Best Of GamerBytes: Heroes In A Half Shell
[Every week, sister site GamerBytes' editor Ryan Langley passes along the top console digital download news tidbits from the past 7 days, including brand new game announcements and scoops through the world of Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare.]
It's been a busy couple of weeks. Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 finally announced, a remake of TMNT: Turtles In Time coming out, a first look at PixelJunk 1-4, leaks left and right, it's all fun stuff.
There have been a ton of new releases for all consoles. Virtual On, Banjo Tooie, Sorry!, Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid Live and Zombie Wranglers are now all available on the Xbox Live Arcade.
PSN owners can now check out the Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 demo and WiWare enthusiasts can play Cocoto Platform Jumper and Penguins & Friends.
Here are the top stories for the week:
Xbox Live Arcade
Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid Live And Zombie Wranglers Now Available On XBLA
Three picks for Xbox Live Arcade this week, two from the same firm.
Banjo Tooie, Virtual On, Sorry! And Maw DLC Now Up On XBLA
The previous week's highlights include EA board game additions and Sega's classic mech fighter.
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Confirmed
The much-rumored title is now a reality.
TMNT: Turtles In Time Remake In The Works
After one successful Turtles title, another appears.
'Splosion Man 'Splodes Onto The Screen With New Trailer
The creators of The Maw showcase new title.
More Proof Of Perfect Dark XBLA?
Continued rumors on Rare's shooter.
Tower Bloxx Deluxe XBLA Bound
A much-praised mobile title is coming to XBLA.
Lost Cities Marketplace Disappearance Solved
Yet another game is lost to the shifting sands of the Vivendi/Activision merger.
Sonic & Knuckles XBLA Bound, Complete With Lock-On Technology
Now you can combine Genesis cartridges to make a tower again, but virtually.
PlayStation Network
EU PSN Store Update - Penny Arcade Episode 2, Mahjong Tales DLC
The European store finally gets Hothead's Penny Arcade second episode.
NA PSN Store Update - Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Demo
The first demo for the long-awaited fighter is on PSN.
EU PSN Update: Brain Challenge PSN + PSP Bundle
Some brainy updates for those in Europe on PSN.
PixelJunk 1-4 Revealed, Naming Contest Announced
Q-Games' latest looks interesting, and the naming is up to you.
Trash Panic Confirmed For Western Release
One of the standout digital titles from TGS 2008 will debut outside Japan.
Super Stardust HD Dev Housemarque Developing Three New IPs For Download Platforms
Notable titles galore from the Finns.
WiiWare
EU WiiWare Update - Adventure Island: The Beginning, Crystal Defenders R1
Square and Hudson provide European WiiWare users with new titles.
NA WiiWare Update - Cocoto Platform Jumper And Nobunaga's Ambition
More new games for U.S. WiiWare types.
EU WiiWare Update: BIT.TRIP BEAT
Gaijin Games' stylish retro trip comes to Europe.
NA Nintendo Update - Penguins & Friends, Tower Toppler
Two new titles debuting.
First Trailer Of Icarian: Kindred Spirits
Spanish developers Over The Top Games reveal first info on WiiWare title.
Fight The Chinese In Swords & Soldiers
De Blob's original developers add game factions.
New Game Play Trailer For ColorZ
Bust-a-Move meets shoot-em-ups - a new trailer.
Strip Poker Coming To WiiWare?
Via Gameloft, and apparently so.
