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by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:22
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Another Monday, and another set of three VC titles to add to the list of Wii Shop Channel retro gaming. This week's list includes a few classics - depending on who you ask - that are sure to hit gaming's niche crowd. For NES-lovers, Double Dribble brings what many Nintendo fans considered the first true basketball offering on a home console, while Vegas Stakes was the first step down a slippery slope, letting Super NES owners take a plunge into the world of high stakes gambling. Round that package off with Ecco Jr. for the SEGA Genesis, and you've got a list that, depending on your love for nostalgia, may or may not have you dropping cash this week.
Per usual we've included Nintendo's latest official information on each game, as included in its original press release:
DOUBLE DRIBBLE (NES, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): DOUBLE DRIBBLE, the first 5-on-5, full-court home basketball game, is pure hoops action at its finest. While still a surprisingly accurate basketball game for its time, the frantic action keeps you on your toes as your players run from one end of the court to the other. Choose from a handful of teams and multiple levels of difficulty as you take on the computer alone or challenge a friend and see who has the better skills. Take the ball and sink shots from locations all over the court, or get in your opponent's face and do your best to block the shot. Better yet, drive the lane and rock the rim to see one of the game's trademark slam-dunk cut scenes. He shoots, he scores!
Vegas Stakes (Super NES¿, 1-4 players, rated E for Everyone - Simulated Gambling, 800 Wii Points): Feel like taking a road trip to Las Vegas? Let your inner high roller go wild as you try your luck at five different games-blackjack, slots, poker, craps and roulette. Start with only $1,000 in your pocket and play your way through five casinos, each with a different theme and varying limits. But no one wants to gamble alone, right? Not a problem, as you'll be able to choose one of four friends to tag along and offer advice when you need it. Further enhancing the experience is the fact that you'll be presented with a slew of interactions with random casino patrons. Best be careful, though-your choices in these situations could either get you closer to the millions of dollars you're after or cost you a pile of that hard-earned cash. Roll the dice, spin the wheel, hit or stand-do whatever it takes to stake your claim in Vegas and beat the house!
Ecco Jr. (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): The aquatic adventures of Ecco come to life for a younger generation of gamers. Perfect for kids, Ecco Jr. finds our young hero heading out to sea with a variety of tasks he must perform in order to get there. Along with his friends Tara the baby orca and Kitnee the young Atlantic dolphin, Ecco Jr. will interact with sea lions, sea horses and other aquatic life as he makes his journey to the Big Blue. Introduce your kids to the classic series of Ecco the Dolphin titles by downloading Ecco Jr. today.
We'll have more on these new titles, including media and final reviews, as the week continues. ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:21
New from Play Asia
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All-new SOCOM experience delivers a true combat simulation, where tactics determine the outcome of each encounter.
Innovative, easy-to-use graphical interface lets you switch seamlessly between fireteam, sub-team elements and individual SEALs to view the action and issue commands.
Enhanced artificial intelligence results in smarter, more formidable enemies that communicate with each other.
Choose from nine international special forces units, each with unique weapons and loadouts.
Tactical-action gameplay delivers a unique online multiplayer experience, featuring 2-4 player Ad Hoc and Infrastucture play with full headset support.
Operate in highly-detailed environments, including urban, industrial and jungle terrains.
Authentic special forces movements and tactics, refined with technical assistance by the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, makes this the most realistic SOCOM to date.
Command Equity and Local Influence allows skills, weapons and gear upgrades.
description
In the midst of rising instability, insurgents have abducted the U.S. ambassador. Sanctioned by the Panamanian government, America's elite fighting force has been deployed to rescue and extract the ambassador. Take control of an entire SEAL team and engage in real-time tactical combat, where you evaluate each situation, determine a plan of action, and then execute on your command.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-29jo.html ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:20
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After the Xbox Live fall Dashboard update goes live next month, your friends list will be visible to other users, Microsoft announced today.
The new Friends of Friends feature will automatically be active for most users once the update hits on Dec. 4. Here are the three available settings:
- Everyone (only available to members 18 and older)
- Friends only (available to members 13 and older)
- Blocked (available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13)
The default setting will be Everyone for gamers 13 or older, but you can log in to the Xbox web site in advance to change your preferences before Dec. 4. Microsoft hasn't announced any additional features planned for the fall update, but Xbox Live's Major Nelson confirmed that more are on the way.
Last week, Microsoft announced its Xbox Originals download program, which will also go live as part of the Dec. 4 update. ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:19
New from Play Asia
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Nintendo DS (Pink)
Nintendogs Best Friends
Power Supply (110V)
Stylus
GBA cartridge slot cover
Strap
Manual
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2f7s.html ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:18
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This week the Xbox Live Arcade is getting another injection of classic arcade action. Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe will be available as a single download this Wednesday.
One of the original fixed-screen shooters, Asteroids arrived in arcades back in 1979 sporting vector graphics and five buttons for controlling your spacecraft. The sequel, Asteroids Deluxe, was released the following year and added shields and new enemies.
Like most arcade games on XBLA, Asteroids' graphics have been "remastered" for the HD era. A new Throttle Monkey mode has been added to both games that cranks up the speed for an enhanced challenge. ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:18
New from Play Asia
Box contents
Nintendo DS (Gold)
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Power Supply (110V)
Stylus
GBA cartridge slot cover
Strap
Manual
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2f7r.html ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:17
New from Play Asia
Players will join Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows and the rest of the Las Vegas cast to help solve crimes using realistic techniques and lab equipment. Utilizing all-new gameplay concepts, CSI: Hard Evidence features forensic reconstructions and atmospheric crime scenes taken directly from the television show, including an all-new garage lab for analyzing large evidence such as cars and boats, improved evidence gathering, review and lab mini-games, and more areas to explore.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-23ge.html ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:14
New from Play Asia
features
Expanded character customization. Players get many more options to customize facial features, hair styles, body types, color palette, and clothing options.
Enriched player-to-player interaction. New lobbies, including the Casino Voloyal which features games like roulette and slots, provide more social experiences for players.
New weapons, combat abilities and classes heighten the intensity of real-time battles. With additional weapons types and new special fighting abilities, such as SUV-weapons, Photon Arts, and all new classes, players will have more ways to expand or specialize the character's role within the Universe.
New levels, enemies and bosses. With new areas to explore, such as the ruins of Old Rozenom City and the Granigs Mine, and new enemy types including new bosses, players face brand new challenges in all-new environments.
The user’s personal avatar is the star. In Phantasy Star Universe, players experienced the Universe through the eyes of Ethan Waber. Now they navigate the missions using their own customized avatar, working to restore peace in the Gurhal System.
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Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the expansion pack for the popular Phantasy Star Universe game, bringing a more personalized and interactive universe to the acclaimed series. In addition to new enemies, weapons, levels and cities there will be more options available for gamers to further individualize and customize the look of their avatars. Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting PSU story online as the player’s personal online avatar is now the central character, investigating and working to restore peace in the chaotic Gurhal System. The player investigates through a series of single-player missions, meeting familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1, along with other new ones, including a GUARDIAN instructor, Laia Martinez. In addition, the online multiplayer world, with its fast-paced, engaging battle experience for up to six players, has been greatly expanded with new missions, new cities and new enemies.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-28wf.html ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:13
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According to a report from Nikkei late last week, Toshiba is planning on switching manufacturing of the PlayStation 3's RSX graphics processor to a 65nm process next month. Currently, the chip is manufacturing using a 90nm process, the same as it's been since the system's launch.
A smaller die size for the chip can mean cheaper production costs and less heat, contributing to lower prices for the consumer, and a quieter, more reliable PS3 system.
The latest versions of the system's Cell CPU are being manufactured using a 65nm process. It is widely believed that the switch to 65nm for the Cell is one of the main reasons Sony was able to drop the PS3's price down to $399 in time for the holidays.
Nikkei also reports that Toshiba is planning on beginning manufacturing at 45nm in the latter half of the next fiscal year, and speculates that the RSX and other PlayStation 3 chips are prime candidates for the new line. ...by Published on November 26th, 2007 21:11
via Games Industry
Magenta Games' Buzz! Junior Jungle Party won the Videogame category in last night's Children's Awards organised by BAFTA.
In a ceremony that celebrated the best in children's entertainment across all media, the popular PlayStation 2 mini-game and quiz was honoured alongside such kids brands as Happy Feet (Best Feature category), Charlie and Lola (Writer category) and SpongeBob Squarepants (International category).
The Buzz series was launched in 2005 by Relentless Software, with Magenta Software partnering with the developer on the Junior spin-off titles.
The BAFTA Children's Awards were sponsored by Electronic Arts. ...- Search DCEmu
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