Wednesday, July 21, 2010

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today in the USA on the PSP Digital Comic Store. This weeks free comic is the Wonder Women #600, where you can get a 10 page preview for free.

* 2000AD Prog #1686
* Army of Two #5
* Astonishing Tales (2009) #3
* Batman: Hush #7-#12
* Batman: Year One #2
* Black Panther (2005) #1-#5
* Criminal (2008) #6 & #7
* DMZ #1-#5
* Dante’s Inferno #4-#6
* Devi #6
* Fables #6-#10
* Free Realms #3 & #4
* Fringe #4-#6
* Gladstone Gander and the Boomerang Friendship
* Green Lantern: Secret Origin #2
* High Moon #1
* Hope Falls #3
* Jonah Hex #7-#12
* Mirror’s Edge #4-#6
* Mystery Society #1
* Ramayan 3392 AD #6
* Resistance #3 & #4
* Snakewoman #6
* Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation #4
* Superduck and the Haunted Villa
* The Adventures of Sinbad Duck
* The Lion King
* The Sadhu #6
* Transformers #7
* Transformers: Ironhide #2
* Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #5
* Ultraheroes #6: Good and Evil
* Victorian Undead #2
* Walk-In #5
* Wonder Woman #600: Preview
* X-Mickey #14: Werewolf Night

From USA Playstation Blog


Sony Announce The Sly Collection Will Cost $39.99 When it Comes Out This Fall And All Games Support 3D



Sony Have Announced that The Sly Collection will cost $39.99 when it comes out in the Fall in the USA. Sony has also announced that 3D support is in all 3 games in the collection, it was previously announced that only Sly Cooper 3 would have 3D. Sony are showing off the collection at this Years Comic-Con.

From USA Playstation Blog


Sega Reveal Exclusive DLC For GameStop Pre-Orders Of Valkyria Chronicles II


Sega have announced that if you pre-order Valkyria Chronicles II at GameStop, in the USA, you will have access to 2 pieces of exclusive DLC. The DLC can be downloaded from the PSN once the game has been released. The two pieces of DLC are:
  • Exercise vs. Class E – An exterminatory war exercise against rival class E using all the areas of Leanbluff Forest. Destroy all enemies in each area to win this challenge.
  • Exercise vs. Class F – A defense exercise against rival class F. Break through their stonewalling defense and take over their encampment to win this mission.

From USA Sega Blog


Capcom Have Released 3 New Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Trailers And Screenshots Revealing New Characters in The Game

At this years Comic-Con Capcom have revealed new characters joining the Marvel vs Capcom 3 roster. These new characters are Marvels Doctor Doom, Street Fighters Chun-Li, Marvels Super-Skrull, And Devil May Cry 2's Trish. as well as announcing new characters, for Comic-Con, Capcom have released new screenshots for the game, a new trailer focusing on the characters announced so far, and a new gameplay trailer featuring Doctor Doom and Chun-Li. At the end of the trailer that reveals the new characters, Capcom tease further characters coming with Silhouettes. of these one looks like Viewtiful Joe.

Gameplay Trailer


Character Trailer


New Characters - Comic Con Announcement Trailer


Screenshots


New Characters - Artwork


Fact Sheet

After a decade of waiting, iconic Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from both the Marvel and Capcom Universes as you battle in a living comic book art style powered by Capcom’s MT Framework, an advance version of the graphics engine used for Resident Evil 5. Get set for the ultimate faceoff when Marvel vs. Capcom 3 hits Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Spring 2011.
*Innovative graphics and gameplay bring the Marvel and Capcom Universes to life: Powered by an advanced version of MT Framework, the engine used in Resident Evil 5, Marvel vs. Capcom 3brings beautiful backgrounds and character animations to the forefront.
Evolved VS. Fighting System: Wild over-the-top gameplay complete with signature aerial combos, hyper combos and other original systems. The evolved new battle system, the “Team Aerial Combo” takes the exciting mind-reading game to a whole new level!
* 3-on-3 Tag Team Fighting: Players build their own perfect team as you assign unique Assist Attacks for each character andutilize each character’s special moves to create their own unique fighting style.
* Living Comic Book Art Style: See the most adored characters from the Capcom and Marvel universes brought to life in a “moving comic” style, blurring the boundaries between 2D and 3D graphics.
* New Characters: In addition to the cast of popular franchise characters including Ryu, Wolverine, Morrigan, Iron Man, Hulk, Chris Redfield, Captain America, Felicia, Chun-Li, Doctor Doom, Trish and Super-Skrull, Marvel’s increasingly popularDeadpool and Capcom’s Dante join the game for the first time in fighting game history.

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.

Carmine Screenshots


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.