THQ will be bringing Saint's Row to the Xbox 360 on August 29, 2006. A demo is scheduled for August 1, 2006 through the Xbox Live Marketplace. Should there be a delay in the release of the online demo, a demo will be featured in the upcoming Official Xbox Magazine (OXM) DVD as well.
A summary of the game from THQ: "Welcome to Stilwater, a city where the streets are everything but tranquil. Divided by rival gangs, you’ll need to adopt savvy street smarts in order to make money and build respect. As a member of the 3rd St. Saints, you need to push back against a city looking to wipe you out, in order to rise up the ranks and eventually control the streets. If it takes theft, extortion or tried and true brute force, then that’s what you’ve got to do - only then will you rule the streets. BUT watch your back! On your rise as the city’s controlling syndicate, reputable and powerful gangs, including politicians will have you in their cross-hairs."
From Schafer's blog: "We still need more letters, proclaiming your love for the emulation ninjas, and declaring your sworn promise to buy at least ten XBOX 360s on the day Psychonauts will run pleasantly upon it."
Email Microsoft's Backwards Compatibility team
to request it on the Xbox 360.
SEGA's Sonic The Hedgehog with be appearing on four games across next-gen consoles and handhelds.
Here are the Sonic games and platforms they will be appearing on:
- Sonic The Hedgehog on PS3 and Xbox 360
- A new Sonic adventure on the Wii (2007)
- Sonic Rivals on PSP
- A special edition of Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis for the Gameboy Advance
From SEGA: "Born on June 23, 1991 as the fastest, most technologically advanced character for the SEGA® Genesis® console, Sonic continues to innovate as he prepares to blast onto next-gen consoles and the Sony PlayStation®Portable system with groundbreaking new adventures. Additionally, in honor of its beloved mascot’s 16-bit roots, SEGA will release the game that started it all with Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis exclusively for the Game Boy Advance this November. The game will feature two new additions to the classic 1991 debut including Sonic’s famous Spin-Dash move and a new save ability, and will retail at the special price of $19.95.
Fans will be treated throughout the year to special 15th anniversary events, culminating with the release of three original Sonic adventures shipping later this year, as well as the original Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis for the Game Boy Advance. Sonic will make his first appearance on next-gen consoles with the dynamic new adventure Sonic The Hedgehog for the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360™ this Fall. Sonic will also debut this Fall on the PSP® with Sonic Rivals, a one-on-one racing platformer that also features Knuckles amoungst other rivals combining classic 2D gameplay with 3D worlds. Available in 2007, a new Sonic adventure is also in development for the Wii™ console, combining Sonic’s high velocity with the unique Wii controller and a colorful retelling of the classic tale Arabian Nights."
Nintendo's "New Super Mario Bros." for Nintendo DS has surpassed one half million units in sales in the United States. QJ reports it surpassing 900,000 in Japan in the first four days.
From Nintendo: "New Super Mario Bros. marks a new adventure for Mario™, the most popular video game character in history. The classic feel of the game attracts newcomers and old-school fans alike, and the gaming press has universally praised New Super Mario Bros. as a near-perfect video game."
For more information about New Super Mario Bros., please visit mario.nintendo.com
Tip: Hold "L" and "R" at the start of a new single player game save to play as Luigi!
Bethesda Softworks today announced that award-winning actor Johnny Depp will lend his voice as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming video game, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow. Slated for a June 27 release for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PC, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow features a blend of fast-paced action and adventure.
From Bethesda Softworks:“We are thrilled to have Johnny Depp working on this project,” says Todd Vaughn, executive producer of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow. “We couldn’t imagine a better way to capture the spirit of the character than to have Depp lend his voice to Captain Jack Sparrow. It truly adds to an already rich gameplay experience.”
Developed by Seven Studios and Bethesda Softworks and distributed under license from Buena Vista Games, Inc., Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow provides players with a unique gaming experience. Play as Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner as you slash and hack your way through fully interactive and immersive environments.
The Nintendo DS Lite officially launched in Europe today, going for about £100. European DS gamers have the choice of a black DS Lite or polar white DS Lite.
Bandai Namco has released a Ridge Racer 7 video trailer (viewable here at Eurogamer TV) of the upcoming PS3 game. The video highlights Ridge Racer 7's online play.
The downloadable "Chapter 2" content for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is now available on Xbox 360's Live Marketplace. The content will cost 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15). Highlights include new co-op missions, five new weapons, re-lit maps, new multiplayer game options and more. The download file size is 725 mb.
Yup, its been about a month since E3 2006, but we wanted to share a quick flashback of some of the gaming action we checked out, in this segment:
Check out the killer booths from Namco, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Sony and see all the lastest processor screaming graphics. We got new shots of Bomberman Act Zero, Quake Wars, Viva Piñata, Splinter Cell Double Agent, Coded Arms Assault and more!
Microsoft has announced its annual X0 event, for Xbox 360 and its PC Games for Windows titles on September 27-28 2006. Look for more game releases and accessory information to be revealed.
Chris Lewis, Microsoft's regional Vice President for EMEA said: "We are really looking forward to X06 in Barcelona and believe this will prove to be an amazing experience for gaming enthusiasts across Europe. We have some exciting announcements to make and even more to show people. X06 will firmly place Xbox 360 as the console of the next generation."
