It's been reported earlier that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group is acquiring TT Games, the studio behind the highly successful Lego games. Guess for how much though? A whopping GBP 100 million (US$ 206 million)!

Read more about the acquisition and about the founder of TT Games Jon Burton, now dubbed as the £100m geek.

PSP Turismo reminds me of this old racing game that I used to play when I was a kid. In that game, you drove a red Ferrari.  It had a top-down view (the course went vertical instead of sideways though), and at one point in the game, Superman makes a cameo in the form of a fly-by. I seem to remember that it was for the NES, but I couldn't find anything on the net about it, so my memory could just be playing a trick on me.

Anyway, here's the latest version of PSP Turismo by Splodger15 (with help from gunntims0103). Here's the changelog for V0.31:

• changed the road background looks more realistic now
• fixed bug on the menu
• added new menu
• added new credits screen
• added new instructions screen
• added the start, credits, and instruction options to menu background
• new psp 1.5 icon
• various unneeded code deleted

If you want to change the game's music, just rename the mp3 file you want to use to Music.mp3 and place it in the PSPTurismoV0.31 folder. Splodger15 says that the next release will be PSP Turismo Christmas Edition which will be released closer to Christmas, so keep checking back here for that one.

Download: [PSP Turismo v0.31]

They say that the textures are bland and frame rate sucks. They say that the soundtrack is pretty much lifeless and generic. They say the gameplay is a big "no." They say that the only this it has going for it presentation-wise is character customization (and only that). They say that you can beat the game in three hours and after that, there's no reason to go back.

Now, we ask, do you guys agree? If in you don't, then why?

About the only game this blogger can think of that sucks as much as this was Superman for the N64 by Titus. But that one got a score of 3.4 from IGN. Given that GameTrailers named Superman64 the "worst game of ALL TIME" and it got a 3.4, does this mean that we've got a new winn.. er, all time worst?

Too bad it had to be on the PSP. Oh well, so much for the nice looking screens.

Since I'm feeling a bit too happy today (uh-oh, sounds like a mental condition. oh dear, he's - more than happy - ) I'll post the YouTube vid of the worst games of all time here. Try to see from their list how Dave Mirra's game compares.

Superman was further immortalized as a superhero after Electronic Arts announced that a videogame based from this year's box office hit film Superman Returns. The game is already being developed by EA Tiburon for Xbox 360, PSP and Nintendo DS. Featuring a virtual Metropolis, this single player game allows its players to have a first-hand experience of Superman's kyptonian abilities. Players must need to master these superhuman skills in order to combat an array of enemies like Metallo, Mongul and Bizarro, and save the lives of Metropolis' citizens.

Players are free to roam the 80 square miles expanse of Metropolis, with over 10,000 buildings. Having a large area for gameplay, players won't run out of missions to accomplish as changes in the city also affect Superman's progress in the game. The game is slated to be released November 20 this year so while waiting, check out these cool artworks for Superman Returns:

  
 

Electronic Arts has officially announced the release date for their upcoming cross-format title for portable, next-generation and current-generation consoles, Superman Returns: The Videogame. The game will span across the PSP, DS, Xbox 360, PS2 and original Xbox leaving you spoilt for choice as to which console to buy it for. The game features a Hollywood-style storyline from Warner Bros entertainment which won't disappoint, coupled with a free roaming 80 square miles Metropolis for you to fly around and complete your superhero missions on.

The 80-square mile city isn't small in height either as it stretches from the street right up into the clouds allowing you to make the most out of your flying ability. The game features some 'revolutionary' new flight mechanics that has been aimed towards giving the player full command of all possible aerial maneuvers in an almost acrobatic fashion. As Superman, the player must protect Metropolis from the most well-known villains in the 60 years of young DC Comics universe and conquer more than 100 missions.

The question is: Will it fly or flop? We'll see when this game is released and when we have more details on the features for the different console versions of the game. If you're really eager to get behind the scenes of this game, check out our Superman Returns: The Videogame E3 preview.

Aquaman is just one of many unlockable characters in Justice League Heroes, the action adventure that will hit current-gen consoles as well as PSP and DS this Fall. The game is voiced by an impressive cast, including Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Blade II, Justice League TV series) as Batman, Michael Jai White (Spawn, Spawn: The Animation) as Green Lantern; Crispin Freeman (Viewtiful Joe, Kingdom Hearts II) as Superman, and many more recognizable names.

In Justice League Heroes, players will be able to customize and master the super powers of many popular comic book heroes in a RPG-style fashion as they fight in destructible environments spanning many locations of the universe. The game will include cooperative modes, countless numbers of enemies and a compelling story. Looking at these screens, Justice League Heroes seems to be shaping up as another great comic book adaption.

See more screens after the jump!

Pre-Order: [Justice League Heroes PSP]

What has Mario done that no other PSP character, superhero, and mythical figure combined haven't done yet? Save PSPs from falling of course. So what if Superman saves the world on a daily basis? So what if the gods of Olympus can decide to change our fate on a whim? Have they saved any PSPs from falling lately? We thought so.

DreaDNoughT is back, and together with Kevin, has released v3.0 of Mario Don't Drop the PSP. After an agonizing two months of waiting, here are the latest additions to the game.

Changelog:

• Two new levels
• One block who will kill ya
• One suprise level
• Changed menu background
• Music added
• New in game background added
• Code optimised
• Added a mushroom for extra life

  

"Kevin and I have not had much time to code and make graphics these few months because of a few things that got in the way... But these latest days and the coming week I'm able to code again and Virons and Kevin is ready to supply me with graphics and music, so you can look forward to a 2nd beta of HvS in the next week," says DreaDNoughT.

The game isn't half bad, but it lacks difficulty levels. The bombs, the falling DS and the changes in drop speed is a good start, but it gets too easy after a while. We suggest enemies coming out from the sides, like a missile or a Goomba. This way, it'll make much more sense, if you're still planning to add a star for level up.

Don't hold up. Keep the updates coming. Thanks so much for sharing your work DreaDNoughT.

Download: [Mario Don't Drop the PSP v3.0]

Welcome the newest addition to the Justice League Heroes team on the PSP console: Hawkgirl, as she joins the battle against Braniac and his evil minion.

Just a little trivia, the original Hawkgirl was Shiera Sanders (or Saunders) who is called the Golden Age Hawkgirl. She was the reincarnation of the Egyptian princess Chay-Ara, and partner of Carter Hall, the Golden Age Hawkman. Shiera died when she was merged with Carter and Katar Hol to form a new Hawkman version, a "hawk god" creature, during the events of Zero Hour. The current Hawkgirl is Kendra Saunders. After committing suicide, her grandaunt Shiera Hall, the Golden Age Hawkgirl, entered her body and continued being a heroine using the original Hakwgirl's equipment — a belt made of nth metal.

Now she has been confirmed as a new member of the Justice League and they will be gracing your PSP screens by October 17 this year for the game Justice League Heroes. The unlockable Hawkgirl, alongside with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna, Green Arrow and Aquaman, will enable players to fly and utilize her lethal hand-to-hand combat skills. Her diverse range of super powers are great for single player mode or to assist other characters in a co-op play.

Justice League Heroes is set for a fall release this year across multiple platforms (PSP and DS, among others). A lot of people are anticipating the game, and it seems as if Eidos is really packing it with some "super" stuff like voice acting and unlockable characters. The official website of the game recently posted a trailer ago that shows us more than the last time.

Anyways, we get to see the game in action now. The graphics don't seem to match that of the Justice League animated series, but now they're fully rendered in 3D. One difference is, also, that instead of your usual line-up with Hawkgirl, Zatanna the magician is filling her in. The rest of the team is still there: Superman, Batman, Diana, Flash, J'onn J'onzz, and GL.

Thanks to IGN for the video!

Download: [Justice League Heroes Trailer]

Leading Games publisher Eidos has announced what games it will be showcasing at this year's Leipzig Games Conference in Germany. Although many of these games aren't really a surprise, it's useful to know what we'll be seeing over the next few days as the Leipzig Games Conference really comes into it's own. Official Leipzig GC dates are August 23-27th 2006, so stick a little note in your diary along with the url of http://qj.net! Here's the full list of games along with a little description from Eidos:

Just Cause
In JUST CAUSE, gamers play the role of Rico Rodriguez, a field operative and specialist in regime change, who is charged with overthrowing the corrupt government of San Esperito.

Justice League Heroes
JUSTICE LEAGUE HEROES is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.

Bionicle Heroes
BIONICLE HEROES brings to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery. This title's release date for the Nintendo DS is still to be announced.

Battlestations: Midway
For the first time, relive the intensity of massive air, sea and underwater WWII battles in a unique mix of intense action and tactical gameplay as you follow the story of naval recruit Henry Walker.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend (DS)
The seventh title to be released in the Tomb Raider series, which originally launched in 1996 and is still one of the best selling videogame franchises of all time, with over 30 million copies sold will be available to play on Nintendo DS.

Age of Conan
Enter a mature, brutal and barbaric universe, in a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race. King Conan’s rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards doom as ancient evils rise again in this highly anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Game.

Eidos will also be showing behind closed doors; Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, a new title from Hitman and Freedom Fighters developer IO Interactive. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a dark and gritty tale of two men bound by circumstance, forced to embark on a violent and chaotic journey, hating each other every step of the way. These games are being viewed by appointment only, but all of the latest news on Eiodos' Leipzig showings will be found on QJ.net as it comes in.