Gaming news and rumors from around the web – 4/6/09

by GamingBits on April 6, 2009

in General Gaming News Bits



Microsoft – Xbox 360

[Penny Arcade: Episode 1]
– Are you a fan of the Penny Arcade series? The Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Penny Arcade: Episode 1 went on sale for half price today from 1600 Microsoft Points ($20) to 800 Microsoft Points ($10). Get the deal before it’s gone!
Source: Majornelson.com

[Fable II]
– Lionhead Studios has revealed that you can, "See the Future" with the newest Fable II DLC coming very soon. How soon? As soon as next month. The new downloadable content will feature new quests and items for everyone to enjoy for 560 Microsoft Points.
Source: TeamXbox.com

[Halo 3: ODST]
– An interesting leak broke out on Youtube.com yesterday showcasing the Halo 3: ODST Beta. Not a lot was shown but we were able to catch the Halo 3:ODST’s menu which includes a new "Headquarters" mode. Check out the video below.
Source: YouTube.com

Nintendo – Wii, DSi
[My Cooking Coach]
– Ubisoft has announced today that their first DSi-enabled game in the US will be "My Cooking Coach", coming June 2009. You can help yourself with over 240 recipes to live a more balanced, healthy lifestyle. The game will also work on the original DS, just without the bonus or camera functions added in.
Source: Ubisoft press release

Sony – PLAYSTATION 3, PSP
[PS3 sales]
– This month, the PLAYSTATION 3 has outsold the Wii for the first time in 16 months in Japan. About 150,000 PLAYSTATION 3 consoles have been sold, while the Wii only sold about 100,000 consoles.
Source: IGN.com

Multiplatform
[Lego: Rock Band, Guitar Hero: Van Halen]
– According to Kotaku.com, there’s a possible Lego Rock Band game and rumored Guitar Hero: Van Halen game which was supposed to be revealed at this year’s GDC. No word on if this is true, as it hasn’t been formally announced or confirmed.
Source: Kotaku.com







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