“Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles is the latest in a growing genre of games that places its focus on fantastic storytelling and character development,” said Bo deWindt, Aksys project lead. “It’s a great diversion for gamers seeking to test their powers of deduction and reasoning as opposed to their trigger fingers.”
The first game will hit our shores next spring for $19.99, and contain three different cases for armchair sleuths to solve.
Last week, Microsoft revealed a list of seven new Xbox Live Arcade titles expected to release within the coming weeks, and today, we know that two of the titles, Switchball and Word Puzzle, will be available this Wednesday, November 7th.
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Last week, we passed on a report that the new 40GB PlayStation 3 is using a new 65nm Cell chip, resulting in less noise, less heat, and less power consumption. But this week, according to Engadget, a Sony spokesperson denies the 65nm chip, claiming they’re still using the 90nm ones.
The report wasn’t completely off, though. The updated design reduces power consumption from 180-200 watts to 120-140 watts, and the company is planning to move to the 65nm processors in the future. Once the switch really does happen, we’ll let you know.
The Tokyo Motor Show is currently underway at the Makuhari Convention Center in Chiba, Japan and 1UP recently took a quick visit to check out the latest cars and, of course, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
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You may not follow the development exploits of Japanese developer Digital Kids, but it’s behind some games you’ve certainly seen in stores. Digital Kids is the mind behind some inexplicably popular DS titles like Hamsterz Life and Catz, published by Ubisoft as part of their misspelled-animals line of games.
Today, Ubisoft drew that crazy Japanese inspiration more inward, announcing that it has acquired the development studio, so all of those knitting rodents can be made and published by Ubisoft. Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft explained the acquisition.
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‘Tis the season for company financial reports, apparently. Those following the beans have seen plenty of activity recently, as gaming’s movers and shakers throw down their collective cards and either mourn their fortunes or count their winnings with excited smiles.
One company who is definitely smiling today is Activision, who threw down its hand in the form of its second quarter financial report. Bottom line: whoever OKed the purchase of Guitar Hero should be down on their hands and knees kissing the ground right now.
To truly appreciate the craziness of Activision’s bumper year, one needs to play a little game called “then and now.” Thankfully, the numbers provided within the official report easily facilitate this.
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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, announces that its first-person shooter, BioShock, has received the coveted Best Game of the Year Award at the 2007 British Academy Video Games Awards sponsored by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). 2K Games’ BioShock has received critical acclaim since its August 2007 release and rose above numerous high-profile titles to be given top honors at the UK’s most prestigious media awards event.
BioShock is rated M for Mature and is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows.
Midway Games announces that Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am has shipped for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Gamers can play as Master Shake, Frylock or Meatwad as they golf, battle and race around the links at Jersey Pines, South Jerseys most prestigious and exclusive public golf course.
…Jealousy smolders inside Master Shake like chocolate in a fondue pot. Frylock has been admitted into Jersey Pines, South Jerseys most prestigious and exclusive public golf course. And Master Shake was rejected. Actually, he didn’t apply. He doesn’t know how to play golf. But what does that matter? He’s mad and must defeat Frylock at his own game. With Meatwad as his caddy, Shake aims to crack some heads and sink some putts.
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Have you ever been frustrated and annoyed when trying to sell or buy video game merchandise online? A new online marketplace for gamers makes the process easy, painless, and secure. Dawdle has announced the launch of its new online video game buying and selling platform, which provides an easy, hassle-free way to buy and sell interactive entertainment hardware, software and accessories. Created by gamers for gamers, Dawdle utilizes proprietary technology that automatically matches buyers and sellers. The easy to manage listings guarantee buyers receive exactly what they want and sellers are always paid. To help get users started, Dawdle has waived all listing fees through December 31. To experience Dawdle, click here.
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Fireglow Games has released a new trailer for “Stranger”, its upcoming RPG, which features also elements of real-time strategy. Through harsh plains and dreadful swamps, through countless hordes of enemies and fortress walls, burned with fire and struck by lightning, the three heroes of “Stranger” will march on to hit shelves this November.
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