Friday, May 28, 2010

Nintendo Reveal The Legendary Pokémon In Pokémon Black And Pokémon White And Announce USA Release Date [Update]

Nintendo have announced that Pokémon Black and Pokémon White is coming out in the USA in Spring 2011. Nintendo have also revealed the legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White. The White Pokémon is called Reshiram and the black is called Zekrom, these are most likely Japanese names that could change when it comes to USA. I believe that these represent a new Pokémon Type, with Reshiram being a new Light Type and Zekrom will be Dark Type.

[Update, Nintendo UK Announce Pokémon Black and Pokémon White is coming out in Europe in Spring. Reshiram and Zekrom have been confirmed as the English names for the legendary Pokémon. Zekrom is in Pokémon White whilst Reshiram is in Pokémon Black]

Reshiram And Zekrom


Update from Bulbanews

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., May 28, 2010 - Two new Pokémon™ games, Pokémon Black Version andPokémon White Version, for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems will be released in North America in spring 2011. Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram™ (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom™ (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

"Pokémon is a true worldwide franchise with legions of fans in every corner of the globe," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We know these fans will be thrilled to discover this new generation of Pokémon next year."

The launch of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version follows the incredible consumer response to Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, which have sold more than 8.4 million units combined worldwide to date. The Pokémon video game series has sold more than 200 million units worldwide since it was first introduced 14 years ago.

For more information about Pokémon, visit www.pokemon.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.4 billion video games and more than 565 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at www.nintendo.com.

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

EA Have Released A Trailer For The Sims 3 Parodying Sex And The City

EA have released a new video for The Sims 3. this is a parody of the upcoming Sex And The City movie set in The Sims World.




This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console services. in all there are 9 games coming out, 1 on Virtual Console, 3 on WiiWare, and 5 on DSiWare. I have included screenshots where i can, but unfortunately i don't have screenshots for all the games. if you go to the link at the bottom, Nintendo have released a video showing footage from all the games coming out today.

Virtual Console


Kirby's Fun Pak – Super Nintendo


WiiWare

Lead the Meerkats

Art Style: PENTA TENTACLES

Voodoo Dice

DSiWare

Hero of Sparta

Flips The Magic Faraway Tree

Animal Color Cross

BLOONS


Just SING! National Anthems

From Nintendo UK


Ubisoft Reveal Some Of The Games They Are Showing At E3 2010


Ubisoft have revealed some of the games they are going to show at this years E3. The Games making an appearance at Ubisoft's press conference, which is on 14th June at 5PM, as well as other press conferences are Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Shaun White Skateboarding, Tom Clancy ’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, And the new Driver game. Ubisoft have also teased that there are many other currently unannounced titles that are going to be revealed at E3.


Press Release

Paris, FRANCE – May 27, 2010 –Today Ubisoft is pleased to announce a preview of its lineup at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world's premiere trade show for video games and related products. The Ubisoft booth, located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, will feature demos of the company’s stellar lineup for 2010 and beyond.

Video games exhibited at the Ubisoft booth will include the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed™ Brotherhood, Shaun White Skateboarding, Tom Clancy™ ’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier™, the next iteration of the blockbuster franchise Driver®, and many other titles that are yet to be announced. Ubisoft’s website (http://www.ubi.com) will host select information sent directly from Ubisoft’s booth at E3, giving fans access to exclusive interviews and trailers of Ubisoft games.

To kick-off its E3 activities, Ubisoft will host a press conference at the Los Angeles Theatre on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 5 pm (doors open at 3.30 pm). Ubisoft is thrilled to announce that Joel McHale, star of NBC’s "Community" and E!’s “The Soup.” will return as the host of its E3 press conference. The press conference is by invitation only to Ubisoft partners, investors, retailers and select media. Attendees will be treated to live demonstrations of Ubisoft’s upcoming releases and special guests in this not-to-be-missed event that will set the tone for one of Ubisoft’s most impressive line-ups to date. The public will be able to watch the press conference, as well as other exclusive videos and interviews throughout the E3 at:http://www.ubi.com.

Square Enix Europe Announce Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light is Coming Out In The UK This Autumn


Square Enix Europe have announced that Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is coming out in the UK this Autumn. This is a Nintendo DS game from the teams that made the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV remakes on the Nintendo DS. Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is a new original story designed specifically for the Nintendo DS with picture book visuals and a easy to control battle system. The game also features traditional Final Fantasy staples like a variety of jobs.

Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY®: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™, for the Nintendo DS system will be released in Autumn 2010.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a brand new FINAL FANTASY game for the Nintendo DS boasting beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system that will appeal to both old and new fans of the series. Designed with the concept of a traditional RPG brought up-to-date with the best of today’s technology, the game goes back to the basics and origins of the FINAL FANTASY series, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

Innovation and tradition are seamlessly blended with a classic turn-based Battle system with players able to set their own battle commands designed to perfectly match the user-friendly Nintendo DS Touch Screen controls. Players can join their friends’ adventure with up to four players able to share the fun and conquer dungeons together. While the unique new job change “Crown System” allows players to freely switch the character’s class simply by changing the hat each character wears. There are over 20 jobs to choose from including the traditional Black Mage, White Mage, Ranger and many more.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “The FINAL FANTASY series has a rich history of offering unforgettable adventures and exciting new experiences. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT continues this famous tradition, with an adventure that boasts incredible ease of play and a gorgeous art style that should prove to be extremely popular with fans.”

For more information about FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT please visit the official website at www.ff4heroes.com

Story:
In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his fourteenth birthday.
Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.
Yet when he arrives at the castle he finds the kind distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?
And thus Brandt’s adventure begins…
Eventually he is joined by three other brave young souls. Together they will experience a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings.
Though at first they don’t always see eye-to-eye, these four Heroes of Light will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world.
This is the tale of their legendary fantasy.

Features:
• A Brand-New FINAL FANTASY For Nintendo DS
Experience an original story set in an all-new world created by the team behind the Nintendo DS versions of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
• Beautiful Picture-Book Visuals
Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III DS, FINAL FANTASY XII) provides world-class art direction, lending the game’s cast and environments a charming picture-book style.
• User-Friendly Controls
A simple Touchscreen interface offers easy access to the game’s extensive arsenal of physical, magical and summoning abilities, meaning that players can forget about the controls and focus on the enemy.
• Near Limitless Customisation
Thanks to the game’s Crown System, characters can now switch their class at the drop of a hat or, more accurately, the change of a hat. Simply by changing the crown a character is wearing, players can assign them different abilities, and with over 20 crowns to discover (including Black Mage, White Mage and Ranger crowns), the strategic options are practically limitless.
• Share the Fun with Friends!
Using DS Wireless Play, up to four friends can team up to tackle challenging dungeons. Apart from being a lot of fun, multiplayer mode allows players to collect Battle Points which can be exchanged for rare items, and these can then be used in single-player mode.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

© 2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD All Rights Reserved.

CHARACTER DESIGN: Akihiko Yoshida
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. NINTENDO DS IS A TRADEMARK OF NINTENDO. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. the screenshots are from 2 modes from the game, the first screenshots from the games Arcade Mode, whilst the other screenshots are from the Multiplayer Mode Cops And Robbers. both of the screenshots appear to be in-game.

Arcade Mode Screenshots


Cops & Robbers Screenshots



Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Front Mission Evolved

Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for Front Mission Evolved. these screenshots are from the PS3 version of the game and they appear to be from in-game cutscenes and in-game action. the in-game screenshots show action and shooting from both inside a mech and outside a mech.

Screenshots



Square Enix Europe Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out In The UK On 17th September

Square Enix have revealed that Front Mission Evolved is coming out in the UK on the PC, 360, And PS3 on 17th September. Square Enix Europe have also released the UK boxart, revealing that the game has been rated 16. Square Enix had already announced that the game is coming out in the USA on 14th September.

Front Mission Evolved Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

Boxart


Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®, developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, will be available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows® PC on 17th September 2010.

The first of its kind in the series, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is an action-packed Third-Person Shooter and the next instalment in the classic FRONT MISSION® franchise. Players will take full control of the Wanzer, a massive humanoid, fully customizable war machine, in single player campaign and online multi-player.

Featuring Hollywood style production values and a totally immersive storyline, players are thrust deep into a swirl of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, and battle through intense combat situations as man strives to create the ultimate humanoid fighting machine in a war against terror.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “We’re excited to be releasing this intense new chapter in this classic franchise and invite existing fans and gamers new to the series to enjoy all the action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED has to offer.”
For more information about FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, please visit the official website at www.frontmissionevolved.com

Story:
In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity’s appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.’s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilised to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.
Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your Wanzer and blast your way to victory.
When you think you’re ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries.

FRONT MISSION and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “Double Helix Games” is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17weIY

  • iPad: there are reports that iPad deliveries are arriving a day early in the UK and Italy http://ht.ly/1QBAx

  • Yahoo And Zynga have announced that Zynga's games will be distributed through Yahoo's network of online properties http://ht.ly/1QBFI

  • Changes in share value now put Apple ahead of Microsoft, making Apple the worlds biggest technology company http://ht.ly/1QC9F

  • Rockstar say they are working with UK retailers to fix the supply issues http://ht.ly/1QBHc

  • Media Vision, devs behind Wild Arms, have begun work on a new game for PSP and PS3, worldwide appeal. http://ht.ly/1QBKf

  • 360: Duke Nukem Manhattan Project has appeared on Xbox.com, no pricing or release date given. http://ht.ly/1QBLP

  • Greenpeace rates Nintendo as worst videogame company for environment. Sony best with Microsoft a way behind http://ht.ly/1QBOi

  • PS3: Sony's Kirk Ewing reveals Home will exit Beta this December, says its not shit http://ht.ly/1QBRk

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17wjak

  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released Part 1 Of A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of ModNation Racers On PSP http://ht.ly/17wjaj

  • Marvel vs Capcom 3 screenshots have been released, show Wolverine, Ryu, Iron Man, Hulk, Redfield, http://ht.ly/1QBTJ

  • Namco Bandai announce Puzzle Quest 2 is coming out on XBLA on 23rd June, 16th July on DS, in EU http://ht.ly/1QBWi

  • Gearbox, Borderlands devs, have trademarked Z-Day. speculation is its Zombies related. http://ht.ly/1QBYh

  • PC: Namco Bandai have said that Ubisofts DRM is "a good strategy" as there's not alternative http://ht.ly/1QFCG

  • PS3: Guerrilla Have said that Naught Dog are Not working on Killzone 3 http://ht.ly/1QIh4

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Announce They Are bringing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light To The USA On 5th Ocotber http://ht.ly/17wlIa

  • PSP: A Linkedin Profile of Programmer Ben Watson lists a untitled action game for PSP, Speculation is its Uncharted http://ht.ly/1QIoj

  • Imageepoch is currently hiring for work on DS, PSP, Wii, and PS3. currently they have not released a PS3 game. http://ht.ly/1QIAJ

  • Ubisoft announce they are releasing H.A.W.X. 2 to the PS3, 360, Wii, and PC this fall http://ht.ly/1QIDr

  • PC: Blizzard Entertainment say micro transactions won't be in StarCraft II, its not the right game for it. http://ht.ly/1QIFn

  • PS3: the new Ape Escape game has been in development since 2006. speculation is it could be connected to Piposaru 2001 http://ht.ly/1QIHw

  • QTE Blog: IFE Services Announce They Are Working With Sony To Offer PSP Systems To Airlines http://ht.ly/17wnGZ

  • QTE Blog: GigaMedia Announce Its IAHGames Operation Is Releasing StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty In Southeast Asia http://ht.ly/17wnGX

  • QTE Blog: Virgin Reveal The Gaming Division Will Be Called Virgin Gaming http://ht.ly/17wnGY

  • NBA Live is reportedly getting a name change. the new game will be called NBA Elite 11 http://ht.ly/1QKB5

  • DS: Natsume announce they are bringing Lufia Curse of the Sinistrals to the USA this fall http://ht.ly/1QKmJ

  • PS3: HBO programs have to wait 11 months before they come to the PSN Video Store, stops HBO subscriptions being dropped http://ht.ly/1QKGG

  • Wii: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, Party Play Returns, Quest Mode narrated by Gene Simmons, devs are Vicarious Visions http://ht.ly/1QKKb

  • DS: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, can link with Wii game for 8 player Roadie Battle, make own set lists, battle modes http://ht.ly/1QKOP

  • Warner Bros. have appointed Jeff Junge as Head of Digital Gaming, a newly created post from the acquisition of Turbine http://ht.ly/1QLU2

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce PokéPark Wii: Pikachu‘s Adventure Is Coming Out In UK On 9th July http://ht.ly/17wrgZ

  • QTE Blog: Sega Announce The Next Napoleon Total War DLC Is The Peninsular Campaign http://ht.ly/17wrgY

  • Its reported that Michael Jordan will be the Cover Athlete on NBA 2K11, the games spokesman, and playable character http://ht.ly/1QLWf

  • iPhone: Capcom have released Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney on the iPhone. for £2.99 http://ht.ly/1QLZc

  • Its strongly rumoured that Tekken Series Director Katsuhiro Harada has annoucned that work on Tekken 7 has started http://ht.ly/1QN2O

  • PS3: Sony responds to rumours Home's Beta is ending, saying there are no plans to end the Beta http://ht.ly/1QN3H

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Need For Speed World Is Coming Out 20th July http://ht.ly/17wt5t

  • 360: Its strongly rumoured that Natal will be called Wave http://ht.ly/1QN57

  • 360: Former Microsoft Studio Manager Scott Bayless says Natal will fail as its not integrated into the 360 http://ht.ly/1QN6C

  • QTE Blog: Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Is Coming Out In USA On 21st September http://ht.ly/17wvmE

  • EA has welcomed THQ Partners program, but says that they shouldn't expect success overnight from the independent devs http://ht.ly/1QQB3

  • There are rumours that NCAA are in talks with EA Sports to bring College Hockey to NHL 11 http://ht.ly/1QQDE

  • QTE Blog: Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay http://ht.ly/17wxAJ

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! http://ht.ly/17wxAI

  • Ubisoft have confirmed that a new Driver game is going to be shown at E3 http://ht.ly/1QQUh

  • PC: EA have brought forward the FIFA Online Beta, you can now head to the site to sign up http://ht.ly/1QRuJ

  • PC: The Final Fantasy XIV Beta is taking another step forward over the alpha, improving on combat, visuals + much more http://ht.ly/1QRwm

  • The ESRB have rated Limbo as coming to the PS3 and PC. its already announced for XBLA http://ht.ly/1QRxu