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Plants vs Zombies invade the DSiWare…

Dustin Spencer
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If you have been holding on to those DSiWare points and looking for the perfect time to splurge, there is no better day than today as Plants vs Zombies has now officially hit the DSiWare. This version brings the same addictive madness we recently seen hit the DS last month and at just 800 points. I am guessing this is a lighter version of the game, as PopCap’s DSiWare release of Bookworm just included “Classic” mode, but either way, the core product is well worth the money spent in this case.

Those who already have the DS version can also look to the other DSiWare releases today, Agtec’s Rabi Lady and 5 in 1 Mahjong. I think the only question now is just what platforms are left for these plants and zombies to invade. Perfect time for a sequel in my opinion, so hopefully that wish will be granted soon (looking at you PopCap ;)).

Konami Temporarily Suspends Metal Gear Online Servers…

Dustin Spencer
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Just days after Square made the announcement that they would be suspending the Final Fantasy XIV & XI servers to conserve power due to the earthquake, Konami has come forth with their own announcement on their Facebook page today that they would be doing the same for Metal Gear Online.

Here is the announcement that was posted earlier today:

Hi METAL GEAR SOLID fans.  As you may already be aware, a 8.9 earthquake struck Japan over the weekend. Due to these unfortunate events, we have chosen to suspend the METAL GEAR ONLINE service until future notice.  Please note that this does not mean we are shutting down the MGO Service for good. We are just temporarily suspending the service as the team in Japan is conserving power to help the rebuilding efforts of the country.  We will post another message on the Official MGO website at: http://www.konami.jp/mgo/us/hd/ when we have an estimate for when service will be restored.  We thank you for your concern and we thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Seems like the right thing to do and I hope MGO players understand the downtime. As Konami stated, service will resume eventually and they will be posting the estimated return date on their website, so if you are an MGO user, be sure to stay tuned for that. With Square and Konami’s recent announcements, that leaves the question of just what other Japanese servers will be pulled next and what other Japanese video game property this disaster will effect next. We will be sure to keep you updated as more news comes in.

Prey 2 announced for 2012 release

Travis Bruno
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When someone mentions the game Prey it brings a lot of things to mind but one of those is the fact it was one of the first games that came out on the Xbox 360 when it released. It was originally released by 2K games but back in 2009 Zenimax (Bethesda’s parent company) happened to acquire the rights to Prey and since then they have decided to run with the game and have Bethesda work on Prey 2.

Today Bethesda has officially announced Prey 2 to arrive some point in 2012 and will be coming to the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The game will retain its original developers Human Head Studios and will be using id Software’s id tech engine. Other than that there has been not much information given besides the fact that more details will be coming in the Official Xbox Magazine and Sony Magazine in May. So although there isn’t much information now it is certainly good to see such and old, but great, FPS coming back with a sequel.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars – New unlockable character!

Kelly Teng
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With just two weeks to go until Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars comes out, LucasArts has given fans yet another unlockable character in the game.

Bounty hunter Boba Fett has been announced as the latest unlockable to grace this upcoming and anticipated title. Known as the galaxy’s most feared warrior when it comes to bounty, players will be quick to utilise his skills in game. If you just can’t wait to play Boba Fett on March 31st though, there’s a way to quench your Star Wars thirst now: on the official website for the game, players can play as their favourite Star Wars characters, solve puzzles with other people, and learn more about the latest game and its new features.

Boba Fett can be unlocked on the website by visiting the official site here, and hitting the Enter key on the keyboard and then inputting the password, SARLACCFOOD. The website also has brand new screenshots showing vehicles in the game.

The Witcher 2 to be DRM-free only on GOG.com

Chris Cerami
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While many readers may be familiar with Good Old Games as a provider of retro and classic PC games, they will also be distributing a more modern RPG this spring. The Witcher 2, sequel to CD Projekt Red’s 2007 RPG, will be released on several digital distribution platforms on May 17th. GOG however will be the only distributor to be offering the game completely free of DRM.

While this is standard operating procedure for GOG.com, it is surprising to see a new release getting the DRM-free treatment. Previously, the online service has provided older titles, patched for compatibility with modern computers, at affordable prices. If sales of The Witcher 2 prove to be profitable, its possible that we could see more new PC games being released sans DRM via the online service.

Those looking forward to The Witcher 2 can preorder the game now at Good Old Games.

Prototype 2 trailer throws down with Sgt. Heller

Travis Bruno
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Nobody said that violence couldn’t be classical at the same time right? Well if they have then Activision is looking to make an exception to that rule. In the latest trailer for Prototype 2 we catch another glimpse of Sgt. James Heller as he tosses an enemy through the air and boy does Heller have a powerful throw. There are a few shots of the environment as we see the enemy flying over them and casting a shadow down on the buildings.

That is of course before he slams into the ground and things go just a bit crazy. Unfortunately that is all we see so far but it is certainly good to see that not a whole lot has changed fundamentally between the first and second game.

Parasite Eve hits PSN tomorrow

Travis Bruno
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With The 3rd Birthday coming out in a couple of weeks it seems that Square Enix has decided to treat fans of the series by making the first game available on the PlayStation Network tomorrow. It was already expected to be released thanks to various information leaks by the ESRB but it is coming sooner than some may have expected.

For those who don’t know, Parasite Eve is a sequel to a novel that was written by Hideaki Sena and was made into video game form. It tells the story of Aya Brea, who manages to gain special powers after a horrific event occurs around her. There hasn’t been a price set yet but one can assume that it will have a price set similar to that of other PsOne classics.

Dark Souls isn’t a game to be beaten

Chris Cerami
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I think it’s fair to say that From Software’s dark fantasy RPG Demon’s Souls was a surprise hit for the PS3, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who is eagerly anticipating the sequel. There still isn’t very much known about Dark Souls, other than the fact that it will maintain some of the major mechanics of Demons Souls, including its unique, persistent online mode. In the April issue of Edge magazine, however, Dark Souls producer Hidetaka Miyazaki (Miyazaki Hidetaka for you Japanese readers) reveals a few more interesting nuggets about the game.

Perhaps the most interesting however is that he doesn’t want players to beat his game. While Miyazaki-san has already said that he is hoping Dark Souls is even harder than his previous title, that’s not what his statement was in reference to. Dark Souls will apparently feature several ways to bring about the end of the game, just like its predecessor, but the creators are attempting to create a world in which players can exist forever.

These details sound reminiscent of an MMORPG, where players aren’t necessarily looking to “beat” the game, but instead experience it for extended periods of time. This seems to fit well with the persistent online gameplay of Demons Souls which will be carried over into the sequel. It was also recently announced that the online portion of Dark Souls (read: most of it) will not be region locked between players, and that there will still be no voice chat to encourage players to communicate in other ways.

There is still no release date for Dark Souls although it is expected to be released later this year on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

MvC: 3 DLC characters delayed in Japan; unsure of international release

Travis Bruno
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Capcom in Japan has announced that they will be holding off on the release of Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine character DLC for Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. This DLC was originally set for release on March 15th, tomorrow, but has been pushed back to an unknown release schedule for the time being. The reason for the delay was not stated but it can be placed upon the disaster that occurred in Japan last week.

Now these characters were set for international release on the same day but it is currently unknown if this delay will spread beyond Japan and cause the characters to be released later everywhere, or if it they will be available tomorrow for everywhere outside of Japan. The two characters were to be bought individually for either 400 MSP or $5 depending on your console of choice.

Disaster Report 4 canceled; Yakuza: Of the End and Motorstorm: Apocalypse delayed after quake

Travis Bruno
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Both Sega and Sony have announced delays to their major game releases of Yakuza: Of the End and Motorstorm: Apocalypse. These two titles have had their release dates set to “To be Announced” after the company has said that various circumstances have caused a delay to the game release. Both of these titles were meant to be released in Japan on March 17th but, although neither company said it aloud, after the recent events in Japan the publishers may have thought it best to delay these two titles.

Motorstorm: Apocalypse features players racing through a wasteland after earthquakes had devastated the land and Yakuza: Of the End features a zombie outbreak in a fictional city in Japan but is based on Tokyo which can be credited to their delay. Most noticeable however is the fact that Irem has canceled Disaster Report 4 entirely. Though they apologized to their fans the game will not be seeing a release, or at least not for quite some time due to the main disaster that happens at the beginning of the game which is a Japanese city being torn apart by an earthquake as the main character arrives there.

In other news Andriasang also reports that Sony is closing down their PlayStation repair and info center due to the fact that it is located in the Miyagi Prefecture and is one of the hardest hit areas of the earthquake and tsunami. Though Yakuza: Of the End and Disaster Report 4 were only recently given set release days in Japan they had not been planned for a international release at the point of the delays/cancellations but MotorStorm: Apocalypse which has been set for international release may also be delayed overseas because of this.

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