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Phil Harrison Tries To Explain SingStar To Yanks

Phil Harrison's a busy boy - dude's been everywhere in the news this week. And not exactly for the best reasons. So it's only fair he be allowed to go on the front foot for once, and try and explain to Americans why SingStar is so wonderful. From part III of his epic interview with N'Gai Croal:

N'Gai: Over here, it's still not as well-known why [Singstar has] been so successful in Europe. Why would you say it became a hit?
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9:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Luke Plunkett
2,392 views, 26 comments

Latest by Goldrushdc: Wow. You can't turn the vocal off? Isn't that the whole point of Karaoke? After the first more »

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Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Coming To Europe, Australia

Hey, if it sells like DS-flavoured hotcakes in Japan, why not release it in Europe and Australia. It's worth a try.

March 1, 2007 - Capcom , a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Monster Hunter has quickly become one of the most remarkable and successful series for Capcom, with sales in excess of 2.4 million units worldwide. Capcom's previously released Monster Hunter Portable was a runaway hit, becoming Japan's top selling title for the PSP system, with an attach rate of about one game sold for every five systems in the country. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd has just released in Japan and is already well on its way to surpassing the previous title with remarkable initial shipment numbers. Capcom plans to release this game as Monster Hunter Freedom 2 across PAL territories in September 2007.

Can't see it selling 500,000 copies at launch, but to be fair, Capcom probably can't either. I'm glad this is seeing a Western release - Monster Hunter is one of those "nice idea, I should really go and play that" kinds of games, which the PSP needs a lot more of. Luke Plunkett

9:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Luke Plunkett
15,855 views, 16 comments

Latest by Tokar: Ok, This is for Monster Hunter 2, I really enjoyed the Monster Hunter one, Witch is for Ps2, And iv more »

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"Used" Japanese Wii Going For Above MSRP

If a new Wii goes for ¥25,000, then how much should a used one command? Kotakuite dokool found out at the Shibuya Mandarake. For those who don't know, Mandarake is super anal about people taking pictures in their shops and has no problem causing a confrontation about it. Writes dokool; More »

9:00 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
5,400 views, 13 comments

Latest by thejakeman has died of dysentry: I DOTN UNDERSTAND YOUR WIERD FORIEGN MONEYS!!! more »

MILLA WAIFERS Resident Evil

Resident Evil: Extinction Trailer Creeps Up On Us

Looks like the trailer for Resident Evil: Extinction, the third in the series of zombie flicks based on Capcom's video games, snuck out onto the internet without us really acknowledging it. Sorry about that, Resident Evil movie! I was busy not caring about the film series and focusing on my not paying attention to it. As someone who hasn't seen the previous two, am I missing out? I mean, I know there's lots of Milla Jovovich to be had, but I haven't heard good things. More »

8:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,813 views, 57 comments

Latest by exiledyoshi: if you like resident evil you should know most of the games or at least some from front to back more »

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Sony: 20GB PS3 Still Breathing

Answering rumours that they were planning on taking the 20GB PS3 out back to be shot, David Karraker has had to get out of his comfy executive chair and say:

The type of model found in stores is completely up to what the retailer orders, so if they don't see a big demand for a particular SKU, they simply don't order it from us. We continue to manufacture both.

But for how long? Most consumers don't pick the 20GB version, retailers obviously aren't ordering them, PAL regions aren't getting them and Sony probably don't even want them anymore either, since they lose more money on a 20GB model than the 60GB model. More »

8:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Luke Plunkett
2,698 views, 26 comments

Latest by 天: @Pal: True. I suppose I made my generalization too general. You can find them for cheap if you more »

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Day Note: Calendars Confuse Me

To: Ash
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HI DAVE! top secret

Perry Clears Up Top Secret MMO Confusion

Following the announcement of Acclaim's Top Secret MMO project was a cloud of confusion. How exactly will a game designed by John Q. Public work? More »

7:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
679 views, 4 comments

FACE DOWN, ASS UP Snk

Art Of Fighting Collection Comes Stateside

To say that SNK's Art of Fighting is pretty niche at this point may be an understatement. The 2D Neo Geo fighter saw its debut in arcades in the early '90s, hot on the heels of arcade smash Street Fighter II, but was rendered arguably obsolete by the company's own The King of Fighters series. After eleven KoF games, I'd be surprised if SNK Playmore revisits Art of Fighting in any new way. More »

7:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,829 views, 18 comments

Latest by Lochlan: @drawp: You are almost right, but ultimately wrong. AoF and Fatal Fury take place in the same universe. more »

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Odin Sphere Trailer Is Poetry In Motion

Here it is, the trailer for Odin Sphere, the upcoming PlayStation 2 RPG from Vanillaware and Atlus that Kotaku readers called "gorgeous indeed" and "hot enough to melt your eyes." This first look at the spiritual successor to Princess Crown comes to the internet courtesy of Japanese news hound Duckroll and should be welcome video therapy for those of you mentally scarred by my earlier Punch-Out!! clip. Michael McWhertor

6:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,357 views, 39 comments

Latest by briantokyo: Does anyone know the first voice cast? I've heard her somewhere before but can't figure it out now.. maybe same more »

KAWHATI?! Wii

Space Station Tycoon Coming To Wii

Wahoo Studios' Outpost Kaloki X is evolving for its upcoming Wii release to be published by Namco Bandai Games into the much friendlier sounding Space Station Tycoon. Not a port, the Wii space station sim is built for Nintendo's console from the ground up and will see players playing through a much more fleshed out story-driven adventure than it's predecessors for the PC and Xbox Live Arcade. More »

6:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,163 views, 15 comments

Latest by Yetanotheruninspiredscreename: @Scazza: According to the dev website they fixed all the bugs except one that would have required a reset of more »

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GRAW 2 in One Week

Somehow this game managed to sneak up on me. More »
CALLING ALL ZORK DORKS Zork

Adventure Gamers Adventure To AdventureCon

Celebrating thirty (THIRTY!) years of Zork and twenty years of Leisure Suit Larry, the Las Vegas AdventureCon will act as the meeting ground for gamers who love the dying point-click-read genre. More »

5:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
668 views, 12 comments

UNDER 7 GREAT BRITISH POUNDS! Uk

UK Pricing For PS3 Downloads (Mostly) Set

Pricing for upcoming releases on the PlayStation Network has been set, for the most part, for our friends in the UK. It's okay, guys, unlike other PLAYSTATOIN 3 pricing news, this really won't hurt that bad. Three titles will be available on launch day via the PlayStation Store, Blast Factor ( 3.49), Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection ( 6.99) and Gran Turismo HD (free!). More »

4:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,356 views, 8 comments

Latest by Jonn: I hate to bring this thread down, but I have to say that that is the gothiest librarian I've ever more »

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An Awful Punch-Out!! Movie, Just For You

This fan-made homage to (Mike Tyson's) Punch-Out!! is probably the worst thing I've ever seen. It's rather old—just came across it on NeoGAF—but I want to share it with you, as this basement filmed clip from the 80's is so painful, the sadist in me screamed "Post! Post now!" It's marginally NSFW, as it features a handful of pre-teens jumping around in their underwear and certainly doesn't help argue the case that video games aren't for pedos. Michael McWhertor

4:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,696 views, 52 comments

Latest by chinesedentist: It seems that this was shot on video back in the 80's, but was re-edited recently with the graphics added more »

I WON'T DENY! Battlefield

Battlefield Bad Co. Trailer Hits Live

New for Xbox Live subscribers is the teaser trailer for EA's upcoming shooter Battlefield: Bad Company. It's pure teaser showing off no gameplay, but instead focusing on the destructive capabilities of the game's two main characters. It features "in-game engine" based footage and, frankly, it's one of the most amusing game trailers I've ever seen. Kind of a refreshing take on the teaser. Did I mention it's free?! More »

3:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,007 views, 20 comments

Latest by hezz: I didn't like it except for it's pretty in-engine graphics. more »

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Denver Group Seeks to Ban Mature Game Ads

Remember when I posted about that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories ad on Denver's local train months back? More »

3:35 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Brian Crecente
551 views, 24 comments

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND I'LL GLOW Tron

Reebok Does Tron Kicks Right

Adidas may have beaten Reebok to the punch with their Tron-licensed kicks last year, but Reebok knocks it out of the goddamn park with their much more subtle, far less dorky Glow sneakers due to hit this summer. The New Dandyism column over at streetwear fashion blog High Snobiety has first pics of the glow-in-the-dark shoes in action. Shoes are so hot you'll want to keep a pocket flashlight handy for late night recharges. More »

3:20 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,648 views, 16 comments

Latest by Mtxertudi: Yes Zho Adidas does own Reebok now. Also to Frodo, sneakers can be nice. They certainly aren't the right choice for more »

THANKS FOR NOTHING JAMIL! gdc07

PS3 Owners To Be "Very Happy" Come GDC

In an interview with GDC executive director Jamil Moledina, the bar has been set unbelievably high for Phil Harrison's March 7th keynote "Game 3.0: Developing and Creating for the 3rd Age of Video Games." Will there be megaton caliber announcements from Sony? More »

2:40 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Michael McWhertor
7,021 views, 88 comments

Latest by YouReflectionBG: I so called this! FTW "Simplifying Development for PS3 SCE also introduced advanced graphics tools and technologies for PS3, including PLAYSTATION®Edge-a new more »

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