New DLC for Nintendo Wii

This week, Nintendo has released a new bunch of downloadable content for the Wii console. New WiiWare titles include Arkanoid Plus! (1-2 player arcade; 600 Wii points) and DRiiFT Mania (1-4 player top-down racing; 800 Wii points). New Virtual Console titles include Altered Beast (1-2 player arcade originally released for the Sega Genesis; 1,000 Wii points) .

Nintendo also announced that this month the Wii will be reduced to $199.99 and if your order it from Amazon.com you can receive a free $25 gift card.

Watchmen DLC for Little Big Planet

This Thursday, October 1st, 2009, Little Big Planet will feature DLC costumes and stickers from the recent movie and acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen, Alan Moore's classic story of fear, nuclear war, moral absolutism and insanity.

No pricing details have been announced but the pack will contain costumes of Nite Owl, Rorschach, Silk Spectre and Ozymandias (costumes can also be purchased individually). Stickers from the graphic novel will also be available. You can watch a short teaser video here on YouTube released by Media Molecule.

Halo 3 ODST Audio File Locations

There are four seperate achievements for Halo 3: ODST for finding the audio logs hidden throughout the New Mombasa streets. (achievements unlock at 1, 3, 15 and 30 audio logs found for 125 points total) To find all of the audio log locations, I found this really helpful interactive map with videos showing each location, click here for the map and videos courtesy of Achievement Hunter.

On another note, there are 29 audio logs in New Mombasa. The 30th audio log is available only after you have collected the other 29. Once you have all 29, if you are in solo campaign you can save and quit and then replay the Data Hive mission to gain access to the final audio log. The marine will unlock a secret room where the final audio log is located.

Tips for Using the Thermometer

Media Molecule has posted a new tips video focusing on the thermometer in Little Big Planet's 'Create' mode. Those of you, who probably just like me, have had the thermometer overload and put a stop to your creativity will definately want to watch this video.

Vidmaster Challenge: Classic

The easiest mission to unlock the achievement, Vidmaster Challenge: Classic (which is one of the seven Vidmaster Challenges you need to complete for Recon armor) is Uplift Reserve. To complete the challenge, you cannot shoot or throw any grenades. In addition, you cannot get any wheelman assists either.

Start the game on Solo, mission Uplift Reserve on difficulty, Legendary. At the start of the challenge you will need to help marines secure the warthog that is flipped over. Walk right over to it, get it (don't let any Marines on board) and drive to the left. Follow the road and pass the Wraith and Chopper coming out. There will be a meridian before some doors with a unoccupied Ghost, leave the Warthog and get into the Ghost. You can splatter enemies and turrets but do not fire. At this point, it is simply a matter of keeping your Ghost and driving past all enemies to the finish. It shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes from start to finish to complete.

Complete all Vidmaster Challenges, Unlock Recon Armor

Everyone has long awaited the chance to get the exclusive Recon armor and now is your chance. There are two sets of achievements, the Vidmaster Challenges, for Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. To unlock the Recon armor, you must complete all the Vidmaster Challenges and have an account with Bungie.net that links to your gamertag. I have outlined all seven Vidmaster Challenges and what each challenge entails, if you have the skills, you could have Recon by Tuesday morning (unless you don't already have the 7 on 7, then you will have to wait till the 7th of October).

Vidmaster Challenges Halo 3:

• LIGHTSWITCH: Achieve the rank of Lietenant in any matchmaking playlist.
• ANNUAL: Complete the campaign mission 'Halo' on four-player Legendary co-op with the Iron skull activated. Everyone must complete the mission in Ghosts.
• 7 ON 7: A player must enter a ranked or social playlist with 7 exp on the 7th day of any month.
• BRAINPAN: Find all the hidden skulls on the Mythic maps (this includes the mythic maps that come with Halo 3 ODST) - Worth 25 points.

Vidmaster Challenges Halo 3: ODST:

• CLASSIC: Complete any level solo on Legendary, without firing a shot or throwing a grenade - Worth 25 points.
• DEJA VU: Complete 'Coastal Highway' on 4-player Legendary co-op with the Iron skull activated and not using the Warthog or Scorpion - Worth 25 points.
• ENDURE: Play Firefight on any mission and pass the 4th set (the 12th round and 60th wave) on 4-player Heroic co-op live - Worth 25 points.

Little Big Planet PSP Screenshots

Little Big Planet is coming to the PSP (Playstation Portable) and while it may lack some of the features the original PS3 version includes, it hasn't lost any of its fun or charm. I found some screenshots from some of the different levels, to see them click here.

Release Date and Price have yet to be officially announced, but it is rumored to be around mid - late October 2009.

ODST Launch Party

If you live in Seattle Washington you are in luck. Bungie and Microsoft are hosting an ODST launch party on Monday, September 21st, 2009 for the midnight release of Halo 3 : ODST. The party is being held at the EMP (Experience Music Project) in Seattle Washington and the first 200 people will receive a limited edition Halo 3 : ODST t-shirt and Bungie will be there to sign your stuff and hand out free swag. In addition, there will be a Firefight tournament. The launch party starts at 6 PM. For more information, visit Bungie.net

Halo 2 Statistics Removed

I have removed my Halo 2 Statistics from the RedLace.us website in anticipation of the release of Halo 3 : ODST.

Halo 3 : ODST "Terra Incognita"

Only 7 days remaining before the release of Halo 3 : ODST! Today, Bungie released a new ViDoc "Terra Incognita" which gives us an inside look at the creative process behind ODST straight from the staff at Bungie. Watch the video for a brief on the vision, technology and tactics it took to bring the city of New Mombasa to life along with some of the cool new features that change the gameplay from Halo 3 to Halo 3: ODST.

Video Courtesy of Bungie.net

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is scheduled to release on October 27th, 2009 exclusively for the PS3. Developed by Insomniac Games, it is the sequel to Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and also Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty and is the conclusion to the future trilogy. Watch the GamesCon 2009 game trailer below.

Video Games - E3 2009 - Video Game Trailers

Batman: Arkham Asylum Bane (Hard)

Most the boss battles on Batman: Arkham Asylum are tough on Normal difficulty but on Hard difficulty, things get interesting and your life meter seems to disappear with just a couple hits. Bane is one of the hardest bosses even though he appears in one of the first battles. I found this video which shows some good technique on how to beat Bane on Hard. I recommend avoiding hitting Bane and only using your Batarang on him until he starts swinging in the air, then go in for the hit. Another key is to avoid the henchmen and try to take them out as quickly as possible while avoiding Bane's charges.

Batman: Arkham Asylum Gadgets

Video Courtesy of Games Radar