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Could Fitness Gaming BeThe Future? (Wii Fit)

Jul 5, 2009

Instead of incorporating games into exercise, how about incorporating exercise into games?

D2D Sale Slashes Big Name Titles (Call of Duty: World at War)

Jul 5, 2009

Direct2Drive's Explosive July sale is underway, offering discounts on popular titles Call of Duty 4, Call of Duty: World at War, Oblivion and ArmA along with the complete bundle of Company of Heroes.

Bargain: Buy Hammerin' Hero, Get Pump It Up EXCEED Portable For Free (Hammerin' Hero)

Jul 5, 2009

Play-Asia is now offering Pump It Up EXCEED Portable for free if you purchase a copy of Atlus' fun-looking platformer Hammerin' Hero..
Pump It Up EXCEED Portable, the Korean-made rhythm game is also given away free if you purchase Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs...

Atlus spoils "Demon's Souls", announces NA release date (Demon's Souls)

Jul 5, 2009

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has revealed that Demon's Souls, a groundbreaking action RPG experience for PlayStation 3, is to become the newest entry in the Atlus Spoils fan appreciation program. In addition to the standard version of the game, which now features new North-American exclusive box art, there will also be a deluxe edition. For less than it costs to import the game, fans will receive a 150+ page strategy guide (only available as part of this deluxe version, not for sale anywhere else) and a collectible outer slipcase, in addition to the game itself.

This week's new videogame releases (week of 7/6/09) (BioShock)

Jul 4, 2009

This week's new videogame releases:
(subject to change)

Xbox 360:
Bioshock & The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Bundle
The Bigs 2

PLAYSTATION 3:
The Bigs 2

Wii:
The Bigs 2

PC:
BioShock and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Bundle
Street Fighter IV MadCatz Bundle
Street Fighter IV
Agatha Christie: Peril at End House
Europa Universalis Rome Gold
Hunting Unlimited 2010
The Hardy Boys: The Perfect Crime

DS & DSi:
no new releases

PSP:
The Bigs 2

'BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger' makes a run for the border, fails (BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger)

Jul 4, 2009

GameNorth writes:
"Looks like Canadian gamers looking forward to Arc System Works' latest super-stylized two-dimensional fighting game, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, are gonna have to wait an extra few days to pick up a copy. According to our sources in the retail industry, one of the major Canadian distributors for stores such as EB Games, Future Shop, and Best Buy has been held up at the American/Canadian border and will not arrive until Monday at the earliest. However, some smaller Canadian chains, such as MicroPlay and VideoGamesPlus, who use a different distributor altogether, have received a limited quantity. For those eager to play it over the weekend, act fast and you may just get the chance!"

Trophy List Battlefield 1943 Revealed (Battlefield 1943)

Jul 4, 2009

PS3-Sense Writes: "Today, the official Trophy List of Battlefield 1943 has been revealed to the big public. The list has 7 bronze, 4 silver and 1 gold."

Techland announces DLC for Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood (Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood)

Jul 4, 2009

Developer of Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood announced today that they will release DLC for their newest project. There will be 2 multiplayer map packs and one pack for single player with additional missions.

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Beefjack: Music DLC Roundup 4/7 (Rock Band)

Jul 4, 2009

A round up of new Music DLC for Rockband, Guitar Hero and Lips for the week ending 4th July 2009.

Dead Island, Still Alive And Kicking (Dead Island)

Jul 4, 2009

G4TV: More zombies are a good thing, which is why I'm happy to report that Techland's Dead Island, an open-ended zombie thriller set on what should be an island paradise, is definitely still in development. Who is Techland? It's the studio behind the better-than-expected Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood.

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Possibly Supporting Online (Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time)

Jul 4, 2009

Just as the title says, it is a "possibility". The reason Chris Myers from TheGamerAccess.com brings this up is due to the display boxart that can be found on Sony's site. If you look closely, you'll see not only the "Only on PlayStation" tab, but you should also see the "PlayStation Network" tab. It may be surprising, but at the same time it shouldn't be unexpected. Fans of the series should be familiar with the online modes that Insomniac graced Up Your Arsenal with.

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li Release Party (Street Fighter IV)

Jul 4, 2009

BeefJack writes: "Although it seemed that The Legend Of Chun-Li was here yesterday and will be gone tomorrow Capcom did their part to promote the release with a huge party including a Street Figher IV tournament hosted in L.A.'s Chinatown at the Mountain Bar."

Tekken 6 gamestop preorder bonus (Tekken 6)

Jul 4, 2009

Gamestop has another incentive for you to preorder a game from them, this time it's Tekken 6. Customers who preorder Tekken 6 from Gamestop will be treated to a custom costume for Yoshimitsu designed by the folks at Penny Aracade. As well as some other bonuses.

Monster Hunter Gathering Hall Now Open (Monster Hunter Freedom Unite)

Jul 4, 2009

The UK's first Monster Hunter drop-in centre officially opened it's doors today, as originally revealed by Electronic Theatre. The Gathering Hall is situated at 121 Charing Cross Road in central London - a stone's throw away from Tottenham Court Road tube station, and the cost of admission is a simply be to come equipped with a PlayStation Portable (PSP) and a copy of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

New Runes of Magic Server to celebrate American holiday (Runes of Magic)

Jul 4, 2009

Free-to-play Runes of Magic opens another American server for the Fourth of July holiday. Contests, prizes, and bargains included in the festivities.

Wii firmware update now available in Japan (Wii Sports Resort)

Jul 4, 2009

A new Wii system update is now up for download in Japan.

Games Removed From Xbox Live Marketplace (Double Dragon - Xbox Live Arcade)

Jul 4, 2009

Due to the collapse of Empire Interactive, Speedball 2 and Double Dragon have been removed from the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Dont worry if you have previously purchased the games but deleted them from your hard drive as they can be redownloaded using your download history, but are not otherwise available.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PSP bundle Arrives at UK Retail (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

Jul 4, 2009

A brand new PlayStation Portable (PSP) hardware bundle has arrived on European shop shelves this week, seemingly unawares to most. Following the recent release of a Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP hardware bundle, Electronic Arts' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the latest title to get the repackaging treatment.

Amazon deals Animal Crossing: City Folk for July 4th (Animal Crossing: City Folk)

Jul 4, 2009

Examiner: "In honor of the fourth of July, Amazon is discounting Animal Crossing: City Folk on the Nintendo Wii by 60%."

Valve writer would love more Counter Strike (Counter-Strike: Source)

Jul 4, 2009

It seems that at least one member of Valve would love to see a new edition of Counter Strike. At a Left 4 Dead 2 press event earlier this week VideoGamer.com pressed Valve writer Chet Faliszek about a possible return for the excellent team-based shooter.

"Personally, I would like to see some more Counter Strike. Left 4 Dead made me stop playing that for a while, I was just concentrating on that. I used to play a lot of Day of Defeat! I still go back and play some."