April 2010 News

Ilomilo adorably (and exclusively) heading to XBLA

Published: April 30, 2010

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Southend Interactive, developer of Lode Runner and R-Type on Xbox Live Arcade, recently announced plans to bring adorable puzzler Ilomilo to Microsoft’s digital platform as an “exclusive.” The game stars Ilo and Milo, two miniaturized Teletubby-looking creatures exploring “surrealistic and ever changing” environments, forever questing to be reunited.


MGS: Peace Walker’s ‘Hamaru Gear Solid’ ads sure are helpful

Published: April 30, 2010

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Well, they’re helpful if you speak Japanese, that is. The latest round of ads for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker out of Japan centers on the escapades of Tom and Dick, two cartoon dudes who really , really like living everyday life as if they were Solid Snake. The duo demonstrate everything from the “heart massage” technique (reviving a downed teammate) to the game’s four player co-op functionality, with plenty of goofy animation to boot


Rumor: Castlevania ‘Harmony of Despair’ is 2D, 6-player XBLA game

Published: April 30, 2010

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A trusted source has told Joystiq that ” Harmony of Despair ,” the title of a recent European trademark , is indeed a Castlevania game. Our source indicates that the game will be a 2D multiplayer Xbox Live Arcade title, featuring six-player co-op and a versus, fighter-style survival mode


Vanquish screens show the game’s acrobatic side

Published: April 30, 2010

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Click image to slide into our gallery We’re still waiting to see the first gameplay footage of Shinji Mikami’s latest, Vanquish , but at least these new screens give us hope that the protagonist super-soldier isn’t just some lumbering tank guy. It appears you’ll be able to have acrobatic battles with giant mechs


European Nintendo downloads: WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase, KOF ‘95

Published: April 30, 2010

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WarioWare D.I.Y. has launched in Europe (under the slightly more straightforward title WarioWare Do It Yourself )


Get a $50 gift card with Wii purchase at Toys R Us

Published: April 30, 2010

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If you’re in the market for a Wii and you don’t mind buying one before seeing how that rumored black Wii situation shakes out, Toys R Us has a pretty appealing deal right now.


Toy Story 3 on PS3 features Move support, exclusive character

Published: April 30, 2010

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As with most major children’s films, Toy Story 3 will have a licensed video game counterpart, releasing on nearly every platform imaginable — including platforms from the future . Disney Interactive Studios has confirmed PlayStation Move motion controller support for Toy Story 3 . Like Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition , the game won’t offer motion controller support out of the box.


Hydrophobia now timed exclusive on XBLA, heading to PC and retail later

Published: April 30, 2010

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After this week’s surprising reveal that ” Xbox exclusive ” Hydrophobia would also dribble onto PlayStation Network , IncGamers’ clarification isn’t quite as shocking. The site has confirmed that the game will be a timed-exclusive for Xbox Live Arcade and then eventually will be released not just for PSN but PC and retail, as well


Sony secures inFamous 2 web domain

Published: April 30, 2010

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Sony recently made yet another addition to the growing mound of evidence for a sequel to last year’s electrifying action title, inFamous .


Rock Band Weekly: No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom, Orianthi, Picture Me Broken

Published: April 30, 2010

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Next week’s Rock Band DLC adds ” the deep cuts ” from Tragic Kingdom , No Doubt’s 1995 breakthrough album. The singles from that album were actually added to Rock Band way back in December 2008. Those interested in the tracks have the option to buy the full Tragic Kingdom album, just the remaining songs (if they purchased the singles back in the day) or each song individually


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