2007 January « Next-Gen World

Microsoft announces new Xbox Live Arcade titles January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Microsoft, Next-gen, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade, xbox live.
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10 new titles that Microsoft plans on rolling out starting in February for its Xbox Live Arcade service on the Xbox 360 — no specific dates, or Wednesdays, have been announced. Virtual Console, eat your heart out?

1. 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures: from developer Wanako Games and publisher Sierra Online, allows gamers to putt their way through 36 fun-filled holes of manic minigolf action on wild courses that range from the Old West to outer space and feature a bevy of crazy hazards and obstacles.

2. Alien Hominid HD: from The Behemoth features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist and exclusive Xbox Live Arcade features.

3. Band of Bugs: from NinjaBee is a fast-paced tactical strategy game that offers gameplay deep enough to satisfy tactical genre fans and friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Creative gamers can even design their own levels with the built-in level editor, then play them solo or over Xbox Live with friends.*

4. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: from Konami is a faithful version of this legendary classic updated for Xbox Live Arcade and featuring the game’s full soundtrack and memorable side-scrolling vampire-hunting action.

5. Catan: from developer Big Huge Games Inc. and publisher Microsoft® Game Studios, is a faithful remake of the immensely popular strategy board game.

6. Eets: Chowdown: from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a completely revamped version of the popular PC title of the same name. It offers new items, 120 new levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.

7. LUXOR 2: from developer MumboJumbo LLC, sets a new standard for action puzzlers as players match and shoot their way through the land of ancient Egypt.

8. Paperboy: from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, is a classic coin-op hit, specially enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade.

9. Root Beer Tapper: also from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, features fast-paced reflex action as players scramble to keep thirsty patrons happy without dropping root beer mugs in the scramble to earn the biggest tips.

10. Worms: from developer Team 17 Software Ltd. features armies of adorable weapon-toting worms locked in tactical combat.

Video: MASSIVE Crackdown Explosion – Xbox 360 January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Crackdown, Explosion, Microsoft, Next-gen, Xbox 360, xbox live.
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Wow, here is an example of some of the fun you can have with the physics engine in Crackdown.

LET IT Bii.. The Beatles and The Nintendo Wii January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Beatles, Mii, Next-gen, Nintendo, Nintendo Online, Wii, Wii Online.
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NerdyShirts made a re-creation of the Beatles’ LET IT BE album cover using Miis. They also included their Wii# so you can get the Beatles to mingle to your Wii.

Wii Modification Puts Gamecube Controllers Up Front January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Gamecube, Next-gen, Nintendo, Wii, Wii Mods, mods.
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Growing tired of giving his Wii a reach-around when he wanted access its Gamecube controller ports, hollowfreak performed a little modification magic on his Wii.

Wii Love WarioWare! January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Microsoft, Next-gen, Nintendo, Smooth Moves, WarioWare, Wii, Xbox 360.
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High-five a puppy, balance a broom on your palm, and make hundreds of other ”Smooth Moves” in a new game that shows why the console is hot stuff. Plus: ”Lost Planet: Extreme Condition” for Xbox 360

[PSP] Firmware 3.10 decrypted on Day 0 thanks to Team C+D! January 31, 2007

Posted by Bob in Firmware 3.10 Decrypted, PSP, PSP Firmware, PSP Firmware Hacks, PSP Hacks, PSP Homebrew, Sony.
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Remember when I said that the newest firmware required some magic on the part of Team C+D? Well, it’s because I knew a few things at that time which suggested that something was cooking. And well, I guess it didn’t take them very long to finish whatever they were doing. And in this case, it was another fine piece of work- The FW 3.10 decrypter!

Mario Kart 64 VC Glitch : Super Speed January 30, 2007

Posted by Bob in Mario Kart 64, Next-gen, Nintendo, Nintendo Online, Virtual Console, Wii, Wii Online.
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There seems to be a glitch with Mario Kart 64 on the Virtual Console. Select “Moo Moo Farm”, 3 Players, and start the race. Seems to work every time. Almost hope it stays unpatched, looks pretty fun this way.

Wii Sonic release date set January 30, 2007

Posted by Bob in Next-gen, Nintendo, Secret Rings, Sega, Sonic, Wii.
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SEGA has just announced that Secret Rings will be released Feb. 20 for the Wii. Happy now, Sonic fans? (that is if there are any left)

Girlfriend or Xbox 360? What would you choose? January 30, 2007

Posted by Bob in Girlfriend, Microsoft, Next-gen, Xbox, Xbox 360.
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A 360 gamer has gotten the evil words “360 or me” spoken to him. Whether or not the gamer in question here has a significant problem playing to much is of course in question, but what if he’s just the average gamer with a girlfriend who just hates games?

Duke Nukem screenshot IS “in-game” says 3D Realms January 30, 2007

Posted by Bob in 3D Realms, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem Forever, Duke Nukem Fornever.
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A Duke Nukem Forever image appearing in a job advert that caused a few ripples on the internet last Friday is in-game, according to 3D Realms.

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