This Weeks Zero Punctuation is on Singularity. can Yahtzee look past the usual alternative cold war setting to find some good in the game and its time mechanics, or is it too similar to other games to find its own voice?
Spoiler Warning for the game as some of the plot twist is discussed.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store. There is a free comic this week from DC Comics, its Red Faction: Armageddon.
2000AD Prog #1689 – 2000AD
Astonishing Tales (2009) – #6 Marvel
Azure #2 – DC Comics
Bayou #3 & #4 – DC Comics
Bone #1 – Cartoon Books
DMZ #14: Public Works #2 – DC Comics
Daredevil (1998) #100-#103 - Marvel
Eleventh Hour #4 – Markosia
Fables #16: Storybook Love #3 – DC Comics
Gen13 #22 – DC Comics
Green Lantern: Secret Origin #5 – DC Comics
High Moon #4 – DC Comics
Kingdom Come #2 – DC Comics
Project Eon #3 – Markosia
RASL #1 - Cartoon Books
Red Faction: Armageddon #0 (FREE!) - DC Comics
Red Faction: Guerrilla #1 – DC Comics
Stormwatch PHD #14 – DC Comics
Superman/Batman #26 – DC Comics
The Authority #2 – DC Comics
The Invaders (1975) #5-#8 – Marvel
The Lexian Chronicles – Markosia
The Night Owls #3 – DC Comics
The Unwritten #3 – DC Comics
True Blood #1 – IDW
Vampire Hunter D Volume 2: Chapter #1 – IDW
Wildcats #2 – DC Comics
From EU Playstation Blog
Sega Announce Thor The Videogame Is In Development And Reveal Its Coming Out in Summer 2011
Sega have announced Thor The Videogame is in development and is currently set for a Summer 2011 release on the PSP, Wii, DS, PS3, and Xbox 360. Each version of the game is designed to take advantage of the hardware its on. the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions feature 3rd person action gameplay, full of melee combos, hammer throws, powers, and a upgrade system. the PSP, Wii, and DS versions of the game have a more comic book style. Sega have released a couple of pieces of level artwork from what appears to be the PS3 and 360 versions of the game.
Sega have consulted with Matt Fraction for the story of Thor The Videogame in the aim to present a story beyond that shown in the comics and the upcoming Movie. There will be a variety of Ancient enemies to take on, each with their own battle strategies, to fight against with Mjolnir and your elemental powers. Valor can be earned through battles and used to upgrade abilities and purchase new ones.
Artwork
Press Release
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (July 20th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced they will bring Marvel Entertainment Inc.’s hall-of-fame franchise Thor™ to video game systems in an epic third-person adventure game. Thor: The Video Game™ is scheduled for release on all five major console platforms in summer 2011.
Thor: The Video Game will delve deep into the heroic tales of the Thor universe. Eisner Award-winning writer and lead Thor comic book author Matt Fraction brings authenticity to the narrative as a story consultant, and elevates the story beyond the comic and movie universe throughout the video game. Players will take on an array of ancient enemies and beasts from the many worlds of Norse mythology by using different battle strategies and elemental powers. The sacred Mjolnir, Thor’s legendary hammer, will allow players to command the powers of the storm: wind, thunder and lightning. By earning Valor in combat throughout the game, players will also be able to select from a wider range of abilities, acquire new attacks, powers and upgrades.
“We are proud to be bringing Thor to his first solo video game adventure” commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. “Thor: The Video Game will finally bring the immense power of this iconic hero to lifelong fans, and introduce the God of Thunder to a whole new audience as a true Marvel Super Hero.”
Each version of the game is being developed to take advantage of all five console platforms. The PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® version will feature cinematic, third-person action gameplay with melee combos, ranged hammer throws, tide-turning elemental powers and an upgrade system to bolster Thor’s powers as gamers progress. Players will be able to follow the same overarching story in the PSP™, Nintendo Wii™ and DS™ versions presented in a comic book style, allowing fans to explore new content in the same universe.
While taking its inspiration directly from the mythology of the comics, Thor: The Video Game will launch around the time of the upcoming Thor film adaptation from Marvel Studios.
Brought to the Marvel Universe by the legendary Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, and penciled by noted artist Jack Kirby, Thor first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1962. Based on Norse mythology, the Marvel character of Thor became a comic book Super Hero both in his own right and as a member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The Hulk™, Iron Man™ and Captain America™. Thor: The Video Game marks the character’s progression from mythology to comics, TV, then film and now to interactive entertainment in his first standalone appearance in a videogame.
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.com
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 Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
Sega have consulted with Matt Fraction for the story of Thor The Videogame in the aim to present a story beyond that shown in the comics and the upcoming Movie. There will be a variety of Ancient enemies to take on, each with their own battle strategies, to fight against with Mjolnir and your elemental powers. Valor can be earned through battles and used to upgrade abilities and purchase new ones.
Artwork
Press Release
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (July 20th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced they will bring Marvel Entertainment Inc.’s hall-of-fame franchise Thor™ to video game systems in an epic third-person adventure game. Thor: The Video Game™ is scheduled for release on all five major console platforms in summer 2011.
Thor: The Video Game will delve deep into the heroic tales of the Thor universe. Eisner Award-winning writer and lead Thor comic book author Matt Fraction brings authenticity to the narrative as a story consultant, and elevates the story beyond the comic and movie universe throughout the video game. Players will take on an array of ancient enemies and beasts from the many worlds of Norse mythology by using different battle strategies and elemental powers. The sacred Mjolnir, Thor’s legendary hammer, will allow players to command the powers of the storm: wind, thunder and lightning. By earning Valor in combat throughout the game, players will also be able to select from a wider range of abilities, acquire new attacks, powers and upgrades.
“We are proud to be bringing Thor to his first solo video game adventure” commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. “Thor: The Video Game will finally bring the immense power of this iconic hero to lifelong fans, and introduce the God of Thunder to a whole new audience as a true Marvel Super Hero.”
Each version of the game is being developed to take advantage of all five console platforms. The PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® version will feature cinematic, third-person action gameplay with melee combos, ranged hammer throws, tide-turning elemental powers and an upgrade system to bolster Thor’s powers as gamers progress. Players will be able to follow the same overarching story in the PSP™, Nintendo Wii™ and DS™ versions presented in a comic book style, allowing fans to explore new content in the same universe.
While taking its inspiration directly from the mythology of the comics, Thor: The Video Game will launch around the time of the upcoming Thor film adaptation from Marvel Studios.
Brought to the Marvel Universe by the legendary Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, and penciled by noted artist Jack Kirby, Thor first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1962. Based on Norse mythology, the Marvel character of Thor became a comic book Super Hero both in his own right and as a member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The Hulk™, Iron Man™ and Captain America™. Thor: The Video Game marks the character’s progression from mythology to comics, TV, then film and now to interactive entertainment in his first standalone appearance in a videogame.
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.com
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 Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Kung-Fu Live
Virtual Air Guitar Company and Sony have released a new trailer for the upcoming Playstation Network Game, Kung-Fu Live. Kung-Fu Live is a game played with just the Playstation Eye. The game puts your entire body into the game and you control your main character by moving about, beating up enemies that come to fight you. the trailer shows this and shows the special moves you can pull off. The trailer also introduces the Comic Book sequence, how the game tells the story by putting you into the comic, and therefore into the games story.
From USA Playstation Blog
From USA Playstation Blog
Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Sony have released a new trailer for the upcoming Ubisoft PSN game, Scott Pilgrim vs The World. this trailer begins with showing off all the awards the game won at this years E3. it then moves to showing some of the games main features, like 4 player co-op, Co-Op combos, and many other things you can do in the game. the trailer also highlights the music of Anamanaguchi, and some of the videogame parodies in the game, like Zombies.
From USA Playstation Blog
From USA Playstation Blog
EA Detail The Career Mode In MMA
EA have detailed the career mode in their upcoming MMA game. In MMA Careers mode, yuo get to train around the world with various MMA Trainers, like Randy Couture, Pat Miletich, Rickson Gracie and Bas Rutten. There are gyms from across the world where you go to learn new skills and techniques. you have a choice as to what you want to improve before you set out to do drills to help improve your gameplay skills. because of this customisation, you can create a different fighter with different skills everytime you play the games career mode.
Screenshots
Press Release
EA SPORTS MMA announces Career Mode for this year’s title, set to be released on October, 19th. In career mode, you will have the opportunity to train around the globe with top MMA trainers like Randy Couture, Pat Miletich, Rickson Gracie and Bas Rutten. Visit gyms in Japan, Brazil, Thailand and the United States to learn new skills and techniques. You choose what techniques you want to improve and then go out and do the actual drills to improve your gameplay skills. Bring your created fighter up through the ranks to attempt to make one of biggest stages in mixed martial arts – STRIKEFORCE. No career mode will ever be the same, ensuring a unique experience each and every time.
Screenshots
Press Release
EA SPORTS MMA announces Career Mode for this year’s title, set to be released on October, 19th. In career mode, you will have the opportunity to train around the globe with top MMA trainers like Randy Couture, Pat Miletich, Rickson Gracie and Bas Rutten. Visit gyms in Japan, Brazil, Thailand and the United States to learn new skills and techniques. You choose what techniques you want to improve and then go out and do the actual drills to improve your gameplay skills. Bring your created fighter up through the ranks to attempt to make one of biggest stages in mixed martial arts – STRIKEFORCE. No career mode will ever be the same, ensuring a unique experience each and every time.
Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 20th July
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