Week in video-game news: ‘Fallout 3′ returns (AP)
June 30, 2008AP - Real news from the virtual world:
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Archive for June, 2008
Microsoft Debuts Xbox 360 License Transfer Tool (PC Magazine)
June 30, 2008PC Magazine - Digital rights management issues have been a thorn in Microsoft’s side for sometime now, but thankfully, those days appear to be in the past.
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‘Grid’ takes the checkered flag in racing games (AP)
June 30, 2008AP - With gasoline prices at $4 a gallon and rising, the leisurely Sunday drive is turning back into a luxury. But there is an alternative: The automotive video game. And the only fuel you need is the electricity that powers your TV and your game console.
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PlayStation 3 Update Boosts In-Game Interaction (NewsFactor)
June 30, 2008NewsFactor - In a move to compete with Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony is set to release the PlayStation 3 software update 2.40 on Wednesday.
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Microsoft reportedly to cut price of Xbox 360 to $299 (Reuters)
June 30, 2008Reuters - Microsoft Corp plans to cut the price of its best-selling Xbox 360 Pro model by $50, to $299 in the next few weeks, the Hollywood Reporter reported citing anonymous sources.
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‘World of Warcraft’ to sell token device for added security (CNET)
June 30, 2008CNET - The makers of World of Warcraft are offering players of the online role-playing game an optional layer of security in the form of an electronic token device called Blizzard Authenticator designed to prevent unauthorized access to an account.
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Game makers set September release for “Rock Band 2″ (Reuters)
June 30, 2008Reuters - The makers of video game “Rock Band 2″ said on Monday the sequel to last year’s best-selling predecessor “Rock Band” will be released for the Xbox in September, months ahead of key rival “Guitar Hero.”
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One WiiWare game and one Virtual Console added
June 30, 2008Magnetica Twist and Fatal Fury 2 are the latest titles to hit WiiWare and the Vitual Console. The titles are priced at 1000 points and 900 points respectively.
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Perhaps Samba De Amigo Wii will get Maracas
June 30, 2008Despite reports suggesting otherwise, it would seem that Samba De Amigo on the Wii will end up getting maracas. A posting at UK retailer HMV has a product SKU titled \”Samba De Amigo: Including Maracas\” complete with a box shot which gives a potential glance at what the Maracas will look like. Although HMV clearly label that it is not the final packaging and TBC…
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EA: Tiger and Madden on Wii show we’ve moved past enhanced PS2 ports
June 30, 2008Speaking to IGN, Dave from EA\’s All Play brand was asked if he felt like they\’ve gotten past the enhanced PS2 ports stage for Wii games. He remarked that it\’s true to say content that we\’re starting to see in FIFA, Madden and Tiger is truly original and there are game modes you will only find on Wii and you\’d be hard pressed to argue that the same presentation can be found elsewhere.
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Debut trailer for C.O.R.E., hopes to bring PC FPS experience to DS
June 30, 2008NoWay Studio has unveiled the first video footage from the forthcoming debut game entitled C.O.R.E. a dynamic fast paced action first-person shooter for DS. For the last 14 months, the team have been striving to push the limits of the Nintendo DS with full 3D visuals. This \”next generation\” title is set to bring the gaming experience of the FPS on a handheld - previously only matched on a PC. They have created multiplatfom levels introduced by in-game movies, some of which will be presented in 3d. The game will also feature multiplayer action including classic modes like: deathmatch, capture the flag or team arena.
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Final Fantasy IV on DS highest ranked game in latest Nintendo Power
June 30, 2008The review scores are in from the latest Nintendo Power magazine and Final Fantasy IV for the DS walks away with the highestscore of a 9. Elsewhere Trauma Center 2 for DS does well with an 8.5, We Love Golf on Wii got an 8.5 and ock Band scored an 8. More scores inside.
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C.O.R.E Debut trailer
June 30, 2008Get ready for a dynamic fast paced action FPS for the DS…
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MGS 4 dominates European charts, sells over a million copies
June 30, 2008According to reports, MGS 4 has already sold one million copies across Europe. As expected, it is dominating European charts and currently sits pretty on top of Spanish and German charts (MC-GfK data) and Sweden (Dataspelsbranschen data).
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IGN says Sony’s trophy system will walk all over Xbox 360’s achievements
June 30, 2008IGN has had the chance to get to grips with PS3 firmware v2.4 which is due for a release in a few days. What\’s their editors take on it? Well they seem mightly impressed, Miller remarks that once Sony\’s trophy thing gets going then he\’s done with achievements and Roper noted that \”What Sony showed us of 2.40 looks awesome. I never really missed custom soundtracks, but the Trophy stuff is fantastic.\” As you\’d expect, they uploaded loads of images too of the new firmware in action IGN.com.
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