The first couple of videos for Wario Land: Shake It! (Wii) have appeared. The videos come from the newly launched Japanese web site from Nintendo Japan. GoNintendo has put the videos on YouTube:
Nintendo announced Wario Land: Shake It! for the Wii about one week ago. See a couple of screenshots here. Wario Land: Shake It! is listed on Gamestop for a Septemeber 29, 2008 release.
Ok, so at this point it's pretty much definite that the Xbox 360 will be getting a price drop in the weekend (or following weekend) ahead. Kotaku was slipped another piece of evidence of the Xbox 360 Pro System dropping $50. From the blurry image, it looks like it was taken from the online Best Buy Ad (the Flash version) using the magnifier tool. From someone with access to that behind the scenes, as the 6-29-08 online ad is currently on BestBuy.com. Besides confirmation of the $299 Xbox 360 Pro in the Best Buy ad, other leaked retailer ads include Kmart, Radio Shack and another undisclosed "major" retailer. We're ready for the word, Microsoft.
Xbox 360: - First, a Halo game for the Xbox. Then some Halo merchandise. Heck, even a Halo Edition Xbox 360 system. What will be next? It's a Halo Board game.
Source: TeamXbox
- Attention all Piñata lovers, Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise has been given a September 5th release date!
Source: BritXbox
- Bungie has stated that the new Cold Storage map (a remake of the Halo CE version, "Chill Out") will be available for free via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on July 7th. There will also be a 200 Microsoft Point discount on the Legendary Map Pack, bringing it to 600 Points. Note that the free three months of Bungie Pro will be taken off after July 7th. Bungie Day is on the 7th, so make sure you download the gamerpics and themes that will be available at the same time!
Source: Bungie.net
Nintendo: - Some new Mega Man 9 details have risen up. The game will be a downloadable 8-bit game on the Nintendo Wii, and will have a few new features for Mega Man fans to check out. GamesRadar has the exclusive details from Capcom.
Source: GamesRadar
- The widely popular Guitar Hero: On Tour game for the Nintendo DS sold over 300,000 units in North America within the first seven days.
Source: GameSpot
- A new accessory came out for the Nintendo Wii called the Wii Wheel Mount. If you love Mario kart but think a stand is necessary, then this might be for you.
Source: GoNintendo
PLAYSTATION 3: - Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes will be helping to bring BioShock to the PLAYSTATION 3.
Source: Joystiq
- There are still no updates on Firmware 2.4 for the PS3. Keep your eyes peeled to Gamingbits.com for the latest info regarding it!
Multiplatform: - Midnight Club: Los Angeles has been delayed for reasons unknown. The new release date for Rockstar's great racing game is October 7th.
Source: GamersReports
A DC Universe MMO (massively multiplayer online) game is in the works from Sony Online Entertainment. You'll find most of the first details, screenshots and artwork here on the DC Universe Online MySpace page. You'll also want to sign up as a friend asap, if you're planning on attending Comic-Con. The first public demo of the game will be shown at Comic-Con on July 25th, Friday. SOE Austin is developing the game, with artwork being created by Jim Lee and Wildstorm. There will also be a DCUO Spotlight Panel at Comic-Con from 12:30-1:30 PDT on July 25th. Space is limited to the first 250 people, where you can also snag a signed Jim Lee poster. Visit the DCUO MySpace page for details.
Wes Yanagi, the Senior Producer on DC Universe Online, says: "DCUO is all about fulfilling your super hero fantasy. We're building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug (for you hardcore comic fans)."
If you can't attend Comic-Con, the good news is we've confirmed an E3 session with Sony Online Entertainment for a peek, so we will definitely have more on it soon!
Celebrate freedom and free DLC! The Top Gun Anthem track is now available for free from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Activision and RedOctane have made the track available for Guitar Hero III, as a little bonus Fourth of July gift.
The Top Gun Anthem theme song is written by Harold Faltermeyer and originally performed by Steve Stevens. The Guitar Hero III "Top Gun Anthem" is performed by Steve Ouimette, whom is also responsible for the cover version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (among others). Check out more on GuitarHero.com. The Top Gun Anthem won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
The Guitar Hero III Top Gun Anthem should also be available for the PLAYSTATION 3, later today on the Thursday PlayStation Store update.
At first it seemed like pure speculation, yet truth be told Chrono
Trigger is receiving a portable makeover. The classic 1995 Super NES RPG is
returning in a similar fashion to Final Fantasy 3 and 4, taking advantage of the JRPG
revitalization.
The title features the return of character design lead, Akira Toriyama
of Dragon Ball fame, who lends his talent once again to the art
direction. One can rest assured that Chrono Trigger's remake is being
handled with care, also featuring the return of composer Yasunori
Mitsuda.
Here is what Square Enix inputs on what players should know Chrono Trigger for,
and revealing to Greenhorns around what to expect from Chrono Trigger
the reboot:
"With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the
world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an
unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side
quests and the player's actions."
This remake still features the spirit and direction of Chrono Trigger,
while implementing new functionality in-game, via Touch Screen/Dual Screen control. An
intuitive battle system will be utilized for the upcoming release,
which is being dubbed "Active Time Battle." It will also allow for
customization through acquired "Tech Skills." Chrono Trigger will
include a bonus dungeon and Wireless Play, adding to the list of
features being introduced in this remake. Chrono Trigger for the
Nintendo DS is headed for a market now flooded by JRPGs, but
withstands the test of time, based on its already monumental legacy.
This remake will only extend that lifecycle of greatness, showcasing
an era when games were about creativity and not sales (while still
selling 2.5 million copies worldwide).
Expect a release from Square Enix's Chrono Trigger sometime this
holiday season in North America.
Space Squid, RevolutionSF, and Gamecock Media have put together a contest, based on the upcoming Wii game, Mushroom Men: Spore Wars and the Nintendo DS game, Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi. If you can create an engaging short story on the mushroom heads, you may just score a Wii, get published in Space Squid, and maybe appear in other Mushroom Men promo material. Entries will be judged on "how well they adhere to the game universe" and "how much they rock."
From the announcement:
"Space Squid, RevolutionSF, and Gamecock Media are happy to announce a free writing contest that'll make you reconsider your humanity! Entries will consist of a 500-1500 word short story set in the world of Mushroom Men. The grand prize winner will receive a free Wii game console, and will be published in Space Squid and Revolution SF! Lots of other cool prizes are up for grabs, including Mushroom Men for Wii and Nintendo DS, posters, baseball caps, and Mushroom Men squishy toys."
Visit www.spacesquid.com for the full contest details and to enter. The deadline is August 1, 2008.
Ubisoft delivers a gift to Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gamers today. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Gift Pack DLC is now available as a free download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also known as the “Fan Pack,” the additional content includes 3 new maps, among other extras and upgrades. There are two re-lit (or "dark") maps and a fan favorite map from the original Rainbow Six Vegas game.
The maps included are: Calypso Casino: The fan favorite from Rainbow Six Vegas is back by popular demand. All Rainbow Six Vegas 2 game modes are supported, including co-op terrorist hunt. Murdertown - Dark: Experience this map's intense, close-quarter action underneath the cover of darkness. CQB Training - Dark: This map is set at nighttime, so expect more tactical assaults as players must use their night vision to spot enemies.
The download is 293MB. For a run through by Ubisoft of what's new in the R6V2 Gift Pack, see the video below. Also see a previous article here, detailing all the content.
Good day, Bit-heads! I'd like to thank Sha'ul for introducing me in today's GamingBits podcast. Now, I was just playing Trauma Center 2 and I gotta say, if you have a Nintendo DS, I highly recommend it. I've found lots of Rumor-Bits floating around the web today, along with a very important PS3 update, which every PS3 gamer should read.
Xbox 360: - [Rumor Bit] According to Kotaku, a new Xbox 360 Dashboard Update is in the works that makes use of a motion-sensitive controller. If so, this will be one of Microsoft's biggest announcements for the Xbox 360 of recent time. Lets hope we hear more at E3.
Source: Kotaku
- Some beautiful Halo Wars screenshots have been revealed to us via Shacknews.
Source: Shacknews
Nintendo DS: - [Rumor Bit] Big news for the Nintendo DS again. A magazine scan and the offical Square Enix page tease Chrono Trigger.
Source: N-Europe , Square Enix page
PLAYSTATION 3: - IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PS3 GAMERS! New info regarding the PS3 2.4 Update. It has been pulled due to some Playstation 3 systems being inoperable after the update. Sony does state if you have any problems, please contact them. Check out the PlayStation Forums, where problems are being reported.
Source: PlayStation Blog
Multiplatform: - [Rumor Bit] More info on Rock Band 2 is being shown today from a curious leak from G4TV. Thanks to the leak, we may know a few songs already on the game, which include the following:
- System of a Down "Chop Suey"
- Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give it Away"
- Kim Wilde's "Kids in America"
Along with a few others,"More Than A Feeling" from Boston and "All the Small Things" from Blink 182 are listed as downloadable content songs. We assume those are the downloadable songs from the original Rock Band. There are also a few more songs they are claiming to have been play-tested, but I think I will let you Bit-heads take a look at that for yourself at the link.
Source: GameSpot
Not sure whether it's a good or bad thing if you were able to download PLAYSTATION 3's Firmware 2.4 Update earlier today. Well, if you were one of the PS3 gamers affected by freezing or other bugs, it's definitely not a good thing. Sony Computer Entertainment America's Patrick Seybold confirmed on the PlayStation Blog that Firmware 2.4 has been taken offline. This comes after various reports of probems experienced with the PLAYSTATION 3 after installing the system update.
From tonight's post on the PlayStation Blog: "We’ve received a limited number of calls from consumers experiencing an issue with installing the system software update on their PS3. While our consumer services department has seen a low volume of calls on this topic, we are committed to providing the PS3 community with XMB access features delivered in the v2.40 update. We are working diligently to isolate the problem for those few consumers and to identify a solution before we put the firmware back up."
I haven't experience any problems following the update. We'll definitely keep you posted as more details emerge or when an update is available. Post your comment below if you've had any issues!
and the Nintendo DS game, 
. If you can create an engaging short story on the mushroom heads, you may just score a Wii, get published in Space Squid, and maybe appear in other Mushroom Men promo material. Entries will be judged on "how well they adhere to the game universe" and "how much they rock."
