Showing posts with label GamesCom 2010. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Microsoft Have Released Screenshots For Harvest on Windows Phone 7


Microsoft have released new screenshots for Harvest on Windows Phone 7. these screenshots are in-game and show both menus and in-game action. The action is your main character fighting and exploring, whilst the menus show you choosing and customising your character.

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Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Halo Waypoint On Windows Phone 7


Microsoft have released screenshots of the Windows Phone 7 version of Halo Waypoint. These screens show that this version has much the same functionality as the Xbox 360 version.

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Microsoft Have Released New Screenshots For Bejeweled Live On Windows Phone 7


 Microsoft have released new screenshots for the Windows Phone 7 version of Bejeweled Live. these screenshots show how the game looks in portrait and landscape mode. as well as gameplay, these screens also show some of the backgrounds from the game.

Game Features:
Modes For Every Mood
Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, race the clock in Action or relax and unwind with Endless play. And now, with the ability to keep making moves while other gems are falling into place, it's a whole new Bejeweled experience for Windows Phone 7.

Explosive Excitment
Flame gems, Star gems and Hyper Cubes - boost your score with brilliant cascades and sparkling combos.

Be A Winner
Top the leaderboards by comparing scores with your friends and Bejeweled fans from around the globe.

Collect All New Achievements
Unlock 20 new achievements to earn gamerscore points.

Hints On Demand
Can't quite spot that next match? Use the "Hint" button for a quick tip. But watch out — help has a cost.

Any Way You Want It
Fully optimized for the touch screen with both portrait and landscape display.

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Press Release

The world's #1 puzzle game is coming to Windows Phone 7! Swap, move and match multiple gems for dazzling, high-carat fun. Show off your Bejeweled® prowess by earning special Xbox LIVE achievements and climb up global Xbox LIVE leaderboards.

Game Features

MODES FOR EVERY MOOD
Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, race the clock in Action or relax and unwind with Endless play. And now, with the ability to keep making moves while other gems are falling into place, it's a whole new Bejeweled experience for Windows Phone 7.

EXPLOSIVE EXCITEMENT
Flame gems, Star gems and Hyper Cubes - boost your score with brilliant cascades and sparkling combos.

BE A WINNER
Top the leaderboards by comparing scores with your friends and Bejeweled fans from around the globe.

COLLECT ALL-NEW ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock 20 new achievements to earn gamerscore points.

HINTS ON DEMAND
Can't quite spot that next match? Use the "Hint" button for a quick tip. But watch out — help has a cost.

ANY WAY YOU WANT IT
Fully optimized for the touch screen with both portrait and landscape display.

Sony Have Released A New Trailer For DC Universe Online

Sony have released a new trailer for Sony Online Entertainments DC Universe Online. this trailer shows off a few user created heroes and villains and some of their powers. the trailer is all in-game footage.




Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Patapon 3

Sony have released a new trailer for Patapon 3. this trailer highlights many of the games new features, like the 4 vs 4 battles and the create your own heroes. the trailer features mostly in-game footage.




Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Dragon Ball Z Tenkaichi Tag Team

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Z Tenkaichi Tag Team. this is a PSP fighting game featuring the fighters from Dragon Ball Z. the trailer shows the games main features, Tag Team fighting, 3D Fighting, and 2 on 2 multiplayer.




Ubisoft Reveal The 44 Tracks In Just Dance 2 On The Nintendo Wii


Ubisoft have revealed the 44 tracks that are going to be on the Just Dance 2 disc when the game is released. Ubisoft have also announced that more tracks will be released via WiiWare. Just Dance 2 is coming out in the UK on 15th October.

1. Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend"
2. Bangles – "Walk Like An Egyptian"
3. Beastie Boys – "Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)"
4. Benny Benassi presents “The Biz” – "Satisfaction"
5. Blondie – "Call Me"
6. Bollywood – "Katti Kalandal"
7. Boney M. – "Rasputin"
8. Charleston – "Mugsy Baloney"
9. Cher – "The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)"
10. Digitalism – "Idealistic"
11. Donna Summer – "Hot Stuff"
12. Elvis Presley – "Viva Las Vegas"
13. Fatboy Slim – "Rockafeller Skank"
14. Franz Ferdinand – "Take Me Out"
15. Harry Belafonte – "Jump In The Line"
16. Ike & Tina Turner – "Proud Mary"
17. James Brown – "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
18. Jamiroquai – "Cosmic Girl"
19. Junior Senior – "Move Your Feet"
20. Justice – "D.A.N.C.E."
21. Ke$ha – "TiK ToK"
22. Mardi Gras – "Iko Iko"
23. Marine Band – "Sway (Quien Sera)"
24. MIKA – "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)"
25. Outkast – "Hey Ya!"
26. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra – "Soul Bossa Nova"
27. Reggaeton – "Baby Girl"
28. Rihanna – "S.O.S."
29. Snap! – "The Power"
30. Sorcerer – "Dagomba"
31. Studio Allstars – "Jump"
32. Studio Musicians – "Crazy In Love"
33. Studio Musicians – "Jungle Boogie"
34. Supergrass – "Alright"
35. The Frighteners – "Monster Mash"
36. The Hit Crew – "Holiday"
37. The Hit Crew – "Toxic"
38. The Jackson 5 – "I Want You Back"
39. The Pussycat Dolls – "When I Grow Up"
40. The Rolling Stones – "Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)"
41. The Ting Tings – "That’s Not My Name"
42. The Weather Girls – "It’s Raining Men"
43. Vampire Weekend – "A-Punk"
44. Wham! – "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"

Press Release

Cologne, GamesCom - August 18th, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced the full tracklist of its anticipated game Just Dance 2. After the success of the first installment, which has sold more than four million units to date, Just Dance returns with a brand new tracklist of more than 40 popular songs, each track featuring its own choreography.

Just Dance 2’s tracklist offers a wide range of songs drawn from classic hits and legendary songs to today’s chart-toppers, including Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, I Got You by James Brown but also Rihanna’s S.O.S., When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls and many other famous songs for perfect dancing parties! It also features new music styles such as Bollywood or Reggaeton. And for those who still want more, they will be able to download tracks from an expanding catalogue of new hits using WiiWare.

Tracks available in Just Dance 2 are:
1. Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend"
2. Bangles – "Walk Like An Egyptian"
3. Beastie Boys – "Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)"
4. Benny Benassi presents “The Biz” – "Satisfaction"
5. Blondie – "Call Me"
6. Bollywood – "Katti Kalandal"
7. Boney M. – "Rasputin"
8. Charleston – "Mugsy Baloney"
9. Cher – "The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)"
10. Digitalism – "Idealistic"
11. Donna Summer – "Hot Stuff"
12. Elvis Presley – "Viva Las Vegas"
13. Fatboy Slim – "Rockafeller Skank"
14. Franz Ferdinand – "Take Me Out"
15. Harry Belafonte – "Jump In The Line"
16. Ike & Tina Turner – "Proud Mary"
17. James Brown – "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
18. Jamiroquai – "Cosmic Girl"
19. Junior Senior – "Move Your Feet"
20. Justice – "D.A.N.C.E."
21. Ke$ha – "TiK ToK"
22. Mardi Gras – "Iko Iko"
23. Marine Band – "Sway (Quien Sera)"
24. MIKA – "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)"
25. Outkast – "Hey Ya!"
26. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra – "Soul Bossa Nova"
27. Reggaeton – "Baby Girl"
28. Rihanna – "S.O.S."
29. Snap! – "The Power"
30. Sorcerer – "Dagomba"
31. Studio Allstars – "Jump"
32. Studio Musicians – "Crazy In Love"
33. Studio Musicians – "Jungle Boogie"
34. Supergrass – "Alright"
35. The Frighteners – "Monster Mash"
36. The Hit Crew – "Holiday"
37. The Hit Crew – "Toxic"
38. The Jackson 5 – "I Want You Back"
39. The Pussycat Dolls – "When I Grow Up"
40. The Rolling Stones – "Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)"
41. The Ting Tings – "That’s Not My Name"
42. The Weather Girls – "It’s Raining Men"
43. Vampire Weekend – "A-Punk"
44. Wham! – "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"

Added to the “Classic” mode in which you can just dance on the tracks and get your score, Just Dance 2 also has some great new modes. Players will now be able to create their own team and engage in dance-off contests with up to 8 players. In the Duet Mode, each player will follow a different choreography mixing dance steps and poses that will respond to the choreography of the other, and an added benefit is the new Just Sweat mode where players will be able to count calories whilst shaking their bodies to their favourite songs.
Just Dance 2 will be released exclusively on WiiTM on October 15th, 2010 in the UK

For more information about Just Dance 2, please visitwww.justdancegame.com.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2009-10 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of € 871 million. To learn more, please visitwww.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2010 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Inversion

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 game, Inversion. these screenshots are in-game and focus on showing in game shoot-outs. the main characters are shown shooting from cover, hanging out of buildings, and just running and gunning.

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EA Have Released A New Trailer For FIFA 11

EA have released a new trailer for FIFA 11. this trailer shows a couple of key features in the game, namely the Personality + and that you can now control goalkeepers. No in-game footage is shown, but the trailer does appear to have been made using the games Cutscene engine.




Capcom Have Released New Screenshots For Dead Rising 2 And Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

Capcom have released new screenshots for both Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Case Zero. both these sets of screenshots show the different ways you can customise your main character and the different ways you can kill zombies. The Dead Rising 2 screenshots also show the games co-op.

Dead Rising 2


Dead Rising 2 Case Zero




Capcom Reveal Dormammu And Viewtiful Joe Are Fighters In Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Capcom have announced that both Dormammu And Viewtiful Joe are fighters In Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. Capcom have also released new screenshots showing them in the game, revealing some of their moves and fighting style.

Dormammu



Viewtiful Joe




EA Have Released A New Trailer For Dragon Age 2

EA Have released a new trailer for Dragon Age 2. this trailer, titled Destiny, is a CGi trailer that features two people fighting to the end.




Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Despicable Me: The Videogame

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for D3Publishers Despicable Me: The Videogame on the Nintendo DS. these screenshots are in-game and they show many different aspects of the game. many of the in-game menus are shown as well as gameplay from a number of levels.

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Namco Bandai Have Released New Knights Contract Screenshots

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Knights Contract. these screenshots are in-game and appear to be a mix of in-game action and in-game cut scene. the action focuses on the main character killing a variety of enemies, whist the cut scene shows a few characters and a few other enemies.

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Nintendo Have Released A Metroid Restrospective For The First 3 Metroid Games

Nintendo have released a Metroid retrospective for the first 3 Metroid games. Samus, the one from Metroid: Other M, talks about her adventures in the first 3 games. in-game action from those games is used to highlight specific parts of the story. this retrospective provides the back story for Metroid: Other M and ends with footage from Metroid: Other M.




Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the Nintendo DS game, Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow. these screenshots are in-game and show many different aspects of the game. the character creation is shown as well as navigating a few different locations and battles.

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Namco Bandai Have Released New God Eater Burst Screenshots

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for God Eater Burst. these screenshots are in-game and mostly show the variety of weapons your main character can have. there are some screenshots of them using the weapons against enemies.

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God Eater Burst is an enhanced version of God Eater, the Japanese version of the game that was released in 2009. This enhanced version of the game brings:
  • More than 100 additional new missions compared to the original GOD EATER, bringing the overall
  • number to more than 200 missions.
  • New Aragamis added to increase the variety of enemies.
  • New Avatar trading system: use your friend’s character in your game as a support character, and trade
  • items with friends.
  • A totally reworked AI system lets the player give directions to support characters and fight strategically.
  • Increased customization abilities: a greater variety of weapons, equipments, skills and ballets.
  • A large number of new faces, hair styles and costumes to create a unique character.
Fact Sheet

GAME DESCRIPTION
In the near future, the earth is plagued by altered beasts known as Aragami. Just when all was thought to be lost, a biochemical corporation called Fenrir created the God Arc, the only weapon capable of killing the Aragami. In GOD EATER the player is a new member of an elite force created to wield the God Arc and crush the hostile gods. Your mission is to defeat the Aragami and gather material from them for research, but you come to realize that you are being drawn in to a giant conspiracy that will irreversibly alter the fate of humanity…

GOD EATER BURST is the enhanced version of the PSP hit GOD EATER (released in 2009) which has sold over 600,000 units in Japan to date. In response to the requests of fans and European gamers who have been eagerly awaiting the game’s PAL release, NAMCO will launch the reworked game with new content, skills, abilities and AI.

FEATURES
• Engage in fast-paced battles against gigantic beasts alone or with other members of the Fenrir.
• Team up with up to four players via PSP® Ad-hoc system to take down legions of hostile gods.
• Take helm of a fearsome God Arc capable of transforming into a sword for melee combat, a gun for longranged
attacks, and “predator form” to devour terrifying gods.
• Freely customize weapons, guns, bullets, and shields to increase your chances of survival, and your characters
outfits to create your very own hero.
• Transform your God Arc to predator form to gain a temporary boost in stats and special bullets allowing you to
launch a super powerful attack.
• Over 100 exciting missions and 35 enemy types ranging from fearsome ogres to beautiful and demonic
nymphs.
• Over 90 cut scenes illustrate the in-depth scenario of the dramatic story of human survival in this desolate postapocalyptic
world.
• The enhanced GOD EATER BURST offers:
o More than 100 additional new missions compared to the original GOD EATER, bringing the overall
number to more than 200 missions.
o New Aragamis added to increase the variety of enemies.
o New Avatar trading system: use your friend’s character in your game as a support character, and trade
items with friends.
o A totally reworked AI system lets the player give directions to support characters and fight strategically.
o Increased customization abilities: a greater variety of weapons, equipments, skills and ballets.
o A large number of new faces, hair styles and costumes to create a unique character.

THQ Announce Homefront Is Coming To PC's In Ealry 2011


THQ have announced that Homefront is coming to PC's in early 2011. Homefront had already been confirmed as coming to the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and is being developed by Kaos Studios. The PC version is being developed by Digital Extremes. The PC Version of Homefront will have PC specific features, like dedicated servers and Clan support.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Aug 18, 2010 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that the Windows PC version of the hotly anticipated first-person-shooter, Homefront,TM from Kaos Studios is being developed by a dedicated team at Canadian-based studio, Digital Extremes.

Homefront on PC further illustrates THQ’s commitment to PC gamers with additional features and options for multiplayer fans.

“Digital Extremes has a superb track record in PC development,” said David Votypka, General Manager at Kaos Studios, THQ. “While the team here at Kaos is completely focused on the core Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Homefront, our partnership with Digital Extremes means that PC gamers can look forward to a version of the game tailored to the demands of the discerning PC gamer.”

“We’re building on the great game that Kaos Studios is making and enhancing it with specific PC relevant features,” added Frank De Lise, Executive Producer, Digital Extremes. “PC players will be able to set up and host Homefront dedicated servers and enjoy additional community features including clan support. We believe the core PC first-person-shooter fan will really appreciate these features, which are becoming increasingly rare.”

Homefront will be demonstrated on the show floor at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany this week. Homefront is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in early calendar 2011.

For more information on Homefront, follow the game at Facebook.com/Homefrontgame or Twitter.com/Homefrontgame.

About Homefront

The year is 2027. Her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray, America has fallen to a savage occupation by the nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.
Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles.

Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force In Homefront’s gripping, cinematic single player campaign, and experience epic, ground breaking multiplayer action all set in a terrifyingly plausible near-future world.

About THQ

THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at http://www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, Kaos Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Digital Extremes
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian based developer is best known for its co-creation of the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise, Epic Games’ Unreal® as well as the highly acclaimed, Dark Sector® for Playstation®3 and Xbox360® using their proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™. Employing some of the top talent in the industry, Digital Extremes has been distinguished as a Top 100 and Top 10 Employer in Canada. More information about Digital Extremes, its games and technology can be found at http://www.digitalextremes.com/.


Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the PC version of the Homefront video game, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Sony Reveal The New 160GB PS3 Slim And 320GB PS3 Slim Move Bundle

During Sony's GamesCom press conference, they announced that they were discontinuing the current 250GB and 120GB Playstation Slim Models. These will be replaced by a 160GB PS3 Slim Model and a 320GB PS3 Slim Move Bundle.


The 160 GB PS3 Slim Model is set to cost £249.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the USA, the same price as the 120GB version its replacing. This new model should be out now in the USA and out by October in the UK.


The 320G PS3 Slim Move bundle is set to cost £284.88 in the UK and $399.99 in the USA. This bundle will come out when Playstation Move is released, in the USA it'll be 19th September and in the UK the 15th September.

USA Prices From USA Playstation Blog

Press Release

New models of PS3 respond to growth in content services:
House unveiled two new models of PS3 offering significantly larger hard drives. The announcement was in response to the rapid increase in the amount, and consumption of downloadable content on PlayStation®Network ranging from games to films. The 320GB model PS3, which will replace the existing 250GB model, will be available in an exclusive PlayStation®Move bundle at £284.88 (RRP). He also confirmed that from October, a 160GB model PS3 will phase out the current 120GB model at the same price of £249.99 (RRP).

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Sega Reveal The Boxart And Release New Screenshots For Both The Wii And DS Versions Of Sonic Colours

Sega have revealed the boxart for both the DS and Wii versions of Sonic Colours and released new screenshots for each of them.


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