Wednesday, April 21, 2010

New Zero Punctuation - Just Cause 2

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Just Cause 2. could a game where you can do nearly anything to anyone appeal to Yahtzee, or is it simply too big for him to take?




EA Have Released New Screenshots For RISK Factions

EA Have released new screenshots for RISK Factions. These screenshots focus on the newly introduced character, Commandant SixFour, revealed in yesterdays Animation Short. There is also a screenshot of the Avatar Item, Commandant SixFour's Head, and a couple of screenshots from Chapter 3 of the animation short released yesterday.

Screenshots



Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/177oEc

  • iPad: Apple clarify iPad 3G+Wifi release, hitting retail on 30th April 5PM as well as early pre-orders http://ow.ly/1AHd0

  • QTE Blog: The Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Trailer Has Been Leaked http://ow.ly/177rSh

  • Shigeru Miyamoto admits he'll have to retire, but not any time soon. admits Will Wright has been an influence http://ow.ly/1AHEk

  • Wii: Nintendo have released a Room-Moving Wii Accessory Kit. it basically comes with extra cables and sensor bar http://ow.ly/1AHIk

  • QTE Blog: The Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Trailer has Been Leaked

  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For EverQuest II

  • Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman in Arkham Asylum, reveals Batman Arkham Asylum 2 is really dark. Two-Face is in the game http://ow.ly/1AI6w

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1ALfL

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released Chapter 3 Of A Animated Short Movie For RISK Factions http://ow.ly/177uDT

  • QTE Blog: Capcom Officially Announce Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds For Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/177uDU

  • PSP: Square have Tweeted that the upcoming shooter, The 3rd Birthday, will exceed expectations. it will be shown shortly http://ow.ly/1ANuA

  • PS3: its reported that PSN users are having their accounts hacked via chain e:mails. http://ow.ly/1AOrr

  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Okamiden Is Coming West In 2011 On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/177wjd

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Clasic Controller Pro Is Out Now In The USA For $19.99 http://ow.ly/177wje

  • DS: Nintendo claims that software sales in Europe for the DS have dropped 50% due to piracy, costs them Trillions of Yen http://ow.ly/1AOwR

  • 3DS: poll in Japan reveals only 8.8% would buy the 3DS, 55% are interested but won't buy, and 35.3% are not interested http://ow.ly/1AOB2

  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective For The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/177za8

  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes Is Coming To The Wii And Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/177za7

  • 360: The Xbox 360 has sold over 1 Million units in Australia and New Zealand. there are over 525K Xbox Live suscribers http://ow.ly/1AODm

  • Tecmo Bowl Throwback is coming out on XBLA on 28th April. PSN release date not been set yet. http://ow.ly/1AS7d

  • The team behind Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker are now working on Peace Walker http://ow.ly/1ASbh

  • 3DS: its highly rumoured that the 3DS has a 10th October release in the UK http://ow.ly/1ASfR

  • PS3: Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauch admits he'll be angry when Gran Turismo 5 is finished, it won't satisfy him http://ow.ly/1AShG

  • GAME had admitted that the ongoing suspension of Air Travel will delay some mail deliveries. http://ow.ly/1ASk4

  • PS2: its been revealed that a Vectorman game was in development for the PS2, but it was canciled http://ow.ly/1ASlC

  • 360: Rumoured pics of Natal Dev Kit have been released. Natal needs external power for motor tilt function http://ow.ly/1AVXI

  • QTE Blog: Sony Reveal That PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe Will Cost $9.99 When Its Released 27th April In Stores http://ow.ly/177F9e

  • its rumoured that Mr Freeze and Talia al Ghul will be in Batman Arkham Asylum 2 http://ow.ly/1AW0R





Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Sony Reveal That PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe Will Cost $9.99 When Its Released 27th April In Stores


Sony have announced that the UMD, retail, version of PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe will only cost $9.99 when its released on 27th April.



From USA Playstation Blog


Capcom Announce Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes Is Coming To The Wii And Playstation 3

Capcom have announced that Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes is coming out on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 later this year. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes is being produced by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the producer from Devil May Cry 4. the game is set during the battle of Sekigahara in Japan. The game also features a Heroes Story mode where the decisions of the player will change history and the games story mode.

Trailer


Character Trailer - Yukimura Sanada


Character Trailer - Mitsunari Ishida


Character Trailer - Ieyasu Tokugawa


Character Trailer - Masamune Date


From Capcom Unity

Press Release

Release Date: TBD 2010
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Wii
Rating: Pending
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Game Description:
The producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, brings you the newest installment to the BASARA series, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes, on the PLAYSTATION®3 and Wii. A fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will master the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents that will become more and more challenging throughout the game. On their journey to the final battle, learn how to unleash powerful and spectacular Basara moves or make use of the boost mode to wipe out as many enemies as possible.

Victory in battle will not only deliver a new territory but the natural resources of that region, which can be used to upgrade weapons. With unique playable characters along with supporting generals who make it easier to command and lead armies, players will see the battle from the perspective of each military commander with the ultimate goal of re-writing history to rule all of 16th century Japan.

In the dynamic new “Heroes’ Story” mode, the player’s decisions impact history with a redesigned story mode. Based on choices made by the player, new drama unfolds as friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and a new Sengoku story unfolds. Adding a new strategic element to the game, forces can fight for control/taking over of the entire battlefields, and ultimately the nation

Features:
+ Fight your way through hundreds of enemies across many exciting battlefields using cool combos and over-the-top special moves until all heroes have gathered at the decisive battle of Sekigahara
+ Featuring a dozen unique playable samurai warrior characters each with their own unique battle styles
+ Upgradeable weapon types allow players to extend or add special abilities
+ Dramatic “Heroes’ Story” mode changes history based on players decisions as the story progresses

Capcom Announce Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective For The Nintendo DS

Capcom have announced Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective for the Nintendo DS and it is currently set for a Winter 2010 release. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was created by the guy behind the Ace Attorney series, Shu Takumi.

In the game, you play as a ghost of a guy who has just died, and as a ghost you have the ability to manipulate the environment. in the game you decide to stop any other deaths happening, using your powers to manipulate the environment to save people 4 minutes before they die. But, you only have until morning to save people and perhaps yourself before you die for good.


Trailer


Gameplay Trailer


From Capcom Unity

Press Release

Release Date: Winter 2010
Genre: Mystery Adventure
Platform: Nintendo DS™ and DSi™
Rating: TBD
Developer: Capcom

Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective will be coming to Nintendo DS™ and DSi™ in Winter 2010. Brought to you by Shu Takumi, the original creator of Capcom’s Ace Attorney™ series, Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective tells an intriguing story, depicted with rich animation, combining logic puzzles and elements of humour that those familiar with the Ace Attorney games will know and love. The story of Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective starts with the protagonist having already been dead. Gamers will be entertained for hours with over a dozen chapters full of mystery and surprise as the spirit world collides with real life.

In Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective, players are transported into the spirit world of Sissel, a murder victim who has lost his memory and returned as a ghost to solve the mystery of his suspicious demise. As Sissel’s ghost, it’s up to the player to possess and manipulate items found in the real world to take his time and have fun in solving the captivating puzzles he encounters.

Using the stylus, players can manipulate inanimate objects in order to protect innocent victims and alter their fate. In order to save their lives, players will have many routes to choose from to scare off the victims’ assassins – some more obvious than others. It’s up to the player to use strategy in order to choose the best path and solve the crime, but be warned that Sissel only has until dawn before he has to leave the supernatural world for good. As Sissel progresses through the game, the mystery of his own death will be revealed to him over time. Will players discover the truth before his time runs out?

Features:
+ Brought to you by the creator of the Ace Attorney™ series, Shu Takumi
+ Intriguing plot mixing intrigue, which starts with the protagonist’s death and humour will draw players into Sissel’s search for the truth
+ Utilise the stylus to create a path for Sissel to travel and possess and manipulate items along the way
+ Hours of engaging gameplay filled with logic puzzles
+ Rich animation, unique art style graphics and character designs make this a truly distinct offering for the DS no other games ever can .