NPD for April: 360 & PS3 sales neck and neck, GTA IV sells 1.85 mln
The NPD software and hardware video game sales figures are in for April. Despite the release of GTA IV, PS3 and Xbox 360 hardware sales didn't see a massive boost. The hardware figures are as follows: Wii - 714,200, Nintendo DS - 414,800, PSP - 192,000, Xbox 360 - 188,000, PS3 - 187,100, PS2 - 124,400. For software, the Xbox 360 version of GTA IV topped the chart selling 1,850,000 copies compared to the PS3 version with in third place. In second place was Mario Kart Wii with 1,120,000.
posted by malloc at 10:59 pm on 2008-05-15
Debut trailer for gory Wii game MADWORLD
Below is the debut trailer for MADWORLD, a third-person action game exclusively for Wii that will be released in Q1 2009.
US Playstation Store update
The US Playstation Store has been updated. Demos for Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (477 mb) and Overlord Raising Hell (857 mb) are now available. There are also some new Hot Shots Golf characters for $0.99 each and the Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus! expansion is available.
posted by malloc at 09:36 pm on 2008-05-15
Cliffy B confirms 4-Player Co-op in Gears of War 2?
Below is a video where Cliff Bleszinski seems to confirm that Gears of War 2 will have 4-Player Co-op at about 4 minutes in. Cliff recently told another site that "We're not announcing anything about co-op at this time, we'll probably get around to it around E3 time, but rest assured, it will be bigger and better."
posted by malloc at 09:21 pm on 2008-05-15
Age of Conan: Xbox 360 & PC owners can play together, PS3 version possible
Age of Conan developer Funcom has said that the Xbox 360 version of the game should be released in no longer than year and that gamers with the Xbox 360 version will be able to play those on the PC version. Funcom also said that they haven't ruled out the possibility of a PS3 version but it definitely won't come to the Wii.
posted by malloc at 09:18 pm on 2008-05-15
Sony adds YouTube API support to PS3 SDK
A Japanese site has revealed that "Sony Computer Entertainment has added support for the YouTube API to the PS3 SDK." This apparently means that devs will be able to make games that allow the uploading of user-created movies to YouTube, all from within the game. Sony say the PS3 is the first games console to have official YouTube support.
posted by malloc at 09:05 pm on 2008-05-15
Debut trailer for Bayonetta (PS3/360)
Below is the debut trailer for Bayonetta. The game is a cinematic action game, directed by creator Hideki Kamiya and set for release in 2009 on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
posted by malloc at 08:54 pm on 2008-05-15
Japanese software sales chart
Mario Kart Wii is at the top of the Japanese software sales chart for the fifth week in a row. The top 5 is as follows"1. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 107,000 / 1,227,000, 2. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 82,000 / 1,992,000, 3. Wii Fit (Wii) - 53,000 / 2,039,000, 4. Link's Crossbow Training (Wii) - 49,000 / 141,000, 5. Meccha! Taiko Drum Master DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken (DS) - 34,000 / 133,000.
Only the Wii Wheel can be used in new Mario Kart Tournament
A new Mario Kart Tournament has started today which will only let you play using the Wii Wheel. According to the Mario Kart Channel: "Clear the gates in order in GBA Battle Course 3. This race is for Wii Wheels only! Look at the map carefully and clear the gates quickly. This tournament ends 5/24."
posted by malloc at 06:39 pm on 2008-05-15
First Soulcalibur XBLA screens
The first screenshots of the XBLA version of Soulcalibur have been released. The game will not feature online multiplayer only a local-play Versus mode.
posted by malloc at 06:33 pm on 2008-05-15
Rockstar announce release of music album inspired by GTA IV
Today, Rockstar Games and Future Green Entertainment are proud to announce the release of an original production album from The Evil Genius DJ Green Lantern featuring music from and inspired by Grand Theft Auto IV.
posted by malloc at 06:15 pm on 2008-05-15
Cornholing WiiWare game on the way
Incredible Technologies has revealed that it is brining a cornholing game to WiiWare by early summer. 'Target Toss Pro: Bags' will feature many multiplayer modes and runs in 480p and 16:9 widescreen.
posted by malloc at 05:52 pm on 2008-05-15
SEGA announces partnership with PlatinumGames
SEGA today announced a worldwide partnership with PlatinumGames Inc., the development studio recently formed by the team behind some of the most successful franchises in the video game industry. Under the agreement, PlatinumGames will develop three ground-breaking new SEGA titles -- MADWORLD, Infinite Line and Bayonetta – covering a variety of game genres with innovative design concepts that explore the depths of today’s best-selling platforms. A soon-to-be-announced fourth title, being directed by legendary gaming icon Shinji Mikami, is also part of the agreement.
posted by malloc at 04:29 pm on 2008-05-15
MS selling old consoles as 'new' - buyers beware
French website logic-sunrise who is usually pretty clued up on these things indicates that Microsoft's new 199 Euro's Xbox 360 packs with 2 games and 2 wireless controllers are in fact OLD machines. After opening 10 of them, they found that the machines have been converted to new and all have non-falcon motherboards, old Hitachi 47 or Samsung MS25 drives and the repair center sticker on them. They suggest that you do not buy these packs and if you want a brand new machine, then fork out 199 Euro's for the arcade pack or 269 Euro's for the premium pack.
Cyber thieves cashing in on GTA IV, quite literally
Cyber crooks are reportedly cashing in on the popularity of GTA IV. They are filling the internet with bogus downloads which indicate that internet users can download GTA IV and the forthcoming PC version. When gamers open them, they are subject to a virus which allows the crooks to search their hard drives for personal information including bank details.
posted by malloc at 03:33 pm on 2008-05-15
MS Denies upcoming impressive 360 dashboard update
Microsoft has denied reports which indicate a very impressive 360 dashboard update is coming. Some of the features included game installation, option to re-assign DRM protected dwonloads and the ability to remove games from a GamerCard. MS issued a comment that they do not comment on speculation or rumors but they can confirm that they have never seen the respective list of proposed features before.
posted by malloc at 03:23 pm on 2008-05-15
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit demo now available
The Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit demo is now available for North America. The demo will let you play through two exciting battles from the Saiyan Saga in this demo.
posted by malloc at 03:13 pm on 2008-05-15
CBS to acquire GameSpot owner CNET Networks for $1.8 billion
CBS Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire CNET Networks in a deal worth approximately $1.8 billion. CNET Networks includes the sites CNET, ZDNet, GameSpot.com, TV.com, mp3.com, CNET news.com, UrbanBaby, CHOW, Search.com, BNET, MySimon and TechRepublic.
posted by malloc at 02:53 pm on 2008-05-15
MSNBC looks at what happens if you criticize GTA
An article over at MSNBC has looked at the angry reaction of a GTA IV review on gamecritics that gave it 85/100. The reviewer, Daniel Weissenberger, says that around 60 percent of the response to his review have been hostile. The article says that the "vitriol directed at “negative” reviews is indicative of how hardcore fans take these things personally, for better or for worse." The article concludes by saying that forums have become a valued currency, "and when it hits back at a critical voice, the hope is that the review is devalued as the game itself boosted."
posted by malloc at 02:32 pm on 2008-05-15
Secret Agent Clank has gone gold, demo coming later today
SCEA announced today that Secret Agent Clank is ready to head out to manufacturing for the June 17th launch date of Secret Agent Clank on the PSP. You will be able to download a demo for the game on both the PSN and PLAYSTATION Store for PC later today. This demo features the first level of the game. It’ll have you sneaking into a museum, dodging lasers, subduing guards three times your size, and even tossing out a tie-a-rang or two.
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