This will be the last day you will see our journalistic endeavors on The Video Game Spectrum, we have rebranded ourselves as MonsterVine and will be launching the site on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Don’t worry folks, we’ll still be the same people you know and love, just refocused to bring you content that will appeal to the hardcore gamers and the games you would be interested in.

Stay tuned as we’ll be in a transitionary process starting Friday and will last till our launch on Tuesday. You won’t believe how long it has taken for us to come to this point, this has been on the vine for quite a while! I am enthuastic that you’ll make that transition to MonsterVine and see what we can offer that differentiates us from being just another video game site.

When we last left our heroes, Misty turned out to hold the melody of water, but it wasn’t enough to hold the Arcanine back–Ash’s anger became a new power–Phoenix Soul. Thanks to this attack, the Arcanine is defeated–but Kaichou learns just where another possible melody is–in Houen, where May is in danger!

Episode 12: A Breeze of a Battle!

“What was that attack?” Brenna was impressed.

“That was a real bushwhacker!” Hayley agreed.

Burakku na utau awaikku new fuera. Kaichou explained, again in half garbled English.

“She says that melody I used to help Misty transform also awakened a new power within Ash.” Brock translated. “Although…I wanna know just what that attack was too.”

“I think the anger Ash felt over Misty getting attacked was amplified by Brock’s power.” Brenna began. “The anger combined with his melody’s power for a sort of desperation attack.”

“Desperation or no, it saved my life!” Misty smiled as she gave Ash a hug.

“Hey, be gentle…” Ash cautioned as Misty threw himself into his arms. He was still tired from using his new attack.

“Well, now that the Arcanine’s gone, where’s the next critter at?” Hayley asked.

Houen…melody nido ayuna! Kachou gasped, showing everyone a scene of a familiar brown haired girl with a green bandanna on her head running from some rogue Crobats.

“That’s May!” Ash gasped. “Although…where would she be that resembles a cave?”

“Does the Rusturf Tunnel ring any bells?” Brock asked. It hadn’t been that long since Ash and him had left Houen.

“We haven’t a moment to lose!” With that, Misty lead the way outside…

Back at the Rocket base…

“Well, they’ve awakened another, and found a second one already?” James gasped when he heard Jessie’s report on the group’s progress. “That’s…” He mentally counted to make sure he had the right number. “Six melody whoevers they’ve found?”

“Seems a whole swarm of rogues wasn’t enough…” Meowth sighed in agreement.

“We haven’t seen the sixth one awaken yet, so it’s too early to bring out the big rogues.” Jessie assured her comrades. “Once we do find out the sixth one awakened, THEN we’ll send them Dragonites and Tyranitars.”

“I’m ready to follow all eight to da mountain!” Meowth complained. “Just how long does it take to lay down all dose tracking devices?”

“Patience!” Jessie assured the tiny feline on her lap. “We can’t follow them if we don’t know all eight are present and on the move.” Meowth just sighed–Jessie had a point.

“If it’s any help, I’ve sent another rogue down to where that twerp was…” James offered, gesturing to one screen that now showed a rogue box speeding down an exit pipe that ended in Rusturf Tunnel…

In Rusturf Tunnel…

“You okay?” Ash asked as he helped May to her feet.

“I think so…” May stammered as she glanced around the cave walls, as if checking to see if the Crobats would return. For the moment, there was no Crobat in sight.

“Now that May’s fine, I have something to show you guys…” Brenna rummaged through her bag and revealed a map of the four regions, with some towers, other locations, and Mt. Coronet clearly marked.

“Is that…” Misty gasped.

“A treasure map?” Hayley asked.

“No, this where all the known pieces of the Pokemon Soul Amulet are hidden.” Brenna explained. “It’s entirely possible that May could hold a power too…”

“Wait…that old story about the musical warriors is coming true???” May was surprised.

“It says here that the first piece of the Amulet turns out to be inside the Ruins of Alph in Johto.” Brenna began. “Yet another lies where the Burned Tower stood…”

“What does that have to do with those Crobats that were chasing me?” May was piqued.

“Every time a rogue Pokemon has appeared, someone has awakened the melody inside them.” Ash explained. “I have a feeling that Crobat flock will awaken your power too.”

“And how do you propose you find mine?” May started.

“Wait a second…usually the one that awakens is strong against whatever the rogue is–and with the elements of wind, darkness, and light left, none of those would be much help against a Flying Pokemon.” Brock interrupted. “Therefore, the Rockets would most likely attack again, only with something weak to one of the remaining elements.”

“Good point…” Misty added. “So Ash, what power does May hold, if at all?”

“Only one way to find out!” With that, Ash laid his hands on May as she closed her eyes to blank out the rumbling coming from outside. Take a melody…

Everyone winced as a box came clattering into the cave, shattering and unleashing its cargo, a giant Weepinbell, seconds after May began to glow a light green and sing Sweet harmony…

To Be Continued…

o^-^o: What element are May’s new powers? Will they be enough to help everyone else? Don’t miss Episode 13 on this Web site next week!

Here’s the latest Nintendo news:

–Here’s a clever way to charge your DS…
–And the “Are games art?” debate continues…
–Coming soon in Japan: Wii Video
–The 70 best heroines of gaming (12 of which I either know or have played with)
–Girls love gaming too!
–Are spoilers in game rating summaries good or bad?
–Super Mario Galaxy: One year later
–Want to ask Reggie a question?
–Next installment of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles coming sooner than expected?
–How the copyright mess hurts gaming
–Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days coming to Japan this February
–Square: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers still on
–Wii shortages over?
–Cute Pokemon cupcakes
–Movies vs. the games based on the movies

Stay tuned for breaking news and updates throughout the day

Happy gaming,
SparklingBlue

Downloadable Games
Age of Booty ($9.99)
Fight for pirate supremacy in this game of strategy and cannon-blasting action that’s fun for all ages. Sail the high seas alone or with friends as you build your pirate empire by plundering villages, sinking ships, and sending your enemies to the briny deep! Upgrade your ships with new, more powerful weapons, and explore 25 different maps or create your own to share! With so many features, Age of Booty is a treasure chest of fun! Download the game today!

Add-On Content
LittleBigPlanet - Sack-Eating Plant Costume (SCEE contest winner) (free)
A community costume for SackBoy!

LittleBigPlanet - MotorStorm Stormers Costume ($1.99)
A premium costume for SackBoy!

LittleBigPlanet - Animal Costume Bundle ($2.99)
A costume kit for SackBoy! Contains 4 different costumes: Frost-E, Great Blue, Hugo and Lily Pad.

Hot Shots Golf Out Bounds Costume Pack 2 ($2.99)
Spruce up your Hot Shots Golf Fall wardrobe with a collection of playful and funky new outfits ideal for golf wherever you play. Five new costumes come your way with 6 variations for each new costume giving you a total of 30 new outfits to dress your favorite 5 players in Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds. So now matter where you play, you’ll certainly be the best dressed player on the course.

PAIN Movie Studio Lot ($5.99)
In a world where you’ve destroyed Downtown like a giant reptilian beaver and you’ve called da shot in the Amusement Park, a new environment arrives. Seven gameplay modes, three selectable launcher positions, a muscle-bound gladiator, a doomed sinking ship, an adrenaline-fueled car leap over a helicopter – it’s all available now in the highly anticipated add-on environment, PAIN: Movie Studio.

FIFA 09 Commentary Packs (free - $4.99)

Need for Speed: Undercover Packages/Bundles ($1.75-$10.00)

Guitar Hero: World Tour
Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as a part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.

* Hendrix Track Pack ($5.49)
Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Fire (Live from Woodstock)”, “If 6 Was 9″, and “Little Wing” by Jimi Hendrix.

* R.E.M. Track Pack ($5.49)
Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Man-sized Wreath”, “Supernatural Superserious”, and “Horse to Water” by REM.

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.rockband.com.

* “The Colour and the Shape” Album - Foo Fighters ($19.99)
Includes the above tracks.

Game Videos
Alpha Protocol Trailer (free)

Guitar Hero World Tour Zakk Wylde Vignette Network Trailer (free)

Soul Calibur IV Gameplay Preview Network Trailer (free)

Downloadable Games
Age of Booty ($9.99)
Fight for pirate supremacy in this game of strategy and cannon-blasting action that’s fun for all ages. Sail the high seas alone or with friends as you build your pirate empire by plundering villages, sinking ships, and sending your enemies to the briny deep! Upgrade your ships with new, more powerful weapons, and explore 25 different maps or create your own to share! With so many features, Age of Booty is a treasure chest of fun! Download the game today!
File size: 44 MB

Add-On Content
LittleBigPlanet - Sack-Eating Plant Costume (SCEE contest winner) (free)
A community costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - MotorStorm Stormers Costume ($1.99)
A premium costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04

LittleBigPlanet - Lilly Pad Costume ($0.99)
A costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Hugo Costume ($0.99)
A costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Great Blue Costume ($0.99)
A costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Frost E Costume ($0.99)
A costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Animal Costume Bundle ($2.99)
A costume kit for SackBoy! Contains 4 different costumes.
File size: 1.04 MB

Hot Shots Golf Out Bounds Costume Pack 2 ($2.99)
Spruce up your Hot Shots Golf Fall wardrobe with a collection of playful and funky new outfits ideal for golf wherever you play. Five new costumes come your way with 6 variations for each new costume giving you a total of 30 new outfits to dress your favorite 5 players in Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds. So now matter where you play, you’ll certainly be the best dressed player on the course.
File size: 102 KB

PAIN Movie Studio Lot ($5.99)
In a world where you’ve destroyed Downtown like a giant reptilian beaver and you’ve called da shot in the Amusement Park, a new environment arrives. Seven gameplay modes, three selectable launcher positions, a muscle-bound gladiator, a doomed sinking ship, an adrenaline-fueled car leap over a helicopter – it’s all available now in the highly anticipated add-on environment, PAIN: Movie Studio.
File size: 40 MB

PAIN The Hoff Character ($1.99)
Meet PAIN’s most famous launchee yet, David Hasselhoff! Yanked from the sleek interior of an exotic sports car, now you get to chuck The Hoff into a world of PAIN where his latest role is starring in your next launch. Available now with three of his own costumes, The Hoff is playable in all PAIN environments.
File size: 100 KB

FIFA 09 Brazilian Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Brazilian commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Brazilian commentators Paulo Vinícius Coelho and Nivaldo Prieto.
File size: 533 MB

FIFA 09 Czech Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Czech commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Czech commentators Bosák Jaromír and Petr Svěcený.
File size: 572 MB

FIFA 09 Dutch Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Dutch commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Dutch commentators Youri Mulder and Evert Ten Napel.
File size: 611 MB

FIFA 09 English Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional English commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring English commentators Andy Gray and Martin Tyler.
File size: 725 MB

FIFA 09 English #2 Commentary Pack ($4.99)
This download enables you to add an additional English commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring English commentators Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.
File size: 655 MB

FIFA 09 French Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional French commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring French commentators Herve Mathoux and Franck Sauzée.
File size: 618 MB

FIFA 09 German Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional German commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring German commentators Tom Bayer and Sebastian Hellman.
File size: 828 MB

FIFA 09 Hungarian Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Hungarian commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Hungarian commentators Richard Faragó and István B. Hajú.
File size: 1115 MB

FIFA 09 Italian Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Italian commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Italian commentators Giuseppe Bergomi and Fabio Caressa.
File size: 526 MB

FIFA 09 Mexico Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Mexican commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Mexican commentators Perro Bermúdez and Ricardo Pelaez.
File size: 386 MB

FIFA 09 Polish Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Polish commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Polish commentators Wlodzimierz Szaranowicz and Dariusz Szpakowski.
File size: 779 MB

FIFA 09 Portuguese Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Portuguese commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Portuguese commentators David Carvalho and Hélder Conduto.
File size: 544 MB

FIFA 09 Russian Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Russian commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Russian commentators Yuri Rozanov and Vasily Solojov.
File size: 890 MB

FIFA 09 Spanish Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Spanish commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Spanish commentators Paco González and Manolo Lama.
File size: 530 MB

FIFA 09 Swedish Commentary Pack (free)
This download enables you to add an additional Swedish commentary pack for FIFA 09, featuring Swedish commentators Glenn Hysén and Henrik Strömblad.
File size: 423 MB

Need for Speed: Undercover Aftermarket Body Kit Package ($2.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Aftermarket Hood, Spoilders and Exhaust Package ($2.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Aftermarket Wheels Package ($2.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Collector’s Edition Upgrade ($10.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Exotic Car Bundle ($7.50)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Muscle Car Bundle ($5.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Paint and Vinyls Package ($2.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Pro Handling Bundle ($2.75)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Pro Power Bundle ($3.75)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Race Handling Bundle ($2.25)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Race Power Bundle ($3.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Street Handling Bundle ($1.75)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Street Power Bundle ($2.25)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Tuner Car Bundle ($5.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Ultimate Performance Bundle ($10.00)
File size: 100 KB

Need for Speed: Undercover Ultimate Visual Bundle ($5.00)
File size: 100 KB

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Multiplayer Map Pack 1: Elemental (free)
Can you and your friends brave the elements in this multiplayer map pack for Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution? Includes Fiery Axis, Starfish, Oasis World, and Invasion USA.
File size: 43 MB

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Multiplayer Map Pack 2: Terrestrial ($1.25)
Conquer real world locales in the Terrestrial MP Map Pack. Includes South Pacific, the UK, Earth, and Equal Opportunity.
File size: 43 MB

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Costume Pack 1 ($4.99)
Download 7 brand new characters such as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, Imperial Commando, Darth Sion, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Kit Fisto. Also you’ll get 3 all new Secret Apprentice costumes including Hooded Combat Gear, General Starkiller and Sith Assassin.
File size: 243 MB

Guitar Hero: World Tour
Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as a part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.

* Hendrix Track Pack ($5.49)
Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Fire (Live from Woodstock)”, “If 6 Was 9″, and “Little Wing” by Jimi Hendrix.

* “Horse to Water” - R.E.M. ($1.99)

* “Man-Sized Wreath” - R.E.M. ($1.99)

* “Supernatural Superserious” - R.E.M. ($1.99)

* R.E.M. Track Pack ($5.49)
Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Man-sized Wreath”, “Supernatural Superserious”, and “Horse to Water” by REM.

File sizes: 26 MB - 35 MB (singles), 87 MB - 113 MB (track packs)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.rockband.com.

* “Doll” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Enough Space” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “February Stars” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Hey, Johnny Park!” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Monkey Wrench” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “My Hero” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “My Poor Brain” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “New Way Home” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “See You” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Up In My Arms” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Walking After You” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “Wind Up” - Foo Fighters ($1.99)

* “The Colour and the Shape” Album - Foo Fighters ($19.99)
Includes the above tracks.

File sizes: 9 MB - 40 MB (singles), 332 MB (track pack)

Game Videos
Alpha Protocol Trailer (free)
File sizes: 31 MB (HD)

Guitar Hero World Tour Zakk Wylde Vignette Network Trailer (free)
File sizes: 49 MB (HD)

Soul Calibur IV Gameplay Preview Network Trailer (free)
File sizes: 22 MB (SD), 80 MB (HD)

WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2009 Network Trailer (free)
File sizes: 14 MB (SD), 76 MB (1080)

AST Play The Pros Cleveland (free)
File sizes: 79 MB (HD), 130 MB (1080)

AST Orlando Pro Moment (free)
File sizes: 52 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers
Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Blu-ray Disc Trailer (free)
File sizes: 158 MB (1080)

Wall-E Blu-ray Disc (free)
File sizes: 210 MB (1080)

BD-Live Educational Demo Blu-ray Disc Trailer (free)
File sizes: 148 MB (1080)

PlayStation Store [PS BLOG]

1. Play on whatever level you feel you could do best at

If this level is hard like the article exhorts you to do, great…if you want to kick it up a notch and play on challenge/insane/expert/whatever, be my guest. If you still struggle with easy for some reason, that’s okay! Difficulty of gameplay does not equal your overall skill as a gamer, so don’t get in over your head when you are not ready to tackle hard.

2. Pay attention to the tutorial

Even if you’ve played the game a billion times, it’s nice to get a refresher course as to which button does what. But when you’re first jumping in, you should be learning what the buttons/waggles do and practicing them until they become second nature to you. And if you ever forget, pull up the tutorial and practice again.

3. Explore every nook and cranny

Yeah, it’s fun racing through and kicking butt on the way, but you could also be missing hidden items or plot points if you just blaze through. If you’re in a dungeon, make sure to visit every room at least once–there could be a rare item that is important to your survival just off the beaten path.

4. Gamerscore doesn’t matter anyway

If you manage to get all the achievements/trophies for your games of choice, good for you. If you only have a few, that’s fine too–they’re just there for bragging rights, anyway.

5. If bullets aren’t doing enough damage, maybe you need a different weapon.

And no, fists aren’t always the weapon I’m thinking of, although they can be helpful–but try your plasma guns, rocket launchers, and missiles before resorting to fists. That, and you should note any enemy features that point out a weak spot.

6. Let the girls play too

Sure, some of the girls might try and do laughingly bad–but with more girls picking up controllers, at least let them partake in your multiplayer melees–it just might give you some competition.

7. Let your siblings play

You can at least tell him/her what the buttons do, even if they find running into your line of fire the coolest thing in the world. Who knows? You could even make some happy memories together, never mind that you win every time.

8. Casual games are games too!

Be it Bejeweled, Mario Party, Tetris, or Zuma, there’s a reason why casual games are big right now: easy to learn, and quite addicting if designed well. Games need not be constant action and explosions to be fun.

9. Controllers are not meant to be thrown

I know it’s frustrating when you lose in a spectacular fashion–but you DON’T need to take out your frustrations on the objects you use to play–those things cost money, as does the means of repairing the hole in the wall made by the UFC (Unidentified Flying Controller), UFW (Unidentified Flying Wiimote), or UFH (Unidentified Flying Handheld).

10. Treat others like you want to be treated.

This old adage holds true even in the gaming world–if you treat your opponents nicely (or as nice as you can despite your getting a drubbing), they will want to continue playing with you (and more opportunities for payback!)

11. Attack according to enemy patterns

Brute strength does pack a punch, but it doesn’t always work. Sometimes being the artful dodger gives you an adventage, and sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Whatever you choose, be sure it matches the current situation.

12. Pick your names carefully

Yeah, stupid immature names can be worth a giggle, but think about it–would you want to go around with a name like “Butts”? Instead, why not pick a name that respects the character’s strengths–or just keep the defaults?

13. Sometimes the bard IS your rescuer

Bards don’t get much respect–but if you have a little knowhow of the stats in the game, it’s possible to turn the bard into a lean mean harp playin’ machine with the right items.

14. Go ahead, chatter away!

It’s not going to kill you to talk with other players while you play…that’s what the PAUSE button is for. For all you know, they might have a way to help you pass that tough part you’ve been struggling with for weeks.

15. Keep some caffiene on hand, just in case.

Even with all the rage in the world, you’re still going to tire…so a few Cokes should give you a strong enough buzz to keep going.

16. Keep your controller clean.

Cheeto crud doesn’t mix with the inner workings of your controls, so give your controls a wipedown every now and again.

17. Bailouts are not always bad

You might not look very honorable, but if you know when you’re about to lose, you can retreat, reload, and come back better prepared for the next time.

18. Listen to your body

That throbbing from your hands while you’re plowing through Level 99? That would be your hands asking for a break….there’s a reason why they tell you to rest every fifteen minutes.

19. Pick which music and stay with it

If you’re going to put other music on, mute the game music first. If you’re playing Rock Band/Guitar Hero, turn off the radio. Either way, it’s a common courtesy, and a lot less distracting for both parties.

20. Save the speculation for after the cutscenes.

Think of a cutscene as a movie–would you want anyone talking through it? If you must chatter through a cutscene, (i.e. “$10 says the emperor will die before the game’s over!”) keep it down.

21. Special moves are a big help

You could speed through 90% of a stage with the spin dash, open a new cave to explore with the headbash, or find treasure under the sea…so don’t be scared to use them.

22. Put the controlls down.

If you’re called to do something while gaming, hit PAUSE and do it with both hands. The game will still be there when you finish.

23. If the story’s bad, go find a different game.

To many plot twists making your head spin? Could you have seen that the hero and heroine are long lost cousins coming from a mile away? You have other games…so play those.

24. Show the world what you’ve done.

If you have the means to do so, show off your stuff on your video site of choice–you never know how many gamers you might help this way.

25. When playing Tetris, use the next piece to plan ahead.

I know it’s more of a challenge when it is turned off, but if you know what piece is coming up next, you can plan where you want to put it in hopes you get a huge score.

So there you go, my talkback for you.

Happy gaming,
SparklingBlue

See those pictures? They show off the new Capcom Store look, what’s that? Well, just like there’s a PlayStation Video Store and Video Game Store, there is a Capcom Store with all things Capcom.

This includes trailers, themes, games, demos, wallpapers and anything else they decide to release!

Looks decent, but I don’t know if I’d use it. . . . Just sayin’. Comes out tomorrow, November 13th.

New “Department” at the PlayStation Store: The Capcom Storefront [PS BLOG]

That is indeed a SHARK, sharks are awesome. And of course those lesser Japanese popluar costumes. Not headed to the west more likely than coming.

Here’s what we’re actually getting. Should be tomorrow.

Prices of course vary, and that “sack-eating plant” was created in by a fan for that one competition and will be free, the animal suits are going for $0.99 each, or get all four for $2.99, and lastly, the MotorStormer will go for $1.99. Seriously.

You know people like myself will probably “Collect ‘Em All!” Or something like that . . . . If I had money for them all, I might get them all, pick and choose?

–Are games the new radio?
–Wii Fit mentioned in Popular Science
–The 13 best retro games (eight of which I have owned or played)
–and Ninty gets sued, again…
–If the President had cheat codes…
–Wii and DS trademark bonanza!
–New Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time video
–New Xevious?
–Could Bahamut Lagoon be getting a remake?
–Two new releases coming to Japan
–DSi patent bonanza!
–The Wheel of Time coming to a console (and big screen) near you!
–Of gameplay and pacing…
–The D pad and buttons still have their place
–Why we finally got a gaming archive (SB’s pick!)
–TV land loves Nintendo

Stay tuned for breaking news and updates throughout the day.

Happy gaming,
SparklingBlue

Here’s the latest Nintendo news:

–New Suikoden DS screens, art
–Is there a bigger reason why Nintendo is going casual?
–What’s new in the Wii Browser
–Coming next year from Square
–Homestar Runner fans, rejoice!
–How DSes are used
–Some essentials from the Virtual Console (eleven of which I either own or have played)
–Think outside the traditional controller
–Europe gearing up for a bevy of launches

Stay tuned for breaking news and updates throughout the day.

Happy gaming,
SparklingBlue

They probably had a blast, as this video is evident of:

Raise your hands, who’s jealous? I know I am.

Yes, that’s a Bullseye rifle in her hands. Before midnight, SCEA presented Insomniac CEO Ted Price with a detailed replica of the Mark I rifle, complete with laser scope and removable cartridge. No Chimeran hybrids were harmed during the event.

Insomniac Games Opens its Doors for Fans [PS BLOG]