Final Fight: Double Impact Brawls Its Way Onto Xbox Live and PSN in Mid-April!

Capcom is happy to announce that Final Fight: Double Impact will be available on Xbox Live on April 14th and the PlayStation Store on April 15th for 800 MS points and $9.99 (respectively).

Now that we know when it’s coming out, which character are YOU going to play as?

Read below to find out more about the two updated arcade games included in Final Fight: Double Impact!

We are thrilled to let you know the release date and pricing information for Final Fight: Double Impact. Available for download on April 14th for Xbox LIVE and April 15th for PlayStation®Store, gamers can get their hands on two perfected arcade games for 9.99 / 800 Xbox Live Points.

Final Fight: Double Impact gives fans the opportunity to experience both Capcom legends, Final Fight and Magic Sword, in a true arcade experience. The game includes enhanced graphic modes, a fully remixed soundtrack, as well drop-in online co-op that will allow gamers play again with friends or strangers online. “GGPO” network technology creates a frame-accurate arcade experience across the internet with online voice chat and the ability to join games in progress.

About Final Fight: Double Impact

Final Fight: Double Impact is a dual release of two classic arcade side-scrolling beat-em-ups. First up is Final Fight, where players follow the heart-pounding adventures of Cody, Guy, and Haggar – three heroes fighting their way across crime-ridden Metro City in hopes of saving Haggar’s daughter from the evil clutches of Mad Gear. There are 6 stages filled with perilous challenges where the only hope for justice is the unique fighting techniques mastered by each character. With the exciting news that Cody and Guy will both be playable characters in Super Street Fighter® IV, Capcom fans now have the chance to take get to know these characters again in their first gaming appearance before playing them in the new Street Fighter® game.

In Magic Sword, users will take on the role of the “The Brave One,” a fierce warrior who bears the daunting responsibility of cleansing evil forces from an ancient tower. As a consequence of his actions, he will inevitably meet the source of this scourge upon humanity – the dark lord Drokmar. But fear not as the hero is accompanied by eight allies who will lend their assistance through out the game. All of them bring specific skills and talents to contribute to the fight. It’s amazing side-scrolling action illustrated in classic fantasy stylings, making a perfect pairing with Final Fight.

New Screen Shots And Trailer For After Burner Climax

I played After Burner for a long time on my beloved SEGA. And it is starting to look like that i am soon be on After Burner once more. After Burner has a long history and back in 2006 After Burner Climax we saw the first After Burner Climax game, but Japan only. So we are glad to see this game finally appear in the US and here in Europe

Lets start off with the Trailer:

And here are a load of images. Enjoy.

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

LucasArts has brought us many classic point-and-click adventure games in the past, and it seems they’re not willing to stop. With their recent new installment of the classic Sam and Max series and now their revival of the Monkey Island games in the form of a brand new episodic adventure, it seems they have quite some more in store.

The cherry on top is the rather enjoyable remake of the classic adventure ‘The Secret of Monkey Island’ that was released on Xbox Live Arcade/STEAM recently.

If you have ever played The Secret of Monkey Island back in the days, you know how good it was and the notion of a remake will probably fill you with nostalgia. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, I guess know is as good a time to start as ever.

‘The Special Edition’ (as it is adequately sub-titled) features new, hand drawn, HD quality graphics and improved sound, as well as voice actors to provide the voices for every character, really bringing the game world to life. Despite the fact that it is hardly a big deal, I was probably most impressed by how every single line in the game is spoken. It really adds a lot of personality and atmosphere to an already detailed and brilliant world. Nevertheless, it has to be said, the new cartoony look and well designed characters look pretty good.

To accommodate the fresh feel of the new look, they’ve also redone the control scheme to some extent. Using both the A button as a general selection button and the B-button as a quick ‘mapping button’ (it can be used to temporarily map certain actions to this button allowing for easier access to all available options) makes the game play slightly more easy and fluid as the 1990 original, and as such, is a welcome addition.

The game itself remains unchanged and has no secrets for avid SoMI fans that have spend hours playing the original game. For them, the new remake mainly serves as a piece of nostalgia, a chance to relive past experiences or just see a familiar world with a new look. For all those who never played the original, this is the chance to play a timeless classic with a modern look and find out what they have missed. For just 800 MS Points, it’s a bargain either way and I highly recommend it to both long time fans and newcomers alike.

More Images:

The old version and now the new one:

Final Fantasy VII & Metal Gear Solid released on the Playstation Network

Finally, a way to play Final Fantasy 7 and Metal Gear Solid without emptying my wallet!

Sony has recently released both Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII on the Playstation Network in North America for download on both the Playstation Portable and Playstation 3 consoles for $9.99 a game.

Sony has also begun to add many different Playstation games in their Classic Games section on the Playstation Network. Including games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Mobile Light Force, Resident Evil, and many more.

Sony has also revealed it will be releasing at least 80 Playstation Classics by the end of 2009

The great news is that almost all the Playstation Classics will be available for under ten dollars. No more going on eBay to buy that one rare Playstation game for $100, when you can buy them without the hassle of disc loss and scratches for a great reasonable price!