Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sony Detail USA Vita Launch. 25 Launch Games, $9.99 - $49.99, Announce Memory Card And Accessory Prices



Sony have Provided more details for the USA Release of the Playstation Vita. coming out 22nd February, the Playstation Vita will have 25 launch titles, a mix of PSN and retail titles. the prices of these games will range from $9.99 - $49.99 (all games available at retail will be on the PSN as well). All first party Playstation Vita games from Sony will be available at retail on 15th Febaury, as will be some third party games and accessories.

Sony have also announced all Vitas will be bundled with 6 AR Cards and a voucher to download some Augmented Reality games from the PSN.

SCEA Launch Day Titles
Escape Plan (PSN Only)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Hustle Kings (PSN Only)
Little Deviants
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048

Third Party Publisher Launch Day Titles
Army Corps of Hell
Square Enix, Inc.
Asphalt Injection
Ubisoft, Inc.
BEN10 GALACTIC RACING
D3 Publisher of America
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
Dungeon Hunter Alliance
Ubisoft, Inc.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Tecmo Koei America Corporation
F1 2011
Codemasters
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
Electronic Arts, Inc.
Lumines Electronic Symphony
Ubisoft, Inc.
Michael Jackson The Experience
Ubisoft, Inc.
Plants vs. Zombies (PSN Only)
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Rayman Origins
Ubisoft, Inc.
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (PSN Only)
Drinkbox Studios
Touch My Katamari
Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
Sega of America


As well as the launch titles, Sony have detailed the games coming out in the following weeks and months from them and from third party publishers.

SCEA Launch Window Titles
Gravity Rush
MLB 12 The Show
Reality Fighters
Unit 13

Third Party Publisher Launch Window Titles
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Warner Bros. Interactive Ent. Inc.
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
NIS America, Inc.
NINJA GAIDEN ∑ PLUS
Tecmo Koei America Corporation
Ridge Racer
Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Silent Hill Book of Memories
Konami Digital Ent. America, Inc.
Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted
505 Games

Sony have also detailed Playstation Vita Accessories. the memory cards will be available at launch, from $19.99 - $99.99. other accessories coming later in the year include new power adaptors for use in a car.

Product Name Release Date MSRP
4 GB Memory Card February 15, 2012 $19.99
8 GB Memory Card February 15, 2012 $29.99
16 GB Memory Card February 15, 2012 $59.99
32 GB Memory Card February 15, 2012 $99.99
Starter Kit with Memory Card February 15, 2012 $39.99
In-Ear Headset February 15, 2012 $19.99
Carrying Case February 15, 2012 $19.99
Travel Pouch February 15, 2012 $19.99
Protective Film (2 pack) February 15, 2012 $9.99
Card Case February 15, 2012 $5.99
Cradle February 15, 2012 $19.99
Portable Charger Spring 2012 $49.99
AC Adaptor February 15, 2012 $14.99
Car Adaptor Spring 2012 $14.99
USB Cable February 15, 2012 $14.99

Sony have announced a Playstation Vita starter Kit. for $39.99, you get a 4GB Memory Card, Pocket Pouch, Protective Film, Card Case, Headphones, and Cleaning Cloth.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Warner Bros. Announce New Batman: Arkham City Lockdown Update Brings iCloud and New Batman Skins




Warner Bros. have announced a new update to Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. this update will bring iCloud support to the game, meaning players can play the same save file on both an iPhone and iPad. this update also brings 2 new Batman Skins to the game. 70s Batman, pictured above, will be free with the update, and there is also Earth one Batman, which you can buy.




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Namco Bandai Have Released A New Story Trailer For Shinobido 2: Tales Of The Ninja Character Zen

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Shinobido 2: Tales Of The Ninja. this trailer focuses on the main character Zen and it provides some back story for him in the game.

 
Watch Shinobido 2: Tales Of The Ninja - Zen Story Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Namco Bandai Have Released A New Touch My Katamari Video Called Goro The Slacker

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Touch My Katamari. this is a cartoon, of sorts, called Goro The Slacker this appears to be part 1 of a series of cartoons.


Watch Touch My Katamari - Goro The Slacker EP 1 in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

EA Reveal FIFA Street Pre-Order Incentives, Lionel Messi Barcelona Venue And Adidas All Star Team

EA Have announced pre-order incentives for FIFA Street, a game that is set to come out in March 2012. players get access to the Adidas All Star Team, which features 12 of the greatest footballers in the world, and the Lionel Messi Barcelona Venue, the Plaça de Catalunya.


Watch FIFA Street - Pre-Order Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Eutechnyx Announce Absolute Supercars! Is Coming To The PS3 PSN This December For $9.99

Eutechnyx have announced Absolute Supercars! for the PS3 PSN. coming this December for $9.99, Absolute Supercars! has over 40 different cars, over 20 tracks, and the ability to customise your own car with logo's.

 
Watch Absolute Supercars - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

EA Reveal Grand Slam Tennis 2 Cover Athletes, Announces Game Comes Out 14th February In USA



EA Have announced Grand Slam Tennis 2 comes out across most of the world on 10th February and 14th February across the USA. EA Have also revealed the Tennis stars who will be on the cover of the game, the boxart shown is from the Global version of the game.



Cover Athletes
Region
John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova
Global**
Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal
France
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova
Spain
Roger Federer,  Boris Becker, Maria Sharapova
Germany


EA have also detailed some of the new/improved gameplay features in Grand Slam Tennis 2:

  • All-New Total Racquet Control: Control every shot with the right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and volleys with precision, accuracy and power. 
  • Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam tournament champion by capturing all four major championships in succession – including Wimbledon (exclusive to the EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennisfranchise). 
  • PlayStation Move Support: The motion control experience gets you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands. 
  • Legends of Now and Then: Play with or against more than 20 of the greatest players to ever grace the courts, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams. 
  • Professional, Realistic, Organic (P.R.O.). AI: The playing styles and behaviors of the sport’s greatest stars are captured right down to their signature swings and emotional reactions. Realistic tactics and strategies are your keys to success against each legend whether playing on hard court, clay or grass. 
  • ESPN Grand Slam Tournament Classics: Relive some of the most memorable moments in tennis. From Borg versus McEnroe, to Nadal versus Federer, play your way through history unlocking up to 25 amazing moments of Grand Slam tournaments.

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