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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Mar 25, 2005 8:00pm PST
Related Topics – Sega, Electronic Arts, Bungie, Sony, Games: Console

I'm glad to see the end of this week; I am just 100% pooped. Who thought playing videogames could be this tiring? Luckily, the PSP launch lineup largely consists of games that are decent to above average, so I haven't been forcing myself through many stinkers, which would cause a deep depression. I took a nap after my second PSP article went up today and I realized I totally forgot to talk about Ridge Racer! To surmise, it's good stuff, definitely the racing game to get. Sadly, it may be the toughest PSP game to get; here in Orlando, unless you pre-ordered, you're S.O.L. and Steve was telling me that he wasn't finding any where he lives. He did pick up Lumines, so that should keep him busy, and if it doesn't, it would further prove he has zero taste for quality entertainment.

  • Halo 2 Map Pack Announced

    [xbox]
    Microsoft Game Studios officially revealed the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack, a collection of nine new multiplayer maps to be released on June 28. There's two way to acquire them: purchase a hard copy at retail for $19.99 and get two special videos with the disc or download them over time on Xbox Live for a final cost of $17.98. Two will be made available for free, courtesy of Mountain Dew, sometime in late April. However, if you hold out until the end of summer, all maps will be available for free. A look at the new maps and Q&A can be found at Bungie's site.

  • Next Oddworld Revealed

    [xbox]
    The latest issue of Game Informer has the first details on Oddworld Inhabitant's next game. In an absolutely shocking move, the next game will take place in the Oddworld universe, this time with a new lead: Fangus. This game will keep the same style of gameplay found in Stranger's Wrath and the story revolves around Fangus' attempt at defending his home from invading forces, all while fighting back symptoms of rabies. According to developers, it's possible that the game will land a Mature rating when it's released sometime next year. Electronic Arts will not publish the title.

  • PSP's Warranty Does Cover Dead Pixels

    [psp]
    Many gamers were up in arms over the rumored fact that Sony would not repair PSPs with dead pixels. The rumor started from a supposed e-mail from a Canadian game store, but GameSpot contacted Sony directly and received the whole story. "According to a technical support associate contacted by GameSpot, PSP owners who encounter a persistent and aggravating dead-pixel issue should contact SCEA's customer service line (1-800-345-7669) for instructions on how to exchange their unit after a week or two of using the unit. 'We will work with you,' he assured."

  • First Official Details on Shadow the Hedgehog

    [ps2] [xbox] [gcn]
    Sega officially announced Shadow the Hedgehog, a new game starring Sonic's nemesis. "Since we first introduced him in [2001's] Sonic Adventure 2, we have wanted to feature Shadow in his own game," said Takashi Iizuka, game director, SEGA Studio USA. "We maintained Shadow as a mysterious character and now fans can control his destiny..." It'll release in the winter for all three home consoles.

  • Misc. Q&As/Features

    [ps2] [xbox] [gcn]
    GameSpot talks with High Moon's John Rowe about Darkwatch. Although this isn't newsworthy, Dave Kosak of GameSpy has a rather humorous take on Metal Gear Acid. IGN interviews the composer of God of War.

Misc. Media/Previews

Xbox
1UP has their preview of Jade Empire up tonight. FileFront has a new preview for Unreal Championship 2.
GameCube
IGN posts a new trailer for Fire Emblem.
Portable
Planet GameCube updates with a bunch of Nintendogs (DS) shots. Want to watch Japanese women play the game? Check out this link! GameSpot has a new preview for Pac-Pix (DS). IGN takes a look at Touch! Kirby's Magical Paintbrush (DS) and Space Invaders DS.
Multi
A new developer diary entry for Lego Star Wars (PS2, Xbox) is at GameSpot. 1UP has a feature preview for Psychonauts (PS2, Xbox). GameSpy has images for Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition (PS2, Xbox).

Console Game Of The Evening [Submit Yours!]

Bump 'N Jump for the NES. "Great music, simple concept, and just great fun to play... I got endless amounts of "numb thumb" as a little kid trying to beat this one :)" (submitted by Zteve).


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