New games are still thin on the ground (what does that even mean?), but there are a pair of titles that might interest some of you. First up is Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days
There’s really not much else aside from these two games…which is just the calm before the storm — from September to November you’ll be flooded with more titles than you can handle! Any of you picking up new games this week?
July’s best-selling games were also a bit on the Bizzaro side — at least to me. A lot of games that have made the list for the last year were knocked off by newcomers. Check it out:
(Nintendo DS): 141,700I’m so not interested in NCAA Football. That’s what I get for going to a Division III college with a crappy sports program. As a Harry Potter nerd, I’m pleased that the game is doing so well. As a fan of Japanese RPGs, I’m disappointed that Dragon Quest isn’t selling more — what’s wrong with you America?!? Despite the general disappointment in the game, Crackdown 2 made the top three.
Anything on July’s list surprise you? Out of curiosity, did any of you go to schools with legendary sports programs?
July’s NPD numbers are the most interesting console sales figures in a long, long time. For the first time in three years (I think), a Nintendo console is not on top of the list! The quote Brian Fellow from Brian Fellow’s Safari Planet, “That’s crazy!!!” Let’s check out the numbers:
Even though Nintendo sold a lot of hardware in July, it just feels weird that the company didn’t top the charts. It’s like when Hulk Hogan turned heel or seeing Joe Torre in a Dodgers’ uniform — it’s just doesn’t feel right.
Is this the start of Nintendo’s decline (until the 3DS takes over the world)? Can Microsoft sustain the momentum it generated with the Xbox 360 Slim SeXbox 360? Look at those lowly PSP numbers? Is there anything Sony can do to kickstart its handheld system? Or should Sony focus its portable efforts on the PSP2? Answer and discuss (please)!
Here’s a cool developer diary from Ubisoft Montreal on Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Once you get past the silly concept of the team trying to look menacing in their hoodies, the content is very cool. This installment goes over the game’s background and story. The gang wants you to know that this isn’t AC 2.5, but a full-on sequel that continues Ezio Auditore’s story.
Check it out and let me know what you think (please)! And don’t forget how special the game’s special edition is.
I wanted to see how much hard drive space you ladies and gents use on your primary console. With premium consoles armed with 250GB and some people installing drives larger than 500GB on their systems, I’m curious to learn if any of you need that much space. Kindly take today’s poll and let me know what your console hard drives are full of.
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Ubisoft has announced the goodies that come with the American special edition of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
There’s a strong rumor going around that one of the writers of the outstanding WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011
Anyone else terrified of the toys that come with Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood? Which one do you think is scarier? The harlequin or the doctor?
There’s sweet FA coming out this week…except for Madden NFL 11
Square Enix sent over a batch of new screens for Deus Ex: Human Revolution
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Great news for Batfans — Game Informer has revealed info on the upcoming Batman: Arkham City and Warner Bros. has launched the game’s official site. As you can see from GI’s excellent cover art, Catwoman and Two-Face will be featured in the game.
Last year’s Batman: Arkham Asylum
In Seven45 Studios’ second developer diary for Power Gig: Rise of the Six String, design director Jack Davis goes over the game’s clans. In addition to using real instruments, Power Gig differentiates itself from the competition by integrating a heavy storyline. Find out how the clans fit into the game’s world and story in this video. After you check it out, let me know what you think (please)!
