PopCap have revealed a new games label aimed at smaller, simpler, and maybe edgier games. 4th & Battery will aim their games at a more mature audience, the first of which is Unpleasant Horse. 4th & Battery aim to make several games a year without the concern of schedules, profitability, or even a target audience.
Unpleasant Horse has you playing as a Unpleasant Horse that has wings. you need to destroy small birds and land on pleasant horses from above. Unpleasant Horse will be free when it comes to iPhone and iPod Touch this month.
Press Release
SEATTLE and DUBLIN, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the formation of 4th & Battery™ (www.4thandbattery.com), a new experimental label where PopCap's designers and developers have free reign to create smaller, simpler, and sometimes edgier games without the typical constraints of an established global games publisher. Named after the Seattle, Washington intersection where PopCap's Seattle headquarters are located, 4th & Battery today introduced its first game, Unpleasant Horse™.
"4th & Battery is a pressure valve intended to keep our heads from exploding," explained Ed Allard, Executive Vice President of Studios at PopCap. "The PopCap brand has become closely associated with ultra-high quality, polish and attention to detail — which is a great thing. But our standard game development process is therefore long and involved, and doesn't really accommodate all of the creativity pumping through our collective veins. 4th & Battery gives us a way to quickly try really strange or marginal ideas, and to give our designers a safe area to hone their chops."
4th & Battery is expected to produce several games per year, primarily small-scale, arcade-style games for platforms ranging from PC to Facebook® and iPhone. Unlike PopCap's traditional franchises, some of the content emanating from 4th & Battery, including its initial launch title Unpleasant Horse, will be aimed at mature audiences.
"4th & Battery is a purely experimental, creative label with none of the typical concerns like schedules, profitability, or even target audience. It's kind of the video game equivalent of B-sides or short films," explained Jason Kapalka, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at PopCap. "Expect weirdness."
The first game from 4th & Battery, Unpleasant Horse, was announced today. Players take on the role of – wait for it! – a strikingly unpleasant horse that sports wings and advances through the game by destroying small birds and landing on more pleasant horses from above. Landing atop other horses enables the player to force them earthward into a perpetual meat grinder for extra points and special bonuses. Available later this month for the iPhone and iPod touch through the Apple App Store, Unpleasant Horse will be available for free.
About 4th & Battery
4th and Battery is located in a secret druidic chamber below one of Seattle's largest public parks. Small groups of PopCap® game developers gather there when the stars are right to let their imaginations run wild. The results can be alarming.
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
SOURCE PopCap Games
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the Digital Comics Store.
000AD Prog #1721 2000AD
Azure #6 DC Comics
Batman Beyond Vol.2 #8 DC Comics
Batman Beyond Vol. 4 #4 DC Comics
Batman Black & White #4 DC Comics
Celadore #3 DC Comics
DC Universe Online Legends #5 DC Comics
Doctor Who: Volume 2 #2-3 IDW Publishing
Ex Machina #38 DC Comics
Fables #53 DC Comics
Hack/Slash #10-11 Devil’s Due Digital
Infestation: Ghostbusters #1 IDW Publishing
JLA #45 DC Comics
Legends of the DC Universe #11 DC Comics
Powers (2004) #28-30 Icon
Pray for Death #3 DC Comics
Resident Evil Vol.2 #1-3 DC Comics
Return to Labyrinth #11 TOKYOPOP
Runaways (2005) #1-6 Marvel
Sandman #29 DC Comics
Star Trek #4 Devil’s Due Digital
Superman/Batman #56 DC Comics
Tales from the Clockwork Empire #1 Markosia
Telara Chronicles #4 DC Comics
Tomorrow Stories #6 DC Comics
Top 10 #6 DC Comics
Transformers #17 IDW Publishing
Undertown #14 TOKYOPOP
Van Von Hunter #12 TOKYOPOP
Voltron: Defender of the Universe #0-5 Devil’s Due Digital
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #28 DC Comics
X-Factor (2005) #4 Marvel
Y: The Last Man #35 DC Comics
Source: EU Playstation Blog
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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Watch Inversion - "First Impressions" Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
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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Watch Magic The Gathering Tactics - Planeswalker Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
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.
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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.
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