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Square Enix Steam titles on sale for a short time

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Melissa Niedringhaus

Square Enix is having a huge sale on Steam that’s running from now until March 26th.

All Square Enix games and DLC packs will be half off throughout the five-day sale period, and there will be additional “Daily Deals” that promise even greater savings (such as today’s offer of 75% off any Hitman title). Steam is also selling a “Square Enix Hit Collection” bundle with over 15 titles, including classics like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Tomb Raider: Legend, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Hitman: Blood Money.

Check out Steam for more details!

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy rocks North America this Summer

Posted on March 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

According to Square Enix, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is pronounced “theater rhythm.” Previously, it was a tongue twister that only Japanese gamers had to untwist. But today, the publisher announced that the 3DS game will be making its way across the Pacific with its bizarro world title intact.

Of course, that crazy title fits perfectly with the crazy game Square Enix and developer Indieszero have created. Available this Summer, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a music-themed rhythm game, a first for the series. Thanks to its music-based nature, it recasts the heroes from 25 years of Final Fantasy in an adventure that requires a few well-placed stylus taps to vanquish some familiar foes.

Although, to be fair, that’s not much weirder than a Final Fantasy fighting game. And there’s been two of those.

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Minecraft, Fable Heroes lead Arcade Next promotion in April and May

Posted on March 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

It was revealed at E3 almost a year ago, but we can all rest easy, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Minecraft finally has a release date. Mojang’s blocky adventure game will headline Microsoft’s recently announced “Arcade Next” promotion, which will also feature Trials Evolution, Bloodforge, and Fable Heroes.

Trials Evolution will lead off the “Arcade Next” promotion on April 18, with a new game to follow every week until Minecraft’s debut on May 9. This quartet of games will also be among the first to enter the XBLA with 400 Gamerscore Points.

Everybody knows what Minecraft is all about, but what about the other three? Hit the jump for more information on all of the “Arcade Next” titles or check out the trailer above. (more…)

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LittleBigPlanet Karting officially announced

Posted on March 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

After teasing the title last month, Sony is ready to officially announce LittleBigPlanet Karting. The PS3-exclusive is being developed by United Front Games (the same team behind Sony’s other kart-racing franchise, ModNation Racers) for a 2012 release.

Even though it’s not a traditional LittleBigPlanet game, LittleBigPlanet Karting will follow the same “Play, Create, Share” philosophy as its platforming brethren. Players will be able to customize their karting with “the ability to make their own game rules, weapons, and tracks.” Naturally, all of these personalized play styles will also be able to be shared over the PlayStation Network.

While it’s easy to view the trailer above and scoff, “Mario Kart ripoff,” LittleBigPlanet Karting will go its own way with a single-player mode that includes “objective-based missions, boss battles, and mini-games.” But gamers will also be able to go for a ride in multiplayer racing and battle modes using splitscreen or online play.

And LittleBigPlanet Karting will have one other thing that Mario Kart doesn’t… sidescrolling stages! Oh yeah! Chicka chick ah!

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Nintendo Download: Zombie Slayer Diox, Blackjack, Carmen Sandiego

Posted on March 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

In addition to several new 3D music videos, today’s Nintendo Download includes a trio of new titles and a special message from an Oscar-winning dog.

Is the suspense killing you? Here’s all the details on this week’s new releases:

Zombie Slayer Diox (3DS eShop) – Zombie Slayer Diox is a rhythm-action game with a side-scrolling twist. Don the jeans and leather boots of a samurai guitarist living in a future time when zombies have taken over most of the world.

1st Class Poker & BlackJack (DSiWare) – This collection offers many varieties of poker, blackjack and video poker, including Texas Hold’em, Double Flop Hold’em, Omaha and Pineapple. Play solo or try the local multiplayer mode.

Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Island of Diamonds (WiiWare) – Crack the case of the Island of Diamonds in single-player Story Mode. Perfect your math skills in single-player Practice Mode. Challenge your friends and family to solve math puzzles against the clock in Multiplayer Mode.

And as for that dog… Nintendo is sending out a special Swapnote inspired by Uggie, the canine star of The Artist and the “spokesdog” for Nintendogs + Cats.

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Daily Scoop: March 22, 2012 – Too many shirts

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Nicole Kline

There are way too many cool shirts available on the cheap today. I had to actually hide my wallet from myself! Which is really going to suck at lunchtime, let me tell you.

Amazon’s got a decent Deal of the Day in video games today… it’s an extra $25 gift card if you buy the Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Value Bundle. So it’s $50 off AND you get a $25 gift card to boot. Scoop it up!

Quite a few sweet gamer shirts today – one at a daily site, and the rest part of Threadless’ sale! (more…)

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Zynga acquires Draw Something developer

Posted on March 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

Zynga, the ubiquitous juggernaut behind FarmVille, CityVille, Words With Friends, and a lot of other Facebook timewasters has acquired OMGPop, the developer behind the newest iOS sensation, Draw Something.

“The OMGPop team has created a game that’s fun, expressive and engenders real social interaction,” said Mark Pincus, founder and CEO of Zynga. “Draw Something has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. We love the way they’ve worked playful and relevant culture into their games from Devo to Daft Punk, from Lin to Beckham. We’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with and support such an innovative team of creative inventors.”

Just how big is the Draw Something phenomenon? The game has been downloaded 35 million times (to be fair, it is free) and players have created over one billion drawings in the last week alone. So, that big.

Or in other words, if OMGPop CEO Dan Porter is ever asked to draw “fat stacks of cash,” he just draws a picture of himself.

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Nintendo Video service gets 3D music videos from The Shins, Wale, B.o.B., more

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Melissa Niedringhaus

Nintendo recently announced they are teaming up with top musical acts to provide new music videos in 3D for users of its free Nintendo Video service on the 3DS.

Available for download now are “The Rifle’s Spiral” from The Shins’ new album Port of Morrow, “Sabotage” from Wale, and “So Good” from B.o.B. Additional 3D videos that will be available soon are “Skyscrapers” from OK Go, “Breakn’ a Sweat” from Skrillex, “Underneath the Sycamore” from Death Cab for Cutie, and “Save World Get Girl” from I Fight Dragons.

All 3DS owners have to do to get these awesome videos is connect their 3DS to the Internet and download the Nintendo Video application. The music videos that are currently available will download automatically!

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