ratings

Official website: nintendo3ds.ubi.com

Reviews:
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 70 out of 100
gamesradar.com – 3 out of 10
pocketgamer.co.uk – 7 out of 10

Bust-a-Move Universe

Available for $29.99

Official website: bustamoveuniverse.com

Reviews:
reviews pending

Combat of Giants Dinosaurs 3D

Official website: nintendo3ds.ubi.com

Reviews:
reviews pending

LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars 3D

Official website: lucasarts.com

Reviews:
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 79 out of 100
gameinformer.com – 6.5 out of 10
nintendoworldreport.com – 7.5 out of 10

Madden NFL Football 3DS

Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever and New Friends

Official website: ea.com/madden-nfl

Reviews:
ign.com – 5 out of 10
nintendoworldreport.com – 6 out of 10
gamefocus.ca – 5.5 out of 10

Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog and New Friends

Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends
Available for $39.99 each
Official website: nintendogspluscats.nintendo.com

Reviews:
gamesradar.com - 7 out of 10
destructoid.com – 7.5 out of 10
eurogamer.net – 7 out of 10

Pilotwings Resort

Official website: pilotwingsresort.nintendo.com

Reviews:
GameInformer.com – 7.25 out of 10
Eurogamer – 8 out of 10
Edge – 6 out of 10

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D

Official website: konami.com

Reviews:
cubed3.com – 7 out of 10
Gamespot.com – 7 out of 10
ign.com – 8 out of 10

Rayman 3D

Official website:nintendo3ds.ubi.com

Reviews:
3ds.nintendolife.com – 7 out of 10
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 60 out of 100
videogamer.com – 7 out of 10

Ridge Racer 3D

Official website: namcobandaigames.com

Reviews:
nintendoworldreport.com – 8.5 out of 10
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 87 out of 100
GameInformer.com – 7.25 out of 10

Samurai Warriors Chronicles

Official website: tecmokoeiamerica.com

Reviews:
eurogamer.net - 5 out of 10
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 66 out of 100

Steel Diver

Official website: steeldiver.nintendo.com

Reviews:
gameinformer.com – 4 out of 10
ign.com – 7 out of 10
gamefocus.ca – 7 out of 10

Super Monkey Ball 3D

Official website: sega.com

Reviews:
ign.com – 7.5 out of 10
gameinformer.com – 6 out of 10
cubed3.com – 8 out of 10

Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

Official website:streetfighter.com

Reviews:
gamesradar.com – 8 out of 10
computerandvideogames.com – 9 out of 10
Edge – 8 out of 10

The Sims 3

Official website: ea.com

Reviews:
gameinformer.com – 7.5 out of 10
videogamer.com – 7 out of 10

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Shadow Wars

Official website: nintendo3ds.ubi.com

Reviews:
GameInformer.com - 8.25 out of 10
gamestm.co.uk – 8 out of 10
officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – 80 out of 100

Heavy Rain available tomorrow; last minute pre-order deals round-up

by GamingBits on February 22, 2010

in Sony PlayStation News Bits

Heavy Rain launches tomorrow for the PlayStation 3. Although there are no midnight launch events taking place, here’s a round-up of a few deals. Several retailers are offering the first upcoming downloadable chapter for free if you pre-order. Others are offering $3 to $7 savings on Heavy Rain, including shipping discounts.

Here’s a rundown of the Heavy Rain pre-order deals and specials:

Amazon.com – Pre-order Heavy Rain and get Heavy Rain Chronicles: Chapter 1 – The Taxidermist, a downloadable episode. Heavy Rain is available for $54.96, $5 off the MSRP.

Best Buy – Pre-order Heavy Rain and get Heavy Rain Chronicles: Chapter 1 – The Taxidermist. Available for $59.99, including free shipping.

Buy.com – Available for $54.99, including free shipping.

GameStop – Reserve Heavy Rain and receive a code to download first chapter of Heavy Rain Chronicles, The Taxidermist. If you miss out on reserving it, you can get Heavy Rain for $52.99 once it is in-stock using code "PLAY2". The offer is available through February 26, 2010 (GameStop PS3 discount code for items $39.99 and up).

New Egg – Available for $56.99, including free shipping.

ToysRUs – Free shipping, at $59.99 MSRP.

Walmart – Save $5 off the MSRP, available for $54.96.

Download the demo of Heavy Rain from the PlayStation Store to try the game. Heavy Rain is off to a great critical reception (see ratings on GameRankings.com). Visit the official website at www.heavyrainps3.com for more details on the game.

Read the full review below.

PAC-MAN Championship Edition (iPhone) – review

by GamingBits on December 12, 2009

in Game Review Bits

PAC-MAN Championship Edition
iPhone & iPod touch edition review
Game Publisher and Developer: Namco Networks America
Release Date: December 10, 2009
Official Website: namcogames.com

Review Summary:
PAC-MAN Championship Edition looks and plays great on the iPhone or iPod touch. The full game does feel like it is missing the majority of content, since one of three gameplay modes and most levels are dimmed out. They are only accessible by purchasing an Expansion Pack. There is no way to share your high-scores to challenge friends either. Those missing things make PAC-MAN Championship Edition feel like it’s powered-down, but hardcore PAC-MAN fans shouldn’t miss out this flashy pocket edition.

Rating: 3.75 out of 5

Read the full review below.

Dragon Age: Origins – review

by GamingBits on November 30, 2009

in Game Review Bits

Dragon Age: Origins
Available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
Game Developer: BioWare
Game Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: November 3, 2009
Official Website: dragonage.bioware.com

Review Summary:
"BioWare has brought us yet another epic RPG; chock full of branching dialogue and standout gameplay in an illustrious presentation. Read through the full review to find out if Dragon Age: Origins lives up to its Baldur’s Gate spiritual successor title."

Rating: 4.75 out of 5

Bayonetta demo available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 next week

by GamingBits on November 23, 2009

in General Gaming News Bits

Earlier this month, SEGA held a contest which allowed some gamers to get their hands on the Bayonetta demo early. For those who never got the demo early, you don’t have much longer to wait. The Bayonetta demo will be releasing on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the Playstation Network on December 3rd, 2009.

See some of the early reviews SEGA notes below. If you’re still not convinced, try out the demo next week.

- Edge Magazine gave Bayonetta a perfect 10/10, this being the 11th perfect score since the magazine launched in 1993.

- Famitsu (Japanese Magazine), gave the game a 40/40 for the Xbox 360 and a 38/40 for the Playstation 3. This is the 12th perfect score since the magazines launch in 1986

Keep a lookout for a review of Bayonetta closer to the release on GamingBits.com. Bayonetta will be released on January 5th, 2010 for the Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 (January 8th, 2010 for Europe).