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Pac-Man gets driving licence (Pac Man World 3)

Nov 30, 2005

Pac-Man, the iconic 1980s arcade ghost-chaser, is to become the star of his own rally game. Pac-Man World Rally features 14 playable characters including Toc-Man (that's him in the shots), who's actually a ghost posing in a robotic Pac-Man suit. It's a very Mario Kart-style affair, with power-ups, krrrazy colourful levels and speedy, slippery racing; all conducted by a big yellow circle that eats ghosts.Pac-Man World Rally is due out on Gamecube, PC, PS2, PSP and Xbox in ...

Pac-Man races into history (Pac-Man World Rally)

Jul 26, 2006

Is it wrong for a gaming icon to play with himself? Well, that's exactly what's going on in these inexplicably interesting Pac-Man World Rally screens that showcase the classic, retro maze from the first game. As you race through the level, you'll catch glimpses of Pac and Mrs. Pac enjoying a table version of the original Pac-Man, complete with roaming ghosts, dots and an endless series of 90 degree turns. The game's due on August 22, but the prospect of zipping through this maze, ghosts and ...

Villains overrun the Pac-World (Pac-Man World Rally)

Jun 15, 2006

Kart racers are a dime a dozen... well, maybe less than that. But over-abundance is no reason to shun every new attempt at the genre, so we'll go ahead and welcome these new, villainous Pac-Man World Rally screens with open arms. If you don't want to control the good guys (Pac, Mrs. Pac and their pals), Rally brings in the already revealed Pac-Devil, along with the robotic Toc-Man, ghoulish Erwin and the undead Spooky. Check them out below, and keep your eyes peeled for Rally's August ...

E3 06: Pac-Man World Rally hands-on (Pac-Man World Rally)

May 12, 2006

It seems to be a rite of passage that every cartoon-y, platform-y game character must eventually star in a kart racing game. This summer, one of the earliest arcade stars - Pac-Man, one of few modern game characters who can remember when Mario was a rookie - gets his turn behind the wheel. He's not alone - there are at least 15 characters in all, including the fire-breathing dragon Fygar from Namco's arcade classic Dig-Dug and a certain roll-headed prince from a more modern hit, Katamari ...

411mania's Release List for the Week of March 30, 2009 (Parappa the Rapper 2)

Apr 3, 2009

411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include Major Minor's Majestic March, Rhythm Heaven, and Gardening Mama.

New Game Releases for the Week of January 18, 2009 (PDC World Championship Darts 2008)

Jan 17, 2009

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Highlights this week include Skate 2 (360/PS3), Star Ocean: Second Evolution (PSP), SimAnimals (Wii/DS), plus the only game where a drunk, overweight smoker can be the featured athlete on the cover, PDC Championship Darts 2008 (360/Wii/PS2/PSP).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of January 18, 2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

PDC Darts 2008 goes for the bull on Nintendo Wii (PDC World Championship Darts 2008)

Jan 24, 2008

Boasting even more PDC Champions than ever before, PDC Darts 2008 will feature a full line-up of electrifying (not literally) tournaments, explains Oxygen, along with "exceptional graphic enhancements" and extra gameplay modes to test player skill to the maximum.

And, to help whet any appetites not attuned to the wonders of stepping up to the oche and banging that 501 out with a legendary nine-dart finish, PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is already blazing a fairly healthy review trail.

Alter announces a bikini version of Rise from Persona 4 (Persona 4)

May 22, 2009

Destructoid: "I was thrilled last week to see the Wave figure of Rise from Persona 4 open for preorder as I've been dying to expand my Persona 4 figure collection, but apparently it's not going to stop there as pictures of a bikini version of Rise popped up today."

Persona 4 Rise figure is up for pre-order (Persona 4)

May 13, 2009

Gamer Limit writes: "Last week we reported Rise from Persona 4 will be getting a figure release. At the time, the figure wasn't available for per-order. While I was browsing on some PVC websites this morning, I saw some of them including ToysLogic and Hobby Search were already taking pre-orders."

Persona 4 Rise figure coming (Persona 4)

May 6, 2009

Destructoid writes: "So far there have been toy releases of both the iconic Teddie and lovely Yukiko from Persona 4, but many of the game's rabid fans have expressed interest in seeing more collectibles of the characters (I'm waiting on a Yosuke and a Naoto myself). Akiba Hobby posted their first round of photo coverage from the Hobby Complex (Hobikon) 07 held in Tokyo, and among all the lovely PVC I spotted something very relevant to Persona 4 fans interest -- a beautiful figure of Rise!"

411mania's Release List for the Week of April 26, 2009 (Persona 4)

Apr 29, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Persona, Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier, and Velvet Assassin.

Square Enix New and Upcoming European Releases (March 2009) (Persona 4)

Mar 7, 2009

Square Enix has a mammoth amount of games hitting europe this Spring!
Square Enix hints we should also be getting a announcement for the release of Dissidia Final Fantasy & Star Ocean: The Last Hope for Europe very soon!

New and upcoming Square Enix European releases:
Persona 4 (Sony PlayStation 2)
THE LAST REMNANT (Microsoft Windows PC)
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time (Nintendo Wii / Nintendo DS)
DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY (Sony PlayStation Portable)
CHRONO TRIGGER (Nintendo DS)
My Pet Shop (Nintendo DS)
STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope (Microsoft Xbox 360)
DISGAEA 3: Absence of Justice (Sony PlayStation 3)
DISGAEA DS (Nintendo DS)
RHAPSODY: A Musical Adventure (Nintendo DS)
VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume (Nintendo DS)

Amazon Deal of the Day: Persona 4 for $25.98 (Persona 4)

Feb 23, 2009

The Amazon Deal of the Day for February 23rd is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 for $25.98. Get it fast before the supplies run out.

Persona 4 Dated & Set to Include Soundtrack (Persona 4)

Feb 13, 2009

Persona 4 is a gripping new chapter in the ultra-cool Persona universe, integrating dungeon crawler gameplay with an innovative social simulation element. Persona 4 delivers an all-new story set in the Japanese countryside. A sequence of mysterious deaths hits your town and only you and your team of gifted supernatural detectives can uncover the truth. Will you frustrate this hidden evil's plans before it is too late?

Square Enix New and Upcoming European Releases (February 2009) (Persona 4)

Feb 9, 2009

"So now you know what´s coming. The question is: are you ready to face the non-stop gamestravaganza formerly known as February!? We hope you are, 'cause March looks like it´s going to be CRAZY! See you then!"

Square Enix reveal the new and upcoming titles hitting European gamers this February and March 2009.

Persona 4 Australia Release Date (Persona 4)

Jan 28, 2009

Ubisoft Dates Square-Enix Titles For Australia

Square Enix bringing Persona 4, Disgaea and Rhapsody to Europe (Persona 4)

Dec 6, 2008

Destructoid writes: Square Enix is looking after European weeaboos who need a dose of Persona 4 and some NIS classics, as it will be bringing Atlus' latest PS2 RPG, along with Disgaea DS, Rhapsody DS and Disgaea 3 to the PAL territories.

New Game Releases for the Week of December 7, 2008 (Persona 4)

Dec 6, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Highlights this week include Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (PS2), Prince of Persia (PC), Sonic Unleashed (PS3), and Dungeon Maker II: The Hidden War (Sony PSP)!

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of December 7, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

Persona 4 might make it to Europe after all (Persona 4)

Nov 29, 2008

The German organization of game classification, USK, has assigned a rating to Persona 4 on PlayStation 2.

Its European publisher will be Square-Enix and that the game will be in English. The release date should be near the begining of 2009.

No FES Version of Persona 4 Planned (Persona 4)

Nov 8, 2008

Gaming Front: "Fans were dumbfounded when they were force to buy Persona 3: FES to experience the full story. However, that won't be the case with Persona 4. Atlus have confirmed in a statement that there is no plan for a FES version of Persona 4.

'We are today able to announce that at no point in the future will we announce the release of a 'FES' version of Persona 4,' said Atlus' vice president of sales and marketing Tim Pivnicny. 'The very finest, most definitive version of Persona 4 will be the one released on December 9, 2008.'"