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Late Night Consoling
Alec Matias
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A tiny update with big news. It is pretty mind-boggling for Namco to decide to go the console-exclusive route with Soul Calibur III, especially with a console that didn't have the most copies sold for its previous fighter. Of course, the PS2 is the largest market and would make most sense, it's still odd decision to alienate all those GameCube and Xbox owners who supported the second SC. Plus, the announced details don't seem to stand out enough to warrant a full-blown sequel; three characters and a create-a-fighter mode? Sounds like there should be way more than that with online play being a must.

  • Soul Calibur III Revealed

    [ps2]

    Namco Hometek announced the latest entry into the Soul Calibur series and they confirmed the rumors: Soul Calibur III will be a PlayStation 2 exclusive. Namco also confirmed that three new characters will be introduced, for a total of 25 overall, and a create-a-player mode will be included. It's set for release later this year. Check out the first trailer for the game at FileShack.

  • New Ghost Recon 2 Content

    [xbox]

    Ubisoft announced that a slew of downloadable content for Ghost Recon 2 is now ready for download over Xbox Live. The content, which is a free download, consists of four maps, three game modes, and three skins.

  • Make Your Own PSP Game

    [psp]

    GameSpot reports that From Software is working on a game making utility for the PSP. Called Adventure Player, it allows you to create an adventure, puzzle or quiz game on the PC, which you then put it on your Memory Stick and launch through the included UMD. Wifi support means you can send your games to other players. Adventure Player comes with three scripts out of the box, including one for Echo Night. It'll be released in Japan in June, no North American release date has been announced.

  • Misc. Q&As/Features

    [ps2] [xbox] [gcn]

    IGN details the PSP launch event that took place at the Sony Metreon. They also interview a developer on Area 51. Experience Gaming talks with lead designer of S.C.A.R.. GameSpot talks PSP with SCEA EVP Jack Tretton.

Misc. Media/Previews

PS2

The first official trailer for Soul Calibur III is at FileShack. The Magic Box shares shots of Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2. IGN goes hands-on with Wild Arms: The 4th Detonator.

GameCube

GamesAreFun hosts a trailer for Fire Emblem.

Portable

GameSpy has shots of Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim (PSP) and FIFA Soccer (PSP).

Multi

EuroGamer shares their impressions of Destroy All Humans! (PS2, Xbox). GameSpot has their own look at Predator: Concrete Jungle (PS2, Xbox). TeamXbox has a hands-on report for Lego Star Wars (PS2, Xbox). First images of Shadow the Hedgehog (PS2, Xbox, GCN) are at The Magic Box. IGN sticks up new media for Batman Begins (PS2, Xbox, GCN). GameGossip has a few images of Worms 4: Mayhem (PS2, Xbox).

Console Game Of The Evening [Submit Yours!]

Beatmania IIDX for the PlayStation 2. "A great arcade transfer with some awesome peripherals. Some of the best game music made too." (submitted by AllYourBase).

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