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Gran Turismo franchise passes 55 million units sold
The Gran Turismo series is the biggest racing franchise in gaming history, with sales now of over 55 million games sold. Here’s how the 55 million are broken down between the games:
- Gran Turismo: 10,850,000 units
- Gran Turismo 2: 9,370,000 units
- Gran Turismo 3 A-spec: 14,890,000 units
- Gran Turismo Concept Series: 1,560,000 units
- Gran Turismo 4 “Prologue”: 1,350,000 units
- Gran Turismo 4: 10,980,000 units
- Gran Turismo 5 “Prologue”: 4,650,000 units
- Gran Turismo PSP recently recorded sales of 1,800,000 units
As you’ll notice, the “Prologue” title for the PS3, which is nothing more than a bigger demo, has sold almost 5 million copies to date.
Toys R Us now accepting console trade-ins
Toys R Us has today released a press release letting us know that they will now begin accepting used console trade-ins much like competitor GameStop has been doing for some time now.
This program allows you to trade in everything from the Xbox 360 and Wii to the PS1 and Nintendo 64. Of course, you’re only going to be able to get yourself a gift card for the trade-in instead of cold hard cash but you win some you lose some, right?
Check out the press release after the break.
PS2 celebrates 9th birthday
This day, nine years ago, Sony launched what would become the best selling console of all time, the PlayStation 2. On the 9th anniversary of the launch, Sony revealed the staggering sales numbers: 140 million units sold worldwide, beating out the DS and GameBoy, with 120 million and 108 million units sold, respectively.
What’s even more amazing, is that some 10,000 (yes, ten thousand) games have been released for the PS2, developed by over 450 different developers, and there have been sold over half a billion PS2 games in the US alone. Wow.
Amazon holding buy 2 get 1 free game deal
Amazon.com has today announced that they will be holding a buy 2 games get 1 free deal through Saturday, October 17th. In such an economy, this is a perfect time for gamers to rejoice and hop on this deal as fast as they can.
What’s better is games such as Madden NFL 10, Need for Speed: Shift, NHL 10 and Call of Duty: World at War all make the cut, among other titles.
Check out the full list of qualifying titles for the various consoles here.
Madden NFL Arcade coming this December
EA has announced that a cut-down, arcade version of Madden will make its way to the Xbox 360 and PS3 in form of a download-only game. The game, which features 5-on-5 only play with all 32 NFL teams, and will cost $15 (or 1200 MS points) and will be available this December. NFL Arcade will also feature all the real stadiums with a shorter, 60 yard field and just enough team stars to build a decent 5 man squad.
Tags: nfl arcade
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier gets dated
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier was first announced towards the beginning of April but at the time there was no release date announced.
High Impact Games has today come forth to let us know that Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier will be out for the PSP and PS2 on November 3rd.
via joystiq
DJ Hero to be made playable at GameStop this Sunday
If you’re dying to get get your hands on DJ Hero and happen to live by a GameStop, you’re in luck — Activision has recently announced that they are teaming up with GameStop to give the general public a chance to play DJ Hero this Sunday, October 11th from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
The best part about this promotion is that it is going on at every GameStop across the nation and even gives you the opportunity to win prizes scuh as a chance to meet Eminem and attend one of his concerts in New Orleans, among other things like Xbox 360s, the game and more.
Full list of prizes below courtesy of Joystiq:
Grand Prize (1 Winner)
- VIP trip for you and a friend to EMINEM’s concert at the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on October 30, 2009
- Exclusive invitation to EMINEM’s sound check
- VIP meet and greet with EMINEM
- 2 Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Editions signed by EMINEM
- 2 Xbox 360 consoles
- 2 Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Packs
- 2 DJ Hero exclusive prize packs
1st Runner Up (10 Winners)
- Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Edition signed by EMINEM
- Xbox 360 console
- Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack
2nd Runner Up (1,000 Winners)
DJ Hero exclusive prize pack including: DJ Hero hat, keychain, pen and sticker
DJ Hero pre-order bonuses announced
DJ Hero’s October 27th release date is quickly approaching so it would only make sense that Activision would let us in on the various pre-order bonuses you will recieve while purchasing the game at various retailers.
Below is the full list of pre-order bonuses you will recieve courtesy of Destructoid:
- Amazon.com – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition from Amazon.com and get a $5 credit towards the music tracks that inspired the music for the game
- Best Buy – Pre-order DJ Hero from Best Buy and receive a free code that unlocks a Daft Punk level
- GameStop – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition and receive two free playable song downloads
- Guitar Hero Store – Pre-order DJ Hero and DJ Hero Renegade Edition and receive free two-day shipping
- Hollywood/GameCrazy – Pre-order DJ Hero and receive an exclusive turntable slipmat
- Walmart.com – Pre-order DJ Hero at Wal-Mart.com and receive a $10 electronic gift card
Honestly? I think I’d go with the Guitar Hero Store and get free 2 day shipping because everything else seems, well, not exciting whatsoever. I mean honestly, a turntable slipmat from GameCrazy? What were they thinking?
Guitar Hero 5 launch trailer
Yesterday, Guitar Hero 5 launched in North America, and with game launches come the obligatory trailer. If you want any gameplay footage, you won’t exactly find it here, but I’ve always wanted to go skydiving, so I put it up here anyways.
If you haven’t checked out the Playboy marketing strategy yet, I highly recommend it. Guitar Hero 5 will be seeing a European launch on the 11th, followed by an Australian release on the 16th.
Guitar Hero 5 ad features Hugh Hefner and his Playmates
Activision has recently released the above advertisement for their forthcoming multiplatform title, Guitar Hero 5. Just like their previous slew of advertisements this one features Guitar Hero being played in nothing more than button downs and socks. However, Activision has replaced Michael Phelps and Tony Hawk with Playboy Playmates and Hugh Hefner.
Need I say more?
NHL 2K10 teaser trailer
2K Sports has unveiled a new teaser trailer for their upcoming hockey game NHL 2K10. The video doesn’t show much, just left winger Alexander Ovechkin getting floored and making an unbelievable goal.
Improvements from the last installment include new gameplay mechanics, enhanced online modes, and co-op play. NHL 2K10 will be released on September 15th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii.
Shadow of Destiny PSP port coming to US, à la ESRB
An ESRB listing of the Shadow of Destiny port for the PlayStation Portable reveals that the game will be getting a North American release. The game was rated Teen for Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, and Violence. Nothing official from Konami says anything about the release, but at least we know that it’s definitely on its way.
The Japanese version is set to debut on October 1st, so it could be possible that it’ll be released not too far after. Unfortunately, no word on a European or Australian release yet.
[Thanks, Leland!]
DJ Hero box art revealed
It seems that the guys over at Destructoid got their hands on the official box art for Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero.
The above art will evidentally find its way onto the cover of the DJ Hero + turntable controller bundle. Other than that, there’s not much we don’t know; 94 originial mixes including Jay-Z, Daft Punk, 50 Cent, etc.
However, if you notice in the bottom right hand corner the Guitar Hero logo is prominentaly displayed, but why? Well, most likely because Activision wants buyers to know that the game is from the same makers of the much more popular Guitar Hero franchise.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes launch trailer
The television series game tie-in, Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes has a new launch trailer, straight from last weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con. I’ve only watched the Clone Wars cartoon once, and I didn’t exactly fall in love with the show, but I know there are fans who will enjoy this game.
LucasArts will be releasing the game onto shelves on October 6th, as opposed to a September 15th release announced back in May. The game will be published on every current generation console, including the PC and PS2.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 5 coming to USA
Namco Bandai Games has announced that Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 5 will be localized and brought to the United States. The original game, titled Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel 2, was released back in winter 2007 in Japan for the PlayStation 2. However, the plot of the manga and television series in the Western hemisphere are way behind the much recent Japanese releases.
The story of the game will go up to the end of the Sasuke rescue arc. Sixty playable characters and twenty-four maps will be featured in the game. For any fans who have issues with the English dub, a Japanese audio will be included. The game is currently under localization by CyberConnect 2.