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This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.The original author is Gaming Horizon Staff.

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This review was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Its format does not match our own but we support its content. It was written by Eric Dayday.

About ten years ago, a two-dimensional happy-go-lucky rapping dog came out of nowhere and gave the fledging music rhythm genre a jump start into the mainstream fast lane. While the genre itself hasn't looked back with such giants as Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero, PaRappa the Rapper, its one time poster boy, hasn't aged well as made evident by this port of the original PlayStation game to the PSP.

For those of you unfamiliar with one of the grandfathers of the music game genre, PaRappa the Rapper tells the tale of a young pup's journey to win the heart of Sunny Funny, his sunflower best friend. To do so, he'll have to learn how to fight, drive, peddle wares, bake a cake, and even fight his way to the head of a bathroom line by rapping. If it sounds too outrageous, it's because it is. However, it's delivered with such great humor and charm, you can't help but smile. From PaRappa's irritable bowel to Joe Chin's obliviousness to his own narcissism, there's something for everyone to laugh at.

Surprisingly, the graphics have held up decently too. They were simplistic even by the standards in 1997, but the vibrant colorful palette translates well onto the handheld's screen. What also helps is that a lot of the rough edges were smoothed out, giving both the characters and backgrounds a much cleaner look.

The sticking point of any sort of music rhythm game is the title's soundtrack. It can easily make or break a game. Of course, PaRappa's catchy and original tunes are easily its strongest points and they still hold up well after all this time. The fact that people can say a mere two words – "Kick, punch" – and have someone else finish the line with "it's all in the mind" speaks volumes of how great PaRappa's was and is. Going back through the PSP version brought back a massive wave of nostalgia especially when I realized that I still remembered all of the lyrics and their cadences. That said, you would think that would make the game easier since I have that head start, but that's another story.

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Codemasters just informed us that they have posted up a DiRT demo in the PlayStation Store. DiRT takes racing enthusiasts off-road in a multitude events, and the new playable demo delivers three to experience right now, including Crossover, C.O.R.R. (Championship Off-Road Racing) and a point-to-point rally stage. DiRT is set to launch in September.

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Originally written by Tim Grube

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Insomniac Games has announced a new title for the next Ratchet & Clank title in the series.

The game will be entitled, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Brian Allgeier, design director said, "The name Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction works on many levels. It signals a new era for the franchise, ties into the game's story, and includes one of our signature subtitle double entendres."

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Nintendo has announced that they are currently working on the next version of Super Smash Bros. titled, Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

The game will feature Gamecube combat and not require the use of the Wii motion-controller. Already announced is the feature of a handful of playable characters including Pit from Kid Icarus, Solid Snake from Metal Gear, Zero Suit Samus from Metroid, Metaknight from Kirby and Wario. A handful of characters have been confirmed to be in the title as well including Mario, Kirby, Pikachu and Link.

One other thing to note about Brawl is that it will be fully online compatible and include a full multiplayer mode too. Although previously thought to be a launch title, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is now scheduled to release in 2007.

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Originally written by Brian Mohr

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Plenty of other classic titles have made their way over to the Nintendo DS after being largely successful on the original consoles. So it’s no surprise that the classic city builder SimCity has made its way to the Nintendo handheld too. Although it features the same addictive gameplay all the previous versions do, the experience isn’t quite the same with SimCity DS.

First and foremost, Electronic Arts didn’t mess with the formula that makes the game successful, allowing players to take on the role of mayor and giving you the opportunity to build a city as you see fit. Just like in every other version, players are responsible for building residential, commercial and industrial properties and keeping everything in perfect harmony. Of course it’s much more detailed than that as you must build roads, power lines, water towers, hospitals, schools, police, fire stations and much more. Accomplishing that feat and keeping the city vibrant while still balancing the budget and making your citizens happy is what makes the game addictive and thankfully EA didn’t mess with that formula.

In addition, the game features an extensive tutorial in case you aren’t familiar with the city building experience. SimCity DS features 15 lessons that break down everything you need to know before getting to work. It was a solid inclusion as the game can overwhelm some players if jumped into too quickly.

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Capcom producer, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, confirmed in the latest Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine that they are indeed under development with Resident Evil 5. He states, "We are going to do a Resident Evil 5, of course, but as for exactly what it will be like...that's something we're busy thinking about right now. He also mentions that Resident Evil 4 will be the start of the brand new storyline for RE5.

Not much information has been released, but expect further confirmation around E3 time.

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Originally written by Tim Grube

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It has been confirmed! Hideo Kojima announced at the European Metal Gear Solid 3 press launch event that Metal Gear Solid 4 is in development and will be released on the Playstation 3. He also mentioned that MGS4 will start a brand new series with Solid Snake and the concept surrounding the next title will be "No Place To Hide". No other information has been released, but hopefully at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) more information will be released.  

We will have more on this developing story.

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Originally written by Tim Grube

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This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.The original author is Gaming Horizon Staff.

Today is the first official day of E3 and we have two major press conferences to attend.

First there's the Nintendo conference at 8am Pacific, then the PlayStation conference at 10:3am Pacific. We'll be liveblogging each.

View our liveblog section here.

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Electronic Arts today announced that NFL Tour, a new NFL licensed arcade football video game, will make its way to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. NFL Tour will bring the spectacle of a traveling NFL road show alive, with intuitive controls, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning graphics - NFL Tour is action-packed.

"We are extremely excited about our new arcade football game, NFL Tour, which will provide players with a brand new exciting football experience,” said Executive Producer Dale Jackson. "NFL Tour is a fun, action-packed football game that will appeal not only to football enthusiasts, but also to casual gamers.”

The game is scheduled to hit store shelves in January 2008.

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Originally written by Shiva Stella

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