Chrono Trigger is still an exhilarating RPG to play - this is no small feat considering the game was released thirteen years ago. The compelling characters, intriguing storyline, solid battle system and unforgettable musical score makes Chrono Trigger DS a worthy addition to any RPG fan’s gaming library. The Wireless Play mode and extra dungeons are a nice addition but nothing special. The game warrants the buying price alone for the simple reason that it’s Chrono Trigger and that it retains the title as one of the greatest RPGs in gaming history.

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Chrono Trigger has long been revered as one of Squaresoft’s (now Square Enix) most epic RPGs that graced the SNES system. The game was produced by the “Dream Team” with credits given to Hironobu Sakaguchi, Masato Kato, Akira Toriyama and Yasunori Mitsuda. Shortly after a mediocre PSX port, Final Fantasy Chronicles, fell short of its mark with its dreadful loading and slowdown issues, no announcements were made for any potential re-releases. After a long seven year waiting period, Square Enix has revisited one of their most critically acclaimed RPGs that features touch screen controls, a brand new dungeon, an extra ending and a brand new Wireless Play mode.

Chrono Trigger tells the tale of Crono, the unspoken hero who meets Marle, the spunky, tomboy-ish princess at the Millennium Fair. After browsing through various attractions, he travels through time to rescue Marle after a scientific experiment goes awry. As one might expect, he is soon thrust on an epic quest to save the world and rewrite history along the way. Crono teams up with many allies: Lucca, a childhood inventor friend, Frog, a silent but noble swordsman, Ayla, a brash tribal leader, Magus, an optional ally who is an enigmatic figure, and Robo, a machine from the distant future. Each character is equipped with unique abilities and tech skills used effectively to destroy wave of enemies and large bosses.

The game utilizes the Active Time Battle system. From the start, you can select either an Active system (enemies are free to roam and attack during your turn) or the Wait system (enemies are frozen giving you ample time to choose your attacks). Most enemies are visible on screen (with exception to those hiding or waiting for an ambush) with no random battles. A new dual screen mode is featured in Chrono Trigger DS that clears the screen of menu clutter from the original game. Attacks and tech abilities can be selected by using either the stylus with touch functionality or the standard DS controls. Rather than holding down A or B, Crono runs by default instead of walking. In the DS mode, enemies are segregated by text boxes on the lower screen that are roughly divided to show their name and relative positions. Though the DS stylus control scheme is appreciated, most will end up sticking to the tried and true control scheme.

New features in Chrono Trigger DS include an extra ending, a monster training arena, and the inclusion of two brand new areas: Lost Sanctum and the Dimensional Vortex. The Lost Sanctum, found in two separate time periods, is a rather mediocre addition that fails to add anything valuable to the overall storyline of Crono’s journey through time With respect to the Vortex, it offers a satisfying dungeon romp filled with monsters, new items and new spoilers that fills the gap for a few mysteries from the original SNES game. Accessible at the End of Time warp gate is the Arena of the Ages, known otherwise as the monster training area. You can send your monster to battle against NPC foes in a Prize match or online with a friend via a Wi-Fi connection in an Inter-dimensional battle. Prizes are awarded for victories that vary depending on the entrance fee paid before battles in the pit begin. Conversely, you can train your monster by giving it an item and sending it to a specific era on its own. Once that is done, you can return to it at a later time to check its boosted stats.

On the visual front, the game sports familiar environments, sprites and special effects from the SNES original with cut scenes ported from the PSX version. Chrono Trigger DS doesn’t push the DS to its graphical limits but is still acceptable nonetheless. The dialog has been revised for the more modern gamer; thus replacing parts of the original script. More than a decade after its release, famed composer Yasunori Mitsuda was re-enlisted by Square to manage and oversee the game’s soundtrack prior to its release. With credits attributed to Nobuo Uematsu as well, the music still sounds as epic and inspiring as it did from its original heyday.

The biggest disappointment comes from the lack of multiplayer co-op. Training your monsters in the Arena of the Ages and Wi-fi battles with your friends is largely a forgettable ordeal. The Dimensional Vortex and new areas to explore are a nice addition but they’re nothing special compared to existing worlds found within the game. However, Chrono Trigger is still an RPG masterpiece that should be enjoyed by hardcore and casual role-playing fans worldwide.

• Choose your dinosaur
• Select between 25 different species including ravenous predators, cunning scavengers, horned territorials, mighty tanks and peaceful herbivores.
• Challenge other dinosaurs!
• Experience an exciting and accessible combat system based on dexterity that rewards speed and accuracy, not luck, in battle.
• Fully customizable dinosaurs
• Unlock and equip your dinosaur with special attack and defense features.
• Add spikes, feathers and bones to your dinosaur and then change their color and stripe patterns!
• Three exciting game modes!
• Play solo in Adventure and Quickmatch or take on up to six of your friends in Multiplayer Tournament!
  

        With this week’s PlayStation Store update Sony seems to have gone out of their way to provide gamers with far more content than anyone who has a job and doesn’t suffer from insomnia can handle.  Including several highly anticipated titles, this weeks PSN store update may just (but hopefully won’t) prove to be the biggest week that the service will enjoy.  Now, let’s make with the mind-boggling, thumb-destroying list.

• WipEout HD:  After what seems like a metric eternity,  SCE Studio Liverpool has unleashed their much awaited futuristic racing title for the appealing price point of $19.99.
• Burnout Paradise:  Not to be contented with one robust racing title on PSN this week, developer Criterion has turned their disc-based title into a fully featured PSN title that carries a $29.99 price tag.
• Megaman 9:  Capcom brings back Inafune’s titular little blue manservant for another round of stealing skills from the various and sundry bosses that have co-opted the Brady Bunch’s opening title.  Get down with Rockman for the moderate price of $9.99.  (Or just play the demo repeatedly and imagine the enemies being different for free.  And your parents said that your imagination would get you nowhere…)
• GEON Emotions:  “Bliss, rage, envy or fear … use the power of your 8 emotions to” purchase and play the title that XBL has had for the last year and a month.  You can get in on some GEON for $9.99.
• Various Rock Band songs:  Rock out like Geddy Lee and Neil Peart with Rush’s Moving Pictures.  There are a few other songs too, maybe you’re into them.  If you’re at all interested in this sort of thing you likely already know the pricing.

       There are also a few demos this week including NBA Live 09 and, on the complete opposite side of the spectrum, NBA 09.  As one could likely guess there are some videos that have been posted as well; Resistance 2 and Tomb Raider Underworld top the list.  Backgrounds and such also make an appearance along with a few PSP games that made the cut this week: Untold Legends and Puzzle Quest.  In a shocker to literally no one, there are still no PS1 classics worth writing home about.

       So that’s this week’s PSN Store update.  Please be delighted, and if you don’t mind give us a yell about what you’re picking up.  You’ll likely catch me on WipEout HD.

• Persona 4 (PS2) - bonus CD soundtrack included in every copy; Persona 4 Visual Data, full color, 100 page 7''x10'' art book included in pre-orders
• Luminous Arc 2 (DS) - bonus CD soundtrack included in every copy; Luminous Art book, full color, 7''x10'' featuring characters from the entire series included in pre-orders
• Eternal Poison (PS2) - bonus CD soundtrack included in every copy; Librum Vespera full color, 5''x8'' art book included in pre-orders

• AWAY Shuffle Dungeon
• Babysitting Mania
• Cooking Mama World Kitchen
• Major Minor's Majestic March
• Marker Man Adventures
• Our House
• Wonder World Amusement Park
• Zoo Hospital

Square Enix has officially announced that Chrono Trigger is coming to the DS. The game will feature an "all new dual-screen presentation and touch screen functionality" in addition to the inclusion of a new dungeon. Chrono Trigger for the DS is set for release this holiday season.

Those that wish to visit the site can do so here.

Statement

I, Tomonobu Itagaki, hereby announce that on the 14th of May 2008 I filed a complaint in the Tokyo District Court against Tecmo Co., Ltd. for unpaid completion bonuses, and against the President of Tecmo, Yoshimi Yasuda, for such unlawful acts as unreasonable and disingenuous statements made towards me, claiming damages in total of 148 million yen. I also announce that this complaint was delivered to the defendants on May 22nd of the same year.

In addition, I hereby announce that I have today submitted a letter of resignation to Tecmo Co., Ltd. stating that I will resign as of the 1st of July, 2008.

Before the start of development on Dead or Alive 4, Tecmo Co., Ltd. had agreed to pay a completion bonus to me for this Xbox 360 title, which I produced. However, when the time came for the actual payment, Tecmo Co., Ltd. went against its previous agreement and refused payment. President Yoshimi Yasuda chose not only to violate this agreement, but also turned defiant, telling me “if you are dissatisfied with the decision not to pay the bonuses, either quit the company or sue it.” In addition, he made demeaning remarks about me to my subordinates and colleagues, causing me significant emotional distress and worsening my personal relationships and work environment. Thus, I have no choice but to resign from Tecmo Co., Ltd.

The conduct of Tecmo Co., Ltd. and its president Yoshimi Yasuda towards me has been unbefitting of a publicly-listed company.

I have filed this lawsuit with a strong intent to question the social responsibility of Tecmo Co., Ltd. and its President Yoshimi Yasuda, as well as condemning them for their unjust acts. Today, in addition to announcing the reasons for this lawsuit, I make clear my reasons for resigning.

To All Game Fans

I truly feel sorry to all the fans of the games I have made. Ninja Gaiden 2, which will launch on the 3rd of June will be the last Ninja Gaiden I will create. I will also never be able to make Dead or Alive 5. I regret the circumstances that have forced me to leave Tecmo, where I had worked for so many years, and I regret the disappointment this will cause my fans.

However, I can no longer continue to work with President Yoshimi Yasuda, a man who chooses not to honor promises even when he is able to do so.

I truly hope that nothing like this happens again in the future.

Tecmo Co., Ltd. Creative Officer

Leader, Team NINJA

Tomonobu Itagaki

Kotaku has reported that Commanders: Attack of the Genos and Discs of Tron will be making its way to Xbox Live Arcade this week.

Both titles will be available on February 13 at 9 am (GMT) for which Commanders and Tron will cost 800 and 400 Microsoft Points respectively.

Criterion Games is releasing the demo for the newest installment in the Burnout series, Burnout Paradise. They have recently announced that the game's exact release date will be on January 22nd. The new game boasts a free roaming world with better graphics than ever. It has new modes, new cars, and new tracks but will that be enough to offer a new interest in the series?

Electronic Arts has announced that Medal of Honor Airborne has reached the gold status for the PlayStation 3. To date, the series has shipped more than 31 million units worldwide. The game is rated "T" for "Teen" and will be available in retail stores on November 21.

Hit the link to visit the official site.

• Geo Panel – Is a group of stat altering elemental properties that are placed upon certain parts of the battlefields. When there are one or more colored square panels on the battle grid, it means an element can affect that area. The effect can boost or reduce your unit’s stats.
• Geo Cube – A new addition to the PSP version, Geo Cubes are magic items that add more depth to multiplayer battles. You can use the various Geo Cubes to enhance your abilities, summon monsters, or even attack your enemies with them.
• Demon Gadgets – Are randomly generated items that appear on the battlefield. By acquiring these gadgets, you can power your units up. Some demon gadgets can level your unit up by 30 levels at once.
• Transmigration – A form of reincarnation that allows you to start over from level 1, but your unit will grow stronger than before.

NCsoft has released four new screenshots for Guild Wars: Eye of the North on the PC.  Enjoy. ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:32:00 -0500 Tim Grube http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_07_ddr_supernova_2_announced http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_07_ddr_supernova_2_announced http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_07_ddr_supernova_2_announced# This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.

"The Dance Dance Revolution franchise continues to grow its considerable fan-base, reaching a level of critical and commercial success reserved for only a handful of transcendent video game brands," said Jason Enos, Senior Product Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2 is a tent-pole release for the franchise that has found its way from arcades to living rooms and beyond - it will be a must-have game for any DDR fan."

A release date has not yet been announced.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:26:00 -0500 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_5_announced_for_nextgen http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_5_announced_for_nextgen http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_5_announced_for_nextgen# “Burnout 5 is a complete reinvention of the series, built from the ground up for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360,” said Alex Ward, director of game design at Criterion Games. “To create truly next-generation gameplay, we needed to create a truly next-generation game, from top to bottom.”

The game is scheduled for a 2007 release. Screenshots are not available as of yet.

Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run features the likeness of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who plays the lead role in the corresponding movie. Problem is that here we have the game, but no movie to be found. Then, there’s a gameplay curveball that may anger Spy Hunter purists – on foot sequences. We’re not starting off on the right foot are we?

Not surprisingly, The Rock’s inclusion as the main character, Alex Decker, is one of the few bright spots here. As The Rock in the former WWF now WWE, he was always a charismatic person and it peeks through in Alex’s witty lines. Unfortunately, that too is sometimes off because of the wooden script, which leads to some awkward deliveries. But, at least they managed to squeeze in some of Rock’s trademark wrestling moves in the on-foot sequences.

Thankfully, the car sequences are still intact and are done pretty well for the most part. There is a huge variety of weapons to use, all of which are useful in certain situations, as many fans know. The Interceptor, which the car is known as, will change form depending on the terrain – car on land, boat over water, and a motorcycle at certain points. The transition between the modes is seamless, so switching between land and water is a fun change of pace. The problem with these sections is that the controls aren’t very tight. No matter what form the Interceptor is in, it controls very floaty. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the control for the salvo mechanic. When using the salvo, the game freezes and allows you to move a reticule to target multiple targets at once, unleashing a barrage of missiles. Unfortunately, getting that reticule to move where you want is a chore since it doesn’t want to respond to direction you want it to go. And with a limited supply of salvos, trying to get all of the targets in one shot is more irritating than it is useful.

I haven’t picked up a Spy Hunter title since the original arcade title, so all I know are the linear driving levels featuring a car with more weapons than a Bond car. And when I started the game as a third-person action game, my first reaction was “what is this doing in my Spy hunter?!” Though I will admit that the initial reaction wore off pretty soon and I warmed up to the out of car sequences somewhat.

You would think that switching between the foot sequences and car sequences would create an uneven pace, but Nowhere to Run always keeps the action going by including side objectives, like planting explosives or assassinating a character. The switching between the two gameplay types is done logically as well. For example, you start the game as Alex on foot because the Interceptor was stolen and it’s up to him to get it back. After recovering the Interceptor, you control it as you make your escape.

Alex Decker is, in some ways, a poor man’s Master Chief. He can only carry two weapons at a time and he can regenerate health if he avoids damage for an amount of time. But what really makes the third person sections really bad is how broken some of the fighting mechanics are.

In most cases, guns do more damage than fists. Don’t tell that to Alex Decker. Apparently, the development team wanted The Rock to be the true focus of Spy Hunter, not Alex because his fists and wrestling moves are more devastating than an assault rifle. You can combo between light and heavy punches. But by holding down the heavy punch, Alex will perform a stun punch, which opens them up to a finishing maneuver. By pressing a face button when an opponent is stunned, you’ll activate that finisher, with each button corresponding to a different move, including The Rock’s trademark finisher, “The Rock Bottom”. After that, you have no need to worry about that peon any more. Unfortunately, you can still take damage during these animations, so while it lessens one problem, it opens you up to another one.

As for the AI, well they are dumb as bricks. While you can be shot during the finishing animations, most of the time, the other soldiers will just watch as you wail on their hapless friend. Other times, they will actually run away from you. Is Alex really that scary looking?

Graphically, Nowhere to Run isn’t that great looking. While Alex is almost a spot-on recreation of Dwayne Johnson, he looks a little blocky, and he isn’t the only one. The environments look muddy and muted and some of the animations look stilted. At least the framerate maintains a steady clip throughout even when things get a tad hectic.

The music is mostly forgettable and the sound effects don’t stand out, sounding like typical action game fare. However, at least the entire cast, not just The Rock, sound quite good outside of some cheesy lines, but the blame for that lies with the writers and the script.

Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run is an odd title. Is it a deliberate third-person action shooter or a fast-paced action driving game? In that sense, it’s like you’re getting two games in one seamlessly transition package – unfortunately for it, it does neither genre well. The third-person sequences feature decent gunplay partnered with broken hand-to-hand combat mechanics, while the driving sequences feature loads of destruction paired with somewhat frustrating controls. Other games do both kinds of gameplay much better than Nowhere to Run. I hate to say, but I really can’t see anyone actually wanting to spend money to play this.

Third-person in my driving Spy Hunter game?! Preposterous? No. Done well? Also no..

Nothing outstanding. Actually looks like other titles of the same ilk.

Nothing memorable here either, but the voice cast does a good job with what it was given.

Two different game types sound fun, but not when either is polished well.

Multiple difficulties and that’s all she wrote.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:20:00 -0500 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/namco_announces_xenosaga_iii_for_ps2 http://www.gamebump.com/go/namco_announces_xenosaga_iii_for_ps2 http://www.gamebump.com/go/namco_announces_xenosaga_iii_for_ps2# Famitsu, Japan's most popular gaming magazine, that it is indeed developing Xenosaga III for the PlayStation 2. The game will be a direct continuation of the successful Xenosaga series straight from Monolith Soft. No other information is currently available, but as Namco releases preliminary assets we'll have updated reports. Originally written by Shiva Stella]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:11:00 -0500 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/konami_reveals_partial_song_list_for_ddr_supernova http://www.gamebump.com/go/konami_reveals_partial_song_list_for_ddr_supernova http://www.gamebump.com/go/konami_reveals_partial_song_list_for_ddr_supernova# Today, Konami announced a partial song list for its upcoming PS2 DDR release dubbed SuperNOVA. The press release mentions that there will be over 70 songs on the final list, which impressively spans many genres and styles of music. Sneak a peek below at some of the songs they've revealed.

Partial SuperNOVA Song List (not including hidden tracks)

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity - By Tomoyasu Hotei
Centerfold(130 BPM move it remix) - By Captain Jack
Come Clean - By NM featuring Susan Z
Curus - By D-crew
Dance, Dance - By Fall Out Boy
Do You Want To - By Franz Ferdinand
Doll - By ÇsðüÇqÇ`
Flow (True Style) - By Scotty D. revisits U1
Fly away - By ChiyoTia
Freckles (KCP Re-Edit) - By Tiggy
Funkytown - By Lipps's, Inc
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - By Cyndi Lauper
Heaven is a Place on Earth (German Election Mix) - By Julia
Hit 'n' Slap - By Asletics
Jerk it Out - By Caesars
L.E.F. (Loud Electronic Ferocious) - By Ferry Corsten
Let's Dance - By David Bowie
Mr. Dabada (Groove Wonder Remix) - By Carlos Jean
Mugen - By ÇsðüÇqÇ`
My Only Shining Star - By Naoki feat. Becky Lucinda
No.13 - By Taka respect for J.S.B
Peace(^^)v - By BeForU
Robogirl - By The Crystal Method
Shivers(Radio Edit) - By Armin van Buuren
Shout - By Lulu
Since U Been Gone - By Kelly Clarkson
Star Gate Heaven - By SySF. feat. Donna Burke
The Other Side(radio mix) - By Paul van Dyk feat. Wayne Johnson
True Love - By Jun
Turn On the Music(Axwell Radio Edit) - By Roger Sanchez
Video Killed The Radio Star - By The Buggles
Xepher - By Tatsh

Were you a fan of the original, SpyHunter?

I was a big fan of the original game. When Midway came to me with the idea, of course, we were still in the development of the movie. So my first question was how is this game going to be different? How can it compete? They said for the first time the fans of the video game Spy Hunter are going to be able to get out of the car and actually become this character who's been driving this car all this time. So I thought, okay, how else can we compete because the video game market is so ultra competitive? How can we be creative? How can we maim and bring death to the opponents creatively with my bare hands? :)

Since your character gets out of the car for the first time in franchise history, do you think this makes SpyHunter the next Knight Rider?

Okay, well let me tell you something. Comparing Michael Knight to Alex Decker is like comparing wine to vinegar. Alex doesn't care about wearing the coolest jeans or the coolest jacket. He just has one mission, which is to hunt down spies and to kick ass like there's no tomorrow.

I can only imagine that he followed that last line up with the People's Eyebrow, and then knocked the interviewer out with one meaty hamfist to his temple. Seriously, comparing The Rock to this guy? Please.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:38:00 -0500 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/nintendo_gets_monopolistic http://www.gamebump.com/go/nintendo_gets_monopolistic http://www.gamebump.com/go/nintendo_gets_monopolistic# This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.The original author is Evan Lahti.

Just when you thought Mario was running out of genres to jump, drive, and run around, he's found his way into another platform: board games...and we don't mean Mario Party 12. USAopoly, a company that puts out Monopoly games based on different TV, film, and sports licenses, has picked up the rights to produce a Nintendo-themed version of the classic capitalistic game that debuts this month. Two to six players can square off for paper bills and property as they roll about the board, but instead of a top hat or racecar, they'll select from tokens like Donkey Kong's barrel, a NES pad, a koopa shell, and others. Characters from different Nintendo franchises represent the color-coordinated real estate: Samus takes the place of New York Avenue, Mario becomes Boardwalk, Kirby is Virginia Avenue, and so on. Undeniably, the game will be a nice addition to any Nintendo or Monopoly enthusiast's collection."As someone who grew up with a Nintendo controller in his hand, working on this game was like a dream come true," notes Derek Stucker, a Game Designer for USAopoly. "Throughout the game's development I tried to include as much for the old school Nintendo players as the newer ones, from faded back screen shots on the game board center of the original Donkey Kong, Super Mario Brothers and Legend of Zelda games, to the integration of the original NES controller as one of the tokens. Whether you’re someone like me who grew up glued to the original Nintendo Entertainment System, or a young kid just picking up a Nintendo DS or Wii for the first time, you’re sure to have a blast with this game."As Mario's made his way onto nearly every genre -- racing, team sports, puzzle titles, and others, a "real estate simulator" wasn't exactly something we saw coming. Either way, the Monopoly: Nintendo Collector’s Edition board game is available this month at $35.95, and we might just have to mortgage our original versions of the game to pick this one up. Check out some of the prototype images of the set below. ]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:47:00 -0500 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/medal_of_honor_goes_airborne http://www.gamebump.com/go/medal_of_honor_goes_airborne http://www.gamebump.com/go/medal_of_honor_goes_airborne#

“Medal of Honor Airborne is a step in a new direction for the franchise. While integrating our state-of-the-art, next-gen technology into every aspect of the game, we are introducing innovations that will redefine the series and impact the genre as a whole," explained Patrick Gilmore, VP and Executive Producer at EALA. “By fully controlling the airdrop from your very first step through landing, Medal of Honor Airborne adds a new dimension of player choice by letting you decide where every mission begins and how it plays out.”

The game will be released on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, and PC.

"Metal Gear Solid Digital Comic [will represent] the greatest source of information on the legendary Metal Gear Solid," said Hans-Joachim Amann, Head of European Product Management of Konami of Europe. "It is effectively a digital Metal Gear Bible, and is another example of Kojima Productions' ability to think outside of the usual gaming realms and offers PSP users a different way to make use of their hardware."

The digital book marks Solid Snake's second leap onto the PSP, following Konami's Metal Gear Acid; another genre-deviation that made its debut in March of 2005. Expect a specific release date and more information on Konami's new project soon. In the meantime, enjoy eight artwork screenshots from the "game."

Originally written by Evan Lahti]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:19:00 -0500 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/take_two_quietly_cancels_snow http://www.gamebump.com/go/take_two_quietly_cancels_snow http://www.gamebump.com/go/take_two_quietly_cancels_snow# This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.

The title puts players in the role of Dave the Digger who hunts for dinosaur fossils across the world. Once players are able to recover the bones, you are able to rebuild the prehistoric creatures and battle them against the computer or friends through wireless link. The game includes 100 various species of dinosaurs.

"NBA Ballers: Phenom is a unique combination of the franchise's highly praised, fast–paced basketball gameplay and the culture of today's professional athlete celebrity, " said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "Midway is continuously looking for ways to improve the player's ability to fully customize and interact with the game environment and to ultimately make decisions throughout the gameplay experience that affect the end result. NBA Ballers: Phenom retains the over the top basketball gameplay that Midway is known for while also offering the player so much more, both on and off the court."

Look for a full review shortly. ]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:38:00 -0600 The Gaming Horizon Archive http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_revenge_announced http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_revenge_announced http://www.gamebump.com/go/burnout_revenge_announced# It's been floating around the web for quite sometime now, but Elecronic Arts and Criterion Games announced early this morning that they are in development with the fourth installment to the Burnout series entitled, Burnout Revenge. Not many details were revealed in this announcement, but EA did mention that it will release in September on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles.

A full unveiling is expected at this years E3 in May. Be sure to bookmark Gaming Horizon for all your E3 needs.

"I'm stoked to be working with Ubisoft to develop a video game that captures the thrill of snowboarding like no game has done before," White said. "I'm a huge fan of Ubisoft games like Prince of Persia, so I'm excited to be able to combine what I love about snowboarding and gaming into an experience for everyone to enjoy."

"Ubisoft is thrilled to be working on a video game inspired by and created with one of the top athletes in action sports today," said Christian Salomon, director of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. "As the sport continues to grow in popularity, Ubisoft is looking forward to bringing the groundbreaking innovation and high-quality game play we are famous for in other genres to snowboarding."

Shaun White Snowboarding will release in 2007 for current and next-generation consoles.