads (which can tell if you are just tapping or really wailing), two elevated cymbals, and a pedal.
"The details in Game Informer also clear up the mystery surrounding the 'innovation' which Activision promised was coming to the Guitar Hero series in a recent earnings report conference call. The article outlines the game's studio mode, which will give users a variety of ways to create their own songs. Players will be able to jam along with one of the game's existing tracks, record songs as they're played, or meticulously detail note charts."
http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl...8/05/15/216205 ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 01:08
For those of you continuing to have Grand Theft Auto IV lockups on your PS3 even after the May 7th Rockstar patch... tough noogies. The latest 2.35 firmware won't specifically help. Sony says that the "minor update" will "improve stability of some PS3 titles" -- then clarifies that GTA IV is not part of the vagary. Nevertheless, Sony does say that they "have a identified a solution that should resolve the issue." So buck up Niko and get on the horn with Sony, God knows the police won't help.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/15/p...x-gta-iv-woes/ ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 00:59
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that Xbox 360 has sold over 10 million units in the U.S. SVP of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business Don Mattrick stated, "History has shown us that the first company to reach 10 million in console sales wins the generation battle."
But analysts quizzed by Next-Gen question the logic behind the "first to 10 million wins" idea.
Mike Hickey with Janco Partners says that he sees "little significance" in Microsoft's announcement, calling it little more than "a corporate catalyst for a press statement and a last-chance chest-pounding moment."
"It's unclear to us if Microsoft considers the Wii console from Nintendo to be a competitive product, but we expect the Wii's installed base will likely eclipse the Xbox 360's installed base in CY08, and eventually win the console war by a wide margin."
Michael Pachter with Wedbush Morgan Securities simply called Microsoft's announcement "spin," adding, "Nintendo will pass them this month."
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?op...10485&Itemid=2 ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 00:58
I'm very happy we didn't get into it, because launching a handheld platform is like launching another Xbox 360," he said. "You have to be fully committed, as an organisation, from a resource standpoint, to doing that."
"Frankly we've got a lot on our plate with Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. We don't have any experience in that space. Our content assets don't naturally lend themselves to driving success in that particular market. So we're happy to let Sony and Nintendo slog it out."
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=140526 ...by Published on May 16th, 2008 00:47
News/release from alexism14
Spy calculator back, despite his long absence, with its version 5.0!
** The program for this version: **
- modification of a few keys
-- Possibility of modifying its screen
-- Added several calculations (tangeante, cosine, ...)
-- Added a variable power p (so you can calculate the number x to the power p)
-- Compatibility slim & lite!
-- Correction of the time display
-- And many other functions to test!
** New to come: **
-- Surprise ...
** How can I use? : **
-- R + round: see orders
-- R or L: display the keypad for number x or y number
-- Cross + L: select number x
Cross + R: choose nombre y
-- Triangle: p choose power (not very comfortable to press cross I know ^ ^)
-- L + R + triangle: leave the homebrew
Left + round: go back
-- Buttons on the text "tests with the buttons!" : Change its screen (I know they are not terrible, but that is what I put for now)
** Credits: **
-- Chuchuck for its graphics
-- Froums of xtreamlua for its valuable assistance
** Known bugs: **
--> Always opportunity to take only 2 screenshots of both
--> You can go back as many times as you like when you're on number x, y number, or power p
--> If you do not choose numbers x or y number and ask you to make a calculation, the psp will display an error message
--> You have to press R + round to see orders and non-round + R
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