Another game based on animated series registers success in Japan After dominating for a few weeks the Japanese game charts, Nintendo’s Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl have been knocked off by Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi. Originally published by Bandai as DragonBall Z: Sparking, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi is based on the popular animated series Dragon [...]
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Beta Testers Wanted for Call of Juarez Maps
Posted by temi on October 16th, 2006
New maps for old-fashioned western duels 8 new maps will be released for the Wild West shooter, Call of Juarez, according to a press release by Techland. These maps will be released via a free download Multiplayer Map-Pack. First, these maps must undergo a beta test and for that, Techland announced that all players who [...]
Phantasy Star Universe Beta Finally on XBL
Posted by temi on October 14th, 2006
However, most users experiencing massive server issues. Since Wednesday, gamers have been waiting for Sega to solve whatever issue was holding Phantasy Star Universe’s free, open beta test from appearing on Xbox Live. The game finally appeared on the service this morning, however, and it’s been a mad rush to complete the download ever since. [...]
The Creators of Viewtful Joe Are Unemployed
Posted by temi on October 13th, 2006
Capcom shuts down subsidiary The development studio that created Viewtiful Joe, Okami, Steel Batalin and God Hand closed down. Capcom, the main shareholder of Clover, decided to shut it down. In a press release, Capcom explained that Clover has met the goal of developing unique and creative original home video game software, but for promoting [...]
Final Fantasy XII Takes on New York
Posted by temi on October 12th, 2006
October 11th became ‘Final Fantasy Day’ in the big apple. Mark your calendars: October 11th is officially Final Fantasy Day. At least it is in New York City, where media and fans alike turned out on Wednesday for the launch in Times Square of the long-awaited Square Enix RPG, Final Fantasy XII. Daishiro Okata, president [...]
