Size Matters on PS2

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced the release of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters on Playstation 2 today. The company says that the game was in high demand by Playstation 2 owners looking for a new title from the franchise to play on their system, likely because they didn't want to have to go out and buy a Playstation 3 just to play the next chapter. This new home console version of the game includes a remapped control scheme for Playstation 2, re-worked lighting and textures and a two-player split-screen multiplayer mode, a franchise first. Two players can now battle on one of four different maps in Capture the Flag or the team-based Iron Lombax mode, which has players compete to complete different tasks. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is now available for Playstation 2 for $29.99 USD and CAD and is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up.

XBLA update

This week's Xbox Live Arcade update features a mind racking game from Gameloft and a blissfu l puzzle game. Both games will be available tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. GMT. Don’t let a good mind go to waste! Increase brain activity with Brain Challenge , an entertaining brain training program that helps players develop stress-management skills through a wide variety of games. A personal coach helps players develop their abilities in five areas of cognitive function, including logic, math, memory, visual thinking and concentration, in a fun and easy way.

Brain Challenge has something for everyone including Daily Test Mode, where players undergo a series of brain exercises and Stress Mode, which tests player’s abilities to stay calm under stress. For those looking for a relaxing experience, Creative Mode allows players to relax and explore their imagination and Child Test lets players play & share their exercises with younger people. For competitive players, the game features multiplayer support for up to four players offline and online, as well as detailed stats and graphs where they can track their overall performance and progression. Brain Challenge will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Explore Bliss Island as Hoshi the Zwooph, a mystical blue creature that emits precise puffs of air to create clouds. Help Hoshi become the Bliss Island champion by winning over 25 unique challenges across nine intense levels. Better yet, challenge friends online for more competitive gameplay or focus on topping the Leaderboard charts! Codemasters’ Bliss Island will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Today's game releases

Sony's Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam for Playstation 2 – Prices vary by bundle

THQ's El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera for Playstation 2 - $19.99 USD and CAD

THQ's Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora for Playstation 2 - $19.99 USD