Lunabean's PSP News

New 'LEGO Indiana Jones' trailer

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:23:02 -0800

The release of LEGO Indiana Jones is just a couple of weeks away, and now we have a fantastic (and funny) new "Summer trailer" for it. Enjoy!

I can't wait!

'LEGO Indiana Jones' site goes live

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:09:53 -0800

Head on over to the newly launched LEGO Indiana Jones website and take part in the treasure hunt to earn yourself Indy wallpapers, stickers, coloring pages, avatars, and ringtones (coming soon).

When you're done downloading, check out the screenshots, the trailer, the forums...oh, there's just so much LEGO Indy goodness, you're just going to have to see it for yourself!

LEGO Indiana Jones website

The game will be available on all current systems (Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Nitnendo Wii, and PC) on June 3rd.

'God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide begins!

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:35:39 -0800

We are beginning work on the LB God of War: Chains of Olympus Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Sony PSP.

Per usual, you can check in on our growing guide as it's being written. Enjoy!

LB God of War: Chains of Olympus Game Guide.

Update: For those who need GoW PSP help beyond the current scope of the walkthrough, please post your questions in our God of War: Chains of Olympus PSP Help Thread in our forums.

Funny Interactive Achievement Awards Ad

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:49:53 -0800

I wonder if Mario will be a presenter? I can see it now, "and zee winner iz...it's a meeee...Mario!" For all of the various nominees, you can check out the Interactive Achievement Awards website.

Nintendo raises annual earnings forecast...again

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:19:19 -0800

There's just no denying that Nintendo is, in the words of Big Goron, hot, hot, hot.

For the second time this year Nintendo has raised its annual earnings outlook. The company now expects its operating profits to reach 420 billion yen (US$ 3.7 billion) by the end of the fiscal year. This number reflects an 86% increase over the same period one year ago.

Rumors of the earnings upgrade caused Nintendo's stock to jump 7.8 percent yesterday. When the rumors were confirmed today, stocks slid a bit, down 3.5 percent to close at 66,400 yen.

While Nintendo reaps the rewards of its Wii gamble, Sony may be wallowing in the damage of its PS3 gamble. The electronics giant today reported its financial earnings, with mixed results. While the company, as a whole, posted a small operating profit, the games division nearly doubled its losses over last year, to 96.7 billion yen (US$ 841 million).

Adding salt to Sony's wound, Nintendo was able to lift its annual Wii sales target to 17.5 million units (up 1 million from previous reporting, and only 3 million shy of the Gamecube's total sales), while Sony had to admit PS3 sales will probably fall short of its 11 million target this business year.

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Best. Demo. Ever. 'The Simpsons' hits Xbox Live.

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:31:30 -0800

The Simpsons Game is due out on October 30. However, if you can't wait to get your greasy Krusty Burger hands on some gameplay then head on over to Xbox Live to download a Demo.

This is going to be my favorite game of all time. It looks spectacular, the commentary has already cracked me up a good dozen times (in about five minutes) and the gameplay seems accessible to anyone.

We'll definitely be writing a Walkthrough and Guide for this game, and yes, it will be pleasurable. Now, release the hounds!

'Manhunt 2' gets M rating and Halloween release date

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:54:57 -0800

Back in June, Manhunt 2 was effectively banned in the US and UK.

Today, we get word that Rockstar has toned down the game enough to get an "M" rating from the ESRB.

Many of us still think that the original banning was Rockstar's way of getting press for the game and never had any intention of releasing it in July. October 31st seems much more appropriate.

That being said, I don't think we'll be playing this one.

Sony does something right

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:57:55 -0800

Official PlayStation blog

Finally, talking directly to their community without having to go through fake blogs (flogs) or bad marketing decisions.

Crush, with eyeliner

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:31:33 -0800

Okay, it's not an REM song, but it does have to do with sleep. Crush, a new puzzle game out for the PSP has piqued my interest. I hadn't heard about the game until I stumbled upon it today, via a review at gamespot.

Described as a revolutionary puzzle/platformer with Tim Burton and Danny Elfman influences, it sounds like it will exude that same awe that I felt when I first flipped from 3D to 2D in Super Paper Mario.

I'm not sure if we'll do a walkthrough for the game or not, but I definitely would like to play it.

Read the review
Official Crush site

NPD: Nintendo wins April

Thu, 17 May 2007 18:01:05 -0800

NPD Funworld has today released its report of video game hardware and software sales in the US for the month of April. The highlights include:

Good month overall: A 20% year-over-year increase with $838.6 million in hardware, software and accessory sales.

Software sales = "meh": Software sales remained stagnant at $389.8 million (last year's number was $395 milliion.

Software sale breakdown: Handheld software sales surged 61% to $141.5 million, thanks to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl DS titles. Console software sales, on the other hand, fell 19% to $248.3 million. Keep in mind, April of '06 bragged Kingdom Hearts 2 and The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. April '07 bragged very little.

Nintendo games selling like gangbusters: Nintendo held the top four spots on the software sales chart with Pokemon Diamond (DS, 1.045 million), Pokemon Pearl (DS, 712,000), Super Paper Mario (Wii, 352,000), and Wii Play w/ Remote (Wii, 249,000).

Nintendo hardware selling like hotcakes: Hardware sales were up 52% to $338.4. In first place was the Nintendo DS with 471,000 units sold. The Wii came in second with 360,000 units sold. The PS3 came in 7th, between the Game Boy Advance and Gamecube, with 82,000 units sold.

The only surprise I see here is the uber-low 82,000 PS3s moved number. I'm cheering for you Sony, but, egad, you have to get some games out.

Update:
Jer has ~~whined~~ asked that I point out his prediction last month that March would be the last time we would see the PS2 at the top of the console charts.

The PS2, with God of War II has taken its last breath, and granted, it was an impressive gasp, but I predict that the days of seeing the PS2 at the top of the hardware sales for all consoles is now over.

Hey, it beats the big wigs at Wedbush Morgan Securities and Lazard Capital Markets who predicted software sales for the month of April would be up 15 - 24%.

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