Rare have released a patch that allows the text to be enlarged .
Rare quietly released a long-awaited patch for Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. The problem of small text was first discovered and deemed "too expensive" to fix, a position that was later recanted.
This patch lets you keep the teensy-text if you choose but allows larger text to be used.
Oh the weather outside is frightful – so grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy this year’s biggest hits on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers and critics agree that 2008 was a stellar year for Xbox LIVE Arcade, which saw record numbers and the most impressive line-up of titles ever.
Santa’s making a list and checking it twice – he knows that Xbox LIVE Arcade is home to the best pick-up-and-play downloadable games available and some of the year’s best titles. In fact, the games have been so good that people have earned more than 1.25 billion (yes, that’s billion with a “b”) Gamerscore and unlocked nearly 100 million Achievements in Xbox LIVE Arcade titles to date.
The Xbox LIVE team launched some of the highest rated titles this year, with more than 60 games scoring an industry-leading metacritic rating of over 75.
“Braid,” beat out big-budget blockbuster retail titles and was named the #2 video game of the year by TIME, “Best Independent Game” of the year by G4TV, and #5 game of the year by Associated Press. Developed by Number None, Inc. and published by Microsoft Game Studios, “Braid” is the No. 1 highest-rated game of all time on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and continues to be one of the top Xbox 360 games available. It even had the highest metacritic rating of any downloadable game this year with an astounding 93 (which was on-par with retail titles like critically acclaimed “Gears of War 2” and “Fallout 3”).
Gamers’ wish lists may also include this year’s favorites, “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” (90), “Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” (89), and “Portal: Still Alive” (89). Last month, Bizarre Creations announced that there are now more than one million combined leader board entries for Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 1 & 2 – that’s a lot of people! Crowd pleaser “Castle Crashers” is also an indisputable favorite and was chosen as Wired Game|Life’s #3 Xbox 360 game of 2008 alongside blockbuster titles “Gears of War 2” and “Fable II.”
We know gamers have been enticed by this impressive line-up – 110 million trial games have been downloaded on Xbox LIVE Arcade to date.
“Momentum for Xbox LIVE Arcade has been incredible this year,” director of digitally distributed games for Microsoft Scott Austin, said. “Xbox LIVE Arcade has really become the top destination for premium downloadable games. And we’ve got a long list of games coming out in 2009 that we think will be just as incredible as what we already have on the service.”
While these new records ring in a winter wonderland, they come hot on the heels of the scorching Summer of Arcade – the most successful season Xbox LIVE Arcade had ever seen. The summer’s best titles which were released over the course of five weeks including “Bionic Commando: Rearmed,” and “Galaga Legions” led to a 58 percent increase in unique members purchasing titles. August broke the monthly revenue high at the time by 67 percent.
After all the eggnog and holiday pudding is gone, Xbox LIVE Arcade has another blockbuster-packed lineup of games coming out in 2009 – so look out for titles including “Lode Runner,” “The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai,” “South Park,” “Puzzle Quest: Galactrix,” and “R-Type Dimensions” to ring in the new year.
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the vibrant world of the free-to-play MMORPG Fly for Fun (FlyFF) is all set to host a ton of extraordinary events. Between December 22 and January 5, the gPotato team hosts a wide range of activities and events for players enjoying the Christmas holidays. There are a whole host of exclusive awards and items on offer for adventurers who can complete the challenges we’ve set in-game.
A special event commences Monday, December 22 to celebrate the arrival of Christmas in the world of FlyFF. Adventurers of all levels can use their investigative skills to overcome the quest proposed by the gPotato team. The most valiant defenders of the Christmas Spirit will be rewarded with wonderful gifts, including the very rare Lawolf Sledge. The few lucky winners of the new permanent flying mount will be able to fly in the sky of Madrigal at any time - Santa style, comfortably seated on this legendary sledge.
From December 23, the town of Madrigal will be redecorated in a festive way to celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus. This iconic character will provide many rewards to the most courageous players who are searching for Golden Apples to feed to Rudolf. The adventurers will have until the 5th of January to find those apples stolen by the monsters of FlyFF and redeem them for a variety of great rewards!
By organising regular in-game events for the FlyFF community, the gPotato team hopes to offer a vibrant and constantly evolving environment for players of all levels. These events range from the addition of new themed in-game quests, a regular schedule of community events and competitions to see how creative our playing community can be with screenshot contests and creative writing competitions.
Please find enclosed the exclusive screenshots of the special FlyFF Christmas event. For additional information, please visit the official website http://flyff.gpotato.eu
The gPotato team is also happy to announce a new payment method in association with “PaySafeCard”. PaySafeCards are prepaid cards available across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and Germany in many retail outlets, and can be redeemed on all games available on the gPotato.eu portal. The full announcement is available in French at the following link.
About Flyff
Image via WikipediaFlyFF: Fly for Fun is a free-to play MMORPG featuring a “manga-ish” atmosphere and is operated in French and German by Gala Networks Europe Ltd. Become an adventurer and discover the world of Madrigal, flying above hordes of monsters and resolving intriguing mysteries. On more than 120 levels, FlyFF offers players a diverse and thrilling adventure, allowing them to fly freely on a brush or a magical hoverboard! For more information, please visit the official FlyFF website at the following address: http://flyff.gpotato.eu.
Feral Interactive has announced Tuesday, January 6th as the worldwide release date for the much-anticipated Mac version of Black & White 2, the real-time, strategy sequel to the critically acclaimed hit Black & White, one of the best-selling Mac games of all time. The release coincides with the opening of exhibits at Macworld Expo 2009 in San Francisco, Calif. where attendees can experience the game for themselves at the Feral booth.
Created by Lionhead Studios and designers Peter Molyneux and Ron Millar, in Black & White 2 players reprise the role of a young god in search of followers and return to the once innocent world of Eden. However, times have moved on - weapons have been invented and humans have harnessed the forces of nature to terrible effect. Eden is in turmoil and the young God has been called back to save his people. In addition, The Battle of the Gods expansion pack is included offering players a host of new challenges including the threat of a rival God.
"Black & White has achieved a phenomenal and long-lasting popularity on the Mac. We are confident that Black & White 2 will continue that success.” said Feral Interactive’s David Stephen.
LUNA Online open beta will begin on the 23rd December 2008, 11:00AM (+8 GMT) to celebrate Christmas with all the players!
After an exciting 7 days of close beta, LUNA Online will be ready 2 days before Christmas for everybody enjoy this festive season!
During the Open Beta period, there will no longer be anymore character wipe. Players are now on a serious journey to protect Blue Land.
Hurry up and prepare yourselves for the cutest adventure of your life! Join us this 23rd December 2008, 11:00AM (+8 GMT) and be the first to enjoy LUNA Online in english server! See you all in LUNA Online !
PUZZLE ARCADE, an interactive jigsaw puzzle game coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this Christmas.
PUZZLE ARCADE delivers a fun-filled, finely-tuned jigsaw building engine making full use of the Xbox LIVE service and LIVE Vision camera, with head-to-head and co-op play, both over Xbox LIVE and on the console.
“PUZZLE ARCADE is an easy to play and genuinely fun and innovative game.” said Paul O’Sullivan, Business Development Manager for PUZZLE ARCADE. “It’s perfectly suited to the platform because you can personalise it by snapping a quick picture using the LIVE Vision camera and then challenge friends to complete and uncover your picture. Social gameplay appeals to Xbox LIVE Arcade users and PUZZLE ARCADE offers a truly inclusive multiplayer experience to subscribers. Have a free trial online and see what you think.”
Fully customisable, PUZZLE ARCADE boasts a variety of game modes and difficulty levels and has a gradual learning curve which reveals the depth and scope of potential game play available.
There are multiplayer options, lots of achievements to unlock and also fractal puzzles - which when completed, reveal the finished image’s place within a much bigger picture - providing PUZZLE ARCADE with possibly some of the biggest online jigsaw puzzles ever created.
PUZZLE ARCADE is available on Xbox LIVE Arcade from the 24th December.
PUZZLE ARCADE’s key features include:
• A wide choice of puzzle images, including downloadable puzzle packs • Full support for the LIVE Vision camera to grab your own pictures and use them to make puzzles • A range of customizable game options • Play in the traditional way with Classic mode or try Turbo mode for a more casual experience • A simple and intuitive control system • 3D virtual galleries
Have an early Christmas present in the form of 10 brand new screenshots for the highly anticipated title, Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game will be released next year on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC.
Batman: The Animated Series Veterans Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill Reprise Their Roles as Batman and The Joker in the New Videogame Based on the Blockbuster Franchise.
Batman fans around the world will be excited to learn that Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame and leading television and stage actor Kevin Conroy will lend their voices to the Batman: Arkham Asylum videogame, co-published by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Known as the voice of BATMAN and BRUCE WAYNE for over fifteen years in various animated films and television series, Kevin Conroy will repeat his role as the CAPED CRUSADER, while Mark Hamill, who is also a veteran of many animated Batman properties, will again star as The Joker in the upcoming action-adventure title.
Featuring an original story penned exclusively for the game by famous Batman author, Batman: The Animated Series writer and five-time Emmy award winner, Paul Dini, Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios, will launch worldwide on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 and Windows PC in the Summer of 2009. With intensely realistic graphics and a gothic, moody and extraordinarily detailed setting, Batman: Arkham Asylum offers diverse gameplay options to push the envelope for all action, adventure and superhero games in the future. Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure taking them to the depths of the ARKHAM ASYLUM.
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With Christmas rapidly approaching, the vibrant world of the free-to-play MMORPG Fly for Fun (FlyFF) is all set to host a ton of extraordinary events. Between December 22 and January 5, the gPotato team hosts a wide range of activities and events for players enjoying the Christmas holidays. There are a whole host of exclusive awards and items on offer for adventurers who can complete the challenges we’ve set in-game.
Please find enclosed the exclusive screenshots of the special FlyFF Christmas event. For additional information, please visit the official website http://flyff.gpotato.eu
Image via WikipediaFlyFF: Fly for Fun is a free-to play MMORPG featuring a “manga-ish” atmosphere and is operated in French and German by Gala Networks Europe Ltd. Become an adventurer and discover the world of Madrigal, flying above hordes of monsters and resolving intriguing mysteries. On more than 120 levels, FlyFF offers players a diverse and thrilling adventure, allowing them to fly freely on a brush or a magical hoverboard! For more information, please visit the official FlyFF website at the following address: http://flyff.gpotato.eu.![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_twV0KXtVXS5_IXh5lCy3m7YbKI3lq7CGBFgcGpa-0mEjLsInPE3TI8PEbLQdcxGMTJMaq9qmlXGQqLtKc6iFIEafdUq4c-3avOAI4jMr2BuMy7Tte5n5W-E20tnJzlRAcARRlJZXsulczrWqbaHWU_=s0-d)
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Batman fans around the world will be excited to learn that Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame and leading television and stage actor Kevin Conroy will lend their voices to the Batman: Arkham Asylum videogame, co-published by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Known as the voice of BATMAN and BRUCE WAYNE for over fifteen years in various animated films and television series, Kevin Conroy will repeat his role as the CAPED CRUSADER, while Mark Hamill, who is also a veteran of many animated Batman properties, will again star as The Joker in the upcoming action-adventure title.![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_srdbPXwLeBLtnYQ55FAQ_NvMCt3iPmQpP8SrnHMxBKHx2DDQtscpEhcKqSBpD20sTZvTSvaFZTbWS9shmtAWkxzyW_YCrkSnebYn1St8uxmZQmIlpyTmPv_weD8uNEM52Sj8t5whq5kuNd_TV04amG=s0-d)