Friday, May 28, 2010

Square Enix Europe Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out In The UK On 17th September

Square Enix have revealed that Front Mission Evolved is coming out in the UK on the PC, 360, And PS3 on 17th September. Square Enix Europe have also released the UK boxart, revealing that the game has been rated 16. Square Enix had already announced that the game is coming out in the USA on 14th September.

Front Mission Evolved Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

Boxart


Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®, developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, will be available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows® PC on 17th September 2010.

The first of its kind in the series, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is an action-packed Third-Person Shooter and the next instalment in the classic FRONT MISSION® franchise. Players will take full control of the Wanzer, a massive humanoid, fully customizable war machine, in single player campaign and online multi-player.

Featuring Hollywood style production values and a totally immersive storyline, players are thrust deep into a swirl of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, and battle through intense combat situations as man strives to create the ultimate humanoid fighting machine in a war against terror.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “We’re excited to be releasing this intense new chapter in this classic franchise and invite existing fans and gamers new to the series to enjoy all the action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED has to offer.”
For more information about FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, please visit the official website at www.frontmissionevolved.com

Story:
In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity’s appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.’s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilised to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.
Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your Wanzer and blast your way to victory.
When you think you’re ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries.

FRONT MISSION and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “Double Helix Games” is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17weIY

  • iPad: there are reports that iPad deliveries are arriving a day early in the UK and Italy http://ht.ly/1QBAx

  • Yahoo And Zynga have announced that Zynga's games will be distributed through Yahoo's network of online properties http://ht.ly/1QBFI

  • Changes in share value now put Apple ahead of Microsoft, making Apple the worlds biggest technology company http://ht.ly/1QC9F

  • Rockstar say they are working with UK retailers to fix the supply issues http://ht.ly/1QBHc

  • Media Vision, devs behind Wild Arms, have begun work on a new game for PSP and PS3, worldwide appeal. http://ht.ly/1QBKf

  • 360: Duke Nukem Manhattan Project has appeared on Xbox.com, no pricing or release date given. http://ht.ly/1QBLP

  • Greenpeace rates Nintendo as worst videogame company for environment. Sony best with Microsoft a way behind http://ht.ly/1QBOi

  • PS3: Sony's Kirk Ewing reveals Home will exit Beta this December, says its not shit http://ht.ly/1QBRk

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17wjak

  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released Part 1 Of A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of ModNation Racers On PSP http://ht.ly/17wjaj

  • Marvel vs Capcom 3 screenshots have been released, show Wolverine, Ryu, Iron Man, Hulk, Redfield, http://ht.ly/1QBTJ

  • Namco Bandai announce Puzzle Quest 2 is coming out on XBLA on 23rd June, 16th July on DS, in EU http://ht.ly/1QBWi

  • Gearbox, Borderlands devs, have trademarked Z-Day. speculation is its Zombies related. http://ht.ly/1QBYh

  • PC: Namco Bandai have said that Ubisofts DRM is "a good strategy" as there's not alternative http://ht.ly/1QFCG

  • PS3: Guerrilla Have said that Naught Dog are Not working on Killzone 3 http://ht.ly/1QIh4

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Announce They Are bringing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light To The USA On 5th Ocotber http://ht.ly/17wlIa

  • PSP: A Linkedin Profile of Programmer Ben Watson lists a untitled action game for PSP, Speculation is its Uncharted http://ht.ly/1QIoj

  • Imageepoch is currently hiring for work on DS, PSP, Wii, and PS3. currently they have not released a PS3 game. http://ht.ly/1QIAJ

  • Ubisoft announce they are releasing H.A.W.X. 2 to the PS3, 360, Wii, and PC this fall http://ht.ly/1QIDr

  • PC: Blizzard Entertainment say micro transactions won't be in StarCraft II, its not the right game for it. http://ht.ly/1QIFn

  • PS3: the new Ape Escape game has been in development since 2006. speculation is it could be connected to Piposaru 2001 http://ht.ly/1QIHw

  • QTE Blog: IFE Services Announce They Are Working With Sony To Offer PSP Systems To Airlines http://ht.ly/17wnGZ

  • QTE Blog: GigaMedia Announce Its IAHGames Operation Is Releasing StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty In Southeast Asia http://ht.ly/17wnGX

  • QTE Blog: Virgin Reveal The Gaming Division Will Be Called Virgin Gaming http://ht.ly/17wnGY

  • NBA Live is reportedly getting a name change. the new game will be called NBA Elite 11 http://ht.ly/1QKB5

  • DS: Natsume announce they are bringing Lufia Curse of the Sinistrals to the USA this fall http://ht.ly/1QKmJ

  • PS3: HBO programs have to wait 11 months before they come to the PSN Video Store, stops HBO subscriptions being dropped http://ht.ly/1QKGG

  • Wii: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, Party Play Returns, Quest Mode narrated by Gene Simmons, devs are Vicarious Visions http://ht.ly/1QKKb

  • DS: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, can link with Wii game for 8 player Roadie Battle, make own set lists, battle modes http://ht.ly/1QKOP

  • Warner Bros. have appointed Jeff Junge as Head of Digital Gaming, a newly created post from the acquisition of Turbine http://ht.ly/1QLU2

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce PokéPark Wii: Pikachu‘s Adventure Is Coming Out In UK On 9th July http://ht.ly/17wrgZ

  • QTE Blog: Sega Announce The Next Napoleon Total War DLC Is The Peninsular Campaign http://ht.ly/17wrgY

  • Its reported that Michael Jordan will be the Cover Athlete on NBA 2K11, the games spokesman, and playable character http://ht.ly/1QLWf

  • iPhone: Capcom have released Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney on the iPhone. for £2.99 http://ht.ly/1QLZc

  • Its strongly rumoured that Tekken Series Director Katsuhiro Harada has annoucned that work on Tekken 7 has started http://ht.ly/1QN2O

  • PS3: Sony responds to rumours Home's Beta is ending, saying there are no plans to end the Beta http://ht.ly/1QN3H

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Need For Speed World Is Coming Out 20th July http://ht.ly/17wt5t

  • 360: Its strongly rumoured that Natal will be called Wave http://ht.ly/1QN57

  • 360: Former Microsoft Studio Manager Scott Bayless says Natal will fail as its not integrated into the 360 http://ht.ly/1QN6C

  • QTE Blog: Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Is Coming Out In USA On 21st September http://ht.ly/17wvmE

  • EA has welcomed THQ Partners program, but says that they shouldn't expect success overnight from the independent devs http://ht.ly/1QQB3

  • There are rumours that NCAA are in talks with EA Sports to bring College Hockey to NHL 11 http://ht.ly/1QQDE

  • QTE Blog: Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay http://ht.ly/17wxAJ

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! http://ht.ly/17wxAI

  • Ubisoft have confirmed that a new Driver game is going to be shown at E3 http://ht.ly/1QQUh

  • PC: EA have brought forward the FIFA Online Beta, you can now head to the site to sign up http://ht.ly/1QRuJ

  • PC: The Final Fantasy XIV Beta is taking another step forward over the alpha, improving on combat, visuals + much more http://ht.ly/1QRwm

  • The ESRB have rated Limbo as coming to the PS3 and PC. its already announced for XBLA http://ht.ly/1QRxu




Thursday, May 27, 2010

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!

Konami have released new screenshots for both the DS and Wii versions of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!. The Wii Screenshots highlight powerful attacks and special moves as well as new views of the Earth region of the Island of Gorm. The DS Screenshots are from the Forest and Sea regions of the island of Gorm and show in-game action and environments.

Wii Screenshots


DS Screenshots


Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed new screenshots from the upcoming action puzzle game, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! for Nintendo Wii and DS. Based on the popular European toy and TV franchise now airing on the Cartoon Network, the all-new screens will give gamers a first look at the Gormiti video game debut with new characters, special attack moves, beautiful environments and more.

Gamers begin their adventure with Razzle, a character shuttled to the ‘Island of Gorm’ when he knocks over old books in a library and opens a portal to another world. Razzle and his books land in the midst of vast armies trapped in a never-ending battle driven by the elemental forces of nature. At the heart of this battle, the evil Lava Gormiti, Magmion, learns of five sacred amulets that will open an inter-dimensional portal to Earth once united. It is the task of The Lords of Nature, Earth, Sea, Air and Forest, to keep Magmion from succeeding and reaching Earth. The game also showcases numerous landmarks from the television series with full story and arcade modes and two-player co-op play on the Wii. Players will utilize the skills of the Lords of Nature by unleashing ‘Super’ attacks and powerful long-ranges moves as they battle Magmion’s minions. Each Lord will
have to be released at the right time to take advantage of their various skills and strengths in battle. The gameplay will constantly challenge players with jigsaw and sliding tile puzzle games where players must collect and assemble pieces relating to each character in order to build an interactive 3D image.

All-new Wii screenshots will highlight powerful attacks and special moves dealt by the Lords of Nature, in addition to views of the Earth region of the Island of Gorm. DS screenshots feature action and environments from the Forest and Sea regions of the Island of Gorm.

Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay

Sony have released a video interview between Sony's Jeff Rubenstein and Guerrilla Games' Steven Ter Heide. in the video they talk about what wasn't added in Killzone 2 and what they were adding to Killzone 3, like the jetpacks that were in Killzone Liberation. they also discuss the friendly rivalry between the Sony teams to produce the best looking games and how they're going to Win it. its revealed that after the Killzone 2 DLC was finished, Guerrilla Games moved straight onto Killzone 3. The interview also reveals that Killzone 3 won't have loading times.

If you watch the video carefully, best to do so in HD, you can see in the background on the TV Killzone 3 running. it appears to be a loop of gameplay footage, but it does show many new things in the game, like new weapon and new Melee Kills. familiar things from Killzone 2 are also shown, like the cover mechanic, weapon re-loading, and enemy AI.




From USA Playstation Blog


Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Is Coming Out In USA On 21st September

 Atari have announced that Test Drive Unlimited 2 is coming out in the USA on 21st September. I Now have access to Atari Press Materials and have included screenshots that they have released for the game so far as well as two trailers, 1 focuses on many of the cars in the game, whilst the other trailer shows customisation options and things you can do away from the racing.





Screenshots


Release Date From Quick Jump


EA Announce Need For Speed World Is Coming Out 20th July


EA Have annoucned that Need For Speed World is coming out on 20th July. This MMO Racing game will be able to be downloaded from world.needforspeed.com where players can download a free version of the game that lets you play up to level 10. a starter pack will be available that lets players race up to level 50, have $20 of SpeedBoost, and an assortment of power ups, and a limited edition vehicle, all for $20. Players who pre-order the game will get a 1 week headstart and will be able to play the game from 13th July with increased XP, get access to all beta events, and reserve their driver names.


Press Release

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Need for Speed™ World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game, will go live on July 20, 2010.Need for Speed World thrusts gamers into an enormous, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speedexperience featuring an all-new power-up system and deep RPG style progression.

Beginning July 20th, Need for Speed World will be available as a free client download at world.needforspeed.com. The free client gives gamers a taste of the action with access to all races, pursuits and career progression up to level 10.

Players looking for the ultimate experience can purchase the Need for Speed World Starter Pack which includes a credit for $20 worth of SpeedBoost, full access up to level 50, a bundle assortment of power-ups like Nitrous and Traffic Magnet to help you get started, and an exclusive limited edition vehicle – all for MSRP $20*. Owners of the Starter Pack also get the added benefit of being able to purchase items like power-ups, double XP periods and even rental cars starting at just a few cents.*

Players who pre-order Need for Speed World will have a one-week headstart to the game on July 13th, with increased Rep (XP) gain for the duration of the headstart event and guaranteed access to all upcoming Need for Speed World beta events. Finally, players will also be able to reserve their driver names in advance of the game going live and have VIP status permanently displayed in their driver profile. Pre-orders are available now ateastore.ea.com or at participating digital retailers nationwide.

Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience. Players can compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world. Need for Speed World combines new content with the most popular cities from Need for Speed Most Wanted and Need for Speed Carbon to create the biggest, most exciting race world ever released in the Need for Speed universe.

Need for Speed World is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio. Need for Speed World will be available on July 20, 2010. More information and details on the beta test can be found atworld.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets athttp://info.ea.com.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See details at point of purchase.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet
at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.