Saturday, July 10, 2010

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo DS Version Of Puzzle Quest 2

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the Nintendo DS version of Puzzle Quest 2. these screenshots focus on the Sorcerer character, showing her moving on the over world, battling, and using magic. A mini game is also shown, the aim of which is to open a door by lining up shapes using the traditional Puzzle Quest mechanics. 2 level up screens are shown, showing that sometimes when you level up you can gain new spells or stat increases.

Screenshots



Namco Bandai Announce Enslaved: Odyssey To The West Is Coming Out Across Europe On 8th October

Namco Bandai have announced that Enslaved: Odyssey To The West is coming out Across Europe, The Middle East, and across Asia-Pacific on 8th October. Namco Bandai have also released new screenshots for the game, highlighting the colourful world and environments. characters, combat, and platforming are also shown in the screenshots.

Screenshots


Press Release

NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S is very pleased to officially confirm the EMEA and Asia-Pacific release date of ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™. The anticipated tactical action adventure by acclaimed development team Ninja Theory will launch for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® on October 8th 2010.

To mark the date announcement, a new set of screenshots has been published detailing even more of the lush game universe and unique combat of one of the most original action adventure games of 2010.

A cinematic gaming masterpiece inspired by the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” ENSLAVED features Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) as dramatic co-director and lead character Monkey, a story co-written from the pen of Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later), and music by acclaimed composer Nitin Sawhney.

ENSLAVED takes players on a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters, Monkey and Trip, form an uneasy union in order to survive their way through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. A tactical action-adventure game, ENSLAVED centers on the complex relationship between the two main characters and challenges players to employ a mix of combat, strategy and environmental exploration.

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This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo's UK Website has revealed the games that have come out yesterday on the Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare. i have added screenshots for the games that i have, but Nintendo have released a video on the website, linked below, showing in-game footage of most of the games.

Virtual Console

Shadow of the Ninja - NES


WiiWare

Toribash

Zenquaria: Virtual Aquarium

DSiWare

SteamWorld: Tower Defense


Crazy Golf


2Puzzle It - Fantasy

Hair Salon Pocket Stylist

16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH


From Nintendo UK


Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Friday 9th July

This is all the news from Friday 9th July.

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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/184221
  • GameStop has a listing for Borderlands GOTY Official Strategy Guide, coming 9th September. game speculated http://ht.ly/29cyS
  • QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 8th July http://ht.ly/1846XY
  • Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic, has said he's not interested in working on a Sonic game, wants to create new things http://ht.ly/29eSU
  • Its reported Atari won't be shutting down Test Derive Unlimited Servers next year http://ht.ly/29fjf
  • Idol Minds, Pain Devs, have a job posting up for a PS3 and 360 designer. shows they're going multiplatform http://ht.ly/29fli
  • PC: Firaxis confirm that around 20 employees have been laid off, cost cutting measures, Civ 5 not effected http://ht.ly/29fo4
  • JP Consoles, DSi LL 32.661, PSP 24.685, Wii 21.964, PS3 20.077, DSi 18.271, 360 7.303, DS 5.339, PS2 1.594, PSPgo 1.024 http://ht.ly/29fsn
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Screenshots http://ht.ly/184cnp
  • PS3: ESRB Rates Japan Games Blockids and Magical Drop F,Natsume devs, as coming to PSN as a PS1 Classic via MonkeyPaw http://ht.ly/29jev
  • PS3: Sony say Move has been priced so they will make a profit on each Move unit sold as soon as its released http://ht.ly/29jzk
  • 3DS: THQ admit DS piracy stopped them releasing many games on it. 3DS has the tech to stop piracy http://ht.ly/29jCb
  • PC: 2K have released the PC Minimum/Recommended Specs for Mafia II http://ht.ly/29jEM
  • 38 Studios announce they are revealing "Project Mercury" at San Diego Comic Con on 22nd July http://ht.ly/29jHB
  • DS: Pokémon Black and Pokémon White will be available for pre-order in Japan on 31st July. the game costs ¥4800 http://ht.ly/29jPK
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Dragon Age 2 http://ht.ly/184iD8
  • QTE Blog: 505 Games Announce They Are Publsihing Deep Black, Releasing It Q1 2011 On The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/184kBX


Friday, July 9, 2010

505 Games Announce They Are Publsihing Deep Black, Releasing It Q1 2011 On The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3

505 Games have announced that they are publishing Biart Studio LLC's Deep Black. The game is currently set to come out in Q1 2011 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Deep Black is set under water and combines action gameplay with an immersive story line of Espionage, Bio-Terror, and Science Fiction.

505 Games reveal that most of the game takes place under water, meaning gamers will have to learn new skills as they fight enemies and infiltrate bases whilst using weapons and items designed to be used underwater. As the game is set under water, Biart Studio have added realistic water physics to the game.

The Screenshots 505 Games have released show shooting under water. they also show that the main character has a suit, not too dissimilar to Isaac Clark's in Dead Space, with small jets to help the character manoeuvre. the enemies in the screenshots are robots, of different sizes, and the fighting is taking place in both a corridor style room and what appears to be a large warehouse.

Screenshots


Press Release

Agoura Hills, CA – July 8, 2010 – 505 Games today announced a global agreement with Russian developer Biart Studio LLC, to publish Deep Black on the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system platforms.

Set to release in Q1 2011, the unique underwater setting of Deep Blackcombines action-packed battles with an immersive story line that blends science-fiction, espionage and bio-terror. Realistic underwater physics add intensity to this third-person action thriller.

With the majority of the gameplay taking place below the water’s surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile enemies and infiltrate enemy bases. Players will take to the murky depths armed with equipment ranging from specialized underwater jet packs with integrated harpoons, mini submersibles and other high-tech equipment to battle their submerged enemies.

About 505 Games
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. The U.S. operations launched in May, 2008 to bring quality interactive entertainment to North America on all game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360TM, Sony PlayStation® 2, PlayStation® 3, PSP, Nintendo WiiTM and DS, as well as PC, online, and mobile. The company’s management team hails from the leaders in global entertainment including major motion picture studios, videogame publishers and leading game development studios. With the company’s deep experience and proven success in interactive entertainment worldwide, 505 Games is looking to drive the industry forward with innovative game experiences that integrate next generation game play, immersive stories and integrated brands that can take the business to a new level. The company offers a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.

About Biart Studio LLC
Biart Studio was founded in 2007 and is now one of the leading computer and videogames developers in Russia. Today Biart Studio has two main priorities: development of high technology video and edutainment games in cooperation with the Russian government. Biart Studio has developed its own multi-platform engine for PC, Microsoft Xbox 360®, Sony Playstation® 3, Sony Playstation® Portable. This engine is optimized for underwater worlds, FPS and TPS projects. Located in Russia’s Silicon Valley, the main office of Biart Studio is located in Moscow. For more information on Biart Studio please visit www.biart.ru

EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Dragon Age 2

EA have revealed the Boxart for Dragon Age 2. the boxart shows the main character, Hawke, whilst behind him are the white silhouettes of many characters.

Boxart