Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Majesco Announce Zumba Fitness 2 Is Coming This Holiday To The Wii And An Unannounced Platform

Majesco have announced Zumba Fitness 2. this dance fitness game is the sequel to Zumba Fitness and will be coming out this holiday season on the Nintendo Wii and an unannounced platform later in early 2012. Zumba Fitness 2 will feature 30 new music tracks, a variety of new dancing styles and arenas. the game has a new progress tracker that adds up calories burned, grades dances, displays trophies, stats, and overall rank. the game will feature Beto, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant as instructors.

For thsoe unfamiliar with Zumba Fitness, as apart from the UK game charts i've not covered the game before, i have included the launch trailer for the first game.




Press Release

EDISON, N.J., May 10, 2011 – The ultimate interactive Dance-Fitness Party™ is about to make an encore appearance in your living room! Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, along with Zumba Fitness ® LLC, today revealed plans to release Zumba® Fitness2, the sequel to the best-selling dance-fitness video game since its release in November 2010. Developed by Zoe Mode, Zumba®Fitness 2 will launch on Wii™ this holiday season and another-to-be announced platform in early 2012.

“We’ve seen an overwhelming demand for the next iteration of the franchise and I can promise you that Zumba Fitness 2’s new and improved features will challenge Zumba enthusiasts and entice new followers to join the party,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “The Zumba Fitness franchise of video games connects the exhilarating Zumba dance workouts loved by millions with uniquely interactive console platforms that are accessible and fun for consumers of all ages.”

Featuring more than 30 hot new music tracks, electrifying choreography, a huge variety of new dance styles and brand new arenas, Zumba® Fitness 2 invites players to dance their way into shape with a fun and proven program. The successor to the best-selling original, Zumba® Fitness 2 gets players moving with world renowned Zumba® creator, Beto, and celebrity instructors Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant as they guide you through each exhilarating routine ranging in style from Merengue and Samba to Indian and Latin Pop. The all-new progress tracker adds up calories burned, grades dance styles, and displays trophies, stats and overall rank. Playing in Single Song, Full Class or Zumba Party modes, players will have a blast with this unique dance fitness experience that shapes, tones and transforms their bodies while leaving them with an endorphin high.

Additional Zumba® Fitness 2 Features:
Shake it in Style – From fan favorites like Salsa and Reggaeton to all new styles like Bellydance, Axe, Latin Pop and Pasodoble, players can choose from more than 20 dance styles.
Customize Your Experience – Select from more than 30 tracks in Single Song mode, take a class designed by Beto, Gina Grant or Tanya Beardsley, or craft your own playlist in Zumba Class mode. Invite your friends to join the fun in Zumba Party mode that supports up to 4 players. You can even take it slow in Learn the Steps tutorial mode before you dive into the choreography.
Location, Location, Location – Dance it up in five new, dynamic environments from a Miami Yacht to a Los Angeles nightclub.
Superstar Instructors – Dance and interact with top Zumba instructors Beto, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant. You can even customize each instructor’s outfit with the hottest Zumbawear™ styles.
For additional information about Zumba® Fitness 2 and Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.

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About The Zumba Program®
Zumba Fitness is the largest dance-fitness company in the world known for the Zumba® program, a blend of contagious and easy-to-follow choreographies set to upbeat international rhythms. Coined the “fitness-party," Zumba® classes provide an effective total-body workout, which tones and sculpts while burning fat. In 2011, Zumba Fitness celebrates 10 years of changing lives as more than 12 million devotees attend weekly Zumba classes across 125 countries in 110,000 locations. In addition to the original Zumba program, there are now four specialty programs: the Zumba Gold® program, a modified version for active older adults; the Zumba® Toning program featuring lightweight, maraca-like Zumba® Toning Sticks; the Aqua Zumba® program, the ultimate “pool party” workout; and the Zumbatomic® program, kid-friendly Zumba routines. For at-home fitness, the brand offers the Zumba® Fitness Total Body Transformation DVD Set and the cutting-edge Zumba® Fitness Exhilarate™ DVD collection; both feature original Zumba® fitness music created by award-winning producers. In 2010, the Zumba® Fitness Video Game was released on multiple platforms. The brand also offers its colorful and expressive multiseasonal Zumbawear™ collection. With every new project Zumba Fitness undertakes, the mission remains the same – to make instructors successful. For more information or to find a live class, visit zumba.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter. For approved photography, email pr@zumba.com.

About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented console and digital video games on Microsoft Xbox 360®, Sony PlayStation®3, Wii™, Nintendo 3DS and DS™, Facebook and other leading platforms. Product highlights include Cooking Mama™, TETRIS® Party Deluxe and Zumba® Fitness. The company’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More info can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.

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EA Announce FIFA 12 For The Nintendo 3DS

EA have announced FIFA 12 is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. FIFA 12 will come with 500 officially licensed clubs and the largest feature set ever developed by EA Sports for a handheld football game. there are 8 game modes including 11 vs 11, head to head online matches, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode, and a career mode. there will be the option to play the game using touch screen controls, you'll be able to draw how you want free kicks to be played.

Screenshots


Fact Sheet

Product Positioning
FIFA 12 delivers unmatched authenticity on 3DS with over 500 officially licensed clubs, innovative new touch screen controls, and the largest feature set ever developed by EA SPORTS for a hand-held football game.

Short Description
FIFA 12 is the most innovative, feature-rich, and authentic 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS. Become a true marksman with all-new optional touch screen controls. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot with pinpoint accuracy. Whether fans choose to compete as a real-world superstar or re-create themselves in the first-ever 3D Street Football Mode, the environment will come alive through an innovative curved pitch that maximizes full 3D effects. FIFA 12 features over 500 officially licensed clubs and eight different game modes, including authentic 11 versus 11, head-to-head online matches using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, and a full in-depth Career Mode.

Long Description
FIFA 12 is the most innovative, feature-rich and authentic 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS. Take to the pitch with superstars like Real Madrid’s Kaká and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and become a true marksman using all-new optional touch screen controls. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot with pinpoint accuracy.

Whether fans take to the pitch as a real-world superstar or re-create themselves in the first-ever 3D Street Football Mode, the environment will come alive through an innovative curved pitch and unique lower camera view that maximizes full 3D effects. Featuring players wearing the latest street gear, the stage will be set for epic 5 versus 5 matches true to the spirit of street football. Plus, take a created player on a journey from the streets to ultimately compete for your favourite club and national side in Be A Pro mode.

FIFA 12 features over 500 officially licensed clubs and eight different game modes, including, 11 versus 11, head-to-head online matches, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, and a full in-depth Career Mode.


Key Features
Unmatched Authenticity—Compete with over 500 officially licensed clubs in 11 versus 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the world.

Touch Screen Control—Optional new touch screen controls change the gameplay experience. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot past the keeper.

Precision Accuracy—Utilize touch screen controls on set pieces to draw a shot that curves the ball around, or even power it over the wall for the match-winning goal that lifts your club to victory.

3D Street Football—The stage is set for epic 5 versus 5 street matches in the hottest locales around the world, everywhere from Brazil to the streets of France. Experience full 3D affects playing on a curved pitch utilizing a unique lower camera view that maximizes 3D planes, depth of the field and player movement.

Be A Pro—Create yourself in game and become the next football legend. Begin the journey on the streets, build your reputation, and develop your skills to ultimately compete for your favourite club and national side.

Career Mode—Play or manage your way to glory. Make strategic decisions as the manager of your club. Set a goal and succeed and your team will enjoy performance enhancements; fail and watch your team’s decline.

Tournament Mode—Compete in over 50 real-world tournaments from around the world. Play with/against friends in leagues ranging from the Barclays Premiership, to the Bundesliga & MLS, and cup competitions like the FA Cup & the Coppa Nazionale.

Head-to-Head Online—Play head-to-head online against a friend in authentic 11 versus 11 matches or 5 versus 5 street games using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Training Mode—Master Touch Screen controls, perfect set pieces and practice moves before playing games.

Multiple Camera Angles—Eight different camera angles to choose from for the perfect view of the pitch.

IO Interactive Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Hitman Absolution

IO Interactive have released a teaser trailer for Hitman Absolution. whilst not much is shown in this CGi Trailer, Io Interactive have provided some game details:
HITMAN ABSOLUTION follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he trusted and hunted by the police, he finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth



I expect we'll be seeing more of this game at this years E3.


Square Enix Have Released A New Developer Video For Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Square Enix have released a new developer video for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. this video features some members of the Eidos Montreal dev team talking about the PC version of the game. the talk about the controls in the game, what's similar to the first PC game and what has changed. the reveal the Mouse and Keyboard control scheme is customisable. they talk about how little differences between the PC and console control schemes were made to make it more comfortable and natural for PC users.


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Sega Have Released Launch Trailers For Thor: God Of Thunder On The Wii, DS, PS3, And 360

Sega have released new launch trailers for Thor God Of Thunder. the first trailer is for the DS version, the second trailer is for the Wii, and the third trailer is for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 9th May

This is all the news From Monday 9th May.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 9th May

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 7th And Sunday 8th May http://ht.ly/1cz3Tq
  • JP Consoles, PSP 76.794, 3DS 28.413 PS3 23.954 Wii 10.889 DSiLL 9.235, DSi 7.584, 360 4.082, PS2 1.582, DS 319, PSPgo 251 http://ht.ly/4QhLj
  • Sony's Shigenori Yushida says their aim is to have the PSN completely restored by 31st May http://ht.ly/4Qi9X
  • UK Game Charts top 6, Zumba Fitness, Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Lego Star Wars 3, FIFA 11 http://ht.ly/4QidQ
  • GameStop have listed Rayman Origins as coming to the Wii, DS, PS3, 360. Time Crisis and Sonic Generations coming to 3DS http://ht.ly/4QjTo
  • PS3: its rumoured Sony Will announce Heavenly Sword 2 at E3. set 10 years after first, open world sandbox game + more http://ht.ly/4QjWY
  • Anonymous have attacked and hit back at critics, in a recently released press release, over claims they're responsible http://ht.ly/4Qk8m
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 7th And Sunday 8th April http://ht.ly/1czf6m
  • 360: a CV on LinkedIn mentions Alan Wake 2, being worked on as recently as last month. http://ht.ly/4QkcV
  • Keiji Inafune reveals Capcom initially rejected Dead Rising and Lost Planet, Keiji Inafune forced Capcom to make them http://ht.ly/4QkkP
  • Official Playstation Magazine UK rumours that God Of War 4 is coming, will feature Kratos, will have multiplayer http://ht.ly/4Qrcq
  • Pokémon: Black and White art director Ken Sugimori says they have 20 people designing Pokemon, new devs have new ideas http://ht.ly/4Qs63
  • Its reported Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon will get a limited UK release. people urged to pre-order http://ht.ly/4Qto5
  • its reported 30/35 staff from Crytek Budapest have been let go, Microsoft moves Codename: Kingdoms to Crytek Frankfurt http://ht.ly/4QuZq
  • Starbreeze reveal their game for EA Partners, project Redlime, is the biggest game they've ever developed http://ht.ly/4Qv7Z
  • QTE Blog: Activision Reveal The Boxart For Wipeout: In The Zone And Release New Screenshots http://ht.ly/1czqnB
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1czqnC
  • A Cinematic trailer has been released of the cancelled game Command & Conquer Arena. could've been MMO RTS game http://ht.ly/4QvOY
  • Capcom's Chris Svensson admits PSN being down could cost them “hundreds of thousands, of not millions” in lost revenue http://ht.ly/4QxuA
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Scott Moffitt As VP of Sales & Marketing, Replaces Cammie Dunaway Who Left In October http://ht.ly/1czvev
  • The US Government now considers games as Art, NEA Gov program was redefined. developers can now apply for a $200K grant http://ht.ly/4QxAe
  • Gabe Newell insists Valve will not turn its back on single player games, will look to add social elementhttp://ht.ly/4QxEK
  • 3DS: its rumoured Konami will release Metal Gear Solid 3: The Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample in November in the UK http://ht.ly/4QxJg
  • Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart admits he wishes Fallout New Vegas wasn't as buggy/glitchy as it was when it was released http://ht.ly/4QxNE
  • Official Dragon Ball Game Project site live. reveals game is 3D fighter, promises extreme "action," "drama" and "scale" http://ht.ly/4QxSG
  • Final Fantasy XIII gets a complicated budget re-release in Japan. simply, you can now get both PS3/360 games for ¥3,990 http://ht.ly/4QxW9