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Thursday, May 17, 2012
05/17/2012 - Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Coming to PS Vita June 12thKONAMI ANNOUNCES METAL GEAR SOLID HD COLLECTION AVAILABLE JUNE 12 FOR THE
PLAYSTATION®VITA SYSTEM
METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection
for the PlayStation®Vita allows fans to experience the series like never before with optimized controls that take full
advantage of the Vita's unique touch-screen and rear touchpad. Using just their fingers, gamers can zoom in on captivating
cut-scenes, peek around corners, interrogate enemies, cycle through weapons, and perform rapid attacks with their knife.
METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection will be available for the Playstation®Vita system on June 12.
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By: E. Thomas
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
05/16/2012 - Halo 4 Introduces New Infinity Multiplayer Experience“Halo 4” Redefines
Iconic Franchise with “Halo Infinity Multiplayer” Experience Available for pre-order today, “Halo 4” Limited Edition provides the
ultimate multiplayer experience and “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition As millions of fans worldwide eagerly await the return of the Master
Chief with the launch of “Halo 4” on 6 November, Microsoft and 343 Industries today revealed all-new details around
the year’s most anticipated blockbuster.
Set almost five years after the events of “Halo 3,”
“Halo 4” takes the series in a bold new direction and sets the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga, in which the
Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. In addition
to a rich story and campaign, “Halo 4” introduces a groundbreaking new multiplayer offering, called “Halo
Infinity Multiplayer,” that builds off of the “Halo” franchise’s rich multiplayer history and promises
to continue to innovate and redefine the way people think about storytelling and multiplayer experiences.
Introducing
“Halo Infinity Multiplayer”*
The hub of the “Halo 4” multiplayer experience is
the UNSC Infinity – the largest starship in the UNSC fleet that serves as the centre of your Spartan career.
Here you’ll build your custom Spartan-IV supersoldier, and progress your multiplayer career across all “Halo 4”
competitive and cooperative game modes. Surrounded by the sights, sounds and crew of the biggest vessel in the UNSC fleet,
your multiplayer experience will be embedded in the fiction of “Halo” like never before, where your progress and
game choices affect your appearance, arsenal, and role on the battlefield.
·
Spartan Ops. The story of the UNSC Infinity intersects with the “Halo 4” campaign, then
continues on in a brand-new, story-driven experience known as Spartan Ops. A first of its kind and an exciting
new addition to the “Halo” franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling,
high-quality cinematics, and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialised experience.
Through
a weekly series of cinematic episodes on Xbox LIVE, Spartan Ops will tell the continuing story of the UNSC Infinity,
following the events of “Halo 4.” These episodes will centre on the UNSC Infinity leaders and crew, and
a new team of Spartans – Majestic Squad. These cinematic episodes will provide the backdrop for the weekly Spartan Ops
gameplay missions. Playable in single-player or cooperatively (with up to three friends), explore the corners of Requiem in
these objective-based missions, and help uncover the secrets of the mysterious Forerunner world.
A massive-scale
adventure that builds off the “Halo 4” story, access to Spartan Ops is included with “Halo 4” at no
additional charge – effectively delivering two campaign experiences in one game.*
·
War Games. The competitive multiplayer modes of “Halo 4,” known as War Games,
take place on the combat deck of the UNSC Infinity and revive the visceral and immersive experiences that “Halo”
multiplayer is famous for. “Halo 4” introduces fresh, immersive new game modes and strategies to help you progress
your Spartan-IV career, while also delivering an experience that’s still distinctly and uniquely “Halo.”
More details on all the modes of War Games will be released at a later time.
·
Total Combat Freedom and Player Progression. “Halo 4” features a vastly expanded suite of new
multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles, armour abilities, a new loadout and player progression system, and a new armour modification
system that introduces gameplay-enhancing customisations for the first time in a “Halo” game. These advancements
can be used in both Spartan Ops and certain War Games matchmaking playlists, empowering player choice, vastly expanding their
creative options, and make the experience deeper for core fans and more approachable for newcomers.
The “Halo
4” player progression system goes beyond simple aesthetic upgrades, encouraging players to invest time and effort to
create a Spartan that looks and plays the way they want. Players can earn and activate combat enhancements called
“Specialisations” based on the style of play they engage in, from stealth to all-out assault, and everything in
between.
“Halo 4” Limited Edition
Available for pre-order today, the “Halo
4” Limited Edition maximises your multiplayer experience and puts you in the boots of a Spartan-IV aboard the UNSC Infinity
– the hub of your “Halo” multiplayer career.
Available for $99.99**, the “Halo 4”
Limited Edition includes:
· War Games Map Pack Access
– The Limited Edition includes access to nine maps – three future competitive multiplayer map packs,
each including three locations, available for download post-launch on Xbox LIVE.
(A detailed release schedule for
the map packs will be announced at a later time)
· Specializations
– Receive early access to six Specialisations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan
career. In addition to gaining access to new ranks, Specialisations unlock new customisation options. Purchasers of the “Halo
4” Limited Edition will get access on launch day, while others will have to wait as Specialisations are released over
time.
· The Limited Edition also contains the UNSC Infinity
Briefing Packet, which includes an armour customisation schematic, a blueprint of the massive ship itself, and insight
into what it means to be one of humanity’s finest warriors: the Spartan-IVs.
·
Bonus digital content through Xbox LIVE:
o Unique in-game Spartan-IV armour skin
o
Unique in-game weapon skin for the Assault Rifle
o An exclusive in-game emblem
o Xbox LIVE
Avatar prop
o Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan-IV armour set
·
“Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition – An extended 90-minute version of the live-action
digital series that will bring the “Halo” universe to life as you’ve never seen it, and provide an enthralling
backstory leading up to the events of “Halo 4.”
o “Halo 4” Limited Edition also includes
the following exclusive videos:
§ Bonus in-fiction content expanding the characters and stories of “Halo
4: Forward Unto Dawn”
§ Special Featurette : Bringing Gaming into Reality
§
Making of “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”
“Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” – A Groundbreaking
Live-Action Digital Series
Premiering this October on a soon-to-be-announced Machinima channel on YouTube,
and on Halo Waypoint, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” is a live-action digital
series that takes fans back to the terrifying beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when the Master Chief inspired a young
cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC’s greatest vessel: the UNSC Infinity. “Halo
4: Forward Unto Dawn” tells a story leading into the events of “Halo 4,” the biggest entertainment event
of 2012.
Created in partnership with top Hollywood talent from film, television and new media, “Halo 4: Forward
Unto Dawn” brings a brand new “Halo” story to life on a scale never before seen in the “Halo”
Universe. The series will debut this October on the new Machinima channel on YouTube and on Halo Waypoint as a
series of five episodes. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition will also include access to the “Halo 4: Forward
Unto Dawn” Special Edition via Halo Waypoint, with never-before-seen bonus footage, as well as exclusive fiction and
behind the scenes videos.
*Online multiplayer and Spartan Ops missions require Xbox LIVE Gold membership (sold
separately). System requirements forthcoming. See http://www.xbox.com/halo**Estimated Retail Price. Actual retail prices may
vary.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
05/15/2012 - Classic Game North & South Reborn on iPad- bitComposer issues a contemporary
remake for iPads -
Eschborn, May 15, 2012: bitComposer Games has
secured the rights to North & South and will soon be marketing an updated, newly interpreted
version of this most popular strategy game, designed specifically for Apple iPads. In addition to the well-known gameplay,
the new version is loaded with brand new features, such as the action-packed “Mole Game”, as well as controls
especially developed for iPad.
The game will be available throughout Europe and the United States.
Like the
original, North & South for iPad gets top ratings for its comic-like graphics – carefully
redesigned in a contemporary new style - , for its very unique humor and for its ingeniously combined action and strategy
elements. A comprehensive single player campaign ushers the player through the Civil War years. Aspects such as weather, ships,
Western cities, Indians or Mexicans influence the course of events, requiring the player to adapt his/her strategy. Several
multiplayer modes provide excellent gaming in pairs (á deux), either locally on one iPad or online on two iPads –
just apply the matchmaking function!
KEY FEATURES
·
Discover North & South on iPad!
·
North or South – where do your loyalties lie?
· 3 distinct
game modes fused into one, for amazingly unique gaming!
· Play
solo or compete against others!
· No chance of getting bored here!
· Easy to learn, hard to master!
Further information on
North & South can be found on the official website under www.north-and-south.com/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/North.and.South.The.GameAbout bitComposer Games
bitComposer
Games is a brand of bitComposer Entertainment AG, an independent publisher of PC and videogames. The company focuses on the
international marketing of software entertainment products for the classic PC, console and handheld platforms whereas the
subsidiary bitComposer Online is focused on the fast growing market of Online Games. bitComposer Entertainment works with
experienced development teams and service providers worldwide to develop in-house projects, licensed titles and commissioned
productions. For more informa
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Monday, May 14, 2012
05/14/2012 - E3 Press Conference Time and Date Chart E3
Press Conference Global Time and Dates Chart
This beautiful chart was created by Clipper,
a user of the NeoGAF message board. This chart shows the time and dates for all the important
E3 Press Events. Special thanks to Clipper for all his hard work, and thanks to the NeoGAF forum for helping distribute this
handy press conference guide.
For all the latest E3 Expo news please visit our Official E3 Expo Newswire Page.
http://digthatbox.com/e3_expo_2012.htmlSubmitted By: E. Thomas
Friday, May 11, 2012
05/11/2012 - Jetpack Joyride Beta on FacebookJETPACK
JOYRIDE SKYROCKETS ONTO FACEBOOK Halbfrick's Endless Joyride Now in Beta
BRISBANE, Australia - May, 11, 2012 - Buckle
up joyriders...it's going to be a bumpy ride! Halfbrick, the leading Australian game developer behind the smash hit franchise
Fruit Ninja, today announced that its chart-topping mobile sensation Jetpack Joyride is now available
on Facebook. Currently in beta, this new, free-to-play version will bring one of the most popular mobile games to the world's
largest social network.
Based on the extremely popular mobile version, Jetpack Joyride for Facebook stars the loveable Halfbrick
hero Barry Steakfries on his latest adventure. Down on his luck, Barry discovers the ultimate opportunity to turn his boring
life into one of adventure. Inside a "secret" evil laboratory filled with jetpacks and mysterious obstacles, he
commandeers the fun-fueled technology to escape atop a shower of bullets, rainbows, bubbles and more in an addictive endless
runner style action game.
"With Jetpack Joyride's success on the iOS platform, it only made sense for us to bring Barry and his
mischievousness to the entire Facebook community," said Phil Larsen, chief marketing
officer at Halfbrick. "The active and casual nature of Facebook gaming allows us to do even more with the beloved franchise
and focus on the game's addictive competitive elements and endless replayability." This new version of Jetpack
Joyride will allow players to compete with friends on Facebook by dodging obstacles, collecting coins and piloting vehicles
in pursuit of the high score. Through microtransactions and achievements, joyriders looking to take the top spot can customize Barry and upgrade his gear with the craziest technology,
like coin magnets, x-ray specs, score boosting bombs and even a Golden Piggy jetpack. In addition, players will also be able
to save in-game screenshots directly on to their Facebook pages.
Already a breakout success on the mobile platform, Jetpack Joyride
has eclipsed 25 million downloads and has earned a 90% aggregated score on Metacritic - higher than any other mobile title. The game was also a Spike Video Game
Award nominee for Best Handheld/Mobile Game in 2011.
Jetpack
Joyride is currently available on Facebook
through the public beta. To check out Jetpack Joyride on Facebook, visit: apps.facebook.com/jetpackjoyride
To download Jetpack Joyride
on iOS devices, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957?mt=8
For more information about Halfbrick
and Jetpack Joyride, visit: http://www.halfbrick.com
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Thursday, May 10, 2012
05/10/2012 - Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth comes to WiiU and KinectUBISOFT AND MARVEL ASSEMBLE THE AVENGERS IN NEW “BATTLE FOR EARTH”
London, UK — May 10, 2012 —
Today, Ubisoft® announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to develop a video game based on the popular
Avengers characters and other heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe.
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, Marvel
Avengers: Battle for Earth’s interactive environments are inspired by iconic Marvel comic artwork and the Secret
Invasion storyline. This game will be released this Autumn for the Microsoft Kinect™ for Xbox 360®,
and Nintendo’s Wii™ U™ system.
“We are excited to team up with Marvel Entertainment to
bring some of the most iconic comic book characters from the Marvel line-up to life in motion-gaming,” said Geoffroy
Sardin, Ubisoft EMEA Marketing and Sales Director at Ubisoft. “Fans of the Marvel universe and superhero games
are going to love the extensive combinations of characters, motion-controlled moves and competitive gameplay.”
“For the last few years, Marvel has positioned itself to deliver the absolute best in entertainment, be it in film,
animation, comics or games,” said Andreea Enache-Thune, senior vice president of games and digital distribution
at Marvel. “Partnering with Ubisoft is a big part of that ongoing movement. We are confident that Ubisoft’s
talent matches Marvel’s own commitment to making the Avengers: Battle for Earth the best in the motion-controlled gaming
category.”
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth features 20 different characters, including Avengers
such as Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Thor, as well as other fan-favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from the Marvel
Universe.
For more information on Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, please visit: www.AvengersBattleForEarth.comSubmitted By: E. Thomas
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
05/09/2012 - Majesco Entertainment Announces E3 Line-UpMajesco Entertainment Announces E3 2012 Line-Up ‘NBA Baller Beats’ on Kinect for Xbox 360 Takes to the Court for the First Time Next Addition to the Best-Selling Zumba® Fitness Video Game Franchise Unveiled Edison,
New Jersey – May 9, 2012 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced its 2012 gaming line-up for this year’s
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, June 5-7. From NBA Baller Beats, the first motion-based
participative basketball game that puts a real ball in players’ hands, to the next exciting iteration of the incredibly
popular Zumba® Fitness video game franchise, Majesco Entertainment’s presence, located in
West Hall Booth #5200, is set to heat up the show floor with innovative and engaging motion-based experiences. Raise
your game with NBA Baller Beats, a fun, high energy and first-of-its kind participative basketball video game launching this fall exclusively on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Don’t miss your chance to show your skills when Majesco Entertainment debuts the game at E3! NBA Baller Beats
gets players on their feet to master ball handling skills using a real basketball while playing to the beat of an exciting
and diverse soundtrack. The Kinect motion sensor captures every movement of both player and ball to create an entirely new
basketball gaming experience. Players train alongside their favorite NBA franchises unlocking songs, difficulty levels and
over 100 posters and trading cards showcasing NBA players’ greatest moves. From hip-hop and rock to old school
classics, the music is your guide as you become th! e ultima te baller. After selling
more than 6 million copies worldwide, the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise is breaking new ground in the fitness genre with an
exhilarating new experience. Be there when Majesco reveals its next Zumba® Fitness game that’s
set to hit store shelves this fall. For additional information about Majesco’s
entire line up of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
05/08/2012 - E3 2012 Newswire Page Now OpenE3 Expo 2012 Newswire Page Now Open!
Our E3 Expo 2012 Newswire page is now LIVE. Stay up to date with all the exciting E3 news.
See our collection of E3 memories, learn about our 2012 arcade token promotion, and visit our massive archive of E3 Expo news.
Celebrate the show with the most unique E3 coverage on the web.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR E3 EXPO 2012 PAGE
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Monday, May 7, 2012
05/07/2012 - New Contest for Requiem OnlineREQUIEM SCARES UP TWO CONTESTS
Marina del Rey, California - May 07, 2012 –
Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), today launch two simultaneous
contests for the browser version of their popular dark-fantasy MMO title, Requiem, which players can now enjoy
right in their web browsers courtesy of the Kalydo service (http://www.kalydo.com/). Players both new and old have the opportunity to win some of the
sweetest prizes yet on the official website at http://www.playrequiem.com/.
Whether beginning a new character or already an established
player, Gravity has a treat in store for you. All users will be treated to a 40% EXP bonus when logged in using the web client
or the full client. This bonus stacks will all premium items including pets and scrolls for the biggest boon found in
Requiem yet! Use this time to build your character, preparing for the PVP sweepstakes. Win up to three entries
into a drawing for a $100 Amazon.con gift certificate.
One does not simply retire from Requiem. All
inactive characters will be welcomed back with open arms, and their own competition. Go hunting for loot in Nightmare
Crescent to gather the ingredients for crafting new Nightmare Accessory Sets. Collect from two to eight of these coveted
components for a chance to win prizes including gaming gear, WP (WarpPoints), and other in-game items!
All
players should keep their eyes peeled for GMs during the Hide and Seek event. Snap a screenshot beside any of the GMs,
post it on the Requiem Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/playrequiem, to win 500 WP and 5 Gift Boxes. Then join with three allies for the
4 vs. 4 Battlefield Tournament, open to all characters level 69 and above.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Friday, May 4, 2012
05/04/2012 - Marvel's The Avengers Table Comes to Pinball FX2Marvel’s The Avengers Pinball Table Revealed!
Please visit the Marvel Pinball press site to download Marvel’s The Avengers
table trailer and screenshots: http://www.marvelpinball.com/press.html Here is a quick YouTube link to the trailer: http://youtu.be/eYKQiBi3TC4 If you have a PS3 or PS Vita test kit, we are happy to send Zen Pinball
2 code for preview / impressions. About Marvel’s
The Avengers Pinball Table The
Avengers table was developed with digital assets taken directly from Marvel Entertainment’s The Avengers
movie. The table features custom balls for each of the Avenger, representative of each Avenger requiring players need
to complete specific missions for each ball in order to activate the wizard mode. Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk,
Iron Man and Thor are all aboard the Hellicarrier with Nick Fury leading the charge into battle.
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E. Thomas
Thursday, May 3, 2012
05/03/2012 - THQ Confirms New Saints Row 3 DLCThe Dominatrix has you.
THQ confirms development of Saints Row: The Third – Enter The Dominatrix All science, just a little fiction. Seriously. AGOURA HILLS, CALIF. May XX, 2012 – The real
world may be a lie… but this announcement isn’t. THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI - News) and Volition, Inc.® are proud to announce the development
of Saints Row®: The ThirdTM – Enter The Dominatrix™, the groundbreaking standalone expansion
to Saints Row: The Third. No longer an April Fool’s dream, the outrageous game concept will be reality this fall. It’s
really happening.
Slated for release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, for a suggested retail price of $29.99,
Saints Row: The Third – Enter The Dominatrix takes the award-winning, over-the-top action of Saints Row: The Third and
adds the most requested gameplay features from the Saints Row community: freaking super powers.
“Faster than
a speeding cyber jetbike, more powerful than a roided-out Luchadore, able to leap flying aircraft carriers in a single bound…
That’s the power you’ll find inside the Dominatrix. Use it for good. Use it for evil. Use it for whatever you
want. As always in Saints Row, it’s up to you,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Game Production,
THQ Inc. “With a franchise with more than 11 million units shipped globally, it’s incredibly gratifying to have
the flexibility to give Saints Row fans the features they want most.”
He later added, “Freaking
super powers.”
About Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix
Saints Row:
The Third - Enter the Dominatrix picks up immediately following the events of Saints Row: The Third. For centuries, alien
warlord Zinyak has eyed Earth and its precious natural resources and females with a watchful eye. As he prepares an
armada for invasion, he has only one worry: the Third Street Saints.
Once a simple street gang from Stilwater,
the Saints have evolved into a global empire, replete with bombastic TV advertising and tasteful consumer products, the kind
of TV advertising and consumer products that would give any alien warlord pause. Clearly, the Saints are the biggest badasses
on Earth.
Now, in order to prepare his forces for domination, Zinyak captures the leader of the Saints and
imprisons him in an elaborate virtual reality simulation. This simulation program looks and feels like Steelport, but it is
the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. Here, you are a slave. Welcome… to the Dominatrix.
More details and a first look at Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix will be available this summer.
THQ, Saints Row, Saints Row: The Third, Saints Row: The Third-Enter the Dominatrix, Volition, Inc. and their respective
logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
05/02/2012 - Nintendo Unveils New Features for Mario Tennis 3DSNintendo Volleys Even
More Features for Mario Tennis Open
Following
last month’s unveiling of the Special Games mode in Mario Tennis Open, Nintendo has revealed even more details about
the upcoming game, which launches for the portable Nintendo 3DS system on May 25. In addition to the variety of fun tennis
games with a Mario twist in Special Games mode, fans will be able to connect with friends for online matches, enjoy new StreetPass
features and unlock bonus game characters through game play and special QR Codes.
Newly revealed game elements
include the following:
• Online Play: Mario Tennis Open players can compete and cooperate in local wireless
matches with other opponents and play exhilarating games. Players can also build up their Open Match standings, check the
monthly leaderboard and win Victory Medals from every challenger they defeat.
• Ink Showdown: In this fast-paced
competition, Piranha Plants spit ink balls from the back edge of the court. Players must destroy the ink balls before they
splatter, while hitting tennis balls away from an opponent.
• StreetPass Features: Players can inspire
friendly competition by using the Nintendo 3DS system’s StreetPass feature. They can engage in competitive StreetPass
Matches or cooperative Ring Shot challenges with computer-controlled versions of people they encounter and share their StreetPass
winning streak. StreetPass can also be used to show off players’ Mii characters, which can be customized with new outfits
and accessories that can improve their on-court performance. As users play, new items for their Mii will be unlocked in the
Item Shop.
• Unlockable Characters: New and familiar Nintendo characters can be unlocked – some
through game play, others via special QR Codes. Unlockable characters include Luma, Baby Mario and Dry Bowser.
Remember
to keep up to date with all the official Nintendo announcements and exclusive new game information by following the official
Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope.
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By: E. Thomas
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
05/01/2012 - New Midnight Purple 3DS Coming May 20thNINTENDO 3DS GETS A ROYAL NEW COLOR ON MAY 20: MIDNIGHT PURPLE 
The Midnight Purple Nintendo 3DS, offered at a suggested retail price of $169.99
in the United States, becomes the fifth color in the always-stylish Nintendo 3DS color palette, joining Cosmo Black, Aqua
Blue, Flame Red and Pearl Pink. Now fans have another option to customize the look of their systems to suit their individual
styles and personalities.
Nintendo 3DS lets users enjoy games and videos in 3D without the use of special glasses.
Mario Tennis Open adds to the strong library of Nintendo 3DS games, which also includes Super Mario 3D Land, Kid Icarus: Uprising and Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir. Fans also can check out 3D videos on Nintendo Video and access new and
classic downloadable games in the Nintendo eShop.
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let
adults manage the content their children can access. For more information this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
04/30/2012 - Nintendo Universe to launch Free Digital MagazineNintendo Universe to launch Free Digital Magazine
With Nintendo
Universe set to attend the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the full-fledged magazine will launch toward the end of
June and will provide extensive coverage of the latest software, hardware and accessories that will be on the show floor,
focusing upon Nintendo's anticipated reveal of the Wii U.
To coincide with such announcement,
a preview issue has been made available today which can be viewed on Issuu , outlining the initial concept for its finalised design. Within,
you will find preview and review coverage of recent and upcoming releases including Mario Tennis Open, Kingdom Hearts 3D:
Dream Drop Distance, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Pandora's Tower and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's
Treasure.
"It's a particularly exciting time not only for Nintendo Universe
and the new direction we're to undertake, but also for fans worldwide eagerly awaiting Nintendo, and third-party publishers,
to lift the lid on their Wii U plans," said Nintendo Universe's editor Alex Seedhouse .
"I had been contemplating a free digital magazine for quite some time, and felt that attending E3 this year will provide
a fantastic springboard to ensure our debut issue will be packed with great content."
The digital magazine is planned to be made available across digital platforms, including iOS.
About Nintendo Universe
Nintendo Universe was launched in October 2010, steadily expanding its readership to a level where it now reaches a global
audience. The site has contributors in both North America and the UK, and prides itself on providing extensive coverage regarding
worldwide Nintendo news.
Submited By: E. Thomas
Friday, April 27, 2012
04/27/2012 - Walking Dead Video Game First Episode Available NowTelltale Games' The Walking Dead Releases to Critical Acclaim
Episode
One - A New Day has dawned on PlayStation®Network, PC and Mac. Coming Friday, April 27th to
the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
SAN
RAFAEL, Calif., April 26, 2012 - Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer
of The Walking Dead for Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, announced today that the
first episode of the game series based on the critically acclaimed comic book series, The Walking Dead, is
now available for download. Players can purchase the PC and Mac versions from the Telltale Games Online Store, as well
as Steam and other digital distribution services. The first episode is also available for download now on PlayStation®Network
for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and will be available Friday, April 27th on Xbox LIVE® Arcade
for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Early critical response to Telltale's
first episode of the series has been intensely positive from gaming critics across the web. In their review, IGN.com awarded
the episode an Editors' Choice award, saying, "'A New Day' is one of Telltale's
finest games," also stating, "…This is a deeply personal and emotional experience, and that's why
it feels so right as a part of this franchise." The review praised, "…The Walking Dead Episode
one has just about everything fans could want."
Other critics lauded the game, with Official
Xbox Magazine awarding the game an Editors' Choice with a score of 9 out
of 10, saying the episode was, "Slam-bang entertainment," adding that, "Everything
just feels right" with its "Striking art style and cinematic presentation."
Website Shacknews said, "The Walking Dead is more than just a great adaptation of a beloved
property—it is easily one of Telltale's best games."
Gaming site Polygon gave
the game an impressive 9 out of 10, stating, "With choices that matter and intensity to spare, Telltale Games
delivers one of its best efforts to date." Their accolades continued with, "…the first
episode of The Walking Dead held me in as I was thrown from one story-twisting, heart-stopping conflict to another, disaster
threatening if I looked away from the screen even for a moment." The reviewer also said that the episode
was, "…one of the most intense gaming experiences in my recent memory," and that, "So
many games have teased a truly "interactive" narrative, but I can think of none that have delivered this well."
The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's
award-winning comic book series. Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime of passion, has been given the chance for redemption
in a world devastated by the undead. Players will experience life changing events, meet new characters and familiar
ones from the original comic, and also visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes.
The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience – player actions, choices and decisions
affect how the story plays out across the entire series.
Episode One – A New Day is the first
of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead games series and will be available for 400
Microsoft®Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® on April 27th; it is available now for $4.99 per episode
on PlayStation®Network, and is available as the first part of a five episode season pass for $24.99 on PC and Mac from
the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.
The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is
rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on
the game, visit the official website, Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert
Kirkman and all of his titles, visit www.skybound.com.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Thursday, April 26, 2012
04/26/2012 - New Scarface Gane Comes to MobileSAY
HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND…ALL-NEW SCARFACE GAME OFFERS PLAYERS WEALTH, POWER AND A LIFE OF CRIME TORONTO – April
26, 2012 – Get ready to live the lavish life of kingpin Tony Montana! Mobile game publisher Fuse Powered today
announced, in conjunction with Hothead Games and Universal Partnerships & Licensing, that its latest mobile game, Scarface,
is now available on the iTunes App Store for free.
Based on the epic film that inspired a worldwide phenomenon,
Scarface is an action game that allows fans to relive the meteoric rise of cultural icon Tony Montana. Thirsty for
power and money, players can work their way to the top of Miami’s underworld by building their empire and expanding
their businesses Montana-style. In addition, users looking to increase their status can do so through in-game transactions.
“Who hasn’t watched the movie Scarface and thought about the fun of being Tony Montana (at least
for a little while)? Working with Hothead Games and Universal has allowed us to bring one of the most iconic characters and
storylines to life in the mobile space,” said Jon Walsh, CEO of Fuse Powered. “Old and new fans will be able to
immerse themselves in Scarface’s timeless story, living out Tony Montana’s American Dream.”
Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony
Montana’s lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone. Fans can now experience this cult classic in a brand new
way on mobile devices.
Features: - Integrates
authentic voices and images from one of the most iconic crime films
- More than 96 missions that take Tony from the streets to the top of a criminal empire
- Nearly 40 different businesses to help create an empire
- Six
different locations in Miami, including South Beach, Downtown and the Club District.
- Ability to customize Tony’s mansion
Scarface
is now available on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
For more information on Fuse Powered, visit: http://fusepowered.com/Submitted By: E. Thomas
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
04/25/2012 - Skullgirls Original Soundtrack Now AvailableSkullgirls Original Soundtrack Available Now
The Skullgirls Original Soundtrack features music
by distinguished game composer Michiru Yamane (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Suikoden III and IV),
and marks the first time a Japanese composer has anchored the soundtrack for a U.S.-developed game. Yamane is joined by Reverge
Labs’ audio director, award-winning game composer Vincent Diamante (Flower), as well as composers Blaine McGurty
(Retro Remix Review) and Brenton Kossak. The complete soundtrack features 28 tracks and is now available for download
on iTunes and CDBaby.com for $9.99, and will be available on many other digital music stores in the
coming days. Fans can visit http://skullgirls.com/media/music/ for a full list of all digital music stores where the soundtrack is available.
Skullgirls puts players in control of eight female warriors in an extraordinary “Dark Deco” world,
where they battle for control of a mysterious artifact known as the Skull Heart. Legend says it has the power to grant a woman’s
wish, but those judged impure will have their wish twisted and be transformed into the new Skullgirl! The Skullgirls
team is led by renowned fighting game champion Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont and artist Alex “o_8” Ahad, whose
work has been featured in many publications, including Lava Punch and Girls of Gaming.
Sign up
to receive Skullgirls news at http://www.skullgirls.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @Skullgirls on Twitter for game updates, exclusive artwork and more.
Skullgirls
is rated T for teen by the ESRB. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
04/24/2012 - Happy Chef Arrives in iPadHappy Chef for iPad - Develop expert culinary skills!
Happy Chef is an addictive Time Management/Cooking game spread across 70 levels, set in 5 different restaurants,
with a huge variety of meals to cook, and interior upgrades to choose from. In the game, player will cook more than
100 different dishes, ranging from hot-dogs to sophisticated seafood meals.
“We are very excited to bring
Happy Chef to iPad. The game offers a new challenge for the Cooking genre fans on iPad. Player will be able to cook a huge
variety of meals, we even have a set of levels dedicated to making waffles, crepes and pancakes“, said Victoria Trofimova,
Director at Nordcurrent.
Game can be downloaded here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/happy-chef-hd/id505430082?mt=8Game video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SiIROxO77YFor more information about Happy Chef, or Nordcurrent's complete
lineup of products, visit http://www.nordcurrent.com/ or follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nordcurrent or Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/nordcurrentAbout Nordcurrent
Nordcurrent is an international
publisher and developer of videogames for smartphones, consoles, handhelds and PC. Established in 2002, Nordcurrent is best
known for its 101-in-1 Megamix series with millions units distributed worldwide. Nordcurrent games are available to players
around the world on AppStore®, Android Market, WiiWare™, DSiWare™ and PlayStation®Network as well as in
traditional retailer outlets.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Monday, April 23, 2012
04/23/2012 - Ninja Fishing Reaches Over 4 MillionNinja Fishing Gets Fatter for iPad with Over 4 Million Players
SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 23, 2012 -
Gamenauts today announced that their mega hit iOS game, Ninja Fishing, is now fit to set sail on all iOS devices!
After doubling its content—a new world and new fish—since launch, a universal update has since been made available
on the iTunes App Store and is free for a limited time!
Now, iPad wielders can see the
hefty ninja Otoro in full screen mode as he sails through the Tranquil Seas and shores of Dinosaur Island. There, Otoro will
encounter a colorful cast of 60 modern and prehistoric fish to make the best plate of sushi. Earn gold with every fish slashed
to purchase better hooks, more drill fuel, and a fancier boat, five in total including the Flaming Pumpkin Boat, Viking Ship
and even a Time Machine!
Draw your rods and swords once again and fill that ever-growing ninja appetite that has
already hit 4 million players worldwide! An even wider variety of sushi, more worlds, fish, and game modes are on the way
to Ninja Fishing with the upcoming Treasure Hunting and Shipwreck Cove update coming soon!
About Gamenauts
Gamenauts is an award winning
developer of Mobile, PC and Social Networks games, with a life-long mission to explore the vast, uncharted frontiers of interactive
fun. They struck gold with their hit game series Cate West and Burger Rush in the PC casual gaming space.
Partnering with Menara Games on the development of Ninja Fishing, Gamenauts invites players to join them on their
voyage through the galaxies of games on multiple platforms.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Friday, April 20, 2012
04/20/2012 - Runscape Announces Mad May PromotionRUNESCAPE ANNOUNCES MAD MAY
Friday
20th April 2012, Cambridge, UK – Jagex, makers of RuneScape, the World’s most popular and
multi-award winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online adventure game, today announced their plans for Mad May, a month
long series of community events, offers and competitions.
Starting today, RuneScape players old and new will be
able to benefit from a host of Mad May offers for everyone who remains a member throughout May. These promotions include additional
bonus spins for the Squeal of Fortune, the new light-hearted game of chance which was introduced to RuneScape last month,
offering players even more chances to win from a wide variety of in-game prizes.
As an additional bonus, all those
players who remain a member for the whole of May, will also receive 5,000 Loyalty Points to spend on numerous rewards including
a vast array of new costumes, titles of nobility, exclusive emotes and perhaps most exciting of all, an arsenal of gameplay-enhancing
auras. What’s more, all eligible players will receive up to a quarter of a million bonus XP on the 1st June.
If the free spins, loyalty points and XP weren’t enough, the RuneScape team will also be hosting Wild Weekends throughout
May. Full details of each Wild Weekend will be posted in advance on the RuneScape website.
For more information
about the game and to take advantage of RuneScape’s May Madness, simply visit www.RuneScape.com and create your account today.
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