Microsoft have announced that by the end of this year, there'll be over 100 new titles joining the Games For Windows service. Microsoft revealed that they will be adding non LIVE titles to the service, starting with Ubisoft's Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and future non LIVE titles coming from 2k Games, Capcom, Rockstar Games, THQ, and Ubisoft. To celebrate having Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands out now, Microsoft have a special offer on Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, where both are 200 MS Points each, thats 75% off.
Press Release
Already offering convenient digital access to the top Games for Windows – LIVE titles, Games on Demand for Windows will soon be the home of day-and-date game releases from the industry’s biggest names, including 2K Games, Capcom, Microsoft Game Studios, Rockstar Games, THQ and Ubisoft.
Beginning today with the release of “Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands” (Ubisoft), new non-LIVE titles will release via Games on Demand every week, with more than 100 new titles joining the portfolio by year’s end. And to celebrate the launch of “Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands,” Microsoft will offer “Prince of Persia: Warrior Within” and “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” both for 75% off suggested retail price (200 Microsoft Points or $2.49 USD)!
Additional non LIVE titles also immediately available on the Games on Demand service include:
Age of Empires III (Microsoft Game Studios)
Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft)
Borderlands (2K Games)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (Rockstar Games)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction (Ubisoft)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (THQ)
Games on Demand for Windows lets you easily purchase and download your favorite Windows games right from your computer, and re-install them whenever you want, wherever you want. With Games on Demand, you have the flexibility to access and play your games any time, any place, all straight from your Windows PC.
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Sony have announced that the first Stereoscopic 3D games will be released tomorrow. the first 4 of these games will be Wipeout HD (including Fury), PAIN, Super Stardust HD, and a MotorStorm 3D Pacific Rift Demo. people who already have these games Wipeout HD (including Fury) and Super Stardust HD will receive the 3D updates for free. all 4 of these titles will be available to buy, 3D ready, for £23.99/€29.99. These titles will be free for people who by a Sony Bravia 3D TV.
PAIN will also be getting 2 new modes designed specifically for stereoscopic 3D, Alien Toss and Ice Blocks will be free with the stereoscopic 3D Collection or €2.99. Sonys USA Playstation Blog has also revealed that the Playstation Motion game, The Fight: Lights Out, will also be available in stereoscopic 3D.
Press Release
London, 9th June 2010: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will tomorrow release the first stereoscopic 3D game experiences for PlayStation®3 (PS3™), giving gamers a whole new perspective and a new way to experience some of their favourite titles. The stereoscopic 3D Collection includes PS3 classics WipEout® HD, SuperStardust™HD, PAIN™, plus an exclusive single level demo of MotorStorm®: Pacific Rift. The titles are available for just €29.99 / £23.99, downloadable from PlayStation®Store or free as part a great value Sony Bravia 3D TV package, giving you everything you need to get you started for a home entertainment experience in 3D. Whether you’re after the thrill of the race or an intergalactic battle, the stereoscopic 3D Collection will let you step into the game and be at the centre of the action.
WipEout HD
It’s come a long way since it was first published on PlayStation in 1995, and now cult classic WipEout HD moves into another racing dimension. The stereoscopic 3D Collection will include the full game, with the exception of the separately sold Fury downloadable content (DLC), so you can experience the adrenaline rush of navigating the twists and turns of futuristic racetracks at breathtaking speeds like never before.
PAIN
Give a whole host of annoying characters and the odd celebrity their just desserts in this incredibly addictive PlayStation®Network favourite that lets you fling them from a giant catapult into walls, windows, tanks of gas, piles of tyres…and the occasional clown. The stereoscopic 3D Collection will include the Downtown area and tutorial along with three modes, including two new modes created specifically with stereoscopic 3D in mind, Alien Toss and Ice Blocks1.
SuperStardust HD
Bringing intense, intergalactic shooting action into another dimension, SuperStardust HD will transport you into a spectacular space setting where you’ll fight to obliterate gigantic asteroids as they rain down into terrestrial orbit and threaten to destroy entire planets. Experience asteroids fly past you as you navigate the deadly battleground - only a battle on a cosmic level will save the indigenous life below from destruction.
MotorStorm 3D Pacific Rift Demo
Available exclusively as part of the stereoscopic 3D Collection, MotorStorm®: Pacific Rift in stereoscopic 3D is where you’ll experience the ride of your life. The demo puts you in the driver’s seat of a buggy for a one track, single player race around the deadly Kanaloa Bay for a dangerously real battle against ruthless opponents. Brutal off road racing on PS3 just became more real.
Commenting on the launch, SCEE President Andrew House said, “PlayStation® has always been about outstanding entertainment. The stereoscopic 3D Collection showcases the depth of technology behind PS3 and gives us a feel for the potential for future releases. Stereoscopic 3D technology coupled with the likes of PlayStation®Move motion controller allows us to create an ever more compelling, realistic and immersive experience. Add to that our online capabilities, community interaction features, our film and music services and you’ve got a very exciting proposition for the future of home entertainment.”
WipEout HD, PAIN and SuperStardust HD are available as part of the stereoscopic 3D Collection at €29.99 or alternatively are available individually at their current prices, while those who already own the games can upgrade their games to stereoscopic 3D via a free patch. Get ready for a new dimension in gaming. Find out more at www.eu.playstation.com
For more information, please contact your local PR manager.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, over 35.7 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 144.5 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 61.5 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 47 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 980 million items have been downloaded.
More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com.
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Square Enix have revealed the games they are showing at this years E3. in doing so, they have actually announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded for the Nintendo DS. The rest of Square Enix's Line-up includes:
The 3rd Birthday - PSP DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION - PS3/360/PC DUNGEON SIEGE 3 - PS3/360/PC FINAL FANTASY XIV - PC/PS3 FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT - DS FRONT MISSION EVOLVED - PS3/360/PC KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS - PS3/360 KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep - PSP KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded - DS LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT - PS3/360/PC The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts - WiiWare The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages - WiiWare
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today its expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in company history.
Headlining this year's booth will be four of the hottest franchises in the industry from both the SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS® brands. Under SQUARE ENIX, the company delivers the highly anticipated MMORPG experience FINAL FANTASY® XIV, the next installment in the iconic franchise that has sold more than 97 million units worldwide. For handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday™ and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, a prequel that will unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ for Nintendo DS™, a charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV remakes. Under the EIDOS brand will be IO Interactive's KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS™, reuniting gaming's most notorious criminals in a raw shooter that introduces a new visual experience inspired by documentary film. Additionally, the year's biggest surprise announcement, DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTION™, the long-awaited next installment, will be showcased for attendees anxious to get a first look at the newly imagined Cyber Renaissance world that will revolutionize the gaming experience – just as the original DEUS EX did a decade ago.
Among the games the company is highlighting at the show, downloadable titles such as LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT™ for PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™: Puzzling Pages™ and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™ for WiiWare™ continue the pedigree of great franchises in gaming, all while staying true to the Square Enix heritage of providing the best and most immersive experiences in interactive entertainment. The booth will also feature Square Enix's partnerships with North American developers, including FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™, being developed by Double Helix Games™, and DUNGEON SIEGE® 3, being developed by Obsidian Entertainment™ Inc.
"At this year's E3, Square Enix is proud to showcase its extensive and diverse range of games for everyone, everywhere," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. "With our global network of studios and partnerships with developers around the world, the lineup proves that we are uniquely positioned to lead the interactive entertainment industry with a broad portfolio of market leading franchises, including properties under both SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS."
To experience the latest offerings from Square Enix first hand, visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
For the latest information on Square Enix at E3, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/ .
E3 2010 Lineup
The 3rd Birthday
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Hideous creatures descend on Manhattan. Ground reports from the squad tasked with containing the pandemonium refer to these life forms as the Twisted. An investigatory team known as the CTI is formed within the year.
The Overdive system emerges as a means of opposition, but only one viable candidate exists – Aya Brea. A gift as she awakens from a lost past on this, the occasion of her third birth.
For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/ Windows® PC
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2011
To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics has been removed from Adam Jensen's life. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.
The official website can be found at http://www.deusex3.com.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: TBD
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb's powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb, defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.
For more information on DUNGEON SIEGE 3, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
FINAL FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC
Genre: MMORPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2010
Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.
The official website can be found at http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com.
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Ship Date: October 5, 2010
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don't always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world.
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The official website can be found at http://www.ff4heroes.com/.
FRONT MISSION EVOLVED
Developer: Double Helix Games
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
ESRB: T (Teen)
Ship Date: September 14, 2010
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The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth's surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.
The official website can be found at http://www.frontmissionevolved.com.
KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Action
ESRB: M (Mature)
Ship Date: August 24, 2010
Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming's most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay, and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience, and position this product as the stand-out shooter of 2010.
The official website can be found at http://www.kaneandlynch.com.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Street Date: September 7, 2010
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d. Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Sora's journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.
Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn't write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this "datascape" dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.
For more information on KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded, please visit the Square Enix E3 site
at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
Downloadable Titles
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 system /Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360/ /Windows PC via STEAM®
Genre: Action/Adventure
ESRB: T (Teen)
Release Date: Summer 2010
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.
The official website can be found at http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com/.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010
Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote™ to throw animated paper bears into the pages of an unusual picture book. The battle-oriented Chaotic Conflicts will be releasing simultaneously with Puzzling Pages – a parallel game with its own unique tale and stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery...
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010
A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito® in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com.
Konami have released new screenshots and a trailer for Puzzle Quest II. these screenshots and trailer show weapons in the game. they show different character types attacking a variety of enemies.
Sony Online Entertainment have released a new trailer for DC Universe Online. this trailer shows a new area in the game, Suicide Slums. the trailer uses in-game footage to detail a back story of the area as well as some of the activities that you can do there. Suicide Slums does have some superheroes there, like Steel, who try to bring law to the area, but the area is still dangerous.
Konami have released a new trailer for the iPhone/iPod Touch Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night. This trailer features alot of ingame footage of the game, and it also shows that this puzzle game is set in the Sympathy Of The Night Castlevania game.
Sega have revealed the Boxart for the upcoming on-rails shooter game for the Nintendo Wii, Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack. it does reveal that the game has been rated 12.
Microsoft Announce 100 New Titles Are Coming To Games For Windows By The End Of The Year
Sony Announce The First Stereoscopic 3D Games Will Be Released Tomorrow
Square Enix Have Revealed Their E3 Line-Up And Announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded
Konami Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Puzzle Quest II
Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For DC Universe Online
Konami Have Released A New Trailer For The iPhone Game, Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night
Sega Have Revealed The Boxart For Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack