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They’ve finally done it - a title more niche than the standard bullet hell shooter!

Bangai-O is one of those series that would normally be completely unknown to most players, but given the release and critically acclaimed sequel Bangai-O Spirits on the DS, the series has gained some notoriety. Originally released on the N64 and later ported worldwide to the Dreamcast, Bangai-O offers a unique blend of gameplay that pairs bullet hell shoot-‘em-up mechanics with puzzle solving techniques. Its niche status wasn’t exactly unwarranted - like many of the titles Treasure creates, it was made for a small audience of truly hardcore players looking for intense challenge. That being said, it’s unlikely that the HD remake of the original game will connect with most players.

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A game with a unique mechanic that could be great with some adjustments.

I really wanted to like Brink. A sci-fi game set in a dystopian future with guns, parkour-like movement and over-the-top characters? Where do I sign?! But sadly, it seems that Splash Damage was unable to make their game live up to the hype. Twice.

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A Sony press release confirms a full return of PlayStation Network functionality, though an exact date still has not been specified.

Sony confirmed today that thePlayStation Network will be fully functional once again some time this week. According to the company, this includes the PlayStation Store, in-game commerce, ability to redeem vouchers and codes, Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3, PSP, Vaio, and other PCs, and Media Go services. Online multiplayer services have already been restored across all regions, with Asian territories only having returned three days ago on May 28.

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Fast - Racing League arrives on WiiWare, while Super Adventure Island hits the Virtual Console

This week's Nintendo Download brings the brand new title Fast - Racing League from Shin'en Multimedia, known for their work on the Nanostray series from the DS and the well-received Jett Rocket WiiWare title. The racing game is in the vein of the F-Zero and Wipeout series from Nintendo and Sony respectively and is available for 1,000 Wii Points ($10). Bit.Trip Void is this week's featured demo and third entry in the now complete Bit.Trip series.

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The extended cut will feature new content, 3D, and Move support for the PS3 this October.

On their blog, Sega announced today that The House of the Dead: Overkill will be making its way to the PlayStation 3 in a special Extended Cut edition. The new version of the game will feature a few improvements over the original Wii version of the game, specifically support for the PlayStation Move controller, improved visuals and support for stereoscopic 3D, and two new scenarios beyond the original seven levels of the first game. Players will be able to grab the game this fall, on October 25.

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