Bioware will be releasing more DLC for Mass Effect 2, featuring the Hammerhead, a vehicle that hovers over the battlefield and shoots stuff. The Firewalker pack features five new missions and all original owners of Mass Effect 2 (or, all those with access to the Cerberus Network) will be able to download the content at no charge.
Download the Firewalker pack and gain access to 5 new missions featuring the Hammerhead. The Hammerhead is a heavy assault vehicle that hovers over the battlefield at up to 120 kilometers per hour and features a guided missile system ensuring accuracy even during aggressive maneuvering. Coming late March, free to all Cerberus Network members!
Ska Studios announced a sequel to their XBLA hit The Dishwasher, title The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. It looks totally awesome. No release date has been announced yet.
Nintendo and Capcom released a ton of new details for their upcoming release Monster Hunter Tri at the Nintendo Summit today. Highlights include free online play, voice support (Wii-Speak), a bundle with classic controller for only $59.99, and a pre-order Monster Hunter Tri Points Card worth 500 Points ($5.00) available through Gamestop. The card can be used towards games in the Wii Shop or Nintendo DSi Shop channels.
Nintendo announced a number of new release dates for upcoming releases, as well as pricing and release date for the DSi XL today at the Nintendo Summit in San Francisco.
The WiiWare remake of Cave Story will be released next month, March 22.
Metroid: Other M (Wii) will be released June 27.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) will be out May 23.
The DSi XL will retail for $189.99 and be out next month, March 28.
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor (Sin & Punishment 2, Wii) will be out June 7.
Picross 3D (DS) release date is May 3.
Dragon Quest IX (DS) will be out this summer (no specific date) and be published by Nintendo in North America.
Monster Hunter Tri (Wii) will be released April 20th. There is a bundle with the game and a classic controller for $59.99, which is a good deal considering the classic controller typically sells for $20 alone.
Lots of good stuff coming, sooner than expected, for the Wii and DS.
Capcom announced that its chief operating officer for North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont, died this morning.
Our COO and dear friend, Mark Beaumont, passed away this morning. This sudden loss has left us with deep sadness. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. We will remember him for his humor, passion and commitment to Capcom and our industry. He was a great leader and visionary and his spirit will carry on in everything that we do. Please join us in memory of Mark.
Star Guard is a pretty awesome retro platformer, without being as annoying or tedious as a retro platformer. The game uses a great checkpoint system, every so often it saves your progress so if you die you don’t restart the whole level. The story is pretty awesome, too. “Guide the spaceman through the castle and defeat the wizard.” And shoot lots of stuff. It’s also a finalist for Excellence in Design in the 12th annual Independent Games Festival. AND it’s totally free, available for the Mac and PC.
Microsoft is running a promotion for their upcoming “Xbox LIVE Block Party” event where you get 400 points back if you buy the XBLA games Toy Soldiers, Scrap Metal, and the Perfect Dark remake. As an added bonus from Noon ET Friday, March 26 to noon ET Monday, March 29 all those games will be playable online for Xbox LIVE silver members for free.
I’m not exactly sure why it’s a block party, but the Perfect Dark remake looks pretty cool.
March 3rd: Toy Soldiers -1200 points
March 10: Scrap Metal – 1200 points
March 17: Perfect Dark – 800 points
March 24: Game Room – Free to download. Individual games will cost 240 to 400 points
