It’s no big secret that Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is pushing digital distribution for the PSP. All of their first party games get a retail and digital release on day one. Now Sony is extending this policy to their back catalogue, namely their PSP The Best series. “The Best” games are essentially Japan’s Greatest Hits and on December 11 two more SCEJ published games will join the budget selection: Echochrome and Sarugetchu: Saru Saru Daisakusen. You can pick them up in stores for 2,800 yen each ($28) or save a little bit of cash by downloading them on the PlayStation store for 2,200 yen ($22) each. The price gap isn’t as wide as say for Bleach: Soul Carnival, but you can save enough money to buy a PsOne game if you go the digital route.



Sony Computer Entertainment America has released a few older UMD games as downloads like Jeanne D’arc, but the UMD delivery system in North America isn’t nearly as sophisticated.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/06...station-store/ ...

It’s no big secret that Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is pushing digital distribution for the PSP. All of their first party games get a retail and digital release on day one. Now Sony is extending this policy to their back catalogue, namely their PSP The Best series. “The Best” games are essentially Japan’s Greatest Hits and on December 11 two more SCEJ published games will join the budget selection: Echochrome and Sarugetchu: Saru Saru Daisakusen. You can pick them up in stores for 2,800 yen each ($28) or save a little bit of cash by downloading them on the PlayStation store for 2,200 yen ($22) each. The price gap isn’t as wide as say for Bleach: Soul Carnival, but you can save enough money to buy a PsOne game if you go the digital route.



Sony Computer Entertainment America has released a few older UMD games as downloads like Jeanne D’arc, but the UMD delivery system in North America isn’t nearly as sophisticated.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/06...station-store/ ...

Nippon Ichi, the Disgaea series developer, are taking their talents to the Wii. On November 4th the company signed a contract to become an official Wii developer. Knowing the savvy Siliconera audience you’re probably aware of this already. Inside a long list of WiiWare games Nippon Ichi’s first title was inadvertently announced.



Let’s Hitchhike (temporary name) is slated for a March 2009 release on WiiWare in Japan. We still don’t know anything else about it, but it sure doesn’t sound related to Disgaea. So, how long will it be until a thousand prinnies are chained to a thousand computers to make a Disgaea game for the Wii?

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/06...loper-license/ ...

New restocked from SuccessHK and is on Worldwide Import:



The Wii Wireless Nunchuk adopts 2.4G Wireless Technology and power saving design,has motion sensor built-in,responding quickly. The Ergonomic grip,let you feel comfortable when you playing with it. ...

New from SuccessHK and is on Worldwide Import:




Sporting over 90 vehicles across multiple classes in the real Baja 1000 ?including trophy trucks, class I, motorcycles, ATVs and more ?the game challenges players to not only be first across the finish line, but also keep their machine intact! Hyper-realistic dirt and damage modeling in the game means players need to be crazy enough to take chances, but not so reckless that their vehicle is destroyed before the race is over. ...

New from SuccessHK and is on Worldwide Import:



Lighter and slimmer enclosure
Screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP
Improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs
Built-in Skype with onboard microphone ...

New from SuccessHK and is on Worldwide Import:



Lighter and slimmer enclosure
Screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP
Improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs
Built-in Skype with onboard microphone ...

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.

Hot titles came in torrents, mirroring the American election hype that has reached its climax yesterday. Same as the political atmosphere, the stream of this weeks' releases tend to be nerve wreakingly exciting.

Participate in the third World War that may end all wars and humanity in Tom Clancy's EndWar. But before a full world war could launch, spy activities must take place. As part of the promotional campaign for the new 007 film, James Bond: Quantum of Solace is out on your home consoles.

But sometimes technology may go awry, especially when they get fused with biology. Become the hero Sgt. Nathan Hale in Resistance 2 and fight both the Chimera, a set of war machines and the virus that threatens to turn you into the enemy of mankind.

You may have realized that your 3rd generation consoles are just as powerful as the famous spy's gadgets in his movies, these consoles make all sorts of mythological monsters come to life on your screen. Fight these swarming beasts for the survival of humanity in Legendary [PlayStation3™, Xbox360™ US, Asian versions, PC-Game].

Challenge your environment through sports instead of firearms in Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. The racer takes its participants to a tropical paradise for this season's races. The game blurs the line between virtual and reality by its accurate portrayal of the environment's physics. Take your mind off your current troubles and burst through the jungle.

Besides challenging the environment, try to live in harmony with it. Madagascar 2, the jungle adventure came out this week. Have fun with your madcap team of friends and strive to save the African savannah in this family adventure.

The newest Nintendo handheld console, NDSi's [black version, white version] debut this week heightens gamers' excitement. Aside from spotting cameras and a larger screen, the new console allows players to access an online shop so they could buy games on the go.

Following the hype aroused by the new portable systems, two new RPGs came out. Valkyrie Profile: Toga Seoumono deepens the title's universe by featuring the darkness and hatred born along with honour while Avalon Code features the birth of a new world.

Besides games, a number of interesting OSTs are also released. Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Original Soundtrack will prepare you for the new hit horizontal shooter on the 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™
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Assassin's Creed (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Baja 1000 US US$ 44.90
Beautiful Katamari Damacy (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace ASIA US$ 59.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace US US$ 64.90
Lost Odyssey (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa US US$ 54.90
Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa ASIA US$ 49.90
MotoGP 08 US US$ 64.90
Project Gotham Racing 4 (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon ASIA US$ 44.90
Tom Clancy's EndWar ASIA US$ 49.90
Xbox 360 Accessory Bundle - Wireless Controller + Play & Charge Kit (Red) ASIA US$ 59.90
Xbox 360 Hard Drive (60 GB) Live Pack ASIA US$ 99.90
Xbox 360 Value Pack JPN US$ 389.90

PlayStation3™
Baja 1000 US US$ 44.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace US US$ 59.90
Legendary US US$ 64.90
Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa US US$ 54.90
MotoGP 08 US US$ 64.90
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift US US$ 64.90
Resistance 2 US US$ 64.90
Resistance 2 [Collector's Edition] US US$ 89.90
SingStar Vol. 2 US US$ 44.90
SingStar Vol. 2 Bundle (w/ 2 Microphones) US US$ 69.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon ASIA US$ 44.90
Tom Clancy's EndWar ASIA US$ 59.90

Nintendo Wii™
All Star Cheer Squad US US$ 44.90
Baja 1000 US US$ 44.90
Ben 10: Alien Force US US$ 44.90
Build-A-Bear Workshop: The Fur Seasons Islands US US$ 44.90
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess US US$ 44.90
FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play US US$ 54.90
Go Diego Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue US US$ 44.90
Hunt for Blackbeards Booty US US$ 44.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace US US$ 54.90
Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa US US$ 54.90
Monster Jam: Urban Assault US US$ 44.90
My Sims Kingdom US US$ 54.90
Nerf N-Strike (w/ Blaster) US US$ 69.90
Shrek's Carnival Craze US US$ 44.90
Twin Strike: Operation Thunder US US$ 34.90

PlayStation2™
Baja 1000 US US$ 34.90
Ben 10: Alien Force US US$ 34.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace US US$ 44.90
MotoGP 08 US US$ 34.90
SingStar Country US US$ 34.90
SingStar Country (w/ 2 Microphones) US US$ 59.90
SingStar Legends US US$ 34.90
The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga US US$ 24.90
Wrestle Angels: Survivor 2 JPN US$ 64.90
Wrestle Angels: Survivor 2 [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90
Zero no Tsukai: Maigo no Period to Ikusen no Symphony JPN US$ 68.90
Zero no Tsukai: Maigo no Period to Ikusen no Symphony [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90

Nintendo DS™
Akagawa Jirou Mystery: Tsuki no Hikari JPN US$ 39.90
Aruite Wakaru: Seikatsu Rhythm DS JPN US$ 58.90
Avalon Code JPN US$ 48.90
Bella Sara US US$ 34.90
Ben 10: Alien Force US US$ 34.90
Cesar Millan's Dog Whisperer US US$ 34.90
Exit DS US US$ 24.90
Glory Days: Attack Hero JPN US$ 48.90
Hoshi no Kirby: Ultra Super Deluxe JPN US$ 48.90
James Bond: Quantum of Solace US US$ 34.90
Koisuru Purin! Koi wa Daibouken! Dr. Kanmi no Yabou!? JPN US$ 48.90
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Is Playing on the Wii actually any good for you? Kotaku was all over this from the start - check out our groundbreaking study - but apparently the Lancet don't take papers from gaming blogs. Their loss.

Proper scientists (well, 'sports scientists', but they have doctorates and everything) from the University of Derby in the UK have decided to conduct their own investigation. Researchers are monitoring groups of primary school children to see if Wii gaming helps them to lose weight.

"We hope this research will determine if playing on this equipment could actually have physical benefits for children.", said exercise physiology lecturer Dr Michael Duncan.

http://kotaku.com/5077770/uk-scienti...cise-potential ...