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In an effort to keep the ‘ish going on a semi-regular basis we invited (read: hassled) a Texas friend of the show, Jeremy Lowe, to talk some games with Carlos today. They dig into some LittleBigPlanet, Tekken 6, God of War “sacrifices” and bunch of other Tokyo Game Show related news. Also, notice how we disregard Jeremy’s daughter, Victoria, first podcast appearance in the background.
Many gamers still say the PS2 has some fight left in him. I mean it was only a few years ago, that Grand Theft Auto III, God of War and Metal Gear Solid 3 were all EXCLUSIVES on the PlayStation 2 console. Now in it’s 8th year, we may be seeing the end of the PS2 as more games port over to the PS3. (i.e. Metal Gear Solid 4, God of War 3)
With the above said, this brings me to one of THE last great games on the PS2. Yakuza 2 will be released on the PS2 on September 9th, 2008. Yakuza 2 or Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 (JPN).
Platform: PlayStation 2
Category: Action Adventure
Developer: SEGA Studios
Release: September 9, 2008
Yakuza 2 plunges you once more into the violent Japanese underworld where respect and honor holds great importance. In intense brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police, and the Korean mafia, you will have opportunities to dole out more brutal punishment. Play as Kazuma Kiryu, the hero from the original Yakuza and explore Tokyo and now Osaka. Wander through the back alleys of Japan’s underworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war. Endless conflicts and surprise plot twists will immerse you in a dark shadowy world where only the strongest will survive.
[UPDATE] - Our prediction of the “end of an era with the PS2″ looks more concrete as Yakuza 3 looks to be ported to the PS3.
Yakuza 3 (known in Japan as Ryū ga Gotoku 3 (龍が如く3?)) is the third installment in the Yakuza video game series. It was revealed in the July 2008 issue of Famitsu that Yakuza: Kenzan!, the third installment to the series, was actually a spin-off and this latest installment will continue the adventures of Kiryu Kazuma from Yakuza and Yakuza 2. The game will take place both in fictional Kamuro-cho from the first two games and in Okinawa. The game will be released in Japan in Spring 2009, exclusively for the PlayStation 3.
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We’ve been seeing this story making the rounds online, but we decided to hold off on said postage from the lack of info. Well, for now at least, we know that GameStop and Amazon have kicked off their pre-order program for the upcoming LittleBigPlanet on PS3.
Those of you going with the lesser of two evils (in this case, Amazon) will get a Brady Games-sanctioned “LittleBigPlanet Creator” miniguide when the game ships out to you. GameStop patrons will be able to get their hands on an in-game Kratos, of God of War fame, which is actually split in four different parts: skin, goatee, blades and clothing.
As much as we adore GameStop’s “excellent” customer service, we have to hand it to them…they have the better deal — plus, no waiting to get your create-a-level on with shipping shenanigans.
What pre-order bonus are you guys going for?
Full Press Release:
London 12th August: In her latest incarnation the new Lara Croft isn’t just a pretty face - as a former gymnastic representative for Great Britain, she’s now got the all action skills to match.
Athletic and agile, 23 year old Alison Carroll from Croydon is set to be catapulted from her current job as a receptionist to a world of superstardom as she follows in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie and model Nell McAndrew to become the new face of Lara Croft.
Unlike her predecessors Alison does not come from a modelling background, but with 12 years’ experience as a professional display gymnast, she is completely at ease at the thought of appearing in front of thousands of screaming Lara Croft fans. She certainly had no trouble impressing the judges when she competed against hundreds of other hopefuls in the search to find the live model of the action heroine.
Alison is an elite gymnast who has flown the flag for Great Britain. She has performed across the UK and overseas as part of a team of twenty athletes, wowing Prince Charles when she appeared at a special event at Westminster Abbey. She is also a dedicated coach of younger gymnasts, and recently choreographed the routine for the junior team that won the British National Championships.
Alison already follows a rigorous training regime, visiting the gym six times per week, and will be well prepared as she embarks on the fast and gruelling training programme required to portray sexy heroine Lara Croft. Starting immediately she will undertake a series of courses which will include a SAS survival, combat and semi-automatic weapon firing courses in Eastern Europe, and a crash course in world archaeology, to become the world famous, archaeologist and action heroine.
Once completely trained in the ways of video gaming’s leading lady, Alison will be lining up a host of international modelling assignments, starring in TV commercials, appearing on chat shows and is set to travel the globe over the coming months.
Alison Carroll says; “This is a fantastic opportunity and I am really looking forward to embracing Lara’s world” said Alison Carroll “I still can’t believe they chose me to take on the role of Lara – and I can’t wait to get stuck in. This is my dream job – I have always wanted to be an action hero and hope to be able to use my gymnastic ability to perform all of Lara’s stunts. It is slightly daunting but I am really excited at the same time.”
Sarah Hoeksma, Eidos Group Marketing Director says; “With her tremendous athletic ability, dance training and striking look we feel Alison embodies all the assets required to be the live model of Lara Croft, and we are really looking forward to working with her.”
Alison follows in the footsteps of previous Lara Croft stars, Karima Adebibe, Lucy Clarkson, Rhona Mitra, Nell McAndrew, Lara Weller and of course Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider movies.
Tomb Raider: Underworld marks the first game in this popular, recognisable series that is designed specifically for next generation consoles. Lara Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the mythical hammer of the Norse God Thor, a weapon rumored to have the power to smash mountains into valleys and destroy the Gods themselves.
Setting an epic journey around the globe in motion, Lara visits the ruins of ancient civilizations, collecting clues that lead her to a forgotten power that could lay waste to civilization. Exploiting the power and capabilities of next generation consoles, Lara must hunt for clues across massive environments, solving multifaceted puzzles, facing foes both animal and supernatural, this time with the aid of enhanced weapons and abilities.
In an interview with Gamasutra, Simon Jeffery, CEO of Sega of America, let out that Yu Suzuki is no longer with the company. Yu Suzuki was the creator of Virtua Fighter, Outrun, and his bank-breaking project Shenmue, as well as other games.
Virtua Fighter 5 was not directed by Suzuki so that series should be safe to continue, but it adds another nail to Shenmue III’s coffin — the game fans have been clamoring for since the sequel barely made it stateside on Xbox.
This writer dug the first Shenmue on Dreamcast in 2000 which made use of a cheesy soap-opera story and quick-time events that were later used in God of War and Resident Evil 4. It also had probably the best forklift racing, if only, in a video game. What do you guys think of the series? Or is further proof of its “never being released” status meaningless to you?
Via Gamasutra
We love our ancient Greek mythology, so when we smell anything that stenches of old leather sandals we want in. Check out why we believe the video below will have Kratos shivering in his cold cladded chains.
Image Via Kotaku
Very little to get excited about this week but a couple gems that stick out like a sore thumb: Soulcalibur IV and Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, the sequel to the game that made twin-stick shooting and neon all the rage with its debut on XBLA in 2005.
We got a chance to try out Soulcalibur 4 at Comic Con this past weekend and have placed our pre-orders well in advance already. This blogger took Yoda for a spin and found that beating his opponent was not the hardest of feats as the green goblin jumps around much like in Star Wars Episode II. Expect to tailor your strategy against him with plenty of low kicks and no grab moves.
Geometry Wars: RE2? Skip the demo and dip into your Microsoft Points fund to outright buy it. ’nuff said.
(The following scores were “aggregated-tive-ized” as of July 28, 2008 via Metacritic)
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Looking to satisfy your hunger until God Of War 3? Jump on board the “Rise of The Argonauts” bandwagon. Have you played God of War 1? Seen Clash of the Titans? or Jason and the Argonauts? Geez your hopeless. I’ll help you out. God Of War 1 stars Kratos in an action-adventure game based on Geek Mythology. Clash of the Titans stars Perseus son of Zeus using stop-motion animation… based on Greek Mythology. Finally Jason and the Argonauts… too long, just play this game and you’ll get it. Are you seeing a pattern here kid?
Strong words from our favorite mythology hero, Kratos! The trailer shows an overhead view of… well, Hell! As you approach closer to the mountain you’ll see Kratos atop, with his chains and blades bounded to his arms. This trailer shows a great in-game video, and was a brief teaser of what we can expect in the upcoming weeks.
Well, it was only a matter of time we’d see the Greatest Hits red cover come to the PS3. Sony’s last big Greatest Hit was God Of War 2, so going to the PS3 was only logical. The image above is from a K-Mart and does a great job showing the titles. Among those titles we do see are: MotorStorm, Warhawk, and Resistance. The games towards the bottom are PSP games. Had to take out my Sherlock Holmes magnifying glass.
Via Kotaku
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