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Electronic Arts also had a conference call today, but I didn’t get a chance to listen in. Word is, none other than Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello let loose some information on Godfather II. Mr. Riccitiello expects the game to hit sometime late 2008, early 2009. I don’t know that 2008 would be the best time for the game, since there really hasn’t been promotion for the title. Then again, how much promotion does the Godfather need?

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How many times did that happen to you? Well, now you can have it on a shirt…as well as many other Nintendo-related designs. Do yourself a favor and check out SplitReason.com. They have some fantastic Nintendo shirts that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

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Though work on id’s open-world first-person shooter Rage (PC, PS3, 360, Mac) is progressing, project lead Tim Willits has revealed that any possible release date is still well in the future.

Asked if Rage would hit in 2009, 2010 or 2011, Willits only responded to the 2011 inquiry, saying that it’s “not that far out.”

“It’s not like we know and we’re not saying,” he explained to Eurogamer. “It’s just, again, it’s when it’s fun and when it’s done. Unfortunately that is the answer I have to give.”

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Q-Games’ PixelJunk Eden arrives today on the PlayStation 3’s digital storefront, along with new downloadable content for Rock Band and Soul Calibur IV.

Described as an “organic platformer,” PixelJunk Eden tasks players swinging between alien plants to collect pollen and grow new life, and features distinct visual and music styles. The game is available at a $9.99 price point.

The first downloadable content packs for Namco Bandai’s Soul Calibur IV have arrived on the PlayStation Store. The offerings include a new equipment pack for the game’s customization mode priced at $1.49, and a music pack featuring tracks from the original Soul Calibur (DC) priced at $.99 per tr…

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PlayStation Store Update: PixelJunk Eden, Soul Calibur 4 and Rock Band DLC, Three Demos

Ouch, that’s quite a tough question. Do I care about City Folk? I definitely do, but it’s not at the tippy-top of my list of games to look forward to. I will get the game, enjoy it a great deal, and that’s that. There isn’t all that much to get excited about. I want to try the online, I want to do voice chat, and I am eager to rebuild my world. Pretty much, the bulk of my interest comes from knowing that I’ll be diving back into familiar territory. How do you feel about City Folk?

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Animal Crossing: City Folk- Does anyone care?

I have one, do you? Truth be told, I didn’t get mine at launch. Back then, I was still dependent on my parents for my gaming needs. I don’t know why, but it took me a few years before I picked one up. I really do think this is a hugely important part of Nintendo’s history, and any self-respecting fan should have one. Of course, if you don’t have the scratch for it, I understand!

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From the latest Atlus USA email…

Once again, no mention of platforms or anything like that. Guesses?

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Atlus teases another game

Everyone is buzzing about a return of Jet Grind Radio. I do hope that becomes a reality, no matter what the platform. I would prefer Wii, but anything will do! While we wait for news on that, we can check out Sega’s other trademark.

Project Beauty…no platforms, no details…no anything. What is this game, when will we hear about it, and what platform is it going to? Who knows, maybe it won’t even be a game!

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Wii Fit is all the rage, even if you have already grown tired of it. People are still snatching up every last copy that trickles into stores. This software/hardware could be the ticket to virtual weight-loss. We’ve already seen some people lose significant amounts of weight by sticking to a Wii Fit program, but there’s more to it than swaying side to side on the balance board. Wii Fit can lead you to a healthier life, but to truly become fit, you’ll have to change your lifestyle while you’re at it.

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Capcom felt it was very important that we all saw the new, official logo for NeoPets Puzzle Adventure. They sent out an email specifically with the purpose of showing off the logo. If they feel the logo is that important, than I think it deserves its own post!

So….so…beautiful

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Awhile back, we told you guys that StarFox.com was having a bit of trouble. It looked like the site was being revamped. Today, reader Kevin brings us sad news. StarFox.com is gone…it just redirects to Nintendo.com. Where in the world did all the Star Fox sites go? I am honestly starting to get nervous. The Star Fox series is one of my favorites…I hope something isn’t wrong in the Lylat System. Is this a sign of trouble ahead, or the hint of a possible redesign/reveal?

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WiiWare

- Defend Your Castle: 500 Wii points
- Wild West Guns: 1000 Wii points

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Today?s Euro/Aussie WiiWare updates

Activision today revealed that it is planning to release future iterations in the Guitar Hero and Call of Duty franchises during 2009.

According to Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith, the publisher’s 2009 lineup will include “multiple new Guitar Hero SKUs [and] an all new Call of Duty [due to our] leapfrog studio strategy.”

The next entries in both series, Guitar Hero World Tour and Call of Duty: World at War, are due out later this year.

The “leapfrog studio strategy” refers to the company’s practice of rotating development responsibilities. Series creator Infinity Ward has helmed Call of Duty 1, 2 and 3, while Treyarch has produced Call of Duty 3 and the upcoming Call of Duty: World at War.

More Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Sequels in 2009

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, the PC MMO’s second expansion, will launch between October and December of this year.

“We have said that it will be coming out this year,” Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime revealed in a conference call today. “I can tell you it’s not coming in the July to September quarter.”

As for the Wrath of the Lich King beta, access for which has sold for upwards of $1000, Morhaime noted that “testing is going very well.”

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