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Red Dead Redemption new trailer : THE LAW

February 12, 2010

Rockstar have released a new trailer for Red Dead Redemption. Man this one is CRAZY !! Check it out and get ready for some hardcore Cowboy gun slinging action. I cant wait to get my hands on this.

Details below :

Meet The Law – the men who aim to enforce justice against the outlaws, bandits and crooks in the wild frontier and burgeoning towns of Red Dead Redemption. This brand-new video will introduce you to Marshal Leigh Johnson, a lawman doing all he can to protect his town amidst a changing world – and with the aid of his well-meaning but bumbling deputies. You’ll also meet Agent Edgar Ross – representative of a new brand of federal law, and a man who will stop at nothing to coerce the cooperation of the desperate. And see a glimpse of how both play into the plight of John Marston in Red Dead Redemption.

Let us know what you think of this new trailer. Are you looking forward to playing RDR as much as MasterAbbott is ?

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Alan Wake FINALLY receives a release DATE !!

Xbox 360

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

It’s official, after 5 LOOOONG YEARS Microsoft and Remedy Entertainment have announced that Alan Wake will be launching on May 18th in America and May 21st in Europe. As Remedy have done in the past with Max Payne, they revolutionised the gaming industry at the time with the introduction of the first ever bullet time mode, they will do it again with his exclusive to Xbox 360 title.

Let the nightmares begin in this gripping psychological action thriller, that plays like a TV series. Do you have what it takes to battle what lies in the darkness.

Alan wake should be available for pre-order as we speak. If you do pre-order you will receive the Bright Falls Bonus Pack: this includes content such as an Xbox LIVE theme, avatar gear & a video of how it was made.

There is also a the limited collector’s edition, which comes with bonus discs of behind-the-scenes footage (should be a lot to show as its been in production for 5 YEARS !!), exclusive in-game commentary with hints from the Remedy team, a game soundtrack, ‘The Alan Wake Files’ book, and more, the limited collectors edition comes together in a hardcover book style package.

Now after all this wait, lets hope it’s all we hope it should be. I believe it will be but lets just wait and see shall we 😉

Check out the officla X10 Trailer with the long awaited release date at the end :

Let us know what you think of Alan Wake

January NPD Report – Who can beat Nintendo & Super Mario Bros ??

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

January’s NPD report shows once again that Nintendo is still going strong, with the Wii heading the charge followed by the DS. I know a lot of you hardcore gamers our there don’t consider the Nintendo Wii as a true gaming console, but the figures show otherwise. It’s amazing how month in and month out the wii outsells both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 nearly 2 to 1. ( well it would be 2 to 1 if you add the Wii and the DS together) Nintendo doesn’t even need to lower their prices either. They just sell like hot cakes every month. It’s quite an amazing achievement.

In 3rd place is Microsoft’s Xbox 360 follow by Sony’s Playstation 3. The PSP and PS2 dribbling in. I don’t know why the PS2 is still around but hey seems like people are still buying games as long as Sony keeps making them.

Comparison between Dec 09 and Jan 10

January 2010 Hardware Sales

Wii — 465,800
Nintendo DS — 422,200
Xbox 360 — 332,800
PlayStation 3 — 276,900
PlayStation Portable — 100,100
PlayStation 2 — 41,600

December 2009 Hardware Sales

Wii — 3,810,000
Nintendo DS — 3,310,000
PlayStation 3 — 1,360,000
Xbox 360 — 1,310,000
PlayStation Portable — 654,700
PlayStation 2 — 333,200

Now onto Software. Once again Nintendo are leading and leading with authority, in Dec 09 Wii games totally dominated the top 10 having 5 out of 10 plus 1 for DS in top sellers. Once again for another month New Super Mario Bros Wii takes the lead and super jumps his way to the top !! EA/BIOWARE’s Mass Effect was close but just couldn’t make it. Don’t expect it to Biotically lift its way to top position next month as I don’t see that happening. Not even Modern Warfare 2 could do it. I think no one can beat Mario he’s just too good 😉

As you can see once again Nintendo own 5 of the 10 top selling games for this month. Who can beat them ?? I really cant say. I don’t think anything out there will. If you can think of a title that might be able to take the number one spot in February leave a comment and share with us what you think will be able to topple over Mario, steal his magic mushrooms and save princess peach from the clutches of evil bower !! MUUAHAHAHA !!

January 2010 Software Sales

New Super Mario Bros (Wii) — 656,700
Mass Effect 2 (360) — 572,100
Wii Fit Plus (Wii) — 555,700
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (360) — 326,700
Mario Kart Wii (Wii) — 310,900
Wii Sports Resort (Wii) — 297,600
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) — 259,000
Army of Two: The 40th Day (360) — 246,500
Just Dance (Wii) — 191,900
Darksiders (360) — 171,200

December 2009 Software Sales

New Super Mario Bros (Wii) — 2,820,000
Wii Fit Plus (Wii) — 2,410,000
Wii Sports Resort (Wii) — 1,790,000
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (360) — 1,630,000
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) 1,120,000
Wii Play (Wii) — 1,010,000
Mario Kart Wii (Wii) — 936,100
Assassin’s Creed 2 (360) — 783,100
Left 4 Dead 2 (360) — 728,500
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (DS) — 656,700

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Leave a comment let us know who can beat Mario .. and Nintendo and Luigi … and Toad …. and Bower …. and Wario … ok ok i’ll shut up now 😉

10 Things you need to know from X10

Xbox 360

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

Accoring to Major Nelson here are the things you need to know coming from X10 today :

In case you missed yesterday’s post Microsoft is hosting X10, a media event that will showcase what Microsoft have to offer in terms of new games, and technology, it’s just like a E3, or a TGS but will only have games making their way on the Xbox 360 console.

Here, in no specific order, are 10 things you need to know coming out of X10 today:

The Halo Reach multiplayer beta will kick off on May 3. You will be able to access the beta via the Halo 3: ODST game disc.
Dead Rising 2 will release in North America on Aug. 31, Japan on Sept. 2 and Europe on Sept. 3.
Dead Rising: CASE ZERO an exclusive download only on Xbox LIVE, will launch prior to the full game and provide a playable prologue that bridges the story between the two titles.
Alan Wake will launch May 18 in North America and May 21 in Europe. Players can pre-order the title to receive the Bright Falls Bonus Pack, which includes exclusive content like Avatar gear, an Xbox LIVE theme, and a “making of” video.
The Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle will release starting March 9 for $399, and include a 250GB Hard Drive, two Wireless Controllers, exclusive downloadable content and a Standard Edition copy of the game.
Toy Soldiers will kick off the Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party on March 3
Perfect Dark, Scrap Metal and Game Room will launch this March as a part of the Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction will release at retailers starting April 13 in North America, April 16 in the United Kingdom, and April 28 in Japan.
Lost Planet 2 will launch in North America and Europe on May 18.
Fable III will be available this holiday.

Special Thanks goes out to Major for provding this fantastic information for everyone.

Let us know what you’re looking forward to playing on the almighty XBOX 360 !!! I’m goign to say ALL OF THEM !! especially the CAPCOM games !! 🙂

Rebecca Chambers and Barry Burton Join the Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition Mercenaries Reunion!

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

I don’t know about you guys but I’m very excited about the Capcom announcement that we’re going to be getting TWO classic Resident Evil 1 characters : Barry Burton & the beautiful Rebecca Chamber, both will appear in the upcoming Mercenaries Reunion mode in Resident Evil 5 : GOLD Edition !

Check the Press release information below :

Not only can you relive the terror of Spencer’s mansion in LOST IN NIGHTMARES, but now you take control of iconic characters from Resident Evil past. Making their return from the original Resident Evil, Alpha Team’s weapon specialist Barry Burton and the sole surviving member of Bravo Team, rookie Rebecca Chambers, are back to join the cast of THE MERCENARIES REUNION. Both of these classic S.T.A.R.S. members come equipped with their own customized weapon load-outs and will be strong allies as you gun down enemies, chain together kill combos, and rack up the points. THE MERCENARIES REUNION mode provides hours of additional gameplay whether you’re going solo or partnering up with a friend to take on endless waves of enemies.

Check out the table below outlining which characters are unlocked with each piece of downloadable content:

Downloadable Content Characters Unlocked for THE MERCENARIES REUNION

Lost in Nightmares will include Barry Burton and Excella Gionne

Character Pack 1 will include Chris Redfield (Heavy Metal) and Sheva Alomar (Business)

Desperate Escape will include Rebecca Chambers and Josh Stone

Character Pack 2 will include Chris Redfield (Warrior) and Sheva Alomar (Fairytale)

For more information and release dates, please visit the official Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition website.

New Lost Planet 2 Screenshots Show Marcus, Dom, and Wesker

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

New Lost Planet 2 Screenshots Show Marcus, Dom, and Wesker

DO NOT ADJUST your monitors, this isn’t a dream: Resident Evil, Lost Planet, and Gears of War have joined forced to destroy the EVIL that is on E.D.N III.

This is certainly a first in video game history that three iconic characters have come together and the real winners here are the gamers as they will be able to select them as playable skins in either the campaign or versus modes.

Check out the 3 screenshots above and below.

What do you think of this ? Who will you choose to play with ? Marcus, Dom, Wesker or the Original LP2 Characters that have now been thrown to the sideline to peel the oranges at half time.

DEAD RISING 2 TO SHIP THIS SUMMER WITH A PRE-LAUNCH PROLOGUE GIVING FANS A TASTE OF WHAT’S TO COME

Philip Federico

February 12, 2010

The Undead Will Rise Again This Summer

London, UK – February 11th, 2010 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Dead Rising 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the multi-million selling Dead Rising, will be released in Europe on September 3rd, in North America on August 31st and Japan on September 2nd for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PlayStation® 3 and PC platforms.

Furthermore Capcom is also pleased to announce that Xbox 360 gamers will be able to get an exclusive taste of Dead Rising 2’s signature gameplay with the release of its downloadable prologue, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO. Available as downloadable content only on Xbox LIVE® shortly before release of the full game, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO, will introduce main protagonist and former motocross champion Chuck Greene and provide a link between the original game and the events that await players in the gambling paradise of Fortune City.

Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO was formally announced at Microsoft’s global media event, X10, which took place earlier today, in San Francisco. Attending media were able to experience the latest demo of Dead Rising 2. In addition to giving media the opportunity to explore the zombie infested casino, stores and other attractions on Fortune City’s North Strip, this demo also introduced a brand new feature – the ability for players to create improvised weapons by combining two items.

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PURE CREATIVE GENIUS !! The Last Story is going to be Brilliant !!

Philip Federico

February 11, 2010

When you look at a cloud, what do you see. Can you make things out, like an apple, a car, a person etc. Well Hironobu Sakaguchi-san the creative genius and founder of Mistwalker Studios who will be unleashing “The Last Story” upon the world soon for the Nintendo Wii saw this amazing image from a photo he took in the morning as the sun was rising over the horizon, it’s first rays of the day blended with the dull grey clouds breathing life into them and creating a most memorable illusion of a magnificent Golden Dragon with its head bowed down towards the Earth as if it is watching over us.

If this is what Sakaguchi-san can do with a simple cloud, imagine what we can only expect from The Last Story.

Read Sakaguchi-san’s post on how this magnificent dragon inspired him and the development of The Last Story at his official column at Mistwalker here.

What do you all think of this amazing and creative work of art from Sakaguchi-san, leave a comment below.

PopCap Celebrates Bejeweled®’s 10th Birthday with Year-Long Celebration, 50 Millionth Unit Sold

Philip Federico

February 11, 2010

Most Popular Puzzle Game Series of the 21st Century Selling Faster Today than Ever; Anniversary Festivities Will Include New Installments, Competitions, Contests, Etc.

DUBLIN, Ireland – February 10, 2010 — PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games, today announced that it will mark the 10th birthday of its flagship franchise Bejeweled^® with a 10-month long celebration beginning today. Throughout 2010 PopCap will introduce new installments in the bejeweled lineup, hold the first-ever community-wide competition for Bejeweled Blitz, and stage exciting promotional activities such as the upcoming “Show Your Bejeweled Love” contest. PopCap also announced today that Bejeweled has now sold more than 50 million units, making it one of the top ten best-selling video games of all time — and the company continues to sell a copy of Bejeweled every 4.3 seconds.

“Bejeweled has obviously succeeded beyond our wildest dreams,” said Jason Kapalka, co-creator of the game and co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap. “When Brian Fiete, John Vechey and I built the game ten years ago, we had no grand aspirations for it or PopCap, we were trying to survive as a company during the depths of the dot-com collapse. Little did we know we’d still be selling copies of Bejeweled a decade later!”

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