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The first (and certainly not the last) Xbox LIVE Arcade Sudoku game,Buku Sudoku(800 Microsoft Points), arrives this week in addition to a remake of an arcade classic from the days when Atari ruled supreme,Warlords(400 Microsoft Points). Buku Sudokuis exactly what you’d expect it to be: Sudoku on your television, possibly even in high-definition. With 1,200 puzzles and multiplayer for up to four players (co-op and competitive modes),Buku Sudokumight actually be worth looking into if you consider yourself a Sudoku aficionado....

While console-based real-time strategy games have made a lot of progress in recent years, we’re still quite a bit off from seeing them match what’s happening on the PC gaming scene. Having recently releasedEmpire: Total War, The Creative Assembly studio director Mike Simpson is all hot and bothered about the subject right now. As a matter of fact, he evenspoke to GamesIndustry.bizto set the record straight. “I don’t think that for PC strategy games… I don’t think it’s a threat....

Capcom has announced today thatDark Void Zero, previously only available on DSiWare, will be appearing on iPhone and Steam for PC on April 12th. The retro-styled prequelDark Voidwas arguably better than the game that spawned it and it’s nice to hear that those of us who don’t have a DSi will be able to play it. Both versions of the game will be getting some new content in the form of achievements....

WhileDawn of War IIplayers are undoubtedly preparing for the impending release of theChaos Risingexpansion on March 11, there’s a reason to be happy even if you aren’t taking part in the Chaos Space Marine madness: Relic Entertainment is dishing out some brand new multiplayer units for the core game. Available inDawn of War IIon the very same dayChaos Risinghits are the following: the Librarian for the Space Marines, the Weirdboy for the Orks, the Eldar’s Wraithguard, and the Tyranids’ Tyrant Guard and Genestealer Brood....

Concept art rarely tells one much about a videogame, other than how good at drawing some people are, but they’re usually worth fawning over nonetheless. Here is somereally swanky artworkpertaining toKillzone 2, which has shot up to number one on my list of DO WANT games. I really like the creepy, cowl-covered Helghast snipers in the above image and the battle scenes seem to capture that “sci-fi-meets-WWII” atmosphere that Guerrilla has always gone for....

This past weekend,Analog Pidginand I prepared ourselves as the Dtoid crew made their way to our neck of the woods (for once) to attend the2007 Blip Festival. Held this year atEyebeamin New York, the event showcased the finest in chiptunes, digital art, and 8-bit awesomeness in general. Imagine ten or fifteen of your favorite musicians hitting the stage, one after the other, for four straight days. That’s what the event was like for me, and I’m sure the same can be said for many in attendance....

I have to be honest, I’m not aDragon Ball Zfan. However, one look atDragon Ball Z: Burst Limitand my first thought was that I had to play it, just for the fact that it looks absolutely gorgeous and presents a really solid opportunity to punch people in the face. I never tire of the ability in videogames to do that without having to explain myself afterwards. The demo is currently available on Xbox Live, and the game will be out on June 10th for PS3 and 360....

The DSi is officially out in stores, and so far the thing is selling like crazy. It’s strange for a console that has so few true exclusives at launch to be so hot. Thus far, the only games you canonlyplay on the DSi are a handful of DSiWare exclusives: download-only games made specifically for the console. The most high-profile DSiWare title out right now is definitelyWarioWare: Snapped!, the sixth game in Nintendo’s ever-popular “micro-game” series....

Good evening, sports fans! Oh, who are we kidding. Most of you hate sports, so let’s get down to brass tacks. On today’s episode of the Destructoid show, Max discusses some of Michael Pachter’srecent commentson the PC and PS3 versions ofCall of Duty: Black Opsafter dishing the dirt on the newBlack OpsDLC. Also getting some new DLC in the coming months isDead Space 2. And in other news,internet piratesstill exist andElder Scrollsfans still make Max cry himself to sleep at night....

Like I said in theKonami press conference live blog, I’m not a huge fighting game fan. I’ve been known to go a few rounds withArcana Heartfrom time to time, but I’m more into themoéaction than I am about the player versus player. Still, a Castlevania fighting game is something I had to see –and on the Wii, no less. Hit the jump for some hands on impressions onCastlevania Judgement. The first thing that grabbed me about this game was the look of the characters....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Upis best described asSuper Smash Bros.but withNinja Turtlescharacters. It feels like a stripped down version ofSmashoverall, but it was enjoyable to play.Hit the break to find out more on the multiplayer and some details on the single-player.The environment and characters are in 3D and fighting happens on a 2D plain, just like in theSmashgames. Only seven characters were available for us to try out, which were the four Ninja Turtles, Shredder, Splinter and April O’Neil (for whatever crazy reason)....

Can’t quite get enough of sandbox games set during different times in American history? 2K Games has got you covered. Ifmodern day gangstersorcowboysdoesn’t tickle your fancy then maybe mafia dons and machine guns will. If you haven’t heard aboutMafia IIyet something is probably wrong with your ability toreadandwatch videos, but the above trailer once again shows off the game. We’re (re)introduced to Vito, the game’s main character, and then treated to a pretty well put together trailer for the game’s story....

Here’s aMarvel Vs. Capcom 3poster featuringDarkstalker‘s Felicia and every Canadian’s least favorite superhero Captain America, spotted outside of the LA Convention center by our own adorable, intrepid Ben Perlee. Like withDeadpool and Dante, Game Informer had theexclusive scoop on these guysup until now. This is the first official, non-Game Informer exclusive art proving their inclusion in the game. The poster also features the usual gang of silhouetted, “secret”MvC3characters that we’ve grown to know and love in since the game was first announced earlier this year....