Thursday, June 9, 2011

PopCap Detail The UpComing Plants vs Zombies Update On The iPhone

PopCap have announced a new update is coming to the iPhone version of Plants vs Zombies. this update will bring new game modes, new mini games, and new achievements.  The New game mode is Zen Garden, and the 6 mini games are Zombiquarium, It’s Raining Seeds, Column Like You See, Slot Machine, Beghouled Twist, and Portal Combat. The Screenshots below are from these new modes.

PopCap have also detailed the future updates that are coming later in the year. these will include Retina Display support, IZombie, Vasebreaker, and more.

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Press Release

PopCap Games today released an update for its phenomenally popular Plants vs. Zombies™ game for iPhone and iPod® touch, featuring additional content, mini-games and achievements that will ensure its continued place as a chart-topping fan favorite among millions of players. New content includes the following:

Game Modes

o Zen Garden


6 Mini-Games

o Zombiquarium

o It’s Raining Seeds

o Column Like You See

o Slot Machine

o Beghouled Twist

o Portal Combat


Achievements

o Wall-Not-Attack: Complete ZomBotany without using wall-nuts, tall-nuts, or pumpkins

o Lucky Spin: Get 3 diamonds in Slot Machine

o Chilli Free: Complete Column Like You See ‘Em without using jalapenos

o Enlightened: Collect Zen Garden, Mushroom Garden and Aquarium Garden plants

o Green Fingers: Grow 10 Zen Garden plants to full size

o Sultan of Spin: Upgrade all of your plants in Beghouled Twist

Future game updates throughout the year will include Retina Display support, IZombie, Vasebreaker, and more.

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Guardian Heroes

Sega have released new screenshots for Guardian Heroes. these in-game screenshots mostly show the characters attacking enemies.

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Namco Bandai Have Released A Cinematic Trailer For Armoured Core V

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Armored Core V. this trailer is a cinematic trailer that appears to be taken from the beginning of the game. this trailer shows how bad the war is getting in the game, and what new mechs are joining the battle.


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Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Ridge Racer Unbounded

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer and screenshots for Ridge Racer Unbounded. the trailer reveals the game to be similar to the old Burnout games, with take downs and somewhat destructible environments.


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Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Pac-Man Party On The 3DS

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer and screenshots for their upcoming Nintendo 3DS game, Pac-Man Party. both the screenshots and trailer show in-game action from the games several mini-games.


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Sony Announce Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest For The Playstation 3

Sony have announced a new Playstation 3 Playstation Move game called Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest. The game is in development from the team who made the Playstation Move launch game, Sports Champions. in Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest, an Evil Sorcerer called Morgrimm has invaded Prince Edmunds Castle and plants to take over the kingdom with his skeleton army. unfortunately, whilst trying to stop him Prince Edmund got turned into a Skeleton, but that won't stop him trying to save his homeland.

The trailer shows the many ways the Playstation Move can be used in the game, with either 1 or 2 move controllers. the trailer also shows plenty of in-game action. the screenshots are all in-game and also shows the ways Playstation Move can be used. they also give a greater sense of the games art style.


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Fact Sheet

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC
Developer: Zindagi Games
Platform: PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system
Genre: Action-Adventure Shooter
Players: 1- 2 offline, 1-2 online
Release: Fall 2011
Rating: E

OVERVIEW:
From the same team that brought you Sports Champions, one of the best selling Move titles, Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest is a fantasy, action adventure game that is played with PlayStation Move that uses a unique set of motion control functionality, allowing players to seamlessly transition between throwing projectiles, sword fighting and archery for an intuitive and immersive gameplay experience.

STORYLINE:
The evil Sorcerer Morgrimm has invaded Prince Edmunds Castle and plots to take over the kingdom, raising an army of skeletons from beyond. While trying to stop Morgrimm, our hero, Prince Edmund is also turned into a skeleton! Now named “Deadmund ”, he must fight to save his homeland and defeat Morgrimm and his minions to restore order to the kingdom.

KEY FEATURES:
· Non-Stop Action & Adventure- Slash enemies with swords– archery – flinging throwing stars.

· Progressive Gameplay- Packed with action items, weapons power ups and innovative new PS Move interactions.

· PlayStation Move 2.0 Controls-Natural motions replicate real world actions, takes the successful mechanics perfected in Sports Champions to a new level.

· Multiple pathways unlockables and modes- Packed with power-ups, secrets and surprises to discover. Explore single player story mode and multiplayer mode and local, online, competitive & co-op play.

· Pick up and play- Fun and accessible for families and friends to play together.

· Playable in Stereoscopic 3D.

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Namco Bandai Announce Power Rangers Samurai For The Wii And DS

Namco Bandai have announced Power Rangers Samurai is coming to the Wii and DS in 2011. not much specific information has been released for the game, but Namco Bandai's press release does say:
Power Rangers Samurai will let fans wield the Samuraizer to master the mystical elements of Fire, Water, Sky, Forest, and Earth as they morph into Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, or Pink Rangers. Martial arts training and fitness combined with team based battles teach the importance of working together, friendship, and responsibility to battle hordes of Nighlok monsters. Players can also unlock secret passageways, access hidden levels, and get hints on how to defeat the armies of evil while collecting enough Zords to gain the Samurai Megazord needed to take down the MegaMonster once and for all.


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DS Screenshots


Press Release

ERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 7 June 2011 Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. has combined its Zords to announce Power Rangers™ Samurai coming to Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ for 2011. The title will bring a new generation of Rangers to life, as players utilize teamwork and the ancient Samurai Symbols of Power to battle the evil forces of the netherworld.

Based on Saban Brands’ incredibly popular Power Rangers Samurai, players of all ages will finally be able to join the Rangers as they physically immerse themselves into the morphing action of the iconic team of heroes.

Power Rangers Samurai will let fans wield the Samuraizer to master the mystical elements of Fire, Water, Sky, Forest, and Earth as they morph into Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, or Pink Rangers. Martial arts training and fitness combined with team based battles teach the importance of working together, friendship, and responsibility to battle hordes of Nighlok monsters. Players can also unlock secret passageways, access hidden levels, and get hints on how to defeat the armies of evil while collecting enough Zords to gain the Samurai Megazord needed to take down the MegaMonster once and for all.

For more information on the upcoming Power Rangers Samurai games or NAMCO BANDAI Games, please visit www.namcobandaigames.eu

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About Power Rangers
Produced by Saban Brands LLC and Power Rangers Productions Ltd, Power Rangers Samurai is Executive Produced by Jonathan Tzachor (from the original series).  Following its introduction in 1993, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children's television program in the United States.  Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who "morphed" into superheroes, the series was seen in more than 60 countries and translated into numerous languages.  It rose to rank as the #1 boys brand in the world from 1993-97, based on toy sales and television ratings.  To date, Power Rangers licensed products and promotions have generated well over $5 billion in retail sales worldwide.  For more information go to www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands.  SB applies a strategic management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages.  The company provides full service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions.  SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in licensing, marketing and finance.
About Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group (“SCG”) is a leading private investment firm based in Los Angeles specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries. Established in 2001 by Haim Saban, the firm makes both controlling and minority investments in public and private companies and takes an active role in its portfolio companies. SCG’s current private equity investments include Univision (the premier Spanish-language media company in the US) and Tiger Gate Entertainment (a joint venture with Lionsgate to operate branded pay television channels across Asia).  Saban Brands LLC, an affiliate of SCG, was formed in 2010 to acquire, manage and license entertainment properties and consumer brands across media and consumer platforms globally, and currently holds the rights to Power Rangers and Paul Frank Industries in its portfolio.  In addition, SCGactively manages a globally diversified portfolio of investments across public equities, credit, alternative investments, and real property assets. For more information, please visit www.Saban.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe
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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