Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Is Coming To PS3 And 360 This Fall
The game will take players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc, including the environments, missions and characters seen in Naurto Shippuden. There will be over 40 characters to choose from, each with their original Japanese voice overs available, as well as Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear.
The Screenshots and trailer all have in-game action and focus on showing alot of the gameplay, characters, character skills, and enemies in the game.
Screenshots
Press Release
Santa Clara, Calif., (Feb. 23, 2010) – Another storm is brewing as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that it will be releasing NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Based on the popularNARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series from VIZ Media, LLC, the game will drum up a squall of new features and enhancements, an extensive character roster as well as incredible visuals that are sure to please fans and gamers alike. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is scheduled to be released throughout North America in fall 2010.
“With NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2, we are continuing our legacy of providing the most authentic ninja action experience, for which the Ultimate Ninja series is known, and are excited to bring this larger-than-life game to both the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “This latest iteration not only improves upon the series’ signature gameplay, but further propels theNARUTO SHIPPUDEN interactive universe to greater heights with new features and unprecedented visual detail.”
Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 faithfully recreates the anime series and fully immerses players in the mythical ninja world with new expansive environments, missions, battle systems and gameplay modes. Taking players through the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arc, daring ninja warriors must strategically recruit the right support characters to ensure victory against any and all opponents. With the winning combination, players can easily unleash bigger and more explosive Team Special Techniques to obliterate enemies who stand in the way.
With more than 40 characters to choose from, engaging in bigger and more epic cinematic boss battles has never been this intense. Players will encounter a host of Akatsuki ninja in the game and, in a shocking story twist, see Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear. With its signature battles, interactive environments, original Japanese voiceovers and a host of unlockable items, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is a tornado of fierce ninja action that cannot be missed.
For more information on the game, please visitwww.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
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About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. 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 the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log ontohttp://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 software © 2004-2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All Rights Reserved. NAMCO BANDAI Games logo is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI. NARUTO artwork and elements © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN. All Rights Reserved. SHONEN JUMP and NARUTO are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold in North, South and Central American territories under license from VIZ Media, LLC.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Disney Interactive Studios And Wideload Games Reveal Disney Guilty Party
Press Release
Disney Guilty Party is the official title of the highly anticipated first collaboration between Disney Interactive Studios and its recently acquired studio, Wideload Games. The fun and hilarious mystery party game is set for release in the second half of 2010, exclusively for Wii.
Nintendo Reveal Upcoming WiiWare And DSiWare Releases
Nintendo have revealed the upcoming Nintendo WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare releases. Nintendo have also announced Cave Story and 2 new Art Sytle Games, Light trax and Rotoza. The WiiWare version of Wario Ware D.I.Y. has also been revealed to have interconnection between the DS Version of Wario Ware D.I.Y., content can be transferred between them.
WiiWare
1st March – Mega Man 10
8th March - Max & the Magic Marker
2nd March – Cave Story
29th March - WarioWare: D.I.Y.
Spring - Art Style: light trax, Art Style: Rotozoa, Rage of the Gladiator, And Yet It Moves
Summer - Super Meat Boy
DSiWare
Spring - Photo Dojo, Metal Torrent, X-Scape
Press Release
Nintendo also announced a variety of games available to download directly to the Wii console from the Wii Shop Channel via the WiiWare™ service, and directly to the Nintendo DS via the DSi Shop and DSiWare™ services.
For WiiWare:
Launching on March 1, Capcom's Mega Man™ 10 builds upon the huge impact of Mega Man 9, a completely new adventure rendered in classic 8-bit style. This new game looks and sounds as awesomely retro as its predecessor.
Launching on March 8, Max & the Magic Marker from Press Play turns the Wii Remote into an orange magic marker that's literally magic. Players draw lines and objects to help Max reach objects and his ultimate goal.
The long-awaited indie cult classic Cave Story comes to WiiWare with new game play, artwork and music enhancements on March 22. It's classic gaming reborn for 2010.
Launching on March 29, WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase is a standalone product exclusive to the WiiWare service and available only from the Wii Shop Channel. The game contains more than 70 new microgames and features interoperability with theWarioWare: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS family of products. Players that own both games can transfer content between the two via a local wireless connection, and can even play user-created microgames on their television using WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase.
As the techno music pulses, Nintendo's Art Style™: light trax™ puts players in charge of a white beam of light as it engages in a surreal race against other beams across a dark track. Players must keep away from obstacles, use items and look for power boosts if they want to finish first. Art Style: light trax launches this spring.
Swim and spin through the primordial ooze in Nintendo's Art Style: Rotozoa™ as you absorb tiny organisms that match the colors of your tentacles. As you absorb more organisms, your tentacles grow. The challenge increases as additional tentacles are gained, but power-ups can help you survive and thrive. Art Style: Rotozoa launches this spring.
Launching this spring, Rage of the Gladiator from Ghostfire Games is an intense fighting game that asks players to perfect their well-timed moves against an array of opponents. The game is compatible with the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
Launching this spring, And Yet It Moves from Broken Rules requires players to rotate the world to help their line-drawn protagonist progress. Walls become floors and floors become ceilings in this surreal twist on the platformer genre.
Launching this summer, Independent Games Festival Seumas McNally Grand Prize Finalist Super Meat Boy from Team Meat sets a cube of meat off on an adventure to save Princess Bandage. This off-the-wall game is not for the faint of heart.
For Nintendo DSiWare:
Nintendo's Photo Dojo™ is poised to be the cult hit of 2010 when it launches this spring. The game first asks players to pose for 13 pictures and input 10 sound effects. Once that's done, the player becomes the main character in a hilarious side-scrolling fighting game. Create up to eight characters and do battle alone or against a friend on a single Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.
Launching this spring, Nintendo's Metal Torrent™ delivers a frantic barrage of gunfire that fills the screen. Players try to convert opponents' bullets into cubes that, when collected, increase their score and fill an energy meter that powers special weapons. Online Leaderboards record scores and movies of top games.
Launching this spring, X-Scape™ from Nintendo immerses players in an exploratory adventure involving more than 20 planets. Players will pilot their tank through 3-D tunnels, fire at enemies and even battle ancient weapons that resemble giant robots.
Nintendo Announce Sin And Punihsment: Star Successor Is Coming Out In The USA On 7th June
Nintendo have announced that Sin and Punishment: Star Successor is coming out in the USA on 7th June. the game has 2 playable characters and also features international online leaderboards.
Press Release
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor, the breakthrough shooter game for Wii from legendary developer Treasure, will launch across North America on June 7. The game features nonstop action with two playable characters and international online leaderboards to track high scores. Using the Wii Remote pointer functionality, the game offers unprecedented precision in the shooter genre.
Nintendo Announce Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Release Date is 18th May And It Comes With SNES Version Of Prince Of Persia
Press Release
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™ from Ubisoft will launch May 18 on both the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms. Boasting amazing graphics with fantastic action and puzzle-solving game play, the Wii version will be the first in franchise history to feature a two-player cooperative experience. As an added bonus, the Wii version of the game will exclusively include the 1992 Super NES™ version of the original Prince of Persiagame.
Nintendo Announce Picross 3D Is Coming Out In The USA On 3rd May
Nintendo have announced that Picross 3D is coming out in the USA on 3rd May. A UK Version of the game has already been announced as coming out on 5th March.
The game has over 350 unique puzzles and more can downloaded via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
Press Release
Picross 3D is poised to become a puzzle game phenomenon when it launches for the Nintendo DS family of products on May 3. In Picross 3D, players start with a cube and smash away smaller blocks to reveal an object, shape or symbol. Delivering more than 350 unique puzzles and more made available for download on a regular basis after launch via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required), the game takes the mind-bending fun of Picross into the next dimension.
Nintendo Announce Monster Hunter Tri Is Coming Out April 20th In The USA
Nintendo have announced that Monster Hunter Tri is coming out in the USA on 20th April. The game is coming out solo for $49.99 of $59.99 with a black Classic Controller Pro. The game also supports the Wii Speak Microphone and has online voice chat. for those who don't have the microphone, the game also supports a online text chat function.
Press Release
Capcom's Monster Hunter® Tri, an epic action game for Wii, launches in the United States on April 20. The game lets players customize their character, armor and weapons in order to protect a town from majestic monsters as that town rebuilds following a devastating earthquake. Online play will be available for all players with broadband Internet access at no additional cost. Online text chat is fully functional and online voice chat is enabled using the Wii Speak™ microphone, which is sold separately. At a suggested retail price of $59.99, limited quantities of Monster Hunter Tri will include the new Black Classic Controller Pro™, while both Black and White versions of the controller will be available separately at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The game will also be available without a controller at a suggested retail price of $49.99.
Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies Is Coming Out InThe USA This Summer
Press Release
In a unique partnership with Square-Enix, Nintendo of America will publish Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies in the Americas when the game arrives in summer 2010. Dragon Quest IX has sold more than 4.15 million copies in the Japanese market. Nintendo and Square-Enix will now work together to bring this title to the Nintendo DS consumer base in the Americas.
Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out 27th June
Nintendo Have announced that Metroid: Other M is coming out in the USA on 27th June. Nintendo have also revealed some new details about the game. the game can play as a 2D side scroller but the player can change the perspective into 3D at any time. Some of the game takes place on a derelict space station.
The Games control scheme using the WiiMote in 2 different ways. when battling, you aim the WiiMote at the screen and shoot enemies, whilst the WiiMote is held sideways when navigating levels.
Press Release
Metroid™: Other M, the incredible new Metroid game developed for Wii through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, launches June 27. The game looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran's past. This new approach uses a new control scheme in which players use the Wii Remote™ controller held sideways to battle enemies and navigate the expansive, gorgeous environments in classic Metroid fashion, then aim at the screen with the Wii Remote pointer to blast foes in first-person and hunt the world for clues and hidden passages.
Nintendo Announces Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Coming Out 23rd May
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is coming out on 23rd May, in the USA, for the Nintendo Wii.
Press Release
Super Mario Galaxy™ 2, the sequel to the smash-hit galaxy-hopping original game, launches May 23 for the Wii™ console. The game includes the amazing gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario™ can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi™ and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock.
Nintendo Announce The DSi XL Is Coming Out In USA On 28th march for $189.99
Nintendo have also announced that America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking and WarioWare: D.I.Y. are also coming out on 28th March
Press Release
The new Nintendo DSi XL™ hand-held system launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL are 93 percent larger than those of the Nintendo DS™ Lite model, providing a more vivid and engaging play experience. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL also feature a wider viewing angle, letting friends and family members join the fun. The new system launches in both Burgundy and Bronze colors, and comes loaded with pre-installed premium softwareBrain Age™ Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock, as well as two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and Flipnote Studio™. Nintendo DSi XL will also come with a larger pen-like stylus that allows for a more comfortable grip and enhanced ease of use when playing games that use the Nintendo DS touch screen.America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking and WarioWare™: D.I.Y. will also launch for the Nintendo DS family of products on March 28, providing consumers with new content that can be enjoyed on any Nintendo DS system. Games like these demonstrate the enhanced experience available with the Nintendo DSi XL.
THQ Have Released New Screenshots For UFC Undisputed 2010 Inspired On The Recent UFC 110 Fight
UFC 2010
New Zero Punctuation - Dante's Inferno
Watch and find out.
Sega Announces Sonic & Sega All Star Racing Toys Are On Sale Now
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Toys
From Sega USA Blog
Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Vengeful Gods DLC For Legends Of Norrath Is Out Now
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the 9th expansion for The Legends of Norrath, Vengeful Gods, is out now.
Vengeful Gods features:
• New Loot: Mounts return to Legends of Norrath with several amazing new loot cards, including new Spider Mounts in EverQuest® and new mount variants in EverQuest® II.
• New Cards: Exciting new game mechanics and the continuation of popular game play like “Shifting cards” add fresh, new strategies.
• New Characters: Pulled from the lore of EverQuest, Vengeful Gods features appearances by the God of Valor, the God of War and Anashi Sul, the Avatar of the Forgotten.
Legends of Norrath
Press Release
WHAT: Vengeful Gods, the ninth release for Sony Online Entertainment’s online trading card game,Legends of Norrath® launches today. Vengeful Gods introduces all-new gameplay, incredible new art and a compelling new storyline that pits players against the avatars of the Norrathian Gods.
Players will battle against mind-controlled prophets, fight the master planner and encounter divine vengeance behind the plot to enslave the avatars of the gods.
FEATURES: Vengeful Gods features:
• New Loot: Mounts return to Legends of Norrath with several amazing new loot cards, including new Spider Mounts in EverQuest® and new mount variants in EverQuest® II.
• New Cards: Exciting new game mechanics and the continuation of popular game play like “Shifting cards” add fresh, new strategies.
• New Characters: Pulled from the lore of EverQuest, Vengeful Gods features appearances by the God of Valor, the God of War and Anashi Sul, the Avatar of the Forgotten.
WHEN: Vengeful Gods is available now.
About Legends of Norrath®
Developed at SOE’s Denver studio, Legends of Norrath is the only online trading card game based on and playable from within SOE’s popular EverQuest and EverQuest II MMOs, as well as from a free stand-alone client using a free SOE Station Account ID (available at www.station.com). Players can challenge opponents on their game server and across other EverQuest and EverQuest II servers.
To get started, players can download the client for free, test their skills 24 hours a day against AI and real opponents, and then head over to the tournament lobby to compete. Tournament eligibility is limited and subject to Official Rules. Residents of certain territories are ineligible to participate in LoN tournament play. Please see the EULA for details. For a schedule of events, rules and further details, see the LoN Events Page. For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website atwww.legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, and Legends of Norrath are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16DUKY
The Dragon Age Comic has been delayed until April. the second issue will come out in June http://ow.ly/1ajdG
PC: Zeno Clash is out now at Retail in USA. the retail version has steam achievements, The Pit, survival mode + more http://ow.ly/1ajf3
Square Enix has filed a trademark in Europe for "Voice Fantasy". its for Computer or videogame software. http://ow.ly/1ajgs
iPhone: Street Fighter IV will cost $9.99 and come with 8 characters. http://ow.ly/1ajhn
BlazBlue Continuum Shift comes out in Japan on 360/PS3 in July. 2 versions, ¥7,140 regular edition ¥9,660 limited edition http://ow.ly/1ajjN
Unreal Engine 4 won't come out until are “massively multi-core processors”, says Mark Rein. http://ow.ly/1ajnb
360: Game Room is coming out on 24th March http://ow.ly/1alAa
PS3: Sony Says that God Of War III has no install. the save game, mentioned on box, is 5MB http://ow.ly/1alGS
PSP: Square Enix say they'll continue to support the PSP and PSPgo with “disk-based and digital content” http://ow.ly/1alIs
360: There are reports of issues in claiming 1 vs 100 prizes. Microsoft working to improve the process http://ow.ly/1aore
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16E0MI
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Announce They Have Acquired A Majority Stake In Rocksteady Studios http://ow.ly/16E0MH
QTE Blog: Jonathan Ross Plays And Mentions Natal's Release Date http://ow.ly/16E0MJ
PS3: Sonys Rob Dyer says Motion Controller has edge over Natal. Sony have more games, its easier to develop for. http://ow.ly/1aoDV
Richard Garriott wanted to play Tabula Rasa in Space. but fears of the ISS being hacked stopped it. http://ow.ly/1aoIE
PS3: Insomniacs James Stevenson has tweeted that the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIII is superior to the 360. http://ow.ly/1aoLg
360: Microsoft deny that Natal is coming out in October, after Jonathan Ross earlier comments. http://ow.ly/1aoPK
QTE Blog: Disney Interactive Studios Announce Alice in Wonderland: An Adventure Beyond the Mirror Is Out Now For Th... http://ow.ly/16E39R
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame http://ow.ly/16E39Q
PS3: Sony has filed a trademark for The Agency Covert Op. its suggested it could be the new name for The Agency http://ow.ly/1aoSl
PSPgo: Sony's Rob Dyer says the PSPgo confused consumers, high price didn't help. they're going to try again http://ow.ly/1aoX4
360: Microsoft have confirmed that MTV Games,EA, and Ubisoft are working on a Natal based game. http://ow.ly/1aoYQ
360: Bungie have said that after Halo Reach is release they may come back to the Halo series. Bar set high for Halo Reach http://ow.ly/1ap16
QTE Blog: EA Reveal The Capters Of Deciet DLC For Army Of Two: The 40th Day http://ow.ly/16E4if
Wii: Namco Bandai is recalling all copies of Tales Of Graces. bugs appear in New Game +. they will be replaced http://ow.ly/1awQz
PC: A new 2D Worms game is coming to Steam. all that's known is its called Worms Reloaded http://ow.ly/1awRU
Hothead are reportedly making an announcement at PAX East. Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 3 reveal speculated http://ow.ly/1awUi
The Derby Branch of Rebellion studios is expected to close soon, according to Rebellion's CEO Jason Kingsley. http://ow.ly/1awWS
PC: BioShock 2 Widescreen patch is out now. 16:9 and 16:10 support now added. other bugs fixed http://ow.ly/1awYA
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A UK Launch Trailer For Sonic & Sega All Star Racing http://ow.ly/16EawN
iPhone: Final Fantasy I&II is coming out in the UK on Thursday http://ow.ly/1ax01
The Special Edition BioShock 2 posters have hidden messages, its been discovered. a black light reveals it all. http://ow.ly/1ax3o
Wii: its estimated WiiWare and Virtual Console games bought in $125Million in 2009. WiiWare grew by 30% VC Down 25% http://ow.ly/1axbq
Microsofts Aaron Greenberg says 2010 will be the biggest year in Microsofts history, that they'll outsell the PS3. http://ow.ly/1axd9
360: Microsoft's Aaron Grenberg says they are being "Very Careful" when it comes to games on Natal. http://ow.ly/1axgk