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Darksiders II Pre-Orders Getting An Upgrade
THQ announced today that fans of the hack-n-slash hit, Darksiders, who have pre-ordered the second installment will be receiving a complimentary upgrade to the Limited Edition.
Nintendo Triumphs In Maryland Patent Suit
A Maryland U.S. District Court Judge has dismissed at suit by IA Labs CA, LLC claiming that Nintendo’s Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus software infringed on one of their patents (U.S. Patent No. 7,121,982). Rick Flamm, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of Legal & General Counsel stated, “Nintendo has a passionate tradition of developing innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. We vigorously defend patent lawsuits when we firmly believe that we have not infringed another party’s patent. We refuse to succumb to patent trolls.” Read On »
Gravity Rush Coming to PS Vita in North America June 12
Wilson Cheng, Product Marketing Manager at SCEA recently announced on the PlayStation Blog that Vita owners will in fact be able to grab Gravity Rush on the portable console this coming June 12.
The highly popular title which was launched in Japan as “Gravity Daze” sports beautiful cel-shaded graphics and will feature functionality using the Vita’s dual analog sticks, front touchpad and SixAxis motion controls. Along with the announcement, a new trailer has been released for us to feast our eyes upon. Take a look at it after the jump. Read On »
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 »