PS3: Sony is going to provide more details on their motion controller at Develop Conference (July 14th-16th). http://tinyurl.com/nb93uq
360: Serious SAm HD is a remake of the original game. will cost 1200 MS Points, expected late summer. http://tinyurl.com/m2bubq
360: Crackdown 2 is set in future, Pacific city is like a new map. the gameplay has changed also. http://tinyurl.com/nkbxqm
PS3: 2.80 changes uncovered. text chat increases to 64 characters. trophy cards load faster, some new avatars. http://tinyurl.com/mxkyj8
PS3: US PSN will be getting Cuboid DLC today. http://tinyurl.com/nbov94
PS3: Sony Europe president says Euro gamers consider features not price. price looked at when time is right http://tinyurl.com/kkco6k
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/mhjojy
Tale Of Tales next game is called Fatale. is based on the story of Salome. out on PC October 5th http://tinyurl.com/lwkc98
PS3: Fallout 3 DLC is nearly finished. is taking alot of effort. http://tinyurl.com/nvdovc
PC: Battlefield Heroes is now online. play for free. http://tinyurl.com/lsfp67
PS3: Super Stardust HD is only £1.59 in celebration of it's 2 year anniversary. game could get updates in future. http://tinyurl.com/lwncvf
PS2: For the first time since its launch, there isn't a single PS2 game in the top 30 weekly games in japan. http://tinyurl.com/ny9ruc
PSPgo: Sony rep says the PSPgo will be mostly used for games, but there are opportunities for non gaming apps. http://tinyurl.com/myk7b9
QTE Blog: UK E3 PSN Update 25/06/09 http://tinyurl.com/nd66z4
PSPgo: some UK Retailers can't justify stocking it, some maynot stock it, others will have little stock. http://tinyurl.com/nkp7z9
oops, should be UK PSN Update 25/06/09. (fixed on site) RT @QTE: QTE Blog: UK E3 PSN Update 25/06/09 http://tinyurl.com/nd66z4
PS3: Home has 7 Million Users, 3 million in EU have downloaded 6 million items. 56 minutes average time in Home. http://tinyurl.com/n35kwj
PEGI have announced that publishers who lie about whats in their games will face fines of 500.000 Euro's. http://tinyurl.com/ktwq9z
PSPgo: downloadable titles should be around 600-800MB in size. PS1 classics can be more (FFVII was 1.3gb). http://tinyurl.com/mzqys7
it is rumored that a new Tomb Raider game is out in 2010 http://tinyurl.com/n3mowu
iPhone: Id are releasing a new iPhone game every two/three months for the next year. they make good money. http://tinyurl.com/l2t279
Wii: ESRB ratings of Guitar Hero 5 do not list a Wii Version. A Wii version has been announced though. http://tinyurl.com/mbo6sb
360:Microsoft has sent out new Dev kits with X Engine dev tools. rumored to also be for project phoenix. http://tinyurl.com/nawbyp
360: Project Phoenix early specs sent to some devs. plays 360 games, improves their performance and graphics. http://tinyurl.com/nawbyp
PSPgo: Xseed plan to do new IP to take advantage of increase PSP popularity with download only PSPgo title. http://tinyurl.com/lp346b
QTE Blog: Majesco - Serious Sam HD Screenshots and Fact Sheet http://tinyurl.com/mjkzg7
PS3: Sony CEO has teased an expanded PSN. should appear next spring. sony devices should work together better. http://tinyurl.com/ndrbsx
Friday, June 26, 2009
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Majesco - Serious Sam HD Screenshots and Fact Sheet
Majesco have released screenshots and a fact sheet for Croteam's Serious Sam HD. The first two screenshots show how the game used to look and what the HD version now looks like.
The fact sheet, provided, also says the game will cost 1200MS Points and is set for a late summer 2009 release. The game will feature 4 Player Co-Op Via Xbox Live and has 12 levels.
Fact Sheet
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Croteam
Platforms: Xbox LIVE Arcade
Genre: First Person Shooter
Release Date: Late Summer 2009
Price / Rating: 1200 MS Points/ Mature
Overview
The indie sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter is reborn in glorious high-definition for legions of long-time fans and a whole new generation of gamers around the world. Featuring dazzling visuals and revamped design, gamers take control of the legendary Sam ‘Serious’ Stone as he is sent back through time to ancient Egypt to battle the overwhelming forces of Lord Mental and the Sirian army.
Features
Developed by Croteam and powered by the next-generation Serious Engine 3, Serious Sam HD features beautifully rendered, high-resolution visuals and lushly redesigned environments to create the most astonishing Serious Sam game ever.
- Return to the golden age of frantic, non-stop action with Serious Sam’s trademark onslaught of enemies rushing towards you at every turn. From the charging Sirian Werebull to the screaming Headless Kamikaze and the multi-story Ugh-Zan, all of the infamous minions of Lord Mental have been spectacularly redesigned for Serious Sam HD.
- Fire up one of the greatest arsenals in gaming history by wielding demon-stopping revolvers, lead-spewing miniguns, monstrous cannons and the notorious Serious Bomb for when you absolutely, positively, have to kill every enemy in sight.
- More than 12 levels of bedlam set against the expansive backdrop of ancient Egypt with every square inch upgraded and reworked to create one of the most visually stunning experiences on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
- Embrace the mayhem with up to four players through online co-op on Xbox LIVE and unlock the sweet, sweet achievements you and your friends so badly crave