Friday, October 1, 2010

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Yakuza 4

Sega have released new screenshots for Yakuza 4. these in-game screenshots mostly show characters fighting each other and pulling of moves. The characters shown in the screenshots, in the order they appear, are Kiryu, Saejima, Tanimura, and Akiyama.

Screenshots



D3Publisher Have Revealed The Boxart For Despicable Me: The Game

D3Publisher have revealed the boxart for the upcoming Despicable Me video game tie-in, Despicable Me: The Video game. The Nintendo DS version of the game is called Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem and is rated 3, whilst the PS2, PSP, and Wii versions are rated 12.

Boxart



Namco Bandai Have Released A New Behind The Scenes Look At Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

Namco Bandai have released a new behind the scenes look at Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. the first video can be found here, and again this video features many members from the CyberConnect2 team working on the game. In this video, they go into more depth into how the game is made, how they are aiming to have a look similar to both the Manga and Anime. The video shows that many aspects of the game are designed by hand by comparing it to the Anime and Manga. Much like the first video, they discuss their love for the game/series and how they enjoy reading gamers thoughts on the game.




Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For The Mad Gear Level In Sonic 4

Sega have released new screenshots and a trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. these focus on the Mad Gear level, both showing in-game footage from the level. the trailer shows the features of the Mad Gear Level, gears, tubes, steam, etc in action and the screenshots also show these level features.



Screenshots



Sony Have Released A Developer Interview For Killzone 3 Showing Playstation Move Controls

Sony have released a new developer interview for Killzone 3. this video has Jeff Rubentsein, from the Playstation Blog, interviewing Steven Ter Heide from Guerilla Games. the main focus of the interview is Playstation Move controls in Killzone 3. the video shows in-game footage of someone using Playstation Move, and the Navigation Controller, whilst Steven describes how its been used in the game. Steven also reveals Guerilla Games are currently testing to see if people are better with Move or a Dual Shock 3 in Killzone 3 Multiplayer, but there will be matchmaking were people can say if they want to play against Move or Dual Shock 3 players.



From USA Playstation Blog


Rising Star Games Announce They Are Bringing Ivy The Kiwi? To The Wii And DS On 29th Ocotber In PAL Countries

Rising Star Games have announced they are brining Ivy The Kiwi? to both the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS throughout PAL territories on 29th October. Ivy The Kiwi? was created by Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic The Hedgehog, and has a unique storybook-style presentation. The game follows the adventures of a lonly bird trying to find its mother. both games have over 100 stages as well as multiplayer modes.

Wii Screenshots


DS Screenshots


Press Release

Friday 1st October 2010: Ivy The Kiwi?, the latest creation from Yuji Naka - one of the creators behind a certain blue hedgehog - will be released throughout all PAL territories on 29th October 2010.

Using a storybook-style presentation, Ivy the Kiwi? follows the adventures of a lonely baby bird searching for her mother. By traversing various stages and navigating through the obstacles that stand in her way, Ivy follows the trail of feathers with the hope of reaching her parents.

The game has been designed to make perfect use of the Nintendo DS and Wii controls, as players place vines to help guide the wandering baby bird through each puzzle-themed level. There are over 100 stages for DS and Wii, with multiplayer modes available.

Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games, commented ''It's a real pleasure working on Ivy the Kiwi?. It's an incredibly charming game, from a games creator responsible for one of the greatest characters of all time. With the release date now announced, I'm looking forward to the game hitting the shops and hearing what Yuji Naka fans think of his latest creation."

Ivy the Kiwi? Will be released in the UK 29th October 2010 on the Wii and DS, courtesy of leading games publisher Rising Star Gameswww.risingstargames.com. Yuji Naka will be at Eurogamer Expo on Saturday 2nd October.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 30th September

This is all the news from Thursday 30th September.

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