Savage Reign (NG)Savage Reign, Neo Geo

Spore Hands-On Preview
cardjoe writes “The release date for Spore has just been announced and what better way to celebrate than to check out the latest build of the game? That’s just what bit-tech.net did, spending hours with the full version of the game. The article covers all the different editors and stages in the game as well as providing a brief on the pollinated content and how it may well introduce an entire new genre to PC gaming — that of the Massively Online Singleplayer. The article is in-depth and has a whole load of brand new screenshots too, showing the various stages that the player will go through as they play the game and move their creature from single cells to galaxy-hopping space freaks.”Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Gen Con Files For Chapter 11
Heartless Gamer writes to tell us that Gen Con LLC announced late last week that they have filed for Chapter 11. This move will not affect the still profitable Gen Con Indy event which will still happen August 14-17, 2008. “This action became necessary as a result of significant unforeseen expenses associated with attempts to expand its core business to encompass externally licensed events. […] The protections afforded by Chapter 11 will allow Gen Con to further its efforts to address its liquidity needs, preserve value for its creditors and explore strategic alternatives for the business.” Evan writes to add that this is the result of LucasFilm suing GenCon.Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Ferrari Challenge Interview
Ferrari Challenge Pirelli Maranello (PS3)Mark Cale tells us why his game wipes the floor with Forza 2.

Wii Homebrew Takes Several Leaps Forward
Croakyvoice writes “Fans of Homebrew on the Nintendo Wii can celebrate with an explosion of releases today, in just a few hours there has been a release of a proof of concept version of Linux for the Wii, an MP3 Player, the Super Nintendo emulator Snes9X has been ported and a converter that converts Gamecube Dol files into Elf for usage on the Wii (Which opens up a multitude of emulators and homebrew games and applications). A tutorial on how to get homebrew working with the Twilight Hack will help those interested.”Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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