Rare say “it’d be nice” to revisit old IP’s “but that doesn’t mean we will”

Posted in Other Gaming with tags , on March 29, 2010 by James Love

Mark Betteridge, head of Microsoft-owned Rare, has been speaking to Develop about the possibility of returning to games from their past, with Betteridge saying Rare “would only go back to older franchises if [they] saw an opportunity to make the product in a different way that would do justice to [them].”

“We’d only go back to older franchises if we saw an opportunity to make the product in a different way that would do justice to that, not just for the sake of it.” Betteridge added.

He also added “a first-party’s job should be to define the Xbox 360 platform, and that’s what we are looking to do here,” with the Rare still in the market to create blockbuster titles according to Betteridge.

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Pachter: PSP “doomed on small market share”

Posted in PlayStation Portable with tags on March 29, 2010 by James Love

Everyone’s favourite analyst Michael Pachter has forecast doom for the PSP unless Sony make “games come down in cost and that they can be competitive.”

Speaking on his GameTrailer show, Pachter said “I think they’re doomed on small market share until they get more competitive on price. The PSPgo is more expensive than most iPod Touch devices and the game library is more expensive that the iPod library. Nintendo’s got a huge cost advantage on the DS… I think Sony is running into a brick wall trying to compete in that sector.”

Ultimately he feels Sony will not be able to compete with the current PSP, with it “”destined to be second place to Nintendo on the pure game front, and overall in third place with iPod thrown in there. So no, I don’t think the PSP is going to be a huge success in future,” said Pachter.

[Thanks CVG]

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Super Mario Kart dated on Wii Virtual Console

Posted in Nintendo Wii, Virtual Console with tags , on March 29, 2010 by James Love

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]

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle UK boxart

Posted in Nintendo Wii, Ubisoft with tags , , on March 29, 2010 by James Love

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

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Microsoft confirms USB storage; coming to 360 next week

Posted in Xbox 360 with tags , on March 29, 2010 by James Love

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]

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Just Cause 2 top of UK chart

Posted in ELSPA UK Chart, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Other Gaming, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 with tags on March 29, 2010 by James Love

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.

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PS3 Firmware 3.21 coming April 1st

Posted in PlayStation 3 with tags , , , , on March 29, 2010 by James Love

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.

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LEGO Harry Potter trailer 4 and opening scenes clip

Posted in EA, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Trailer, Video, Warner Bros. Interactive, Xbox 360 with tags , on March 27, 2010 by James Love

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.

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Hydrophobia to be exclusive Xbox LIVE

Posted in Xbox 360, Xbox Live with tags , on March 27, 2010 by James Love

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]

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Ubisoft announce Pure Football

Posted in PC, PlayStation 3, Ubisoft, Xbox 360 with tags , on March 27, 2010 by James Love

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.

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