If you've got a couple of dollar to spare - err - splurge, you might want to head off right away to the nearest Circuit City. Their promo prices are a very welcome deal, and at such a low price, we're sure the shelves are going to be cleared in a matter of days. Well, it is a clearance sale after all.

They're selling some games for US$17 a pop. Here's the list of titles:

• Lumines
• Death Jr.
• FIFA World Cup 2006
• Riiiiiiiidge Raaaaaacer
• SSX On Tour
• Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
• Burnout Legends
• WWE Smackdown vs. Raw
• Mega Man: Powered Up
• Midway Arcade Treasures
• Namco Museum Battle Collection
• NBA Ballers Rebound
• Pinball Hall of Fame

So, go ahead and smash that piggy bank of yours. You never know until when the stocks will last. Cut back on the Krispy Kremes for now and save up some money. Consider this as an early Christmas gift to yourself.

Remember Death Jr.? In case you have forgotten, this is the very first PSP game ever shown publicly and advertised as a killer-app. It is also going to be made into a feature film as well. It was released to fairly mediocre reviews and noted for numerous problems about the camera, gameplay and uninspiring graphics, but was praised for its Tim Burton-esque themes and quirky characters. A slightly more well-received graphic novel was released alongside it.

But as they say, the best things in life comes to those who wait. So if you weren't able to buy this game when it was released and you plan on trying it out, well you're in luck. Do you have $10 in your pocket or in your couch? Because if you do, you could buy Death Jr. at Sears for the cheap price of $9.99. At that price, it's a great game regardless of the lukewarm reviews that it got dealt with.

One of our moderators, and self confessed game fanatic, Garp, has just finished his latest game review for the PSP:

Source: psp-spot

Eroi.com is hosting a contest where 10 skilled winners will receive a free copy of Konami?s upcoming PSP title Death Jr. which is signed by the development team. Players can shoot for one of the top 10 highschores on a crazy exploding hamster game.

You can check it out at eroi?s site [here].

Source: IGN

All set to slip some scythe-wielding action into your pocket? If you're planning on picking up Death Jr., Backbone's PSP-exclusive action-adventure, you'll want to know about the special Limited Edition officially announced today by Konami.

Available at GameStop and EBX stores, Death Jr. Limited Edition includes foil packaging, two Death Jr.-themed UMD cases, and a CD containing the game soundtrack (in MP3 format) and a Death Jr. comic -- both designed to be transferred to your PSP.

Look for the Grim Reaper's 3D action adventure to begin in August. Pre-order it to get the Limited Edition while it's available -- you'll be able to tell the difference between the two editions from the cover art below. Be sure to check out our full coverage of the game to see if this one is your kind of fright.

Check out our previous coverage of Death Jr.:
Death Jr Interview
Death Jr., In-Depth
New Death Jr. Movie
E3 2005: Death Jr. Interview

Death Jr. is due to be released on August 16, according to EB Games, but if you look for Death Jr. you will not find the standard game, but instead, a little surprise. Konami is apparently going to release a Limited Edition version of their title. Although there is no official announcement regarding a Limited Edition version, we can only hope for some interesting bonus material! The price remains the same at $39.99.

We will bring you more on this as it is available.

Source: advancedmn
  

Death Jr., published by Konami and developed by Backbone Entertainment, is hoping to put gamers into the robes of the Grim Reaper’s son. Whilst on a school field trip to the Museum of Supernatural History, DJ, as he is affectionately nicknamed, and his buddies open up a chest of that contains an evil like none other. Demons are let loose, chaos ensues, and it is up to DJ and his friends to right their wrongs.

I was able to spend some time with a playable version of Death Jr. earlier this year at E3. The seemingly cartoon-like nature of the game belies the amount of heated action this game. Death Jr. features eight weapons with which to deal with the demons and monsters. DJ always wields the scythe, of course, for melee combat and interaction with the environment. He is also able to wield a second weapon that includes a fairly standard load out of weapons like the lighting gun, dual pistols, and a flamethrower. Perhaps the most unique weapon in his arsenal seen thus far is the C4 Hamster. This little rodent with deadly explosives strapped to its tiny frame, homes in on enemies with varying precision. Another interesting combat element is the ability to perform powerful combo moves with DJ’s friend, Pandora. In addition to the combat, Death Jr. features some platform action which is aided by his scythe. For instance, when DJ is able to use his scythe as a helicopter propeller to extend the length of his jump, much like Tails used his tails in the classic Sonic the Hedgehog series by SEGA. DJ can also use the scythe as a grappling hook to reach areas that would normally be too far or too high to jump to.

As for technical performance, Backbone Entertainment’s game engine for Death Jr. ran at a very decent clip on the PSP and I did not see any noticeable slowdowns due to complex scenery or a high number of enemy monsters being present on the screen. Backbone Entertainment began developing Death Jr. on the PC before Sony even supplied the PSP development kit, so it is surprising how well it performed.

This stylized third/first person action game has a visual aesthetic reminiscent of game designer Tim Schaffer, creator of the critically acclaimed Grim Fandango and Psychonauts. From the plot synopsis, it seems that Death Jr. will also have a similar sense of dark and irreverent humor. Death Jr. is shaping up nicely and is scheduled to reap some souls soon in August this year.

Source: Gameinfowire

Backbone, part of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, today announced their participation in Comic-Con International, the largest comic related merchandise show in the Western hemisphere.

   

Backbone will be exhibiting at booth 5321, from July 14-17, 2005, and has a number of events scheduled to show off its hot property Death, Jr. and other new original properties from the company.

   

The Death, Jr. video game, developed by Backbone and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. exclusively for the PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) system, will be playable in the booth each day.

   

Death, Jr. merchandise will also be on sale including issues #1 and #2 of the comic book, limited edition hardcover Death, Jr. art books, and special limited edition Death, Jr. t-shirts.

 

You can check out our previous coverage of this title here:
New Death Jr. Movie
E3 2005: Death Jr. Interview

Source: videogamerx


A new movie for upcoming ?Death Jr.? by Konami has been released. I must say the gameplay is much faster than I thought it would be. The mix between the shooter and fighting genres seems to be a feature that would keep the game interesting. This is a game I will pick up for sure. The release date for Death Jr. is scheduled for August 16, 2005.

You can get the movie in our PSP download section here (8mb .wmv).