News Briefs (8-13-09) Part 2

Another big batch of news in the roundup

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Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Aug 13th, 2009

The Wii Virtual Console to get a game based on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in December.

 

Ever wondered who would triumph in a one-on-one battle between Larry Bird and Oscar “The Big O” Robertson, or Bill Walton versus Robert “The Chief” Parish? Now gamers have the opportunity to play basketball as one of their favorite legendary basketball superstars. The excitement of the court hits home as players can take part in a slew of basketball mini-games including several classics: “Around the World,” “H.O.R.S.E.,” and “Slam Dunk Contest.” Play head-to-head with a friend to become a legend in Multiplayer mode and unlock new arenas, players and games as you tackle the Campaign mode.

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Online title Rumble Fighters is celebrating its second anniversary. Post a “happy anniversary” message on the Rumble Fighter forums between now and August 19 to receive a commemorative in-game T-shirt.

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EverQuest’s 16th expansion is set to be released November 24. EverQuest Underfoot will launch with a series of events starting right now.

 

Scheduled to begin on August 12th, the Road to Underfoot commences with the first event, Giants, Giants, Giants, which features

  • New adventures in Norrath: gather friends and slay some of Norrath’s most fearsome giant creatures.
  • Encounter the greatest “big” foes of Norrath, from the Ancient Cyclops to the powerful Lord Brekt. Seek out Tzudani, Emissary of Veeshan, in the Plane of Knowledge to heed the call.
  • Gain valuable rewards: the farther you get through the Giants event, the better your reward!

 

EverQuest subscribers who timely pre-order and purchase the Underfoot expansion and participate in all three Road to Underfoot in-game events prior to November 10, 2009 will receive early access into the expansion*!

 

The other two Road to Underfoot events are slated for September and October to give adventurers a taste for what’s to come in the next expansion.

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The 8th expansion to Ultima Online will arrive September 8th. Stygian Abyss introduces the playable Gargoyle race, along with Ter Mur, the Gargoyle homeland and the largest dungeon ever created for Ultima Online – the Stygian Abyss. Current subscribers to Ultima Online can participate in the open beta from August 14 through August 23 through the Retribution server.

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Touchmaster 3 for the Nintendo DS is announced to arrive later this year.

 

In TouchMaster 3, up to two players can work through a collection of 20 puzzle, action, card, strategy, and word challenges with new elements such as Badges, Trophies, and Wizard points to give players endless hours of replay. The game features action, card game, strategy and trivia genres in competitive single player, two person multiplayer and download play options. Game options include Triples Plus, Slime Assault, Bumperball and Dice King 2.

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Originally a WiiWare title, a retail version of Groovin’ Blocks has shipped to retail.

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Game Party 3 for the Wii is announced to arrive later this year.

 

Game Party 3 features 19 different game options including eight new party games like Billiards, Bocce Ball, Racquetball, Smack-a-Troll, Miniature Golf and Rootbeer Tapper. It supports up to four players in co-op mode, or up to 16 players in bracket tournament mode. The game also offers “Create a Player” and “Profile” features, allowing gamers to customize the look of their character as well as save high scores to earn tickets that unlock character customization options and unique in-game equipment.

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Arma II: Operation Arrowhead, a standalone expansion is announced to arrive later this year.

 

Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

Set into the new, visually attractive environment of hilly central Asia, Operation Arrowhead will offer realistic combat simulation experience in a modern day setting with unprecedented freedom of movement, actions and tactics. Players will enlist into various roles within the US Army, from basic infantrymen, through special operatives, to pilots and tank crew in this new installment in the award winning line up of military simulators for PC from Bohemia Interactive.

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GameTap has announced that Just Cause is the featured free to play game on its network this week. Dracula: Origin is the newly added subscription title, with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword being added next week.

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The first download pack for Fight Night Round 4 is scheduled to arrive later this month and include Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, and alternate versions of George Foreman and James Toney for 800 MS Points on Xbox 360 and $9.99 on PS3.

 

In addition to the boxer pack, EA SPORTSTM will also be releasing a free downloadable game update at the end of August. The free update will include additional trunks, gloves and shorts, as well as a free button control scheme that will allow gamers to use face buttons on the Xbox 360 and PS3 game controllers to throw punches, hooks, uppercuts and haymakers. A new demo featuring the button controls will also be available on XBOX LIVE and the Playstation Network by early September. The 12 round demo will feature Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali as playable boxers.

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Mini Ninjas will be available September 8 for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS and PC.

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Players of DJ Hero can look forward to more exclusive remixes. Newly announced were The Scratch Perverts from the UK and DJ Yoda.

 

The Scratch Perverts:

  • Common – “Universal Mind Control (UMC)” vs. Masta Ace – “Jeep A** Gutter”
  • Eric B. & Rakim – “Eric B. Is President” vs. M.I.A. – “Paper Planes”
  • Noisia – “Groundhog” (Beat Juggle)

 

DJ Yoda:

  • The Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” vs. Gang Starr – “Just to Get a Rep”
  • Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti” vs. Shlomo – “Beats”
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