Wednesday, June 3, 2009

New Zero Punctuation: Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando is up for review this week, and just when you think he's found something he likes about the game...it all changes.

UK E3 PSN Update 03/06/09

The UK PSN has got a ton of trailer for games, some of which have not been shown at Sony's E3 press conference.

  • Buzz Quiz World

  • Eyepet Trailer

  • Fat Princess Traiker

  • Gravity Crash Trailer

  • Heavy Rain Trailer

  • Hustle Kings

  • Numblast

  • PixleJunk Shooter

  • Ratcht & Clank: a Crack In Time

  • Replay

  • Vidzone

  • Army Of Two The 40th Day

  • Battlefield 1943 Wake Island trailer

  • Battlefield Bad Compnay 2 Squad Story

  • Brutal Legen story trailer

  • Dantes inferno Announcement trailer

  • Dragon Age Wardens Vengence Trailer

  • Front Mission Evovled

  • Nier

  • Batman Arkham Asylum: Play as Joker Trailer

  • SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3

  • PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe

  • Motorstorm Artic Edge

  • Little Big Planet PSP

  • Gran Toursimo PSP


Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Sega - Vancouver 2010 Screens

Sega have released screens for thier upcoming Vancouver 2010 game (for the Winter Olympics)

PSPgo - More Official Screenshots and Detailed Spcifications



Tokyo, June 3, 2009 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today unveiled PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go (PSP-N1000), a new evolution of PSP handheld   entertainment system, specifically designed to suit the digital lifestyle of consumers who enjoy downloadable content on the go. PSPgo will become available in stores on October 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a recommended retail price (RRP) of US$249 and €249, and on November 1, 2009, in Japan at a RRP of 26,800 yen (including tax). With both the existing PSP-3000 and new PSPgo, the company will further enhance the ultimate gaming and entertainment experiences on the go while providing consumers with the opportunity to choose the PSP system that’s right for them.

PSPgo is ideal for today’s on-the move consumers who prefer not to carry around disc-based content and are looking for on-demand entertainment. With the steady expansion of broadband network infrastructure, the number of users who download and enjoy digital entertainment content has been increasing remarkably. To address this growing trend, PSPgo replaces the UMD drive*with 16GB of flash memory to store a variety of digital entertainment content, offering users unlimited possibilities of portable digital entertainment delivered through PlayStation®Network. PSPgo, smaller and lighter than ever with a sophisticated design featuring an easy sliding display panel, is truly pocket-sized and can be

taken everywhere. PSPgo will be available in Piano Black and Pearl White*2, two of the most popular colors since the launch of the PSP system in 2004. Along with PSP-3000, PSPgo will further enhance the unmatched portable gaming and entertainment experience by offering users more opportunity to enjoy their favorite entertainment content such as games, videos, music and photos anytime, anywhere.

In order to meet the needs of the growing number of PlayStation®Network users looking for digital entertainment content, SCE along with third party developers and publishers will continue to enhance the content line-up within PlayStation®Store for the launch of PSPgo, scheduled this fall. More and more new and attractive titles will become available for download from PlayStation®Store as well as on UMD. This broad content offering across all genres includes new games, free-demos, PS one® classics for PSP, add-on items for game titles, and trailers.

In addition to accessing PlayStation Store directly from PSP using the built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature or through the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system, users will also be able to access and download a variety of entertainment content via their PCs using Media Go*3, a new software application. Media Go will enable users to access and download entertainment content on PlayStation Store via their PCs as well to easily manage PSP content on PCs, including games, videos, photos, and music. This easy to use software application will be available on a CD-ROM bundled with PSPgo.

Also this fall, a new music application specific to PSP that uses the “SensMe™ channels”*4 music recommendation feature, developed by Sony, also becomes available for download on PSP. With this music application, users will be able to enjoy their favorite music stored on their PSP through a rich user interface, designed exclusively for PSP. “SensMe channels” is a mood based music recommendation system that categorizes music content into channels such as “Relax,” “Dance” and “Upbeat,” and recommends music playlists for users.

Other features are:

Ø Easy Sliding Display Panel and Original Applications

PSPgo offers a variety of exciting entertainment options by taking advantage of the sliding panel. When the panel is open, users will be able to enjoy various entertainment content with the familiar button control as PSP-3000, when closed, original applications for PSPgo, such as a clock and calendar is displayed on the screen. Users can also enjoy video and music when the panel is closed.

Ø Game sleep function

PSPgo has unique features such as game sleep function which enables users to operate XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) while pausing gameplay temporarily.

Ø Bluetooth® function

Bluetooth function will also allow users to connect Bluetooth standard peripherals such as head-phones and head-set *5 as well as PS3 wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®3 and SIXAXIS®) *6 to be used when watching video content on TVs via PSP at home*7.

Ø Peripheral line-up

One of the products within PSPgo’s peripheral line-up is a new Cradle (PSP-N340) *7 that will become available in stores worldwide concurrently with the release of PSPgo. This new Cradle enables users to charge the PSPgo battery and also enjoy watching video and listening to music. Also included in the peripheral line-up are video-out port cables that enable users to enjoy games and videos on their TVs at home.

With the introduction of PSPgo, SCEI will continue to vigorously expand PlayStation Network’s digital content and services and build a stronger software line-up along with various marketing measures that match each region, while creating the world of computer entertainment only available on the PlayStation platforms.

*1 Content on UMD cannot be played back on PSPgo.

*2 Color variations may differ by countries and regions.

*3 Media Go also supports PSP-1000/2000/3000. For those PSP users, the software is available for download from PlayStation Store official site (http://store.playstation.com)., “Media Manager for PSP” will not support access to PlayStation Store, and it is required to use “Media Go” for accessing PlayStation Store.

*4 SensMe channels also supports PSP-1000/2000/3000. Details will be announced at a later timing.

*5 Head-phone and head-set supporting A2DP, HSP, AVRCP profile can be used. Some head-phones and head-sets may not be supported.

*6 PS3 wireless controller can be used. To register PS3 wireless controller on PSPgo, PS3 is needed. Some buttons and rumble feature will not be supported.

*7 Video-out cables and Cradle are sold separately in stores. Details will be announced at a later timing. Video-out cable and cradle for PSP-2000/3000 cannot be used on PSPgo.

Product Outline

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go (PSP-N1000)

Product Name

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go

External dimensions

Approx. 128 x 16.5 x 69 mm (width x height x depth) (excludes largest projection)

Weight

Approx. 158g / 5.6 oz (including internal battery)

CPU

PSP® CPUSystem clock frequency 1-333 MHz, Main memory 64MB

Display

3.8 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive,

480 x 272 pixel, Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed

Sound

Built-in stereo speakers

Built-in microphone

Main input/output

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)

Bluetooth®2.0 (EDR)

High Speed USB (USB2.0)

Memory Stick Micro™(M2™)

Analog Video Out

Microphone

Main connectors

Multi use connector

(DC IN / OUT, USB, Video Output / Input, Sound Input / Output)

Headset / Microphone connector

Memory Stick Micro™(M2™) slot

Key / Switches

Directional buttons (up/down/right/left), analog stick,

Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square), L/R buttons

START button, SELECT button, PS button

POWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switch

display button, sound button, volume (+/-) buttons

Power sources

Lithium-Ion rechargeable internal battery pack

AC adaptor

USB power supply

Internal memory

16GB (Flash Memory)

Supported profile

PSP® Game

Access Control

Region code, parental control

Wireless communications

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)

(Infrastructure mode / Ad hoc mode (connect up to 16 consoles))

Bluetooth®2.0 (EDR)

Supplied accessories

AC adaptor

USB cable

CD-ROMMedia Go

Supported coded (in Memory Srick Micro (M2) / Internal memory)

Video

l Memory Stick Video Format

à MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)

à H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC)

l MPEG-4

à MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)

à H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (CABAC) (AAC)
Baseline Profile (AAC)

l AVI

à Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)

à Motion JPEG (μ-Law)

Music

l Memory Stick Audio Format

à ATRAC3™*8

à ATRAC3plus™*8

à MP3

l MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)

l MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC)

l WAVE (Linear PCM)

l WMA (Windows Media® Audio 9 Standard only)*9

Photo

l JPEG (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 compliant)

l TIFF

l BMP

l GIF

l PNG

*8 Content protected by Open MG can be played back only when it is stored in M2.

*9 WMA Playback feature needs to be enabled.

Sony - Singstar Motown Announced.

To celebrate Motowns 50th anniversary, Sony have announced that Singstar Motown is coming to the PS2 and PS3. no word on the games release though.



Press Release

E3, Los Angeles, 2nd June 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is set to give SingStar® an injection of soul this year with the announcement of SingStar® Motown for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 for PAL territories. Celebrating 50 years of Motown, SingStar Motown will have music lovers grooving and bopping as they sing their way through a great collection of classic tracks from legendary Motown artists.

These classic sounds defined an era and gave us some of the most memorable songs ever. In fact, Motown classic artists have had over 190 number one hits worldwide - and now you get to sing some of these timeless hits yourself. Get the girls together to re-enact the ultimate diva performance of The Supremes with “Stop! In The Name Of Love.” Guys, make the ladies swoon as you croon along to the smooth sounds of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. And now you can really get your groove on with Wireless SingStar® Microphones for an authentic performance reminiscent of the ‘60s.

Following the hugely successful SingStar® ABBA and SingStar® Queen, the classic artists from SingStar Motown are the latest global music icons to join the SingStar ranks. The track list is packed full of timeless tunes that will have everyone on their feet and singing along later this year.

To find out how you can unleash the SingStar in you and get the latest SingStar news, visitsingstargame.com or please contact your local PR Manager:

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RockStar - Agent announced Exclusivly on the PS3

During Sony's E3 press conference, they announced that RockStar was releasing Agent exclusively on The Playstation 3. in Agent the player goes on a paranoid journey into the world of counter-intelligence, espionage and political assassinations during the height of the Cold War at the end of the 1970s.

Press Release

NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Jun 02, 2009 Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announceAgent. Developed by the people behind Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar North, Agent will be available exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

"We have always enjoyed making action games, and with Agent we are making what we believe will be the ultimate action game," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Agent is a game we have wanted to make for a long time. The team in Edinburgh is doing an amazing job combining intense action, atmosphere and story in a great period setting to create something that feels quite unique. We cannot wait for people to experience this game."

Agent takes players on a paranoid journey into the world of counter-intelligence, espionage and political assassinations during the height of the Cold War at the end of the 1970s.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play; and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

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Nintendo - What they have at E3

Nintedo have released a selection of information regarding thier E3 pressence, what was shwon at thier E3 press Conference, and what games are at the show.

LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2009 – For decades, Nintendo has endeavored to provide the most creative and immersive experiences in the world of video games and to lead the industry in new directions. At its media briefing in advance of the E3 Expo, the video game industry's premier trade show, Nintendo announced products for social entertainment that stretch far beyond the current notion of what a video game can be, all while continuing to provide avid gaming fans with the challenges and thrills they desire.

"Nintendo continues to challenge how both new and longtime players perceive – and play – video games," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "From modern updates of our most iconic franchises to the introduction of inventive devices, we are continuing to add entirely new dimensions to the video game experience."

A summary of Nintendo's major announcements:

Wii™

Wii MotionPlus™: Nintendo's Wii MotionPlus accessory offers motion-controlled precision when combined with specially designed games. When connected to the Wii Remote™ controller, it delivers on Nintendo's promise to provide even more immersive physical reality in its games. The device senses subtle motion and can locate where and how players hold the Wii Remote controller in 3-D space. It pushes active gaming to new levels of immersion and a new standard of control. Wii MotionPlus will complement a host of third-party games launching in the next few weeks.

Wii Sports Resort: Nintendo showcased the versatility of the Wii MotionPlus accessory in demos of some of the activities included in Wii Sports Resort, an immersive, expansive active-play game. Wii Sports Resort includes a dozen fun resort-themed activities that maintain the wide-ranging appeal that attracted millions to the original Wii Sports. Wii Sports Resort is easy to pick up and play, but comes coupled with deeper levels of play that are sure to challenge even the most experienced gamers with precise controls. The Wii MotionPlus accessory will help players come much closer to the physical reality of engaging in the actual sports. The Wii MotionPlus accessory launches June 8 at a suggested retail price of $19.99, and comes bundled with Wii Sports Resort on July 26 at a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Wii FitPlus: Wii Fit™ attracted millions of new players to the world of video games, and now Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep workouts fun. Players will find an additional dimension to the Wii Fit experience as they easily set their own customized daily workout routines or choose 20-, 30- or 40-minute workouts based on how much time they have available. Users will also be able to choose from specialized workout routines that help players strive toward specific objectives, like toning tummies, tightening arms or even reducing stress. Workouts combine the original Wii Fit activities and selections from 15 new balance games and six new strength training and yoga activities. Wii Fit Plus will come packed with the Wii Balance Board™ accessory, and also will be sold separately as software for people who already have a Wii Balance Board at home. Both will be available in fall 2009.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros. game for decades. The Wii console finally makes that dream come true for everyone this holiday season. Now players can navigate the side-scrolling worlds alone as before or invite up to three others to join them at the same time on the same level at any point in the game for competitive and cooperative multiplayer fun inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. With the multiplayer mode, the newest installment of the most popular video game franchise is designed to bring yet another type of family entertainment into living rooms and engage groups of friends in fast-paced Super Mario Bros. Fun.

Super Mario Galaxy2: This upcoming adventure for the Wii console marks the first time a second 3-D Mario game has arrived in the same console generation. In the game, Mario rides his trusty dinosaur companion, Yoshi™, to new stars and the fantastic worlds found there. This 3-D platforming adventure provides longtime video game fans with a fresh round of out-of-this-world challenges in the style introduced in the critically acclaimed original. The game is planned for 2010.

Metroid: Other M: Nintendo showcased a trailer for a new installment in its acclaimed Metroid franchise for the Wii console. Metroid: Other M marks an unprecedented collaboration with world-renowned developers Team Ninja, and provides fans with high-energy, action-packed game play as it delves deeper into the back story of famed deep-space bounty hunter Samus Aran. This game is scheduled for release in 2010.

Wii Vitality Sensor: Nintendo's newest groundbreaking product, the Wii Vitality Sensor, expands the appeal of video games. It will initially sense the user's pulse and a number of other signals being transmitted by their bodies, and will then provide information to the users about the body's inner world.

Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!: This game marks the third installment of this franchise and, more importantly, the first Nintendo DSiWare™ game to let players design levels from the ground up. Mario will need to dodge obstacles to confront his longtime nemesis Donkey Kong™, but this time the players will have full control over where to set traps, enemies and a host of power-ups in the construction zone. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! will be available in the Nintendo DSi Shop beginning Monday, June 8, for 800 Nintendo DSi Points™.

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ntegrating Photos with Facebook: For its Nintendo DSi™ system, Nintendo announced the ability for users to upload pictures taken with the system's built-in camera and interactive lenses directly to Facebook. Using Facebook Connect, the integration will be available this summer with a Nintendo DSi system update, making it even easier for people to personalize and share their photos with friends and family on Facebook.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story: Nintendo revealed Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, a new chapter to the popular role-playing franchise that places players into the belly of the beast – literally. Players will get to enjoy trademark hilarious dialogue in the fall of 2009 as they juggle two concurrent storylines. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is playable on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems.

Golden SunDS: After going dark six years ago, 2010 will see a new dawn. Golden Sun DSupdates the popular portable Golden Sun role-playing series with an impressive graphical style. This installment follows the story of the previous heroes' descendants and immerses players into the magic of its adventure by pushing the boundaries of intuitive touch-screen controls. Golden Sun DS is playable on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems.

WarioWare D.I.Y.: This game, which puts the concept of user-generated content on center stage, allows players to design their own micro-games from scratch. Every element, such as the characters, the environment, the actions and even the purpose of the micro-game itself, is controlled entirely by the player. Players will then be able to share their completed micro-games with other WarioWare D.I.Y. owners. The latest game in the WarioWare™ series is playable on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems.

Nintendo-published games available to play on the show floor:

Wii:
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Wii FitPlus
Wii Sports Resort
Sin and Punishment2
Endless Ocean2
Line Attack Heroes
Span Smasher

WiiWare:
PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit
You, Me & the Cubes
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
BIT.TRIP.CORE
Icarian: Kindred Spirits
Sword & Soldiers
Military Madness: Nectaris
Cave Story

Nintendo DS:
The Legendary Starfy
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Fossil Fighters
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
PokémonMystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Style Savvy
Glory of Heracles
Golden SunDS
Picross 3D

Nintendo DSiWare:
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
Flipnote Studio
Animal CrossingClock
Animal CrossingCalculator
Photo Clock
MarioClock
MarioCalculator
Six in One Translator (working title)
Crash-Course Domo
White-Water Domo
Hard-Hat Domo
Rock-n-Roll Domo
Pro-Putt Domo

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit
Wii.com orNintendoDSi.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 2.9 billion video games and more than 496 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.