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As you can see, the Wiimote skills of the player above are no match for the Adept Quattro, a placement/sorting arm that is blazingly fast. I have a feeling that no amount of gamer skills will be able to best this sucker!

Probably not quite the Climax you remember.

The best defense is something other than this game.

#pc Today's football news isn't entirely about Madden or the NFL Draft. Quick Hit Football, a free-to-play, browser-based football simulator, picked up Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss to appear in-game for Quick Hit's second season. More »

We talk to CCP about the future of EVE and how it links to DUST 514.

Let me show you my package.

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

I’m excited to show everyone the new MLB.TV application for the PS3 that will be available from PlayStation Network, in both U.S. and Canada, later today. This app allows MLB.TV subscribers to watch every regular season game live in HD (local blackout restrictions do apply), with tons of new interactive features designed exclusively for PSN.

This week Spring Fever highlights Action games. 50% off Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty (sale price $7.49, reg. $14.99) and Revenge of the Wounded Dragons (sale price$4.99, reg. $9.99) Download today! Offers good through Wednesday, 4/28/10.

Updates

Ubisoft Game Sale:

Tom Clancy’s HAWX: European Assault Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
Tom Clancy’s HAWX: US Eagles Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
Petz Dogz Family Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Petz Hamsterz Bunch Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Petz Saddle Club Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)

Downloadable Games

Hyperballoid HD ($4.99)
Welcome to the future! Hyperballoid HD is a next-gen brick breaking game that features two visually stunning game worlds complete with animated levels and realistic physics.
As you break apart these complex creations, you’ll enjoy using outrageous new powerups and will be surprised by the game’s smooth controls.
Amazing art and animation, along with a bass-heavy techno soundtrack, will immerse you in the psychedelic world of Hyperballoid HD!
ERSB Rated E
File size: 84 MB

Puzzle Chronicles ($9.99)
Enter the dark and savage lands of the Ashurin Empire as you battle to avenge the atrocities the Empire brought upon your tribesmen. On your heroic quest to topple the Empire you will fight fierce beasts and battle hardened warriors in this new Puzzle RPG hybrid game. Featuring an active puzzle combat mechanic, deep story, and robust character development Puzzle Chronicles will bring you into the next era of Puzzle RPGs.
ERSB Rated E10+
File size: 664 MB

Secret Of Monkey Island Special Edition ($9.99)
Pirates! Adventure! Monkeys! Relive the hilarious swashbuckling misadventures of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood all in HD as he attempts to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean! Featuring a re-imagined contemporary art style, complete voice over by members of the original Monkey Island™ franchise cast, a re-mastered musical score, plus scene-for-scene hot swap to transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime.
ERSB Rated E10+
File size: 433 MB

After Burner Climax ($9.99)
The classic arcade game After Burner has now returned for a new generation of gamers. After Burner Climax is fast and frantic action, putting you in the cockpit of the world’s fastest fighter planes. Dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft. Take to the air and blaze through a branching storyline and over 20 stages!
ERSB Rated E10+
File size: 527 MB

Psone Classics

XS Moto ($5.99)
Take control of the Superbike and race your way to the top! Download this PS one® Classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 59 MB

Game Demos (free)

Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo
Join 15 other players in this multiplayer demo for the Turbulent Jungle map. Choose from either Elimination or Post Grab modes and use all the new VSs, weapons and support items from the Campaign mode. Grab your weapon and get into the heat of battle with players from all over the world!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 368 MB

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ!: The ‘00 Quiz ($5.99)
Relive the greatest moments of the first decade of the 2000’s! Laugh and compete with your friends over trivia that defined the 2000’s in this BUZZ!: The ‘00 Quiz pack, featuring hundreds of questions to play in your favorite BUZZ!: Quiz TV and BUZZ!: Quiz World game modes. Download this quiz pack today and challenge friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 46 MB

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves – Siege Expansion Pack ($5.99)
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves is under “SIEGE”! This new DLC Pack for 2009’s Game of the Year is loaded with 2 new multiplayer maps, “The Museum” and “The Highrise”, 11 new multiplayer Trophies to win, 6 multiplayer skins, and an intense new Co-op game mode, “Siege”! Can you hold your ground under the “SIEGE?”
Download the “Siege Expansion Pack” now!
File size: 242 MB

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing DLC 2 – Metal Sonic & Death Egg Zone Track ($7.99)
Get your telescopic limbs, jet engine and Black Shield forcefield ready and race as new character Metal Sonic with this exclusive download! Also speed around new track the Death Egg, a huge orbital fortress created by Dr. Eggman, containing some of his most diabolical creations. Take care not to fall off the edge in the frantic battle for cosmic first place! Download the character and track pack now!
File size: 149 MB

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

• “Everything Is Everything” by Phoenix ($1.99)
• “Lisztomania” by Phoenix ($1.99)
• “1901″ by Phoenix ($1.99)
• Phoenix Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Everything Is Everything”, “Lisztomania”, and “1901” by Phoenix. 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 size: 28 MB – 41 MB (singles), 369 MB (track pack)

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

Rock Band DLC:

• Coheed & Cambria Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: The Used Pack 01. This pack includes “Blood On My Hands,” “Born To Quit,” and “The Taste Of Ink” by The Used.
• “The Broken” – Coheed & Cambria ($1.99)
• “Guns of Summer” – Coheed & Cambria ($1.99)
• “Here We Are Juggernaut” – Coheed & Cambria ($1.99)
• “American Music” – The Violent Femmes ($1.99)
• “Peek-a-Boo” – Siouxsie & The Banshees ($1.99)
• “Sun Hits the Sky” – Supergrass ($1.99)

Rock Band Network:

• “Australia” – The Shins ($1.99)
• “Code Monkey” – Jonathan Coulton ($1.99)
• “Drunken Lullabies (Live)” – Flogging Molly ($0.99)
• “Even Rats” – The Slip ($1.99)
• “For the Love of God (Live)” – Steve Vai ($1.99)

File size: 23 MB – 47 MB (singles), 109 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

MLB 10: The Show – Opening Day Trailer
See the Opening Day trailer! Brought to you by the most realistic baseball game ever, MLB 10 The Show.
File size: 76 MB (HD) 127 MB (1080)

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Mod Creation
Join United Front Games Associate Art Director, Roberto Oliveira, in a three part Tutorial Video series. In Part 1, Rob reveals the easy to use Mod Studio and its powerful character creation features. Players will start with a blank slate and customize every feature of their Mod. Learn about the handy features and shortcuts that will make your Mod come to life in minutes.
File size: 384 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Kart Creation
Welcome back to Roberto Oliveira’s Tutorial Videos! Part 2 shows how easy it is to build a kart from scratch. Watch Rob reveal some of the handy tools that make kart creation a breeze, from color matching to visual effects. You’ll see a sampling of the hundreds of parts and accessories players can choose from to fully express themselves.
File size: 332 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Track Creation
Jump in behind the seat of the revolutionary Track Studio! Roberto Oliveira wraps up his Tutorial Videos by showing you how you can drive your own track into existence. Learn about the Auto Complete and Auto Populate features that make track creation a breeze and let you start test driving right away. The deep edit tools let you tweak every part of the track that you want.
File size: 307 MB (HD)

3D Dot Game Heroes: Promo Trailer #2 Most Interesting Hero In 3D
Meet the “Most Interesting Hero in 3D” and learn how you can be just as interesting! Retro chic meets modern sleek in this, the ultimate love letter to retro gamers. Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this adventure.
File size: 42 MB

Lost Planet 2 Developer Diary: Story
Get the inside scoop from Producer Jun Takeuchi as he describes the Story of Lost Planet 2.
File size: 40 MB (HD)

Red Dead Redemption: Gentlemen And Vagabonds
“Gentlemen & Vagabonds” is an introduction to just a few of the men of repute and dubious valor you’ll meet across the frontier – including Nigel West Dickens, Seth Briars, Professor Harold MacDougal and many more.
File size: 53 MB

Red Dead Redemption: Lawmen
Meet The Law – the men who aim to enforce justice against the outlaws, bandits and crooks in the wild frontier and burgeoning towns of Red Dead Redemption.
File size: 60 MB

Red Dead Redemption: The Women
Through our Red Dead Redemption video series, you’ve met John Marston, you’ve come face to face with the Law – now it’s time to meet the women of Red Dead Redemption: Sinners, Saints and Survivors.
File size: 63 MB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Debut Trailer
Get a glimpse of the stark circumstances facing gaming’s two most notorious criminals in the highly-charged debut trailer.
File size: 70 MB (HD)

Tecmo Bowl Throwback Trailer
The legend is back! Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high definition 3D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day!
File size: 35 MB (SD) 38 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

ModNation Racers: PS3 Tag Theme (free)
File size: 1.54 MB

ModNation Racers: PS3 Jez Theme (free)
File size: 1.21 MB

American Flags ($1.99)
File size: 5.69 MB

Tentakill ($1.49)
File size: 4.74 MB

Underwater Disco ($1.49)
File size: 6.03 MB

NBA Premium Themes (x16) ($1.99)
File size: 5.00 MB – 5.48 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

UNO ($7.99)
Get ready to call “UNO” on your PSP (PlayStation Portable) system! The world famous card game is faithfully reproduced for the PSP system and also features exciting new rules. With a multiplayer mode played locally between up to 4 PSP systems or on PlayStation Network, UNO has never been so fun and easy, so be the first to get rid of all your cards!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 29 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 101 MB

Hysteria Project ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 83 MB

Homerun Hitters (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 7.02 MB

Shogi (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 10 MB

Charge! Tank Squad! (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 7 MB

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

The Eye of Judgment Legends Card Expansion Pack Volume 2 ($1.99)
Expand your digital card collection with the second add-on card pack! Give your duels an upper hand with 5 unique cards not found in the full game, including rare and ultra rare cards. Add these cards to your deck for unique combinations to win battles against the computer, or head-to-head online against other players. Unlike other cards, these can’t be traded or earned any other way.
Download the add-on cards today!
File size: 1.51 MB

Game Videos (free)

MLB 10: The Show – Opening Day Trailer
File size: 13 MB

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Mod Creation
File size: 61 MB

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Kart Creation
File size: 52 MB

ModNation Racers – UFG Tutorial: Track Creation
File size: 52 MB

3D Dot Game Heroes: Promo Trailer #2 Most Interesting Hero In 3D
File size: 5.16 MB

3D Dot Game Heroes: Natural Sword Enhancement
File size: 5.82 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

NBA Premium PSP Themes (x16) ($1.49)
File size: 352 KB – 406 KB

American Flags PSP Theme 1 ($1.99)
File size: 482 KB

American Flags PSP Theme 2 ($1.99)
File size: 548 KB

PSP Wallpaper (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

DJ Max Fever Wallpaper 5
File size: 35 KB

DJ Max Fever Wallpaper 6
File size: 28 KB

DJ Max Fever Wallpaper 7
File size: 34 KB

DJ Max Fever Wallpaper 8
File size: 34 KB

Strikers 1945 Plus Wallpaper 5
File size: 20 KB

Strikers 1945 Plus Wallpaper 6
File size: 21 KB

Lead designer Todd Alderman, others join West and Zampella.

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Slovakian developer Games Distillery has announced that its Aqua: Naval Warfare will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade this summer. The game, to be published by Microsoft Game Studios, features -- unsurprisingly -- a lot of naval warfare. Aqua takes place in a "fantastic Victorian industrial scenario," which gives way to its steam-powered watercraft. Players will take control of these craft, which can be unlocked, upgraded and enhanced as the game progresses. The press release doesn't offer any further gameplay details, though the screens certainly feature plenty of open water destruction. Check 'em out in the gallery below.

ZEN Studios' upcoming PSN exclusive minigolf game is joining the play, create, share bandwagon. This trailer showcases the course creation and sharing system that lets you create your own courses in minutes. With this feature, Planet Minigolf will become the latest in a growing lineup of PSN games that allow user-generated content, including Joe Danger, Cuboid, and Gravity Crash.

Media Molecule must be so proud.

Capcom appears to have responded to concerns about Final Fight: Double Impact's requirement that a user be signed in to PSN to play the game. IGN forum user "Nacthenud" has posted an alleged response he received from a Capcom admin about the issue.

"Yes, there is DRM," the admin confirmed. "This was employed to combat the rampant 'PSN Sharing' that has been going on over the last year. We're sorry that your family cannot play the game on their individual accounts (same console). This is a limitation of the Sony network." The message goes on to say that Double Impact's DRM is a trial to "evaluate impact" of the PSN sign-in requirement, which seeks to limit access to the game to the PSN account that purchased the title.

Since the statement was posted, Nacthenud and others have discovered an apparent workaround. They suggest it's possible to play the game using secondary accounts on a PS3, provided the account used to purchase Double Impact is set to automatically sign into PSN when the console turns on. But that's ancillary to the intended purpose of the DRM: to prevent users on other PS3s from playing the game (and thereby rendering the game unplayable offline).

We've asked Capcom for verification, but have yet to hear back.

[Thanks, HeavyToka]

Yes, these are the only two images of Twinkle Queen that exist right now. Milestone had these yanked from online, as they were posted in error. Either the game wasn’t ready to be shown yet, or the screenshots needed to be touched up. I’d say both in this case!

#madden New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was, as anticipated, named the Madden NFL 11 cover athlete today, appearing over a montage that honors the team and home city as well as the player. More »

Wondering what all this Sengoku Basara stuff is about? We've certainly heard questions to the effect of "Sengoku Ba-whatnow?" a few times since the TGS announcement of the of the Wii/PS3 brawler.

Funimation is licensing the popular anime show that ties into the game, and has posted the first two episodes online for free. If your curious, let that act as your introduction to the fictionalized version of Japan's Warring States period and its youthful, attractive reinterpretations of the country's most famous warlords.

You don't really need much background, historical or pseudo-historical, to play the game, but it might be nice to know who these dudes are, and who those other dudes are who are being killed by said dudes.

[Via Destructoid]

Blizzard has zerg rushed an appeal together to combat South Korea's "Adults Only" rating for upcoming South Korean narcotic StarCraft 2. Shacknews reports that the rating was based on an old build of the game, and that Blizzard has already submitted a new version to petition the board for a lower rating.

Blizzard is likely taking StarCraft 2's launch and accessibility in South Korea very seriously. The original game is popular enough to support many incredibly well-paid professional players, and there's lots of money on the line -- albeit not always legally.

#captivate2010 The man behind some of Capcom's biggest video game creations is now in charge of personally assuring that all of the developer's titles are hits. More »

Paris recently added La Musée du Jeu Vidéo (The Museum of Video Game) to its long list of museums housing world famous works of art. For €10 ($13.38), Parisians and visitors to the city can explore the history of games on the roof of La Grande Arche de la Defense -- that's only €0.50 more than the price of admission to Le Louvre (€10)!

Since the museum opened on April 14, a few of its first visitors have documented their experience. French newspaper 20 Minutes has a smattering of images and YouTube user "bsyphillis" shot a couple videos of the museum's console displays (embedded after the break), both enticing us to skip out on this whole "Joystiq thing" and hop a plane to France this evening. Even if you're not so into video games (wait, why are you reading this site?), La Grande Arche offers some fairly impressive views of the city, making it significant other/family-friendly. If you visit, feel free to buy us a totally sweet t-shirt.

Source 1 - 20 Minutes
Source 2 - YouTube

[Via GoNintendo]

#rumor Staff cuts may have struck Sega London and San Francisco today, as an email from Corporate Operations Officer Masanao Maeda informing employees of the termination of a combined 74 positions between the two locations. More »

It's Kristine's debut and a spectacular giveaway!

#legalfallout The legal battle between Fallout IP holder Bethesda and original creator Interplay rages on, despite a dropped appeal granting false hopes to fans eager for a massively-multiplayer online Fallout title. More »

Find out the identity of the top ten quarterbacks in this year's game and more.

Over 70 employees total let go.

Don't be sheepish. Check 'em out.