Friday, June 26, 2009

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)







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Majesco - Serious Sam HD Screenshots and Fact Sheet



Majesco have released screenshots and a fact sheet for Croteam's Serious Sam HD. The first two screenshots show how the game used to look and what the HD version now looks like.
The fact sheet, provided, also says the game will cost 1200MS Points and is set for a late summer 2009 release. The game will feature 4 Player Co-Op Via Xbox Live and has 12 levels.


Fact Sheet


Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Croteam
Platforms: Xbox LIVE Arcade
Genre: First Person Shooter
Release Date: Late Summer 2009
Price / Rating: 1200 MS Points/ Mature

Overview
The indie sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter is reborn in glorious high-definition for legions of long-time fans and a whole new generation of gamers around the world. Featuring dazzling visuals and revamped design, gamers take control of the legendary Sam ‘Serious’ Stone as he is sent back through time to ancient Egypt to battle the overwhelming forces of Lord Mental and the Sirian army.

Features
Developed by Croteam and powered by the next-generation Serious Engine 3, Serious Sam HD features beautifully rendered, high-resolution visuals and lushly redesigned environments to create the most astonishing Serious Sam game ever.
  • Return to the golden age of frantic, non-stop action with Serious Sam’s trademark onslaught of enemies rushing towards you at every turn. From the charging Sirian Werebull to the screaming Headless Kamikaze and the multi-story Ugh-Zan, all of the infamous minions of Lord Mental have been spectacularly redesigned for Serious Sam HD.
  • Fire up one of the greatest arsenals in gaming history by wielding demon-stopping revolvers, lead-spewing miniguns, monstrous cannons and the notorious Serious Bomb for when you absolutely, positively, have to kill every enemy in sight.
  • More than 12 levels of bedlam set against the expansive backdrop of ancient Egypt with every square inch upgraded and reworked to create one of the most visually stunning experiences on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
  • Embrace the mayhem with up to four players through online co-op on Xbox LIVE and unlock the sweet, sweet achievements you and your friends so badly crave
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

UK PSN Update 25/06/09

PS3 Games
Motorstorm 2 Pacific Rift – Wombat Signature Livery [Free]
Zuma [£6.99]
Little Big Planet – Solstice Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – Jon Burgerman Sticker Kit [£1.59]
High Velocity Bowling – Tiki Polynesian Ball Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – 60's Surf Ball Pack [£0.79]

Demo's
NONE

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Phish Live Track Pack [£4.39]
“Chalk Dust Torture” by Phish [£1.59]
“Down With Disease” by Phish [£1.59]
“Sample In A Jar” by Phish [£1.59]

Rock Band
Maroon 5 Pack 1 [£2.49]
“Little of Your Time” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
“Makes Me Wonder” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
“Wake Up Call” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
Warped Tour 2009 [£5.25]
“Alive (live)” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“21st Century boy (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion [£0.99]
“Brother” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard” By Chidos [£0.99]
“Reinventing your Exit” by Underoath [£0.99]
“State Of Love And Trust (Live)” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“The Downfall Of US All” by A Day To Remember [£0.99]
“The Flood” by Escape The Fate [£0.99]

Videos
Mini Ninja's E3 trailer
Call Of Juarez – Bound In Blood Story Trailer
Call Of Juarez- Bound In Blood Announcement Trailer

Wallpaper
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 1
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 2

Theme
Motorstorm 2 Pacific Rift – Screenshot Competition Theme
Battlefield 1943 Theme

PS1 Classic
NONE

PSP
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [£15.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Afterlife” by Avenged Sevenfold [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Dr Feelgood” by Motley Crue [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Constant Motion” by Dream Theater [£0.99]
Dynasty Warrior Strikeforce – Download pack 2 [Free]
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • PS3: Firmware 2.80 is online

  • Wii: another survey has been sent out asking about netflix on Wii. This time the disc needed was listed as free. http://tinyurl.com/lu4aw5

  • PS3: A Analyst has said the PS3 motion controller is better for core gamers than Natal. http://tinyurl.com/kk4gax

  • 360: Cross Edge Dash, one a PS3 exclusive called Cross Edge, is coming to the 360 in Japan in October. http://tinyurl.com/m4vvxe

  • 360: Trials HD is set for a release on XBLA near the end of July. http://tinyurl.com/mscq3b

  • PS3: Agent is set in the 1970's. completely different story lines and character development to GTA series. http://tinyurl.com/klfvlq

  • PS3: Team ICO tease significance of black feathers near the chain scene...wonders where they came from. http://tinyurl.com/l2mh53

  • PS3: UK Home will be down Thursday for 8 hours. many lost reward items since extended closed beta will be restored. new content 2nd July

  • PS3: Final Fantasy I Is coming to the Japan Store for 600 Yen. it is the PS1 Classic. it comes in around 60MB. http://tinyurl.com/mmlnc2

  • New Nintendo Trademarks, Many Room titles like Fashion Travel, Anywhere. Nemrem, Zengage, Precipice art games. http://tinyurl.com/l7koeg

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/kqchde

  • It is rumored that Rockstars New England Q&A department has been laid off. http://tinyurl.com/mmg6t7

  • 360: Clover Developer says Xbox Live Community Games market is too small to be financially viable. http://tinyurl.com/m2625y

  • PS3: Sky Broadband, UK, has apologized for PSN issues, between 5pm-midnight, where their system blocked users. http://tinyurl.com/muyx7a

  • QTE Blog: Glu Mobile - Modern Warfare 2 Announced for Mobile Platforms - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nnuz26

  • QTE Blog: Funcom - New Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Update Announced. Gangs of Tarantia Launching .. http://tinyurl.com/nnfvkm

  • ID Software has been bought by Zenimax, Bethesda's parent company. ID teams can grow, handle their own IP's. http://tinyurl.com/kuff8e

  • PS3: top 10 PSN titles for May released. Zen pinball, Worms, Mortal Kombat II, Wheel Of Fortune and Flower, top 5 http://tinyurl.com/mk8nbz

  • 360: Halo ODST achievements may have been leaked in video form. http://tinyurl.com/ks4cfn

  • Gearbox has trademarked War Hero, World Hero II, Brother in Arms War Hero, Modern War Hero. http://tinyurl.com/lgtv8t

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Prototype VS inFamous http://tinyurl.com/mbt86q

  • QTE Blog: Koei - Dynasty Warriors 6 Is Out Now. DLC Coming July - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/krg322

  • PS3: SOCOM 1.60 will add Dutch and Italian special forces in the game. 4 new weapons, updates and adjustments. http://tinyurl.com/mbxhc8

  • PSP: Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? is now only coming out on PSN for $19.99. http://tinyurl.com/ku8bdk

  • 360: Team 17 confirm that Worms 2 Armageddon is coming out on XBLA next week. http://tinyurl.com/mdnoxk

  • iPhone:Fl0w Dev's not happy with Ketera, accuse Aquatica game of copying Fl0w without permission. Ketera Deny it. http://tinyurl.com/nxs7eu

  • PS3:GameStop has listing for Marvel VS Capcom 2 Collectors Edition. as well as code, theres manual, dvd and more. http://tinyurl.com/mxjocp

  • EA has combined the operations of BioWare and Mythic to create a new studio group focused on RPG/MMO's. http://tinyurl.com/lmnr72

  • PSP: Dynasty Warriors 6 will now be coming to the PSP. will feature ad-hoc multiplayer, new costumes and Meng Ho. http://tinyurl.com/mcn4oh

  • King Of Fighters XII has been delayed on both the PS3 and 360. at present it's a TBA July date. http://tinyurl.com/nof9yu

  • Dead Rising 2 will not be at PAX or Games Con. it is expected to be at Tokyo Games Show. http://tinyurl.com/n7dd4a

  • PS3: July 09 PSW Magazine paragraph mentions PS Cloud. Echochrome uses it to share levels, update needed first. http://tinyurl.com/m26mvj





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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Koei - Dynasty Warriors 6 Is Out Now. DLC Coming July - Press Release

Koei have announced that Dynasty Warriors 6 has been released. they also mention that in July, there will be DLC which offers more character customisation and music for the game.



Press Release

Create your own warrior and fight for control of Ancient China in KOEI’s Tactical Action opus Burlingame, CA, June 24, 2009 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced thatDYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Most eagerly awaited by fans is the game’s new Edit mode where players can create their own character. DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires features an extensive character editing system with options to customize a warrior’s gender, build, skin tone, facial features, voice, clothing, weapon and more.

Starting this July, gamers will be able to download new character customization options and music tracks from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and from PlayStation®Network.

Gamers can find DYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires at retailers throughout North America including Amazon.com, GameFly and GameStop.

For the latest updates, follow @KOEIcorp on twitter and visit the official minisite at www.koei.com/dw6e

About DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires
Designed for the legions of Dynasty Warriors fans, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is a game that brings together the best aspects of the action and strategy genres. In this latest edition, players can experience Ancient China’s greatest and most glorious war as an all-powerful lord or as an officer.

As a lord, gamers must think strategically. By deciding when to attack, when to resist invasion, or when to initiate policies, a lord can expand their power and influence. An easy-to-learn “card collecting” system lets players enact policies that will increase their empire’s strength, improve the abilities of their forces, and more.

Players can also pledge their allegiance to a kingdom to become an officer. As an officer, players can suggest policies in the kingdom’s war council, complete missions for rewards, or even turn against their ruler should relations sour.

Whomever players choose to be, they can now use mountain ledges and waterways to infiltrate enemy bases and launch surprise attacks on supply depots to change the flow of battle.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is developed by Omega Force and is for 1 to 2 players (offline). This game is rated “T” (TEEN – Alcohol Reference, Violence) by the ESRB.

About KOEI Corporation
Based in Burlingame, California, KOEI Corporation established operations in 1988 as the North American subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan. KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and simulation games, and is the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The company's Warriors series of games have generated a combined 18 million units in global sales.
KOEI develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software for video game systems and personal computers. For fiscal 2008, KOEI posted worldwide revenues of $286 million. KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the U.S., the UK, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Lithuania. More information about KOEI and its products can be found atwww.koei.com.
Dynasty Warriors and the KOEI logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. ©2009 KOEI Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The PlayStation Network Logo is a service mark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Video output in HD requires cables and an HD compatible display, both sold separately. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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New Zero Punctuation - Prototype VS inFamous

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Zero Punctuation set about reviewing Prototype...but got sucked into the inFamous/Prototype debate. using his scientific method he realised that his scientific method sucked.
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Funcom - New Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Update Announced. Gangs of Tarantia Launching - Press Release

Funcom have announced the 5th update for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is called Gangs of Tarantia.
This update brings to the game the Tarantia Commons district, new storylines, more enemies and rewards. The update also brings some radical changes to how the game is played and experienced. for example, items now have a more profound impact on your characters powers, making them even more valuable. also guild cities will see more activity, PvP minigames now give the player experience, and you can now buy social pets like dogs, cats and snakes.



Press Release

DURHAM, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 24, 2009 Funcom is proud to announce the launch of Update 5 – ‘Gangs of Tarantia’ on the 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' live servers. Players can now look forward to exploring a whole new area, the Tarantia Commons district, complete with a spectacular new storyline, more enemies to defeat, and more rewards to be had. This is the fifth installment in a series of updates that is delivering new and improved content to the game’s playerbase. ‘Age of Conan’ has seen a slew of updates since launching last year, adding countless hours of more content and new features to the game.

“The team has poured a lot of dedication and hard work into making this update a reality,” says Funcom game director Craig Morrison. “Not only are we adding a massive new area to the game where level seventy players can find hours of more entertainment, we have also made significant changes to core systems in the game that will hopefully make the game experience more fun and a lot more rewarding!”

Besides adding a wealth of new content, the update also introduces fundamental changes to how the game is played and experienced. Players will now find that items within the game and their associated statistics has changed radically, making items have a more profound impact on your character's powers. This will make equipment even more valuable, and the process of obtaining new weapons and armor through quests and adventure even more rewarding. The update should make a significant impact on how gamers play 'Age of Conan' and how they now experience the gameplay with their characters.

The update also introduces a vast number of other changes and additions. For instance, guild cities will now see an increased activity as guards and merchants now walk the streets, bringing life to the settlement. Also, players can now gain PvP (player vs. player) experience from doing PvP mini-games, and even purchase social pets such as snakes, dogs, and cats. For more information on all the improvements the update has to offer, please visit the 'Age of Conan'community website.

Launching in May last year ‘Age of Conan’ quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In North America, the most prominent online gaming market in the west, ‘Age of Conan’ became the third best-selling PC title of the year only beaten by ‘Spore’ and ‘World of Warcraft’. In the weeks after launch ‘Age of Conan’ simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from gaming press across the globe. ‘Age of Conan’ is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish, and is being prepared for launch in Korea as well.

For more information and how to buy ‘Age of Conan’ please visit www.ageofconan.com

ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Recent titles include 'The Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online' and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com. For information about Funcom games visithttp://www.anarchyonline.com www.dreamfall.com, www.darkdaysarecoming.com or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.

ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider Conan the world's best-known fantasy character. For more information about Conan Properties International LLC, visit www.conan.com. For information about Paradox Entertainment Inc., visit www.paradox-entertainment.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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