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by Published on August 6th, 2008 19:57
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Downloadable content on the Xbox 360 has brought in USD 240 million, according to Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business manager Kevin Salcedo, who also revealed that games with extra downloadable content see a 16 per cent increase in their life span.
Talking at the company's Gamefest event, Salcedo reported that USD 180 million of the total was made in the last 12 months alone and that, on average, games with paid downloadable content sell USD 21 million more at retail - so long as the content becomes available in what he refers to as the "sweet spot" of the first 30 days, reports Gamasutra.
"Right now we have over 12 million users in over 26 countries, with USD 240 million in transactions revenue so far, with USD 180 million in the last 12 months alone," Salcedo said.
"On average, titles that have downloadable content on XBL marketplace have seen a 16 per cent [longer] period of people holding onto that title, which keeps them from selling to second-hand stores."
Second-hand stores selling pre-owned games have recently been under fire from Frontier Development's David Braben, who called for the industry to act against the practice. ...by Published on August 6th, 2008 19:57
Wind-Water.net was updated and now has some useful information about the Dreamcast port of Wind&Water.
Here's a quick overview of what's new in the Dreamcast version:
For those familiar with the original GP2X version, we've added tons of new features for the Dreamcast version, including: the new Mr. VMU character and dialogues, the new Danger Break system, faster and more accurate gameplay, new Computer Difficulty Levels, fully dual-language packaging and game software (English and Japanese), new artwork and design for the Manual and Packaging, a new ending, rebalanced 2-player battles, tons of new graphics, high-quality CD Soundtrack music with new songs, arcade stick support for the Dreamcast, and much more (but we don't want to spoil everything)!
You also have the ability to send in your own sprites to the developers so they can feature you in the game. This luxury costs 15$ (or around 10 euros).
You can preorder Wind&Water in a couple of days at redspotgames.com. The price for the actual game is 25,95 euros (around 40$).
Source: DCEmulation.org ...by Published on August 6th, 2008 19:45
OneThirty8 posted some news about his VC/DC player at DCEmulation.org:
Nothing too noteworthy, but I posted a small news item on my homepage. I'm not really sure when a new version will be ready since the code is still pretty messy, but progress is being made.
August 3, 2008 - It's been over a year since the last update here. In that time, I've found a new job, started a band, and have recently found time to work on my programming projects again. I hope to have a new version of VC/DC out this year. Progress is going well. I currently have support for most of the features of VideoCD 2.0 and SuperVideoCD. Playback quality is much improved, although on certain streams there is a bit of an audio latency problem. Right now, I have really good video synch code, but need to work on synchronizing the audio to the vide
Source: DCEmulation.org ...by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:55
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/896/896680p1.html
Konami announced today that Argentinian midfielder Lionel Messi will be on the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 when it is released in North America in the fall of 2009. The 21-year-old Messi, who plays his club football for legendary Spanish side FC Barcelona, will be heading to the Olympics for Argentina later this month....
Curiously, Konami chose to announce versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 for the PS3, PS2, 360, PSP, and PC, but not for the Wii or Nintendo DS. It remains to be seen whether PES 2009 will rear its head on the Nintendo platforms this upcoming season.
"Most modern players are aware of the realism and skill of the Pro Evolution Soccer series," said Messi. "It is a game that truly mirrors the pace and control of real football, and as a die-hard fan of the series, I am delighted to be working with Konami on the latest version."by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:52
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/896/896854p1.html
Armchair athletes have something to stand up and cheer about today, as Summer Athletics for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to North American retail outlets. Summer Athletics, published by Conspiracy Entertainment, is a fresh and exciting take on more than 25 sports events such as sprinting, archery, javelin, hammer throw and swimming - all presented in a friendly manner sure to please a wide variety of players. A suggested retail price of $14.99 USD makes "Summer Athletics" the perfect game for the virtual athlete or the family gamer looking for a top-quality and high-value sports experience....
For more information about Summer Athletics, please visit http://conspiracygames.com
Developed by 49Games, Summer Athletics brings more than 25 action-packed sports right into your home. Featuring controls custom-tailored to each platform, the game is accessible to all types of gamers. A character editor, career mode, 3D animations and realistic environments round out the game's offerings, ensuring fun for the whole family and sports fans alike.by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:52
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/896/896854p1.html
Armchair athletes have something to stand up and cheer about today, as Summer Athletics for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to North American retail outlets. Summer Athletics, published by Conspiracy Entertainment, is a fresh and exciting take on more than 25 sports events such as sprinting, archery, javelin, hammer throw and swimming - all presented in a friendly manner sure to please a wide variety of players. A suggested retail price of $14.99 USD makes "Summer Athletics" the perfect game for the virtual athlete or the family gamer looking for a top-quality and high-value sports experience....
For more information about Summer Athletics, please visit http://conspiracygames.com
Developed by 49Games, Summer Athletics brings more than 25 action-packed sports right into your home. Featuring controls custom-tailored to each platform, the game is accessible to all types of gamers. A character editor, career mode, 3D animations and realistic environments round out the game's offerings, ensuring fun for the whole family and sports fans alike.by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:30
Heres a reminder for all DCEmu Coders and Visiting Coders, you have until the 20th of August to submit your entries to what is regarded as the Handheld Scenes Best Homebrew Coding Comp, heres the details again for those who need to know:
NEO Summer coding contest 2008 for NDS(GBA) and PSP first announcement
*** close time: Aug.20th 2008 ***
more info: http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ic,5206.0.html
* NDS(GBA) and PSP Game division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) game and 10 winners for PSP game, total 10+10 winners.
* NDS(GBA) and PSP APP division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) App and 5 winners for PSP App, total 10+5 winners.
In this neo coding contest, the main concept is for R6 Gold / MK6 Motion cart / PSP Motion kit applications, it's mean you will have more chance to win with an Apps using the full motion function.
The rules of NEO Spring coding contest 2008:
[1] All original entries will get +5 "original score " , but the second entry (same project from last contest but improved, and just enter one more time again ) will don't get any "original score" in this contest.
[2] With this contest we will keep to use the new judge way still --- everyone can become the judger! You just need test all contest entering and submit your very detailed test report to us , and you must give out your own top 10 winner judgement, from here you can find the "TOP REVIEWER" sample --- http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ard,108.0.html
We will keep the new award --- "NEO TOP REVIEWER" too, we will check all review reports and choose top 6 from NDS division and top 6 from PSP division too, so will have 12 top "NEO Professional Reviewer" will get our prize.
[3] The No.1 winner from last Neo contest can't use their same project (even it has updated a lot) to enter this contest again.
[4] You can enter the PSP/NDS/GBA's GAME contest and APP contest at the same time, without any limit.
[5] You must put the splash screen of "NEO Summer coding contest 2008" to your production.
[6] If your production have enter other contest before, you can enter this NEO contest still.
[7] If your project can support NEO Motion function, then you will get +5 "Motion Score".
[8] You don't need public your source code, but if you can PM to us for refer will be welcome.
The top 10 prize list for NDS(GBA) and PSP contest,4 divisions are same:
The No.1 : US$300 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.2 : US$200 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.3 : US$100 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.4 ~ No.10 : can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The top 12 NEO Professional Reviewers (6 from NDS/GBA division and 6 from PSP division) can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list too.
Total winners : 47
NEO Summer Coding contest 2008 close time : Aug.20th 2008
Winner prize send out time : Sep.20th 2008
Note: We will keep the right for use the neo contest production in the NEO products,like use for demo
Remember all coders you all have a chance of winning so enter
, would be cool to have another DCEmu Coder on the winners table, cant let the talented French coders at Devfr pinch all the best prizes 
...
by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:30
Heres a reminder for all DCEmu Coders and Visiting Coders, you have until the 20th of August to submit your entries to what is regarded as the Handheld Scenes Best Homebrew Coding Comp, heres the details again for those who need to know:
NEO Summer coding contest 2008 for NDS(GBA) and PSP first announcement
*** close time: Aug.20th 2008 ***
more info: http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ic,5206.0.html
* NDS(GBA) and PSP Game division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) game and 10 winners for PSP game, total 10+10 winners.
* NDS(GBA) and PSP APP division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) App and 5 winners for PSP App, total 10+5 winners.
In this neo coding contest, the main concept is for R6 Gold / MK6 Motion cart / PSP Motion kit applications, it's mean you will have more chance to win with an Apps using the full motion function.
The rules of NEO Spring coding contest 2008:
[1] All original entries will get +5 "original score " , but the second entry (same project from last contest but improved, and just enter one more time again ) will don't get any "original score" in this contest.
[2] With this contest we will keep to use the new judge way still --- everyone can become the judger! You just need test all contest entering and submit your very detailed test report to us , and you must give out your own top 10 winner judgement, from here you can find the "TOP REVIEWER" sample --- http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ard,108.0.html
We will keep the new award --- "NEO TOP REVIEWER" too, we will check all review reports and choose top 6 from NDS division and top 6 from PSP division too, so will have 12 top "NEO Professional Reviewer" will get our prize.
[3] The No.1 winner from last Neo contest can't use their same project (even it has updated a lot) to enter this contest again.
[4] You can enter the PSP/NDS/GBA's GAME contest and APP contest at the same time, without any limit.
[5] You must put the splash screen of "NEO Summer coding contest 2008" to your production.
[6] If your production have enter other contest before, you can enter this NEO contest still.
[7] If your project can support NEO Motion function, then you will get +5 "Motion Score".
[8] You don't need public your source code, but if you can PM to us for refer will be welcome.
The top 10 prize list for NDS(GBA) and PSP contest,4 divisions are same:
The No.1 : US$300 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.2 : US$200 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.3 : US$100 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.4 ~ No.10 : can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The top 12 NEO Professional Reviewers (6 from NDS/GBA division and 6 from PSP division) can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list too.
Total winners : 47
NEO Summer Coding contest 2008 close time : Aug.20th 2008
Winner prize send out time : Sep.20th 2008
Note: We will keep the right for use the neo contest production in the NEO products,like use for demo
Remember all coders you all have a chance of winning so enter, would be cool to have another DCEmu Coder on the winners table, cant let the talented French coders at Devfr pinch all the best prizes
...
by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:26
News/release from Electronix
MyVirtualPiano is an application which allows you to play the piano on the Touchscreen.
Update
I just released MyVirtualPiano v0.2 beta
If somebody has a suggestion or has found a bug, please post it here!
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on August 6th, 2008 18:22
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