Heads up, retro anime lovers! The movie tie-in video game for the upcoming Speed Racer movie has just hit the shelves. Speed Racer: The Videogame (Wii, DS, PS2) has all the speed, armed to the teeth cars, and "car-fu" you can ask for. Check out the full article for more info.

Here he comes! Here comes Speed Racer; he's a demon on wheels! There's a new trailer out for Speed Racer: The Videogame, and it makes us here at QJ want to have souped-up race cars that can do flips. Watch the actual trailer after the jump!

We've got another audiovisual treat for Sidhe Interactive's Speed Racer out there! We were able to grab the latest game trailer for this upcoming racing game that's based on an 1960s anime. So if you like things fast and furious, then that's what you're going to get. Better buckle up! Get your adrenaline rush after the jump

If you loved the insanely fun Penguin Bowling in the Sony PSP version of GripShift, then you may be happy to know that there's a chance of further enjoying that guilty pleasure with a large screen. XBLA gamers will get a new Turbo Expansion Pack for the Xbox Live Arcade version of GripShift, which doesn't only include maiming penguins, but has oodles of more gaming content as well. Hit the full article for the details.

Sidhe Interactive has finally confirmed a few weeks ago that GripShift (PS3, PSP) is coming to Xbox Live. Now we are given more details about the game's transition to the 360, including its differences with the PlayStation version, downloadable content and more. Read about details on Xbox Live's GripShift in the full article.

After much speculation, Sidhe Interactive has finally issued an official announcement about the PlayStation-branded video game GripShift (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable) and its scheduled outing on Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade service.

"Veteran players and newcomers to the game will both find something to love in this definitive version of GripShift. We've added a substantial amount of new content," commented Sidhe Interactive Managing Director Mario Wynands. More details after the jump!

Xbox 360 gamers looking for more rubber to burn may want to take heed: word is out that the currently PlayStation-brand exclusive GripShift (for the PS3 and PSP) may be coming to the Xbox 360 Live Arcade. GripShift by Sidhe Interactive has been rated E10+ by ESRB for the Xbox 360, compared to the mild E rating for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable incarnations of the game.

Those who aren't familiar with this title should be, right now. GripShift is a stunt driving game filled with outrageous tracks that put most rollercoasters to shame, and high-flying rides that make most racers cringe in envy. Sidhe Interactive's GripShift started out on the PSP, and was then made available for download on the PlayStation Network sometime last year.

Aside from ESRB's Xbox 360 rating for GripShift, there's pretty much nothing else revealed about it for now. Do check this space often for more details to come!

We don't know if you've already heard about this, but Matrix-creators Wachowski Brothers are currently developing a movie adaptation of the 1960s Japanese animated series Speed Racer.

We just got word that video game players will also get some 60s love as Warner Bros. Interactive is also planning to release Wii, DS, and PS2 titles based on the film. The Wii and PlayStation 2 build of Speed Racer is being developed by Sidhe Interactive.

The Wii and DS versions, furthermore, will be released in early 2008 to coincide with the film's release. According to Warner Bros., players will be able to take on the role of their favorite characters from the movie as well as get the chance to ride on their signature vehicles.

The Wachowski brothers said before that most of the original characters from the animated series will be retained (even mysterious arch rival Racer X) so players can expect that this game will be packed with a lot of adrenaline and "car-fu" action. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Development and Production Senior VP Samantha Ryan added:

Speed Racer is an exceptionally creative property and teamed with the Wachowski brothers' vision, it makes for action-packed racing gameplay. The game will capture the intensity of the racing in the film to give gamers and movie fans a chance to take the wheel after the experience the film.

Warner Bros. gave word that more details will be released as we get closer to the release date.

 

Good news for GripShift fans! Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and Sidhe Interactive has released free upgrades for the PlayStation 3 racing game.

The said upgrades are currently only available for North American gamers and will sport a number of new features for GripShift. The upgrades will allow for faster loading times and the more accessible leaderboards. Players will now be able to view the leaderboards of levels they haven't yet played. The new leaderboards will also include "car type", number of resets, and the "ability to browse all entries".

Other features include:

• Ability to change the vehicle without exiting a game session.
• Ability to change controls from the in-game pause menu.
• Ability to change current the music track from the in-game pause menu.
• Access to the full "Level Select" menu from the in-game pause menu.
• Players can now jump to the top or bottom of a leaderboard even if they aren’t ranked on that board.

The GripShift upgrades have been implemented on North American versions of the game. If you haven't played this insane driving game, it is available via PlayStation Network for US$ 9.99.

Instead of listing down the qualities Jackass: The Game lacks (such as good taste, har-har), we should focus on the many things Jackass does have in spades. Below is a short list of wonderful things Sidhe Interactive's Jackass game possesses in spades:

1. People getting hit in the head by plastic bats.
2. Golf balls to the crotch.
3. A guy in his briefs, dancing in a store.
4. Someone getting rolled down a hill in a trash can.
5. Shopping cart racing.
6. A half-naked unicyclist.
7. Painful rag-doll physics.

The funny thing is, you'll get to see all of that in under a minute with the trailer below. Guess what would happen if you spent 30 minutes playing the game. Exactly: more insane action than you can possibly handle. Enjoy the video folks!