LAZY DAY TRAILERS: LEGO INDIANA JONES: THE VIDEO GAME
LucasArts took the opportunity afforded by Comic-Con 2007 to confirm that a Lego version of the Indiana Jones trilogy is indeed in production and slated for release some time next summer. The upcoming game, Lego Indiana Jones: The Video Game, is being developed by Traveller’s Tales, the same company behind the two Lego Star Wars titles, and will cover all three of the Indiana Jones films with the same humorous family-friendly style the Lego series has become known for. Let’s take a look;
Lego Indiana Jones: The Video Game is due to release as a multi-platform title in the summer of 2008.
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Video Game - LucasArts
- Lego Indiana Jones Comic-Con 2007 Trailer - GameTrailers.com
XBOX LIVE BRINGING IT HOME: COMIC-CON 2007 - DAY FOUR
Well, here it is - the last of the content Microsoft has posted on Xbox Live for the Bringing it Home: Comic-Con 2007 promotion. Not much to get excited about here in my opinion, but there’s probably still a ton of stuff left from the day three update that you haven’t watched yet, so it all evens out in the end.
Now that Comic-Con is over, It should be interesting to see if Microsoft continues to add “Bringing it Home” events for things outside the direct sphere of gaming as they work on building their Video Marketplace brand. Anyway, enough of the speculation, let’s get on with the final content added to the Xbox Live Marketplace;
Videos & Trailers
Fable 2 - Lionhead Video Diary Episode 2 Video
Day 4 Wrap Up (HD)
Chuck Highlights (HD)
The Sarah Connor Chronicles Highlights (HD)
Supernatural Highlights (HD)
Chuck Full Panel Coverage
The Sarah Connor Chronicles Full Panel Coverage
Smallville Full Panel Coverage
Pushing Daisies Full Panel Coverage
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XBOX 360 PRICE DROP COMING?
It may have taken over a year and a half, but it appears as if Microsoft is finally ready to lower the price of the Xbox 360. According to CheapAssGamer, flyers obtained for the week of August 12th from both Walmart and Toys R Us are showing a $50 price drop on the Xbox 360 premium model.
While a price drop has been rumored for some time due to the recent decline in Xbox 360 console sales and the lower costs associated with the upcoming 65nm processor, this is really the first time that we’ve seen any kind of concrete proof that it’s really going to happen. Now we’re left with the questions of whether a $50 drop will be enough to reinvigorate sales of the 360 and if the price drop will be spread across all models of the console, or if it will just be an inventory cleaning solution prior to the roll out of the 65nm processors.
Hopefully Microsoft will clear things up a bit over the course of the coming week. We’ll be sure to let you know of anything we find out about this as soon as possible.
- Walmart & Toys R Us Ads Confirm $50 Xbox 360 Price Cut - CheapAssGamer
XBOX LIVE BRINGING IT HOME: COMIC-CON 2007 - DAY THREE
Day three of the Bringing it Home: Comic-Con 2007 promotion has now passed and it looks like there’s been a ton of video content added to the Live Marketplace since our last report. Looking at the below list, I think I can safely say that there’s just not enough time in the day to check out everything I’d like to watch - I guess I’ll start with the Babylon 5 and Blade Runner stuff and go from there.
Trailers & Videos
Smallville Trailer
Big Bang Theory :30 Spot
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales Full Panel Coverage
Blade Runner Full Panel Coverage
300 Full Panel Coverage
Daily Wrap-up 7/28 (HD)
Return to House on Haunted Hill Panel/Interview Highlights (HD)
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales Interviews (HD)
Warner Bros. Upcoming Theatrical Releases (HD)
Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal Interview
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Clip
New Frontier teaser
Legion/Kids’ WB! Promo
Legion sizzle reel
James Marsters video greeting
Hanna-Barbera: From H to B video
Batman/The Joining Clip
Batman/Kids’ WB! promo
Batman sizzle
Adam Baldwin Video greeting
Daily Wrap-up
Hanna Barbera/Popeye Panel Coverage
Moonlight
Chuck
Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth
Sailor’s Horn Pipes: The Voices of Popeye
I am Legend trailer
Get Smart trailer
Fred Claus Trailer 2
Babylon 5: Lost Tales
10,000 B.C.
Superman Doomsday Panel & Interviews Highlights
Superman Doomsday Trailer
If you’re a big sci-fi and comic book fan, I’m willing to bet you wish you had that 120GB hard drive right now, don’t you?
THIS WEEK’S RELEASES: JULY 30TH - AUGUST 5TH
What a weekend - take the the frequent power outages initially caused by severe weather and later caused by what I can only assume was the general incompetence of my local power authority, along with the constant ISP issues I’ve been having of late, and I was starting to wonder if I was ever going to get this post ready for today. Admittedly, looking at this week’s release list, I really don’t think it would have been that much of a shame if I hadn’t have posted anything - yes, the cupboard is looking pretty bare.
The only title even remotely worth talking about this week is Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii. Yes, Nintendo once again looks to make it’s magic by injecting it’s popular characters into a sports game - and since they generally to a pretty good job of it every time, this one will most likely please the Nintendo faithful.
As for the rest, once again it’s looking like a good week to catch up on games you’ve been meaning to play while putting some cash aside for the fall blockbuster rush.
- Bratz Ponyz - DS - 7/31/2007
- Chameleon: To Dye For - DS - 7/31/2007
- Drake & Josh - DS - 7/31/2007
- Mario Strikers Charged - WII - 7/31/2007
- Mission: Combat Force - PC - 7/31/2007
- Pet Alien - DS - 7/31/2007
- PicrossDS - DS - 7/31/2007
- Brave Story: New Traveler - PSP - 8/1/2007
- Glory Days 2 - DS - 8/1/2007
- Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl - PSP - 8/1/2007
- Professional Fisherman’s Tour: Northern Hemisphere - DS - 8/1/2007
- Spelling Challenges and More! - DS - 8/1/2007
- World Championship Cards - PS2 - 8/1/2007
- World Championship Cards - PSP - 8/1/2007
- Let’s Ride: Friends Forever - PC - 8/2/2007
- Ride! Carnival Tycoon - PC - 8/2/2007
- Attack on Pearl Harbor - PC - 8/3/2007
- Hidden Expedition Everest - PC - 8/3/2007
- Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst - PC - 8/3/2007
- Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children - PC - 8/3/2007
- Combat Mission: Shock Force - PC - 8/4/2007
Please keep in mind these are only estimated release dates and could change at any time.
MAME V.117U2 RELEASED
The updates continue on the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, as version .117u2 is now available for download. This update contains several fixes to some of the big changes made in version .117 including changes to the new input system and GUI. If you upgraded to v.117 and have been having issues, this could be the answer to your problems. If you’re not experiencing any issues, I’d suggest sticking with your current installation until all the bugs are worked out. As for those of you interested in testing this build for the dev team, feel free to download the update and then head on over to MAME Testers to find out how to get started.
The updated emulator files can be found at the official MAME development page at Mamedev.org. You can Click here to see the full list of what’s new in this update.
LAZY DAY TRAILERS: RESIDENT EVIL 5
Resident Evil 5 is one of those games that’s been keeping a low profile since it’s initial announcement in 2005. While we’ve been treated to little snippets of information and teaser trailers on an annual basis, we’ve not really been allowed to see just what we can expect from this latest installment of Capcom’s long-running franchise. That has now changed.
Capcom has released a new, extended version of the E3′07 Resident Evil 5 trailer, and it is, in short, a breath-taking ride. We catch up with Chris Redfield 10 years after the Raccoon City incident and find him tracking down information on a supposed outbreak in what appears to be Africa. There seems to be some actual gameplay footage mixed in with the CGI, and from that footage, we can assume that the game will use the third person “over-the-shoulder” view that was pioneered in Resident Evil 4.
Now that I’ve set up the trailer for you, I’ll step back and let you enjoy what I consider the first real look at Resident Evil 5.
Now that you’ve seen the good news, I’m going to give you a bit of the bad. According to RE5’s Wikipedia entry, in an interview with RE5 producer Jun Takeuchi, Weekly Famitsu was informed that the game’s release date has been pushed back into 2009. I’m hoping that’s one story that will turn out to be false, as it’s been too long since we’ve had a game that dealt with the main Resident Evil storyline. (Of course, a delay would give me more time to finally finish Resident Evil 4 and take it off my damned “should be playing” list.)
- Resident Evil - Official website
- Resident Evil 5 - Wikipedia entry
- Resident Evil 5 E3 2007 Extended Trailer - GameTrailers.com
XBOX LIVE BRINGING IT HOME: COMIC-CON 2007 - DAY TWO
Day two of the Bringing it Home: Comic-Con 2007 promotion has come and gone, and quite sadly, not much in the way of freebies hit the Live Marketplace during it’s reign, so this is going to be a pretty short post. In fact, there were only two free items on yesterday’s list, and both of them are promotional items for Rush Hour 3. Yeah, I’m as thrilled as you are.
Themes
Content: Rush Hour 3 Theme
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: This summer they’re kicking it in Paris. Make sure you download the Theme and Gamer pics of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 3, in theaters August 10th.Gamer Pictures
Content: Rush Hour 3 Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: This summer they’re kicking it in Paris. Download the Rush Hour 3 GamerPics and don’t forget the Theme. Rush Hour 3 in theaters August 10th.
Wow, those crickets sure are deafening, aren’t they?
LAZY DAY TRAILERS: HEAVENLY SWORD DEMO FOOTAGE
To celebrate yesterday’s release of the Heavenly Sword demo, I broke out my digital camera and recorded video of the demo from start to finish. Now, before you watch it, I feel the need to tell you that my digital camera, for want of a better term, sucks. I do apologize for the graininess of the four videos below, but it was this or nothing - and I figured those of you following the game who haven’t bought a PlayStation 3 yet would really like to see what the rest of us are playing.
So, without further delay or introduction, check out the below four videos which will take you through the complete, short-but-oh-so-good, demo of Heavenly Sword.
You can also check out the full sized version of these videos at the YouTube links below. Enjoy.
- Heavenly Sword - Official site
- Heavenly Sword Demo - Part One (1 of 4) - YouTube
- Heavenly Sword Demo - Part Two (2 of 4) - YouTube
- Heavenly Sword Demo - Part Three (3 of 4) - YouTube
- Heavenly Sword Demo - Part Four (4 of 4) - YouTube
XBOX LIVE BRINGING IT HOME: COMIC-CON 2007 - DAY ONE
While all of these items may not be specifically related to the Bringing it Home promotion for Comic-Con 2007, they do all have two things in common;
- They all appeared in the Xbox Live Marketplace on the first day of Comic-Con
- They’re all FREE downloads.
So, because we all love freebies, here’s the list of the free stuff that appeared in the Marketplace on July 26th.
Trailers
Content: New Resident Evil 5 2007 Trailer
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Japan
Size: 143.45 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] The Resident Evil series continues with this highly anticipated sequel. Witness real-time footage from Resident Evil 5!The story unfolds in a land simmering in the heat of a merciless sun where the contrast between light and dark enhances the feeling of dread as a new evil draws closer.Content: All-Pro Football 2K8 Trailer
Price: Free
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Size: 67.56 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) MILD LANGUAGE] Over 240 NFL legends make their return to the gridiron, including Hall of Famers such as Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus, Joe Montana, Mike Singletary, Reggie White and Walter Payton. Legends have their own signature moves in the game - Barry’s spin, Walter’s scissors kick, and Jerry’s one-handed grab.Content: Surf’s Up Trailer (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) CRUDE HUMOR,LANGUAGE] Surf’s Up Game TrailerContent: Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal Trailer (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Size: 54.96 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) Cartoon Violence] Download this trailer.Content: Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal Trailer (SD)
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) Cartoon Violence] Download this trailer.Content: Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal Trailer 2 (SD)
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) Cartoon Violence] Download this trailer.Content: Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal Trailer 2 (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Size: 150.61 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) Cartoon Violence] Download this trailer.In Game Content
Game: Test Drive Unlimited
Content: Free Holden Efijy Concept
Price: Free
Availability: All regions
Dash Text: Download the Holden Efijy Concept for free (in-game currency still required for purchase at respective dealer).Game: Splinter Cell Double Agent
Content: XBOX360 DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
Price: Free
Availability: All regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (MATURE) BLOOD, LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE] 2 new multiplayer maps (Kinshasa and Secret base), 4 new challenges on those maps and a brand new character with 3 outfits : the Spy Girl.
Size: 83.48 MBGame: Project Sylpheed
Content: 6 New Missions & Weapons + Leaderboards
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Japan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) FANTASY VIOLENCE,MILD BLOOD,MILD LANGUAGE,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF ALCOHOL] Think you are truly an ace pilot? 6 new missions will challenge your skills and add 6 new super-weapons to your arsenal plus Xbox Live Leaderboard suppport to track your rank. Requires Project Sylpheed full retail game. Access Challenge Missions from the EXTRAS menu.Game: Vamipire Rain
Content: VR Bonus Level 2
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE] Thanks for supporting Vampire Rain. Ready for another gathering mission? Play as Duane Hanson in this bonus level to see how fast you can pick up all required equipment for your mission. Difficulty: 3 stars. Requires full retail game.Gamer Pictures
Content: Comic-Con 2007 Gamer Picture
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: Download this gamer picture.Content: Alien Hominid HD - Vehicle Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: All regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) BLOOD AND GORE,CARTOON VIOLENCE] This set of 5 pictures contains some of the most destructive vehiciles that our little yellow friend uses in the game. Get your hand on these 5 Gamer Pictures today!Video
Content: MLG Heavyweight Match 1 Video (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: All regions
Size: 902.29 MB
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] 2V2 Halo 2. The debut episode features up and coming pros Lunchbox and Roy vs. Halogod and VictoryX. Let the games begin!
PLAYSTATION 3 HEAVENLY SWORD DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
PlayStation 3 owners dreams have finally been realized as a playable demo of Heavenly Sword is now available for download via the PlayStation Store. Approximate download size is 996MB.
"The complete game is still set for September, but I think you’ll find this demo is a great sample of what’s in store and it’ll certainly give you a good idea of the look and feel of the game. To set the stage here, at the beginning of this demo, our heroine, Nariko, gains consciousness after a violent encounter with the evil King Bohan and his army. Nariko learns that Bohan is holding her father, Shen, prisoner inside a massive temple complex so she sets out to fulfill her destiny and embarks on a quest for vengeance against the invading King and his army." - Kyle Shubel, Producer, Heavenly Sword (as quoted in PlayStation.Blog)
This one is something that I’ll stop playing the new Civilization expansion for. Enjoy the demo all!
- Heavenly Sword - Official website
- Yes, The Heavenly Sword Demo is Coming … - PlayStation.Blog
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2
Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.
Let the cheering commence.
- Telltale Games - Company website
- Sam & Max Season Two News! - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max Season One - Telltale Games
- Sam & Max - Wikipedia entry
SONY CONFIRMS LAIR IS COMING AUGUST 14TH
In a post over at PlayStation.Blog, Sony confirmed that Lair has gone gold and will be releasing for the PlayStation 3 on August 14th, 2007.
- Lair Dev Complete, August 14th Release Set! - PlayStation.Blog
- Lair - Official website
XBOX 360 DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
A demo of Dynasty Warriors: Gundam for the Xbox 360 is now available for download via the Xbox Live Marketplace in The United States, Mexico and Canada. Approximate file size is 484.62MB.
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam - Official website
XBOX 360 MOTOGP ‘07 DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
A demo of THQ’s MotoGP ‘07 for the Xbox 360 is now available for download via the Xbox Live Marketplace in all regions except Asia. Approximate file size is 901.46MB.
- MotoGP ‘07 - Official website
XBOX LIVE BRINGING IT HOME: COMIC-CON ‘07
Microsoft has announced that they’ll be running an Xbox Live Bringing it Home promotion for Comic-Con ‘07 from July 26th through August 7th.
"From July 26 to August 7, Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com/comiccon will feature full access to all of Warner’s Comic-Con featured game trailers, show panels, movie and TV trailers and sneak peeks, celebrity interviews, show exclusives and customization themes for Xbox LIVE. Plus, action film and comic book fans will have access to an array of exclusive themes from 300 and DC Comics available for download." - Microsoft Media Alert
We’ll keep you updates on all the free Live Marketplace happenings throughout the promotion.
- Sometimes I Wear Spandex and Beat-Up Bad Guys - Gamerscore Blog
- Comic-Con 2007 Starts Tomorrow - Microsoft media alert
- Xbox Live Bringing it Home: Comic-Con 2007 - Xbox.com
CIVILIZATION IV: BEYOND THE SWORD IN STORES, HAS ZOMBIES
This… this may be my last post. It’s here now, and it knows where I am. I’ve tried to fight it, but it knows I’m weak. Before this night is through, only one of us will remain - and I know it will not be me.
I will tell you my story…
Some of you who are about to see the picture I’m about to post will understand, because you may have once been among the affected.
Maybe you’ve only had a small taste and weren’t completely hooked, maybe you’ve spent years fighting it as I have, or maybe you were in remission until this very moment… if that’s the case, I do apologize for what I am about to do…
The rest of you… have no idea. None at all.
Tell them I tried, I truly did, but it comes again… the madness comes again.
Okay, melodrama aside, I do have a few things I want to say about the release of Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword before it completely takes over my life;
- According to the box, they’ve added 10 new civilizations, 64 new buildings, 11 scenarios, 5 wonders, 6 new technologies, corporations, a new espionage system and expanded trade routes. Sounds pretty nifty to me.
- One of those new scenarios is something that I can’t wait to play - apparently “Afterworld” is a scenario where it’s you against the zombie uprising. It’s a good thing I’ve got my copy of the Zombie Survival Guide on hand, otherwise it could be over fast.
- Despite the pedigree the Civilization series has, my local store only got 1-3 copies of the game in - and according to their website, there are no more on the way. While I’m glad I managed to get the last one, it really is sad to see how far the PC game industry has fallen at retail. I mean, this was not your average throwaway PC title.
- Am I the only one who is bothered when you get that last copy of a game at a store and it’s been opened and used as a display model? Sure, they may have shrink wrapped the contents, but I always wonder if I’m really getting everything that was in the box.
Looking at it, the only real question is whether I try a full game or that Afterworld scenario first. I’m thinking zombies for the win, Chuck.
- Civilization - Official series website
- Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword - Product page at Civilization.com
XBOX LIVE ARCADE WEDNESDAYS - WING COMMANDER ARENA & SUPER CONTRA
It’s another double feature week in the Xbox Live Arcade as Wing Commander Arena and Super Contra should be available for purchase by the time you read this.
Wing Commander Arena is an original game from Electronic Arts set in the Wing Commander universe - so those of you expecting a remake of the original Wing Commander are going to be in for a bit of a disappointment. From what I know of this one, it has both a single player mode as well as support for multiplayer dogfights over Xbox Live with up to 16 players. I’ve heard mixed things about the game, so I’d highly recommend you download the demo prior to making any purchase decision about Wing Commander Arena.
In addition to the game itself, StarSoldier Magazine, a downloadable instruction manual done in the style of the classic Wing Commander manuals from back in the game’s PC heyday is available on the game’s Xbox Live Arcade product page. Be sure to check it out.
Title: Wing Commander Arena
Developer: Gaia Industries
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Xbox Live Arcade
Release Date: 7/25/07
Console: Xbox 360
Players: 1-16
Full Game: 800 points ($10)
Rating: E (Everyone - Fantasy Violence)
Demo?: Yes
From the Xbox.com product description;
"Wing Commander™ is back with an all-new game, Wing Commander™ Arena, for Xbox LIVE® Arcade. Create a squad and take on your opponents. Use your gravity bombs or fire torpedoes as you try to climb the leaderboard, destroying enemy armadas along the way. Featuring four modes of gameplay, nine maps, and the first 16-player action on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Wing Commander™ Arena is the perfect mix of classic arcade fun and modern multiplayer chaos.
- Sixteen players: Wing Commander Arena offers the largest multiplayer melee experience on Xbox LIVE Arcade, with up to 16-player space combat action.
- Multiple gameplay modes: Four modes of gameplay, including single player, multi-team, multiplayer battle, and duels one-on-one and multiplayer.
- Ships, maps, and more: Eighteen ships are provided including bombers, light and medium fighters. Team maps, free-for-all maps, and dueling maps provide a multitude of environments for your intense battles.
- Classic experience: The classic Wing Commander gameplay is brought to Xbox LIVE Arcade, offering everything a pilot rookie or hardened space combat veteran could want." - Xbox.com
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not excited at all about our next arcade offering. Super Contra was never a favorite of mine in the arcades, and I doubt anything will change now. As with it’s predecessor Contra, it’s essentially a 2d scrolling shooter, though there are some levels that switch to a more free-form top down format.
Title: Super Contra
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Xbox Live Arcade
Release Date: 7/25/07
Console: Xbox 360
Players: 1-2
Full Game: 400 points ($5)
Rating: E (Everyone - Fantasy Violence)
Demo?: Yes
From the Xbox.com product description;
"The fight for freedom continues in Super Contra! The alien menace, Red Falcon, has fought back and it’s up to Lance and Bill to stop them. Play multiplayer over Xbox LIVE® with upgraded graphics and sound. Do you have what it takes to save the world again?
- Gameplay: Enjoy the authentic original gameplay of the arcade classic. Super Contra features two player co-op gameplay, just like the original.
- Multiplayer: Play co-op on the same console or on Xbox LIVE. Communicate with your buddy by voice using the Xbox 360 headset.
- Leaderboards: Xbox LIVE Leaderboard statistics are kept for Arcade (single player—high score, all time and weekly) and Xbox LIVE co-op (high score—all time and weekly).
- Achievements: Score 12 achievements worth 200 gamer points with a range of simple, challenging, and hard achievements." - Xbox.com
While I passed on last week’s offering Yie Ar Kung-Fu, I did pick up Bomberman Live, and I’ve got to say it’s an excellent rendition of the game - Bomberman fans should not miss it. However, since the Bomberman series tends to be one people seem to either love or hate, be sure to download the demo if you’re unfamiliar with the series.
XBOX LIVE ARCADE WEDNESDAYS - WING COMMANDER ARENA & SUPER CONTRA
It’s another double feature week in the Xbox Live Arcade as Wing Commander Arena and Super Contra should be available for purchase by the time you read this.
Wing Commander Arena is an original game from Electronic Arts set in the Wing Commander universe - so those of you expecting a remake of the original Wing Commander are going to be in for a bit of a disappointment. From what I know of this one, it has both a single player mode as well as support for multiplayer dogfights over Xbox Live with up to 16 players. I’ve heard mixed things about the game, so I’d highly recommend you download the demo prior to making any purchase decision about Wing Commander Arena.
In addition to the game itself, StarSoldier Magazine, a downloadable instruction manual done in the style of the classic Wing Commander manuals from back in the game’s PC heyday is available on the game’s Xbox Live Arcade product page. Be sure to check it out.
Title: Wing Commander Arena
Developer: Gaia Industries
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Xbox Live Arcade
Release Date: 7/25/07
Console: Xbox 360
Players: 1-16
Full Game: 800 points ($10)
Rating: E (Everyone - Fantasy Violence)
Demo?: Yes
From the Xbox.com product description;
"Wing Commander™ is back with an all-new game, Wing Commander™ Arena, for Xbox LIVE® Arcade. Create a squad and take on your opponents. Use your gravity bombs or fire torpedoes as you try to climb the leaderboard, destroying enemy armadas along the way. Featuring four modes of gameplay, nine maps, and the first 16-player action on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Wing Commander™ Arena is the perfect mix of classic arcade fun and modern multiplayer chaos.
- Sixteen players: Wing Commander Arena offers the largest multiplayer melee experience on Xbox LIVE Arcade, with up to 16-player space combat action.
- Multiple gameplay modes: Four modes of gameplay, including single player, multi-team, multiplayer battle, and duels one-on-one and multiplayer.
- Ships, maps, and more: Eighteen ships are provided including bombers, light and medium fighters. Team maps, free-for-all maps, and dueling maps provide a multitude of environments for your intense battles.
- Classic experience: The classic Wing Commander gameplay is brought to Xbox LIVE Arcade, offering everything a pilot rookie or hardened space combat veteran could want." - Xbox.com
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not excited at all about our next arcade offering. Super Contra was never a favorite of mine in the arcades, and I doubt anything will change now. As with it’s predecessor Contra, it’s essentially a 2d scrolling shooter, though there are some levels that switch to a more free-form top down format.