Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Koei - Dynasty Warriors 6 Is Out Now. DLC Coming July - Press Release
Press Release
Create your own warrior and fight for control of Ancient China in KOEI’s Tactical Action opus Burlingame, CA, June 24, 2009 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced thatDYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Most eagerly awaited by fans is the game’s new Edit mode where players can create their own character. DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires features an extensive character editing system with options to customize a warrior’s gender, build, skin tone, facial features, voice, clothing, weapon and more.
Starting this July, gamers will be able to download new character customization options and music tracks from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and from PlayStation®Network.
Gamers can find DYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires at retailers throughout North America including Amazon.com, GameFly and GameStop.
For the latest updates, follow @KOEIcorp on twitter and visit the official minisite at www.koei.com/dw6e
About DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires
Designed for the legions of Dynasty Warriors fans, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is a game that brings together the best aspects of the action and strategy genres. In this latest edition, players can experience Ancient China’s greatest and most glorious war as an all-powerful lord or as an officer.
As a lord, gamers must think strategically. By deciding when to attack, when to resist invasion, or when to initiate policies, a lord can expand their power and influence. An easy-to-learn “card collecting” system lets players enact policies that will increase their empire’s strength, improve the abilities of their forces, and more.
Players can also pledge their allegiance to a kingdom to become an officer. As an officer, players can suggest policies in the kingdom’s war council, complete missions for rewards, or even turn against their ruler should relations sour.
Whomever players choose to be, they can now use mountain ledges and waterways to infiltrate enemy bases and launch surprise attacks on supply depots to change the flow of battle.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is developed by Omega Force and is for 1 to 2 players (offline). This game is rated “T” (TEEN – Alcohol Reference, Violence) by the ESRB.
About KOEI Corporation
Based in Burlingame, California, KOEI Corporation established operations in 1988 as the North American subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan. KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and simulation games, and is the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The company's Warriors series of games have generated a combined 18 million units in global sales.
KOEI develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software for video game systems and personal computers. For fiscal 2008, KOEI posted worldwide revenues of $286 million. KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the U.S., the UK, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Lithuania. More information about KOEI and its products can be found atwww.koei.com.
Dynasty Warriors and the KOEI logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. ©2009 KOEI Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The PlayStation Network Logo is a service mark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Video output in HD requires cables and an HD compatible display, both sold separately. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
New Zero Punctuation - Prototype VS inFamous
Zero Punctuation set about reviewing Prototype...but got sucked into the inFamous/Prototype debate. using his scientific method he realised that his scientific method sucked.
Funcom - New Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Update Announced. Gangs of Tarantia Launching - Press Release
This update brings to the game the Tarantia Commons district, new storylines, more enemies and rewards. The update also brings some radical changes to how the game is played and experienced. for example, items now have a more profound impact on your characters powers, making them even more valuable. also guild cities will see more activity, PvP minigames now give the player experience, and you can now buy social pets like dogs, cats and snakes.
Press Release
DURHAM, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 24, 2009 Funcom is proud to announce the launch of Update 5 – ‘Gangs of Tarantia’ on the 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' live servers. Players can now look forward to exploring a whole new area, the Tarantia Commons district, complete with a spectacular new storyline, more enemies to defeat, and more rewards to be had. This is the fifth installment in a series of updates that is delivering new and improved content to the game’s playerbase. ‘Age of Conan’ has seen a slew of updates since launching last year, adding countless hours of more content and new features to the game.
“The team has poured a lot of dedication and hard work into making this update a reality,” says Funcom game director Craig Morrison. “Not only are we adding a massive new area to the game where level seventy players can find hours of more entertainment, we have also made significant changes to core systems in the game that will hopefully make the game experience more fun and a lot more rewarding!”
Besides adding a wealth of new content, the update also introduces fundamental changes to how the game is played and experienced. Players will now find that items within the game and their associated statistics has changed radically, making items have a more profound impact on your character's powers. This will make equipment even more valuable, and the process of obtaining new weapons and armor through quests and adventure even more rewarding. The update should make a significant impact on how gamers play 'Age of Conan' and how they now experience the gameplay with their characters.
The update also introduces a vast number of other changes and additions. For instance, guild cities will now see an increased activity as guards and merchants now walk the streets, bringing life to the settlement. Also, players can now gain PvP (player vs. player) experience from doing PvP mini-games, and even purchase social pets such as snakes, dogs, and cats. For more information on all the improvements the update has to offer, please visit the 'Age of Conan'community website.
Launching in May last year ‘Age of Conan’ quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In North America, the most prominent online gaming market in the west, ‘Age of Conan’ became the third best-selling PC title of the year only beaten by ‘Spore’ and ‘World of Warcraft’. In the weeks after launch ‘Age of Conan’ simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from gaming press across the globe. ‘Age of Conan’ is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish, and is being prepared for launch in Korea as well.
For more information and how to buy ‘Age of Conan’ please visit www.ageofconan.com
ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Recent titles include 'The Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online' and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com. For information about Funcom games visithttp://www.anarchyonline.com www.dreamfall.com, www.darkdaysarecoming.com or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.
ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider Conan the world's best-known fantasy character. For more information about Conan Properties International LLC, visit www.conan.com. For information about Paradox Entertainment Inc., visit www.paradox-entertainment.com.
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Glu Mobile - Modern Warfare 2 Announced for Mobile Platforms - Press Release
Glu Mobile have announced that, in partnership with Activision, they are bringing Modern Warfare 2 to Mobiles. it is set for a Q4 2009 release on phones and carriers that support Android, Blackberry, BREW, J2ME and Windows Mobile.
Press Release
SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 24, 2009 Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced plans to release a Modern Warfare 2 mobile game, published as part of the company’s expanded partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc. The mobile title will be available in Q4 2009 and will be published worldwide for carriers and application stores that support Android, Blackberry, BREW, J2ME and Windows Mobile.
“Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most anticipated entertainment properties of the year and the Glu team is excited to develop a mobile game for this blockbuster title for fans of the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare franchise,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president, global publishing, Glu Mobile.
For more information, go to www.glu.com. For live updates, follow Glu on Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu Mobile fan on Facebook.
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Glyder, Bonsai Blast, Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and Brain Genius, and titles based on major brands from partners including Atari, Activision, Konami, Harrah's, Hasbro, Warner Bros., Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in London, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, China, Brazil, Chile, Canada and Mexico. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to the anticipated launch date of theModern Warfare® 2 mobile game. These forward-looking statements are subject to material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consider important risk factors, which include: the risk that Glu may not launch the mobile game as scheduled; the risk that any or all of the mobile games launched by Glu from the Activision partnership may not be accepted by consumers as expected; and other risks detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Glu’s most recent report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11, 2009. Glu is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
GLU MOBILE, GLU, BONSAI BLAST, SUPER K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
© 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision, Call of Duty and Modern Warfare are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
iPhone: MAss Effect Galaxy has been released on the App Store for £2.99. its a bridge between 1 and 2. http://tinyurl.com/lj569u
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/nt6xck
360: Tropico 3 has been announced for the 360, as well as it's PC release. is set for a September release. http://tinyurl.com/mk6n7c
PC: EA calls the Sims 3 Leak its "demo program", they don't get all features, will buy full game to get them. http://tinyurl.com/lml9zv
PS3: Zen have said that Punisher No Mercy is coming out July 2nd exclusively on PSN. http://tinyurl.com/nvsgyn
DSi: New Footage from Pokemon Gold/Silver shows pre-order bonus, special pichu's, battles, and legend pokemon. http://tinyurl.com/lm7e3n
PS3: Little Big Planet is getting a Jon Burgerman sticker pack, 75 doodles, on June 25th. http://tinyurl.com/muqvve
QTE Blog: EA - Spore Galactic Adventures Missions Trailer http://tinyurl.com/luyl7a
QTE Blog: Sega - Bayonetta Screenshots http://tinyurl.com/nmobbv
QTE Blog: Zynga - FarmVille announced for Facebook as Free To Play Game - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/ml8dyp
360: Gears Of War 2 Update detailed. Horde Mode Points are begin changed, can restart the wave you failed + more. http://tinyurl.com/npt4ub
PC: Wii Exclusive Cursed Mountain is rumored to be heading to Wii. ESRB has rated it for both. http://tinyurl.com/np6bm3
DSi:Trailer for Ghostwire's Augmented Reality game now online. Shows how player searches for ghosts and help them http://tinyurl.com/nnvh6m
360: Wireless Mic's (not bundled with anything) are coming out at $50 this fall. http://tinyurl.com/lejtw7
iPhone:completing Mass Effect Galaxy earns a reward Code, linked to EA account, which transfers to Mass Effect 2. http://tinyurl.com/mxq9v2
QTE Blog: GameStop - Survey Shows Families Are Going To Watch Their Budgets This Summer, But Still Spen.. http://tinyurl.com/mq3rnl
QTE Blog: GameStop - Tuesdays Family Night In Announced, Fun Affordable Family Gaming - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nm2ext
RT @QTE: QTE Blog: http://tinyurl.com/lpxlmy - Harry Potter And Half Blood Prince Screenshots and Info about Hogwarts for Wii/Ps3 and 360
Moder Warfare 2 will not have 2 player Co-Op. has 2 player Special Ops Mode Instead. http://tinyurl.com/lua7xm
PS3: Final Fantasy VII Sells over 100.000 units in just two weeks. http://tinyurl.com/mq97tt
360: TellTale have said that Tales Of Monkey Island could come to the 360, not just the Wii and PC. http://tinyurl.com/m2cphc
PS3: Firmware 2.80 is rumored to be hitting soon. no word on possible features. http://tinyurl.com/mka2t7
PS3:Firmware 2.80 is out tomorrow. faster trophy Sync, faster XMB and one new feature, not immediately useful. http://tinyurl.com/maqswg
Screenshots for Max Payne 3 have been released. not too dissimilar to Uncharted 2. http://tinyurl.com/lyfflt
360: Ninjabee, kingdom For Keflings Devs, tease a picture of an Avatar with a fireball in it's hand. http://tinyurl.com/neyd6d
PSPgo: Sony Australia say games are priced based on PSP 3000. could mean the price game minus case etc or not. http://tinyurl.com/lyqgzk
GameStop Pre-order bonus for Assassins Creed 2 is The Palazzo Medici. you can discover treasure and explore it. http://tinyurl.com/m8824q
PSPgo: ExploDemon is set for a 2010 release. Curve Studio's also has other games planned for the PSP. http://tinyurl.com/n2ebjy
360: XBL activity, Call Of Duty World At War, Halo 3, Cal of Duty 4 top live. Magic The Gathering Tops Arcade http://tinyurl.com/nukx6n
PS3: EU playstation Blog says 2.80 Update is coming soon. says playback of some titles has been improved. http://tinyurl.com/l38cyp
PS3: Rumor is PS3 Slim will not have on/off switch. won't do other OS. all non gaming stuff taken out. http://tinyurl.com/kqcct3
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai - We Cheer 2 Song List Announced -Press Release http://tinyurl.com/no7vqn
DSi: The new Tingle game has been confirmed as a DSiWare title. game was released today in Japan. http://tinyurl.com/npgyod
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Namco Bandai - We Cheer 2 Song List Announced -Press Release
Namco Bandai have released the tracks in their upcoming game, We Cheer 2. in total there are 30 songs in the game the game, With music from bands like the Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Lady GaGa, Paramore, and plenty more. In the game you are cheerleaders and have to cheer to each track using the Wiimotes as Virtual PomPoms.
We Cheer 2 is set for a fall 2009 release and a MSRP of $39.99
Press Release
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 23, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the full song list for We Cheer™2, exclusively for Wii™. The brand new line-up of 30 rockin’ songs will get players energized and ready to cheer. We Cheer 2 heightens the realistic, competitive cheerleading experience by immersing players in a nationwide cheerleading championship setting. Utilizing the Wii Remotes™ as virtual pom-poms, players follow on-screen prompts for choreographed routines that utilize a full range of arm and body movements.
The full song list for We Cheer 2 includes:
· “Get Ready For This” – 2 Unlimited
· “Mickey” – Toni Basil
· “Pump It (Clean Version)” – Black Eyed Peas
· “Run It Back Again” – Corbin Bleu
· “Song 2” – Blur
· “Tubthumping” – Chumbawumba
· “GNO (Girls Night Out)” – Miley Cyrus
· “Real Wild Child” – Everlife
· “Beat It (Feat. John Mayer)” – Fall Out Boy
· “Glamorous (Clean Version)” – Fergie
· “Imani Coppola” – Get Down With This
· “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” – Selena Gomez
· “Homecoming” – Hey Monday
· “Let’s Dance” – Vanessa Hudgens
· “Just Dance” – Lady GaGa
· “Girlfriend” – Avril Lavigne
· “La La Land” – Demi Lovato
· “Leavin’ (Radio Edit Remix)” – Jesse McCartney
· “Closer” – Ne-Yo
· “Whoa” – Paramore
· “Higher Ground” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
· “Pon de Replay” – Rihanna
· “Walk This Way” – Run DMC
· “Push It” – Salt N Pepa
· “All Star” – Smash Mouth
· “The Power” – Snap!
· “So Bring It On” – The Cheetah Girls
· “Doing It Right” – The Go! Team
· “Popular” – The Veronicas
· “Headstrong” – Ashley Tisdale
In addition to the all new licensed soundtrack, We Cheer 2 raises the bar with more options than ever before including challenging new dance moves, new stages and gameplay modes, and limitless customization options for a huge roster of both female and male characters. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, players will lose themselves in the music and moves as they perfect the routines and earn top spot as captain of the squad.
We Cheer 2 for Wii will launch Fall 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. For more information, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara,CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.
We Cheer™ 2 & © 2008 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.
Press Release © 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
EA - Screenshots And Information About Hogwarts in the Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince Game
EA Have released screenshots for Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince showcasing Hogwarts. in thier newest Editorial feature on the game, they highlight how it would take the player nearly 2 hours to walk around Hogwarts. due to the size of this, the game uses Nearly Headless Nick to help the player find their way if they get lost.
Wii Screenshots
PS3/360 Screenshots
Editorial feature for the videogame #2
Hogwarts, warts and all.
The videogame of Harry Potter And The Half-Blood PrinceTM is your chance to explore Hogwarts like never before. For the first time ever, you’re free to explore every inch of the castle and its grounds, and look at it from every angle. It’s takes some exploring, too - it will take you nearly two hours to walk all the way round all those familiar turrets and courtyards. It’s not always easy to physically recreate a magical environment, full of moving staircases, rooms that are only there when you need them and secret entrances, but the team behind the game have worked direct with the designers of the movies, sharing blueprints and ideas. Thanks to their efforts the game provides a more complete recreation of Hogwarts than has ever been achieved before, and you’ll finally be able to discover how everything fits together. If it all sounds a bit daunting, don’t worry. Harry’s ghostly friend, Nearly Headless Nick, is always only a button press away, ready to guide you to your next destination. His footsteps will lead the way to keep you on the right track, but if you’re more in the mood to go your own way, he’s just as happy to help you plan your own routes through the castle.
Developed by EA Bright Light in Guildford, England - the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release in the UK on the 3rd July 09 for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™, Windows PC and mobile devices.