Video Game News By Lindsay

New Virtual Console Titles

lindsay — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:22:00 GMT

Nintendo is bringing us three more exciting games to the Wii Shop Channel this Monday.

The first game featured this week is Punch Out!!! Featuring Mr. Dream. As young boxer Little Mac, players will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle in the World Video Boxing Association. This game will be available for 500 Wii Points.

The second game, Virtua Fighter 2, will allow players to fight for the World Fighting Tournament championship. Originally for the Sega Genesis, this game will be available for 800 Wii Points.

Last, players can purchase Bonk’s Revenge for 600 Wii Points. The second installment in the Bonk series allows gamers to jump and bonk their enemies while trying to make their way to the goal at the end of each stage.

Exclusive: Link Enraged Over Aqua Teen Movie's Sundance Nomination*

lindsay — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:13:00 GMT

Over cigars and coffee at a chic New York City coffee shop, Link, the star of the ever-popular Legend of Zelda series, shared his vehement disgust over the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie set to debut tonight....(read more)

Sony Discontinues 20GB PS3

lindsay — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:36:00 GMT

Sony has officially confirmed that they are eliminating the cheaper 20GB PlayStation 3 in North America due to low retail orders. ...(read more)

Nintendo Donates Wiis to YMCAs

lindsay — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:35:00 GMT

As part of a program to keep kids entertained and active, Nintendo is donating 100 Wiis in party packs to 100 YMCA chapters....(read more)

Win Flowers and Xbox 360 Elite in Microsoft Contest

lindsay — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:34:00 GMT

Want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day? Microsoft is now offering you the chance to get her flowers and an Xbox 360 Elite. ...(read more)

Guitar Hero II Xbox 360 Downloadable Content Announced

lindsay — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:47:00 GMT

Gamers have been the recipients of unfortunate news today. The downloadable content and pricing for Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360 has been announced....(read more)

Mortal Kombat 2 Comes to PlayStation Network

lindsay — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:46:00 GMT

Sony has announced that Mortal Kombat II will be coming to the PlayStation Store for download on your PS3....(read more)

Boom Boom Rocket Joins Xbox Live Arcade

lindsay — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:45:00 GMT

Boom Boom Rocket has been announced for the Xbox Live Arcade....(read more)

Halo 3 Beta Start Date Announced

lindsay — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:14:00 GMT

Microsoft and Bungie Studios have confirmed that the multiplayer beta of Halo 3 will debut via Xbox Live on May 16 at 5 a.m. PDT and run through June 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT....(read more)

Nintendo Announces New Virtual Console Games

lindsay — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:02:00 GMT

Nintendo has announced the newest Virtual Console titles that will be available beginning today on the Wii Shop Channel....(read more)

No Charges Filed Against Radio Station in Wii Death

lindsay — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:39:00 GMT

We reported several months ago about the death of Jennifer Strange, a 28-year old mother of three, who died during a radio contest trying to win a Nintendo Wii for her children....(read more)

Italian Government Tries to Gain Rights to Mario Franchise*

lindsay — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:36:00 GMT

In an interesting turn of events, the Italian government is now trying to make a profit of the popular Mario franchise....(read more)

New Additions to PlayStation Store Announced

lindsay — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:27:00 GMT

New additions to the PlayStation Store bring us a free update of Gran Turismo HD Concept, a new GTA IV: Things Will Be Different teaser, and a free Armored Core 4 demo....(read more)

New Study Concludes Violent Video Games Don't Affect Most

lindsay — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:50:00 GMT

A new study by Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology suggests that most kids are not affected by video game violence....(read more)

Sony Announces Drop in PSP Price

lindsay — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:47:00 GMT

Sony has officially announced a price drop in the PSP Core Pack. The price will drop from $199.99 to $169.99 effective immediately. That’s a $30 savings, folks!...(read more)