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Posted by IGN Nov 16 2010 23:21 GMT in The $1,000,000 Pyramid
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You kids, these days ... Why, when I was your age, it was just The $10,000 Pyramid.

Posted by IGN Nov 16 2010 23:16 GMT in Need for Speed Nitro-X
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EA's famous racing series makes its DSiWare debut.

Posted by IGN Nov 16 2010 23:13 GMT in PlayStation News
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Crazy Taxi and Prince of Persia: SoT HD are out... and Shatter is free!

Posted by IGN Nov 16 2010 23:10 GMT in Final Fantasy XIV Online
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Will it be enough to keep the ship from sinking?

Posted by Kotaku Nov 16 2010 23:00 GMT in PlayStation Network
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#playstationnetwork Can SCEA Santa Monica Studio Producer Deborah Mars keep Big Fazeek from eating the other competitors like some sort of cereal? Let's watch The Tester 2 episode three and find out! More »

Posted by GoNintendo Nov 16 2010 22:50 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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Well, that isn’t too big of a shocker. Nintendo didn’t bother to put out many games that used it! This makes perfect sense with the news of High Voltage being told to not use WiiSpeak in Conduit 2. Thanks to Mike for the heads up!

Posted by PlayStation Blog Nov 16 2010 23:02 GMT in PlayStation Network
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Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

PlayStation Plus

Free Games
Shatter (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $7.99)
Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $9.99)
DYNOGEMS – Minis (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $1.99)

Discounted Games
Crazy Taxi (PlayStation Plus price $7.99, regular price $9.99)
Landit Bandit (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, regular price $9.99)
Hustle Kings (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, regular price $9.99)
Crash Bandicoot 2 (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)

Japanese PS one Imports
Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
Money Idol Exchanger (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)

Discounted Add-ons/Offers
PlayStation Protection Plan – 2 years (25% off) (Canada Only)

Free Themes
Magic in Technology (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $2.99)

Updates


Blade Kitten – Permanent Price Change (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Droplitz – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Cool Boarders – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99) **Part of the PlayStation 15th Anniversary Sale
The Mystery of the Crystal Portal – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Class of Heroes – Sale (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Crimson Gem Saga – Sale (PSP) (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Hammerin’ Hero – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Hexyz Force – Sale (PSP) (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble – Sale (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Riviera: The Promised Land – Sale (PSP) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
R-Type Command – Sale (PSP) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable – Sale (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona – Sale (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament – Sale (PSP) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Downloadable Games

Crazy Taxi ($9.99)
Hey hey, come on over have some fun with Crrrrrazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and Crazy Combo your way to Crazy Money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the Craziest Cabbies come out victorious.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 217 MB

3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures 2 ($9.99)
Putt your way through the highly anticipated sequel to one of the hottest mini golf games available for download, 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 100 MB

Sky Fighter ($9.99)
The Alliance Air Force needs you! Join the elite Sky Fighter airborne squadron in fast-paced, side-scrolling aerial combat. Engage the enemy fleet in various aircraft, from light, maneuverable fighters to the devastating flying fortress. Team with an ace-flying friend in Wing Mode or battle up to 7 others in Dogfight Mode. If you’re brave enough to accept the mission, Sky Fighter is waiting for you!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 163 MB

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time HD ($14.99)
Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom. Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace’s cursed chambers and restore peace to his land.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.57 GB

PSone Import Classics

Money Idol Exchanger ($5.99)
Want to have fun counting money? Money Idol Exchanger will keep your hands twitching as you match coins while slightly sexy anime girls cheer you on. You’ll be fishing for quarters by the time you run the gamut on this great arcade classic by Face.

Please Note: this game is a direct import from Japan. Although text is limited, it is presented in its original Japanese form. Help can be found at www.monkeypawgames.com
File size: 79 MB

Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special ($5.99)
Sonic Wings Special is the tour de force culmination of the Sonic Wing series. The games features cameo appearances by characters from previous versions, plus hidden characters you must unlock. It also allows you to choose your path through the game.

Please Note: this game is a direct import from Japan. Although text is limited, the game is in its original Japanese language. Help can be found at www.monkeypawgames.com
File size: 103 MB

Game Demos (free)

3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures 2 Trial
Putt your way through the demo for 3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures 2! Play the highly anticipated sequel to one of the hottest mini golf games available for download. Swing your way through fun-filled courses loaded with challenging obstacles including moving platforms, surprise traps, or tricky jumps. Download the demo to prove your skills are up to par!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 100 MB

Start The Party Demo
Get your party started with this demo for the exclusive PlayStation Move game, Start the Party! Download it today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.04 GB

Saw II: Flesh & Blood Demo
Step into the dark and tormented world of SAW II and experience the gruesome traps that Jigsaw has created to test your will to survive. With newly implemented puzzles and combat system, players will need to think fast and react to pass the rigors of the tests Jigsaw has engineered.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 755 MB

John Daly’s ProStroke Golf Demo
John Daly’s ProStroke Golf features the legendary PGA golfer, John ‘The Lion’ Daly. Learn how to ‘Grip It and Rip it’ from the two-time Major Champion.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 882 MB

Sky Fighter Demo
The Alliance Air Force needs you! Join the elite SkyFighter airborne squadron in fast-paced, side-scrolling aerial combat. Engage the enemy fleet in various aircraft, from light, maneuverable fighters to the devastating flying fortress. Team with an ace-flying friend in Wing Mode or battle up to 7 others in Dogfight Mode. If you’re brave enough to accept the mission, SkyFighter is waiting for you!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 163 MB

Vanquish Challenge Demo
VANQUISH CHALLENGE MODE DEMO tests your mettle against an army of deadly robots. Out-fight them to become the true victor!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 377 MB

Add-on Game Content

Comet Crash Bionic Swarm ($4.99)
Comet Crash: Bionic Swarm is an expansion pack for the award winning real time strategy game, Comet Crash. Bionic Swarm is packed with incredible new gameplay features, 16 new levels and 10 battle maps across two new environments.
File size: 43 MB

Front Mission Evolved: Wanzer Pack 3 ($3.99)
Smash the competition with a wanzer evolved from the Front Mission franchise’s past (Wildgoat) and 1 brand-new type (ISV-Prototype).
File size: 15 MB

Space Invaders Infinity Gene – Bonus Stage Pack 3 ($2.99)
Add Bonus Stages 5-1 to 5-6. (* All added bonus stages can be played via Bonus Mode.)
File size: 100 KB

Worms 2: Armageddon Battle Pack ($4.99)
The Worms 2: Armageddon Battle Pack is a feature-heavy DLC pack that adds loads of new worm-obliterating content to the latest Worms title to come to the PlayStation 3 system. The Battle Pack includes new single-player content, including new Deathmatches and Body Count mode, and also comes packed with crazy new weapons, forts, game styles, customization options and reworked landscape themes.
File size: 199 KB

Fist of the North Star – DLC Pack 2 ($4.99)
Fight as Rei with the elegant yet deadly Nanto Suichoken, glide gracefully through the battlefield as Mamiya, or conquer the Post-War World as Raoh in their original comic book costumes!
File size: 36 MB

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet – Captain America Collection ($2.99)
Expand your experience and beat down the baddies with three new playable characters: Captain America, Bucky, and Red Skull.
File size: 18 MB

PAIN – H8 Squadder Character ($0.99)
H8 Squadder is coming straight at ya right from his Mama’s basement. This guy will tell ya exactly why your game suks! Over and over and over…He comes complete with poses and sound effects and is playable in any of the modes and environments you own. Pick H8 Squadder up today and bring the PAIN!
File size: 100 KB

EyePet Winter Sports Pack (free)
Bring some cold weather fun to your living room with the Winter Sports Pack for EyePet! You’ve never seen a virtual pet quite like this. EyePet! Download the new pack today!
File size:

Vanquish Weapon Pack – Tri-Weapon Pack ($1.99)
This exclusive three weapon download pack adds to your arsenal of weaponry and awesome firepower.
File size: 5.07 MB

DJ Hero 2: Electro Hits Mix Pack ($7.99)
Downloadable Mix Pack featuring ‘Hustler’ by Simian Mobile Disco VS ‘Pump Up The Jam’ by Technotronic, ‘I’m In The House’ by Steve Aoki ft. Zuper Blahq, and ‘I’m In Miami’ by LMFAO. For all song credits, please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 51 MB

Super Street Fighter IV Ultra Femme Fatale Pack ($3.99)
Download the third ultra-powered pack of alternate costumes for Super Street Fighter IV! New costumes for Chun-Li, C.Viper, Sakura, Rose and Cammy are included. Make these gorgeous and dangerous femme fatales ultra stunning with some brand new threads!
This downloadable content is only compatible with Super Street Fighter IV.
File size: 48 MB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Racer Timesaver Pack ($3.99)
Pressed for time? Want to get your hands on some of the fastest cars in Seacrest County? This one’s for you.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit SCPD Timesaver Pack ($3.99)
Pressed for time? Want to roll with the hottest SCPD vehicles? This one’s for you.
File size: 103 KB

Def Jam Rapstar
(Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Expand your DEF JAM RAPSTAR library with these songs. DEF JAM RAPSTAR game disc is required to play this downloadable content:

  • “Get Me Home” – Foxy Brown ($1.99)
  • “Hustlin’” – Rick Ross ($1.99)
  • “Mind Is Playin Tricks On Me” – Geto Boyz ($1.99)
  • “Over” – Drake ($1.99)
  • “Playmaker” – Nitti Beatz ($1.99)
  • “Right Round” – Flo Rida ($1.99)
  • “Stadium Status” – Danja ($1.99)
  • “The 15th” – DJ Khalil ($1.99)
  • “Wyld Money” – Danja ($1.99)

File size: 3.35 – 56 MB (singles)

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “Jive Talkin” – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • “Night Fever″ – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • “Stayin’ Alive″ – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • “Nights on Broadway″ – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • “Tragedy″ – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • “You Should Be Dancing″ – The Bee Gees ($1.99)
  • The Bee Gees Pack 01 ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: The Bee Gees Pack 01. This pack includes “Jive Talkin”, “Night Fever”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Nights on Broadway”, “Tragedy”, and “You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees.
  • “A Whiter Shade of Pale” – Procol Harum ($1.99)
  • “The Thrill Is Gone” – B.B. King ($1.99)

Rock Band Network

  • “Curse You All Men! (Live)” – Emperor ($1.99)
  • “Fight To Kill” – Holy Grail ($1.99)
  • “In Circles” – Sunny Day Real Estate ($1.99)
  • “Radiator” – Family Force 5 ($1.99)
  • “Spin” – We the Kings ($1.99)

File size: 24 – 45 MB (singles), 188 MB (track pack)

Bundles

Game Show Party Bundle (The Price Is Right, Family Feud, and Press Your Luck) ($19.99)
It’s a Game Show Party, and everyone is invited! Featuring favorites The Price Is Right, Press You Luck and Family Feud, the Game Show Party bundle is everything you need for family fun and games on your PlayStation 3 system. Play multiplayer on one PS3 or online through PlayStation Network (Family Feud & Press Your Luck only).
TV game show competitions have never been so entertaining!
File size: 1.69 GB

PlayStation Protection Plan

PlayStation Protection Plan -1 Year (PS3 Only, Canada Only) ($44.99)
The PlayStation Protection Plan ensures continous coverage for 1 additional year after the 1 year factory warranty expires. This plan provides the highest quality support available with dedicated PlayStation trained technicians keeping you in the game at all times. No hidden fees and all shipping is included at no additional cost.
File size: N/A

PlayStation Protection Plan – 2 Year (PS3 Only, Canada Only) ($59.99)
The PlayStation Protection Plan ensures continous coverage for 2 additional years after the 1 year factory warranty expires. This plan provides the highest quality support available with dedicated PlayStation trained technicians keeping you in the game at all times. No hidden fees and all shipping is included at no additional cost.
File size: N/A

Avatars

Devil May Cry 4 – Kyrie Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Mega Man Legends 2 Avatars (x2) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Season 2 – Episode 3
File size: 836 MB (SD), 1.23 GB (HD)

LittleBigPlanet 2 – Bounce Pad Featurette
File size: 94 MB (HD)

Eat Them! – Gameplay Trailer
File size: 54 MB (HD), 91 MB (1080)

Patapon 3 – Story Trailer
File size: 77 MB (SD), 128 MB (HD)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition Trailer
File size: 36 MB (SD), 54 MB (HD)

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction Trailer
File size: 36 MB (SD), 54 MB (HD)

nail’d Environment Trailer
File size: 54 MB (HD)

nail’d Gamescom Trailer
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Dragon’s Lair Game Video
File size: 37 MB (HD)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Arms Race Trailer
File size: 101 MB (HD)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Settling The Score Trailer
File size: 87 MB (HD)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Uncovered Trailer
File size: 75 MB (HD)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Wanted Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD)

Red Dead Redemption – Undead Nightmare Launch Trailer
File size: 137 MB (HD)

Red Dead Redemption – Undead Nightmare Undead Overrun Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)

WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 MVP Mocap Trailer
File size: 141 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Enter Rome Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Dragon’s Lair Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 2.66 MB

Son’s Of Anarchy Theme (US Only) ($1.99)
File size: 2.51 MB

Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 15 MB

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.02 MB

Gothic Maidens Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.28 MB

Creation Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.55 MB

Spider Silhou Theme ($1.49)
File size: 8.13 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Crescent Pale Mist Wallpaper
File size: 142 KB (SD), 1.73 MB (HD)

Dragon’s Lair Wallpaper
File size: 166 KB (SD), 295 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Peggle PSP ($9.99)
Catch the fever of the peg-busting phenomenon! Now available for your PlayStation Portable, Peggle is an epic blend of luck, skill and joyous thrills! Shoot and clear the orange pegs to achieve Extreme Fever. Wield 10 magic powers to conquer 55 Adventure levels and become a Peggle master. Then take your best shot at 75 challenges!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 32 MB

Split Second ($39.99)
Split/Second blasts onto the PSP system with new Challenges, Gameplay Modes, and an all new Race Track exclusive to the PSP system!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.4 GB

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (English & Spanish) ($29.99) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (French, Canada Only) ($29.99) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (Portuguese, Mexico Only) ($29.99)
Pro Evolution Soccer has always been regarded as the quality soccer title, but PES 2011 undergoes the most important improvements made to date! Download the game today and start playing the beautiful game your way wherever you go. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011… Engineered for freedom.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.23 – 1.3 GB

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Predator ($29.99)
The hunt is on! Join the Ghosts in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator, an action packed third-person shooter. Lead a squad of three Ghosts deep behind enemy lines in the jungles of Sri Lanka.
ESRB Rated T
File Size: 384 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Who’s That Flying?! – Minis ($5.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 81 MB

Jewel Keepers: Easter Island – Minis ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 25 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Season 2 – Episode 3
File size: 197 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Valkyria Chronicles 2 PSP Theme (free)
File size: 614 KB

Gothic Maidens PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 444 KB

Creation PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 514 KB


Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 22:56 GMT in Gaming News
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Iowa-based Budcat Creations is being closed, Activision confirmed in a statement this afternoon. The company also revealed a "targeted reduction in jobs" at its Quality Assurance outfit in California. Budcat had been owned by Activision since 2008, when the developer was acquired for work on the Guitar Hero franchise. According to the publisher, "approximately 88 positions, or approximately 1 percent of our global workforce" have been affected by today's layoffs -- Budcat is thought to comprise roughly 60 people, putting the California redundancies in the range of 25-35 workers.

"We continue to streamline our music development resources to ensure that they are aligned against our slate and strategic goals," Activision explained. "Budcat has been a great partner to Activision and has created a lasting impact on the Guitar Hero franchise." Aside from Guitar Hero, the studio also worked on the Psychonauts PS2 port, as well as Medal of Honor: Vanguard for Wii.

Activision also notes it's "working to redirect those employees that are impacted to other parts of the company where possible, as well as offering them outplacement counseling services." Activision's full statement can be found after the break.

Posted by GoNintendo Nov 16 2010 22:46 GMT in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
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The official site for Golden Sun: Dark Dawn has been updated with some new goodies. The Home, Characters and Videos section all have new content. I know you Golden Sun fans have been patiently waiting a very long time for a new entry in the series. I hope these site updates can [...]

Posted by Kotaku Nov 16 2010 22:20 GMT in LEGO Universe
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#mmolog This week's installment of our four-part LEGO Universe MMO Log begins with the death of RumbleWarpWhistle and the birth of Fahey, Agent of Paradox. More »

Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 22:24 GMT in Gaming News
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LucasArts confirmed to Joystiq this afternoon that it "recently made a minor adjustment in staffing," confirming rumors of layoffs taking place at the company today (via George Broussard's Twitter). The company issued a statement confirming redundancies, but not detailing any specifics.

"LucasArts recently made a minor adjustment in staffing to help us better address the needs of the business," a LucasArts representative told us. "We remain committed to our internal studio -- and to fostering relationships with trusted external partners -- in order to deliver quality games that amaze and inspire fans."

This marks the second time LucasArts has let go of staff in the latter half of 2010 -- an unknown number of developers were released back in September, mirroring actions the studio took in 2008 (just prior to the launch of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed). However, unlike what we heard of the previous round of layoffs, Broussard believes these the recent cuts were to "a team working on an unannounced game." LucasArts offered no comment regarding that speculation.

Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 22:10 GMT in The UnderGarden
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I'm floating effortlessly through a vast underwater garden, bioluminescent plants and fruits bursting forth from the ground whenever I touch down. I solve some simple puzzles and grow some more plants, pausing along the way to pick up a small musician to accompany me. As he floats behind me his gently plucked, looping bassline mixes with the world-beat soundtrack to create an emergent soundscape. I spread his notes through the world and the plants around me magically change their hue.

Yeah, man. That sure sounds relaxing. So why is it that Artech's new downloadable game The UnderGarden leaves me feeling listless, bored and vaguely irritated?

Posted by Kotaku Nov 16 2010 21:40 GMT in Gaming News
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#nothingpersonnel Bizarre Creations isn't the only video game developer dealing with hard times right now. Two more developers appear to have been affected by holiday layoffs, including Star Wars game dev LucasArts and Guitar Hero studio Budcat Creations. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Nov 16 2010 21:57 GMT in Comet Crash
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Hi everyone! It is our pleasure to announce Comet Crash: Bionic Swarm will launch today on the PlayStation Store for $4.99. Additionally, a free patch update to Comet Crash is available.

The Bionic Swarm campaign continues where Comet Crash left off. Enemy forces have resurrected with improved defenses and advanced technology. To defeat them you will battle your way through 16 action packed levels that span across two new environments.

In Bionic Swarm you will expand the abilities of Basic Ops units and unlock advanced weapons with the Research tower. Scouts and Tanks are morphed into hideous and powerful swarm creatures. Drones are upgraded into vicious Kamikazes that hurl themselves into enemy air units. One of the most exciting additions in Bionic Swarm and the highlight of today’s new video footage – Missiles – obliterate clusters of enemy buildings and units with one strike. Missile Defense systems also help to protect territories of your choice. Players will see mass clusters of missiles streaking toward their targets, decimating the metallic swarm creatures in devastating attacks that players will need to master.

New health upgrades for your ship allow you to navigate the deadliest of enemy territory and carry out your nefarious plot. You might be able to cause some serious damage!

Here is a quick rundown of the new content offered in Comet Crash: Bionic Swarm:

  • 16 challenging campaign levels across 2 new environments
  • 10 more battle maps on the new environments
  • 4 new towers, including the Harvester and Missile Silo
  • Research facility to unlock new weapons and units for late-game strategies
  • 11 new trophies

Additionally the free update adds the following:

  • 4 new Battle maps
  • Option to select between an assortment of player ship colors
  • Graphics enhancements

Thanks to all of the avid Comet Crash fans who have taken time to send us tons of great feedback and creative suggestions!


Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 21:50 GMT in Worms 2: Armageddon
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Anxious to bolster your crawling army's cache of weaponry in Worms 2: Armageddon? Starting today, attempted wormicide just got a bit more interesting through the release of the "Battle Pack" DLC, which adds a new single-player campaign of 30 new deathmatches, more customization options, new game modes such as "Warzone," "Forts Pro" on iOS and the survival variant "Bodycount" on PS3, a slew of new awards and Trophies and, of course, new weapons, which include "termites, ferrets and worship statues." Sorry, European PS3 users -- you've got to wait until tomorrow before you can access the new content.

The DLC will set worm wranglers back $1.99 on iOS devices, while the PS3 booster shot will cost a bit more at $4.99 (€3.99 in Europe). Feel free to check out some screens of the new content in our galleries below, if you want. It's not like you have a worm with a shotgun pointing at your back or anything if you don't. Oh, by the way, don't turn around!

Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 21:30 GMT in Gaming News
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Namco Bandai has announced that its renovated take on its renovated take (whooooa) on its ancient, puck-shaped pill-popper, Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX, will find its way to Xbox Live Arcade during tomorrow's weekly update, and onto PlayStation Network next Tuesday, November 23. The clearly LSD-fueled title will be offered for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99.

Now, you may find it difficult to justify dropping yet another ten-spot on an iteration of a game that dropped all the way back in 2007 -- however, we'd encourage you to look through all the media in the gallery below before making your final decision. Now, think about all the awful things you've subjected your eyes to throughout your lifetime. Don't they deserve a chance to soak in PMCEDX's pretty, pretty palette of colors? Come on, they've earned it.

Posted by Kotaku Nov 16 2010 21:20 GMT in Gaming News
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#videogamegiftguide2010 The holidays are coming, and that means it's time for you to start thinking about what sorts of gifts you want to give and get this year. More »

Posted by Joystiq Nov 16 2010 21:15 GMT in Gaming News
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If you've been anxiously anticipating the adoption of a national holiday honoring the good-humored, often esoteric games from Atlus ... well, stop. That's never going to happen. However, we've got the next best thing: Beginning with today's update, all of Atlus' PSN games are half off for two weeks.