GameSpot's News: Ubisoft building F2P Castle Empire

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Ubisoft building F2P Castle Empire 8 Jul 2011, 11:00 pm Between Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms, Trackmania Nations Forever, and Ghost Recon Online, Ubisoft has already established itself in the free-to-play online game market. However, it appears the publisher has another free-to-play game in store for players called Castle Empire. Ubisoft's Castle Empire has a website…but not much more. Though Ubisoft has not formally announced the game, it does have an official website up and running. The site offers some details on the game, saying it will be free-to-play and does not require a download. Additionally, the game's listed bullet points paint it as a strategy title, where players must manage resources, battle enemies, and conquer new lands. The website also shows off some of the game's first screenshots and notes that players can connect with other players in-game. Castle Empire is currently in development at Blue Byte, the German shop responsible for the Settlers titles and Anno 1404. Unfortunately, further specifics concerning the game are not available, and as of press time Ubisoft had not responded to GameSpot's request for comment on the matter. However, gamers eager to learn more about the title can sign up to participate in the forthcoming closed beta for Castle Empire via the game's website. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Witcher 2 studio sued by Namco Bandai

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Witcher 2 studio sued by Namco Bandai 8 Jul 2011, 9:34 pm Last month, Witcher 2 developer CD Projekt Red took a victory lap of sorts, announcing that its PC role-playing game sold through 400,000 copies and would soon be receiving an Xbox 360 port. That celebratory mood may have since faded, as a CD Projekt representative confirmed for GameSpot today that the developer is being sued by the game's European distributor, Namco Bandai. Namco Bandai is accusing CD Projekt of sorcery and breach of contract. Mostly the latter. According to a report on Dark Side of Gaming, Namco Bandai is accusing CD Projekt of breaking its contractual obligations with the publisher twice over. The first violation allegedly occurred when the developer released a downloadable version of the game free of digital rights management through its own online storefront, Good Old Games. The second breach was said to have occurred when CD Projekt signed a distribution deal with THQ to bring the game out in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Beyond confirming the existence of the suit, the CD Projekt representative could not comment on the case. A Namco Bandai representative was also unable to comment. The Witcher 2 is a direct sequel to CD Projekt's original and picks back up with professional monster slayer Geralt following a failed assassination of Temerian royalty. Geralt then sets out on a quest to track down the king's attempted killers, while also continuing to pursue those responsible for murdering other witchers. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's review of the PC edition of The Witcher 2. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Uncharted 3 beta attracts 1 million

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Uncharted 3 beta attracts 1 million 8 Jul 2011, 11:42 pm Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception isn't due to ship until November, but it's already proving mighty popular for its developer, Naughty Dog. The California shop today shared news that the game's multiplayer beta has attracted 1 million players since going public on Monday. Uncharted 3's multiplayer beta has gone platinum. The beta for Uncharted 3 began on June 28, but at that time it was available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers and those who purchased new copies of Infamous 2. According to Sony, the beta passed the million mark Tuesday, one day after the trial was opened up to the public. The beta for Uncharted 3 ends on July 14, but Naughty Dog is not finished offering gamers new content. The beta will add a new map--Yemen--as well as a new game type called Co-Op Adventure this Sunday. Additionally, gamers who have met the designated play requirements will be able to earn rewards for the retail version of the game. These include in-game cash, an Uncharted 3 PSN Beta Tester Avatar, and the Treasure Hunter's Starter Pack. For more on Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, check out GameSpot's latest preview of the game. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Kojima, Suda-51 team up for Sdatcher radio drama

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Kojima, Suda-51 team up for Sdatcher radio drama 8 Jul 2011, 11:56 pm Suda 51 and Hideo Kojima have been talking about collaborating for five years. The first concrete project to feature the pair of star designers has finally come to light, as Famitsu reports that Kojima today announced Sdatcher. Kojima, no doubt pondering how to get illustrations into a radio drama. Pronounced "Su Datcher," the project is a radio drama inspired by Kojima's 1988 adventure game Snatcher (eventually released in the US on Sega CD in 1994). The tweak on the name is a nod to No More Heroes director Suda, who will write the story. Kojima will direct the show, with Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka providing the music and Yoshio Kasatoshi working on character designs and illustrations (though it's unclear what illustrations a radio drama would require). While Suda and Kojima have not previously teamed up on a game, Suda and Yamaoka are coming off their own critically acclaimed collaboration with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, Shadows of the Damned. It's not clear when Sdatcher will premiere, or who will be used as the show's voice cast. Kojima did say it should be enjoyable to newcomers as well as those familiar with the original Snatcher. The project has been in the works for some time, originally being talked about in 2007 under the code name "Project S." You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Katamari Damacy creator working on Glitch

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Katamari Damacy creator working on Glitch 8 Jul 2011, 10:41 pm Last year, Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi left Namco Bandai after more than a decade. He gave no indication where he would be headed after parting ways with his previous publisher, but the developer's next home was revealed today in a post on the blog of his new employer. Not done with games just yet. In a blog post for the free-to-play massively multiplayer online game Glitch, Tiny Speck cofounder Stewart Butterfield revealed that Takahashi had recently moved from Tokyo to work on the title. Butterfield said he met Takahashi through That Game Company's Robin Hunicke several months ago and said the meeting was instantly like talking with an old friend. "We played some Glitch together, batted ideas back and forth, and found that we shared the same values: deep beliefs in curiosity, humor, absurdity, and above all a belief in the positive power of play," Butterfield said. Citing Takahashi as a hero to everyone on the Glitch team, Butterfield said he was saddened to hear the creator was considering leaving the game industry entirely. In the wake of the original Katamari Damacy, he questioned the need for games, saying, "Children would be better off playing outside." Two years later, he confessed to being sick of the Katamari series and said he wasn't having much fun in the game industry anymore. The browser-based Glitch is a nonviolent game set in the minds of 11 giants. Players must work together to learn new skills and build their shared, persistent world. Although the game is free-to-play with in-game items for sale, it will also have premium accounts tied to a subscription fee. The game is currently in beta testing. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: PlayStation 3 entering Limbo July 19

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. PlayStation 3 entering Limbo July 19 8 Jul 2011, 8:00 pm Playdead's award-winning sidescroller Limbo was awarded critical plaudits for its thoughtful puzzles and striking aesthetics when it released a year ago this month only on Xbox Live. Now--as was expected--PlayStation 3 gamers will finally be able to try it out in just two weeks. Limbo brings its black and white puzzles to PS3 in two weeks. Playdead co-founder Dino Patti wrote on the PlayStation Blog today that Limbo will arrive for the PS3 on July 19, with a European release date pegged for July 20. The game is expected in Japan and the rest of Asia "soon." Additionally, Limbo's soundtrack will be made available to purchase through iTunes next Monday, July 11. A PC version of the game has been confirmed, but Playdead has yet to announce when it will arrive. [UPDATE] According to Limbo's official website, the game will arrive on PC through Steam on August 2 worldwide. Limbo is a puzzle-platformer that has players controlling a silhouette of a boy searching for his sister throughout various dreary chapters and dark environments. The game doesn't have loading screens once it is started and progresses through reaching various checkpoints. For more on the title, check out GameSpot's review of Limbo for the Xbox 360. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Resident Evil 15th Anniversary Box scaring Japan

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Resident Evil 15th Anniversary Box scaring Japan 8 Jul 2011, 7:39 pm The Resident Evil series is celebrating its 15th birthday this year, and publisher Capcom is throwing the horror-action franchise a birthday bash with a new Japanese bundle that packs in most of its biggest games. All the horror, in one box. The Resident Evil 15th Anniversary Box (as translated by Andriasang) will include three original PlayStation Resident Evil games, high-definition remastered iterations of Resident Evil 4 and Code: Veronica along with their soundtracks, pins, and stickers. The PlayStation-era Resident Evil games included in the Anniversary Box are Resident Evil Director's Cut, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Last Escape. According to the translation, the boxed collection will also include an extra space for gamers to fill with their copy of Resident Evil 5, in order to complete the set. The pack will be available exclusively through the publisher's e-Capcom store in Japan on September 8. There was no mention of a North America debut for the 15th Anniversary Box. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: PlanetSide 2 revealed

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. PlanetSide 2 revealed 8 Jul 2011, 5:00 pm Sony Online Entertainment has revealed PlanetSide 2, the sequel to 2003's massively multiplayer online shooter PlanetSide, at its Fan Faire event in Las Vegas. Creative director Matt Higby shared a few new details on the sequel with GameSpot, suggesting that the sequel will be "unrivaled in terms of scope and scale." The new game will be built with the Forgelight Engine, an entirely new technology suite created by Sony Online, though it will also apparently use Nvidia's PhysX software for such things as more-realistic flight modeling, cover from incoming fire, and certain special effects. PlanetSide 2 is a re-imagining of the original. Higby explained that the sequel will be a "re-imagining" of the original game, which chronicled a futuristic conflict on the embattled planet of Auraxis between three different factions: the Terran Republic, the New Conglomerate, and the Vanu Sovereignty. Players would advance through various battle ranking levels while acquiring equipment certifications for both different weapon types and different classes of vehicles. "Those familiar with the original PlanetSide will be able to see the similarities," said the creative director. However, he noted the sequel will have "a quicker, modern pace" and "visual effects you'd expect from today's triple-A first-person shooters." Higby went on to note the sequel will include a stronger emphasis on territorial control. By controlling territory, PlanetSide 2's factions will automatically receive "resources" (though players will also be able to earn resources for their faction by also successfully attacking or defending enemy emplacements). Resources can be used to get shortcuts to advance through certification trees (effectively getting faster access to higher-level weapon and vehicle skills), or to upgrade weapons or vehicles with additional improvements that can be added to upgrade slots. The certification system itself will also be revamped. The sequel will use a timed unlock system not unlike that of EVE Online, in that new certifications can be immediately installed but will gradually be trained over time, even when players aren't logged in. As a result, those who have less time to devote to the game will still be able to keep up with their certifications. Sony Online also intends to further differentiate the sequel's factions by making each one "much more distinct," though the team is paying considerable attention to helping differentiate different player classes. Although PlanetSide 2 will allow for the seamless class changes seen in other modern-day shooters like the Battlefield series, the class system is intended to help players take specific roles within a squad, such as a medic, an air pilot, or a heavy-duty MAX armor suit. In fact, the sequel will not only include a separate certification tree for squad leader characters, it will also sport a new specialization tree for outfits (PlanetSide's version of persistent player guildes), so that like-minded players can form an air cavalry division or a tank division if they choose. PlanetSide 2 features heavily armed people fighting for control over places nobody would want to call home. The creative director explained that a great deal of time and thinking has gone into devising PlanetSide 2's pace to make sure that it has the "higher lethality and quicker combat" of a modern shooter while still staying true to the PlanetSide universe. Higby confirmed that the base defense battles of the original game will definitely be making a comeback, though the game will have more ways to concentrate the action in a single location. For instance, the sequel will have new respawn options, such as a limited spawn-on-squad functionality that will, under certain circumstances, let players immediately return to battle at the location of their squadmates, rather than have to walk all the way back from the base. PlanetSide 2 will also have an enhanced mission system that will not only offer Sony Online-created tasks to keep players busy, but will also let high-level outfit leaders craft their own missions to drop into and around current battle hotspots to incentivize players to converge on the area. In addition, there won't be a solitary "sanctuary" home base as a fallback anymore--instead, each of the three factions will have a base on all three major continents that cannot be captured. The developer is also leaving out slow-to-respawn HART shuttles that left players waiting. As a result, each faction will always have a foothold on any other continent, which means less transit time to and from the action. While Sony Online revealed the first details on the game at its Las Vegas community event, the publisher isn't talking specific dates either for a launch or for a beta. Expect more details on the sequel's various gameplay systems in the coming months. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Modern Warfare 3 spots color blind option

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Modern Warfare 3 spots color blind option 8 Jul 2011, 5:34 pm Though Treyarch and Infinity Ward have both produced blockbuster entries in the Call of Duty franchise, the two studios don't always include each other's added features, like Treyarch's zombie modes. However, one big addition in Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops will find its way into the Infinity Ward-Sledgehammer-developed Modern Warfare 3: options to assist color blind players. Modern Warfare 3 will assist the color blind. According to a recent blog entry at Sledgehammer Games' website, the developer is bringing a "Color Blind Assist" option to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This mode was first introduced in last November's best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the successor to the well-received Call of Duty: Black Ops. Set to launch on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 November 8, Modern Warfare 3 will be the first Call of Duty to support Call of Duty: Elite, the online social service Activision announced in May. Elite opens up in beta form on July 14, at which time it will be compatible with Call of Duty: Black Ops in a limited fashion. The program's full feature set will be announced at Activision's first-ever Call of Duty XP convention, which is slated for September 2 and 3 in Los Angeles. For more on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, check out GameSpot's latest hands-on preview with the game. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: PlayStation 3 entering Limbo July 19

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. PlayStation 3 entering Limbo July 19 8 Jul 2011, 8:00 pm By Eddie Makuch, GameSpotPosted Jul 8, 2011 12:00 pm PT Playdead's dark sidescroller dated for Sony's console a year after its XBLA debut; soundtrack coming to iTunes. Playdead's award-winning sidescroller Limbo was awarded critical plaudits for its thoughtful puzzles and striking aesthetics when it released a year ago this month only on Xbox Live. Now--as was expected--PlayStation 3 gamers will finally be able to try it out in just two weeks. Limbo brings its black and white puzzles to PS3 in two weeks. Playdead co-founder Dino Patti wrote on the PlayStation Blog today that Limbo will arrive for the PS3 on July 19, with a European release date pegged for July 20. The game is expected in Japan and the rest of Asia "soon." Additionally, Limbo's soundtrack will be made available to purchase through iTunes next Monday, July 11. A PC version of the game has been confirmed, but Playdead has yet to announce when it will arrive. Limbo is a puzzle-platformer that has players controlling a silhouette of a boy searching for his sister throughout various dreary chapters and dark environments. The game doesn't have loading screens once it is started and progresses through reaching various checkpoints. For more on the title, check out GameSpot's review of Limbo for the Xbox 360. Watch this video in High Def You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: 3DS launch lineup prep was 'lacking' - Iwata

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. 3DS launch lineup prep was 'lacking' - Iwata 8 Jul 2011, 6:55 pm At this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo senior managing director Shigeru Miyamoto acknowledged struggles with the 3DS launch lineup, saying developers had a short window of time to work on the system's initial titles. The sentiment was expanded on by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata this week in a Nintendo shareholder meeting in response to an investor question. Nintendo doesn't want a repeat of the 3DS launch lineup for the Wii U. Iwata acknowledged the difficulty in recovering after a slow start at retail or changing a widely held perception once it's been established, conceding that Nintendo's preparation was "lacking" in regards to the 3DS key launch library. In particular, Iwata said the company would have fared better if it had produced more games to make the system a must-have for consumers right away. "We also must reflect on the fact that we were not able to launch Nintendo 3DS at a time when a sufficient number of strong software titles were ready," Iwata said. "In order to avoid the same thing from happening to the Wii U, we are considering details, such as what software is suitable for the launch, more carefully than ever before." Another investor told Iwata he viewed games as a waste of time, and said Nintendo needs to introduce value-added features to the 3DS for parents and others like him. Specifically, he suggested mobile phone functionality. "If we had never considered combining a mobile phone and a handheld device, we would be negligent," Iwata said, "but on the other hand, mobile phones are subject to monthly fees and we need to consider how well this would fit with game devices or how we should balance these aspects. Adding to this, mobile phone companies are generally divided by countries and when running a business on a worldwide basis, we need to consider in what conditions can we partner up with mobile phone companies around the world. Please understand that we are still researching these areas." A hypothetical Nintendo entry into the mobile phone market has been a hot topic in the wake of The Pokemon Company's confirmation of an official app for iOS and Android devices. However, earlier this week,Nintendo spokesperson Yasuhiro Minagawa ruled out the possibility of the company producing games for Apple's iOS or other hardware maker's platforms. But since the gaming giant only owns a minority stake in The Pokemon Company, it can't prevent Pikachu and friends from going mobile. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Big In Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Big In Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS 8 Jul 2011, 5:58 am Update: GoldenEye 007 is published by Nintendo, not Ubisoft. That error has been corrected. GameSpot apologizes for the confusion. While the 3DS version of Tales of the Abyss will be localized in English sometime this year, the Japanese version seems to be doing well; so much so that it's on the top spot of the recent update of Media Creates' sales chart. The RPG from Namco Bandai sold 74,173 copies on the week of June 27 through July 3. Tales of the Abyss is the eighth mothership title in the Tales series which introduces the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle system that allows freedom in movement and running across 3D space during combat. Why so angry, Luke? Your game is number one in Japan right now. Occupying second place is the PS3 version of Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. This version of the game sold 54,924 on its debut week, while the Xbox 360 version is in 12th place with 12,326 units sold. The second update to the fighting game introduces four new playable characters and a rebalanced character roster. The former king of the charts last week, Meruru no Atelier: Alchemist no Renkinjutsushi 3, is now at seventh place with 23,756 units sold. The 3DS version of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is still staying strong in the top ten, residing at sixth place with 24,190 units sold. New to Japan is Test Drive Unlimited 2, the racing game that came out on March outside of the region. The PS3 version sold 15,254 units and resides in 10th place, while the Xbox 360 sold 7,765 units and is at 19th place. The Wii version of GoldenEye 007 also made its debut on the charts; the game is in fourth place with 36,174 units sold. Also interesting to note is the position drop of Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End, with the title now at 14th place with 11,867 units sold. Over at the hardware side, the 3DS now takes the top slot thanks in huge part to the portable debut of Namco Bandai's RPG. The 3DS sold 30,233, barely beating the PSP and its unit sales count of 29,871. Otherwise, the hardware positions are about the same as last week's charts. JAPAN GAME SALES WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 3 Software Rank/Title/Publisher/Platform/Unit Sales 1. Tales of the Abyss / Namco Bandai / 3DS / 74,173 2. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition / Capcom / PS3 / 54,924 3. To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers / AquaPlus / PSP / 37,396 4. GoldenEye 007 / Nintendo / Wii / 36,174 5. Danball Senki / Level-5 / PSP / 24,471 6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D / Nintendo / 3DS / 24,190 7. Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 / Gust / PS3 / 23,756 8. Steins; Gate / 5pb / PSP / 21,830 9. Mashiroiro Symphony Mutsu-no-Hana / Comfort / PSP / 17,897 10. Test Drive Unlimited 2 / Cyber Front / PS3 / 15,254 Hardware 3DS – 30,233 PSP – 29,871 PS3 – 26,441 Wii – 12,423 DSi XL – 4,963 DSi – 4,504 Xbox 360 – 2,244 PS2 – 1,222 DS Lite – 138 PSP Go - 7 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Big In Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Big In Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS 8 Jul 2011, 5:58 am While the 3DS version of Tales of the Abyss will be localized in English sometime this year, the Japanese version seems to be doing well; so much so that it's on the top spot of the recent update of Media Creates' sales chart. The RPG from Namco Bandai sold 74,173 copies on the week of June 27 through July 3. Tales of the Abyss is the eighth mothership title in the Tales series which introduces the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle system that allows freedom in movement and running across 3D space during combat. Why so angry, Luke? Your game is number one in Japan right now. Occupying second place is the PS3 version of Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. This version of the game sold 54,924 on its debut week, while the Xbox 360 version is in 12th place with 12,326 units sold. The second update to the fighting game introduces four new playable characters and a rebalanced character roster. The former king of the charts last week, Meruru no Atelier: Alchemist no Renkinjutsushi 3, is now at seventh place with 23,756 units sold. The 3DS version of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is still staying strong in the top ten, residing at sixth place with 24,190 units sold. New to Japan is Test Drive Unlimited 2, the racing game that came out on March outside of the region. The PS3 version sold 15,254 units and resides in 10th place, while the Xbox 360 sold 7,765 units and is at 19th place. The Wii version of GoldenEye 007 also made its debut on the charts; the game is in fourth place with 36,174 units sold. Also interesting to note is the position drop of Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End, with the title now at 14th place with 11,867 units sold. Over at the hardware side, the 3DS now takes the top slot thanks in huge part to the portable debut of Namco Bandai's RPG. The 3DS sold 30,233, barely beating the PSP and its unit sales count of 29,871. Otherwise, the hardware positions are about the same as last week's charts. JAPAN GAME SALES WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 3 Software Rank/Title/Publisher/Platform/Unit Sales 1. Tales of the Abyss / Namco Bandai / 3DS / 74,173 2. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition / Capcom / PS3 / 54,924 3. To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers / AquaPlus / PSP / 37,396 4. GoldenEye 007 / Ubisoft / Wii / 36,174 5. Danball Senki / Level-5 / PSP / 24,471 6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D / Nintendo / 3DS / 24,190 7. Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 / Gust / PS3 / 23,756 8. Steins; Gate / 5pb / PSP / 21,830 9. Mashiroiro Symphony Mutsu-no-Hana / Comfort / PSP / 17,897 10. Test Drive Unlimited 2 / Cyber Front / PS3 / 15,254 Hardware 3DS – 30,233 PSP – 29,871 PS3 – 26,441 Wii – 12,423 DSi XL – 4,963 DSi – 4,504 Xbox 360 – 2,244 PS2 – 1,222 DS Lite – 138 PSP Go - 7 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Aussie emulation mash-up June 8, 2011

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Aussie emulation mash-up June 8, 2011 8 Jul 2011, 7:49 am The Australian winter probably means you want to stay indoors, so thankfully you don't even need to leave the house these days to get new games thanks to downloadable platforms. The PlayStation Network Store takes the lead this week with the most releases, ranging from new titles to old PlayStation classics. The biggest new release comes from Sony Computer Entertainment America and is essentially a modern-day take on the classic arcade game, Rampage. Appropriately titled Eat Them!, the game sees players creating their own monsters before stomping around (and on) an open city. On top of the standard mode, you can join up with a friend for some co-op destruction, or play for high scores in Challenge mode. Other titles that released on the PlayStation Network this week include Sega Rally Online Arcade, which was previously released on Xbox Live Arcade during the PSN outage, Alien Zombie Megadeath, Gex: Deep Cover Gecko, and Cohort Chess. On Xbox Live Arcade there's Deadliest Warrior: Legends, a follow up to the last year's fighting game based-off of the popular TV show of the same name. The game retains its core fighting mechanic, with the focus this time around being on famous fighters like William Wallace and Genghis Khan. If you prefer to direct the fighting from afar then perhaps the second big XBLA title for the week, Dead Block, is the game for you. This one blends genres a bit, but essentially it's a tower defence game that's played out from a third-person perspective. You get to choose one of three characters and run around the map setting up traps for the zombies to unwittingly walk through. Finally its time to look at Nintendo, which is suffering from another quiet week across its multiple digital storefronts. On 3DS Virtual Console punters can pick up Qix, while Dragon's Lair makes its way onto yet another platform, this time releasing on DSiWare. For the full list of games out this week, check out the list below: PlayStation Network: Eat Them! - A$12.95 Sega Rally Online Arcade - A$12.95 Alien Zombie MegaDeath - A$10.95 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 - A$29.95 Gex: Deep Cover Gecko A$15.95 Cohort Dress - A$4.25 Xbox Live Arcade: Dead Block - 800 Microsoft Points Deadliest Warrior: Legends - 800 Microsoft Points 3DS Virtual Console: Qix - A$4.50 DSiWare: Dragon's Lair - A$12.00 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

DreamStation.cc: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Coming to Xbox 360 Kinect Along With Film

DreamStation.cc PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, and PC news, reviews, interviews, podcast, and discussion forums. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Coming to Xbox 360 Kinect Along With Film 8 Jul 2011, 5:34 am Prepare for a musical dance off with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes just ahead of the next exciting movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, in theatres December 16th. Edison, NJ, July 7, 2011-Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions announced today plans to release the Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game based upon the third installment of the blockbuster animated feature film franchise that will hit theatres December 16th, 2011.  Launching this November, the video game lets you sing and dance along with the film's stars Alvin, Simon, Theodore and The Chipettes (Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette), in an immersive motion-based experience. The KinectTM for Xbox 360® version tracks full body dance moves as players control their Chipmunk on stage, and plays back their "Alvin-ized" voice as they sing along. "The Alvin brand has proven to be evergreen with universal awareness and growing appeal," said Jesse Sutton, CEO Majesco Entertainment.  "The extensive customization and combination of dancing and singing to contagious Chipmunk music will deliver a full-featured experience based on the upcoming movie that the whole family can enjoy together." "This game will bring fans even closer to the fun and music of Alvin and the Chipmunks by taking full advantage of the Kinect for Xbox 360," said Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President, New Media for Fox Consumer Products. "It's going to be the perfect complement to the upcoming film and we know that fans are going to love it." The forthcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks movie finds the trio vacationing aboard a luxury cruise liner, turning it into their personal playground, until they become 'chipwrecked' on a remote island. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game continues the story with an around-the-world journey that has The Chipmunks visiting six tropical locations inspired by the movie.  Hear your voice "Alvin-ized" when you sing along with the game and unleash your "Munk Power" to perform ultra-cool dance moves. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game features include: Sing and dance as any of The Chipmunks and The Chipettes–Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor. Perform more than 50 different dance moves to electrify the crowd with your on screen performance. Customize your Chipmunk before you hit the stage by choosing from a huge range of styles and accessories. Experience the movie in Story Mode with environments inspired by the film. Hear your voice "Alvin-ized" during your on-stage performance using the Kinect for Xbox 360. Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is expected to launch on Kinect for Xbox 360, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ this November. For additional information about Majesco Entertainment's entire line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/. Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

DreamStation.cc: Sid Meier’s Civilization World Launches on Facebook

DreamStation.cc PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, and PC news, reviews, interviews, podcast, and discussion forums. Sid Meier's Civilization World Launches on Facebook 8 Jul 2011, 5:45 am Forge powerful alliances and build massive empires with free-to-play, social version of the PC franchise that has wowed more than 10 million gamers for decades. NEW YORK, Jul 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — 2K Games today announced that Sid Meier's Civilization World(TM) for Facebook, the newest entry from the genre-defining strategy-based franchise, is now available. Civilization World takes the series' famously addictive style of gameplay and makes it easier than ever to play with friends on the world's largest social platform. Developed at Firaxis Games by legendary game designer and creator of the Civilization series, Sid Meier, Civilization World offers a deep, robust gameplay experience, and an end goal for all players to strive towards. Players can now take charge of their civilizations and jump into Civilization World by logging into their Facebook account and accessing this app page: apps.facebook.com/civworld. "With over ten million units sold worldwide, Sid Meier's Civilization is world renowned as one of the greatest strategy game franchises," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "We're excited to bring this fun and social game to people on Facebook, enabling fans of the series to play Civilization World from almost anywhere in the world; while offering newcomers a chance to enjoy this addictive strategy gameplay that has fascinated gamers for two decades." Civilization World is set in a persistent online world where players collaborate with friends to become the strongest nation to accomplish an end goal of becoming the world's most powerful civilization. Players manage and grow their own city to maximize its production and happiness, and later team up with friends to win great battles, forge powerful alliances, grant clever treaties, and create sinister schemes to outwit and overpower adversaries. Citizens can share technology to jump ahead of rivals, pass important civics and vote on vital policies, spy on enemies, and create the great wonders of the world. From the Dark Ages to the Space Age, collaborative efforts with real community leaders and ideas allow for intellect and cunning to win loyalties, battles and eras to create the most powerful nation in the world. "Our team set out to create an exciting Civilization game for Facebook where for the first time, players can join with their friends to build a powerful empire and rule the world," said Sid Meier, Director of Creative Development at Firaxis Games. "Civilization World is a fun and engaging game that both fans of the series and fans of Facebook games will find immediately addictive, and we look forward to adding to the experience as the game continues to evolve in this dynamic new gaming world." Civilization World is now available for free, and accessible to everyone with a Flash-enabled browser and a Facebook account to play anywhere at any time. To log into the game, please visit: apps.facebook.com/civworld. For more information on Civilization World, please visit http://www.facebook.com/civworld. 2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.

GameSpot's News: Nintendo Store Update: Qix hits 3DS

GameSpot's News All of the News. Can you keep up?. Nintendo Store Update: Qix hits 3DS 8 Jul 2011, 1:01 am July is an exceptionally light month at retail for the 3DS, with Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions (July 26) the only boxed game expected to launch for the system. It's already considerably busier on the downloadable front, as Nintendo's first weekly update for its digital storefront includes two new Game Boy Virtual Console titles and four more eShop/DSiWare originals for the handheld. Qix was never about jaw-dropping visuals. The Virtual Console debut of the 1990 Game Boy puzzler Qix leads the way with a $3 asking price. The game puts players in control of a tiny line-drawing spark on a blank playfield, and requires them to box off 75 percent of the screen to pass each level. The ostensibly simple task is complicated by a number of dangerous sparks that cruise around the playfield outline, threatening to destroy any in-progress boxes. Qix also includes a multiplayer mode. The 3DS gets a second retro release this week in the form of Jaleco's 1991 action game Fortified Zone. The shooter lets players switch between two characters as they storm a four-level fortress to destroy the secret weapon of an enemy force. Fortified Zone is available now for $4. As for the quartet of new releases playable on either the DSi or the 3DS, they are headlined by the cascading gem puzzle game Jewel Keepers: Easter Island and Agetec's graffiti-themed side-scrolling platformer Roller Angels, which sees a trio of heroines restore a world sapped of color by alien invaders. Rounding out the selection of new releases is Make Up & Style, which lets players use the stylus to apply cosmetics to 3D models, and Alawar Entertainment's arcade-style sim game Farm Frenzy. All four of the DSiWare/eShop titles sell for $5, or 500 DSi points. The final new game in Nintendo's weekly round-up is Just Jam, a new music game available on WiiWare. Billed as a creation tool, Just Jam lets players use the Wii Remote to cue up guitars, drum beats, sound effects, and vocals in 16 different tracks. Just Jam is available for 800 Wii points ($8). You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.