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EDIT/UPDATE: Ignore.Check out the edited release list for August 2007. Here you can see the games that our newly installed and currently growing review staff will be trying to complete by month's end.DSPicross DSMega Man Star Force: Pegasus/LeoLuminous ArcHeroes of ManaWiiSuper Mario Strikers ChargedMadden NFL 08PS2/3Madden NFL 08Splinter Cell Double AgentPersona 3XBox 360BioshockWanna help out?

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Lots of media outlets and blogs are reporting the arrival of Super Smash Bros. "new" brawler Ike from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for the Nintendo GameCube. Enough with this, I will clarify.See this kid?That's Ike.See this kid?That's Marth.From a literary standpoint, Ike is a very different character from Marth. He has a different name and his sword is spray-painted gold. From a SSB

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I'm the exact opposite of what Irrational Games' Ken Levine's proposed, biologically modded, heartwarming do vs. don't kill ethic incorporated-into-a-deep-sea-diving-first-person-adventure game Bioshock is marketing. At least, from a moral standpoint. When I eventually pick up Bioshock in August, September, or whenever I obtain a 360 (it releases for 360 and PC Aug. 21), the first thing I want

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My friend Matt, while at the local Target, took some awesome pics of what could possibly be the greatest, most degrading piece of imagery toward Microsoft's estimated 3-5% failure rate. Sure, I guess this counts too.Ok, I'll admit, this could still easily be within the 3-5% range. And being in a Target doesn't add more credibility to the 33% theory. But it's fun to pretend. Maybe it's funnier

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It's about time we learned about Wario. He's just about in every screenshot we've seen so far. Seriously, this stuff should've been discussed the first day Smash Bros. DOJO!! went online. Check this shit out:"It’s rumored that this unpredictable character will give birth to a form of martial arts that other characters cannot even see."Can't even see? I'm assuming Sakurai's referring to the

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Well, not exactly, but we're sure he's thinking about it. In a not entirely surprising move by the British Board of Film Classification, Manhunt 2 for PS2, PSP, and Wii will be BANNED in that one country floating above the rest of Europe.Awwww, and we didn't even get to see some protests around the Take-Two HQ yet! No fair.British Board of Film Classification director David Cooke had this to

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Major Nelson gives the heads up on four packs of XBox Marketplace downloadable content for Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. C&C fans may now download new maps (Ground Zero and a map pack including Black's Bigger Battle and Tiber River Valley) as well as a developer interview pack composed of developer commentary on all of the maps found in today's all new map pack mentioned earlier. Gamers

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It's looking like Final Smash week here on the Super Smash Bros. side of things. Today's Brawl update focuses on Pikachu's ultra-special attack. It makes you wonder, though. Shouldn't have these tidbits of information been released on the days that SSB characters Link and Pikachu were discussed? I mean, these are characters that have been around since the original SSB."Volt Tackle is

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Wow. Taking a little time off was a baaaad idea. Just look at all the videos I've managed to find (11!) and I'm ashamed to admit I gave up around halfway. Hopefully you'll learn to forgive me.Video of the Day:Video 1Video 2Video 3With the Japanese release of Phantom Hourglass creeping up on the east side, commercials and trailers are present about. The latest trailer probably shows us the

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Two weeks ago, it was speculated Tomb Raider Anniversary for the XBox 360 would be exclusive to the Markeplace through downloadable content. This speculation arose after ESRB lists displayed a series of Tomb Raider Anniversary environments listed individually with their own ESRB rating.Click for larger image.Today, Eidos has confirmed the situation in that Tomb Raider Anniversary for the XBox

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No sequels this week. Well, that is, if you believe Mario's NES golf game isn't a sequel to anything in his long-running video game career. Or if you believe World Sports Competition isn't the true sequel to today's Olympics. Now that's just silly!Bloody Wolf (TurboGrafx-16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): Enter alone, deep into enemy territory to rescue the kidnapped President in this

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After a disappointing look at Samus last Friday, Brawl director attempts to compensate by supplying SSB fans with in-depth talk on Link's Final Smash attack."[Link] strikes repeatedly with lightening speed."When an opponent gets trapped by Link's triforce, the Hyrulian warrior delivers a concentrated series of devastating attacks. The final blow has the potential to immediately knock a character

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Pfff, normal soccer aside, let's look at what real Wii gamers want: minigames! EA supports the (super) small, casual gaming revolution by including almost an entirely new game into what is already a renowned soccer title. What's more interesting (but not surprising) is the new aesthetic involved with this "FOOTii Party." A single screenshot should be sufficient:Again, I'd like to caution the

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Ziff Davis announced today that the Ziff Davis Game Group (1up) and rental service provider Gottaplay Interactive are partnering up to allow integrated rental and trade information on 1up product pages as well as user blogs."Through this partnership, Gottaplay will be the exclusive integrated provider of video game rental and trading services for the 1UP Network. Gottaplay's innovative rental and

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Crates and barrels may not be necessarily new to the SSB franchise, but they've received a slight upgrade this time around: crate and barrels skins will change depending on each level. On what appears to be Fox's stage, both crates and barrels have a metallic or futuristic look to them.Or on Yoshi's Island, they're covered in wrapping paper:"...By the way, this time we’ve thrown "sliding boxes"

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A lot, a lot, a lot, a lot of videos today, folks. You should probably devote the next weekend just for this selection. From Guitar Hero, to The Darkness, to Soul Calibur, to StarCraft, summer droughts are meant for big-name speculation as gamers prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Look at today as a prime example. This is only the beginning.Video of the Day: This is a great video

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According to VG Chartz, the Nintendo Wii (get ready) has sold over...eight million units. Yes, you've heard correct.Success!That's 8,000,000 Wiis, Wiimotes, and nunchuks. Just 2 million below 360 hardware sales. Pretty amazing stuff when you realize the 360 has been around for over a year and a half while Wii is still a newborn at almost 8 months.I mean, I knew it was selling fast, but I never

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Next month's PC Gamer features an exclusive scoop on new units in Starcraft 2. Until it comes out, we have a leaked video from that issue's included disc to give the Zapruder treatment. New units abound and some old favorites are confirmed to return.Behold, new units:Soul Hunter. Looks like a Protoss bike cop.Phase Cannon, a Photon Cannon upgrade that can warp to relocate.Tempest, the next

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Just two seconds after posting news regarding SC IV and SCL, I notice that 1up has yet another article on new SC information. Enjoy, if only for a moment.On framerate:"For the hardcore: the game will run at 60FPS and they're currently considering supporting 1080P resolutions -- but it isn't confirmed."On story:"...the story of Soul Calibur IV will be a continuation of Soul Calibur III, with a

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1up and EGM have the inside scoop on Namco's upcoming installations in the Soul Calibur franchise: Soul Calibur IV (video proof) and Soul Calibur Legends.SC IV is the fourth iteration in the 3D fighting series, featuring fan favorites Ivy, Mitsurugi, and Nightmare. 360 and PS3 fans should expect this title sometime in 2008.On the other end of the console spectrum, we have Soul Calibur Legends

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Maybe not independent per se, but something to get the downloadable games truckin'. Looking at Sony designer David Jaffe's blog, one can see two snapshots of what looks like the construction of a small...independent...studio. But it can't be independent, since Jaffe works for Sony, of course!Source [David Jaffe at Blogspot]

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Two days in a row with a decent update? Doesn't seem plausible! Today's bout of new information will last you 36 seconds; I'm assuming it's the music for Samus' upcoming stage.Listen hereSource [Smash Bros. DOJO!!]Past updates after the jump.Past Updates:Yoshi's IslandFoxControl SchemesPokemansYoshi's Story Ending (Music)Delfino PlazaCracker LauncherMoving and ShootingThe Final SmashPit's

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Dear Masahiro Sakurai,I'm sorry to inform you that you, Mr. Sakurai, may have accidently posted new Super Smash Bros. Brawl content today on the SSB website/blog. It's also confirmed that you have coincidentally given out information on in-level seasonal weather changes and something you like to refer as "support ghosts." The following pictures were posted on the SSB website at 4:30 PM

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Let's get this party started shall we? I've got a heaping helping, or decent dose of today's most entertaining vids. Don't watch them all at once though, you'll spoil. Glancing over our selection once again, it looks like we've got three announcement/introduction type videos. From Id, to Guitar Hero, to Sony's The Agency, I think you'll be pretty happy.Video of the Day:Sit in awe of the

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Ah, the 80s. The time for Nikes, Rubik's Cubes, and big hair. If you're prepping for Guitar Hero II Encore: Rocks the 80s, it'd be beneficial to start countin' beats to all the currently announced tracks, don't you think? Use this time to listen to these new songs in order to sharpen your upper hand.Current song list (newly announced songs in red):"We Got The Beat" (The Go-Go's)"Balls To The

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