Thursday, November 12, 2009

Sony Online Entertainment Have Announced That EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate Is Now Available For Pre-Order

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Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the sixth expansion for EverQuest II is now available to pre-order from www.everquest2.com. Sentinel's Fate is coming out at retail on February 16th, and digitally February 23, 2010. both have a suggested retail price of $39.99, with the collectors edition priced at $69.99.

Sentinel's Fate will come with all the previous expansions to the series and their content. The retail version will come the Coveted Guarding of the Reasoned in-game armour, whilst the collectors edition coming with that and an exclusive armoured Highland Stalker, Armoured Highlands Stalker pet figurine, and the EverQuest DVD Documentary EverCracked!

Press Release

WHAT: EverQuest®II Sentinel’s Fate™ and EverQuest®II Sentinel’s Fate™ Collectors Edition, the sixth expansion for the popular online game EverQuest®II, is now available for pre-order atwww.everquest2.com.

The expansion, scheduled to be available exclusively at retail on February 16, 2010, followed by the digital launch on February 23, 2010, is an all-in-one compilation pack which transports players into a universe of legend and lore where adventures are just the beginning. Both retail and digital versions will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (plus applicable taxes). Additionally, a Collectors Edition including exclusive items is being offered for $69.99 (plus applicable taxes)

Today also marks the debut of the epic documentary EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest available exclusively on IGN.com, the leading videogames website. The five part weekly series, produced by Jace Hall, chronicles the trials and tribulations leading to the development, launch and success of the genre-defining massively multiplayer online game which celebrated its tenth anniversary in March 2009. The first installment is available here

ABOUT EVERQUEST II SENTINEL’S FATE: EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate takes players into the fabled lands of Odus, filled with epic quests, magnificent dungeons and limitless content providing the ultimate MMO experience for all players. Sentinel’s Fate presents the next chapter of the EverQuest II legacy which will be written by the passion of players and fueled by the hunger for adventure.

EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate features:
• All Previous Expansions - Includes the new expansion pack and all five previous expansions and content
• Increased Level Cap – Reach new heights with a level cap increase to 90
• Amazing New Zones – Explore two expansive new overland zones, The Sundered Frontier and Stonebrunt Highlands
• The Quests Continues - Experience the legend of Odus through 400 new quests
• More Dungeons - Battle through 12 new dungeon additions
• New Weapons and Armor - Outfit characters with 2,000 new weapons, pieces of armor and items
• New Alternate Advancement Abilities - Optimize your character's power and strength with all new alternate advancement abilities
• Legends of Norrath™ - Includes digital card game client and The Fall of Erudin scenario
• 500 Station Cash™ - Select unique virtual items from the in-game EQII Marketplace
• 30-day subscription included for new EQII Accounts

Bonus Expansion Items
Retail Edition
• Up to a 7-day headstart of gameplay access before the digital release
• Coveted Guarding of the Reasoned in-game armor piece to provide extra protection on your journey
Collectors Edition
• Up to a 7-day headstart of gameplay access before the digital release
• Exclusive Armored Highland Stalker in-game mount to accompany you through your Norrathian adventure
• Collectible Armored Highlands Stalker pet figurine
• Coveted Guarding of the Reasoned in-game armor piece to provide extra protection on your journey
• EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest DVD Documentary
Digital Edition
• Coveted Guarding of the Learned armor piece to provide extra protection on your journey

WHEN:
EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate and EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate Collectors Edition are available for pre-order beginning today at www.everquest2.com

For more details, new screenshots and the latest information visit www.sentinelsfate.com

ABOUT SOE:

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.


SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

About IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment, a unit of News Corporation, is a leading Internet media and services provider focused on the videogame and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reached more than 29.1 million unique users (U.S.) in September 2009, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore Media Metrix. IGN's network of videogame-related properties (IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox, Direct2Drive, What They Play and others) is one of the Web's leading videogame information destinations and attracts one of the largest concentrated audiences of young males on the Internet.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For Karaoke Revolution

Konami have released new screenshots for Karaoke Revolution. these screenshots appear to be a mixture of both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 screenshots. they focus on some of the main features in the game, like the character customisation options, singing, and song choosing.

Karaoke Revolution



Microsoft Has Announced That The Xbox 360 Has Sold 10 Million Units Across Europe, Africa, And The Middle East


Microsoft has announced that after 4 years, the Xbox 360 has now sold over 10 Million Units across Europe, the Middle East, And Africa.

In The press release, Microsoft also say that they "...think that Xbox Live currently is about 12 to 18 months ahead of its main rival PlayStation Network when it comes to offering service and content beyond traditional games,”

Press Release

LONDON – 12 November 2009 -Xbox 360 today announced that it had achieved console sales to 10 million consumers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in just four years. Reaching the landmark number has meant that Xbox 360 is the only console to achieve year-on-year growth across the region this year[1]. The launch next week of instant streaming HD movies, Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm on Tuesday 17th November 2009 transforms Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV and strengthens Xbox 360’s already impressive line up of interactive entertainment services.

“Xbox 360 continues to pull ahead of the competition when it comes to delivering on a complete home entertainment experience and we think that Xbox Live currently is about 12 to 18 months ahead of its main rival PlayStation Network when it comes to offering service and content beyond traditional games,” said Martin Olausson, Director of Digital Media Research at Strategy Analytics. “By introducing innovative new services and content such as Natal, instant streaming of full 1080P HD video, and integrating social media features such as Twitter and Facebook, Xbox will likely attract a wider audience than its rivals and is in a great position to maximize sales in the next few years”.

2009 has been a pivotal year in Xbox’s journey from its gaming origins to now changing the way people consume and share entertainment content, interact with each other online and continue to play great games. It’s a change that people are embracing; there are more than 20 million Xbox LIVE active members worldwide and there have been over 1 billion downloads of gaming and entertainment content, with movie downloads doubling in the last year alone.

“Reinventing entertainment through, play, watch, connect and share. This is the vision that we have for Xbox 360 and today that vision is the reality for 10 million Xbox owners. European consumers are very discerning and demand a connected entertainment experience. That’s why we focused on providing content that is right and relevant for them and entertainment beyond just gaming to movies, music and social networking. We have delivered on this promise and next week will bring real innovation into the living room through instant streaming high definition movies, connecting with friends on Facebook and Twitter and a personalised music channel. Together, this represents a real shift in the way people are entertained every day,” said Chris Lewis, vice president Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Europe.

This reinvention of entertainment has already seen a shift in where the Xbox lives in the home, with the majority (60%) of Xbox consoles now becoming integrated into the family living room. It has also caused a shift in the Xbox customer base as now 35% of Xbox customers are women and 64% are over the age of 25[2]. The arrival of the much anticipated ‘Project Natal’ will create a new category of gaming and entertainment experiences through controller-free gaming that makes Xbox 360 more inclusive and relevant to an even wider audience.

-Ends-

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier video game and entertainment system. It is home to the best and broadest games plus more standard and high-definition movies and TV shows on demand than any other device connected to the TV. The digital centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content, including personal pictures and music, with a unified online social network to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the first and most comprehensive unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox LIVE connects more than 12 million members across 26 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox LIVE Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, TV shows and movies in the United States as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

[1]Xbox 360 remains the only console showing positive year-on-year growth in 2009 so far, both across EMEA as a whole and in each of the 5 main markets within the region (UK, FR, DE, ES, IT) – Microsoft estimates based on Gfk ChartTrack data
[2] April 2009 Microsoft Internal Research Study

EA Has Released New Screenshots For Skate 3

EA Has released new screenshots for Skate 3. the screenshots show a variety of tricks being pulled of on various items in the environment. the screenshots appear to be in-game, but it is unclear if they are actual gameplay screens.

Skate 3



Sega Has Released A Trailer For The Nintendo DS Version Of Planet 51

Sega has released a new trailer for Planet 51. this trailer focuses on the Nintendo DS version of the Movie tie-in game. the majority of the trailer shows gameplay, focusing on the driving in the game but also showing a couple of the Mini games in Planet 51




UK PSN Update 12/11/09

Special Offers
3 On 3 NHL Arcade – PS3 [£4.79]
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars – PS3 [£3.99]
Echochrome Mico – PSP [£3.99]
Syphon Filter Combat Ops – PSP [£3.99]
Command & Conquer – PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Command & Conquer Red Alert – PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Command & Conquer Retaliation – PS1 Classic [£2.39]

PS3 Games
Burnout Paradise Big Surf Bundle [£27.99]
PAIN – Fat Princess [Free]
PAIN – Speed Oocher Pack [£1.59]
EyePet – Lucky Dip Styling Pack 4 [Free]
Buzz Quiz TV – Euro Sports Quiz [£3.99]
Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists Of Plastic – Mistress Of Mime [Free]
Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists Of Plastic – Shaolin Scarecrow [Free]
Call Of Duty Classic [£11.99]

Demo's
None

Guitar Hero 5
Lenny Kravitz Track Pack [£4.39]
“Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz [£1.59]
“Lady” by Lenny Kravitz [£1.59]
“Let Love Rule” by Lenny Kravitz [£1.59]

Rock Band
White Stripes Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground” by White Stripes [£0.99]
“Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine“ by White Stripes [£0.99]
“Icky Thump” by White Stripes [£0.99]
“A Day Like This” by SpongeBob Squarepants [£0.99]
“Employee Of The Month” by SpongeBob Squarepants [£0.99]
“Ridin' The Hook” by SpongeBob Squarepants [£0.99]
“Club Foot” by Kasabian [£0.99]
“Smash It Up (Part II)” by The Damned [£0.99]

DJ Hero
None

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
Avatar The Game – Developer Diary
Dante's Inferno – Anger
Ratchet & Clank A Crack In Time– Launch Trailer
Ratchet & Clank A Crack In Time – Weapons Montage
Heroes Over Europe – Island Of Panau

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Wise Father [£1.19]
Yuefeng: Fire Warrior [£1.19]
King Zuma [£1.19]
Cavalier Warrior [£1.19]

Dynamic Theme
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max [£13.99]
Major League Baseball 2K9 [£11.99]
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 7 [Free]

Minis
Bubble Trubble [£3.99]
D-Cube Planet [£2.49]
Circles, Circles, Circles [£2.49]

Rock Band
Rock Band Unplugged - “Excuse Me Mr” by No Doubt [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “I'm Shipping Up To Boston” by Dropkick Murphys [£0.99]

Demo
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier

Theme
NONE


Konami have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Tagforce

Konami have released new screenshots and a trailer for their upcoming PSP game, Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s Tagforce 4. the trailer shows cut scenes of players summoning monsters with cards whilst the screenshots show many different things. the world map, menu's, Battle Menus and Battling are shown as well as some of the characters and cards in the game.



Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s Tagforce 4