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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Feb 09, 2005 8:00pm PST
Related Topics – Activision, Ubisoft, Tecmo, id software, Nintendo DS, Games: Console, AIAS

Ubisoft has been on a PR rampage; I believe they've sent out eight press releases in the last 48 hours. They appear to be taking the portable market very seriously, announcing title after title, throwing most of their support behind the Nintendo DS, but definitely not forgetting about the PSP. This new handheld war is a blast; two exciting platforms, before offering a unique way to game, going head to head. With the PSP's release a month and a half away, now we'll begin to see some titles for the DS worth buying. Prior to the PSP's release, the DS will receive WarioWare Touched!, Pokemon Dash, Bomberman DS, Yoshi Touch & Go, and Rayman DS.

  • Lumines Coming Stateside

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    Ubisoft, not satisfied with loading up the Nintendo DS lineup, announced that it will bring the off-beat Japanese game Lumines to the United States. The press release describes the game: "Lumines brings a unique puzzle experience to PSP handheld system owners, offering gameplay reminiscent of Tetris while including new innovations and enhancements in technology that fuse music, puzzles and luminescence." The US version will feature quicker load times and changeable skins. It'll release in March, but Ubisoft did not indicate if it was a launch title. Screenshots can be found here.

  • Tecmo Goes After Hackers

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    With a lawsuit already underway in Japan, Tecmo revealed it opened one in the U.S. as well, seeking to put an end to hackers who create, host, and contribute in any way on infringing on Tecmo's games. The heart of the lawsuit is it wants to stop those hacks that add nude patches. Tecmo is also seeking recovery of damages for the infringement. Tecmo general manager John Inada told GameSpot, "What we've invested [in our games] is millions and millions of dollars…this is real cash, not play money. Regarding the M-rated skins, it's not an issue of nudity. It's simply the violation of our IP (intellectual property) and the code."

  • First Details on EA vs. Marvel

    While it's been known that EA and Marvel were working together on a comic/game crossover, no details were revealed aside from the working title, EA vs. Marvel. However, in an interview with Newsarama, comic book writer Greg Pak explained, "...it's a super cool crossover miniseries which throws a team of classic Marvel characters against a team of brand new superheroes created by the brilliant folks at EA." The new title appears to be Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects.

  • DOOM 3 Dated

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    Earlier in the week, DOOM 3 for the Xbox was delayed until April. Now, Activision and id Software revealed that the port will ship during the week of April 4. There will also be the release of the Limited Edition, featuring behind the scenes goodies and playable versions of Ultimate DOOM and DOOM II.

  • Fable Soundtrack to Release Next Week

    [xbox]
    Riding high on its success, recently winning the AIAS award for Outstanding Achievement in Original Musical Composition, the soundtrack for Fable will be released next week on February 15. It'll feature 13 tracks, including the theme that was composed by Danny Elfman.

  • Two New Ubisoft DS Titles

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    Ubisoft announced it has two new Nintendo DS titles in the works: a DS version of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and a videogame adaptation of Peter Jackson's King Kong. Both games were given loose release dates of later this year. Ubisoft also confirmed the speculation that it'll be publishing Bomberman DS and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith in the states.

  • Misc. Q&As/Features

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    Slashdot addresses a few "misconceptions" regarding the Cell processor. Ars Technica also dissects the Cell here and here. GameSpy talks with Marc Ecko about his Contents Under Pressure. IGN has some behind-the-scene shots of Resident Evil 4.

Misc. Media/Previews

PS2
Game Over previews God of War. DeadAlfs take a look at Nanobreaker.
Xbox
WorthPlaying has a few shots of the adventure game Still Life.
Portable
Let's start off in-house with these shots of Lumines (PSP). EuroGamer has impressions of WRC (PSP). IGN previews Pac-Man Pinball (GBA) and WarioWare Touched! (NDS). Plenty of PSP sports screens at GameSpot: 989 versions of NBA, Gretzky NHL, and World Tour Soccer. They also have shots of Puzzle Bubble Pocket (PSP), AC Formula Front (PSP), Yoshi's Touch & Go (NDS), and Pac Pix (NDS).
Multi
GamerFeed has a first look at The Godfather (PS2, Xbox). Movies of MLB 2K5 (PS2, Xbox) and FIFA Street (PS2, Xbox, GCN) at GameSpot. IGN has a few new shots of Rainbow Six: Lockdown (PS2, Xbox).

Console Game Of The Evening [Submit Yours!]

The Guardian Legend for the NES. "Part Metroid, part shmup, part RPG, transform from a death dealing starship into a walking anime android annihilator in top down shoot 'em up action coupled with adventure on foot as you explored a massive labyrinth. One of my favorites!" (submitted by Dungeonbuster).


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