Monday, February 28, 2011
Team Ninja Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Ninja Gaiden 3
Team Ninja have released a teaser trailer for Ninja Gaiden 3. this teaser features Ryu and shows him killing someone. it ends by announcing Ninja Gaiden 3 will be revealed at E3 2011. The game is set to come out in 2012 and is being led by the team leader at Team Ninja, Yosuke Hayashi.
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Press Release
Team NINJA is proud to share a new look into the next installment in the legacy of one of the studio’s most iconic characters. In this new, never-before-seen footage, fans will get a sample of one of Team NINJA’s most anticipated projects.
Scheduled for release in 2012, this new title will take fans on an epic journey as they discover a side of their hero that has never been revealed. This title marks the first installment in the series that is led by Yosuke Hayashi, the Leader of Team NINJA. The game is set to introduce this franchise to a broader audience while at the same time retaining the legendary challenge that has drawn hardcore gamers to the series for years.
Scheduled to be revealed to the public at E3 2011, press will be presented with a playable demo giving show attendees the first hands-on opportunity with the title.
Labels:
GDC 11,
Team Ninja,
Temco Koei
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have detailed the games coming out in the USA today on the WiiWare and DSiWare Stores. in all there are 4 games and 2 demos coming out.
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP FLUX
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. This is the final adventure of CommanderVideo. the game is a paddle based game that similar to Bit.Trip.Beat, but with new power-ups, new Beat Types, and a new Meta Mode.
WiiWare Demos
Pong Toss Pro – Frat Party Games
Gods vs Humans
DSiWare
My Little Restaurant
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. you have to turn this small diner into a crowded eating place. you have to seat guests, collect orders, deliver meals, and earn money. you can also work in the kitchen and prepare meals. there are 5 different restaurant themes and 33 levels.
Magnetic Joe
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. you play as Magnetic Joe, a magnetic sphere. you have to guide him through 100 exciting mazes filled with spikes, enemies, and obstacles. you are pursuing Dr Magnevil who is trying to conquer the world.
Monster Buster Club
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. Evil aliens are about to invade earth and their first stop is Single Town. the Monster Buster Club is not going to let this happen. you search for the villainous Nosidda, solve puzzles, and engage in battelrs.
Press Release
The acclaimed BIT.TRIP game series for the WiiWare™ service has thrilled audiences with its mix of retro style and inventive game play. This week, new and longtime fans are invited to experience the series' final installment, BIT.TRIP FLUX, and join CommanderVideo for one more unforgettable ride. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers a variety of new hand-held games to satisfy a multitude of tastes. Rise to the challenge of running your own eatery in My Little Restaurant, enjoy physics-based arcade action in Magnetic Joe or fend off an alien invasion in Monster Buster Club.
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP FLUX
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: The BIT.TRIP series comes full circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX, CommanderVideo's final adventure. Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and get ready for classic paddle-based game play as CommanderVideo returns to the source. Whether playing in single-player or in cooperative two-player mode, you'll be faced with new challenges that will make even the most experienced BIT.TRIPPERS weep. Enjoy new power-ups (including the Fullscreen Paddle), new beat types (including Avoid Beats) and the new Meta Mode. Ride along with CommanderVideo as he completes his mission and returns home.
Gods vs Humans (demo version)
Publisher: ZALLAG
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 1,200 Wii Points
Description: Embody major gods from Scandinavian, Egyptian, Roman and Japanese mythologies. As a god, you have enough power to rule the humans – all but the cheeky ones. Some of them want to enter your domain and have decided to build a tower to confront you. Use your divine powers to bring them down and show them who's boss. Be careful not to hurt them though – you need people to believe in you. The game includes 60 levels for the solo campaign, 16 playable gods with specific powers, four hysterical bosses to defeat and 16 additional challenges for experienced players.
Pong Toss Pro – Frat Party Games® (demo version)
Publisher: JV Games Inc.
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: Born on college campuses, Pong Toss is the ultimate party-game favorite. NowPong Toss Pro takes it to the next level with improved graphics and a redesigned throwing system for complete accuracy. Also new to Pong Toss Pro is a Tournament Mode that supports four-, eight- or 16-team bracket play. Pong Toss Pro features six regulation tables and the ability to modify simple house rules. Rock it with a high-energy soundtrack and listen to the announcer commenting on your play. Rule the table with Fireball bonuses for consecutive shots. In Speed Pong, up to three challengers can compete at the same time. Speed and strategy are key in this fast-paced game. Jack up your opponents by using a slew of power-ups that will slow them down. The first player to sink the last cup wins it all.
Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.
Nintendo DSiWare
My Little Restaurant
Publisher: QubicGames
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Welcome to My Little Restaurant. Get in here and turn this place from a small diner into a crowded eating palace. Help Mikey and Annie seat the guests, collect orders, deliver meals and earn money. Every once in a while, jump into the kitchen and prepare some tasty burgers or perfect sushi. You won't find a better deal at any other place. The game features five restaurant themes: American Diner, Japanese Bar, Ancient Palace, Picnic Fun and Space Lunchroom, plus two extra cooking games: Burgers for the Chef and Sushi Master Challenge. Enjoy 33 unique levels and discover extra features and power-ups.
Magnetic Joe
Publisher: Subdued Software
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Take control of Magnetic Joe, everyone's favorite little magnetic sphere. Guide him through 100 exciting mazes filled with spikes, enemies and other obstacles. Help Joe as he pursues his nemesis, Dr. Magnevil, who's on his way to conquer the world. The mazes are full of magnets that push and pull Joe in different directions. Your task is to skillfully use their magnetic force to get Joe to the exit unharmed. Use the magnetic force carefully – the levels are filled with surprises, and a boss could be lurking.
Monster Buster Club
Publisher: Nordcurrent
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Earth is about to be invaded by evil aliens, and their first stop is Singletown. As long as they're around to save the day, the members of the Monster Buster Club refuse to let this happen. Join Cathy, Danny, Sam and Chris on an exciting adventure based on the hit animated TV series Monster Buster Club and stop these troublemakers from taking over. As you search for the villainous Nosidda, you and the MBC team will battle aliens outside the school, race your car through the streets of Singletown, solve puzzles, engage in air battles and even visit outer space. The game features a highly interactive world with exciting game play that challenges your speed, timing and puzzle-solving abilities. Discover a wide variety of puzzles and challenges to overcome using the Nintendo DSi™ stylus. Play as any of four MBC characters: Cathy, Danny, Chris or Sam.
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.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP FLUX
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. This is the final adventure of CommanderVideo. the game is a paddle based game that similar to Bit.Trip.Beat, but with new power-ups, new Beat Types, and a new Meta Mode.
WiiWare Demos
Pong Toss Pro – Frat Party Games
Gods vs Humans
DSiWare
My Little Restaurant
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. you have to turn this small diner into a crowded eating place. you have to seat guests, collect orders, deliver meals, and earn money. you can also work in the kitchen and prepare meals. there are 5 different restaurant themes and 33 levels.
Magnetic Joe
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. you play as Magnetic Joe, a magnetic sphere. you have to guide him through 100 exciting mazes filled with spikes, enemies, and obstacles. you are pursuing Dr Magnevil who is trying to conquer the world.
Monster Buster Club
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. Evil aliens are about to invade earth and their first stop is Single Town. the Monster Buster Club is not going to let this happen. you search for the villainous Nosidda, solve puzzles, and engage in battelrs.
Press Release
The acclaimed BIT.TRIP game series for the WiiWare™ service has thrilled audiences with its mix of retro style and inventive game play. This week, new and longtime fans are invited to experience the series' final installment, BIT.TRIP FLUX, and join CommanderVideo for one more unforgettable ride. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers a variety of new hand-held games to satisfy a multitude of tastes. Rise to the challenge of running your own eatery in My Little Restaurant, enjoy physics-based arcade action in Magnetic Joe or fend off an alien invasion in Monster Buster Club.
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP FLUX
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: The BIT.TRIP series comes full circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX, CommanderVideo's final adventure. Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and get ready for classic paddle-based game play as CommanderVideo returns to the source. Whether playing in single-player or in cooperative two-player mode, you'll be faced with new challenges that will make even the most experienced BIT.TRIPPERS weep. Enjoy new power-ups (including the Fullscreen Paddle), new beat types (including Avoid Beats) and the new Meta Mode. Ride along with CommanderVideo as he completes his mission and returns home.
Gods vs Humans (demo version)
Publisher: ZALLAG
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 1,200 Wii Points
Description: Embody major gods from Scandinavian, Egyptian, Roman and Japanese mythologies. As a god, you have enough power to rule the humans – all but the cheeky ones. Some of them want to enter your domain and have decided to build a tower to confront you. Use your divine powers to bring them down and show them who's boss. Be careful not to hurt them though – you need people to believe in you. The game includes 60 levels for the solo campaign, 16 playable gods with specific powers, four hysterical bosses to defeat and 16 additional challenges for experienced players.
Pong Toss Pro – Frat Party Games® (demo version)
Publisher: JV Games Inc.
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: Born on college campuses, Pong Toss is the ultimate party-game favorite. NowPong Toss Pro takes it to the next level with improved graphics and a redesigned throwing system for complete accuracy. Also new to Pong Toss Pro is a Tournament Mode that supports four-, eight- or 16-team bracket play. Pong Toss Pro features six regulation tables and the ability to modify simple house rules. Rock it with a high-energy soundtrack and listen to the announcer commenting on your play. Rule the table with Fireball bonuses for consecutive shots. In Speed Pong, up to three challengers can compete at the same time. Speed and strategy are key in this fast-paced game. Jack up your opponents by using a slew of power-ups that will slow them down. The first player to sink the last cup wins it all.
Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.
Nintendo DSiWare
My Little Restaurant
Publisher: QubicGames
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Welcome to My Little Restaurant. Get in here and turn this place from a small diner into a crowded eating palace. Help Mikey and Annie seat the guests, collect orders, deliver meals and earn money. Every once in a while, jump into the kitchen and prepare some tasty burgers or perfect sushi. You won't find a better deal at any other place. The game features five restaurant themes: American Diner, Japanese Bar, Ancient Palace, Picnic Fun and Space Lunchroom, plus two extra cooking games: Burgers for the Chef and Sushi Master Challenge. Enjoy 33 unique levels and discover extra features and power-ups.
Magnetic Joe
Publisher: Subdued Software
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Take control of Magnetic Joe, everyone's favorite little magnetic sphere. Guide him through 100 exciting mazes filled with spikes, enemies and other obstacles. Help Joe as he pursues his nemesis, Dr. Magnevil, who's on his way to conquer the world. The mazes are full of magnets that push and pull Joe in different directions. Your task is to skillfully use their magnetic force to get Joe to the exit unharmed. Use the magnetic force carefully – the levels are filled with surprises, and a boss could be lurking.
Monster Buster Club
Publisher: Nordcurrent
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Earth is about to be invaded by evil aliens, and their first stop is Singletown. As long as they're around to save the day, the members of the Monster Buster Club refuse to let this happen. Join Cathy, Danny, Sam and Chris on an exciting adventure based on the hit animated TV series Monster Buster Club and stop these troublemakers from taking over. As you search for the villainous Nosidda, you and the MBC team will battle aliens outside the school, race your car through the streets of Singletown, solve puzzles, engage in air battles and even visit outer space. The game features a highly interactive world with exciting game play that challenges your speed, timing and puzzle-solving abilities. Discover a wide variety of puzzles and challenges to overcome using the Nintendo DSi™ stylus. Play as any of four MBC characters: Cathy, Danny, Chris or Sam.
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.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.
Deep Silver Announce The Dead Island Trailer Theme Is Out Now On iTunes
Deep Silver have announced the theme composition to the Dead Islans trailer is now out on the iTunes store for £0.79. Produced by Savalas, the "Dead Island Trailer Theme" by Giles Lamb (featuring Mairi Campbell, Peter Nicholson & Guido De Groot) was a perfect musical accompaniment to the emotional and haunting trailer. Due To Popular demand, the tune was released to buy.
Press Release
28th February 2011 – Hampshire, UK /… The popular original musical composition from Dead Island's blockbuster announcement trailer has today been released on the iTunes Store. Produced by Savalas, the "Dead Island Trailer Theme" by Giles Lamb (featuring Mairi Campbell, Peter Nicholson & Guido De Groot) was a perfect musical accompaniment to the emotional and haunting trailer.
Due to unprecedented demand, the theme is now available for purchase exclusively via iTunes for £0.79.
Direct link: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-island-trailer-theme/id422905036?i=422905093?partnerId=30&siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-lX2xsOCHGG7tD8.JNHfcvg
Dead Island™, the upcoming gruesome zombie slasher by renowned developer Techland, combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.
Set in an open world tropical island, hordes of different festering zombies await players around every corner while they embark on a variety of thrilling missions through the holiday resort. With firearms and ammunition being scarce the player must rely on utilizing found items as weapons for self-defense and fight off zombie hordes in intense melee combat. A diverse range of items can be collected and will later serve to transform the player’s ordinary makeshift weapons into serious instruments of destruction.
Dead Island will be released worldwide for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360Òvideo game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC later this year.
Press Release
28th February 2011 – Hampshire, UK /… The popular original musical composition from Dead Island's blockbuster announcement trailer has today been released on the iTunes Store. Produced by Savalas, the "Dead Island Trailer Theme" by Giles Lamb (featuring Mairi Campbell, Peter Nicholson & Guido De Groot) was a perfect musical accompaniment to the emotional and haunting trailer.
Due to unprecedented demand, the theme is now available for purchase exclusively via iTunes for £0.79.
Direct link: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-island-trailer-theme/id422905036?i=422905093?partnerId=30&siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-lX2xsOCHGG7tD8.JNHfcvg
Dead Island™, the upcoming gruesome zombie slasher by renowned developer Techland, combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.
Set in an open world tropical island, hordes of different festering zombies await players around every corner while they embark on a variety of thrilling missions through the holiday resort. With firearms and ammunition being scarce the player must rely on utilizing found items as weapons for self-defense and fight off zombie hordes in intense melee combat. A diverse range of items can be collected and will later serve to transform the player’s ordinary makeshift weapons into serious instruments of destruction.
Dead Island will be released worldwide for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360Òvideo game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC later this year.
Labels:
Dead Island,
Deep Silver
Sega Have Released A New Multiplayer Trailer For Conduit 2
Sega have released a new trailer for High Voltage's Conduit 2. this is a multiplayer trailer that shows in-game action of online action and 4 player split screen action. the trailer reveals several of the games modes, enemies, maps, and weapons.
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Watch Conduit 2 - Multiplayer Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Lexis Numérique Reveal Amy, A Single Player Survival Horror Game For The Playstation 3 PSN
Lexis Numérique have revealed Amy, an upcoming Survival Horror game thats coming to the PS3 PSN in Q2 2011. The game is set in 2034, Global Warming is happening, disease and natural disasters are spreading across the world. The town of Silver City, Midwest USA, has been affected by a Comet. You play as Lana and as the game starts, you've only just regained consciousness.
Things are not all right in Silver City. Violent outbursts, fury, rage, wreckage and death: the world she knew seems to have torn to Hell. As if struck by a mysterious virus, most of the ones she knew have now become part of a wild horde. Lana knows she needs to escape, but she knows she's also infected. but then there's Amy. a little defenceless girl who she decides she will save and keep with her. "You can lose your way. You can lose your mind. But never lose Amy."
Lexis Numérique have revealed some features of the game, some of which are unique to Amy:
Unique & deep gameplay that features extensive cooperation with a character to be protected
Contrary to several games with a secondary character, Amy (the child you have to protect) is neither a super warrior nor a docile character that follows you. You are able to use her small size and weight to reach inaccessible areas, ask her to do specific actions and you’ll even be able to use her mysterious gifts. But she will need to trust you and you might accept to get hurt to keep her safe.
Story-driven survival horror game set in a cinematographic atmosphere
Amy is based on a rich, addictive and twisted story-based scenario. Strong efforts have been put on the characters backgrounds and behaviors but also on audio, sound design and a very unique use of camera setting to create emotion
Original stealth-action gameplay that includes fierce close combat
Lana and Amy are often weaker than their enemies. You can choose to confront them directly by using improvised weapons for close combat. You can run or try to push them away but you can also use hiding places and prefer stealth action. Lana being infected by the virus, she mutates when exposed too long and end up dying if not cured or protected by one of Amy’s special powers. But when infected, Lana can lure her enemies and move without being attacked.
Wide range of enemies with strong AI
Lana and Amy are facing various kinds of enemies that can detect sounds, heat, movements and much move. They also can act in hordes and exchange information. Some groups of enemies being aggressive to each other, you can try to escape by triggering a fight between them.
Rarely seen before quality of graphics and animation on PlayStation®Network
Amy might be one the first games on PlayStation®Network with such a level of rendering detailed modeling and motion capture animation.
Puzzles to unravel arching storyline
Running, hiding and fighting are core elements of the gameplay. However, you’ll sometimes need to use your wit to get out of delicate situations.
Fact Sheet
Title: Amy
Publisher: Lexis Numérique
Developer: VectorCell/Lexis Numérique
Genre: Survival Horror/Adventure
Platform: PlayStation®Network
Players: 1 Player
Release Date: Q2 2011
Rating: M
OVERVIEW
Amy is the new game by Paul Cuisset, creator of mythic games such as “Flashback” or the “Moto Racer” series.
December 2034. Global warming has taken effect, spreading disease and natural disasters around the world. The small town of Silver City (Midwest, USA) has been directly affected by a comet that has come crashing down. When Lana regains consciousness, everything around her is just mayhem. Violent outbursts, fury, rage, wreckage and death: the world she knew seems to have torn to Hell. As if struck by a mysterious virus, most of the ones she knew have now become part of a wild horde.
Despite her wounds, she knows she must run as far as possible to escape this nightmare: the viral process has begun inside her but she refuses to become one of them. The presence of Amy, a strange little girl who seems defenseless, will force her to make choices that will change both their lives.
Infected humans, grisly creatures, Special Forces and even other survivors: they will have to trust and help each other to escape their pursuers in their attempt to survive.
KEY FEATURES
Unique & deep gameplay that features extensive cooperation with a character to be protected
Contrary to several games with a secondary character, Amy (the child you have to protect) is neither a super warrior nor a docile character that follows you. You are able to use her small size and weight to reach inaccessible areas, ask her to do specific actions and you’ll even be able to use her mysterious gifts. But she will need to trust you and you might accept to get hurt to keep her safe.
Story-driven survival horror game set in a cinematographic atmosphere
Amy is based on a rich, addictive and twisted story-based scenario. Strong efforts have been put on the characters backgrounds and behaviors but also on audio, sound design and a very unique use of camera setting to create emotion
Original stealth-action gameplay that includes fierce close combat
Lana and Amy are often weaker than their enemies. You can choose to confront them directly by using improvised weapons for close combat. You can run or try to push them away but you can also use hiding places and prefer stealth action. Lana being infected by the virus, she mutates when exposed too long and end up dying if not cured or protected by one of Amy’s special powers. But when infected, Lana can lure her enemies and move without being attacked.
Wide range of enemies with strong AI
Lana and Amy are facing various kinds of enemies that can detect sounds, heat, movements and much move. They also can act in hordes and exchange information. Some groups of enemies being aggressive to each other, you can try to escape by triggering a fight between them.
Rarely seen before quality of graphics and animation on PlayStation®Network
Amy might be one the first games on PlayStation®Network with such a level of rendering detailed modeling and motion capture animation.
Puzzles to unravel arching storyline
Running, hiding and fighting are core elements of the gameplay. However, you’ll sometimes need to use your wit to get out of delicate situations.
ABOUT PAUL CUISSET AND VECTORCELL
VectorCell is Paul Cuisset’s studio. Paul is an industry veteran whose recognition began with the games he created at Delphine Software, one of the largest French Studios in the 90’s. Paul created mythic games such as Flashback or the Moto Racer series (5 million games sold worldwide). A large part of the Flashback team is now working on Amy along with other veterans. VectorCell is owned by Paul Cuisset with a participation of Lexis Numérique.
ABOUT LEXIS NUMERIQUE
Created in 1990 and with more than nine million games sold worldwide (as of Jan. 2010) through prestigious partners (Electronic Arts®, Ubisoft®, Disney Interactive®, …), Lexis Numérique is one of the biggest independent games design studios in Europe. Lexis has been known for its innovating games (In Memoriam, aka Missing: Since January) and its millions-seller kid games. Lexis is currently developing NextGen games for a mature audience and is also dedicated to become a major publisher of top quality online games.
Things are not all right in Silver City. Violent outbursts, fury, rage, wreckage and death: the world she knew seems to have torn to Hell. As if struck by a mysterious virus, most of the ones she knew have now become part of a wild horde. Lana knows she needs to escape, but she knows she's also infected. but then there's Amy. a little defenceless girl who she decides she will save and keep with her. "You can lose your way. You can lose your mind. But never lose Amy."
Lexis Numérique have revealed some features of the game, some of which are unique to Amy:
Unique & deep gameplay that features extensive cooperation with a character to be protected
Contrary to several games with a secondary character, Amy (the child you have to protect) is neither a super warrior nor a docile character that follows you. You are able to use her small size and weight to reach inaccessible areas, ask her to do specific actions and you’ll even be able to use her mysterious gifts. But she will need to trust you and you might accept to get hurt to keep her safe.
Story-driven survival horror game set in a cinematographic atmosphere
Amy is based on a rich, addictive and twisted story-based scenario. Strong efforts have been put on the characters backgrounds and behaviors but also on audio, sound design and a very unique use of camera setting to create emotion
Original stealth-action gameplay that includes fierce close combat
Lana and Amy are often weaker than their enemies. You can choose to confront them directly by using improvised weapons for close combat. You can run or try to push them away but you can also use hiding places and prefer stealth action. Lana being infected by the virus, she mutates when exposed too long and end up dying if not cured or protected by one of Amy’s special powers. But when infected, Lana can lure her enemies and move without being attacked.
Wide range of enemies with strong AI
Lana and Amy are facing various kinds of enemies that can detect sounds, heat, movements and much move. They also can act in hordes and exchange information. Some groups of enemies being aggressive to each other, you can try to escape by triggering a fight between them.
Rarely seen before quality of graphics and animation on PlayStation®Network
Amy might be one the first games on PlayStation®Network with such a level of rendering detailed modeling and motion capture animation.
Puzzles to unravel arching storyline
Running, hiding and fighting are core elements of the gameplay. However, you’ll sometimes need to use your wit to get out of delicate situations.
Fact Sheet
Title: Amy
Publisher: Lexis Numérique
Developer: VectorCell/Lexis Numérique
Genre: Survival Horror/Adventure
Platform: PlayStation®Network
Players: 1 Player
Release Date: Q2 2011
Rating: M
OVERVIEW
Amy is the new game by Paul Cuisset, creator of mythic games such as “Flashback” or the “Moto Racer” series.
December 2034. Global warming has taken effect, spreading disease and natural disasters around the world. The small town of Silver City (Midwest, USA) has been directly affected by a comet that has come crashing down. When Lana regains consciousness, everything around her is just mayhem. Violent outbursts, fury, rage, wreckage and death: the world she knew seems to have torn to Hell. As if struck by a mysterious virus, most of the ones she knew have now become part of a wild horde.
Despite her wounds, she knows she must run as far as possible to escape this nightmare: the viral process has begun inside her but she refuses to become one of them. The presence of Amy, a strange little girl who seems defenseless, will force her to make choices that will change both their lives.
Infected humans, grisly creatures, Special Forces and even other survivors: they will have to trust and help each other to escape their pursuers in their attempt to survive.
KEY FEATURES
Unique & deep gameplay that features extensive cooperation with a character to be protected
Contrary to several games with a secondary character, Amy (the child you have to protect) is neither a super warrior nor a docile character that follows you. You are able to use her small size and weight to reach inaccessible areas, ask her to do specific actions and you’ll even be able to use her mysterious gifts. But she will need to trust you and you might accept to get hurt to keep her safe.
Story-driven survival horror game set in a cinematographic atmosphere
Amy is based on a rich, addictive and twisted story-based scenario. Strong efforts have been put on the characters backgrounds and behaviors but also on audio, sound design and a very unique use of camera setting to create emotion
Original stealth-action gameplay that includes fierce close combat
Lana and Amy are often weaker than their enemies. You can choose to confront them directly by using improvised weapons for close combat. You can run or try to push them away but you can also use hiding places and prefer stealth action. Lana being infected by the virus, she mutates when exposed too long and end up dying if not cured or protected by one of Amy’s special powers. But when infected, Lana can lure her enemies and move without being attacked.
Wide range of enemies with strong AI
Lana and Amy are facing various kinds of enemies that can detect sounds, heat, movements and much move. They also can act in hordes and exchange information. Some groups of enemies being aggressive to each other, you can try to escape by triggering a fight between them.
Rarely seen before quality of graphics and animation on PlayStation®Network
Amy might be one the first games on PlayStation®Network with such a level of rendering detailed modeling and motion capture animation.
Puzzles to unravel arching storyline
Running, hiding and fighting are core elements of the gameplay. However, you’ll sometimes need to use your wit to get out of delicate situations.
ABOUT PAUL CUISSET AND VECTORCELL
VectorCell is Paul Cuisset’s studio. Paul is an industry veteran whose recognition began with the games he created at Delphine Software, one of the largest French Studios in the 90’s. Paul created mythic games such as Flashback or the Moto Racer series (5 million games sold worldwide). A large part of the Flashback team is now working on Amy along with other veterans. VectorCell is owned by Paul Cuisset with a participation of Lexis Numérique.
ABOUT LEXIS NUMERIQUE
Created in 1990 and with more than nine million games sold worldwide (as of Jan. 2010) through prestigious partners (Electronic Arts®, Ubisoft®, Disney Interactive®, …), Lexis Numérique is one of the biggest independent games design studios in Europe. Lexis has been known for its innovating games (In Memoriam, aka Missing: Since January) and its millions-seller kid games. Lexis is currently developing NextGen games for a mature audience and is also dedicated to become a major publisher of top quality online games.
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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th February
This is all the news From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th February.
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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th February
- QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 25th February http://ht.ly/44Esl
- QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 25th February http://ht.ly/1bw6Vq
- Dogtags were sent to Joystiq, speculated to be marketing for Modern Warfare 3. Activision call it a hoax. http://ht.ly/43VM1
- Activision says any viral marketing for Modern Warfare 3 is a hoax, including the countdown timer http://ht.ly/43VNX
- Shigeru Miyamoto has talked about Mii's, wants them to set world standard for Avatars. hopes they transcend videogames http://ht.ly/43VQH
- Wang Xu reveals Ubisoft feel guilty for the lack of success Beyond Good & Evil should've had. making sure HD game is good http://ht.ly/43VRM
- QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Rio: The Videogame http://ht.ly/1bwaW7
- City Interactive announce they are bringing TrackMania on the Wii and DS to the USA this Spring http://ht.ly/43Wbi
- PS3: Pixel Counters say the resolution of Crysis 2 on the PS3 is 1024*720, not quite 720p http://ht.ly/43WjP
- QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At MX vs ATV Alive With James Stewart http://ht.ly/1bwcU8
- QTE Blog: Sega Reveal The Boxart For Thor: God Of Thunder http://ht.ly/1bwfTM
- 3DS: Its reported the initial 400,000 unit shipment of 3DS has sold out across Japan. 1.5M being sent by end of March http://ht.ly/43ZWJ
- QTE Blog: Team 17 Announce The Alien Breed Trilogy Is Coming To Retail On 18th March http://ht.ly/1bwhEv
- iPhone: Pictures emerge of rumoured iPhone 5 bezel. shows the screen is larger, bezel thinner than iPhone 4 http://ht.ly/44fGr
- OnLive: New deal announced, Pre-Order Homefront with OnLive, get voucher for free OnLive System and free game http://ht.ly/44fHt
- More DLC is coming to Guitar Hero And DJ Hero, continued support from the games communities reason for more DLC http://ht.ly/44fI3
- PS3: Gran Turismo 5 update 1.07 out. Drift Trails+Time Trails Friend Rankings added, bug fixes, cant trade 1M Cr Cars http://ht.ly/44fLx
- QTE Blog: Nintendo have Released A Video And Photo Of The 3DS Launch From Yodobashi-Akiba in Tokyo, Japan http://ht.ly/1bwVr0
- PSP: Sony Europe tease they've "exciting plans" for the PSP in Europe this year, but won't talk about the price just yet http://ht.ly/44h8N
- 3DS: there are reports that the 3DS has already been hacked to allow R4 cards play DS games on it http://ht.ly/44h9u
- FindMakarov.com and bloody dog tags revealed to be for a game by We Can Pretend thats Call of Duty inspired http://ht.ly/44ign
- 3DS: Web Browser will be reportedly from NetFront and not Opera, like it is with the DS, when 3DS is patched in May http://ht.ly/44ii5
- QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/1bxa29
- QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/1bxh0P
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