PixelJunk Eden Encore interview
March 31, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under PSN
If you’re interested in the new version of PixelJunk Eden (which is coming next month) then this interview, courtesy of Gametrailers, will be compulsory viewing.
Console Arcade is now on Twitter
March 31, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under PSN, WiiWare, XBLA
The more astute of you will probably have noticed that big button on the right hand side of the site which loudly declares that you can follow us on Twitter.
All our blog posts will be updated there, so feel free to follow us as we jump on the bandwagon start twittering!
New Trine images
March 31, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under PSN
It was last December when we first saw Trine in motion and now developers Nobilis and Frozenbyte have released some lovely new screenshots of the fantasy action game.
There’s stil no word of a release date, but Trine is expected to launch on the PSN sometime this year.
This week on XBLA: The Dishwasher – Dead Samurai
March 30, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under XBLA
When this list of dates appeared on the Xbox 360 dashboard, spilling the beans on when titles were coming to Microsoft’s current Days of Arcade promotion, things had seemed to be working out as promised. Up until this week when, instead of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix , it’s been revealed we’re getting The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai [...]
US WiiWare Update: Bonsai Barber
March 30, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under WiiWare
Out today for all you topiary trimmers:
Bonsai Barber – 1000 Nintendo Points
The village residents are hungry for the latest in foliage fashion, and it’s up to you-the new barber-to fix them up. Use the tools of your trade: scissors, clippers, spray can, and more, in this humorous, first-of-its-kind “first-person-groomer” game.
Bonsai Barber features a colourful cast [...]
Xbox Deal of the Week – Alien Hominid
March 30, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under XBLA
With all the excitement of GDC09 last week, you may have forgotten that that The Behemoth’s shooter Alien Hominid HD, has been made Xbox Deal of the Week.
That means, starting today, instead of it’s usual price of 800 Microsoft Points, you can grab it for half price. Do we even need to say that’s just [...]
Kimi to Boku to Rittai coming to other territories
March 30, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under WiiWare
Released on the Japanese WiiWare service last week, 1Up.com have revealed that the intriguing title Kimi to Boku to Rittai (or You, Me & Shape in English) will be coming as soon as possible to other territories.
What is it? Developer Kenji Eno gives the best fast and loose description of it the interview:-
You throw two [...]
Lode Runner XBLA footage
March 30, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under XBLA
If you’re looking forward to Lode Runner on XBLA (coming 22nd April under Microsoft’s ongoing Days of Arcade promotion) then these videos from last weeks Games Developers Conference will be of interest.
Hit the `more` link below for three more videos showing off two other levels and the four player co-op mode.
Euro WiiWare Update: Texas Hold’em Tournament
March 27, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under WiiWare
Out today:
Texas Hold’em Tournament – 500 Nintendo Points
The deck is shuffled, the blinds are in and it’s your move. Call, Raise or even bluff your way All-In with Texas Hold’em Tournament . You’ll start off in the small Nevada gaming halls working all the way up to the Las Vegas Championship. With multi-round no-limit hold’em [...]
US PSN Update: Burn Zombie Burn & Worms
March 26, 2009 by Jamie Davies
Filed under PSN
Thanks to today’s update on the US store, you can now download:
Burn Zombie Burn – $9.99
Burn Zombie Burn! is a third-person shoot’em-up in the classic coin-op tradition but with all new mechanics. The goal is simple: to get the highest score possible. Standing in your way is a never ending horde of undead. To survive [...]
