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Earlier today SEGA announced the October 6th release date for the Action/RPG Spy game Alpha Protocol. Now, the SEGA America Blog has revealed the box art for all 3 platforms the game will be released on.
PlayStation 3
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PC - Games for Windows
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another PlayStation Store Update report. A new, and on-time delivery of Qore kicks off the downloads this week, along with another Warped Tour pack on Rock Band, and the Sacktue of Liberty for Little Big Planet. Complete list below.
Qore Annual Subscription - July 2009 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.17 GB
Qore Episode 14: July 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 14 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes you inside the dangerous world of Assassin’s Creed 2.
File size: 1.17 GB
Punisher: No Mercy ($9.99)
Zen Studios gives you a first look at The Punisher: No Mercy, coming exclusively to Playstation Network. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, No Mercy features fast-paced first person shooter action and explosive online multiplayer game play. With inspiration rooted in the Punisher’s rich comic book history, the game allows players to choose from an eclectic mix of Punisher allies and villains.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 737 MB
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 6 - 4th of July Americana ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “4th of July Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 4.68 MB
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 7 - Route 66 Americana ($0.99)
t’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Route 66 Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 6.55 MB
LittleBigPlanet Sacktue of Liberty Costume (free)
“Celebrate Independence Day in LittleBigPlanet with this special costume for Sackboy! Available for a limited time!”
File size: 1.04 MB
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Monarch Signature Livery Pack (free)
Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.
File size: 100 KB
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Speed Expansion ($9.99)
Download the Speed Expansion Pack to get 3 brand new tracks for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, playable in all online modes, and offline in Time Attack, Free Play, and Split Screen.
File size: 572 MB
Cross Edge Safety Pack (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 2 (free)
Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge New Costume Set 1 ($3.99)
Expand your wardrobe along with your power with this clothing pack!
File size: 192 MB
Quantum of Solace: The Game 007 Camille Map Pack ($4.99)
The Camille Map Pack includes four new multiplayer maps: “Canals,” a claustrophobic section of Venice where constant movement is the key to winning and losing; “Bags” places you in a gloomy area of the Miami airport that will have you frantically trying to find cover; “Dam” an outdoor arena that requires constant teamwork and “Cisterns”, the dark underbelly of Siena where trouble lurks around every dark corner.
File size: 348 MB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 The Predator ($7.50)
Grab your clubs and prepare for a true adventure at The Predator! Bring all your shots including your ability to work the ball left and right as creativity will help you get around this jungle of a course.
File size: 170 MB
Guitar Hero World Tour
File sizes: 24 MB - 33 MB (singles), 83 MB (track pack)
Rock Band
File sizes: 25 MB - 31 MB (singles), 86 MB - 87 MB (track packs)
Anime MBM 4 PS3 ($1.49)
File size: 4.03 MB
Farmer’s Daughter PS3 Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.2 MB
Ink Skulls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.17 MB
Sniper Girls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.54 MB
Capcom Classics Collection Remixed ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Bursting with retro flavor, this portable arcade compilation comes together in an amazing collection of 20 all-time Capcom favorites.
Included games are: Street Fighter, Strider, Final Fight, 1941, Captain Commando, Bionic Commando, Legendary Wings, Forgotten Worlds, Black Tiger, 3 Wonders, Avengers, Block Block, Last Duel, Side Arms, Mega Twins, Varth, Magic Sword, Section Z, Quiz and Dragons, and The Speed Rumbler.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 489 MB
Mind Quiz ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Mind Quiz is the only PSP game that helps you make your brain younger.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 20 MB
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
You are double agent Sam Fisher, caught in a menacing conspiracy. Immerse yourself in the world of international espionage and discover the entire Splinter Cell series through flashbacks and exclusive new missions.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to media differences, the digital and UMD disc versions of this title are incompatible with each other in Multiplayer mode.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.23 GB
Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
File sizes: 15 MB - 19 MB
Anime MBM 7 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 534 KB
Anime MBM 8 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 500 KB
4th of July PSP Theme 1 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 480 KB
4th of July PSP Theme 2 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 489 KB
Farmer’s Daughter PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 495 KB
Ink Skulls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 330 KB
Sniper Girls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 561 KB
Valve announced that there will be new DLC coming to Left 4 Dead. However, they said nothing about what it is or when it releases. I was a little shocked when I saw this, because it doesn’t really make sense to release DLC for a game that is getting a sequel in a few months. We also don’t know what the price will be. Because of Valve’s history of free DLC, I would assume that it will be free-of-charge on the PC. However as for the Xbox version, assholes Microsoft might force Valve to charge for the add-on.
- Pick up Trash and clean the house
-Jenny is grown up and has a boy named Keith
-New cleaning tools: vacuum cleaner, Dirt sifter to find gems
-Can purchase items from a shopping network.
Looks like this Chibi-Robo is going to turn out to be a lot like the original one. Hopefully it will sell more then the last DS outing.
As fake as it sounds… it is true. You can buy a Wii over at gamestop bundled with rubber duckies, water guns or pirate stickers. I really have no idea what gamestop was thinking, but knowing the casual audience I wouldn’t be too surprised if it took off…
This fella's mad because he bought Fallout 3 for $60
That’s right, folks! For a limited time only you can get PC Gamer’s Game of the Year winner, Fallout 3, for the low, low price 24.99. If you haven’t picked up already, now is a great time do so. Really. It is.
Sega has announced today that the highly-anticipated Action/RPG Alpha Protocol being developed by Obsidian will be available in North America for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on October 6.
Alpha Protocol weaves a story not unlike Robert Ludlum’s popular Jason Bourne novels. The RPG’s plot follows Michael Thorton, a secret agent who has turned rogue after being disavowed by his government. However, given that the game accommodates a branching storyline a la BioWare’s sci-fi RPG Mass Effect, players can assume a variety of undercover personas, ranging from a suave James Bond-style spy to one like the maniacal Jack Bauer of 24 fame.
Associate Product Manager Christian Cardona posted up the R&CF: ACIT pre-order items today, and here is everything you can get your hands on if you order the game before it comes out.
Discovery Package – Explore the Insomniac Moon, a special level that resembles the layout of the Insomniac Games’ offices! Scattered through this museum-like level, you will discover a moon’s worth of extra content that didn’t quite make it into the game.
Power Package –The Power package includes an exclusive weapon skin for one of Ratchet’s weapons. You will also start the game with extra hit points, and Ratchet’s brand new Cryo Mine Glove, a weapon that freezes enemies! (This pre-order program goes into effect over the next few weeks.)
Bolt Package – The thrifty gamer will find lots to love in this exclusive Bolt Package! Start the game with two of Ratchet’s most bolt-centric power-ups — the Bolt Magnetizer and Box Basher, and you will discover your galactic bank account has already loaded with 5,000 bolts when you start the game.
Space Package – The Space Package offers an exclusive hotrod skin for Ratchet’s ship, the Aphelion. You also will start with 5,000 bolts as well as an exclusive Ratchet & Clank PlayStation Home Avatar Skin!
You can find these pre-order programs at most major retailers.
The Wii’s push to prove themselves as being able to provide hardcore gamers with content took a major hit today when developer Suda 51 said that the No More Heroes franchise must spread out if it wants to expand.
A sequel to the Wii title is currently being worked on by Goichi Suda’s Grasshopper Manufacture.
Suda 51 told Edge, “I really want to make No More Heroes a big franchise and with this second episode have bigger success. I’m putting a lot of care into developing this IP, as I feel there’s a lot of potential.
I think this is the last No More Heroes that is going to be developed on Wii. To expand it to new possibilities, we need a new platform. Wii is a great platform, but we’ve done everything we can with it now.”
What platforms will No More Heroes end up on? Only time will tell.
In a surprising update to what was posted here earlier today, The Chicago Tribune reports that the sale of Midway to Warner Bros. has been OK’d by a Delaware bankruptcy judge.
The judge approved a $33 million sale of most of the company’s assets to Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. had submitted a $33 million bid to buy “substantially all” the assets of Chicago-based Midway. If there had been other bids, the court would have supervised an auction. But no other parties submitted competing bids.
The judge said that objections filed to the Warner Bros. deal were resolved, clearing the way for the approval.
Hopefully this means this is the last time you’ll have to see this image:
It appears recent reports of Warner Bros. buying Midway and saving them from the brink of bankruptcy were incorrect. Midway has confirmed this morning that the studio was not picked up by Warner Bros. and they have 60 days until they’re out of work.
If there’s anyone looking to pick up one of the remaining studios you’ll have roughly 2 months to do so: Midway Newcastle (Wheelman, Necessary Force), Midway San Diego (TNA) and of course Midway Chicago (Blitz, NBA Ballers) come to mind.
“We had a court hearing yesterday and the end result of that is the sale was approved and the closing will occur within the next 10 days, since we didn’t get any bids for the San Diego assets, we actually gave the employees a required 60-day warning.”
Midway remains positive on the San Diego studio, saying, “For now those employees are continuing to work and it’s still entirely possible that a bidder could come in and acquire the San Diego assets.”
I’m quite interested in seeing what becomes of the Mortal Kombat franchise, what with the recent confirmation that MK9 was in development.
