Friday, October 30, 2009
Nintendo Release Photographs And Video From The Style Savvy Launch Event
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Oct 30, 2009
Photo one:
Dontaya McDonald, of the Bronx borough of New York, participates in a runway competition at Nintendo’s Style Savvy“Fashion Fest” at JCPenney Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 in New York. Mother-daughter teams modeled fashionable styles that they selected within a set budget, similar to the challenges in the upcoming Style Savvy video game, which launches Nov. 2 for the portable Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Nintendo)
Photo two:
Denise Kaigler, left, of Nintendo of America, fashion designer Charlotte Ronson, center, and Cynthia Maxwell, right, of JCPenney, judge a runway competition at Nintendo’s Style Savvy “Fashion Fest” at JCPenney Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 in New York. Style Savvy for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi launches Nov. 2 and features downloadable items from Charlotte Ronson’s fall 2009 collection. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Nintendo)
Video:
Style Savvy Launch with Charlotte Ronson.
Sony Europe Discuss The PSP UMD Game Data Install To Memory Card Option
I also asked if there was a limit as to what a developer can do with this option, whether there is a limit to the file size, or if the game has to be playable without an install.
"Game developers could have done this manually since launch, with approval from SCE, but with a recent SDK release, SCE has added system support for this functionality. There is no limit, or rules around whether the game has to run without an install, at least not yet. We will continue to review the system to see if we do need to provide further guidance to publishers on usage of this feature as it gets further use."
So it appears that originally, only games like Football Manager Handheld, managed to get approval to install game data to the memory card, but with updates to the SDK its become more accessible to developers in general and appears that Sony has made it flexable as to how its used.
Sony Europe Confirm They Do Not Insist On Publishers Releasing Digital PSP Titles
I Asked Sony Europe If They have a similar situation, they responded:
"SCE does not insist on digital releases of all PSP titles - it is the publisher's choice."
I Did ask if there will be a set date for when PSP titles have to be available on the PSN, but it got the same response.
Konami Have Released Screenshots Of Their Upcoming WiiWare Game, Tomena Sanner
Tomena Sanner
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360: the remaining Wallace And Gromit episodes will come out at the same time on November 4th. http://ow.ly/xk6u
DSi: Nintendo officially announce the DSi LL. it comes out in Japan on November 21st for ¥20,000, has 4" screens http://ow.ly/xk8g
DSi: The DSi LL is coming to Europe as the DSi XL in Q1 2010. http://ow.ly/xkbI
PS3: Sony Europe confirm the God Of War III Demo and District 9 is USA only, will Announce EU Plans soon. http://ow.ly/xkCm
Nintendo six month profits fall 52%, (year on year ). Wii's fell from 10.1 to 5.75 Million, Software down 81.4 to 76.2 http://ow.ly/xkHt
The release date for Final Fantasy XIII is rumoured to be revealed soon in an advert. http://ow.ly/xkJg
360: its unlikely that Porn will be available on the Sky Player. there are currently no plans for it either. http://ow.ly/xkLk
PSP: Half Minute Hero is not coming out in Quebec (Canada) as they won't make a French version. http://ow.ly/xkMj
PS3: PixleJunk Shooter is currently set for a December 24th release in Japan, worldwide by end of year. http://ow.ly/xltz
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) has been updated to 1.01. it adds Legendary, Community and Competition to Online http://ow.ly/xlus
PS3: WipEout HD update 2.10 coming. there's fixes to audio/ detonator/ eliminator issues + more. Adverts coming back http://ow.ly/xlwN
Bayonetta is coming out in the USA on January 5th, Europe gets it January 8th http://ow.ly/xmyU
Cartoons, Comics and perhaps movies could come out of the Epic Mickey universe, Disney thinking about it. http://ow.ly/xmAd
PS2: The Playstation 2 is 9 years old today. http://ow.ly/xmB5
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Artwork For The 12th PoxNora Expansion, Dire Covenant http://ow.ly/15Y948
360: Another season of 1 VS 100 is in the works, there's changes to the 1, like the avatar walks down stairs to the stage http://ow.ly/xmCk
Wii: Resident Evil 0 is coming to Europe January 22 2010. http://ow.ly/xmDj
Iwata says Nintendo has failed to continuously release strong software for the Wii, they lost momentum, lowered targets http://ow.ly/xmEY
Ubisoft have announced that Splinter Cell Conviction is not the last game in the series. but it may not feature Sam Fisher http://ow.ly/xmFy
PC: its rumoured that in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo files, 2 DLC packs are mentioned. Miracle and Apocalyptic. http://ow.ly/xocT
DSi: Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow is coming out in the USA Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/xodW
Capcom posts 6 month financials, sales are up 24.5%. 57% of game sales were overseas http://ow.ly/xofv
PS3: Fat Princess Patch 1.03 is out today as well as a Demo http://ow.ly/xogk
Epic Mickey was planned as a trilogy, non planned beyond the first game as yet. http://ow.ly/xohd
PS3: Famitsu has revealed that R-Type 3Dis coming exclusively for the PS3. not known what this game is. http://ow.ly/xoiA
QTE Blog: Sega Has Revealed The Current Box Art For The UK Release Of Valkyria Chronicles II On The PSP. http://ow.ly/15YbjE
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 29/10/09 http://ow.ly/15YbYC
QTE Blog: EA Reveal Battlefield Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Information, Boxart, Trailer, And Screenshots http://ow.ly/15YbYD
Wii: Warren Spector says reason Epic Mickey Concept art doesn't look like screenshots is that its early design dismissed http://ow.ly/xq7G
PS3: gamers who have Demon Souls connected online during Halloween will find the game has moved into the black. http://ow.ly/xq9V
PC: Team Fortress 2 has Halloween update. 5 new achievements, New Map, Exploding pumpkins, but only till 2nd november http://ow.ly/xqaw
PS3: Relentless Software is reported to be working on 2 PS3 titles. A PSN game out easter 2010 and another for Fall 2010 http://ow.ly/xqbi
PS3: its reported that Sony has said that they are looking at brining more steaming media services to the PS3. http://ow.ly/xqbG
Top DSiWare games, Flipnote Studio, DSi Browser, Crash Course Domo. Top Wii Ware, Lostwinds, Reel Fishing, World Of Goo http://ow.ly/xqcX
QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Battleships On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd64
QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Connect 4 On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd65
QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Monopoly On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd66
QTE Blog: Outbreak Studios Announce They Are Working On The Second Episode Of Dark Nebula With 1337 Game Design http://ow.ly/15Yd67
360: Borderlands is getting patched tomorrow/today. Ps3/PC coming later. load times improved, bug fixes, + more http://ow.ly/xr92
360: 1UP have pictures of some of the user created cars in Forza 3. Okami one looks very good. http://ow.ly/xr9I
QTE Blog: Puma Have Teamed Up with Activision To Offer A New DJ Hero Character, In Store Events, And Sale Of Puma B... http://ow.ly/15YdpS
PS3: German Ratings Board rates Aqua Panic HD, by Eko Software, for PS3. Aqua Panic! Oasis thought to be a PSP Minis http://ow.ly/xrap
the once exclusive AC/DC Live Rock Band disc is now coming out at Gamestop for $19.99 on November 4th. http://ow.ly/xrbG
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Puma Have Teamed Up with Activision To Offer A New DJ Hero Character, In Store Events, And Sale Of Puma Branded Stuff In DJ Hero
Puma have announced that they have teamed up with Acitivsion and DJ Hero. in this partnership, some Puma stores across America will get DJ Hero demo stations. Puma Footwear, apparel, and accessories in the game will also be available for purchase in Puma stores.
Puma also announced that if you register at puma.com/djhero , you could get rewards and special codes to unlock an additional character for DJ Hero.
There will also be in store events at select Puma stores, as well as key retail partners including Bodega, Boston; Michael K, NYC; Shoe Biz, San Francisco; Belmont Army Supply, Chicago; Sportie SD, San Diego; VILLA, Philadelphia; Millennium Shoes, LA; and select Nordstrom and Finish Line locations. there will be DJ Performances, DJ hero game demos and contests.
Press Release
BOSTON --(Business Wire)-- Oct 29, 2009 Sportlifestyle Brand PUMA® teams up with Activision Publishing Inc.’s DJ Hero™ - the latest innovation in music gaming featuring 93 exclusive mixes from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance and created by some of the greatest DJs of all time. As part of the partnership, PUMA has outfitted seven playable DJ characters in PUMA Archive products.
“Given PUMA’s history in DJ culture this game was the perfect fit,” said Antonio Bertone, PUMA’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Having PUMA’s gear featured in such an innovative game, allows us to interact with our consumers in a whole new way.”
In-store DJ Hero demo stations and displays will be making an appearance in select PUMA Stores across the country this month as well as in key retail partner locations. The PUMA footwear, apparel, and accessories featured in the game will be available for purchase at PUMA Stores and online at puma.com. Consumers are also encouraged to go online to puma.com/djhero to register and receive rewards and special codes to unlock an additional character in the game.
To celebrate the partnership and the launch of the game, PUMA will be hosting a nationwide series of events in November and December featuring DJ performances, DJ Hero game demos, and contests. The events will take place at PUMA stores and at key retail partners including Bodega, Boston; Michael K, NYC; Shoe Biz, San Francisco; Belmont Army Supply, Chicago; Sportie SD, San Diego; VILLA, Philadelphia; Millennium Shoes, LA; and select Nordstrom and Finish Line locations.
PUMA has long been involved in the music world, supporting both up-and-coming and established artists including some of the talent featured in DJ Hero. The brand has also released three editions of 5X12, limited edition box sets of vinyl manufactured and produced entirely by PUMA and distributed to the world’s top DJs. The project was created with the intention of helping cutting-edge record labels promote and market exciting music while contributing something of lasting value to DJ culture. In addition, PUMA has released several limited edition collaboration projects with Yo! MTV Raps and artists including The Thrills, and MSTRKRFT.
This partnership follows other successful video game integrations for the brand with past Activision titles. DJ Hero is available now for most video game platforms and is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero, twitter.com/djhero and puma.com/djhero.
© 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
PUMA
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sportlifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Creativity, SAFE Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the values of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken. PUMA starts in Sport and ends in Fashion. Its Sport Performance and Lifestyle labels include categories such as Football, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Mihara Yasuhiro and Sergio Rossi. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Tretorn and Hussein Chalayan. The company, which was founded in 1948, distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 9,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Herzogenaurach/Germany, Boston, London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.puma.com