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Monday
05Oct2009

Sparkster Rockets Back Into Action

DateMonday, October 5, 2009 at 04:03PM

Sparkster, the jet propelled, blue armored 'possum, is making his return in the latest retro revival to come out of Konami, Rocket Knight. In development from Climax Studios, Rocket Knight features 3-D graphics on a 2-D plane and promises to carry all of the hectic platforming game play that the original series did so well. Known for their work on Silent Hill: Origins and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Climax Studios and Konami are set to push Rocket Night to Steam, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Network.

For those who have forgotten, Rocket Knight Adventures was a Genesis platformer with a heavy emphasis on speed and accuracy. Starring an opossum wearing a suit of blue knight's armor and a rocket strapped to his back, the gist of the game really was pretty well conveyed in it's title. It wasn't too long before it's sequel, Sparkster, arrived for the Genesis and Super Nintendo, bringing us more of the same frenetic action, but since then the sword wielding, high-flying 'possum has faded away into memories. Until now.

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Friday
02Oct2009

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond

DateFriday, October 2, 2009 at 06:04AM

Matt Hazard has been an icon of the video game industry for over twenty years, or at least that's what Matt himself (voiced by Will Arnett) would have you believe. When Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard was released earlier this year, more than a few players were entertained by it's completely self-aware, genre-bending, and cliche-parodying sense of humor, leaving many to wonder about Hazard's earlier video game career. Fortunately, it seems like we're finally going to get a chance to play some of those games for ourselves.

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond involves Matt himself going back in time to his earlier titles in order to fight old foes resurrected by his nemesis Dr. Neutronov. His classic side-scrolling action titles have been reworked into games sporting 3-D graphics on a 2-D plane, similar to Shadow Complex. Players will be able to make their way through Matt's prolific catalog of games in single player or co-op, all the while alternating between blowing away enemies in the most violent ways possible and chuckling at shamelessly irreverent self-referential humor.

Blood Bath and Beyond is scheduled for a Winter release on Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network.

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Wednesday
30Sep2009

ATLUS USA To Bring Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition to Xbox Live Arcade

DateWednesday, September 30, 2009 at 09:53PM

In an ocean nearly bereft of innovative brawlers, Zeno Clash shines amongst its peers. Its unique cast of characters and bizarre world were begging to be shared with a wider audience. Earlier this evening, it was announced that cult-hit publisher ATLUS USA will be bringing this off-kilter gem to Xbox Live Arcade. The new edition boasts a myriad of improvements based on fan feedback, several new features, and new modes including but not limited to "Tower Challenge", a new cooperative survival mode. 

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition is currently slated for release in Spring 2010.

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Wednesday
30Sep2009

Hydrophobia to Release as Episodic DLC

DateWednesday, September 30, 2009 at 02:25PM

After disappearing from the public eye for about two years, Hydrophobia has re-emerged from hiding sporting a brave new look: Episodic digital distribution!

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Friday
11Sep2009

Lucidity Dreams Now A Reality

DateFriday, September 11, 2009 at 09:53AM

This morning GameTrailersTV announced the development and upcoming release of LucasArts puzzle game Lucidity, confirming the validity of the screenshot leaked to the public back in July.

Currently planned for release for PC and Xbox Live Arcade, this 2-D puzzle game appears to be something like the marriage of Lemmings and Tetris. Sophie, the main character, acts of her own free will and begins a journey from beginning to the end of each stage, blissfully unaware ofthe various obstacles and death traps standing in her way, forcing the player to use randomly  assigned blocks and objects in order to get her across gaps, over ledges, and safely out of harm's way, all the while encouraging her to pick up the sparkling glowbugs along the path.

Pricing is currently unknown, but the game is slated to hit PC and XBLA on October 7, 2009.

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