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Monster Jam: Urban Assault Debut Trailer

Tim Grube — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:35:39 -0500

Activision is almost set to release Monster Jam: Urban Assault and today they released the debut trailer showing off some of the visuals and gameplay. The game is due out in stores October 28 for the Wii, PSP, DS, and PS2.

E3 2008: Southpeak Games E3 Lineup

Zach Lott — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:43:47 -0500

SouthPeak Games has also revealed what to expect from their E3 booth:

Big Bang Mini
Brave: A Warrior's Tale
Brave: Shaman's Challenge
Igor The Game
Monster Madness: Grave Danger
Ninjatown
Raven Squad
X-Blades

They'll be set up at booth #426.

Monster Cables Aren't Expensive Enough, Sony Unveils Their Own High End Cables

Aaron Dunlap — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:03:16 -0600

In my previous life as a Circuit City slave, one of my several embarassing duties bearing no effect on my paycheck but every effect on my continued employment was that I "push" Monster Cables on customers. This after already pushing them to buy extra memory cards and extended warranties.

Monster Cable has itself a nice little niche of owners who think that paying $50 for a 6 foot component cable that would otherwise cost $8 will make their "stuff" look "better." Ask any professional audio-video type person whether Monster cables are worth the money and they'll probably laugh at you, unless they happen to sell Monster Cables and make a commission.

The sad truth is that you don't need fancy cables made of mithril and sprinkled with magic pixie dust -- nay, HD pixie dust! The cables could be made out of the rarest material on earth, but the quality of the connection depends on the weakest point, like the cheap solder they use to secure the connectors or the bulk, industrial jacks the TV maker puts in. You'll probably gain more clarity by adjusting the picture settings on your TV than by buying $50 cables.

This is especially true with digital connections like DVI and HDMI. The signal is digital, it either works or it doesn't. $50 cables aren't going to make it work more.

Nevertheless, Sony wants in on that game. Now instead of being faced with the consumer dilemma of, "Should I buy this $8 cable or this $50 cable that does the same thing?" people can expect to consider, "Should I buy this $8 cable, this $50 cable that does the same thing, or this $50 cable that does the same thing?"

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Now Available

Solomon Lee — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:55:02 -0600

Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Monsters: Jokers is now available for the DS. To date, the Dragon Quest series has sold more than 43 million units worldwide. The handheld title is rated "E10+" for "Everyone 10 and older" and has an MSRP of $39.99 in retail stores.

Hit the link to visit the official website.

Square Enix Announces Four Titles for NA Market

The Gaming Horizon Archive — Mon, 14 May 2007 12:42:00 -0500

Square Enix has announced the development of and tentative release dates for four of its impending titles as well as game details and system specifics.

For the Nintendo DS, Square is planning to launch Dragon Quest Monsters - Joker, an "addictive handheld monster collection RPG" that enables players to "capture, train, and breed a powerful army from more than 200 classic Dragon Quest creatures in order to become the world's greatest monster trainer." Sound familiar? The game is set to release in Q4 2007 (all dates given are for North America and, of course, subject to change at a moment's whim).

Square is developing another Dragon Quest title for the Nintendo Wii, entitled Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors. The game is being billed as suitable for both the hardcore and casual gaming audiences and makes extensive use of the Wii remote, enabling players to "slash, parry, and slice their way through a land filled with trademark Dragon Quest foes." The release date is currently TBA.

Square is also planning to release Ivalice Alliance Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, a portable update of the original 1997 PlayStation classic (Final Fantasy Tactics), for the PlayStation Portable. The game features new CG cutscenes, new jobs, a 16:9 widescreen presentation, multiplayer, and "new storyline elements" that all "refine the genesis of the Ivalice Alliance." The game will launch simultaneously in both the European and North American regions this October and is already being enjoyed by gamers in Japan.

And finally, the company is also intending to launch Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings, which continues the story of Final Fantasy XI, exclusively for the Nintendo DS. The game is a "sophisticated experience that commands full use of the Nintendo DS," featuring touch screen functionality via the stylus. The game is expected to release this winter. Originally written by Shiva Stella

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 This September, New Imagery

The Gaming Horizon Archive — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:37:00 -0500

Capcom recently announced at its Gamer's Day event in Japan that it is bringing its Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PlayStation Portable to both European and North American shores. The stateside release is set for September. Enjoy the new images. Originally written by Shiva Stella

Monster Madness Demo Now Available

The Gaming Horizon Archive — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:05:00 -0500

SouthPeak Games has announced that an online and offline demo of its Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The game is being developed by Artificial Studios and features the Unreal 3 graphics engine. Demo details follow:

ADVENTURE MODE: Single Player

Zacks House Up to 4 Players can play cooperatively in the games first level which has a game play tutorial. Users will survive by getting their characters primary melee weapon. Zack - Axe, Carrie - Hand Saw, Andy - Plunger, Jennifer Kitchen Knifes. Players will also be able to play with secondary weapons like Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, and Boom Box. Not to mention being able to pick up and defend themselves with physical objects within Zacks house. (Example: Tables, chairs, power tools, toy balls, lamps, and random furniture.)

VERSUS MODE: Same System Multiplayer

Gym: Deathmatch - Up to 4 Players play Free For All Deathmatch in their High School Gym on 1 Xbox 360. Players get to use Primary weapons like the Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, Glue Gun, CD Launcher, Cluster Grenade Launcher, Gatling Gun, Nail Gun, Shotgun, and Railgun. Plus players can get a competitive edge by picking up secondary weapons like the Molotov Cocktail, Grenades, Boom Box, HoloBuddy, Invincibility and the Exploding Monkeys.

XBOX LIVE: Online Multiplayer

Gym: Deathmatch Identical to the Versus mode but it can be played through Xbox Live.

Cemetery: Capture the Flag Up to 12 Players can play Capture the Flag through the Xbox Live network. Players get access to nearly all of the games Primary weapons including the Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, Cell Phone Taser, Glue Gun, Bee Miner, CD Launcher, Radioactive Flashlight, Cluster Grenade Launcher, Gatling Gun, Nail Gun, Shotgun, and the Railgun. Plus players can get a competitive edge by picking up secondary weapons like the Molotov Cocktail, Grenades, Boom Box, Tennis Turret, HoloBuddy, Invincibility, Bouncy shoes and Monster Amulets. And in addition players will have access to 2 player controlled turrets per base and one 4 Man Hoverboat vehicle with Turret per base.

Keep in mind that the demo is only currently available for gold members, with silver members gaining access beginning April 19. Originally written by Shiva Stella

Monster Rancher EVO Date Announced

The Gaming Horizon Archive — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:32:00 -0600

Tecmo has announced the release date for the next installation of the Monster Rancher series, Monster Rancher EVO.

The game is scheduled to hit the PlayStation 2 on April 11th. Monster Rancher EVO follows Julio, circus performer that has plans of becoming a champion breeder. In the game, players travel between seven different towns and various environments.

Tecmo General Manager, John Inada said, "I truly feel that all anime fans will appreciate the new art direction the EVO has taken. The cinematics pull you into the game and fully immerse players into the enchanting storyline. The fans of the Monster Rancher series will value the evolution of the game."

Originally written by Brian Mohr