Nintendo, which has been historically criticised for not providing enough software for its platforms, emerges as the clear winner this week Â¿ at least in terms of quantity.

Specficially, American gamers get to choose between eight DS titles over the next five days, including the likes of Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 and Pocket Pets. Also, a quintet of Wii releases are available through Friday, which includes the towering arrival of Godzilla Unleashed and Myth Makers: Super Kart GP.
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19 Oct 2007

Beowulf release announced; PS3 and PSP versions pushed back

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PSP - Beowulf: The Game - Beowulf release announced; PS3 and PSP versions pushed back

Ubisoft just sent out its newest release schedule for Europe. No real surprises as Naruto is still listed for release on November 1 exclusively on Xbox 360 and Assassin's Creed is still listed for November on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Beowulf however has received an exact release date on all platforms.

Beowulf will launch first on Xbox 360 and PC on November 8, followed three weeks later on Playstation 3 and PSP on November 29. A reason for this short delay was not given. Blazing Angels 2 for Playstation 3 has also been pushed back from late October to a November 22 release.
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28 Jun 2007

The Bigs Plays Ball: Now Available

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs

PSP - The Bigs - The Bigs Plays Ball: Now Available

IGN reports that The Bigs "...is now available at retail. The title sports pick up and play mechanics for minimal downtime and maximum style."

IGN previously reviewed The Bigs as an 8.0 (PS3) and 8.3 (360).

Batter up!
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21 Jun 2007

The BIGS Gone Gold for Most Videogame Consoles

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs

PSP - The Bigs - The BIGS Gone Gold for Most Videogame Consoles

The BIGS for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, lithe PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Nintendo's Wii has gone gold. The BIGS showcases larger-than-life ballparks, fast-paced, action-packed gameplay, spectacular power-ups, striking special effects, and a completely unique career mode setting this MLB® experience apart from anything ever seen before. Gamers will experience spectacular plays their first time up to bat with the pick-up-and-play action of The BIGS
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24 Apr 2007

The Bigs: New screens and details

PSP News | The Bigs

Of all the major sports, baseball might just be the least accessible as a gaming experience. Between obscure laws like the infield fly rule and knowing what pitch is best to throw in a 2-1 count, it's just not that easy to pick up and play. That's probably what 2K Sports and Visual Concepts were thinking when they thought up The Bigs, a new baseball title that aims to be an accessible, arcade-style experience. Now we've got some new details and screenshots to share with ...
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24 Apr 2007

2K Sports Announces Features for The BIGS Baseball Game

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs

PSP - The Bigs - 2K Sports Announces Features for The BIGS Baseball Game

2K Sports sends over some details about the upcoming The BIGS game for the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox 360 and Wii.

"With The BIGS, we want to take the baseball genre to new heights and redefine what a baseball video game can be," said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "The BIGS has the fast learning curve of an arcade game coupled with deep play mechanics, amazing visuals, and hero-like presentation of real MLB players that will keep gamers coming back for more. The BIGS will showcase dramatic highlight reel moments at every at-bat, creating a truly epic baseball title."
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14 Jul 2009

411mania's Release List for the Week of July 13, 2009

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs 2

PSP - The Bigs 2 - 411mania's Release List for the Week of July 13, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!, Unbound Saga, Ys I & II Chronicles, and Awatama. They also talk about some of the past week's releases, including Trine and Street Fighter IV PC.
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7 Jul 2009

2K Sports Announces The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs 2

PSP - The Bigs 2 - 2K Sports Announces The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores

2K Sports today announced The BIGS 2, the sequel to the popular arcade baseball franchise, is now available in retail stores. Featuring MLB All-Star first baseman, Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers, as the cover athlete and spokesman for The BIGS 2, fans now have the thrilling opportunity to enjoy bigger power-ups, amazing visual effects, and legendary game modes that elevate the arcade-style baseball experience to new heights like never before.
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4 Jul 2009

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

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs 2

PSP - The Bigs 2 - This week's new videogame releases (week of 7/6/09)

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
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29 Jun 2009

2K Sports Community Event for The Bigs 2

PSP News from N4G | The Bigs 2

PSP - The Bigs 2 - 2K Sports Community Event for The Bigs 2

With The Bigs 2 hitting store shelves on July 7, 2K Sports is holding two special events for fans who can't wait to play the game. On June 30 in Los Angeles there will be a special preview event that is open to the public at the Wilshire Grand Los Angeles, Los Angeles Room beginning at 6pm...
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