The Return of the Neo Geo Pocket

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It seems the Neo Geo is back. Gameinformer reports that SNK is bringing back a new officially licensed portable handheld with 20 Neo Geo games built in. The device will host a 2GB internal storage with an SD slot for additional memory and a 4.3 inch screen.

Controls include four face buttons, a d-pad, four shoulder buttons, a menu button, a start button, and buttons for volume and brightness. Ports include headphones, AV and an SD card slot. No pricing or release date has been announced.

The games included are the North American version with English text:

1.WORLD HEROES
2.ULTIMATE 11
3.TOP PLAYER’S GOLF
4.SENGOKU
5.NAM-1975
6.MUTATION NATION
7.LAST RESORT
8.KING OF MONSTERS
9.FRENZY
10.CYBER LIP
11.FATAL FURY SPECIAL
12.ART OF FIGHTING
13.SUPER SIDEKICKS
14.LEAGUE BOWLING
15.METAL SLUG
16.MAGICIAN LORD
17.BASEBALL STARS PROFESSIONAL
18.SAMURAI SHODOWN
19.KING OF FIGHTERS ’94
20.FATAL FURY

If you haven’t got the list of games already then this re-release will be ideal for those into classic portable gaming or if you’re willing to pay out extra to recall a few of those memories. If you don’t want my opinion, well you’re going to get it. I think it looks highly typical of many past devices. Maybe they’ll bring a few changes to the design but so far the images look tacky and way too classic. Maybe that’s the purpose of a classic portable device. Portable gaming for North America and Europe will see the PS Vita hits shelves in February and with that in mind I’m sure this gadget has a lot to live up to. No price has been reported yet and neither has a release date.

[Original source: Gameinformer]

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Lego Minecraft Project Has Passed the Lego Review

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It seems we’re getting Lego everything these days. I’m not complaining! It’s great to see Lego adaptations of great movie sagas such as Lego Star Wars which came to both physical and game platform. It’s no wonder why Minecraft fans and Lego fans alike want to see the two combine in the most fitting way. Minecraft is built just like you would with Lego. It’s all blocks!

Well Gamesradar reports that the Lego Minecraft project is moving forward after official approval. Minecraft developer Mojang had asked fans to sign a petition on the Lego Cuusoo website urging for a chance to see Lego and Minecraft build together. 10 000 supporters was all that was needed and it has surpassed that very amount.

The post went live today on the Cuusoo website, which broke the news: “We’re happy to announce that the Minecraft project on LEGO CUUSOO has passed the LEGO review and we are now developing a concept that celebrates the best aspects of building with the LEGO system and in Minecraft,” the posting said, though it warned eager fans that this wasn’t something that would be accomplished overnight. “We can’t wait to show it to you—but it isn’t ready just yet. These things take time, so we appreciate your patience.”

So hey this will take you away from all those screens and build a real physical, small scale Lego set of the world of Minecraft. I totally contradicted myself in the above when I mentioned “It’s no wonder why” I’m completely uncertain if core fans of Minecraft will actually head out there and grab a bundle and work on real building blocks of Minecraft. Or whether the conventional audience of children understand the Minecraft Lego hybrid in comparison to other Lego ideas. 10 000 + say I totally don’t have a clue on this one.

[Original source: Gamesradar, Cuusoo]

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The Darkness II Official Launch Trailer

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Developer Digital Extremes and publisher 2K are bringing forth the sequel to 2007’s The Darkness. Release date is very soon and we’ve all had our hands on the demo which is playing beautifully. Now Jackie Estacado has more control over the Darkness we are set for a new gameplay feature called ‘Quad Wielding’. This is the use of all 4 shoulder buttons which has proved to be an interesting take on game flow.

Over on embracethedarkness we are reminded that The Darkness II is released on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 February 7 (NA) and February 10 (EU) with this fantastic launch trailer.

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Xbox Live Arcade House Party Release Dates Announced

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Microsoft have been kind enough to share with us the release dates of the brand new House Party titles and their prices on his very informative blog today. The Xbox Live Arcade House Party season will last for four weeks and the schedule is as follows

  • Warp to be released on Feb 15 and is priced at 800 MS points
  • Alan Wake’s American Nightmare to be released Feb 22 and will cost 1200 MS points
  • Nexuiz is due out on Feb 29 for 800 MS points
  • I am Alive is the last of the arcade titles and will be available on March 7 for 1200 MS points

“A special bonus from Xbox LIVE: Purchase all four House Party games between February 14 and March 13, 2012 and get 800 Microsoft Points! These promotional Microsoft Points will be delivered directly to your account within four to six weeks.”

On a personal level I don’t have enough time to get into arcade games (sad but true), however, I know that Graham will no doubt be aiming to get his hands on all four in time to be awarded the 800 points for his trouble.  Both Alan Wake’s American Nightmare and I Am Alive certainly look impressive and I am sure they will be making their presence known in our house as soon as they are released.

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Skyrim Beta Update Available for PC Users

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Bethesda has announced that PC users have been offered a chance to test out the latest update, 1.4, for Skyrim. Bethesda will be allowing any users who wish to take a look at the test to download the update via Steam. The news was announced via the popular Bethesda blog and gives the details on how you can get your hands on the Beta.

“To get the beta, you need to do the following: 1. Log into Steam 2. Click on Steam in the upper menu 3. Select Settings 4. Under the Account tab, go to the Beta Participation section and select Change. 5. A drop down menu will appear. Select Skyrim Beta. 6. Select OK. 7. Steam will now restart. After Steam restarts, Skyrim will be updated to the Beta version currently available.”

Bethesda do warn all users to make sure that they save and back up their game progress so far. If you fail to back up your saved games just make sure that you do not overwrite them so that if you should decide to stop using the Beta you will be able to go back to the current Skyrim version 1.3 and have access to your old saves.

The blog post also gives information on how to opt out of the newest update:

“If you decide you don’t want to run the Beta anymore, redo steps 1 – 4. At the drop down, select NONE – Opt out of all beta programs. Let Steam restart, and Skyrim will automatically update itself back to the latest released version.”

Be warned if you do decide to give this new update a whirl you are doing so at your own risk. As I play Skyrim on the Xbox 360 I shall not be trying out the new update but I am always one for giving things a go, so I would certainly be willing to check out the update for myself and see what issues were fixed. I am hoping the next update on the Xbox will sort out the weapon racks and display shields which never seem to work for me. This is very irritating as I would love to show off all my deadric artefacts in style, anyone else have this problem?

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD New Screens

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Videogamer has posted a few brand new screens for the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD remake. The screens show some classic locations revamped and looking incredibly gorgeous. Tony Hawk’s HD will revitalise the first two THPS in the series and will recall the grand memories for mid generation gamers. The original timeless classics are still playable today and I’m hoping with THPS HD they can redeliver a crackin’ original soundtrack and classic gameplay of linking a heap load of flip/grind/grab tricks. Here’s to the good ol’ days. Expect a Summer 2012 release for Xbox Live and PSN.

[Original source: Videogamer]

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Resident Evil 6 Reveal Trailer

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The rumours were true! The Viral Marketing Campaign that went live a week ago had been creating a massive stir on gaming websites galore. Many of which believed the hype was tied to none other than Capcom and it’s possible reveal of what could be Resident Evil 6. The site NoHopeLeft.com had been teasing with very little information as to what was going to be revealed on January 19 and whether it had anything to do with a video game at all. Gamers had cleverly predicted the correct outcome and January 19 was the date we all witnessed the very reveal trailer we’ve all been waiting for. Resident Evil 6 is coming 11.20.12.

[Original source: NoHopeLeft, CapcomUnityVideos]

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Hard Reset: Extended Edition New Screens

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Details have been unveiled as well as new screens for Hard Reset: Extended Edition. Gamesradar have posted a number of screens of Kalypso Media and Flying Wild Hog’s Robot shooting action piece. The Extended Edition is a re-release being brought to you in March and will provide a bag full of extras expanding the original release from last year with over 2 hours of gameplay.

In addition to the new campaign levels, Hard Reset: Extended Edition also offers new Survival levels, an improved graphics engine, new enemies and a new backstory. Being as our biggestgripes about the 8/10-rated original revolved around the game’s presentation and bitch-hard difficulty, consider the Extended Edition a likely fix… and a further challenge.

[Original source: Gamesradar]

 

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Deadlight Being Published by Microsoft Studios for a Summer 2012 Release

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Over on the xblafans site a new arcade game has been unveiled; exclusive to Xbox Live is coming in the summer of this year. Tequila Works first title ‘Deadlight’ will be published by Microsoft Game Studios. What has been said so far isn’t much but the developer has stated it will be an original cinematic puzzle platformer.

In 1986, a sole survivor name Randall Wayne wanders the American west coast trying to survive. The world he once knew has been engulfed by a mysterious disease that changes people into killer automatons.Deadlight takes players into the horrors of a dying world as one man tries to avoid mankind’s extinction.

Hopefully we’ll be reading, hearing and seeing much more of the game soon. In the meantime we can only imagine what’s to come. It seems Microsoft studios are more interested in providing exclusive arcade titles than huge ‘core’ blockbusters.

[Original source: xblafans]

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I Am Alive Tape 2: Encounters Trailer

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Gamesradar reports that Ubisoft has revealed a brand new trailer for the upcoming XBLA title ‘I Am Alive’ which is to be released as part of the Xbox Live’s House Party in February. The trailer shows an interesting take on the gameplay by using weapons efficiently and taking smart moves rather than wasting a hail of bullets in a typical shooter fashion.

In order to keep breathing in I Am Alive, players will have to contend with a host of post-apocalyptic looters, wackos, and psychopaths. Luckily, the main character Adam Collins will be adequately equipped to hold his own in combat. At least, that’s what we’re led to believe from Ubisoft’s latest gameplay trailer.

I Am Alive picks up after the events of a catastrophic earthquake which leaves Chicago in ruins, and its citizens in a state of desperation. As Adam, players will be tasked with leading his daughter to safety, and helping the more noble survivors pick up the pieces of their broken world.

After checking out this trailer, ‘I Am Alive’ is set to be a favorite of mine. Really looking forward to this and the rest of the titles appearing in Februarys XBLA House Party.

[Original source: Gamesradar]

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