News Briefs (5-27-09)

Games, and more games, and… well… more games

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Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on May 27th, 2009

Flower, Sun & Rain for the Nintendo DS has finished development. Look for the title to ship out to retail June 16.

 

On the tropical island of Lospass sits a seaside resort called Flower, Sun, and Rain. On the surface, this island oasis resembles everything you would find on a picturesque vacation; swimming pools, the bright shining sun and an ocean paradise waiting to invigorate even the weariest of travelers. However, all is not as it seems at the Flower, Sun, and Rain Resort. While the tourists are busy soaking in the sun, a bomb has been detected on a plane docked at the island’s only airport.

 

Sumio Mondo, a searcher, has been urgently summoned to the island by the owner of the resort to help defuse the bomb before it interrupts the carefree island atmosphere. Upon his arrival, Sumio becomes caught in a time loop as the events of the same day are played out over and over again, each day culminating with an explosive end at the hands of the terrorists. With the aid of his trusty computer, Catherine, Sumio is able to tap into the minds of his subjects and hopefully stop the explosive device that threatens to destroy the entire island.

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Boggle has joined EA’s Family Game Night on Xbox Live Arcade.

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Japanese puzzle game Yosumin is now available for the PC and Xbox 360.

 

Yosumin! LIVE and Yosumin! are the latest renditions of the innovative puzzle game Yosumin, previously released only for the Japanese market. Players must give a colorful panel of yosumin a sweeping glance, locate a square or rectangle with four corners of the same color and click on the corresponding yosumin to make them disappear. Enjoy an engaging puzzle-game experience just by following these simple rules.

 

While the basic rules and system remain the same, the latest releases include unique modes specific to each platform version. In the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 version, players can compete against the computer or with friends, and when online, with other players around the world. In the Windows PC version, players can collect pieces of stained glass as they clear the puzzles in the “Yosumin! Adventure mode,” enjoying the best of both the puzzle and item-collecting experiences.

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Sushi Go Round is announced for the Wii and DS. The game is scheduled to arrive late this year.

 

Sushi Go Round has been downloaded more than 60 million times from Miniclip.com and these updated versions build on the addictive time-management gameplay of the original. Players must run their own sushi restaurant, in which they’re responsible for memorizing recipes, preparing food, ordering fresh ingredients and – most importantly – working hard to keep the constant stream of customers happy.

 

As you progress through the game you’ll meet demanding bosses that require constant feeding, harsh food critics and increasingly fussy customers. Successfully completing these tough challenges unlocks new recipes and even different sushi restaurants.

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THQ today announced Homefront for the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3.

 

Penned by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn), Homefront is set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation.

 

The year is 2027. The world has suffered a decade-long energy crisis, and economies have crumbled. Reduced to a mere shadow of the super power it once was, the United States became the target of a North Korean takeover. American malls, suburbs and city streets are now battlegrounds as the civilian resistance fights for freedom. Featuring a compelling single player story crafted by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn), Homefront immerses gamers in an interactive and cinematic FPS experience where they will assume an infantry role or take command of a wide variety of aerial and ground vehicles. In addition to the single-player experience, Homefront will deliver a robust multiplayer experience. In a land stripped of freedom, the brave will fight for their home.

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Starting now until June 3 Bionic Commando: Rearmed is half price through Xbox Live Arcade.

 

Bionic Commando: Rearmed is a reworking of the classic 8-bit title, Bionic Commando, which originally released 20 years ago on the NES. BCR brings intense side-scrolling shooting and grappling action up-to-date with stunning new HD visuals, weapons and bionic arm functionality. The musical score has also been redone to add a contemporary tone to this amazing new experience.

 

Other new additions include a 2-player co-op mode, online ranking system and exciting Challenge Rooms. And last but not least, completing certain sections in Bionic Commando Rearmed will unlock items in the new 3D sequel, Bionic Commando, that launched on May 19th.

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Damnation for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 has shipped to retail.

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Nintendo DS title Pirates: Duels on the High Seas has shipped to retail

 

Pirates: Duels on the High Seas is a frantic, seafaring shoot-em up game that encompasses naval battles, running blockades, fighting pirates, battling sea monsters and discovering treasure.  Gather your strongest sailors and prepare to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.  Set a course for an epic adventure looking for the “Seven Keys of the Seven Seas” in an era when Britannia ruled the waves and pirates terrorized the oceans. Ye be warned of the legend of Blackbeard’s treasure and the Seven Keys!  Many a pirate has seen an early grave with their fabled curse and tales of an agonizing death for those who dare to pursue them.  It is time for you and your shipmates to test your daring with Duels on the High Seas!

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Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage is announced for the Wii and should arrive before the end of the year.

 

Players will hit the slopes with Shaun White and his crew, but this time the stakes are higher as you pursue the world’s top competitions from a half-pipe in the middle of New York’s Time Square to the most prestigious competitions of France, Canada and Japan.

 

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