Wednesday, May 12, 2010

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update


Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store.

* 2000AD Prog # 1679
* Archie # 604
* Atomic Robo Vol.3 # 1
* The Flying Friar # 1
* Garters & Ghouls # 1
* G.I. Joe # 17
* G.I. Joe: Operation HISS # 3
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 15
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 16
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 17
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 18
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 19
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 20
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) # 21
* The Lexian Chronicles # 4
* Sonic the Hedgehog # 3
* Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers # 2
* Transformers: Spotlight # 20
* Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 # 6

From USA Playstation Blog


Behemoth Detail Team Arena In The Playstation 3 Version Of Castle Crashers

Behemoth have detailed the exclusive Playstation 3 game mode in Castle Crashers. Team Arena lets players play either 2-on-2 or 1-v-3. The game does support Voice Chat, and the games main campaign mode does support 4 player co-op. Behemoth also reveal that the game is currently being tested for bugs before they send it to Sony for final approval.


Behemoth have also released a video and screenshots of this mode. both are in-game, the video shows a few stages as well as a couple of menu screens, whilst the screenshots just show some of the stages and fighting.



Screenshots


From USA Playstation Blog


EA Announce Hasbro Family Game Night 3 For The Xbox 360, Playstation 3, And Nintendo Wii


EA have announced that EA Play are making Hasbro Family Game Night 3 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii. Hasbro Family Game Night is currently set for a Autumn release and will come with 5 games, Yahtzee, Cluedo, Life, Twister, And Mouse Trap.

 The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game will have local and online multiplayer for up to 4 players. The Nintendo Wii And Xbox 360 version support Mii's and Avatars.


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Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – May 11, 2010 –The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced it is developingHASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 for release in Autumn 2010.  Available at retail just in time for Christmas, HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 will feature a suite of five new digital versions of popular Hasbro game brands  for the Wii™, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 will also deliver an exciting new dimension of online play designed to bring friends and family together from living rooms around the world.

The HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 collection of titles will appeal to the entire family with digital versions of their favourite game brands brought to life in a new theme park setting with the  loveable MR. POTATO HEAD returning as the host and park guide.  Featuring both classic and remixed versions, players can spin the wheel of fate in THE GAME OF LIFE, find out “whodunit” in CLUE, tie themselves in knots with TWISTER, trigger crazy chain reactions in MOUSE TRAP, and try their hand at YAHTZEE Hands Down.

HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 will also crank up the fun factor with local multiplayer capability for up to four players and for the first time, fans will also be able to take the gameplay online by challenging opponents around the globe via the online play features available in both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 versions.  Full Mii™ and avatar integration (Wii and Xbox 360 only) will also add a personal touch to the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 experience.

“Families have embraced the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT video gamefranchise because it brings them together around the TV for quality time they’ll remember for a lifetime,” said Chip Lange, General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts.  “HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 has been developed with next generation online gaming at the forefront and will enable people to play the five new and iconic Hasbro game brands online with friends and family all across the world.”

“This third installment in the successful HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT video game series delivers another great lineup of time-tested favourite Hasbro game brands and uses online play to take the entertainment and competition to an entirely new level,”  said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro.  “No longer will travel distance be a hurdle for families and friends to get together and have some fun.”  

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. FAMILY GAME NIGHT, CLUE,  THE GAME OF LIFE, TWISTER, MOUSE TRAP, YAHTZEE, YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN, and MR. POTATO HEAD are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. Mii and Wii are trademarks of Nintendo.   Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies are used under license from Microsoft. “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sony Online Entertainment have Released New Screenshots For Black Adam In DC Universe Online

Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and artwork for DC Universe Online. these screenshots and artwork focus on the Black Adam character and show the evolution of the games model from a pencil drawing to a in-game model.

Screenshots




UK PSN Update 12/05/2010

Special Offers
PS3: TV King Show [£3.99]
PS3: Critter Crunch [£2.39]
PS3: Hyperballoid [£2.39]
PS3: Mushroom Wars [£3.99]
PS3: Magic Orbz [£3.99]
PSP: Thexder Neo [£3.19]
PSP: Obscure: The Aftermath [£11.99]
PS1: Monsters Inc: Scare Island [£3.19]
PS1: Peter Pan: Adventures In Neverland [£3.19]
Minis: Zombie Tycoon [£1.99]

PS3 Games
First Play 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
First Play Episode 006 [£0.99]
Catan [£3.99]
Rocket Knight [£9.99]
BioShock 2 – Kill 'Em Kindly [Free]
BioShock 2 – Retro Map Pack [£6.29]
BioShock 2 – Bonus Multiplayer Characters [£1.19]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Specact Kit Upgrade Bundle [£3.99]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Specact Assault Kit Upgrade [£1.19]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Specact Engineer Kit Upgrade [£1.19]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Specact Medic Kit Upgrade [£1.19]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Specact Recon Kit Upgrade [£1.19]
Little Big Planet – More Animals! Costume Kit [£2.39]
Little Big Planet – Fly Costume [£0.79]
Little Big Planet – Hippo Costume [£0.79]
Little Big Planet – Peacock Costume [£0.79]
Little Big Planet – Turtle Costume [£0.79]
Nier – The World Of Recycled Vessel [£5.49]
Way Of The Samurai 3 – Head And Outfit Set [Free]
Super Street Fighter IV – Super Shoryuken Pack [£3.19]
Skate 3 – Skate Share Pack [£7.19]
Skate 3 – Time Is Money [£5.19]
High Stakes – Connelly Card Club [£2.39]

Demo's
Rocket Knight

Guitar Hero 5
Alternative Pop 1 Track Pack [£4.39]
“Face Down” by Alpha Rev [£1.59]
“Low Day” by Capra [£1.59]
“You're All I Have” by Snow Patrol [£1.59]
“Addicted” by Saving Abel [£1.59]

Rock Band
“Breaking The Law (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Grinder (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Living After Midnight (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Metal Gods (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Rapid Fire (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Steeler (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“The Rage (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“United (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“You Don’t Have To Be Old To Be Wise (Live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
“Remedy” by Seether [£0.99]
“Mordecai” by Between The Buried And Me [£0.99]
“Buisness Time” by Flight Of The Conchords [£0.99]
“Lady In A Blue Dress” by Senses Fail [£0.99]
“Tonge Twister Typo” by Blackmarket [£0.99]
“Push Push (Lady Lightning)” by Bang Camaro [£0.99]
“I'm Made Of Wax, Larry What Are You Made Of?” by A Day To Remember [£0.99]

DJ Hero
Domination Pack [£6.29]

Karaoke Revolution
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” [£0.79]
“My Immortal” [£0.79]
“Start Me Up” [£0.79]
“Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down” [£0.79]
“The Joker And The Thief” [£0.79]

Videos
Crysis 2 – The Wall Trailer
After Burner Climax
Mafia II – Boom Boom Trailer
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Debut Trailer
Red Dead Redemption – Gentlemen and Vagabonds
Little Big Planet PSP – Turbo! Premium Level Kit Trailer

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Sonic And Sega's All Star Racing [£1.59]

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
None
PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Little Big Planet – Jungle Sackfari Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – Jungle Sacfari [£2.39]
Buzz! - 00s Quiz [£3.19]

Minis
None

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None



This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog have revealed the comics coming to the PSP Digital Comic Store today.

* 2000AD Prog #1679 2000AD 18+
* Archie Marries Betty #2: “The Wedding” Archie Comics 3+
* Atomic Robo Vol. 3: Shadow from Beyond Time #1 Red 5 Comics 9+
* Garters and Ghouls #1 IDW 12+
* Sonic the Hedgehog #3 Archie Comics 3+
* The Flying Friar Markosia 12+
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) #15-#21 Marvel 12+
* The Lexian Chronicles #4 Markosia 12+
* Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #2 IDW 12+
* Transformers: Spotlight: Prowl #1 IDW 12+
* Vampire Hunter D Volume 1: Chapter #6 IDW 17+

From EU Playstation Blog



New Zero Punctuation - Nier

This weeks new Zero Punctuation is on Nier. Yahtzee says he didn't see it coming but will he find the same problems with the game as others or will he find some good in the game?




Namco Bandai Announce Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team For The PSP

Namco Bandai have announced Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team is coming out this fall on the PSP. this fighter features 4 player simultaneous battles via Ad-Hoc. Namco Bandai have also released new screenshots for this game. they appear to be in-game and show 3 player battles, two human controlled characters against 1 computer character.

Screenshots


Game Information From Joystiq


Namco Bandai Announce Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 For The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3

Namco Bandai Have Announced Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. This sequel to Dragon Ball: Raging Blast features 20 more characters and a new "Raging Soul System". this new system enables the characters to reach a special state where their combat abilities reach the ultimate level. Namco Bandai have released some in-game screenshots showing a fight between Goku and Vegeta. Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is set for release this fall.

Screenshots


Game Information From Joystiq


EA Have Released New Ambitions DLC Screenshots For The Sims 3

EA have released new screenshots for the upcoming Ambitions DLC pack for The Sims 3. these screenshots show some more of the activities that you can do in this Ambitions pack, with the first screenshot showing the Mad Doctor and the final screenshot showing the good tattooist.

Screenshots



EA Announce Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC, Onslaught Mode, Brings Co-op To The Game

EA have announced the next DLC coming to Battlefield: Bad Company 2. the Onslaught DLC brings the Onslaught Mode to Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This mode Brings Co-Op gameplay to the Battlefield franchise for the first time on a Console. Onslaught is coming soon to both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions.

Onslaught mode can be played with up to 4 players, across 4 multiplayer maps - Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay. each of these maps have been redesigned with new lighting, time of day, vehicles and more. Each map has a gameplay focus, requiring teamwork to complete and stave off the enemy AI. The Atacama Desert map focus is Vehicle Warfare, whilst Nelson Bay focuses on infantry assault.


Onslaught Teaser Trailer


Press Release

Guildford, UK – May 12, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is expanding its award-winning multiplayer experience with the introduction of an all-new mode called ‘Onslaught’. This mode brings co-op gameplay to the Battlefield franchise for the first time ever on console. Coming soon, Onslaught mode will be available on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and on the PlayStation®Network, creating more reasons for players to check out the game that Seth Schiesel of The New York Times says “is a better game than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught mode can be played with up to four players across four multiplayer maps – Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay – redesigned with new lighting, time of day, added vehicles and other effects. Each map has a dedicated gameplay focus, requiring different levels of teamwork in order to complete the objectives against an onslaught of enemy AI. Vehicle warfare comes to the forefront in Atacama Desert while Nelson Bay focuses squarely on infantry assault. Players can compete in squads and check individual progress via the dedicated Onslaught leaderboards.

“We’re thrilled to bring something new and fresh to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 while still keeping Battlefield’s signature gameplay intact,” says Patrick Bach, Senior Producer at DICE. “We want to consistently support the over 4 million fans playing the game with new ways to get into multiplayer and also challenge the elite players with new experiences to improve their performance online. Effective squad play is the key to success in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer and this new mode will provide players with a dedicated environment to test their team skills and rank against the competition.”

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC.

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit:www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.co.uk.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Starter Pokémon From Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Revealed By A Leaked Magazine Scan


The latest CoroCoro Magazine has fully revealed the starting Pokémon for Pokémon Black And Pokémon White. The Japanese names for these Pokémon have not been confirmed by the mag, but other sources put the names as, from left to right, Tsutaaja, Pokabu, and Mijumaru. They are, again left to right, Grass Type, Fire Type, and Water Type. The new battle stance, between Pokémon, is also shown with a battle between Pokabu and Tsutaaja.

The Leak has also revealed that the game will take place in a region called Isshu, again a Japanese name, and it appears from the picture in the top right that the region is the furthest west a game has been set in. it reveals that the main characters, shown in the bottom left picture, in the game are not children and that they are older than previous main characters.

From Pokébeach


Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17kRFy

  • 360: Microsoft's Saudi Arabia Marketing Manager confirms Natal is coming out in October, specific release date at E3 http://ht.ly/1JyFW

  • The My Baby series from Southpeak has sold over 1 Million units in the USA and Canada http://ht.ly/1JyIu

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17kVbx

  • Wii: Square Enix have revealed the special controller for the Wii port of Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road Victory http://ht.ly/1JyLa

  • 360: In South Korea, Microsoft and LG are teaming up to show of 3D gaming on LG 3D TV's. not clear how 360 does it http://ht.ly/1JyU5

  • Someone from Blizzard has stated that StarCraft II could come to consoles, but it won't happen anytime soon http://ht.ly/1Jz5B

  • Wii: Miyamoto hints that Wii Music could return as either a standalone game Wii Music 2, or in another game. http://ht.ly/1Jz9j

  • MCV report they've been told by a source that the PS3 and 360 will be getting price cuts this year, PS3 possibly £200 http://ht.ly/1Jzie

  • PS3: Its reported Namco Bandai have filed a USA trademark for a downloadable Time Crisis game http://ht.ly/1Jzrc

  • PC: Capcom reveal S.Korea Devs, NeoWiz Games, are making Rockman Online (Mega Man Online). http://ht.ly/1Jzme

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Online Pass, The Only Way For Future EA Sports Games To Be Played Online http://ow.ly/17kZJW

  • Xbox: Halo 2 Multiplayer via Xbox Live is over. the last person stopped 11PM PDT, 10th May http://ht.ly/1Jz0D

  • Mac: Steam is coming out tomorrow with mac versions of Portal and Torchlight and others. Games come out on Wednesday http://ht.ly/1JGIW

  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Trailer For International Cricket 2010 http://ow.ly/17l1z5

  • PS3: 3D Dot Game Heroes web portal now open, you can download other characters here http://ht.ly/1JGRm , Story from http://ht.ly/1JGRf

  • Ignition have licensed CryEngine 3 for a new action game on the 360 and PS3 http://ht.ly/1JGWp

  • PS3: Online retailer Game Star reveals White Knight Chronicles 2 is coming out in Japan on 8th July for ¥ 6,980 http://ht.ly/1JGY1

  • PS3: GameStop Canada have priced a Playstation move Controller at $59.99 http://ht.ly/1JLtw

  • Assassins Creed: Botherhood announced by Ubisoft. Single player campaign set in Rome, Stars Ezio, 15 hours + more http://ht.ly/1JLyx

  • Wii: Call Of Duty Black Ops is coming to the Wii on 9th November http://ht.ly/1JLza

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal The Exotic Car Pack DLC For Forza 3 http://ow.ly/17l8qy

  • iPad: the devs behind Torchlight are looking to see if they can get the game to run on a iPad http://ht.ly/1JLYi

  • Capcom financials reveal 40 games are coming to Playstation, half of all games Capcom are releasing in 2010 Fiscal year http://ht.ly/1JM1j

  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Screenshots For The PSP http://ow.ly/17laxO

  • Sony expect to post a annual loss of ¥41B, much improved from the initial ¥70B estimate. Gaming+Viao Earnings ¥10B http://ht.ly/1JOTE

  • PC: Valve announce a "Extensive update" for Counter Strike Source is being tested. 144 new achievements+ more http://ht.ly/1JOVI

  • PS3: Dual Shock 3 + a Greatest Hits title , 1 of 4 games, bundles coming to Amazon, and possibly others, for $60 http://ht.ly/1JOYX

  • EA Financials, Revenue up 14%, $119M, to $979M. http://ht.ly/1JP5b

  • EA, they're No. 1 Publisher in USA and EU, have 20 titles with metacritic rating of 80 or more, 4 top 20 games in USA/EU http://ht.ly/1JP8m

  • EA, 5 titles sold more than 4M, FIFA 10, Madden NFL 10, The Sims 3, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Need For Speed Shift http://ht.ly/1JPbV

  • EA Announce Bulletstorm is currently set for a Q1 2011 release http://ht.ly/1JPd7