Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

Namco Bandai have released new in-game screenshots for the upcoming Naruto Shippuden game, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, from CyberConnect2. these screenshots show both fighting and wondering around the over world. various characters and locations from the Anime are shown, especially from the latest episodes. if your not up to date with the Anime, then the screenshots could spoil it.

Screenshots



Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th September

This is all the news from Monday 27th September.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th September

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 25th And Sunday 26th September http://ht.ly/19b8az
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers FromThe Weekend Of Saturday 25th And Sunday 26th September http://ht.ly/19baT3
  • 3DS: German Newspaper Bild says the 3DS is coming out in Japan on 11th November, Spring in EU for €200 http://ht.ly/2KolN
  • Bobby Kotick says he had no choice but to fire Vince Zampella and Jason West, says they used Activision for own benefit http://ht.ly/2KppP
  • Bobby Kotick dismisses EA, disagrees with how they treat devs after buying them, say they haven't changed their ways http://ht.ly/2Kpxs
  • Bobby Kotick hits back at Tim Schafer, says he never met him, says he missed every milestone, overspent http://ht.ly/2KpBR
  • UK Game Charts, F1 2010, Halo Reach, Dead Rising 2, Civilization V, Sports Champions are top 5 http://ht.ly/2KpE6
  • QTE Blog: 505 Games Announce Naughty Bear is Out Now For iPhone And iPod Touch For £1.79 http://ht.ly/19bgPr
  • Wii: Nintendo Japan offer free solution to Metriod Other M Game Breaking Bug, Send in SD Card+save files or Wii to them http://ht.ly/2Kt1h
  • PC: there are no refunds for those who bough subscriptions to APB. EA will offer discount vouchers and free games http://ht.ly/2Kt4N
  • QTE Blog: Nordic Games Have Released New Screenshots For We Sing Robbie Williams http://ht.ly/19bjTP
  • Bobby Kotick says Kinect is too expensive to become a success. 3D is compelling and made for videogames http://ht.ly/2KuWJ
  • PS3: Sucker Punch say they'll give serious thought if Sony asked for inFamous 3. say they love the Playstation Platform http://ht.ly/2KuZX
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots For Samurai Warriors 3 http://ht.ly/19bmXW
  • Zynga announce they have acquired German game engine developer Dextrose. http://ht.ly/2KxkZ
  • FIFA 11 review scores have started going live. so far its only a couple, but there's a 9.5, 9.7, and 8 http://ht.ly/2KxnL
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Vanquish http://ht.ly/19bqvx
  • Its reported Aardman Animation is looking for animators to work on Raving Rabbids TV Show http://ht.ly/2KCcl
  • PS3: Its reported Target is now selling 1 year Playstation Plus cards http://ht.ly/2KCD3
  • Tim Schafer has called Bobby Koticks comments "Sad" as he insults the Brutal legend team, not just him http://ht.ly/2KCTp
  • Tim Schafer has hired Ron Gilbert to work on a new game at Double Fine Studios, no word on what the game is http://ht.ly/2KCVm
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Time Crisis Razing Storm Has Gone Gold And Is Coming Out In USA On 19th October http://ht.ly/19bwk2
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19bwk3
  • PS3: Greg Zeschuck says there'll be some difference between Mass Effect 2 on PS3/360, not just graphics, controls + more http://ht.ly/2KCXV
  • PSP2: its reported Sony has handed out PSP2 dev kits to in-house devs and 3rd party studios to prepare for big launch http://ht.ly/2KD0L
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Has Gone Gold And Is Out In USA On 15th October http://ht.ly/19bzlr
  • PS3: Sony announce PLUS7 is coming to PS3's in Australia http://ht.ly/2KIfL
  • PSP: Square Enix’s Hajime Tabata says they are making adjustments to Parasite Eve 1 and 2 so they can come to PSN http://ht.ly/2KIiO
  • United Arab Emirates have banned Dead Rising 2 due to violence, gambling and nudity. its reported Capcom are appealing http://ht.ly/2KJuN
  • PC: The PC Specs for Medal of Honor have been revealed, minimum and recommended specs here http://ht.ly/2KJS1


Monday, September 27, 2010

Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Has Gone Gold And Is Out In USA On 15th October

Namco Bandai have announced that the upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 fighting game, developed by CyberConnect2, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 has gone gold and is coming out in the USA on 15th October. As well as having 44 playable characters, you will be able to travel throughout Hidden Leaf Village, Tenchi Bridge, Orochimaru’s Hideout, and Mount Myoboku. Namco Bandai have also released new screenshots, Spoiler Warning if you view them.

Screenshots


Press Release

CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 27 September  2010 – – Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S., today announced thatNARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 has gone gold for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  Based on the popular NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, the game offers a brand new online mode, an evolved Character Support system and gripping storyline to deliver a nail-biting experience. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is scheduled to be released throughout Europe and Australasia on October 15, 2010.

Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 brings the anime series to life with rich content and engaging gameplay. While there are two sides to every story,NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 has three. Encompassing the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arc, players will live the adventure through the eyes of Naruto, Sasuke and Jiraiya. In addition to these fan-favorite ninjas, the game will include more than 40 playable warriors for more intense epic battles. As an added bonus, Lars Alexandersson, of TEKKEN 6 fame, will appear as an unlockable guest character. Bringing his explosive signature moves to the game’s versus mode, Lars will also appear in hisTEKKEN 6 costume designed by NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Faithfully recreating the anime universe, players will not only be able to travel through the stomping grounds of Hidden Leaf Village, but also Tenchi Bridge, Orochimaru’s Hideout, and now Mount Myoboku. Additionally for the first time in theUltimate Ninja series, online versus play will be available to let budding ninja flex their jutsu muscle and take on the world. Featuring an evolved Support Character system, players must strategically recruit the correct allies to help unleash bigger and more explosive Team Ultimate Jutsu upon enemies who stand in the way.

Naruto is the #1 best-selling manga across Europe, with the hit anime TV series currently broadcast worldwide to massive audiences.  Since 2003 NAMCO BANDAI Games has been the leading company selling video games based on the Naruto license.

For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe and its entire line up of games please visitwww.namcobandaigames.eu.

Join the ninja Community on www.facebook.com/Narutogames to get more information about Naruto Videogames from Namco Bandai Games.

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NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. is a leading software publisher producing a broad catalogue of high quality interactive entertainment for console and PC gaming platforms and online which is marketed and sold in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including Tekken™, Dragon Ball®, Naruto™, SOULCALIBUR™, One Piece™, RidgeRacer™, Ace Combat™ and Tamagotchi™.

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Namco Bandai Announce Time Crisis Razing Storm Has Gone Gold And Is Coming Out In USA On 19th October


Namco Bandai have announced that their upcoming Playstation Move collection, Time Crisis Razing Storm, has now gone gold and is going to come out in the USA on 19th October. In the Time Crisis Razing Storm collection there are 3 games, Deadstorm Pirates, Time Crisis 4 Arcade Version, and Time Crisis: Razing Storm. each of these games can be played either with the Playstation Move controller or with the Guncon 3.

Press Release

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Sept. 24, 2010) – Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Time Crisis™ Razing Storm™ has gone gold for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The next iteration in the popular arcade shooting franchise will charge into homes with enhanced gameplay, a new multiplayer online battle mode and special content. Compatible with the PlayStation®Move motion controller or Guncon®3,Time Crisis: Razing Storm will deliver the most intuitive point-and-shoot experience when the game is released throughout North America on October 19, 2010.

Featuring four extensive gameplay modes, Time Crisis: Razing Stormcombines the series’ traditional shooting action with fully destructible environments.  Arcade Mode provides the perfect coin-op adaptation to experience the adrenaline rush of annihilating an onslaught of enemies. In the game’s free-roaming Story Mode, players can take cover and shoot at-will in a variety of new stages. New to the series, a multiplayer Online Battle Mode will allow up to eight friends from around the world to participate in cooperative and competitive fun. Sentry Mode offers up to four players the offline opportunity to stop prisoners from escaping during a penitentiary riot that unfolds in the beginning of the main story.

As a bonus, Time Crisis: Razing Storm will include two additional games: Deadstorm Pirates™ and Time Crisis™4 Arcade Ver.

Set sail and step into the shoes of a young swashbuckler in Deadstorm Pirates. Recently released in the arcades, players partake in single or two player co-op arcade adventures while shooting down hordes of enemies and monsters. Players will man the helm, fire guns and cannons, as they travel across the open seas in search for Poseidon's Treasure.

Revisit the dynamic partnership of Giorgio Bruno and Evan Bernard as they prevent a biological weapon from falling into the wrong hands in the arcade version of Time Crisis 4. Based on the 2007 hit, Time Crisis 4features fast-paced action that allows players to take cover from a barrage of bullets, lead out, and then engage their enemies in either single or split-screen multiplayer modes. An online ranking system will be available in both Deadstorm Pirates and Time Crisis 4, so players can see how their performance stacks up against the world. Both games will also be compatible with the PlayStation®Move motion controller and Guncon®3.

To further extend the accessibility of the Time Crisis brand, Namco Networks recently launched Time Crisis™ 2nd Strike on Apple’s App Store for $9.99.  Available for iPhone and iPod touch devices, the game offers 10 action-packed stages connected by cinematic cut scenes and the ability to earn per-stage unlockable achievements.  With the competition mode, players can aim for the highest score or time.

Time Crisis: Razing Storm is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and will have an MSRP of $49.99. For more information about the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com. For more information on Time Crisis 2nd Strike and Namco’s suite of iOS games, please www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands.  For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.

TIME CRISISTM: RAZING STORMTM&© 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
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This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out this week in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stories. unfortunately, there are no Virtual Console releases this week, but there are 2 games coming out on WiiWare and 2 games on DSiWare. ZENONIA developers GAMEVIL have provided me with extra screenshots and a trailer, which i have included below.

WiiWare

Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts
This is a 1-16 Player game that costs 700 Wii Points. the game has 4 types of flying dart games to choose from, Classic Lawn Darts, 501, Cricket, and Poker Darts.


Astro Bugz Revenge
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 700 Wii Points. this is an action-puzzle game with a retro style. you match 3 or more bugs together to blast hem away. there are power ups and 4 modes to choose from.


DSiWare

FIZZ
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is a puzzle game where you have to create rings by linking different nodes together by aligning colours. there will be external forces that will try to break your rings which you have to work around.


ZENONIA
This is a 1 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. This is a classic RPG where you play as Regret, who is on a mission to find the reason for his fathers death. you get to choose between 3 classes and have hundreds of armour and weapons you can equip throughout the game. you can also combine or refine items. theg ame has skill trees and Anime style graphics.




Press Release

Sometimes big fun unfolds in unexpected places. For proof, try your hand at the latest downloadable games for Nintendo systems. ZENONIA® and FIZZ for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service invite you to experience rich RPG action or eye-popping puzzles in even the most ordinary locations, from the bus stop to the coffee shop. New for the WiiWare™ service,Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts turns your living room into a virtual backyard where you can enjoy heated competition with up to 15 of your closest friends. In other words: It's not where you are, it's what you're playing.

Nintendo DSiWare

ZENONIA
Publisher: GAMEVIL USA, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Classic RPG action returns with ZENONIA. Get ready for the endless journey of Regret, who is on a mission to find the reason for the death of his father at the hands of a demon. He begins his quest by choosing one of three classes: Paladin, Warrior or Assassin. Players can equip and customize using hundreds of different types of weapons and armor. There are tons of items to refine or combine from five different item classes: normal, magic, rare, unique and epic. There are even more astonishing features such as full skill trees which you can level up, along with stunning visuals and sound effects. ZENONIA offers extensive playtime with numerous main and side quests, plus good and evil storylines to choose from. Anime-style graphics and innovative real-life systems such as a day/night cycle and hunger/weight system make ZENONIA a unique gaming experience for everybody.

FIZZ
Publisher: DK-GAMES
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Welcome to FIZZ, the explosive puzzle game. In FIZZ, you earn points by creating rings of energy. To do that, you must align identical colors and create links between the different nodes. The bigger your rings, the more points you earn. There will be outside events that get in your way, such as asteroids, meteorite showers and aliens who'll try to break your nodes. Magnetic storms and pulsars will change colors, and magnetic spheres will prevent you from using the nodes in the surrounding area. Exceedingly simple to understand but challenging to master, FIZZ is an inventive puzzle challenge that will have gamers on the edge of their seats.

WiiWare

Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts
Publisher: Incredible Technologies
Players: 1-16
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts is a new video game based on one of the nation's most infamous backyard games. There are four types of flying-dart action to choose from: Classic Lawn Darts, 501, Cricket and Poker Darts. Each game has a unique scoring method and strategy to keep players entertained for hours. Classic Lawn Darts involves throwing three darts at two circles with an escalating Red Dot Bonus bull's-eye in the center. 501 is similar to the classic pub darts game of the same name; throw three darts at a dartboard during eight rounds of play until all 501 points - and not one point more - are cleared. Cricket is another classic pub darts game of three tosses per round, challenging players to close out the bull's eye and the numbers 15 through 20 before their opponent. Poker Darts involves launching five darts at a deck of 52 playing cards while attempting to get the best poker hand and highest scores over three hands.

Astro Bugz Revenge
Publisher: Sudden Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 700 Wii Points
Description: Astro Bugz Revenge is an action-puzzle game with a retro vibe. Protect our solar system from astro bugz and blast them by matching three or more bugz. Pick up valuable power-ups and activate them to annihilate the incoming invaders. Flip to the other side in Revenge mode and play as the bugz. Test your skills against your friends by playing in Co-Op or Versus mode. This action-packed game will surely keep you challenged.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Vanquish

Sega have released new screenshots of Platinum Games upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 game, Vanquish. These screenshots are in-game and show both the games main character Sam and Robert Burns fighting against many different enemies either in cover or in the open.

Screenshots