Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
WBIE Creating Guinness World Records Game
The game features a number of "action challenges" that can be played in single player, in teams, or in competitive multiplayer. "Accessible game mechanics enable anyone to grow the longest fingernails ever seen; to walk a tightrope across the Grand Canyon; or even eat a jumbo jet. But true skill and dedication will be required to compete at the highest level," reads the release. "The ultimate prize: you may see your name appear in the official Guinness World Records book!"
"Guinness World Record lends itself wonderfully to an interactive experience for the whole family," said Tom Stone, Managing Director of TT Games Publishing. "We're excited at this opportunity to team up with such a well-loved institution to create a really fresh and fun game."
"We are very pleased with how Guinness World Records: The Videogame looks and plays, this new development reflects the versatility of our content and how it can be tailored for almost any medium and format," added Sam Fay, Senior Vice President of Guinness World Records. "We are sure that the game is going to be a favorite amongst all aspiring record breakers!"
Metal Slug 7 Blasting its Way to North America
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Final Fantasy IV (DS)
Release Date: 07/01/2008
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
The dark knight Cecil, stripped of his command of the Red Wings, set out for the distant Valley of Mist. Together with Kain, commander of the Dragoons, he would pursue a faceless quarry―and a chance for redemption. The advent of the airship had marked the realization of mankind's most ancient dream. But man is a creature seldom sated, and he was quick to dream anew. With the unparalleled might of the Red Wings, Baron's military soon reigned supreme. Why, then, does its king now seek the Crystals? And why have fearsome monsters suddenly begun to overrun the once calm land? If the Crystals know, they share no answers―only their pure and silent light.
Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron beginsemploying unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The darkknight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - isordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question themonarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened byhis loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at lastdecides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction.
Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command,and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valleyof Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials,betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his eyes andbecome the man of honor that he must be?
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Devil May Cry 4 (PC)
Genre: Action
Release Date: 07/01/2008
Publisher: Capcom
Entertainment Developer: Capcom
In Devil May Cry 4, players control the formidable Nero who comes to grips with his newly found power as his beliefs and allegiance are tested. Continuing the legacy of fast paced action synonymous with the series, Devil May Cry 4 pushes the envelope of excellence even further with the inclusion of a new combat system that incorporates Nero's "Devil Bringer". This new feature has players delivering overwhelming damage to enemies with non-stop combos, while gaining new power for Nero's right arm. With the PlayStation 3 system's advanced graphical capabilities, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Amazing visual effects and dynamic action coupled with a complex storyline, provides the very cool, slick and stylish attitude that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Smash Court Tennis 3 (Xbox 360)
Release Date: 07/06/2008
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Namco Bandai
Deca Sports (Wii)
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 07/01/2008
Publisher: Hudson
Soft Developer: Hudson Soft
Combining ten sporting events into one addicting and fun-filled game, Deca Sports offers an immersive experience for fans of any age. The sporting events: Beach Volleyball, Snowboard Cross, Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Figure Skating, Archery, Supercross, Soccer and Kart Racing.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
THQ Making Next-Gen UFC Title
"As the leading fighting videogame publisher, we feel the rising popularity of the UFC brand and its incredible mixed martial arts experience make UFC 2009 Undisputed the perfect addition to our expanding portfolio," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "UFC 2009 Undisputed is certain to be the most realistic fighting game to date, including advanced collision detection and AI systems that incorporate individual fighter styles."
"UFC offers the fighting videogame genre a fresh and innovative look inside today's most exciting live sporting event in the world," said Dana White, president ofr the UFC. "UFC 2009 Undisputed represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our growing, global audience and allow fans to step into the virtual Octagon to compete against the world's most prominent mixed martial arts fighters."
UFC 2009 Undisputed will release on Xbox 360 and PS3 in Spring 2009.
Report: Take-Two Legally Unable to Make GTA Movie
Today, LA Weekly blogger Nikki Finke commented on the likelihood of a movie based around the Grand Theft Auto games. She reports that Fox Atomic owns the rights to Grand Theft Auto, a 1977 movie by Ron Howard (who would later direct Cocoon, Cinderella Man and A Beautiful Mind). Because of a legal agreement between Fox and Take-Two, the former can't make a game version of their movie and the latter cannot make a movie version of their game. Despite the continued popularity (and notoriety) of the Grand Theft Auto name, Fox has shown no inclination to make a movie sequel to the Roger Corman film.
"Yes, Fox owns the Corman movie," said an insider to Finke. "Yes, it has been one of 400 development projects for several years. But they are nowhere on the script. It has certainly not been a front-burner project."
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
New AMD Chip Lets Game Developers 'Sip from'Holy Grail'
This Cinema 2.0 experience demonstrates "the fusion of dynamic real-time interactivity with convincing cinematic digital effects that appear to be real places and things captured on video." The company further boasted that the technology will "punch a hole in the sensory barrier between cinema and games."
AMD believes that once movie directors, visual effects artists, game developers and others get their hands on this technology that the door will be burst open for "unprecedented engaging entertainment experiences."
"With Cinema 2.0 you won't just play movies, you'll play in them. Imagine the ability to look around the environments in a sci-fi movie, put yourself in the driver's seat in a race scene, duck behind things and pop up to see what's going on in an intense firefight – all of these things are possible with Cinema 2.0," said Charlie Boswell, director, Digital Media & Entertainment, AMD. "The challenge for any director has always been taking a wonderful vision in the canvas of the mind and translating that to film for the audience to see. Cinema 2.0 breaks down the time and cost barriers of getting a scene or shot that's 'just right', and what's better, allows audiences to dive deeper into the experience to explore every part of that director's vision."
"Today's demonstration of Cinema 2.0 represents a sip from the multi-billion dollar gaming industry's Holy Grail, while presenting a new quest to digital filmmakers," said Richard Huddy, worldwide developer relations manager, AMD Graphics Product Group. "Imagine going to the opening of a movie and upon getting home being able to play a game that looks and feels absolutely identical – right down to the character models and sets."
AMD says that this kind of leap forward in interactive realism was previously thought to be at least 10 years away, but the company intends to get the technology out there soon as part of its ATI Radeon HD branded graphics cards, which will no doubt cost a very pretty penny.
While Sony's PlayStation 3 is equipped with a GPU from Nvidia, both Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii utilize graphic chipsets from ATI. It'll be quite interesting to see how this technology evolves and if it ultimately ends up powering one or more consoles in the next round years from now.
More information on AMD's new technology is available here.
PS3 Firmware 2.40 Confirmed to Bring In-Game XMB Access and 'Trophies'
The system software update will also introduce "Trophies," which Sony says is "an exciting new feature that we'll be providing more details on soon." Judging by past hints, however, this is likely the Achievement-like reward system for PS3 games. Lempel also noted that there will be other new enhancements. Unfortunately, he does not provide a date for the launch of firmware 2.40 but promises to share more details "shortly."
In the meantime, it appears that firmware version 2.36 is now available. This update simply "improves system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles."
Battlefield: Bad Company (PlayStation 3)
Release Date: 06/23/2008
Publisher: EA Games
Developer: Digital Illusions
Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, the game delivers the series' trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible.Battlefield: Bad Company also will feature a full suite of the franchise's trademark multiplayer options with deep gameplay modes designed to take full advantage of the game's massively destructible environments.
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Kawasaki Snowmobiles (Wii)
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 06/19/2008
Publisher: Destineer
Developer: Destineer Studios
Grab your gear, get on your Kawasaki Snowmobile, and head out into the cold to challenge opponents and pull off insane tricks as you race across the tundra! Kawasaki Snowmobiles is the ultimate winter challenge, putting you in the driver's seat of these awesome sleds. Kawasaki Snowmobiles offers a level of playability that allows players to easily get into things with a precise and easy Wii Remote control scheme. Featuring unlockable extras like new snowmobiles, new courses, two-player split-screen multiplayer and more, Kawasaki Snowmobiles is filled with high-octane excitement! Experience the power and agility of these awesome Kawasaki machines as you ride them over snowy bumps, lumps and jumps. Vigorous challenges await in Championship mode, Time Trial mode, and the all-out mayhem of Stunt mode!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Rock Band (Wii)
Release Date: 06/22/2008
Publisher: MTV Networks
Developer: Harmonix Music
Rock out with your friends as you perform music from the world's biggest rock artists using drum, bass, lead guitar, and microphone peripherals.
Wall-E (PlayStation 3)
Genre: Action
Release Date: 06/24/2008
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Heavy Iron Studios
WALL-E Videogame: Players will take control of WALL-E and EVE through a fast-paced adventure based on the upcoming DisneyPixar film. The game will allow fans to relive some of the movie's most thrilling moments as they explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges. Players will recognize the storyline, characters and key locations from the WALL-E film as they carry out intense missions, dodge dangerous enemies and navigate their way through a futuristic world. In addition, the game will contain new storylines and environments that movie-goers will not see in theaters.
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games (PlayStation 3)
Release Date: 06/24/2008
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega
Beijing 2008 will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the "Bird Nest") to the National Aquatics Centre (the "Water Cube"). In addition, Beijing 2008 will incorporate innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Superb online gameplay, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008 will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the "Olympic Spirit".
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Belief & Betrayal (PC)
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: 06/20/2008
Publisher: Lighthouse
Interactive Developer: Artematica
Belief & Betrayal is a compelling point & click adventure game that takes players deep into a secretive and mysterious world of faith and superstition; power and intrigue; truth and conspiracy. Set in modern times, you will play as journalist Jonathan Danter, where you discover that the untimely death of your uncle, who was murdered ten years earlier, is somehow part of a greater ancient mystery that could destroy humanity itself.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
God of War PSP Dev Talks About Ending PSP Development
Ready At Dawn's president, Didier Malenfant, commented, "We feel like we've done everything we wanted to do with the PSP. We have new projects on other platforms and we like to focus on one thing at a time."
Some speculation had pointed to piracy as one of the reasons for Ready at Dawn moving away from PSP, but that doesn't appear to be the case. "We sold over 2.3 millions copies of Daxter and are on track to beat that with Chains of Olympus so we're pretty happy with our sales," noted Malenfant. "Could we sell more games if piracy was non-existent? Maybe. But we don't target the market that could be, we target the market that is."
So what's Ready at Dawn working on now? Malenfant wouldn't specify other than to say that the studio has two original IPs in development and "some neat ideas with an existing IP." He added, "Most of that stuff is next-gen, but we'll see as we move forward what turns into games and/or what goes in different directions."
And who knows, perhaps one of these IPs will make to the PSP down the line. "You can never say never so we're not going to say you won't see any ports of our future games on PSP," he said.
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Diablo II Ladder Reset - News
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Secret Agent Clank (PSP)
Release Date: 06/17/2008
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: High Impact Games
Ratchet, Clank, and Captain Qwark return to PSP this summer in Secret Agent Clank, an all new adventure where Clank takes the lead as the titular character. Developed by High Impact Games, the studio that brought Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters to PSP, Secret Agent Clank brings the humor, quality gameplay and action that fans have come to expect from the franchise back to PSP.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PlayStation 3)
Genre; Action
Release Date: 06/12/2008
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Little is known about this next gen version of Metal Gear Solid, but it is known that the game is set after Metal Gear Solid 2, and it features Solid Snake as the main character. Also returning from previous games are Vamp, Meryl, Raiden, Ocelot, Otakon and maybe even Big Boss and Naomi.
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
GRID Taking Off in Japan
"As Codemasters continues to gain significant ground in the global videogame business, the release of GRID in Japan will also see the arrival of the Codemasters brand as a publishing label in the market," said Rod Cousens, CEO, Codemasters. "We have pursued options in the market for some time and this announcement is but a first indication of our ambitions in that market."
"The recent success of key western titles in Japan is indicative of the current trend where Japanese gamers are not only more aware of popular western gaming brands but actively seeking them out," continued Cousens. "With GRID set to be fully localized and arrive bundled with DiRT, it is an opportune time for Codemasters to enjoy brand success in Japan."
GRID is available now in the U.S. for PS3, PC, Xbox 360 and DS.
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iPhone to Kill Nintendo DS? What is Forbes Smoking?
"Unlike Nintendo, which has created a gaming console with a motion-sensitive controller and a touch-sensitive handheld gaming system, Apple has crammed both capabilities into its iPhone and iPod Touch," he writes. "The ability to pour fresh software into the iPhone, wirelessly, at the touch of a button already has game developers interested. ... The worst sign: Sophisticated games such as Electronic Arts' ambitious new god-game, Spore, are already slated to be released for the iPhone at the same time it goes on sale for PCs, Macs and the Nintendo DS. ... Looks like the handheld gaming business, so long dominated by Nintendo, could be about to undergo a little evolution too."
With all due respect Mr. Caulfield, you are talking nonsense. We couldn't help but laugh when we read the article, but just to make sure we weren't losing our marbles we checked in with two prominent analysts. Wedbush Morgan Securities' Michael Pachter noted that it's really about "different markets, hip wealthy people vs. kids." He added, "My kids each have a DS, and my wife has an iPhone. The article is too stupid to even discuss." Harsh.
DFC Intelligence's David Cole agreed 100 percent. Regarding Forbes' premise he commented, "I think it is just people that don't really know the industry looking to hype the next big thing. Cell phones in general were supposed to kill Nintendo's business many years ago. The DS sold 30 million units last year. The iPhone has been out less than a year, but I think quarterly sales have been between like 1-2 million units."
Looking at official numbers from Apple, we can see that the iPhone sold 1.119 million units in the 2007 July – September quarter (which at the time brought cumulative fiscal 2007 sales to 1.389 million), 2.315 million units in the 2007 October – December quarter, and 1.703 million units in the most recent January – March period.
"That isn't even in the same league as the DS...DS shipments have been between 6-11 million per quarter over the past year," Cole pointed out. "The other issue is that an average cell phone has a lifespan of two years and a much higher retirement factor than the DS."
Needless to say, Nintendo has nothing to fear. Mario and co. will likely continue dominating the handheld scene for quite some time.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
PlayStation Goes to School
"PlayStation-edu is not a general game creation program (sorry artists and designers)," said Danks. "It is for computer science and engineering students who want to understand how the hardware works in the PlayStation consoles. Schools which teach game programming or computer architecture can use the development kits in their classes. Participants will get demo code and samples, as well as documentation about how things work. We want the dev kits used in the classroom! Students in PlayStation-edu will have access to our support web site where they can talk with other students in the program on our forums."
Educators interested in participating in PlayStation-edu should contact Danks at applications@psp-edu.scedev.net.
Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice Unleashed on Soulcalibur IV
"We are honored to be debuting Lord Vader's Secret Apprentice in Soulcalibur IV," said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Namco Bandai Games. "The Secret Apprentice adds to the depth and excitement the Soulcalibur franchise is known to deliver; proving to be another formidable opponent in the quest to obtain the mighty Soul swords."
"The Secret Apprentice is a great fit for Soulcalibur, a franchise known for its over-the-top characters and frenzied fighting action," said Haden Blackman, project lead for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed at LucasArts. "We're extremely proud to give fighting fans a sneak peek at one of the most intriguing new Star Wars videogame characters in a long time."
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Disney Combines Gaming and Internet Groups
"Digital media is a high priority for our company, and focusing all of our Disney-branded interactive digital media efforts in one group will ensure we are best positioned to maximize this emerging and dynamic opportunity," read the memo by Iger. "We have made fantastic progress through the efforts of Disney Internet Group and Disney Interactive Studios, and the combined organization will maximize the experience, expertise and talent of both groups across all platforms to be a world-class interactive digital media company."
NASCAR 09 (PlayStation 2)
Genre: RacingRelease Date: 06/10/2008
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Tiburon
Jeff Gordon's prestigious reputation aligns with the new NASCAR 09 career mode, "Sprint for the Cup." Gordon will bring the game to you as a guide and a mentor to help you build your reputation to become the next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. With a completely rebuilt handling model, the game will be more accessible to newcomers while continuing to offer options that will challenge even the most experienced virtual driver.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Don King Presents: Prizefighter (DS)
Release Date: 06/10/2008
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: 2K Sports
Don King Presents Prizefighter is equal parts sports simulation and true boxing drama that takes place both inside and outside the ring. The action within the squared-circle accurately mimics the sport's tactics and hard knocks by allowing players to create angles and openings using a full arsenal of true 3D, motion captured movement and punch mechanics found only in the real world sport... until now.
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PlayStation 3)
Genre: Fighter
Release Date: 06/10/2008
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Namco Bandai
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is revolutionizing the series by entering the realm of next-generation gaming. Complete with fierce online battles and radical 3D graphic effects only possible on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will blur the line between video game and iconic anime series. Jam-packed with graphically enhanced playable characters, realistic battle stages and environments, players can take hold and experience Dragon Ball Z as never before.
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