Piyotama™
Sony Games :: Friday, August 10, 2007
Hidden deep within the Hotai forest lives a family of playful and mysteriously colored creatures known as Piyos. Every spring Mother Piyo, “PIYOMAMATM”, lays eggs to fill the forest with new colorful Piyos. However, this year, in all of her excitement, she laid too many! In Piyotama, players help her hatch the eggs before they overflow the nest. Simply line up the colorful eggs, chain them together and combo hatch them. Lining up four or more eggs of the same color causes them to hatch. Piyotama is an excitingly addictive action-puzzle game for PLAYSTATION®3. Easy to learn and hard to quit, Piyotama delivers fast puzzle gameplay in 1080p. KEY FEATURES Fast & Fun Gameplay – Easy pick up and play – either solo or against a friend. Match 4 or more eggs of the same color to hatch the piyos. Hatch the rare egg to complete each level. Infinite Levels – Enjoy colorful characters, carnival music, and playful scenery in full HD at 1080p. Test your skills in timed play or play timer-free. SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller – Nudge controller side to side to fill in gaps, and shake up and down to force matched eggs to warm and hatch instantly. Global Online Ranking – Perch your hatching skills worldwide. 1080p resolution
Rivers II Expansion Pack
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, August 10, 2007
For only 300 Microsoft Points, grab the Rivers II Expansion Pack for Carcassone, which includes 12 new tiles for use in creating your medieval town.
Big Brain Academy Wii Degree
Bona Fide Reviews :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
If there is anything that could be said for “educational” gaming, it’s that generally it sucks. Don’t get me wrong, I believe videogames are art, and are a media that is often looked over in importance in today’s day and age, but lets be honest with ourselves here. What was the last educational game you ever played? Was it one of the PC “Jumpstart” series, or was it some sort of test trivia game?
Europe’s largest LAN party, The Campus Party
Metku Mods :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
“There are LAN Gaming events and then there are THE LAN Gaming Events! This article will show you what we experienced in the 11th Campus Party in Valencia, Spain. As there were so much to see, I’m sure that we missed a lot, but hopefully you’ll get the idea what this Europe’s largest LAN Party is all about.”
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Bjorn 3d :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
Your head hurts, bad. Feels like you’ve been in a comma for the past thirty years. Your vision is still a little blurry as you open your eyes. What room is this? Look like a hospital room. How did you get here? Doesn’t matter, you’re safe for the moment. You try to remember what happened but all that’s left is the memory of your father’s death by the creature called ‘Green eye’ and the NEVEC corporation’s involvement in the Frontier Project. The door to your room opens and man walks in introducing himself as Yuri. Removing a thermal energy (T-eng) coupling from your arm he whispers that this will be our little secret just as two more people walk in. A young woman named Luka and her brother, an eccentric young man named Rick. Seems you were rescued by some snow pirates. Over the next few weeks as you begin to regain your stregnth you hear about plans to attack the Akrid and slow the NEVEC coporation’s plans for the Frontier Project. All the snow pirate’s need is someone who can pilot a VS unit. Are you up for it?
PhysX in GRAW 2
XS Review :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
“Around a year and a half after their original release, PhysX cards still cause much controversy when discussion about them begins. They have the usual fanboys and skeptics and all those in between. No one can deny however, that there hasn’t been many games that really utilize the PhysX PPU (Cell Factor is perhaps the only one) and shows off what the technology can really do. Now Ubisoft have released their second game to support PhysX, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (GRAW 2). With a special level and extra effects for those with Ageia’s cards, will this game make it worth buying one? Read on to find out.”
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1
Sony Games :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
FATAL FURY: BATTLE ARCHIVES Vol. 1 will include four classic FATAL FURY games: FATAL FURY, FATAL FURY 2, FATAL FURY SPECIAL and FATAL FURY 3: Road to The Final Victory. The FATAL FURY series was SNK’s first ongoing fighting-game franchise, and many beloved SNK characters and locations made their first appearances in FATAL FURY. FATAL FURY was also the first fighting game to feature a two-plane system, allowing characters to dodge out of harm’s way when confronted with a challenger’s attacks.
New Nintendo DS Color Comes Bundled with Brain Age 2
Nintendo News :: Thursday, August 09, 2007
The bundle hits stores Aug. 21.
Rogue Universe PC Review
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
For the average Joe, this will not be a good buy. SpaceForce: Rogue Universe has many tiny corks and bugs and just little annoyances that a hardcore space junkie will probably overlook while most of us will not. If you have friends into SCI-FI and you’re trying to fit in, this is not the way to do it. This game is great, but only for space fanatics.
Mega Man Star Force (Nintendo DS)
Capcom :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Blue Bomber Celebrates 20th Anniversary with a New Series Debuting in Three Versions
Xbox 360 Price Drop
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Just in time as the lineup of blockbuster holiday games approaches, Microsoft announced a $50 price drop for all Xbox 360 consoles.
Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
Crazy Taxi™: Fare Wars
Sony Games :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Crazy Taxi™: Fare Wars on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system brings multiplayer gameplay to this fan-favorite series for the first time. It’s an all-out bumper brawl as cabbies race, ram, smash and dash to steal fares and score big tips. Crazy Taxi™: Fare Wars combines Crazy Taxi™ and Crazy Taxi™ 2 with hilarious new features that allow players to meddle with their opponents in brand new ways. Players will ram their opponent’s cab to steal their fare and use the new interference feature slow down their fare delivery time. This is no ordinary cab ride – this is war!
Sony withdraws two more PSN titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Sony has now withdrawn Spyro 2 and Crash Bandicoot 2 from the PlayStation Network – having already pulled MediEvil – and says it will be “communicating directly” with people who bought the games “within the next 10 days”.
GameSpot quashes UK closure rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Following on from certain rumours originating in the US regarding the potential closure of its local UK operation, GameSpot UK has told GamesIndustry.bizthat in fact the opposite is true.
Sony: PS3 Starter Pack is summer promotion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
After denying the PS3 Starter Pack is a limited offer in Europe, new evidence from Sony UK has shown that the GBP 425 deal is likely to end at the end of the summer – much like the bundle in the Australian market.
Sony to cut PS3 price for GTA IV release – Pachter
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Industry analyst Michael Pachter believes Sony will cut the price of the PlayStation 3 ahead of the release of highly anticipated software titles GTA IV and Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2008.
Lionhead: The best is yet to come
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Peter Molyneux has admitted to GamesIndustry.bizthat there are “no excuses” for Lionhead not to make a “great game” any more, and that while they’ve come close in the past, they’ve never quite managed it – yet.
Play More Pay Less
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Now hi-def gaming just became more affordable! Microsoft has reduced the prices on all three Xbox 360 console packages, and added a Special Edition Halo 3 console, just in time for the upcoming holiday game releases.
PaRapper creator moves to iPod development
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
A new game from PaRapper the Rapper creator Masaya Matsuura has been released on the iTunes Store for the fifth-generation iPod.
id corrects GPL Steam issue
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Sony Games :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic. Using an enhanced “Tomb Raider Legend” game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion up to today’s technology standards and offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
Microsoft quiet on Euro 360 price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Microsoft UK is remaining tight-lipped about any plans to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in Europe, despite USD 50 being cut from the console’s RRP in North America.
Capcom appoints new US marketing exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Capcom has appointed Nique Fajors as vice president of marketing in North America.
Former Saints Row devs launch new studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Three former members of developer Volition have announced a new studio, Blazing Lizard.
Xbox 360 price cut in Canada
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Following yesterday’s news that Microsoft slashed the price points of all of its Xbox 360 consoles in the US, there’s more good news for North American consumers in the form of a cut in Canada as well.
PS3 internet ad banned
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
An advertisement for the PlayStation 3, which prompted several complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority, has been banned by the watchdog.
Hardcore Goes All-Pro with All-Pro Football 2K8
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Think you’ve got All-Pro skills? Hardcore challenges gamers to master All-Pro Football 2K8 the hardcore way.
Wii System 3 Update Available Now
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Update your Wii console today!
Wii update stops Freeloader backwards compatibility
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Nintendo has remained quiet about whether it will fix compatibility problems with third-party software Freeloader, after yesterday’s Wii firmware update rendered it unusable.
Nintendo patents handheld motion tech
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
A patent has been filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office by Nintendo which seems to indicate it is working on motion sensing technology for use in a handheld console.
Siggraph: Where are the women?
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
EA’s head of European talent acquisition, Matthew Jeffery, believes that the teams that build games “are still overwhelmingly male,” and that this is hindering the development of the industry.
Cryptic Studios forms advisory board
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
City of Heroes team Cryptic Studios has formed an advisory board to help spearhead the company’s expansion in the entertainment market.
Shadowrun
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Three new theme packs for you on Marketplace.
OJ Simpson’s videogame fees seized
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Shamed American football athlete OJ Simpson has had his fees for Take Two’s All-Pro Football 2K8 seized in order to satisfy an outstanding judgement for wrongful death
