Dec
3rd

Interpol Still Coming To XBLA

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BACK IN JULY there was a bit of a crisis when Activision announced that its merger with Vivendi would result in some games falling off the radar… perhaps forever. One of these was Interpol, but it’s now been revealed that the game is still very much alive and will be published on the Xbox Live Arcade by Microsoft.

Missed what the game is all about? Here’s the deal:-

In Interpol, players track down the evil and destructive fugitive Dr. Chaos by seeking out hidden clues in exotic locales around the world. In single-player campaign, use your keen investigative skills to quickly gather the evidence needed to bring him and his criminal accomplices to justice. Or, join forces with up to three other friends in local or Xbox LIVE cooperative play to put them behind bars together.

The game is due for release this `Winter` for 800 Microsoft Points.

Dec
3rd

Today on XBLA: Banjo-Kazooie

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This week it’s bear and bird for XBLA, at a cost of 1200 Microsoft Points.

Back in 1998, was the duo’s first romp in adventure land. Carrying on the age-old tradition of bear and bird, the team must rescue the soon-to-be monster-ized sister from the ever so ugly but sometimes poetic witch Gruntilda. It’s a classic combination for your enjoyment. Now it’s brought to you one hundred percent intact in lovingly upgraded gaming form. And because we’re really nice, if you have the Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts game, the legendary Stop N Swop feature is at last activated. Look out for the hungry clams and dangerous ice cubes.

Dec
1st

US WiiWare Update: Space Invaders Get Even And Pit Crew Panic

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In today’s update for the US WiiWare service you’ll find:

Space Invaders Get Even - 500 Nintendo Points (for the starter pack)

30 years after the original Space Invaders ignited an entire entertainment medium and founded a gaming generation; players can now prepare for role reversal in this brand new action-invasion, where the fate of the Earth is in their alien hands.

Players will control mysterious UFOs and give orders to hordes of Space Invader underlings in an attempt to overrun Earth and battle Earthlings’ attacking human weaponry.

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Pit Crew Panic! - 800 Nintendo Points

Broken Aircraft Carrier? Leaking Fishing Boat? Giant Broken Wedding Cake? Fear not! Hudson’s All-Female Pit Crew Has You Covered!

Players can choose to play solo and race against the clock or play against their friends to see whose all-female pit crew can hammer, screw and wrench the fastest on a giant broken wedding cake! Inspired grease monkeys can even play online and see whose girls can out-fix their opponents on an aircraft carrier, a broken toilet, a pot of sunflowers, a car with a cake under its hood and many more zany “WHATSITS”!

Players can also help out their pit crew girls in sticky fix-it situations by using their Wii Remote just like a real pit crew tool. Just like any good grease monkey would use a screwdriver, wrench or other pit crew tools, players can use the Wii Remote to hammer away with up and down swings or tighten bolts with a turn of the wrist. There is also a handy tutorial to help players figure out not just how to play the game, but also how to go as fast as they can when fixing all the wacky “WHATSITS” in the game!

Nov
29th

SSF II Turbo HD Remix Soundtrack For Free

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If you love the recent release of Super Street Fighter II HD Remix on PSN or XBLA, or just love video game music remixes in general, then be sure to check out the soundtrack for the game which has been officially released.

Featuring over over 60 tracks and remixes, and the collective talent of over 20 different game / music enthusiasts, there’s a whole range of stuff from jazz, hip-hop, rock and electronica. And best of all it’s totally free.

You can find the download at OCRemix HERE.

Nov
28th

Icarian: Kindred Spirits For WiiWare

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Coming from Over The Top games is Icarian: Kindred Spirits a mixture of Disney, mythology and Kid Icarus. Before the Nintendo fan-boys get too excited and start frothing at the mouth, this isn’t anything to do with the classic feathered adventurer, but it doesn’t half remind you of it.

Icarian: Kindred Spirits

Fly with Nyx in her dangerous search for her dearest friend Icarus. With ICARIAN: KINDRED SPIRITS you will discover a new type of game play and mechanics that will surprise you…

The action takes place in ancient Greece, a place inhabited by all kind of fantastic creatures, where the fate of humans is in the hands of capricious Gods.
Through impressive sceneries, you will guide Nyx in quest of her objective, and will enjoy the ultimate Wii experience: the joy of flight!.

But be careful! These surroundings are dangerous for celestial beings. Without your help she will not be able to complete her task. Protect and guide her flight, and take advantage of the incredible powers that gods such as Zeus or Eolus will grant…if you figure out how to reach them!

Features

- New gameplay mechanics taking full advantage of the Wii Remote. Use your hand movements to raise Nyx, flap her wings and fly over awesome ancient Greece scenery. But that is not all! You will be able to invoke the powers of the gods and move platforms, cast rays and control winds while pointing your Wii Remote to the screen . An interaction as never seen before!

- A game for one or two players. Play with a friend and maximize your abilities, while one controls Nyx, the other will control the powers from the Gods.

- Charming graphics that take full advange of Wii technology.

- A fascinating story. Will you be able to help Nyx discover what happened to her friend Icarus?

Be sure to check out the official site HERE

Nov
27th

Black Friday XBLA Sale - Assault Heroes, Catan & Rez Half Price

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Microsoft have decided that they’re going to have a sale on certain Xbox Live Arcade games this holiday season in America. Below is the full list of what you can pick up and for how much:-

Rez HD - originally 800 now 500
Arkadian Warriors - originally 800 now 500
Assault Heroes - originally 400 now 250
Catan - originally 800 now 500
Brain Challenge - originally 800 now 500
Golf: Tee It Up! -originally 800 now 500
Boogie Bunnies - originally 800 now 500

The offer runs from Friday until Sunday evening for Xbox Live Gold members only. The discounts are also not available outside of the US.

Nov
26th

Today On XBLA: Suprise! It’s Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

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As promised, today Xbox Live Arcade users get the chance to download Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. The game is available for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Speaking of which, and if you haven’t already, why not read our INTERVIEW with the OCRemix gang who did the music for the game.

Nov
25th

US PSN Update: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

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With Thanksgiving well and truly under way in the US, Capcom have given gamers a delcious treat to celebrate - an early update to the PlayStation Store with Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.

The original MMA series is back! Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix receives a whole new look while improving on the innovative fighting system of the original game. Updated with 1080p HD redrawn art, widescreen support and remixed music, SSFHD Remix offers a unique experience appealing to new fans and Street Fighter purists alike. Play at home versus a friend or test your skills online. A new Remixed mode incorporates new techniques for your favorite characters, and the original Super Street Fighter II Turbo mode is built-in for those who want to revisit the game’s old school gameplay.

* New graphics: Check out the all-new 1080p high-definition art for the Street Fighter characters and backgrounds created by Udon Entertainment, creators of the Street Fighter comic books.

* Classic characters: The game features all 17 of the original Super Street Fighter II Turbo characters including Ryu, Guile, M. Bison and Akuma.

* Multiplayer: New multiplayer modes are provided including Quarter Match, Ranked Match, and Tournament. The network code has also been improved for the best possible online game experience.

* Remixed or Classic Mode: The new optional Remixed Mode provides massive changes across the board to all Street Fighter characters as created and tested by some the world’s top-ranked professional Street Fighter players. Or try the original Super Street Fighter II Turbo mode, which is built-in for those who want to revisit the game’s classic gameplay. You can even choose from classic game tunes or newly remixed music.

Other territories… well, EXPECT A BIT OF A WAIT. Capcom are staying tight lipped on when the rest of world will get the game. Oh dear.

But if you also have access to the XBLA the game will be getting a global release tomorrow.

Nov
25th

Street Fighter HD Remix Trailer… Part Three

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Here’s part three of Capcom’s Super Street Fighter II HD / Karate Kid mash-up. With the game launching this week on XBLA and PSN, it’s also likely that this is the final video. In the event that you missed parts one and two, hit the link to see them. (more…)

Nov
24th

US WiiWare Update: Boingz And Sudoku Challenge!

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With this weeks regular US update you’ll find you can now purchase:-

Boingz - 1000 Nintendo Points

Stretch, flex and flick your way to freedom. A truly mind-bending experience, Boingz introduces you to cute, colorful, stretchable friends lost in an alien world, searching for the magical gates that will take them home. Boingz springs to life with 30 levels of puzzle-platforming fun. The Boingz are bendy little critters that can be pulled, stretched and flicked from place to place like rubber bands. It’s a team effort, as all the Boingz will have to work together to unwind the game’s puzzles. What’s more, many of the Boingz have fallen into a deep slumber, and you’ll have to lead the stronger Boingz to find and wake up their sleepy friends. Explore surreal landscapes, sail through the air like a trapeze artist, walk along the seafloor, and collect the Twinklies to power up your elastic-powered flights.

Sudoku Challenge! - 500 Nintendo Points

Now’s your chance to play the brain-busting puzzle game taking the world by storm. With over 100 million Sudoku puzzles, you’ll never see the same puzzle twice in Sudoku Challenge! You can select the classic nine-by-nine Sudoku game boards as well as Grand Sudoku, which challenges you to complete five intersecting Sudoku boards simultaneously. Just a beginner? Don’t worry-with three difficulty options, even a novice player can complete a Sudoku with ease. But if you’re a seasoned pro, challenge yourself in Expert mode and test your true skills. It’s time to get your thinking cap on and see how many Sudoku puzzles you can conquer.

Nov
22nd

First The Punisher: No Mercy Footage

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Guns? Check.

Blood? Check.

A brooding, angry looking Frank Castle? Check.

This Gametrailers exclusive suggests that the upcoming PSN exclusive title will have all the ingredients needed to keep Punisher fans happy when it arrives.

Nov
21st

Euro WiiWare Update: An Explosion Of Games!

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Today’s update to the Euro WiiWare service doesn’t bring you just one game. Nor two. Three? Nope, today brings you four new titles on which to splash your virtual cash.

Art Style: CUBELLO - 600 Nintendo Points

Art Style: CUBELLO mixes the strategy and feel of a traditional puzzle game with the precision and reflexes required in a shooter. As each stage begins, various colored cubes form into one large object called a Cubello, which floats and rotates as you play. Launch additional cubes from your magazine and try to connect four or more of the same color, removing them from the Cubello and eventually leaving only its core. Take on the challenge of either Stage or Endless mode and watch what happens when Bonus Time is activated. The straightforward controls and goal ensure that anyone can play, while offering enough depth that even advanced players will find themselves quickly addicted to the unique world of Art Style: CUBELLO

Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands - 1000 Nintendo Points

Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the “Battle Royale of the Bands.” Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode.

Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam - 1000 Nintendo Points

Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam is a frenetically active cooking game in which you must serve food to your customers as quickly as possible. This could be a simple task, but the customers aren’t very patient, and you’ll find a multitude of annoying insects that make the noble mission of satisfying your small gourmets’ stomachs much more difficult. In the game’s Career Mode, your goal is to become the best chef in the city. To do so, you have to prove your worth by cooking in four fantastic restaurants: the Hot Dog, Hamburger, Pizza and Mexican Restaurant.

Enjoy playing Yummy Yummy with your family, serving delicious food to the most surprising characters: vampires, ninjas, extraterrestrials and mafia thugs. Put on your chef’s hat, sharpen your knives and turn up the heat

CueSports - Snooker vs. Billiards - 800 Nintendo Points

Friends and billiard fans from across the world can get together for online matches! Will you be the one to dazzle the competition with your skills? Take on all challengers from around the world from the comfort of your own living room!