Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Trailer

Here is the first trailer for Capcom's upcoming downloadable title, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Watch the new artwork and enjoy!

[Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Trailer]

Motorstorm 2 titled Motorstorm: Pacific Rift

I went to visit Matt (upcoming site writer) yesterday who now has a job at GameStop and I was taking a look through the release book, and noticed Motorstorm: Pacific Rift.

There you have it. Better than Pacifica.

Resistance 2 Demo to be at PlayStation Day 2008

An Insomniac Games employee has confirmed on the NeoGAF message boards that a Resistance 2 demo will be playable at Sony's upcoming PlayStation Day 2008. The event is press-only, however, but we know the game will still somehow get leaked out of there.

[Insomniac Full Moon Show 25: Dan "Shoe" Hsu, Co-op I Want Your Job, and R2 update!]

Square Enix Attending E3 2008, Hopefully Fabula Nova Crystallis Series

This year's list of developers who will be attending E3 2008 has been revealed today. Square Enix will be attending as they do every year.We are hoping to see some new footage or possibly even gameplay on Final Fantasy XIII and Versus XIII. The last time we've seen the games of the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation outside Japan was back in E3 2006. John Yamamoto, CEO of Square Enix of North America and Europe, wants a worldwide release, so it is quite possible to see the games at the show. Lets just hope.

[Square-Enix Attending E3 2008 - FFXIII as well?]

Games that Japanese Gamers Want Remade

Dengeki Online recently had a polling asking Japanese gamers what games they would like to have remade. The results are below. I wonder what came in first.

1. Final Fantasy VII (PSone) (Square Enix)

Oh, duh.

2. Xenogears (PSone) (Square Enix)

3. Seiken Densetsu 3 (Super Famicom) (Square Enix)

4. Romancing SaGa 3 (Super Famicom) (Square Enix)

5. Tactics Ogre (PSone) (Atlus)

6. Megami Ibunroku Perusona (PSone) (Atlus)

7. Final Fantasy IX (PSone) (Square Enix)

8. Romancing SaGa 2 (Super Famicom) (Square Enix)

9. Saga Frontier (PSone) (Square Enix)

10. Wild Arms 2 (PSone) (SCEA)

Not surprising that mostly every game here is from Square Enix, and all of them (minus 3 games) are on the PSone. I mean, come on people, we are talking about Japan. Square should get to work on that Final Fantasy VII remake (please, won't you?), after that a Persona remake from Atlus wouldn't hurt at all either, or perhaps Persona 2. Hmm.

[Dengeki Remake Poll] [Kotaku]

Happy 10th Anniversary DualShock!

Ten years ago, Sony Computer Entertainment launched the first DualShock controller for the PSone, featuring a D-Pad on the left, along with two analog sticks, and the traditional PlayStation buttons. Other controllers were released as well for other systems such as the Nintendo64. None of them could match up to the DualShock.

Today, we have the DualShock 3, which can be considered one of the best gaming controllers to ever have been created. So today, we will honor it and wish it a Happy 10th Anniversary, or Birthday if you wish. Now, we are going to play with our DualShock 3's, if you'll excuse us.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Announced

(left: image from Tiger Woods 07) EA Sports have today announced this year's Tiger Woods title, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09.

“Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 is the most authentic golf video game on the market, and we’re excited to bring an immersive experience to the masses,” said Executive Producer Mike Taramykin. “Our partnership with Hank Haney provides fans immediate coaching from one of the top minds in golf. This year’s game brings unprecedented levels of customization and control, allowing seasoned vets and first time players ‘inside the ropes’ of TOUR golf.” View the press release below.

TIGER'S COACH IS YOUR COACH IN TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09
Tiger's Performance Coach, Hank Haney, Guides Gamers through Their Career

CHERTSEY, UK.– May 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 09, the next installment of the world’s #1 selling golf video game franchise, will be available in retail stores this summer. The game will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods’ personal coach, Hank Haney. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 also features a more intuitive and customized EA SPORTS™ GamerNet** experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

“Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 is the most authentic golf video game on the market, and we’re excited to bring an immersive experience to the masses,” said Executive Producer Mike Taramykin. “Our partnership with Hank Haney provides fans immediate coaching from one of the top minds in golf. This year’s game brings unprecedented levels of customization and control, allowing seasoned vets and first time players ‘inside the ropes’ of TOUR golf.”

Looking to drive the ball long and straight? Trying to nail the pin with the approach shot? An all-new addition to this year’s game, Haney will assist gamers as they hit the links and try to advance their career to win the FedExCup. In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, a player’s skill level is dynamic, constantly adjusting throughout the round just as it would during a real afternoon out on the links. Following each round, Haney will deliver customized feedback on a player’s performance. This feedback system allows all gamers, rookies or PGA TOUR pros, to compete and enjoy the game at any level.

EA SPORTS GamerNet is a ground-breaking online innovation that features a refined, easy-to-use interface in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09. EA SPORTS GamerNet challenges, such as long drive, approach shots and putting will be delivered instantly throughout all game modes and players will have the ability to post their challenges from the fairways. EA SPORTS GamerNet also features an all-new daily leaderboard and challenges customized to fit an individual’s playing style.

Online play has also been enhanced with Simultaneous Play. This all-new online engine gives up to four players the ability to play each hole at the same time, allowing players to get in a rhythm, swing when they are ready and make one round of golf even faster and more competitive than ever before possible.

Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 will be available on August 26 on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Wii™.

For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, check out www.easports.com/tigerwoods09.

EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.

Race Driver: GRID Demo Coming to PlayStation Network Next Week

Looks like the demo will not just be coming to the EU PlayStation Network, but the US as well. The next PlayStation Store update, we will be receiving a demo for Codemasters' upcoming Race Driver: GRID on the PlayStation Network.

"The demo has 3 events to compete in. The eBay Motors Muscle Cup sees you taking the wheel of a ford Mustang GT-R and the streets of San Francisco, the Advan International Trophy hands you a Nissan S15 Silvia and your playground is Yokohama Docks, and the Euro Touring Car Series provides some old-school tin-top thrills with a BMW 320si touring car and the sweeping curves and hairpins of Jarama."

We are looking forward to it.

[GRID Community update – 2/5/08]