Friday, May 21, 2010

Microsoft Announce Fable III Is Coming To PC's And Detail Standard And Limited Collectors Editions

Microsoft has announced that Fable III is coming out for PC's and that it'll cost $49.99/£39.99/€54.99. it'll be available at retail and from Games On Demand For Games for Windows Live. Microsoft has also detailed the retail Xbox 360 versions. there will be a standard version of the game that will retail for $59.99/£44.99/€64.99. There will also be a limited Collectors Edition that will retail for $79.99/£59.99/€84.99.


Limited Collectors Edition Features:
  • A new quest: Uncover the mystery of the haunted forests of Silverpines and earn the legendary sword, Wolfsbane, deadly against wolves and balverines.
  • Exclusive location: Unlock a new region, ideal for settling down with a family and discovering new treasures.
  • “Fable III” playing cards: Created by Lionhead, these cards depict every type of character in “Fable III,” including Heroes, royals, rebels and villains from across Albion and beyond.
  • ·Guild Seal Coin: The coin features a Good side (blue) and Evil side (red) to assist players in making critical decisions that will impact the fate of the world forever.
  • A new dog breed: Renowned for its loyalty, the Boxer is a brave canine companion worthy of greatest Queens and Kings.
  • One unique outfit: Unearth one male and female outfit from the mysterious, faraway land of Aurora, a new destination in your “Fable III” adventures.
Collectors Edition


Standard Edition

 
Press Release

Lead a rebellion, start a revolution, and rule a kingdom in “Fable III.” Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios present the thrilling new chapter in the “Fable” franchise exclusively on Xbox 360 and Windows. Action, drama, adventure and humor propel the story as players choose their journey to become King or Queen of Albion.

“Fable III” will be available in Standard and Limited Collector’s Editions for Xbox 360. The Standard Edition will retail for $59.99/£44.99/€64.99, while the Limited Collector’s Edition will retail for $79.99/£59.99/€84.99.  The Windows version will retail for $49.99/£39.99/€54.99, and will also be available for download exclusively on Games on Demand on Games for Windows – LIVE.

The Limited Collector’s Edition also offers unique collectibles that true “Fable” fans won’t want to miss, including downloadable content, also available for Windows users, as well as in-box items that come with the Xbox 360 version. Wrapped up in a distinctive box created in the likeness of a book from “Fable III,” the contents include:

·A new quest: Uncover the mystery of the haunted forests of Silverpines and earn the legendary sword, Wolfsbane, deadly against wolves and balverines.
·Exclusive location: Unlock a new region, ideal for settling down with a family and discovering new treasures.
·“Fable III” playing cards: Created by Lionhead, these cards depict every type of character in “Fable III,” including Heroes, royals, rebels and villains from across Albion and beyond.
·Guild Seal Coin:  The coin features a Good side (blue) and Evil side (red) to assist players in making critical decisions that will impact the fate of the world forever.
·A new dog breed: Renowned for its loyalty, the Boxer is a brave canine companion worthy of greatest Queens and Kings.
·One unique outfit: Unearth one male and female outfit from the mysterious, faraway land of Aurora, a new destination in your “Fable III” adventures.

“Fable III” sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which you will be called upon to rise from revolutionary to ruler of Albion. The choices and sacrifices you make while fanning the flames of revolution, and then as you rule as King or Queen, will lead to an ever evolving world of consequences that will be felt across your entire land.

Sega Announce Sega Mega Drive Classics Are Coming To PC's On 27th May

Sega have announced that from 27th May, Classic Sega Mega Drive games will be available to buy for PC owners. Sega Mega Drive Classics will be released in sets, the first set coming out on Steam, and other digital distribution networks, and they will cost £1.99/€2.49/AUS$3.49/$2.99.

Sega Announce that some of the games in the first set are Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin, Comix Zone and Vectorman, whilst they have released screenshots for those games as well as Gain Ground, Altered Beast, Space Harrier, Crack Down, Sonic 3D Blast, and Shadow Dancer, which means we can possibly expect them in the First set or soon after.

Screenshots


USA Pricing From Joystiq

Press Release

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (May 21st, 2010) –SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are proud to announce that a wide selection of evergreen games from the legendary SEGA Mega Drive™ platform are making their way on to PC via digital distribution.

The initial group of titles being made available consists of fan favourites such as Golden Axe™, Ecco the Dolphin™, Comix Zone™ and Vectorman™. All these classic SEGA titles will be available from £1.99/€2.49/ AUS$3.49, but for a full list of all available titles and features, please visit www.sega.com.

“It’s exciting to be able to offer these classic games to a new audience” said Nick Pili, Network Business Director at SEGA Europe. “Delivered via our digital partners, every PC owner can now enjoy these timeless masterpieces whenever they want!”

The first set of SEGA Mega Drive games for PC are set to release 27th May on Steam and other digital distribution networks.

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.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/us.

Sega Announce Phantasy Star Portable 2 Is Coming To The USA and EU This Fall


Sega have announced that Phantasy Star Portable 2, the Playstation Portable game, is set to come out in the USA and EU this Fall. Phantasy Star Portable 2 features double the amount of content from the previous game, with new characters, over 100 Missions, over 170 enemies, new bosses, and over 2,000 weapons and items.

Phantasy Star Portable 2 takes place 3 years after the original game, but after 3 years the war has been costly and resources have dwindled. In the game, you are able to play with upto 4 players online, via Ad-Hoc or infrastructure, as well as playing some returning modes from old Phantasy Star games like Battle and Challenge Missions.


Screenshots


From Sega USA Blog


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released New Lego Harry Potter Screenshots

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released new screenshots for Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4. these screenshots are in-game from the Chamber Of Secrets part of the game.

Screenshots



This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today on the UK WiiWare and DSiWare services. there are no Virtual Console games coming out this week, but there are in total 6 games coming out, 2 on WiiWare and 4 on DSiWare. I have included screenshots where i could for the games, but if you head to the link at the bottom, Nintendo has made a video of the games coming out.

WiiWare

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations


Robin Hood: The Return of Richard

DSiWare

Ferrari GT Evolution


Discolight

Flips More Bloody Horowitz


Telegraph Crosswords

From Nintendo UK


THQ Announce Truth or Lies Is Coming To The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii

THQ have Announced Truth or Lies is currently in development for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, And Playstation 3. Truth or Lies is a truth or dare style party game that is currently set for a release this Fall. in the game, players have to answer a range of thought provoking questions. the games requires a microphone, so when you answer a question, it can analyse your answer to see if your telling the truth or not, by utilizing a proprietary voice calibration system.


Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – May 20, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Truth or Lies®, a unique new ‘truth or dare’ style party game, is in development for the Wii™ system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. In Truth or Lies, which is set for release this fall, players join family and friends in a roundtable style game play answering an astonishing array of thought-provoking questions. Utilizing a proprietary voice calibration system that works in conjunction with either the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone or USB microphone, Truth or Lies measures stress levels in a player’s voice to reveal the honesty of their answers.

About Truth or Lies
Friends and family will be squirming in their seats as they answer some of the game’s silliest and most provocative questions in the new Truth or Lies video game. Up to eight players can join in on this party game, as they offer up answers to more than 3,000 questions. Additionally, the Hot Seat mode will allow players to put other players on the spot and ask them any question that comes to mind. The gameplay will lead to revealing and hilarious situations among friends and family.

For more information on Truth or Lies and additional THQ titles, please visit www.thq.com.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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Sony Online Entertainment Announce Players Can Buy Stonebrunt Prowler Mounts In EverQuest II

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that gamers who have the Sentinel's Fate expansion for EverQuest II can now purchase mounts. for $25, players can buy these mounts via Station Cash Marketplace. For Norrath, there are 3 different types of Prowler Mounts to choose from, that will be available for at least a month.

Ethereal Prowler (Purple)
• Increases Slashing, Aggression, Ranged, Piercing and Crushing of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%

Sinister Prowler (Green)
• Increases Disruption, Focus, Ministration, Subjugation and Ordination of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%

Ulteran Prowler (Blue)
• Increases Focus, Ordination, Disruption, Subjugation and Ministration of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%



Screenshots


Press Release

WHAT: Beginning today, EverQuest II players no longer need to save plat or chase retail boxes to achieve the status and performance boost that comes with roaming Norrath on a mount. Fueled by player demand, Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is giving players the opportunity to purchase a mount through the Station Cash Marketplace for the first time. The all new Stonebrunt Prowler mounts are available to purchase for only $25.00 in-game now. Residents of Norrath can choose from three different types of Prowler mounts which are guaranteed to be available for at least one month.

ABOUT THE STONEBRUNT PROWLER MOUNTS: The Stonebrunt Prowler is a fearsome predator with strong jaws and deadly speed, and has been known for stalking the plains of Odus. Since Odus was pulled from Norrath, the prowlers have mutated, with magic infusing their bodies and improving their already powerful muscles. Recently, Erudite researchers have found ways to bend the prowlers to their service, taking control of the magic essence of each prowler and harnessing it for use as a mount of unparalleled ferocity.

Further details on each of the Stonebrunt Prowler mounts:

Ethereal Prowler (Purple)
• Increases Slashing, Aggression, Ranged, Piercing and Crushing of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%

Sinister Prowler (Green)
• Increases Disruption, Focus, Ministration, Subjugation and Ordination of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%

Ulteran Prowler (Blue)
• Increases Focus, Ordination, Disruption, Subjugation and Ministration of caster by 5.0
• Reduces maximum falling speed of caster
• Increases caster run speed by 65%

MORE INFO: For more info on the EverQuest II Station Cash Mounts
http://www.eq2players.com .