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14 CommentsPlayStation Vita anniversary deals include free copies of Wild Arms, Patapon
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Mar 04, 2013 03.04.13
Sony Computer Entertainment America is continuing its PlayStation Vita anniversary sale with four free games for PlayStation Vita and up to 50 percent discount for several others, the company announced via the PlayStation Blog. PlayStation Vita owners can pick up Wild Arms, Patapon, Piyotama and Patchwork Heroes March 5-11. On the following list of games, PlayStation Plus members will receive a 50 percent discount, while non-members are guaranteed 30 percent: Army Corps of Hell Big Sky: Infinity BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Dokuro Dynasty Warriors Next Knytt Underground LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes French LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 LEGO Lord of the Rings Orgarhythm Pure Chess Retro City Rampage Sine Mora (with Trial) Spy Hunter S...
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9 CommentsOddworld devs poll fans about next game
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 19, 2013 01.19.13
Oddworld Inhabitants is currently holding a poll to help decide what project the team should work on after the completion of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'n' Tasty. There are 10 different options for pollers to choose from, including Oddworld Abe's Exoddus HD, Oddworld: The Hand of Odd, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath 2 and "something on mobile." At the time of this posting, a completely new Oddworld game leads the poll with 27 percent of the vote. Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus HD is a close second with 26 percent. Oddworld Inhabitants added that there are several factors that will be taken into consideration and that the poll is to find out what concept excites fans the most. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New ‘n' Tasty, a remake of the original PlayStation title, is expected to launch in fall of...
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3 CommentsOddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD coming in 'late December' to North American PS3s
By Dave Tach on Dec 13, 2012 12.13.12
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD, the upcoming PlayStation 3 remake of the original Xbox's cooperative platformer, is slated for a "late December" release in North America, according to an update posted today on Oddworld Inhabitants' website. The downloadable game, which will cost $9.99 stateside, will release Dec. 19 in the European PlayStation Store. Oddworld Inhabitants recently announced via Facebook that the PlayStation Vita version of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD will release on Dec. 18 in North America. Today's announcement revealed a European release date of Dec. 19 and set the price of the first-person shooter, released first in 2005 for the original Xbox, at $14.99. Stranger's Wrath is currently available for PlayStation 3 and added free support for PlayStation Move earlier...
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5 CommentsOddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD dated for Vita, Munch’s Oddysee HD on its way
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Nov 30, 2012 11.30.12
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD will release for PlayStation Vita on Dec. 18, according to a post from the Oddworld Inhabitants Facebook page. The European release will be announced following approval from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Stranger's Wrath HD was originally expected in mid-to-late November, pending final touches and a pass through Sony's quality assurance. Additionally, according to an earlier Facebook post, Munch's Oddysee HD for the PlayStation 3 has received approval from Sony Europe. Dates will be announced as soon as Sony America approves the title. Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD is currently available for PlayStation 3 through the PlayStation Store and for Windows at GOG.com. An Xbox Live Arcade edition has not been published due to Microsoft's strict...
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3 CommentsOddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD coming to PlayStation Vita this November, no progress on Xbox Live version
By Alexa Ray Corriea on Oct 01, 2012 10.01.12
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD is coming to PlayStation Vita early or mid-November "at the latest," developer Just Add Water CEO Stewart Gilray said in a recent interview with Eurogamer. The Vita version of the hi-def upgrade of Stranger's Wrath is two weeks away from being ready for submission to Sony, Gilray said. Stranger's Wrath HD was published to PC in 2010 and PlayStation 3 in 2011. The HD version has still not been published to Xbox Live Arcade due to Microsoft's strict submission requirements, including developers who haven't previously sold a million boxed retail units requiring an established deal with a known publisher to be eligible for an XBLA slot. "I'm not going to give up. There is a point where we'll have to give up because we want to do other stuff, but while we're...
'Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD' receives Move update, other enhancements
By Dave Tach on Jun 27, 2012 06.27.12
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath HD received Move support and several other new features today in a free update, according to a press release from developer Just Add Water. In addition to Move support, which allows players to use Move controllers like a crossbow, the update also includes 3DTV support, in-game video recording that can be watched on the XMB or uploaded to YouTube, new video settings, updates and fixes for audio, and quick save enhancements. "As we work on new HD Oddworld titles, we will continue to update the currently released games to make sure that our fans are having the best gaming experience possible," said Stewart Gilray, CEO of Just Add Water. "Lorne [Lanning, creator of the Oddworld series] and I are both committed to ensuring that all of the releases live up to the...
