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'Rapala: We Fish' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rapala: We Fish is the first fishing title developed specifically for Wii, featuring over-the-top fun and action-packed fishing. The game is packaged with the Rapala fishing rod and reel peripheral, letting players cast it, crank it and set the hook!

'The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road' (NDS) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road.

Disney to Acquire Marvel Entertainment for $4 Billion

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment (Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men) in a $4 billion stock and cash transaction.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Shows More Carnival - Screen

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.

Analyst Thinks New Xbox 360 SKU to Include 500 GB HD and Natal

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Compatible with any Xbox 360 system, the "Project Natal" sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. In a recent interview, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter thinks that Microsoft might bring a new X360 version on the market by late 2010, bundling an even bigger HD (500GB) and its Natal game control device, presumably for $300.

'Valkyria Chronicles 2' (PSP) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While SEGA's tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles was released on the PS3 last year, the sequel will be coming to the PSP. VK2 will keep the cell shaded graphics, is set two years after the original in a military school in Gallia, and will introduce new characters as you control various military cadets. The story itself is being told from 17-year-old Avan Hardence's perspective, will feature more missions, battle tank customization, and ad hoc.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 31, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a VC, a NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2, 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! (Wiiware), Puzzle League Express (NDSiWare), and Phantasy Star (VC).

'Half-Minute Hero' (PSP) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages. The 8-bit graphics and story elements provide a unique style and humor, while the hard-rocking soundtrack keeps pace with the breakneck speed of gameplay.

'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) Demo Coming

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will continue to bring the experience of playing your own computer generated animation movie. Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles. Insomniac has confirmed it is working on a demo, but did not provide any content, or release date, specifics.

Welcome to the New WorthPlaying - Part 2

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Well, we've managed to live through the first day of the new site. There were, and still are, quite a few little odds and ends that need fixing, but they are being addressed.

Once we've made sure that the entire archive of articles is in working order, our first new addition will be adding an integrated forum/comments section, which had been broken on the old WP for, ehh ... quite a while.

Apart from that, the weekend was great, Friday and Saturday was smoking hot, 95 degrees (35 celsius for the Euros), but luckily it cooled off on Sunday. Watched the final episodes of "The Jury" (British miniseries) and made a delicious pot roast. Unfortunately, the new site cut into my plans of playing CrimeCraft all weekend, but there's always tomorrow!