Thursday, March 31, 2011

Nordic Games Announce We Dance For The Nintendo Wii Comes Out 4th May


Nordic Games have announced We Dance, an new game in the "We" Brand. Wii Dance will have 3 different play styles, Wii Remote, Nordic Games' own Star Mat, or both. We Dance comes out in May and will come with 40 licensed tracks spanning 4 decades. confirmation of the track list will be made later. the majority of tracks come their original videos. All the dances in the game have been choreographed by professional dancers.

Press Release

Thursday 31st March 2011: Nordic Games Publishing, the company behind the successful We Sing range of Wii games, has announced the first extension to its ‘We’ brand with the introduction of We Dance, a new dancing game exclusive to Wii.

Unlike other dancing games, We Dance utilises three different styles of play – using the Wii Remote, using Nordic Games’ dance mat (the ‘Star Mat’), or distinctively a combination of both – each offering varying levels of difficulty.

“The market is primed for the release of We Dance, and it sits perfectly alongside our family of We Sing games,” said Nik Blower, sales and marketing director, Nordic Games. “We Dance is a great party and family gaming experience, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.”

We Dance will launch in May with 40 licensed tracks spanning four decades of music; from rock to pop, rap to disco and hip hop to drum ‘n’ bass, there is something for everyone. The majority of tracks include the original videos to further add to the experience.

For authenticity, all dance steps have been fully choreographed by professional dancers helping make We Dance a more rewarding and energetic experience.
“Nordic Games is fast becoming the home of music entertainment on the Wii, and this is a significant extension to our range,” added Blower.

We Dance is also sponsoring the games industry’s annual awards ceremony, the MCV Awards on 7th April at The Brewery in London.

We Dance will be available to buy with one or two’ Star Mats’, or as a solus game. As with We Sing games, We Dance was developed by Le Cortex alongside Wired Productions.

More information, including a full list of features and tracklist will be announced in coming weeks.

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About Nordic Games Publishing AB
Nordic Games Publishing is the wholly owned publishing arm of Nordic Games Holdings AB. Formed in 2008, Nordic Games Publishing launched its first titles on PS2 and Wii in April 2009 and now successfully sells and markets its games in over 20 countries.

Its We Sing range of games for Wii first went on sale during November 2009 and, since launch, have reached genre-leading status, while remaining the only singing games to support four microphones. There are currently six titles in the series – We Sing, We Sing Encore, We Sing Vol2 and We Sing Robbie Williams, along with the recently announced fully localised titles We Sing Down Under and We Sing Deutsche Hits. Exciting additions to the range will be announced during 2011, further consolidating We Sing as the leading and most successful singing game brand on Wii.

Join We Dance online: www.WeDanceGame.com, on Twitter www.Twitter.com/WeDanceGame and Facebook www.Facebook.com/WeDanceGame

Nordic Games also continues to enjoy commercial success with two multiformat releases under the Dance Party banner and the publisher has nine racing games currently in the market. Nordic Games welcomes fun, engaging and original game concepts and is always seeking to engage the best development talent. For more information please visit: www.nordicgames.se.

EA Have Released A New Shift 2 Unleashed Video Showing A Time Attack Autolog Challenge

EA have released a new Shift 2 trailer showing an Autolog Challenge. this is a Time Attack between Darren McNamara and Tommy Milner around Brands Hatch.


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Codemasters Announce The Group B Rally Discipline Is In Dirt 3

Codemasters have announced the Group B Rally discipline is in Dirt 3. iconic cars including the Audio Sport quattro Rallye, Lancia Delta S4, Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4 and Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2 will be included. Codemasters have released a new trailer for Dirt 3 showing these cars in action.


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Press Release

30thMARCH (2pm UK) – Codemasters® today released a new DiRT 3™ gameplay video, showcasing the game’s sensational Group B Rally discipline. The ‘Group B Rally’ video features iconic rally cars like the Audio Sport quattro Rallye and Lancia Delta S4 hammering through forest roads and across arid scrublands, recalling a golden age of the sport. The new video is now playing at www.facebook.com/dirt3game.

Group B is synonymous with a short-lived period in Rally where light regulation and few restrictions on car development led to manufacturers producing some of the most exciting cars that the sport has ever seen. Group B cars have since entered Rally folklore since cars with their astonishing power couldn’t have been developed during any other era of the sport. Sadly, these iconic cars were involved in an increasing number of accidents, which resulted in the banning of Group B Rally in 1986.

The gameplay video showcases these super-charged icons of Rally being put through their paces in wide ranging conditions, from tarmac to dirt and snow. In DiRT 3, the Group B discipline gives players the ultimate test as they jump behind the wheel of some of the most famous cars to compete in the sport including the Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4 and Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2.

“The legendary Group B cars are some of the most sophisticated rally cars ever built,” said Paul Coleman, Senior Games Designer on DiRT 3. “Their raw power and unbridled speed make them a real challenge. They definitely separate the men from the boys.”

DiRT 3 will feature the most amount of Rally content to feature in the series to date, accounting for 60% of its extensive career mode. With rally stages set across three continents, players will learn to master tarmac, gravel and snow in dry and wet conditions for the most authentic rally experience.

The ‘Group B Rally’ video is now showing at www.facebook.com/dirt3game where fans can keep up to date with the latest news, screens and videos straight from the studio. Set to raise the bar for authentic and accessible off-road racing again, DiRT 3 is now in development at Codemasters Studios for a May 24th2011 release for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows® LIVE.

DICE Have Released A Third Battlefield 3 Faultline Gameplay Video Titled "Cut The Wire"

EA and DICE have released a new Faultline trailer for Battlefield 3. this trailer is called Cut The Wire. the trailer shows in-game action of the player making their way though air ducts to disarm a bomb. it moves to show the player helping repel an attack. the trailer ends by announcing the full 12 minute trailer will be released on 17th April.


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Mastertronic Announce They Are Bringing The DS Version Of Plants vs. Zombies To The UK On 6th May


Mastertronic have announced they are bringing PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies to the UK on the Nintendo DS on 6th May. this is not the DSiWare version of Plants vs. Zombies, this retail version comes with 4 mini games, multiplayer, and achievements.

Press Release

Thursday 31st March 2011: Mastertronic Group, the UK’s leading independent publisher of computer and video games, today announced that PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies™ is to be released in the UK on the Nintendo DS®. This runaway success from PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games has been successfully released across multiple platforms and will be available to buy for the Nintendo DS 6th May 2011.

Mastertronic’s Product Director Neil McKenna said: “Plants vs. Zombies is the fastest-selling iPhone/iPod strategy game of all time, selling 300,000 copies in the first nine days it was available on the App store. With such a proven track record on a portable platform, we’re delighted to bring Plants vs. Zombies to the world’s most popular handheld gaming device, the Nintendo DS. ”

In Plants vs. Zombies a mob of brain-hungry zombies is unleashed on your home and your only defence is an arsenal of zombie-zapping plants. Use peashooters, wall-nuts, cherry bombs and more to destroy zombies before they reach your front door.

With five different game modes to choose from, there’s hours of entertaining gameplay available. A cross-platform hit, the Xbox Live version of Plants vs. Zombies™currently has a review average of 89/100 on Metacritic.

Plants vs. Zombies will be released on Nintendo DS in 6th May 2011.

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Activision Announce Spider-Man: Edge Of Time Is Coming Out This Fall


Activision have announced Spider-Man: Edge Of Time is currently in development at Beenox and is set to come out this fall. Spider-Man: Edge Of Time is set in two different Spider-Man Universes, The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. the player has to use both Spider-Mans to "prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker."

The game has a new feature called "cause-and-effect". an action in The Amazing Spider-Man can change the timeline of Spider-Man 2099 in many different ways. Beenox has worked with Peter David on the games story, Peter Daivd is the co-creator of the Spider-Man 2099 comic book.

Currently no consoles have been announced, but smart money would be that its coming to Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. i'd guess a Wii version could be possible too. More information about Spider-Man Edge Of Time will be revealed at WonderCon 2011. here, fans will get a sneak peek and learn more at the Activision/Spider-Man panel on Saturday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 103.

Press Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 31, 2011 - Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Marvel Entertainment, LLC today announced Spider-Man™: Edge of Time, where Spider-Man faces one of his greatest challenges ever — saving Spider-Man. Developed by Activision-owned studio Beenox, Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker.
"The first Spider-Man entry by Beenox, Spider-Man™: Shattered Dimensions, was touted as one of the wall-crawler's best Spider-Man games to date from both critics and fans," said Vicharin Vadakan, Director, Global Brand Management. "Beenox is once again taking a fresh and different approach to bring a fast-paced and high-octane adventure and unexpected story to life in Spider-Man: Edge of Time."

"At Beenox, we are constantly listening to the fans and looking for new and creative ways to innovate the gameplay experience for them," said Dee Brown, Studio Head, Beenox. "We want to create a totally distinct experience in Spider-Man: Edge of Time by working with Peter David on the story and creating this urgent, high-stakes experience where time is working against you and the fate of Spider-Man hangs in the balance."

Spider-Man: Edge of Time is a focused, action-packed adventure set in two connected and evolving timelines, from the contemporary times of the Amazing Spider-Man to the corrupted future world of Spider-Man 2099, against the backdrop of a rich, tightly crafted narrative by acclaimed Marvel veteran Peter David (co-creator of the comic book series Spider-Man 2099). The game features all-new "cause-and-effect" gameplay, where players will see how the immediate and sometimes unexpected effects of their actions as one Spider-Man changes the timeline of the other Spider-Man. Spider-Man: Edge of Time is slated for release this fall.

Attendees at WonderCon 2011 in San Francisco, CA, can get a sneak peek and learn more about the game on the Activision/Spider-Man panel on Saturday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 103.

For more information on Spider-Man: Edge of Time tune in to the HeroHQ community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heroHQ.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Sega Have Released 2 New Trailers For Super Monkey Ball 3D

Sega have released 2 new trailers for Super Monkey Ball 3D. the first trailer is a gameplay trailer showing off Fight Mode. the second video is a launch trailer that shows in-game action from each of the modes included.


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This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics and bundles that came out on the PSP Digital Comics Store.


Comics:

2000AD Prog # 1719
2000AD Prog # 1720
Sonic The Hedgehog # 145
Batman Beyond Vol. 2 # 7
Batman: Black and White # 3
Ex Machina # 36
Ex Machina # 37
Fables # 52
JLA # 44
Legends of the DC Universe # 10
Pray for Death # 2
Promethea # 6
Sandman # 28
Street Code # 4
Superman/Batman # 55
Supertron # 4
Tom Strong # 6
Wonder Woman Vol. 4 # 27
World of Warcraft: Curse of the Worgen # 5
Y: The Last Man # 34
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser # 6
Star Trek # 3
The X-Files # 1
The X-Files # 2
The X-Files # 3
The X-Files # 4
The X-Files # 5
The X-Files # 6
The X-Files # 7
Doctor Who # 101
Doctor Who # 102
Doctor Who # 103
Doctor Who # 104
Doctor Who # 105
Doctor Who # 106
Doctor Who # 200
Doctor Who # 300
Doctor Who # 301
Doctor Who # 302
Doctor Who # 303
Doctor Who # 304
Doctor Who # 305
Doctor Who # 400
Doctor Who # 500
Doctor Who # 600
Doctor Who # 700
Doctor Who # 801
Doctor Who # 802
Doctor Who # 803
Doctor Who # 804
Doctor Who # 805
Doctor Who # 806
Doctor Who # 807
Doctor Who # 808
Doctor Who # 809
Doctor Who # 810
Doctor Who # 811
Doctor Who # 812
Doctor Who # 813
Doctor Who # 814
Doctor Who # 815
Doctor Who # 816
Doctor Who # 900
Doctor Who # 901
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun # 3
Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom # 5
Transformers 3: Movie Prequel # 201
True Blood # 8
The Boy Who Made Silence # 6
Civil War: House of M (2008) # 1
Civil War: House of M (2008) # 2
Civil War: House of M (2008) # 3
Civil War: House of M (2008) # 4
Civil War: House of M (2008) # 5
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 18
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 19
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 20
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 21
X-Factor (2005) # 3
The Dreaming # 21
Return to Labyrinth # 10
Undertown # 13
Van Von Hunter # 11
1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad # 2
Grimm Fairy Tales # 7
Grimm Fairy Tales # 1000
Return to Wonderland # 3

Bundles
Doctor Who # BUNDLE

Source: USA Playstation Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 30th March

This is all the news From Wednesday 30th March.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 30th March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 29th March http://ht.ly/1bYnBq
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 29th March http://ht.ly/1bYrYE
  • Wii2: Nintendo say they next console won't likely be 3D, don't think the market is ready without glasses free 3D TV's http://ht.ly/4pv4Y
  • Valve's Doug Lombardi reveals there will be more Half Life games with Gordon Freeman, but nothing to announce yet http://ht.ly/4pw0o
  • Tesco Comments Over GAME buying 3DS from them, "We think you could say this is game, set and match." http://ht.ly/4pxIv
  • Its strongly reported Mortal Kombat will come with a code needed to play it online, it'll cost 800MS/$10 to buy new code http://ht.ly/4pxOe
  • Wii: Fez Co-Creator Phil Fish says making a WiiWare version of Fez wouldn't be worth time and effort + more http://ht.ly/4pA5g
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1bYu9h
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A Video From The Best Buy New York Nintendo 3DS Launch Event http://ht.ly/1bYu9g
  • The French Official Playstation Magazine is teasing a new game featuring a character who hasn't been in a game in a while http://ht.ly/4pC42
  • PSP2: Insomniac have said they won't make in-house games for the PSP2, their focus in on the PS3 and 360 http://ht.ly/4pDLe
  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Free Realms Is Out Now In The USA On The PS3 http://ht.ly/1bYws6
  • QTE Blog: Insomniac Games Announce Resistance 3 Will Support Playstation Move And 3D http://ht.ly/1bYws5
  • The Next Ys game has been revealed as Ys Nexus, its a MMORPG offered in Japan on GREE http://ht.ly/4pEXZ
  • 360: Microsoft announce they are launching an investigation into a possible misuse of the XBL indie Games rating system http://ht.ly/4pF1O
  • PC: EA Is issuing takedown notices to Websites hosting downloads of Ultima IV. Speculation is a New Ultima game is coming http://ht.ly/4pGHk
  • QTE Blog: Zero Punctuation - Dragon Age II http://ht.ly/1bYyRB
  • Nintendo announce they are investing ¥12 Billion in a new research and development facility near its Kyoto Headquarters http://ht.ly/4pGLR
  • Concept art and a video has emerged for a cancelled Square Enix PSN/XBL game called Project Dropship http://ht.ly/4pHYt
  • QTE Blog: Ankama Play Have Released A New Launch Trailer For Islands of Wakfu http://ht.ly/1bYAFH
  • QTE Blog: Insomniac Games Announce Michael Bross Is The Composer Behind The Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Soundtrack http://ht.ly/1bYAFG
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City http://ht.ly/1bYAFI
  • 360: Its speculated the new Disc Format is the current discs with 1GB extra space for game, taken from Security sector http://ht.ly/4pN8t
  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A F.E.A.R.3 Story Trailer http://ht.ly/1bYDy8
  • PS3: Its reported Steambot Chronicles 2 has been cancelled. nothing has been heard about it since 2006 http://ht.ly/4pNk7
  • Hideo Kojima+ Shinji Enomoto are promoted to a Vice President and corporate officer role for Konami Digital Entertainment http://ht.ly/4pNm4
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Release A Code To Obtain A Platinum Ryu Figurine In Street Fighter IV 3D Edition http://ht.ly/1bYFkM

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Capcom Release A Code To Obtain A Platinum Ryu Figurine In Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

Capom have released a code that gives people a Level 7 Platinum Ryu Figurine in Street Fighter IV 3D Edition. to get the figurine, shown below, all you need to do is enter DPrkMnybCd

Screenshots


Source: Capcom Unity


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A F.E.A.R.3 Story Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for F.E.A.R.3. this trailer is a story trailer that provides some back story to the game and hinting towards what's happening in F.E.A.R.3. the trailer features new in-game action and CGi action also.


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Insomniac Games Announce Michael Bross Is The Composer Behind The Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Soundtrack


Insomniac Games have announced that Michael Bross is composing the soundtrack to Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One. Michael Bross had previously worked on the soundtracks to Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. The Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Soundtrack will have over 4 hours of original music.

Press Release

Los Angeles, California – March 29, 2011 – Insomniac Games is pleased to announce that composer Michael Bross will be responsible for crafting the soundtrack to the highly-anticipated title Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One. Over  four hours of original music will be featured in Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, with Michael Bross bringing a fresh perspective to the series while respecting the direction the franchise has taken with past titles.

Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will for the first time allow players to experience the Ratchet and Clank universe with up to three friends at once,  teaming up as Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and Dr. Nefarious. The series’ signature humor and cinematic style will be intact as players join forces to escape from and investigate a mysterious machine called the Creature Collector.

Regarding Michael Bross’s involvement with Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One’s soundtrack, Insomniac audio lead Jamie McMenamy notes, “The deeper we get into the development of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, the more evident it  becomes that Michael was the perfect choice as the composer for our project. His music is epic and innovative, providing the cutting edge sound and cinematic quality we desired for the game. We are truly excited to have him on board.”

As a huge fan of the Rachet and Clank series for a number of years, Bross has been eager to create a unique soundtrack that lives up to fans’ expectations. “I'm incredibly excited to be working with the Insomniac team on such a fantastic franchise,” comments Bross. “It's truly an honor to work on the project.”

Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One will be released exclusively on the PlayStation 3 in Fall 2011.

For more information, please visit the official Ratchet and Clank website:
http://www.insomniacgames.com/games/ratchet_clank

About Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games is an independent videogames developer that has released award-winning hits exclusively for
PlayStation consoles for 16-plus years. The studio has created world-famous game franchises such as Spyro the
Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, resulting in more than 35 million games sold globally. Insomniac is also
known for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 11 local, regional and national “best places to work”
honors since 2004. In January 2009, Insomniac opened a Durham, N.C. studio.

Additional information can be found on both Insomniac studio locations at http://www.insomniacgames.com.

About Michael Bross

Michael Bross is an award-winning composer. He has created the soundtracks for the visually stunning video
games Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (Electronic Arts, 2005) and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (Microsoft, 2001) with
over 5 hours composed for Stranger's Wrath alone. Oddworld's games have sold 5 million copies worldwide.
His discography includes solo artist and soundtrack releases with a history of distribution by Canada's largest indie
record label, Nettwerk (Barenaked Ladies, Sarah MacLachlan, Delerium). Bross’s work has garnered several awards
including the NY Festivals Gold World Medal in 2004 for “Best Soundtrack.” Early in his career, he crafted the
scores for Black Dahlia (1998) starring Dennis Hopper, and Ripper (1996) starring Christopher Walken.

Currently, he's composing music for Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One (Insomniac Games) as well as Firefall (Red 5
Studios).

Additional information can be found on his official website: http://www.bross.com.

Ankama Play Have Released A New Launch Trailer For Islands of Wakfu

Ankama Play have released a new trailer for Islands Of Wakfu. this is a launch trailer that shows alot of in-game action from several locations. some platforming and fighting enemies are also shown.


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Capcom Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Capcom have released a teaser trailer for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. this is a CGi trailer that shows many familiar Reisdent Evil elements before ending with Leon S. Kennedy.


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Zero Punctuation - Dragon Age II

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Dragon Age II. the game has been receiving a mix of reviews and the games' positives have an equal amount of negatives, so where will Yahtzee fall, watch and find out.




Insomniac Games Announce Resistance 3 Will Support Playstation Move And 3D


Insomniac announce that due to demand from their community, Resistance 3 will support Playstation Move, and the Move Sharp Shooter, and Stereoscopic 3D.

Source: USA Playstation Blog


Sony Online Entertainment Announce Free Realms Is Out Now In The USA On The PS3

Sony Online Entertainment have announced Free Realms is out now in the USA on the PS3 and have released a launch trailer. Sony Online Entertainment have also announced that this PS3 version supports voice chat to talk to friends and has trophies. Free Realms is now available to download on the PlayStation Network for free; with options to purchase one month (US $4.99), three month (US $12.99), six month (US $ 24.50), one year (US $29.99), and lifetime membership (US $34.99).


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Press Release

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Mar. 29, 2011– Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that Free Realms®(www.FreeRealms.com), the popular free-to-play, family-friendly virtual world game, is now available as a free download on the PlayStation®Network. Free Realms, originally launched in 2009 for the PC and in 2010 for the MAC computer, has quickly grown into an online community of nearly 17 million registered players!

Free Realms comes as SOE’s second massively multiplayer online game on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, following DC Universe ™ Online’s PC and PS3™release this past January. At launch, Free Realms is also the first free-to-play MMO and the first family-friendly MMO to hit any console to date.

“SOE has set the standard for MMOs on the console with two incredibly successful, innovative and exciting new massive online game worlds for the PlayStation®3 system- first with DC Universe Online and now Free Realms,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “Our games extend the current lifecycle of the console with the added value offer of bringing tens of thousands of people together, in a game world, to socialize at community events, compete in combat activities and engage in a diversity of gameplay experiences, for years to come.”

Much like the PC and MAC versions, Free Realms on the PlayStation®3 system features the fun minigames, robust player housing system and adventure exploration that millions of gamers have come to love. From racing cars and building backyard mazes, to casting spells and mining for gold, in Free Realms players have endless opportunities to play and explore! New to the game, the PS3™version adopts the console’s interactive capabilities and is easily accessible from the PlayStation ® Store. Players are now able to use voice chat to communicate with their friends as they boogie down at parties, engage in battles against mystical characters, and more. Additionally, players can now earn, compare and share trophies.

FEATURES:
Attracted to adventure? Love to Explore? Players can take on endless amounts of roles including ninjas, warriors or wizards, while participating in a variety of activities such as adventuring for treasure, playing a soccer game, decorating their player house or even entering a demolition derby! If players are seeking a totally different challenge, they can participate in minigames and quests that include decorating their house, constructing a maze, or exploring the terrain on the back of their T-Rex Ride. Free Realms is a safe place for friends to imagine and have fun!

· Fun Now, No Waiting: Free Realms is easy to access! Get in the game quickly and easily from the PlayStation®Store, create a character, and adventure in a fully immersive social game world. Click on the Game Guide to access the Activity Finder, Events Calendar, 3D and 2D minigames, quests, Match Making and more!
· Be Whoever You Want: With 15 jobs to get into and more than 30,000 wearable combinations, players can find the perfect profession, or try them all! Jobs include: wizard, blacksmith, medic, archer, warrior, ninja, brawler, chef, miner, demolition derby driver, kart driver, adventurer, postman, soccer star and fisherman.
· Fun for Everyone: With so much to do and seeit’s easy for players to find something fun to do! Start by playing minigames like cooking, mining, soccer, Demolition Derby, or Pirate’s Plunder. Players can decorate their player house with a party dance floor, rocket ship or talking tiki head, or create a maze with any number of items and invite friends over to race through it. The action doesn’t stop there; players can participate with the entire community at live event Boss Battles or in holiday quests, attend in-game concerts and learn boom box dance moves.
· Vibrant, Deep Environment: There are eight distinct, unique and breathtaking environments for players to explore. Areas include the snowcapped mountain villages of Snowhill, the dark and mysterious swamps of Blackspore, and the sunny shores of Seaside.
· Connect with Friends: Whether one’s meeting up with old friends or finding new ones, Free Realms players can connect, play, quest and adventure together. For group quests and multiplayer battles, players just log in to see what their friends have been up to, select them from your friends list, and join them in game.
· Play Free or Upgrade: At its heart, Free Realms is free-to-play, with more than 800 quests and the ability to take each job through level four. Players who want to break through to the next level can become Members with access to an additional 400 quests and the ability to level all jobs up to 20. Memberships are offered in terms of one month, three months, six months and lifetime (valid for the life of the game). Members and free players can also purchase a variety of items and wearables through micro-transactions.
· Family-Friendly: Recently recognized by Creative Child Magazine with the 2010 Creative Toy Award Seal of Excellence, Free Realms is a fun online experience to share with the entire family. Parental controls on the PC and MAC allow for the customization of safety options, include pre-canned and white-list chat, reporting, and filter for younger players. For kids who enjoy playing on the console, robust parental controls are innate to the system PlayStation3 system.

Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. Free Realms is now available to download on the PlayStation Network for free; with options to purchase one month (US $4.99), three month (US $12.99), six month (US $ 24.50), one year (US $29.99), and lifetime membership (US $34.99).

To play Free Realms on PC or MAC, visit: www.FreeRealms.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online game console and wireless devices. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, PlanetSide®, and the recently launched DC Universe Online™, as well as the recent kids’ phenomena Free Realms® and Clone Wars Adventures™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest , Free Realms , and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Legends of Norrath is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Nintendo Have Released A Video From The Best Buy New York Nintendo 3DS Launch Event

Nintendo have released a video from the New York Best Buy Nintendo 3DS Launch. the video features interviews and shows some of the entertainment on hand for those queuing to get the 3DS.


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This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today in the Digital Comics Store.

1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad #2 Zenescope
2000AD Prog #1719-1720 2000AD
Batman Beyond Vol.2 #7 DC Comics
Batman Black & White #3 DC Comics
The Boy Who Made Silence #6 Markosia
Civil War: House of M (2008) #1-5 Marvel
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser #6 Devil’s Due Digital
Doctor Who: Agent Provocateur #1-6 IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Autopia IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Black Death White Life IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Classics Volume 1 #1-5 IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Cold Blooded War IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Room with a Deja-Vu IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: The Time Machination IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: The Whispering Gallery IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Volume 1 #1-16 + Annual 2010 IDW Publishing
Doctor Who: Volume 2 #1 IDW Publishing
The Dreaming #21 TOKYOPOP
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #3 IDW Publishing
Ex Machina #36-37 DC Comics
Fables #52 DC Comics
Grimm Fairy Tales #7 + Halloween Special Zenescope
JLA #44 DC Comics
Legends of the DC Universe #10 DC Comics
Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom #5 IDW Publishing
Powers (2004) #23-27 Icon
Pray for Death #2 DC Comics
Promethea #6 DC Comics
Return to Labyrinth #10 TOKYOPOP
Return to Wonderland #3 Zenescope
Sandman #28 DC Comics
Sonic the Hedgehog #145 Archie Comics
Star Trek #3 Devil’s Due Digital
Street Code #4 DC Comics
Superman/Batman #55 DC Comics
Supertron #4 DC Comics
Tom Strong #6 DC Comics
Transformers 3: Movie Prequel: Rising Storm #2 IDW Publishing
True Blood #8 IDW Publishing
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #18-21 Marvel
Undertown #13 TOKYOPOP
Van Von Hunter #11 TOKYOPOP
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #27 DC Comics
World of Warcraft: Curse of the Worgen #5 DC Comics
X-Factor (2005) #3 Marvel
The X-Files: Volume One #1-7 Devil’s Due Digital
Y: The Last Man #34 DC Comics

Bundles
Doctor Who: Agent Provocateur IDW Publishing

Source: EU Playstation Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 29th March

This is all the news From Tuesday 29th March.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 29th March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 28th March http://ht.ly/1bXEqO
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 28th March http://ht.ly/1bXIlO
  • iPad2: its reported the iPad 2 has sold out in the UK, best chance to get one now is to order it online http://ht.ly/4oCOz
  • Its reported iOS update 4.3.1 has patched the exploit used by Comex. hacker says it won't take long to re-hack http://ht.ly/4oCTi
  • QTE Blog: Zoo Entertainment Have Released A Game Trailer For Mayhem On The PS3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1bXIlN
  • UK PlayStation magazine PSM3 reportedly reveals information on Modern Warfare 3 will be revealed in Mid-April http://ht.ly/4oCWJ
  • PC: Crytek dismiss claims they are working on a DirectX11 patch for Crysis 2. apparently, no patch was ever announced http://ht.ly/4oD15
  • Wii: A Nintendo Patent has been found showing a Wii Balance Board and Wiimote used to simulate a motorcycle http://ht.ly/4oKFw
  • QTE Blog: Media Molecule Announce Little Big Planet Contraption Challenges Are Returning Soon http://ht.ly/1bXKvc
  • Casting call has been found. several characters sound like they're in GTA, one appears to be James Pedeaston from GTA IV http://ht.ly/4oKKD
  • PS3: emails sent to those in the Playstation Rewards Beta say the program won't launch next month, and maynot happen http://ht.ly/4oKPB
  • TE Blog: EA And BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 2 Trailer For The Arrival DLC http://ht.ly/1bXMLC
  • Its revealed GAME Stores could buy up to 5x 3DS Console+Game from Tesco for £209.90 to then be sold as Pre-owned http://ht.ly/4oPSj
  • Bungie reveal Activision are just publishers, they don't interfere. Activision got Bungie cause they were Self sufficient http://ht.ly/4oPXT
  • 3DS: Nintendo UK dismiss reports they used actors in their 3DS Adverts. they were people from their sampling events http://ht.ly/4oSen
  • A Sony Santa Monica job posting hints that the God Of War Series could be heading online http://ht.ly/4oSmz
  • Shift 2 review scores are live. the game is getting scores ranging from 8/10 to 9/10 http://ht.ly/4oSzw
  • Former Temco Koei CEO Kenji Matsubara will be taking over as CEO Of Zynga Japan on 9th May http://ht.ly/4oUnt
  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Released A New 3rd Birthday Trailer And Detail A Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy Bon... http://ht.ly/1bXQOe
  • 3DS: Nintendo reveal hardware issues are less than any previous hardware launch, say there's no widespread issue http://ht.ly/4oVWR
  • 3DS: 3DS sales "...were the highest of any Nintendo hand-held system in our history." best first day USA Sales ever http://ht.ly/4oW10
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce MLB.TV 2011 Is Out Now In The USA http://ht.ly/1bXTzA
  • Wii: Yoshinori Ono said a Wii version of Street Fighter IV would be a version worse than the 3DS game http://ht.ly/4oWPD
  • Konami announce the EU Release of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC Reverie has been delayed http://ht.ly/4oWTL
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Featuring Jill And Wesker http://ht.ly/1bXVbo

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Capcom Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Featuring Jill And Wesker

Capcom have released a new gameplay video for Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. this video focuses on Jill Valentine and Albert Wesker and shows them shooting enemies and exploding barrels.



Source: Capcom Unity


Sony Announce MLB.TV 2011 Is Out Now In The USA

Sony have announced the 2011 update for MLB.TV is out now in the USA. MLB.TV builds on the 2010 version and adds:
  • Highest Quality HD Streaming – Speed detection technology gives users ultra-HQ video access (NexDef 4.5 mbps) depending on available bandwidth.
  • Enhanced Audio – In-game alternate audio selection allows users to overlay the home or away team’s broadcasters over the live video or use the “Park” option to include the ballpark’s natural sounds.
  • Quick-Access Stats – View player cards with full career stats, league leaders, and in-game stats including AB, R, H, RBI, K, BB, SO, LOB, AVG, HR, SB.
  • Event Navigation – Select in-game event types, such as home runs, hits or stolen bases, to show on a progression timeline and jump directly to the at bat where they happened.
  • Improved User Interface – User-friendly design makes it even easier to browse.
Sony have released this video explaining the updated MLB.TV, showing the new features in action and how to use them.



Source: USA Playstation Blog


Square Enix Have Released A New 3rd Birthday Trailer And Detail A Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy Bonus

Square Enix have released a new trailer for 3rd Birthday. The Trailer provides some backstory for The 3rd Birthday as well as showing in-game cinematics and footage. Square Enix have also announced that the 3rd Birthday comes with a code for Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy that unlocks Lightning’s Aya Brea costume.



Source: USA Playstation Blog


EA And BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 2 Trailer For The Arrival DLC

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 2. this trailer is for the recently released Arrival DLC. The Trailer uses in-game footage to reveal the Story of the DLC and the possible connection between the DLC and Mass Effect 3.


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Media Molecule Announce Little Big Planet Contraption Challenges Are Returning Soon

Media Molecule have announced that Contraption Challenges for Little Big Planet are returning. these challenges are when Media Molecule ask the Little Big Planet community to come with solutions to challenges posed by the team. after a period of quiet, the challenges will be returning. Media Molecule have set up a twitter account for people to follow as well as youtube and forums.



Source: EU Playstation Blog


Zoo Entertainment Have Released A Game Trailer For Mayhem On The PS3 And Xbox 360

Zoo Entertainment have released a new trailer for Mayhem, their upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 game that's currently in development at Rombax Games. this trailer uses in-game action to show many of the games features like the many different vehicles and arena's in the game. the different game modes are also shown revealing different game styles.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 28th March

This is all the news From Monday 28th March.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 28th March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th March http://ht.ly/1bX24O
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th March http://ht.ly/1bX3H8
  • UK Game Charts Top 5, Crysis 2, Lego Star Wars III, Homefront, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, Pokemon White http://ht.ly/4nKn9
  • Crysis 2 has biggest UK launch of 2011, 57% of them sold at retail on 360, 29% on PS3 and 14% on PC http://ht.ly/4nKRl
  • JP Consoles 3DS 61.394, PS3 26.623, PSP 22.911, Wii 9.724, DSiLL 7.452, DSi 6.513, PS2 1.638, 360 1.619, DS 625 PSPgo 600 http://ht.ly/4nKW2
  • Apple Announce WWDC 2011 starts 6th June, again at Moscone West. last years show was host to the iPhone 4 unveiling. http://ht.ly/4nL1z
  • 3DS: there appear to be a couple of reports of issues with the 3DS, dubbed "Black Screen of Death", reboot can fix it http://ht.ly/4nL6c
  • Namco Bandai have filed a trademark for Katamari amore in Europe. since the last game its creator Keita Takahash left http://ht.ly/4nPi1
  • PS3: Amanita Design announce Machinarium is coming to the PSN later in the year. Microsoft weren't interested in it http://ht.ly/4nPpF
  • The BBFC reveals there's a Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, coming 24th June. RE: The Mercenaries 3D out 17th June http://ht.ly/4nPwW
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bX7Mf
  • 3DS: BP have announced they are selling the 3DS for £229.99 and games in 100 of its service stations in the UK http://ht.ly/4nUhO
  • The NPD Group have placed new restrictions on its software sales data stopping analysts revealing sales figures http://ht.ly/4nUky
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released Photo's From The Best Buy New York Nintendo 3DS Launch Event http://ht.ly/1bX9Fz
  • Peter Molyneux says he wants to help the rumoured Syndicate Remake, wished he was involved with Populous DS http://ht.ly/4nYtp
  • Tecmo Koei's office, located in Yokohama, has been the victim of a graffiti attack, tags like "Die, garbage" and "Tenchu" http://ht.ly/4nYGm
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Comes With A Demo For Resident Evil Revelations http://ht.ly/1bXbfE .
  • 3DS: Nintendo responds to the "Black Screen Of Death", says make sure its updated, if it persists call customer service http://ht.ly/4o233
  • PS3: Its reported Warhawk 2 coming 2012, Sony showed it off to some Warhawk players, Story mode, Co-op, 25 maps + more http://ht.ly/4o2pD
  • Its reported Irem have not only cancelled Disaster Report 4, they cancelled the Series and stopped reprints of them http://ht.ly/4o3PB
  • inXile Entertainment announce Choplifter HD, a Helicopter Rescue Mission game. 20+ mission types, side scrolling + more http://ht.ly/4o48d
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City For The PS3, Xbox 360, And PC http://ht.ly/1bXfa4
  • Its strongly rumoured the new iPhone won't be shown at WWDC 2011. instead it'll be shown at a new Fall event http://ht.ly/4o81K

Monday, March 28, 2011

Capcom Announce Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City For The PS3, Xbox 360, And PC


Capcom have announced Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, a game in development at Capcom and Slant 6 Games that's set to come out this winter on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is set back in 1998 and focuses on the T-virus outbreak from Umbrella. Umbrella have sent in the Umbrella Security Services to destroy all evidence of the outbreak and eliminate survivors, however the US Government have also sent in special forces to uncover evidence and Umbrella's Actions. your role, in either single player or up to 4 player co-op, to follow out Umbrella's Orders. whilst under the threat of Zombies, B.O.W'S and US Special Forces

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City will feature familiar landmarks like the Raccoon City Police Department and fan favourite characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, who as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City is on your hit list to eliminate. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City helps tell the story that was told in Resident Evil 2 and 3 from the perspective of the Umbrella Security Service and gives fans the chance to re-write the history of the Raccoon City Outbreak.

Image from Capcom Unity

Press Release

London, UK– March 28, 2011 – Capcom® a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, today announced Resident Evil™: Operation Raccoon City, is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. In addition it was also confirmed that the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS title, Resident Evil™: The Mercenaries 3D,will ship with a playable demo of Resident Evil Revelations.

Resident Evil™: Operation Raccoon City is a collaboration between Capcom and Vancouver based studio Slant 6 Games and is scheduled for release this Winter. Since the launch of the first title 15 years ago the Resident Evil series has enjoyed phenomenal success, selling over 45 million units worldwide to date. This latest offering will take the series in a completely new direction and offer a style of gameplay yet to be seen from the franchise.

Resident Evil™: Operation Raccoon City delivers a true third person team based shooter experience set within the dark and sinister Resident Evil universe and a reinterpretation of the events depicted in Resident Evil™ 2 and Resident Evil™ 3. The setting of the Resident Evil universe not only provides a rich backdrop to the action but delivers a unique and thrilling triple threat battle. Zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W’s) add to the mix as players not only compete against an opposing squad but also tackle this third unpredictable element, creating a brand new style of gameplay and breaking the conventions of traditional team based shooters.

It is September 1998 and the action centres once more on the ill-fated Raccoon City and the horrific consequences of the deadly T-virus outbreak from the Umbrella facility. With a cover up required, Umbrella orders an elite team into Raccoon City to destroy all evidence of the outbreak and eliminate any survivors. Hearing of this plan, the US Government dispatches its own special forces to uncover any evidence that exposes the cause of the viral infection and Umbrella’s actions. Players take on the role of an Umbrella Security Services soldier (U.S.S.), competing alone or in four player co-op in a battle against all the competing forces at play in Raccoon City.

Expect the return of original Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks such as the Raccoon City Police Department and fan favourite characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, who as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City is on your hit list to eliminate. Players will experience a retelling of classic moments from past titles Resident Evil™ 2 and Resident Evil™ 3 and watch the events unfolding from the menacing perspective of the Umbrella Security Service, giving fans the chance to rewrite the history of the Raccoon City outbreak.

In addition, Resident Evil™: Operation Raccoon City will deliver a number of competitive online multiplayer modes. Each one of these will provide a unique gaming experience thanks to the three way combat between the Umbrella Security Service, US Special Ops and threat of zombies and B.O.W’s that could only exist in the deadly and twisted Resident Evil Universe.