Archive for February, 2010
From/De: FunCom
Update 6: ‘Return of Thoth-Amon’ now live on ‘Age of Conan’ servers
– Funcom launches official guild rankings on the ‘Age of Conan’ community portal –
– New update introduces elaborate guild achievement gameplay and new high-level content –
Durham, USA – February 17th, 2010 – Funcom is proud to announce that the company has released another massive free update to ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’. The new update follows in a long line of free updates that have all introduced massive amounts of new content, new features and groundbreaking enhancements to the massively multiplayer online game that was awarded ‘Most Improved MMO of 2009’ by MMORPG.com earlier this year due in part to the many additional hours of content and gameplay that the development team has introduced to the game since launch.
“I am very pleased to say that the feedback we have received from our community on Update 6 so far is very good,” says Funcom Game Director and Executive Producer Craig Morrison. “The new guild renown feature is becoming very popular, and we are already seeing guilds compete against each other in order to score higher on the guild rankings. We really feel that this additional layer of gameplay will add a lot of depth to the game, especially in terms of creating an even better social environment on the servers.”
Update 6: ‘Return of Thoth Amon’ introduces the much anticipated guild renown feature, where any guild on any server can acquire renown points that unlock exclusive rewards. Anything that the members of that guild do – fighting monsters, fighting other players, crafting items – will generate renown for the guild. Renown points will unlock guild levels, and will for instance allow the guild to decorate their guild city with new buildings, statues and banners, or allow the guild’s members to gain access to exclusive item rewards. Players can view a list of the top ranking guilds on all servers from inside the game as well as through the new guild rankings website available on the community portal.
The update also introduces tons of new content, mainly the addition of Thoth-Amon’s Stronghold – a new dungeon featuring, for the first time ever, tier three raid content. Here players will be able to encounter Conan’s arch-nemesis Thoth-Amon and even fight alongside King Conan himself.
Launching in May 2008 ‘Age of Conan’ quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In North America, the most prominent online gaming market in the west, ‘Age of Conan’ became the third best-selling PC title of the year in 2008. In the weeks after launch ‘Age of Conan’ simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from gaming press across the globe. ‘Age of Conan’is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish localized versions, and is being prepared for launch in Korea as well.
For more information and how to purchase ‘Age of Conan’ please visit www.ageofconan.com. ‘Age of Conan’ is also available as a free trial for players wanting to try their luck in Hyboria.
ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC and consoles. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Recent titles include ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’, ‘The Longest Journey’, ‘Anarchy Online’ and ‘Dreamfall: The Longest Journey’. For corporate information please visit. For information about Funcom games visit www.anarchy-online.com, www.dreamfall.com, www.darkdaysarecoming.com or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.
ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider Conan the world’s best-known fantasy character. For more information about Conan Properties International LLC, visit www.conan.com. For information about Paradox Entertainment Inc., visit www.paradox-entertainment.com.
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From/De: Capcom
CAPCOM® ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER® IV FOR THE IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH
Legendary Fighting Franchise Set To Make Its App Store Debut This March
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 16, 2010 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Street Fighter® IV, the definitive next generation fighting franchise, is making its way to iPhone and iPod Touch this March. The game will feature a roster pulled from recent console releases including several classic and newly introduced fighters.
“This is Street Fighter IV in all its glory… uncompromised and awesome,” said Takeshi Tezuka, General Manager of Mobile Content Development, Capcom. “We’re particularly proud of the multiplayer feature as it remains true to the series arcade roots by allowing players to go head-to-head over Bluetooth in spectacular fashion.”
Street Fighter IV for iPhone uses an advanced virtual d-pad or “Visual Pad” control interface to immerse the player into the familiar Street Fighter combat system. Players can fully customize the “Visual Pad” interface by repositioning the buttons and d-pad anywhere on the screen through the options menu. Additionally, players can further refine their configuration by setting the transparency level of the controls.
For newcomers to the series, a new “Dojo” mode unleashes the warrior within turning neophytes into Street Fighter masters. Once players hone there skills in single player mode they can then go head-to-head against their friends via Bluetooth for bragging rights and the coveted title of “Champion.”
Street Fighter IV will be available this March on Apple’s App Store. For more information, visit the Capcom official press site at www.press.capcom.com
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.
Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. “PlayStation” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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From/De: SCEA
The SOCOM Military Franchise Heads Back Into Action With SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
Authentic Military Shooter Brings Immersive, High-Quality Console Experience with Rich Visual Graphics, Enhanced Gameplay Features and All-New 4-Player Co-op Mode
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the release of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 available exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go systems. Developed by Slant Six Games, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 expands on the team-oriented gameplay first introduced with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo allowing new ways for players to interact in-game. As SEAL Commander, players will be a part of a 4-man fireteam executing the very latest team-based tactical, stealth and action maneuvers. For the first time on PSP, players can engage in battle alongside their friends with all-new 4-player cooperative play.
Created with the technical support of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, the SOCOM series is renowned for its real-world scenarios and attention to detail. The fireteam takes a leading role in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 as the SEALs embark on a mission to track down and interrogate Alexander Gozorov, a former KGB operative who is believed to be withholding information about a major WMD attack against Western interests. A heightened emphasis is placed on the storyline and character development of the SEALs. For the first time in the series, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 leverages the relationship between the squadmates to help progress the story forward. The story unfolds throughout the campaign as the SEALs discover the truth behind Gozorov and is supported by over thirty minutes of game driven cinematics utilizing the 3rd generation PSP visual engine.
Continue reading ‘SCEA: SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 [PSP]‘
Being at a hospital for more than a day can be a very boring experience, especially if there are no games to play with. Imagine what teen patients had to go through way before cell phones in the late 80s. Well, at least there were Gameboy’s and Game Gear’s then. For today’s gamers, it’s a devastating experience, but here in Central Florida, EA Tiburon comes to the rescue. Earlier today, EA Sports brought 30 new copies of games to the Florida Hospital for Children. According to the Orlando Sentinel article, teens were very excited.
What was more excited and unexpected for gamers was the presence of people who had involvement in the making of the game. Wanna read more? Click here to go to the Orlando Sentinel’s article: EA Sports brings fun, games to Florida Hospital for Children [http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-ea-florida-hospital-visit-20100215,0,6390439.story].
Estar en un hospital por más de un día puede ser una experiencia muy aburrida, sobre todo si no hay juegos para jugar. Imagínense por lo que los pacientes adolescente tuvieron que pasar a finales de los 80 mucho antes de los teléfonos celulares. Bueno, al menos había Gameboy y Game Gear en ese entonces. Para los jugadores de hoy, es una experiencia devastadora, pero aquí en la Florida Central, EA Tiburon viene al rescate. Hoy temprano, EA Sports llevó 30 nuevas copias de juegos al Florida Hospital for Children. Según el artículo del Orlando Sentinel, los adolescentes estaban muy, muy felices.
Lo que fue chévere e inesperado para los jugadores fue la presencia de personas que habían participado en la elaboración del juego. ¿Quieren leer más? Hahgan clic aquí para leer el artículo del Orlando Sentinel: EA Sports brings fun, games to Florida Hospital for Children [http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-ea-florida-hospital-visit-20100215,0,6390439.story].
Source/Fuente: andriasang.com – Dead or Alive Paradise: Meet Hitomi [http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/02/15/doa_paradise_hitomi/].
Up to this day, I still have games from the Atari and NES generation. I still would like to get the original copies of some great games I didn’t get to own then. Yeah, yeah, I can download them from the Wii Shop Channel, but holding a cartridge brings a special feel that perhaps can’t be compared. You can actually hold it, read the instruction manual, and play it on your old console to show how much you love gaming. A gamer becomes a game collectors. All of us gamers do. But for real collectors, the ones who would rather keep their titles instead of exchanging them for a small amount of money at GameStop and/or the ones who search for those special titles (such as the Tengen NES version of Tetris). For eBay user lace_thong35, waiting for the right time to put her console and games for auction was woth it. An unexpected ”reward” for one sought-after game, the NES title Stadium Events, was no exception. After the mentioned game along with a NES console and other games were on sale, only the true seekers of game collection knew what they were dealing with. It was just something lace_thong35 didn’t know the importance of, at least not until she got to see the first bid of $6000. At the end of the auction, the price was over $13,000. Why at such a price? It has been said less than 10 copies of this game currently exist. Perhaps you should think twice if you decide on auctioning your games on eBay.
Source: Old NES Video Game System Tops $13,000 in Auction [http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/13074]
Hasta este día, todavía tengo los juegos de la generación de Atari y de Nintendo. Pero me gustaría conseguir las copias originales de algunos grandes juegos que no llegué a poseerlos en ese entonces. Sí, sí, puedo descargarlos desde el Canal Tienda Wii, pero agarrando de un cartucho trae una sensación especial que tal vez no se pueden comparar. Usted puede agarrarlo en realidad, leer el manual de instrucciones, y jugarlo en su vueja consola para demostrar cuanto le encanta los juegos. Un jugador se convierte en un colectores de juegos. Todos nosotros, los jugadores, lo hacemos. Pero para los verdaderos colectores, los que prefieren mantener sus títulos en lugar de cambiarlas por una pequeña cantidad de dinero en Gamestop y/o los que buscan títulos especiales (como la versión de Tetris Tengen NES). Para el usuario lace_thong35, esperar el momento adecuado para vender su consola y juegos valió la pena. Un inesperada “recompensa” por un juego codiciado, el título NES Stadium Events, no fue la excepción. Después de que el juego mencionado, junto con una consola NES y otros juegos estaban a la venta, sólo los verdaderos buscadores de la colección de juegos sabían de lo que esto se trataba. Fue algo de lo que lace_thong35 no sabía la importancia, por lo menos hasta que ella logró ver la primera subasta de $6000. Al final de la subasta, el preció ya pasaba más de los $13000. ¿Porqué a tal precio? Se dice que menos de 10 copias de ese juego existen actualmente. Tal vez debería pensar dos veces si usted decide subastar sus juegos en eBay.
Source: Old NES Video Game System Tops $13,000 in Auction [http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/13074].
From/De: Activision
Call of Duty(R): World at War: Zombies Verruckt Map Now Available
New Location, New Weapons, and Electro-shock Defenses Available via In-App purchase on iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R)
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — Zombies continue their onslaught as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch have launched an adaptation of the popular “Verruckt” (Zombie Asylum) map for Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES for iPhone and iPod touch. Originally released as downloadable content for Call of Duty: World at War, “Verruckt” gives players the opportunity to experience a new location, new weapons, electro-shock defenses, Perks-A-Cola Machines and the endless attacking legions of Undead. The new map is now available for download from the main menu of Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES for $4.99.
Named as one of iTunes Rewind’s Best Apps of 2009, Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES faithfully delivers upon the experience of one of the most popular and played online games of 2009. The game offers limitless rounds of a single player experience in addition to a highly-addictive co-op gameplay experience in full 3-D, allowing up to four players to join a game via Wi-Fi, locally or across the Internet, and up to two players via Bluetooth.
The original Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES App, developed by Ideaworks Game Studio for the iPhone and iPod touch based on Treyarch’s console version, is available for $9.99 from the App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
The “Verruckt” map, also developed by Ideaworks Game Studio is available for $4.99 from the main menu of Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES. The Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES Lite App is also available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
For more information about Call of Duty: World at War, visit www.CoDWaW.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.
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