With the new Captain America movie hitting theaters this summer, a game is (of course) planned to release right alongside the flick. Now before you let out that collective sigh, you should know that Sega have enlisted Next Level Games (developers of 2009’s Punch-Out and Super Mario Strikers for the Gamecube), to develop Captain America: Super Soldier, which will be a first-person action title. Those who place a pre-order for the Xbox 360 or PS3 version of Super Soldier at Gamestop will receive an “Ultimates” DLC pack.
The pack includes:
Ultimates 1942 Captain America costume
The “Ballroom Blitz” Challenge Mode Map
Early in-game access to Cap’s “Weaponize” ability
Not a bad incentive at all and honestly, Captain America: Super Soldier is shaping up to be a pretty solid experience. I didn’t care for Thor to be honest, which was released earlier in the year, but judging from the experience involved behind Super Soldier, we could very well see another “War for Cybertron” (another title that was developed by Next Level) type of release here. Check out the nice pre-order screenshots below and we will keep you updated on Captain America: Super Soldier as the July 19th release date looms closer.
While we all wait excitedly for the release of Uncharted 3, Naughty Dog developers keep on teasing us with new information and screenshots. Now via the official Playstation blog, they talk more about the multiplayer aspect and amazing amount of detail portrayed throughout the game.
Standing out is the immense array of character and item mods now available to players. This includes weapon and gun mods as well as being able to create customised heroes and villains. In short the game has taken on a very personal feel to it with a concentration on social networking. Players can choose allies to fight alongside from their Facebook friends and then post their epic battles on Facebook and YouTube for others to be amazed at.
Uncharted 3 beta begins on 28th June for PSN+ subscribers and those with special Infamous 2 copies. Full access to the multiplayer beta will begin on 5th July for regular Playstation network users.
And without further ado, a few words from Naughty Dogs game developers
The Lab has been setup by Naughty Dog to host specific multiplayer based games that can be used for research and to add new features and updates to Uncharted 2 and 3. Game director Justin Richmond explains how Naughty Dog wants “to do more of that kind of thing with Uncharted 3. We have the ability to get feedback from fans and we want to maintain that dialogue”. Sounds like a pretty smart thing to do in an era where gamers are demanding more and more from developers.
Richmond goes on to explain how the technology they used for 3D rendering allowed them to implement it to support a splitscreen format. While he makes it sound simple he also makes sure not to downplay the exceptional work of his team in making it all happen seamlessly.
Uncharted 3’s splitscreen multiplayer will also allow players to sign in from dual PSN account, eliminating the need for both players to be on the same account to play together.
Every level in Uncharted 3’s multiplayer mode will feature some kind of dramatic event similar to that found in Uncharted 2’s train wreck scene which reveals an RPG. Feedback has shown how much people enjoyed this change of pace and innovation so the team has decided to implement much more variation in gameplay such as Airstrips finale and the Chateaus burning to reveal secrets.
Treasure collection has been modified to allow buddies to collect treasure for you, which is sorted into sets giving players items and mods when a set has been collected.
Richmond explains how the climbing element of the game which left players feeling like sitting ducks sometimes in Uncharted 2 multiplayer has been completely revamped. It has become much more tactical with players having to wait for the right time to either jump up or pull down enemies.
The Uncharted 3 feature will allow full streaming to Facebook and YouTube as well as being able to stream videos into the engine. Players will be able to watch vids while waiting for games to load.
Richmond also tells how high level players will benefit from many changes within the new game. He comments that the title is “much deeper”. Boosters can be levelled up through use and players can buy potent Paid boosters giving them a substantial advantage over the competition. He goes on to say that the “rankings system plays into (the concept), with the higher ranking players having more options available to them. It’s a far more interesting system…”
Personally I can’t wait for this one as despite the hype have only just got into Uncharted 2 and was nothing but impressed from every aspect of the title.
With the recent announcement of a 3DS version on the way for Sonic Generations, Sega have decided to announce what players can expect from the portable version of the game. The 3DS version of Generations will feature “stereoscopic 3D levels”, developed specifically for the handheld as well as an unlockable ‘Special Stage’ that will allow for players to become “immersed in Sonic’s world”. The latest bit of news doesn’t really go into much detail about this special stage, so that is still a question that will probably answered at E3.
“Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS will combine brand new technology and twenty years of Sonic the Hedgehog videogame heritage” commented David Corless, Global Brand Director for Sonic. “Couple this with the ability to play as both Classic and Modern Sonic and you have the perfect gaming celebration for the landmark anniversary of our much loved mascot”
A streetpass feature for the game was also announced, allowing for players to collect new content and unlock bonus goodies each time they pass another owner of the game. Multi-player has also been added which will allow for two players to battle it out in a versus mode throughout many famous levels of the franchise. As far as story goes, the 3DS version of Sonic Generations will incorporate the same plot as it’s console brethren, with Sonic being pulled back in time due to mysterious power and of course meeting up with the classic and pudgier version of himself.
Next week Sega will without a doubt have the game on display at E3, so check back as when we learn even more for Sonic’s big 3DS debut, we will be sure to keep you up to date. Hopefully the “PC” version will also be detailed as well, so it will certainly be interesting to see what Sega have to say on that release’s behalf as well.
With all of the preparations being made, Majesco are the latest to step out and announce exactly what they will be bringing to this year’s E3. From the recently announced Hulk Hogan’s Main Event for the Xbox 360 Kinect to a first look at the upcoming Zumba Fitness 2 and a handful of other titles, Majesco have quite a lot to keep an eye on this year.
The full line-up includes:
Hulk Hogan’s Main Event (Kinect for Xbox 360): Putting Kapow! in your Kinect! Get hands on with the first Kinect performance-based wrestling game and train with the one and only Hulk!
BloodRayne Betrayal (XBLA): From the award-winning studio, WayForward, don’t miss your first look at one of the most highly anticipated Action-Adventure titles of the summer!
Take Shape (Kinect for Xbox 360): Ultimate family game! Twist, stretch and shrink your body into hundreds of shapes, animals and symbols. Try it solo or team up for multiplayer fun.
Mind ‘n Motion (Kinect for Xbox 360): From juggling to dodging shapes, can you keep your entire body moving as fast as your brain can trigger your next move? Great family game!
Zumba Fitness 2 (Wii): Get the first glimpse of the sequel to the best selling Zumba Fitness dance game in an exhilarating sneak peek trailer!
Cooking Mama 4 (3DS): Get your hands on the next adventure in the best-selling Mama franchise. New recipes, kitchen activities, dish combinations and more!
Camping Mama (DS): Expand your skills in the wild island outdoor experience with Mama. 100 different stylus based games that include a broad range of challenges!
The Hidden (3DS): Use 3DS camera capabilities to search, capture and destroy supernatural entities as a paranormal investigator. Watch out for the solid phantoms armed with claws!
Nano Assault (3DS): Save humanity in this fast-paced shooter! Navigate a microscopic Nanite ship, fight off infections and maneuver through alien cell clusters to destroy the virus’ core.
Pet Zombies (3DS) – Create, customize, play with and torment your very own zombie pets!
Face Racers Photo Finish (3DS): Take photos with your 3DS camera and place them on the face of your custom 3D racer! An outrageous arcade racing game – it will be a photo finish!
Quite a line-up indeed. I personally am going to be keeping an eye out for The Hidden and Bloodrayne Betrayal as those have been two titles I have been looking forward to since they were announced a few months back. You should also note that many titles on the list have not even received an official trailer as of yet so this will be a week full of first time reveals for Majesco. So, which game are you anticipating from this impressive line-up?
The Nexus Tower, one of Lego Universe’s biggest, blockiest and best community driven building projects is now officially open to explore. Nexus Tower is set to become the MMO’s new center for nearly everything happening in Lego Universe. New missions, better rewards, cool rockets and Faction pets will be available, plus the ability to visit all the other worlds in the game like “Nimbus Station, Crux Prime, LEGO Club, Starbase 3001 and beyond!”
EA’s Play4Free online game ‘Need for Speed: World” was released in July last year and has since attracted more than five million registered users. The massively multiplayer online game puts players against one another in fast paced racers with customisable vehicles. Also coming to Need for Speed: World is the brand new real world car the Audi Clubsport Quattro. Along with 17 series production vehicles from the current Audi model lineup.
With the success of Need for Speed: World, EA hopes to expand the success of Play4Free game with the likes of Battlefield Play4Free, Dragon Age Legends and Tiger Woods Online just to name a few.
Natsume isn’t going to be pulling any punches this year for E3. If you have a 3DS they are going to be wanting your full attention and your money in the coming months. Natsume announced their E3 floor line-up today and they will be showing off four different titles during each day of E3.
These titles are Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the PlayStation 3 and Wii, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for the Nintendo 3DS and DS, Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for the Nintendo 3DS, and Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS. Yes, that means that they will be showing off three new 3DS games for the first time at the event, as well as showing off the first Rune Factory title to grace the PlayStation 3.
Natsume’s President and CEO Hiro Maekawa knows what their fans want and had this to say about the games they will be showing off: “We have a lineup of top-notch titles this year! We’ve got dancing, fishing, and
exciting new entries in the Rune Factory and Harvest Moon series. No matter your age or tastes, we have a game for you!” Not entirely sure how the dancing title will work out on the 3DS but we’ll find out next week!
Konami has finally made it official. Today they released information regarding Otomedius Excellent’s release date and the special edition that you can purchase as well as the standard edition. We’ve seen information leaks in the past from retailers, but at least now we know for sure that the title will be released in North America on July 19th.
Players will be given two different options if they are looking to pick up Konami’s shmup title. They can either purchase the normal version for $29.99 or buy the collector’s edition which features the game itself, a soundtrack CD, art book and a double sided pillowcase featuring the games girls. Unfortunately at this time Konami has not shown off what the pillowcase will look like but they have revealed the box art for the title. Thankfully they decided to stick true to the game’s source material and retain the Anime-like girls appearing on the boxart. Also it mentions the fact that the game has influences from Gradius.
E3 may start next week but that doesn’t mean that companies can’t release E3 information ahead of time. Such is the case with Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Today they have revealed the E3 trailer for the title, which shows how Adam Jensen used to be a normal guy, and then how he becomes a super human killing machine through the power of augmentation.
The trailer shows plenty of gameplay footage including the first person shooting, cover system, execution system and more. Players can also choose to go the non lethal route by stunning enemies and knocking them unconscious. We’ll learn much more next week when Deus Ex: Human Revolution is shown off at E3, and especially more when the title releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on August 23rd and 25th for North America and Europe respectively.
Batman: Arkham City already plays host to many different villains that Batman will have to fight against. But what if players don’t always want to follow the strict moral code that Batman holds to? Well you will be in luck because Batman: Arkham City will have players playing not only as Batman, but as Catwoman as well.
GameSpot has managed to grab some interview time with Rocksteady marketing manager Dax Ginn who details the skills that Catwoman will use and how she will not be the same character as batman with a different skin. The video also shows a number of the ways she will take out bad guys, including giving one of them a kiss before defeating him. Check out the full video below for more information on Catwoman’s abilities as well as more details about the game’s combat system.
