Chromehounds, the tactical mech shooter is due for a downloadable content pack, according to an announcement on publisher Sega’s official forums for the game.
From data we have received on gamespotting we have learned that there are 4 items in all:
three new Chromehound parts (two new arms and an armor upgrade) and a new color scheme. Wow that sounds worth it (not) at least it’s free.
Sega and From Software had some server problems around the time of the game’s US launch but that’s supposively fixed.
Nintendo is offering people who attend the upcoming Comic-Con (which takes place July 20-23) the chance to meet Charles Martinet–the voice actor who plays the voice of Mario as well as checking out the display of games for the Nintendo DS.
The games showing off include: Elite Beat Agents, Mario Hoops 3 on 3, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team, and Star Fox Command.
Because Nintendo likes to make people embarrassed have fun, they are encouraging convention-goers to visit the booth dressed up as ninjas Nintendo characters to win awesome prizes, from game systems to 8×10 postcards featuring Charles Martinet, who will sign autographs.
Io Interactive (makers of Freedom Fighters and the Hitman series) are creating a new 3rd person action game called Kane & Lynch: Dead Man for the Xbox360 and PC.There are very little details about the subject other than a quote from a lo Interactive rep, “[the game features] h a full co-op play option, intuitive squad tactics, and a hearty online multiplayer component.”The characters are basically a mercenary and a psychopath who come into a large quantity of cash.The release date is not known.
Today microsoft announced that 60% of all Xbox 360 owners actually use the Xbox Live silver memberships that are bundled for free with Xbox 360 systems.
The 360′s online rate has exceeded Microsoft’s expectations so far, but they don’t expect it to continue forever. This is because The Xbox Live Silver service does not allow online gameplay, but does let players post achievements and download demos. You must buy a gold membership to play online.
Sega’s new upcoming game, Phantasy Star Universe, is going to have a new customizable room feature. The room is like your home inwhich you can invite friends over to chat when you are online. The room would be saved online so when you logoff players can continue to visit it.
Players can change the design of their room by purchasing a “remodeling ticket” and selecting from a ton of predefined patterns. The game will feature design shops in which the players can buy items for their room, or give objects to other players. Players who want to make a little profit in the game, can turn their rooms into shops.
The game features a planetary system, which is made up of the Guardian Colony, Parum, Neudaiz, and the Moatoob. Each location will specialize in different types of items. For example, the Guardian Colony will be the only place you can buy items for your rooms, and their base will serve as the central mission control where you recieve missions in story mode. Parum will sell gear for Hunters and Rangers, Neudaiz sells stuff for Newman species, and also will supply weapons and accessories for enhancing Technique for Force characters. While the Moatoob supplies vehicles and military equipment.
Phantasy Star Universe is is set to launch on Augest 31 in japan for the PlayStation 2 which is to be priced at around $61. The PC and Xbox 360 editions’ launch date and price are not known yet.
Sony has announced that they will be discontinuing their PSP UMD format that is used for movies. Walmart and Bestbuy and Target have and successfully removed all UMD movies off their shelfs. Why are stores doing this? Because the UMD format “failed” because of third party converter programs that allow owners of a PSP convert their videos to PSP format. Sony is hurting themselves for not putting locking technology on the sticks (I predict sony will do just that [based on their past history of putting drm technology on hardware they have made]).
Sony announced the forthcoming release of a pair of Memory Stick Entertainment Packs. The packages will come in 1GB and 2GB Memory Stick Duos for about $60 and $100–the standard retail price for both items. The movies play in a 240×320-pixel resolution, way lower than the 480×272-pixel resolution PSPs are advertised for. Since Purchasers of the packs will be able to copy only one of four films that are from a DVD onto their new memory sticks–the others will then be locked and not accessible unless someone cracks it.
So why am I making a big deal about this? Cause it’s a total ripoff to buy the pack. And it also puts sony in the position to start putting DRM schemes on the Media Sticks becuase sony has no means of controlling movies or other files that are copied on the stick.
In celebration of Mythic’s (Mythic is now EA) new game expansion for their game, Dark Age of Camelot at an event called the Roundtable. People who are willing to pay $97.25 will be able to come to the event and get a first look. If you sign up you will get a free copy of the expansion pack as well as beta access and a special in-game item. According to the website “Roundtables are meant for you to meet fellow players and the development team, get a sneak peak at new game features and have a ton of fun with contests, games, raffles and more.”
Go here for more info
Yeah, so I spent my yesterday coding all the images so they will work in an ajax expanding method. Click on an image and you will see it in ajax.
For the rumble park. Star Fox Command, the DS version which goes back to the N64 starfox roots is coming to japan in less than a month. And for fun, Nintendo has released a few facts to the public.
As said before, players who own the DS will be able to use it with the game as they are playing. StarFox will feature 30+ stages which are set in deserts, space, oceans, and lava….places. It is also confirmed that there will be quite a few pilots from the previous Star Fox games, each with their own special abilities.
The game will support Wi-Fi and wireless offline gaming (WiLan). Star Fox Command is set to launch in Japan on August 3 and will cost about $41.50.
The American version is predicted to come out around August 28.
Even burger contests. EA’s Redwood City headquarters has been gobbling up hamburgers and for the third year in a row EA won the Prince of Wales Pub habanero-burger eating contest.
This Pub challenges local businesses to consume as many spicy burgers as they can in a week.
There is no limit to the amount of employees that can compete. Which gives EA a very good advantage over other companies. The winners get an “I Survived the Habanero Burger” bumper sticker to put on their car (how cheesy) and heartburn.
Let’s see if EA can challenge that.
Ubisoft is making a new Splinter Cell game. YAY! Unforunatly this time you aren’t the good guy. Perhaps. The game starts out with Mr. Fisher recieving a phone call that his daughter is dead.
On hearing this, Ubisoft says that, he “snaps”. Soon after he starts robbing banks. And alot of them. Then he gets captured and goes to jail. He is fired from Third Echolean. Most of this is learned from the website:
http://www.bewaresamfisher.com/
which ubisoft registared the domain about 2 weeks ago. Also Sam Fisher shaves his hair (so basically he is bald). Is there a secret plot to this? (Probably, because heck it’s Tom Clancy, what would you expect?). This game could be the darkest Splinter Cell ever.
We will keep ya posted.
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Chromehounds, the tactical mech shooter is due for a downloadable content pack, according to an announcement on publisher Sega’s official forums for the game.