viedogame: Twisted Metal to include Twisted Metal Black

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Twisted Metal to include Twisted Metal Black Dec 28th 2011, 20:42 Initial production run of vehicular combat series' PS3 debut to feature free downloadable copy of PS2 predecessor's original offline version. Those who plunk down for the latest Twisted Metal will be able to take an older model of the franchise for a spin as well. In a post on the PlayStation Blog today, co-director David Jaffe announced that the first run of Twisted Metal for the PlayStation 3 would include vouchers to download 2001's Twisted Metal Black. Sweet Tooth apparently traded in the ice cream truck for a new set of wheels. Twisted Metal Black was the first PlayStation 2 installment in the franchise, and as the name suggests, employed a darker tone and atmosphere than previous versions on the original PlayStation. Although Black was re-released the following year with online multiplayer support as a promotion for the PS2 network adapter peripheral, Jaffe said the version included with the first printing of Twisted Metal would be the original, offline edition. The first installment in the series since 2008's Twisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition for the PlayStation 2, Twisted Metal is being developed by Jaffe and many of the series' original developers at Eat Sleep Play. Besides a campaign mode, the game will sport two-player split-screen action, as well as online battles. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Twisted Metal. Watch this video in High Def

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viedogame: Star Wars: The Old Republic draws more than 1 million

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Star Wars: The Old Republic draws more than 1 million Dec 27th 2011, 18:57 Population of Electronic Arts' latest MMORPG leans slightly to the Dark Side as created Sith warriors outnumber Jedi knights 850,000 to 810,000. At least one analyst has already estimated the subscriber base of Star Wars: The Old Republic at 1.5 million players or more, but Electronic Arts is touting a more down-to-earth number for its latest massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The publisher this week proclaimed that more than 1 million gamers ventured into The Old Republic this holiday season, reiterating claims that the Bioware-developed title is the "fastest-growing subscription MMO in history." Contrary to this picture, the Sith outnumber the Jedi. EA also offered a handful of new data points for the game, saying cumulative playtime for last weekend had topped 5.5 million hours. As for which side of the Force players hewed toward, EA said the allure of the Dark Side was slightly more powerful, with more than 850,000 Sith warriors created, compared to 810,000 Jedi knights. Earlier this month, EA revealed that the beta for The Old Republic had attracted 2 million players. Electronic Arts said in February The Old Republic would be "substantially profitable" with just 500,000 subscribers, with anything above 1 million monthly users making the game "very profitable." For more on the game, check out GameSpot's ongoing coverage of Star Wars: The Old Republic. Watch this video in High Def

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viedogame: Fire Emblem introducing paid DLC to 3DS - Report

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Fire Emblem introducing paid DLC to 3DS - Report Dec 27th 2011, 05:42 Nintendo confirms strategy series debuting on latest handheld April 19 in Japan; Nikkei reports game will be first to charge players for add-on content. Nintendo first confirmed it would introduce paid downloadable content on the 3DS in August, but the company's plans are only now firming up. According to Andriasang, The Japanese Nikkei news outlet is reporting that the 3DS maker will roll out its first paid DLC next year with the portable's debut installment in the Fire Emblem series of strategy games. Fire Emblem hits the Japanese 3DS in April. In a video presentation following the Nikkei report, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that Fire Emblem will arrive on Japanese shelves April 19. However, he did not unveil DLC plans for the game. The Nikkei report did not include details on what the DLC would consist of or how much it would cost, but Iwata has previously addressed the company's general strategy for DLC. In August, he stressed that it would be unwise for Nintendo to pursue paid downloadable content of the small-scale variety, such as stat increases. Selling this type of content, he said, could increase short-term sales, but it would damage the long-term relationship Nintendo has with its customers. He added that the company also does not plan to pursue the free-to-play model, where developers release a game for free and monetize it through microtransactions. This type of business model, he said, would be a disservice to Nintendo's content. Aside from dating Fire Emblem, Iwata's video presentation also provided concrete details for numerous titles in Nintendo's Japanese first quarter lineup. Of particular note, Iwata nailed down a March 8 release date for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, as well as a March window for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

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Classic Video Games: What's Hot Now: Classic Games on XBLA

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Classic Games on XBLA Dec 26th 2011, 11:02 Discs of Tron Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1983 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Doom Original Platform: PC Original Release Date: 12/10/1993 ESRB Rating: M for Mature Double Dragon Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1987 ESRB Rating: E+10 for Everyone 10 and older Ecco the Dolphin Original Platform: Sega Master System Original Release Date: 1993 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Fatal Fury Special Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade and Neo-Geo Original Release Date: 1993 ESRB Rating: T for Teen Frogger Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1981 ESRB Rating: ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Galaga Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1981 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Gauntlet Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1985 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Golden Axe Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1989 ESRB Rating: T for Teen Gyruss Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade Original Release Date: 1983 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

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Classic Video Games: What's Hot Now: Xbox 360 Retro Gift Guide 2011

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Xbox 360 Retro Gift Guide 2011 Dec 26th 2011, 11:02 Not only does the Xbox 360 play next-gen console games, which include classic game collections and modernized retro remakes, but it's downloadable games service, Xbox Live Arcade features loads of re-releases, remakes and remixes, making it the perfect system for those old-school fans who also love dabbling in modern hardcore gaming hits. There are a few different Xbox 360 consoles to choose from, each touts different features, but they all play the same classic video game offerings. Xbox 360 Slim 4-Gig Edition The 360 slim includes a built in Wi-Fi receiver so you don't have to blow an extra $100 bucks on an external one, a port for Microsoft's new motion sensitive system, Kinect, and an internal 4-gig hard drive. While this is the least expensive of the Slim system's hard drive is pretty small and will fill up fast. The Xbox 360 Slim 250-Gig Edition The Xbox 360 Slim 250-gig edition is the same as the 4-gig version only with a heck of a lot more hard drive space for all of those awesome Xbox Live Arcade downloadable classic video games, gave saves, videos, etc. The system costs more than the 4-gig edition, so pick based on how much you plan to download. Xbox 360 Gold Membership Gift Card Once you've got yourself an Xbox 360, if you want to start downloading all of those great retro originals, remakes, and remixes via Xbox Live Arcade, you have to register with the service. There are two levels to choose from, the basic and free Silver membership, which let's you purchase and download Xbox Live arcade games as, or the paid Gold membership that not only allows you first crack at newly released downloadable offerings, but allows multiplayer gaming online. A gold membership also gives you access to the other Xbox Live services such as Netflix, and Microsoft Game Room, which allows users to create their very own retro arcade where friends can come by and play old-school console classics. Xbox Live Points Gift Cards Now that you've got your Xbox 360 system and have selected an Xbox Live membership, it's time to start downloading some classic video games, only you can't snag anything other than demos without purchasing Xbox Live points. Xbox Live Points are the virtual economy used to purchase Xbox Live Arcade games, but to get the points you have to purchase them. While this is a bit of a confusing system, it does allow you to give Xbox Live Points via Gift Cards the same way you would a gift certificate. Street Fighter IV Arcade Fightstick: Tournament Edition While home gaming has evolved towards D-pads and thumbsticks, catering to the advance gameplay mechanics of console games, it makes playing retro rereleases and remakes of classic arcade games extremely difficult to play. This became most apparent with the releases of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and the retro inspired Street Fighter IV. To answer the outcry from retro gamers frustrated with trying to play the arcade action with the regular 360-control pad, the folks at Mad Katz devised the Street Fighter IV Arcade Fightstick to mirror the original joystick and multi-button controls of the original Street Fighter II arcade game. It also works with many other retro-style 360 arcade games. Hori Fighting Stick EX2 If you don't care if your arcade joystick style controller for the Xbox 360 is branded with Street Fighter, and don't want to play the high price tag of the Street Fighter IV Arcade Fightstick, then this bargain priced joystick controller will do the trick. Bionic Commando A Next-Gen remake/sequel of the Nintendo Entertainment System classic features a full revamp of the gameplay, while retaining the same powers and action of the original. Bomberman: Act Zero For those who wondered whatever happened to the 1983 Bomberman series have the option of downloading the retro remakes and old-school style sequels available via Xbox Live Arcade, or checking out this Next-Gen sequel that revamps the gameplay and graphics of the franchise for 3D action gameplay. The King of Fighters XII Next to Metal Slug, The King of Fighters is the most popular series to come out of the advance (for it’s time) Neo-Geo console and arcade system. The gameplay and graphics style of the original is so popular that SNK Playmore, the developers and creators of the King of Fighters franchise stuck to it’s retro roots, delivering the same 2D fighting style as the original in a next-gen console package. Namco Museum Virtual Arcade 34 of Namco's classic offerings including Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Galaga, plus their Xbox Live Arcade remixes are available in one package. The good thing: It's the largest collection of retro Namco hits ever made available. It even includes Pac-Man Championship Edition, an upgraded remix, with new mazes designed by Pac-Man creator Tōru Iwatani. The downside: The 9 Xbox Live Arcade games aren't contained on the disk. To get these games you have to put the disk in and download them from Xbox Live, taking up valuable hard drive space. You also can't play the downloaded games unless you have the disk also running in the console. Regardless of its shortcomings this is one of the best retro gaming bargains available for the Xbox 360.

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Classic Video Games: What's Hot Now: 6. Christmas Lemmings series aka Xmas Lemmings aka Holiday Lemmings

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6. Christmas Lemmings series aka Xmas Lemmings aka Holiday Lemmings Dec 26th 2011, 11:02 Year: Free Demos: 1991, 1992, Full Games: 1993, 1994 Platform(s) : Commodore Amiga, PC (DOS, Windows), Apple Macintosh Publisher/Developer: Psygnosis / DMA Design Nothing says Christmas like mass suicide, and in the classic video game Lemmings it's up to you to direct groups of the self-destructive rodents to safety. Lemmings became an instant phenomenon when it originally released in 1991, so developers DMA Design and publisher Psygnosis released a free demo of four levels with a Christmas theme during the '91 holiday season. The demo was such a big hit they did it again in 1992, and in 1993 released the first full Christmas Lemmings game available directly from the publisher. Finally in 1994 a full retail edition hit store shelves in time for the holidays.

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Classic Video Games: What's Hot Now: Gift Guide: Retro Games For Wii Part 1

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Gift Guide: Retro Games For Wii Part 1 Dec 25th 2011, 11:02 This holiday if you’re looking to spread old-school gaming holiday with a modern Next-Gen console that caters to the retro gamer on your list, look no further than the Nintendo Wii. Having been in business long before the beginning of video games, Nintendo always looks towards the future while keeping close ties to their retro roots. Their motion controller-based Wii has loads of classic video game goodies for the gift-giving season. For more gift ideas for the Nintendo Wii check out Part 2 of our Nintendo Wii Retro Video Games Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part 2. For More on the Wii, please visit About.com's Guide to Wii Games The Nintendo Wii and the Wii Virtual Console Image © Nintendo Yes, you may know the Nintendo Wii as the hit motion controlled gaming system and major holiday gift item, but did you know that the Wii has the largest collection of classic console games among all the Next-Gen systems? Retro hits and console rarities from the ‘80s and ‘90s are all available for download via the Wii Virtual Console, a digital delivery service where you can purchase and download games directly to the system through via an internet Wi-Fi connection. This may be the most pricy item on the list, it’s is also a major space saver. While all those retro systems and game cartridges can fill an entire room, the Virtual Console games are contained on the Wii’s internal hard drive, and if that fills up you can also store them on a removable SD Cards. Nintendo Classic Controller for the Wii Image © Nintendo To play the classic console games available on the Wii Virtual Console you can use a controller from the Nintendo Game Cube, or this wireless controller that plugs into the systems in-pack Wiimote controller. The Classic Controller is sold separately than the Wii Console and is designed with the traditional configuration that Nintendo’s retro systems are known for. Nintendo Wii Points Gift Card Image © Nintendo Don’t go thinking that those Virtual Console games are free. To download from the massive library of classic console titles you need to purchase each game using Wii points. The best, and safest, way of adding Wii points to your account is through the Wii Points Card. It’s just like a gift card that adds points to players Wii account. SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 Image © SNK While the title refers to them as “Arcade Classics”, all 16 of the titles in this collection were all available on the Neo-Geo classic home console system. That’s because SNK used the same guts and technology in the Neo-Geo as they did in their arcade cabinets. Originally these games sold for $200 a pop, so getting these titles for just over a buck each is a terrific bargain. Games include the Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, King of Fighters '94, King of the Monsters, Metal Slug, Samurai Showdown and 9 more! All the games in this collection work with both the Wiimote as well as the Nintendo Classic Controller. For more NeoGeo SNK Playmore collections take a look at Metal Slug Anthology and King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga in Part 2 of our Nintendo Wii Retro Video Games Holiday Gift Guide 2011. House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return Bundling two of the most popular titles in the retro arcade rail-shooting series, HOTD 2 & 3 Return is the most fast paced, unrelenting zombie shooting franchise in gaming. Return features direct ports of the two most popular entries in the coin-op arcade series. To get the closest to the arcade feel, try using the Wii Zapper controller. Haunted House If you missed playing a pair of floating eyes surrounded by darkness you’re in luck as this sequel to the original Atari 2600 classic Haunted House, plays tribute to it’s predecessor by including upgraded versions of the classics game mechanics. Even though we thought the hero of the original game (who was nameless in the original, but has now been given the name Samuel Silverspring) mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago (around 1981 when the original released). Now the grandchildren of the missing Silverspring descend to the spooky Graves Mansion and find the pieces of the lost Urn of Spirit Bay. GoldenEye 007 Due to rights issues EA can’t release their historic Nintendo 64 first-person shooter that redefined the genre for console gaming, but that doesn’t mean that Activision can’t remake it. Based on the feature film starring Pierce Brosnan, GoldenEye 007 is the second best James Bond video game, with the original taking the #1 slot. It’s also the only James Bond game where you can shoot a bad-guy in the back when he’s not looking. Dragon's Lair Trilogy In 1983 animation legend Don Bluth and Rick Dyer teamed up to create one of the most unique arcade games of all time, Dragon’s Lair, a full 2D cell-animated video game, with gameplay based on reaction and timing. The game was a hit and spawned a sequel, Dragon’s Lair II, and a second Bluth/Dyer collaboration, Space Ace. Trilogy bundles ports of the arcade versions of Dragon’s Lair, Dragon’s Lair II, and Space Ace. While these titles have been previously released as DVD games, the controls and transitions are far smoother on the Wii. Unfortunately it doesn’t include Space Ace II, but it’s still a good bargain. Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil The rerelease of the remake of the original Resident Evil caused a big stir in the blog comments when we announced it. This Wii port of the Nintendo GameCube remake of the original PlayStation One classic. is identical to the GC version only it now has the option to play using either the classic controller or the Wii motion controls. Read Review A Boy and His Blob A remake of the Nintendo Entertainment System classic, A Boy and His Blob features level design and gameplay that expands on the original in addition to artistically upgraded graphics. Take a look at this screenshot gallery and you’ll understand that no friendship is greater than that between a boy and his blob.

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