Hours Played: over 50
Progress: Completed “Endless Setlist” (gained Legendary status!)
Rock Band is the first music simulation game to encompass a full band. It allows players to play drums, guitar, bass, and sing. This is the first time drumming has come to a console (at least a full drum set unlike Taiko Drum Master or Donkey Konga). Singing is much like Sing Star and the guitar/bass is much like Guitar Hero.
Cost: $54 (most places; I found mine for $34)
Interface: Wireless via USB
Platform: Playstation 3 (Works on PC, Mac and Wii (no trackpad on Wii))
The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for Playstation 3 is an all-in-one Keyboard and Mouse. It says that it is for Playstation 3, but I have tested it on a PC and it worked perfectly without any driver installation. To be more specific, I built a new system and used it to setup my BIOS settings for the first time, then to install the operating system.
Ahh… sorry this is late… been a little busy lately.
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii)
Mario Strikers Charged lets you use the Wii controller to shoot, tackle, score and save.
Picross DS (DS)
Use puzzle-solving skills and creativity to earn your picture reward.
Pet Alien (DS)
Pet Alien is based on the CGI animated TV series of the same name, in which a group of aliens try to help a young boy they’ve taken up residence with.
Chameleon: To Dye For! (DS)
(delayed from last week)
Chameleon: To Dye For! is a puzzle game for the Nintendo DS and features several playable characters each with their own special powers.
Drake and Josh: Talent Showdown (DS)
Help Drake and Josh win a talent show by perfecting their skills and evading sabotage.
Bratz Ponyz (DS)
Bratz Ponyz graces the DS, as you arrive on the Ponyz archipelago to participate in the prestigious Ponyz Town beauty pageant.
Glory Days 2 (DS)
The sequel to the GBA’s award-winning Glory Days promises even more intense action than the first, as well as up to eight-way wireless multiplayer options.
Spelling Challenges and More! (DS)
Take the spelling challenge to spell over 25,000 words in 100 difficulty levels.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)
Bleach is one of the most popular anime series in Japan, as well as quickly becoming more popular in North America. It is about a teen who becomes a shinigami (death-god) who helps souls find their way to soul society. It is an action anime with a big focus on swords.
According to 1up.com, Bleach: Shattered Blade will be released in North America on October 15, 2007. According to Amazon.com, it will be available Oct. 9,2007.
editor’s note: This has been a favorite series of mine for a long time and from what I can gather, this will be a great game. I can’t wait!
owner’s note: I have this game in Japanese, and it is certainly one of the best interactive Bleach experiences possible. I’m hoping that the English version will be just as good.
Escape from Bug Island (Wii)
Known as Necro-Nesia in Japan, Escape from Bug Island is a new game for the Nintendo Wii.
Alien Syndrome (Wii)
Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a sci-fi universe, in which you can battle aliens and specialize your character with various skills.
Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle (DS)
Koei’s action-combat series comes to the DS system.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game (DS)
A card battle game starring the characters from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
Chameleon: To Dye For! (DS)
(releases July 27,2007)
Chameleon: To Dye For! is a puzzle game for the Nintendo DS and features several playable characters each with their own special powers.
Ultimate Puzzle Games: Sudoku Edition (DS)
A huge collection of Sudoku puzzle games.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)
Spelling Challenges and More! (DS)
Take the spelling challenge to spell over 25,000 words in 100 difficulty levels.
Deal or No Deal (GBA)
(releases July 18)
Based on the popular TV game show, Deal or No Deal lets you play as either the contestant or the Banker, and also offers a variety of minigames.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)