Game Downloads

I considered titling this update with something along the lines of “yawn-inducing,” but that’d be an understatement. There’s nothing new on the Store this week other than two new themes, one of which is called “PSN Theme” which reeks with about as much creativity as an FPS starring a space marine. (I still love you, Master Chief.)

It was only a matter of time before Qore got an exclusive demo, and it didn’t take long. Qore Episode 2 was released today and includes the exclusive Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm demo. (I wonder how many diehard Naruto fans fork over the $3 entry fee to play the demo.) It’s also got part one of a three part series on the development of Resistance 2. In other words, I continue to regret having purchased a subscription when Qore was first released.

If you enjoyed part one of the Gears of War 2 Screenshot Extravaganza, here is a bunch of artwork depicting the weapons available when playing multiplayer. At your disposal will be the Hammerburst, Locust Gorgon Pistol and the Locust Poison Grenade, plus we have some Stranded Flame Thrower and shield concept art as well.

DC Universe Online wants you to be their MySpace buddy and so far as of this post they have 693 friends already. Not that I visit MySpace much, only when I need comic relief, but it is probably one of the coolest pages I have seen on there. Plus, if you have your own MySpace and become pals, you may get invited to the game’s reveal at Comic Con in San Diego later this month.

The box art for Dead Space has been released, and it is pretty neat. Creepy, but neat, and since the release date is so close to Halloween (Oct 21) it is only fitting.

Activision announced today that Guitar Hero : On Tour for the DS has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DS in the company’s history by more than a factor of eight.