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LOL ZANGIEF

Capcom released a statement today regarding the still-upcoming Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix which started off with “Do you remember Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix?” and then went on to promise that the game is in fact on its way “very soon.”

They also provided a bunch of screenshots and character art of Blanka, Cammy, and Zangief. I’ve decided to not show them all here because I’m sure another game site has posted them with giant ugly watermarks already (cough*IGN*cough) but I did find this one particularly funny because Zangief is, well, funny!

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In Space, You Will Scream
Dead Space in Stores Today

Fans of Survival Horror games will be pleased to know that Dead Space is now available for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The title was quite popular at PAX this year and is so far getting somewhat stellar reviews, if you’ll pardon the pun. I’m no stranger to scary games so I’m somewhat desensitized from video game gross-outs. But from what I’ve seen so far, Dead Space is pretty damn freaky. I guess taking the genre into space changes, as space is already scary and bleak - why not throw in some monsters for good measure?

The launch trailer is after the jump.

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New PS3 and PSP Firmware Details

Over the weekend I received a interesting email from Sony outlining some of the new features to be included in upcoming firmware updates for both the PS3 and PSP. The PS3 v. 2.50 update will enhance voice chat for users of the new PS3 Official Bluetooth headset being released this week (also to be bundled with SOCOM: Confrontation), make the interface for PlayStation Trophies more intuitive, as well as FINALLY allow players to capture in-game screenshots.

On the PSP side of things, v. 5.00 brings with it direct access to the PlayStation store which is actually really exciting. No longer do I have to connect my PSP to a computer or PS3 to spend my hard earned coin. Thank you Sony!

Look for these firmware updates on the very specific date of “this month.”

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New DS slimmer, includes camera

File this one under “about stinking time.”

Nintendo has announced that it will be releasing an updated version of the DS, its hand-held system. And this time they’re taking a step in the right direction.

Announced Oct. 2 in Tokyo, the DSi will have a built-in camera and will be able to play music. The dual screens will also be a bit bigger and the body will be slimmer. The upgraded DS will go on sale in Japan Nov. 1 and will cost just under $200. But don’t expect to see the DSi in Canada before Christmas. It’s not scheduled for release here until next year.

Multimedia has always been the DS’s Achilles heel. The PSP has long been superior in media capability, able to play videos and music. Sony’s hand-held is also equipped with a built-in web browser and Skype. Crowding the portable gaming market, the iPod Touch and iPhone now have a slew of interesting games. With the addition of the camera and music player, the DS is beginnning to re-posture itself in the ongoing customer loyalty war between iPod, PSP, Zune and Nintendo

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Bungie keeps achievements up their sleeves

The developer behind the massively successful Halo series has always been good at wooing gamers into their fold and keeping them there. And that hasn’t changed with Halo 3.

To ensure its title stays at the top of Xbox Live’s most played list, Bungie released Title Update 2 Tuesday for Halo 3. The update adds 10 new achievements for a total of 250 points. All can be earned through online multiplayer.

However, leave it to Bungie to keep secrets.

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Mega Man is Pretty in Pink

If you’ve got 1000 points burning a hole in your Wii, and if you can actually spare the storage space in your “fridge,” you might want to check out Mega Man 9. It’s a new game designed with old school 8-bit sensibilities. Pixel art, chip tunes, and simple controls are used to bring the series back it its roots. In your face, HD enthusiasts!

Of course, the counter argument is that Mega Man 9 is just a lazy attempt to cash in on the mad desire for classic gaming that’s been going strong since the last generation of consoles. How long did this game take to make, a week? Nevertheless, if you fancy yourself as a hardcore 2D gamer and haven’t beaten the game yet, you might want to keep at it. Additional content will be available starting October, and you will be nickel and dimed for it (and you will like it).

Keep those pea shooter fingers in shape!

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Buy LEGO Batman, Unless you don’t have a soul

The LEGO series of games has so far included two top-notch franchises: Star Wars and Indiana Jones. As of today, however, gamers can play what is arguably the most hilarious of the series (and yes, I’m saying this because Batman rules). LEGO Batman is apparently out on every system known to man, except the Sega Master System and a small handful of others.

Are you a fan of the LEGO games? Are you a fan of LEGO? Will you be getting LEGO Batman? If so, which version? I’m personally looking forward to finishing it on the Wii, a console I believe suits the mood of the game nicely because it’s fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Excellent Deal On Xbox 360 This Week

Future Shop has an excellent deal on Xbox 360 this week. You can grab a 60 GB model with Gears of War and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for $299.99. Not only do you get a pretty cool console, but those are both very enjoyable games.

Hey, and if you’re one of the people who keeps writing us complaining about our public displays of Xbox affection, maybe you can buy one so you can see why we love it so much (seriously, we like all consoles). At $299.99 (a price which includes two games and a giant hard drive) it makes the 360 the cheapest of the current-generation consoles.

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