Amped Gaming » DS News http://www.ampedgaming.com Gaming at its best Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:17:04 +0000 en hourly 1 New Prince of Persia Announced http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/11/new-prince-of-persia-announced/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/11/new-prince-of-persia-announced/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:19:43 +0000 sweatyapple http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=5421 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands was just announced by Ubisoft today. Release date is set for May 2010 for both console and handhelds. More will be revealed on Spike TV’s 2009 Video Game Awards on Sat. Dec 12th @ 8pm/7c.

(Info via Gamepress)

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/11/new-prince-of-persia-announced/feed/ 0 Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/harvest-moon-frantic-farming/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/harvest-moon-frantic-farming/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:35:26 +0000 sweatyapple http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=4109 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Frantic Farming picks up the story from last year’s hit title Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness. Crops are growing out of control and it’s up to the player to solve the mystery before your island is overrun with veggies. Choose from 12 characters and choose Story, Mission, Score Attack or Free Play Modes. Unlock character art, music and more in the Collection Room. Due out in August for the DS.

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/harvest-moon-frantic-farming/feed/ 0 PAX 10 Announced For PAX ’09 http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/pax-10-announced-for-pax-09/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/pax-10-announced-for-pax-09/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:49:28 +0000 Matt Shafeek http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3906 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Ever since its inception, The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) has become one of – if not the – biggest gaming events of the year. Today the  announcement of one of the cornerstones of the event: the PAX 10, a selection of independent game chosen to be on display by a “panel of game industry experts.”

Unlike many of the hundreds of top 10 lists that litter almost every gaming website on the internet, (stayed tuned tomorrow for my ‘Top 10 Most Delicious-Looking Video Game Burgers list!) a lot of the games mentioned  are unknowns, but hopefully all that will change once gamers like yours truly (attending his first PAX this year – woo-hoo!) get their hands on them.

Without further ado, here is the list:

CarneyVale: Showtime by the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Games Lab (Xbox 360)

Closure by Tyler Glaiel and Jon Schubbe (PC)

Fieldrunners by Subatomic Studios (iPhone/iPod touch)

Liight by Studio Walljump (Wii)

Machinarium by Amanita Design (PC)

Osmos by Hemisphere Games (PC)

Puzzle Bloom by Team Shotgun (PC)

Tag: The Power of Paint by Tag Team (PC)

Trino by Trinoteam (Xbox 360)

What is Bothering Carl? by Story Fort (PC)

Check out the official page below for more details about each game. And if you’re going to PAX this year (less than 50 days away according to their site clock!), drop me a line and let me know!

Source: http://www.paxsite.com/pax10.php

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/pax-10-announced-for-pax-09/feed/ 0 New Mini Ninjas screenshots http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/mini-ninjas-screenshots/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/mini-ninjas-screenshots/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:56:49 +0000 sweatyapple http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3887 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> New screenshots for the upcoming game Mini Ninjas, due out Sept 1st!

11 year old Hiro and his friends Futo and Suzume must use their ninja skills to fight against the Evil Samurai Warlord and his magical army. Use Kuji magic to possess animals such as foxes, racoons and bears to gain their abilities.

For more info, visit the official Mini Ninjas site

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/mini-ninjas-screenshots/feed/ 0 Nintendo Announces American Club Nintendo Rewards http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/nintendo-announces-american-club-nintendo-rewards/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/nintendo-announces-american-club-nintendo-rewards/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:13:32 +0000 Jon Huie http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3817 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Upon checking my inbox this morning, I noticed an email from Nintendo regarding the Club Nintendo Platinum status rewards I could choose from. The first of which is a special WiiWare game called Doc Louis’s Punch-Out!, which pits Little Mac against his mentor, Doc Louis. The second choice is a “true-to-life” replica of Mario’s hat.

Gold members are reported to receive a special 2010 calendar.

For the sake of filling up my room with more video game junk, I’m going to have to go with the Mario hat.

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/nintendo-announces-american-club-nintendo-rewards/feed/ 0 GameStop Summer Sale Has Some Pretty Sweet Deals http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/gamestop-summer-sale-has-some-pretty-sweet-deals/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/gamestop-summer-sale-has-some-pretty-sweet-deals/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:45:29 +0000 Matt Shafeek http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3657 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Normally the GameStop circulars I receive every week mention a few “bones” being thrown to me – a discount here, a buy two (used) get one free there, but apparently this summer either GameStop has decided they finally want to start offering some great deals…or alternatively, they just want to clean house a bit.  Either way, for the patient gamer there are definitely some deals to be found at the site.  Namely:

- $100 off Guitar Hero Band Kits (through July 12th)
- $20 or less on the following titles (along with many many other crappier titles): Prince of Persia (360/Ps3), Bionic Commando (360 – already?!?), Star Wars TFU (360), Wheelman (360/PS3), Tom Clancy’s Endwar (360) and H.A.W.X. (360/PS3), Shaun White Snowboarding (360/PS3), Infinite Undiscovery (360), Crisis Core: FFVII (PSP), Chrono Trigger (DS), House of the Dead 2 and 3 Returns (Wii), and Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
-Plus apparently two other announcements, one Wii-related TBA.

I snagged PoP up (also for $20, thankfully) from Amazon a few weeks ago, or else I would have immediately just now.  And now I’m very tempted on some of these other deals. Better grab them while you can, I’m sure the better games will disappear first!

Source: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/sumsale/default.aspx

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/gamestop-summer-sale-has-some-pretty-sweet-deals/feed/ 0 SimAnimals Africa announced http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/simanimals-africa-announced/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/simanimals-africa-announced/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:15:09 +0000 sweatyapple http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3585 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> What do kid’s love most? Animals and maybe ice cream. Due to release in fall of 2009,  is EA’s 2nd SimAnimals game: SimAnimals Africa. Explore jungles and savannas, tame the exotic wildlife and collect rare specimens. They’ll encounter zebras, elephants, lions, gorillas and more, each with unique skills which can be developed through minigames to help them achieve their goals faster. Talk to parrots throught the DS microphone and have them repeat stuff back. Kids can connect to their friends and just like in Animal Crossing, they’ll be able to trade and explore together. For more information, here’s the official site: http://simanimalsafrica.ea.com

The game mentions that there are as many as 70 rare objects in the world and “if players feed one of these rare items to an animal they may get an unexpected surprise!” Poop prizes? Excellent.

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/simanimals-africa-announced/feed/ 0 Roogoo for Wii and DS hits retail http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/roogoo-for-wii-and-ds-hits-retail/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/roogoo-for-wii-and-ds-hits-retail/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:36 +0000 Stan http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3439 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Southpeak Interactive today  informed us that they have released two new additions to their growing family of the Roogoo series, Roogoo Twisted Towers for the Wii and Roogoo Attack! for the DS. Both titles are rated E for everyone and at Retail now.

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/07/roogoo-for-wii-and-ds-hits-retail/feed/ 0 Transformers: Rise of the Fallen Trailer http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/06/transformers-rise-of-the-fallen-trailer/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/06/transformers-rise-of-the-fallen-trailer/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:07:37 +0000 Ghathaway http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3370 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> This game doesn’t look half bad and will probably be much better than its predecessor. Thank god. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy and see the film. Let us know what you think about the movie, the trailer of the game and even Ms. Fox.

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]]> http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/06/transformers-rise-of-the-fallen-trailer/feed/ 0 NHL 10 Cover Athlete Announced http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/06/nhl-10-cover-athlete-announced/ http://www.ampedgaming.com/2009/06/nhl-10-cover-athlete-announced/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:02:51 +0000 Ghathaway http://www.ampedgaming.com/?p=3354 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Patrick Kane, a Chicago Blackhawk, has been chosen for the cover athlete for EA’s NHL 10. The game that is basically the testing ground for most EA sports games has given the honor of cover athlete to an american, finally. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a American conservative, but I am glad to hear it. Bring a sport, for which the majority of copies are sold, to us. Thanks again EA.

Chicago Blackhawks Star Patrick Kane the New Face of EA Sports NHL10

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that 20-year-old scoring phenom Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks will be the new face of the NHL® 10 videogame from EA SPORTS™. Kane is the youngest player ever chosen for the cover of the NHL franchise and his image will be on the front of all packaging when NHL 10 is available in North American retail stores this September.

Having emerged as one of the most skilled players in the NHL in just two seasons, Kane won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year in 2008 and this year led the Blackhawks to the Western Conference Finals. He has scored more than 20 goals and registered more than 70 points in each of his first two seasons.

“It’s exciting to be on the cover of my favorite videogame after playing just my second year as a professional,” said Kane. “When you look back at some of the great players who have had this opportunity, it’s an honor to be a part of the EA SPORTS family and contribute to a game I’ve been playing for more than 10 years.”

EA SPORTS also announced that it has signed Canadian junior hockey scoring sensation John Tavares, expected to be the top pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, to promote the release of NHL 10. Tavares will join Kane, the first overall draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, as spokespersons for NHL 10.

“It’s exciting for me to team up with Patrick to promote EA SPORTS and get the chance to play NHL 10 before it’s in stores,” said Tavares. “Now I’m looking forward to the draft and finding out which team will select me.”

“At EA SPORTS we believe in identifying the most talented up-and-coming athletes in the world to help us develop the most authentic sports games,” said Jordan Edelstein, Vice-President of Marketing for EA SPORTS. “We believe Kane is one of the next great American hockey stars and Tavares will have an immediate impact in the league.”

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was earlier named a cover athlete on NHL 10 packaging in Sweden. Additional regional cover athletes for Finland, Denmark and Switzerland will be named at a later date. NHL 10 will be in retail stores across Europe on September 18.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Kane is just the second American-born player to be featured on the cover of the top-selling* EA SPORTS hockey videogame franchise. New York Rangers goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck was the first when he was featured on the cover of NHL 97.

The EA SPORTS NHL® franchise has won 19 Sports Game of the Year awards over the past two years and this month named by Gamespot.com as the Best Sports Game of E3. This year the NHL 10 franchise begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver all-new board play, first-person fighting and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse of NHL hockey.

Box art and screenshots of Patrick Kane are available at http://info.ea.com. For more info please visit http://beta.easports.com/

NHL 10 will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system with an MSRP of $59.99. It is developed by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game is rated E10+.

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