Source/Fuente: WB Games via Renegade PR.
Archive for April, 2011
From/De: SCE
PlayStation 3 Reaches 50 million units worldwide
Sales of PlayStation®Move motion controller for PlayStation®3 (PS3®) surpass 8 million units worldwide, accelerating the expansion of the PS3 Platform.
Tokyo, April 15, 2011 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the cumulative sales of the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system reached a milestone of 50 million units*1*1worldwide, as of March 29, 2011. SCE also announced that PlayStation®Move sales surpassed 8 million units worldwide as of April 3, demonstrating continued growth and momentum of the PS3 platform.
The PS3 system, equipped with future proof cutting-edge technologies including the powerful Cell Broadband EngineTM and RSX® processors as well as the Blu-ray discTM (BD) player and HDMI, has delivered users with high-definition and high quality entertainment experience since its launch in November 2006. The PS3 system continues to evolve and enhance the user experience through new features and services delivered via software updates.
Concurrently with the introduction of PS3, SCE launched PlayStation®Network service which now has more than 75 million registered accounts and operates in 59 countries and regions*2 around the world. PlayStation Network supports free community-centric online gameplay and communication tools such as PlayStation®Home*3, and offers vast downloadable digital content through PlayStation®Store, from games to movies of more than 32,840content totaling to 105,988 digital contentworldwide. In September 2009, SCE launched the new slimmer and lighter PS3 system with new form factor and less power consumption that has been well received by users around the world.
To further expand entertainment experience only possible on PS3, stereoscopic 3D game and Blu-ray 3DTM*4 in April and September 2010 respectively. The feature enables users to enjoy stunningly realistic stereoscopic 3D in their living room on their PS3 system by simply connecting it to a 3D-compatible TV such as 3D “BRAVIA” TV using an HDMI cable. The number of stereoscopic 3D software titles has reached to 89 as of April 1 in 2011. features were introduced to the system via a free system software update
SCE launched PlayStation Move in September 2010 for North America, Europe/PAL territories and in Asia, and in October 2010 for Japan to deliver a new entertainment experience across all categories of games, from casual to immersive. The PlayStation Move motion controller is used in combination with the PlayStation®Eye camera to detect the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of the user, thereby allowing users to intuitively play as if they are within the game. The number of PlayStation Move supported/dedicated software titles has reached to 155 as of March 24 in 2011, including titles such as Sports Champions, SingStar Dance and Killzone3*5 PlayStation Move continues to further expand the new gameplay along with variety of upcoming new PlayStation Move titles for 2011includingSOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs*6
With strong support from 3rd party developers and publishers worldwide, PS3 features a vast library of more than 2,128 software titles with more than 480 million units sold worldwide*7. Recently released blockbuster franchise titles from first party studios include Grand Turismo 5,LittleBigPlanet2 and KILLZONE 3.
SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.
*1 Sell-in number
*2 As of Mar 20, 2011.
*3 A ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate
and share gaming experiences. Within PlayStation Home, users can create and customize their own unique
avatars and explore the virtual community in real time where they can communicate freely through text or voice chat. When the service is available, PlayStation Home icon will appear after booting/ re-booting the PS3 system. Some content and services are charged.
*4 System software versions 3.30 or later are required.
*5 Titles and year differ by each country or region.
*6 Adapts to stereoscopic 3D games
*7 As of the end of Dec, 2010
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld
entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.
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PlayStation, PS3, PS2, PSP and RSX are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Cell Broadband Engine and EyeToy are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray DiscTM, Blu-ray 3DTM are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Rumor: A new Nintendo high-definition console? | ¿Un nueva consola Nintendo de alta definición?
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The Wii gaming console impressed the industry and people in general since its arrival in the hands of millions of users since 2006. Because of Nintendo, a new facet in the history of electronic entertainment began, causing players of all ages off the couch and move and jump to play. With the sensor bar, the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk, the company managed to Japan once again succeed.
However, the competition learned and followed the steps of Nintendo to offer similar experiences.
Recently, after four years and some months since the launch of the Wii, there have been some rumors that have left many with their mouths open. According to two blog posts on gaming sites, Nintendo is introducing its next console games development companies, and maybe displayed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the annual exhibition of the games industry in Los Angeles, CA.
If it’s like both sites have indicated so far have, the next Wii (or whatever it gets to be called) would offer video in HD (high definition), a feature absent from Nintendo’s current home console, but the post says there are some conflicts reports about the quality of the graphics (if it’s better or not than the PS3 and Xbox 360′s). Another source, Gizmodo, indicates that next gaming system will be more powerful than current consoles. We just have to wait until the week of the expo.
Source: GameInformer: Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/14/new-nintendo-console-at-e3.aspx], Gizmodo: New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than Xbox 360 and PS3 [http://gizmodo.com/5792174].
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La consola de videojuegos Wii impresionó a la industria y a la gente en general desde su llegada a las manos de millones de usuarios desde el 2006. Por medio de Nintendo, una nueva faceta en la historia del entretenimiento electrónico comenzó, causando a que jugadores de todas las edades se levanten del sillón y se muevan y salten para jugar. Con la barra de sensores (sensor bar), el mando de Wii (Wiimote) y el Nunchuk, la empresa nipona logró una vez más triunfar.
Sin embargo, la competencia aprendió y siguió los pasos de Nintendo en ofrecer experiencias similares.
Recientemente, tras cuatro años y unos meses desde el lanzamiento del Wii, han surgido unos rumores que ha dejado a varios con la boca abierta. Según dos blogs de videojuegos, Nintendo está presentando su próxima consola a las empresas desarrolladoras de juegos, y que tal vez lo presente en el Electronic Entertainment Expo, la exposición anual de la industria de los videojuegos en Los Ángeles, CA.
Si es como ambos sitios web han indicado han indicado hasta el momento, el siguiente Wii (o como sea que llegue a llamarse) ofrecería vídeo en HD (alta definición), una característica ausente en la consola actual de Nintendo, aunque hay algunos reportes contradictorios acerca de la calidad de los gráficos (si es mejor o que las del PS3 y el Xbox 360). Otra fuente, Gizmodo, indica que el próximo sistema de juegos será más poderoso que las consolas actuales. Solo nos queda esperar hasta la semana de la exposición.
Fuente: GameInformer: Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/14/new-nintendo-console-at-e3.aspx], Gizmodo: New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than Xbox 360 and PS3 [http://gizmodo.com/5792174].
From/De: Microsoft
343 Industries Grows “Halo” Universe with New Waypoint Features and Dramatic Motion Comic
10th Anniversary “Halo” franchise celebration kicks off this August
London 13 April 2011 – Starting 15 April, your definitive online “Halo” destination will unlock new corners of the “Halo” universe as a slew of new features arrive for the Xbox 360 version of Halo Waypoint, including stat tracking, community sharing and game-launching options.
Additionally, 343 Industries is excited to release even more news today to kick off the spring season, including the premiere of a brand new motion comic series entitled “The Mona Lisa” on 23 April and a fresh line-up of “Halo” Avatar items and action figures.
Halo Waypoint Gets New Features, Faster
This Friday, Halo Waypoint, your source for “Halo” news, community content and insight into the “Halo” universe, will receive an update with numerous new features – and a significant performance boost for the entire experience, making Waypoint faster and smoother.
For the first time, your “Halo: Reach” service record will be fully accessible from Waypoint, making everything from detailed game history to weapons stats and Challenges available at your fingertips, anytime you’re using your Xbox 360. There’s even a brand new “Compare with Friends” feature that lets you compare your stats against your friends and rivals, along with two new Waypoint career levels. You can also get many of these same great Waypoint features on Windows Phone 7 with the Waypoint Application available in the Windows Phone App Store and on the web at http://HaloWaypoint.com.
The update also adds the ability to launch the Games on Demand version of “Halo: Reach” straight from Waypoint, and introduces a new video player which features the same “Instant On” streaming technology utilised by Zune, making the viewing of “Halo” fiction and community videos on Waypoint over Xbox LIVE faster and easier.
“The Mona Lisa” Premieres on Halo Waypoint next Saturday, 23 April!
“The Mona Lisa” is a vivid motion comic that retells a dark tale from the “Halo Evolutions” anthology, set shortly after the events of “Halo: Combat Evolved” and brought dramatically to life by leading production studios ONE and Pyramind. Sent on a highly-classified mission in the debris field of the Halo artefact, the crew of the UNSC Red Horse discover a derelict prison ship – the Mona Lisa – adrift in space . When a contingent of marines board this vessel, they come face to face with a more terrifying threat than the Covenant and are forced to battle for their very survival. “The Mona Lisa” will be available for Waypoint on Xbox LIVE, Windows Phone 7, and on the web when it premieres next Saturday, so be sure to tune in!
Fresh Line-up of “Halo” Avatar Items and Action Figures Kick Off Spring in True Spartan Fashion
Make sure you look your best while battling to save the galaxy with a fun new collection of “Halo” Avatar gear and props, including a new selection of Spartan helmets and Red vs. Blue T-shirts for campers and Grifball fans alike. Available 14 April on Xbox LIVE, this new Avatar collection also includes the single most infectious prop we’ve ever grown – a Flood infection form for your Avatar to (very carefully) nurture and love!
10 Years of Halo…
The Halo franchise will be enjoying its 10th Anniversary this year, with celebrations kicking off at the Penny Arcade Expo Prime in Seattle on 26, 27 and 28 August. Stay tuned for more information about the celebrations.
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Source/Fuente: Capcom.
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