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It could happen, if Japan wasn't so strict about guns.

A portion of an ONM interview with producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Kaname Fujioka… ONM: Would you like to bring more Monster Hunter games to Wii? KF: Is this a Sony versus Nintendo question? Because I don’t want to get into that. We wanted to bring Monster Hunter to a new audience, and since Wii [...]

As usual, Gamasutra has more NPD analysis than you could ever want. Hit up the link below to check out all the details from March’s NPD figures, which were released last week. This information will be broken down on a feature-by-feature basis throughout the week. Article here

The Beatles keep on winning accolades.

Abylight is pleased to announce the development of “Music On” series for Nintendo DSiWare™, a software collection including musical applications and games for all ages. The first application, “Music On: Electronic Keyboard”, will be soon released and will implement a virtual keyboard featuring a variety of instruments and rhythms. Music On: Electronic Keyboard An electronic keyboard to take [...]

Happy ModNation Monday!

I’m happy to bring to you our next installment of our Artist Spotlight series. Last week, Insomniac Games‘ Ted Price showed us that it only takes a few minutes and some imagination to create girlfriends for Ratchet and Clank. This week, we are happy to bring you someone else’s take on ModNation Racers.

Making games is tough. Making blockbuster multi-million selling games is even tougher! Not many understand that more than David Jaffe, the talented and “outspoken” mind behind the Twisted Metal franchise and a little game called God of War.

If you didn’t catch it on USAToday.com this week, the founder of Eat Sleep Play and the voice behind davidjaffe.biz took a break from his latest project to chat about the challenges of game development, seeing his characters getting the “Mod” treatment, and his reactions to games like LittleBigPlanet and ModNation.

Let the bleeping begin!

Fans paid tribute to Twisted Metal during the ModNationRacers Online Beta in December

Kratos gets a Kart

Who’s next on the spotlight?

We’ll find out next ModNation Monday, right here on the PlayStation.Blog!

- conversion of a book called Dear Doctors Hobo Nichi no Kenkou Techou - keep a record of up to 16 illnesses - keep a record of 24 medications you’re taking - store detailed info on HIV and influenza tests - program will ask for your birthdate when you turn it on, to keep your data safe - Nintendo asks [...]

A new co-op mode, two maps, and a ton of Trophies? This game keeps on giving.

A Splinter Cell: Conviction marketing stunt went a bit too far in Auckland, New Zealand. According to the New Zealand Herald, a man with bandages on his hands pointed a fake gun at the patrons of a bar, who responded by diving under tables and calling the police. The money quote comes from Senior Sergeant Ben Offner, who said, "We consider these types of stunts to be very ill-advised and have real concerns a similar one may one day end in tragedy." Er, "ill-advised" would be putting it lightly.

The company responsible for the stunt, The Monaco Corporation, claims it hired another marketing company to organize the promotion and didn't know a gun would be used. It apologized for the stunt, with a spokesperson stating it was "marketing gone wrong." So wrong, in fact, that the report refers to the game as "Splinter Cell: Evolution." The situation sounds a lot worse than it apparently was, as police only "cautioned" two men at the scene.

[Via Kotaku]

God of War 3 has already received a $10 cut to its regular price at Amazon and GameStop, but we'd surely anger the consumer gods by not mentioning that there's another $11.75 in discounts to be had. Gamerdeals.net points out that bargain warriors who enter the following codes when buying Kratos' conclusion from GameStop will receive a further price slashing.

Enter promo codes at checkout:

• 10AUTO
• 15NEW
• SAVER

The discount codes work on other titles beyond God of War 3. You could use them to pick up the God of War Collection and have the entire trilogy for about the same as what the latest adventure cost at launch.

Despite its title, the latest Crackdown 2 vidoc, "Nothing is Sacred," reveals at least one sacred thing in Ruffian's upcoming game: humor. The amusing action becomes apparent when you knock someone upside the head with a sign post, or attach a satchel charge to their face.

The first game certainly had its share of guffaw-inducing moments and, come July 6, we'll know if -- on top of skills for kills -- agents will get lulz for kills.

Delicious monster meat.

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Are you rife with guilt over the damage your Sims' extravagant lifestyles have done to their nonexistent environment? Now you'll be able to reduce your simulated carbon footprint and decrease your dependence on the imaginary world's dwindling supply of e-fossil fuels, by driving an electric Renault Twizy Z.E Concept in-game.

The tie-up with Renault is part of the "Electric Vehicle Pack," a free Sims 3 download to be offered in EMEA countries, comprising the car and other environmentally conscious items like solar panels and windmills. Despite the fact that all cars are electric in the game (because they're inside your computer, which is electric), driving the tiny Renault and using the other items will noticeably improve your Sims' lives, by reducing their weekly bills.

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Hey! I am Yan Marchal, manager of Sanuk Games. As this is my first post here, a brief introduction is in order. Sanuk Games is a game studio based in Bangkok, and we’ve been working on various console games for a couple of years. We have already released two Minis, Spot The Differences and Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro.

On Thursday, we are releasing an award-winning horror game in the PlayStation Minis format: Hysteria Project.

In Hysteria Project, YOU are the hero! Step into the shoes of the main character and take part in an unforgettable adventure! Will you make the right decisions and make it out in one piece?

Hysteria Project is a groundbreaking gaming experience where you are the hero of an entirely filmed adventure. Keep a sharp eye on what’s going on around you and make the right choices at the right time. Have you got the guts to be next on the list?

The original version of Hysteria Project, released by Bulkypix, won the “Revelation 2009” Milthon award in Paris, and was praised by fans of new experiences and thrill-seekers. Levi Buchanan of IGN.com wrote: “Hysteria Project reminded me of those old FMV games I used to play on my SEGA CD as a guilty pleasure – but this one only cost me two bucks for the same level of enjoyment.”

Hysteria Project is available this Thursday for PSP and PS3 for the price of $1.99. For more information about our games, please visit our website. And to get first-hand information about our future releases, please follow us on Facebook.

The Wii's Mega Man arsenal has grown once again, adding Mega Man 4 to the collection of games that can be chosen from a menu and loaded up -- you know, like weapons on Mega Man's arm, except acquired through commerce and not robot murder. They'd be very different games if you had access to a charge card instead of a Charge Shot.

Speaking of growing collections, DSiWare is now home to three more downloadable Game & Watch simulators, putting us all well on the way to understanding Mr. Game & Watch's attacks in Super Smash Bros. (Hint: You'll want to use the sausages.) See all the available downloads after the break.

#callofdutymodernwarfare2 Video game publisher Activision released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 last year. It made over a billion dollars. Now Activision has decide it will make the series more accessible. More »

Just Dance will just have to wait for its turn back at the top of the UK all-formats sales chart, as Splinter Cell: Conviction has debonairly cut in this week. Although it may appear that the two Ubisoft published titles are in a sashay for supremacy, history has taught us that Just Dance will keep gyrating high above the charts long after Sam Fisher's latest adventure holds the bargain bin hostage.

The PS3 and PC release of the faaaaa-bulous and leather-heavy Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City sent the title motoring up the charts to third. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 lost an M-COM station and slipped two spots to fourth, while Wii Fit Plus found the power to jump up one spot to round out the top five. Check out the complete UK top 10 after the break.

Source - Ubisoft shows Conviction [GFK Chart-Track]
Source - Latest UK Software Charts [GFK Chart-Track]

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#japan You got to give it to Japanese marketing people. For better or worse, they know how to do attention grabbing in-store displays. This one for PSP brawler Ikki Tousen Xross Imapct is no exception. More »

#microsoft When a Hollywood special effects master sits down and whips up a custom Xbox 360 console, this is the end result. More »

#ds A few weeks ago, I showed you every Nintendo DS that had ever been released. Turns out I missed one: the official McDonalds Japan DSi console! More »

#hidekikamiya There has not been a new Star Fox game, recently. The sci-fi adventure series debuted in 1993 and saw a Nintendo DS title in 2006. It's now 2010, and where's a new Star Fox game? More »

#uno A concerned parent has apparently taken to the official 360 forums, looking for an explanation as to why his son had been banned from Xbox Live until the Year of our Lord, 9999. Microsoft was only too happy to oblige. More »

#japan Once upon a time, Japanese games eclipsed Western ones. They looked better, were more fun and were just better. Those days have passed. More »

#art Last year, Hong Kong animation house Imagi brought Astro Boy, a beloved Japanese character, to the big screen in a computer-animated film. Astro Boy is great and all, but...what about Mega Man? More »

#gallery Cure Cosplay Festival 2, The Land of the Rising Sun's largest cosplay event, was held over the weekend in Yokohama, Japan. Cue the impressive costumes, dynamic poses and gravity-defying hair gel! More »

#namcobandai There's a feel-good story to be had behind the PAL release of role-playing game Demon's Souls: not just the fact it's on its way to Europe and Australia, but that the accompanying strategy guide has been written by fans. More »