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"Across the pond, consumers prefer racing and soccer games to blockbuster action, adventure and first-person shooter games that are the staple of the U.S. diet. Indeed, Europeans view such games as "evil," says Cevat Yerli, chief executive of Crytek, a German game developer that specializes in first-person shooters."
Remember this? Oops, they've done it again! After being at the top for some time, Sonic and Mario have once again reclaimed the spot.
Here's the rest of the top chart :
- TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS 2
- PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008
- CONDEMNED 2
- GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK
- VIKING: BATTLE FOR ASGARD
- DARK SECTOR
- CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE
- SEGA SUPERSTARS TENNIS
- FIFA 08
- COOKING MAMA 2
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN
- ARMY OF TWO
- FOOTBALL MANAGER 2008
- NEW SUPER MARIO BROS...
"Amongst a number of mistakes and oversights that Nintendo only has to blame on itself, one of the main reasons that its consoles languished in last place behind its competitors in the past two generations was a lack of continued, comprehensive support from third party developers. However, with the arrival of the Nintendo Wii (despite a reserved first year from many quarters), things are looking very much on the up. Whether core or casual gaming is your bag, what we know of upcoming third part..."
After a megaton week last week, there's not quite a large list of notables, but there are still some games worth having a look at this week.
To clarify, this is for North America; sorry, international Greppers.
Notable games this week:
Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (PS3) [Neoseeker Profile | Forums | Official Site (Japanese: Minna no Golf 5) | Wikipedia]
Lost in Blue 3 (DS) [Wikipedia]
Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection (PS2)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii) [Neoseeker Profile | ...
Well, Nintendo's biggest heavy hitter is out now as of yesterday, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the rest of the titles that come out this week. Also, pay attention to the Virtual Console, with some quality releases there too.
Notable games this week:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (360, PS3) [Neoseeker Profile | Forums (360) | Forums (PS3)] | Official Site | Wikipedia]
DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure (VC)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS) [Neoseeker Prof...
Konami is currently holding a tournament for Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 with a top prize of £50'000. Apparently the player used screens from a previous unofficial map to convince the admins that he had won a real match in the tournament, a match that never actually happened.
FIFA or PES - the eternal footballing question. PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 - the current hardware question. Hmm, how about PES and Wii - an undeniably potent combination oozing sporting possibility and innovative value? Konami might be on the right track with PES 2008 for Wii.
"As part of a seasonal anti drink-driving campaign, the Scottish Government is this week allocating some £10,000 GBP to the integration of advisory public information adverts onto videogame billboards found in the likes of Project Gotham Racing 4, Need for Speed: Carbon, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2008."
"According to Konami, Pro Evolution 2008 is scheduled to arrive on the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable in the New Year and will see both iterations crammed to the rafters with "all the realism and intuitive controls associated with the series.""
EA have announced that FIFA 08 is the first 2007 title to top one million in sales for the UK. The reason they have said that the title has done so well is for one, the new games engine, in game licenses and of course the FA Cup being added. Such additional help that FIFA have had to reach this target also is to Konami who have had multiple problems with there title including port problems that effect the game play.
"Konami Spokesperson:
"We hope to have the patch released within two weeks at the latest, and have set a deadline of Monday 19th November to get this to the public, as we are aware there are a lot of gamers out there that are avoiding a massive part of the game because of the online issues.""
Two highly successful Football Franchises, creating two highly sucessful Football Games. Now the problem comes down to "which is best". Well we all want to know (if we don't already) whether or not we should buy PES 08 or FIFA 08. Well to make things easier for us, the kind folks at Sony UK have given us the arguments we all have inside in the hopes to help us decide...
Speculation is currently looming over what Microsoft will be offering at the Tokyo Games Show tomorrow for there Xbox 360. Rumours build up from a great line up of products with the likes off Konami's Winning Eleven, Microsoft Game Studio's Halo 3, Koei's Blade Storm and Square Enix's The Last Remnant including many more. But I guess we will find out tomorrow for sure.
"Konami has today announced that the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 title will include more officially licensed teams and players than ever before seen in the franchise, reports CVG. Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Scotland and Ireland are among the new international teams whose squads will arrive with real names intact.
The selection of licensed club teams has also been expanded, now featuring the likes of (deep breath) Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, RSC Anderlecht, HJK Helsinki, IFK G..."
Konami have announced that this year for Australia and New Zealand the covers boys for Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 will be Lucas Neill and Cristiano Ronaldo. Lucas Neill has been chosen because he has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world and as he is Australian already, he would become an ideal cover boy for the Australian market. Cristiano Ronaldo has been chosen as he is one of the best young midfielders in the world who has already established himself in the National...
"Michael Owen is one of the most exciting and prolific strikers in the English game, and will join Cristiano Ronaldo on the UK pack shots of PES 2008. Since making his first team debut in 1997, Owen has built a reputation for pace and skill, netting over 178 league goals, and 37 for England. His reputation spans the globe, making Michael the perfect compliment to Cristiano Ronaldos status on the world stage, and creating an enviable pairing for the new game.
The striker will feature alongs..."
Konami revealed that it will use the Games Convention in Leipzig to give football fans and games players across Europe the first chance to try out the PS3 version of PES 2008 at 9:00am on August 23rd. This will give them a chance to reveal there new Teamvision set up which offers a unique system of artificial intelligence that adapts according to an individuals style of play to create the balanced and strategic play of a high stakes match.
"Unsurprisingly, Ronaldo claimed to be delighted with the Konami deal. "For me there is no other game that can capture the grace and skill of football like PES 2008," he said. "Every element of the game is lavished with incredible detail, and with its close control and fast pace it is the most complete simulation of real football out there.""
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