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Microsoft Announces Release Of Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Microsoft just recently announced in Barcelona, Spain the public release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Available now for download, consumers will be able to take a look at the new “Metro” interface first-hand and see what the fundamental changes will be from the current operating system, Windows 7.
Nintendo Reveals Limited Edition Box For Pandora’s Tower in UK
Nintendo UK today released a reveal trailer for the next upcoming RPG for the Wii in the UK, Pandora’s Tower. The game releases in UK stores this coming April 13th, and will have a Limited Edition package available that contains a steelbook game case and 32-page artbook. No announcement as of yet if the game will be coming to US shores, however if Operation Rainfall has anything to say about it, this game will be hitting shelves alongside Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story, both of which have been picked up by US publishers Nintendo and XSEED Games respectively after much petitioning by fans led by OpRainfall. Read On »
Lucky Winner Receives ‘Epic’ Mario Kart Reward
A few months ago, we told you about how Nintendo partnered up with West Coast Customs to create not one, but two life-size Mario Karts to be displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Well, Nintendo also teamed up with GameStop to give one of these fully functional karts away to one lucky winner as part of GameStop’s Epic Rewards Giveaways which run regularly. As you can see from the pictures after the jump, this life-size Mario Kart has a happy new owner down in Tennessee. Now our only question is, how big is his garage? Read On »
Microsoft To Sell White Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Model
Xbox Live’s Major Nelson today announced that Microsoft would be adding a white Xbox 360 Slim 4GB model to the available lineup. The unit is shipping today and should be at retailers by the end of the week. The bundle will include the Kinect motion-sensing device and a three-month Xbox Live Gold subscription, along with Kinect Adventures and Kinect Sports as part of the $299 bundle. Supplies are limited.
Source: Major Nelson
Photo Credits: Major Nelson’s Flickr
PlayStation Vita Sales Surpass 1.2 Million Worldwide
Sony today in a press released announced that Vita sales surpassed 1.2 million units sold through to consumers to date, just one week after the console launched in North American retailers. Read On »
Klei Entertainment Announces Mark of the Ninja for XBLA
You’d think those kids at Klei Entertainment would take a break after such a big launch with Shank 2. But no, they’re already at it again with a game that’s exclusive to Xbox Live. Klei Entertainment launched a new website for Mark of the Ninja for XBLA. The site has a “Choose Your Own Adventure” style text adventure, and once completed it takes you to their new trailer. Have a look for yourself, as the game looks quite exciting!
Mark of the Ninja will be releasing on Xbox Live Arcade this summer. In the meantime, stay tuned for more news as it happens on Wanderson75.net!
Robert Griffin III To Be NCAA Football 13 Cover Athlete
Electronic Arts announced today that Robert Griffin III will be gracing the cover of NCAA Football 13 when it releases this July 10. However, who will be accompanying Mr. Griffin is still up for grabs and will be voted on by fans. Read On »
Nintendo Announces Pokémon Black and White 2
This morning Nintendo announced the upcoming arrival of Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 coming to the Nintendo DS family of systems this Fall 2012 to stores in North America. As part of a sneak peak into this soon to be hit title, Nintendo is showing off new character art of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem which can be seen here. The game will be playable in 2D on the Nintendo 3DS.
XSEED Games To Bring The Last Story To North American Shores
XSEED Games, known for bringing many awesome RPGs over from Japan announced today that they will be publishing Hironobu Sakaguchi’s The Last Story for the Wii in North America!
PDP Pull ‘n Go Folio For PlayStation Vita Reviewed
So you’ve taken the plunge and laid down some serious coin to be ‘that kid’ with the coolest toy from Sony, the PlayStation Vita. You’ve bought your games, dragged it home, lovingly removed it from its cardboard entombment, charged it, and played it till it died again. So now the questions beg, “Where do I put it when I’m done?” and “Where do I throw it when I want to take it with me?” Surely you wouldn’t think of just tossing that massive 5-inch OLED touch screen and glossy black finished box with a mirror sheen into your backpack with those books, laptop, pens and pencils without the proper protection, would you? Read On »