Sega have announced that Vanquish is coming out on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in the EU on 22nd October. Sega have also announced that those who pre-order the game will get the Tri-Weapon pack. this pack, which can be downloaded from the PSN and XBL when the game is released. this pack consists of the Boost Machine Gun, Anti-Armor Pistol and Laser Cannon.
The Boost Machine Gun has impressive overall fire power and the speed to dispense rounds similar to that of a heavy machine gun. The Anti-Armor Pistol fires a special penetrative shell. The Laser Cannon is a miniaturised space warship laser and is more powerful than any other weapon available for infantry.
Press Release
LONDON (July 8th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. is excited to confirm that VANQUISH™, the epic sci-fi third-person action shooter from acclaimed game director Shinji Mikami, will hit stores across Europe on October 22nd 2010. In addition to this news, customers who pre-order a copy of the game with selected stores will receive exclusive access to a three-weapon pack, available via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Store on the same day.
The Tri-Weapon pack contains a small arsenal of experimental technology, made up of the Boost Machine Gun, Anti-Armor Pistol and Laser Cannon. This triple threat of futuristic weaponry gives players an edge in surviving the frenetic and massive battles onboard the vast space station setting of VANQUISH™. The Boost Machine Gun is an early experimental weapon with impressive overall fire power and the speed to dispense rounds similar to that of a heavy machine gun. The Anti-Armor Pistol fires a special penetrative shell and was manufactured to tackle hostile forces with much stronger armour. Finally, the Laser Cannon is a miniaturised space warship laser and is more powerful than any other weapon available for infantry.
VANQUISH™ will be released for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system across Europe on October 22nd. To find a store to pre-order please contact your local SEGA offices. For more information about the game please visit www.vanquish-game.com.
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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’s global website site is located at www.sega.com.
About PlatinumGames:
PlatinumGames Inc. is an independent entertainment development studio located in Osaka, Japan and is dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for a variety of hardware platforms. Previously established as ODD Ltd. in February 2006, the company changed its name to ODD Inc. in July 2006. In October 2007, ODD merged with SEEDS Inc., a company established by ex-key members of Clover Studio Co. Ltd, a subsidiary company of Capcom. Thereafter the company changed its name to PlatinumGames Inc.
Capcom have revealed the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 boxart for Dead Rising 2. The Boxart show that the game is rated M for Mature.
Capcom have also announced that a new Dead Rising 2 website has gone live. at the site you follow 4 characters, Lance, Gretchen, Wallace and Johnny Pipes, as they try to get tickets and see Terror Is Reality XVII. the site will also tease and show some new features from Dead Rising 2.
EA Have revealed Dead Space Ignition, a downloadable prequel game from Ignition Entertainment that tells the story of the initial Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl. Dead Space Ignition was written by Antony Johnston, the author who wrote the 6-book Dead Space comic series that came out in 2008. Dead Space Ignition is set to come out on both the PSN and XBLA this fall.
Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer on the Dead Space franchise, has revealed that Dead Space Ignition is just one of the many upcoming game extensions they have planned for Dead Space 2. Dead Space Ignition is a interactive comic-style game that also has 3 Mini-Games to play in order to survive, Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override.
Dead Space Ignition does allow players to finish the game in multiple ways as it as a “Choose Your Own Adventure” type narrative. in all there are 4 unique endings to the game, and for every ending you complete you unlock you will be awarded with in-game items for Dead Space 2, like an exclusive suit for Isaac Clarke, that can be used when it comes out on 25th January 2011.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hours before engineer Isaac Clarke begins his adventure on “The Sprawl” in Dead Space™ 2 a Necromorph outbreak occurs – but how did the events unfold? Players will witness the horror first-hand when Visceral Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio releasesDead Space Ignition, an all-new downloadable game that takes place on the Sprawl and challenges players to survive the initial Necromorph outbreak. Dead Space Ignition will be available in Fall 2010 on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and the PlayStation®Network.
“Dead Space Ignition is the first of many exciting game extensions we have planned for the launch of Dead Space 2,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer on the Dead Space franchise. “The interactive comic-style game will giveDead Space fans a unique perspective on the events leading up to Dead Space 2, and will also introduce the storyline to a brand-new audience of gamers.”
Dead Space Ignition combines an interactive comic-style story with three unique hacking mini games; Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override. Each game offers a fun and satisfying arcade experience that will challenge players with puzzles and twitch gameplay. Dead Space Ignition features a unique “Choose Your Own Adventure” type narrative, allowing players to survive the horrific Necromorph outbreak in multiple ways. The game offers four unique endings and upon completion of each one, players will be rewarded with unlocks including an exclusive suit, all of which can be used by Isaac Clarke in Dead Space 2 when the game releases on Jan 25, 2011.
Dead Space Ignition is written by Antony Johnston, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of comics, graphic novels, video games and books including Wasteland, and Daredevil. Antony makes his return to the Dead Space universe after creating the six-book Dead Space comic series in 2008. In Dead Space Ignition, Antony uses his horror story-telling expertise to introduce new characters and craft new plot twists for this intriguing prequel.
Dead Space 2 recently won various prestigious awards at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, including ‘Best Action/Adventure Game’ from top media outlets including Game Informer, GameSpot, GameSpy and Machinima.com. Dead Space 2 also won GameSpot’s highly-coveted ‘Best Xbox 360 Game’ award.
In Dead Space 2, engineer Isaac Clarke makes his return in a blood-curdling new adventure on an all-new space installation known as “The Sprawl.” The lone survivor of a horrific alien infestation, Isaac finds himself confronting a catastrophic new nightmare. Battling dementia, Isaac will do whatever it takes to save himself and dominate the relentless enemy onslaughts. Equipped with a new arsenal of tools to dismember the necromorphs, Isaac faces the challenge head-on. Players will see Isaac fight bigger, scarier and more epic battles that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Dead Space 2 will be available on Jan. 25, 2011 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PC. Dead Space Ignition will be available in Fall 2010 on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and the PlayStation®Network and is being co-developed by Sumo Digital. For additional information and news, visit www.deadspacegame.com, follow us on twitterwww.twitter.com/isaacclarke or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deadspace.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered 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: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM 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, Dead Space and Visceral Games are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft Group of companies.
About Sumo Digital
Sumo Digital is a full service game developer located in Sheffield England. Founded in 2003, the studio has shipped more than 20 titles on all platforms from Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 to PC, DSi and iOS. Part of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Sumo prides itself on delivering quality games that delight players worldwide.
505 Games have released a new trailer for their upcoming Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore The Video Game movie tie in game for the Nintendo DS. this trailer features alot of gameplay from the game, showing how each of the three characters can be used, several locations in the game, the game is a mix of platforming and a beat'em up, and how the game looks on the Nintendo DS. the trailer shows that most of the gameplay takes place on the top screen, with the bottom screen used to show the characters you can use in a level and the collectables/ammo you have left. the trailer reveals that the game has 45 levels to play through.
Rooster Teeth have done a special Red vs Blue in celebration of Halo Day. this Red vs Blue takes it back to where it all began before finishing off with a surprise that fits how the series has grown and become more technologically advance compared to Halo on the Xbox.
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Sega Announce Vanquish Is Coming Out In Europe On 22nd October
Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out In The UK And EU On 3rd September
Capcom Reveal The Boxart For Dead Rising 2
EA Reveal Dead Space Ignition, A Downloadable Prequel To Dead Space 2
505 Games Have Released A Trailer For Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore The Video Game
Rooster Teeth Have Made A Special Red vs Blue Celebrating Halo And Halo Reach
Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 7th July