Late Night Consoling

Though Poland-based Techland's western PC shooter Call of Juarez was released in Europe late last year, the game has yet to be made available on North American shores. Today, publisher Ubisoft announced that when Call of Juarez is released for PC in North America, it will be accompanied by a previously unannounced Xbox 360 version. Screenshots of 360 port are available here. Furthermore, the upcoming PC version will have been updated since the European release, enhanced to take advantage of Windows Vista and DirectX 10.

Call of Juarez on Xbox 360 will include various pieces of platform-exclusive content, such as additional single- and multiplayer modes as well as downloadable content from Xbox Live Marketplace. It will also of course feature the system-standard Achievements and Xbox Live online support. There was no mention of support for the Xbox Live-esque Live Anywhere service in the PC version of the game.

Techland's Call of Juarez is set to ship for Xbox 360 and PC this summer.

Sony sent word this morning that Namco's anticipated 3D fighter Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection has been made available for purchase in the PlayStation 3's PlayStation Store. Originally released in the arcade, the game was last year adapted to the PSP format as Tekken: Dark Resurrection. The PS3 incarnation, a more true-to-arcade adaptation, is presented in full 1080p resolution and features customizable characters including the previously unplayable final boss Jinpachi.

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is priced for download at $19.99. Screenshots are available here.

Namco's Smash Court Tennis franchise will be making its first appearanc eon a portable system with Smash Court Tennis 3 for PSP, publisher Namco Bandai Games announced today. Previously, the series has seen entries on PlayStation and PlayStation 2, as well as in arcades. The game will feature characters with improvable tennis stats and customizable equipment, allowing players to take on the identities of pros such as Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, and Justine Henin. Local wireless multiplayer will be included.

"We are thrilled to announce that the next iteration of our popular Smash Court Tennis series is set to appear on the PSP system," said Namco Bandai executive VP Makoto Iwai. "With the franchise's signature gameplay and new enhancements, Smash Court Tennis 3 is the perfect on-the-go package that's made for a jet-setting tennis pro."

Namco also sent over some screenshots. Smash Court Tennis 3 is set to ship for PSP this summer.