Nintendo have announced a new Wii console is coming to Europe this October. this new console is designed to sit horizontally and features no support for GameCube. This new console is coming out in a new Wii Bundle, that will replace the current White Wii Bundle, in October. this bundle has Wii Sports, Wii Party, a White Wii and Wii Remote Plus, and white Nunchuck. Other Console bundles will be announced later.
Sony have announced Move Fitness for the Playstation 3. Move Fitness is an exclusive PS3 game that exclusively uses the Playstation Move controllers. the game comes with over 25 exercises as well as a personal trainer. the trailer shows in-game action and a couple trying out the game. the trailer shows that the art style is a little arcadey and you earn points and combos for pulling off moves correctly.
Sony have released new screenshots and a trailer for WipEout 2048. the trailer shows many of the features in the game, like the tracks, multiplayer with the PS3, and the announcement of AR Rewards. the screenshots show many of the different ships in the game.
Naughty Dog have released new screenshots and a trailer for Uncharted 3. the trailer is a shorter version of the Uncharted 3 on stage demo Sony had during their GamesCom press conference. the screenshots are also from this demo as well as some screenshots from a couple of the games' multiplayer maps.
Insomniac have released new GamesCom screenshots and a trailer for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One. the trailer uses in-game action and cinematics to set the scene, of why your there and the different character personalities, and to show what you'll be doing in the game.
EA have released a new game trailer for Need For Speed: The Run. this trailer is called buried and it shows gameplay up a snowy mountain. the trailer also shows that whilst you have race against an opponent, you also have to race against an avalanche to get to safety.
EA have released a new trailer for The Sims 3. this trailer is for the upcoming Pets expansion pack and it shows in-game action of Cats, Dogs, and horses. the trailer gives some idea what you can get up to with your new pets.
Warner Bros. have announced Batman: Arkham City will have 3D Support on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. the PS3 and 360 versions will support stereoscopic 3D, whilst on PC Batman Arkham City supports NVIDIA 3D Vision technology (stereoscopic 3D). there is another option for PS3 and 360 owners, they can play the game in anaglyphic 3D (red and green glasses 3D)
Press Release
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City will be playable in stereoscopic and anaglyphic 3D for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ PCs. Batman: Arkham City is scheduled for release on October 21 in the UK.
Gamers on Xbox 360 and PS3™ can delve deep into Arkham City’s breathtaking environments and immersive gameplay in stereoscopic 3D when playing on any 3D HDTV and wearing active shutter glasses that are compatible with the television. In addition, Batman: Arkham City supports NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, allowing PC players to also experience the action in stereoscopic 3D on GeForce® GPU-equipped desktop or notebook PCs and compatible 3DTVs.
Fans with HDTVs can enjoy Batman: Arkham City in anaglyphic 3D with technology compatible with all high definition TV sets and visible to players wearing 3D glasses available for the video game.
Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum– and the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license. Fans canvisit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the recently launched community site at http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
About Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Rocksteady Studios is a multi-award winning videogame developer based in London, England. Located in a spacious, purpose built converted factory, with full motion capture and audio studio capabilities, Rocksteady is an energetic company formed by a core team of senior industry professionals. This creates an ideal balance of drive, talent, proven methods, experience and cutting edge technology to make AAA games. Now employing over 90 people, Rocksteady's mission is to be a highly professional, efficient company whose purpose is to make great games, and have happy and healthy team members. This philosophy is the heart and soul of the company. Rocksteady received the coveted ‘studio of the year’ award at the 2009 VGA awards.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to the power of computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Since then, it has consistently set new standards in visual computing with breathtaking, interactive graphics available on devices ranging from tablets and mobile phones to notebooks and workstations. NVIDIA's expertise in programmable GPUs has led to breakthroughs in parallel processing which make supercomputing inexpensive and widely accessible. The Company holds more than 1,900 issued patents worldwide, including ones covering designs and insights that are essential to modern computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.com.
Sony have announced Playstation Vita users will be able to download dedicated Applications for Facebook, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter free of charge from the Playstation Store. these applications will be in addition to the built in apps like Near.
Temco Koei have released new screenshots for Ninja Gaiden 3. these in-game GamesCom screenshots show Ryu killing several enemies and going up new tougher enemies.
Warner Bros. have released the debut trailer for Grasshopper and Kadokawa Games' Lollipop Chainsaw. Lollipop Chainsaw is the story of Juliet Starling and her quest to uncover the truth behind the zombie outbreak.
Press Release
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the official announcement trailer for Lollipop Chainsaw, coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2012. From the brilliantly twisted minds of Suda51 (No More Heroes, Shadows of the Damned, Killer7), James Gunn (Super, Slither, Dawn of the Dead, Tromeo & Juliet) and Grasshopper Manufacture, Lollipop Chainsaw tells the tale of zombie hunter/cheerleader Juliet Starling as she hacks her way through hoards of the undead with her trusty chainsaw to discover the mystery of the zombie outbreak.
Lollipop Chainsaw is the ‘un-deadly’ story of sweet and killer zombie hunter Juliet Starling and her quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak. With her wickedly awesome chainsaw in hand, Juliet slices, dices and splits her way through hordes of the undead, but soon realizes the horde is only the opening act to a festival of zombie rock lords determined to kill the chainsaw wielding cheerleader.
For the latest information on the game, visit www.lollipopchainsaw.com or follow the game on twitter @lollichainsaw or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lollipopchainsaw.
Sony have announced a Global Price Drop for the PS3. starting now, the price of the 160GB and 320GB models have dropped, with the 160GB Now $249/€249/£199/¥24,980. the 320GB Model has also seen a price drop and is now $299.
Atlus have released a new trailer for Devil Survivor Overclocked. this gameplay trailer shows the Demon Auction & Fusion aspects of the game, using in-game action to show examples of them in action. they show how to use each function and what you can gain from them.
At GamesCom, Sony have announced a new PSP. The PSP E-1000 is a redesigned, Charcoal Black handheld that costs €99.99. it has no Wifi, but the PSN can be accessed on a PC via Media Go. as well as this new Handheld, more titles are being added to the PSP Essentials range, including FIFA 12. at present, further hardware specs and a UK price haven't been revealed. although i expect the new PSP to be £99.
Here is a live blog of the Sony GamesCom press conference. if you prefer to watch you can either log into Playstation Home and watch it or you can head to the Playstation Blog.
Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Ace Combat Assault Horizon. this GamesCom trailer shows in-game action and cinematics, with a focus on air combat and stuff being blown up.
Nintendo have announced Super Paper Mario, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out And Super Mario Galaxy are joining Nintendo Selects from 28th August. each game will have a suggest retail price of $19.99.
Press Release
Consumers and their families soon will be able to experience even more must-play games for the Wii™ system at an excellent value. Nintendo has announced the addition of four games to the Nintendo® Selects collection, a hot-selling series of fun, family-friendly Wii games offered at a suggested retail price of $19.99 each. Starting Aug. 28, the Nintendo Selects lineup grows to include Super Paper Mario™, Mario Strikers™ Charged, Punch-Out!!™ and Super Mario Galaxy™, which is recognized as one of the most acclaimed Wii games of all time.
Already enjoyed by millions of players around the globe, games in the Nintendo Selects collection offer boundless fun at an enticing price for Wii users of any experience level, whether they want to expand their own game libraries or find affordable, fun-packed gifts for loved ones. The Wii console, which comes bundled with the Mario Kart™ Wii game and the Wii Wheel™ accessory, delivers extraordinary entertainment value for families and is available for a suggested retail price of $149.99.
Three of the four new additions to the Nintendo Selects collection invite players to interact with Nintendo's iconic Mario™ character in imaginative and entertaining ways: Super Mario Galaxy is an out-of-this-world adventure in which Mario must travel through outer space to rescue Princess Peach™ from the devious Bowser™; Super Paper Mario offers classic Mario RPG action that can be switched from flat 2D worlds to a full open-world perspective; and Mario Strikers Charged finds the Mushroom Kingdom crew storming the soccer field for fast-paced athletic kicks. Also, the fan-favorite Punch-Out!! game delivers motion-controlled boxing thrills with a host of memorable characters. All four games feature multiplayer modes that let friends and family members have fun together.
Previously announced games in the Nintendo Selects collection include The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing™: City Folk, Mario™ Super Sluggers and Wii Sports™.
