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      Plants vs. Zombies Confirmed for XBLA

      July 24, 2009 /

      Plants vs. Zombies.That’s right, folks. PopCap has officially confirmed the development of Plants vs. Zombies for Xbox Live Arcade. There’s still no word on release date, achievements, multiplayer modes, or anything of that nature. It’s definitely coming, though, in all of it’s zombie crunching glory.

      For those of you who don’t know about the Plants vs. Zombies phenomenon, you may not want to get started. Chances you’ll get sucked in are nearly guaranteed, and from there, your productivity is only destined to plummet. Here’s a quick snapshot of PopCap’s “key features” for the game.

        * Play five game modes: Adventure, Mini-Games, Puzzle, Survival, plus the stress-free Zen Garden
        * Conquer all 50 levels of Adventure mode — through day, night, and fog, in a swimming pool and on the rooftop
        * Battle 26 types of zombies including pole-vaulters, snorkelers and “Zomboni” drivers
        * Earn 49 powerful perennials and collect coins to buy a pet snail, power-ups and more!
        * Open the Almanac to see all the plants and zombies, plus amusing “facts” and quotes
        * Browse Crazy Dave’s shop for special plants and tools to stem any zombie assault
        * Amazing graphics and soundtrack, plus a bonus music video
        * Infinite replayability: the game is never the same experience twice!

      Check back for more news – we’ll let you know as soon as PopCap issues a release date.

      Source: WorthPlaying

      News, Xbox 360

      Scribblenauts Hits the US on September 15th

      July 22, 2009 /

      Scribblenauts! heads to The Peaks.Question of the day – will I buy a Nintendo DS by the 15th of September? For now, I’ll say no, but I can’t promise anything.

      Regardless of my ownership, Scribblenauts will still be dropping like it’s hot on the 15th of September. As you may recall, the game was voted best of E3 this year and has been the subject of much speculation/adoration for several months by industry critics, Yours Truly notwithstanding.

      In honor of the official announcement, the guys at 5th Cell have dished out a few additional screenshots to whet your likely insatiable appetite for the game. Every time I see a new level I try to think of interesting ways to solve each puzzle. I love the giraffe solution for getting a cat out of the tree. I only hope to be so elaborate with my solutions some day.

      Mobile Gaming, News, Previews

      Sam Raimi to Direct Warcraft Movie

      July 22, 2009 /

      What will a Warcraft movie look like?Today Warcraft is synonymous with long hours grinding, more long hours raiding, and potentially socially destructive behavior. But do you remember the franchises humble roots? The simple graphics? The excellent campaigns? The franchise has been pegged for a movie for some time, and now there’s finally some real news to speak of. According to Variety, Sam Raimi has officially been pegged to direct the upcoming Warcraft movie.

      Raimi, who is famous for movies like Spider-Man and Darkman is excited about the project. “At its core, Warcraft is a fantastic, action-packed story,” said Raimi. “I am thrilled to work with such a dynamite production team to bring this project to the big screen.” Who’s the dynamite production team? That would be Chris Roven’s Atlas Entertainment, the folks behind The Dark Knight. Production is set to begin after Spider-Man 4, which Raimi is supposed to finish in 2010.

      There are still a lot of details missing from the movie. No one yet knows whether it will be live action or CG, and there’s still that issue of release date. If they’re not getting started until 2010, we’re years away from actually seeing the thing, time during which the franchise’s flagship, World of Warcraft, is likely to see slumping subscriptions in the face of new IP.

      Then there’s the ubiquitous concern about games turned into movies. They’re notoriously horrible, but hopefully with Blizzard and Universal involved this one might be the exception to the rule.

      Games in Media, News, Video

      Ghostbusters Game Cost $15-20 Million to Produce

      July 21, 2009 /

      Marshmallow Man wants another movie.The Star-Telegram in Texas got to sit down with the development house for the new Ghostbusters game, Terminal Reality. The game, which released about a month ago to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the first movie, has apparently sold over a million copies. That’s pretty impressive for a non-franchise launch (games like Halo blow through the million mark). Perhaps more surprising, the game cost between $15M and $20M to make according to Terminal Reality.

      No, that’s not huge for a blockbuster title, but is Ghostbusters a blockbuster? I remember when I first heard about the game I immediately dismissed it as another cheesy movie knock-off product. Apparently it’s a bit more than that, though there are a whole load of complaints about the PC and PS3 versions of the game. i

      The most interesting part of this whole thing, though, is something Terminal Reality co-founder Mark Randel has heard. Apparently someone told him the success of the game has sparked interest in a third movie, one that would pick up where the second film left off. Yes, you read that correctly. A movie that picks up where this very game picks up. A new movie set off by a game that was made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a movie that was made and a franchise that got revived by a game made to stand in as the third movie. It’s all very convoluted you see.

      Could this possibly be true? I’ll say yes, though I’d be surprised if it was the game that really made the franchise interesting. Would a movie version of the game turn into another Hitman or Silent Hill film? Or is there more meat to Ghostbusters because it was a movie first and a game second?

      News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360

      Historical Battle Map Pack is Live for Halo Wars

      July 21, 2009 /

      New Halo Wars maps.Everyone’s favorite Major updated early this morning to let everyone know that the Halo Wars Historical Battle Map Pack is now live and ready for download. The DLC will run you 800 MS Points (can’t wait for them to do away with these things). The maps come with some familiar names – Blood River, Glacial Ravine, Barrens, and Memorial Basin. So that last one is a newish name.

      Here’s the blurb from Nelson’s blog:

      Expand your Halo Wars experience with the Historical Battle Map Pack Add-on. These four new maps highlight key turning points in the epic war between the UNSC and Covenant forces. The maps include: Blood River – battle a single opponent over a treacherous natural chokepoint; Barrens – engage your enemy in the midst of the Flood; Memorial Basin – two vs. two team play in one of the bloodiest battles in Halo history; and Glacial Ravine — three vs. three action as you fight to control a narrow corridor flanked by energy walls.

      Got $5 sitting around? If so, you can go get yours right now.

      Image: CVG

      News, Strategy, Xbox 360

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