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| [MULTI] Europe / Others Sales Chart, Aug 15-21: Dog Days |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-28-2010 08:58 AM
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SOFTWARE TOP 20
1) Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 41,661 (7,716,951)
2) Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) - 39,782 (1,045,064)
3) Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS) - 34,768 (223,402)
4) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3) - 32,220 (32,220)
5) Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver Version (DS) - 31,373 (2,165,353)
6) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (X360) - 30,010 (30,010)
7) Toy Story 3: The Video Game (DS) - 27,009 (177,664)
8) Art Academy (DS) - 26,597 (68,926)
9) New Super Mario Bros. (DS) - 23,612 (7,792,772)
10) New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii) - 21,439 (4,186,372)
11) Red Dead Redemption (PS3) - 20,538 (1,248,881)
12) Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 19,436 (5,469,992)
13) Just Dance (Wii) - 18,971 (2,173,770)
14) Dance On Broadway (Wii) - 17,154 (243,155)
15) LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (DS) - 16,544 (270,111)
16) Mario Kart DS (DS) - 16,356 (7,279,095)
17) Toy Story 3: The Video Game (Wii) - 15,700 (114,663)
18) Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 14,541 (9,953,440)
19) Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PS3) - 14,199 (844,133)
20) Red Dead Redemption (X360) - 14,034 (1,164,333)
HARDWARE
Nintendo DS - 110,036 (53,701,438)
Xbox 360 - 77,858 (16,564,365)
Nintendo Wii - 58,132 (28,334,469)
PlayStation 3 - 52,915 (16,780,425)
Sony PSP - 28,321 (24,930,922)
PlayStation 2 - 19,450 (61,462,208)
SOFTWARE TOTALS
Nintendo Wii - 531,409 (161,841,848)
Nintendo DS - 400,392 (143,878,828)
PlayStation 3 - 366,698 (103,207,806)
Xbox 360 - 348,512 (97,852,312)
Sony PSP - 86,179 (25,761,825)
PlayStation 2 - 69,576 (n/a)
Debuts
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3) - 32,220 (#4)
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (X360) - 30,010 (#6)
- We Sing Encore (Wii) - 6,101 (#53)
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [MULTI] Americas Sales Chart, Aug 15-21: More Madden Madness |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-27-2010 08:17 PM
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SOFTWARE TOP 20
1) Madden NFL 11 (X360) - 134,598 (677,401)
2) Madden NFL 11 (PS3) - 120,388 (566,036)
3) Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 49,624 (7,269,593)
4) Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) - 30,124 (1,804,725)
5) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (X360) - 29,405 (29,405)
6) Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar (DS) - 28,861 (28,861)
7) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (X360) - 28,255 (7,750,215)
8) New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii) - 28,003 (7,366,770)
9) Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 27,874 (5,939,133)
10) Just Dance (Wii) - 26,375 (1,703,240)
11) Madden NFL 11 (Wii) - 21,234 (113,547)
12) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) - 20,991 (4,471,978)
13) Red Dead Redemption (X360) - 20,572 (1,874,675)
14) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3) - 20,357 (20,357)
15) Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver (DS) - 20,317 (2,630,278)
16) Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 18,761 (10,025,250)
17) God of War III (PS3) - 18,745 (1,830,107)
18) Halo 3: ODST (X360) - 18,277 (4,092,140)
19) Ys Seven (PSP) - 16,973 (16,973)
20) Madden NFL 11 (PS2) - 16,542 (78,553)
HARDWARE
Nintendo DS - 109,778 (48,605,700)
Xbox 360 - 103,976 (24,526,459)
Nintendo Wii - 68,001 (34,524,920)
PlayStation 3 - 61,284 (14,801,716)
Sony PSP - 18,502 (19,640,774)
PlayStation 2 - 9,910 (52,239,324)
Notes:
- Debut sales for Kane & Lynch 2 are down 45% from the debut week of the first Kane & Lynch in 2007.
- A.C.E.: Another Century's Episode R was released in Japan this week for PlayStation 3 selling 217k copies, making it the best-selling game in the world this week.
- Next week's major releases: Mafia II (PS3,X360)
Debuts:
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (X360) - 29,405 (#5)
- Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar (DS) - 28,861 (#6)
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3) - 20,357 (#14)
- Ys Seven (PSP) - 16,973 (#19)
- Gold's Gym: Dance Workout (Wii) - 8,350 (#42)
TOP 10 PREORDERS
1) Halo: Reach (X360) - 1,255,006
2) Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360) - 393,940
3) Medal of Honor (X360) - 260,467
4) Medal of Honor (PS3) - 229,754
5) Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3) - 225,375
6) Fallout: New Vegas (X360) - 219,863
7) Fable III (X360) - 156,500
8) Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) - 150,494
9) Metroid: Other M (Wii) - 123,372
10) Fallout: New Vegas (PS3) - 108,293
Written by: Mike Glubish
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| [Wii] Review Roundup - Metroid: Other M |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-27-2010 07:03 PM
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IGN - 8.5/10 - "Many of the issues in Metroid: Other M could have been addressed with the inclusion of nunchuck control, so I’m not entirely sold on the idea that single Wii remote control was the best thing for this game. But in the end, this is still an excellent experience with great, intense action and an engaging story that turns one of Nintendo’s beloved characters into something more than a kick-ass bounty hunter."
GameSpot - 8.5/10 - "It should take around 12 hours to play through Other M, which is a fine length for an action-focused game. But because the combat is so thrilling, and it's so rewarding to search for every item along the way, the ending pops up all too soon. You'll likely be left wanting more of this exciting adventure, a testament to the invigorating quality of the smoothly executed shift in focus. People expecting Other M to conform to the elements that made Super Metroid and Metroid Prime classics may be disappointed at first, but stick with it. This is another great entry in the series, and a refreshing change of pace for the well-traveled bounty hunter."
GameTrailers - 8.6/10 - "Metroid: Other M is a successful experiment in shifting perspectives and re-imagining how an old franchise can play. Just like the Prime trilogy, it manages to skirt the line between satisfying its fan base and providing something unique. The decision to give Samus a voice is sure to be controversial thanks to the ho-hum script, and this coupled with a plethora of side characters clamps down on the feeling of isolation. Even so, it's a solid game from top to bottom that rolls the dice several times without them ever coming up snake eyes."
1UP - B- - "But that's Other M: occasionally nonsensical (and always extraneous) story elements wrapped around generally excellent action and fun abilities. When you introduce more plot, you introduce more room for plot holes. And as you delve further into Other M, instead of getting more of the things that work (combat), you get more of the things you don't care about (overwrought story). Rather than keep the exposition to a minimum like Super Metroid, which was able to tell a full story with hardly any text at all, Other M borrows its contrivances from Metal Gear Solid 2."
Eurogamer - 8/10 - "The occasional fumbling by Team Ninja can't take away from its otherwise astonishing achievement. Guess what? The unlikeliest of developers has created a game that manages to encapsulate huge chunks of the series' traditions, even as it pushes it onwards in a slick new direction. Metroid has spliced its genes once again, and the results are typically fascinating."
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| [PS3] Check Out Uncharted 2's "The Lab" Schedule - September 2010 |
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Posted by: Cubroso - 08-27-2010 02:13 PM
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For those of you who aren't familiar with Uncharted 2's "The Lab", its a special playlist that Naughty Dog runs on certain weekends that feature new and experimental game modes. Naughty Dog will also be running feedback threads on their forums where fans can discuss, criticize and complain about the game modes.
The modes for September are:
September 3 - 7
3 vs 3 Deathmatch
We’ve dropped two of everything for all matches in this Deathmatch variation – you’ll have two less teammates and two less Boosters to aid in your domination of the opposing team.
September 17 - 20
Desert - 5 Shootout
In this episode of “The Lab,” you’ve only got your trusty eight-shooter, the Desert - 5, to rely on against your opponents.
Written by Nathanial Burrer
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| [360, Contest] Win Lara Croft and The Guardian of Light for XBLA! |
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Posted by: Foxy - 08-27-2010 01:02 PM
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To celebrate the launch of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for Xbox Live Arcade we have teamed up with Sqaure Enix in order to give you a chance to win a copy of the game!
Experience the first ever co-op action-adventure game featuring Lara Croft. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect over 60 artifacts and relics. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light offers fast-paced action and breathtaking visuals shown through an isometric view - The official Xbox Marketplace description
Microsoft's annual Summer of Arcade promotion ended on a high with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for 1200 Microsoft points and we're working on a review for the title but in the mean time here is your opportunity to get your hands on a copy courtesy of Square Enix. To enter is simple, post in here telling us which was your favorite Lara Croft game and why. That's all you have to do, as long as you enter before 00:00 BST 31st August 2010 then you'll be in with a chance of entering the random draw.
Don't forget to check out our Castle Crasher's swag that'll be up for grabs in a contest to be announced next week!
The code is for the Xbox 360 version of the game, good luck and don't forget to spread the word!
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| [PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Madden NFL 11 |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-26-2010 08:23 PM
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IGN - 8/10 - "I think it’s clear that this year’s Madden is geared toward the mainstream football fan; someone who just wants to come in after playing a game of catch outside and get their hands on some real NFL talent. For that audience Madden NFL 11 delivers. However, if you’re the type of player who sits alone in your living room combing the free agent wire for a player to add to your beloved franchise, I think this year’s Madden is going to leave something to be desired."
GameSpot - 8/10 - "Despite the gameplay quirks and presentation hiccups, Madden NFL 11 is still a great football game. The improved AI and enhanced physics system makes the on-field action even better than before, and the realistic commentary makes your quest for victory carry that much more weight. The changes are generally subtle, so casual football fans may not notice all the tweaks to the core gameplay. But for those who live for football and get pumped for granular changes, Madden NFL 11 once again hoists the Lombardi Trophy."
GameTrailers - 9.1/10 - "With such minimal strides year after year it can be easy to tune this series out when it comes time for reviews, but Madden NFL 11 is one of the true steps forward for the franchise. Some annoying issues have finally been rectified, the presentation has received an overhaul, and the brand new GameFlow play calling requires some work, but provides a worthy payoff. Couple all this with great running and tackling and you have a product that's worth full asking price."
1UP - A- - "Madden NFL 11 has a lot of the building blocks for making a great football game and is certainly a step in the right direction for proving that EA deserves the NFL exclusivity it has. If EA Tiburon can keep their focus and actually work on improving what they've already crafted in this year's iteration, rather than doing what they often do and start revamping everything all over again, the series is in a great position to keep this momentum (without a turbo button)."
Gaming Age - A- - "There is so much to like and so little to dislike this year, that if given a chance, I can't see how any true football fan can't find a way to experience Madden football this year and have nothing but a good time. It's true, you may have to tweak the game to your preference, but once you find your niche, there is little denying that Madden 11 is not only a solid football title, but quite possible the best of the franchise's history."
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| [PS3, X360, PC] Review Roundup - Mafia II |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-26-2010 08:04 PM
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IGN - 7/10 - "Mafia II is an interesting mobster tale with some great voice acting and cool cutscenes; if you have a “made man” itch, feel free to scratch it here, but be prepared for a pretty standard third-person shooter in the gameplay department. The “take cover, kill everyone, do it again” mechanic didn’t wow me, but it didn’t let me down either. Mafia II is a solid little game that’ll give you a fun ride – just don’t expect the world."
GameSpot - 8.5/10 - "Mafia II is an excellent return of a franchise with great promise. Vito and his associates are memorable characters in a city bursting with subtle visual details and violent undertones. The story pulls no punches, neither glorifying nor demeaning the difficult lives its protagonists lead--just presenting them with brutal honesty and letting you reach your own conclusions. After the 15-or-so hours it might take you to gun through Vito's story, it's hard not to come away with the sense that there should have been more to do in this beautiful city. Yet while you might be disappointed with what Mafia II doesn't do, it's hard to be disappointed by what this excellent game does do: deliver fun shoot-outs and pockets of shocking brutality in a world you're delighted to be a part of."
GameTrailers - 7.7/10 - "Taken for its strengths, Mafia II delivers a rich slice of 50's mob culture with phenomenal atmosphere and solid gameplay that's easily worth experiencing. But if you're expecting the generous breadth of the best open-world games, the absence of extracurricular activities will be a bit of a disappointment. It doesn't quite stand above the luminaries that inspire it, but if you're looking for an excellently-realized shooter that sticks straight to its target, Mafia II is worth a shot."
1UP - B - "For all of the hard work that has obviously gone into Mafia II, I really wanted more than what it finally delivered. I enjoyed the story, characters, and setting, and I learned to overlook the narrative problems so I could sit back and enjoy the ride. But once it was over, it was over; the lack of additional content for every platform right out of the box is unfortunate. When the strength of the game lies solely on the shoulders of an inconsistent narrative in a limited yet gorgeous environment, I can't help but feel robbed of an experience that should be greater than the sum of its parts."
Eurogamer - 4/10 - "Mafia II gets the last word by destroying the myth that the mafia is interesting at all. It contends that the mob world is a hell of boredom populated by aggressively stupid automatons. These drones wake up each morning, carry out a series of repetitious tasks, and return home. The message: thug life is nothing more than it appears. And Mafia II is even less."
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| [X360] Voice Communication Quality to be Improved with Fall Update |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-26-2010 07:35 PM
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"F*** off, f***** noobtuber..."
Xbox Live's voice communication feature has been a key component to its success. As the only console to come packaged with a headset, it has helped push Xbox Live in becoming the most revered online platform. While poor sound quality has rarely been a significant bone of contention for most gamers, most will readily acknowledge that communication can often be described as crackly and unclear. Microsoft plans to improve the clarity of your chatting, trash-talking, and the rest of your audible nincompoopery by upgrading the audio codec that governs all the online voice chat on Xbox Live, as part of the annual Xbox Live fall update.
Unfortunately, the improvements stop at sound clarity: we will have to wait for a future update until Microsoft can find a way to mute screaming preteens, racists, chronic F-bomb users, and morons in general. In the meantime, the fall update should invade your Xbox 360 sometime in November, to coincide with the release of Kinect.
Written by: Mike Glubish
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| [PAX] Halfbrick is going to PAX |
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Posted by: Foxy - 08-26-2010 04:50 PM
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We've just received word from Halfbrick that they'll once again be attending PAX, this time PAX Prime in Washington during September 3rd to 5th
Possibly riding in on golden kangaroos, the Australian developer behind iPhone smash hit games Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash, along with Age of Zombies and the upcoming XBLA title Raskulls, is coming to America! The team will be on hand throughout the weekend, showcasing their titles and just generally cracking wise at PAX Prime in Seattle!
Halfbrick's upcoming XBLA title Raskulls will be playable with 4-Player action on the show floor. Tournaments with prizes will be happening over the weekend for the game.
Both Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash will be playable at Halfbrick's booth along with another game making its iPhone debut appearance featuring the one, the only Barry Steakfries.
Be sure to check out booth 872 at PAX to meet the team and play Halfbrick's past and upcoming games.
Written By: James Stevenson
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| [Contest] Castle Crashers Swag |
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Posted by: Foxy - 08-26-2010 04:35 PM
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In celebration of Castle Crashers coming out on the PlayStation Network next Tuesday, August 31st, developers The Behemoth have sent us some awesome stuff to give away!
In the video it's Nathan (Cubroso on the forums) showing you some of the prizes you'll be able to get your hands in our upcoming contest. Contents include a signed figurine from the developers and as much as I'd like to get my hands on it everything you see in the video will be up for grabs.
If you want to be in with a chance of winning some of these goodies then stayed tuned to vgZero next Tuesday for details on how to enter. In the mean time you should check out The Behemoth's official site, or if you already own an Xbox 360 console be sure to try out Castle Crashers on the Live Arcade!
Written By: James Stevenson
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| [360, PS3, Wii] DJ Hero 2 Track Listing Announced |
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Posted by: Cubroso - 08-26-2010 10:50 AM
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Activision has released a listing for all the tracks that will be used in DJ Hero 2. All 105 pieces of music will be used for 80 original mixes, which you'll be able to scratch away at come October 19th.
Along with the announcement, Activision has a new 'Name That Mix' challenge that's been posted on their Facebook page. This will go on until September 20th, where each week a new "mashup of mashups" video is posted, and fans will have to guess which songs are in each mix video.
• 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman - “California Love Remix”
• 50 Cent - "In Da Club”
• Adamski - “Killer”
• Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force - "Planet Rock”
• Armand Van Helden - "I Want Your Soul”
• A-Trak - "Say Whoa”
• B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars - "Nothin' On You”
• Basement Jaxx - "Where's Your Head At”
• BlakRoc feat. Pharoahe Monch & RZA - “Dollaz & Sense”
• Busta Rhymes - “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See”
• Calvin Harris - "I'm Not Alone”
• Chamillionaire - "Ridin'“
• Chic - "Good Times”
• Chic - "Le Freak”
• Clinton Sparks, DJ Class, & Jermaine Dupri - "Favorite DJ”
• Daft Punk - “Human After All”
• Damian Marley - “Welcome To Jamrock”
• David Guetta & Chris Willis - “Love Is Gone”
• David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - “Memories”
• David Guetta vs. The Egg - “Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)”
• Deadmau5 - "Ghosts N Stuff”
• Deadmau5 & Kaskade - “I Remember”
• Deee-Lite - “Groove Is In The Heart”
• Dillinja and Skibadee - "Twist 'Em Out”
• Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden - “Bonkers”
• DJ Qbert - "Super Battle Breaks"
• DJ Shadow - "Midnight In A Perfect World”
• DJ Shadow feat. Q-Tip and Lateef The Truth Speaker - “Enuff (DJ Fresh Remix)”
• Donna Summer - "Bad Girls”
• Edwin Starr - "War”
• Eminem - “Not Afraid”
• Estelle feat. Kanye West - “American Boy”
• Flo Rida - "Low”
• Flo Rida feat. Will.I.Am - “In The Ayer”
• Gorillaz feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack - “Stylo”
• Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five feat. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee - "The Message”
• Harold Faltermeyer - "Axel F”
• House Of Pain - "Jump Around”
• Iyaz - “Replay”
• Janet Jackson - “Nasty”
• Justice - "D.A.N.C.E.”
• Justice - "Waters Of Nazareth”
• Kanye West - “Heartless”
• Kanye West - “Love Lockdown”
• Kaskade & Deadmau5 - “Move For Me”
• Kelis - “Acapella (David Guetta Extended Mix)”
• Kool & The Gang - "Jungle Boogie”
• Lady Gaga - "Lovegame”
• Lady Gaga - “Bad Romance”
• Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis - “Just Dance”
• Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz feat. Ying Yang Twins - “Get Low”
• Lil' Wayne - “Go DJ”
• Lil' Wayne feat. Static Major - "Lollipop”
• LL Cool J - “I Can't Live Without My Radio”
• M.I.A. - “Galang”
• M|A|R|R|S - "Pump Up The Volume”
• Major Lazer feat. VYBZ Kartel - “Pon De Floor”
• Malcolm McLaren - “Buffalo Gals”
• Metallica - "The Day That Never Comes”
• Missy Elliott - “Get Ur Freak On”
• MSTRKRFT feat. N.O.R.E. - “Bounce”
• Nas feat. Keri Hilson - “Hero”
• Naughty By Nature - “O.P.P.”
• Nelly - “Hot In Herre”
• New Boyz - “You're A Jerk”
• New Order - "Blue Monday”
• Newcleus - “Jam On It”
• Nightcrawlers - “Push The Feeling On (MK Mix 95)”
• Orbital - “The Box”
• Pirate Soundsystem - "Bashy Bashy”
• Pitbull - "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”
• Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - “Don't Cha”
• Rihanna - "Pon De Replay”
• Rihanna - "Rude Boy”
• Robin S - “Show Me Love (Stonebridge Radio Edit)”
• Salt N Pepa - “Push It”
• Sam Cooke - “Chain Gang”
• Sam Sparro – “B&G” a/k/a "Black & Gold”
• Sean Paul - "Infiltrate”
• Sean Paul - “Get Busy”
• Snoop Dogg - "Who Am I (What's My Name)?”
• Snow - “Informer”
• Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”
• Sparfunk & D-Code - “Apocalypse”
• Stevie Wonder - “Superstition”
• Talib Kweli - "Get By”
• The Chemical Brothers - "Leave Home”
• The Chemical Brothers feat. Q-Tip - “Galvanize”
• The Crystal Method - “Busy Child (Still Busy After All These Years Remix)”
• The Jackson 5 - "ABC”
• The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Mase & Diddy - “Mo' Money, Mo' Problems”
• The Prodigy - "Omen”
• The Prodigy - “Firestarter”
• Tiësto - "Speed Rail”
• Tiësto & Sneaky Sound System - “I Will Be Here”
• Tiësto vs Diplo - “Come On”
• Tiga - "You Gonna Want Me”
• Timbaland feat. Drake - “Say Something”
• Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E. - “The Way I Are”
• Tweet feat. Missy Elliott - “Oops (Oh My)”
• Walter Murphy - "A Fifth Of Beethoven”
• Warren G feat. Nate Dogg - "Regulate”
• Wayne Smith - "Under Mi Sleng Teng”
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix )”
• Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West - "Put On”
Written by Nathanial Burrer
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| [DS] The Set List for Rock Band 3 on DS Announced |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-26-2010 08:24 AM
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You might remember Harmonix announced the setlist for Rock Band 3 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. However, since then they have sent an e-mail confirming all the tracks. In addition to this, they indicated which 25 tracks would also feature in the Nintendo DS version of the game. So feast your eyes upon the DS setlist:
The B-52′s – ”Rock Lobster”
The Cure – ”Just Like Heaven”
Doobie Brothers – ”China Grove”
The Doors – ”Break on Through (To the Other Side)”
Faith No More – ”Midlife Crisis”
Foreigner – ”Cold As Ice”
Ida Maria – ”Oh My God”
INXS – ”Need You Tonight”
Jane’s Addiction – ”Been Caught Stealing”
The Jimi Hendrix Experience – ”Crosstown Traffic”
Joan Jett – ”I Love Rock N’ Roll”
Metric – ”Combat Baby”
Night Ranger – ”Sister Christian”
Ozzy Osbourne – ”Crazy Train”
Paramore – ”Misery Business”
Phoenix – ”Lasso”
Queen – ”Bohemian Rhapsody”
Rilo Kiley – ”Portions for Foxes”
Roxette – ”The Look”
Smash Mouth – ”Walkin’ On The Sun”
Tokio Hotel – ”Humanoid”
The Vines – ”Get Free”
Whitesnake – ”Here I Go Again”
The White Stripes – ”The Hardest Button to Button”
Yes – ”Roundabout”
As you can see, they have tried to include all of the 'essential' tracks from the console versions of Rock Band 3. Obviously the handheld version will also lack downloadable content, so that is another negative.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [PSP] Japan Can Expect The 3rd Birthday by Winter 2010 |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-26-2010 03:29 AM
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Yoshinori Kitase, producer of The 3rd Birthday, has given a release window for the Japanese release of The 3rd Birthday in an interview with VG247.
“The Japanese version’s going to come out in winter this year."
This doesn't leave too much time considering that Square Enix are interested in releasing Parasite Eve 1 and Parasite Eve 2 on the PlayStation Network as PSOne Classics. He then goes on to mention that they are hard at work at the localised version and are hoping to release it worldwide not too long after the Japanese release. He would not specify a time or release window, but when asked if it would release in 2011 he replied with, "yes."
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [PS3, X360, PC] New DLC Announced for Dragon Age: Origins |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-25-2010 07:27 PM
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BioWare have announced a new episode of DLC for Dragon Age: Origins, however this is no regular DLC. This episode will conclude the story and sees you investigating Morrigan. It is titled "Witch Hunt" and it will be releasing on the 7th of September and will set you back $7 USD (560MSP) on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
BioWare certainly knows how to stir up a tease, "but whether you seek answers, revenge, or reconciliation with your lost love you may find more than you bargained for." How did you treat your time with Morrigan in the game? Are you interested to discover her motives and conclude the Dragon Age: Origins story?
You'll then face an anxious wait until Dragon Age 2.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [PC] Mod Tools Likely to Come to Call of Duty: Black Ops |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-24-2010 08:11 PM
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After they never really arrived for Modern Warfare 2, some may have been concerned that they would skip over Black Ops as well. Luckily this doesn't appear to be the case.
Cesar Stastny, part of Treyarch, posted on the game's official forums with the information. "We do not know yet to what extent you will be able to mod the game," and then refers to some technical difficulties that are present. "Right now we are completely focused on finishing the game."
However, at this point it sounds pretty promising. Will you be picking up Black Ops? Or skipping it over Medal of Honor? Or just getting both?
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [PS3] Sony Unlikely to Charge Extra for 3D Games |
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Posted by: GlueGun18 - 08-24-2010 07:21 PM
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Gamers had to know it was only a matter of time before 3D infiltrated the gaming industry the same way it has seemingly taken over the film industry. At E3 earlier this year, Sony showed off some impressive demos of some of their biggest upcoming games like Killzone 3 and Gran Turismo 5 while Nintendo was off wowing attendees with the 3DS. The "oohs" and "aahs" quickly fade to moans and groans though once the reality of the expense of this new technology sets in. 3D TV displays cost hundreds or even thousands more than the average high-definition TV (which most people have only recently purchased), not to mention several hundred dollars more required for the 3D glasses. Publisher EA rubbed more salt into the wound by suggesting that 3D games might also carry a premium price tag.
Sony is painting a different picture, however, with SCEE head honcho Andrew House claiming that the company hasn't even considered charging more for games with 3D capabilities: "This isn't a really significant investment and probably plays really good dividends in terms of return on investment," House told GI.biz. "Somebody asked how much of a premium are we going to charge on 3D games, and I said 'we haven't considered charging for one.'"
It doesn't do a whole lot to relieve the expense of 3D gaming, but it's nice to know that Sony isn't deliberately further gouging gamers anxious to get the 3D experience.
Written by: Mike Glubish
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| [Wii] Metroid: Other M Squeezed Onto Dual-Layered DVD, No Gravity Suit |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-23-2010 11:47 PM
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The second installment of the Metroid: Other M related Iwata Asks segments has provided us with a few nuggets of interesting information. One that may make you happy, and another that may sadden you (depending on your personal views on the reasoning).
First off, it has been revealed that Metroid: Other M is joining both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the Metroid Prime Trilogy in the exclusive library of dual-layered DVD games. The development team also barely managed to squeeze the game on even that and were literally cutting seconds out of scenes here and there to make it fit.
The second piece of information is that the game may not feature Samus' famous Gravity Suit in its usual form. They discuss how they weren't sure if the sudden change from her orange Varia Suit to her purple Gravity Suit would suit the mood. The father of Metroid, Yoshio Sakamoto, decided that it looked somewhat out of place towards some of the serious events at the end of the game. As a result of this, he requested that the development team remove it from the game and find an alternative method of showcasing the properties of the Gravity Suit. Now when Samus' is using the abilities of the Gravity Suit, the lights will glow purple and there will be a slight purple aura around her.
It is unclear how fans will react to this, but its not long now until we all get to jump into the suit with Samus Aran for another adventure.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [Wii] And Yet It Moves Hits WiiWare |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-23-2010 11:47 PM
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Developer, Broken Rules, has today announced that their indie game, And Yet It Moves, will be hitting WiiWare in North America today. Gamers who endeavor to pick up the WiiWare version of the PC game will be rewarded with new levels, bonus modes and Wii controls that will really have you twisting and turning.
The downloadable title will set you back 1,000 Wii Points. But feedback on the PC version of the game should be enough to convince even the most unsure gamers out there who have an interest in this game.
It will be hitting PAL's WiiWare service on the 27th of August, which thankfully isn't that much more of a wait.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [DS] Pokémon Black and White Go Platinum Already |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-23-2010 10:30 PM
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That's right folks. Just to serve as further proof to Nintendo that their beloved Pokémon is as popular as ever, it has just been discovered that the newest installments have gone platinum already.
As of the 22nd of August, pre-order numbers were aroung the 1.08 million mark. Which is an astonishing number for a game that hasn't even released yet. Not only is this number incredibly high, but it has set a new record for fastest selling DS title ever.
The Pokémon Co. is going so far as to predict it will hit 1.5 million pre-orders before the September 18th release date. Do you think it will reach those dizzying heights?
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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| [PS3, X360] Vanquish Demo Coming August 31st |
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Posted by: LemonManX - 08-23-2010 07:21 PM
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If you are waiting for your chance to play Vanquish then you'll be happy to know you'll get your chance with a demo which will be hitting both the PSN and XBLA next week.
On the August 31st in America, September 1st in Europe and September 2nd in Australia you'll get your chance to sink your teeth into the action game's demo. It will put you in the shoes of Sam, the US government agent, in his amazingly advanced ARS suit. You'll be able to choose from Casual or Normal difficulty modes of play and you'll be playing around with the suits capabilities. You'll be using the suits Boost and AR modes to take down enemy robots, and the demo stage will climax with an epic boss fight.
Vanquish will be available on store shelves sometime in the Winter of 2010.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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