EA have announced that Lord Of Ultima, a free browser based strategy game based on the Ultima universe, is out now. Lord Of Ultima is being developed by Phenomic, a EA Studio.
3 video walkthroughs have been released, giving players some pointers in how to start up a village and examples of how the location of buildings can be important. The second video focuses on defending a city and attacking others, and finally the third video shows how to work with other players and forms alliances. EA have also released some in-game screenshots showing various parts of your city.
Screenshots
Press Release
Guildford, UK – April 20, 2010 – Phenomic™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, announced today Lord of Ultima™, a new browser-based online strategy game is available worldwide for free* starting today. Lord of Ultima immerses players in a brand-new, deeply-rich strategy game set within the Ultima universe. The game introduces innovative social features, such as advanced trading, alliance creation, online chat and community forums, which make for an endlessly entertaining experience.
“Lord of Ultima was designed to ensure that everyone, from strategy newcomers to diehard fans, can make it to the top of the leader board,” said Volker Wertich, Creative Director at Phenomic. "Phenomic is committed to building dynamic communities that delight players as they interact with the game, each other and the legendary world of Ultima.”
To become the Lord of Ultima, players will master the arts of diplomacy and trade, as well as the military activities of spying, plundering, and the takeover of enemy cities. Set in the new world of Caledonia, players start the game as eager conquerors in the early stages of raising an empire, and then move from developing a humble village and evolving it into a prosperous, highly customized capital. Players can flourish as peaceful merchants by trading resources over land or sea and using diplomacy. They can also become feared conquerors, by creating mighty armies of knights and mages to crush enemies.
Lord of Ultima is a free-to-play MTX browser-based game. No download or installation is needed and players do not need to register to play. Lord of Ultima is available in English and German and is playable now by visiting www.lordofultima.com.
*Internet Connection Required
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.co.uk.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, Phenomic and Ultima are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
New Zero Punctuation - Just Cause 2
This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Just Cause 2. could a game where you can do nearly anything to anyone appeal to Yahtzee, or is it simply too big for him to take?
EA Have Released New Screenshots For RISK Factions
EA Have released new screenshots for RISK Factions. These screenshots focus on the newly introduced character, Commandant SixFour, revealed in yesterdays Animation Short. There is also a screenshot of the Avatar Item, Commandant SixFour's Head, and a couple of screenshots from Chapter 3 of the animation short released yesterday.
Screenshots
Screenshots
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/177oEc
iPad: Apple clarify iPad 3G+Wifi release, hitting retail on 30th April 5PM as well as early pre-orders http://ow.ly/1AHd0
QTE Blog: The Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Trailer Has Been Leaked http://ow.ly/177rSh
Shigeru Miyamoto admits he'll have to retire, but not any time soon. admits Will Wright has been an influence http://ow.ly/1AHEk
Wii: Nintendo have released a Room-Moving Wii Accessory Kit. it basically comes with extra cables and sensor bar http://ow.ly/1AHIk
QTE Blog: The Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Trailer has Been Leaked
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For EverQuest II
Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman in Arkham Asylum, reveals Batman Arkham Asylum 2 is really dark. Two-Face is in the game http://ow.ly/1AI6w
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1ALfL
QTE Blog: EA Have Released Chapter 3 Of A Animated Short Movie For RISK Factions http://ow.ly/177uDT
QTE Blog: Capcom Officially Announce Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds For Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/177uDU
PSP: Square have Tweeted that the upcoming shooter, The 3rd Birthday, will exceed expectations. it will be shown shortly http://ow.ly/1ANuA
PS3: its reported that PSN users are having their accounts hacked via chain e:mails. http://ow.ly/1AOrr
QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Okamiden Is Coming West In 2011 On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/177wjd
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Clasic Controller Pro Is Out Now In The USA For $19.99 http://ow.ly/177wje
DS: Nintendo claims that software sales in Europe for the DS have dropped 50% due to piracy, costs them Trillions of Yen http://ow.ly/1AOwR
3DS: poll in Japan reveals only 8.8% would buy the 3DS, 55% are interested but won't buy, and 35.3% are not interested http://ow.ly/1AOB2
QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective For The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/177za8
QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes Is Coming To The Wii And Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/177za7
360: The Xbox 360 has sold over 1 Million units in Australia and New Zealand. there are over 525K Xbox Live suscribers http://ow.ly/1AODm
Tecmo Bowl Throwback is coming out on XBLA on 28th April. PSN release date not been set yet. http://ow.ly/1AS7d
The team behind Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker are now working on Peace Walker http://ow.ly/1ASbh
3DS: its highly rumoured that the 3DS has a 10th October release in the UK http://ow.ly/1ASfR
PS3: Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauch admits he'll be angry when Gran Turismo 5 is finished, it won't satisfy him http://ow.ly/1AShG
GAME had admitted that the ongoing suspension of Air Travel will delay some mail deliveries. http://ow.ly/1ASk4
PS2: its been revealed that a Vectorman game was in development for the PS2, but it was canciled http://ow.ly/1ASlC
360: Rumoured pics of Natal Dev Kit have been released. Natal needs external power for motor tilt function http://ow.ly/1AVXI
QTE Blog: Sony Reveal That PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe Will Cost $9.99 When Its Released 27th April In Stores http://ow.ly/177F9e
its rumoured that Mr Freeze and Talia al Ghul will be in Batman Arkham Asylum 2 http://ow.ly/1AW0R
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sony Reveal That PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe Will Cost $9.99 When Its Released 27th April In Stores
Sony have announced that the UMD, retail, version of PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe will only cost $9.99 when its released on 27th April.
From USA Playstation Blog
Capcom Announce Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes Is Coming To The Wii And Playstation 3
Capcom have announced that Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes is coming out on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 later this year. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes is being produced by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the producer from Devil May Cry 4. the game is set during the battle of Sekigahara in Japan. The game also features a Heroes Story mode where the decisions of the player will change history and the games story mode.
Trailer
Character Trailer - Yukimura Sanada
Character Trailer - Mitsunari Ishida
Character Trailer - Ieyasu Tokugawa
Character Trailer - Masamune Date
From Capcom Unity
Press Release
Release Date: TBD 2010
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Wii
Rating: Pending
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Game Description:
The producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, brings you the newest installment to the BASARA series, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes, on the PLAYSTATION®3 and Wii. A fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will master the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents that will become more and more challenging throughout the game. On their journey to the final battle, learn how to unleash powerful and spectacular Basara moves or make use of the boost mode to wipe out as many enemies as possible.
Victory in battle will not only deliver a new territory but the natural resources of that region, which can be used to upgrade weapons. With unique playable characters along with supporting generals who make it easier to command and lead armies, players will see the battle from the perspective of each military commander with the ultimate goal of re-writing history to rule all of 16th century Japan.
In the dynamic new “Heroes’ Story” mode, the player’s decisions impact history with a redesigned story mode. Based on choices made by the player, new drama unfolds as friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and a new Sengoku story unfolds. Adding a new strategic element to the game, forces can fight for control/taking over of the entire battlefields, and ultimately the nation
Features:
+ Fight your way through hundreds of enemies across many exciting battlefields using cool combos and over-the-top special moves until all heroes have gathered at the decisive battle of Sekigahara
+ Featuring a dozen unique playable samurai warrior characters each with their own unique battle styles
+ Upgradeable weapon types allow players to extend or add special abilities
+ Dramatic “Heroes’ Story” mode changes history based on players decisions as the story progresses
Trailer
Character Trailer - Yukimura Sanada
Character Trailer - Mitsunari Ishida
Character Trailer - Ieyasu Tokugawa
Character Trailer - Masamune Date
From Capcom Unity
Press Release
Release Date: TBD 2010
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Wii
Rating: Pending
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Game Description:
The producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, brings you the newest installment to the BASARA series, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes, on the PLAYSTATION®3 and Wii. A fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will master the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents that will become more and more challenging throughout the game. On their journey to the final battle, learn how to unleash powerful and spectacular Basara moves or make use of the boost mode to wipe out as many enemies as possible.
Victory in battle will not only deliver a new territory but the natural resources of that region, which can be used to upgrade weapons. With unique playable characters along with supporting generals who make it easier to command and lead armies, players will see the battle from the perspective of each military commander with the ultimate goal of re-writing history to rule all of 16th century Japan.
In the dynamic new “Heroes’ Story” mode, the player’s decisions impact history with a redesigned story mode. Based on choices made by the player, new drama unfolds as friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and a new Sengoku story unfolds. Adding a new strategic element to the game, forces can fight for control/taking over of the entire battlefields, and ultimately the nation
Features:
+ Fight your way through hundreds of enemies across many exciting battlefields using cool combos and over-the-top special moves until all heroes have gathered at the decisive battle of Sekigahara
+ Featuring a dozen unique playable samurai warrior characters each with their own unique battle styles
+ Upgradeable weapon types allow players to extend or add special abilities
+ Dramatic “Heroes’ Story” mode changes history based on players decisions as the story progresses
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