Runic Games Announce Torchlight II And Reveal Its Coming Out Spring 2011

Runic Games have announced Torchlight II is coming out on PC's in Spring 2011. The Sequel to Torchlight, Torchlight II expands on the original game by adding co-op, new character classes, an expansive overworld, new quests, monsters, and many new Dungeons. Runic Games have also announced that that Torchlight MMO is still in development but Torchlight II will come out first.

Press Release

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Runic Games, Inc. ("Runic Games"), a specialized developer of PC-based entertainment software in the United States, surprised the game world today by announcing their next project, Torchlight II.

Torchlight II answers the overwhelming call of our community with an expansive co-op multiplayer experience. With all new character classes, an expansive overworld, new quests, monsters, and lots of new dungeons, Torchlight II finally lets you play with your friends in the world of Torchlight. Consistent with our pledge to provide unmatched value, Torchlight II will be sold at a low price point, and include a free matchmaking service for peer-to-peer multiplayer experience. Expect Torchlight IIto ship in the spring of 2011.

Runic Games’ CEO Max Schaefer commented, “We’re so proud of everything Torchlightaccomplished, and we feel that Torchlight II will not only give the fans everything they’ve asked for, but far surpass its predecessor in terms of fun, balance, customization, story, and just being a great game to play with your friends.

“We still are going to make the MMO, but it became apparent that Torchlight II was the logical next step for us given the phenomenal enthusiasm of gamers petitioning us for multiplayer.”

Torchlight II debuts at gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany August 18-22 2010, and at PAX Prime in Seattle, WA, September 3-5 2010. Gaming enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the new features hands-on, and chat directly with the developers.

Torchlight II will launch in Spring 2011, initially as a digital download.

For more information on Torchlight II, gamers can visit the official website at http://www.torchlight2game.com/ to view additional game play details, trailers and screenshots.

About Runic Games, Inc.
Runic Games is a developer of PC-based entertainment software, designing games that focus on quality, approachability, and fun. Runic Games is staffed by a team with experienced members, including leads on "Diablo," "Diablo II," "Diablo II: Lord of Destruction," "Fate," "Hellgate: London" and "Mythos." Torchlight won the GDC Award for Best Debut in 2009. Runic Games, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

UK PSN Update 04/08/2010

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D3 Announe They Are Making Yogi Bear: The Video Game For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS

D3Publiosher have announced they have entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Yogi Bear: The Video Game. D3Publisher will be releasing Yogi Bear: The Video Game on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii this Holiday, in conjunction with the release of the movie Yogi Bear.

In Yogi Bear: The Video Game you play as Yogi Bear and together you have to save Jellystone park from being shut down. but, even though you are able to explore several locations in Jellystone, Ranger Smith is watching and will not tolerate his campers being disturbed. Boo Boo is also in the game and he helps Yogi out during difficult challenges and antics.

Yogi and Boo Boo


Press Release

LOS ANGELES – August 4, 2010 – D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software today announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Yogi Bear™: The Video Game. Yogi Bear: The Video Game will be for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ and is slated for worldwide release this holiday season in conjunction with the big screen release of the all new movie Yogi Bear. Yogi Bear will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

In Yogi Bear: The Video Game, help Yogi Bear (voiced by Dan Akroyd, who also stars as Yogi in the movie) save Jellystone Park from being shut down forever. Players will be able to explore, jump, crawl, belly slide, sneak, and zip-line through majestic Jellystone Park locales in search of wildlife, adventure, and sometimes the distraction of a pic-a-nic basket or two! However, be careful, Ranger Smith doesn’t tolerate disturbance of his campers and keeps a watchful eye over the park. Luckily there is Yogi Bear’s trusty sidekick Boo Boo, to help Yogi get through difficult challenges and antics.

“With over 50 years of history, the Yogi Bear license has proven to be smarter than the average bear,” said Bill Anker, vice president of business development and licensing, D3P. “In time for the Hollywood release of the film, the video game promises to deliver the full Yogi Bear experience that parents can enjoy with their children.”

Based on the film directed by Eric Brevig and characters created by Hanna-Barbera Production, Yogi Bear: The Video Game is under development by Monkey Bar Games. For more information on the upcoming video game, please go to the Web site at http://www.namcobandaigames.eu/

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About Yogi Bear (The Movie)

“Yogi Bear” is a live-action CG animated adventure in 3D, featuring everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear as he and his pal Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to save Jellystone Park from closing forever. It stars Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Anna Faris, Tom Cavanagh and TJ Miller.

“Yogi Bear” is directed by Eric Brevig and produced by Donald De Line and Karen Rosenfelt, from a script written by Jeffrey Ventimilia & Joshua Sternin and Brad Copeland, based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. James Dyer, Lee Berger and Andrew Haas serve as executive producers. Peter James is the director of photography; David R. Sandefur, the production designer; Kent Beyda, the editor; Andrew Lockington, the composer; and Julianne Jordan, the music supervisor. “Yogi Bear” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About D3Publisher

D3Publisher is a video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.  D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and Japan.  The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine®.  For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.us. 

New Zero Punctuation - DeathSpank & Limbo

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on both DeathSpank & Limbo. Yahztee has decided to play a couple of "Indie" games to get away from the usual main suspects, but will he find a game out of these two he enjoys?

Microsoft Have Released The Opening Cinematic To Fable III

Microsoft have released the opening cinematic to Fable III. This CGi Movie provides hints, through the narration of the trailer, of what the plot of Fable III is whilst also providing a unique look at Albion. The Cinematic follows the tail of a Chicken who makes a break for freedom.



Press Release

LONDON – 04 August 2010 - Ba-kawk! A chicken cluck is hardly the battle cry for revolution, but the journey to rule in “Fable III” is a treacherous one and you’ll need all the followers you can get to start the rebellion. Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios have teamed up to offer a revealing glimpse into “Fable III,” which launches on October 29th, with the game’s opening cinematic featuring everyone’s favourite punting target as the most unlikeliest of heroes. Dashing through city streets and hurdling through the air, witness the daily struggles of Albion’s citizens through the eyes of a chicken as he makes the ultimate gamble for freedom.

In a world where freedom is nothing more than a dream, Albion’s oppressed and downtrodden citizens desperately need a hero. Against all odds, our aspiring hero dares to take a stand against his sworn enemy and puts up a rebel’s fight, paving the road to revolution for those who follow. However, he’ll quickly learn that revolutionaries can’t triumph alone. Will this brave chicken succeed in his quest for freedom or will he pay the ultimate price? The tide is turning and the uprising has begun – will you follow his lead? Make your way to www.lionhead.com to watch the world premiere of the “Fable III” opening cinematic now!

“Fable III” sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which you will be called upon to lead a rebellion against your brother, the tyrant king Logan, and rise up as the new ruler of Albion. Take part in all the action, drama and humour as you’re propelled into a rich and engaging story, featuring a unique cast of characters around you.

“Fable III” will be available in a Standard Edition (£49.99) and Limited Collector’s Edition (£59.99) for Xbox 360, and is available now for pre-order at participating retailers. With the all-new character creator tool at xbox.com/fable3, called the “Fable III” Villager Maker, fans who pre-order the game can create and bring their personalised villager to life. The in-game villager will deliver to your hero a thrilling new quest and 1,000 gold in fortune.

Mediatonic Announce Who's That Flying, An Exclusive Playstation Mini's Game

Mediatonic have revealed their upcoming Playstation Mini's Game, Who's That Flying. This is the second Playstation Mini title from Mediatonic, the first was Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess, and this will be exclusive to Playstation Mini's. In the game you play as Guardian of Earth, who must defend the earth from the Doom Beasts. But, as you missed the initial invasion wave, you will also have to defend the Guardian of Earth himself from accusations of gross incompetence from the Galactic Council of Justice.

Game Features Summary

• Story mode with 15 levels
• 4 Infinite modes
• 25 unique challenge mode levels
• Beautifully animated cut-scenes
• Awesome unlockable extras
• Original game premise

Screenshots


Press Release

London, UK. London-based development studio Mediatonic has announced Who’s That Flying?!, its second PlayStation Minis game for PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. Who’s That Flying?! is a brand new, original IP and will be released exclusively as a download from Sony’s Playstation Network (PSN) store. Who’s That Flying?! is a side-scrolling shooter crossed with tower defence and courtroom drama, all doused in sheer awesomeness - AND THEN SET ON FIRE.

Players take control of the mysterious and powerful creature known only as the "Guardian of Earth". His steely eye and HYPER-POWERED LASER ARM have kept the citizens of Earth safe for generations (as well as proving a hit with the ladies). With all his awesome TALENT and FLAIR, surely it would be IMPOSSIBLE for a sudden and devastating invasion of colossal Doom Beasts to descend on the Earth’s cities and cause havoc without his knowledge? No. It’s not. And the fact that he was posing for photos at the time has nothing to do with it.

To save the Guardian Of Earth’s reputation, as well as the Earth itself, players must not only defend the cities from ravenous hordes of Doom Beasts but must also defend the Guardian of Earth against accusations of gross incompetence from the Galactic Council of Justice - and this is all BEFORE players can even start to get to the bottom of just who or what is really behind the invasion.

The announcement of Who’s That Flying?! follows on from Mediatonic’s critically acclaimed PlayStation Minis debut, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess. Both titles demonstrate the studio’s belief in creating games packed full of love, character, story and attention to detail.

Writer and designer Jim Griffiths comments: “The beating heart of Who’s That Flying?! is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter, but we’re also very proud of the world and characters that we’ve created. Every level you play through is actually the Guardian retelling his story to the Galactic Council in an attempt to prove his innocence - with the occasional twist in the tale." Jim continues: "We feel it’s an interesting and effective way of bringing together the story and the game mechanic to make both of them feel relevant and more meaningful to the player.”

Mediatonic’s co-founder and creative director Paul Croft adds: “It’s fantastic to be announcing another title for Sony’s brilliant PlayStation Minis service. WTF was a really interesting game to work on as we tried to combine two very different game mechanics to create something truly unique. It’s quick and fun to pick-up and play and we believe it will appeal to both casual players and hardcore shmup fans alike. We’ve packed a lot of content and personality into the game and we’re really excited about the launch!”

Game Features Summary
Story mode with 15 levels
4 Infinite modes
25 unique challenge mode levels
Beautifully animated cut-scenes
Awesome unlockable extras
Original game premise

Sony Detail The EU Gran Turismo 5 Signature And Collectors Editions And How You Can Win A Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Sony have detailed the EU Gran Turismo 5 Collectors and Signature Editions. The Collectors Edition, pictured above, has a recommend retail price of €79.99 and it comes with:

• Copy of the game
• exclusive commemorative slip case
• special inlay art
• PS3 Dynamic theme
• 5 ChromeLine Vehicles
• Apex Drivers Magazine
• 5 Collectable Artcards

 Sony have also revealed The Signature Edition and revealed that quantities of it will be limited. it has a recommended retail price of €179.99 and it comes with:

• Metal sculpted box finished in SLS AMG Obsidian Black
• Exclusive GT branded SLS AMG 1:43 model car
• GT leather wallet containing Signature Edition competition entry card
• Branded USB key with Polyphony/Mercedes-Benz trailer
• GT branded metal key fob
• Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo 5
• 200 page Apex drivers magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more
• 5 ChromeLine Vehicles
• 6 Stealth Vehicles
• PS3 Dynamic theme

Signature Edition


Stealth Car Pack

Sony have announced that those who are able to buy a Signature Edition of Gran Turismo 5 also have the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. you need to be 18 or over and have a full driving license, but if your able to complete in-game challenges in Gran Turismo 5 and then pass the AMG Signature edition Driving school, you could win the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

From EU Playstation Blog