Console Monster writes: "Today sees the release of the last Arcade title, Castle Crashers, classed under the Summer of Arcade but the fun doesn't stop there. Next week there is Pirates vs. Ninja Dodgeball and Shred Nebula and RocketBowl is set to release on Wednesday 10th September. There's also some Castle Crashers content including a rather nice theme, available to download for free and various themes and trailers.
Console Monster writes: "To coincide with Wimbledon kicking off, a Top Spin 3 demo has been released on the XBOX Live Marketplace. Don't forget to check out the review here. There are also some Facebreaker pictures and a World of Warcraft song. Here is the full XBOX Live Marketplace update for Thursday 26th June 2008:
Top Spin 3 Demo is out on Xbox Live Marketplace, the demo is free and the size of demo is 394.14 MB and is rated E for Everyone. The following is some information about the demo: Grab your raquet and prepare to be totally immersed in every game, set and match in the most visually and physically realistic tennis experience ever!
2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that Top Spin 3 is now available in stores in North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and Nintendo DS. Developed by 2K's PAM Development studio, Top Spin 3 offers players the most authentic and true-to-life video game tennis experience available on consoles and handhelds.
Top Spin 3 features better graphics, gameplay with new improved controls, signature player animations and styles, and online multiplayer. VGB's look at the game includes a video preview too.
Console Monster writes: "Make space on your hard drive, there's a lot to download from the XBOX Live Marketplace today. The pick of the bunch is the Don King Presents Prizefighter Demo, closely followed by the free Call of Duty: World at War Theme. Here is the full update for Tuesday 24th June:
Chart Track reports that Metal Gear Solid 4 has lost its place at the top of the All Formats All Prices UK video game chart after only one week at No.1. It's Activision's LEGO Indiana Jones which returns to the top for a second week.
A packed videogame release week ahead. See what's new this week for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
Console Monster writes: "The weekend is upon us and so is new content. Here is the XBOX Live Marketplace Update for Friday 20th June 2008:
"Sports games are often considered one of the most mainstream game genres, and yet most truly deep sports titles are as difficult to master as even the most hardcore shooter, fighter or RPG. This is particularly true of 2K Sports' much-admired Top Spin series, which is for hardcore tennis fans what Madden is to ravening sports fans. The controls traditionally have a steep learning curve, but fans of the games would staunchly defend its realism, deep online play, and create-a-player options against the more accessible but arcadey action of a Virtua Tennis 3. If you enjoyed Top Spin 2, there's not much point in reading this preview; you're probably already buying Top Spin 3 regardless of what I say. Those of you who aren't hardcore tennis fans but may still be curious, perhaps after spending quality time with Virtua Tennis 3, read on.
2K Sports has told us development on Top Spin 3 has been wrapped up, and slipped us some new shots.
Having now gone gold on all platforms (Wii, PS3, 360 and DS), the game is on track to hit shops in US on June 24, while a UK release is set for June 20.
TS3 lets you play as stars such as Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as well legendary players Boris Becker, ...
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2K Sports announced today that Top Spin 3 for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii home video game system, and Nintendo DS has gone gold. Created by 2K's PAM Development studio, Top Spin 3 will be available at retailers across North America starting June 24th.
Console Monster writes: "If you're hungry for more content you've come to the right place. Today's XBOX Live Marketplace Update offers a new trailer, three new picture packs and an anthem. Here is the full list for all the content added on Saturday 7th June 2008, with all the details:
Xbox360Achievements.org have just released the achievements for the upcoming Top Spin 3 title, published by 2K Sports.
Aeropause writer Joe Haygood got to sit in on the latest developer call for 2K Sports, Top Spin 3. Developer Anthony DeLuca answered several questions from the audience.
Three 'legendary' sporting players are to feature in the Top Spin 3 player line-up, the whole of which publisher 2K Sports confirmed today. Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles will be pitted against younger sensations Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova. It's as if someone's just watched the Then and Now bit of Rocky Balboa and thought it would make a good game. Unfortunately, these classic legends won't be available on all platforms for some ...
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Animation software company Image Metrics has revealed that its proprietary facial animation solution was used to animate characters in games including 2K Games' Top Spin 3, Epic's Unreal Tournament 3, and Rockstar's Midnight Club Los Angeles and Grand Theft Auto IV.
2K Games and 2K Sports have just revealed their lineup for the show, and according to Kotaku, the Games folks definitely have the edge here. They'll be showing the intriguing new shooter from Gearbox, Borderlands, as well as Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first Civ game created solely for consoles and handhelds. The Sports team will be showing off Top Spin 3, NBA 2K8 and NHL 2k8. Their press release also indicates that "two new and unannounced games from established and popular brands" will be revealed for the very first time at the show, so keep your browser tuned to Kotaku for details as soon as we get them! Oooo, exciting!
2K Sports just announced at E3 that their internal development studio PAM Development is working on a new installment in the Top Spin franchise. Top Spin 3 will be released in Spring 2008 for both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Top Spin 3 will feature some new gameplay mechanics, as well as the ability to modify your character.