THQ have announced Red Faction: Battlegrounds for the Playstation 3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA. Red Faction: Battlegrounds is the first downloadable title in the Red Faction series and it is set to come out in 2011. The game will be playable at GamesCom and it can be found at the THQ Booth at Business Center at Hall 5.1, Both B10, and on the show floor at Hall 8.1, Booth B31.
Red Faction: Battlegrounds is a multiplayer, up to 4 players either Local or online, vehicular combat game. there are several game modes to choose from, including Survival, Annihilate and Flag Frenzy. Gameplay will take place on and below the surface of Mars. Players can also demolish buildings and vehicles using a variety of weapons.As players rank up, they are rewarded with unique content that will be playable in Red Faction: Armageddon on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., August 16, 2010 – Mechs or tanks? The age-old debate will be settled on Mars as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the development of Red Faction®: Battlegrounds™, the first downloadable title in the history of the acclaimed Red Faction® sci-fi/action franchise.
Scheduled to explode onto to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation 3 system in 2011, Red Faction: Battlegrounds is a fast-paced multiplayer-focused vehicular combat game in which fast-attack vehicles, heavy tanks and combat walkers wreak havoc above ground and beneath the surface of Mars. Staying true to the Red Faction universe, players can demolish anything that stands in their way, from military compounds to enemy vehicles, using advance Martian artillery and explosives.
Developed by THQ Digital Studios UK and executive produced by Volition, Inc., Red Faction: Battlegrounds pits four players either locally or online in a variety of game modes, including Survival, Annihilate and Flag Frenzy. Players rank up and are rewarded with unique bonus content that will be playable in the upcoming Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC game, Red Faction®: Armageddon™.
“The pick-up-and-play multiplayer action of Red Faction: Battlegrounds adds a completely new perspective to the acclaimed Red Faction franchise," said Kevin Kraff, Vice President of Global Brand Management, THQ. "Just as in other Red Faction games, you can pretty much blow up everything. Only this time, you do it with your friends using hulking mechs, armored tanks and combat walkers."
Red Faction: Battlegrounds will be playable at Gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany, from August 18-22. THQ will be located in the Business Center at Hall 5.1, Both B10, and on the show floor at Hall 8.1, Booth B31.
About Red Faction: Battlegrounds
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction®: Guerrilla™ comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges. Rank up by defeating the competition and unlock new content including maps, vehicles, weapons and even items for the upcoming Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game, Red Faction: Armageddon.
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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, , Volition, Inc, Red Faction, Red Faction: Armageddon, Red Faction: Battlegrounds and Red Faction: Guerrilla and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for Super Scribblenauts. this trailer shows many of the enhancements from the original, with the main focus being on the addition of adjective. The trailer also highlights that there are many different ways to deal with a situation and that the game can be played with the stylus or with the D-Pad.
Square Enix have announced that Front Mission 3 is coming to the Playstation 3 And Playstation Portable in PAL territories as a PS1 Classic. The game will be coming soon to the PSN but no price has been provided. Front Mission 3 is a Strategy Adventure Game where you pilot Wanzers, giant mechanical battle machines. there are 2 stories to choose from, each with their own unique characters. situations, and environments. there is up to 150 hours of gameplay in the game.
Press Release
London (16 August 2010) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the forthcoming release of FRONT MISSION 3TM, the classic strategy adventure game originally released for PlayStation®will soon be available to download for PlayStation®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system from the PlayStation®Network.
FRONT MISSION 3 is a sprawling strategy sci-fi adventure which gives you giant mechanical battle machines known as “Wanzers” to command in explosive, high-tech, turn-based warfare.
Featuring the Double Feature Scenario System, you can choose from one of two independent stories, each with its own unique characters, situations and environments. Up to 150 hours of engrossing gameplay – complete with a myriad of twists and turns – awaits you. Are you ready to uncover the truth?
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “With the forthcoming release of FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®, the FRONT MISSION series is back with a bang. Before the evolution of the series, we think it’s the perfect time to revisit a previous classic instalment with FRONT MISSION 3. We’re very pleased to be able to bring this compelling title to the PlayStation Network.”
FRONT MISSION 3 will be available in all PAL countries where the PlayStation®Store is available. The release date and pricing information will be announced soon.
Story - The year is 2112. When an explosion tears through the Yokosuka military base, test pilot Kazuki Takemura and his friend Ryogo Kusama find themselves caught in the middle of a complex global conspiracy. Can you uncover the truth?
Team 17 have released a new trailer for Worms Reloaded. this trailer shows all the different levels of customisation in the game. the trailer shows the level editor, showing how you can customise all aspects of the level. the trailer also shows how you can customise your own Worm team. The Trailer also shows how you can customise the level you want to play, or the type of game you want to play.
Press Release
From the very beginning, WormsTM has been a game about choice. Your worm name, team name, the speech banks and (most importantly) how you disposed of your foe; all these choices were given to the user at the earliest stage possible. Team17 have been spending many years figuring out just how to give more to the eager Wormer, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Worms Reloaded, the definitive PC WormsTM experience!
From forts, through hats right the way to skin colours and speech banks, there is now even more ways to make your team of worms your own. Add to this an expansive Landscape Editor and you now have individualized levels on which to show off your custom created critters!
Zen United have announced that their PC version of Arc System Works BlazBlue Calamity Trigger is coming out in the UK and EU on Friday the 20th of August. This PC version comes with all the features that the Console versions had as well as including with all the DLC that was released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for free. it will also allow PC players to fight online against Xbox 360 owners via Xbox Live.
Press Release
BRISTOL (16th August 2010) Arc System Works and Zen United are pleased to announce that the PC version of BlazBlue Calamity Trigger will be available to buy across the UK and Europe on Friday the 20th of August.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is the first instalment of the critically acclaimed BlazBlue fighting series. Winning accolades from the press around the world, BlazBlue has won legions of fans for its beautiful and distinctive 2D art style, its diverse character roster and innovative fighting system. Against stiff opposition IGN voted it Best Fighting Game of the Year in 2009.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger delivers all the features of its console counterparts including;
Stunning 2D HD visuals and fluid animation – for a fighting experience like no other.
Diverse and distinctive character roster where no two characters play alike.
Extensive Story Mode with anime from renowned Japanese studio, Gonzo.
Unique fighting system that’s accessible to both novice and veteran fighting fans.
All the original DLC content, including Unlimited Characters and Costume Colours available on 360 and PS3 is on the disk.
PLUS: For the first time in a fighting game, PC players will be able to fight against 360 owners via Xbox Live. Join the fight with a well established and thriving community!
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger for PC will be available on Friday the 20th of August in the UK.
For more information on BlazBlue head to blazbluegame.com, join our ever growing community on Facebook/BlazBlue or keep up with our regular news on Twitter/@BlazBlue_Europe.
Sony have announced that EMI Music have joined Vidzone, meaning there are now over 8,000 new music videos from EMI Music artists. This applies to all 18 countries where Vidzone is available. Sony have also announced that the VidZone application has been updated to 1.15. this update, which is out now, brings the following:
Speedy updates: The VidZone application will start-up exceptionally faster and content refreshes will be processed and downloaded quicker.
Optimised search: Search is now better than ever before. You can find more of what you want as virtual keyboard becomes default.
Advanced settings: Our videos are multibitrate with hi, med and lo quality settings. You can now control your bandwidth use by fixing these settings
Overall experience: We have fixed a few minor bugs which will make a big difference to your music experience.
Funcom have revealed the games they are bringing to this years GamesCom. The games are Bloodline Champions and The Secret World. The Secret World will only be shown to media, but Bloodline Champions will be playable on the floor and there is a chance to win Beta Keys to it. the Funcom Booth is at Hall 9, stand A031, but due to their partnership with Razor, you can also play Bloodline Champions at the Razor booth at Hall 9, stand B031. the Razor website will also be lice streaming Bloodline Champion battles on their website.
Press Release
Durham, USA – August 16th, 2010 – Funcom is pleased to announce the company's presence at this year's GamesCom. From August 18th to August 22nd, Funcom will be present at the Cologne game show to showcase both the new arena-based multiplayer game 'Bloodline Champions' as well as the upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online game 'The Secret World'.
While 'The Secret World' will only be shown to the media this year, visitors will get to try out 'Bloodline Champions' on the showfloor. Until now only a select number of beta testers have been allowed to try the game out, and the reactions have been very favorable. The press is also starting to dig into it, with sites such as The Examiner calling it 'brilliantly simple, fun and quick to play'. Now the 240.000 visitors expected to GamesCom will also get a chance to experience the intense battles of 'Bloodline Champions', and could possibly also walk away with one of the thousands of beta keys that will be handed out during the show.
"We are very excited to be bringing 'Bloodline Champions' to this year's GamesCom," says Funcom Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Morten Larssen. "The game is perfect to pick up and play at a show like GamesCom; it is instantly enjoyable and it only takes a few minutes getting used to the controls and your character's abilities. The developers at Stunlock Studios are doing terrific work, and we are thrilled to be showcasing the game at this year's show."
Through a special partnership with Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end gaming products, 'Bloodline Champions' will be available at both the Funcom booth (Hall 9, stand A031) and the Razer booth (Hall 9, stand B031) where players can either take part in competitive games or just try it out for fun. Renowned professional gamer James Harding will be present at both booths to provide live commentary on several of these battles, and those emerging victorious from the competitions will be able to walk away with exclusive prizes such as t-shirts, beta keys and even superior computer peripherals provided by Razer.
Razer will also be live streaming the 'Bloodline Champions' battles as well as their other activities onto their website so that even if you are stuck at home you can still take part in the fun! Journalists present at this year's GamesCom will have the opportunity to check out the latest developments on 'The Secret World', Funcom's upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online game. Game Director and Executive Producer Ragnar Tørnquist and Lead Designer Martin Bruusgaard are present to show all new content, locations and features from the game. More exciting news on the game will be released before, during and after GamesCom.
'Bloodline Champions' is currently in beta and is slated for release later this year. The game is being developed by Stunlock Studios and is being published by Funcom. For more information please visit http://www.bloodlinechampions.com. 'The Secret World' is currently in development and there is no publicly announced release date.
THQ Announce Red Faction: Battlegrounds For The Playstation 3 PSN and XBLA
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For Super Scribblenauts
Square Enix Announce Front Mission 3 Is Coming To The PS3 And PSP As A PS1 Classic
Team 17 Have Released A New Trailer For Worms Reloaded Showing Customisation In The Game
Zen United Announce Arc Systems BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Is Coming To UK And EU PC's On 20th August
Sony Announce Vidzone Update 1.15 And Reveal EMI Music Has Joined Vidzone Bringing 8,000 New Music Videos
Funcom Reveal The Games They Are Bringing To GamesCom And Razer Partnership