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Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, October 26, 2009

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two VC, two NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Ghost Mansion Party, Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3  (Wiiware), SUDOKU (NDSiWare), and RYGAR (VC).

'Calling' (Wii) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami has unveiled a terrifying new take on the horror genre, in the form of Hudson Soft’s Calling. Using unique interaction elements, the Wii game features an innovative adventure concept and is driven by its terrifying story and many traps and mysteries.

'L.A. Noire' (ALL) Still Very Much in Development, Auditioning Actors

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period. Actors Curtis Andersen (Veronica Mars), Beau Ryan (The Ultimate Gamer) and Angel Fajardo (The Sopranos), all revealed they are currently doing auditioning for L.A. Noire  (thanks Super).

Monday, October 26, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'DanceDanceRevolution X2' (PS2) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Providing the ultimate music experience for the entire family, DDR leverages the technological capabilities of each console to deliver a cavalcade of new and enhanced features including improved graphics and customization, a network community loaded with downloadable music, and all-new game modes.

Netflix Officially Coming to PS3, Next Month

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Microsoft released its New Xbox Experience Nov of last year one of the new/exclusive features allowed viewers to stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix in HD. Earlier this year a new engineering job listing indicated that Netflix won't be exclusive to the Xbox 360 for much longer, later on confirmed by CEO Reed Hastings.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Trophies/Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

'Stoked: Big Air Edition' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stoked is now faster, bigger, easier to control, and even more gorgeous in Stoked: Big Air Edition, featuring racing, marked trails that make it easy to find great runs, lots of park objects to use for tricks, two new mountains, better visuals, and faster and smoother riding.

'Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition' Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Packed full of content and enormous gameplay and engine advancements, Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition is by far the best train simulator on the market to date! New locomotives, routes and sessions provide gorgeous detail.

'PureSim Baseball 2' Adds New Features To Kick Off World Series

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the licensed use of the Lahman Database, PureSim Baseball 2 gives you the opportunity to go back to any season since 1900 and begin your baseball dynasty. Can you accomplish the feats of your favorite team or perhaps rewrite history by going back in time to when you felt things went wrong for your favorite club and leading them down a different path?

'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (ALL) Sequel Takes Place 200 Years Later

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an RPG with lush visuals, expansive worlds and limitless character customization combine with unprecedented levels of player freedom and NPC interaction. The synopsis of the first novel, out of two, based on The Elder Scrolls IV reveals that the next game will be set 200 years later, saying that "it partly bridges the gap for the next game, which is set 200 years after the Oblivion crisis."

'Pyroblazer' (ALL) Gold Edition Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

'DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3' (Wii) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

DanceDanceRevolution is sure to be the life of the party and get you into shape with outrageous multiplayer fun, huge smash hit soundtrack, entirely new modes and more! Wii is the place to be for DDR this year as players can dance to the beat using the Wii Remote and, for the first time, the Wii Balance Board accessory in the Workout Mode.

'Jambo! Safari' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jambo! Safari is an action packed African adventure that takes the fun and excitement of the classic 1990’s arcade action title and reinvents it with modern graphics and deeper gameplay, suited to today’s Nintendo consumers.

Microsoft Revenue Tanks But Xbox Division Profits, Nearly 34 Million Units Sold

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft released its quaterly financial results, revealing revenue of $12.92 billion, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share dropped 25%, 18% and 17%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period. However, its Entertainment and Devices division profits nearly doubled (from $159 million to $312 million), fueled by a 50% profit increase from Xbox Live and titles like Halo 3: ODST.

'Ultimate Party Challenge' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ultimate Party Challenge pits players against their friends in fast-paced, over-the-top mini-game competitions and brain challenges. Ultimate Party Challenge also uses the functionality of the Wiimote to test players' physical, musical, and mental skills.

'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' (ALL) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Demo Available for Pre-load

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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

'pop'n music' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

pop'n music is a rhythmic game for all ages that allows for players to play music with easy and intuitive controls, taking full advantage of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote as you move up, down, left and right to original and licensed music.

'Fat Princess' (PS3) v1.03 Patch Ready for Deployment, Includes Free Map

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield.