Friday, May 29, 2009

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

200th POST!!!!!


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Sega - Sonic & Sega's All Star Racing announced. Screenshots, Trailer and Press Release.

Sega have announced Sonic & Sega's All Star Racing. it is being developed for the 360, PS3, Wii, and DS and is set for a early 2010 release.
The game features many Sega & Sonic characters racing round various tracks, from forests, Castles,and cities, in their own customised vehicles. Characters Like AiAi, Tails, Dr Eggman, Amigo and Sonic are some of those available in the game. Each character also has their own unique All Star Move as well as power-ups which can be found across the tracks.
The Game will feature single player modes as well as multiplayer modes.






Press Release

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (May 28th, 2009) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® America, Inc., today announced Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, a fast and furious battle to the finish line in this supercharged racer. Developed for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the home video game system, Wii™ and the Nintendo DS™ system, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing will speed into stores in early 2010.

In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA. Fan favourites such as Dr. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. Each character will race around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in AiAi’s case – a banana mobile! Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium.

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing is no ordinary racing game. Its huge variety of characters and vehicles, plus the ability to play both online and off set it apart from other games of this type” commented Gary Knight European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. The team have pushed the boundaries on what you would normally expect and created a different and unique party racing title whereby you really can’t take anything for granted!”

And winning is only part of the fun in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing! Each character has a specific All Star move such as Super Sonic, Banana Blitz and Tails Tornado, allowing a quick way for competitors to get back into the race! Power ups and weapons can also be collected around the tracks and used against the opposition to ensure they don’t become a threat to that number one position… Players can battle it out in single or multiplayer mode, allowing up to four friends to race in frantic split-screen action, or up to eight players to compete online in the ultimate racing showdown.

Can Amigo scramble Dr. Eggman? Will AiAi say bye-bye to Tails? Are you gonna be faster than Sonic? The race will start in 2010… For more information please visit: www.sega.com/sonicracing.

For press assets please visit: www.sega-press.com.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.

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 of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.


THQ - Up Trailer and screenshots released for this Movie Tie-In

THQ have released a new trailer and screenshots for this Movie Tie-In.





Majesco - E3 Lineup announced - Press Release

Majesco Have announced that the Following games will have a presence at E3.

a boy and his blob (Wii), Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 (Wii), Flip's Twisted World (Wii), Go Play City Sports (Wii), Our House: Party! (Wii), My Hero Firefighter (Nintendo DS)


Press Release

EDISON, N.J., May 28, 2009 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced the company's slate of titles that will be shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, CA from June 2-4. Offering fun for the entire family, the lineup features a range of highly-anticipated Wii and Nintendo DS titles, including the return of a boy and his blob, the first look at the just announced Flip's Twisted World, the sequel to the best-selling Jillian Michaels' fitness game, and the company's My Hero brand of aspirational titles.

"Majesco has a lot of exciting games in development and the titles we're showing at E3 just scratch the surface of what's to come in holiday 2009 and beyond," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "From best-selling sequels to classic NES nostalgia and new brands like Go Play and My Hero, our E3 showcase reveals our commitment to providing high quality entertainment for the entire family."

About a boy and his blob (Wii):

Marking the 20th anniversary of this NES classic, a boy and his blob is a rebirth of this fan favorite title that expands upon the original platform adventure. This Wii exclusive is a heartwarming story of friendship that challenges players to work together with their new blob friend to solve puzzles, defeat monsters and escape danger on Earth and Blobolonia. By feeding the blob jelly beans, players can activate his special abilities to transform him into helpful tools - including a ladder, trampoline, parachute, cannon, shield and many more. Every different blob form aids the boy as he navigates 40 side-scrolling levels filled with hidden treasures and unlockable bonus content.

About Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 (Wii):

The Biggest Loser fitness expert follows up her best-selling debut in Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010. Players enter a Hell Week-style boot camp packed with new features and energetic workout modes that fully utilize the motion capabilities of the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board accessory. Under Jillian Michaels' expert guidance, players engage in one-on-one workouts featuring all-new core exercises in Cardio Training, Strength Training, and Balance Training superset routines.

About Flip's Twisted World (Wii):

A unique gameplay mechanic is at the center of Flip's Twisted World for Wii. This puzzle platform game puts the world literally in the palm of your hand as you navigate topsy-turvy landscapes where up and down, and left and right are only a matter of perspective. Players will help the curious magician's apprentice Flip rotate the environment 90 degrees at will to solve puzzles and ultimately help Flip escape his cube prison.

About Go Play City Sports (Wii):

As part of Majesco's new motion-based Go Play family brand, Go Play City Sports lets players experience six classic street games in their living room. The all-new sports compilation includes stickball, kickball, handball, rooftop hockey, shootout soccer and jump rope. Players use the intuitive movements of the Wii RemoteTM and Wii Balance Board to dodge obstacles like manhole covers, fire hydrants and parked cars as they compete with up to 4 players to earn trophies and unlock new courts and equipment.

About Our House: Party! (Wii):

Our House: Party! is the only game that lets players build and remodel their homes into their own unique customized creations. Players use their Wii Remote to hammer, saw, paint, tile and much more as they assemble and decorate their family dwelling in this unique four-player party game. Compete with friends in "build-off" mode or share creations with others via WiiConnect24. If you dream it, you can build it!

About My Hero Firefighter (Nintendo DS):

The Nintendo DS stylus becomes a hose, ax and extendable ladder in My Hero: Firefighter, another game within Majesco's new My Hero line of aspirational products. Players must drive fire engines swiftly and safely through crowded city streets and react quickly to house fires, chemical explosions, and forest fires in 13 hazardous missions. As they move up the ranks to Captain, players can acquire upgraded trucks and equipment and learn real fire safety tips along the way!

Majesco's line up will be on display in meeting room #514 at the E3 2009 Expo at the LA Convention Center from June 2nd through 4th. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.


About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama and Cake Mania 2 for Nintendo DS, and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com/. @Majesco is on twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.

Sony Online Entertainment - Star Wars Galaxies announces a Fan Art Contest.

Sony Online Entertainment are celebrating the 6th anniversary of Star Wars Galaxies by announcing a competition for the fans. The competition is called Galactic Call to Arms Fan Art” and requires fans to submit art based of either screenshots or a original picture, of preparations before a battle within the Galactic Civil War


Press Release

To celebrate the six-year anniversary of Star Wars Galaxies™, Sony Online Entertainment has announced the “Galactic Call to Arms Fan Art” Contest. Fans and budding artists are encouraged to submit their creations -- either originals or based off of screen shots -- which they feel best depict preparations before a battle within the Galactic Civil War. From gathering forces to training exercises, this is your chance to show off your artistic talents before an entire galaxy!

Winners will get their paintings added as new in-game structure painting schematics available to all players -- for a limited time. Submit your image to us and we’ll select the finalists, then present them to the community for a vote. The images with the most votes will be added to the game as new painting schematic.

WHEN/WHERE:
The Galactic Call to Arms Fan Art contest is now underway and continues until Monday, June 8, 2009 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Winners will be announced during this year’s Fan Faire in Las Vegas, June 25-28, 2009. For further details and complete rules, see the
Official Contest Rules.


UK PSN Update 28/05/09

Bumper PSN Update this week. Also there is a new Search Button Under your user name (left of the basket)

PS3 Games

Inferno Pool [£6.29]
Cellfactor: Psychokinetic Wars [£7.99]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari Pack [£4.49]
Ferrari Challenge – Enzo Ferrari [£1.29]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 430 Scuderia [£1.29]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano [£1.29]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 612 Sessanta £1.29]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari F330 P4 [£1.29]
Ferrari Challenge – Nurburgring [£2.89]
Cubiod – Bundle Pack [£7.99]
Cubiod – Level Editor [£4.79]
Cubiod – Booster Pack [£3.19]
Little Big Planet – 2000AD Costume Pack [£4.79]
Little Big Planet - Judge Dredd Costume Pack [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - Rouge Trooper Costume Pack [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - Hammerstein Costume Pack [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - Johnny Alpha Costume Pack [£1.59]
Saints Row 2 – Corporate Warfare [£4.79]
Sonic Unleashed – Apotos & Shamar Adventures Pack [£2.39]
MotorStorm 2 Pacific Rift – Mohawk Singature Livery Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 4 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 - Additional Mission 5 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 6 [Free]

Demo's
Cellfactor: Psychokinetic Wars
Crash Commando

Guitar Hero - World Tour
“The Touch” By Stan Bush [£1.59]

Rock Band
Ministry Pack 01 [£2.39]
“Cuz U R Next” by Ministry [£0.99]
“LiesLiesLies” by Ministry [£0.99]
“The Great Satan” by Ministry [£0.99]
“Linger” by The Cranberries [£0.99]
“She's Not There” by The Zombies [£0.99]
“Tell Her No” by The Zombies [£0.99]

Videos
MAG – Gameplay Trailer
Trash Panic – Official Trailer
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Assult
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Engineer
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Medic
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Saboteur
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Scout
Killzone 2 – Badge Abilities Tactician

Wallpaper
None

Theme
F.E.A.R 2 MP Theme

PS1 Classic
NONE

PSP
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite [DEMO]
Rock Band Unplugged [DEMO]
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 1 [Free]

Disney - Jonas Announced for the DS - Press Release

Disney have announced a DS game called Jonas. In this game you get to play as one of the Jonas Brothers in different adventures. you have to juggle concerts, school, friends, and fans to find the balance between being a rock star and being normal.

Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- May 28, 2009 From sold out shows to the big and small screens, the Jonas Brothers will take over the video game world as well this holiday. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of JONAS for Nintendo DS. The game allows players to take on the role of three superstar brothers – Nick, Joe and Kevin Lucas in outrageous adventures from the Disney Channel comedy series “JONAS.” Players help the JONAS band members juggle concerts, school, friends and fans to find the balance between their rock star world and ordinary lives.

"JONAS is the perfect complement to the hit television show, giving fans additional access to the Jonas Brothers as they portray the Lucas Brothers their music, their fashion and their lives,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “The game delivers a unique blend of adventure, humor and music that will keep fans of the Jonas Brothers entertained and engaged this holiday season.”

Based on the Disney Channel comedy series, the game follows the Lucas brothers as they go about their everyday, but not so normal lives. It features other main characters from the show, including good friends Macy and Stella, and lets fans explore familiar locations including the brother’s firehouse and school as seen in the television show. Players can also customize the JONAS band members’ wardrobe for their daytime antics, as well as cool outfits for when they take the stage.

Featuring interactive environments, JONAS allows players to collect musical notes to power up their guitars and then strike the right guitar chords to overcome obstacles and help the JONAS band members. The game also features hit songs from the “JONAS” television show. Fans will be able to perform to the songs in concerts after each level is completed.

In addition, JONAS includes access to DGamer, the online community exclusively for Disney gamers on the Nintendo DS, allowing them to chat with other players and unlock additional items in their game.

Developed by Altron, JONAS will be available this fall for Nintendo DS.

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

About Disney Channel

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 97 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.

© Disney. Release dates, platform availability and/or visuals shown are of product currently in development and may be subject to change.