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  • Diner Dash Comes to Console Online Networks

    Posted by on November 23, 2009 under PS3, WII, Xbox 360
    Hudson Entertainment, a company with quite a storied and interesting past (they were involved with the Turbo Grafx-16 system for instance) and a really bright future (we have been coverin their games here on PPG for awhile now) have announced that they are bringing the hit time management puzzle game, Diner Dash to next generation consoles.  All three major console online networks will receive th... more.
  • Dark Void Watchers Revealed (We have the vid folks)

    Posted by on November 21, 2009 under News, Xbox 360
    Interested in Dark Void from Capcom?  It was just picked up for a future movie release with Brad Pitt (will he bring Angelina?).  The game will be released in January 2010, not too far away.  Here at PPG, we are big Capcom fans (been that way for years) and have gone out and come back with a great video of the "Watchers" from Dark Void for you, our loyal readers. Dark Void by Capcom - we... more.
  • Atlantica Online now Available in Germany

    Posted by on November 21, 2009 under PC
    Ndoors Interactive have just announced that Atlantica Online, an MMORPG, is now live and running great in Germany (thanks to a very thorough beta test, many bugs were removed before unleashing AO on gamers across the country).  AO is fully translated into the German language and comes with the full item mall that has been popular with US gamers. “The beta period in Germany gave us great insi... more.
  • Target and Target.com Bringing the Gifts

    Posted by on November 21, 2009 under News
    Want to save some money this season on electronics and such for those friends and family that have been nice on your shopping list?  Who doesn't.  Target and Target.com are pulling out some more of the stops this week with sales that just might be what you are wanting (or someone on your list wants), and who knows, you may be able to keep from getting out in the crowds on "Black Friday". * Sa... more.
  • Game Changers Featured in Madden NFL Arcade

    Posted by on November 20, 2009 under Portables, PS3, WII, Xbox 360
    Take on the 13 action packed Game Changers EA Sports is making available in Madden NFL Arcade and it's 5 on 5 gameplay.  Game Changers allow players to "freeze" an opposing team member, pass 3 footballs instead of just one, or even speed up the gameplay among others. ... more.
  • Gloom Beacon by Strong Games Review

    Posted by on November 19, 2009 under PC
    Games that cross genres either are mediocre or fail miserably, very few succeed in making a new genre out of the previous two. Puzzle Quest took Bejeweled puzzles and used them as the combat and mixed in a healthy dose of RPG elements and has succeeded rather well. Puyo Puyo took the falling block genre and mixed in competitive two player matches that could become quite heated and stressful agai... more.
  • Gyromancer Released

    Posted by on November 19, 2009 under PC, Xbox 360
    Remember the RPG/Bejeweled mix game that Square-Enix was working on (we covered it here)?  Well, it is out now (and do we have some nice screen shots of it for you). For those of you that missed Gyromancer completely, here is a recap of it, take Puzzle Quest and throw in some Square-Enix goodness and mix really well.  What makes Gyromancer unique is that for one, it is a partnership between S... more.
  • F1 2009 Hits Retails Tomorrow (Go Get it!)

    Posted by on November 19, 2009 under Portables, WII
    F1 2009 from the racing masters at Codemasters hits retail (Nintendo Wii) and PSN (PSP version) tomorrow in the UK.  F1 2009 is an official FIA Formula One World Championship™ game, oh just watch the vid, it is great. F1 2009 by Codemasters - website System: PSP and Nintendo Wii Rated: 3+ by Pegi Due: November 20th, 2009 ... more.
  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Coming to WiiWare

    Posted by on November 19, 2009 under WII
    Capcom is bringing their highly successful Nintendo DS series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, to WiiWare starting in January.  There are 3 episodes at this time planned to be made available at a cost of about $10 each (around 1,000 Wii Points). First up is the original title that got things started, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, followed by Phoenix Wright™ Ace Attorney®: JUSTICE FOR ALL, and... more.
  • Konami iPhone titles discounted to $0.99 for a Limited Time

    Posted by on November 19, 2009 under Uncategorized
    Konami, showing some love to the iPhone platform, has gone one step farther and discounted their titles on the Apple App Store to just 99 cents.  That is a significant savings on some great games that some may have skipped before (I mean, come on, the major franchises are represented here with Metal Gear and Silent Hill both on Apple's "non gaming device"). Field Prowlers POLICE RUSH! - In thi... more.