I hope you like your Dead Space, because XBLA will be receiving 2 different Dead Space XBLA games.
As you may know Visceral has already announced that the Wii version of Dead Space: Extraction is on its way to XBLA, as well as their resource management game Planet Cracker. They have now announced yet another game coming to XBLA, it’s called Dead Space Ignition.
“Dead Space Ignition is the first of many exciting game extensions we have planned for the launch of Dead Space 2,” states Steve Papoutsis (Executive Producer on Dead Space franchise.) “The interactive comic-style game will give Dead Space fans a unique perspective on the events leading up to Dead Space 2, but will also introduce the storyline to a brand-new audience of gamers.”
Dead Space: Ignition will task players with three computer hacking mini-games to beat. These mini-games are called Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override. Each offers different puzzles and twitch style gameplay. Branching paths will lead to different endings, up to four different ones.
The story is written by award-winning comic book, video game and graphic novel writer Antony Johnston. The game will introduce new characters and plot twists to the Dead Space universe, with Johnston’s horror-story expertise making each of the game’s four conclusions equally intriguing.
The game will unlock Exclusive in game content for Dead Space 2 when it ships in January 2011. One of the items will be a new suit for Isaac to use in Dead Space 2. Dead Space Ignition will release on XBLA in autumn 2010 perfect to increase the hype for Dead Space 2.
After a huge showing last year with over 7000 guests in attendance, id Software, Bethesda Softworks and their parent company ZeniMax Media Inc. are bringing back one of the biggest free conventions to Dallas, Quakecon. Starting on Thursday, August 12th at 9am and lasting all the way through til noon on Sunday, August 15th, gamers will be in a for a huge treat as thousands gather from all over to play in world-class tournaments, meet the developers of some of the biggest games in the industry, and get connected with the United State’s biggest Bring Your Own Computer LAN party.
It wouldn’t be called “Quakecon” without Quake of course. There will be big-money pro tournaments and live matches throughout the day featuring id Software’s free-to-play, web-based multi-player game Quake Live with the new 250-seat arena that will allow spectators to get up close and personal with the competitors as well as large screens with commentary from the shoutcasters so attendees will be able to view all the action and excitement at all times.
Can’t bring your own computer? Quakecon has you covered there too, as attendees will be able to get hands on with some of the most anticipated future releases at there such as Brink,Fallout:New Vegas, and Hunted: The Demon’s Forge.
So if contests, tournaments, entertainment, announcements, panel discussions, and parties plus a whole lot more are your thing on top of going to one of gaming’s biggest events this year, Quakecon will be your destination in August. For more information, head to www.quakecon.org.
Recently the Ruffian Games developers of Crackdown 2 informed us of their release of a new DLC. We know two features that will be included in this DLC, which is a new palette of colors and two new stories. Many critics claimed that the color and feel of this game was too dull and lacked.. umph, for use of no better word. Although this has been said, the Ruffian Gamess have claimed that it was their intention to have this style of look to the game.
Currently in the character customization there are dull, “agency approved” colors you get by default. When the DLC comes out, you will be able to choose more a colorful and vibrant palette to satisfy your tastes and make your gaming experience less boring.
Also the DLC, the story is said to change with the downloadable add-ons. One of them is called “The Toy Box” and the other being called “Deluge”. They are both highly anticipated to be thoroughly entertaining, so stay tuned and we will keep you updated!
If you were a kid in the 80’s or 90’s, there is a good chance you have fond memories of tearing open a present, and receiving a brand new electronic keyboard. I remember the first one I ever had, it forever taught me how to play “frere jacques”, too bad that was all I learned on it. but I did have a lot of fun attempting to be Mozart. The new
“Music on: Retro Keyboard” is exactly that though, a more portable electronic keyboard to fit right on your DSi.
Just imagine being able to play theme songs from The Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros. everywhere you go, which is what creator and famed 8-bit composer Alberto Gonzalez from publisher Abylight seemed to have in mind.
“One will be able to perform the soundtrack of the best classic video games how they originally sounded” – said Alberto Gonzalez, producer at Abylight and responsible for over 40 original video game soundtracks since 1989 – “It is perfect for retro lovers”.
More features are set to include:
Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
Up to 8 user definable chords
5 different styles, each one with 4 variations
Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
6 octave keyboard (2 visible)
Pitch bend function
16 instruments
Integrated sequencer
Metronome
Recording and replay option
With all the features and at a low price of 200 points, this title looks to be perfect to anyone with a bit of a music itch. “Music on: Retro Keyboard” releases in North America on July 12th, and hits Europe and Australia on July 25th. Batteries not included.
G’day everyone, Sorry for the delay this week. Been velly velly busy .. Playstation Store updates are up for this week for everyone to enjoy. Quite a few price updates to check out just below. Have a look around, there should be something for everyone this week. Let us know what your going to pick up this week.
Special note : There’s a Super Stardust sale as well some Playstation PLUS stuff along with some regular price drops as well thrown in for good measure, check them all out below. Grab yourself a bargain !! There are many other cool deals, demo’s vids, themes available this week so dig in and get cracking !!
Thanks SONY WE HEART YOU !! <3
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PlayStation Plus
Qore Episode 26 (July Single episode Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
File Size: 1.74 GB
Field Runners (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 29 MB
MAG Raven Character Avatar (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 106 KB
MAG SVER Character Avatar (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 109 KB
MAG Valor Character Avatar (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 112 KB
King Zumo Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 5.88 MB
Super Stardust HD Sale
Super Stardust HD (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, original price $9.99)
Super Stardust HD Team add-on Pack (PlayStation Plus price $2.50, original price $4.99)
Super Stardust HD Solo add-on Pack (PlayStation Plus price $2.50, original price $4.99)
TikGames/Creat Studios PlayStation Plus Sale
Hamsterball (PlayStation Plus price $3.99, original price $9.99)
Updates
Hamsterball – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99) Death Track: Resurrection – Sale (now $7.99, original price $14.99)
Worms – Sale (now $7.99, original price $12.99)
Hamster Ball Unleashed – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Breakquest – Minis – Sale (now $2.99, original price $3.99)
Normaltanks – Minis – Permanent Price Change (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Qore
Qore Episode 26: July 2010 ($2.99)
Episode 26 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes viewers back to the Helghan homeworld in Killzone 3, previews Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, chats with the creator of the PlayStation Move controller and explores Osaka, Japan.
File size: 1.74 GB
Qore Annual Subscription: July 2010 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.
File size: 1.74 GB
Downloadable Games
Monkey Island Special Edition 2: Lechuck’s Revenge ($9.99)
More Pirates! More Adventure! More Monkeys! Relive the second hilarious swashbuckling misadventure of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood in signature special edition detail. Overcome the wrath of the evil zombie pirate LeChuck with all new direct-character controls, an interactive object highlight system, behind the scenes art viewer and creator commentary featuring the original developers of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.14 GB
Family Feud ($9.99)
“SURVEY SAYS!” Family Feud is fun on your PlayStation 3 system! Just like on TV, the game pits 2 families against each other in a contest to name the most popular answers to survey questions posed to 100 people. The first family to get 300 points wins, and moves on to the Fast Money round for a chance to win $20,000! With a multiplayer mode played on one PS3 or online through PlayStation Network, Family Feud has never been so entertaining!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 251 MB
Game Demos (free)
Death Track: Resurrection Demo
The demo version of Death Track: Resurrection – a new action racing game developed by Gaijin. Players travel to a future in which the world has been plunged into chaos. Traditional sports have been replaced by more aggressive and violent types of entertainment. Powerful cars and spectacular road battles are performed by world-renown and feared drivers compete for glory and huge cash prizes.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 232 MB
Monkey Island Special Edition 2: LeChuck’s Revenge Demo
More Pirates! More Adventure! More Monkeys! Relive the second hilarious swashbuckling misadventure of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood in signature special edition detail. Overcome the wrath of the evil zombie pirate LeChuck with all new direct-character controls, an interactive object highlight system, behind the scenes art viewer and creator commentary featuring the original developers of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.14 GB
Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel – Iron Man ($1.99)
Tony Stark isn’t the only person with an Iron Man costume, now Sackboy has his own version of the legendary home-made hero costume to use when the need arises! NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel – Thing ($1.99)
Fortunately for Sackboy he doesn’t need to be exposed to dangerous quantities of cosmic radiation to become the Fantastic Four’s lead clobberer Thing, he can simply put on this awesome costume. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel – Dare Devil ($1.99)
There are plenty of times in LittleBigPlanet when you simply cannot believe your eyes! In the event of this happening, Sackboy need simply dress up as blind superhero Daredevil to overcome this problem. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel – Doctor Octopus ($1.99)
For those times when Sackboy feels the need to hatch yet another world domination plan and take on the heroic tendencies of any web-slingers out there, the Doctor Octopus costume is just the thing. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel – Mystique ($1.99)
While Sackboy may be the master of costume changing, rather than shape changing but that isn’t going to stop him dressing up as Mystique. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel Costume Pack ($5.99)
Look out “True Believers”, your favorite Marvel heroes and villains have landed on LittleBigPlanet! Grab this costume pack and you’ll be ready for action with 5 costumes of your favorite Marvel characters including Iron Man, Thing, Daredevil, Doctor Octopus, and Mystique! NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet: Marvel Level Kit ($4.99)
Look out “True Believers”, your favorite Marvel heroes and villains have landed on LittleBigPlanet! Grab this level kit to build your own “Marvel”-ous levels! This kit includes 4 new Levels, 1 Background, 3 Music files, 24 CREATE objects, and 156 Stickers! NOTE: To download this Costume Kit, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB
ModNation Racers: Sweet Tooth Mod and Kart Bundle ($1.99)
Race as the iconic character Sweet Tooth, from the longest-running PlayStation-exclusive franchise, Twisted Metal. This ModNation Racers Sweet Tooth Mod AND Kart bundle pack will let you race as the dark clown inside of the sinister ice cream truck that’s perfectly suited for car combat. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Package ($14.99) (Also available in French)
More epic new multiplayer content has arrived for Modern Warfare 2! The Resurgence Pack delivers five incredible new multiplayer maps. Take the action to exciting new locations, then battle across legendary landscapes from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
File size: 346 MB
Dragon Age: Origins – Leliana’s Song ($6.99)
Assume the role of Leliana, a young bard involved in a criminal ring that deals in political secrets. Accompanying her mentor Marjolaine on a high-risk mission, Leliana soon finds herself entangled in a game of intrigue that she cannot escape with just her beauty, charm, or stealth. The only way out of this game is to kill or be killed.
File size: 439 MB
Skate 3 – Danny Way’s Hawaiian Dream ($6.99)
Danny Way has been living the dream for years, now you can skate his Hawaiian dream…an enormous skater’s paradise loaded with everything from original street terrain to flowing skateparks and Danny’s signature Mega-madness. Drop in for a Hawaiian blast.
File size: 106 MB
Aliens Vs. Predator Bughunt Map Pack ($6.99)
Welcome to the killing grounds of BG-386. Prove your skills on four new multiplayer maps spanning jungle swamps, dropship crashsites, industrial complexes and ancient temples. Rainstoms batter you, fog hides your predators with only a flash of lightning to show the way through, and a fiery death awaits the unwary.
File size: 416 MB
MotoGP 09/10: GP Class Season 2010 Update (free)
The new 2010 season content update pack gives you the all new GP class bikes and riders for the new season, as well as the world famous Silverstone track not seen in MotoGP since 1986. The content is used in all game modes to extend the game-play.
File size: 777 MB
Trinity Universe – Gift for Everyone Pack ($0.99)
“A heart-warming gift from Mizuki! I gathered some good stuff for you.
You better treasure it! This should blast me into the stratosphere of stardom!
Well, um, can you prepare boxes for everyone?
…Um! This is perfect!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Low Income Prinny Pack (free)
“I got Clear Souls for “ATK,” “DEF,” “INT,” “RES,” “SPD,” “HIT,” “LUK,” and “”HP,”” dood.
Now we’re unstoppable, dood.
…Well, there’s no way we have enough to say that, dood. It’s not our problem if this imbalances your party, dood! ”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Middle Ability Pack ($1.99)
“Keh, hehehe… Hahahahaha! I’ve entered many dungeons, found many hunting points, and crushed numerous monsters these past few months.
Finally… finally, I found this useful ability! As long as it exists, that violent Valkyrie is a mere wad of gum stuck to the bottom of my boot!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Mid-Level armor Pack ($1.99)
“(Take 32: 2 hours into the recording session.)
I… I will talk about this Mid-level Armor.
This product pack consists of “Byakko’s Kotodama,” “Seiryu’s Kotodama,” “Suzaku’s Kotodama,” and “Genbu’s Kotodama.” Plus, “α Code,” “β Code,” “γ Code,” “Ω Code,” “Dark Space,” “Shine Space,” “Aurora Space,” and “Heartful Space”… They are all hairy…”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Miyu’s Managraphic Pack (free)
“I’ll do my best to draw your portrait! P-Please let me try. I promise it’ll be good!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – My Secret Savings Pack ($0.99)
“Ugh… I’m tired.
But, I think we’ve collected quite a lot!
5 “Cure Herbs” for fatigued bodies, 5 “Relief Krauts” that’ll heal an entire family, 5 “Life Stones” for emergencies and 5 “Anchors” so your home won’t drift away. Plus, we still have 500,000G left over! I’m so fantastic at budgeting!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Phantom Dungeon Rumors Pack (free)
“What in tarnation is this dungeon? I reckon’ we’ll find some mighty fine treasure.”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Technician’s Pack ($1.99)
“Oh! Our weapons got upgraded! They’re probably cool, and fierce, and badass now! Tsubaki, can you buy this for me? What? You will?! All right! Let’s go on another adventure right away!”
File size: 100 KB
Queen 2 Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, “Killer Queen”, and “Somebody To Love” by Queen. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
“Up Around The Bend” – Creedence Clearwater Revival ($1.99)
“Who’ll Stop The Rain” – Creedence Clearwater Revival ($1.99)
Creedence Clearwater Revival Pack 01 ($19.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Creedence Clearwater Revival Pack 01. This pack includes “Bad Moon Rising”, “Born On The Bayou”, “Down On The Corner”, “Fortunate Son (Original Version)”, “Green River”, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”, “Proud Mary”, “Run Through The Jungle”, “Travelin’ Band”, “Up Around The Bend”, and “Who’ll Stop The Train” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Rock Band Network
“1348″ by Umphrey’s McGee ($1.99)
“Battles And Brotherhood” by 3 Inches of Blood ($1.99)
Blue Toad Murder Files Wallpaper
File size: 940 KB
PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable ($39.99)
Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power—Persona—and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?
The award-winning RPG is now in the palm of your hand! Greatly enhanced and featuring a new female protagonist with another perspective on the story, no RPG fan should miss this.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.07 GB
Despicable Me ($29.99)
Be Despicable! (It’s fun!) Despicable Me: The Game lets players of all ages experience the thrill of being Gru, one of the world’s greatest supervillains who is planning the biggest heist in history – stealing the moon.
Assemble an army of minions
Use new gadgets and weapons
Master air combat
Build an awesome rocket ship
Play as Gru or as his nemesis, Vector, in multiplayer air combat (PS2)
Based on Universal Pictures’ new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me, in theatres July 9, 2010.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 324 MB
Chameleon Legacy ($4.99)
Chameleon offers players simple controls that are easy to get into along with competitive play as you attempt to match colors on your playfield. The game features several playable characters along with a bonus character. A variety of different modes and rule sets bring great replay-ability to this addictive game.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 27 MB
Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)
Patapon 3 – Multiplayer Demo
Download the Patapon 3 Multiplayer Demo today and send us your feedback to make the best Patapon game yet! For more information, please visit http://www.pataponpsp.com.
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 110 MB
4X4 Jam Minis ($6.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 51 MB
Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)
LittleBigPlanet PSP – Heroes in Uniform Costume (free)
With this fabulous free Cop costume your Sackboy will really look the part whilst he lays down the law! NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.29 MB
LittleBigPlanet PSP – Heroes in Uniform Pack ($2.99)
Is your Sackboy a bold firefighter, a courageous cop or an intrepid paramedic? This emergency services themed pack is absolutely bursting at the seams with new costumes and stickers for any crisis. NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.43 MB
So what do you do when you want to make an announcement about your upcoming game, but want to be as mysterious as possible to build up the hype? Post it on your Facebook page of course. At least that is how developer Visceral Games does it.
They have put up the above picture to leave us guessing on what their announcement later this week will be; and all we know is that it is a big one. Though if the picture gives us anything to guess on, it’s something related to the device that is being guarded by the necromorphs and could hint at multiplayer. We shall see later this week, and see the game itself January 2011 for the PS3, PC, and Xbox 360.
Being from Chicago, I loved when Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls and lead them to a dominating spree of NBA Championships, only broken up when he took a brief stint in playing baseball for the Chicago White Sox’s minor league team. Now 2K Sports has decided to put up their cover athlete and it is no one other than his airness Michael Jordan.
It may seem a bit odd to some that his tongue is literally hanging out in the picture they used for the cover, however it is one of Jordan’s trademarks. Any time in which he would be dunking the ball or playing heavily, he would put his tongue out.
Though it may be over a decade past his retirement he is finally gracing the cover of one of the most critically acclaimed basketball series to date, and you can catch the next iteration of 2K Sports 2K11 on October 5.
Oops. Someone let the cat out of the bag perhaps with this rating release in Germany. Because NBA Jam has only been officially announced for the Wii; but these two ratings above are strangely enough… for the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
This isn’t official of course as EA has yet to release any additional information on the subject yet, but why would the ratings board in Germany pass two games that are non-existent? Expect to hear either a confirmation or a denial of these additional versions of the game in the next few days because now that this has come out to the public, EA will definitely have to follow up with some sort of announcement
Microsoft Game Studios and developer Vector Unit announced that Hydro Thunder Hurricane will be released on July 28th as part of Xbox LIVE’s Summer of Arcade promotion!
The game is the sequel to the now oldie (but goldie’ 🙂 ) Hydro Thunder from Midway.
Rather than simply recreate the original game with updated graphics, Vector Unit promised an all-new game engine for the sequel, with gorgeous HD visuals and amazing dynamic water physics. The downloadable game features 8 all new interactive race tracks, new Single Player game modes, Xbox LIVE Leaderboard challenges, as well as robust multiplayer support for 8 players online, local split screen races with up to 4 players — and a combination of split screen and online play.
“Our goal with Hurricane was to deliver tons of new content with the kind of polish and depth you expect to find in a full retail game. It takes hours to unlock everything in the single player mode, and once you’ve done that you still have multiplayer, which I think is where the game really shines.”
Fans will recognize favorite speedboats from the original Hydro Thunder: Razorback, Damn the Torpedoes, Tidal Blade, Rad Hazard and others return with beautifully redesigned models, multiple unlockable skins, and articulated boost animations with massive rockets folding out from hidden compartments. Race tracks are all original, but packed with the kinds of shortcuts and spectacular surprises the series is known for.
“On top of everything else, Hydro ThunderHurricane is perfect for Summer of Arcade. What’s the first thing people think about when it’s summertime? Sun, fun, splashing around in the water, driving a speedboat at 200 mph, jumping off gigantic cliffs, and dodging dinosaurs. Right?”
Yes, it’s that time again, the 7th day of the 7th month, or as many avid Halo players know it, Bungie Day. Bungie really do love the number 7, and to celebrate, in previous years have done all kinds of things, for example give away commemorative themes and gamer pictures on the Xbox Live Marketplace for free. This year is a little different. Although there seems to be no free gamer pictures this year, there is an amusing video from Machinima group ‘Rooster Teeth’ better known for their highly acclaimed series ‘Red vs Blue’, along with a message from Bungie to their fans. Check out the video and message:
It’s the 7th day of the 7th month which means it’s time for everyone here at Bungie to rejoice and give thanks to you, our awesome fan community. As a small token of our gratitude and to reward your support in our quest for world domination, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Rooster Teeth to offer the gift of video. Not just any video mind you, no, this is the definitive Bungie Day machinima video from the people who created Bungie Day machinima videos.
The Xbox LIVE Marketplace version should be landing tomorrow. We’ll update this post when it becomes available.
On behalf of the entire Bungie team, thank YOU for being awesome. We wouldn’t be here without you. Sure, we’d be somewhere, just not here…probably more like the cold damp basement of an rundown school building in Chicago.
Stand strong 7th Column, everything is proceeding exactly as planned. World Domination is quickly coming into reach.
