Gamer News 12.21.08: Hey, Did You Hear…

Gamer News 12.21.08: Hey, Did You Hear… Posted by HCG KP1gL37 | Filed under News

…Pain was the #1 downloaded game on the Playstation Network in 2008? Second went to High Velocity Bowling and third to Super Stardust HD. Yawn. A complete list of the 10 most downloaded games on the PSN in 2008 is available at Joystiq.

…someone mapped out the evolution of the video game controller? A researcher and blogger at Pasta&Vingear was involved in a project that included mapping out the progression of the console controller from Tandy all the way to current gen consoles. Pretty interesting reading if you are into the science of gaming.

…playing with your Wii may be dangerous to your health in you live in the UK? According to a recent report in the Sun, 10 people in the UK are sent to the ER each week with Wii-related injuries. Ten a week? Either the Brits are waaay out of shape, or they are getting a little too absorbed in their tennis matches with grandma.

…Shaun White is already talking sequel, but Ubisoft is staying tight-lipped? The Flying Tomato made a few comments recently that alluded to a sequel to Shaun White snowboarding that may be in the works, but Ubisoft insists nothing is official just yet. Full story: 1Up

…the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 will be delayed to an unspecified date in the Spring of 2009? This announcement came alongside details of the game during Jump Festa 2009. Full story: Kingdom Hearts Insider

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