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Even Tower of Druaga has an anime series now
By Joe Fourhman | November 7, 2009
The 1984 Namco arcade classic Tower of Druaga received its own anime series last year in Japan, and now the first twelve episodes arrive on DVD this week in the US. A pretty esoteric game in the West, Druaga may be best known for cameos in other Namco games, such as Baten Kaitos, Ridge Racer, Soul Calibur, and the Tales series. The actual original Druaga did not make it out of Japan until Namco Museum 3 for PS1.
Brought to our shores by Funimation, the anime series takes place 60 years after the first video game’s timeline. Arcade star Gilgamesh is now an “elderly king” according to Wikipedia. His priestess pal Ki appears as a ghost. The show’s full title is The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of URUK. Funimation says you can find it at your local Best Buy or fye.
I only bring this up because it gets me that much closer to a Mappy anime.
Weekend AeroProTip: Beatles Rock Band
By Joe Fourhman | November 7, 2009
GAME> The Beatles: Rock Band (2009)
SYSTEM> Sony PlayStation3
SOURCE> Email from GameStop, October 2009
Sssh! This code was a GameStop exclusive! Don’t tell anybody!
Hands On: PS3 Netflix Instant Streaming
By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009
Well, after seeing their Xbox 360 breathern enjoy the fruits of Netflix Instant Streaming, PS3 owners are starting to see the joys of watching Netflix via their own consoles. Everything you have seen on the Xbox 360 service is available here, albeit in a very plain interface, but Netflix works as advertised, and very quickly. Hit the jump for a quick look at the new service along with its all of its ups and downs. We also have screen captures of the complete interface, with the exception of adding a movie to your queue.
New Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Trailer
By Adam Englebright | November 6, 2009
Gametrailers has got a WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!! trailer for the upcoming Legend of Zelda game, the DS title Spirit Tracks. Amongst other things, the trailer reveals that (spoilers) Zelda will be with you throughout the game, albeit in spirit form. The trailer shows her posessing one of those annoying suit-of-armour demons (from the previous DS title, Phantom Hourglass) and you controlling it with the stylus, using its invinciblity to aid you crossing lava and blocking fire. It looks like quite an interesting addition – perhaps like those statues you could control in Twilight Princess. I’ll stop describing it and let you watch the trailer, just hit the jump.
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Joe Fourhman @ 2009-11-06 20:35:04Gah! I did not dig Phantom Hourglass, so I was all set to pass on this one. But Ghost Zelda is super-cute! More..
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By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009
This week, we have three bands releasing tracks on the Rock Band marketplace, including The White Strips, Kasabian and The Damned. The White Stripes make their debut in Rock Band with a three track song back, that includes “Dead Leaves and Dirty Ground”, “Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine” and “Icky Thump”. All but “Icky Thump” will be available in Lego Rock Band.
For those of you that have Rock Band Unplugged on the PSP will have two new tracks to add to their library. The first is “Excuse Me Mr.” from No Doubt and “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys.
All tracks are 160 Microsoft points, 200 Wii points or $1.99 on PS3. The three White Strips tracks can be had in a package on the PS3 and 360 for $5.49 and 440 Microsoft points depending on platform.
AO Version of Manhunt 2 On Direct2Drive Today
By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009
After a rather lackluster release following controversy on the consoles and with the ESRB, Manhunt 2 is finally releasing on the PC in all of its AO glory. Or is that infamy? I am not exactly sure, depending on your feelings about Manhunt 2. The game is currently available on Direct2Drive only for $29.95 and carries the AO rating. Also, they are throwing in the first Manhunt as a freebie if you pre-order still. Apparently since the game has not unlocked yet, you can still get that freebie, but I am not sure how much longer it will be available.
Do you feel that this release is a good strategy, and if it has success, do you feel it will get developers talking about the AO rating on the consoles? I for one do not know how the game will actually play out on the PC, but I enjoyed the first Manhunt, and I like to support those that take a little risk with a title like Manhunt 2.
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mortalhuman @ 2009-11-06 14:31:32Awesome, I will be watching for that! I'm so glad, it's a risky purchase in my opinion, you just became dude o the week. :D More..
New Splinter Cell: Conviction Developer Diary
By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009I am not sure about the other writers on the staff, but the more that I see of Splinter Cell: Conviction, the more I am convinced that it is going to be a huge title for 2010. In this developer diary from Ubisoft, we get to see more of the combat abilities that Sam Fisher will use in Splinter Cell: Conviction, including pistol use and Krav Maga.
Also, catch the reaction of the one developer when he hears Michael Ironside lay down his first voice overs for Splinter Cell: Conviction. It is priceless.
Star Trek Online: The Future Past Part 2
By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009This latest video from Cryptic Studios gives more history on the Star Trek universe as it leads up to the current history in Star Trek Online. It looks like we have Gorn, Klingons, Starfleet and more doing battle in Cryptic’s universe. What, no love for Orion slave girls?
The video also shows off more pre-alpha game footage that really does look good. Star Trek Online is sill heading towards a Spring 2010 release.
Netflix Instant Streaming to Start Tomorrow On PS3
By Joe Haygood | November 5, 2009
We all saw the announcement a week or so ago that mentioned Netflix Instant Streaming coming to PS3 sometime in November. Well that time seems to be tomorrow, as I just received an email from Netflix stating that my Instant Streaming disc will be arriving tomorrow (November 6th).
Anyone else receive their announcement email yet? And are you surprised with how quickly this announcement went from press conference to reality. I mean, it is Sony, not Apple.
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Nat_K @ 2009-11-05 18:28:19I think it went so quick because Sony had nothing to do with it.
This is Netflix all the way. sony probably just said ok and give us some money. More..
Mass Effect 2 Gets the Obligatory Special Edition Treatment
By Joe Haygood | November 5, 2009
Bioware and Electronic Arts made the announcement that Mass Effect 2 would have a special edition release, adding several bonus items for your extra dollars.
Coming in a tin box package, Mass Effect 2 Special Edition will ship with a copy of Mass Effect 2, a 48-page “The Art of Mass Effect 2″, a copy of the first issue of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book and a pack-in DVD that has a “Making of” documentary and more.
More controversial will be several special weapons that you will only be able to get if you purchase the special edition of Mass Effect 2. Currently there are no plans to put these weapons out as DLC later, so it will give those that buy the Special Edition, a leg up on those that buy the normal version of the game. Since it is a single player game, it is not a balance killer, but I just hate it in general when a developer and/or publisher decides extra weapons should only be available to you if you spend more money on a deluxe edition of a release.
If you are interested in the Mass Effect 2 Collectors Edition, you can pick it up for $69.99 on the Xbox 360, or $59.99 on the PC. Check the jump for a few extra details in the press release.
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Jordan_Snyder @ 2009-11-05 18:56:40Special Editions are whack. We need more special editions along the lines of Modern Warfare 2. Take out the art book and making-of garbage to reduce the price. Things like the night-vision goggles and the downloadable voucher for the original Call of Duty are what I really want. They should cut back on packaging too. No one really needs those metal boxes. More..
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