Thursday, April 12, 2012

Konami Announce They Have Released A New Patch For Puddle On The PS3 And Xbox 360



Konami have announced they have released a new patch for Puddle. the patch notes from Konami reveal the following have been changed from the patch:

• Demo flow has been updated to help new players get a feel for the novel game mechanic
• No more load times when restarting a level
• Updated Leaderboard display
• Minor tweaks throughout to make the game even more fun, interactive, and challenging
• Updated gameplay video included in the demo

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Beatshapers Have Released 2 New Videos For StarDrone Extreme On The PS Vita, Detail StarDrone PS3 Update

Beatshapers have released 2 new videos for the PS Vita version of StarDrone Extreme as well as detailing an update for the PS3 StarDrone game. the first video is a launch trailer whilst the second video shows in-game action. StarDrone Extreme features a new UI, over the PS3 version, and revamped/improved PS3 levels, and new exclusive levels. StarDrone Extreme is out now for €3.99/£3.19.





 StarDrone on the PS3 has also been updated. this update brings Cross Play between the PS3 and PS Vita games. you can play on one, and resume your progress on the other. 2 new levels have also been added as well as 2 new music tracks and 2 new tutorial levels.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Square Enix Have Revealed The Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition, Comes With Making of Video And More

Square Enix have revealed the Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition. as well as the game, you get a hardcover art book, an exclusive behind the scenes making of video. you also get access to the The Agency Jagd P22G pistol, the Agency HX UMP SMG and the Agency SPS 12 semi-automatic shotgun.

Professional Edition

Nihilistic Have Revealed Resistance: Burning Skies Multiplayer Details, Up To 8 Player Multiplayer And Social Features

Nihilistic have revealed details regarding the multiplayer mode in Resistance: Burning Skies. Multiplayer is done over Wifi and there is a choice of small 2 vs 2 games or 4 on 4. Quick Match puts you straight into a game whilst Party With Friends uses the PS Vita cross game party app to let you play with mates. there are 3 game modes, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and another mode they'll reveal later. You gain XP from killing enemies, wining matches, and by pulling off feats of skill. you can also customise your weapons, like equipping the Bullseye with explosive tags. 

 Resistance: Burning Skies also makes use of NEAR. by using Wi-Fi and 3G you can find XP Multipliers that can be used in multiplayer battles. you can also use Wi-Fi and 3G to keep on top of leaderboards. More NEAR functions will be revealed later.



Source: USA Playstation Blog

Namco Bandai Announce Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition For PC, Out 24th August In USA

Namco Bandai have announced From Software's Dark Souls is coming to PC's. this new Prepare To Die Edition has been enhanced and tuned for PC's. there is a new chapter to the game, ‘Artorias of the Abyss,’ That takes place in Lordran and helps expand the lore of the game. there is also a new PVP mode which allows battles against other players online. at present there is no mention of the game getting a retail release, it's download only.



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Namco Bandai Have Released The Debut English Trailer For Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. this upcoming PS3 Exclusive is currently set to come out across Europe in Q1 2013, and there are reports the USA release has been put back to this date as well. this trailer is the first English language trailer for the game and it also reveals some of the games story.

Capcom Have Released 3 New Videos, Screenshots, And Details For Street Fighter X Tekken On The PS Vita

Capcom have released 3 new videos for Street Fighter X Tekken on the PS Vita. the first video is a general trailer for the game. the second video is part 1 of the story trailer, and the third video shows in-game action.


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Capcom have also announced several features for this PS Vita version. Street Fighter X Tekken will let PS Vita players play against PS3 players either locally, over 3G, or over Wifi. there are 12 exclusive Playstation characters, PS Vita gets them in the game but if you own the PS3 version as well the PS Vita you can get these extra characters as free DLC. all DLC purchases on the PS3 version can be used on the PS Vita version, and Vice Versa. All data from the PS Vita version can be transferred over to the PS3 via a Safe Data link.

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FEATURES
55 Playable Characters – In addition to the robust roster of 43 characters from the PS3 version, the PS Vita version features 12 new playable characters Blanka, Cody, Dudley, Elena, Guy and Sakura from the Street Fighter side, and Alisa Bosconovitch, Bryan Fury, Christie Monteiro, Jack, Lars Alexandersson and Lei Wulong from the Tekken side. For players who choose to own the PS Vita version and already have the PlayStation 3 version of the game, they will receive these additional 12 characters as free DLC.
Cross-Platform Play – Portable gaming has reached a new level. Cross-Platform Play allows PS Vita players of Street Fighter X Tekken to compete against PS3 players.
Accessible Touch Controls – New control schemes will be added which utilize the PS Vita’s touch screen capabilities. Additionally, now menus can be manipulated using touch screen controls as well.
PS Vita and PS3 Data Sharing – All DLC purchased on the PS3 version can be used on the PS Vita version, and vice versa. Additionally, edited and customized data on the PS Vita version can be transferred to the PS3 version via a save data link.
Multiplayer Mayhem – Pick your battles and compete against others locally, online through Wi-Fi networks, or through the PS Vita’s 3G connection.
But Wait, There’s More! – New modes, features, and game content will be revealed right up until the release in fall 2012… so, stay tuned!

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