Archive for July 1st, 2008

Soul Calibur hitting Xbox LIVE this week

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Official press release below…

“SOULCALIBUR,” the critically acclaimed and highest rated console fighting game of all time, has reached the next generation! Sharpen your blades as you relive old grudges against classic adversaries. Prove your mettle against the world with a variety of Leaderboards spanning every character and mode, or challenge a friend in local-play Versus mode. All of your favorite fighters are back: Kilik, Ivy, Siegfried, Mitsurugi, Nightmare and many more! Play as one of the 19 characters on a mission to acquire the Soul Edge. “SOULCALIBUR” for Xbox LIVE Arcade is completely revamped with high definition graphics, HDTV support and challenging Achievements.

Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., “SOULCALIBUR” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Also this week on Xbox LIVE Arcade, energize your “Wits & Wagers” trivia experience with 280 new questions and fun facts, providing up to 10 additional hours of unique gameplay. The new questions are for local and select online games, and are used automatically for everyone on the same local console, or when everyone in an online game owns the same question packs. The new downloadable content will be available Wednesday, July 2 in the US, Canada and the UK for 320 Microsoft points.

For more details on “SOULCALIBUR” and “Wits and Wagers,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360.

Via Gamespress

Big Bang Mini screenshots

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

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Via GamesPress

360 getting a dashboard makeover?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

An ‘inside source’ has told Kotaku that the 360 may be receiving a 3D Dashboard makeover later this year that will implement the functions of the rumored motion controller. It’s just a rumor for now, but I would be surprised if it isn’t true. The dashboard is a cluttered mess and severely needs a makeover. I guess we’ll find out in a couple of weeks at E3.

More details here

Dual-Shock 3 controller for $42

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Want Sony’s new PS3 Dual Shock controller but don’t have sixty bucks to shed? Then you’re luck because GoGamer.com is currently offering the controller for $42. That’s 25% off the original price. Make your purchase now while supplies last.

More details here

Australia sees 360 price cut

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Australia and New Zealand have both received a price cut in all versions of the Xbox 360 hardware. The 20 GB model has dropped to $399 whilst the Arcade version is now only $349, making it the cheapest next-gen system in the territory.

More here

Choose the Web of Shadows box art

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Activision wants you to choose the cover art that will be seen on the Spider-Man: Web of Shadows box art. The choice is between of the two below:

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Vote now!

New Sonic Chronicles screens

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

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More screens here

Time Hollow Box Art

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

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