Wii Party Returns to #1 on Japanese Software Charts
The Wii, PSP and Nintendo DS have dominated the charts for another week in Japan. Nintendo’s Wii Party returned to the #1 spot according to the Media Create rankings ending July 25, displacing the recently released Fire Emblem remake (via Gamasutra ). Wii Party was announced in May, and launched in Japan earlier this month. The gameplay is similar to that of a boardgame, with Miis serving as …
Wii Party Recaptures Top Sales Spot In Japan
Nintendo’s Wii Party recaptured the number one video game software sales slot in Japan for the week ended July 25, marking the second time the party game reached the top of the chart. Tracking firm Media Create revealed Thursday that Wii Party, released July 8, sold 99,000 units during the week, bringing the three-week total to 446,000 units in the region. The previous week, Wii Party was in the …
FAM: Wii inspired Xbox Kinect, mission impossible
Nintendo’s Wii gave Microsoft its initial inspiration to give the Xbox motion control capabilities that ultimately became the Kinect system.
Microsoft, Get Back to Work!
Steve Ballmer assured analysts and the world that Microsoft is hard at work developing a Windows 7-based tablet to compete with devices like the Apple iPad.
PSA: Gears of War 3 Carmine gear now available
The Gears of War 3 Avatar shirts that will determine the fate of Clayton Carmine are now available on the Xbox Marketplace for 80 MS points ($1), with proceeds being donated to Child’s Play . We know that Gears Executive Producer Rod Fergusson wants another Carmine stuffed over some locust mantel, but we hope you’ll think of Mama Carmine when making your purchase. Those who couldn’t care less …
Madden NFL 11 Demo Now Available on Xbox Live
Dear Internet, The downloadable demo for Madden NFL 11 is now available on Xbox Live. I’d download it and play it myself all morning but I’m still looking down the barrel of this post, a post about a new thumb drive, some new Apple products, and a feature called App of the Week that I’ve [...]
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PSA: Gears of War 3 Carmine gear now available
The Gears of War 3 Avatar shirts that will determine the fate of the last living Carmine brother are now available on the Xbox Marketplace for 80 MS points ($1), with proceeds being donated to Child’s Play . We know that Gears Executive Producer Rod Fergusson wants another Carmine stuffed over some locust mantel, but we hope you’ll think of Mama Carmine when making your purchase. Those who …
Fredy Montero Blast Gives Seattle Sounders 1-0 Win Over Metapan
Seattle striker Fredy Montero answered the call once more to give the Sounders one more dramatic win at a time of nervous deadlock. The Sounders pulled out a 1-0 triumph over El Salvador’s AD Isidro Metapan before 17,228 fans at the Xbox Pitch of Qwest Field in the first leg of CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round series Wednesday night. The game was moving into the final half hour and …
Clash of the Titans Review [PlayStation 3 Xbox 360]
Clash of the Titans is a predictable hack-and-slash adventure that is exactly the type of game that gives movie tie-ins a bad reputation.
Alan Wake: The Signal Review [Xbox 360]
The story in Alan Wake’s first downloadable episode lacks a purpose, but exciting combat and a moody atmosphere make this a good addition.
Naughty Bear Xbox 360 review
Publisher: 505 Games Developer: Artificial Mind and Movement Genre: Action Release date: Available now You’ve had a long, hard day at work. You’re tired. You’re frustrated. Your boss is a tool. Your lunch exploded in the office cafeteria’s microwave. And when you fight your way home through the traffic jam caused by some idiot who [...]
Halo Reach Xbox 360 Console is available for Pre-order now
Microsoft unveiled a limited edition Xbox 360 Bundle for Halo fans at the Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego. The new Halo Reach Xbox 360 is based on the new 250GB Xbox 360 launched at the E3. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle will ship on Septem…
Police blotter
BURGLARY — An Xbox video gaming system, laptop computer and a .45-caliber handgun belonging to Dustin R. Hoffer was taken between July 17 and Friday from a house in the 400 block of East Bond Street by someone who apparently forced open the front door of the residence; $1,700 loss.
From cover to console in nearly half an hour – this was taken towards the end of it. watch for the expertise handling and perfect dismount, and listen for the ceaseless pay-outs xD
In this tough-as-nails platform thriller, become Super Meat Boy — an animated cube of meat who’s trying to save his girlfriend from the evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux. Leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, and wander through crumbling caves and pools of old needles to save the damsel in distress. Find out more at: bit.ly ESRB Rating: RATING PENDING (May contain content inappropriate for children. Visit www.esrb.org for rating information.)
ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …
HP’s Rahul Sood says Microsoft killed Xbox vs PC online gaming due to keyboard-mouse superiority
Once upon a time in 2007, there was a little-known game called Shadowrun , that let gamers on both Xbox 360 and PC destroy one another for sport. Such is the environment that Microsoft facilitated, but alas, it wasn’t for long, as the moment Shadowrun flopped the cross-platform feature was dropped, though it resurfaced once or twice in third-party titles as the years shot by. Outspoken HP exec …
ESRB lists Fatal Labyrinth for PS3 and Xbox 360
The early Sega Genesis roguelike Fatal Labyrinth was released on PC download services last week, but Sega doesn’t appear to be done re-releasing it yet. The ESRB listing for the game shows, in addition to its existing PC and Wii (Virtual Console) releases, plans for Mac, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions of the game. Fatal Labyrinth is actually already available on PS3 and Xbox, as part of Sonic’s …