Archive for May, 2010

31
May
10

Nintendo Downloads This Week: X-Scape, Hero of Sparta, A Topsy Turvy Life: The Turvys Strike Back, & …..

From/De: Nintendo

SUMMER’S OFF TO A SIZZLING START WITH NEW GAME DOWNLOADS FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS

May 31, 2010

Temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up this season as Nintendo celebrates the unofficial onset of summer with another round of red-hot game downloads. May has been an especially big month for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, with notable recent releases such as Photo Dojo™, Frogger Returns and Metal Torrent™. This week’s additions keep the momentum going strong with awesome hand-held games like X-Scape™ and Hero of Sparta. X-Scape is developed by Q Games, the same team that created Trajectile™ and STARSHIP DEFENSE™. (Also, remember that Photo Dojo™ is available for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ through June 10. The game will require 200 Nintendo DSi Points for download as of June 11.) Of course, Wii™ owners have plenty to be excited about too: New offerings include a Ben 10 Alien Force adventure for the WiiWare™ service and the Virtual Console™ debut of a classic cowboy shooter from the Super NES™ era.

It’s also time to announce a new addition to the “Big Name Games” section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry’s most talented figures. Created by Nintendo Power™ magazine staffer Steve Thomason, this week’s featured game, Revenge, puts an unusual spin on familiar characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. New “Big Name Games” will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games.
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30
May
10

Pokémon Black & White: Reshiram & Zekrom

 


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Source/Fuente: Andriasang.com – First Look: Pokemon Black & White Packaging [http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/05/31/pokemon_black_white_package/], Pokemon Black and White Update May 29, 2010 – Pokemon Sunday, Reshiram and Zekrom! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUc9P23GzK4].

29
May
10

Actor Dennis Hopper dies | Muere el actor Dennis Hopper

Most movie fans will remember him because of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Easy Riders, Speed and other movies, but gamers will think of his role as King Koopa in the Super Mario Bros. film (1993), and his voiceover performance in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as Stephen Scott. Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October 2009, and died of the disease earlier today.

La mayoría de los aficionados del cine lo recordarán por The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (La masacre de Texas 2), Easy Riders, Speed y otras películas, pero jugadores pensarán de su papel como el Rey Koopa en la película Super Mario Bros. (1993), y su actuación de voz en off en Grand Theft Auto: Vice City como Stephen Scott. El actor de Hollywood Dennis Hopper fue diagnosticado con cáncer de próstata en octubre de 2009, y murió de la enfermedad el día de hoy.

Source/Fuente: CNN.com – ‘Easy Rider’ actor Dennis Hopper dies[http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/05/29/obit.dennis.hopper1/index.html?hpt=T2], Wikia.com – Grand Theft Auto Wiki – Grand Theft Auto: Vice City [http://gta.wikia.com/Steve_Scott], Wikipedia.com – Super Mario Bros. (film) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros._(film)].

28
May
10

“I dream in retro”: Animation by / Animación por: ~DarkTwist – deviantART.com

27
May
10

Marvel vs Capcom 3 – Screenshots – 2010.05.27


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26
May
10

Gears of War 2: “All Fronts Collection”

From/De: Xbox Press

Mount Up and Jump Back Into “Gears of War 2” with New Multiplayer Matchmaking Features in Title Update 6

Social matchmaking update accompanies price drop of “All Fronts Collection” content pack along with Triple Experience Weekend kicking off on Xbox LIVE

 


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Starting today, Title Update 6 gives a new reason for “Gears of War” fans to load up their Lancers and rev their chainsaws.  The title update, available today on Xbox LIVE, introduces a new public multiplayer match feature called Social Matches that allows you to jump in or out of games without disruptions, including Horde mode matches.  Social matchmaking also lets your party join a match already in progress or start a new match if there are no suitable matches to be found.
 
Social matching is open to anyone who owns all four downloadable map packs, available as a single download by purchasing the “All Fronts Collection,” now at the new discounted price of 800 Microsoft Points or bundled free with the “Gears of War 2: Game of the Year Edition” for $29.99 ESRP.  Those looking for specific map packs to round out their collection will also find individual map packs on Xbox LIVE Marketplace at a new lower price as well.
 
To celebrate the new title update, Epic and Microsoft have also announced a Triple Experience Weekend on Xbox LIVE. Starting tomorrow, Thursday, May 27, at 9:00 AM EDT, fans can earn triple experience in any “Gears of War 2” multiplayer mode on Xbox LIVE. The Triple XP weekend will run until Tuesday, June 1 at 9:00 AM EDT.
 
In addition, the title update includes a host of general fixes, improvements, and balancing changes which are available to all players.  Visit http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/tu6.htm for a complete list of Title Update 6 changes.

With the improvements in Title Update 6 and the wide availability of the “All Fronts Collection,” players have plenty of time to hone their skills before the launch of “Gears of War 3” in April 2011.  Published by Microsoft Game Studios and developed by Epic Games, the “Gears of War” franchise has won over 30 “Game of the Year” awards, sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and redefined the third-person shooter genre for this console generation.  The “Gears of War” series is exclusive to Xbox 360 and its riveting multiplayer action makes it one of the most popular titles on Xbox LIVE.  More information can be found at www.gearsofwar.com.

26
May
10

Guitar Hero 5/Band Hero DLC: Stone Temple Pilots, Alice Cooper, National Anthems

From/De: Activision

Guitar Hero(R) 5 and Band Hero(TM) Kick Off Summer With a Collection of Fresh Additions to the Guitar Hero(R) Music Library

Gamers to Celebrate the Big Soccer Match with Free National Anthems

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — Summer is here and it’s time for budding musicians to drop their school bags, pick up their axes, drum sticks and microphones and rock out to 18 hot new tracks for Activision Publishing, Inc.‘s (Nasdaq: ATVI)Guitar Hero(R) 5 and Band Hero(TM). Featuring new music from Grammy(R) Award winners the Stone Temple Pilots, a host of exclusive soccer themed shredders from Steve Ouimette, a trio of anthems from the rock legend Alice Cooper and the downloadable content debut from pop punk act All Time Low, the Guitar Hero(R) music library continues to provide music lovers and rhythm gamers with hours of nonstop entertainment.

Fresh off the release of their new self titled album, the Stone Temple Pilots are bringing their blend of modern alternative rock and hard rock to the Guitar Hero music library on June 1. The track pack, which will feature “Between The Lines,” their first single off Stone Temple Pilots, ”Plush” and “Sex Type Thing,” two of the bands biggest hits off their platinum debut album, Core, is sure to satisfy Stone Temple Pilots and Guitar Hero fans alike.
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25
May
10

A “Super Mario Bros. Crossover” Newcomer: Ryu Hayabusa 隼・リュウ

A ninja is coming to the Mushroom Kingdom. The presence of Ryu Hayabusa in Exploding RabbitsSuper Mario Bros Crossver makes the game a lot more fun, and he can perhaps be everyone’s favorite character. His ninja abilities are outstanding when compared to the rest of the characters, besides making the game much easier to be completed. We still got to wait until version 1.1 is released.

Un ninja viene al Reino Champiñón. La presencia de Ryu Hayabusa en Super Mario Bros. Crossver de Exploding Rabbits hace que el juego sea aún más divertido, y quizás él pueda ser el personaje preferido de todos. Sus capacidades ninja son excepcionales cuando están comparadas al resto de los personajes, además de hacer el juego mucho más fácil de ser terminado. Todavía tenemos que esperar hasta que se lance la versión 1,1.

Source/Fuente: Super Mario Bros. Crossover – Ryu Hayabusa Trailer [http://www.explodingrabbit.com/videos/super-mario-bros-crossover-ryu-hayabusa-trailer]. 

25
May
10

“Total Rock, Total Rewards” Rock Band Competition: Winner Meets Ringo Starr

From/De: Harrah’s Entertainment & MTV Games

Harrah’s Entertainment, MTV Games Present 2nd Annual Rock Band® Competition
Winning Rock Band band to Win $10,000 and an Opportunity to Meet Ringo Starr

May 2010 – Leading gaming and music entertainment giants Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and MTV Games, part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), are once again seeking the best Rock Band® gamers in the United States with The 2nd Annual Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition.

Five participating Harrah’s Total Rewards Casinos will host Rock Band Nights. MTV Games will work with an additional 15 venues across the U.S. to host Rock Band Bar Nights, between May 1 and June 13. The top scoring band from each venue will receive a chance to enter and compete in the exciting event in Bally’s Atlantic City hotel and casino, July 1-2. The winning band will receive $10,000 and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Ringo Starr.

Additionally, one lucky band will win a wildcard chance from an online competition at Harrahs.com and fly to Atlantic City in a private jet provided by XOJET. A camera crew, and a Rock Band expert will accompany the online winners to the 2010 Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition, which will be produced by MTV Games, and hosted and judged by MTV Games, Harrah’s and local celebrities.
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25
May
10

Insomniac joins EA Partners for a multi-platform game release | Insomniac se une con ” EA Partners” para el lanzamiento multi-plataforma de un juego

From/De:

Insomniac Games Selects EA Partners for New Publishing Agreement
New Franchise Marks the Independent Studio’s First Multiplatform Release

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced a publishing agreement with independent developer Insomniac Games that will bring the studio’s upcoming, all-new franchise to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system. This will be the first multiplatform release in Insomniac’s storied 16-year history. Published through the distinguished EA Partners program, the new title will mark the introduction of a brand new universe from Insomniac, creators of the universally-acclaimed Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises that have combined to sell more than 35 million copies worldwide. The still unnamed title is in production at the company’s Burbank studio. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“We are excited and eager to introduce Insomniac to a new group of gamers while reinforcing to our loyal fans what makes our games special.”

“Working with EA Partners allows us to extend the reach of our games to a multiplatform audience while retaining ownership of the intellectual property,” said Ted Price, founder and CEO of Insomniac Games. “We are excited and eager to introduce Insomniac to a new group of gamers while reinforcing to our loyal fans what makes our games special.”

“This is an exciting day for all of us at EA Partners and for gamers everywhere,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. “Insomniac is renowned for their commitment to quality and their ability to create unique, exciting worlds for gamers to explore. We look forward to help them bring their next blockbuster franchise to the millions of diehard Insomniac fans on PlayStation and the soon to be millions of diehard Insomniac fans on Xbox 360.”

Ship timing for the game was not announced. For more information on Insomniac Games, please visit www.insomniacgames.com.

About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is an independent videogames developer that has released award-winning hits exclusively for PlayStation consoles for 16-plus years. The studio has created world-famous game franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, resulting in more than 35 million games sold globally. Insomniac is also known for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 11 local, regional and national “best places to work” honors since 2004. In January 2009, Insomniac opened a Durham, N.C. studio, which is working on an unannounced project. Additional information can be found on both Insomniac studio locations at http://www.insomniacgames.com. Insomniac Games is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.




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