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Coming Attractions - 22/04/2009

By Matt Keller - Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:28pm

The quiet weeks continue in the world of new releases. This week is a little different from last week though, with some new retail releases that are actually worth checking out. My personal favourite so far is the simulation/strategy title Little King’s Story for the Wii, which although sickeningly cute houses a fairly deep and satisfying game. Also of interest is Koei’s second trip to the GUNDAM universe in its battlefield brawler Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2

Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.

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Coming Attractions - 15/04/2009

By Matt Keller - Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:30pm

Last week, I said we’d be having a quiet one, but with the delay of Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust, just three new titles are due for release this week. So unless you’re up for an experimental first person shooter/fighting game, or are a fan of classic Sega franchises like Phantasy Star and OutRun, consider this week a reprieve for your wallet and discretionary spending. Use the time to eat up a little backlog, catch up with family, or read awesome Games On Net articles.

Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.

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Get a handle on Moto GP for Wii

By Brenna Hillier - Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:40am

The first officially licensed Motorcycle Grand Prix Racing title to hit the Wii, Moto GP arrives shorlty to the general acclaim of people who enjoy the high speed thrills of racing, but prefer not to risk life, limb and severe gravel rash if they can avoid it.

As far as I know there's no extra plastic peripheral available for purchase; you just turn the Wiimote horizontally and pretend it's a set of handlebars, hopefully after closing the blinds and ensuring nobody else is home.

By Jessica Citizen - Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:55pm

Last month, we told you that Australian publisher Red Ant were going into receivership, in the wake of the poor Australian dollar and the financial crisis that is affecting companies worldwide. We hunted around to find news for local gamers, and discovered that local Konami releases were being handballed back to former distributor Atari. At the time, we were reassured that various Capcom titles (including both Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5) were still on schedule - but we weren't able to find out just who would be taking over.

Today, however, we've just received confirmation that THQ Asia Pacific will be taking on the distribution, sales and marketing for all Capcom releases in this territory, "effective immediately".

By Jessica Citizen - Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:37am

Yesterday, we brought you the news that Australian company Red Ant Enterprises was now in receivership, putting a whole bunch of big-name titles into jeopardy. While the name may not be immediately familiar, Red Ant were the local distributors for publishers such as Bethesda, Konami, Midway and Capcom, and for a while there, some Australian releases were looking a little hazy.

But! Never fear, the first official statement from a publisher has trickled through, with Capcom explaining that despite what you may have heard, they're still planning on releasing their titles as if nothing had happened.

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Capcom starts off 2009 with a bang!

By Jessica Citizen - Wed Jan 7, 2009 3:22pm

The first half of 2009 looks like being a big one for Capcom, who have confirmed that they're aiming to release seven new titles within that timeframe. The lineup covers a wide variety of genres, platforms and titles, including both new ideas and well-loved favourites.

We're looking at Flock!, Street Fighter IV, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, Neopets Puzzle Adventure, Resident Evil 5, MotoGP and Bionic Commando, all within six months (actually, it's more like the first three months...). Better start saving your pennies!

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:46pm

Capcom have just released a PC demo for MotoGP 08, the latest iteration of the series. Developed by Milestone Software, the latest in the series sees franchise change publishers from THQ to Capcom. The demo is lightweight, and a welcome change from the multi-gigabyte demos we've become accustomed to recently.

For around 543MB, (unmetered data for Internode customers), you'll gain access to the Mugello circuit, and will be able to race around the track as either Dani Pedrosa or Nicky Hayden. You'll also be able to choose one of the three racing modes present in the game which range from arcade to simulation, along with an intermediate mode. Finally, gamers are also able to select a level of AI racing opposition in order to find the right level of challenge.

By holo` - Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:04pm

With a plethora of car racing titles on the market at any given time, motorbike racing titles are generally few and far between. Good motorbike racing games are even rarer, of these, MotoGP series is arguably the most esteemed.

Capcom, like so many other publishers, have this year decided to unveil some new screenshots, a trailer and a fact sheet at this year's E3 Media & Business Summit for the latest instalment in the series, Moto GP 08.

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