Thursday, April 8, 2010

Sony Reveal The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker PSP Entertainment Pack And Big Boss Pack

Sony have revealed the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment and Big Boss Packs will come out when the game is released on 8th June. The Entertainment pack, Pictured above, Comes with a Green PSP 300, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Game, and 2GB Memory Stick.

The Big Boss Pack, Pictured Below, is exclusive to GameStop in the USA and retails for $199.99. This premium package comes with a limited edition camouflage PSP 3000, 4 GB Memory Stick, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker UMD, Premium Carrying Case, Voucher for in-game item, And Voucher for downloadable movie.


From USA Playstation Blog


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce F.E.A.R.3 Is Coming Out This Fall


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have officially announced that F.E.A.R.3 Is coming out this fall on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC. The game is being developed by Day 1 Studios, with collaboration with Monolith Studios, and has John Carpenter and Steve Niles providing consultation on the games frightening aspects.

In F.E.A.R. 3, Alma returns as well as her sons Point Man and Paxton Fettel. both Point Man and Paxton Fettel are playable in co-op and in the game. both have different abilities and provide a different feel for the gamer.

Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 08, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces F.E.A.R. 3, a heart-pounding paranormal horror first person shooter unleashing intense combat, compelling narrative and co-op play that evolves the franchise. F.E.A.R. 3 is set to release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC in fall 2010.

Alma returns in F.E.A.R. 3 but this time her sons Point Man and Paxton Fettel introduce divergent co-op, giving players distinctly different abilities affecting their own play as well as the experience of their co-op partner. Gamers participate in single player or co-op modes as Point Man, a genetically enhanced super soldier originally introduced in F.E.A.R., or they can play cooperatively as his conniving brother Paxton Fettel, whose incredible telekinetic power has given him life beyond the grave. The game is developed by Day 1 Studios, developer of the original F.E.A.R. console games in collaboration with Monolith Studios.

“Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is evolving the F.E.A.R. brand with top horror, co-op and first person shooter combat in F.E.A.R. 3,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Monolith Productions has passed the torch to Day 1 Studios to create a quality, powerful game that stays true to the roots of the F.E.A.R. franchise but takes players to a heightened level of gameplay.”

To further ensure extreme terror in F.E.A.R. 3, legendary horror director John Carpenter (Halloween, Village of the Damned) and critically acclaimed horror comic and script writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) have provided consultation to enhance several of the game’s frightening aspects. Steve Niles co-wrote the game script with the development team and John Carpenter provided his expertise in crafting the in-game cinematics.

“After working closely with Monolith, Day 1 is honored to bring the next iteration of the F.E.A.R. franchise to gamers with key elements of the past games yet providing fresh combat and horror experiences in F.E.A.R. 3,” said Denny Thorley, Founder and President, Day 1 Studios. “Players can look forward to new features such as divergent co-op, an evolved cover system, and more scares in F.E.A.R. 3.”

For more information about F.E.A.R. 3, please visit www.whatisfear.com.

About Day 1 Studios
Day 1 Studios is a premier independent developer whose vision is to create revolutionary, interactive entertainment through the application of superior design, artistic, and technical processes. Day 1 Studios created and developed the award winning MechAssault series for Microsoft and Xbox LIVE. Day 1 is currently developing products for Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Microsoft platforms at their studios in Chicago, IL and Hunt Valley, MD. Additional information about Day 1 Studios can be obtained at www.day1studios.com.

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.

F.E.A.R. 3 software © 2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Day 1 Studios, LLC. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

F.E.A.R. 3 and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog have detailed this weeks PSP Digital Comic Store Update.

2000AD Prog # 1674 - $ 1.99
Abyss # 2 - $ 0.99
Atomic Robo Vol.2: Dogs of War # 1 - $ 1.99
Bill Willingham’s Pantheon # 1 - $ 1.99
Donald Duck, Fethry Duck and the Hunt for Champions - $ 1.99
Dreamland Chronicles # 4 - $ 1.99
Kong: King of Skull Island # 1 - $ 1.99
Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows # 3 - $ 0.99
Ritual # 1 - $ 0.99
Runes of Ragnan # 2 - $ 1.99
Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation # 2 - $ 0.99
Superduck #10: Without Return - $ 1.99
The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 551 – # 555 - $ 0.99
The Beagle Boys & The Difficult Search - $ 1.99
The Duck in the Iron Mask - $ 1.99
The Ghoul #3 (includes audio commentary) - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1063) # 21 – # 25 - $ 1.99
Transformers: Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #3 (includes audio commentary) - $ 0.99
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen # 5 - $ 1.99
Vampire Hunter D Volume 1: Chapter # 1 - $ 0.99
We Kill Monsters # 5 - $ 0.99
Wizards of Mickey # 5: The Dragon Well - $ 1.99
Zombies vs Robots: Aventure # 1 (includes audio commentary) - $ 1.99

From USA Playstation Blog


Codemasters Have Released New Screenshots, Boxart, And A Gameplay Trailer For International Cricket 2010

Codemasters have released new screenshots, boxart, and gameplay trailer for International Cricket 2010. the screenshots and Gameplay trailer are all in-game action from the crease. Batting and bowling are shown as well as several players from different countries.



Screenshots


Boxart



2K Play Announce The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom Is Coming To Steam On 20th April


2K Play have announced that The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is coming to Windows PC via Steam on 20th April. This PC version is being developed by 2K China and will only be Available on PC's via Steam. The Game will have an expanded Leaderboard, Steam Achievements, 5 new puzzles, and Steam Cloud Support.

Press Release

NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Apr 08, 2010 2K Play announced today that the critically acclaimed The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom will be available April 20, 2010 on Windows PC through Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/). Set in a world made famous by keystone cops, theater organs and pie-in-the-face slapstick, the inventive game has been heralded as a “big contender for DLC game of the year” by 1UP.com, who gave the game a perfect 100/100 score.The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom presents the comical escapades of the portly pie thief P.B. Winterbottom on his mad-capped pursuit of scrumptious brain-teasing pies that wreak frontal lobe havoc from the puzzle-filled euphoria of time manipulation and self-replication.

Created by The Odd Gentlemen, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom was originally released for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Windows PC version is being developed by 2K China. The game will be available exclusively on Steam and comes with many new appetizing ingredients, including expanded leaderboard options, new unlockable Steam achievements, five additional brain-teasing puzzles and Steam Cloud, which allows players to take the game with them on the road by accessing saved games from the Steam network.

“The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom teases and excites fans at first glance because of its charming, silent film art style and biting humor; but the game’s inner genius quickly surfaces and challenges fans to stretch their mental capabilities to solve complex puzzles,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Are you smarter than The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom? It’s time to find out.”

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom has received numerous accolades from the media, including:
“The game stands alone when compared to other highly acclaimed downloadable titles, due in large part to the game’s devious puzzle design, entertaining writing, and striking artistic style.” - Game Informer Magazine
“Satisfying with a near-perfect consistency throughout.” – Destructoid, 95 out of 100
“The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom’s creative challenges play with your emotions, deftly alternating between making you feel like a genius and an absolute buffoon.” - GamePro, 90 out of 100

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is rated E for everyone by the ESRB. For more information on The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom please visitwww.winterbottomgame.com.

2K Play is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

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Nintendo Reveal The Upcoming UK Wii And DS Software Releases


Nintendo have released the current UK Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS Software release schedule.

Nintendo Wii Software
:

NewU Fitness First Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout (Black Bean Games) 02-Apr
Monster Hunter Tri (Capcom) 23-Apr
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (EA SPORTS) 29 Apr
Circus Party (505 Games Ltd) 30-Apr
Iron Man 2 (SEGA) April
Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies (Nintendo) 07-May
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (UBISOFT) 13-May
No More Heroes 2 (Rising Star Games) 22-May
Samurai Warriors 3 (Nintendo) 28-May
B-Unts-Build It! (505 Games Ltd) 28-May
Shrek Forever After (Activision) May
All Star Karate (THQ) May
Repetto presents Ballerina (Deep Silver) May
Tournament of Legends (SEGA) May
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo) 11-Jun
Toy Story 3 (Disney Interactive Studios) 17-Jun
NatGeo Quiz! Wild Life (Black Bean Games) June
DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY 3 (Konami) June
U-SING Girls Night (Mindscape) June
Vacation Isle: Beach Party (Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment) June
top model academy (SevenGames) Q2
The Crown of Midas (SevenGames) Q2

Nintendo DS Software:

Runaway A twist of fate (Focus Home Interactive) 15-Apr
Diva Girls: Diva Ballerina (505 Games Ltd) 23-Apr
Mind, Body & Soul: Spellbound 2 (505 Games Ltd) 23-Apr
Emergency Rescue (505 Games Ltd) 23-Apr
Mind, Body & Soul: Blend It! (505 Games Ltd) 23-Apr
WarioWare: Do It Yourself (Nintendo) 30-Apr
Iron Man 2 (SEGA) April
Sonny With a Chance (Disney Interactive Studios) 07-May
Petz Fantasy (UBISOFT) 12-May
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (UBISOFT) 13-May
Galactic Taz Ball (Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment) 14-May
Jam with the Band (Nintendo) 21-May
B-Unts-Build It! (505 Games Ltd) 28-May
Shrek Forever After (Activision) May
Shooting Watch (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) May
Repetto presents Ballerina (Deep Silver) May
Sports Island DS (Hudson Soft) May
Cradle of Egypt (Rising Star Games) May
Rooms: The Main Building (Nintendo) 4 June
Club Penguin : Herberts Revenge (Disney Interactive Studios) 17 June
Toy Story 3 (Disney Interactive Studios) 17-Jun
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osborne House (Focus Home
Interactive) 24-Jun
Mega Man Zero Collection (Capcom) June
top model academy (SevenGames) Q2
The Crown of Midas (SevenGames) Q2

From Nintendo UK


Blizzard Announce There Will Be A Standard And Collector's Edition Of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Standard Edition

Blizzard Entertainment have announced that there will be a Standard and Collectors Edition of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty when the game is released. The standard edition has a suggested retail price of $59.99 whilst the collectors edition will retail for $99.99.

The Collectors Edition comes with:
  • The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game
  • An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the originalStarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set
  • A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more
  • The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks
  • StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series
  • A World of Warcraft® mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account
  • Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit

Collectors Edition
Press Release

IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 08, 2010 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that its highly anticipated real-time strategy game, StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™, will be available both in a standard edition and in a limited-release Collector's Edition packed with exclusive bonus materials. Players who purchase either edition will be able to play online for no additional fee through the new version of Battle.net®, the premier online gaming destination for Blizzard Entertainment gamers.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will be available on DVD-ROM for Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 and Macintosh®. The standard edition will sell for a suggested retail price of $59.99 and will also be available shortly after release as a download through the online Blizzard Store. The special Collector’s Edition package, which is priced at $99.99 and will only be available at retail stores, will include the following bonus items in addition to the game disc:

*The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game
*An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the originalStarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set
*A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more
*The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks
*StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series
*A World of Warcraft® mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account
*Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit
"We've been looking forward to revisiting the StarCraft universe with our players for over 10 years, and we wanted to offer an epic collector's edition that commemorated the occasion," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This special version of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty -- easily our biggest collector's edition to date -- does just that, and we think StarCraft II gamers will really enjoy all of the exclusive contents."

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s 1998 hit StarCraft, which has been hailed by players and critics worldwide as one of the top real-time strategy games of all time. StarCraft II will once again center on the clash between the protoss, terrans, and zerg, with each side deploying favorite units from the original StarCraft, along with numerous upgraded and brand-new units and abilities that allow for fresh tactics and strategies. The game's new 3D-graphics engine maintains the speed and responsive control of its predecessor while rendering hundreds of units onscreen for massive battles.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's solo campaign will continue the epic saga where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War. The storyline chronicles the exploits of marshal-turned-rebel-leader Jim Raynor and features both familiar faces and new heroes. Players will be able to tailor the experience, choosing their own mission path and selecting technology and research upgrades to suit their playing style throughout the 29-mission campaign.

Several challenge-mode mini-games will also be included, with focused goals designed to ease players into the basics of multiplayer strategies. In addition, dozens of multiplayer maps will be available for competitive play through the new version of Battle.net, which is launching alongside StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. This new version of the service has been built from the ground up to offer an unparalleled online play experience, with new features such as voice communication, character profiles and achievements, stat-tracking, ladders and leagues, cloud file storage, and more.

Additional information about StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, including the release date, will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes eleven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

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