Neo Geo Pocket Returns with Neo Geo Pocket 2? [Updated!]

SNK plans to release an officially licensed portable device that includes twenty Neo Geo games.

According to Famicom Plaza, this system, which has a temporary name of “Neo Geo Portable Device” will have a 4.3 inch screen, two gigs of internal storage, and twenty Neo Geo games built-in. It measures 170 x 72 x 15mm, which is slightly larger than an iPhone.

Read more to see the game list, device screenshots, a classic Neo Geo Pocket Colour commercial and more information.

Update! 31/01/12: There is a site which claims to be the official site for the new Neo Geo. The new handheld is apparently called the Neo Geo X. There isn’t much on the site however you can register your interest in the Neo Geo X. I havent tried it out seeing as it might be a fake site.

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Terraria Coming to Physical Stores with Extras and a Bigger Price

Terraria, the excellent Minecraft style adventure platformer, is to get a retail release. For £20 you can get the “Exclusive Collectors Edition” soon in a shop near you. The digital version costs around £5.99 with it at least getting lower costing with various regular sales, which is very good value seeing as all updates are free.

Merge Games, who have previously provided publishing for a lot of casual titles. Are now going to publish Terraria for sale in brick and mortar stores, people still remember those don’t they? They do still exist.

Read more to see more about the Terraria Collectors Edition.

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Books #09 A Game at Dinner

Kolb & the Dragon — One hell of a dinner party.

This is a little series I am starting where I go through several books from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Number #09 A Game at Dinner by An Anonymous Spy.

This book is a spy’s observations upon poison making and a dinner party. It is found throughout many places in Skyrim.

In Skyrim this book gives the reader one skill level in Alchemy.

Syndicate Game Guide #Part 02 Cyborg Cryo Modifications

Various cyborg cryo modifications for your agents.

With Syndicate being released on GoG I thought I should do a guide for the game. It will be done in parts. This is #Part 02 Cyborg Cryo Modifications.

My Atom Zombie Smasher Campaign Logs #05

This is a series I am starting where I post my campaign logs from the excellent indie game Atom Zombie Smasher. I will use both victory and defeats as I slowly get better at the game.

These camping logs aren’t modified in any way.

Syndicate Co-op Demo is Coming Soon

Syndicate Remake — The art of persuasion is an important tool.

The four player cooperative demo for EA’s new Syndicate game will be available on the 31st January for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. EA previously said the demo will only be available for a limited time.

Syndicate releases on 21st February 2012 and is a FPS game compared to Bullfrog Productions original tactical strategy game.

Read more to see the Syndicate co-op trailer and more information.

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Steam: The Darkness II Demo is Now Available

The Demo for The Darkness II was already available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 but now it is available to play on PC via Steam.

From the Official Site “The Darkness II is the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2007 release The Darkness. Inspired by the popular comic book series produced by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II is an intense first person shooter that puts you in the role of Jackie Estacado, don of a New York crime family and wielder of an ancient force of chaos known as The Darkness.”

Read more for the E3 trailer and more information about the game.

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Books #08 Fire and Darkness

This is a little series I am starting where I go through several books from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Number #08 Fire and Darkness by Ynir Gorming.

This book is the history of the Morag Tong assassin guild. It is found throughout many places in Skyrim.

In Skyrim this book gives the reader one skill level in One handed.

My Atom Zombie Smasher Campaign Logs #04

This is a series I am starting where I post my campaign logs from the excellent indie game Atom Zombie Smasher. I will use both victory and defeats as I slowly get better at the game.

These camping logs aren’t modified in any way.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Patch 1.4 is Coming Soon

Elder Scrolls V Skyrim – High Definition 15 — Orcs using magic? I seen it all now.

Bethesda has released the patch notes for its latest Skyrim update, Patch 1.4. Bethesda says the upcoming patch for Skyrim is currently undergoing testing on all three platforms and hopes to have it finalised by next week and submit it for certification on consoles and release on PC.

“Our current update plan for the PC is to first release our updates as ‘beta’ versions through Steam,” they said. “This is something you’ll be able to opt into through Steam and back-out of if needed. This is an extra safety check for everyone going forward and should expedite and improve our updating process for our PC users. We’ll have more info soon on how this will work.”