Here we are playing Rock Band 2 and having a good ol time at it while our poor friends down under just now get word that they will soon get Rock Band 1, for God sake why even bother at this point and what i want to know is why they still pay the full price since the things been out for so long and part 2 is here.
Game Spot has the full details right here: An industry rumour started circulating over a year ago saying that Harmonix-developed rhythm title Rock Band would not be coming to Australian shores to coincide with the Christmas 2007 holiday period launch in the US. The rumblings were given further credence when Charles Huang--cocreator of RedOctane and the Guitar Hero brand--went on record to GameSpot AU in 2007 saying he believed the product would miss its intended launch window in multiple territories outside of North America due to insufficient manufacturing. Sure enough in December last year when the game launched it turned out exactly as Huang predicted and almost a year after going on sale EA was still making announcements at E3 2008 about new European regions due to receive the game. Australia so far has not been one of the listed countries to receive Rock Band and attempts at ascertaining a firm release date or reason for the delay from the game's distributor EA has fallen on deaf ears.
Rock Band, the Harmonix-developed rhythm game that features guitar, drums, and vocals has had a well-documented rough trip to reach retail shelves in Australia. The recent news that Activision had priced and dated Guitar Hero: World Tour for our market made it look as if Guitar Hero would be the first full band game to go on sale down under. EA hit back today announcing Rock Band will be available from November 7 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii platforms in Australia. The product will be sold in multiple configurations with hardware only bundles on all platforms--consisting of one guitar, microphone, and drum kit--carrying an RRP of A$199.99 ($166.47), the hardware bundle including software will cost A$249.99 ($208.23), and standalone drum kits and guitars will retail for A$129.99 ($108.30) and A$89.99 ($74.99) respectively.
An EA spokesperson was unavailable at time of print to comment on the availability and pricing of Rock Band downloadable content for Australia or an estimated timeframe for the launch of the game's sequel, Rock Band 2.
The news comes only days after Games Conference Asia 2008--Asian version of Leipzig's trade show--where EA Asia Pacific President Jon Niermann confirmed the game would begin shipping to Singapore from September 25 this year.
Named Best Xbox LIVE Arcade Game and Best Overall Puzzle Game by IGN at E3 2008, “Braid,” is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
“Braid” is a platformer/puzzle game. The player journeys across seven worlds to rescue a princess; in each world, time behaves in its own peculiar way. The player must cleverly manipulate the flow of time to solve puzzles. “Braid” aims to provide a mind-expanding, filler-free experience.
From acclaimed independent developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is an artful puzzle-platformer where challenging, yet accessible puzzles are solved by manipulating time. From your house in the city, journey to a series of worlds solving puzzles that will help you rescue an abducted princess. Time behaves differently in each world, and every puzzle shows you something different about the world. The time behaviors include rewinding, independent time streams, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more.
Developed by Number None, Inc., and published by Microsoft, “Braid” will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points worldwide and is rated E 10+ for Everyone over the age of 10 by the ESRB.
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Well with it being leaked not to long ago, it was only a matter of time until something like this showed up. Even though this looks like a more final build then the leaked one.
I got to say this is one eye catching box set and i was real happy with the over all look but the content of the was a bit lacking, i guess 10 bucks more then most games is not that much to pay when you take in to account the GTA IV box set was a good bit more then that.
Included in the pack is:
Collectible SteelBook DVD case
“Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2,” a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski
Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer,
“Rendezvous.” An exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle available during online play
The game will ship on November 7, as was announced this week. No price for Europe yet.
I was looking over some of the info in the E3 press pack (thanks FF) for the 360 and found this new ad for the 360, now the video is of no interest to me since i was sold on the 360 long ago but the video had a bit more to offer then just sales hype.
The video not only confirms the deal with NetFlix to add an online movie rental system but you get a good look at the new avatar system that MS will be adding to the 360, unlike the PS3 we wont need to wait 4 or more years (HOME) to see it in action and unlike the Wii they have arms, legs and even a neck.
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