NintendoWare Weekly: Catrap, 101-in-1

by JC Fletcher on Oct 13th 2011 4:15PM

Deceptively big numbers abound (as big numbers tend to do) on Nintendo's download services this week. 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix collects entirely too many games in a single pack on WiiWare, and 1001 Blockbusters provides a similarly excessive number of block-breaking levels on DSiWare.

On 3DS, there's an obscure, but interesting Game Boy puzzle called Catrap, which is actually about puzzles that you can accidentally trap yourself in -- and not rapping cats. If you're looking for something more passive to do with your 3DS, there's a new "Night of the Living Carrots" short starring characters from Monsters vs. Aliens on the Nintendo Video service.

WiiWare 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix (Nordcurrent, 1 player, 700 Wii Points): 101 minigames in a single WiiWare download, based on a DS game of the same name. Infer what you will about the quality of each mini-minigame.Demo: FAST Racing League (Shin'en, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points): Get a quick look at this futuristic racer.3DS eShop Catrap (Game Boy) (Nintendo, 1 player, $2.99): Clear obstacles from a series of mazes, with a "rewind" function if you trap yourself.DSiWare Furry Legends (Gamelion, 1 player, $4.99/500 DSi Points): A side-scrolling puzzle platformer based on the WiiWare Furry Legends game.1001 Blockbusters (Selectsoft, 1 player, $1.99/200 DSi Points): No, this isn't another multi-minigame collection -- it's a Breakout-type game with 1001 levels.

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London Philharmonic records game music album

by Alexander Sliwinski on Oct 12th 2011 11:00PM

The London Philharmonic Orchestra hasn't been shy about getting involved with popular culture, and will release a video game soundtrack album on November 8. Game Informer reports the album, The Greatest Video Game Music, includes 21 tracks with a mix of fan favorites from the past three decades.

The album covers Super Mario to Angry Birds, with less whimsical efforts like Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty and Fallout 3 in there too. You can get a taste of the album with Hans Zimmer's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 theme here.

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[PC, PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Rage

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IGN - 8.5/10 - "The great controls and useful weapon upgrades help make Rage's shooting parts a lot of fun, but the storyline fails to create any real tension and the game's characters, friendly and hostile, never do or say anything memorable. As a result, Rage starts to drag toward the second half after most of the mechanics and upgrades are introduced because the fictional world isn’t very interesting. Despite the lack of genuinely exciting context, all the content packed into Rage is still a blast to play, including the surprisingly entertaining car combat mode and co-operative challenges. Rage isn’t revolutionary, but is an expertly crafted, beautiful shooter."

Eurogamer - 8/10 - "Judged on game design and content, then, it's slightly anachronistic, but as a toy box full of things you can only do in games, Rage is warm-hearted and refreshing. It's not going to change the world, but it does serve as a timely reminder of that other thing id Software games always did besides smashing through some new technological barrier."

Gamespot - 8/10 - "That honor belongs to the lengthy campaign, which can last upward of 20 hours for avid racers and diligent questers. Though the story gets a bit too cliched, there is a robust amount of adventuring to be done in a world that rewards you for your attentions. Rage is a beautiful game that looks equally stunning with or without the hefty installation (which reduces the load times and is optional on the 360 but required on the PS3), so regardless of which platform you play on, you'll find a rich and rewarding adventure that sets a new visual standard for the postapocalyptic wasteland."

1UP - B - "It's nothing revolutionary. It comes from a different kind of Id, one that would rather play with existing conventions than reinvent them. Conversely, it's the same Id that puts look and feel on the same high pillar, and it's impossible to call Rage badly-composed. I just don't think it's going to be remembered as anything but a sleeper hit of the fall of 2011."

Destructoid - 7/10 - "RAGE is fast food, the kind of fast food that looks much more satisfying on the menu than it does once served. It's tasty, for sure, but you'll be starving almost as soon as you've finished. By no means is RAGE not worth your time -- it looks stunning, the combat on both wheels and foot is fun, and there's a tremendous sense of atmosphere that deserves to be experienced. However, RAGE's quality only makes its lack of ambition more painful in the long run, as it could easily have been better than it is. It's a good game, most definitely, and one that id fans will enjoy ... just don't expect it to do half of what it looks like it can do."

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[PC] The Old Republic gets new trailer; global release

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Karaoke Revolution: Glee Volume 3 sings out on Xbox 360, Wii Nov. 22

KONAMI AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS GIVE FIRST GLIMPSE AT SONG LIST AND RELEASE DATE FOR KARAOKE REVOLUTION GLEE: VOLUME 3

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products today announced the partial song list for the upcoming Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 3, adding that the game will be available for Nintendo Wii™ and Xbox360® on Nov. 22, 2011.

The partial song list includes the following chart-topping tunes from Glee Season 2:

• Billionaire
• Born This Way
• Firework
• Just The Way You Are (Amazing)
• Last Christmas
• Loser Like Me
• Lucky
• Marry You
• River Deep/Mountain High
• The Time Warp
• Toxic

Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 3 has the largest lineup of all-new show hits and music performances to date. The game will feature many new key elements including:

•Popular Song Lineup - Sing up to 35 of your favorite songs from Season 2 and re-live classic scenes from the show.
•Memorable Performances from Season 2 - Perform alongside your favorite GLEE characters in unforgettable performances from episodes including 'Britney/Brittany', 'Auditions', 'The Rocky Horror Glee Show', and more.
•Party With GLEE - Compete in multiplayer singing games, including modes with up to six players.

-All-New Downloadable Content (Xbox 360 only) - Extend your gaming experience with additional downloadable songs from the first two releases of Karaoke Revolution Glee.
-Experience GLEE in High Definition (Xbox 360 only) – For the first time on Xbox 360, experience all of your favorite GLEE songs and music performances in HD quality!
-Compare Your Rankings with Fellow Gleeks Online (Xbox 360 only) – Enjoy new online leaderboards and see your score ranking against other karaoke players from around the world.

Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 3 is rated T for Teen.

For more information and images from the game, please visit: http://www.konami.com/krglee.

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[PC, PS3, X360] Rumour: More Dead Space 3 plot details sneak out

[PC, PS3, X360] Rumour: More Dead Space 3 plot details sneak out
The mole that shed some potential light on what we can expect from Dead Space 3 is at it again according to a new report from Siliconera. This time the mole delves into some more detail about the mental state of Isaac Clarke, who has had his fair share of psychological trauma throughout both Dead Space 1 and Dead Space 2.

It is worth noting that if these end up being true, then the rest of the text could be considered hypothetical spoilers. So tread lightly.

It sounds like Isaac's own worst enemy will be himself this time, with the mole alluding to the existence of a 'Shadow Isaac' in Dead Space 3. A split personality who will actively be pointing out flaws in Isaac Clarke as the game progresses as well as taunting him at any given chance. One such example is that later in the game Isaac falls into a tunnel, to which Shadow Isaac calls him an 'idiot'. He'll complain that this rescue mission isn't his mission and Shadow Isaac will remind him he turns his back on all the wrong things. And, by the sounds of it, just being a downright jerk throughout the game.

It'll be interesting to see if this ends up being a part of the game, considering his past hang-ups on Nicole from Dead Space 1 this does kind of seem like the next obvious step. We shall continue to await official word from EA as always. Hopefully we'll hear something sooner rather than later, I'm craving another hit of Dead Space.

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[PC] Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm gets a preview trailer

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