Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island, Nintendo DS box Art And Information
NIS has revealed the Nintendo DS Box Art for their upcoming release, Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island.
The game is the latest in the Atelier series and has new improvements for the Nintendo DS. Previous titles were only RPG in style, this game has a Sim based SRPG system.
There are many rare items to collect as the player explores the world of Annie.
Fact Sheet
ESRB/PEGI
Pending
RELEASE
10/27/2009
GENRE
RPG
PLATFORM
NINTENDO DS
PLAYER(S)
1
PUBLISHER
NIS
DEVELOPER
GUST
ATELIER SERIES EVOLVES TO THE DS!
With its strong support from the hardcore gamer crowd Atelier Annie the latest incarnation of the Atelier series will be heading for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Unlike the previous series which were strictly RPG, Atelier Annie adopts a unique sim based SRPG system. Characters will explore the world of Annie to collect many rare items. As the head of a alchemy resort
you must go on quests to collect, create, and sell alchemy items to arriving customers at your resort.
1. Unique quest based item customization
2. Sim game like resort ownership
3. Simple yet intuitive strategy RPG battle system
4. Quick mini games through out the game for extra quests
Collect and sell your creations to help grow your resort village. What you do and make will affect how this village expands.
Players will search and fight to collect ingredients from throughout the world to create rare items.
Simple yet exciting. Atelier Annie adopts a strategy RPG style battle system for the first time.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
PS3: Marvel superheros are coming to Little Big Planet as DLC. Wolverine, Captain America and Iron man were shown. http://tinyurl.com/mp3dt9
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://bit.ly/j197T
Ghostbusters has a UK DS, 360, Wii and PC release date. it's now 23rd October. http://tinyurl.com/kuhukg
Wii: Dead Space Extraction has been rated 18 in UK. the game has not been cut. http://tinyurl.com/l7sgwt
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://bit.ly/7YVnI
QTE Blog: FIFA 10 PC Screenshots http://bit.ly/T149P
QTE Blog: NBA 10 Screenshots for Xbox 360/Playstation 3 http://bit.ly/YQP09
There is a Dead Space movie coming. it's being directed by D.J. Caruso (Eagle Eye, The Last Man) http://tinyurl.com/lold8e
PS3: Uncharted 2 devs reveal that Firmware 2.80 has made more RAM memory available by reducing the OS footprint. http://tinyurl.com/mw4bam
PSP:Nippon Ichi could be teasing a new game.flyer shows "Hero Transformation Project Starts". it could be Disgaea http://tinyurl.com/ndnaxw
QTE Blog: UK Box Art For Bayonetta Release By Sega http://bit.ly/18wpmz
There are going to be at least two more Dead Space sequels. http://tinyurl.com/lorea5
PS3: Europe is rumored to be getting PSN Cards. http://tinyurl.com/l4sapd i asked if this was true, Sony say its nothing more than a rumor.
DjJ Jazzy Jeff, from Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, has been announced as a DJ in DJ Hero. http://tinyurl.com/n7e4vm
PS3: A picture has been found of a PS3 user playing the MAG Beta. The Dec's say there's no external Beta yet. http://tinyurl.com/lwaucs
360: Project Natal Developer Ryan Geiss mentions a Xbox 360+ in a post. could it be a new Model? http://tinyurl.com/nu67le
PC: US pre-orders for Champions Online varies from Shop to Shop. set for September 1st release. http://tinyurl.com/lsnl8x
PS3: US Release of Fat Princess is July 30th. will cost $14.99. http://tinyurl.com/n42kvl
Wii: Red Steel 2 has been delayed until early 2010 http://tinyurl.com/lf9n2v
360: Forza 3 is set for a USA release of October 27th. http://tinyurl.com/nls2ha
PS3: inFamous Costume pack DLC is coming to Little Big Planet this Thursday. http://tinyurl.com/mxgwzd
QTE Blog: EA Has Revealed The Full Soundtracks For Madden NFL 10, NBA Live 10, NHL 10, And FIFA 10 http://bit.ly/2gXIx
I Am Alive is still in development. It and Ghost Recon won't be out until 2010. http://tinyurl.com/m9tcfe
360: Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until between January 1st - March 31st 2010. http://tinyurl.com/msyard
PS3: TurboGrafx-16 games are coming to the USA PSN. no date given. http://tinyurl.com/l5ychd
Darkness sequel is int he works, as announced by Top Cow. http://tinyurl.com/msacsy
Ubisoft Q1 sales have fallen just over 50%. blame fall on DS game sales and "back-catalog titles" falling. http://tinyurl.com/mbvk98
QTE Blog: New Klingon Ship Revealed In Star Trek Online http://bit.ly/47XNi4
DSi: Dragon Quest IX has sold over 3 million in Japan. http://tinyurl.com/mn7opx
Wii: Punch-Out thought about putting Nintendo characters in the game, decided against. sequel not planned. http://tinyurl.com/n3glfn
Crysis 2 will not make its October 30th release date. it will not be out this year. no new release date given. http://tinyurl.com/kwbbde
QTE Blog: USA Forza 3 Pre-Order Goodies Announced http://bit.ly/7Z3kR
PSP: Valkyria Chronicles 2 Dev says that the game will have more content than the PS3 game. will use AD-Hoc. http://tinyurl.com/loofop
360: The Xbox 360 has become the biggest selling American Console. it has passed the Atari VCS total of 30 Million http://tinyurl.com/mjbk5o
The Mortal Kombat team will now be known as WB Games Chicago. http://tinyurl.com/m2d6vr
360: RT @majornelson: Update: The first wave of Preview Program notifications will go out tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon
PS3: The Spiral of Death announced as winner of Ratchet & Clank Design a weapon contest. link has vid of it. http://tinyurl.com/l7p6se
QTE Blog: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Release And Pre-Order Information http://bit.ly/2poMiJ
QTE Blog: Microsoft Has Released Pictures Of Avatars Wearing Gears Of War Clothes http://bit.ly/1mZK4
360:Xbox 360+ rumor is not a typing mistake, its something more than a console. PR announcement soon http://tinyurl.com/nyu6re
Monday, July 27, 2009
Microsoft Has Released Pictures Of Avatars Wearing Gears Of War Clothes
Gears Of War Avatar Clothes.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Release And Pre-Order Information
There is a pre-order bonus for those who get it at GameStop. there is a 80 page book featuring a 30 page comic book, mini strategy guide, art gallery and commentary by the Team Ninja's producer, Yosuke Hayashi, and the games lead artists. There will also be an exclusive downloadable costume.
Press Release
TORRANCE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 27, 2009 The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back and arriving exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system this fall. The latest installment in the critically acclaimed series, NINJA GAIDEN® SIGMA 2, will be launching September 29, 2009 in North America, followed by Japan and Europe.
Developed by Tecmo’s own Team NINJA, the NINJA GAIDEN series follows the adventures of super ninja Ryu Hayabusa throughout the world. The series has earned high praise and a loyal following amongst core fans, as well as action gamers alike. Released in July 2007, NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA was the first in the series to land on the PLAYSTATION 3 system. From playability, visual presentation, to sound, the game received excellent scores all around.
NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 takes the series further with the introduction of an all-new Team Missions online co-op mode and Chapter Challenge mode, multiple playable characters, large weapon variety, “Ninja Record” player stat system, a prologue comic with voice-overs and more. Encapsulating these features into one package makes NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 not only the most challenging and addictive action game, but also the most definitive version of the series to date.
A special Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop retailers nationwide and Canada. The Collector’s Edition includes an 80-page book featuring:
A 30-page Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA. The comic is a printed version of the in-game digital comic.
Mini-Strategy Guide: A starter guide covering Ryu, Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel’s weapons, ninpos, Story Mode basics, Team Missions and more
Art Gallery: A peek at various character concept artwork
Commentary from Team NINJA producer Yosuke Hayashi and lead artists
In addition, consumers who pre-order NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 at GameStop will receive an exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation®Network.
Story
As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. From Tokyo to New York, follow Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way.
Game Features
New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden’s Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
Team Missions mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through “Ninja Cinema” and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques.
Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action
More information on the title is available at www.ninjagaidengame.com.
NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 is rated “M” (Mature) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will carry a suggested retail price of US $59.99 (Collector’s Edition US $69.99).
About Tecmo
Tecmo Inc. is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Torrance, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO, LTD., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl® and Fatal Frame® series. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information on TECMO can be found at www.tecmogames.com.
Ninja Gaiden® Sigma 2 © 2009 Tecmo, LTD. Ninja Gaiden and Tecmo are registered trademarks of Tecmo, LTD. Team NINJA and the Team NINJA logo are trademarks of Tecmo, LTD. “PlayStation,” “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.