Cloud Monday - Split/Second - Using My Old Save And Playing For The First Time In Over A Decade!

Today's Cloud Monday is a little different. for today's video i wanted to try something i hadn't yet done. I've used the service to play games i hadn't played before, so i've never tried to use an old game save file. I saw Split/Second on the store and really wanted to play it again. i also knew i had a save file in the cloud. So today's video starts with me showing how to take a cloud save file and use it with the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service.

Once i got the save file copied over to the cloud and the game restarted, i was genuinely surprised that i had completed all the races. i hadn't won them all, but they were all finished. as i had shown it was working, i decided to have some fun and play it.

I never expected to win or to better any result i already had. it had been over a decade since i last played this game, but i instinctively knew how most the of the controls work and even the game mechanics.  a couple of the levels felt familiar. i tried out each of the game modes and near the end decided to try some levels that i hadn't got the win.

In one of those levels, i actually got the win! i hadn't practiced before today, it really had been over a decade since i last played. and yet, i got a win. i was so happy with myself. the final thing i tried out was the online multiplayer. there wasn't anyone online, but it looked like online races could possibly happen, it's possible that instead of the game connecting to a server my console becomes the thing that other players would connect to. But i don't know for sure, but if you do see or know of online games let us know in the comments.

Cloud Monday - Brave: The Video Game - A Solid Game with a Solid Streaming Experience

In today's Cloud Monday, I'm playing Brave: The Videogame. It might be the first Disney movie tie-in videogame i've played since The Lion King and Aladdin on the Mega Drive. I have seen the movie and i do enjoy it, more so than Cars and Toy Story. But i knew nothing of the game before starting it.

I played through the tutorial and first "Level" of the game which was a little under an hour. I must admit i was surprised. it looks very much like a PS3 game when you start, and i admit it was what i expected from a game tie-in. But by the end, i was really enjoying myself and got far more immersed into the game than i expected. It's not the best game ever, but a solid 7 or 8 for sure and well worth trying out on via PlayStation Plus. Don't let the tie-in fool you either, it does well to tell it's story without needing the player to have seen/know the story of the movie.

But that's just from the first hour, or so, of the game so i really can't say if it holds true throughout. As for streaming, i found no issues playing this game via the PlayStation Plus Premium service. i found the controls responsive and the video quality stable and good. the only thing worth mentioning is that during the story cutscenes, which are uniquely made for this game and not pieces from the movie, there were many moments where macro blocking was evident. The problem is, without a disc copy of the game to compare with, i can't say for sure if it's due to streaming the game or rather due to video compression used for the game itself. If i were to guess, i'd say that it was already a part of the game, more so when there was no evidence of it happening during game play. One fine thing, the game does autosave which means we are somewhat at the mercy of it if we get the dreaded countdown to the stream being cut.

Disney Interactive Have Released A New Trailer For Disney Planes The Video Game

Disney Interactive have released a new trailer for the upcoming Disney Planes Video Game. these games are only coming out on Nintendo platforms and this trailer appears to show action from the Wii U version of the game.

Sega And Disney Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At The Upcoming Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Remake

Sega and Disney Interactive have released a behind the scenes look at the upcoming Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse remake. this video features members of the original dev team, footage of the original game, members of the new dev team and footage from the new game. this 8 minute video features the old dev team members revealing the origins of the game, the new technology they brought to the game and they talk about being involved with the new game. the new devs talk about the pressure of remaking a old classic and getting permission to go ahead with the project, what they are trying to keep and add and what it's been like working with some of the original team.

SEGA And Disney Interactive Reveal Castle of Illusion staring Mickey Mouse, Coming Digitally To PC, PS3 And Xbox 360

SEGA and Disney Interactive reveal Castle of Illusion staring Mickey Mouse. coming this summer digitally on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, Castle of Illusion staring Mickey Mouse is a re-imagining of the classic 1990 Mega Drive game. this new version features the same story as the original game and it will have new graphics and game play mechanics.



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Disney Interactive Announce Disney Planes: The Video Game, Coming 6th August To Wii, Wii U, 3DS And DS

 

Disney Interactive have revealed a new video game based on the upcoming Planes Movie. Disney Planes: The Video Game is set to come out before the main movie on 6th August on Wii, Wii U, 3DS and DS. Planes offers a story that goes beyond the one told in the movie.the video game will also feature members of the movies voice cast with  Dane Cook as Dusty, Priyanka Chopra as Ishani, Anthony Edwards as Echo and Val Kilmer as Bravo.

Console Game Features (Developed By Behaviour Interactive)

• Play as one of 10 cast of characters from the film with pick-up-and-play flight controls
• From Propwash Junction to China, travel through 10 breathtaking environments inspired by the film

• Four exciting modes of play: Air Rallies, Story, Free Flight and Balloon Popping fun!
• 1-2 players: Experience universe of “Disney’s Planes” and choose your character in single-player or drop-in and drop-out co-op play with any of the characters featured in the game

Handheld Game Features (Developed By Tose Company)

• Play as one of 6 cast of characters from the film
• Travel through 6 breathtaking environments inspired by the film
• Over 40 challenges and missions, including racing missions
• Three exciting modes of play: Story, Challenge and Balloon Popping fun!
• Single-player as any of the characters featured in the game

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Majesco Announce Deal With Disney Which Sees Them Developing New Videogames Based On Phineas and Ferb

Majesco have announced they have started work on new video games based on Phineas and Ferb, as they have entered a "relationship" with Disney Interactive. these games will be coming out across multiple platforms including Handhelds, Consoles and smartphones. the first game is set to come out in August 2013, though no details on what that game is has been revealed.

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Disney Interactive And Junction Point Have Released A Launch Trailer For Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two

Disney Interactive And Junction Point have released a launch trailer for Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two. this game is out now on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.

Disney Interactive Announce Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Comes To The Wii U On 30th November

Disney Interactive have announced Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is a launch title for the Wii U. the game will come out on 30th November. Disney Interactive have detailed some Wii U Specific features like how the GamePad will be used to show a detailed map of Wasteland that will feature waypoints and markers, which also help with quests and sidequests. another GamePad use is to access sketches and activate them for in-game use.

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Disney Interactive Have Released A New Gameplay Video And Screenshots For Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion

Disney Interactive have released new screenshots and a gameplay video for the upcoming 3DS game Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion. The game is set to come out on 18th November.


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Disney Interactive Have Released A New Behind The Scenes Look At Music In Disney Epic Mickey 2

Disney Interactive have released a new behind the scenes look at Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. this video focuses on the Music in the game and features members of the dev team.

Disney Interactive Have Released A New Behind The Scenes Look At Epic Mickey 2 Detailing Story Telling

Disney Interactive have released a new behind the scenes look at Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two. this behind the scenes look focuses on the story telling in the game and features Warren Spector and Marvin Wolfman talking about their aims and how they went about the story.

Disney Interactive Have Released The Opening Cinematic To Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two

Disney Interactive have released the opening cinematic to Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two.

Activision And Disney Interactive Announce They Are Collaborating On A Wreck-It Ralph Videogame For Wii, 3DS And DS

Activision and Disney Interactive have announced they are collaborating on a Wreck-It Ralph videogame for the Wii, 3DS and DS. the game is designed to be a extension of the story told in the Wreck-It Ralph Movie, telling what happens after the movie. not too many details about the game have been revealed, but they have said it will be arcade style side scrolling game featuring Ralph.

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Disney Interactive Announce Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Comes To The USA On 18th November

Disney Interactive have announced Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two is coming out across the USA on 18th November. Disney Interactive have also released a new trailer for the game showing the co-op action.
 


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Disney Interactive Have Released A New Behind The Scenes Video For Epic Mickey 2 Introducing The Game

Disney Interactive have released a new behind the scenes video for Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two. this video features members of the dev team and Warren Spector introducing this game. the video shows in-game action and the devs focus on talking about some features and improvements to the game, like better camera controls, and advantages of brining the Epic Mickey series to the HD Consoles for the first time.

Disney Have Released A New Trailer For Disney Universe Showing The Phineas and Ferb DLC Pack In Action

Disney have released a new trailer and screenshots for Disney Universe. these show the recently recently released Phineas and Ferb DLC in action. this DLC is out for the PS3 And Xbox 360.

 
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Disney Interactive Have Released A New Trailer For Disney Universe Revealing Aladdin's World

Disney Interactive have released a new trailer for Disney Universe. this trailer uses in-game action to show Aladdin's World. Disney Universe is set to come to the 360, PS3, and Wii in the USA on 28th October.



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Disney Interactive Announce Disney Universe Is Coming This Fall On PC, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360

Disney Interactive have announced Disney Universe for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PC/Mac. coming this fall, Disney Universe is a multiplayer action adventure game set in worlds inspired by Disney animation and live action movies. there are more than 40 costumes players can wear and 6 different game worlds to explore. Disney have also announced there will be post launch DLC, including costumes and additional worlds.


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BURBANK, Calif - (May 26, 2011) – Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Disney Universe a fast-paced multiplayer action adventure game, is currently in development for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Windows PC/MAC. In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Players will suit-up as iconic Disney and Disney•Pixar characters and embark on adventures to power up their hero, battle powerful adversaries and master challenging puzzles to save the universe. Disney Universe is slated for release in fall 2011.

“Disney Universe is a vast treasure chest of Disney properties with memorable characters, places and experiences that gamers, as well as Disney fans will enjoy,” said Adam Sussman, senior vice president of publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. “The fast-paced, frenetic gameplay combined with wacky humor and hilarious situations make Disney Universe the perfect game to play with family and friends.”

In Disney Universe, players can select from more than 40 classic and contemporary Disney character costumes, including Alice (“Alice in Wonderland”), Mike (“Monsters, Inc.”), TRON (“TRON: Legacy”) and Stitch (“Lilo & Stitch”) to explore six different worlds inspired by legendary Disney and Disney•Pixar films. Each world will allow players to experience objectives and missions that follow Disney and Disney•Pixar movie storylines. Players will select a character-based costume, with each costume offering a specific tool that changes and grows in power as players adventure through the game. Disney Universe offers frenetic gameplay, multiplayer with up to three friends and slapstick humor that will appeal to players of all ages.

The fun will continue on with plans for Disney Universe to be an expanding universe post-launch with items for download and new content available. Additional worlds, costumes, and more will be available for purchase, giving Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system owners an ever-evolving gameplay experience.

Please visit www.DisneyUniverse.com for more information. Art assets for Disney Universe are available at http://corporate.disney.go.com/wdig/product-portfolio/.

About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

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TT Games Have Released A New Game Trailer For Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean

TT Games have released a new trailer for Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean. this trailer provides an overview of the game, showing in-game footage and cutscenes, 2 player co-op, and talking about how it covers all 4 of the Pirates Of The Caribbean Movies.