Monthly Archives: August 2010

(PC Review) StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Posted on August 31, 2010

(PC Review) StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

“… there is little doubt that SCII will be staying on hard drives for a long time.”

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PC Reviews

Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury locks onto Live Arcade

Posted on August 31, 2010

Hyper puzzle-shooter hybrid Bangai-O returns this fall with Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury for the 360 via D3Publisher. The Live Arcade release will go for 800 MS Points and feature over 100 levels, a Level Editor Tool and ability to share …

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Xbox 360 News

Vanquish – Velocity Attack demo on Live Marketplace, PS Network

Posted on August 31, 2010

Vanquish (360, PC) 360 Demo Announcement - Screenshot 1

“A demo for Vanquish, Sega’s upcoming third-person shooter from Shinji Mikami, has launched on Live Marketplace and PS Store. Titled Velocity Attack, the demo will allow gamers a chance to get acclimated with the basics before the full version ships on October 19.”

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Ace Combat Joint Assault available on UMD, next week on PS Network

Posted on August 31, 2010

“The latest in the Ace Combat franchise has taken to the skies today as Namco Bandai has announced that Ace Combat Joint Assault is now available for the PSP and will be available for the PSPgo next week, on September 7.”

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PlayStation Portable News

MS announces Special Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad

Posted on August 31, 2010

“A new controller for the 360 is hitting store shelves this November, the Special Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad. Bundled with a Play & Charge Kit, allowing for up to 25 hours of uninterrupted wireless gaming, the new pad has a redesigned D-pad that offers the traditional design as well as a “plus” format with deeper grooves for more dramatic diagonal motions, an oft-requested feature by fighting fans.”

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Xbox 360 News

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 getting Ultimate Edition on 360 and PS3

Posted on August 31, 2010

“EA has announced the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition for 360 and PS3. Set for a holiday release, the Ultimate Edition includes the Live/PS Network title Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the four-player co-op Onslaught mode for Bad Company 2, and immediate access to four vehicle upgrades and two weapon unlocks from the Limited Edition.”

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Valkyria Chronicles II turning and basing itself into PSPs nationwide

Posted on August 31, 2010

“Valkyria Chronicles II, follow-up to the PlayStation 3 turn-based strategy/role-playing hybrid that we were fond of, has been released for the PSP and PSPgo. A demo is currently available on the PS Network, and the full version is going for $39.99.”

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PlayStation Portable News

Mafia II – Jimmy’s Vendetta DLC set for release

Posted on August 31, 2010

“Jimmy’s Vendetta, the second round of DLC for Mafia II, has been slated for a September 7 release on the 360, PC, and PS3. The pack will go for 800 MS Points on Live Marketplace and $9.99 on PS Store and Live Marketplace for Windows PC.”

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PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

BioShock 2 – Minerva’s Den DLC released for 360 and PS3

Posted on August 31, 2010

“The latest installment of DLC for BioShock 2, the single-player Minerva’s Den, is now available for 800 MS Points on Live Marketplace and $9.99 on PS Network.”

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Disney Epic Mickey Collector’s Edition detailed

Posted on August 30, 2010

“Disney Epic Mickey is getting the Collector’s Edition treatment when it hits retail this fall. Available today for pre-order, the CE will go for $69.99 and ship alongside the $49.99 standard version.”

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Wii News