Capcom sends word that Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is now available on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft points. An incredibly popular puzzle game, the title has been updated with 1080p graphics, several new game modes, improved game balance, new stage background courtesy of Udon Entertainment, online play and more.

Chile-based developer ACE Team has licensed the Source engine for Zeno Clash, an upcoming action/fighting game for release on PC next year. Here’s the deal:

Zeno Clash is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world. Featuring up close and brutal combat in a first-person perspective, the game is played in battle scenarios where the adversaries are always dangerously close and the use of exotic firearms and artifacts is a commodity. The new close combat mechanics are a deviation from traditional shooting in the FPS genre that will feel fresh for players.

The first chapter is set in a fantastic & chaotic world where the main character has been exiled from his clan and hunted down by his own brothers. A desperate journey past the forbidden desert will bring him to the end of the world.

The game’s official website is up, dishing out some more information on the game. Check out the first screenshots below.

On Wing One is the original soundtrack from Wing Commander in a DRM-free MP3 format for online purchase. Originally released back in 1990 when soundcards were a rarity, this game pioneered the inclusion of music in games. Enjoy.

A new hotfix for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is now available, updating the game to v1.08. The game can be updated automatically, though manual patches can be downloaded from ActionTrip, FileFront, Gamer’s Hell, The Patches Scrolls and Strategy Informer.

An update for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 has also been released. Updating the game to v1.04, details of the patch can be found here. Download it from Ubi’s FTP, ActionTrip, FileFront, Gamer’s Hell, GameSpot, The Patches Scrolls and Strategy Informer.

A v1.4 update for Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood can be found on Gamer’s Hell, The Patches Scrolls and Strategy Informer. It is a 21MB download that offers a new map and a new class of mine along with other tweaks and fixes.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines has received yet another unofficial patch, updating it to v4.1. A list of what’s fixed and changed can be found here, while the update itself can be download from FileFront and Gamer’s Hell.

The final patch today is for Kingdom Elemental Tactics, updating this strategy/RPG to v1.4. Grab it from Chrono Logic.

With the first season over, it’s time to move on to the second season, and that’s what the Sam & Max duo will be doing. Developer Telltale Games has released a new trailer marking the occasion and revealed a few upgrades that will be present in the new season. New features include a new driving game with an upgradeable car, mini-games for each episode, a character-based hint system and more dynamic NPCs. Check out the video embedded below.

In an interview with Pocket Gamer, Peter Ahnegard of Sony Ericsson confirmed that they are looking into the possibility of a PlayStation branded mobile phone. However, he said that there are certain expectations that come with a brand name and so far technology had stopped them from joining these two brands together.

“We’re not launching a brand of handset simply because we can, but because we can lead up to the expectations of the consumer,” he said. “Up until today we haven’t felt we could launch a PlayStation phone because it wouldn’t be recognized as a true continuation of that brand of products.” He doesn’t expect the PlayStation Phone to appear anytime soon, though he mentions that it should come out by Christmas. “But exactly which Christmas I can’t confirm!” he concluded.

Some people just aren’t happy. Gamespot reports that the recently rerated Manhunt 2 has come under fire, specifically ESRB, who are now asked to reveal details as to what has changed since the game got the AO (Adults Only) rating. California senator Leland Yee has asked the advisory board to explain why the game has received a new rating of M (Mature); similar calls have been made by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.

ESRB president Patricia Vance has responded. She said, “Publishers submit game content to the ESRB on a confidential basis. It is simply not our place to reveal specific details about the content we have reviewed, particularly when it involves a product yet to be released. What can be said is that the changes that were made to the game, including the depictions themselves and the context in which those depictions were presented, were sufficient to warrant the assignment of an M (Mature 17+) rating by our raters.”

She also suggested that instead of making such complaints, one should work with parents to educate them about the ratings system and ask them to buy games accordingly for their children. She added, “It is a parent’s rightful place to make choices for their own children. The ESRB and console manufacturers provide families with the tools and information to help them do so.”

Politicians are tough people to please though. When contacted by Gamespot, Senator Lee responded with “What are they trying to hide?” He went on to say that the ESRB cannot be trusted for their “culture of secrecy” and blames the board for not “protecting children” from ultra-violent games.

Some stunning new shots from Need for Speed: ProStreet’s drag racing mode. Check them out below:

Today will mark the release of an update for the Xbox 360 version of Lost Planet. This extensive network update will optimize the online gameplay experience. Details below:

On Thursday, August 30th, a network update will be implemented where players will be able to select from three different connection types when creating an online match. By allowing players to select the best connection type for their environment, the patch aims to improve the game’s connectivity for any players that have had previous problems.

There are 3 connection types. Players should choose the option that suits their configurations:

[Default]
This is the standard setting regardless of upload speed.

[Pattern A]
This is more suitable when your upload speed is fast. Try this if your connection is unstable with Default.

[Pattern B]
This is more suitable when your upload speed is slow and your connection is not stable with Default. Try this if your connection is unstable with Default.

After the update is released, you may experience some problems if you join a multiplayer match where players who have installed the patch and those who haven’t are participating. The expected problems are as follows:

- Glitches with screen text
- The game stops progressing at certain screen.
- Disconnection (disbanded mission, etc)

If you experience problems like these, please try signing out once and signing in again.

A new Turok video is out, showing off the various stealth kills that will be in the game. The PS3 and Xbox 360 shooter will be out next February.

Poor programmers at Valve are facing tough times: no BioShock for them. The company’s head honcho Gabe Newell explained to CVG that a ban on the excellent shooter has been imposed in the offices because of the work required to get Half-Life 2: Episode Two out the door. Apparently, getting their own game out will get everyone in the company a copy of BioShock as a reward. Weird indeed! However, Newell then admitted that he is looking forward to playing it.

EuroGamer carries confirmation that there will not be a PS3 demo for Unreal Tournament 3 before its release later this year. This was revealed to them by Mark Rein, who stated that while there will be a PC demo for the game, there won’t be a PS3 demo “before the game ships,” implying that a demo might be headed for the console after the game is available in stores.

He compares the situation to that of Gears of War. “What we told Microsoft last year - they wanted a demo for Gears of War and we said ‘you’ve got a choice - you can have the demo this year or the game this year’.”

Rein cites issues of testing the full game and resources as a major reason for not creating the demo.

A picture pack from Eternal Sonata is now available via Xbox Live. It includes new avatars of Allegretto, Beat, March, Salsa and Viola. Previous picture pack includes the Polka pack, which is also still available on the service.

Eternal Sonata is a turn-based RPG set for release on September 17.

Following up on the Capcom announcement, Nokia also announced that they have teamed up with Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games, to bring the Crash Bandicoot franchise to the new N-Gage platform launching this Fall.

Having sold more than 33 million units worldwide, Crash Bandicoot is a major gaming franchise. “We are excited to offer Nokia customers the opportunity to enter the thrilling world of Crash Bandicoot and play a number of award winning titles from the popular Crash franchise,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “We look forward to working with Nokia to offer entertaining, innovative mobile games that tap into the performance and innovation of the N-Gage application and Nokia’s mobile devices.”

No information on the mobile game itself was offered. More information about the series can be found on its official website.

How do you make a game out of a knight mounted on a flying ostrich defeating similarly equipped foes? Well, you gotta ask CP Productions then. The studio plans on making a film adaptation of classic arcade title Joust. Set to be completed by next June, the film is being billed as “Gladiator meets Mad Max.”

The script has been penned by Marc Gottlieb and is set 25 years on in the floating city of Las Vegas. It is unclear as to how it will relate to the game itself and how many major characters will appear. According to GameDaily BIZ, the studio plans on maintaining the integrity of its films, which it plans to independently finance. “We won’t have eight writers and six executives trying to put their thumbprint on the film… the vision of the filmmakers will be kept pure,” said studio founder Michael Cerenzie.

It is yet unclear if the game’s author John Newcomer is involved.