Nintendo have announced the date for Super Mario Kart on the Wii Virtual Console, and it’s hitting virtual shelves this Friday.
None of this 3D malarky, it’s the original SNES version which could make you scream with elation or cry tears of rage, it was the definitive kart racer, which to this day has only really been rivalled by Mario Kart on the DS.
If you’ve got a Wii and have never played it, you owe it to yourself to buy this game.
[Thanks CVG]
Not really much more to say here, but the UK boxart for No More Heroes 2 has been revealed, and you can check it out after the jump.
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle launches April 2010 in Europe and is already out in North America
Microsoft have confirmed that the rumours about USB mass storage coming the 360 are indeed true, and an update will be coming April 6th to enable the use of external memory.
The update allows you to use a maximum external storage device of up to 32GB (you can get up to 32GB by attaching maximum of 2 devices, as each device is limited to 16GB each) which means the update won’t be able to compete with Microsoft’s launch of their new 250GB HDD’s, which arrive in the UK on April 16th for £80.
Microsoft also announced they would be releasing Xbox-branded SanDisk USB sticks that come ready to be used right out of the box. The SanDisk sticks are set to be released in May, though no capacities or pricing was announced.
[Thanks, CNET]
Just Cause 2 has been kicking ass at the top of the UK chart, with God of War III only lasting a week before being ousted from the top.
Pokémon SoulSilver jumps in at number 2, with GoW III falling down to seventh.
Check the top 20 chart after the jump, and you can check out last weeks here.
You read that right, and no, it’s no joke, there’ll be a firmware update this Thursday, but this is the first update we can remember that actually removes a feature on the PlayStation 3.
Since the launch of the fat models there’s been the ability install an ‘Other OS’ in the XMB, however due to cost reasons.
According to the PS Blog, the reason for removal across all systems is due to ” security concerns,” however we think the cost factor of testing two separate firmwares for each update will also have played a role.
We’ve got two for the price of one for you with a double helping of videos for the new LEGO Harry Potter game.
The first video is the trailer for the third year of the game which is based upon The Prisoner of Azkaban. The second video is a glimpse at the opening moments of the game.
Check them out after the jump. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 launches on every format you can think of this May.
Dark Energy Digital, who are developing Hydrophobia, has confirmed the game will be exclusive to Xbox LIVE.
“Hydrophobia is set to be a trailblaizing title which expands the spectrum of what is possible on Xbox Live Arcade. HydroEngine delivers a gameplay experience unlike anything you have ever seen before,” Microsoft Game Studios producer Mark Coates said.
[Thanks, Develop]
Ubisoft have announced the name of their footie sim that plans to rival PES and FIFA, Pure Football.
Fronted by Steven Gerrard, Pure Football plans to show what Gerrard likes in football. In a statement made alongside the title, he said “I’m proud to be the ambassador of Pure Football. Not only does this game reflect the way I like Football, more physical, more technical, but it’s also a lot of fun to play with friends.”
The game features a total of 230 professional footballers feature in the game and 17 teams to choose from, far below something like FIFA. For oldies amongst you, there’ll be 17 legendary players in the game too.
Pure Football is due out May 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Ubi have unveiled a live action trailer for the new Ghost Recon game.
Directed by Ben Mor of Little Minx (a company of Ridley Scott and Associates) the trailer was created along side the guys who did the visuals in Terminator Salvation.
Check, and some shots, after the jump. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to give it it’s full title is expected to ship Q3 of 2010.
GameStop in the US have been accused of “deceptively misleading” a customer into believing that a pre-owned copy of Dragon Age: Origins came with all the DLC extras advertised on the box, and are now feeling the wrath of the shoppers solicitor.
The lawsuit against GameStop reads as follows; “GameStop, who makes more than 20 per cent of its revenue and nearly $2bn from the sale of used video games, is aware of this issue, and continues to fail to alert customers that this content is not available on used games.
As a result, GameStop tricks consumers into paying more for a used game than they would if they purchased the same game and content new.”
We’ll keep you informed as to the outcome of the legal battle.
[via MCV]