Late Night Consoling

Square Enix turned on their hype machine today by stating that at the upcoming Square Enix Party 2005 event, they'll announce some groundbreaking news concerning Final Fantasy XII. The event takes place July 30 and 31 in Japan, so it'll be a while before we know. Could the rumor of a Xbox 360 port be true?

Microsoft revealed today that Project Gotham Racing 3 for the Xbox 360 will be released not long after the launch of the console. They also revealed some new features such as GothamTV which allow players watch other gamers race each other live. GameSpot states that the "'kudos' system returns in PGR3, rewarding drivers not only for finishing first, but also for driving with style. Powerslides, 360s, and two-wheeling are all given kudos points, which boost gamers' rankings."

A new title was announced today by Artificial Studios and it's called Monster Madness. The game follows the adventure of four friends on their way to a party when they discover their town is overrun by monsters. Arming themselves with axes, chainsaws, guns, and katanas, (to name a few) the four buds make a path of their own.. in blood. Check the link for some art and a screenshot. It'll ship for both Xbox 360 and the PC.

Did you dig the music of Jade Empire? Well, guess what, you can now buy the soundtrack! BioWare and Sumthing Else Music Works announced that the OST is now on sale at the BioWare online store, Amazon.com, and select retailers. The music is done by Jack Wall who is a veteran of the industry.