Just to give everyone a heads up we start moving today. So that means we more than likely will not update the site until really late or really early in the morning. So wish me the best of luck!
~Elmikey
Monthly Archive for February, 2007
Famitsu Scores:
Heroes of Mana - 9/8/8/7 (32/40)
Yoshi’s Island DS - 9/7/8/8 (32/40)
Karas (DC) - 6/6/6/7 (25/30)
>> Sengoku Basara 2: Eiyuu Gaiden(Devil Kings) announced for PS2 & Wii
>>Monster Hunter Portable 2nd has now sold 700,000 units
>> Final Fantasy XIII Versus will be developed by the Kingdom Hearts team; Nomura quoted as saying there won’t be a new KH game until XIII Versus is finished. New KH game will be announced after summer.
>>FFXIII will have a different encounter system; from the moment the enemy is recognized there will be a series of events before the fighting takes places; depending on the outcome of the process it may be beneficial to the player during the battle. It is an entirely new enemy encounter system. Also, White Engine development environment is under construction and future games based on the engine are hinted.
>> Gundam Operation Troy for the 360; previously announced, but they are currently having troubles with the online aspects of the game but they are expecting to complete it by summer.
>> Previously announced Blue Dragon anime will start airing on April 7th on TV Tokyo 9pm
>> Yangus confirmed for SE’s Itadaki Street DS.
via jj984jj and Doctor_No @neoGAF
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit back and put a couple of hours on the new Sonic and the Secret Rings for Wii. The first thing that made this a hit for me is that it has 16X9 support and 480P which makes a word of difference for us HDTV owners. Making Sonics journey in the world of Arabian Nights a very pleasant one with beautiful environments and graphic novel like story presentation.
The controls on Sonic and the Secret Rings has a few minute learning curve that is only dragged out by the tutorials that help you understand the controls. All of your actions are done with only the Wiimote that range from,tilting the controller to move from side to side or walking backwards and thrusting forward after jumping to smash into your enemies. My only complaint is that there is no sensitivity adjustment for the Wiimote to make turning to avoid a jar a bit easier.
Voice overs are quite possibly my number one complaint on most games titles and Sonic and the Secret Rings is no exception. The voice actors/artresses have there parts down it just feels a bit like watching an episode of Dora with my daughter on there execution and enthusiasm. Also there need to be a custom soundtrack ability,like in Excite Trunk because the music in game is the typical music styles that you expect sometimes from a the Sonic franchise. Other times it is almost an 80s Heavy Metal reminiscent of the Scorpions(only an example).
Expect a full review this weekend!
Gran Turismo is back…Exclusively on PLAYSTATION Network
o A big year for Gran Turismo starts with a free download for PS3 owners
o Gran Turismo HD Concept is exclusive to PLAYSTATION Network
o Ten super-hot cars – and Ferrari make their Gran Turismo debut!Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce the return of Gran Turismo™. The latest edition to the best-selling franchise, Gran Turismo™ HD Concept will be available on March 23, to accompany the European launch of PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) and the PLAYSTATION®Network1, the online home of PS3.
PLAYSTATION®Network is the vast network that connects PS3 owners to a world of online gaming and downloadable content, and Gran Turismo HD Concept will be amongst its first offerings. A playable one-track glimpse of the next stage in the iconic motoring title’s evolution, Gran Turismo HD Concept is available as a free download for PS3 owners from PLAYSTATION®Store (PS Store), PLAYSTATION®Network’s download site.
Players start with one car on the Eiger Nordwand track in the Swiss Alps. When the track is completed within the time limit, another car is unlocked. There are nine further cars to unlock in this way, including a Ferrari 599 – the first time a Ferrari has appeared in Gran Turismo. In another first, Gran Turismo HD Concept’s Time Trial will bring into effect the first Gran Turismo online rankings system. For the first time, players will be able to track who the best Gran Turismo driver is – and we expect a lot of dedication to be put in.
Gran Turismo HD Concept is exclusive to PLAYSTATION®Network – it can’t be found anywhere else. If you know and love Gran Turismo’s take on tuning up the world’s finest machines before thrashing them around the world’s most realistic courses, PLAYSTATION®Network will be the place to be once your PS3 is out of the box. It’s simple:
1) Connect your PS3 to Broadband
2) Follow the in pack instructions to sign up your PS3 on PLAYSTATION®Network
3) Go to the PS Store
4) Select Gran Turismo HD Concept and download for free
Key Features:
- Gran Turismo HD Concept is free to download from PS Store
- The first Gran Turismo title to support online rankings
- Stunning 1080p High Definition graphics – only possible with the power of PS3
- Next generation vehicle handling makes Gran Turismo HD Concept the most advanced Gran Turismo title yet
- Players can tackle the course in regular Time Trial and new Drift Trial modes
- Gamers know what they’re getting with Gran Turismo – 47 million Gran Turismo titles have been sold worldwide to date
There’ll be a sneak peek of the Nissan cars in Gran Turismo HD Concept on the Nissan stand at the Geneva Motor Show from March 6th, but the best way to get involved is to hook a PS3 straight up to PLAYSTATION®Network, then hit the download button. We can’t say too much right now, but it’s going to be a big year for this title; Gran Turismo HD Concept is just the beginning. Gran Turismo HD Concept goes online on PLAYSTATION®Network on March 23rd – as soon as PS3 hits stores. 1. At launch the PLAYSTATION®Network will be available in 44 countries, and downloadable content will be available in 23 countries across the SCEE territories.
via Sony Press Release
Phil Harrison, Sony’s President of Worldwide Studios, states that the reason isn’t a lawsuit but that the feature is so last generation.But Phil,we still miss the rumble!
“I believe that the Sixaxis controller offers game designers and developers far more opportunity for future innovation than rumble ever did. Now, rumble I think was the last generation feature; it’s not the next-generation feature. I think motion sensitivity is. And we don’t see the need to do that. Having said that, there will be specific game function controllers, potentially like steering wheels that do include vibration or feedback function — not from us but from third parties.”
Here is the list of titles availible this week on the Virtual Console.
Feb. 26, 2007
Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:
The Legend of Zelda®: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64®, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points): The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveals the genesis of the fantasy land of Hyrule, the origin of the Triforce and the tale of the first exploits of Princess Zelda™ and the heroic adventurer Link. Vibrant, real-time 3-D graphics transport players into the fantasy world of Hyrule. The quest takes them through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Players swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to their adventures. With immersive graphics, a sweeping story line, swashbuckling adventure, mind-bending puzzles and a touch of humor, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo’s most epic challenges ever.
Bio-Hazard Battle™ (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): An army of biogenetic mutants has gone haywire, terrorizing the world and putting the future of the planet in jeopardy. In Bio-Hazard Battle, players must take on the mutant menace and restore order and harmony to the planet Avaron before it’s too late. Through eight levels of intense action, they’ll be up against some of the nastiest, most vile creatures they’ve ever seen, including things like mega amoebas, nuclear crabs, electroworms and gut-grabbing insects. They have four different Bioship fightercraft to choose from, each with unique handling capabilities and weapons systems. Hop into a fightercraft and save Avaron from certain doom in Bio-Hazard Battle.
Chew Man Fu (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points): A novel action-puzzle game set in the sacred towers taken over by the evil sorcerer, Chew Man Fu. It’s up to an apprentice female monk to free the towers and lift Chew’s curse to bring peace and fried rice back to the land once ruled by the Egg Roll Dynasty. The rules are simple. The objective is to clear each round by pushing or pulling four colored orbs onto their matching colored tiles. Beware the sorcerer’s minions in the tower who stand in the way. Players kick the orbs to take enemies out or to break down walls. They must overcome the obstacles and place the orbs on their respective tiles. Chew Man Fu also features the two-player Kick Ball minigame, as well as an Edit Mode for creating unique stages. The fun is endless.
via Nintendo Press Release
The demo for C&C 3 went live today for people with Fileplanet memberships.
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