Thursday, March 10, 2011

Square Enix Announce DISSIDIA Duodecim Prologus FINAL FANTASY Is Coming To The PSN From 15th March


Square Enix have announced DISSIDIA Duodecim Prologus FINAL FANTASY is coming to the PSN From 15th March in the USA and 25th March in the UK. DISSIDIA Duodecim Prologus FINAL FANTASY is a demo for DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY that will cost $2.99. there is more to DISSIDIA Duodecim Prologus FINAL FANTASY than just being a demo as it is a part of the retail game:
  • Unique Scenario: Lightning, the protagonist of the popular FINAL FANTASY XIII, will be introduced to the DISSIDIA series for the first time. Players can journey through a unique scenario featuring Lightning that will recount the events leading to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim].
  • Carry-over items from DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY: Players can continue their journey and have the advantage of carrying over in-game items acquired in DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY for use in DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.
  • Unlock a new character: By purchasing DISSIDIA duodecim prologus, players will also receive the immensely popular Aerith from FINAL FANTASY VII for use as an assist character in DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.


Source: USA And EU Playstation Blog


Konami Have Released New Screenshots For Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D

Konami have released new in-game screenshots for Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D. these screenshots show many different teams, including national teams, and players from them.

Screenshots



Sony Announce PlayStation Move Ape Escape Is Coming Out This June

Sony have announced PlayStation Move Ape Escape. the game is coming out at retail in the EU and will come out on the PSN in the USA. The EU Playstation Blog has also revealed the game is coming out in June. the Ape Escape monkeys are invading the earth and its up to you to find them all. there are 15 levels and over 500 monkeys to find. There will also be 3 mini-games to play



Screenshots


Sources: EU Playstation Blog And USA Playstation Blog


Microsoft Announce Xbox Live Labs, A Voluntary Testing Program Aimed At Improving Xbox Live


Microsoft have announced Xbox Live Labs. this is an optional testing program that performs tests from your console to Xbox Live. the results from these tests are recorded purely for testing and improving the service. if you opt into the program you will be awarded with three Avatar items and three zero point achievements that you can earn for each completed test, including a lab coat, brain helmet, and crazy mad scientist hair!

Xbox Live Labs runs from 10th March to 27th March and open to all Xbox Live users in the United States of America. however, if you opt in you will not be able to participate in other Xbox LIVE activities, such as gaming, watching movies or downloading music, while running Xbox LIVE Labs, and your Internet connectivity may be slower than usual.

Source: Major Nelson


Microsoft Reveal Their PAX East 2011 Schedule


Microsoft, via Major Nelson, have detailed their PAX East 2011 schedule. It Is:

Xbox booth #836
  • Gears of War 3 – First public hands-on with content from the upcoming multiplayer beta, featuring 20 stations of Versus Multiplayer
  • Fable III – PC version highlighting newly announced features like Hardcore mode and 3-D functionality
  • Xbox Kinect booth #736
  • Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do – First public hands-on with 20 new family-friendly, full-body games, only on Kinect for Xbox 360
  • Michael Jackson: The Experience – First public hands-on experience on Kinect for Xbox 360
  • Kinect Sports
  • Dance Central
Xbox LIVE Arcade and Homefront booth #850
  • Homefront – Get an early hands-on with the gripping action before it hits stores on March 15
  • Fire Pro Wrestling – Bring your Avatar into the ring like a real wrestler! Perform special moves and team up with your friends
  • Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet – Blending exploration, intense shooter action, and puzzle-solving with gorgeous visuals, rich storytelling and Hollywood quality presentation, “Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet” draws you into an epic journey full of surprises, danger and wonder
  • Section 8: Prejudice – A sci-fi first person shooter with dynamic combat, where every decision drastically impacts the battlefield
  • The Gunstringer –Take control of an undead marionette in an epic Wild West stage production that requires your puppeteering and quick draw shooting skills to exact revenge on the Gunstringer's enemies – all controller-free on Kinect
  • Toy Soldiers: Cold War – The Cold War is decided when ‘80s era action toys come alive and wage war! “Toy Soldiers: Cold War” blends intense first person combat with addictive action strategy, whether you’re scrapping solo or jumping into the fray with friends
  • Trenched – Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions
Booth events:Cliff Bleszinski signing Saturday, March 12, 2 – 3 PM ET, Xbox core booth #836
Meet the “Gears of War” design director during this exclusive signing appearance

Carnival Games cotton candy giveaway and Barker photo opportunities, Friday and Saturday from 1 – 3 PM ET, Xbox Kinect booth #736

Panels:

Xbox LIVE Enforcement hosted by Stephen "Stepto" Toulouse
Friday, March 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ET
Manticore Theatre

Xbox LIVE Community Panel: Some Assembly Required and Batteries Definitely Not Included
hosted by Eric “DMZilla” Doty, Saturday, March 12, 2 – 3 PM ET, Naga Theatre

Major Nelson Live Podcast
Join the entire cast for an unforgettable hour of dysfunction. Plus, Cliff Bleszinski will stop by and update us on the Gears news.
Saturday, March 12, 5 – 6 PM ET
Manticore Theatre

Plus, don’t miss the Halo: Reach Tournament featuring the Defiant Map Pack, Sunday, March 13, 1 – 5 PM ET
Boston Convention Center – Console Tourney, Level 1, Room 102
Sign up at the tournament desk (same location) starting Friday, March 11 at 10 AM ET

Source: Major Nelson


Konami Announce Hard Corps: Uprising Is Coming To The PSN On 15th March For $14.99



Konami have announced Hard Corps: Uprising is coming to the Playstation 3 PSN on 15th March in the USA for $14.99. At present, no announcement has been made regarding an EU release, but it will most likely come out the day after, on 16th March.

Press Release

KONAMI today announced the PlayStation Network release date and price for Hard Corps: Uprising. Hard Corps: Uprising will be available on March 15th on the PlayStation Network for $14.99. Along with the release date a few screens have also been released.

For all the latest news, be sure to follow Hard Corps: Uprising on Facebook at http://ow.ly/2THSh

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out on the USA PSP Digital Comics Store. in all there 70 new comics released.

2000AD Prog #1716
Baby Boomers #2
Batman Beyond Vol. 2 #4
Dark Avengers (2009) #1 -#6
The Dreaming #18
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #2
Ex Machina #33
Fables #49
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 #12
Hack/Slash #5
Hero Squared #1 – #4
I Luv Halloween #17
Imaginary Boys #2
inFAMOUS #1
Infantry #1 – #4
Infestation #300
JLA #41
Justice League: Generation Lost #21
Lamorte Sisters #3
Legends of the Dark Crystal #11
Legends of the DC Universe #7
Lily of the Valley #2
Powers (2004) #18 – #22
Return to Labyrinth #7
Sandman #25
Slaughterman’s Creed #2
Sonic The Hedgehog #141 – #143
Star Trek: The Manga #17
Superman/Batman #52
Supernatural: Beginning’s End #4
Tomorrow Stories #4
Top 10 #4
Transformers #16
Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #100
Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #200
Undertown #10
Van Von Hunter #8
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #24
Y: The Last Man #31
Young Avengers (2005) #11
Young Avengers (2005) #12

Bundles
Army of Two BUNDLE
Breathe BUNDLE
Dragon Age BUNDLE
Haven BUNDLE
Hero 9 to 5 BUNDLE
The Indifference Engine BUNDLE
The Lexian Chronicles BUNDLE #2
N-Guard BUNDLE
Ritual BUNDLE
Silent Hill: Dead/Alive BUNDLE
Silent Hill: Dying Inside BUNDLE
Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward BUNDLE

Source: USA Playstation Blog