Thursday, February 25, 2010

Nintendo Announce Monster Hunter Tri Is Coming Out In Europe On 23rd April


Nintendo and Capcom have announced that Monster Hunter Tri is coming out in Europe on 23rd April. Nintendo and Capcom have also announced that the game will be free to play and is compatible with the Wii Speak accessory.

Press Release

Monster Hunter Tri
An epic action game for Wii with over 1 million units sold in Japan already launches across Europe on 23rd April 2010. The game lets players customise their character, armour and weapons in order to protect a town from majestic monsters as it rebuilds following a devastating earthquake. It was confirmed today to European players that online play will be available for all players with broadband Internet access at no additional cost. Online text chat is fully functional and online voice chat is enabled using the Wii Speak accessory.

Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out In Europe in Q3 2010


Nintendo Have Announced that Metroid: Other M Is coming out in the EU in Q3 2010. Its also been revealed that Metorid: Other M is a game that is mostly played in the 2D perspective, but the player can change it to a 3D perspective at any time.

Press Release

Metroid: Other M
The incredible new Metroid game, developed for Wii through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective. While much of the game is reminiscent of 2D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past. This new approach uses a new control scheme in which players use the Wii Remote controller held sideways to battle enemies and navigate the expansive, gorgeous environments in classic Metroid fashion, then aim at the screen with the Wii Remote pointer to blast foes in first-person and hunt the world for clues and hidden passages. Metroid: Other M will launch across Europe in Q3 2010.

Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Coming Out In The EU On 11th June


Nintendo have announced that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is coming out in the EU on 11th June.

Press Release

Super Mario Galaxy 2
The sequel to the smash-hit galaxy-hopping original includes the gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario can pair up with his dinosaur friend Yoshi who can use his tongue to hold items in his mouth and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock. Super Mario Galaxy 2 will launch across Europe on 11th June 2010.

Sega Announce Alpha Protocol Is Coming Out 1st June And Release New Screenshots

Sega have announced that Alpha Protocol is coming out in the USA on the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on 1st June. Gamers who pre-order Alpha Protocol at GameStop will get the Assault Pack that contains exclusive weapons and ammo.

Sega have also released new screenshots for Alpha Protocol. the screenshots appear to be in-game, with one appearing to show the games HUD. the screenshots show alot of action, either with guns or Melee. several different locations and enemies are also shown.

Alpha Protocol


Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2010) – SEGA® of America, Inc. is proud to announce that Obsidian Entertainment’s long awaited Alpha Protocol™ is hitting store shelves this summer. The espionage game, a fiercely original take on the role playing game genre, will launch in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on June 1st, 2010.

“The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. “The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered. Alpha Protocol will be the absolute best it can be and we look forward to revealing fresh aspects of it to the community in the upcoming months.”

With a plot torn from today’s headlines and more twists than a season of “24”, Alpha Protocol brings a new level of modern day realism to the world of RPGs. Tasked with uncovering the perpetrators behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner, players dive into a story rich with characters and locations to discover an international arms-dealing conspiracy. Through their actions and choices, players direct the outcome of the game as they ultimately decide who to befriend, trust or kill.

In Alpha Protocol, players assume the role of rookie spy Michael Thorton and are given unprecedented control over the development of his abilities and interactions with other characters. Customizable character skill-sets, attributes and weapons all play an important role in allowing gamers to tailor Thorton to their play-style.

Gamers that pre-order Alpha Protocol through GameStop will receive the Exclusive Assault Pack, containing exclusive weapons and ammo like the UC Regulator high damage shotgun and Rittergroupen Grizzly high accuracy rifle. For more details visit www.gamestop.com.

Alpha Protocol is set to release on June 1st, 2010 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information visit
http://www.alphaprotocol.com/us/main.php

About SEGA® Corporation:
SEGA®Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA® Corporation’s Web site is located at http://sega.jp.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.

About OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT:
Obsidian Entertainment is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for PC and console systems. Obsidian was founded in 2003 by five game development veterans who’ve produced, programmed, and/or designed award-winning role playing games for a variety of platforms over the last 15 years. The five founders are: Feargus Urquhart, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, Chris Avellone and Chris Jones. Obsidian Entertainment’s Web site is located at www.obsidian.net.
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UK PSN Update 25/02/10

Seasonal Offers
PS3: Call Of Juarez Bound In blood – Old West Pack [£3.99]
PS3: Shaun Whie Snowboarding – Glamour Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Tom Clancy's Endwar – Faction Elite Pack [£1.59]
PS3: Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix [£5.49]
PS3: Marvel vs Capcom 2 [£5.49]
PS1: Lilo & Stich: Trouble In Paradise [£3.19]
PS1: A Bugs Life [£3.19]
PSP: Brothers In Arms D-Day [£7.99]
PSP: Prince Of Persia: Revelations [£7.99]
PSP: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes [£7.99]

Mini's Sale
Sudoku [£3.49]
Bowling 3D [£3.49]
Tetris [£3.49]
YetiSports [£1.74]
Red Bull X-Fighters [£3.49]
Lets Golf! [£2.49]
Spot The Differences! [£1.24]
Stand O'Food [£3.49]

PS3 Games
FIFA 10 – Ultimate Team [£3.99]
Greed Corp [£7.99]
Uncharted 2 – Multiplayer Pack [£3.99]
Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 3 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Animated Film Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Costume Kit [£4.79]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Black Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Dragon Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Leonard [£1.59]
Little Big Planet- White Knight Chronicles White Knight [£1.59]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track Pack 1 [£3.19]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track pack 2 [£3.19]
Borderlands – Secret Armory [£5.49]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari GTO [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 365GTS/4 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 430 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari F512 M [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – F50 GT [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera Track [£3.19]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera And Car Pack [£4.79]
Valkria Chronicles – Challenge Of Edy Detachment [£3.19]
Eye Pet – Fairy Styling Pack [£2.39]

Demo's
Darksiders
God Of War III

Guitar Hero 5
Third Eye Blind Track Pack [£4.39]
“Can You Take Me” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Losing A Whole Year” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Never Let You Go” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]

Rock Band
HIM Track Pack 01 (£2.49)
“Heartkiller” by HIM (£0.99)
“Ode to Solitude” by HIM (£0.99)
“Wings of a Butterfly” by HIM (£0.99)
“Distracted” by KSM (£0.99)
“Just for Tonight” by One Night Only (£0.99)
“The Dope Show” by Marilyn Manson (£0.99)
“The Who Super Bowl” S-Mashup by The Who (£0.99)
“Walking on the Moon” by The Police (£0.99)

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Theme 2
3D Abstracts Theme [£1.19]
Worlds End [£1.19]

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Echoshift [£11.99]
Echoshift – Desert Level Pack [Free]
Dungeon Explorer [£8.69]
Pro Cycling 2009: Tour De France [£23.99]
Valhalla Knights 2 [£15.99]
Desi Adda:Games Of India [£7.99]
Buzz! - Comedy Movies Quiz

Minis
Age Of Zombies [£3.99]

Demo
The Eye Of Judgement Legends

Theme
None

Video
None


Sega Have Released The UK Boxart For Alpha Protocol

Sega have revealed the UK boxart for Alpha Protocol: The Espionage RPG. the boxart reveals that the game has been rated 15 in the UK. This boxart may differ from previously "Work In Progress" boxart that Sega has shown for the game.

UK Boxart



This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update


The EU Playstation Blog have revealed the new digital comics coming in todays Comic store update.

* 2000AD Prog #1668 - 2000AD 15+
* 2000AD Prog: 2010 Christmas Mega Special - 2000AD 15+
* Burke & Hare #3 - Insomnia 18+
* Donald Duck in “Gone With The Wind” #1 - Disney 3+
* DoubleDuck #3 - Disney 3+
* Locke & Key: Head Games #3 - IDW 17+
* Magica De Spell and the Enchanted Party - Disney 3+
* Scrooge McDuck and the Unpredictable Sniff-O-Meter - Disney 3+
* The Avengers (1963) #1-#10 - Marvel 3+
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) #107-#112 - Marvel 9+
* Transformers: All Hail Megatron #13 - IDW 12+
* Transformers: Animated – The Arrival #5 & #6 - IDW 3+
* Transformers #1 - IDW 9+
* Transformers: Spotlight: Revelation #1-#4 - IDW 12+
* Uncanny X-Men (2003) #489-#491 - Marvel 12+
* We Will Bury You #1 (with audio commentary) - IDW 17+
* Wolverine (2003) #489-#491 - Marvel 15+
* Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse #13: Down The Pub - Marvel 17+
* X-Men (2004) #44-#49 - Titan 9+
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) #1-#5 - Marvel 12+

From EU Playstation Blog