For the second year running, the Xbox 360 is the king of consoles. Barely edging out the impressive PS3, the swanky new dash and the amazing exclusives like Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 put Microsoft over the top. The Wii's casual focus didn't garner it any votes this year.
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The loveable Patapon are getting 100% more huggable thanks to Medicom Toy, the company that makes Kubrick collectibles. Sometime later this month Rolito's creation is going to be sold as a plush doll in Japan for 3,990 yen ($42) each. At that price the stuffed Patapon isn't really a stocking stuffer since you can purchase Patapon or digitally import Patapon 2 for less.
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Free for readers of the Official PSP Guidebook and GamesRadar - download the below zip file (8.3mb) to get 32 ready-to-use PSP wallpapers from some of the hottest games of 2008, including Lego Batman, Patapon and LocoRoco ...
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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is giving away more Patapon goods with the Path of the Warrior Sweepstakes. Be up on your knowledge of Patapon, as you will be asked 8 questions relating to the PSP game. You can always guess again if you get any wrong.
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PSPCrazy has found a great piece of gaming art work today. canecodesign from deviantart is the great artist that has created this mix of Patapon and 300. This is a great piece showing off the epic battle between the Spartans and the Persians in a more...well let's say Patapon way!
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The juiciest tidbit from the April issue of EGM is kind of a bummer: A Crackdown sequel looks like it won't happen any time soon. Sure, Microsoft has danced around the idea of making another addictive orb-hunting shooter, but Quartermann says even if Crackdown 2 does come to fruition, original developer Realtime Worlds probably won't be making it.

It also seems like Sony's unique PSP game Patapon will have some sort of spin-off; rumor is something Patapon-related will pop up on the PlayStation Network.
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of Patapon, available exclusively for PSP. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Japan Studio, Patapon is a 2D platform-action game that transforms players into a drum-wielding leader responsible for guiding the Patapons, a small, quirky tribe of warriors seeking to reclaim their homeland. Following on the heels of a successful launch in Japan, Patapon makes its official North American debut featuring a one-of-a-kind art style, infectious music, and a unique control system where players will issue real-time commands to the Patapon troops through a variety of rhythm-based combinations. Patapon will be available at an MSRP of $19.99.
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PATA PATA PATA PON

The Official website of the game is finally open. You will encounter some content.
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Shacknews writes: If you've got a thing for lost planets, lost crash survivors, probing aliens, or Nazis invading America, this is your week for new games on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP.

Barring any unforeseen delays, most North American retailers should have this week's games by Wednesday, February 27:

PS3:

Lost: Via Domus
Lost Planet Extreme Condition
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty

360:

Frontlines: Fuel of War
Lost: Via Domus
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty

Wii:

Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed
Sega Bass Fishing

PSP:

Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship
Patapon
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Chris Hinojosa-Miranda, Associate Producer at SCEA, summarizes his post on the PlayStation.Blog:

- Patapon PSP demo to launch over both the PlayStation Store for PC (http://store.playstation.com) and PS3 on February 14th, 2008.
- Patapon PSP demo will have the same save-to-final feature as the UMD version.
- Memory Stick Duo needed to transfer the demo to your PSP. Your PSP does not have telepathic powers nor does it learn through osmosis (yet).
- Patapon PSP demo will complete your life and fill you full of hearts and French stuff (you know, like Rolito).
- You know what to do on February 26th.
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