Wednesday, May 20, 2009
EA - Need For Speed Nitro - Wii and Ds Screens + Video
Wii Pictures
Trailer
DS Pictures
Update - EA - My Sims Racing for the Wii has new Screenshots. (More Screenshots)
EA - The Sims 3 Star Trek Parody.
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
GBA: 420,000 GBA's were sold worldwide last year. The Handheld had not been killed of by Nintendo. http://tinyurl.com/o8rzde
PS3: inFamous will only have English language track, with French, Italian, etc, on separate discs. http://tinyurl.com/pgxzfu
QTE Blog: EA - Robot Chicken Writers Team Up with Spore Galatic Adventures for Hysterical Downloadable .. http://tinyurl.com/ow5rb5
360: Another Lips could be coming. Lips Uno is listed by the Royalty Network. http://tinyurl.com/pj58ye
3pm, BST, sees a announcement that could provoke quite a reaction, apparently. nothing else known as yet. http://tinyurl.com/o2dhxg
Namco Bandai announce Dragon Ball Z Raging Blast for 360 and PS3. Set for Japan Release of 2009. Its a fighter. http://tinyurl.com/qluur2
Todays 3PM announcement could be new GTA IV DLC, Blood and a Four Leaf Clover. if not, this shown be known soon. http://tinyurl.com/obmx3c
QTE Blog: Activision - Blur To Revolutionise The Racing Genre http://tinyurl.com/oovd93
All Fallout 3 DLC, once 360 exclusive, is to be published on the PS3. 2 more DLC packs coming to 360, PC and PS3. http://tinyurl.com/onbmny
360: Halo Wars DLC, Strategic Options Add ON is now live for 800 MS Points. it brings 3 new game modes. http://tinyurl.com/op5myr
Suda 51, No More Hero's, is working with Square Enix on a Unannounced Project. http://tinyurl.com/pxqtj5
PS3: Eurogamer has a exclusive video of Inferno Pool for the PSN. its a unique idea. it comes out on the 28th. http://tinyurl.com/pvbw9s
QTE Blog: Majesco - My Hero brand announced for DS. Insperational Ttitles putting you as Fireman/Astron.. http://tinyurl.com/qujggt
APB is confirmed to be at E3, the first in game screenshot has also been released. http://tinyurl.com/p68xo9
PS3: inFamous will now get a English Language Patch. this is for those games with a single European language. http://tinyurl.com/o6hv3n
New Tomb Raider Movie announced. will be a Origins story with a younger Lara Croft. No Angelina Jolie. http://tinyurl.com/omhv37
Wii: Rolling Stone Magazine is teaming up with 505 Games to Bring Rolling Stone Drum King out This spring. http://tinyurl.com/q99enn
QTE Blog: Ubisoft - New Might And Magic Game heading to the DS for Worldwide Lunch in August 2009 - Pre.. http://tinyurl.com/q66ooz
QTE Blog: EA - My Sims Racing for the Wii has new Screenshots. http://tinyurl.com/op2678
PS3: Ratchet & Clank Pack coming to LBP. there is another pack coming bigger than the MGS pack. http://tinyurl.com/plzscw
Wii: First trailer for Need For Speed Nitro is online. http://tinyurl.com/p9cqjd
More DJ Hero details. notes will cascade form the top to the bottom, Euphoria power, and an eclectic soundtrack. http://tinyurl.com/ph5fuc
A video of the Robot Chicken/Spore Galactic Adventures collaboration is now online, shows gameplay and the studio http://tinyurl.com/qzqlhs
PS3: Zombie Apocalypse detailed. Coming to the PSN next month, the game is similar to smash tv. http://tinyurl.com/pc6cls
360: Gears Of War 2 Dark Corner achievements have been leaked. there are 13 totaling 325 points. http://tinyurl.com/qtngoz
Press kits for MGS 2/3/4 all have same font as the 5 thats been teased by Kojima. MGS 5 suggested to be mystery. http://tinyurl.com/ogxo53
360: the new Halo Wars DLC is only 2 MB in Size. it was either already on the Disc, or part of a patch. http://tinyurl.com/omw6nt
PC: Zeno Clash 2 announced by ACE Team. http://tinyurl.com/qw2p2h
Nintendo's E3 promises from last year evaluated. Nearly all met, but where's Zelda/Mario teams games? http://tinyurl.com/ou4ra9
FFXIII could yet be delayed. when asked whether the game would be out this fiscal year the reply was I'll try. http://tinyurl.com/q2ovc9
PS3: Pictures are out for Team Ico's New Game. not all of the elements in the pic's may be in the game though. http://tinyurl.com/opxhvn
PSP: Motorstorm Arctic Edge Q&A Vid is now online. http://tinyurl.com/pk2cja
PS3: A HD Trailer is now out for Team Ico's new game, as well as the screen shots linked earlier. http://tinyurl.com/px4m9s
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Ubisoft - New Might And Magic Game heading to the DS for Worldwide Lunch in August 2009 - Press Release
Ubisoft has announced a new product in the Might And Magic Universe called "Might And Magic Clash Of Heroes". this game is set for a worldwide release of August 2009.
In 5 Quests, players will explore and do turn based puzzles in their effort to save the world of Ashan.
The game can be played in single player or shared with a friend in a two player peer vs peer mode.
Press release
Today, Ubisoft® announced that it will launch a new title in the Might And Magic universe. Might And Magic Clash of Heroes, a puzzle RPG, was developed by Capybara Games, creators of award-winning handheld and mobile games, specifically for Nintendo DSTM for release in August 2009.
In this game, through five unique and epic quests, players will alternate exploration and turn-based puzzle battles to save the world of Ashan from demonic chaos. Might And Magic Clash of Heroes also adopts a brand new mangastyle art design that is perfectly suited to Nintendo DS. In a world populated by knights, elves, wizards, necromancers and demons, gamers can manage their own hero, customize their army and lead campaigns in the mythic Might And Magic world.
“Our fans have always appreciated the depth and richness of the Might And Magic universe,” said Romain de Waubert de Genlis, senior producer at Ubisoft. “The teams at Ubisoft and Capybara were inspired to extend that universe in a unique way onto DS, creating an engaging new game experience.” Created for Might And Magic fans while also attracting new audiences, Might And Magic Clash of Heroes can be played in solo mode or shared with a friend in twoplayer peer-versus-peer mode.
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 teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.058 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
© 2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Heroes, Might and Magic, Heroes of Might and Magic, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.
Majesco - My Hero brand announced for DS. Insperational Ttitles putting you as Fireman/Astronaut and more.
My Hero Astronaut and My Hero Firemen are set for a August release whilst My Hero Doctor is set for a December release.
these $19.99 titles enable the player to undertake challenges relevant to the games profession, and to witness first-hand some of the heroic acts that they perform.
Press Release
Step into the Shoes of Real-Life Heroes Including Astronauts, Firefighters, and Doctors; First Two Titles To Launch This August
EDISON, N.J., May 19, 2009 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced a series of aspirational Nintendo DS games under the brand name My Hero. In this new adventure simulation franchise, players experience firsthand the heroic acts of the role models they look up to--a daring astronaut, a courageous firefighter, and a life-saving doctor--by completing a variety of challenging missions relating to each profession. My Hero: Astronaut and My Hero: Firefighter are expected to launch in August, while My Hero: Doctor will release this December. Produced by Game Life, each of the My Hero brand games has a suggested retail price of only $19.99.
"Every generation has its own champions, but certain professions, by their very nature, consistently produce the real-life heroes that youth always look up to," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations for Majesco. "Majesco's new My Hero product line lets players experience what it's like to be the brave and committed role models they admire within a fun, Touch Screen adventure format."
My Hero: Astronaut
In My Hero: Astronaut, players take on the role of a new recruit in the United States of West on a quest to lead their team to victory by conquering space first before their rivals do. On an expedition to Mars, players will pilot a Space Rover, Space Shuttle, and Lunar Lander as they blast off through over 40 different missions. Activities include landing on a space station, repairing satellites, destroying meteors on a collision course with Earth, and much more. For every mission successfully completed, players also earn medals and receive special gameplay bonuses.
My Hero: Firefighter
The Nintendo DS stylus becomes a hose, axe and extendable ladder in My Hero: Firefighter. Players must drive fire engines swiftly and safely through crowded city streets and react quickly to house fires, chemical explosions, and forest fires in 13 hazardous missions. By putting out raging fires and courageously saving people and animals, players earn awards for their bravery, move up the ranks to Captain, and acquire upgraded trucks and equipment. Players also learn real fire safety tips and how to react appropriately in dangerous situations.
My Hero: Doctor
In My Hero: Doctor, players take on the role of a doctor's apprentice as they manage 10 major medical emergencies by utilizing the microphone and stylus as an all-in-one medical tool. Players will treat and cure patients by using real medical equipment to help scan for fractures, inject medication, and apply a defibrillator. By successfully maneuvering the ambulance around obstacles on their way to aiding the sick and saving lives, players unlock upgrades and earn awards as they progress in their medical career.
For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visithttp://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama and Cake Mania 2 for Nintendo DS, and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com/. @Majesco is on twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.