Conduit 2 delayed until 2011
Sep 3rd
If you’re eager to get your hands on High Voltage’s big shooter sequel, you may not like what I’m about to say. It unfortunately looks like Conduit 2′s release has been pushed to the first quarter of 2011. Ah well, these things happen.
If it makes you feel any better though, the delay is happening for a pretty good cause. With the extra time, High Voltage will be including support for yet another control scheme – The Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro. If there’s anything that the series has done right, it’s providing a bevy of customizable control options, and adding one option more to the mix will just sweeten the pot. This should help to attract the XBoxers and PS3ers out there who aren’t really feeling the point-and-shoot love of games like Metroid Prime 3 and the original Conduit.
Now that it’s going to support a more standard FPS control scheme, I’m curious to see how Conduit 2 will stand up next to other dual stick shooters of the same ilk. What do you folks think?
[Source: Destructoid]
Sonic Colours multiplayer confirmed
Sep 3rd
Some of you eagle eyed readers might remember that a while ago we told you about a sneaky rumour which involved Sonic Colours and a 2 player mode. Well I’m here to tell you, that you haven’t gone insane just yet, and yes Sonic Colours will have a co-op mode!
The mode itself will be set up as Robotniks robots trying out a simulation. You can unlock co-op stages through the main game by collecting all the red medallions scattered around. Also the co-op stages are supposed to be hard. Even more difficult than the main game. Sounds fun, I hope it has an online mode, but really with the Wii I doubt it. Oh well, we can still grab a ‘real life’ friend and have some fun when Sonic Colours comes out later this year.
[Source: IGN]
Freaky Fridays: Alien Soldier’s Weirdest Bosses
Sep 2nd
I’ve been playing a lot of Alien Soldier this week. Needless to say, I’ve been getting my butt handed to me by this rough game. What else can you expect from a game developed by Treasure? (btw there are two difficulty settings: Super Easy and Super Hard) I’ve also come to realize this game has some of the craziest bosses in game history. Probably because there’s twenty-five of them! The odds are just greater that some will be insane. Hit the jump for the top ten weirdest bosses of Alien Soldier.
Yakuza 4 is coming to the West in Spring 2011
Sep 2nd
That’s right! Yakuza 4 is coming to the US and Europe next year, kids! The game is confirmed to be arriving here next year in the Spring time. I think you can actually hear the screams of all the Yakuza fans right now if you listen hard enough.
Above is the first trailer made for people, who aren’t from Japan. Give it a look and tell us what you thought! I personally think it looks great. Let’s just hope (as always) it sells well.
[Source: Sega]
Vanquish looks better than any action film this year
Sep 2nd
1Up posted a new trailer for SEGA and Platinum’s upcoming game, Vanquish.
This clip shows us more of the story than we’ve seen. Now we know a bit more than it’s like Starship Troopers with Iron Man and AT-AT walkers.
I had a chance to check out the demo on PSN last night and I have to say it is NUTS! I’ve been a little shaky about whether I’d enjoy the game but now I can’t help but be super pumped for it. There’s so much going on at once and I thought that would bother me or render it unplayable, but it totally works. If you have a PS3 or 360, definitely check it out.
[source: 1Up]
Sega’s TGS line-up is here!
Sep 2nd
It’s that time of year once again! The Tokyo Game Show is finally here and with it brings news of what Sega will be bringing to the table. Below are the confirmed entries (hey, they might have a few surprises in store) for Sega’s booth.
- Vanquish
- Virtual On Force
- Shining Hearts
- Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity
- Black Panther New Yakuza Chapter
- K-On After School Live
- and of course, Sonic Colours.
So there ya go! Looks like a great line up overall. Hopefully, we’ll get some neat trailers and other new announcements, but it looks like a great show for Sega, indeed.
[Source: Sega Bits]
Bangai-O HD coming to XBLA this fall
Sep 2nd
D3Publisher has announced that a new game in the Bangai-O franchise will be coming to XBLA. Titled Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury, the game will take the insane gameplay fans are familiar with and expand upon it with HD visuals and a “sensory overloard of thousands of missiles” according to D3Publisher.
The original game was a cult classic on the Dreamcast and it did receive a handheld sequel on the DS a few years ago. Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury will be available this fall for 800 MS points.
[Source: 1up]
Retro City Rampage gets Sega Master Systemed
Sep 2nd
If you haven’t heard of Retro City Rampage yet you should definitely check it out. To put it simply it looks like Grand Theft Auto if it were created for an 8-bit console like the NES or Master System. From the early trailers so far it seems there will be plenty of nods to games of old and I can’t wait to finally get my hands on the game and play it.
Anyway, back to the topic on hand. It seems developer Vblank has created some nifty goodies to give away at PAX and one of them is artwork for the game that mimics the Sega Master System insert design. It’s amazing.
So far, Retro City Rampage has only officially been announced for WiiWare but it is believed that it will be released for other platforms, as well.
[Source: Destructoid]
Yakuza PSP demo available online
Sep 2nd
Remember how there’s a new Yakuza game coming out in Japan for PSP? Well, 4Gamer has the download link available for all us Westerners who are interested in seeing how this game is turning out.
Right now, there is no official announcement that the game will make it to our shores but that doesn’t stop fans from giving it the unofficial English title of Black Panther: New Yakuza Chapter. I have a feeling that Sega isn’t going to keep that name if they do translate it. Yakuza: Black Panther seems a little more user friendly.
Anyway, I suggest you download the demo. I did and it definitely feels like a Yakuza game on your PSP and the new combat system is quite fun. A little more like Punch-Out and a little less brawler is my best explanation.
[Source: SegaBits]
Sonic SatAM writer, Ben Hurst, dies from possible diabetes complications
Sep 2nd
Ben Hurst, the writer for both the popular Sonic SatAM and Sonic Underground cartoons, died a couple of weeks ago. It is believed his death was caused by diabetes as he fainted, went into a coma, and later died in his sleep.
He was believed to be in his mid-50′s and its sad to see someone pass away so early. I’m sure his passion for the Sonic SatAM animated series will not be forgotten. Even after the show was long over he continued to do interviews and discuss the show with many fansites, like www.sonicsatam.com and www.saturdaymorningsonic.com.
[Source: SonicSatAM]
