Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Bungie Have Released A Highlight Video Of Memorable Moments From The Halo Reach Beta

Bungie have released a video that has highlights of memorable moments from the Halo Reach Beta. the video has footage taken from some of the best film clips that were uploaded to Bungie. this video can be downloaded from Bungie.net.



Press Release

LONDON – 25 May 2010 - As a way to commemorate the conclusion of the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta last week, Bungie released a highlight video today pulled from memorable moments created by the players themselves. Dubbed “The Good, the Badass and the Ugly,” the video takes a loving look at some of the best Film Clips of the beta, including brilliant plays, badass moments and the not so beautiful bugs. Bungie created the video as a way to thank the more than 2.7 million fans who helped make entertainment history this month by participating in the largest console beta ever.

“The Good, the Badass and the Ugly” video is available for download now on Bungie.net, Halo Waypoint on Xbox LIVE, and Halo.Xbox.com. Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed studio Bungie, “Halo: Reach” is available for pre-order today in Standard, Limited and Legendary Editions and launches worldwide starting 14 September 2010.

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THQ Have Released A new UFC Undisputed 2010 Trailer Featuring GSP

THQ Have released a new trailer for UFC Undisputed 2010. this trailer features Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and has him talking about how he trains to be a UFC champion as well as showing his in-game character model fighting a variety of opponents.




Square Enix Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out 14th September In The USA



Square Enix have announced that Front Mission Evolved is coming to the USA on 14th September on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The game has a suggested retail price of $59.99 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, whilst the PC version has a suggested retail price of $49.99. Square Enix have also revealed that the PC version of Front Mission Evolved supports Stereoscopic 3D.

Front Mission Evolved is the latest title in the Front Mission franchise, breaking the mold of previous titles by letting players experience the action in a Front Mission universe from a third-person shooter perspective. in the game you play as Dylan Ramsey, who controls a customisable Wanzer, a bipedal tank. You must fight with your Wanzer across the world, which is on the brink of total war set 150 years in the future, to eliminate the threat. The game has both single player and mutliplayer game modes, with 4 multiplayer modes on offer letting you battle either solo or in a team.


Press Release

LOS ANGELES, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the North American launch date for FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™ has been updated to September 14, 2010. Developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, the riveting third-person shooter will be available on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED breaks the mold of the franchise, delivering the action-packed experience of a third-person shooter within the distinct aesthetic of the FRONT MISSION® universe. Set in a world full of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, players will take on the role of Dylan Ramsey to face enemy armies while in control of a giant, customizable, bipedal tank known as a wanzer. Every wanzer is outfitted with extreme firepower, and players must fight through critical battles across a world on the brink of total war. As they make their way through metropolises such as New York City over 150 years in the future,FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will embed players in heart-pounding, large-scale action unlike anything they've ever seen before.

In addition to the single-player campaign, four different multiplayer modes allow players to enter a new battlefield solo or in a team. Players will be able to pit their highly customized wanzers against opponents from around the world so they may prove the superiority of their own war machines.

"Both Square Enix and Double Helix Games are committed to delivering the ultimate, evolved FRONT MISSION experience," said Ami Blaire, Vice President, Marketing of Square Enix, Inc. "This installment advances the franchise into the third-person shooter genre, and come fall, fans will be blown away by the high-octane action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED offers."

For more information, please visit www.frontmissionevolved.com and the official Facebook page. Additionally, keep up with the all the latest insider news from the team through the official development blog: http://member.square-enix.com/na/features/fme/.

Story:
In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity's appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.'s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilized to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.
Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your wanzer and blast your way to victory.
When you think you're ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:
*Engage enemies amidst the concrete of labyrinthine cities, across the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of other unique battlefields. Master the speed, firepower and adaptability of the multipurpose wanzer to ensure survival and success.
*Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders to build a war machine suited to any play style.
*Equip weapons ranging from standard-issue machine guns to high-powered rifles and heavy-hitting, shoulder-mounted rocket launchers to administer widespread destruction.
*Optimize wanzer mobility for any type of terrain with specialized leg parts.
*After trashing enemies in single-player mode, enter a new battlefield online – solo or in a team – and match skills against other players fielding their own, highly customized wanzers.
*Become immersed in a rich story crafted by the storytelling masterminds at Square Enix.
*Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $59.99 for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360, and$49.99 for Windows PC.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will also be available for PC users via download, including through Valve's Steam® platform for digital content distribution.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 53 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Statesand/or other countries. FRONT MISSION and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. TOMB RAIDER and EIDOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd. TAITO is a registered trademark of Taito Corporation. "Double Helix Games" is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. NVIDIA and 3D Vision are trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
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Sony Announce HBO Programs Are Coming To The Playstation Network's Video Delivery Service


Sony has announced that starting today in the USA, HBO programs will be available for purchase on the PSP and Playstation 3. to find the HBO network in the Playstation Video store, just head to TV Shows>Networks> HBO. New shows and/or additional seasons will be added each week to the HBO section.

The Shows that are going to be released today include:
  • New release and Emmy and Golden Globe winning series "True Blood," season two in addition to season one
  • Golden Globe-winning drama series "Big Love," seasons one through three
  • Golden Globe-winning comedy series Entourage," seasons one and two
  • Comedy hit "Eastbound and Down," season one
  • Multiple seasons from HBO signature shows such as "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "The Wire," "Rome," "Da Ali G Show," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Flight of the Conchords"
Press Release
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced that programming from HBO, the premium cable television network, is available starting today on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system, the first gaming system to offer HBO original television programming. PlayStation®Network's video delivery service now features HBO content for purchase in the United States on the PlayStation®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems.

Beginning today, the following popular shows from the award-winning cable network are available on the HBO section of PlayStation®Store (navigate to the HBO section by selecting TV Shows> Networks> HBO), with more titles and additional seasons to be added each week:

*New release and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning series "True Blood®," season two in addition to season one
*Golden Globe®-winning drama series "Big Love®," seasons one through three
*Golden Globe®-winning comedy series Entourage®," seasons one and two
*Comedy hit "Eastbound and Down®," season one
Multiple seasons from HBO signature shows such as "The Sopranos®," "Sex and the City®," "The Wire®," "Rome®," "Da Ali G Show®," "Curb Your Enthusiasm®," and "Flight of the Conchords®"

"The HBO library of premium original content is a perfect example of how PS3 has become the most content rich entertainment platform in the living room," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. "When you combine the iconic programming from HBO with the existing TV, film, live sports and original programming available on PlayStation Network, our customers have access to the content they want, when they want it, at home or on the go with the PSP."

"We're extremely pleased to offer our premium programming on Sony Computer Entertainment's PS3 system," said Henry McGee, president, HBO Home Entertainment. "This premier gaming system will offer an exciting new way for consumers to purchase HBO's award-winning programming."

"HBO's innovative and popular programming rounds out Sony's premium TV content offering and enables consumers to enjoy an even wider array of award-winning mini-series and episodic content," said Michael Aragon, general manager, Global Digital Video Distribution and Operations for Sony Network Entertainment.

About HBO
Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour pay television services – HBO® and Cinemax® – to approximately 41 million U.S. subscribers. The services offer the most popular subscription video-on-demand products, HBO On Demand® and Cinemax On Demand(SM) as well as HBO GO(SM), HD feeds and multiplex channels. Internationally, HBO branded television networks, along with the subscription video-on-demand products HBO On Demand and HBO Mobile®, bring HBO services to over 60 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com.
"PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

© 2010 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America

EA Announce They Are Publishing Insomniac Games's New Franchise Is Coming To The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360


EA Have announced that they have entered a publishing agreement with Insomniac Games to bring their new Franchise to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. This publishing agreement is being done through the EA Partners program. This new franchise will be the first mutliplatform game released from Insomniac in their 16 year history. No details about the game, what it is or its release date, where released by EA.

Insomniac have released a statement for Playstation 3 fans saying "We know many of you are extremely loyal to the PlayStation family, and especially to Resistance and Ratchet & Clank. We are too. Our relationship with Sony Computer Entertainment is still very strong, and continues as we develop additional projects exclusively for PlayStation 3 - projects that will take full advantage of our additional development time."


Insomniac Quote From Insomniac Blog

Press Release

Guildford, UK. – May 25, 2010 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced a publishing agreement with independent developer Insomniac Games that will bring the studio’s upcoming, all-new franchise to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system. This will be the first multiplatform release in Insomniac’s storied 16-year history. Published through the distinguished EA Partners program, the new title will mark the introduction of a brand new universe from Insomniac, creators of the universally-acclaimed Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises that have combined to sell more than 35 million copies worldwide. The still unnamed title is in production at the company’s Burbank studio. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Working with EA Partners allows us to extend the reach of our games to a multiplatform audience while retaining ownership of the intellectual property,” said Ted Price, founder and CEO of Insomniac Games. “We are excited and eager to introduce Insomniac to a new group of gamers while reinforcing to our loyal fans what makes our games special.”

“This is an exciting day for all of us at EA Partners and for gamers everywhere,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. “Insomniac is renowned for their commitment to quality and their ability to create unique, exciting worlds for gamers to explore. We look forward to help them bring their next blockbuster franchise to the millions of diehard Insomniac fans on PlayStation and the soon to be millions of diehard Insomniac fans on Xbox 360.”

Ship timing for the game was not announced.

For more information on Insomniac Games, please visitwww.insomniacgames.com.

About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is an independent videogames developer that has released award-winning hits exclusively for PlayStation consoles for 16-plus years. The studio has created world-famous game franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, resulting in more than 35 million games sold globally. Insomniac is also known for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 11 local, regional and national “best places to work” honors since 2004. In January 2009, Insomniac opened a Durham, N.C. studio, which is working on an unannounced project. Additional information can be found on both Insomniac studio locations at http://www.insomniacgames.com.

Insomniac Games is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

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: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.co.uk.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Namco Bandai Have Released Screenshots And Character Art For Enslaved: Odyessy To The West

Namco Bandai Have Released new screenshots and character art for the upcoming Enslaved: Odyssey To The West game. The Character art shows Monkey and Trip alone and together. there is also character art for a couple of the enemies in the game and a Robot dog that you come across early-ish in the game. The screenshots that Namco Bandai have released are in-game and show Monkey climbing around the environment, similar to Nathan Drake in Uncharted, as well as the environment itself. the other screenshots show Monkey tackling enemies and carrying Trip whilst avoiding the Robot Dog.


Screenshots


Character Art



Namco Bandai Have Released New Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team Screenshots

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the upcoming PSP fighter, Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. These are in-game screenshots that show 2 on 2 fighting between either Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, And Gohan and Goku, Freiza, Cell, And Vegeta. The Fact sheet released by Namco Bandai reveals that he game will have 70 playable characters, single player and multiplayer modes, and 10 different stages to fight in.

Screenshots


Fact Sheet

Tag team battling is about to get energized, Dragon Ball style! For the first time in the Dragon Ball series, take part in high-impact 2 vs. 2 team battles in Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. Experience fierce fighting like never before with 70 playable and customizable characters plus an intuitive control system that allows you to jump right into the white-knuckled action. Various single and multiplayer modes allow you to play through key missions from the original anime, test your skills against an onslaught of skilled fighters or even create your own match-ups never before seen in the anime. You’ll need stamina, strategy and Super Saiyan skills to win this competition!

Create your Ideal Team – Experience 2 vs. 2 team battle play for the first time in the Dragon Ball series! Using the ad-hoc mode, up to four players can now experience the ultimate Dragon Ball battle. Work together with your teammate to take on your opponents in a test of skill and strategy.

• Customize your Favorite Characters – Choose from any of 70 fan favorite characters including Super Saiyan Goku, Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, Super Saiyan Vegeta, Super Saiyan Trunks, Piccolo and more! Gain the upper hand by customizing your characters with special items that alter their attack parameters and then use these custom characters in battle.

• Pick your Path – A variety of single-player and multi-player modes to keep your adrenaline pumping and your skills at the ready. Follow the original anime story and relive key scenes from the Saiyan saga through the Majin Buu saga in the all-new “Dragon Walker” mode. Or undergo rigorous training to hone your skills and sharpen your senses in the “Training” mode. Ready for battle? Jump straight into the action as you clear key battle scenes from the anime or create your own in “Battle 100” or face off against advancing enemies in “Survival” mode.

• Enter the World of Dragon Ball – Fight in any of 10 different fields from the Dragon Ball universe, moving about them freely using the game’s optimized control system.