From EA's press release: "The exclusive PLAYSTATION®3 mode called Get in the Ring allows players to experience the game through a unique first person perspective. Seen through their own eyes, the new mode immerses players in such a way that they feel like they actually are the boxers throwing furious combinations and experiencing the brutal impact of their opponents’ punches."

EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 is now available for $59.99. Read more at the official web site.

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Game features include:
- 19 levels of puzzle-solving and high intensity action set in seven distinct environments
- Free trial version consists of three engaging levels
- A new breed of game blending fast paced action, puzzle solving, and a playground of interactive physics
- Advanced physics simulation gives the player real freedom to solve problems in creative and unexpected ways
- Unique weapons including Fire-Cracker Rocket and Point-to-Point Tractor Beam
- Gamers may choose their difficulty level for ease of use and high reparability
- Two different levels of difficulty (Normal and Master Technician)
- Master Technician mode allows players to unlock new achievements and bonus content

Expect premium downloadable content for this title in the future – providing new game play elements and unique challenges for RoboBlitz fans. RoboBlitz will be available from the Xbox Live Arcade Marketplace for 1200 Microsoft Points. Read more about RoboBlitz here.

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For Metal Gear and Sony Playstation Portable gamers, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops continues Solid Snake's adventure, in this 1970's sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Higlights include:
- Full stealth-action single player story mode.

- Wireless features that let players recruit and play as a unique squadron of battle-hardened mercenaries.

- Take on the role of the infamous “Big Boss.”

- Fully-voiced cut scenes with original artwork by acclaimed visualist Ashley Wood (artist of Metal Gear Solid Graphic Novels and Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel on the Sony PSP).

- Wirelessly search for different PSP's IP address in range to generate a unique character.

- Online battles in more than ten areas specifically designed for multiplayer encounters, letting up to six players take their custom squads online.

Check gamerankings.com for the latest reviews coming in (which are already looking good).

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops retails for $39.99 for the Sony PSP.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin looks like it is well on its way to become another rich, vampire laden, side-scrolling action adventure gaming experience. High praises from various reviews are already coming in. Old fans of the series will no doubt be eager to pick it up (along with pre-ordered 20th anniversary packs), while new DS Lite gamers should definitely give the Castlevania experience a go.

HIghlights to this installment of Castlevania include:
- Two playable characters, Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin.

- Play online with friends and wirelessly trade items using the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service.

- Takes place during World War II.

- New environments such as the desert and Misty Town.

- 100 different enemies and bosses.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin retails for $34.99 for the Nintendo DS (and DS Lite!).

Read the full press release below.

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Requirements for registering for the Halo 3 Beta are:
"You must be 17 years or older and a resident of the 50 United States (includes District of Columbia) or Canada. If selected to participate, you must have access to the following:

- An Xbox 360 Pro console (includes hard-drive)
- A valid Xbox Live Gold subscription
- A valid Microsoft. NET Passport account with a Xbox Live gamertag linked

Looks like the servers are getting pretty heavily hit at this time, but keep checking back for an opportunity to apply for the Xbox 360's Halo 3 Beta signup.

Click here to read more below.

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Games now available, for $5.99 each, include:

- Cool Boarders (283 megabytes)
- Crash Bandicoot (469 megabytes)
- Hot Shots Golf 2 (157 megabytes)
- Syphon Filter (385 megabytes)
- Tekken 2 (535 megabytes)

We'll be posting screenshots and impressions on how the download works shortly!

UPDATE: Pictures and info of Crash Bandicoot on the PSP are posted below..

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- Donkey Kong Jr. (NES): 500 Wii Points ($5)
- Victory Run (TurboGrafx16): 600 Wii Points ($6)
- Columns (Sega Genesis): 800 Wii Points ($8)
- Ristar (Sega Genesis): 800 Wii Points ($8)

Virtual Console games can be purchased using a Wii Points Card or a credit card to purchase Wii Points online at the Wii Shop Channel. 2000 Wii Points run for $20. Read more about the Virtual Console and the classic games being released here.

See the full press release from Nintendo below.

UPDATE: Nintendo's press release noted Donkey Kong Jr. as a Super NES game, but it actually is a NES game. Thanks to the Infendo crew for pointing that out! (Super NES games run for 800 Wii Points, NES games go for 500 Wii Points).

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From the press release: "Deadly assassinations and vicious adrenaline driven attacks take the ordinarily slow paced stealth genre to new levels of action and tension.

The player takes tactical control of the flow of time in the game through adrenaline powered mechanics; moments where the player moves so fast that time stands still. Powerful dashing attacks are unleashed in the blink of an eye, faster than the enemy can respond, and adrenaline powered attacks knock enemies flying with devastatingly effective sweeps of the player’s combat knife.

When a decommissioned Russian missile complex off the unforgiving coast of Siberia is assaulted by a mysterious militant faction and subsequent diplomatic inquires to Russia fail, Cipher is sent in to investigate. And so the crisis begins…"

Don't expect to see this title until about a year, with a late 2007/early 2008 release date anticipated.

See more screenshots below.

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"We're very excited about the way they've managed to capture the Chief and other elements and clues from the Halo universe. What are those? You'll have to tune in to find out."

A high-definition (720p) download of the ad will be available from the Xbox Live Marketplace shortly after the ad airs on ESPN. There's also news that the Halo 3 Beta Signup will begin that same day, by visiting Halo3.com.

UPDATE: Added full press release below.

Click here to see a hi-res screenshot from the upcoming Halo 3 ad.

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From Playstation.com: "Danger is only a step away for the little green-haired beings, so it's up to you to guide them through all-new puzzling levels of digging, climbing, bashing and building. With new features like teleporters and cloning machines for fiendish puzzle possibilities, collectible abilities adding a whole new layer of depth, dynamically-lit levels for heightened tension, and find-your-way-in-the-dark play, there's more challenge than ever before."

Features include:

- High Definition – at 720p
- 40 New Levels – Coupled with new play modes and dynamically-lit levels
- Teleport and Cloning Machines
- Global Online Rankings

We'll let you know when we see it online at the Playstation Store. Hopefully more arcade titles and PSP games will be coming soon to keep PS3 gamers busy!

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