Friday, March 19, 2010

Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Lips I Love The 80's

Microsoft have released new screenshots for Lips I Love The 80's on the Xbox 360. this trailer has some people playing the game and showing the other songs that are included in Lips I Love The 80's. some in-game footage is shown in the trailer.




Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

Codemasters have announced International Cricket 2010 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and that its coming out this summer. International Cricket 2010 is being produced by the team behind last years Ashes Cricket 2009, Trickstar Games.

International Cricket 2010 will feature an all new Action Cam which adds action and intensity, compared to the traditional broadcast views. Batting gets a new Power Stick which adds 360° analogue power and direction control, giving the player a wider selection of shots to choose from.

The game features a complete player editor which will enable gamers to put themselves into the game. the game has the roster of 16 nations and 21 stadia from around the world. there are also new instant tournament game modes.

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Press Release

Thursday 18th March/...Complete with all new ‘Action Cam’ that will take gamers right onto the pitch and into the heat of battle, Codemasters® today announced International Cricket 2010™, coming this summer for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

International Cricket 2010 is set to continue Codemasters 15 year association with world class cricket and follows last summer’s Number One best seller Ashes Cricket 2009. Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a team pedigree that includes Ashes Cricket 2009 and the Brian Lara series, IC 2010 steps up to the crease with a range of innovations and enhancements to set the new standard in authentic cricket gaming.

The new Action Cam will immerse players in all the on-pitch drama, intensity and excitement of fiercely competitive international cricket. Supplementing traditional broadcast views, players can now feel the satisfaction of smashing home 90mph+ deliveries and experience the thrill of thundering down the track to bowl from Action Cam’s new on-field perspectives.

A key addition to the range of fielding, bowling and batting improvements is the new ‘Power Stick’. Giving batsmen 360° analogue power and direction control, Power Stick enables the widest selection of shots, from pushing quick singles to gaps in the field to risky shots and everything in between.

Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes including new instant tournaments. A comprehensive player editor enables gamers to put themselves into the game and the squad editor allows players to edit the player name, appearance, team and attributes of all athletes. Gamers can compete as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations at an improved selection of 21 stadia around the world, including Lord’s, the Home of Cricket.

“With a focus on taking gamers into the action like never before, International Cricket 2010 will deliver the most authentic cricket gaming yet,” said John Szoke, Producer, Codemasters. “Codemasters enjoys an unrivaled heritage in producing cricket games, and International Cricket 2010 will build on this success with a range of innovative gameplay features and enhancements.”

“We’re delighted to partner with Codemasters to develop the next leap forward in cricket gaming,” said Tony Parkes, Studio Director, Trickstar games. “Our passionate team of industry veterans, which includes development talent who have worked on the Brian Lara series and Ashes 2009, is determined to deliver the most immersive and intuitive cricket experience for all fans of the sport.”

Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.codemasters.com/cricket.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com

ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com

ASK ABOUT GAMES
Codemasters supports askaboutgames.com www.askaboutgames.com - a UK initiative designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for computer and video games so that they can make more informed choices when choosing games for their children.

Codemasters is a registered trademark owned by The Codemasters Software Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are this weeks Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare releases. i have provided screenshots for the game where i can.

Virtual Console

CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD – Turbografx


Milon's Secret Castle – NES

WiiWare

Muscle March


DSiWare

Car Jack Streets


Flashlight

Flips The Enchanted Woods

Libera Wing

Photo Dojo

From Nintendo UK


Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots And Trailer For Groovin Blocks

Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and a trailer for the upcoming PSN game, Groovin Blocks. the screenshots and trailer are all from in-game footage and show in-game action.

Groovin Blocks has over 50 levels to play through, and 20 original songs. This is a game similar in style to Columns, but the main difference here is that your encouraged to destroy blocks in time to the beat. there are also powerups which can be unlocked as the player collects stars.



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Press Release

WHAT: Sony Online Entertainment delivers the ultimate puzzle challenge; Groovin’ Blocks, a game set to irresistible musical beats, now available on the PlayStation®Network! With over 50 levels and 20 original songs, Groovin’ Blocks will have players of all skill levels groovin’ along.

ABOUT GROOVIN’ BLOCKS: Groovin’ Blocks challenges players to match three or more gems to make them disappear. For more points, users can explode gems to the beat of the music and those who keep their groove going until the end of a song without letting the gems touch the top will advance to the next level. Players collect stars along the way to unlock 15 levels of power-ups. Groovin’ Blocks features three skill levels, ranging from casual to hard, and two multiplayer options. Play with friends in local co-op or against them in a local head-to-head mode.

FEATURES:
• Over 50 levels of challenging puzzles
• 20 original songs for non-stop groovin’
• Unlockable power-ups and new songs obtainable through the star award system
• 3 skill level options; Casual, Experienced and Hard
• Local head-to-head and co-op modes
• A unique local multiplayer mode that enables handicapping to balance gameplay
• 11 PlayStation Network trophies to collect

WHEN: Groovin’ Blocks is now available for purchase from the PlayStation®Store for $9.99 (plus applicable taxes).

For more information on Groovin’ Blocks, visit www.station.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
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, and Tucson, 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, Legends of Norrath, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Groovin' Blocks and Rapid Fire Engine source code © 2008 Empty Clip Studios, LLC. Groovin' Blocks is a trademark of Empty Clip Studios, LLC. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. Font Alte Haas Grotesk used with permission from Yann Le Coroller. Neogrey font created by Ivan Philipov and used with permission. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Codemasters Have Released A New Dev Dairy For F1 2010

Codemasters have released a new Dev Dairy video for F1 2010. this video has devs talking about the game, ex F1 driver Anthony Davidson, and it also has unseen footage of F1 2010. The new footage from the game features 2009 cars but it is all from f1 2010. Pit lane crews, weather, various cars and tracks are all shown. The Devs talk about their love for F1, and briefly go through the many things that have been included in the game.




Codemasters Have Released New F1 2010 Screenshots And Boxart

Codemasters have released new screenshots and the boxart for F1 2010. the screenshots feature 2009 cars, but are representative of F1 2010 gameplay. The screenshots appear to show gameplay and show some action from Monaco, in-cockpit view of a Force India, and weather effects. The Boxart reveal the game is rated 3+.

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Boxart



Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Revealed The Boxart For Lego Harry Potter

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have revealed the boxart for all the retail versions of Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Whilst the games have not been rated, the boxart does feature the main characters, familiar faces and bits from the first 4 Harry Potter Movies.

Boxart