Wednesday, July 8, 2009
EA - SimAnimals Africa Trailer for Wii and DS
Yesterdays post with screenshots can be found here.
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Visceral say their game Dead Space was played by 3 million, but only 1.5 million bought it. alot of used sales. http://tinyurl.com/m5vyw6
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/kowneg
PS3: SCEA have trademarked the name Echoshift. not clear what the game is. http://tinyurl.com/mcx2k9
Wii: two Rabbids are playable in the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Smash-up fighting game. http://tinyurl.com/kqqpkc
PS3: Konami ID's won't be used in PES 2010. Konami ID's will not be used in future games. Old games not effected. http://tinyurl.com/ljvsq4
PS3: Firmware 2.80 is rumored to enable Cinematic viewing (21:9) for viewing the XMB. http://tinyurl.com/m7zqwo
iPhone: there are now over 13.000 games on the App store for touch devices. only 22.6% are free. http://tinyurl.com/lmtkkh
PSP: Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo Director, says getting game on PSP was a struggle without compromising it. http://tinyurl.com/mwn9rg
Nintendo's Demo Play is coming to portable games a well as console games. http://tinyurl.com/lcjm3k
PC: King Of Fighters XII has now got a Japanese release date of July 30th. http://tinyurl.com/l7nkfb
QTE Blog: THQ - UK Packshots for WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2010 http://tinyurl.com/lnyyns
PC: Football Manager Live has1.2 update available. can add managers as friends, tactical creator, and more. http://tinyurl.com/nxkaue
QTE Blog: EA - SimAnimals Africa Screenshots For Wii and DS - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nywtvd
PS3: The Rumored Syphon Filter 5 and SOCOM 4 have been dismissed as errors, eg it was Syphon Filter Dark Mirror. http://tinyurl.com/mrjq9q
Eidos will no longer publish games. it will exist as a developer. Square Enix Europe has been created to publish. http://tinyurl.com/l297o2
QTE Blog: Disney - A Christmas Carol For The Nintendo DS Announced - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/m2dbmr
PS3: The Killzone 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Bundle is now available for $400 at bust buy and their website. http://tinyurl.com/n99mbn
QTE Blog: Majesco - Cooking Mama 3 Announced - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/mqlwj9
PS3: Sony has said there is no plans for a NXE style overhaul of the XMB. small changes could happen. http://tinyurl.com/ktn7tl
360: XBL activity. 360 live, Halo 3, Call Of Duty WaW/4, Gears Of War 2. Arcade, Worms 2, Magic, King of Fighters http://tinyurl.com/mnjnnj
360: The Animation Reel from a Halo Reach Animated has been found. it has Possible Halo Reach Animation. http://tinyurl.com/lts883
360: Section 8 will feature plenty of post release DLC. http://tinyurl.com/luqnbz
Assassins Creed 2 will last more than 20 hours according to Ubisfot. http://tinyurl.com/n3hjhU
QTE Blog: 2K Sports -The Bigs 2 Released in USA - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/kqe75p
QTE Blog: EA - Screenshots of Federer Celebrating Winning Wimbledon in EA's Grand Slam Tennis http://tinyurl.com/l5njys
PC Champions Online Specs announced. XP/Vista, 2ghz Dual Core, 2GB Ram,NVIDIA 8800/ATI Radeon x700, 5GB HDD free. http://tinyurl.com/kp8w93
QTE Blog: Microsoft - New Halo ODST Maps Screenshots - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/ndg9gk
Wii: High Voltage are working on fixing The Conduit Multiplayer issues. it's difficult post release however. http://tinyurl.com/nxlqj8
PS3: Demon Souls currently has no European publisher, there are no plans to bring it to Europe. http://tinyurl.com/l5dcth
Fight Night 4 will get 2 free DLC packs starting in August with new Gym equipment. September has punch controls. http://tinyurl.com/lapf5l
PS3: Disgaea 3 is getting its USA trophy patch next week. old saved data will not work, trophies not retroactive. http://tinyurl.com/mjsyfc
The planned DLC for Mortal Kombat vs DC has been canned. http://tinyurl.com/klunu5
360: Alan Wake will come out on the 360 before the PC. all focus is currently on the 360 version. http://tinyurl.com/mfeble
Wii: Nintendo power is teasing a new announcement and that Nintendo didn't reveal everything at E3. http://tinyurl.com/n4umlt
360: Lucas Arts is rumored to be bringing a new game called Lucidity to XBLA. it's side scrolling with a twist. http://tinyurl.com/knqf3a
To celebrate the Ashes, Valve has shown a new weapon in Left 4 Dead 2...the Cricket Bat. http://tinyurl.com/n3hkld
PS3: Samurai 3 now has a PS3 USA publisher, will be released same day as 360 version. http://tinyurl.com/lfxueh
PS3: Sony has plans for Games On Demand Service, but not right now. downloading 25-50 gigs is the issue. http://tinyurl.com/mqs3uk
2k Sports could release NBA 2K10 Draft Combine for PSN/XBLA.take potential draftees,train,draft into retail game. http://tinyurl.com/nxcesk
Wii: Wii Sports Resort E3 2008 Demo took only 3 months to be made. the 3 events shown was all that existed. http://tinyurl.com/nbam6p
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Microsoft - New Halo ODST Maps Screenshots - Press Release
Heretic is inside The Pious Inquisitor, Citadel is a Forerunner stonghold, and Longshore is a Port Of Old Mombasa.
Press Release
LONDON – 7 July 2009 - Lock and load! When “Halo 3: ODST” drops this Sept. 22, it will deliver a completely new campaign, a new cooperative multiplayer experience called Firefight, the complete “Halo 3” multiplayer experience on a standalone disc, and new competitive multiplayer maps for “Halo 3” you won’t find anywhere else. Microsoft and Bungie today revealed the remaining three multiplayer maps which are sure to get fans around the world excited.
The three new “Halo 3: ODST” maps are Heretic, Citadel and Longshore:
· Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship makes its long-rumored debut in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.
· Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.
· Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large scale combat and well suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, “Halo 3: ODST” is a new game in the “Halo” saga that lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in “Halo 3” through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant’s invasion of New Mombasa.
In addition to a brand new campaign, “Halo 3: ODST” introduces a new cooperative multiplayer mode called Firefight which allows “Halo” fans to experience co-operative gaming in a whole new way: they will be fighting as members of an ODST squad against waves of increasingly challenging enemies across a variety of battlefields. This experience is made even more intense with the integration of “Halo 3’s” “skulls,” which progressively activate as time goes on to alter the gameplay and up the challenge. Players will battle through wave after wave in search of high scores, Achievements and bragging rights.
“Halo 3: ODST” also includes a second standalone disc with three new “Halo 3” multiplayer maps, all original “Halo 3” maps, as well as the “Legendary,” “Heroic,” and “Mythic” Map packs for a total of 24 maps.
Purchasing “Halo 3: ODST” will ensure “Halo” fans get access to the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta when the beta goes live in the future. Announced at E3 2009, “Halo: Reach” is the prequel to the blockbuster “Halo” trilogy and is scheduled for release in fall of 2010.
“Halo 3: ODST” will have a suggested retail price of £39.99. “Halo 3: ODST” is rated PEGI 16+.
EA - Screenshots of Federer Celebrating Winning Wimbledon in EA's Grand Slam Tennis
2K Sports -The Bigs 2 Released in USA - Press Release
2K Sports have announced that The Bigs 2 is now available in the USA. The Game is Available on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Xbox 360, And The Nintendo Wii.
Prince Fielder, of the Milwaukee Brewers, is the cover athlete and spokesman for The BIGS 2.
The game has bigger power-ups, new visual effects and legendary game modes. the game also features improved player models, animations and pick-up-and-play controls.
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Jul 07, 2009 2K Sports today announced The BIGS™ 2, the sequel to the popular arcade baseball franchise, is now available in retail stores. Featuring MLB® All-Star first baseman, Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers, as the cover athlete and spokesman for The BIGS 2, fans now have the thrilling opportunity to enjoy bigger power-ups, amazing visual effects, and legendary game modes that elevate the arcade-style baseball experience to new heights like never before.
In addition to new player animations and improved pick-up-and-play controls, The BIGS 2 offers fans the ability to make more strategic decisions with the added Batter’s Wheelhouse, execute new Legendary Catches, and pull off amazing Big Slams. Exciting new game modes have also been added this season, including Become a Legend and the heavily fan requested, Season mode. Become a Legend picks up the story from the end of the Rookie Challenge mode from The BIGS, as gamers take on the role of a player that suffered a career threatening injury and is challenged to regain his Major League career by fighting his way back at the Mexican league to the Majors. Along the way, players compete in boss battles against MLB legends and steal players from other teams, eventually earning enough votes to get into the Hall of Fame. The BIGS 2 also features a brand new Season mode that offers full MLB team schedules, stat tracking and roster management that adds another layer of depth to the already addictive baseball experience.
The fan favorite Home Run Pinball mode is back, and lets players smash home runs into windows and neon signs in either single player or co-op action in Times Square or three new environments - Las Vegas, Shibuya in Tokyo, and Retro Times Square. Several new skills mini-games are featured in The BIGS 2, and give players the opportunity to practice their hitting, fielding and running ability against a variety of MLB stars in exciting challenges.
The BIGS 2 is rated E 10+ by the ESRB, and is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Wii™ system from Nintendo. For more information, please visitwww.2ksports.com/games/thebigs2.
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Majesco - Cooking Mama 3 For The Nintendo DS Announced - Press Release
Majesco have announced Cooking Mama 3 for the Nintendo DS. The game is currently set for a Fall 2009 release.
The game features over 200 different mini games and 80 new recipes. there are also 6 gameplay modes, each designed to take the players skill one step further, from the Let's Cook Mode where mistakes can happen and Mama will help you, to Combine And Create, where the player creates their own dish's on their own.
Press Release and Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Overview:
Fresh from the harvest in Gardening Mama, Mama’s heading back to her kitchen roots with all new recipes, ingredient shopping, dish combinations and multiplayer cooking challenges. Explore your inner creative chef with everyone’s favorite culinary cutie!
Features:
The original and award-winning Cooking Mama franchise has sold more than 4 million units domestically!
Use the stylus as your ultimate cooking utensil to chop, grate, slice, stir, spread, sprinkle, roll, and much more in over 200 different mini-games
Create 80 new recipes including: chili con carne, mushroom quiche, Eggs Benedict, tulip chicken, pumpkin gnocchi, and many more!
Six gameplay modes including new additions to the series:
Let’s Cook: Even if you make mistakes Mama will help you complete the recipe so you can continue cooking.
Let’s Eat: You’re on your own without Mama’s help. Now it’s just you, the food and your hard-to-satisfy friends who will try out your creations and judge you based on how they taste.
Mistakes made during preparation will affect the final taste so use caution in the kitchen!
Combine and Create: Mama’s been teaching you for some time now, and she’s decided it’s time for you to exercise your creative muscle. Take steps and ingredients from different recipes and create your very own concoctions.
Let’s Shop: Did you ever wonder where Mama gets all those fantastic ingredients? Head to the store to pick up the things you’ll need to prepare so many delicious dishes.
Time Challenge: Play against up to 3 friends using local wi-fi play. Face-off in timed cooking challenges to determine who is the fastest chef!
Picture Diary: Keep a scrapbook of your favorite dishes in this digital picture diary.
Recipes progress from simple to complex, from small to large dishes, so do your best to meet Mama’s expectations and impress your friends. If your friends think your dish is delicious, you’ll unlock another new friend!
Earn bronze, silver, and gold medals from Mama based on the quality of your cooking.
Press Release
EDISON, N.J., July 7, 2009 – Fresh from the harvest in Gardening Mama, the sweet culinary cutie is returning to her kitchen roots as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Cooking Mama 3 for Nintendo DS. The latest iteration of the best-selling franchise, Cooking Mama 3 layers on new features while serving up the same addictive and easy-to-play format that has entertained 4 million people to date. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Cooking Mama 3 is expected to launch this holiday.
“The signature gameplay formula of the Mama series continues to attract new players and returning fans of all ages,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “Cooking Mama 3 is another great opportunity for us to deliver a quality entertainment experience while growing the brand during the all-important holiday season.”
In Cooking Mama 3, players use the stylus as the ultimate cooking utensil to create 80 all new dishes including chili con carne, tulip chicken, mushroom quiche and more. For the first time players can shop for the necessary ingredients before they start cooking in 200 different mini-games that let them chop, grate, slice, and stir up phenomenal foods. Cooking Mama 3 also lets aspiring chefs create their own dishes by combining ingredients together in delicious new ways. In addition, the game features multiplayer cooking challenges and five other gameplay modes. As recipes progress from simple to complex and from small to large dishes, players must do their best to meet Mama’s expectations and impress their hungry friends. If friends think a dish is delicious, gamers will get to unlock another new friend!
Cooking Mama 3 for Nintendo DS is expected to release this holiday. For additional information about Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 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 or at www.twitter.com/majesco.
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Disney - A Christmas Carol For The Nintendo DS Announced - Press Release
Dinsey Interactive Studios have announced a new DS game. A Chrismtas Carol is a Movie Tie-in game for thier upcoming "Disney's A Christmas Carol" Starring Jim Carey. The game is set for a November 3rd 2009 Release.
The game is a adventure puzzler with the player controlling Scrooge through the classic Dickens Tale. it will use many of the DS functions, like the microphone by blowing or shouting, or the stylus to pull, shake, drag and more. It features animated cutscenes that playout like a interactive story book, as well as actual chapters from the book for players to read.
The game also has it's own advent calendar and will give the player a gift on every new day of advent.
Press Release
BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 07, 2009 A new generation of fans will soon connect like never before with the illustrious story and characters of A Christmas Carol. Disney Interactive Studios today announced it will publish the video game inspired by “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” the Charles Dickens tale re-imagined by Robert Zemeckis as a major feature film starring Jim Carrey. Disney’s A Christmas Carol video game is scheduled for release exclusively for Nintendo DS™ in North America on November 3, 2009.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol video game is an innovative adventure puzzler for Nintendo DS that celebrates the spirit of the holidays with a Scrooge twist. It is the only video game inspired by the re-envisioned classic Dickens tale and gives Nintendo DS players a fantastical, super-sensory adventure with engaging activities for the yuletide season.
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol video game will bring the story to life in a new and interactive way,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “This game will provide hours of festive entertainment and is destined to be an instant classic for a whole new generation of ‘Christmas Carol’ fans.”
The game utilizes many of the unique Nintendo DS features. Players will guide Scrooge on his supernatural adventure, by blowing and shouting into the microphone and using the Nintendo DS stylus to pull, shake, drag, rattle and tap the different environments. In the game, players experience immersive animated cutscenes that unfold like an interactive story book with amazing beauty and detail. Players will also have access to actual chapters of the classic Dickens book and will interact with characters from the film, including Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Mr. Fezziwig, Marley and the three spirits of Christmas.
In addition, players can engage in several fun festive activities like singing carols, decorating with holiday ornaments, and cooking Christmas dinner in Tiny Tim’s kitchen. The game features 14 mini-games that include coin tossing, performing on the piano, a snaps card game, snow ball fights as well as a “Pass the DS” feature which allows for up to four players to compete in mini-games on one DS unit. A real-time advent calendar also lets players unlock surprises every day from December 1st through Christmas 2009.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol video game also includes access to DGamer, the online community exclusively for Disney gamers on Nintendo DS, allowing them to chat with other players and unlock additional items in their game.
About the Film
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” a multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3D motion picture event.
Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
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