Zen Pinball SFII Tribute Table Now on PSN

Posted on August 20, 2009 by geelw

Zen Studios has launched its Street Fighter II Tribute expansion table for its popular PlayStation Network hit ZEN Pinball. The table, currently available for $2.49 US (1.99 Euro, if you’re in Euro-pe) features all your favorite World Warriors from Capcom’s classic fighter, plenty of fantastic, lightning fast pinball action and of course, Zen’s amazingly realistic physics model that really sucks you into the fun. It’s cheap, it’s a treat (zero calories!) and most importantly, it’s yet another good Street Fighter game. So what are you reading this for? Go buy and download it if you’re a fan of either SFII or pinball. If you’re NOT a pinball fan – well, you’ll most likely become one after a few rounds with this new table, that’s for sure…

Preview: Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment Character Profiles

Posted on August 20, 2009 by geelw

Konami is rolling out more info on the cast of its upcoming PSN and XBLA Strategy/RPG along with a brief plot outline. From the three missions I tackled at Konami’s NYC Gamers’ Night press event, let’s just say that The game is going to be quite a challenging experience for fans of the genre and hardcore VH fans should definitely be pleased with what’s here. Expect some very tough battles, all-new combat skills and rich HD visuals that pop off the screen.

Enough from me – here’s who’s who in this Sostegarian saga right below the jump… Continue reading →

Sony Announces New Slim PS3, Price Cut, Hell Doesn’t Freeze Over…

Posted on August 19, 2009 by geelw

I should’a gone to Cologne, part deux:

SCEA seems ridiculously awful at keeping secrets, what with PSP GO! images being leaked out before E3 and such, but I say it’s all good for their bottom line in the end. No matter which side of the console fence you’re on, you’ve got to admit that the final announcement of the new 120GB PS3 Slim (and yup, that’s the official logo for the model above) at $299 as well as the price cut on older (and fatter) 80 and 160GB models starting September 1, 2009 is only great news for those consumers waiting for that price drop to finally hit.

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Fairytale Fights Hands-On

Posted on August 19, 2009 by geelw

Playlogic has something very naughty up its sleeve coming to consoles and PC this fall and it’s a bloody, outrageously funny absolute blast of a “gamers game” that’s going to kick your happy childhood story time memories right in the teeth. Fairytale Fights is set to hit the Playstation 3, PC and Xbox 360 this October 27, so throw a dart at your calendar and read on… this one’s going to be a real winner. I got to sit down for about a half-hour or so with a build of the PS3 version with the game’s producer, Poria Torkan and Adam McGowan. Playlogic’s Marketing Director, both of whom were giddy as freshly fed goats over their baby. And rightly so, as this is one of those rare games that’s hilariously fun and funny as hell simultaneously. Continue reading →

Gallery: Dragon Age Origins

Posted on August 19, 2009 by geelw

My, oh my… BioWare is making waiting for Dragon Age: Origins as painful as possible without causing actual physical harm, aren’t they? Just look at these new GamesCom 2009 screens and make believe you’re holding a controller. Hmmmm… between this and the Mass Effect 2 shots, I just may hike up to Canada and camp out for a bit outside the company’s HQ. What’s the weather like up there in November, eh?

By the way, dear reader, the slightly bloodier DA:O screens will appear shortly on my other blog where “M”-rated game screens and video will be posted until further notice. While I;m no prude at all, we don’t want the ESRB harassing my PR pals now, do we?

MTV & Harmonix Reveal 19 More Beatles: Rock Band Songs

Posted on August 18, 2009 by geelw

MTV Games and Harmonix have revealed 19 more of the 45 on-disc tracks that will be featured in The Beatles: Rock Band – leaving all, but one song a mystery. A gameplay trailer featuring ten of the 19 newly announced songs can be viewed by visiting the game’s official web site. “To the press release, Robin!”: Continue reading →

Update: Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on August 17, 2009 by geelw

Warner Bros. Interactive has finally let a bit more info out (as well as two screenshots) for its upcoming video game based on the film version of Where The Wild Things Are. The game is currently in development for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii by Griptonite and for the Nintendo DS by WayForward Technologies. Here’s a bit of press release intel with the new images following below the jump.

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Konami NYC Gamers’ Night Impressions

Posted on August 14, 2009 by geelw

Konami swung into NYC with a nice selection of upcoming releases that showed off the company’s commitment to variety and pure fun with a number of family friendly console and handheld titles. Of course, scaring the crap out of a few folks with two impressive horror games was also on the agenda. I ended up playing most of what was shown and came away impressed with them all, as you’ll see below in this quick rundown. I’ll also post longer Hands-On previews of a few of these titles shortly. Continue reading →

ZEN Pinball Street Fighter II Tribute Table Details

Posted on August 14, 2009 by geelw

Near-final details on Zen Pinball’s upcoming Street Fighter II Tribute Table have been announced along with an August 20, 2009 release date over the PlayStation Network. The table, the first expansion for the hit pinball game, just needs a final price point announced. I’m guessing it will no doubt be affordable, as too many hardcore Street Fighter fans outside your door can be a bit… terrifying? Anyway, here’s part of the official press release: Continue reading →

Dragon Age: Origins Collector’s Edtion, Pre-Order Info Revealed

Posted on August 13, 2009 by geelw

Well, alrighty then (and yes, I want one!) department: BioWare’s upcoming Action/RPG, Dragon Age: Origins is getting the Collector’s Edition treatment with this big ol’ steel case edition (click below and watch it GROW!):