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Charter adds WealthTV to 11 Louisiana cities
Although WealthTV has been available in select areas for awhile now, the channel is finally making its way down to the Bayou. Reportedly, Charter Communications added the station to the HD lineup in 11 Louisiana cities, including Thibodaux, Bourg, Slidell, Hammond, Marksville, New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Opelousas, Jennings, Church Point and Eunice. Unfortunately, Charter failed to mention if it would be rolling WealthTV out to other areas, but as we always say, we'll take any additions that we can get.
Verizon fesses up, officially adds Discovery HD to FiOS
Just yesterday we noticed that Verizon had quietly slipped Discovery Channel HD onto its FiOS TV lineup in at least three major markets, and today the firm has fessed up and proven that we're not just losing our minds. "Starting" today, VZW has added Discovery HD to FiOS TV "in all markets" on channel 846, and just in case that wasn't riveting enough, it also reaffirmed its plan to deliver HD simulcasts of Discovery Communications' other popular networks -- TLC, Animal Planet and The Science Channel -- sometime in 2008. The more the merrier, we say.
Cablevision expands HD lineup with CNN HD
Hot on the heels of Charter's decision to add The Weather Channel HD, Cablevision is claiming that its users will be able to check out CNN in high-definition. Reportedly, CNN HD will be the operator's 42nd HD "service" available to customers, and it's being made available to everyone gratis on iO TV channel 725. John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management, boasted that the firm's HD lineup has "nearly doubled in size over the last year," but unfortunately, he didn't throw out any wild claims for the future for us to hold 'em to.
Charter adds Weather Channel HD to lineup
While receiving The Weather Channel HD may not send everyone into jubilant fits of celebration, we're pretty sure Charter Communications' customers won't be kvetching about additional HD options. Apparently, any Charter customer that can currently receive HD programming will be blessed with the new channel, and Becky Powhatan, executive vice president for distribution and business affairs and general counsel for The Weather Channel, also insinuated that customers in every region could benefit from the HD enhancements to the popular "Local on the 8s" segment. So, dear Charter customers, have you seen the channel go live?
DS Daily: What's in it for you?
Everyone has their own reasons for buying a system. Sometimes, it's simple faith in the manufacturer. Many of you probably either bought, or planned to buy, a DS at launch. For others, it takes waiting for either enough games to make it worthwhile, or a particular game, to move a system. What brought you into the world of the DS, and what drives your continued dedicated to the handheld?
Wii Warm Up: Current line-up
How's your game collection for your Wii? Are you satisfied with current offerings, as well as what's coming down the pipe by the end of the year? We know some gamers have expressed dissatisfaction with the number and types of offerings, while others have found there to be plenty of games for the console's first year. As we're getting closer to the end of that first year, how do you feel?
Sony unveils its official Q2 lineup
More than 100 first and third party games will be arriving on PS3, PSP and PS2 in Q2 of this year, according to a recent press release. "Our second-quarter line-up of PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 software titles demonstrates a continued commitment from both SCEA and third-party developers to the PlayStation family of products," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing, SCEA. "We are excited by the content being developed by our partners, but are also looking forward to launching PlayStation-branded exclusive games created by our own worldwide studios this quarter and throughout the rest of 2007." According to Sony, the "key titles" for their handheld in the next few months include: Alien Syndrome Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars CRUSH Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY II Harvest Moon Boy & Girl Ridge Racer 2 Test Drive Unlimited Tom Clancy's Ranbow Six Vegas Valhalla Knights PSP Fanboy readers should be familiar with most of these titles. However, these are but a handful of titles that we can expect in the Spring. Continue on to see even more titles, with a few of our picks.
Shaw freshens up cable lineup with HD offerings
While a number of other Canadian programming providers have already caved to the HD demands, those stuck with Shaw Cable can start rejoicing, too. The provider has just announced that "it will change analog and digital television channel lineups in Victoria starting Thursday" to include more digital options, a few "time-shifting channels," and an (admittedly small) HD tier. On the high-definition front, Shaw customers can soon look forward to HDNet, Movie Central HD 2, WXYZ-ABC, WWJ-CBS, WDIV-NBC, and WJBK-FOX, while GOL TV and World Fishing Network join the digital SD suite. So for those of you in the line of the newfangled HD fire, be sure to tune in tomorrow and let us know your initial impressions.
My sister's quest for a Wii
I was rubbing the sleep from my eyes after waking up way too early for a Sunday morning when I got a call from my 13-year-old sister, Paige (pictured to the right). "How's it going?" I asked. "Not good," she said.Paige wasn't that excited about the Wii when it first came out, but sometime in mid-December the hype (and the promise of a new Wario Ware game) hit her like a ton of bricks. Since then, she's been clamoring for the hard-to-find system in a big way, constantly working the phones to nearby Rockville, Md., retailers and scanning sites like iTrackr in the hopes of catching a shipment. After a few weeks of fruitless hunting, Paige was begging me to ask my "Nintendo girlfriend" (a.k.a. my PR contact) to send her a system. When I told her it doesn't quite work that way, she told me to use my "sexy looks" to sway her. Apparently the search for a Wii had made her delusional.I knew I probably shouldn't be encouraging my sister's compulsion, but when I saw all the chatter on Joystiq about retailers holding Wii systems for sale, I had to tell her. After poring over the available data Saturday night, we developed a plan to wake up early and stake out the most likely candidates before they opened on Sunday morning. Paige and my mom would hit the Rockville stores, I would try the retailers in my local Laurel, about an hour away (yes, I got recruited into camping for my sister. Yes, I am a sucker.)
Lionsgate announces upcoming Blu-ray titles
We've seen various slates of HD DVD / Blu-ray titles come out today, and heading up the rear of the release lists is none other than Lionsgate. While a Lionsgate film (The Descent) has caused quite a bit of fuss lately, the studio is hoping to create some positive PR noise by announcing that 40 BD titles should be hitting shelves with its name on it during this year, starting with Crank. It also highlighted the Golden Globe-winning TV series Weeds would be making its way to Blu-ray disc, as well as Ultimate Avengers I and II on the animation side. If you're anxious to get a few more Lionsgate productions in your collection, Employee of the Month is landing on January 16th, while the sure-to-be-successful Saw III hits on the 23rd. Overall, Lionsgate's 2007 list is far from spectacular, but it's got a bit of everything mixed in, including one of our personal favorites: Reservoir Dogs on February 6th. Click on through to see the first 21 titles to be released from Lionsgate on Blu-ray disc this year.
PlayStation 3 launch window titles announced
Sony has revealed PlayStation 3's launch window catalogue, implying that the designated titles will be gradually released during the holiday season. In other words, not all 21 games will be available on November 17.The list includes three first-party titles, leaving eighteen third-party offerings, fourteen of which are multiplatform releases. The popular genres are covered, but the lineup is mostly derivative and padded by ports of older games. Still, PlayStation 2's starting roster was arguably weaker -- and look where that console has ended up.SCEA launch titles (priced at $59.99 according to Gamespot): Resistance: Fall of Man NBA 07 (1080p) Genji: Days of the Blade Third-party titles: Blazing Angels (Ubisoft) (multiplatform) Call of Duty 3 (Activision) (multiplatform) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda) (multiplatform) F.E.A.R. (Vivendi) (multiplatform) Fight Night Round 3 (EA) (multiplatform) Full Auto 2 (Sega) Madden NFL 07 (EA) (multiplatform) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision) (multiplatform) Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Namco Bandai) NBA 2K7 (2K Sports) (multiplatform) Need For Speed Carbon (EA) (multiplatform) NHL 2K7 (2K Sports) (multiplatform) Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft) (multiplatform) Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai) Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega) (multiplatform) Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (EA) (multiplatform) Tony Hawk's Project 8 (Activision) (multiplatform) Untold Legends Dark Kingdom (SOE) Sony also notes: "Downloadable first party games will cost less than $15 at launch." Does that mean Blast Factor will hit that $5 sweet spot?
Winner of strongest fall lineup is ... PS2?
Gameworld Network has pieced together an outline of 10 upcoming PlayStation 2 titles, tagging the list "10 Reasons Not to Sell Your PS2 Just Yet." With the exceptions of Dawn of Mana and God of War 2, all of these titles will hit US retailers by early November -- and seven are exclusive to PS2. Starting with Rule of Rose's release next week, there's practically a must-play title dropping for PS2 every week through November 7: Rule of Rose (September 12) Okami (September 19) God Hand (October 10) Bully (October 17) Final Fantasy XII (October 31) Rogue Galaxy (October) Guitar Hero II (November 7) Can anyone show us a console/handheld with a stronger fall lineup? Nope, we didn't think so ... Sony might have lost points because of a pair of disappointing PS3 announcements, but that's not gonna affect PS2's continued dominance leading up to the holiday season. [Thanks, Matt]
Partial Wii launch lineup revealed
Turns out the chaps over at Evil Avatar picked up the latest copy Nintendo Power, reporting of a partial listing of Wii launch titles. The lineup contains a strong first party showing from Nintendo, with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption getting the nod. Third party back up support for the console is reportedly coming from Ubisoft's Red Steel and Rayman Raving Rabbids, Square Enix's Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors, and Sega's Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.Now, we were fairly certain Super Mario Galaxy wasn't going to make the cut for the launch team, but should we expect any other games to help pad this list later on down the road?
INHD introduces MOJO TV lineup for adventurous men
INHD is rolling out a new programming block Mojo, a lot like Cartoon Network's Adult Swim albeit aimed at "men who live accomplished and adventurous lives". Apparently if you are one, you'll just know. Basically, they are targeting the early adopter demographic they feel is the most likely to own an HDTV with what they think they we want to watch. Several of the shows kick off June 18, with a few more to follow later, all will air primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays during prime time.
Partial PS3 launch lineup, allegedly
British Gaming Blog claims to have the scoop on a partial list of PlayStation 3 launch titles. The lineup includes: John Woo's Stranglehold Lair Motorstorm Rainbow Six: Vegas Resistance: Fall of Man Sonic the Hedgehog Tekken Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom As 1Up suggests, the official list will (almost definitely) be longer, and don't be surprised if some or all of these titles aren't on it. [Via 1UP]
