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E3 2008: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Announced

Tim Grube — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:02:54 -0500

Activision and Microsoft announced today the development of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 for Xbox Live Arcade on the Xbox 360.

The game is developed by Bizarre Creations, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 takes players on an all new ride through six different action-packed gameplay modes. With all the signature vibrant visuals and heart-pumping battles of the original, the game also features a new electrifying soundtrack and exhilarating local multiplayer modes in either versus or co-op for up to four players.

The title is scheduled for release this summer via download and has been rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

Mega Man 9 Going Old-School on WiiWare

Zach Lott — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0500

The Internet exploded when the news that Mega Man 9 is in development hit gaming blogs everywhere, but many people wondered how Capcom could take the series' old-school feel and preserve it for new consoles.

Well, the answer is here, as Wired's Game|Life blog is reporting that the latest issue of Nintendo Power magazine has revealed that the game will be for Nintendo's WiiWare service and will be styled exactly like the original Mega Man games.

Scans of the magazine article have already hit the Internet, but they're illegible, so you're better off going out and picking up the latest Nintendo Power to get your first glimpse at Mega Man 9.