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Commando: Steel Disaster Pushed Back Slightly (07 Commando)

Apr 22, 2008

From the article: "The release date for Commando: Steel Disaster, an action side-scrollerfor the Nintendo DS and similar to Metal Slug, has been pushed back until May 30th, 2008. Originally penned for a May 9th release date, the game was moved back due to a 'busy period' of 'manufacturing times'..."

Commando: Steel Disaster Due in North America Q3 2008 (07 Commando)

Apr 1, 2008

From the article: "Video games publisher Lexicon Entertainment are delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Nintendo DS product 'Commando: Steel Disaster' will be shooting its way to American retail stores in Q3 with a publishing deal in place with highly respected XS Games..."

1701 A.D. Gold Edition Announced (1701 A.D.)

May 28, 2008

Aspyr Media has teamed with Ubisoft to bring 1701 A.D. Gold Edition to the PC in North America this summer. 1701 A.D. Gold Edition includes the critically acclaimed empire building strategy game 1701 A.D. and introduces for the first time in North America the expansion 1701 A.D. ¿ The Sunken Dragon. The Sunken Dragon adds to 1701 A.D.'s nearly limitless replayability with a new 11-mission, story-driven campaign and a new world editor that allows gamers to design and share maps for single-player or online play. New computer artificial intelligence profiles, buildings, subquests and an empire-shattering new natural disaster add even more depth to the robust 1701 A.D. experience.

"With the success and praise for 1701 A.D., we couldn't resist bringing this vast new adventure to North American gamers," said Ted Staloch, Executive Vice President, Publishing for Aspyr. "Beyond just the new missions, providing the full toolset to create and share player-designed maps adds incredible value and makes this compilation truly golden."

1701 A.D. appears on horizon (1701 A.D.)

Jun 9, 2006

Just like movies, big-budget blockbuster games with obnoxiously loud marketing campaigns can often turn out to be the biggest stinkers. So that's why we always keep an ear to the ground for promising gems like 1701 A.D., a stunningly pretty exploration-based strategy game from indie German publisher/developer Sunflowers. Set at the turn of the 17th century, 1701 will ambitiously combine colony building, real-time combat, exploration, diplomacy and trade. Early images are amazingly vivid and ...

1942: Joint Strike Secret Unlockable Revealed (1942: Joint Strike - PS3 Network)

Aug 15, 2008

A couple of weeks ago, Capcom held a contest exclusively for press editors. We were given a task to figure out how to unlock a secret Unlockable item in the game. However, we're sad to report that we didn't manage to win the contest. However, now that someone won the contest, the secret is now out to the public.

1942: Joint Strike Release Date Announced For XBLA and PSN (1942: Joint Strike - PS3 Network)

Jul 9, 2008

Capcom has announced the release date for the Xbox 360's Xbox LIVE Arcade release and PLAYSTATION 3's PlayStation Store release of 1942: Joint Strike.

Xbox LIVE Arcade release: 7/23/08
PlayStation Store release: 7/24/08

Xbox 360 gamers will get it first (PS3 gamers must be feeling those strict Thursday PlayStation Store updates).

See newly released screenshots and the video trailer.

Capcom Hits The Wayback Machine And Re-visualizes 1942 (1942: Joint Strike - PS3 Network)

Mar 14, 2008

Torrence Davis of The Bitbag writes, "I'm glad to see Capcom re-visualizing some of their older IP's. I love the 1942 games and this type of shooter is something is now becoming a thing of the past. Thanks to Capcom and companies like Treasure, they are keeping the vertical scroller's alive."

Available Now: Go! Go! Break Steady and 1942: Joint Strike on Arcade (1942: Joint Strike - Xbox Live Arcade)

Jul 23, 2008

Go! Go! Break Steady and 1942: Joint Strike are Available Now on Xbox LIVE Arcade!

Go! Go! Break Steady combines rythmic beat-matching and puzzle game play in one 'fresh' package. Bring your wingman along with you (online or off) in the top down arcade shooter, 1942: Joint Strike.

Both titles will set you back 800 Microsoft Points...

Hands-on with 1942 and Commando (1942: Joint Strike - Xbox Live Arcade)

Mar 13, 2008

First Street Fighter II, then Bionic Commando, now this. Seems Capcom's all about sprucing up their extensive back catalogue with a fresh coat of HD paint. The latest to receive the upgrade, 1942: Joint Strike and Commando 3: Wolf of the Battlefield will both arrive on XBLA and PSN this summer and spring, respectively. Both titles will be 800 points (about $10, in case you didn't have your Microsoft Point Converter handy).We spent some time ...

2 Days To Vegas Gets Delayed (2 Days to Vegas)

Dec 19, 2008

WorthPlaying reports that 2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game, a thrill-a-minute story crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. Originally scheduled for late 2008, Steel Monkeys' action game is now scheduled for Q1 2009, with the PS3 yet to be determined.

PSU Exclusive: 2 Days to Vegas content overload (2 Days to Vegas)

Nov 12, 2008

Over the next two days, PSU will be posting new media and details for Steel Monkey's 2 Days to Vegas. This will be an updated look at the game, featuring more polished graphics than you've seen previously and a first look at the game's shooting mechanics.

2 Days to Vegas, First the 360 and PC version later PS3 version (2 Days to Vegas)

Jun 12, 2008

PS3tour: "Yesterday we did tell you that the game 2 Days To Vegas will come to the PS3. Today I can report that once the 360 and PC version ready, that only then they will work on the PS3 version. This I can see from the mail that I got back from the company SteelMonkeys.

"Thanks for pointing out, will be fixed tomorrow. It is in development on PC XBox360, PS3 squ will commence as soon as first 2 are out of the door, so it would be delayed against them '

This means that when the PC and the 360 version from the door 'then the PS3 version.
Very sorry, but so be it!"

CONFIRMED: 2 Days 2 Vegas is coming to PS3, Xbox 360, and PC (2 Days to Vegas)

Jan 20, 2008

PSU Update:
"We have added that 2 Days 2 Vegas will appear on the Xbox 360. We have talked with Steel Monkey and it's confirmed that the title will release on both PS3 and Xbox 360 as well as PC. More details on that on Monday."

PSU Exclusive: 2 Days 2 Vegas in 2 Days (2 Days to Vegas)

Jan 19, 2008

Starting on Monday, PSU will be releasing new details and media for 2 Days 2 Vegas, a highly anticipated title for the PlayStation 3 and PC. Combining large full scale cities, realistic AI simulation, and life-like visuals, 2 Days 2 Vegas should be a top competitor for the best sandbox action/adventure.

2 Days To Vegas comes late 2008 (2 Days to Vegas)

Dec 10, 2007

According to Steelmonkeys, 2 Days to Vegas will be released on christmas 2008.

Vinny has a problem¿
He has just been released from Rickers prison after serving a three year stretch. Unfortunately, his dreams of the quiet life on the outside and seeing his girl didn't quite work out as planned¿. His younger brother Tony has went and got himself into some serious trouble¿

"2 Days To Vegas" is a story driven 3rd person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. The action is set in several major cities across the USA and takes place during an intense 48 hour period. This game has it all, a gripping story of contemporary gangster life combined with thrilling car chase action and an intense race against the clock.

2 Days 2 Vegas vs. GTA IV Visual Comparison (2 Days to Vegas)

Jun 4, 2007

The Grand Theft Auto titles have been considered to be some of the best sandbox games yet. GTA3 on PlayStation 2 set the standard for free roaming in a large world, with guns, whores, fast cars, wild missions and a storyline.

Saint's Row put up a good fight when it was released on Xbox 360 last year, but other than that, very little has challenged Rockstar's throne.

Now GTA IV is on the horizon, and we have a new challenger. 2 Days 2 Vegas is due early 2008, and one of the developer's goals is to make it even more immersive than GTA.

Unfortunately, little is known about either title. But here is a screenshot comparison. As you'll see below, 2 Days 2 Vegas is a more than worthy competitor...

2-Days to Vegas Info: Release, Story, Blu-ray advantage (2 Days to Vegas)

May 8, 2007

Here are some new screens and information about 2-Days to Vegas, to be released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 next year.

2 Days to Vegas has been floating just beneath the press radar and the devs have purposely been tight-lipped regarding the game. According to Loo, this was done to keep "creative control". They even refused to look for a publisher until they get the game completely finished. So inevitably, the storyline and content were kept under lock and key - which was apparently easy considering Steel Monkey only has a small population (58).

2 Days to Vegas is a third person shooter reportedly inspired by movies' impact on people. Think of how you feel after you leave the movie theater, though that depends entirely on the movie you watched.

An in-house game engine was used and would feature global lighting and HDR lighting. They also included a "garbage generator" to simulate the clutter on the city streets. Talk about attention to detail. Loo comments on the Blu-Ray as a distribution media, "Blu-Ray solves a lot of our problems."

Japan Total Xbox 360 Sales and Top 20 Games Since Launch (2006 FIFA World Cup)

Jul 20, 2006

Here are the Top 20 best selling Xbox 360 titles in Japan, as of June 20, 2006. 144,847 units of Xbox 360 were sold in Japan since its launch in December 2005:
1.Dead or Alive 4 (Tecmo) - 89,255 units
2.Ridge Racer 6 (Bandai Namco) - 59,509 units
3.Ninety Nine Nights (Microsoft) - 34,418 units
4.Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft) - 26,085 units
5.Rumble Roses XX (Konami) - 25,331 units
6.Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft) - 24,704 units
7.Enchanted Arms (From Software) - 20,233 units
8.Need For Speed Most Wanted (EA) - 17,973 units
9.Final Fantasy XI (Square Enix) - 13,865 units
10.Dynasty Warriors 5 Special (Koei) - 10,957 units
11.FIFA 06 Road to the FIFA World Cup (EA) - 7,283 units
12.Battle Field 2 Modern Combat (EA) - 6,581 units
13.Over G (Taito) - 6,265 units
14.Pro Baseball Spirits 3 (Konami) - 5,681 units
15.Wrestle Kingdom (Yuke's) - 5,301 units
16.Tetris the Grand Master Ace (AQ Interactive) - 5,184 units
17.Kameo Elements of Power (Microsoft) - 5,121 units
18.2006 FIFA World Cup Doitsu Taikai (EA) - 5,006 units
19.Tengai Makyo Ziria (Hudson) - 4,944 units
20.Call of Duty 2 (Activision) - 4,773 units

EA holds on to FIFA license (2006 FIFA World Cup)

Apr 27, 2006

Electronic Arts has extended its exclusive licensing deal with soccer's governing body FIFA up to the year 2014, which means we have at least another eight versions of its FIFA soccer sim to look forward to. The licensing deal allows EA to include players' names and likenesses, official team logos and kits for all console, PC, mobile and web-based games. This is a major success for EA, as its FIFA-branded soccer sim series has been a huge seller ever since the first one was released back in ...

EA holds on to FIFA licence (2006 FIFA World Cup)

Apr 27, 2006

Thursday 27 April 2006 Electronic Arts has extended its exclusive licensing deal with football's governing body, FIFA, up to the year 2014, which means we have at least another eight versions of its FIFA football sim to look forward to. The licensing deal allows EA to include players' names and likenesses, official team logos and kits for all console, PC, mobile and web-based games. This is a major success for EA, as its FIFA branded football sim series has been a huge seller ever since the ...