Thursday, September 30, 2010

Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for CyberConnect2's upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 Naruto Shippuden game, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. The trailer features in-game footage but if your not up to date with Naruto Shippuden then beware as there are major spoilers throughout the trailer. The trailer starts of sombrely, after recent events in Konoha before moving into action and showing several fights from the TV Series and highlighting the main characters. Other features shown include online battles and the games overworld.




Activision Announce Zombies Are Coming To Call Of Duty: Black Ops


Activision have announced that Zombies are coming to Call Of Duty: Black Ops, a game being developed by Treyarch. Players will be able to fight against the Zombies in up to 4 player co-op. Ativison have also announced that four updated co-op maps from Call of Duty: World at War will be made available as part of the Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige and Hardened Editions, along with the premium edition Steelbook Case, custom Black Ops limited edition medal and an exclusive Black Ops Avatar outfit.

Press Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Taking the wraps off one of the most anticipated features and worst kept secrets, Treyarch revealed today that the community-favorite "Zombies" is coming to Call of Duty(R): Black Ops which hits stores worldwide on November 9th, by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Zombies were originally introduced in Call of Duty(R): World at War and became an instant hit. Call of Duty: Black Ops fans can combat the zombie apocalypse in up to four-player co-op gameplay.
"Zombies have been such a hit with our community that we were committed to bringing brand new zombie experiences to Call of Duty: Black Ops," says Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. "We've taken extra special care to retain the essential ingredients of our Zombie game, and have also crafted a nice surprise for the fans."

Today's news follows the announcement that four updated co-op maps from Call of Duty: World at War will be made available as part of the Call of Duty(R): Black Ops Prestige and Hardened Editions, along with the premium edition Steelbook(TM) Case, custom Black Ops limited edition medal and an exclusive Black Ops Avatar outfit.

Gamers can also experience an all new co-op game in Call of Duty: Black Ops Multiplayer with Combat Training. Up to six players can rank up in this dedicated and exclusive multiplayer mode battling against enemy AI.

Call of Duty: Black Ops will release worldwide on November 9th. Pre-orders for the title are available now. Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R) 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii(TM) and Windows(R) PC is rated "M" (Mature -- Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language). Also scheduled for release is Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS(TM) family of hand-held systems, which is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and in development by n-Space.
Additionally, fans who can't wait for the November 9th release of Call of Duty: Black Ops can hone their zombie combat skills on iPhone and iPod Touch starting tomorrow with the newest map release for Call of Duty: ZOMBIES, Der Riese ("Zombie Factory"), which is an adaptation of the popular downloadable content originally released for Call of Duty: World at War. Call of Duty: ZOMBIES is developed by Ideaworks Game Studio for the iPhone and iPod touch, based on Treyarch's console version, and now all four maps from the original game are available for $4.99 from the App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

For more Call of Duty information, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
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Ubisoft Announce Assassin's Creed Artwork Is Going To Be Displayed At Arludik For A Month


Ubisoft have announced that for the next month there will be an Assassin's Creed Gallery held at Arludik. Arludik is a art gallery famed for specializing in Film, Comic, and Video Game Art, and the Assassin's Creed Gallery will have 35 never before seen pieces of art. these pieces have been valued with prices ranging from €600 to €2,000. two of the pieces have been chosen to be made into limited edition lithographs, there will be 149 made of each for €80.

Press Release

Paris, France- September 27, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced that Arludik, a world renowned art gallery in Paris that specializes in film, comic and video game fine art, will display a month long exposition of original digital canvases created by the teams of artists at the various Ubisoft development studios that have worked on the multi-million selling Assassin’s Creed video game franchise. Assassin’s Creed: The Exposition will feature original concept art that was used to inspire the ambiance, characters and buildings displayed in all three Assassin’s Creed video games – Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed® II and the upcoming November 2010 release of Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood.

The exposition will include 35 individual works of art never before seen by the public. The canvases have been appraised by a fine art expert and auctioneer and will be on sale for prices ranging from €600 to €2,000. Two works of art have also been chosen and will be printed as limited editions lithographs in a series of 149 each, for sale at €80. Each canvas will be stamped with the Ubisoft Studios seal and comes with a certificate of authenticity while both the canvases and lithographs will be hand-signed by Mohamed Gambouz graphic art director at Ubisoft. Ubisoft’s proceeds from the sale will be donated to MO5, a charitable organization that preserves the history and culture of video games.

“Ubisoft is honored to showcase the outstanding artwork by the talented designers of Assassin’s Creed in the world famous Arludik gallery,” said Serge Hascoët, chief creative officer at Ubisoft. “This is the first time ever that Ubisoft’s creative teams have been featured in a fine art gallery, and this exposition proves that the creative work of the artists in the video game industry inspires the passion of gamers the world over.”

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 29th September

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This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out on the PSP Digital Comic store in the USA. There is a new bundle this week, all 6 issues of Bone available for $9.99. there is also a 10 page free preview of Green Lantern Emerald Warriors. Sony have also announced that there has been an update to Eternal Decent #3. you will need to delete your current Eternal Decent #3 file and then redownload it. the update brings extra audio.

2000AD Prog #1698
Batman #655
Batman #656
Blood Hunter #3
Bone #5
DMZ #23
Dragon Age #3
Dual #1
Ex Machina #10
Fables #25
Growing Up Enchanted #4
Hulk (2008) #1
Hulk (2008) #2
Hulk (2008) #3
Hulk (2008) #4
I Rule The Night #2
Jonah Hex #23
Justice League: Generation Lost #10
Planetary #12
Raising Amy #5
RASL #5
Sandman #2
Silent Hill: The Grinning Man #1
Sonic Universe #11
Sonic Universe #12
Starcraft #5
Superduck #17
Superman/Batman #29
Supertron #1
Transformers: Nefarious #6
Transformers: Spotlight #21
Transformers: Spotlight #22
The Travels of Marco Polo or the Milione #3
The Travels of Marco Polo or the Milione #4
Victorian Undead #4
Welcome To Tranquility #4
Witch & Wizard #3
Wolverine (1982) #1
Wolverine (1982) #2
Y: The Last Man #8

From USA Playstation Blog


The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 29th September

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 28th September http://ht.ly/19d82q
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 28th September http://ht.ly/19ddww
  • Edge Reviewed Hydrophobia, gave it 3/10. Dark Energy Digital hit out, said Edge didn't play whole game. Edge say they did http://ht.ly/2LFDl
  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New Trailer For Dawn of War II : Retribution Revealing The Eldar Race http://ht.ly/19ddwv
  • Ignition have announced they are shutting down their London studio and laying of staff. http://ht.ly/2LFVf
  • LucasArts reveal Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II will let you play as Guybrush Threepwood http://ht.ly/2LFXY
  • Ninja Theory reveal Enslaved DLC will be a new experience, not an addition to the games main story http://ht.ly/2LLzy
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announe The 3DS Comes Out In Japan On 26th Febuary For ¥25,000, USA And Europe In March http://ht.ly/19djZy
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announe The 3DS Comes Out In Japan On 26th Febuary For ¥25,000, USA And Europe In March http://ht.ly/19djZy
  • DSiXL: Nintendo announce they're releasing a Super Mario 25th Anniversary DSi Xl on 28th October for ¥18,000 http://ht.ly/2LN4J
  • Wii: Nintendo announce Wii Remote Plus is coming, has Motion Plus built in. http://ht.ly/2LNal
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D For The Nintendo 3DS http://ht.ly/19dnaD
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Mega Man Legends 3 Project For The Nintendo 3DS http://ht.ly/19dnaC
  • First 4 Figures reveal their upcoming Metroid prime 12inch Gunship model. for $300 it also has LED lights and swivel base http://ht.ly/2LNnN
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released New Screenshots For Resident Evil: Revelations http://ht.ly/19dqKS
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition http://ht.ly/19dqKR
  • 3DS: Satoru Iwata reportedly wanted a Christmas 2010 release, but had to delay its release due to production worries http://ht.ly/2LT43
  • QTE Blog: System 3 Announce The PSN Release Of Ferrari The Race Experience Has Been Delayed Until 6th October http://ht.ly/19dulN
  • QTE Blog: Deep Silver Have Released A New Trailer For SBK X Superbike World Championship http://ht.ly/19dulM
  • SouthPeak said Two Worlds 2 was delayed to make sure it was bug free, games devs disagree and say its ready now http://ht.ly/2LTeY
  • Harmonix reveal Pro Mode DLC songs for guitar will cost $1 more than regular songs. http://ht.ly/2LTi8
  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Amnesia: The Dark Descent http://ht.ly/19dwSm
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/19dwSl
  • Yoshinori Ono hopes Street Fighter x Tekken will be out within less than 2 years http://ht.ly/2LTU9
  • Play.com is offering Bayonetta for free if you pre-order Vanquish on either PS3 or 360. this is a limited time deal. http://ht.ly/2LTVs
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 http://ht.ly/19dzOq
  • QTE Blog: Sega Announce Super Monkey Ball For The Nintendo 3DS http://ht.ly/19dzOr
  • Guillermo del Toro has confirmed he's working with THQ on a new game, expects it to come out in 2013 at the earliest. http://ht.ly/2LY7e
  • 3DS: Square Enix producer, Hajime Tabata wants to release a Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII remake on 3DS http://ht.ly/2LYPJ
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released A New Trailer For Dead or Alive Dimensions http://ht.ly/19dCy5
  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 29/09/2010 http://ht.ly/19dCy4
  • QTE Blog: 4mm Games, Def Jam Interactive and Terminal Reality Reveal The Full Track List For Def Jam Rapstar http://ht.ly/19dF5L
  • QTE Blog: Zoo Entertainment Announce Auditorium Is Coming To The PS3 And Xbox 360 On 2nd November http://ht.ly/19dF5K


Zoo Entertainment Announce Auditorium Is Coming To The PS3 And Xbox 360 On 2nd November

Zoo Entertainment have announced that Auditorium is coming to Xbox 360 XBLA and PS3 PSN on 2nd November for $9.99. In Auditorium, Players manipulate a constant stream of tiny moving light and sound particles as they guide their flow into Audio Containers to create harmony and unleash an orchestrated soundtrack. Players can manipulate the flow, changing the speed and direction to avoid obstacles and create musical harmony.

Screenshots


Press Release

Cincinnati, Ohio – Sept. 29, 2010 – Video game publisher Zoo Entertainment, Inc (NASDAQ: ZOOG) today announced plans to release the award-winning music puzzle game, Auditorium, on November 2, 2010 for the PlayStation Network and Xbox 360® Live Arcade. Based on the popular online flash game from developer Cipher Prime, Auditorium is a captivating game of discovery and play that takes players on a visual and audio journey. Players will manipulate a constant stream of tiny moving light and sound particles as they guide their flow into Audio Containers to create harmony and unleash an orchestrated soundtrack.

A fascinating sensory experience, Auditorium seamlessly mixes audio and graphics with creative and challenging gameplay. Players will explore and use their intuition as they come across obstacles that can help or hinder their gameplay depending on how they choose to manipulate the light and sound particles. In the game, players can also change the speed and direction of particles they encounter to create musical harmony while various controls allow players to modify trajectory and timing, and control acceleration of the flow to quickly fill containers and create a symphonic masterpiece.

Auditorium was originally introduced as an online game and discovered through indiePub Games, a community of independent video game developers, as part of an indie game development competition. Zoo Games will be introducing it as downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles this fall.

Auditorium is rated “E” for Everyone and will be available on November 2, 2010 for the PlayStation Network and on Xbox Live Arcade for $9.99.

About Zoo Entertainment
Zoo Entertainment is a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software targeted to family-oriented mass-market consumers. With a strong network of leading national mass market retailers, its casual and value-focused titles span categories including sports, family, racing, game-show, strategy and action-adventure, among others.

Zoo’s software is developed for all major consoles, handheld gaming devices, PCs, and mobile and smart-phone devices as well as the emerging ‘connected services.’ Rather than depending on a relatively limited number of “blockbuster” titles, Zoo publishes a broad stream of titles at compelling values. The Company has a library of approximately 100 games, and targets publishing approximately 50 new games in 2010.

With its innovative content creation site, indiePub Games (www.indiepubgames.com), Zoo Entertainment is poised to capitalize on opportunities in the emerging and high growth digital entertainment space. indiePub Games is a community of independent game developers and players. Set on fostering the independent gaming community, indiePub Games provides developers with the resources they need to make great games, and gives them an outlet to share their works with a supportive audience. Independent game developers are able to collaborate with the gaming community and ultimately compete for multi-platform publishing contracts. indiePub Games also serves as a destination site for gaming enthusiasts to play the latest in independent games and allows consumers to take an active role in helping independent developers create innovative entertainment software.

For more information, please visitwww.zoogamesinc.com.