Thursday, June 2, 2011

Sony Release Several NGP Game Screenshots, Announce Super Stardust Delta, Announce PSP Backwards Compatability


Sony have announced Super Stardust Delta, a game that uses either the dual analogue sticks or the touchscreen and motion sensors. they have released a new picture, shown above. Sony have also confirmed several new games and released screenshots below.

Hustle Kings screenshots
Hustle Kings has added touchscreen controls, both touch pads.


Little Deviant Screenshots
Little Deviants is described as a game that uses all the NGP's hardware features. the video below goes into detail how each of the main hardware features are used.




Reality Fighters Screenshots
Reality Fighters hadn't been officially announced until now. its an Augmented Reality Game where you can also use the cameras to put yourself in the game as a fighter.


Sony have also confirmed PSP games bought from the PSN Store are playable on the NGP. its been revealed the games will run via software emulation and there will be an option to enhance the game with the smoothing of graphics. Sony have also revealed some games, like Resistance Retribution, will take advantage of both Analogue sticks.

From USA Playstation Blog
Additional Info From Eurogamer


Sony Announce WipEout 2048 For The NGP

Sony have announced WipEout 2048 for the NGP. chronologically, WipEout 2048 will become the first game in the series and the look of the world will be more near future than in previous games. both Sony blogs have different interviews with the game. the first interview is more indepth over when the game is set, the look, and stuff like track changes. the second video shows more in-game action and talks about the different ways of controlling the ships, either with traditional controls or with tilt and touch. 

both videos show how the game uses other aspects of the NGP hardware, with an Augmented reality museum, pictures being taken, and voice controls. What is also highlighted is the cross platform multiplayer mode. online mutliplayer between the NGP game and the PS3 Game, WipEout HD Fury, is now possible.





Screenshots


From EU And USA Playstation Blogs


Sony Bend Studio Announce Uncharted: Golden Abyss For The NGP

Sony Bend Studio's have announced their Uncharted game is called Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Uncharted: Golden Abyss will make use of both touch screens as well as the handheld motion sensors. the trailer below shows alot of in-game action, fighting, and alot of the scenery in the game. Sony Bend have worked on the PSP and made Resistance Retribution and a pair of Syphon Filter titles.



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From USA Playstation Blog


Jonathan Mak Reveals His New Game Is Sound Shapes And Its Coming To The NGP


 Jonathan Mak has revealed his new game. Jonathan's previous game was Everyday Shooter, a PS3 PSN release and then a Steam Game. this video has Jonathan talking about Sound Shapes, discussing how the level and music are connected and how you interact with the level can change other aspects of it. the game comes with a level editor, which is more of a music editor as in this game the level creates music and traversing the level also makes music.




Jagex Announce Transformers Universe, A MMO Coming Out 2012


Jagex Games Studio have announced the name for their upcoming Transformers game is Transformers Universe. Transformers Universe is an MMO that is currently set to come out in 2012. Jagex have also confirmed they are attending this years BotCon 2011 and will be giving fans the chance to meet members of the development team, watch exclusive in-game action, and create their own Transformers Universe character.

Press Release

CAMBRIDGE, UK – JUNE 2, 2011 – Jagex Games Studio, one of the largest independent games developers and publishers in the world,today announced the much anticipated name; TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE for the upcoming MMO based on the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. as well as plans to attend TRANSFORMERS BotCon 2011, the official TRANSFORMERS fan convention, to unveil their vision for the browser based MMO for the Western World markets.

Visitors to BotCon will be the first to see the graphical style and direction for the game and be able to see firsthand how the Jagex development team is working with Hasbro to create the look and feel of it through live concept art and animation demonstrations at the Jagex booth.

The Jagex booth will offer fans a chance to meet and engage with members of the development team, and watch exclusive video footage of how a TRANSFORMERS character is developed in-game.

Those visiting the booth will also have the unique opportunity to design their own TRANSFORMERS character from in-game assets and take away a printed copy of their AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON creation. The ability to design and customise your own TRANSFORMERS character will be a key feature in the game and fans will be getting a first taste of what they can look forward to from this new MMO.

Jagex will also be welcoming the TRANSFORMERS community to contribute their thoughts and opinions about AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in the video area of the booth, where the first battle for supremacy will begin. Who will come out on top?

Mark Gerhard, CEO at Jagex Games Studio, commented: “BotCon is the world’s premier destination for TRANSFORMERS enthusiasts and, with so many loyal fans gathered together in one place, it’s the natural event to unveil the very first details of TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE. It will be great to meet the TRANSFORMERS fans in person and we are especially excited about offering them the chance to design their own TRANSFORMERS character, which will be a key feature of the game when it launches next year.”

Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media at Hasbro, commented: “The unveiling of some of the first details of TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE from Jagex at BotCon, where Hasbro celebrates all elements of our hugely popular TRANSFORMERS brand, is an extremely exciting prospect for both Hasbro and the dedicated fanbase attending. We are delighted to welcome Jagex to the show and are sure that what the fans will able to see, participate in and take away from their experience at the Jagex booth will make them as excited about the upcoming MMO as we at Hasbro are.”

TRANSFORMERS BotCon runs from the 3rd – 5th June at the Pasadena Convention Centre, California. The Jagex booth can be found in the Main Conference Hall.

To register interest in TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE, fans can now visit: www.transformersuniverse.com

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About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand has delivered “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action to legions of fans around the world for more than 25 years. As one of the hottest global entertainment properties, TRANSFORMERS captures excitement through action figure play, movies, television, digital gaming, comics, and more.

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Jagex Games Studio
Jagex Games Studio is a multi-award winning games developer based in Cambridge, England. Jagex specialises in the development of high quality browser-based games and is the largest independent games developer and publisher in the UK.

Jagex has a long-standing reputation for creating the world's best online games and for developing hugely popular, high quality, accessible, free-to-play games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for millions of players around the world. Jagex has developed and self-published over 40 online titles, including the world's most popular free multiplayer online game, RuneScape.com

In addition to RuneScape, Jagex self-publishes games on its games portal Jagex.com, and has released a series of successful iPhone games including BounceDown, StarCannon, and Miner Disturbance. Jagex also acts as a third-party publisher for likeminded developers, publishing titles such as the Herotopia, the online virtual world for children, the real-time strategy game War of Legends, and the iPhone title Undercroft.

EA Have Released A Character Trailer For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the Videogame

EA have released a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the Videogame. this trailer introduces the playable characters in the game and shows in-game action of them fighting. EA have also released some screenshots of these characters.


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Screenshots



Sega Announce Sonic Generations Is Coming To The Nintendo 3DS In November 2011

Sega have announced that Sonic Generations is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. Sega had previously confirmed the game was coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360.  Sonic Generations will feature levels designed specifically to take advantage of 3D on the handheld. Sonic Generations will also feature an exclusive "Special Stage" that's unlockable. The game takes advantage of StreetPass, exchanging content with other players and unlocking bonus material. a 2 player versus mode has also been added.

Press Release

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (June 1st, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. & SEGA® America, Inc., today confirmed Sonic Generations™ will be released on Nintendo’s new handheld system, Nintendo 3DS™ in November 2011. Set across three defining eras from Sonic the Hedgehog’s twenty year history, Sonic Generations™ for Nintendo 3DS will see SEGA’s mascot speeding through new stereoscopic 3D levels designed exclusively for the handheld console.

“Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS will combine brand new technology and twenty years of Sonic the Hedgehog videogame heritage” commented David Corless, Global Brand Director for Sonic. “Couple this with the ability to play as both Classic and Modern Sonic and you have the perfect gaming celebration for the landmark anniversary of our much loved mascot”

The specifically designed Nintendo 3DS environments, based on iconic levels from popular Sonic the Hedgehog titles, will include an exclusive unlockable ‘Special Stage’ allowing players to become even more immersed in Sonic’s world. Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS will also take advantage of the StreetPass™ feature by enabling players to collect new content and unlock bonus material each time they pass another player. In addition to this, the new two-player versus mode means fans can battle it out across some of the most recognisable Sonic environments in a completely new way.

Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS follows the same storyline as the previously announced platforms, with Sonic and his friends pulled back through time due to a mysterious new power which is causing chaos throughout the universe by creating strange “time holes”. Sonic Generations will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo 3DS system in November 2011.

For more information please visit www.sonicthehedgehog.com/generations

For press assets, please visit the SEGA press site at www.sega-press.com.

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 Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes 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 Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com

Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. ©2011 Nintendo