News Briefs (7-17-09) Part 1
A batch of items from the world of videogames
Tags: Age Of Mythology, Arma 2, Bayonetta, Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath, Dynasty Warriors 6, Earthworm Jim, Fallout 3, G.I. Joe, Game Tap, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Jagged Alliance, Madden NFL 10, Maple Story, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Namco Museum Essentials, Operation Flashpoint 2, PlayStation Network, Pro Cycling Manager 2009, Psychonauts, Resident Evil 5, Satisfashion Categories: DS News, News, PC News, PS3 News, PSP News, Wii News, Xbox 360 News
Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Jul 17th, 2009
Namco Bandai today announced that Namco Museum Essentials for the PlayStation Network is now available for $9.99. Included are the classics Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Dragon Spirit and Xevious as well as a new “remix” of Xevious. Also, a Namco Bandai section for PlayStation Home has launched today.
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Development on Madden NFL 10 has been complete and the game is scheduled to become available on August 14. A demo for the game is set to become available via the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on July 30.
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The Eagles of Death Metal Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour is now available to download for the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360. The three songs featured are:
Anything ‘Cept The Truth
Cherry Cola
I Only Want You
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The PC version of Resident Evil 5 is scheduled to arrive September 15. This version of the game will include 3D technology (though the wireless 3D glasses will be sold separately) as well as some other enhancements to the gameplay.
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Got Game has announced that Arma 2 for the PC has shipped to retail.
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Sega has announced that it has a planned launch timeframe for its upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 action game Bayonetta – January 2010.
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Tour de France 2009 is now available through Xbox Live Arcade for 800 MS Points.
Choose your team from one of the 18 Pro Teams available, and lead it to victory through the 21 official legs of the edition 2009 of the Tour! Race through the classic landscapes that make up the charm of the Tour de France – forests, coastlines, steep mountains – but don’t fall asleep admiring the beautiful scenery! The other teams are determined to win the Tour, so you will have to battle fiercely! Early breakaways, fights for jerseys, sprints and your tactical sense will be crucial to winning the challenges.
Give live orders to your team during the legs, and establish your strategy in real time: management of the effort, protection of the leader, breakaways, or take direct control of your cyclists during the time-attack phases, and live all the intensity of the greatest cycling races.
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Online title Maple Story has new pets available for players to use.
The pets, called Kino Pets, require care and feeding in order to thrive and help players out. Players need to interact with their Kino Pet and the pet will interact with the player in response. The more interaction that takes place the happier and healthier the pet will be.
The Kino pets are also make playing more efficient players because they pick up Mesos (the in-game currency) and items so the player can continue on with their adventures without having to take time to collect the valuables himself. Additionally, once a player purchase health potion, the Kino pet will monitor the players health and administer the health potion automatically to keep the player fit for fighting.
For more information on the Kino Pets go to: http://maplestory.nexon.net/WZ.ASPX?PART=/Guide/GameFeatures/Pets
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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is scheduled to be available on PlayStation Network August 13 for $15.
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Gamers who pre-order G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra videogame will receive a special code to unlock character uniforms based on the classic 80’s cartoon/toy lineup.
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“Casual” game Satisfashion is announced to arrive on the Wii and DS later this year.
Satisfashion puts players in the stylish shoes of up-and-coming fashion designer Grace Styles. Under the tutelage of Niles, the founder of world-renowned design firm Satisfashion, the player must dress and manage a collection of high-strung models, preparing them for fashion shows spanning the globe from Milan to Paris to Tokyo. Buyers invited to the shows bid on each featured clothing line, supplying Grace with the resources to enhance Satisfashion operations and churn out new breath-taking designs.
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The latest round of downloadable content for Dynasty Warriors 6 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 is announced (and available).
- Desert armor set (for men)
- Paladin armor set (for women)
- Lion armor set (for men)
- Shaman armor set (for women)
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Fishdom and Age of Mythology: Gold Edition are both now available on GameTap through its subscription service. Fallout is this week’s newly added free to play game. Also added to the roster of free to play games are Psychonauts, Earthworm Jim, Jagged Alliance 2 Gold, King of Monsters 2, and Cuban Missile Crisis. The twist is that these last five games will be free to play for the next three months.
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 is scheduled to ship to retail October 6.
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Tags: Age Of Mythology, Arma 2, Bayonetta, Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath, Dynasty Warriors 6, Earthworm Jim, Fallout 3, G.I. Joe, Game Tap, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Jagged Alliance, Madden NFL 10, Maple Story, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Namco Museum Essentials, Operation Flashpoint 2, PlayStation Network, Pro Cycling Manager 2009, Psychonauts, Resident Evil 5, Satisfashion
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