News Briefs (9-9-09)

A bathc of news and other bits of information from the world of videogames

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Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Sep 9th, 2009

Konami has released WiiWare title Contra Rebirth.

 

In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the “Contra” on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite “Contra” warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast paced action packed 2D side scrolling adventure that pioneered the Run’N Gun Genre.

Key Features:

 

2 player local co-op game play

Classic Contra firepower, including the popular Spreadshot

2 unlockable characters

Retro 2D sprite, action side scrolling game

Story follows the classic Contra theme

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BioShock musical composer Garry Schyman is announced as the man behind the music in the upcoming Dante’s Inferno game.

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Registration for the closed beta testing of Star Trek Online is now taking place.

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The Fender Precision Bass is the model of the latest Mad Catz peripheral. The new wireless Rock Band controller for the PlayStation 3 will be the first wireless bass for the platform when it launches later this year at $89.99.

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Wii, PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360 title Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures has shipped to retail.

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Go Play City Sports for the Wii has shipped out to retail.

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Thursday, September 10 will see a demo for the upcoming PSP title Half Minute Hero.

 

The demo accelerates gamers through a full RPG in Hero Mode. This mode allows players to level-up by defeating monsters in random encounters, upgrade equipment, talk to villagers and heal, all against a punishing countdown clock.

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Time travelling actioner Darkest of Days for the PC and Xbox 360 is now available on store shelves.

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Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Wii is now available.

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Hudson announces Rooms: The Main Building for the Nintendo DS and Wii. Look for this puzzle adventure game to arrive in 2010.

 

In the game, an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings.  To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.

 

Designed for Nintendo: Point and Click Controls, Rooms: The Main Building features ideal gameplay for the Wii Remote™ and the Nintendo DS™ stylus.  In each room, players must use intellect, strategy and various objects to their full advantage.  To escape, rooms can be moved around and matched up with subsequent rooms.  The game features a guide named Mr. Book that gives tips on how to move rooms and use various tricks during the adventure.  Players are also rewarded with a bonus if the background is placed correctly like in a jigsaw puzzle.  With more than 100 rooms to go through and a level editor to create more, this charmed adventure can continue for ages to come.

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The official website for King’s Bounty: Armored Princess has gone live.

 

http://www.kings-bounty.com/eng/

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Ultima Online expansion Stygian Abyss, introducing the Gargoyle race, is now available for download.

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Mini Ninjas has shipped out to retail and is now available for the DS, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and Wii.

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Backyard Football 10 is announced for the Xbox 360, Wii and PS2.

 

Backyard Football ’10, featuring NFL players as kids, combines realistic NFL plays and strategies with wild arcade style power moves and comical scenarios so gamers of all ages can learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for even die-hard football fans.

 

In addition to new co-op, 2 vs. 2 multi-player action, Backyard Football ‘10 features enhanced controls, new unlockables, insane power ups, custom teams and characters, multiple play modes (single player, season play, tournament and all-pro) as well as a hall of fame from Backyard Football ’09.

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WWII aerial combat game IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey for the Xbox 360 and PS3 is now available. The DS and PSP versions are due to arrive next week.

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Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins is added to the lineup in MLB Dugout Heroes. The character, his gear, and more can be purchased in the game now. A whole lot more has been added, so head over to the official website for all the details.

 

www.mlbdugoutheroes.com

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