IRON MAN 2: THE VIDEO GAME BREAKS OUT THE HEAVY ARTILLERY WITH LAMB OF GOD

SEGA of America, Inc.  and SEGA Europe Ltd. are excited to announce that two-time Grammy-nominated heavy metal superstars Lamb of God are creating an exclusive song for the upcoming blockbuster title – Iron Man 2: The Video Game. The all-new song serves as the perfect complement to the non-stop super-powered action of the game on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Wii video game system. Iron Man 2: The Video Game will be in- stores across North America on May 4, 2010.

UBISOFT EXPANDS TOM CLANCY PORTFOLIO WITH TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER

Today Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancys Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is in development at Ubisoft’s Paris studio and is scheduled to be released worldwide Holiday 2010.

Console Creatures @ 2010 Life’s Good HD Short Film Festival (Toronto)

On January 28^th 2010, we were invited to the grand finale of what is becoming to be yet another yearly tradition in an already bustling and deep Toronto film festival circuit.  Introduced last year, the Life’s Good festival was meant to celebrate the D.I.Y. culture in filmmaking which, not so coincidently, has grown with the evolution of HD quality filming products, online HD video sharing, and its increasing accessibility around the world regardless of location and/or economic situation.  Being the largest festival of its kind in the world and sponsored and created by LG, kudos is deserved if only for the fact of the company’s active role in sponsoring events that attempt to further bring worldwide attention to Toronto and Canada.

The Nintendo Download Feb/08/2010 – The Dance Party edition

This week’s Nintendo Download has an interesting mix of ports, remakes and flat out odd (Japanese style).  The first thing that catches my attention is the odd with Konami’s Tomena Sanner where you control businessman Hitoshi Susumu as he rushes to get to the dance party (yeah that’s right I said dance party….) running into a barrage of varying obstacles (from dinosaurs to kung-fu monks) on the way.  Blaster Master Overdrive also joins the WiiWare party this week as Sunsoft revisits this classic franchise.  For the DSi, the tower defense game Fieldrunners gets ported already making it’s mark on the iPHONE and the PSP minis series.  Finally, for the Virtual Console we get a NES title called Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom…whatever that is.  Sean C.

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FERRARI RACES INTO NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that, after a seven year hiatus, the venerable automaker and elite racing brand Ferrari is returning to Need for Speed. On February 16th, players of Need for Speed SHIFT will be able to download a content pack that delivers 10 extraordinary Ferrari cars including the 430 Scuderia and the ultra-rare FXX and F50 GT. Now, Need for Speed SHIFT players will feel the rush of being in the driver’s seat, realizing the true driver’s experience of being behind the wheel of a Ferrari car.

MORE KEY FEATURES AND FRANCHISE IMPROVEMENTS FOR UFC UNDISPUTED 2010

Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar to Serve as Cover Athlete for Newest Addition to the Promising Ultimate Fighting Championship Videogame Franchise

THQ has just announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC Undisputed 2010, the follow-up to the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.  Poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings, UFC Undisputed 2010 is currently in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. 

Weekend SCREENing: Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: JUSTICE FOR ALL (WiiWare)

Good news for all you Phoenix Wright fans as the Wii remake of the 2007 DS title has been bumped up for an early release on Feb/15/2010.  The second installment in the Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney franchise will be available on WiiWare for 1000 points and will now be playable on full screen, utlizing the Wii motion controls in some capacity.  Until then here are some new screens to hold you over.  Sean C.

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Newly Released Halo Legends Clip from “The Babysitter” episode

Warner Home Video releases lengthy “Halo Legends” clip from “The Babysitter” episode

“Halo Legends,” an all-new, CG and traditional anime PG-13 experience that presents enthralling new stories from one of the world’s most popular video game franchises, will be distributed February 16, 2010 by Warner Home Video as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray, as well as single disc DVD, On Demand and Digital Download.

PSN Store Update (Feb/04/2010) – The make.believe edition

We’re starting to get back on the busy side of things with this week’s Playstation Store update consisting of high profile demos: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (multiplayer), Alien vs. Predator, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce (not to be confused with the already released PSP version) and Fret Nice.  Speaking of the last mentioned demo, Fret Nice (pictured above) also gets a full release this week and is a quirky 2D rhythm based platformer that can be fully controlled by your Guitar peripheral.

It’s also a busy week for original video content (even in Canada!) as episode 21 of Qore arrives as they talk to Yakuza 3 developer Toshihiro Nagoshi and visit Resonance of Fate (and Star Ocean) development studio Tri-Ace.  Not shown in the listing is a series of videos from Sony’s “make.beleive” campaign where each short film explores how different Sony products play a part in achieving each respective ( and real) person’s success.    Sean.C

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WHATCHA PLAYIN’ EPISODE #4 (FEB. 5th 2010)

It’s Friday folks!!! Check out what the peeps at Console Creatures HQ have on the gaming menu this weekend. We’re also grabbing a few of you on the street for YOUR weekend picks!

The Week that Was in Gaming/Tech News (Jan 27-Feb 03)

Yes, it’s that time again as we look back at the past week in gaming news that tickled our fancy.  This week includes lots of RPG news involving heavy hitters in Zelda, Final Fantasy and it’s original creator, and Mass Effect 2.  Sean C. 

Dark Void DLC and Soundtrack out next week

Today Capcom announced their support of their latest IP Dark Void in the form of new DLC and the release of the game’s soundtrack next week.  The DLC entitled “Survivors Missions” will take you to familiar sections in the story in which you must survive through hordes of enemies round by round.

The soundtrack has always been one of the better selling points of the game .  Composed by Bear Mcreary of Battlestar Galactica fame, the score is nothing short of cinematic and rightfully deserves it’s own release.  Sean C.

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CyberConnect 2 announces Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Follow-up

You may not be able to read Japanese (uhh…wait neither can I.) But trust me this is good news. Japanese Developer Cyberconnect 2 announced a follow up to their hit PS3 game Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm. But, this time around the X-box 360  owners will be able join in the Ultimate Ninja fun.

NEW IRON MAN 2 Trailer Featuring War Machine!

This intense game trailer features the incredible Iron Man in some action-packed scenes and finally reveals what fans have been waiting to hear  – War Machine is in the game! Joining in as a playable character that fans can choose to be as an alternate to Iron Man, War Machine is brute strength behind an ingenious suit. Where Iron Man will deftly fly through the air avoiding missiles , War Machine will stomp the yard with his power-packed size and strength. Players will have to choose how they play the game – power or precision!
Check out this great new video for a taste of what is to come as more of the Iron Man 2 game is revealed.
Iron Man 2 will be hitting stores this May for the 360, PS3, PSP, Wii, and DS!

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter…The First Review

Porting over old games to current game systems can be mixed bag. Its success really depends on the love, exposed gamers had for the original, as well as how good the port-over is made. Croatian developer, Croteam and game publisher Majesco, combine a classic first person shooter with an HD update.  The result brings a blast from the past on X-box LIVE with the Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter.