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Virtual-On is a Virtual Arcade at Home

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:21:32 GMT

Now that Hori is planning to release a ¥30,000 (US $323) TwinStick EX (dual-joystick) peripheral in Japan, you can finally get your Virtual Arcade on at home when you import this baby and download the upcoming XBLA release of Virtual-On:... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Why Wii HD May Arrive Sooner Than We Think

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:46:31 GMT

So far this generation Nintendo has managed to accomplish what Sony and Microsoft couldn't, by uniting casual and hardcore gamer alike around a single device in the living room. This strategy, while perhaps not appealing to every type of gamer,... [Click through for full story]

PES 2010 Controls are Better Says Konami

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:13:03 GMT

Konami says that its upcoming Wii soccer title PES 2010 will feature improved gameplay and controls, compared to its predecessor Pro Evolution Soccer 2009. PES 2010 for the Nintendo format will feature Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres on the cover,... [Click through for full story]

Summer of Arcade 2009 Game Prices

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:51:31 GMT

Ah, summer. The time of year when we nerds peel off our Dorito-encrusted clothes and stretch our arms towards the sun, in preparation of trips to the beach, family barbecues, and pool parties at the playboy mansion. Wait, no it... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

New MechWarrior Game Coming to Xbox 360

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:59 GMT

Vancouver-based developer Piranha Games knows a thing or two about giant robots. After all, they just finished work on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Transformers 2: The Game, in partnership with Activision. If Transformers is that loud, brattish... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Tales of Monkey Island Run Amok in July

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:04:42 GMT

The Monkey Island series was a phenomenal hit back in the point-and-click adventure heydays. Now Telltale Games is reviving the franchise with the release of the first chapter in the ongoing Tales of Monkey Island series in all its episodic... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Five Good Reasons to Follow Us on Twitter

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:17:59 GMT

We won't try to pretend that we were always hip to this Twitter thing. At first it just seemed like another passing web 2.0 fad, better suited to people who wear those hideous Bluetooth headsets or rabid Ashton Kutcher fans... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Five Good Reasons to Follow Us on Twitter

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:04:04 GMT

Win a Trip to the Playboy Mansion and a Pile of EA Games

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:56:00 GMT

Without exaggeration, we would basically give our left nut to get into the Playboy Mansion, and we reckon that some of our readers would, too. After all, this Los Angeles address is where it all goes down: the models, the... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Win a Trip to the Playboy Mansion and a Pile of EA Games

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:47:04 GMT

Win a Trip to the Playboy Mansion and a Pile of EA Games

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:46:25 GMT

Five Good Reasons to Follow Us on Twitter

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:05:43 GMT

We won't try to pretend that we were always hip to this Twitter thing. At first it just seemed like another annoying web 2.0 flash in the pan, better suited to people who wear those hideous Bluetooth headsets or rabid... [Click through for full story]

Why do Some Predict the PS3 Slim Will Be Cheaper?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:47:22 GMT

There is a persistent rumor, almost as persistent as speculation about the PS3 slim itself, that when the new slimmed-down console arrives it will be cheaper than the existing PS3. Like one of those grand, all-encompassing conspiracy theories that has... [Click through for full story]

Atlus Asks Fans to Name Kenka Bancho 3 PSP

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:12:54 GMT

The high-school brawler series from Japanese developer Spike already has a name, but the problem is that it's not very well known outside of Japan. Atlus U.S.A. today revealed that it has secured the publishing rights to Kenka Bancho 3,... [Click through for full story]

Halo 3: ODST Maps Revealed

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:31:56 GMT

Microsoft today gave us some details about the three new multiplayer maps that will come packaged with Halo 3: ODST. Also, remember that purchasing ODST gets you into the Halo Reach multiplayer beta whenever that is finally announced. It's like... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Assassin's Creed 2 Ditches Repeat Missions

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:12:28 GMT

Ubisoft has announced that its time-hopping stealth adventure game Assassin's Creed 2 will release simultaneously on all platforms this November 17, 2009. That means PC gamers, Xbox 360 and PS3 owners will all be able to pick up a version... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Assassin's Creed 2 Features GTA Style Missions

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:42:11 GMT

Shadow of Destiny Planned for PSP

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:41:47 GMT

Konami has announced that its under-appreciated 2001 gem, Shadow of Destiny, will be getting a PSP port later this year. In Japan, the game was known as Shadow of Memories, and featured a cerebral, time-travelling storyline with multiple endings. The... [Click through for full story]

Ubisoft Opens Studio in Toronto, Canada

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:07:11 GMT

Worldwide publisher Ubisoft likes Canada, having opened studios in Montreal, Vancouver and Quebec City already. Today the company announced plans to build a massive new studio in Toronto, paid for by the Ontario government. However, Toronto suffers from a harsh... [Click through for full story]

Ubisoft Opens Studio in Toronto, Canada

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:52:22 GMT

Has Microsoft Become Too Greedy With Siverlight?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:36:43 GMT

Last week Microsoft announced that it will integrate its Silverlight technology into the Xbox 360 dashboard. Silverlight's embedded browsing technology will be used to bring animated streaming advertisements to the Xbox Live, for both Gold and Silver members. While the... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

God Eater Gameplay Trailer

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:58:01 GMT

Earlier this week we reported on a brand new PSP game from Namco-Bandai called God Eater. While the game has invited comparisons with Monster Hunter due to its emphasis on multiplayer questing and gigantic, monstrous foes, it is shaping up... [Click through for full story]

Is Sony's 10 Year Plan Still Viable?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:36:46 GMT

The ten-year plan is to Jack Tretton what tear gas is to the Iranian Government, or what heterosexual marriage is to Sarah Palin. In other words, it's an ideology, an organizing principle. The president of Sony Computer Entertainment has faced... [Click through for full story]

European Gamers Get Crack at 1 vs 100 Beta

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:11:06 GMT

The hottest new craze to hit the Xbox 360 in North America is about to take gamers by storm in the United Kingdom as well. In 1 vs 100, you get to star in a TV game show from the... [Vist Xboxist.com for full story]

Sony's Jack Tretton Sticks to the Ten Year Plan

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:42:09 GMT

Top PS3 Back-Catalog Game Recommendations

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:43:14 GMT

Morning, campers. I was looking at my library of games and I thought that there are many great games out there that don't really catch people's attention. I just started going through Heavenly Sword and I must say the cinematics... [Click through for full story]

Sources Confirm GTA IV DLC for PS3 Soon

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:54:03 GMT

A source close to Rockstar has confirmed to us that the development studio will be releasing two additional dowloadable content packs for Grand Theft Auto IV, that both of them will be coming to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360,... [Click through for full story]

Resident Evil Movie Franchise Breathes Again in the Afterlife

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:23:15 GMT

Prepare yourself for the afterlife -- Resident Evil: Afterlife, that is. Well, if Milla Jovovich is there to greet me, then it's been a life worth living. Yes, the alluring Resident Evil star makes her return to the big screen.... [Click through for full story]

Dissidia European Release Date and Special Edition

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:51:13 GMT

European gamers are used to getting screwed on release dates, particularly when it comes to Japanese titles that often appear months after their North American counterparts. Presumably, the reason is because games must be translated into many different languages for... [Click through for full story]

First Free Monster Hunter Unite DLC Arrives

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:19:03 GMT

One of the cool things about the Monster Hunter franchise on the PSP is that Capcom is quite generous with providing free downloadable updates to the games long afte their release. The same is true for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite,... [Click through for full story]

PSP Go Has Faster Processor Speed

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:26:57 GMT

Although it includes bluetooth support and 16 GB of on-board memory, the PSP Go has been billed more as a hardware upgrade than as a totally new successor to the current PSP lineup. Technically, the internal specifications of the PSP... [Click through for full story]

Battlefield 1943 Gets Release Date

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:41:27 GMT

DICE and Electronic Arts today announced that Battlefield 1943 will be available starting July 8th on the Xbox Live Marketplace and July 9th on the PlayStation Network, making it the shortest timed exclusive ever. Battlefield 1943 is an updated version... [Click through for full story]

New Zelda Concept Art

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:39:15 GMT

It's no secret any longer. Nintendo is working on another Zelda game. Miyamoto shared early concept art for the new game and is excited to make an announcement next E3. Link appears a little older -- late teen to young... [Click through for full story]

Nintendo E3 Press Conference Highlights

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:26:37 GMT

Nintendo finally gave Core gamers what they've been waiting for. Games like the previously announced Conduit will be arriving in June. Dead Space Extraction is a cool entry, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is another, and best of all Kingdom... [Click through for full story]

Nintendo E3 Press Conference Highlights

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:05:52 GMT

Nintendo E3 2009 News Announcements

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:48:07 GMT

Nintendo put in a fairly good show at E3 this year, although the company continues to frustrate hardcore gamers while pursuing a more casual family audience. There were tons of new games announced, as well as an unusual piece of... [Click through for full story]

Dead Space Extraction Preview

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:16:10 GMT

Built from the ground up and developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke's mission on the USG Ishimura in last year's Xbox 360 shooter, Dead Space.... [Click through for full story]

SpongeBob Squarepants: Truth or Square Preview

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:02:44 GMT

THQ is bringing a third-person adventure game based on the SpongeBob Squarepants universe to the Wii console. This new title is based on the animated DVD, "The 10 Happiest Moments of SpongeBob's Life". It will feature clips from the animated... [Click through for full story]

The Rise of Mobile Gaming

Sat, 16 May 2009 16:27:22 GMT

Recently, we've noticed that many established console franchises are being ported over to mobile devices. Can console favorites really transition successfully to tinier screens? The answer is yes! Already, popular titles like "Assassin's Creed" and "Need for Speed" are available... [Click through for full story]

The Rise of Mobile Gaming

Sat, 16 May 2009 16:26:29 GMT

Recently, we've noticed a lot of established franchises being ported over to mobile platforms. Can console favorites transition successfully to tinier screens? The answer is yes! Already, popular titles like "Assassin's Creed" and "Need for Speed" are available with high... [Click through for full story]

Spore Hero Arena Coming to DS

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:37:40 GMT

Maxis today announced that it will be bringing the popular Spore PC game to the Nintendo Wii and DS systems later in 2009. Spore, which is known for its absurdly long development time, was a fairly big hit last year... [Click through for full story]

Spore Comes to Nintendo Consoles

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:25:10 GMT

GameFlavor.com Looking for Writers

Sun, 10 May 2009 11:56:50 GMT

Wii Land and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the fastest-growing resources for video game news on the net, and we have... [Click through for full story]

DS meets GPS

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:43:04 GMT

A Chinese company called Fab Chain is about to add another useful function to the DS, besides its normal one as a Child Distraction Device during family car rides. Fab Chain is rolling out a GPS navigation attachment for the... [Click through for full story]

DSi Launch Titles Preview

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:36:49 GMT

Sure, the upcoming Nintendo DSi offers some nifty new functionality like twin cameras and SD card storage, but what will the impact of these features be on gameplay? Beyond the creative user experience, these features also give developers the tools... [Click through for full story]

Nintendo Announces Zelda: Spirit Tracks DS

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:12:23 GMT

Nintendo kicked off its presence at the Game Developers Conference with a bang. During his keynote address, President Satoru Iwata today revealed two major surprises: a new storage solution for the Nintendo Wii home console and an all-new Nintendo DS... [Click through for full story]

More Mamas For Your Dollas

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:56:41 GMT

Publisher Majesco has a good thing going with its Cooking Mama franchise and boy do they know it. But whereas some companies are content with stapling roman numerals to the end of their game's title --- ahem **cough** Activision**cough** --... [Click through for full story]

Nintendo DSi Arrives April 5th

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:46:31 GMT

Breaking news... this just in. The Nintendo DSi has just received a release date. According to Nintendo's press page, the DSi will be available on American shelves on April 5, 2009. The colors available at launch will be Blue and... [Click through for full story]

American DSi Packaging - First Pics

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:36:18 GMT

The first pics of the American packaging for the new Nintendo DSi have surfaced. Looks like Nintendo is emphasizing the multimedia features of its newest baby. The icons on the box highlight the handheld's capability to take pictures and play... [Click through for full story]

The Digital Switch

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:11:10 GMT

On February 17, 2009 the United States will "switch" from an analog to digital broadcast. Hopefully, most of our viewers are aware of the switch from analog to digital. Why are we reporting this event as it's non game related?... [Click through for full story]