Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sega Announces Sonic & Sega All Star Racing Toys Are On Sale Now
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Toys
From Sega USA Blog
Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Vengeful Gods DLC For Legends Of Norrath Is Out Now
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the 9th expansion for The Legends of Norrath, Vengeful Gods, is out now.
Vengeful Gods features:
• New Loot: Mounts return to Legends of Norrath with several amazing new loot cards, including new Spider Mounts in EverQuest® and new mount variants in EverQuest® II.
• New Cards: Exciting new game mechanics and the continuation of popular game play like “Shifting cards” add fresh, new strategies.
• New Characters: Pulled from the lore of EverQuest, Vengeful Gods features appearances by the God of Valor, the God of War and Anashi Sul, the Avatar of the Forgotten.
Legends of Norrath
Press Release
WHAT: Vengeful Gods, the ninth release for Sony Online Entertainment’s online trading card game,Legends of Norrath® launches today. Vengeful Gods introduces all-new gameplay, incredible new art and a compelling new storyline that pits players against the avatars of the Norrathian Gods.
Players will battle against mind-controlled prophets, fight the master planner and encounter divine vengeance behind the plot to enslave the avatars of the gods.
FEATURES: Vengeful Gods features:
• New Loot: Mounts return to Legends of Norrath with several amazing new loot cards, including new Spider Mounts in EverQuest® and new mount variants in EverQuest® II.
• New Cards: Exciting new game mechanics and the continuation of popular game play like “Shifting cards” add fresh, new strategies.
• New Characters: Pulled from the lore of EverQuest, Vengeful Gods features appearances by the God of Valor, the God of War and Anashi Sul, the Avatar of the Forgotten.
WHEN: Vengeful Gods is available now.
About Legends of Norrath®
Developed at SOE’s Denver studio, Legends of Norrath is the only online trading card game based on and playable from within SOE’s popular EverQuest and EverQuest II MMOs, as well as from a free stand-alone client using a free SOE Station Account ID (available at www.station.com). Players can challenge opponents on their game server and across other EverQuest and EverQuest II servers.
To get started, players can download the client for free, test their skills 24 hours a day against AI and real opponents, and then head over to the tournament lobby to compete. Tournament eligibility is limited and subject to Official Rules. Residents of certain territories are ineligible to participate in LoN tournament play. Please see the EULA for details. For a schedule of events, rules and further details, see the LoN Events Page. For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website atwww.legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, and Legends of Norrath are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16DUKY
The Dragon Age Comic has been delayed until April. the second issue will come out in June http://ow.ly/1ajdG
PC: Zeno Clash is out now at Retail in USA. the retail version has steam achievements, The Pit, survival mode + more http://ow.ly/1ajf3
Square Enix has filed a trademark in Europe for "Voice Fantasy". its for Computer or videogame software. http://ow.ly/1ajgs
iPhone: Street Fighter IV will cost $9.99 and come with 8 characters. http://ow.ly/1ajhn
BlazBlue Continuum Shift comes out in Japan on 360/PS3 in July. 2 versions, ¥7,140 regular edition ¥9,660 limited edition http://ow.ly/1ajjN
Unreal Engine 4 won't come out until are “massively multi-core processors”, says Mark Rein. http://ow.ly/1ajnb
360: Game Room is coming out on 24th March http://ow.ly/1alAa
PS3: Sony Says that God Of War III has no install. the save game, mentioned on box, is 5MB http://ow.ly/1alGS
PSP: Square Enix say they'll continue to support the PSP and PSPgo with “disk-based and digital content” http://ow.ly/1alIs
360: There are reports of issues in claiming 1 vs 100 prizes. Microsoft working to improve the process http://ow.ly/1aore
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16E0MI
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Announce They Have Acquired A Majority Stake In Rocksteady Studios http://ow.ly/16E0MH
QTE Blog: Jonathan Ross Plays And Mentions Natal's Release Date http://ow.ly/16E0MJ
PS3: Sonys Rob Dyer says Motion Controller has edge over Natal. Sony have more games, its easier to develop for. http://ow.ly/1aoDV
Richard Garriott wanted to play Tabula Rasa in Space. but fears of the ISS being hacked stopped it. http://ow.ly/1aoIE
PS3: Insomniacs James Stevenson has tweeted that the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIII is superior to the 360. http://ow.ly/1aoLg
360: Microsoft deny that Natal is coming out in October, after Jonathan Ross earlier comments. http://ow.ly/1aoPK
QTE Blog: Disney Interactive Studios Announce Alice in Wonderland: An Adventure Beyond the Mirror Is Out Now For Th... http://ow.ly/16E39R
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame http://ow.ly/16E39Q
PS3: Sony has filed a trademark for The Agency Covert Op. its suggested it could be the new name for The Agency http://ow.ly/1aoSl
PSPgo: Sony's Rob Dyer says the PSPgo confused consumers, high price didn't help. they're going to try again http://ow.ly/1aoX4
360: Microsoft have confirmed that MTV Games,EA, and Ubisoft are working on a Natal based game. http://ow.ly/1aoYQ
360: Bungie have said that after Halo Reach is release they may come back to the Halo series. Bar set high for Halo Reach http://ow.ly/1ap16
QTE Blog: EA Reveal The Capters Of Deciet DLC For Army Of Two: The 40th Day http://ow.ly/16E4if
Wii: Namco Bandai is recalling all copies of Tales Of Graces. bugs appear in New Game +. they will be replaced http://ow.ly/1awQz
PC: A new 2D Worms game is coming to Steam. all that's known is its called Worms Reloaded http://ow.ly/1awRU
Hothead are reportedly making an announcement at PAX East. Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 3 reveal speculated http://ow.ly/1awUi
The Derby Branch of Rebellion studios is expected to close soon, according to Rebellion's CEO Jason Kingsley. http://ow.ly/1awWS
PC: BioShock 2 Widescreen patch is out now. 16:9 and 16:10 support now added. other bugs fixed http://ow.ly/1awYA
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A UK Launch Trailer For Sonic & Sega All Star Racing http://ow.ly/16EawN
iPhone: Final Fantasy I&II is coming out in the UK on Thursday http://ow.ly/1ax01
The Special Edition BioShock 2 posters have hidden messages, its been discovered. a black light reveals it all. http://ow.ly/1ax3o
Wii: its estimated WiiWare and Virtual Console games bought in $125Million in 2009. WiiWare grew by 30% VC Down 25% http://ow.ly/1axbq
Microsofts Aaron Greenberg says 2010 will be the biggest year in Microsofts history, that they'll outsell the PS3. http://ow.ly/1axd9
360: Microsoft's Aaron Grenberg says they are being "Very Careful" when it comes to games on Natal. http://ow.ly/1axgk
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sega Have Released A UK Launch Trailer For Sonic & Sega All Star Racing
EA Reveal The Capters Of Deciet DLC For Army Of Two: The 40th Day
Chapters Of Deceit features two all-new co-op campaign maps. In the new chapters, players stumble upon information that could lead to ending the invasion by Jonah and his 40th Day Initiative army. However, they quickly learn that everyone is out for themselves and to trust no one but their partner.
Press Release
MONTREAL --(Business Wire)-- Feb 23, 2010 EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced an all-new campaign map pack called ‘Chapters of Deceit’ for the third-person co-op shooter ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40th DAY. Available for download on Xbox LIVE™ and the PlayStation®Network on April 1, 2010 for $9.99 or 800 Xbox LIVE points, players will return to war-torn Shanghai where they will encounter more destruction, more devastation and enemies determined to bring the city to the brink of ruin.
ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY – Chapters of Deceit features two all-new co-op campaign maps. In the new chapters, players stumble upon information that could lead to ending the invasion by Jonah and his 40th Day Initiative army. However, they quickly learn that everyone is out for themselves and to trust no one but their partner.
In ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY, players have to work together to escape Shanghai as it falls under attack. The game boasts a robust playbook of co-op moves with one of the most extensive and varied weapon customization systems ever found in an action/shooter game. Players can mix and match weapon parts and execute strategic two-man tactics that create a one-of-a-kind co-op action experience.
ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY is rated “M” by the ESRB and available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable). Gamers can also download a demo of the game now on PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. For more information on ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY please visit: www.armyoftwo.com. For more information on EA Montreal, please visitwww.eamontreal.com or www.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Army_Of_Two.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Army of Two are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. "PlayStation” and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced Batman: The Brave And The Bold. The game is set for release on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS this fall. The Game has a story that will take the player on a journey through crime filled alleys, alien planets, underground cities, and laboratories.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame has a single player campaign which can be played in co-op with friends. players plays as Batman and pick from Robin, Green Lantern, Blue Beetle. other characters, like Aquaman, drop in to help solve puzzles.
Players can link the Nintendo Wii and DS versions of the game together to unlock Bat-Mite as a playable character. he can be played as the main character on the Nintendo DS or fight alongside the main characters on the Wii.
Wii/DS Boxart
Press Release
BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 23, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, on behalf of DC Comics, announces Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame, an action-adventure videogame based on the popular animated series, available this fall for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. In the game, fans play alongside Batman and many of his allies in the DC UNIVERSE to take on dozens of popular villains.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame fully immerses fans into the vivid animated world of the successful TV series where kids can play as Batman or together with family and friends in two-player co-op mode. Players can choose from iconic characters ROBIN, GREEN LANTERN, BLUE BEETLE, along with drop-in heroes such as AQUAMAN to help solve puzzles and fight foes.
The game provides maximum replay value to those who own both the Wii and Nintendo DS versions by allowing them to connect the two systems to unlock BAT-MITE as a playable character. Players can control him with the Nintendo DS to wreak havoc or fight alongside the main characters in all levels of the Wii videogame.
“Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame further illustrates the diverse appeal of the Batman brand and the gameplay is a fun, vibrant extension of the animated series,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President of Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The game’s co-op play offers kids, families and Batman fans an interactive way of experiencing the cartoon’s iconic characters.”
In Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame, players embark on an exciting journey through crime-filled alleys, alien planets, abandoned underground cities and mysterious laboratories. Further lending to the authentic cartoon feel of the game is the inclusion of Batman’s iconic gadgets such as Batarangs and his Grapnel Gun.
For more information, please visit www.BraveandtheBoldVideogame.com.
About DC Comics
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters asSUPERMAN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN and the SANDMAN. These DC SUPER HEROES and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD THE VIDEOGAME software © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by WayForward Technologies, Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
BATMAN and all characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2010. All Rights Reserved.
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