E3 2008

FFXIII to be on X360 too? Looks like there's no need to get a PS3 now.

DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 (Konami). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 dances its way to you with fun new modes — including DJ Mode and Quest Mode --and settings for players of all skill levels. In addition to one of the biggest soundtracks -- more than 70 songs spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest tracks -- DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 brings friends together from around the world via Xbox Live.** Character customization features more than 400 options of clothing, faces, skin tones and hairstyles, allowing players to create the ultimate dancer.

I'm still waiting to see Nintendo's BIG announcement. The 2 popular rumors is new Zelda or the return of Kid Incurs. (Hoping for Zelda)

Uh-oh. Looks like we’re going to have to wait a little longer than E3 to see the kid fly again. Not too long, though, hopefully.

No Kid Icarus...

Coffeetime Crosswords (Xbox 360) (DEV: Penny Press, PUB: KONAMI)

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to return to its musical roots in Q1 2009, with the advent of Rock Revolution – a stunning music-based party game – for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS.

Konami is arguably the originator of the ‘rhythm action’ genre, with ground-breaking titles such as the ever-popular Dancing Stage series, plus classic music-themed titles as Karaoke Stage, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks. The publisher has now returned to the genre it pioneered with the most advanced music title for any format, with Rock Revolution boasting the most authentic drum kit imaginable, while bass and lead guitar accessories are also supported. The game has been designed and honed by real musicians, and features a wealth of innovative single-player and multi-player modes.

Rock Revolution for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360 showcases a wide-ranging set list with more than 40 tracks, wherein players are charged with matching on-screen instructions with the corresponding action on their instrument. Players can compete on and offline using one of 15 realistic avatars, while co-operative modes and band competitions up the ante as groups take on like-minded friends in a true battle of the bands. Alternatively, a ‘Rehearsal’ mode allows users to practice their favourite tracks, while a stunning ‘Studio’ mode allows users to freeform their own tracks and record them on the game’s exhaustive multi-track studio.

Konami has also ensured that the various versions of Rock Revolution are bespoke to their host format. The Wii game, for example, allows for Air Guitar and Air Drum play via the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, while the motion-sensitive nature of the hardware can also reward the user for rock star-like behavior in pulling off scissor kicks or instrument abuse during the course of a performance. Up to four players are also supported in the game’s many multi-player options.

Likewise, the DS allows users to choose their instrument and use stylus gestures to match the on-screen instructions for the 20 tracks on offer. This system is also used to perform the aforementioned on stage moves, while the DS game also has customisable venues where props such as fireworks and laser shows can be unlocked to wow the crowd.

Rock Revolution will be released across Europe in Q1 2009, with further song packs to follow regularly on the PLAYSTATION®Network and Xbox Live for the PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360 releases.

Rock Revolution will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS in Q1, 2009.

GTA Chinatown Wars for DS

Final Fantasy XIII will be on X360 along with PS3.