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It was almost too obvious: 3D Dot Game Heroes looks a lot like Zelda, it lets you make characters, boom: You put Link in it. Done. But like all innovations that were so natural as to be almost self-evident, someone had to be first. In our case, that someone is Game Informer's Tim Turi, whose achievement you can find after the break.

Congratulations, Tim. It may have been obvious, but that's what they said about going to the moon and now who's on Dancing With The Stars, eh?

Could the late ‘09 early ‘10 game rush harm the industry?

Howard Phillips was pretty much Mr. Nintendo back in the day. To see that he was leaving the Big N was a pretty big shocker back in the day. This would be like Major Nelson leaving Microsoft, or Miyamoto deciding to go work Sony. …Okay…it wouldn’t be as bad as Miyamoto leaving, [...]

The Mega64: Version 3 DVD set has been confirmed for a May 28th release date. It will contain some videos that have already been around the web, as well as new features and other goodies.

If I could turn back time...

#rosters The mad geniuses at Operation Sports have put out a custom roster file that comprehensively updates one area that MLB 10: The Show cannot, according to its contract: Real minor league players. More »

#northamerica You might have noticed that the week's list of new retail releases is a little slow following the Easter holiday. The same is true for this week's North American PlayStation Store update. More »

While the title has been on the radar since November, Majesco has now confirmed that Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is headed to Xbox Live Arcade in addition to the PC. Previously relegated to the more nebulous "home console," the HD remake is officially coming to XBLA with some new features in toe. There is no release date mentioned, though the Steam version is currently listed for April 28. The game includes a new deathmatch mode along with co-op, capture the flag and survival modes. It also includes lots and lots of enemies.

For those interested in the PC version, Steam is currently offering pre-purchases on the game for $17.99, two bucks off the normal $19.99 price. Pre-orders will also get an extra multiplayer and co-op character: Ugh-zan, the boss of The First Encounter. Check out a new trailer after the break.

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#playstationnetwork It's come down to this, the eighth exciting episode of PlayStation Network reality show The Tester, in which just three contestants are left in the fight for a PlayStation game testing gig. More »

I’ve played FlingSmash a couple times at Nintendo’s events. It is a great game…a lot of fun, and way more interesting than you would think. With that said, it does seem like it’s better suited at a budget price. Hopefully this $30 pricetag is going to stick around. I can’t see [...]

Some of the biggest names in shooters gather to talk about what's next for the genre.

Some of the biggest names in shooters gather to talk about what's next for the genre.

Some of the biggest names in shooters gather to talk about what's next for the genre.

CAUTION - FOUL LANGUAGE If this was the way the game really started out, I think Fester might be in for a very different experience. It’d probably be a very boring game as well!

#ps3 At least one PlayStation 3 owner has found the silver lining in Sony's decision to axe the option to install other operating systems like Linux to the console, obtaining a rather substantial refund from Amazon.com for his PS3 purchase. More »

SplitReason is having another one of their t-shirt design contests. The image above is from the ‘Welcome to Warp Zone’ shirt design, and it could become the real-deal if you cast your vote. You can show your appreciation for the design right here!

All things Nintendo, all fan-made in this feature. There’s a never-ending supply of love pouring out from Nintendo fans, as they are usually showing off new and unique ways in which they’ve paid tribute to the Big N. Hit up the link below to see more arts, crafts music and more. Another collection of [...]

It's the season finale of The Tester! How excited are you? OMG, omg, omg, totally can't wait to watch that guy, that other guy and that girl compete to get ... the thing that they are trying to win. Yeah, it's going to be awesome. (If anyone watched the series, how was it?)

PSP owners should go ahead and enjoy another heaping helping of new comics.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
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* Left hand freeze/Right hand shock = Koppa Tengu, Level 5, Bufu and Zio * Prophecy of Wind = Mothman, Level 5, Garu, Magaru, Dream Needle * Thick red skin = Oni, Level 8, Resists: Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Wind * Soothing [...]

#namcobandai Namco Bandai's gory re-imagining of the 16-bit side-scrolling classic Splatterhouse will come with an unlockable bonus: three 16-bit side-scrolling classic Splatterhouse games. More »

During last week's MI6 conference, Bungie alum (now 343 Industries head) Frank O'Connor spoke candidly about the possibility of a Halo movie now that relations between Peter Jackson / Neill Blomkamp and Microsoft have fallen apart (as reported by IGN). "We're going to make a movie when the time is right," O'Connor told attendees of a session he was part of, titled "Extending Your Game Beyond the Package." He continued, frankly stating "We own the IP."

Being head of Microsoft's Halo product house (that includes everything from Master Chief plushies, to the development of games after Halo: Reach, to a possible film) though, O'Connor worries about the implications of a film on the franchise. "If we want to make a movie, the scale of all the other stuff that we do changes dramatically. We make tens of millions of dollars on ancillary stuff, toys, apparel, music and publishing. If we do a movie all of that will grow exponentially." So while that's not exactly confirmation of a movie adaptation for the Chief at some point in the future, the possibility of exponentially growing an already multi-million dollar business sounds like a pretty good excuse to us for doing one.

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

This week’s Spring Fever highlights Killzone! Find Killzone 2 Napalm & Cordite, Thunder Pack, and Steel & Titanium DLC on sale for $3.99 each (regular price, $5.99 each), the Killzone 2 Bundle Pack DLC on sale for $7.99 (regular price $11.99) and Killzone: Liberation PSP on sale for $9.99 (regular price $15.99). Offers good through 4/14/10.

Updates

Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
BUZZ! Master Quiz Permanent Price Drop (now $15.99, original price $19.99)
LocoRoco 2 Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $19.99)
Patapon 2 Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $14.99)
TMNT: Turtles in Time Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Avatar Digital Sale (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Driver 76 Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Tom Clancy’s EndWar: Escalation pack Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Tom Clancy’s HAWX: Russian Falcons Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
Sonic Rivals 2 Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99. original price $29.99)
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99. original price $24.99)

Downloadable Games

topatoi Bundle ($13.99)
topatoi for PlayStation 3 brings your screen to life with classic platforming gameplay over a variety of dynamic levels. Take a journey through the colorful worlds of the Great Tree and Sky Pillar. Unique platform gameplay in a physical, interactive world, as well as great bonus levels playable alone, in split-screen or co-op modes, are all waiting for you in topatoi!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 320 MB

The Tester

The Tester Episode 8
In Episode 8, “Season Finale,” the final 3 contestants (Amped, Cyrus, and Nauseous) face an intense series of mini-challenges involving problem solving, dexterity, PlayStation knowledge and game play. There are no judges, no elimination rounds, and no excuses in this flat-out race to the finish to determine who wins the title of The Tester.
File size: 391 MB (SD) 863 MB (HD)

PSone Classics

XS Airboat Racing ($5.99)
Get behind a wheel as one of 10 different animals and creatures in this wacky and challenging racing game. Do you have what it takes to reach the Gold Cup?
ESRB Rated E
File size: 41 MB

Game Demos (free)

2010 FIFA World Cup Demo
EA SPORTS celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the final with all the pageantry, drama and excitement of the official tournament.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.05 GB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet Incredibles Costume Kit ($5.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Costume Kit to dress him as all 5 “Modern Day” Incredibles, Mr. Incredible “Retro”, Syndrome, Frozone, and Edna Mode.
NOTE: To download this Costume Kit, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Incredibles Medium Pack ($4.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Medium Pack for the Incredibles and you’ll get loads of stickers and CREATE materials to create your own Incredibles levels.
NOTE: To download this Medium Pack, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet “The Incredibles” Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this “The Incredibles” costume and you’ll have all of the costume pieces necessary to dress up as everyone in the crime fighting family of the Incredibles!
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Syndrome Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Syndrome costume and begin planning the demise of the Incredibles!
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Mr. Incredible Retro Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Mr. Incredible Retro costume and relive Mr. Incredible’s glory days!
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Frozone Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Frozone costume and send a chill down the spine of all evil do-ers!
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Edna Mode Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this Edna Mode costume and come to the aid of the Incredibles!
NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File sizes: 1.04 MB

Hustle Kings Crazy Tables: Basement Crazy (free)
Download this pack and head down to the Hustle Kings Basement Bar for a crazy new table that’ll really test your trick shots. Set in every pool hustler’s favorite hangout, this table is anything but relaxing. You’ll need all your skill and concentration working overtime to swerve your way around tricky corners and use the angles to your advantage.
Best of all, it’s absolutely FREE!
File sizes: 45 MB

Just Cause 2 – Chevalier Ice Breaker (free)
Bring on the chaos in Panau!
File size: 2.46 MB

Mega Man 10 Bass Character ($1.99)
Play the game as Bass. Bass can shoot in 7 directions. Some of his abilities differ from Mega Man’s. Not compatible with Rankings or Challenges.
File size: 1.13 MB

Mega Man 10 Special Stage 1 ($0.99)
Gives you another Time Attack Stage to try, including a new Boss at the end! Results will be displayed in the Rankings. Not compatible with Trophies or Challenges.
File size: 1.15 MB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “The Take Over, The Breaks Over” by Fall Out Boy ($1.99)
• “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s an Arms Race” by Fall Out ($1.99)
• “Thnks fr th Mmrs” by Fall Out Boy ($1.99)
• Fall Out Boy Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Thnks fr th Mmrs”, “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s an Arms Race”, and “The Take Over, The Breaks Over” by Fall Out Boy. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File sizes: 35 MB – 39 MB (singles), 108 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Fire It Up”— Thousand Foot Krutch ($1.99)
• “Meant to Live”— Switchfoot ($1.99)
• “Stand in the Rain”— Superchick ($1.99)
• “Monster”— Skillet ($1.99)
• “Live Life Loud”— Hawk Nelson ($1.99)
• “Feel Good Drag”— Anberlin ($1.99)

File sizes: 20 MB – 28 MB (singles)

Game Videos (free)

ModNation Racers Bring the BOOM Trailer
File size: 83 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers BTS: An Overview
File size: 130 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers BTS: Art Design
File size: 202 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers BTS: Race & Shoot
File size: 215 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers BTS: Welcome to UFG
File size: 201 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers RACE! Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Character Creation
File size: 345 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Kart Creation
File size: 173 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Track Creation
File size: 282 MB (HD)

Just Cause 2: An Island In Chaos Trailer
File size: 88 MB (HD)

Just Cause 2: Demo Out Now Trailer
File size: 85 MB (HD)

Just Cause 2: Freedom and Chaos Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)

Just Cause 2: No Ordinary Mission Trailer
File size: 77 MB (HD)

Brink: Official Trailer
File size: 133 MB (HD)

Blacklight: Tango Down Teaser Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)

Yakuza 3 Locations Trailer
File size:70 MB (HD)

Yakuza 3 Dev Diary 3
File size: 134 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Future War Trailer
File size: 94 MB (HD)

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes Announcement Trailer
File size: 44 MB (HD)

3D Dot Game Heroes: Teaser Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD)

3D Dot Game Heroes: Natural Sword Enhancement Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)

Army of Two: The 40th Day Chapters of Deceit Launch Trailer
File size: 40 MB (HD)

Iron Man 2: Enemy Factions Trailer
File size: 44 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Heavy Rain Crime Scene Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 6.44 MB

The Lord of the Rings Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 7.56 MB

Alice in Wonderland Theme ($1.49)
File size: 7.89 MB

Pixar Up Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.9 MB

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Theme ($1.49)
File size: 6.25 MB

Lindsay Kaye Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 9.23 MB

Music

Flower Soundtrack ($2.99)
File size: 126 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

King of Pool ($9.99)
Join the world of pool sharks and have the opportunity to play in five unique locations. Choose from one of the biggest selections of snooker and pool games available, triumph against your rivals in Career mode, demonstrate your skills in Trick Shot mode, or use Free Play mode to test yourself. Also you can compete with your friend using Multiplayer mode.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 71 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Freekscape: Escape From Hell ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 46 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

BUZZ! Quiz World U.S. Sports Quiz Pack ($3.99)
Are you the ultimate sports fan? Test your knowledge on America’s favorite past times, Football, Basketball, Baseball and more! This BUZZ! Quiz World PSP quiz pack features hundreds of questions about sports to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz World PSP game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 54 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Episode 8
File size: 165 MB

ModNation Racers Bring the BOOM Trailer
File size: 14 MB

ModNation Racers BTS: An Overview
File size: 21 MB

ModNation Racers BTS: Art Design
File size: 32 MB

ModNation Racers BTS: Race & Shoot
File size: 35 MB

ModNation Racers BTS: Welcome to UFG
File size: 31 MB

ModNation Racers RACE! Trailer
File size: 11 MB

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Character Creation
File size: 55 MB

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Kart Creation
File size: 27 MB

ModNation Racers Tutorial: Track Creation
File size: 45 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

LittleBigPlanet PSP Theme (free)
File size: 672 KB

Lindsay Kaye PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
File size: 659 KB

Lindsay Kaye PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)
File size: 670 KB

Lord of the Rings PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 698 KB