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'PS3 memory limitations' producer clarifies comments (News)

Jun 17, 2008

Monster Madness producer Lee Perez has moved to clarify comments made in an interview with VideoGamer.com in which he said "memory limitations" are the biggest challenge of developing on the PS3.

Memory limitation is PS3's 'biggest challenge' (News)

Jun 16, 2008

The PS3's 256MB of memory, half that of the Xbox 360, is the biggest challenge developers face when making games on Sony's console, Monster Madness producer Lee Perez has told VideoGamer.com.

Perez, who has worked closely on the development of Monster Madness and upcoming DS game Ninja Town, said that while the PS3 has half the memory of the 360, its Cell processor can in theory allow developers to "offset" those problems.

Speaking specifically about the unique challenges PS3 development presents, Perez said: "The biggest thing is the memory. The PS3 only has 256 megs of memory. The 360 has 512 so you have twice the memory when you load a level. Now the offset to that is the Cell processor, so if you understand and your engine can understand how to use the multiple cores in tandem you can offset that. Theoretically you can do a lot more, especially if you have a lot of physics objects because it's very math intensive, not memory intensive. So finding that sweet spot where your game does well in both and it takes advantage of its individual skills is tough."

EDGE smashes Blue Dragon, Transformers and Hour of Victory in reviews (News)

Aug 1, 2007

The newest issue of the British magazine EDGE is in stores as of today and its always interesting to see which games were reviewed and what scores they got. This month some interesting titles have been reviewed, such as: Blue Dragon, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Transformers and GRAW2 for the PS3.

Apparently EDGE didn't really like Transformers and Hour of Victory as both games got 2/10 from EDGE. The British don't really like Blue Dragon and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 as well as both games 'only' got 6/10. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass did really well as it scored 9/10. Check out all of this months reviewscores below.

Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (NDS, Nintendo): 9
Blue Dragon (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 6
Transformers (Xbox 360/PS3/Wii/PS2, Activision): 2
Odin Sphere (PS2, Atlus): 6
Ouendan 2 (NDS, Nintendo): 8
Monster Madness (Xbox 360, Southpeak): 5
Exit 2 (PSP, Taito): 7
Hour of Victory (Xbox 360, Midway): 2
Tenchu Z (Xbox 360, From Software): 6
Calling all cars (PS3, Sony): 6
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (PS3, Ubisoft): 6
More Brain Training (NDS, Nintendo): 7
Anno 1701 (NDS, Disney): 8

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia - Custom gameplay 06-25-07 (Video)

Jun 25, 2007

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (Screenshots)

Jun 18, 2007

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (Review)

Jun 18, 2007

Regardless of what scholars, music magazines and Tenacious D continue to espouse, the finest song ever committed to tape is inarguably "Monster Mash." "Stairway" this, Beethoven that - Bobby "Boris" Pickett's macabre anthem simultaneously made us recoil in fear for our very lives and channeled an unknown desire to cut a rug with Dracula and throw back cocktails with the Wolfman. In that same spirit, we strode confidently into Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia's top-down, third-person ...

New Content For Monster Madness (News)

Jun 8, 2007

With the game set to come out on June 12th, there is already some DLC ready to download. This DLC features 2 maps for online play, be sure to download them once you get your hands on the game next week.

Name: Monster Madness ¿ Battle Field: Zack's House
Price: 200 Points
Availability: Available in all Xbox Live regions
Dash Details: A unique 4-player Capture the Flag level, this house is full of physical weapons and environmental traps to use against the opposing team. One team's base occupies the front porch, the other's is in the backyard, while the close-quarters ensure non-stop action!

Name: Monster Madness ¿ Battle Field: High School
Price: 200 Points
Availability: Available in all Xbox Live regions
Dash Details: Massive 16-player level for Xbox Live & System Link, filled with close-quarters indoor action and epic outdoor vehicular combat! After the sudden Martian invasion, the ruins of L.R. Jenkins High School have turned into an urban warzone. Experience intense confrontations inside & outside the shell-shocked buildings, and in the skies above, to see who can lay claim to the 'Pride of the Kitty Kats'. School's out... forever!

New Video Game Releases for the Week of May 15th (News)

May 14, 2007

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Monster Madness Demo Patched (News)

May 2, 2007

Last week GamingTalkHQ reported on the two week delay for Monster Madness, and they also told you that a patch should be expected for the demo soon. Well today if you sign on the demo you will be prompted for an auto-update which will fix matchmaking issues. Also tommorow from 7-10 pm (ET) on and Friday from 4-7 pm (ET) one of the developers Jeremy will be on the GamerTag "morgythemole". Go ahead and send him a friend request. Monster Madness Is set to hit store shelves May 29th.

Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia Delayed Till May 29th (News)

Apr 29, 2007

When speaking with a Representative of SouthPeak Games GamingTalk HQ recieved some brand new Exclusive information that probably won't be recieved with excitment, Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia has been pushed back two weeks to May 29th.

Though the reason for missing the oringal release date of May 16th is unclear. GamingTalk HQ says that an official announcement will be coming soon which will offer better understanding of the situation.

Monster Madness demo hits Live (News)

Apr 12, 2007

A 434Mb demo of Artificial Studios' Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has crept onto Xbox ...

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia demo released (News)

Apr 12, 2007

The official demo for Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has been released on the XBox Live marketplace and can be downloaded now if you're an Xbox Live Gold member. Xbox Live Silver members will need to wait at least seven days to download the demo.

Monster Madness delayed until 15th May (News)

Mar 15, 2007

SouthPeak Games have updated everyone to explain that Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has been delayed once again until the 15th May. The game was originally touted for an April release (or a 2006 release, if we go back a year).

Xbox 360 and Games for Windows to explode with Monster Madness in April (News)

Feb 19, 2007

SouthPeak Interactive has confirmed that its action title, Monster Madness, will be released in the UK for the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows in April 2007.

Monster Madness - updated impressions (Preview)

Feb 8, 2007

It's every teenager's dream - you and three of your friends are left alone in the house, nay, alone in the neighborhood with nary an authority figure in sight. You've got free reign, no one to tell you what to do, and you're feelin' fine. Sounds pretty sweet, until the monsters show up. Insane, undead monsters. Then you and your friends are forced to run around all crazy, fending off the demon hordes with whatever you can get your hands on, trying to figure out just what the hell is going on. ...

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia Release Date Revealed (News)

Jan 31, 2007

Southpeak today revealed that their newest game Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia will hit both the Xbox 360 and PC on April 3rd.

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia - trailer 01-26-07 (Video)

Jan 26, 2007

Monster Madness - gameplay (Video)

Jan 25, 2007

Monster Madness US date (News)

Jan 22, 2007

Reports suggest that Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia will be released for Xbox 360 and PC on 3rd April, 2007. In America, anyway.

Southpeak Interactive previously announced a February launch date when they signed as publisher for the game last summer.

Monster Madness, developed by Artificial Entertainment, is a top-down shooter in which four teenagers battle against a monster invasion in a peaceful suburban town. Using a classic comic-book style and tongue-in-cheek approach, it bears more than a passing resemblance to LucasArts classic, Zombies At My Neighbours.

Monster Madness Character Contest (News)

Nov 14, 2006

SouthPeak Interactive announced today that IGN.com is sponsoring an original character creation contest for Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia. The grand prize winner may get the opportunity to have their creation included in the final version of the game with credit in the game's manual. Here is the press release with the announcement:

CREATE YOUR OWN MONSTER FOR THE CHANCE TO GET IT INCORPORATED IN MONSTER MADNESS: BATTLE FOR SUBURBIA LAUNCHING ON XBOX 360 AND WINDOWS THIS SPRING

Contestants Can Visit IGN.com Beginning November 13th Through December 1st to Submit Their Original Artistic Creation For Opportunity of a Lifetime

Grapevine, Texas and Brisbane, Calif., November 13, 2006 ¿ SouthPeak Interactive, a leading independent videogame publisher, and IGN.com, a leading Internet media and services provider focused on the videogame and entertainment enthusiast markets, announced today that IGN.com is sponsoring an original character creation contest for Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia. Beginning November 13th, contestants can submit their original design of a monster, complete with super powers and weapons, for the chance to be incorporated in the final version of the game for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows. Monster Madness: Battle For Suburbia is expected to be released in spring 2007.To enter, interested participants can visit IGN.com through December 1 and submit their monstrous creation, including a detailed written description. Submissions of the actual image of the monster character must be a JPEG, PDF, or GIF file. Winners will be selected by a panel including members from IGN.com, SouthPeak Interactive, Artificial Studios and Reverb Communications.

Five contestants will be selected to win prizes supplied by IGN.com. The grand prize winner may have their winning monster character submission featured in the final version of Monster Madness: Battle fo...

Monster Madness dated (News)

Jun 30, 2006

SouthPeak Interactive has signed a deal to publish Artificial Studios' Monster Madness on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 next February - with other titles to follow.

Watch Monster Madness in action (News)

Jun 12, 2006

One of the more interesting games we got to try out at E3 was Monster Madness, a cartoony, four-player overhead horror shooter in the vein of musty classics like Smash TV and Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Refreshingly simple but incredibly slick-looking, it lets players team up or fight each other as a squad of misfit suburban teenagers who appear to be the only survivors when their neighborhood is overrun by monsters. Our trailer shows generous chunks of the game in action, including footage from ...

Monster Madness hands-on (Preview)

Jun 12, 2006

Undead creatures have taken over a neighborhood. All the adults have disappeared without a trace, leaving just four teenage misfits to puzzle out what happened. And in the case of Monster Madness, an upcoming top-down shooter from Southpeak, "puzzling out what happened" means "blasting monsters into bloody chunks." At first glance, Monster Madness is a fast-paced, top-down shooter in the mold of old-school classics like Smash TV and Zombies Ate My Neighbors, with players able to aim in a ...

Achievements (Unlockable)

Jun 13, 2007

Go to GamesRadar to see the Unlockable ...