Access code: denied

We recently told you about the SOCOM 4 "Pro" Access Code to be included in the American release of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (known as SOCOM: Special Forces in Europe).

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Take on Mega Man X

After the news that Mega Man 5 is coming to Virtual Console, we have the unexpected arrival of Super NES Blue Bomber outing Mega Man X.

Virtual Console

Mega Man X (Super NES, 800pts) — Run, jump, blast: it's Mega Man in the 16-bit era, and the first Super NES entry in the series to arrive on Virtual Console. Look out for our fully charged review jumping through doorways later this week.

WiiWare

My Little Baby (dtp Entertainment, 600pts) — Take care of your very own bundle of joy with the added bonus of being able to switch it off at any time. Our My Little Baby review will take you through this adorable little darling.

WiiWare Demo

BIT.TRIP CORE (Aksys Games, full game: 600pts) — Dive into the second game of the BIT.TRIP saga with Core, another unique music title with a retro feel. If you've resisted the game's charms so far, even after reading our BIT.TRIP CORE review, now's the time to see what all the fuss is about.

DSiWare

GO Series: Captain Sub (Gamebridge, 200pts) — Take on the aquatic adventure of Captain Sub in this cutesy puzzle-shooter. Our GO Series: Captain Sub review thought the game was just about worth dipping into your wallet for.

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North American cricket fans frustrated at being unable to purchase Ashes Cricket 2009 on their side of the pond should stay tuned to the Wii Shop Channel in the coming months, as the ESRB has just rated Cricket Challenge.

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No shooting in June

The recent good news that Child of Eden will support PlayStation Move and 3DTVs has been tempered by the announcement that the game will launch several weeks behind its Xbox 360 brethren.

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Charge your Mega Buster

You can't stop the Blue Bomber's exploits on Virtual Console, as ESRB has rated Mega Man 5 for North America.

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Should come after release

Here's a change of pace for you: Lexis Numérique, developers of cutesy WiiWare series Learning with the PooYoos, is bringing a sweary murder mystery game to PSN in the form of Red Johnson's Chronicles. While no PlayStation Move support has been announced by the developer, Movemodo can exclusively reveal that a post-release update is on the cards.

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Dreamcast adventure MDK 2 was very well regarded in its day for its unique combination of action and puzzles, and is still fondly remembered for introducing many to the joys of sniping. Now Interplay's tale of three unlikely heroes has received a date for WiiWare: 9th May.

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Wii 2 HD Remix

This week the E3 2011 Rumour-o-Matic has suddenly spluttered into life: powered by an endless crew of anonymous sources, the rumours claim Wii 2 will contain a Blu-ray drive and screen-toting controller, as well as repeating the oft-heard statement that Nintendo is looking to "recapture the hardcore gamers and third-party developers" with this new console.

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Team Ninja becomes Team Bounty Hunter

We've known for some time that Samus Aran will appear in Dead or Alive: Dimensions as a non-playable character, but if you're the sort of person who likes to see things with their own eyes then this video will please you no end.

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Buy to try?

Most racing game fans will know what to expect from Forza Motorsport 4 — it'll be the third Forza game on Xbox 360 after all — but if a recent release schedule from UK retailer Gamestation is to be believed we may get the chance to take home a slice of the game before its release.

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