Friday, May 21, 2010

Sega Announce Sonic 4 Will Also Come To iPhone/iPod Touch, It Is Set For A late 2010 Release, And Release New Trailer

Sega have announced that as well as coming out on the PSN, WiiWare, And XBLA, Sonic The Hedgehog 4 will now also come out on the iPhone and iPod Touch. As well as this announcement, Sega have announced that Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 has been delayed until late 2010, citing that they are going to focus on balance, interface, and polish for the delay. Sega also released a new gameplay trailer for Sonic 4, focusing on Splash Hill Zone from Episode 1.



Press Release

SEGA is incredibly happy at the overwhelmingly positive response to Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I from both press and fans around the world.  SEGA wants to ensure that we’re delivering the best Sonic experience possible.

With this dedication to quality and the Sonic experience in mind, SEGA has decided to extend the development of the game and will now release Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I in the latter half of 2010. The additional time will allow the Development Team to focus on keeping the game high-quality, continuing tuning and balancing of levels and interface and overall maintaining the kind of polish that an important game like this demands, ultimately providing fans with an unrivalled classic Sonic feel.

SEGA is also pleased to confirm that Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I will be coming to the iPhone and iPod Touch via Apple’s iTunes App Store.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I is developed specifically for the download market and will be available via Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN, Nintendo WiiWare and the iTunes App Store in late 2010.

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  • Wii: A new WiiMote has been cleared by the FCC. there's no information about it, speculation is it has MotionPlus http://ht.ly/1NBUi

  • PS3: its reported that Unique Features are trying to acquire the film rights to Heavy Rain http://ht.ly/1NBWx

  • Its strongly rumoured that Space Invaders Infinity Gene is coming to the PSN and XBLA http://ht.ly/1NBYa

  • UFC Undisputed 2010 comes with a code that's needed to play the game online. it'll cost $5 to buy a new one http://ht.ly/1NC0p

  • Its reported that Virgin are returning to game development with an announcement at E3. it'll focus on online only games http://ht.ly/1NC2n

  • PC: Steam have announced that Portal was downloaded 1.5Million times whilst it was free last week http://ht.ly/1NC3F

  • PC: Crystal Dynamics have confirmed that Lara Croft Guardian of Light will have Steam DRM http://ht.ly/1NC5N

  • Zen United have announced that BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is coming out in Europe, could be released soon after USA http://ht.ly/1NC87

  • PS3: you can transfer stuff from White Knight Chronicles to White Knight Chronicles 2, level, skills, gilda + more http://ht.ly/1NC9G

  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For International Cricket 2010 http://ht.ly/17rgYD

  • it is reported that Creative Assembly is working on a London Olympics 2012 game. Football Manager Console rumors debunked http://ht.ly/1NGCc

  • You can unlock Issac Clarke, from Dead Space, in Skate 3 by entering the code "DEADSPACETOO" http://ht.ly/1NGDD

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released The Forth RISK: Factions Animated Short Titled "Farewell To Brains" http://ht.ly/17rj3X

  • Rockstar have said they are going to fix some multiplayer glitches, like characters disappearing in multiplayer games in Red Dead Redemption http://ht.ly/1NIzV

  • The Baten Kaitos director, Yasuyuki Honne, has revealed he is working on a secret game and worked on Xenoblade http://ht.ly/1NIDM

  • Ubisoft have revealed that Avatar: The Videogame has sold nearly 2.7Million units world wide on all platforms http://ht.ly/1NLaO

  • Google has announced players will be able to download games via the Chrome Web Store that can be played in Chrome http://ht.ly/1NLcz

  • GameStop reveal PS3 was out of stock 80% of time, Wii 50% from Feb-April, PS3 situation to be improved http://ht.ly/1NMst

  • Tesco announce PS3 Red Dead Redemption shipping delays, ASDA Only selling it online due to supplier issues http://ht.ly/1NMxu

  • PS3: United Front Games want ModNation Racers fans to say which PS3 game stars they want added to the game. http://ht.ly/1NMz1

  • a petition of around 73.000 signatures opposed to a German ban on violent videogames appears to has delayed such a move http://ht.ly/1NMBt

  • PS3: Valve's Gabe Newell wants the PS3 to be open like a Mac, not closed like a Gamecube, to justify a move to PS3 http://ht.ly/1NMEX

  • Housemarque website has revealed Dead Nation has been delayed from Spring 2010 to October/December http://ht.ly/1NMGB

  • PS3: Uncharted 2 game update coming to fix multiplayer glitches. the update is applied when game syncs to go online http://ht.ly/1NMJQ

  • 360: its reported the 360 in Australia will be streaming TV via Foxtel, it has 30 channels, Video on demand needs gold http://ht.ly/1NQDg

  • PC: Blizzard have censored StarCraft II so it won't get a AO rating in South Korea http://ht.ly/1NQPa

  • BioWare say that they'll bridge the gap between Mass Effect 2 and 3 by using DLC http://ht.ly/1NQQL

  • Namco Bandai announce they are bringing Infinite Interactive's Puzzle Quest II to PC, iPad, and iPhone http://ht.ly/1NQSx

  • PSP2: Michael Pachter says the PSP2 must be priced lower $199 to be a success. http://ht.ly/1NQWV




Thursday, May 20, 2010

EA Have Released The Forth RISK: Factions Animated Short Titled "Farewell To Brains"

EA Have released the forth RISK: Factions animated short. this short, titled "Farewell To Brains" introduces the third playable character in the game...Zombies. The video also shows the event that forced the Zombies to join the war. the screenshots are mostly in-game, showing that each faction has its own dice style.



Screenshots



Codemasters Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For International Cricket 2010

Codemasters have released a new gameplay trailer and screenshots for International Cricket 2010. The gameplay trailer is also voiced by Jonathan Agnew and highlights many of the new features in the game as well as enhancements over the previous title. the screenshots are also in-game and focus on showing action on a pitch.



Screenshots


Press Release

Thursday 20th May/... Codemasters® today released a new video showcasing key gameplay features in International Cricket 2010™, launching on June 18th for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The video, introduced by Jonathan Agnew, is available to view now atwww.playcricket2010.com.

In the video, Jonathan Agnew, former England player and part of the in-game commentary team, introduces International Cricket 2010’s key new gameplay enhancements, including Action Cam and Power Stick. Action Cam is the game-changing new camera perspective that takes players right onto the pitch and into the heart of the battle, while Power Stick is the intuitive new 360° batting system which gives players the opportunity to play the widest selection of shots possible to all areas of the pitch.

Agnew, affectionately known as ‘Aggers’, is the BBC’s Chief Cricket Correspondent, and broadcaster on Test Match Special. He is joined behind the microphone in-game by Shane Warne, Ian Bishop, and for the first time in a Codemasters cricket title, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, to deliver the most authentic commentary in a cricket game yet.

Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes from full test series to quick-fire Twenty20 matches. Players can also take on a range of new instant tournaments as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations.

Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches on June 18th for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.playcricket2010.com.

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  • iPod: A Leaked iPod Touch prototype, in Vietnam, reveals it has a 2 mega pixel camera, 64gb, no front facing camera http://ht.ly/1N2kV

  • 360: The Halo Reach Beta has been extended to Thursday 20th May http://ht.ly/1N2o9

  • Epic Games president Mike Capps says PC piracy was 1 reason for move to consoles, piracy "killed" devs http://ht.ly/1N2rg

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum action figures coming Jan 2011, have Batman, Joker with Scarface, Scarecrow and Harley Quinn http://ht.ly/1N2sy

  • Its reported that 16 South Koreans are being implicated in the StarCraft II Match Fixing Scandal so far http://ht.ly/1N2uu

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Announced Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies Is Coming Out In The USA On 11th J... http://ht.ly/17qsqX

  • Ubisoft reveal Assassin's Creed 2 has sold nearly 9 Million units, Splinter Cell Conviction has sold 1.8Million http://ht.ly/1N8Mn

  • 360: Yoichi Wada clarifies his statement on Final Fantasy VS XIII, Says comments were not an announcement of its release http://ht.ly/1N8Pw

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/17quS6

  • 360: Sega's countdown to a game reveal has been beaten. Famitsu reveal Virtual-On Force http://ht.ly/1N9T8

  • Famistu have revealed Knight’s Contract for the PS3 and 360. its a Namco Bandai game set for 2011 release http://ht.ly/1N9Uz

  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 19/05/2010 http://ht.ly/17qwUz

  • 3DS: Suda51 says he "...would love to try to develop a game for 3DS if I have a chance.” http://ht.ly/1Ncmy

  • 360: Gears Of War 2 is getting an update within a week. you can join existing games, new social playlist + more http://ht.ly/1Ncox

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Is Coming Out In The UK On 23rd July http://ht.ly/17qA9V

  • Ubisoft have admitted they are watching carefully EA's $10 solution and will probably do something similar http://ht.ly/1NdAO

  • iPhone: PEGI have released a app for free that tells users the ratings of games http://ht.ly/1NdC0

  • Square Enix's Yoichi Wada doubts 3D gaming will become big, it won't become its own market http://ht.ly/1NdDX

  • Phil Harrison has co-founded a new investment group which focuses on funding "disruptive" game projects http://ht.ly/1NdHu

  • PS1: Today is the 16th anniversary of the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment America. http://ht.ly/1NdK5

  • Android: In less than 1 month, there have been an additional 10.000 apps on the market, bringing the total over 60.000 http://ht.ly/1NdM1

  • QTE Blog: Activision Have Released The Debut Trailer For Call Of Duty: Black Ops http://ht.ly/17qDOm

  • iPhone: OS 4 beta 4 has code that hints that the iPad, iPhone, And iPod Touch could be getting a flash with a camera http://ht.ly/1NiDJ

  • SouthPeak Games announce a $192K profit for the Jan-March period. Net revenues were down $7.5M http://ht.ly/1NiGA

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Dead to Rights: Retribution http://ht.ly/17qFML

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/17qFMK

  • PC: The ESRB has rated BlazBlue Calamity Trigger for the PC http://ht.ly/1NiHP

  • Assassin's Creed 2 Complete Edition has appeared on several UK online retailers for around £27.99 http://ht.ly/1NiQh

  • Square Enix and Yahoo are going to make a game announcement on 21st May in Japan http://ht.ly/1NiQV

  • PS3: Sega have confirmed that Initial Yakuza 3 sales in the USA were positive. http://ht.ly/1NiTk

  • PS2: its predicted that the PS2 has sold over 150 Million consoles sold, over 1 Million sold this year so far http://ht.ly/1NiUN

  • 360: The original Halo book trilogy are going to be reissued as paperbacks with new content. http://ht.ly/1NiX0

  • Konami have announced that it will focus more on its Dance Dance Revolution series and other music games http://ht.ly/1NmJQ

  • its been reported that Frontier have put on hold Elite IV with it rumored teams have moved onto The Outsider http://ht.ly/1NmKO

  • Steve Papoutsis, Visceral games, say they have ideas for the Dead Space series, but they won't run it into the ground http://ht.ly/1NmLA

  • RT @TrekMovie: NEW ARTICLE: Leonard Nimoy Providing Voice For Kingdom Hearts PSP Game + Preview http://tinyurl.com/2uptjjc