Friday, July 17, 2009
Xbox 360 Summer Of Arcade Screenshots and Trailers.
Splosion Man
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time Reshelled
Trails HD
Shadow Complex
Marvel Vs Capcom 2
Upcoming Xbox 360 Dasboard Update Screenshots
most of the pictures show the name change for Community Games to Indie Games, changes to viewing the Achievement Browser, and how to sort your friend list differently.
Each Of the pictures in the album has a caption, accessed by hitting the speech bubble, saying what the picture shows.
Engadget has a very indepth look of the upcoming update with a breakdown of every little feature. if your interested, i do recommend you look at it.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/16/xbox-live-update-rolling-out-includes-games-on-demand-netflix/
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Wii: Firmware 4.1 appears to be out now outside of Japan. it's to patch issues with Wii Sports Resort. http://tinyurl.com/ncb8qp
PSP: Final Fantasy Dissidia Demo is expected to hit next week. unclear if it's all regions. http://tinyurl.com/ox6c5q
Sega has a teaser site teasing something called Jackpot.there's a lottery machine that spews balls with numbers. http://tinyurl.com/m724x6
Wii: A Hacker has claimed that it is easer to alter variables in The Conduit offline and online games. http://tinyurl.com/mpkecc
The Tony Hawk Ride board is not a finished design. the board will be white. http://tinyurl.com/n7mcds
PS3: A Pay As you go version of Trash Panic has been released on the Japanese PSN. it costs $1 but thats 3 plays. http://tinyurl.com/nmmter
The Level Creation in Lego Indiana Jones 2 will allow players to create levels whilst playing them. http://tinyurl.com/lqf4gn
PS3: Todays sale,3on3 NHL Arcade, Brain challenge, Crash Commando, Flock, Savage Moon, Wipeout HD, Pixlejunk Eden http://tinyurl.com/nhlk4k
PS3: Marvel Vs Capcom 2 will be out on the PSN on August 13th for $15 http://tinyurl.com/lyvsxo
PC: Resident Evil 5 is set for a 18th September release. it will incorporate GeForce 3D vision technology. http://tinyurl.com/ksuvl7
PSP: Limited Edition Assassins Creed Bloodlines pack coming, white PSP3000+game+UMD movie+2gb. Trailer at Link. http://tinyurl.com/msnabb
EA has no immediate plans to do any more DLC for Mirrors Edge. http://tinyurl.com/md8pmf
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://bit.ly/TXhJQ
QTE Blog: First Screenshots Of FIFA 10 On The Nintendo Wii http://bit.ly/BHLHT
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 02/07/09 http://bit.ly/8TOh
360: Crackdown only broke even says Dave Jones. estimates 2.5-3 Million sold all together (including used copies) http://tinyurl.com/ntsnoa
PC: APB will not get a digital release, it "has to ship on DVD" as it's a 6gb game. http://tinyurl.com/kmwh4a
Dirt 2 is set for a September 8th release on consoles. PC version has been pushed back to December. http://tinyurl.com/m5vxjs
Wii: Nintendo has said that it has no plans to release the black Wii, and peripherals, in the USA. http://tinyurl.com/ntp3pw
PSP: Assassins Creed Bloodlines will be the only game that ties the storys of Assassins Creed 1+2 together. http://tinyurl.com/nr3vc9
PSP: Kojima is aiming for PS3 quality with the PSP Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. MGS4 staff are producing it. http://tinyurl.com/n45qd2
Wii: Modern Warfare 2 is officially not coming to the Wii. http://tinyurl.com/lrg7x2
its rumored that it was Activison who raised the price of Modern Warfare 2 in the UK to £54.99. http://tinyurl.com/lmusu6
360:The first motion controller on the system is a fishing rod. it will be bundled with Bass Pro Shops The Strike http://tinyurl.com/ktek8e
QTE Blog: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Screenshots, E3 TRailer And Q/A http://bit.ly/TNUya
iPhone: Blizzard has released a World Of Warcraft Armory App. its free and players can view stats, check rankings. http://tinyurl.com/nkopdx
360: new Star Wars Force Unleashed achievements reveal new DLC coming. it hints that its set in A New Hope Era. http://tinyurl.com/m9fp2x
ESRB has rated Red Alert 3, Commanders Challenge, for Xbox 360 and PS3. could be port of PC Expansion. http://tinyurl.com/lhhbkj
ACE wants Zeno Clash to be big enough to be sold at retail for the console versions. http://tinyurl.com/net9m8
June USA Console Sales. Nintendo DS 766.5k, Wii 361.7k, Xbox 360 240.6k, PS3 164.7k, PSP 163.5k, PS2 152.7k http://tinyurl.com/ml6xny
Guitar Hero 5 pre-order bonus range from 2 free songs, 5 free mp3's. 22 more tracks announced. http://tinyurl.com/knp55r
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Screenshots, E3 TRailer And Q/A
Q&A
July 16th, 2009
Media Alert
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed a Q&A session with legendary video game creator and head of
Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima, and new screenshots from the highly anticipated title coming to the PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system in 2010, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. This latest PSP installment picks up
where Metal Gear Solid®3 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system leaves off as players take control
of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design,
story and scenario by Hideo Kojima. The game takes the series in an exciting new direction with its incredible
visuals and its unique new game system designed specifically with the PSP in mind.
HIDEO KOJIMA – Q/A
1) I bet many users had expected the next MGS5 announcement. When did you start this project?
I actually had the plan for this project in mind while working on MPO. Back then, I intended to place the project in the hands of the next generation of creators at Kojima Productions. However, in the end, I felt that it was still a little too early to leave it completely in their hands, so I decided to take the reins.
This game is an MGS5-class game. I am supervising, designing, producing, directing, and editing this title together with the MGS4 team. Therefore in that sense, "METAL GEAR SOLID" has not ended, and the "METAL GEAR SAGA" continues.
2) You have been telling for many years that your ultimate theme is "Anti-war and Anti-nuclear weapon". Does this theme continue in this title?
Absolutely. The METAL GEAR SOLID series has always featured "Anti-war" and "Anti-nuke" themes. This title is no exception. In the event of an attack from a neighboring country, I believe that finding a solution through diplomacy is ideal. However, the fact is that even peaceful countries with no intention of retaliating still maintain armies just for the sake of deterrence. I am sure there are varied opinions regarding this subject, but I believe that it is our
generation's role to "create peace through discussion." What makes things complicated is that the youth of today have been born into a world where the current situation is the norm, so it's difficult to convey this message. That is why my hope is to have players ponder and learn about why there are people who advocate the "need for armies, military power, and nuclear weapons" so that they may realize "why things turned out the way that they did" while they play this game.
3) I understand that it is a tactical espionage action game but could you provide some explanation for bringing this title to the PSP platform? I saw 4 Snakes in the trailer presented at E3, is this COOP?
The game will be stealth-action based. I can't reveal too many details yet, but we are implementing features that can only be realized on the PSP platform that I believe everyone can look forward to. The game will be a little different from the METAL GEAR that players have come to know. However, the story can be replayed numerous times and the game is full of challenges to complete, so I feel that this title will really satisfy players with its long-lasting play time. Just as an example, do you recall the cardboard box at the end of the Peace Walker trailer?
In addition to that two-man box, we are preparing a variety of other different cardboard boxes this time around.
To give a little more insight into the game, you can, how shall I say... customize Snake according to your preferences and determine what kind of soldier you will use prior to embarking on your mission. For example KONAMI UNVEILS Q&A SESSION WITH HIDEO KOJIMA
AND NEW METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER SCREENSHOTS
there's heavy gear configurations that make a lot of noise, but that allow you to equip numerous weapons. Or, there are other configurations that won't allow you to carry many weapons, but will allow you to be light on your feet. We will be preparing a variety of other types as well. Being able to make decisions and plot a strategy will be one of the really enjoyable features of this title.
We are also working on a "growth feature" as well, where your character evolves. It will be a new type of system, so I hope everyone will look forward to it!
4) "You're known for boot camps and on site checks. This time which part you would like to stress about the reality in terms of game quality?
We conduct research in many ways and then begin game production. In regards to the quality of the game, the main staff of MGS4 are producing it. They are aiming for PS3 quality because they were creating MGS4 on the PS3 not too long ago. In reality it is hard to maintain the same quality as the PS3 but we strive for it and we are expressing this in ways only we can express it in.
5) Regarding the KJP countdown teaser site, there were several signs as a message, could you explain what this message is all about?
--
5=it is an MGS5 class game
S=Snake
巳=
snake in Kanji
E=E3
R=Raiden
3=3 from 360 and E3
6=6 from 360
P and S=PSP and adding 3 makes it PS3
--
Aside from the Snake and Raiden visuals, we featured a total of 10 "symbols" and when all of these are rearranged,
they form connections to the announcements that we made at E3.
The first symbols that appeared were the number "5" and the letter "S" for Snake that represented PW which, to me, is a "5" class title. "
巳
" not only hints at the lowercase lettering of "E" for E3, but it is the kanji for the word "snake."
Also, the symbol that appeared at the very end is the kanji "
日
" and represents a sunny background and the sunrise
that links to RISING.
The "RISING" of "METAL GEAR SOLID RISING" implies "the sun rising," "the sun shining," and "the sun shining on Raiden" that was revealed in the visuals on the HP. In addition, "RISING" also represents how "METAL GEAR SOLID" will be taking the next step up.
Going back to the symbols found on the HP, they also link to "the day of 360" and also to each of the titles that we announced at E3. When each of the symbols are rearranged, I think you'll be able to recognize E3, PSP, PS3, 360 and others. So everyone, how did you like it? Were your predictions on the mark?
--
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is being developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and is
scheduled to launch in 2010.
UK PSN Update 02/07/09
The Last Guy – Bonus Missions [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Ghostbusters Costume kit [£4.79]
Little Big Planet – Ghostbuster Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - No Ghosts Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - Slimer Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - Stay Puft Costume [£1.59]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Desert Armor Set [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Lion Armor Set [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Paladin Armor Set (Women) [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Shaman Armor Set (Women) [Free]
Demo's
Trash Panic
Guitar Hero - World Tour
Eagles Of Death Metal Track Pack [£4.49]
“Anything Cept The Truth” by Eagles Of Death Metal [£1.59]
“Cherry Cola” by Eagles Of Death Metal [£1.59]
“I Only Want You” by Eagles Of Death Metal [£1.59]
Rock Band
Big Dipper 01 [£1.69]
“All Going Out Together” by Big Dipper [£0.99]
“She's Fetching” by Big Dipper [£0.99]
“Younger Bums” by Big Dipper [£0.99]
Judas Priest Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Dissident Aggressor (live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Eat Me Alive (live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
“Prophecy (live)” by Judas Priest [£0.99]
The Dead Weather Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Hang You From The Heavens” by The Dead Weather [£0.99]
“No Hassle Night” by The Dead Weather [£0.99]
“Treat Me Like Your Mother” by The Dead Weather [£0.99]
Videos
Call Of Juarez Bound In Blood – Brothers Trailer
Call Of Juarez Bound In Blood – Launch Trailer
Call Of Juarez Bound In Blood – Multiplayer Trailer
Wallpaper
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 3
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 4
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 5
Theme
Numblast
Battlefield 1943 Theme 2
PS1 Classic
Disney's Tarzan [£3.99]
PSP
Tomb Raider Anniversary [£11.99]
Brothers In Arms D-Day [£15.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “My Iron Lung” by Radiohead [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “My Curse” by Killswitch Engage [£0.99]
First Screenshots Of FIFA 10 On The Nintendo Wii
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/koltpz
PSP: Valkyria Chronicles 2 is in development for the PSP. it looks like the PS3 original. http://tinyurl.com/nandlf
QTE Blog: EA Hosts A Videogame Masterclass At Shine Festival 2009 http://tinyurl.com/mvm43n
QTE Blog: PS3 - Logitech Announce New Drum Controller For Guitar Hero http://tinyurl.com/lqlf9d
360: The Official Tour De France game is coming to XBLA today for 800MS Points. http://tinyurl.com/lv2u8d
PS3: TurboGrafic-16 (PC Engine) games are coming to the PSN for 600 yen. http://tinyurl.com/nm6a75
DS: The Professor Layton sequel has got a European Release date of September 25. America gets it August 24th. http://tinyurl.com/kp6aa2
PC: APB is a server based game, each holding 100 players. Enforcers and bad guys will be dynamically matched. http://tinyurl.com/mju67l
PS3: Guerrilla Games have said they are not done developing for the PS3. Still supporting Killzone 2. http://tinyurl.com/mupazx
Wii: Japan Nintendo Channel received an update. New interface, recommend DS games, view records of played games. http://tinyurl.com/lyk6fa
Wii: Factor 5 CEO leaks on his LinkedIn profile that they are working on multiple Wii titles for release in 2009. http://tinyurl.com/mtf84r
APB could be coming to the PS3 and 360 as, technically speaking, there's no reason why it can't. http://tinyurl.com/m4ptvq
Transformers Revenge of The Fallen DLC coming. 10 multiplayer characters, 3 maps + new single player characters. http://tinyurl.com/nheqeb
PS3: SCEE have revealed that 25-30% of Home users a repeated visitors. many thousands online at the same time http://tinyurl.com/l72cyu
PSPgo: Sony has confirmed an initiative to create non traditional apps and games to be sold on the PS Store. http://tinyurl.com/ltq6cb
QTE Blog: Majesco Announce a Serious Sam HD Contest To Create A Line Which Will Be Spoken In The Game http://bit.ly/Bn3Z8
Wii: first Japanese trailer for the three new WiiWare Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Games has been released. http://tinyurl.com/lq6xyj
DSi: Mega Man Operate Shooting Star is remake of GBA game Mega Man EXE. http://tinyurl.com/le59z6
iPhone: Resident Evil will launch globally towards the end of July. http://tinyurl.com/lrh2br
Bill Gates thinks that Project Natal could be on the PC.its not just for games but "media consumption as a whole" http://tinyurl.com/me6ppd
QTE Blog: EA Has Revealed Unlockables in Upcoming GI Joe Game http://bit.ly/gFZX5
QTE Blog: Playstation 3 Screenshots for GI Joe http://bit.ly/miVex
PS3: Sony is cracking down on those who take other Home members passwords to get select items in Home. http://tinyurl.com/nce3wl
Gamestop are offering Alpha Protocol Pre Order Bonus, The Assault Pack. it comes with Bigger Weapons and extras. http://tinyurl.com/m2smwv
QTE Blog: GI Joe Producer Discusses Making the GI Joe DS Game http://bit.ly/JMC5i
360: Avatar Clothes have been updated with shutter glasses in a vareity of colours. http://tinyurl.com/lqzhpu
PC:Bookworm Adventures 2 is coming out on August 15th on PC and MAC. Could be on PopCap.com for $19.95 on July 30 http://tinyurl.com/n4gs8q
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Overlord 2 http://bit.ly/3hN5QH
PS3: Flower Developers is doing a third game for Sony. it's a totally different game, but a natural progression. http://tinyurl.com/n5ahd5
FIFA 10 Producer has announced that FIFA 11 could use motion sensing controllers. has ideas how to use them. http://tinyurl.com/mpxrbk
Blitz has dated Invincible Tiger, The Legend of Han Tao for a August release. 360 version to cost 1200MS Points. http://tinyurl.com/m3e64o
Wii: Pictures from todays Japans Nintendo Channel Update. http://tinyurl.com/njrw3y
PS3: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will feature online Co-Op, but it's not part of the main story, its one off missions. http://tinyurl.com/n5dpjk
Bayonetta is set for a japan release of October 29th. preorders can get a special soundtrack CD. http://tinyurl.com/n43x92
Michael Pachter says TakeTwo management let slip to him that the next GTA has been in development for 12 months. http://tinyurl.com/lfm9qc
In the King Of Fighters XII Legacy Trailer, Mai Shiranui was shown even tho he's not confirmed for the game. http://tinyurl.com/naxoyf
QTE Blog: New Screenshots From EA's Spore Hero On The Nintendo Wii http://bit.ly/18jQYC
QTE Blog: New Screenshots From EA's Spore Hero Arena On The Nintendo DS http://bit.ly/tiesN
FIFA 10 Producer says they are doing more online with FIFA. Number of online matches varied with football on TV. http://tinyurl.com/nuervc
QTE Blog: New EA NHL 10 Blog Taling About The Game's Refinements http://bit.ly/Qb8O3
Shatter could come to other consoles, but it won't be for a while if it does. http://tinyurl.com/mc7h78
PSP: The Atlus Game that needed a name has now been named Badass Rumble. it won by a 3-1 margin. http://tinyurl.com/kjb6uj
PS3: Online retailers hint that MAG is now coming out January 2010. Sony says the retailers are speculating. http://tinyurl.com/ny5pjw
QTE Blog: Fact Sheet For Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 On The Wii http://bit.ly/9Bdzr
QTE Blog: Fact Sheet For Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 On The Nintendo DS http://bit.ly/5KUe4
PS3: 80% of Home users are male, aged 18-35. apparently 10% less than normal console audiences. http://tinyurl.com/lhydz3
PC: Red Faction Guerrilla coming to US PC's on September 15th. http://tinyurl.com/mks4wv
PS3: Buzz and Fight Night Home Spaces are coming this Thursday. Buzz Home features 64 player trivia Quizz. http://tinyurl.com/lf9ftg
LucasArts is going to make "several world exclusive announcements" as Comic-Con. http://tinyurl.com/mlhz2p
Sega is set to announce Iron Man II at Comic-Con. other games there are Bayonetta, Planet 51 and plenty more. http://tinyurl.com/ksz8wv