Heavenly Sword Review

Here's the last thing I'll memorialize on IAEBR today, here's the review I wrote about Heavenly Sword for the PlayStation 3, great game and I'd totally buy it someday. Posted at DreamStation.cc

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars Review

Here's another review for you, this time for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars for the Xbox 360. Give it a read at DreamStation.cc and feel free to post comments there about the work. Thanks for the read.

Fallout 3 Preview

This is kind of old, but if you haven't heard much about Bethesda Softworks Fallout 3, then you may want to check out this article I wrote from my experience with it at E3 in July. Posted at DreamStation.cc

Earth Defense Force 2017 Review

Here's another review I wrote, this time for Earth Defense Force 2017 for the Xbox 360 as per my usual you can see it at DreamStation.cc Be sure to check it out.

Forza Motorsport 2 Review Now Up At DreamStation.cc

Yes, another review is now up. This time it's Forza Motorsport 2 for the Xbox 360. Check it out at the newly redesigned DreamStation.cc Enjoy the review and the new site, it's really awesome looking and I'm proud to be an Editor there.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles Out Now

CASTLEVANIA®: THE DRACULA X CHRONICLES™ NOW AVAILABLE

First Castlevania for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable System) Offers Three Games in One, Gorgeous 3D Graphics, and Timeless Side-Scrolling Gameplay
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - October 26, 2007 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles™ is now available in retail stores in North America. Developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles brings the groundbreaking PC Engine CD game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood™ in two different versions to North America for the first time ever-- the original 2D form along with an updated version incorporating 3D graphics and new gameplay elements. In addition, gamers will also receive one of the most highly treasured games in the Castlevania series, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night™ with redone voice-over, translation and content previously available only in the Japanese version of the game.

"We took full advantage of the PSP system, adding more content in a portable Castlevania than ever before," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "With the Dracula X Chronicles, not only does the package include two of the most popular entries in the Castlevania series to date, but it also includes a complete remake of a title that was previously only available in Japan. This massive collection of old and new Castlevania content is a great value for PSP gamers and fans of the series alike."

The legendary action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and classic side scrolling gameplay. In bringing the Japanese PC Engine CD classic to the handheld arena, gamers take on the role of intrepid vampire hunter Richter Belmont seeking the destruction of the maniacal Count Dracula once-and-for-all in this pivotal piece in the ongoing Castlevania saga.

Both the original version of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, localized in English for the first time and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, widely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking video games of all-time, are featured as unlockable items.

Players can battle through the game's more than 10 stages as either Richter Belmont or Maria Renard, each with their own unique skills and battle abilities. In addition to new 3D graphics, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles will feature new character designs by renowned Castlevania visualist Ayami Kojima. The game will also introduce a new sound collection system that will let players find songs from both Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night and create their own custom soundtracks as they play.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and available for an SRP of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War Gold

BLADESTORM™: THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR REACHES GOLD STATUS

KOEI Set to Release Medieval Action Game on November 6, 2007

Burlingame, CA - October 26, 2007 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that BLADESTORM™: The Hundred Years' War has achieved gold status, and will ship to North American retailers beginning November 6, 2007 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A free single player demo of BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War is available now on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on the PLAYSTATION® Network. Set amidst a war-torn 14th century France, the demo delivers a taste of the action game's incredible battles where players will take direct command of entire military units. As a mercenary soldier, players will contract their services to the English or French; with the ultimate goal of achieving glorious fame and fortune. For more information, please visit the re-launched minisite at www.koei.com/bladestorm. About Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War In the 14th century a quarrel over English succession to the French throne escalated into what history would call the Hundred Years' War. This ongoing war had exhausted the standing armies of both sides and there was a growing dependence on mercenary soldiers. As arrows rain from above, knights will charge on horseback, cannoniers will fire volleys at heavy infantry, and armies will collide in unprecedented scale. Immerse yourself in ferocious battles where an innovative action style enables you to defeat countless numbers of soldiers with one cleverly chosen attack command. Establish a reputation as a formidable warrior and leader of men, build your war chest and lure hardened warriors to your employ. Outwit your opponents and overwhelm them with dominating force to be the last one standing when the dust settles on one of history's greatest conflicts. BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War delivers stunning visuals in 720p HDTV and in game Dolby® Digital audio. This game is rated "T" (Teen- Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, and Violence) by the ESRB. BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War is developed by KOEI's award-winning internal team, Omega Force. I played the demo on the PlayStation Network and thought it wasn't quite the Dynasty Warriors clone I thought it would be, but I haven't put enough time into it to give it a proper preview/review.

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 Songlist

OFFICIAL LIST OF SONGS RELEASED FOR
DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION UNIVERSE™2
Song List Combines Dance Classics with Up and Coming Artists

What: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has released the list of songs and artists for the upcoming DanceDanceRevolution Universe2. Scheduled for release this winter on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the lineup includes a hot mix of up and coming club artists with some of the best known dance cuts from performers like Franz Ferdinand, Outkast, Herbie Hancock, Ferry Corsten, Kool and the Gang, Men Without Hats and The Bangles. In addition to a new lineup of artists and music, DanceDanceRevolution Universe2 also introduces a Freestyle Mode that allows you to dance without the use of directional arrows - perfect for kids or gamers with two left feet! A brand-new Quest Mode lets you build your own character use it in online play via Xbox LIVE®, challenging fellow online players, unlock new songs and download new music for the game. Song List, DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION UNIVERSE2 Take Me Out Franz Ferdinand The Way You Move (House Mix) Outkast Walk Like an Egyptian The Bangles Rockit Herbie Hancock Safety Dance Men Without Hats He's The Greatest Dancer Sister Sledge Jungle Boogie Kool and the Gang Akiba Drift Ko Kimura Always Amon Tobin Anytime Soon Blu Mar Ten Apache The Incredible Bongo Band Arrivals And Departures LINUS! Battle Breaks (Downloadable) DJ Takawo Better Than Before Drew Campbell Breathing More Larissa Lam Contra ~Medley Mix~ NEKOJIRA Catch It! (Downloadable) Total Science Cosmic Cowgirl Toshio Sakurai DEAD END N&S Do It Right AFD feat. Ashley Don't You Love Me Andy Caldwell Dorset Perception Shpongle Dynamite Rave (Downloadable) Naoki Entry of the Gladiators (Kaz Mix) Julius Fucik EternuS Sanxion7 Fire Ferry Corsten Get Up! Give Up! Move On! The Divys Gradiusic Cyber (Downloadable) Taka Handle Your Business Starla Marie feat. Coco J Hey! Tipsy Higher Ground Togo Project feat. ChiyoTia Himawari (Downloadable) Riyu from BeForU I Know You Got Soul Jason Nevins vs. Eric B & Rakim I Wanna Be Your Star (Speedy Mix) Melody & Mezzo I Wish I Could Be Beautiful Rithma In Different Things (USA Club Mix) Rename Is It Any Wonder? (Tall Paul Mix) Keane jelly kiss (Downloadable) Togo Project feat. Sana Let The Beat Hit 'Em (Classic R&B Style) Stone Bros. Lily Funk Konception Love Don't Let Me Go David Guetta vs. The Egg Love In Motion Alien Six Love This Feelin' (ZONK Remix) (Downloadable) Akira Yamaoka Makes Me Cry (Drew Campbell Remix) Binghi Ghost feat. Turbulence Moment 40 (Downloadable) Moshic Moving Higher Contour Musika Atomika Syrian NEMESIS DJ SETUP Not Me (Extended Mix) Sarah Taylor Put Your Faith In Me (Saturday Night Mix) (Downloadable) UZI-LAY Rock The Show Future Prophecy Senses JT.1UP So Fine The Freestylers Somebody In Da House Steve Porter Steppin' Out Kaskade Summer Girl Neverakka Sunshine In London The Sunchasers feat. Victoria Pope The Tide Noisia TOE JAM (Downloadable) Big Idea Until Forever Beatdrop Yoru Funk oo39.com Where: For more information on DanceDanceRevolution Universe2, visit the official website at: http://www.Konami.com where you can check out user created videos and socialize with other fans of Konami dance and music games. When: October 25, 2007 Release Date: DanceDanceRevolution Universe2 is scheduled to ship to retail stores in winter of 2007. Who: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Even Microsoft Is Making Money!

They've released their quarterly earnings and basically because of Halo 3 they managed to make a profit for that time frame. They haven't had an entire year of profit ever since they launched the original Xbox, but hey I guess if they can make hardware that doesn't self-destruct within a year it's all good. Note that the Zune is included in that bottom line. It pretty much costs as much as a 4 GB Nano, it can't be making them that much money can it?

Source: Next-Gen.biz

Super Smash Bros Brawl To Feature Video Sharing And New Character Announced

First the new character is King Dedede from the Kirby games apparently. I don't recognize him, and chances are that you don't either, but apparently they found him compelling enough to have him included in the game. I hope KK Slider or Tom Nook (both from Animal Crossing) are next. I really do.

More importantly, I guess, is the ability to share 3 minutes of video with your friends. It's sort of hidden at the bottom of this post, but it's clearly there just to tease you that much more as you continue to wait out the most recent delay.

Source: Smash Bros. Dojo

It's Time To Samba Again!

One of my all-time favorite Dreamcast games (right behind Phantasy Star Online) is/was Samba De Amigo, but I never had the maracas. The Wii version was announced not that long ago, but it looks like we're going to be seeing it Spring 2008, which is probably sooner than I expected. Still, I can't wait. I predicted the Wii with it's motion sensing controller would be a perfect fit for the games sequel well over a year ago, it looks like my prediction will come true soon enough.

Source: GameDaily.biz

Sony Is Losing A Crapload Of Money, Apparently Nintendo Is Finding It

Sony Revenue is up, but their overall losses are way up!
If they have to drop the price prematurely again I think the Japanese suicide rate is going to skyrocket as board members and shareholders all commit ritual suicide. The shame of it.

Nintendo on the other hand is raking in more money than they can count.
It's scary how much money the Wii and DS are making for Nintendo. Even though Halo 3 was a system seller for Microsoft, they just barely managed to edge out Nintendo for first place and that's considering that Nintendo still isn't even meeting demand yet. If they had more systems in stores, would Microsoft have been able to outsell the little white juggernaut that is Wii? This is going to be a spin filled holiday season on all three home systems.

Rachet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Coming Early?

According to the good people at the PlayStation Blog it very well could end up in your local game store quicker than the street release date of October 30. Be on the look out for it if you're a fan of the series and apparently there are many otherwise they wouldn't have sold so many copies to this day.

Source: PlayStation Blog

Gears of War Goes Gold For Games For Windows

Wow, it's been a year since the Xbox 360 version came out, but it's finally made it's way onto the PC and if what I saw at E3 was any indication this version looks even better. I had a great time with it as I tried out the new modes and new maps. It made me want to get back into the game all over again. They've also added a new boss level. For all the details from the full press release check it out here: Gamerscore Blog

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Guitar Hero III Finale Announced

It seems as though somehow the final challenge in Guitar Hero III was somehow leaked and now the song has been made public. That song indeed is: "The Devil Went Down To Georgia", if you want to hear the song before you play the game you can give it a listen to right here.

From the press release:

This song was composed and produced by Steve Ouimette, a 16-year veteran of the video game industry. He has scored original soundtracks for film, mobile media and video games. Since 2001 Steve has created over 5,000 ringtones and music for over 24 mobile phone games including HBO's The Sopranos, SpongeBob SquarePants and Alien vs. Predator. An accomplished guitarist, producer and composer, Steve is currently working on an MMORPG, a television series and another music based console game for release in Christmas 2008. In 2005, Steve formed 8^th Wonder Productions. He is rapidly establishing himself as the leader in ultra-realistic re-records of songs from the 60's through today. Steve is working on several top rhythm based games for next generation systems.

Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando!? Clean Up In Aisle 5!

Capcom seems to be on a bit of a revival lately and by lately I mean, two days ago. They announced both Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando. What systems they're coming out on hasn't been specified, but I'll be willing to go out on a limb and say Xbox 360 and PS3 and possibly PC, while the Wii gets overlooked as a next-generation gaming system.

Anyway, check out Street Fighter IV here: Street Fighter World
Meanwhile, you can find Bionic Commando here: Bionic Commando

Call of Duty 4 PC Demo Out Now

Go ahead and download the demo for the single player version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare you probably won't be disappointed. I spent many hours with the multiplayer mode and had a good time, despite not being a shooter fan, so if you are a fan of FPS games, you'll definitely love this game. Go to: CharlieOscarDelta.com for the list of mirrors.

Nintendo Unveils Holiday Lineup For Wii and DS- Super Smash Bros Brawl Slips to 2008

Crap this is a long list. Granted a bunch of these games will probably be turds, but at least you can't say that they're not going to be supported by third parties again this time around. Oh and maybe I didn't mention it, but this is a partial list. The Wii is a juggernaut, a force to be reckoned with, and right about now it looks like nothing will be able to stop it. We'll be well into 2008 before the system is even readily available. Anyway, without further ado here's the list:

Wii
Oct. 1: MLB(R) Power Pros from 2K Sports
Oct. 1: Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire(TM) from D3Publisher of America(R)
Oct. 2: Crash(R) of the Titans from Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Oct. 5: Balls of Fury(TM) from DSI Games
Oct. 8: Donkey Kong(R): Barrel Blast from Nintendo
Oct. 9: FIFA 08 from Electronic Arts
Oct. 9: Bleach: Shattered Blade(TM) from SEGA
Oct. 9: LOONEY TUNES: ACME ARSENAL(TM) from WB Games
Oct. 10: Arctic Tale from DSI Games
Oct. 15: Sea Monsters from DSI Games
Oct. 16: Thrillville(R): Off the Rails(TM) from LucasArts
Oct. 22: EA PLAYGROUND from Electronic Arts
Oct. 23: Backyard Football from Atari, Inc.
Oct. 23: The Sims 2(TM) Castaway from Electronic Arts
Oct. 23: Rockstar Games Presents(TM) Table Tennis from Rockstar Games
Oct. 23: The Legend of Spyro(TM): The Eternal Night from Sierra
Entertainment, Inc.
Oct. 23: NARUTO(TM): Clash of Ninja(TM) Revolution from TOMY Corporation
Oct. 25: M&M'S(R) Kart Racing from DSI Games
Oct. 28: Guitar Hero III(TM): Legends of Rock from Activision
Oct. 29: Battalion Wars(TM) 2 from Nintendo
Oct. 30: Ben 10(TM): Protector of Earth from D3Publisher of America(R)
Oct. 30: Showtime(R) Championship Boxing(TM) from DSI Games
Oct. 30: NEED FOR SPEED PROSTREET from Electronic Arts
Oct. 30: THE SIMPSONS from Electronic Arts
Oct. 31: Manhunt 2(TM) from Rockstar Games
October: Spider-Man(TM): Friend or Foe from Activision
October: Bee Movie(TM) Game from Activision
October: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground from Activision
October: Ultimate Duck Hunting(TM) from Detn8 Games Ltd.
October: Mercury Meltdown Revolution from Ignition Entertainment
October: Namco Museum(TM) Remix from NAMCO BANDAI Games America
October: Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity from The Game Factory
October: Avatar: The Last Airbender(TM) - The Burning Earth from THQ
October: Bratz: The Movie(TM) from THQ
October: Cars: Mater-National from THQ
October: Nicktoons(TM): Attack of the Toybots from THQ
October: SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis(TM) from THQ
Nov. 5: Fire Emblem(R): Radiant Dawn from Nintendo
Nov. 6: DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party from Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc.
Nov. 6: LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM): The Complete Saga from LucasArts
Nov. 6: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games(TM) from SEGA
Nov. 12: Super Mario Galaxy(TM) from Nintendo
Nov. 13: Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 from Atari, Inc.
Nov. 13: Godzilla Unleashed from Atari, Inc.
Nov. 13: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary from Eidos, Inc.
Nov. 13: BLOCKS from Electronic Arts
Nov. 13: MEDAL OF HONOR HEROES(TM) 2 from Electronic Arts
Nov. 13: LUXOR: Pharaoh's Challenge from MumboJumbo
Nov. 13: Geometry Wars(TM): Galaxies from Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Nov. 19: Link's Crossbow Training(TM) (packaged with Wii Zapper(TM)) from
Nintendo
Nov. 19: SMARTY PANTS(TM) from Electronic Arts
Nov. 20: Jenga World Tour from Atari, Inc.
Nov. 20: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords(TM) from D3Publisher of
America(R)
November: Trauma Center(TM): New Blood from Atlus USA
November: Star Trek: Conquest from Bethesda Softworks
November: Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey from Disney Interactive
Studios
November: Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour from Disney Interactive
Studios
November: High School Musical: Sing It from Disney Interactive Studios
November: Garfield Gets Real from DSI Games
November: Furu Furu Park from Majesco Entertainment
November: AMF Bowling: Pinbusters! from Mud Duck Games
November: Ghost Squad(TM) from SEGA
November: WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 from THQ
November: Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 from Ubisoft
November: CSI: Hard Evidence from Ubisoft
November: My Word Coach from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Catz 2 (name not final) from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Dogz 2 (name not final) from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Horsez 2 (name not final) from Ubisoft
November: Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 from Ubisoft
Dec. 4: Alvin and the Chipmunks from Brash Entertainment
Dec. 4: The Golden Compass(TM) from SEGA
December: MX vs. ATV(TM) Untamed(TM) from THQ
December: Super Swing Golf(TM) Season 2 from Tecmo, Inc.
December: Rygar(R): The Battle of Argus from Tecmo, Inc.
December: Cranium: Kabookii from Ubisoft
December: Nitrobike from Ubisoft
Holiday 2007: NiGHTS(TM): Journey of Dreams from SEGA
Winter '07: SoulCalibur Legends(TM) from NAMCO BANDAI Games America
Jan. 21: Endless Ocean(TM) from Nintendo
Feb. 10: Super Smash Bros.(R) Brawl from Nintendo
Feb. 15: Yamaha Supercross from DSI Games
Feb. 19: Sonic(TM) Riders: Zero Gravity from SEGA
February: No More Heroes from Ubisoft
February: Wild Petz Tigerz from Ubisoft
March: Obscure: The Aftermath from Ignition Entertainment
Q1: LUXOR 3 from MumboJumbo
Q1: One Piece(TM): Unlimited Adventure(TM) from NAMCO BANDAI Games
America
Spring '08: Mario Kart(R) Wii (name not final) from Nintendo


Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the
content their children can access. For more information about this and other
Wii features, visit Wii.com.

Nintendo DS
Oct. l: The Legend of Zelda(R): Phantom Hourglass from Nintendo
Oct. 2: Chibi-Robo(TM): Park Patrol from Nintendo
Oct. 2: Backyard Hockey 2008 from Atari, Inc.
Oct. 2: Holly Hobbie(TM) & Friends from Majesco Entertainment
Oct. 2: Crash(R) of the Titans from Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Oct. 2: The Legend of Spyro(TM): The Eternal Night from Sierra
Entertainment, Inc.
Oct. 9: FIFA 08 from Electronic Arts
Oct. 9: Flipper Critters from Ignition Entertainment
Oct. 9: Bleach: the Blade of Fate(TM) from SEGA
Oct. 9: LOONEY TUNES: DUCK AMUCK(TM) from WB Games
Oct. 15: Flash Focus(TM): Vision Training in Minutes a Day from Nintendo
Oct. 15: The Aly & AJ Adventure from DSI Games
Oct. 16: Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations from Disney Interactive
Studios
Oct. 16: Thrillville(R): Off the Rails(TM) from LucasArts
Oct. 16: Fish Tycoon(R) from Majesco Entertainment
Oct. 16: Super Collapse! 3 from MumboJumbo
Oct. 17: Prism(TM) from Secret Stash Games(TM)
Oct. 19: Betty Boop's(TM) "Double Shift" from DSI Games
Oct. 22: EA PLAYGROUND from Electronic Arts
Oct. 23: THE SIMS 2 CASTAWAY from Electronic Arts
Oct. 23: Rhythm 'n Notes: Improve Your Music Skill from AGETEC
Oct. 23: Backyard Football 2008 from Atari, Inc.
Oct. 23: Napoleon Dynamite from Crave Entertainment
Oct. 23: Ed, Edd n Eddy(TM): Scam of the Century from D3Publisher of
America(R)
Oct. 23: Hannah Montana: Music Jam from Disney Interactive Studios
Oct. 23: Disney Princess: Magical Jewels from Disney Interactive Studios
Oct. 23: Power Rangers: Super Legends from Disney Interactive Studios
Oct. 23: Zoo Hospital(TM) from Majesco Entertainment
Oct. 23: FRONT MISSION(R) from Square Enix, Inc.
Oct. 23: NARUTO(TM): Path of the Ninja(TM) from TOMY Corporation
Oct. 25: Sea Monsters from DSI Games
Oct. 25: Arctic Tale from DSI Games
Oct. 30: Ben 10(TM): Protector of Earth from D3Publisher of America(R)
Oct. 30: Suite Life: Circle of Spies from Disney Interactive Studios
Oct. 30: Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch(TM) Stole Christmas from DSI Games
Oct. 30: NEED FOR SPEED PROSTREET from Electronic Arts
Oct. 30: THE SIMPSONS from Electronic Arts
Oct. 30: Puzzle de Harvest Moon from Natsume Inc.
Oct. 31: Dementium: The Ward from Gamecock Media Group
Oct. 31: Solitaire Overload(TM) from Telegames, Inc.
October: Spider-Man(TM): Friend or Foe from Activision
October: Bee Movie(TM) Game from Activision
October: Shrek(R): Ogres and Dronkeys(TM) from Activision
October: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground from Activision
October: Touch Detective 21/2(TM) from Atlus USA
October: Animal Genius(TM) from Scholastic
October: Build-A-Bear Workshop from The Game Factory
October: Avatar: The Last Airbender(TM) - The Burning Earth from THQ
October: Cars: Mater-National from THQ
October: El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera(TM) from THQ
October: Nicktoons(TM): Attack of the Toybots from THQ
October: Ratatouille(R) Food Frenzy from THQ
October: SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis(TM) from THQ
October: Chessmaster: The Art of Learning from Ubisoft
October: Imagine: Babyz from Ubisoft
October: Imagine: Fashion Designer from Ubisost
October: Imagine: Master Chef from Ubisoft
October: Imagine: Animal Doctor from Ubisoft
October: Wild Petz Dolphinz from Ubisoft
Nov. 6: Dora the Explorer(TM): Dora Saves the Mermaids from 2K Play
Nov. 6: Go Diego Go(TM): Safari Adventure from 2K Play
Nov. 6: Baby Pals from Crave Entertainment
Nov. 6: Horse Life(TM) from D3Publisher of America(R)
Nov. 6: LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM): The Complete Saga from LucasArts
Nov. 6: Chicken Hunter from MumboJumbo
Nov. 6: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS(TM): Joker from Square Enix, Inc.
Nov. 10: Showtime(R) Championship Boxing(TM) from DSI Games
Nov. 13: Enchanted from Disney Interactive Studios
Nov. 13: BOOGIE from Electronic Arts
Nov. 13: ORCS & ELVES from Electronic Arts
Nov. 13: Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends from Majesco Entertainment
Nov. 13: Geometry Wars(TM): Galaxies from Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Nov. 19: Mario Party(R) DS from Nintendo
Nov. 20: Godzilla Unleashed Double Smash from Atari, Inc.
Nov. 20: Jenga World Tour from Atari, Inc.
Nov. 20: LUXOR: Pharaoh's Challenge from MumboJumbo
Nov. 20: FINAL FANTASY(R) XII: REVENANT WINGS(TM) from Square Enix, Inc.
Nov. 26: Master of Illusion(TM) from Nintendo
November: Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(TM) from Activision
November: Ontamarama(TM) from Atlus USA
November: Draglade(TM) from Atlus USA
November: Elf Bowling(TM) Collector's Edition from Detn8 Games Ltd.
November: Garfield Gets Real from DSI Games
November: Clue(TM)/Mouse Trap(TM)/Perfection(TM)/Aggravation(TM) from DSI
Games
November: Contra 4 from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
November: Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 from Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc.
November: Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake from The Game
Factory
November: Bratz Super Babyz(TM) from THQ
November: Bratz: 4 Real(TM) from THQ
November: Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Squad Command(TM) from THQ
November: WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 from THQ
November: Ninja Gaiden(R) Dragon Sword from Tecmo, Inc.
November: My French Coach from Ubisoft
November: My Spanish Coach from Ubisoft
November: My Word Coach from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Catz 2 (working title) from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Dogz 2 (working title) from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Hamsterz Life 2 from Ubisoft
November: Petz: Horsez 2 from Ubisoft
November: Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 from Ubisoft
Dec. 4: Alvin and the Chipmunks from Brash Entertainment
Dec. 4: The Golden Compass(TM) from SEGA
Dec. 10: RIP: Death Volunteers(TM) from Telegames, Inc.
December: Diary Girl from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Jan. 15: Barnyard Blast from DSI Games
Jan. 21: Advance Wars(R): Days of Ruin from Nintendo
Jan. 25: M&M'S(R) Kart Racing from DSI Games
Jan. 31: Command & Destroy from DSI Games
January: Miami Nights from Ubisoft
Feb. 4: Professor Layton and the Curious Village(TM) from Nintendo
Feb. 12: New Zealand Story Revolution from Ignition Entertainment
Feb. 15: Yamaha Supercross from DSI Games
Feb. 19: Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer from SEGA
Feb. 26: Bubble Bobble Double Shot from Ignition Entertainment
February: Imagine: Figure Skater from Ubisoft
February: Wild Petz Tigerz from Ubisoft
February: Assassin's Creed from Ubisoft
March 4: Disney Friends from Disney Interactive Studios
March 29: Ultimate Card Games from Telegames, Inc.
March: Insecticide from Gamecock Media Group
March: My Life Coach from Ubisoft
Q1: Eco Creatures: Save the Forest from Majesco Entertainment
Q1: Polar Bowling from MumboJumbo
Q1: Slingo Quest from MumboJumbo
Q1: Tropix from MumboJumbo
Q1: Polar Golf from MumboJumbo
Q1: River King: Mystic Valley from Natsume Inc.
Q1: Harvest Moon DS Cute from Natsume Inc.
Q1: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games(TM) from SEGA

Source: DreamStation.cc

Monster Hunter 3 Exclusive To Wii

It seems that Capcom has no problem doing exclusives after all (See: Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 5) because Nintendo has thrown lots of money at them in order to secure an exclusive deal to get Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii and the Wii alone. So, you can cross off one more reason to buy a PlayStation 3. Weird that Capcom jumped on board, but maybe Nintendo just threw more money than they could resist at them. No word on whether it'll be online like the previous versions or not, but chances are it will, otherwise it'd be regressing backwards.

Source: CNN Money

Nintendo Showcasing Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl At E For All

One reason I should go to E For All now. Nintendo will be showing off Mario Galaxy and Smash Bros. Brawl (with newly announced Sonic likely). Among a lengthy list of other games for the Wii and Nintendo DS. Those games are:

Wii
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Donkey Kong(R) Barrel Blast
Battalion Wars(TM) 2
Fire Emblem(TM): Radiant Dawn
Wii Zapper(TM) with Link's Crossbow Training(TM)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
Resident Evil(R): The Umbrella Chronicles
Medal of Honor Heroes(TM) 2
Ghost Squad(TM)

Nintendo DS
Professor Layton(R) and the Curious Village
Pokemon(R) Diamond and Pokemon(R) Pearl
Flash Focus(TM): Vision Training in Minutes a Day
Brain Age(TM): Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day
Brain Age(TM) 2: More Training in Minutes a Day
Mario Party(R) DS
The Legend of Zelda(R): Phantom Hourglass
Nintendogs(TM)
Mario Kart(R) DS
New Super Mario Bros. (R)
Animal Crossing(R): Wild World
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Final Fantasy XII
Jam Sessions
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
My Spanish Coach

If I do get my happy butt down there the pictures will definitely show up here. Just not sure whether I want to do that or not this late before the show...

Source: DreamStation.cc

Sonic Joins Super Smash Bros. Brawl!

Wow! This was hidden for an awful long time and now makes me wonder what else Nintendo might have up their sleeve. How many more characters could they introduce between now and the December launch? Another dozen or so? Then I wonder if they can't manage downloadable characters for any that they can't squeeze into the game. How much more awesome would it make SSBB if they added a character once a month for the next year or so? I don't know whether they can even do that on the Wii or if they would if they could, but that would make a whole hell of a lot of people excited about getting the game on day one. Maybe even dethrone Halo 3 for the killer game of the year?

Source: Smash Bros. Dojo

Guitar Hero III Songlist Updated 10/08

Have you seen this songlist from Guitar Hero III? There's been a lot of talk about the songs and music in Rock Band, but the one thing that kind of drags that down (at least for me) is that it has a lot of music previously found in the Guitar Hero games. The only thing that could possibly make Guitar Hero III any better (at least on the Xbox 360) would be if you could combine all the tracks from both games, so that you could have this one huge game with 140 songs or so. That would truly rock. Anyway, here's the list from the press release I posted at DreamStation.cc

· Same Old Song and Dance (by Aerosmith)
· Helicopter (by Bloc Party)
· Stricken (by Disturbed)
· Monsters (by Matchbook Romance)
· Before I Forget (by Slipknot)
· Kool Thing (by Sonic Youth)
· When You Were Young (by The Killers)
· Devil Went Down to Georgia (as made famous by Charlie Daniels Band)
· Sunshine of Your Love (as made famous by Cream)
· Holiday in Cambodia (as made famous by Dead Kennedys)
· Cliffs of Dover (as made famous by Eric Johnson)
· Hit Me with Your Best Shot (as made famous by Pat Benetar)
· Black Magic Woman (as made famous by Santana)
· Story of My Life (as made famous by Social Distortion)
· Pride and Joy (as made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughn)
· The Seeker (as made famous by The Who)
· Black Sunshine (as made famous by White Zombie)

In addition to the newly announced tracks, previously announced songs in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock include:

· Miss Murder (by AFI)
· Minus Celsius (by Backyard Babies)
· Sabotage (by Beastie Boys)
· Hier Kommt Alex (by Die Toten Hosen)
· Through Fire and Flames (by Dragonforce)
· In the Belly of a Shark (by Gallows)
· Welcome to The Jungle (by Guns N' Roses)
· Avalancha (by Heroes Del Silencio)
· Take This Life (by In Flames)
· Number of the Beast (by Iron Maiden)
· Ruby (by Kaiser Chiefs)
· Closer (by Lacuna Coil)
· Cult of Personality (by Living Colour)
· One (by Metallica)
· Knights of Cydonia (by Muse)
· Mauvais Garcon (by NAAST)
· Even Flow (by Pearl Jam)
· Lay Down (by Priestess)
· Bulls on Parade (by Rage Against The Machine)
· 3's and 7's (by Queens of the Stone Age)
· Suck My Kiss (by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
· Generation Rock (by Revolverheld)
· Raining Blood (by Slayer)
· Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins)
· Radio Song (by Superbus)
· The Metal (by Tenacious D)
· I'm in the Band (by The Hellacopters)
· Anarchy in the U.K. (by The Sex Pistols)
· Reptillia (by The Strokes)
· Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)
· My Name is Jonas (by Weezer)
· Slash's Original Boss Battle Recording
· Tom Morello's Original Boss Battle Recording
· School's Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper)
· Paranoid (as made famous by Black Sabbath)
· Cities on Flame (as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult)
· Slow Ride (as made famous by Foghat)
· Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)
· Rock and Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
· Mississippi Queen (as made famous by Mountain)
· Rock You Like a Hurricane (as made famous by Scorpions)
· La Grange (as made famous by ZZ Top)

Source: DreamStation.cc

Wii Virtual Console Adds Neo Geo To The Mix

So, I posted this over on DreamStation.cc, but you can now download Neo-Geo games on the Wii Virtual Console via the Wii Shop Channel. Pretty big stuff if only because it means that the Virtual Console is a huge success. I suspect that they may very well be announcing Saturn games in the next six months. Panzer Dragoon Saga for $10 anyone? I'd finally buy it.

Source: DreamStation.cc

So, The Rumors Were True After All; Bungie Leave Microsoft

Bungie is indeed leaving the Microsoft umbrella. Microsoft will retain the Halo IP (Intellectual Property), and a stake in the company, but other than that they're free to do whatever they want. I'm sure Sony is knocking (beating?)on their door this very moment asking them to try something different, something they've never done before, something so innovative and unique that gamers just have to jump all over it...a shooter on the PlayStation 3. I'm calling for an announcement in the next three months if not sooner. Start the countdown clock now. Of course the game won't come out until 2009, but the hype will begin once that announcement is made.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz

E For All Badge Received

I got my E For All badge in the mail. I'm still not 100% sure if I'll be able to make it, but I'd like to go to check it out at least for one day. I want to compare it to the old E3. The only thing that's really holding me back at this point is that it's a public event. Not that I can't stand being in the public, but it's kind of hard to get any sort of "real journalism" done when there's a bunch of non-media members around. No offense to any of my readers, as if there were any, but at E3 it was easy, check that, easier to get around and get information. Especially at this past E3 when it was much more intimate. The problem comes from battling 30,000 other people for a spot in line when in theory I should have much more privileges than them because I've got media credentials. The other problem is that I haven't gotten one company saying they'd like to meet with me or visit their booth (actually I've gotten several companies, but nothing good...no offense 5 hour Energy, it's just that, I don't see what your product has to do with gaming) which isn't exactly a good thing with a little less than three weeks to spare. Maybe that means they're not really taking meetings? Maybe it means that I've got to set these things up on my own? Maybe it means no one is showing anything new? Maybe it means nothing at all? I'm not sure, but if they want to make this into a big media spectacle they've got to clean up their act. Hot on the heels of a substandard E3, the media would be more than willing to jump on something that provides all the games and spectacle that they've come to know and love over the past decade or so. Hell, a bunch of them were even willing to go to PAX, which didn't break much news either. I can't believe this will be much bigger/better. I could be wrong, I might even like to be wrong, but only if I end up going. If I do be sure to stick around and check out all my pics. -Red

New PS3 40GB Model Coming and the State of the PS3

Engadget.com
File this under rumor and under *sigh* because if Sony introduces yet another PS3 model I think they'll officially have pissed off just about every PS3 owner they've managed scrape up until now. Imagine the frustration of all those people who just paid $500 (60 GB) or even $600 on the 80GB model. I really think Sony is in a whole hell of a lot of trouble. Don't believe me? Look at the state of the PS3 in Japan: Yahoo! Games

Get Your Wii Remote Jacket Free Courtesy Nintendo

Apparently Nintendo wants you to not break your TV set and then sue them for making faulty equipment, despite the fact that it's mostly your fault that you couldn't use their remotes properly. I mean, you can't really sue Ford because you don't know how to drive and you wrecked can you? Anyway, if you've bought a Wii already Nintendo is providing you with free remote jackets. If you're interested check out: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp

You can request up to 4, and Lord knows how many people only have one remote, but will request four anyway. You'll need your serial number, so make sure to have that handy.

Check Out My YouTube Videos

Visit YouTube to see all of the latest gaming videos I've uploaded to the net. I update very frequently, so if you subscribe you'll see regular content. Be sure to check out all the latest. I've got Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Videos, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground videos, Conan, Soulcalibur IV, Beautiful Katamari, Smackdown vs. Raw 2008, Beowulf, Guitar Hero III and Lost. There's a lot more coming as soon as they get to me.

New Episodes of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Now Available

Check them out, there's two of them! Episode 85 and 86 of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show are now available for your consumption. Be sure to listen to them. Check out the details over at www.DreamStation.cc

Activision Community Day- Call of Duty 4 and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

Hey, check out the photos from my trip to Hollywood to meet with Activision's Infinity Ward and Neversoft. We got to see Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. You can see all the pictures here: Red's Visit To Hollywoodland be sure to check out the real screenshots from Call of Duty while you're there or just click here. They're hot off the presses.

Review of Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom Now Up

It's been too long since I wrote something, but between work (the real one), E3 and all the follow up, home, family and everything in between, I finally managed to get something written down. I'm actually working on a whole slew of games, but this stuff takes time not only to play, but get down in writing. It should be coming at a faster pace. Someone want to pay me for this? If you do, I'd be a happy camper. Then I could focus on this 24/7. Until then, it's going to be my part time focus. Anyway, like a good amount of my reviews you can see it over at www.DreamStation.cc or click here: Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom. -Red

E3 2007 Pictures!

Wow, it's been over a month since I've updated this blog. I've been super busy what with prepping for E3, going to E3 and recovering and doing the E3 wrap up. Check out the photo gallery here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redeema/

Enjoy and thems are some pretty famous people there, at least in the video game world. Oh, and you can also see E3 2006 there as well.

Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) Thoughts

So, if you've actually looked at my blog before you would know that I got a copy of Guitar Hero II for all of $1.87, but that's neither here nor there. I figured since I didn't really have to write up this review for DreamStation.cc that I'd share my thoughts of the game.

My first impression was that this is really a cool game. It's fun and the selection of music is pretty big. There are something like 70 songs here, although more than half of them are songs from independent bands that you may or may not have heard of before. The latter being the case more often than not. I could really see this as a great party game especially if you have a second guitar. But if you're anything like me you don't have a second guitar and even if you did you might not have people willing to give the game a chance. Now, don't get me wrong I like it, but I can see it getting old after a couple of weeks only to make its way out when company makes their way over to my house or when a new set of downloads is available for me to look at and decide that the songs are overpriced and I don't recognize more than one per pack anyway.

Part of the problem that sets it back lies in the fact that you won't recognize all the songs, I'm not the biggest rock fan, so the stuff from earlier than the 80's is beyond my scope of knowledge. The stuff from the indies is nice, but I would've preferred more "hits" than what was included, because the way the game is it's about a 60/40 split. The other thing that brings it down a little is the lack of the actual music, what you get is a glorified karaoke version of each song. I believe they're fixing this with Guitar Hero III, though. For the record, I'll be getting my first glimpse of GHIII at E3 in July when I go down to Santa Monica to check out how far E3 has fallen or whether it's actually taken a step up.

All in all, if you're big into rhythm games and don't mind paying the $90 price tag attached to Guitar Hero II this is a fun game and worth it just to see the newbies try and tackle the game. The game itself isn't all that hard if you've got a little bit of musical background, I can manage 95% of the notes hit on the medium setting when I play a song for a second time. I'm not a guitarist, but I did play some instruments back in the day, so I'm sure that helps if only with the rhythm part of the game. Anyway, like I said, give it a go at a friends house or at one of those demo kiosks if you can. You'll have a rockin' good time.

(I can't believe I said that)

Geometry Wars Galaxies 3

Geometry Wars Galaxies 3
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

Same story. Also check out www.DreamStation.cc

Geometry Wars Galaxies 2

Geometry Wars Galaxies 2
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

Another picture of the upcoming Nintendo DS and Wii game. Geometry Wars Galaxies.

Geometry Wars Galaxies 4

Geometry Wars Galaxies 4
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

These have been sitting in the old inbox for a while and I'm barely getting to posting them. Oops. Game is coming to the Wii and Nintendo DS.

Guitar Hero II Got For $2!

Guitar Hero II Got For $2!
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

Hella frickin' sweet, I did one of those referral deals and ended up with this copy of Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 for all of $2 with free shipping and it came with the Tshirt! It was easy, only took about a week from start to receipt of the game. Too easy for me to pass up. If you want to know more about it or you want to join in feel free to contact me or sign up for the site using my referral please. Just click here to use my referral link
Good luck and enjoy your game! I know I'll be rocking out all day.

Red Interviews Composer Jeremy Soule Contributor to Play Symphony

Once again over at DreamStation.cc I had the opportunity to ask a few questions of Jeremy Soule the composer of the score from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion amongst many other hit games. His score is also one that will be featured in the Play! Symphony which I'll be attending in San Jose on May 26th. For more information about the about the concert or other tour dates check out their site: Play Symphony

Enjoy and if you want to comment feel free to do so.

My Review of Wii Play

Yes, the review is up late. Not my fault entirely. Anyway, you can read it over at DreamStation.cc by clicking the link here: Wii Play Review Enjoy.

Red Interviews Digital Leisure's David Foster from Dragon's Lair

Dragon's Lair Interview with David Foster

David Foster is one of the programmers of the new Blu-Ray Dragon's Lair DVD. The interview talks about some cool stuff about the Dragon's Lair universe and potential sequels or even a film. As usual you can read about it over at DreamStation.cc. Enjoy, and let me know what you think about it.

Red Interviews Evan Lorentz About the Stargate Online Trading Card Game

Another interview, this time with the designer of the Stargate Online Trading Card Game. Good stuff about the game, the industry and other stuff. Read it here: Red's DreamStation.cc Interview Stargate Online TCG

If you're interested in the Stargate Online TCG you can find it here: Stargate Online TCG

New Episode of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Up #82

Go ahead and listen to the show, it's now up. In this show we discuss the death of the PS3 20 GB, Microsoft cooking the books, ebay and the rare games market, and a review of MLB 2K7. Enjoy.

DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Episode #82

Red Reviews Dragon Ball Z: Budokan Tenkaichi 2 for Wii

Over at DreamStation.cc you can find my review of the Wii version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokan Tenkaichi 2. Can they make the game titles any longer? Maybe if they involved Gundam, those are the only titles longer than the DBZ games. Enjoy and thanks for looking.

Most Expensive Xbox 360 Ever

Most Expensive Xbox 360 Ever
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

This ad from Rent-a-Center caught my eye just before I threw it away. You can see that in the big text it says $630 if it was a cash payment. $630 for a $300 system! What a rip, until you see that if you do their weekly payment method it comes out to a grand total of $1400. Eff that. I can't wait until I catch them advertising the PS3. Only $3600 after 200 payments of $12 per week. Rent-a-Center can kiss my arse. But it's still funny as all hell.

Text says this in case you're to lazy to click:


---Xbox 360---

-Next generation gaming system for cutting-edge action and gameplay
- 3 processing cores running at 3.2 GHz each
- Most games supported in 16:9 high definition resolution

So far everything checks out...Until you see that $630 cash price, but it gets worse because under that it says:

"$28.99 weekly
Number of payments: 49
Total of all payments: $1,420.51
PAY OFF EARLY AND SAVE!"

Holy crap that's one hell of a scam they got going on over there at the RAC.

Lazy bastard, next time click the damn picture. Digg my article from DreamStation.cc

Gears of War Annex Screenshot #3

AnnexShot01
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

Last of the three screeshots from Annex, the new mode added to Gears of War today, April 9, 2007.

Gears of War Annex Screenshot #2

AnnexShot02
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

Second image of the new Gears of War mode, Annex, added today April 9, 2007. Also, posted at www.DreamStation.cc

Gears of War Annex Screenshot

AnnexShot03
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

First image of the new Gears of War Annex mode launched today (later today anyway) also posted at www.DreamStation.cc

Episode #80 of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show is Up!

Now you can listen to me talking about stuff like how the Wii is a piece of sh!t, the Sony PS3 launch in Europe, and assorted stuff related to video games. Enjoy, and get it here: DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Episode #80

Manhunt 2 Screens Leaked

Friend of Red Joystick Widow has discovered and now has pictures of Manhunt 2 on his site. Check them out. World exclusive. It's not clear what system these screens come from, but the PS2 is a good bet.

Red Interviews the Composers of the TMNT Games Music

We scored (pun intended) this interview with Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan the award winning composers in charge of writing the music for the newly released TMNT games from Ubisoft. You can read it over at DreamStation.cc They were very cool guys willing to do a joint interview and willing to put up with the dumb questions I usually ask, although they weren't as dumb as they've been in the past. Maybe I'm maturing. Enjoy though, and if you work in the industry and want to get asked 10 questions by Red let me know.

Also, be sure to Digg the article if you happen to be reading this. Digg my interview

Red's Review of Fuzion Frenzy 2 for the Xbox 360

My review for the Xbox 360 game Fuzion Frenzy is now up and can be read over here at: DreamStation.cc Read all about it and decide whether it's worth your money or not.

New Halo 2 Maps Coming April 17th

Posted over at DreamStation.cc News (click there for the press release) if you'd like to see some screens click over here: DreamStation.cc Forums there were two screen released one of the level Tombstone based on the first Halo's Hang'em High the other one titled Desolation. Word.

Video of Jetpac Refuelled for Xbox Live Arcade March 28, 2007

We got this video over at DreamStation.cc and I wanted to post it, so here it is. This is for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade release of the Rare classic and remix; Jetpac Refuelled. It's only going to set you back 400 marketplace points, so how can you go wrong. Check it out:

Red's Review of Trioncube for Nintendo DS

My review for the Nintendo DS game Trioncube is now up on DreamStation.cc you can read it here if you're interested: Red Reviews Trioncube

It's a puzzle game similar to Tetris DS and Meteos, but lacking some of the cool features those games have, but read all about it if you're interested.

Did You Know...?

Just to post something for today I was doing a bit of research for another interview today and did you know that my quote is still featured on award winning composer Winifred Phillips' web page? I interviewed her when the original God of War was released and she took one of my quotes from the preview I wrote up for God of War and placed it on her website under "Press" I feel so special. Even over a year later. This is the quote:

“As far as the music in God of War is concerned, it sounds like it came from a big budget Hollywood movie. The score is fantastic, and is a huge contribution to the feel of the game.” Redeema, Dreamstation

She left off the .cc after DreamStation, and it's sort of awkwardly worded, but she spelled my name right and she was a really nice lady and an awesome interview. You can see that quote under God of War here: Winifred Phillips.com

You can read the entire interview here: Red Interviews Winifred Phillips for DreamStation.cc

New Episode of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Is Up!

Go out and download your very own copy of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show episode number 79 is now ready for you to listen to. I hope you enjoy it. You can find it here: DreamStation.cc Video Game Show

For this show we talked about more of those Sony lies, the Nielsen reports on gaming, do driving games make you drive faster, and we introduced a new segment where we review a game based on an ad found in a magazine.

New Character Art for Wild Arms 5

I posted some cool art of what I assume to be the main characters in the upcoming game, Wild Arms 5, you can check it out over at: DreamStation.cc

Jay Mii

Jay Mii
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

The last of my Mii posts, this is Jay he smokes a lot of sticky green stuff. He can be found hanging around the mall or outside your local corner liquor store with some fat lunch box who wears shorts and a black trench coat. He also tends to hang around the "Berzerker" guy. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. If you want the Mii sent to your Wii console you'll find my numbers at the top of the site, add my number and send me yours in an email requesting him and his fat friend.

Silent Bob Mii

Silent Bob Mii
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

If you don't know who Silent Bob is I don't like you. I made this Mii on my Wii, it was my first real attempt at creating a celebrity look-alike, if you like it and want your own (with Jay of course) you'll find my Wii console number at the top of the page, add it in and send me an email with a request for the Mii. I'll get to it eventually.

Goatboy Mii

Goatboy Mii
Originally uploaded by Redeema.

This is Goatboy. He likes oats and celery and long walks on the farm. He also likes playing tennis, boxing, bowling, and golf, but his favorite sport is baseball. If you'd like to have a Goatboy all for yourself, look up and you'll see my Wii console number add it to your own console and drop me a line for a request.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on Xbox Live Arcade Screenshots

The game gets released on Xbox Live Arcade next week on March 21st. I posted some images on the DreamStation.cc forums. Not a bad deal for $10, I'll probably pass on this one because I haven't even finished Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, but still this is considered one of the best Castlevania games ever and remains one of the more rare PSOne games.

Wii Sports Review

This is another game that's been out a while, but what'cha gonna do? It's up for all to read. The game won't be free forever, so might as well check it out to see if it's worth your money when it's no longer a pack in game. Red's Review of Wii Sports

Phantasy Star Universe Review for Xbox 360

This review has actually been up for a week or two, but since I'm messing around with this blog I figured I could post it, too. After all who's going to stop me? I actually liked the game, the review may come off a little negative, but I did like the game it just doesn't come off as a full-fledged MMORPG or Action/Adventure, so it's stuck in no-man's land. Still, if you're a fan of the old Phantasy Star Online games for Dreamcast or GameCube, Xbox, or PC then you'll have a decent enough time with this one. Red's review of Phantasy Star Universe for the Xbox 360

New Episode of the DreamStation.cc Video Game Show Up Download Show #77 Now!

The latest show is now available for you to download, just go here and learn all about it and give it a listen. We're a little rough around the edges, but we're tweaking the show every week to make it better. During the show we talk about:

Take-Two being risky business, Mark Ecko getting back into gaming, Smokin' Wii sales and other subjects, PS3 Europe Launch info, Going postal (formerly known as the mailbag), and the weekly poll topic. If you guys have questions, comments, or otherwise, direct it to the right place, the DreamStation.cc forums.


Check it out here: DreamStation.cc Video Game Show

Welcome to It Ain't Easy Being Red!

It's true, it's not easy being Red, so I'd like to welcome you to my new blog and introduce myself. I write for the website www.DreamStation.cc a video game site where I have been writing reviews for about four years. In addition to reviews I also post news, conduct interviews and have recently taken up the post of co-hosting our weekly (most of the time) podcast, so if you're reading this the chance that you know me from there is great. If you somehow stumbled upon my site for various other reasons be sure to come back as I try to let you in on what it's like to break into the world of video games as an independent site and someday a paid writer. So, that's my intro, feel free to look around, but don't interrupt me when I'm playing or you're just going to end up with your feelings hurt or crying like a five year old with a scraped knee.

Check out the DreamStation.cc site, listen and subscribe to the Video Game Show, our weekly podcast and holla at a playa.