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It looks like the upcoming XBLA platformer Limbo isn't headed to the PS3 or PC after all. After the ESRB listed the game for the two additional platforms, we contacted Playdead for more information and, according to Playdead's Dino Patti, the game is not coming to either the PC or PS3. "We are only launching the title on XBLA," said Patti. "You won't see a PS3 or PC version this time around, sorry." He added that he's "not sure where the mistake was made" but Playdead has requested that the ESRB remove the PS3 and PC labels from Limbo's listing.

A portion of a TVG interview with Treyarch’s Mark Lamia… TVG: One of the early Call of Duty: Black Ops rumours that surfaced before the game was announced linked it to a level featuring the Iranian Embassy Siege in London. That rumour turned out to be correct on a number of other factors… Mark Lamia: No, actually, [...]

Auction here Nintendo 1970s Zapper and Roulette set Super Nintendo Street Figher II Turbo Promo VHS Tape Various Space Invaders/Tetris ice cube trays here, here, here (not eBay)

Sequels, 3D, and PlayStation Move – Sony's gunning for the top this year.

#rockstargames I asked for it in yesterday's post about the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic and Rockstar co-founder and GTA co-creator Sam Houser delivered... along with a challenge. More »

Hello Games' Joe Danger is nearing its PSN release. Just in case you had forgotten about the charming platform-racer, a few videos have sprung up on YouTube, showing the game's extensive level editor in action. For PS3 owners, the interface will draw up instant comparisons to LittleBigPlanet, with objects selected from a Toolbox and placed on one of the game's three layers.

In this video (placed after the break), we see a devious creator placing some rather dastardly death traps for poor ol' Joe. You will see him get killed by running into spikes, exploded by some bombs, bounced into spikes, and backflipping off a conveyor belt of doom. Thankfully for Joe, though, there's a happy ending to this trial of misery.

[Via IndieGames.com]

Zombie enthusiasts go it alone this week with the latest Left 4 Dead 2 Mutation, "Last Man On Earth." No splitscreen, no Survivor bots, and no Common Infected—it's just you and some Special Infected in single-player mode. More »

Not available in the states, but I’m sure an import retailer will pick them up. It’s for those of you that have always wanted to give your DSi a more Famicom look!

This week in North America, Art Style: Light Trax was released on WiiWare. In Europe, the other new Art Style game has been released. It appears alongside one of the most beloved Kirby games ever!

DSiWare in Europe this week is ... eclectic, featuring, among other things, a picross game about animal pictures, and a national anthem karaoke game. The Nintendo page says that "All eyes are on South Africa, all EARS are on you - in the karaoke game of the year!" Which is odd, considering the lack of the South African national anthem in this game.

• Kirby's Fun Pak (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
• Lead the Meerkats (WiiWare, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points)
• Art Style: Penta Tentacles (WiiWare, 1 player, 600 Wii Points)
• Voodoo Dice (WiiWare, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points)
• Hero of Sparta (DSiWare, 1 player, 800 DSi Points)
• Animal Color Cross (DSiWare, 1 player, 500 DSi Points)
• Bloons (DSiWare, 1 player, 500 DSi Points)
• Just Sing! National Anthems (DSiWare, 1 player, 200 DSi Points)
  

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Remember, I only do one of these posts a day now, and will continuously update this post if/when I come across more HD/max resolution screens/videos.

Some new blood in the weekly Japanese charts even as sales continue to be sluggish.

Some new blood in the weekly Japanese charts even as sales continue to be sluggish.

Some new blood in the weekly Japanese charts even as sales continue to be sluggish.

New Maps - New Strategies - New Achievements

#science I poke fun at the Virtual Boy as much as the next guy, but does it belong on the same list as New Coke, Clippy the helpful paper clip, the Segway, and Agent Orange? More »

And just like that, Nintendo Power has officially outed Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. According to Neversoft's Brian Bright, Warriors of Rock will retain "all the cool features" from Guitar Hero 5, including the ability to play with any combination of instruments. This time around, however, the team strove to "hand-pick" the songs, which will focus on "guitar-centric rock 'n' roll" as Bright explained that "so many more people play Guitar Hero on guitar than any other instrument."

Picking up on the rock focus, the game's story and aesthetics revolve around heavy metal. Bright mentioned being inspired by heavy metal album covers "with rivers of chrome and guys on horses with bat wings and stuff." In fact, the game's quest mode is narrated by Gene Simmons (you don't say) and tells the story of the struggle between "the Beast" and "the demigod of rock." Said demigod is defeated, so it's up to players to find the demigod's legendary guitar and amass "an army of warriors to be able to defeat the beast." Boy, that sounds awfully familiar.

The article also reveals that Vicarious Visions will once again develop the Wii version, and expanding the DS-based Roadie mode. You can read the full story in the latest Nintendo Power, on sale June 8.

A portion of a GameDaily interview with Gemma Arterton… GD: Were you familiar with Prince of Persia before accepting this role? GA: No. I’d never heard of Prince of Persia. I’d never seen it or anything. So my video game knowledge was very limited. GD: Did you try the game before filming? GA: Yes, I picked up the game. [...]

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The official website for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II has received a major update, and with it comes all sorts of fun. The site starts you off in Starkiller’s cloning tank, and it’s up to you to figure out what to do from there. You can even track your progress on Facebook, [...]

Some people just want to watch the world burn.

My series pays homage to Mega Man by creating blueprints inspired by the characters from the video game franchise and displaying them in the same vernacular as a common product catalog. Each character reflects the current trend in the world’s economy that employees are expendable and machines are expected to be multifunctional. The inclusion of [...]

This edition of Game Mag Weaseling is a bit different from the others. This time, we get to take a look at the very first issue of Interactive Age, which is “a peer-journal printed twice-yearly for an audience of executives, creatives, and decision-makers in the video game industry.” That means it’s full [...]