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We’ve got loads of new Fable III screens for ya!

Ain’t that a huge lie. I was reading the press release title and was all stoked and we only got 2 screenshots and a logo out of the deal. Oh well, it’s all leading up to the huge unveiling of everything that we’re almost positive is gonna happen at E3. From what I see so far, I’m so unbelievably stoked for the game. Common’ Peter Molyneux, you can give us a little more info can’t you?

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EA confirms more multiplayer content for Bad Company 2

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 isn’t even out yet and EA is pushing for it to take the number one spot for online games. They’ve just announced that all new maps will be unclocked for the game when it comes out on March 2nd and in the UK on March 5th. The pack will include the Laguna Alta map playable in Conquest mode and Nelson Bay map playable in Rush mode, bringing the total number of multiplayer maps up to 10.

Want a little bit more? Later in March yet another map pack will be released FOR FREE! That one will give players the ability to play the Arica Harbor map in Conquest mode and Laguna Presa map in Rush mode. Bam! Howdoya like that?

“Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will redefine online modern warfare on March 2. We are deeply committed to the FPS community and Battlefield fans worldwide,” said Patrick Bach, Senior Producer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. “These first two map packs are just the beginning. We’re planning ongoing support for the community by always keeping the experience fresh and ensuring the best possible gameplay experience.”

Keep it up EA, we love what you’re doing, and we want Bad Company 2.

Now.

Posted by Oculin in Featured Articles, Nintendo, Originals, Reviews, Wii | 1 comment

DPrime Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

When Mario moved into the third dimension with Super Mario 64 it seemed like there was no looking back for console Mario titles, and for almost fifteen years that remained true. Now Mario has finally returned to the second dimension on home consoles with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but it comes with a bit of a twist adding simultaneous multiplayer which is a first for the series. New Super Mario Bros Wii is also the debut of Nintendo’s Super Guide to help more casual players pull through the game. The additions of these features may give you the impression that New Super Mario Bros Wii is a side scrolling Mario title aimed at casuals, but fortunately that is far from the case.

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New Metroid: Other M screens and art are full of awesome

As if a release date for Cave Story wasn’t good enough, we’ve got some more screens thanks to GoNintendo for the upcoming Team Ninja and Nintendo game, Metroid: other M, which has a release date of June 27th.

The art style for the game looks really great, and everything looks like it’s coming together nicely. I’m stoked to see how the sidescrolling aspect of the game is going to play out, as there really hasn’t been anything like that on a console (albeit the morph ball in Metroid Prime), since Super Metroid.

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Cave Story hitting WiiWare on March 22nd

It looks like we’ve finally, finally got a release date for the game that was supposed to be hitting in 2009. Nicalis has announced that the action-adventure game Cave Story will be hitting exclusively on WiiWare on March 22nd.

I’m so super stoked for the game. In case you haven’t been staying up-to-date with the game, here are a list of all of the features and updates the the game will be getting:

Cave Story Wii Features:
- Standard definition and Wii-exclusive progressive (480p) graphics
- New character designs by creator, Daisuke Amaya
- Completely redrawn background and interface, exclusive to Wii
- Remastered music as well as the original soundtrack
- Mix-and-match new/old artwork and music!
- Five new play modes (including Sanctuary Time Attack and Boss Rush)
- Three-save files, as demanded by fans
- Over 20 epic boss battles through Mimiga Island
- 15 levels to explore in the vast world
- 10 unique weapons to find and upgrade
- Classic Controller compatibility
- Three unique endings
- A few surprises fans

I’m just gonna tell you: if there’s one game that you could download for the WiiWare in the months after Cave Story’s release, this would be the game to buy.

Guaranteed.

Posted by Keenan "SuperMario290" in Companies, Gaming in General | 0 comments

Paradox Interactive announces lineup for GDC ‘10

It looks like Paradox Interactive, most recently known for their work on the Mount & Blade series as well as East India Company, have released their lineup for GDC 2010. Obviously as you guessed there will be some more Mount & Blade, an old west game called Lead and Gold, Magicka, Lionheart: King’s Crusade, and Ship Simulator Extremes (sounds pretty awesome, right?).

Mount & Blade: Warband
Mount & Blade: Warband, the multiplayer sequel to the original Mount & Blade, will enable up to 64 players to fight for glory on a single map in team deathmatch style battles. Mount & Blade: Warband will be available in the US and via digital distribution on March 30th, 2010.

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West
The exciting team-based multiplayer action of the Old West will soon hit consoles in the highly anticipated third-person shooter set for release late Q1 2010 from developer Fatshark. Get your guns locked and loaded with the chance to try out your shooting skills for yourself.

Magicka
A humorous action-adventure title based on Norse mythology, Magicka will transport players into a fantasy environment where four brave souls will be called upon to take on..well, you know the deal. Being developed by Arrowhead Game Studios for multiple platforms and will be released in Q2 2010, Magicka will offer players millions of spellcasting combinations in a parody and satire of a clichéd fantasy world.

Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade
Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade will pit players between the years of 1189-1192, calling upon warriors to enter the heart of the battle in one of the most vicious wars of all time. Players will have the opportunity to take on this challenge as either Richard the Lionheart or the Saracen commander Saladin when the game is released in Q3 2010.

Ship Simulator Extremes
Additionally, Paradox will showcase Ship Simulator Extremes, the upcoming ship simulator from developer Vstep. The title will feature a wide variety of ocean vessels to navigate ultra-realistic weather conditions and environments in an adventure on the open seas. Ship Simulator Extremes is scheduled for release in Q2 2010.

Posted by Keenan "SuperMario290" in Companies | 1 comment

Naughty Dog to show off artistic talents at the Exhibit that’s “Unleashed”

Naughty Dog, the studio behind the game of the year Uncharted 2, are having an art exhibit showing off all of their talent dubbed Unleashed: The Art of Naughty Dog Exhibit.

The exhibit will be taking place at the Gnomon Gallery in Hollywood, California starting March 6 from 7 – 11 p.m, and 20 creatives from Naughty Dog will be showing off their work.

Below you can see just a couple examples of their work including a pretty sweet Firebird, some steampunk spaceships, a “thing” riding a big beetle.

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Custom Wiimote/Nunchuk Proton Pack

There isn’t much I can say about this except the fact that it is the coolest thing I’ve seen done to a Wiimote ever. I bet you wish you had thought of this uh Nintendo. Seriously if the Ghostbusters game for the Wii came with one of these they would have sold a lot more copies.

Posted by Sid982 in Breaking, Companies | 0 comments

Mark Beaumont, Campcom COO, Dies Suddenly

Mark Beaumont, the chief operating officer for Capcom in North America and Europe suddenly died this morning of a heart attack. Mark Beaumont was in his late 50s and was officially Capcom’s executive vice president, officer and Head of North America, South America, and Europe consumer software publishing.

Capcom released the following statement

“Our COO and dear friend, Mark Beaumont, passed away this morning. This sudden loss has left us with deep sadness. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. We will remember him for his humor, passion and commitment to Capcom and our industry. He was a great leader and visionary and his spirit will carry on in everything that we do. Please join us in memory of Mark.”
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WiiWare makes a big jump of over 30% to Nearly $60 Million in 2009

Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment has announced their 2009 report for the WiiWare and Virtual Console services on the Wii. Combined the services did very well bringing in over $125 million in revenue, with WiiWare having a mere $7 million edge over that of Virtual Console.

WiiWare grew a good bunch in 2009, by over 30%, while the Virtual Console took a disappointing slide of roughly 25% (not surprising with weak VC releases during 2009). Also, it looks like the WiiWare is the market to be at for 3rd parties with Nintendo only taking in 16% of the revenue off the platform, while with Virtual Console it is a remarkable 76%.

They have also released their top 10 downloadable titles on the Wii, and the not-so-surprising fact that Nintendo dominated the area with tons of Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon. World of Goo did manage to snag the #2 spot though, and definitely a good thing to see after hearing about the piracy rate of the game.

Estimated Top Western Downloadable Wii Titles by Revenue, 2009:

Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo, NES) – $5,000,000 ($5.00)
World of Goo (2D Boy, WiiWare) – $4,800,000 ($15.00)
Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo, NES) – $3,300,000 ($5.00)
Super Mario World (Nintendo, SNES) – $2,900,000 ($8.00)
Super Mario 64 (Nintendo, N64) – $2,700,000 ($10.00)
Tetris Party (Hudson, WiiWare) – $2,600,000 ($12.00)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the (Nintendo, N64) – $2,300,000 ($10.00)
Pokémon Rumble (Nintendo, WiiWare) – $2,200,000 ($15.00)
Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, the (Nintendo, N64) – $2,100,000 ($10.00)
My Pokémon Ranch (Nintendo, WiiWare) – $2,000,000 ($10.00)