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iPhone Plants vs Zombies dated for February 15th

Late last month PopCap let us know that the iPhone/iPod touch version of Plants vs. Zombies would be seeing a delay to mid-February. However, we weren’t notified of an exact release date, until now. PopCap, along with releasing the above trailer, has officially announced that Plants vs. Zombies will be hitting the App Store for use with the iPhone and iPod touch on February 15th, 2010.

We’ve yet to hear of a price for the game but we can’t see it being too high.

Iwata not impressed by the iPad

Apple’s iPad has gotten a lukewarm reception, mostly because it’s just a big iPod touch, a notion which Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata agrees on. In a comment whether the iPad would pose a threat to the DSi XL, Iwata simply stated “It’s just a bigger iPod Touch.”. We agree.

Apple unveils the iPad

Apple today unveiled the iPad, a touchscreen tablet which will set the standard for tablets for years to come. But other than that, it’s supports all iPhone apps and games, meaning the tablet can be used to play all the games released on the iPhone, either in native resolution, or upscaled. Also, the company released a new SDK which will give game-makers even more resources to work on titles for the new device. Prices range from $500 and up.

Call of Duty: World at War: Nazi Zombies lite edition for iPhone, iPod touch

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again — One of the best features, if not the best, of Call of Duty: World at War is Nazi Zombies. Sure, the actual game was cool but Nazi Zombies is really what had me lay down 60 bucks. Well, if you didn’t know, there is a version of the mini game available for the iPhone and iPod touch called Call of Duty: World at War: Nazi Zombies. Of course, just like everything else, you have to pay for it.

Luckily, a lite version has recently been spotted on the App Store that will give you access to the game and allow you to test it out, for free.

What are you waiting for? Go get it!

via joystiq

iPhone version of Plants vs. Zombies delayed

The iPhone version of PopCap’s excellent Plants vs. Zombies game has been delayed for a little while, and has been moved from late-January to mid-February, PopCap announced via Twitter. It’s not that big of a deal, and we’re sure the wait will be worthwhile. It always is with PopCap.

Dead or Alive Paradise coming to NA this Spring

Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei has announced that the lightly dressed ladies of Dead or Alive Paradise for the PSP will be coming to North America this Spring. However, there isn’t much fighting in the game, it’s mostly based on mini games such as Volleyball and a few gambling mini games as well. Yeah, we know; bummer.

GTA Chinatown Wars available on iPhone

After disappointing sales on the DS and PSP, Rockstar has released Chinatown Wars on the iPhone, in hopes that it might receive some better success. Despite decent reviews, the game sold less than 100,000 copies on the DS and PSP, but hopefully the $10 price tag on the iPhone version will improve that considerably.

BlazBlue hitting PSP in March

Other than Street Fighter IV, BlazBlue is undoubtedly my favorite fighting game. Its fast paced hectic gameplay make for hours of entertainment. However, there is currently no portable offering of the game. Luckily, Arc System Works has just announced that they will be bringing BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable to North American shelves this March.

Included in this portable BlazBlue will be an all new game mode called Legion Mode which has been described as a sort of survival mode. In addition to that there is a Shop Mode where you can buy new things with your accumulated points that you get from fighting.

The best part of all is that the same moves featured in the console edition will be ported to the portable edition. Those hours of mastering those crazy combos will not go to waste!

via kotaku

DSi XL coming to Europe on March 5th

Nintendo has announced that the big brother of the DS family, the DSi XL, will launch in Europe on March 5. However, don’t expect the usual white color, as Nintendo will only launch with two colors, “Wine Red” and “Dark Brown”, and from the looks of it, we’d prefer Wine Red.

Mirror’s Edge iPhone game coming early this year

While getting boring after a while, Mirror’s Edge was extremely fun the first time I picked it up and for some time after. It’s free running like gameplay made for some pretty entertaining runs. If you share the same opinion as me you’ll be happy to hear that there has been an iPhone Mirror’s Edge title in the works for some time now.

And, while previously scheduled for a January 2010 release, the developers have pushed it to the much more usual “early 2010″ release window. So, when exactly this means we haven’t a clue but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as its made available.

via joystiq

Palm Pre, Pixi to get EA games

While the iPhone began as just a phone (among other things) the launch of the App Store really turned it into a premiere handheld gaming platform. The Palm Pre, on the other hand, hasn’t seen much love in the game department despite the fact that it too has an app store of sorts.

However, at this year’s CES, Palm has let us know that they will be commited to bringing 3D games to the platform signing on EA to develop said games. Games currently in the pipeline include The Sims 3, Need for Speed Undercover and more.

via joystiq

iPhone app store reaches 3 billion dowloads

The Apple iPhone has established itself as a legitimate competitor to the DS and PSP, and its game sales have showed its capabilities quite well, with over 100,000 apps available, and over 20,000 being games. Apple has now announced that over 3 billion apps have been downloaded from the app store, on the over 50 million iPhone and iPod touch devices that are available.

Metal Slug XX on PSP Feb 23rd

If you were a frequent arcader goer back in the day you may remember Metal Slug. If not, you probably know what Metal Slug is anyways; a classic side scrolling shooter that had you destroying wave after wave of baddies. Over the years, the series has seen various console ports but today Sony has announced a new PSP title, Metal Slug XX which will be hitting store shelves February 23rd.

In addition to the run and gun gameplay we’ve all come to know and love, Metal Slug XX will feature mission based gameplay and the ability to link up with your friends via ad-hoc wireless for some multiplayer action.

via playstationblog

Mistwalker working on iPhone title

If you’re a fan of the Final Fantasy series you have most likely heard of its creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, former Square exec. Well, after resigning from Square he went on to found Mistwalker, a game development studio that has put out titles such as Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey.

Well, it seems that Mistwalker will be diversifing their focus as according to an announcement on their website an iPhone title is in the works. What exactly will this title be? Perhaps a port of Blue Dragon or Lost Odyssey? Let’s hope so.

via mistwalker

Plants vs Zombies coming to iPhone in late January

If you’re a fan of casual PC games you’ve probably heard of Plants vs. Zombies. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a tower defense type game that pits well, Plants against Zombies.

It was released towards the middle of ‘09 but has yet to be ported to a portable platform. Luckily, for fans of the game, PopCap has announced that Plants vs. Zombies will be make a leap to the iPhone in late January.

There’s no word on how much it will cost. However, considering PopCap’s other iPhone games like Chuzzle, Peggle and Bookworm cost $1.99 it’d be safe to assume Plants vs. Zombies will too.

via destructoid