Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 21st June
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
- 3DS: DMP confirm their PICA200 GPU is in the 3DS. the chip design is 5 years old, only supports OpenGL ES 1.1 http://ht.ly/219eg
- Sonic Adventure on PSN and XBLA is not widescreen, only 4:3. Crazy Taxi has no licensed Music or locations http://ht.ly/219kC
- 360: The 360 Slim flashes a Red Dot and has a warning before shutting itself down. turn it back on when red dot is off http://ht.ly/219wa
- Telltale say the Jurassic Park game will be more cinematically serious than other Telltale games have been http://ht.ly/21aT7
- 360: Chris Lewis says Kinect and 360 Slim have extended the 360 lifespan until 2015, this generation has 5 years left http://ht.ly/21aXl
- PS3: David Jaffe says Twisted Metal has been in development for 18 months, the game showed at E3 was pre Alpha http://ht.ly/21aZZ
- PS3: David Jaffe also says Twisted Metal will not support 3D and most likely won't support Move. Twisted Metal not 60fps http://ht.ly/21b2C
- PS3: Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter expects Playstation Plus to have 1million subscribers over the next year http://ht.ly/21b5I
- UK Game Charts, Red Dead: Redemption, Super Mario Galaxy 2, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Just Dance, Rooms The Main Building http://ht.ly/21b7C
- Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says global economy instability is making it difficult for Nintendo to estimate profits http://ht.ly/21eym
- EA Announce they have no plans to make and release FIFA Street 4 any time soon http://ht.ly/21eLl
- Namco Tales Studio debt is now greater than its assets, its debt is $21M http://ht.ly/21ePE
- 360: Microsoft's decision to make a Slim 360 was made before Sony's PS3 Slim announcement, its design not effected by PS3 http://ht.ly/21eR3
- QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Developer Video For FIFA 11 http://ht.ly/17PkFE
- Sony's Kaz Hirai says Sony's research shows that glasses free 3D doesn't have the precision of 3D Glasses 3D's http://ht.ly/21hns
- 3DS: Satoru Iwata says the 3DS was not designed with the iPhone in mind. http://ht.ly/21hpj
- PS3: Playstation Move now shown in Japan at world hobby fair. lines not that long, ModNation Racers+Mario Galaxy 2 longer http://ht.ly/21iC2
- PS3: Sucker Punch praise PS3's SPU's, they're using them alot, inFamous 2 looking much better, not using all PS3 power http://ht.ly/21iEH
- 360: Michael Pachter says the lack of a price for Kinect is due to Microsoft struggling with its pricing strategy http://ht.ly/21iJ1
- 360: Ubisoft reveal they were working with 3DV before Microsoft did with Kinect, making their games more accurate http://ht.ly/21iMg
- QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/17PqJv
- iPhone: OS4 is out now for iPhone 3G and 3GS. it should come up on iTunes now http://ht.ly/21kVv
- PS3: Ninja Theory reveal Sony owns he Heavenly Sword IP, Ninja Theory didn't make any money,would've done a sequel http://ht.ly/21kXT
- QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Demon's Souls http://ht.ly/17PtaK
- 360: Microsoft's Albert Penello says the 360 is technically ready for 3D, focusing on Kinect, see how 3D does http://ht.ly/21l0E
- PS3: Final Fantasy XIV's Hiromichi Tanaka says they'll check out Playstation Move and see if they can add it to the game http://ht.ly/21l2x
- QTE Blog: THQ Announce New Games Based On The Upcoming Megamind Movie From Dreamworks http://ht.ly/17PvMg
- 360: Its strongly rumoured that it currently costs $150 to make each Kinect, its a concern for Microsoft http://ht.ly/21oBX
- PS3: Each game in the Sly Collection has a Platinum Trophy http://ht.ly/21oDx Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves only game with 3D http://ht.ly/21oED
- 3DS: Motohide Eshiro, producer of Okamiden, says if the game is well received, they'll look to doing a 3DS Sequel http://ht.ly/21pZT
- The ESA Reveal around 45,600 people attended this years E3, up over last year. Next years show runs from 7-9 June http://ht.ly/21q1j
Monday, June 21, 2010
THQ Announce New Games Based On The Upcoming Megamind Movie From Dreamworks
THQ Announce they are bringing several games out based on the upcoming Megamind Movie from Dreamworks. On The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 there's Megamind: Ultimate Showdown, on the Wii there's Megamind: Mega Team Unite, and on the PSP and DS there's Megamind: The Blue Defender. The trailer THQ Have released is from the PS3 and 360 Megamind: Ultimate Showdown. all these games are set to come out in November, in conjunction with the films release on 5th November.
In Megamind: Ultimate Showdown, you have to save the city from “The Doom Syndicate”, a group who has stolen Megamind's untested and unstable inventions. you get to use gadgets and build new ones as you save the day either solo or in 2 player co-op.
Megamind: Mega Team Unite is a brawling game that features 9 characters from the Movie and more, of which you choose 4 to create a Mega Squad. this squad can either be played by up to 4 players or solo and the computer playing the other characters.
In Megamind: The Blue Defender you play as Megamind, using his gadgets to blast his way through enemies in a bid to put an end of the city's crime wave.
Wii Screenshots
PS3/360 Screenshots
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – June 15, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced today that a slate of video games based on DreamWorks’ Megamind™, the forthcoming feature film from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA), are currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.
Scheduled to release this November in conjunction with the feature film’s release on November 5th, the video games will extend the film’s supervillain-turned-superhero storyline with new characters, environments and twists, giving players the chance to experience the comical and over-the-top adventures of the Megamind universe right in their own living room. Three unique gameplay experiences are being designed: The Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 games will deliver a social and interactive experience with two-player cooperative play; the Wii game will provide mega team party style fun with a multi-player, competitive experience; and the Nintendo DS and PSP games will present players with an entertaining, on-the-go, solo-style functionality. The games will also feature the voice of actor Jonah Hill (Megamind, Get Him to the Greek, Superbad), who will reprise his role from the film.
“We have an incredible relationship with DreamWorks Animation and worked closely with them on the development of the video games to explore fun and creative ways to approach the storyline and evolve the characters in Megamind,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President of Kids, Family, Casual Games and Online Global Services, THQ. “These new games will extend the movie experience for fans by presenting gamers of all ages with high-energy, multi-faceted gameplay that immerses them into the humorous world of this new superhero property.”
“We’re extremely excited to kick off our new collaboration with THQ on the Megamind game,” added Kerry Phelan, Head of Worldwide Consumer Products, DreamWorks Animation. “We’re very impressed with how the THQ team got so immersed into the world of Megamind and translated our film in so many new and exciting ways into the interactive game space.”
About the Video Games
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3: In this two-player cooperative action-adventure game, a sudden crime wave has hit the city, calling Megamind into action. As Megamind, players must defend the city after his untested and unstable inventions are stolen by a group of new enemies called “The Doom Syndicate”. To defeat these vile villains, players will have to operate a variety of Mega-Gadgets, including Tesla Gloves, the Battlesuit and Sticky Boots, as well as build ingenious inventions such as the Mega Essence Tracker and the Bio Essence Neutralizer. The game also offers six side mission mini-games and cooperative play with one of Megamind’s trusty Brainbots.
Wii: In this classic brawler game, players can choose from up to nine characters from the film and beyond to form a four-player “Mega Squad”. The extensive multiplayer campaign includes Competitive, Cooperative and team-based gameplay modes. In addition, artificial intelligence (AI) players can be used to keep the four-player action challenging and fun!
Nintendo DS and PSP: In this on-the-go mega-adventure game, players set out as Megamind, using an arsenal of blasters to smash and blast their way through enemies. Players can switch blasters on a whim in order to put an end to the city’s crime wave.
For more information on this game, please visit www.megamindvideogame.com, www.themegamindvideogame.com, or www.thq.com.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for two consecutive years. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation ranks #6 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 20 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. DreamWorks Animation’s next feature film is Megamind, scheduled to be released in 3D on November 5, 2010.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
DreamWorks Megamind: Bad. Blue. Brilliant. ™ & © 2010 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
THQ Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Megamind video games, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
In Megamind: Ultimate Showdown, you have to save the city from “The Doom Syndicate”, a group who has stolen Megamind's untested and unstable inventions. you get to use gadgets and build new ones as you save the day either solo or in 2 player co-op.
Megamind: Mega Team Unite is a brawling game that features 9 characters from the Movie and more, of which you choose 4 to create a Mega Squad. this squad can either be played by up to 4 players or solo and the computer playing the other characters.
In Megamind: The Blue Defender you play as Megamind, using his gadgets to blast his way through enemies in a bid to put an end of the city's crime wave.
Wii Screenshots
PS3/360 Screenshots
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – June 15, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced today that a slate of video games based on DreamWorks’ Megamind™, the forthcoming feature film from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA), are currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.
Scheduled to release this November in conjunction with the feature film’s release on November 5th, the video games will extend the film’s supervillain-turned-superhero storyline with new characters, environments and twists, giving players the chance to experience the comical and over-the-top adventures of the Megamind universe right in their own living room. Three unique gameplay experiences are being designed: The Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 games will deliver a social and interactive experience with two-player cooperative play; the Wii game will provide mega team party style fun with a multi-player, competitive experience; and the Nintendo DS and PSP games will present players with an entertaining, on-the-go, solo-style functionality. The games will also feature the voice of actor Jonah Hill (Megamind, Get Him to the Greek, Superbad), who will reprise his role from the film.
“We have an incredible relationship with DreamWorks Animation and worked closely with them on the development of the video games to explore fun and creative ways to approach the storyline and evolve the characters in Megamind,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President of Kids, Family, Casual Games and Online Global Services, THQ. “These new games will extend the movie experience for fans by presenting gamers of all ages with high-energy, multi-faceted gameplay that immerses them into the humorous world of this new superhero property.”
“We’re extremely excited to kick off our new collaboration with THQ on the Megamind game,” added Kerry Phelan, Head of Worldwide Consumer Products, DreamWorks Animation. “We’re very impressed with how the THQ team got so immersed into the world of Megamind and translated our film in so many new and exciting ways into the interactive game space.”
About the Video Games
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3: In this two-player cooperative action-adventure game, a sudden crime wave has hit the city, calling Megamind into action. As Megamind, players must defend the city after his untested and unstable inventions are stolen by a group of new enemies called “The Doom Syndicate”. To defeat these vile villains, players will have to operate a variety of Mega-Gadgets, including Tesla Gloves, the Battlesuit and Sticky Boots, as well as build ingenious inventions such as the Mega Essence Tracker and the Bio Essence Neutralizer. The game also offers six side mission mini-games and cooperative play with one of Megamind’s trusty Brainbots.
Wii: In this classic brawler game, players can choose from up to nine characters from the film and beyond to form a four-player “Mega Squad”. The extensive multiplayer campaign includes Competitive, Cooperative and team-based gameplay modes. In addition, artificial intelligence (AI) players can be used to keep the four-player action challenging and fun!
Nintendo DS and PSP: In this on-the-go mega-adventure game, players set out as Megamind, using an arsenal of blasters to smash and blast their way through enemies. Players can switch blasters on a whim in order to put an end to the city’s crime wave.
For more information on this game, please visit www.megamindvideogame.com, www.themegamindvideogame.com, or www.thq.com.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for two consecutive years. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation ranks #6 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 20 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. DreamWorks Animation’s next feature film is Megamind, scheduled to be released in 3D on November 5, 2010.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
DreamWorks Megamind: Bad. Blue. Brilliant. ™ & © 2010 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
THQ Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Megamind video games, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Demon's Souls
Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Demon's Souls. this trailer is a Launch Trailer for the game as its about to come out in the UK. The trailer uses in-game footage to show many of the areas and bosses in the game, beyond the traditional giant knight thats usually shown.
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Here are this weeks WiiWare and DSiWare releases for the USA. there are no Virtual Console games released this week and all 8 of the games released, 3 on WiiWare and 5 on DSiWare, are all 1 player only games.
WiiWare
Art Style: Rotozoa
This is a 1 player only game that costs 600 Wii Points. you play as a rotozoan who has to grow its tentacles, which you do by absorbing a goobug that's the same colour as your tentacle.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you have to defend blue jewels from Kina by using the tools at your disposal, including animated paper bears.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
This is a 1 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you have to solve puzzles and use animated paper bears to manipulate the unique environments through 30 stages.
DSiWare
Spin Six
this is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a puzzle game which you have to rotate numbered panels to line them up and make them disappear. there are nearly 200 puzzles to solve, whilst there is also a Time Attack mode and a Score Attack Mode.
Puffins: Let's Fish!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a game where you play in the oceans trying to get the Puffins food, Capelin. the game has 18 stages and 2 game modes.
Mega Words
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this pack comes with 3 games, Word Scrambler, Anagram Hunt, and Hangman.
Super Swap
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a puzzle game where you drag blocks to connect them to other blocks and clear the board.
Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. you are in charge of the 20 men in your village and you have to find food, defend your village, and increase your villages' size.
Press Release
This week brings the longest daylight hours of the season across North America. Whether your own neighborhood is under sunny skies or summer clouds, the weather on Nintendo's Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop is always inviting. New additions for the WiiWare™ service this week include an eye-popping new installment in the Art Style™ series and a pair of The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™ action-puzzle games. Hand-held gamers can choose from five new games for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, including the puzzle fun ofSpin Six™, the undersea amusement of Puffins: Let's Fish! and the prehistoric adventure ofLegendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble.
We've also got new arrivals in the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y.series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week's additions come from the Treehouse, Nintendo's game localization team. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games.
WiiWare
Art Style: Rotozoa™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: Control a circular creature-like organism known as a rotozoan and nimbly make your way through level after level of primordial ooze. Comprised of only three distinct parts (colored sides, tentacles and life force), the focus of your rotozoan life is simple: grow your tentacles. After playing a few levels and learning the basics of your microscopic world, you begin to unlock additional modes of play and the ability to choose the number of tentacles on your rotozoan. Each mode has its own specific purpose: reach a particular length with your tentacles or grow them to the greatest length possible. In either mode, growing your tentacles means absorbing enemies known as goobugs by touching them. There's just one catch: Successfully absorbing a goobug depends on matching its color to your tentacle. Also, longer tentacles can more easily come in contact with incorrectly colored goobugs (causing damage to the tentacle and decreasing your life force), and the goobugs themselves multiply and begin adapting to your movement. Luckily, objects such as the restorative heart item and special attack-enabling cyclone item can be found floating in the ooze to help your rotozoan survive. With atmospheres ranging from peaceful to intensely challenging, Art Style: Rotozoaoffers a wide variety of levels. Victory can only be achieved through quick, precise movement and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Are you ready to take on the goobugs? Games in the Art Style series feature elegant design, polished graphics and pick-up-and-play controls, creating an experience focused purely on fun and engaging game play.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling and slightly scary tale. Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote™ controller to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Use all the tools at your disposal to defend the shining blue jewels found within against Kina, the mysterious young boy residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages™
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling and slightly scary tale. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote controller to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Grab all the red candies found inside, carefully place your bears and cleverly manipulate the unique environments. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you.
Nintendo DSiWare™
Spin Six
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Spin Six is a puzzle game in which you rotate numbered panels to line them up and make them disappear. The real challenge lies in your ability to create chains of uninterrupted changing or elimination of panels and to connect many chains to score big points. Puzzle mode offers nearly 200 puzzles to solve, either in the One-Turn or Chain categories, while Time Attack mode allows you to challenge yourself to see how quickly you can eliminate a set number of panels. If you're more into points, the goal of Score Attack mode is to see how many points you can score within a set time limit (make the Spinnerator appear and get into Fever Time to really maximize your score!). Chain Challenge mode is all about the number of chains you can make without interruption. Give Spin Six a whirl to discover its multiple modes and deep yet easy-to-master game play.
Puffins: Let's Fish!
Publisher: Other Ocean Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Dive into the deep blue sea and fill your belly with delicious fish in Puffins: Let's Fish! This action game has you swimming the beautiful ocean in search of a puffin's favorite meal: the elusive capelin. But watch out! The ocean can be a dangerous place, and you're not the only one hunting for food. Sharks, jellyfish and other fearsome predators are just waiting to take a bite out of you. It's an all-you-can-eat feast with two different and exciting modes across 18 underwater stages. Take a deep breath, jump in and come out with a full belly!
Mega Words
Publisher: Digital Leisure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: It's time to put on your thinking cap and see how many of the hundreds of puzzles you can solve in Mega Words. Three classic puzzlers are included in this puzzle pack: Word Scrambler, Anagram Hunt and Hangman. There's no need for erasers here! These portable editions feature extensive dictionaries to challenge novices and expert players alike. See how fast you can unscramble words, sharpen your vocabulary and stretch your mind withMega Words.
Super Swap
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Can't get enough of swapping puzzle games but want something different? Swap till you drop with Super Swap, an exciting blend of arcade action and matching fun. Drag colorful blocks in one of four directions to connect three or more blocks and clear the board. As new blocks fall, you'll have to move fast to keep the stack from reaching the top. Experience plenty of twists and never-before-seen game play as you make combos, collect special power-ups and gain additional points in four different game modes. With so much fast and furious puzzling fun, you'll never want to stop the swapping!
Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble
Publisher: Interplay
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In a dark corner of prehistory, a tiny tribe of humans fights for the future of mankind. Struggling to survive, these ancestors of humanity desperately search for food and the means to defend their village. The human race teeters on the brink of extinction. Only inspired leadership can save them. Command more than 20 men to defend your village and simultaneously manage the constant search for food. Lead your warriors against hordes of dinosaurs in real-time battles. Control your tribe's actions to efficiently gather resources and boost their numbers. Gather knowledge to increase their power. Enlist the help of a powerful Shaman and direct his magic to heal your men and confound your enemies. Do all this using a new style of interface to intuitively group your men and issue orders with simple drags of your stylus. Under your leadership, the human race has a fighting chance.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
WiiWare
Art Style: Rotozoa
This is a 1 player only game that costs 600 Wii Points. you play as a rotozoan who has to grow its tentacles, which you do by absorbing a goobug that's the same colour as your tentacle.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you have to defend blue jewels from Kina by using the tools at your disposal, including animated paper bears.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
This is a 1 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you have to solve puzzles and use animated paper bears to manipulate the unique environments through 30 stages.
DSiWare
Spin Six
this is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a puzzle game which you have to rotate numbered panels to line them up and make them disappear. there are nearly 200 puzzles to solve, whilst there is also a Time Attack mode and a Score Attack Mode.
Puffins: Let's Fish!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a game where you play in the oceans trying to get the Puffins food, Capelin. the game has 18 stages and 2 game modes.
Mega Words
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this pack comes with 3 games, Word Scrambler, Anagram Hunt, and Hangman.
Super Swap
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a puzzle game where you drag blocks to connect them to other blocks and clear the board.
Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. you are in charge of the 20 men in your village and you have to find food, defend your village, and increase your villages' size.
Press Release
This week brings the longest daylight hours of the season across North America. Whether your own neighborhood is under sunny skies or summer clouds, the weather on Nintendo's Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop is always inviting. New additions for the WiiWare™ service this week include an eye-popping new installment in the Art Style™ series and a pair of The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™ action-puzzle games. Hand-held gamers can choose from five new games for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, including the puzzle fun ofSpin Six™, the undersea amusement of Puffins: Let's Fish! and the prehistoric adventure ofLegendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble.
We've also got new arrivals in the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y.series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week's additions come from the Treehouse, Nintendo's game localization team. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games.
WiiWare
Art Style: Rotozoa™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: Control a circular creature-like organism known as a rotozoan and nimbly make your way through level after level of primordial ooze. Comprised of only three distinct parts (colored sides, tentacles and life force), the focus of your rotozoan life is simple: grow your tentacles. After playing a few levels and learning the basics of your microscopic world, you begin to unlock additional modes of play and the ability to choose the number of tentacles on your rotozoan. Each mode has its own specific purpose: reach a particular length with your tentacles or grow them to the greatest length possible. In either mode, growing your tentacles means absorbing enemies known as goobugs by touching them. There's just one catch: Successfully absorbing a goobug depends on matching its color to your tentacle. Also, longer tentacles can more easily come in contact with incorrectly colored goobugs (causing damage to the tentacle and decreasing your life force), and the goobugs themselves multiply and begin adapting to your movement. Luckily, objects such as the restorative heart item and special attack-enabling cyclone item can be found floating in the ooze to help your rotozoan survive. With atmospheres ranging from peaceful to intensely challenging, Art Style: Rotozoaoffers a wide variety of levels. Victory can only be achieved through quick, precise movement and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Are you ready to take on the goobugs? Games in the Art Style series feature elegant design, polished graphics and pick-up-and-play controls, creating an experience focused purely on fun and engaging game play.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling and slightly scary tale. Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote™ controller to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Use all the tools at your disposal to defend the shining blue jewels found within against Kina, the mysterious young boy residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages™
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling and slightly scary tale. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote controller to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Grab all the red candies found inside, carefully place your bears and cleverly manipulate the unique environments. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you.
Nintendo DSiWare™
Spin Six
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Spin Six is a puzzle game in which you rotate numbered panels to line them up and make them disappear. The real challenge lies in your ability to create chains of uninterrupted changing or elimination of panels and to connect many chains to score big points. Puzzle mode offers nearly 200 puzzles to solve, either in the One-Turn or Chain categories, while Time Attack mode allows you to challenge yourself to see how quickly you can eliminate a set number of panels. If you're more into points, the goal of Score Attack mode is to see how many points you can score within a set time limit (make the Spinnerator appear and get into Fever Time to really maximize your score!). Chain Challenge mode is all about the number of chains you can make without interruption. Give Spin Six a whirl to discover its multiple modes and deep yet easy-to-master game play.
Puffins: Let's Fish!
Publisher: Other Ocean Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Dive into the deep blue sea and fill your belly with delicious fish in Puffins: Let's Fish! This action game has you swimming the beautiful ocean in search of a puffin's favorite meal: the elusive capelin. But watch out! The ocean can be a dangerous place, and you're not the only one hunting for food. Sharks, jellyfish and other fearsome predators are just waiting to take a bite out of you. It's an all-you-can-eat feast with two different and exciting modes across 18 underwater stages. Take a deep breath, jump in and come out with a full belly!
Mega Words
Publisher: Digital Leisure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: It's time to put on your thinking cap and see how many of the hundreds of puzzles you can solve in Mega Words. Three classic puzzlers are included in this puzzle pack: Word Scrambler, Anagram Hunt and Hangman. There's no need for erasers here! These portable editions feature extensive dictionaries to challenge novices and expert players alike. See how fast you can unscramble words, sharpen your vocabulary and stretch your mind withMega Words.
Super Swap
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Can't get enough of swapping puzzle games but want something different? Swap till you drop with Super Swap, an exciting blend of arcade action and matching fun. Drag colorful blocks in one of four directions to connect three or more blocks and clear the board. As new blocks fall, you'll have to move fast to keep the stack from reaching the top. Experience plenty of twists and never-before-seen game play as you make combos, collect special power-ups and gain additional points in four different game modes. With so much fast and furious puzzling fun, you'll never want to stop the swapping!
Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble
Publisher: Interplay
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In a dark corner of prehistory, a tiny tribe of humans fights for the future of mankind. Struggling to survive, these ancestors of humanity desperately search for food and the means to defend their village. The human race teeters on the brink of extinction. Only inspired leadership can save them. Command more than 20 men to defend your village and simultaneously manage the constant search for food. Lead your warriors against hordes of dinosaurs in real-time battles. Control your tribe's actions to efficiently gather resources and boost their numbers. Gather knowledge to increase their power. Enlist the help of a powerful Shaman and direct his magic to heal your men and confound your enemies. Do all this using a new style of interface to intuitively group your men and issue orders with simple drags of your stylus. Under your leadership, the human race has a fighting chance.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
EA Have Released A New Developer Video For FIFA 11
EA have released a new developer interview for FIFA 11. in this video David Rutter, the games producer, answers some questions fans of FIFA 11, that were submitted via the games facebook page. unfortunately, he was unable to give a specific answer to the games manager mode, but he was able to answer another question regarding playable countries, to which he said there won't be as many playable countries as in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. he Finishes off the video by talking in-depth about Personality Plus.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
E3 2010 Predictions - How Well Did I Do?
I Made some E3 predictions for this years Expo, focusing more on the Press Conferences from Nintendo, Microsoft, And Sony. But how well did i do? well i have crossed out those i got wrong.
PSP
PSP 4000 will be announced. PSPgo style but with UMD. Could be called PSP HDD.
PS1 Collections, Like Final Fantasy VII,VIII,IX, available on PSN for discount
New Firmware Update will remove location free
New Comic App update
Expanded PSN Features in games, like a friends list
PS3
PS2 games for sale via the PSN
More PSN collections, Like The ICO Collection, Grand Theft Auto Collection, Metal Gear Collection.
RSS Feeds added for Podcasts and Video Podcasts
The PlayStation Move is well recieved
A Slimmer PS3 Slim Model is introduced at a lower price, or current model gets price cut
PlayStation Move priced around £60/$60
More Steaming TV in Europe, like ITV and Demand 5 in UK.
A Surprise Game sequel Announcement
Greater Facebook integration, perhaps introduction of Twitter
PS3 trophy information API available for websites
Final Fantasy VS XIII Stays a PS3 Exclusive
PSN +
cross game voice chat free for all
New 3rd and 1st Party Game Franchises
New Firmware Update
PS2
Final Price drop
re-release of big sellers, perhaps in series bundles, God Of War I+II, Final Fantasy X+X2,
European EyeToy Bundle for current PS2 price
360
Project Fails To Impress
Xbox 360 Slim revealed
Hulu added
Facebook App updated
youtube App, with video uploading, added
new NXE
2 new 1st party game franchises announced, both spanning this and next console
Natal priced at $110/£110
A Sports/TV re-run channel, like NASCAR that lets you subscribe to a season and watch it your way
Xbox Live Platinum membership
in-game last FM
price reduction on Xbox 360 peripherals, peripherals for Xbox 360 slim priced high
Major push of new games from 3rd party devs
major focus at the show on games and natal
360 Slim replaces arcade unit when its released, elite replaced by end of year
Wii
Youtube Channel
New Channels
Demos return and stay
return of Donkey Kong, Starfox, Pikmin, Zelda
New Game franchise announced
vitality sensor fails to impress
Vitality Sensor revealed as integral to well known franchise
new Pokèmon game announced
Firmware update
DS
big game push, many new titles announced
cheap “hits range promoted”
DS range scrapped, Dsi and Dsi LL price drops
Dsi firmware update
twitter added to Dsi and Dsi LL
3DS
some upcoming DS games will have 3DS features, Pokèmon Black And White battles will be 3d
large 3DS line-up, plenty of trailers shown, a few games announced for launch, they'll come out over a 3 month period
Nintendo Live/Network announced for 3DS, means current DsiWare games will be transferred to 3DS, and slowly expanded upon
Well, lol, as you can see i didn't do too well. the big change in how all 3 of the console makers did their conferences meant many of my predictions would never be mentioned during their conferences.
I Honestly thought this would be Sony's last big PSP push, but it ended up being just a side mention, the PS2 got even less attention this year. I also thought Sony would continue the social trend they started last year and digital TV, but instead they focused on the casual Playstation Move stuff. I didn't expect a Sly Collection, but i did predict more PS2 collections. The Cross game voice chat could still come to the PS3, it was mentioned on the show floor but no time was mentioned for when it'll come. The New firmware update was also mentioned on the floor, its set to come June 29th, but as it wasn't mentioned at the conference i haven't included it.
I thought Nintendo would bring more Channels to the Wii, like youtube, in an attempt to add greater life to the console, but instead the entire Wii focus was on new games. I also thought there would be a last big push with the DS before the 3DS comes to market, but it also got little mention at the conference. on the show floor there are several games coming, but in the conference Golden Sun was the only game getting a mention. I was right in saying the 3DS was going to have a large line-up, a vast improvement over the DS launch, but i really thought some DS games may have some 3DS features, and as the 3DS plays DSi games i expected some announcement regarding how to get DSi games you own onto the device.
Microsoft was a little more difficult to predict. it was obvious they were going to push Kinect, but i didn't predict they would leave the Hardcore 360 gamer behind in the extent they did. The 360 Slim was obvious, and Microsoft have said that it is replacing the Arcade Unit, but i didn't expect them to have enough to replace the Elite unit straight away. I Don't think Kinect Showed well at Microsoft's E3 press conference, the games were mostly causal, the scripts were terrible, and some of the games didn't Demo well. The press conference also showed off a new NXE for Kinect that was hardly talked about at all, apart from the voice commands. The ESPN wasn't a shock either, but read the small print as it'll cost for most people, as they were very muted when Sony announced MLB.TV and i thought that they may have something themselves.
PSP
PS3
More PSN collections, Like The ICO Collection, Grand Theft Auto Collection, Metal Gear Collection.
The PlayStation Move is well recieved
A Surprise Game sequel Announcement
PSN +
New 3rd and 1st Party Game Franchises
PS2
360
Project Fails To Impress
Xbox 360 Slim revealed
new NXE
A Sports/TV re-run channel, like NASCAR that lets you subscribe to a season and watch it your way
major focus at the show on games and natal
360 Slim replaces arcade unit when its released, elite replaced by end of year
Wii
return of Donkey Kong, Starfox,
New Game franchise announced
DS
3DS
large 3DS line-up, plenty of trailers shown, a few games announced for launch, they'll come out over a 3 month period
Well, lol, as you can see i didn't do too well. the big change in how all 3 of the console makers did their conferences meant many of my predictions would never be mentioned during their conferences.
I Honestly thought this would be Sony's last big PSP push, but it ended up being just a side mention, the PS2 got even less attention this year. I also thought Sony would continue the social trend they started last year and digital TV, but instead they focused on the casual Playstation Move stuff. I didn't expect a Sly Collection, but i did predict more PS2 collections. The Cross game voice chat could still come to the PS3, it was mentioned on the show floor but no time was mentioned for when it'll come. The New firmware update was also mentioned on the floor, its set to come June 29th, but as it wasn't mentioned at the conference i haven't included it.
I thought Nintendo would bring more Channels to the Wii, like youtube, in an attempt to add greater life to the console, but instead the entire Wii focus was on new games. I also thought there would be a last big push with the DS before the 3DS comes to market, but it also got little mention at the conference. on the show floor there are several games coming, but in the conference Golden Sun was the only game getting a mention. I was right in saying the 3DS was going to have a large line-up, a vast improvement over the DS launch, but i really thought some DS games may have some 3DS features, and as the 3DS plays DSi games i expected some announcement regarding how to get DSi games you own onto the device.
Microsoft was a little more difficult to predict. it was obvious they were going to push Kinect, but i didn't predict they would leave the Hardcore 360 gamer behind in the extent they did. The 360 Slim was obvious, and Microsoft have said that it is replacing the Arcade Unit, but i didn't expect them to have enough to replace the Elite unit straight away. I Don't think Kinect Showed well at Microsoft's E3 press conference, the games were mostly causal, the scripts were terrible, and some of the games didn't Demo well. The press conference also showed off a new NXE for Kinect that was hardly talked about at all, apart from the voice commands. The ESPN wasn't a shock either, but read the small print as it'll cost for most people, as they were very muted when Sony announced MLB.TV and i thought that they may have something themselves.
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