Thursday, July 9, 2009

EA - FIFA Manager 10 Features Online/LAN Play Against Other Managers - Press Release

EA Have announced that for the first time in the FIFA Manager series, FIFA Manager 10 will have a online/LAN mode enabling player to play against other people.
They also mention that they have made over 400 offline improvements based on user feedback, including Deeper AI, new ingame presentation, a 3D mode and resolution support up to 1920x1200.
The game has a database of 3,600 clubs and 31,000 players.




Press Release

For the first time in the franchise’s history, the football management simulation EA SPORTS™ FIFA MANAGER 10 will feature an online mode that will allow gamers to play against each other via LAN or online.

"We’re incredibly pleased to be able to give fans what they’ve been asking for with the new online mode in EA SPORTS FIFA Manager 10," said Gerald Köhler, Lead Designer of the FIFA MANAGER series. "This is the first time that they will be able to compete against each other and really find out who’s the best manager. The online mode is free and you can play at least two seasons with up to eight players in one session.”

Additionally up to 40 international leagues will be available in FIFA Manager 10 and players will also benefit from over 400 enhancements within the offline mode, many of which are based on feedback from the fan community.
These include:
- Deeper AI, player development
- In-game presentation and financing
- New experiences like the FIFA World Player Gala, an almanac with team photos and squads, the revised game website, the manager diary in which the player can collect photos of cups, stadiums and players, and the new "stadium infrastructure" where players can fine tune details of their facilities
- The 3D mode has been expanded by several hundred new animations and is now based on the latest FIFA 09 animation system
- FIFA MANGER 10 supports resolutions of up to 1920x1200 now, and the player’s manager desktop is individually customizable with up to 30 widgets and more than 50 desktop objects.

FIFA MANAGER 10’s vast database is an accurate reflection of real life licensed league, club and player data from over 40 countries. It contains more than 3,600 clubs and 31,000 players, more than 9,000 of which are displayed with original pictures. More players can be added with the Editor tool, which is part of the full game.

FIFA MANAGER 10 is developed by the Cologne-based studio Bright Future for EA SPORTS™. The game will be released for PC in 6 languages this autumn.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)





New Zero Punctuation - Ghostbusters

Opps, forgot to post this earlier. Anyway, this week Zero punctuation reviews Ghostbusters...it doesn't go well, lol.





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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Koei - Dynasty Warriors 6 DLC Costume Pictures

Koei have released some pictures showing what the clothes DLC looks like on Dynasty Warriors Characters.





Konami - Tornado Outbreak Video and Screenshots

Konami has released screenshots and video of their upcoming game Tornado Panic. its coming soon on the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.







Funcom - Ex Age Of Conan Users Can Come Back With 2 Free Weeks - Press Release

Funcom have annoucned a new program to bring back ex users of Age of Conan. anyone who had an active account in Age Of Conan can come back for 2 weeks free playing. Activations will run from July 8th till July 22nd.
Funcom have also released the best screenshots of the game.




Press Release

Durham, USA – July 8th, 2009 – Funcom is proud to announce the launch of the first re-evaluation campaign for its best-selling MMO ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’. Anyone with a previously active account can now reactivate and play for two weeks – completely free of charge and with no strings attached. With the slew of massive updates and improvements done to the game since launch, Funcom is eager to let players experience what the press have already dubbed “the second coming of Conan”.

The list of additions, changes and improvements are many, and a new website that aims to inform press and gamers everywhere about how ‘Age of Conan’ has improved since launch is now live.

The new re-evaluation website can be found here.

“For anyone with an inactive account who ever thought about giving it another try, this is your chance,” says Morten Larssen, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Funcom. “After the hugely successful launch last year we immediately started working on updates that would make the game better and provide more content for players, and that is what we have been doing this past year. With the most recent update just out the door, this is the time to ask players to come back and see the results!”

The re-evaluation offer is valid from July 8th to July 22nd and is available to anyone with a closed account in good standing. Reactivating at any time within this period will open for two weeks of free play – regardless of when you choose to act within that time period. There are no costs associated with this offer or any subscription obligations. It is also important to note that the free trial campaign will temporarily be closed to ensure the best play environment for all returning players.

Since launching last year ‘Age of Conan’ has been lovingly improved by a dedicated development team who has launched several major updates to the game. These updates have all added a wealth of new content such as the massive outdoor area of the giants known as Ymir’s Pass, the huge dungeon Xibaluku, and the vast new cityscape of Tarantia Commons among others. All of these areas have added countless hours of adventure through new quests, enemies, and rewards. New features have also been implemented such as an extensive player vs. player notoriety system that allows players to become murderers and hunt each other down for exclusive rewards, improved DirectX 10 graphics technology that allows for some spectacular visuals, and a massive revitalization of the core role-playing system.

“It has been quite a journey for the entire team getting to where we are today,” says Game Director on ‘Age of Conan’ Craig Morrison. “I think that players have always seen the great potential in ‘Age of Conan’ and we have put a lot of effort into realizing that potential. The game has improved tremendously since launch and we look forward to having players come back and seeing the changes for themselves!”

Funcom is also running a major give-away in cooperation with Eurogamer.net and MMORPG.com this week. Each site are giving away one thousand full copies of ‘Age of Conan’ each – including 30 days of free playtime – so head on over if you want to secure a free passage into the savage world of Conan!

Launching in May last year ‘Age of Conan’ quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In North America, the most prominent online gaming market in the west, ‘Age of Conan’ became the third best-selling PC title of the year only beaten by ‘Spore’ and ‘World of Warcraft’. In the weeks after launch ‘Age of Conan’ simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from gaming press across the globe. ‘Age of Conan’ is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish localized versions, and is being prepared for launch in Korea as well.

THQ - All Star Cheer Squad 2 Announced for Nintendo Wii - Press Release

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THQ have announced All Star Cheer Squad 2 For the Nintendo Wii, A Sequel to All Star Cheer Squad, which is set for a fall release.
The game will feature 14 locations, and instead of starting out new, players are the captain of the Tiger Squad. The game makes use of the Wii Balance Board for executing moves, as well as using two Wii Remotes. There are more customisation options for makeup, hair and uniforms. You can challenge friends over WiiConnect24.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – April 30, 2009 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that All Star Cheer Squad™2, is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and is scheduled for release this fall. Tony G, world renowned cheer choreographer best known for his work on the Bring it On movies, will once again serve as chief consultant for the title.

In All Star Cheer Squad 2, 14 exotic locations from around the world will serve as the backdrop for global cheer competitions. No longer a newbie, players will start out as the captain of the Tiger Squad, leading the team to victory by utilizing an all-new diverse move set that includes real-world aerial stunts, tumbling, formation changes and advanced moves on the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. Moves can be executed by using two Wii Remotes™, allowing for greater mobility. Players will select their squad members and then choose from more customization options including new makeup, hairstyle and uniforms. Because every routine needs a good beat first, All Star Cheer Squad 2 will feature even more original cheer music. Combined with an upgraded routine editor featuring a music mixer, a choreography editor and the ability to challenge friends via WiiConnect24™, All Star Cheer Squad 2 will allow players to live the ultimate cheer experience.

*Source: The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service; Title – All Star Cheer Squad

All Star Cheer Squad 2 is being developed by Gorilla in Tampa, Florida. For more information on this game, as well as additional THQ titles, please visit www.playthq.com.

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