Microsoft And Epic Games Are Putting The Fate Of Carmine In Your Hands

Microsoft and Epic have announced that they are letting Gears of War fans decide the fate of Carmine in the game. All fans have to do is buy a Avatar gear that says you want Carmine to survive or buy the other that says you want him to die. All proceeds from this will go to the Child Play Charity.

Clayton Carmine will be introduced in Gears of War 3 as the newest rookie, but as he's a rookie he has a high chance of being killed. its fans choice whether he will or not. the Avatar shirts will become available on 29th July.

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Press Release

LONDON – 21 July 2010 - The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in “Gears of War 3.” By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in “Gears of War 3,” with all the proceeds going to the Child’s Play Charity.

Keeping with the series’ tradition, Clayton Carmine will be introduced in the trilogy’s final chapter, and like Anthony and Ben, the newest rookie brother runs the high risk of meeting an early death. However, unlike in the previous games, the Xbox community will choose whether Carmine lives or dies by purchasing special “Gears of War 3” avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting July 29 two new avatar t-shirts will be available on the Avatar Marketplace on Xbox LIVE – one shirt reads “Save Carmine” and the other reads “Carmine Must Die.” By purchasing the “Save Carmine” shirt, you’re casting your vote to let Carmine live in “Gears of War 3.” Conversely, purchasing the “Carmine Must Die” shirt means you want to see Clayton follow in the fate of his brothers.

Child’s Play is a community-based games industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. Through their network of more than 60 hospitals and through the generosity of their community of donors, Child’s Play raises millions of dollars each year to donate games, consoles and toys to sick children. The proceeds from the sales of the “Save Carmine” and “Carmine Must Die” avatar gear and limited edition NECA t-shirts will go to Child’s Play, so cast your vote, donate to charity, and get cool “Gears of War” gear! Fans can get up to date information about the fate of Clayton Carmine by visitingwww.gearsofwar.com.

Published by Microsoft Game Studios and developed by Epic Games, the “Gears of War” franchise has won over 30 “Game of the Year” awards, sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and redefined the third-person shooter genre for this console generation. The “Gears of War” series is exclusive to Xbox 360 and its riveting multiplayer action makes it one of the most popular titles on Xbox LIVE. The trilogy finale, “Gear of War 3,” will release on April 5, 2011, only on Xbox 360.

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Telltale Have Released A Trailer For Sam and Max The Devil's Playhouse Episode 4 "Beyond The Alley of the Dolls"

Telltale have released a new trailer for Sam and Max The Devil's Playhouse Episode 4 "Beyond The Alley of the Dolls". this trailer provides a brief re-cap of episode 3, before setting the scene for the forth episode.

Konami Announce Karaoke Revolution Glee For The Nintendo Wii And Release New Screenshots

Konami have announced a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to bring Glee to Konami's Karaoke Revolution Franchise. Karaoke Revolution Glee is set to come out on the Nintendo Wii this fall, and it will feature music and performances from from the TV Show Glee. In the game you get to play alongside the Glee characters as you sing to the games 35 songs.

Konami have also released new screenshots for the game. these are in-game and show that you sing the Song's with videos from the TV show playing in the background. the lyrics scroll across the screen near the bottom, in the familiar Karaoke Revolution style.

Screenshots


Press Release

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - July 14, 2010 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products today announced a partnership to bring original content from the award-winning hit television series GLEE to Konami's famed Karaoke Revolution franchise. Karaoke Revolution Glee, set to release this fall on WiiTM, will feature the chart-topping music and captivating performances from one of the most talked about programs of the year. The game will give fans the chance to play the ultimate underdog as they perform the songs featured on the show.

"This partnership with Fox is very symbolic to us as we are thrilled to be the first to bring GLEE to video game consoles," said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "We plan to elevate the Karaoke Revolution franchise even further by giving fans a chance to pick up the mic and interact with their favorite characters, themes and music from one of the most popular television franchises to date."

"This is the kind of game that GLEE fans, or 'Gleeks' as they're affectionately known, have been waiting for. We all know they've been singing along with their favorite characters during the show, now this game will let them rack up points in the process," said Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President, New Media for Fox Consumer Products. "This partnership also reflects our on-going strategy to develop GLEE as a long-term brand at retail."

In Karaoke Revolution Glee, gamers can play alongside their favorite GLEE characters including the infamous Rachel Berry, football star Finn Hudson, and the GLEE club's fearless leader, Will Schuester. Performing some of the most memorable scenes from Season One, players can belt out up to 35 chart-topping hits and tunes from the popular TV series. Millions of fans nationwide have made GLEE one of the leading musical franchises of our time. "Gleeks" both young and old will now get their chance to engross themselves in their favorite show like never before. In multiplayer singing games, Gleeks can sing in harmonies or as a duet, creating the kind of performance that not even Sue Sylvester can resist!

As an added bonus, unlockable content will be available in a special gameplay mode where gamers can access memorable show moments from Season One. Karaoke Revolution Glee will also utilize Karaoke Revolution's proprietary voice recognition technology, which accurately recognizes and scores vocal pitch and rhythm helping gamers reach those hard-hitting notes and perfect their harmonies!

Karaoke Revolution Glee is slated to be released this fall exclusively for Wii.

Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Family Party: Fitness Fun

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for their upcoming Nintendo Wii game, Family Party: Fitness Fun. the trailer is all in-game and it aims to show many of the features of the game. the trailer also shows some of the 30 playable games, showing that some of them can be played either solo, with up to 4 players, or even with a Wii Balance Board.

Gazillion Entertainment Reveal Super Hero Squad Online And Detail Their Comic-Con Appearance

Gazillion Entertainment have revealed Super Hero Squad Online, a Online MMO, and detailed what they are doing at this years Comic-Con. Super Hero Squad Online is a Online MMO that lets you play with your friends as you explore interactive environments based on the Marvel Universe. A Main part of Super Hero Squad Online is its social spaces, more specifically your own personal headquarters. your able to kit out your your headquarters with the trophies you've earned from completing quests and mini games as well as hundreds of other items. your friends are able to come and interact with your space when it it finished.

At Comic Con This year, people will be able to play Super Hero Squad Online, with dozens of playable characters, combat missions, and social spaces available to explore. The Player spaces will be unvield also. the booth is 2329, or you can go to their panel on Sunday, July 25th from 10:00am – 11:00am in Room 7AB, entitled "Super Hero Squad Online: How We Built the First All Ages Marvel MMO."

Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for all ages, today revealed that the action-packed Super Hero Squad Online will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con in the Marvel Entertainment booth. Dozens of Marvel's iconic Super Heroes, combat missions, and social spaces will all be available for all con-goers to play.

The action doesn't stop there! In a world premiere, Super Hero Squad Online's fully customizable headquarters system will be unveiled. Players can kit out their personal headquarters, based on the iconic S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, with collections of trophies earned by completing quests and mini-games. Additionally, players will be able to choose from hundreds of different items to customize their personal HQ. Once players are done customizing, they can watch their HQ come alive with a realistic physics system that allows them and their friends to interact with their creations.

"Super Hero Squad Online has the most in-depth housing system ever created for an MMO," said Jason Robar, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society. "Combining hundreds of items, realistic physics and the unique personalities of the Super Hero Squad members makes an unforgettable experience. We're looking forward to sharing it with all Comic-Con attendees."

San Diego Comic-Con highlights include:

Marvel fans will be able to play Super Hero Squad Online for the first time at the Marvel Entertainment Booth # 2329.

Developers from The Amazing Society will be holding a panel on Sunday, July 25th from 10:00am – 11:00am in Room 7AB, entitled "Super Hero Squad Online: How We Built the First All Ages Marvel MMO." Join the team for a fun and interactive Q&A!

Additionally, Super Hero Squad Online team members will also be participating in the Marvel Animation Panel onFriday, July 23rd from 12:45pm - 1:45pm in Room 6BCF.

About Super Hero Squad Online
Based on Marvel's Super Hero Squad intellectual property that has spawned a wildly popular action figure line and smash-hit animated series, the game draws upon the 5,000-plus iconic heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe. Super Hero Squad Online offers players the chance to team up with friends as they engage in exhilarating combat, show off their decked-out squad in the game's social spaces, collect thousands of items, and explore interactive environments based on classic and new Marvel worlds.

For more information about Super Hero Squad Online and to sign up for future product updates, please visitwww.heroup.com.

About Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment is a leading developer, operator and publisher of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for wide audiences. Gazillion has assembled talent from across the landscape of online and console games to address the mission of building massively multiplayer experiences featuring world class brands and original franchises, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has four MMO development studios located in California, Colorado, and Washington currently in production on Casual and AAA MMO properties. For more information on Gazillion, its products and services please visit www.gazillion.com.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.

New Zero Punctuation - Singularity

This Weeks Zero Punctuation is on Singularity. can Yahtzee look past the usual alternative cold war setting to find some good in the game and its time mechanics, or is it too similar to other games to find its own voice?



Spoiler Warning for the game as some of the plot twist is discussed.

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store. There is a free comic this week from DC Comics, its Red Faction: Armageddon.

2000AD Prog #1689 – 2000AD
Astonishing Tales (2009) – #6 Marvel
Azure #2 – DC Comics
Bayou #3 & #4 – DC Comics
Bone #1 – Cartoon Books
DMZ #14: Public Works #2 – DC Comics
Daredevil (1998) #100-#103 - Marvel
Eleventh Hour #4 – Markosia
Fables #16: Storybook Love #3 – DC Comics
Gen13 #22 – DC Comics
Green Lantern: Secret Origin #5 – DC Comics
High Moon #4 – DC Comics
Kingdom Come #2 – DC Comics
Project Eon #3 – Markosia
RASL #1 - Cartoon Books
Red Faction: Armageddon #0 (FREE!) - DC Comics
Red Faction: Guerrilla #1 – DC Comics
Stormwatch PHD #14 – DC Comics
Superman/Batman #26 – DC Comics
The Authority #2 – DC Comics
The Invaders (1975) #5-#8 – Marvel
The Lexian Chronicles – Markosia
The Night Owls #3 – DC Comics
The Unwritten #3 – DC Comics
True Blood #1 – IDW
Vampire Hunter D Volume 2: Chapter #1 – IDW
Wildcats #2 – DC Comics

From EU Playstation Blog