Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Iron Man 2

Sega have released a new trailer for the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie tie-in game. this trailer focuses on the enemies in the game and their leaders. it uses in-game action to show the different robots you face and the unique ones being piloted by the leaders of each faction. The trailer shows Iron Man and War Machine facing off and destroying these enemies.




Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Gameplay Trailer For Super Mario Galaxy 2

Nintendo have released new screenshots and a Gameplay trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Wii title, Super Mario Galaxy 2. The screenshots are mostly taken from the gameplay trailer and there are also a few pieces of character art highlighting the Rock Costume, Golden Yoshi, and inflated Yoshi. The gameplay trailer shows off the rock suit, the Golden Yoshi and Inflated Yoshi as well as showing suits from the original game, like the Ghost and Bee, being used. several levels are shown as well a variety of enemies.



Screenshots



Sega And High Voltage Software Announce Conduit 2 For The Nintendo Wii

Sega and High Voltage Software have officially announced Conduit 2 is coming to the Nintendo Wii this fall. Conduit 2 builds on the original game by taking the single player game across the world as you attempt to stop the alien invasion. as well as the online multi-player battles, the game will have offline and online co-op modes.

Team Invasion Mode, the new Co-Op mode, will enable players to play with up to 4 players splitscreen. The Online has been expanded to 12 players online with larger indoor and outdoor maps. Conduit 2 will also support Wii Speak.

Screenshots


Press Release

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (April 31st, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are excited to announce Conduit™ 2, the new collaboration with High Voltage Software, Inc., developer of the award-winning Wii shooter, The Conduit. Conduit 2 will be released exclusively for the Wii™ system from Nintendo® in Fall 2010.
Building upon the success of the original, Conduit 2 takes players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion which can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and all-new off and online co-op modes. Armed with advanced and powerful weapons, players can expect massive action in large, multi-tiered levels featuring dynamic environments, cinematic battles, giant adversaries, and deep customisation features.

Conduit 2 introduces Team Invasion Mode, the new co-op mode where players will be able to battle side-by-side with up to four friends on the same screen. Additionally Team Invasion Mode can be played online. Conduit 2 also features a new and more expansive 12-player online competitive multiplayer mode with larger and more intricate indoor and outdoor battlefields. Conduit 2 supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Wii Speak™ and offers increased multiplayer security.

“The Conduit 2 will set a new bar for online multiplayer games on the Wii with great new gameplay modes and improved security. On top of that Conduit 2 features a fantastic new single player adventure that will blow the minds of fans of the original game,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director at SEGA Europe.

“The support for the original has been amazing,” said Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer at High Voltage Software. “The fans have always been a major factor in our development process and their continued enthusiasm has helped make Conduit 2 even better.”

Conduit 2 is set to release in Fall 2010 exclusively for Wii. For more information on the game please visit the SEGA website at www.conduit2game.com. For more information and assets please visit www.sega-press.com.

Also players are invited to enter the Conduit 2 Get Your Head In the Game Sweepstakes. Winners will appear in Conduit 2. For details go to www.conduit2game.com/sweeps .

Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com.

About High Voltage Software, Inc.
High Voltage Software, Inc. is an award-winning studio that has been developing games and simulations for over 17 years. Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, it now employs over 180 staff members. The independent company has successfully produced a wide variety of license-based video game titles that include competitive racing, professional sports, horror, motion picture adaptations, and military simulations, and original and innovative intellectual properties. More information about High Voltage Software and its products can be found at www.high-voltage.com.

New Zero Punctuation - Final Fantasy XIII

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Final Fantasy XIII. can Yahtzee play through the whole game, all 60+ hours...or will the game just take too long to get going for him?




Microsoft Reveal PrimeSense Is Providing The 3D Sensing Technology Behind Natal


Microsoft have revealed that PrimeSense is providing the 3D Sensing technology in Natal. The Project Natal Sensor in Natal was developed by the Xbox 360 Hardware Engineering Teams and it is based on the PrimeSenosr.

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash. & TEL AVIV, Israel --(Business Wire)-- Mar 31, 2010 Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) and PrimeSense™, the leader in 3D sensing and recognition technologies, announced today that PrimeSense will be providing its leading-edge 3D-sensing technology for use in “Project Natal” for Xbox 360.

“We’ve seen tremendous excitement and anticipation for the arrival of ‘Project Natal’ this holiday,” said Ilan Spillinger, vice president of Xbox 360 hardware. “PrimeSense has delivered an important component to the technology, helping us deliver revolutionary controller-free entertainment experiences in the living room.”

“PrimeSense’s technology enables a paradigm shift in the way people interact with consumer electronic devices. The engagement with Xbox 360 establishes PrimeSense’s position as a leading supplier of 3D-sensing technology,” said Inon Beracha, chief executive officer, PrimeSense. “We are especially honored to have a partner like Microsoft who shares our vision for bringing innovative and engaging natural experiences to consumers.”

“Xbox 360 Hardware Engineering teams developed the ‘Project Natal’ sensor based on the PrimeSensor™ reference design to support the special requirements of ‘Project Natal,’” said Aviad Maizels, president and founder, PrimeSense.

Microsoft recently announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that “Project Natal” will be available during holiday 2010.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier video game and entertainment system. It is home to the best and broadest library of games, a streaming library of thousands of movies and TV shows in 1080p HD, and millions of songs connected to the television. The digital center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the largest online social network connected to the television in the 23 million members on Xbox LIVE to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. With the addition of currently code-named “Project Natal” for Xbox 360, Microsoft will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. More information about “Project Natal” and Xbox 360 can be found online athttp://www.xbox.com/projectnatal and http://www.xbox.com.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About PrimeSense
PrimeSense is the leader in sensing and recognition technologies enabling consumer devices to “see” environments and allow users to control and interact naturally with those devices in a simple and intuitive way. PrimeSense offers affordable solutions for consumer markets including visual/home computing, interactive entertainment and consumer electronics. PrimeSense products include the PS1080 System on Chip and PrimeSensor reference design, plus cross-platform enabling software to make application development easy and intuitive.

Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with offices in North America, Japan and Taiwan, PrimeSense is a privately held company. For more information, please visit:www.primesense.com.

Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Metroid: Other M

Nintendo have released a new gameplay trailer for Metroid: Other M. this trailer uses in-game footage to show both the control styles in the game, pointing at the screen and holding the WiiMote sideways, as well as many of the enemies and locations in the game. the trailer also shows of Samus in the Zero Suit and also in ball Mode. the Trailer also has some CGi Action which tell some of the story before this game.




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  • Code from the game Breach was stolen at PAX East. the Thief was apprehended and the 14MB of code found http://ow.ly/1sCh8

  • 360: Microsoft confirms that there won't be any new Game Room games released until the end of April http://ow.ly/1sCig

  • Ubisoft have trademarked Horse Gaga for use in a videogame. http://ow.ly/1sCjt

  • 360: GameStop have listings for Microsoft USB flash drives and priced them at $40 for 8GB and $70 for 16GB http://ow.ly/1sCmP

  • THQ Have Announced that they are going to reveal a major fighting game at E3 from a major developer. http://ow.ly/1sCqb

  • PS3: Square Enix have teased Japanese gamers by saying a Action RPG is coming tot he PSN http://ow.ly/1sCrK

  • PS3: A Magazine scan has revealed that a multiplayer fighting mini game could be coming to God Of War III via DLC http://ow.ly/1sCvB

  • Wii: Nintendo Power magazine has revealed Conduit 2 for Wii. it has 4 player split screen co-op, Sega publishing http://ow.ly/1sCBX

  • 360: Rumoured pictures have emerged of the 360 Slim http://ow.ly/1sIBC

  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom http://ow.ly/16VTH0

  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Artwork For Enslaved: Odyssey To The West http://ow.ly/16VTGZ

  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Combat System Tutorial Video For UFC Undisputed 2010 http://ow.ly/16VV9d

  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/16VV9e

  • QTE Blog: EA And Coca-Cola Zero Team Up To Offer "The Coca-Cola Zero Story of the Finals" For The 2010 FIFA World ... http://ow.ly/16VX1r

  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For UFC Undisputed 2010 http://ow.ly/16VX1s

  • 360: Xbox Live became unstable when the Modern Warfare 2 update went live. it appears to be fine now though http://ow.ly/1sPJr

  • the theif who stole Breach code at PAX East appears to have jumped bail as he's been spotted playing Modern Warfare 2 http://ow.ly/1sPLf

  • The 10 tribes in Final Fantasy XIV have been detailed. traditional FFXI classes appear to be divided in 2 now http://ow.ly/1sPMH

  • Wii: A new trailer has emerged for Metroid Other M. it features alot of gameplay footage not seen before http://ow.ly/1sQL5

  • 360: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg says that the software lineup for Natal will surprise Gamers http://ow.ly/1sQR9

  • PS3: A Developer CV mentions Splinter Cell Conviction for the PS3. it was later changed to remove the PS3. http://ow.ly/1sQSL