Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Sega And Three Rings Announce Spiral Knights, A Free To Play Multiplayer Online Action Adventure Game


Sega have announced they are publishing Spiral Knights, a online multiplayer action adventure game that's being developed by Three Rings. Spiral Knights is a free to play game that is set to come out this spring. Some of the features of Spiral Knights include:
  • Constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style
  • Intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control)
  • Opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
  • Easy matchmaking for co-op mayhem with parties of up to four players
  • Gear and weapons upgradeable through adventuring or through the purchase of Crystal Energy



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Press Release

SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced it will be publishing Spiral Knights, a multiplayer online action adventure game created by noted online game developer Three Rings. Launching later this spring, this free-to-play title offers classic, console-style adventuring in a persistent online world. Players can go it alone or join with up to four friends to unravel the hidden secrets of the ever-changing world of the Clockworks.

“Based on our experience with titles like Puzzle Pirates, as well as fond memories of dreaming up new games when we were kids, we have built an instantly accessible, action-packed world that appeals to gamers of every type,” said Daniel James, CEO of Three Rings. “Spiral Knights skips the stereotypical level grind for a co-op adventure that is focused on fun gameplay above all else.”

Spiral Knights features:

Constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style
Intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control)
Opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
Easy matchmaking for co-op mayhem with parties of up to four players
Gear and weapons upgradeable through adventuring or through the purchase of Crystal Energy
“Spiral Knights is a perfect mesh with SEGA’s ongoing strategy of providing enjoyable-yet-deep gameplay in an easily accessible format,” said Haruki Satomi, Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “The creative team at Three Rings has created a refreshingly unique online world with the kind of humor and immediate fun that we know our fans will enjoy.”

For more info, including a chance to sign up for a sneak preview of Spiral Knights, visit the official site at www.spiralknights.com.

View a trailer of Spiral Knights on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw

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’s global website site is located at www.sega.com.

About Three Rings
Three Rings is an independent game company dedicated to making innovative and engaging online games that bring joy to a wide audience. The company was founded in 2001 and launched Puzzle Pirates in 2003. The company is based in San Francisco, with offices in a steampunk submarine. The company also has tentacles in Philadelphia, PA, and Madison, WI. For more information visit www.threerings.net.

THQ Announce Fantastic Pets For Xbox 360 Kinect

THQ Have announced Fantastic Pets, an upcoming Xbox 360 Kinect game coming out on 12th April in the USA. Fantastic pets lets you choose a pet, customise them, and them play with them either in their world or in your own frontroom. The game comes with 12 mini-games and supports Kinect voice commands. you can be on screen with multiple pets and people.


Watch Fantastic Pets - Debut Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Press Release

GAME OVERVIEW
Create, customize, collect and interact with unlimited varieties of
your very own dream pet! Watch your pets react to your real
world gestures and voice commands, via advanced augmented
reality technology featured in the game. Interact with your pets
in free-form play, teach them tricks and play classic games such
as fetch, bubble dodge, piñata smash, and more!

FEATURES
It’s a Pet Party – Multiplayer Game Play • Be on-screen with multiple pets as you share the experience with friends and family. • Simple to play – if you have a pet or want a pet, you will love this game!
12 Classic Mini-Games • Games to play with your pets include: fetch, pet wash, piñata smash, bubble dodge, and more! • Develop nurturing and playful relationships with your pets as you groom, nurture and teach them tricks
Voice Commands • Talk to your pets and teach them tricks • All pets have unique personalities, life-like reactions and behaviors
Fully Interactive • Real world environments, avatars, tutorials, unlockables, trophies, awards and
daily events, all set in a lunch 3-D world • A fun game to share with friends and family!

EA Have Released A First Look At NCAA Football 12


EA have released a first look at NCAA Football 12. they have released a video featuring members of the dev team talking about the improvements, and using footage from the game to highlight them. an example of the improvements can be seen with the bottom screenshot that compares grass in the game from NCAA Football 11 to 12.


Watch NCAA Footabll 12 - First Look Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com



Zero Punctuation - Killzone 3

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Killzone 3. can Yahtzee look past the Move and 3D "Gimmicks" to see what the game is, or do the old complaints of control layout, control lag, and cover based combat still exist?




This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the UK PSP Digital Comics Store. in all there are 62 comics coming out today as well as new bundles.


2000AD Prog #1717-1718 2000AD
Baby Boomers #3 Markosia
Batman Beyond Vol.2 #5 DC Comics
Batman Black & White #1-2 DC Comics
Bayou #13 DC Comics
Black Cherry Bombshells #4 DC Comics
The Boy Who Made Silence #5 Markosia
Charmed #2 Zenescope
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser #5 Devil’s Due Digital
DC Universe Online Legends #4 DC Comics
Deadpool (1994) #1-4 Marvel
The Dreaming #19 TOKYOPOP
Dungeons & Dragons #4 IDW Publishing
Ex Machina #34 DC Comics
Fables #50 DC Comics
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 #13 DC Comics
Grimm Fairy Tales #6 Zenescope
Hack/Slash #6 Devil’s Due Digital
Hero Squared #6-10 BOOM! Studios
I Luv Halloween #18 TOKYOPOP
Infestation: Transformers #2 IDW Publishing
JLA #42 DC Comics
Legends of the Dark Crystal #12 TOKYOPOP
Legends of the DC Universe #8 DC Comics
Lily of the Valley #3 DC Comics
Neverland #2 Zenescope
Ninja Town #1-2 Devil’s Due Digital
Promethea #5 DC Comics
Return to Labyrinth #8 TOKYOPOP
Return to Wonderland #2 Zenescope
Sandman #26 DC Comics
Silent Hill: Past Life #4 IDW Publishing
Slaughterman’s Creed #3 Markosia
Star Trek: The Manga #18 TOKYOPOP
Superman/Batman #53 DC Comics
Supernatural: Beginning’s End #5 DC Comics
Tom Strong #5 DC Comics
Transformers 3: Movie Prequel – Foundation #2 IDW Publishing
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #13-17 TOKYOPOP
Undertown #11 TOKYOPOP
Van Von Hunter #9 TOKYOPOP
The Waking #2 Zenescope
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #25 DC Comics
X-Factor (2005) #1 Marvel
Y: The Last Man #32 DC Comics

Bundles:
Cancertown BUNDLE Markosia
Danger Girl BUNDLE IDW Publishing
Silent Hill: Past Life BUNDLE IDW Publishing

Source: EU Playstation Blog


Namco Bandai Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Ridge Racer 3D

Namco Bandai have released screenshots for Ridge Racer 3D. these in-game screenshots show both racing, single player and multiplayer, and the replay mode.

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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 15th March

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