Oblivion PSP Resurfaces For June 30th, 2008

01.18.08

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Oblivion comes to the PSP with all your favorite free-form gameplay, unprecedented graphics, cutting edge AI, character voices by acting legends Patrick Stewart, Sean Bean, Terrance Stamp, and Lynda Carter along with its award-winning soundtrack. Gamers can choose to unravel Oblivion’s epic narrative at their own pace or explore the vast world in search of their own unique challenges. After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

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Slightly Upgraded Final Fantasy VII Coming To PSN?

01.18.08

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Today, in the comments section of one of her posts, a questioner asks how Square Enix will remake their games, and what games. Surfer Girl responded “Primarily graphical touches. I hear FF7 (again, not in that rumored all-out remake fashion that has been mention).”

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Umihara Kawase Flash Demo

01.18.08

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What is Umihara Kawase? It’s a platformer “starring a nineteen year old Japanese school girl of the same name, who has somehow become lost in a world of mutated salt-water and fresh-water creatures.” And it’s coming to PSP.

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Via PSPFanboy

Activision Ranks #1 For 2007

01.18.08

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan 18, 2008) - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) was the #1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the year to a record 17.7%, a 7.2% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, Guitar Hero was the #1 best-selling franchise in the U.S. for the full calendar year and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was released on October 28, was the #1 title across all platforms in both units and dollars, according to The NPD Group.

For the month of December, Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4TM: Modern WarfareTM were the #1 and #3 best-selling titles respectively in dollars across all platforms, according to The NPD Group.

Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc., commented, “For the first time in our history, we were the #1 U.S. publisher for the calendar year. We are well on our way to delivering sixteen years of record revenue growth and by far our most profitable year ever.”

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.

Pre-Order Space Invaders Extreme In Japan, Get A Towel

01.18.08

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I’ll take one please! No word on whether or not a pre-order from outside Japan will get you one, but it doesn’t hurt to try. I can remember several times I’ve been surprised to open my import packages to find a nice little book or toy with my order.