Sega have announced Virtua Tennis 4 is coming to the Playstation Vita and it will be a launch title for the handheld. Sega have also confirmed that they have a further 4 titles currently in development for the Playstation Vita. Virtua Tennis 4 has 22 players to choose from, uses both the front and back touch panels, and an option to play using traditional button controls. There is a mode called Touch Versus that lets two players battle on the same Playstation Vita.
Virtua Tennis 4 takes advantage of the online and social features of the Vita lets players track their friends progress, chat, share stats and comments, and challenge people to online matches. The Camera is used to customise your character, by adding your face into the game.
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LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (7th June, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that the renowned Virtua Tennis™ series is scheduled to be a launch title on PlayStation®Vita. Developed by the original Virtua Tennis Team in Japan, Virtua Tennis 4 will mark the third time the series has been a launch title on new Sony Computer Entertainment hardware, following the successful Virtua Tennis releases at the launch of PlayStation®Portable and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
“We are delighted to announce Virtua Tennis 4 and confirm the development of four further titles for the PlayStation Vita, illustrating our strong support and excitement for the new platform,” said Mike Hayes, CEO of SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “Our line-up features all new adventures for some of our most loved SEGA IP, in addition to extremely innovative and purpose built new IP – all taking full advantage of the unique gameplay opportunities provided by the PlayStation Vita.”
“With Virtua Tennis 4 on PlayStation Vita the team have embraced many of the features that the new hardware is capable of, including the high-definition graphics, Touch Panel control, network functionality, motion sensing system and the camera”, commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “The way the team have been able to implement this brings the Virtua Tennis series to a whole new level on PlayStation Vita.”
No tennis title would be complete without the world’s top stars and there are 22 to choose from in the game, including Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic, but Virtua Tennis 4 really comes into its own when showcasing the technology the PlayStation Vita has to offer. On top of front and rear Touch Panel controls used both on and off court, gamers will also be able to play the whole game with classic pad controls. PlayStation Vita’s Party function makes the World Tour Map and Online Mode fully social experiences where gamers can track their friends progress, chat, share stats and comments, and challenge people to online matches.
Add to this some exciting customisation features using the PlayStation Vita Camera, such as customising your character with a photo of your own face, plus a special Touch Versus Match which allows two players to battle on the same PlayStation Vita. Virtua Tennis 4 promises to bring tennis on handheld consoles into the next generation.
Virtua Tennis 4 for NGP is currently being shown at the Sony Computer Entertainment booth #4532 in the West Hall of the E3 Expo 2011 Los Angeles, California.
For more information please visit www.sega.com
About SEGA Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com
About SEGA of America Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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Zero Punctuation - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
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Sony Have Released New Artwork And A Fact Sheet For Twisted Metal
Sony have released new artwork and a fact sheet for Eat Sleep Play's Twisted Metal.
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Twisted Metal®
FACT SHEET
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Developer: Eat Sleep Play, Inc.
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
Genre: Car Combat
Players: 2-4 player Split Screen / up to 16 online
Release: 2011
Rating: Rating Pending
OVERVIEW
Twisted Metal®, the longest running franchise in PlayStation® history and the multi-million selling series is now back, exclusively on the PS3™ system. David Jaffe and Scott Campbell, co-founders of Eat Sleep Play and the original creative team behind Twisted Metal, bring back the dark humor, fast-action gameplay and a world of cars, guns and destruction.
With four factions battling for control, players step into the combat boots of a twisted disciple in a high octane, highly destructible world. Players fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by the stylishly evil Calypso, the mastermind behind the Twisted Metal tournament. Disciples strategically dismantle opponents in vehicles loaded with weapons of Twisted destruction.
With a robust online system, players unleash destruction with up to 16 players through PlayStation®Network (“PSN”) and battle through a variety of favorite and new game modes.
Twisted Metal carved out its own unique gaming genre. No other title has Twisted Metal’s perfect mix of dark humor and personality along with massive destruction in a distinctive atmosphere and vehicles and weapons that act as extensions of each character.
STORYLINE
High atop his penthouse office, a mysterious ringleader named Calypso lords over the contest of vehicle combat known as Twisted Metal. He returns again to host the ultimate contest of skill and destruction. Contestants have been chosen to compete and, should they emerge victorious, win whatever prize their heart desires.
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SCEA – Twisted Metal for the PS3 system
GO ONLINE AS A DISCIPLE
Fight online as a disciple of one of four factions, each based on a classic Twisted Metal character.
Supports up to 16 players online through PSN.
Play with friends in 2- 4 player split-screen and online as well.
Featuring a variety of gameplay types including series’ favorite and new, unique game modes.
MASSIVE DESTRUCTION
With the power of PS3 system, unleash massive amounts of destruction in brand new, never before seen Twisted levels.
Deliver destruction to strategically change the face of the level, or just cause incredible chaos.
NEW VEHICLES, NEW WEAPONS, NEW ENVIRONMENTS
Featuring a complete arsenal of weapons that make for more creative kills, from missiles and miniguns to giant magnets and flying mascots; players always have a way to take someone out.
Choose from over a dozen Twisted vehicles, each outfitted with special weapons to strategically dismantle opponents.
Flight is a first for the franchise. One of the new vehicles in Twisted Metal to take full advantage of flight is the Talon, a helicopter armed to the teeth with a minigun turret.
Disciples team their rides up in various modes to wreak havoc on the enemy such as using the Talon as a magnet to pick up teammates and rain double the destruction down below.
UNIQUE SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN
Fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by Calypso, the Twisted Metal mastermind.
Twisted Metal will feature full PSN Trophy support, making players’ accomplishments that much more satisfying.
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About Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal franchise for the PS3 system is regarded as carving out a unique combat genre. Famed creators David Jaffe and Scott Campbell have once again brought Twisted Metal to PlayStation.
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