Thursday, July 23, 2009

New Pictures Of Upcoming South Park "Tower Defence" Game On Xbox Live Arcade

Microsoft has released pictures of their long awaited South Park Xbox Live Arcade game. as the pictures show, the game is in the style of a Tower Defence game.





Pictures Of Wii Sports Resort Launch in New York, Military Island

Nintendo have released some pictures from the Launch of Wii Sports Resort at Military Island, Manhattan New York.

Wii Sports Resort In NY Times Sqaure


Details of the Pictures


NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Jul 23, 2009 In this photo provided by Nintendo, Nintendo of America’s vice president of Corporate Affairs, Denise Kaigler, right, competes against actor Chace Crawford in a match of swordplay at the Wii Sports Resort launch event, Thursday, July 23, 2009, in New York. To commemorate the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, Nintendo brought in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game. (Photo by Diane Bondareff for Nintendo)

Photo two:
Table tennis expert Alston Wang, right, competes against Annamarie Tromp at the Wii Sports Resort launch event in New York, Thursday, July 23, 2009. Launching on July 26, 2009, Wii Sports Resort comes bundled with the Wii MotionPlus accessory to provide players a more immersive gaming experience.

Photo three:
Nintendo celebrates the upcoming launch of Wii Sports Resort, the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game, Thursday, July 26, 2009, in New York.

Photo four:
Nintendo celebrates the upcoming launch of Wii Sports Resort, the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game, Thursday, July 26, 2009, in New York.

Photo five:
In this photo provided by Nintendo, Alex Leng plays Frisbee at the Wii Sports Resort launch event in New York’s Times Square Thursday, July 23, 2009. To celebrate the July 26 launch of the game, Nintendo offered consumers a free mini-vacation by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game. (Photo by Diane Bondareff for Nintendo)

Namco Bandai Announce Tekken 6 Partnership With TapouT

Namco Bandai have announced a Partnership with their game, Tekken 6, and Martial Arts Apparel maker TapouT. This multi year partnership will see TapouT apparel appearing in Tekken 6 as well as Tekken 6 branded TapouT being available for sale.

Tekken 6/TapouT


Press Release

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & GRAND TERRACE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 23, 2009 Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and premier mixed-martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, TapouT, today announced a multi-year partnership to merge popular TapouT fashions with the iconic fighting experience of TEKKEN 6, the latest installment of the top-selling fighting video game franchise. The agreement brings two of the most-recognized fighting lifestyle brands together to provide fans with an all encompassing entertainment experience.

As part of the agreement, TapouT will design five unique co-branded t-shirts which will appear in addition to the myriad of in-game customization options for characters in TEKKEN 6. In addition to tricking out their TEKKEN 6 fighters, fans will be able to sport their own TEKKEN 6 TapouT gear, as co-branded t-shirts will also become available for fans to purchase and wear. Available in five designs for men and women, the TEKKEN 6 TapouT branded t-shirts will be released in September through TapouT’s network of specialty retailers and on their website www.tapout.com.

“TEKKEN 6 and TapouT fans share a deep-rooted passion for the mixed-martial-arts lifestyle,” said Makoto Iwai, executive vice president and chief operating officer at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “This partnership will bring TapouT’s signature style into the world of Tekken, giving new experiences to video game enthusiasts and MMA fans alike.”
“TapouT is excited to partner with NAMCO BANDAI Games America to continue to bring the mixed-martial arts movement into the mainstream with one of the most successful video game franchises of all time,” said Dan “Punkass” Caldwell, TapouT Co-Founder and CEO.
“As we look to enhance our brand visibility in new and innovative ways, the idea to fuse TapouT and TEKKEN 6 was the perfect approach to introduce new apparel to our core fan base,” added Marc Kreiner, TapouT President.

This agreement marks NAMCO BANDAI’s first co-branding initiative with a major apparel brand for in-game and offline items. TEKKEN 6 will be released this fall for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
A must-have for Tekken aficionados, TEKKEN 6 sees the return of many familiar faces as well as new characters to create the largest line-up the series has ever seen. With a growing roster of fighters, robust character customization features, online gameplay and a new action-packed Scenario Campaign mode, TEKKEN 6 will be the best “King of Iron Fist Tournament” yet.
For more information on TEKKEN 6, please visit: www.tekken.com or www.namcobandaigames.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

TEKKEN®6&©1994-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PS" Family logo and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Memory Stick Duo™ may be required (sold separately). Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

About TapouT
TapouT is the world’s leading mixed-martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand on the market today. TapouT started as a vision by Co-Founder Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr., and has since become a pioneer of the MMA movement and a $100 million empire. Representing some of the biggest MMA superstars including Chuck Liddell, Frank Shamrock, Thiago Alves and Anthony Johnson, TapouT produces the hottest apparel for men, women and children. Their distinctive, authentic logo graces everything from clothing, accessories, and gear, to nutrition products and a magazine. TapouT is also the exclusive apparel sponsor for Spike TV`s "The Ultimate Fighter" through 2011.

For millions of fans worldwide, the TapouT lifestyle inspires those to reach their goals and know that anything is possible if they "Simply Believe."


New Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) Screenshots

Konami have released some screenshots for PES 2010. i have also included the previously released Trailer for the game, though it is the first time it has been on the site.

PES 2010






Infinite Space Anime Episode 2

Sega has released the second Anime episode, of Platinum games upcoming game, Infinite Space.




UK PSN Update 23/07/09

PS3 Games
Shatter [£4.79]
Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders [£7.99]
WipEout HD – Fury Expansion [£7.99]
Killzone 2 – Napalm & Cordite Pack [£4.79]
Killzone 2 – Map Pack Bundle [£9.99]
High Velocity Bowling – Route 66 Americana Ball Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – 4th of July Americana Ball Pack [£0.79]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Additional Music Set 2 [Free]
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Baniff Springs [£4.79]
Overlord II – Battle Rock Nemesis [£3.19]

Demo's
Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Vagrant Track Pack [£4.39]
“All The World is Mad” by Thrice [£1.59]
“The Martyr” by Senses Fail [£1.59]
“Young Cardinals” by Alexisonfire [£1.59]
“Guitar Hero: On Tour Modern hits Theme” S.U.P.R.A.H.U.M.A.N [free]

Rock Band
Kings of Leon Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Crawl” by Kings of Leon [£0.99]
“Molly's Chambers” by Kings of Leon [£0.99]
“Sex On Fire” by Kings of Leon [£0.99]
Rancid Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Last One To Die” by TRancid [£0.99]
“Ruby Soho” by Rancid [£0.99]
“Time Bomb” by Rancid [£0.99]
Rise Against Pack 1 [£2.49]
“Prayer Of The Refugee” by Rise Against [£0.99]
“Re-Education (Through Labor)” by Rise Against [£0.99]
“Saviour” by Rise Against [£0.99]
“Sweetness And Light” by Lush [£0.99]

Videos
Killzone 2 – Napalm & Cordite Pack
MAG – Developer Diary, A Massive War Is Coming
MAG – Developer Diary, The Shadow Wars

Wallpaper
NONE

Theme
NONE

PS1 Classic
NONE

PSP
Dynasty Warriors StrikeForce 2 – Download Pack 3 [free]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Casey Jones” by Greatful Dead [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “The Boys Are Back In Town (live)” by Thin Lizzie [£0.99]


Battlefield 1943 Breaks Download Only Sales Records


EA Has annoucned that Battlefield 1943 has broken Download Only records on Xbox Live Arcade and American Playstation Network for day 1 sales and also week 1 sales. with PSn and XBLA combined, the game has sold over 600,000 copies.

Press Release

STOCKHOLM --(Business Wire)-- Jul 23, 2009 DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 1943™ is the fastest selling day one and week one download-only game worldwide on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. It is also the fastest selling day one and week one download-only game on the PlayStation®Network in North America. Overall since its launch on July 8th, Battlefield 1943 has sold over 600,000 copies on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.

“We are honoured by the reception that the game has received so far,” says Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. “Watching and participating in this non-stop multiplayer action has been a real treat for us and we can’t believe how fast our fans reached 43 million kills. We can now truly say that we have set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category and gamers recognize the endless value that Battlefield 1943 provides for just $15.”

Battlefield 1943 is an award-winning First-Person Shooter multiplayer game that G4tv.com says is “…a steal. Great sound, great graphics, great fun, and great price.” IGN even says that “Battlefield 1943 is an impressive package that sets a new standard for digital titles.”

Battlefield 1943 is an all-new download-only multiplayer action game that brings DICE’s first-class WWII action to gamers. The game introduces two thrilling modes where 24 players can compete across four classic WWII Battlefield maps: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea. These maps are inspired by the award winning Battlefield 1942™ game, and have been redesigned and reengineered from the ground up using the DICE Frostbite™ engine allowing players to wreak havoc and destruction via land, sea or air.

After the worldwide community challenge officially began on Friday, July 10 at 19:43 CET, the Coral Sea map is now unlocked for both the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation communities. The Xbox LIVE community reached the goal of 43 million kills in just 5 days, with the PlayStation community hitting the mark in 8 days.
Battlefield 1943 is now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network for 1200 MS Points or $15. Gamers who already played the trial and their time expired can access the free 30-minute trial version again on both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network as of July 18.
For more information on Battlefield 1943 please visit www.battlefield1943.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBF1943.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Battlefield 1943, Battlefield 1942 and Frostbite are trademarks or registered trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” and “PLAYSTATION” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.


Trailer For Iron Man 2 Game

This is the new trailer for the upcoming Movie Tie-In Iron Man 2 game.





Disney Interactive Studios Announce Alice In Wonderland Movie Tie-Ins

Disney Interactive Stuidos have announced a Alice in Wonderland Movie Tie-In game. the game will come out on the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PC.
The Nintendo Wii and PC versions follow the storyline of the movie. you have to carefully select the characters needed to defeat the enemies the Red Queen sends to get you. the game has a upgradable combat system and "Impossible Ideas" which can be collected to replay levels and unlock Underlands secrets.
The Nintendo DS version has a unique art style, a special playable character, and unique character abilities. The Nintendo DSi camera will be used to detect colours and unlock content, and when it's all over you can connect with other DSi users and unlock more stuff in their games.
iPhone/iTouch applications will be developed and, like the games, are set for release the same week as the movie.


Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 23, 2009 As Tim Burton and Lewis Carroll fans become curiouser and curiouser (Carroll, 1865) about Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming “Alice in Wonderland” film, Disney Interactive Studios today announced development of video game adaptations of the beloved story. The video games, inspired by Tim Burton’s highly anticipated film starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, find Alice several years after the original “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” stories. Alice in Wonderland for Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Windows-based PC takes players on a topsy-turvy and immersive journey in Underland as Alice finds herself in a world of illusion and magic where nothing is quite like it seems. Alongside her endearing friends – Mad Hatter, March Hare, Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit – players aid Alice to defeat the Red Queen and Jabberwocky. Alice in Wonderland mobile games will begin launching later this year.

"These games fully capture the magnificent and whimsical world of Underland while experiencing key moments from the film,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “More than just a retelling of the movie, Alice in Wonderland introduces fans to an entirely new style of innovative gameplay designed to challenge the puzzle solving skills of older players while making the adventures accessible and enjoyable for the younger crowd. Innovative gameplay and distinct artistic styles on each platform give players a range of unique and engaging experiences."

Alice in Wonderland allows players to guide, protect and aid Alice as she journeys through the world of Underland while unraveling the game’s many twisted mysteries. Along the way, players call on a diverse and unique cast of characters such as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat who each have unique abilities to help evade traps and solve challenging puzzles. The Mad Hatter can help Alice alter her perception of Underland and take advantage of optical illusions to open up places in the world the player alone would not have noticed. Meanwhile, the Cheshire Cat can use his ability to make himself and objects appear and disappear helping Alice through this strange world. Players must choose wisely when using each of the characters’ powers and combine the abilities to solve more complex puzzles.

The Wii and PC versions follow the film’s epic storyline and introduce new fiction and locations. With an upgradeable combat system, players collect “impossible ideas” to replay levels and unlock Underland’s secrets. Players must carefully select the supporting characters and their abilities to defeat the numerous enemies set forth by the Red Queen and her army of cards, destroy the Jabberwocky and restore Underland back into Wonderland.

The Nintendo DS version will introduce a new twist as players guide Alice alongside her diverse and enduring friends to combat the legions of the Red Queen’s Army. Creating their own path through Underland using an oracle, players lead, protect and help Alice on her quest. The DS version features an innovative art style unique to the platform, a playable character not seen on the home console version, and unique character abilities similar to those of the Wii and PC versions. DSi players will use the system’s camera to detect colors mapped to unlockable content when tasks are completed. Also included in the DS version is DGamer, the online community exclusive to Disney gamers on Nintendo DS, allowing players to connect with others and unlock additional items in their DS game.

Developed by Etranges Libellules in France, Alice in Wonderland will be available for Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC with the same week as the film release in early 2010.
Disney Interactive Studios will also release iPhone and iTouch applications for the franchise. A promo application will release in December, 2009 with the full game releasing next year. Alice in Wonderland: The Mobile Game will take you on an upside-down, inside-out adventure on your phone. The whole world is a puzzle and players must twist and turn their iPhone to have Alice make it through Wonderland safely. Also available on Java/Brew, Android and RIM February 2010.

About the Movie
From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. The all-star cast also includes ANNE HATHAWAY, HELENA BONHAM CARTER and CRISPIN GLOVER.
Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll’s beloved “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865) and “Through the Looking-Glass” (1871) with stunning, avant-garde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history, ALICE IN WONDERLAND comes to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ on March 5, 2010.

About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
© Disney. Release dates, platform availability, and/or visuals shown are of product currently in development and may be subject to change.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)