PSN Update -- 'Angry Tetris ReLoaded' edition

Some great stuff kicks off 2011 on the old PSN- even some PSOne classics!

We get not only a PSN exclusive version of Tetris (1080p tetrads!), but also the A-Number-One portable game of the year- Angry Birds. Aaand if that ain't enough, the PSOne classics ReLoaded and Arc the Lad III drop in too!

Is it all a dream?

Nintendo Sets All Time Records in Console Sales

The popularity of Nintendo's latest batch of consoles may be waning a little- what with the upcoming launch of the 3DS leeching a little shine off of the DS and the Wii just plain old loosing momentum -but it is undenyable that the big 'N' was able to accomplish something truly amazing in this current generation.

And now it's official.

Video Game Day 2011

You may not even be aware, but there's a gaming convention right smack dab in the middle of Richmond Hill. Sort of.

Video Game Day is a fundraiser put on by OutBreak Youth Ministries and (local gaming site) DualShockers.com and hosted by Elohim Christian Church. The event collects money that 'will be put completely toward bringing a positive influence to the urban youth in the community' and features gaming tournaments showcasing Call of Duty, Halo Reach, and Marvel vs Capcom 3- among others.

If you'd like to learn more about Video Games Day 2011 check out:

@ninferno on Twitter
Outbreak Youth Ministries on Facebook
Dualshockers.com

Nintendo Download -- 'Happy New Year' Edition

Nintendo offers up a light serving of downloadables to start off the New Year. Perhaps they figure we've all had a bit too much game related merriment over the bloated Holiday season?

What lacks in big names though, is made up for in a very interesting idea that takes it's cue from the Xbox Indie Channel and will hopefully will take off in some way- Alt-Play: Jason Rohrer Anthology is a collection of three games that you've more than likely never heard of. It's a 'best of' from an independent game developer named (obviously) Jason Rohrer.  And while it should be noted that this title isn't actually being published by Nintendo, props for that go to Sabarasa, the potential for a truely independent games channel on Nintendo's line of consoles- specifically the portables -could be huge.

Here's to hoping-

Cthulhu Saves the World Trailer and Screens

Here's the trailer (and freakin' awesome retro-box art) for Zeboyd Games' Cthulhu Saves the World to go along with our preview from earlier today:



CStW is available now on Xbox LIVE Indies for 240mspts
Screens are after the break-

Pokemon Black/White Drop in the US on March 6th

So right around the time of the 3DS launch, Nintendo will also be offering these- the newest in the popular Pokemon franchise, Black & White.

Nintendo of America today announced that the Pokémon^™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games will launch in North America on March 6, 2011. The games, playable exclusively on the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems, are a completely new adventure that Pokémon fans old and new can embark on. Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version introduce more than 150 new Pokémon and a new region to explore.

 Full release after the break-

Rock Band 3 Expands With Free Songs

Yes... free.

On January 4th, right along side the (paid) Johnny Cash Pack, you'll be able to download a package of free songs cherrypicked from 'an array of bands representing across punk, rock, metal and indie genres':

• Abnormality – “Visions”
• Anarchy Club – “Get Clean”
• Bang Camaro – “Night Lies”
• Breaking Wheel – “Shoulder to the Plow”
• Libyans – “Welcome to the Neighborhood”
• The Main Drag – “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter”
• Speck – “Conventional Lover”
• The Sterns – “Supreme Girl”
• That Handsome Devil – “Rob the Prez-O-Dent”

Not the biggest, or most well known bands in the world- but free is free.

This freebie will be available across all the Rock Band platforms- Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360... fer nuttin'.