Braid lands on PS3 Nov. 12

Braid is finally coming to PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Store. Jonathan Blow’s Braid will make its way to the PlayStation Network in North America on Nov. 12 with a European version to be announced shortly thereafter.

Players explore the human condition and manipulate time as hero Tim who explores the lush, painted world of Braid, a puzzle-platformer that takes you from a house in the city on a journey through a series of worlds to solve puzzles and rescue the princess by manipulating time using a unique series of ,mechanics like the ability to rewind, create parallel realities and utilize time dilation to overcome obstacles.

Braid has been rated “E 10+” for Everyone 10 and older by the Entertainment Software Rating Board for all platforms. The PS3 game will be published by Hothead Games.

Halo Waypoint now live on Xbox Live

Starting Saturday, Nov. 7, Halo Waypoint will begin previewing new Halo content on Xbox Live. The new virtual home for all things Halo launches today on Xbox LIVE, and will be the “exclusive destination for full-episode previews of Halo Legends beginning Saturday, Nov. 7. Halo Waypoint promises daily updates featuring developer interviews, trailers and screenshots, exclusive video footage, community activities and the latest Halo news.

In addition, Halo Waypoint includes a career system that tracks players’ accomplishments across multiple Halo games and gives them new ways to show off their in game exploits. Players who participate in Halo Waypoint will be rewarded with a variety of Bungie-created Halo 3: ODST Avatar Awardables for attaining specific Achievements in the game. Rewards vary from T-shirts to full sets of ODST armor. These awardables are retroactive, so if players have already unlocked the requisite Achievements, the awards will be ready for them once they enlist in Halo Waypoint.

Turn on your Xbox 360 and log on to Xbox Live to learn more.

Military Madness: Nectaris assaults PlayStation Network

Hudson Entertainment’s re-imagined classic turn-based strategy game, Military Madness: Nectaris, is now available on the PlayStation Network for $9.99. Based on the classic TurboGrafx-16 war game released in 1989, Military Madness is played out on a distinct hex grid, on which players take turns moving their units in an effort to win by destroying all enemy units or taking over the enemy headquarters. The new game features 3D graphics, online multiplayer mode, a brand-new customizable Commander unit, and more.

The game also features four-player online or local team and vs. multiplayer and multiplayer maps specifically designed to be balanced for 2, 3 or 4 players.

Find out more about the game by visiting www.MilitaryMadnessGame.com. The game is already availble on Xbox Live Arcade and Nintendo WiiWare.

MLB, LucasFilm content now on PlayStation Network

MLB and LucasFilm content is now available on PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, if you care. This means that a variety of downloadable entertainment and sports content will now be available from the PlayStation Store. The first piece of content from LucasFilms will be the StarWars: The Clone Wars animated series that airs on Cartoon Network.

Meanwhile, MLB is offering the current 2009 World Series featuring the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees (in case you’ve missed any of the games so far), and also a section with classic games.

A new partnership with Image Entertainment also brings feature films like Powder Blue and Management, whole a deal with MPI Media Group brings in such classics as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and a deal with ContentFilm International delivers Hurly Burly and Interstate 60 to the PlayStation Store. Look for this and other new content on the PlayStation Network beginning today.

Halo 3, Trials HD tops on Xbox Live

What’s hot happening and downright exciting on Xbox Live lately, According to data from Major Nelson’s official Blog, Halo 3 is all the rage for the week of Oct. 26, 2009. The top Arcade title for the week (based on sales, not usage) was Trials HD, followed by the new South Park tower defense game, Konami’s Zombie Apocalypse and Battlefield 1943. I can’t believe that Castle Crashers is still in the top ten after all this time.

The top Indie game for the week was Avatar Drop, followed by I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1, Pumpkin Chop, Miner Dig Deep and Headshot. It’s nice to see that Miner Dig Deep is getting some sales because it is one of the best Indie games released so far in my ever so humble opinion. The full list of games after the break.

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This week’s Nintendo downloads

What’s going on in the wonderful world of Nintendo downloads this week? Plenty, according to Nintendo. For the DSi they are offering Sparkle Snapshots (500 Nintendo DSi Points), a tiny little application that lets you embellish photos that you take with the DSi camera. Users get access to a virtual photo booth where they can customize pictures with extras, fancy frames, and stamps. Other DSi games being released include Viking Invasion (800 Nintendo DSi Points) and Battle of Giants: Dragons – Bronze Edition (800 Nintendo DSi Points).

Hitting WiiWare for Wii this week is Incredible Technologies’ Carnival Kings (a carnival management sim, in case you couldn’t figure it out); Ateam’s “Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game, and Aksys Games’ Family Card Games. The Virtual Console will see the Sega Master System classic R-Type, and the TurboGrafx16 classic beat ‘em up Fighting Street.

Visit Nintendo.com for more details.

Tomena Sanner coming to WiiWare in 2010

Konami Digital Entertainment, today announced Tomena Sanner, an upcoming downloadable game for Nintendo WiiWare based on the popular title released in Japan earlier this year. Tomena Sanner challenges players to run through crazy obstacles in order to reach the finish line and take part in the “ultimate dance party.” Okay..

In Tomena Sanner, players become businessman Hitoshi Susumu, who is behind schedule and won’t stop running until he gets to his ultimate dance party. Dashing past samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys, and odd obstacles using just one button, seems normal in this game. Tomena Sanner also features a unique timing based control system that players can utilize as they jump, dance and fly over hurdles that come their way. As players glide across the screen they can read the silly notes that flash along the in-game ticker as well.

Players will be able to lead Hitoshi through nine different levels including the Moon, jungle, a city and more. Multiplayer with up to four players is also planned, along with online rankings, an Endless Level Mode that keeps players gunning for the ultimate high score, and a Turbo Mode that tests skill level at high speeds.

Tomena Sanner will be available for Nintendo WiiWare in Q1 2010.