Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Zen Studios Have Released A New Multiplayer Trailer For CastleStorm On XBLA

Zen Studio have released a new trailer and detailed the Multiplayer modes in CastleStorm, their upcoming XBLA Game. there are 3 modes to choose from, each can be played in local split screen or via online multiplayer. first up is 1 vs 1, one side is the Vikings and the other are Knights and the aim here is to destroy your opponents castle. Survival Co-Op has two teams joining forces to survive waves of enemies, one player controls the castle whilst the other controls the ground forces. the last mode is Last Stand Co-Op which focuses on the ground unit against wave after wave of enemies.



Source: Play XBLA

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Sony Announce Partnership With Ovosonico, A New Independent Studio Formed By Massimo Guaring


Sony have announced they have entered a partnership with new independent studio Ovosonico. the CEO of Ovosonico is Massimo Guaring, he directed the games Naruto - Rise Of A Ninja and Shadow's Of The Damned. Massimo Guaring also has worked at Grasshopper Manufacture. Ovosonico was set up in 2012 and specializes in creating new IP, though nothing specific was revealed for PlayStation in this announcement. all that was revealed was Ovosonico would be working with Sony on a new IP.

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Nintendo Reveal Their PAX East Line-Up, Booth Offerings And Early Game Buys


Nintendo have revealed their PAX East Plans. as well as having both 3DS and Wii U games at their booth, Nintendo have announced they will be selling Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity on 3DS before they go on sale to the general public. they will also be selling Fire Emblem Awakening and the Red, Blue, Pink and the limited-edition Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL system. 

Nintendo will have a separate Pokémon gaming lounge where fans can play Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity and have the chance of winning some giveaways, having their picture taken with Pokémon and taking part in Pokémon Trivia. The Nintendo booth will give fans a chance to have their mug shot taken for Albatross Island Prison, from LEGO City: Undercover.

Wii U games and applications scheduled to be shown at the booth include:
• Pikmin 3 from Nintendo
• The Wonderful 101 from Nintendo
• LEGO® City Undercover from Nintendo
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate from Capcom
• Need for Speed Most Wanted U from Electronic Arts
• Wii Street U powered by Google from Nintendo
• New Super Mario Bros. U from Nintendo
• Nintendo Land from Nintendo

Nintendo 3DS games scheduled to be shown include:
• Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon from Nintendo
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf from Nintendo (guided demonstration)
• LEGO® City Undercover: The Chase Begins from Nintendo
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity from Nintendo
• HarmoKnight from Nintendo
• Kersploosh! from Nintendo
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate from Capcom
• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
• Fire Emblem Awakening from Nintendo

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Switchblade Monkeys Reveal Their Debut Game, Secret Ponchos For The PS3 And Xbox 360

Switchblade Monkeys have revealed their debut game. this independent studio is comprised of Former Senior-Level Staff from Blizzard, Hasbro, Radical and More. their debut game is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 and it called Secret Ponchos. it's a wild west multiplayer game that you can play 1 v 1 or all out gunfights. you can customise your outlaw and each has their own strengths, weapon types, special moves and play styles.



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Atlus Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Atlus have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming 3DS game Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. this video focuses on demons and your Comp Device. it shows briefly summoning, fusion and demon collecting.



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Nintendo Have Released A New Trailer For Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

Nintendo have released a new trailer for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. this video uses in-game action to show how you get different dungeons each time you play and to also show the  Magnagate function. this uses the 3DS cameras to search for portals in the real world that will lead you to new dungeons and Pokémon.


Capcom And Nintendo Have Released A Launch Trailer For Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Capcom and Nintendo have released  launch trailer for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. this video shows how you can play the game on the Wii U, either solo, with friends who play on 3DS and Online or on the 3DS itself. it also briefly shows the app needed to transfer the save files between the Wii U and 3DS.