Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Zero Punctuation - Pokémon White

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Pokémon White. Like many of us, Yahtzee has a past of Pokémon but for him this is his first Pokémon game in several years. can a series that's not really changed still engage him, or has it left him beind, stuck with his 600+ Pokémon?




Namco Bandai Have Released A New Inversion Trailer Called "First Impression"

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Inversion. this trailer is called "First Impression" and it is a small youtube style film. the film shows people reacting to the strange, anti-gravity events. the trailer shows how things started off small but then bigger things were effected. the trailer ends with a hint as to what's coming.


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PopCap Announce The Soundtracks Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 Are Out Now


PopCap have announced the soundtracks to Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 are out now. Both soundtracks have been remastered and mixed to provide a better sound quality than their game versions. They join Plants Vs Zombies as having their soundtracks released online. all 3 can be found at bandcamp

PopCap soundtrack links on bandcamp:
Bejeweled 3: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-3
Bejeweled 2: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-2
Plants vs. Zombies: http://laurashigihara.bandcamp.com/

Press Release

April 6, 2011 - PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, has made the musical soundtracks from Bejeweled, the world’s most popular puzzle games series, available for the first time.

The soundtracks to Bejeweled® 2 and Bejeweled 3 are now digitally available at no cost so fans of the hugely popular franchise can get their musical fix wherever they are. The soundtracks are available now from the bandcamp website at the URLs listed below.

Composed by Peter Hajba and Alexander Brandon, better known as Skaven 252, the Bejeweled tracks have been fully remastered and mixed for these soundtracks, with higher definition and quality than the game versions. A never-heard-before remix of the Bejeweled music is now also available.

The Plants vs. Zombies™ soundtrack, composed by Laura Shigihara, is also available on bandcamp.

PopCap soundtrack links on bandcamp:
Bejeweled 3: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-3
Bejeweled 2: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-2
Plants vs. Zombies: http://laurashigihara.bandcamp.com/

Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New Magic The Gathering Tactics Trailer Showing Planeswalkers

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new trailer for Magic The Gathering Tactics. this trailer features a member of the team talking about the 5 Planewalkers, describing their personality and in-game character.


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Konami Announce They Are Launching A Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Clothing Line

Konami have announced they are going to laucnh a new clothing line for men that features branded clothes based on Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. this clothing line is a partnership between Konami and Musterbrand LLC. These clothes will come out Online In the USA and Canada from 11th April, with additional items coming each quarter and during special events.

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Press Release

El Segundo, Calif. - Apr. 4, 2011 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced a partnership to launch a branded clothing line for men based on KONAMI's METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER for the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system, released in 2010. This will be the first complete clothing collection for the franchise, allowing fans to show their METAL GEAR SOLID love by dressing the part from head to toe.

"Our partnership will give fans the opportunity to 'suit up' for one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, specifically for METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER," said Careen Yapp, Vice President of Acquisitions and Franchise Development of Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "The mass success and support for our latest METAL GEAR SOLID hit has allowed us to expand beyond what we've done in the past with the series, and we are very much looking forward to offering this new line to a global community of fans."

The clothing line was created in partnership with musterbrand LLC, a global design group focused on bringing digital creations to the real world.

"METAL GEAR SOLID is one of the longest running video game franchises with an incredibly dedicated fan base, making METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER and KONAMI the perfect choice to partner with for a new collection," said Knut Bergel president and chief executive officer of musterbrand LLC. "The new clothing line allows fans to extend their experience with the franchise even further through a unique and fashionable style."

Available for purchase online in US and Canada beginning on April 11, 2011, the collection, featuring well-known PEACE WALKER images, will include coats, sweatshirts, pants, t-shirts and hats, all inspired by clothing worn by characters in game. Additional items in the clothing line will be released quarterly and surrounding certain special events throughout the year.

About METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER
Featuring original game design, story, and scenario by Mr. Hideo Kojima - the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time - METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER picks up where METAL GEAR SOLID®3 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system left off. Set in 1974, players take control of the legendary soldier Naked Snake as he builds an army in Colombia, South America in the shadow of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The game takes the series into an exciting new direction with its incredible visuals and unique new game system. METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER is available now exclusively on the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system. For more information, please visit: www.konami.com.

About musterbrand LLC
musterbrand... is a contemporary licensing and merchandising company for digital entertainment brands and virtual worlds. It offers global, vertical integrated solutions for IP owners and virtual worlds that allow them to not only extend the reach of their brands into the real world but can also create valuable opportunities for new product categories. The company was established in 2010 by Hermes-OTTO International(H-OI), a sourcing and supply chain solutions provider with 40 years experience in fashion, accessories and home living. Hermes-Otto International is part of the OttoGroup, a global retail, logistic and financial services company with businesses in 20 countries.

About Konami Group
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION

"PlayStation", "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Capcom Have Released A Video Celebrating The Past 15 Years Of Resident Evil And Showing Its Future

Capcom have been celebrating Resident Evils 15th Anniversary. this video has them showing the series past before finishing with where the series is going, showing in-game action/cutscenes from each of the upcoming 4 games.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 5th April

This is all the news From Tuesday 5th April.

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