Stone Temple Pilots, and Jimmy Eat World are the newest bands to don the Rockband Store. Technically Jimmy Eat World has been available before, but now there are 3 more songs that you can purchase. Check the songs out below.
Stone Temple Pilots Pack 01 – 800 Microsoft Points (160 Microsoft Points each)
Stone Temple Pilots – “Big Empty”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Crackerman”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Creep”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Dead & Bloated”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Huckleberry Crumble”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart”
Jimmy Eat World Pack 02 – 440 Microsoft Points (160 Microsoft Points each)
Jimmy Eat World – “Bleed American”
Jimmy Eat World – “My Best Theory” (compatible with LEGO Rock Band)
We’ve seen the enemies of Vanquish, and we have seen the weapons weapons in Vanquish as well.Now it is time to check out the battle suit.The suit that makes all the magic happen.
The funniest thing I find about the entire trailer, is that they call the armor: “The A.R.S. Battle Suit”. The reason I find this funny, is that my current(and first) indie game in development is codenamed “ARS”.
Check out the short trailer so see more of the suit for yourself.Vanquish releases on October 19th in North America, October 21st in Japan and October 22nd in Europe.
Gun Loco is a third-person shooter which takes place on a far-off prison planet where the contestants fight to the death in an attempt to escape from the sadistic confines of Gun Loco’s relentless killing floor.
This video shows off one of the characters from the game, as well as some gameplay. I’m sure there will even be more insane characters to debut in the future; did you see that bunny? Gun Loco is an Xbox 360 exclusive releasing in November 2010.
Check out the video below, while you wait a month. Though, I don’t think the video could possibly last you that long.
Nothing says subtle like running around in a jester outfit to spark fear into all those already filled with clown phobia. But then again he also just tears into any enemies that he sees. Sure he may be brutal with those double daggers but what about the secret killing? Then again we have the Officer now that uses something akin to a sword with a spear tip at the end.
But beyond how subtle or unsubtle these two may be, they can only be obtained through pre-ordering from a specific place. This means that depending on your favorite way of assassinating people you may be either choosing to pre-order from Gamestop or HMV to receive the Harlequin character as a pre-order bonus. Or if you don’t want to be playing as him, you can choose to pre-order from Best Buy or GAME and get the Officer as your special bonus.
The Harlequin also comes with the Aqueduct mission bonus, while the Officer comes with the Trajan Market bonus. Better hurry with your pre-orders because Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood will be out on November 16th in the US and the 19th for the UK.
The forthcoming Pirates of the Caribbean game, Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned has now been cancelled and development on the game has been halted. 100 employees who worked for developers Propaganda Games were layed off, and consequently, the game had to be pulled. The announcement is a unsurprising considering the game had already been delayed from August this year, all the way to sometime in 2011, as well as the obvious question of whether there would be the demand for a Pirates of the Caribbean game without the aid of a linked film release.
On the other hand, it isn’t all bad news. With their project now well and truly ended, the focus of developers working on Pirates of the Caribbean can now be shifted to TRON: Evolution which should result in a better game.
The announcment from Disney Interactive is detailed below:
Disney Interactive Studios confirms the cancellation of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned video game which was scheduled to be released in 2011.
As a result of this decision, Disney Interactive Studios completed a restructuring of Propaganda Games, its Vancouver, BC internal studio, affecting one of the studio’s two development teams. The studio is still in active production of TRON: Evolution, the video game, which will be released on December 7, 2010 with additional DLC (downloadable content) support following the game’s release.
Developer : Japan Studios Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment Release date : September 16, 2010
Genre: Action game
Mode : Single-player
Rating: ESRB: E10+ Buy Now
Developed by Japan Studios, for the Sony Playstation Move, Kung Fu Rider will send you on a wild and whacky ride through the busy Hong Kong Streets as you take on the role of Private detective Toby or his assistant Karin who have been confronted by Triads in Hong Kong. With no other choice Toby and Karin will need to grab their trusty office chairs and make a dash for it using a variety of Move motion commands to steer, jump, dash, kick, duck, and power dash their way through the city while making sure they avoid the triads and obstacles obstructing their way as they make their daring escape.
Kung Fu Rider utilizes the Playstation Move motion controller by performing specific commands. The first mission introduces the player to the control system and provides you with the basics so you can get a feel of how to perform all the moves required to get you through the game. (The Video review below will explain this in further detail ) The moves are not very complicated to learn and the gestures needed to perform these moves are very straight forward. Initially like any game it will take you some time to get your head around the Move controls but once you’ve played a few levels you’ll be racing down the busy Hong Streets waving your hands like crazy to dodge boxes, kick triads and ducking under rails like true Kung Fu Master on a chair 😉
The gameplay in Kung Fu Rider feels like a weird mix of Tony Hawk combined with Crazy Taxi with a pinch of Jacky Chan action movies thrown in for good measure. The Japan Studios have tried hard to create something totally out there and full credit has to be given to them in that department. Graphically Kung Fu Rider reminds me of Shenmue (I was constantly looking for Ryo riding on his motorbike or walking around the streets) a great amount of detail has gone into creating the levels. There are a total of 27 in the game scattered around 6 locations, there’s not much variety as most of the streets are very similar and pretty much always consist of the same old obstacles and people. Crowded streets, and back alley courses filled with objects to manoeuvre around, people, triads and special point bonus pickups that give you a boost to your score and end of level ranking.
One great thing about Kung Fu Rider is that you have the option to casually race through the level dodging and pick up bonuses when ever possible along the way till you to reach the end or you can HARDCORE and go through many of the special gates as possible and at the same time try and pick up all the bonuses that tally up towards obtaining a super high score. There’s also special medals that are hidden on specific levels that are not that easy to find, this will certainly keep you busy and coming back for more if you want to find them.
Check out the video review of the game below which will explain in further detail how the motion controls work. Video review covers the first level of the game that teaches you all the moves needed to get you through the game and a normal stage.
A few features that we would of liked to see but disappointingly are not available is that there’s no online multiplayer. You will have to content yourself with offline multiplayer which is cool but how fun would it be if you could race your mate on the other site of the world. Another feature missing is the inability to record your races and upload them for others to see or even better download the top ranking Riders score and see how they did it and possibly race against his ghost.
Kung Fu Rider is certainly not something you see every day, gameplay is fast and furious, replay value is there for people that want to prove themselves as the best on the online leaderboards but ultimately once you’ve completed the game there is no reason for you to come back for more unless your mates come around and feel like a bit of crazy Hong Kong action for an hour or two.
This weeks downloads coming at you, speedy as a blue hedgehog:
Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode I (WiiWare: Sega, 1,500 Wii Points)
Miffy’s World(WiiWare: Pan Vision AB, 1,000 Wii Points)
GO Series, Pinball Attack! (DSiWare: Gamebridge, 500 Nintendo DSi Points)
QuickPick Farmer(DSiWare: Dancing Dots, 200 Nintendo DSi Points)
Academy: Tic-Tac-Toe, Noughts and Crosses(DSiWare: Gamelion Studios, 200 Nintendo DSi Points)
Music on: Playing Piano(DSiWare: Abylight, 200 Nintendo DSi Points)
This week’s headliner is, of course, Sonic The Hedgehog 4, which was released on XBLA and PSN ealier this week on Wednesday, but due to Nintendo’s download system in place, has only seen the light of day on Wii today.
Other games out this week on the service include Miffy’s World, a children’s game which derives from a colourful story book which some may be familiar with from their childhood or if they have small children. Essentially it’s a game for kids, further indicated by time-of-day constraints for when it can be played by developers, designed to help parents to prevent their kids playing at the wrong time of day. For anyone who was wondering, the default limits are that it can only be played from 6.00 am to 9.00pm. There’s also a wide spread of game’s coming to the DSi this week, ranging from puzzlers to music simulators. Check them out if any of them catch your eye.
It’s really no secret about the huge trend of exercising and dance games. The genre has literally exploded within the past year getting those who never even leave their house up and working out with addictive dance-style moves and mini games. The newest entry into the genre is Zumba Fitness which will be hitting all three major consoles this holiday season.
If you are curious to find out what “Zumba Fitness” really is other than the title for the game, here is a bit of history to catch you up.
Created in the 90’s by Miami-based celebrity fitness trainer and Colombian native “Beto” Perez, Zumba® has become the fastest growing fitness program on the planet. Inspired by the traditional Cumbia, Salsa, Samba and Merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favorite, pulsating Latin rhythms with the red-hot international dance steps his clients loved and the Zumba Fitness Program was born.
The Zumba® program is a Fitness PartyT with a contagious blend of Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves that provides an exciting and effective workout to a global community. Through exhilarating, high calorie-burning fitness classes, Zumba has helped melt the pounds and inches off approximately seven-and-a-half million Zumba enthusiasts in 105 countries. Using simple Latin and urban dance moves, Zumba routines successfully tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Offered in 60,000 class locations worldwide, the Zumba brand also encompasses specialty programs including Zumba Gold (classes for active seniors and de-conditioned participants), Zumba Toning (body-sculpting classes using light weights), Zumbatomic (for kids) and Aqua Zumba® (water-based workouts).
Now that I have caught you up on what to expect in the game as far as the exercising goes, I should also mention the features that Zumba Fitness offers.
Features
Bring the ultimate Zumba Fitness experience home with you in the first interactive game based on the successful brand!
Learn and perfect nine different dance styles: Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco and Calypso
Includes 30 Zumba routines—some exclusive to the game—designed by Zumba creator Beto and his core group of celebrity instructors
Build strength, tone and endurance as you dance to 30 official Zumba music tracks, some created exclusively for the videogame
Follow your on-screen Zumba instructor’s routine in a high voltage party atmosphere. As you fine tune the steps, the stage transforms and the party and crowd become more dynamic.
Affix the beltto your waist so the the Wii Remote or PlayStation 3 Move wand ride on your hips where the movement originates from. Kinect play is controller free.
Supports up to four players on Wii and Move and up to two players on Kinect (or four turn-based). Team up and try to earn the highest workout score as a group or play against each other in Zumba Attack! Mode for the ultimate fitness dance off.
Dance in a range of venues: learn the basics in the Zumba gym and then take the party to a fantasy night club, an industrial factory, a skyscraper rooftop and a futuristic “Master Jam” stadium
Includes “Learn the Steps” training, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routines for all skill levels
Cool post-processed video-based aesthetic brings the party to life
DLC for new routines, dance styles and music packs
Getting gamers in shape can be a tough chore, but this game is looking to offer a real respected routine and the music and motion controls should add to the fun and get the whole family involved which is definitely a huge plus. Zumba Fitness will be available for the Playstation Move, Kinect, and the Nintendo Wii on November 18th. Gamestop also is offering a pre-order bonus of a Zumba wristband while supplies last. Check out the 13 screenshots for the Nintendo Wii below.
Fans of Dragon Ball Z rejoice, because the demo for the sequel to the hit Raging Blast just arrived on Xbox Live. You won’t even have to be a Gold member to download this one. The fights will take place on two different stages; Glacier and Rocky Land.
The fighters are what is extremely important however, as you can play as Ultimate Gohan, Kid Buu, Dabura, and Super Saiyan Goku. These fighters can be fought together in Vs. mode where you can experience the 3D environments attributed to the Raging Blast series.
You can download the demo for Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 here.
