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Pokémon Black & White – New Features Detailed

Jack Joly
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We all know that Pokémon Black and White are in the works, but to keep it fresh, the Pokémon company and Nintendo have to add in new features every year to expand on the series, and come on leaps and bounds from the last iteration. Here’s a look at some of the new features you can expect to see come release:

Seasons– One of the big new features is the integration of seasons. The seasonal variation will not only be reflected visually (above), but it will also affect the Pokémon that are available. You’ll find that some Pokémon will only appear in certain seasons.

New Battle Modes– There are a number of new battle types in Black and White. As well as Double Battles, which made their debut in Pokémon Ruby and Saphire, there is now Triple Battles. These will of course allow you to battle with 3 Pokémon at a time in heated 3v3 battle. This will whole new level of strategy battling, as will the other new Battle mode: Rotation Battles.

In Rotation Battles you will also send out three Pokémon, although you will only be fighting with one of them. This is where the rotation aspect comes in. When selecting your command, you can rotate between your Pokémon. However, your opponent can do the same, meaning you will have to keep your wits about you and try to read ahead, and counter accordingly.

 

Pokémon Musical–  Much like the other Pokémon games which had your Pokémon competing in Pokémon Contests, Black and White have Pokémon Musicals, which will have you dress up your Pokémon and pit them versus others in direct competition. Only this time, they are taking to the stage and are competing for the spotlight. If your Pokémon performs well, the Spotlight will be shone in it’s direction, and it could even be rewarded with presents from fans of the musical.

The game will also include a wireless competitive Pokémon Musical mode.

Pokémon Global Link website and Dream World– The Pokémon Global Link website will launch to coincide with the release of the games boasts a number of innovative due to it’s link with Nintendo Wi-fi on the DS. Players will be able to view nationwide rankings and play information, send emails to other players on their friend roster, and download music from musical mode and skins from the Pokédex and C Gear.

The other aspect of the website is Dream World. Once you have set your Pokémon to sleep and transferred them to Dream World, you can interact with them in a whole host of new ways, producing fruit and gathering items. These can then be traded with others or carried back to your game cart.

What new features are you most excited about?

Professor Layton & The Unwound Future Preview…

Dustin Spencer
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With September being a huge month for new releases, it can be easy to lose track of everything coming out. The biggest release for the Nintendo DS next month is without a doubt Nintendo & Level 5’s “Professor Layton & The Unwound Future”. This sequel keeps to the roots of the hugely popular Professor Layton series while opening up a whole new mystery with the famous puzzles and brainteasers that put the series on the map.

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future places the professor and his trusted apprentice Luke at the center of a spellbinding adventure after they receive a strange letter sent from Luke from 10 years in the future. Using a time machine, players will join Layton and his trusted apprentice as they gather clues to find future Luke and learn more about the duos past, present and future and save London from disarray.

Features Include:

  • More than 165 new puzzles weave seamlessly into the storyline. Players will be challenged with fun, brain-teasing logic puzzles and riddles, and even new types of puzzles.
  • Players who are still stumped with a puzzle after three subtle hints can select the new “superhint” option to point them toward a solution.
  • As with previous incarnations of the franchise, weekly downloadable puzzles will be available after launch for a limited time.

As a huge fan of the series, there is no doubt that this newest entry in the Professor Layton franchise will live up to it’s great predecessors. Professor Layton and the Unwound Future launches September 12th in the U.S. and October 22nd in the U.K. exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Check out the trailer below and we will bring you more updates as they come.

Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy Coming to the DS!

Dustin Spencer
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Developer Mumbo Jumbo are known for their huge line of soild casual games. Fans of their popular title for PC “Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy” can rejoice as it is now getting a full port to the Nintendo DS!

A 160-year-old mystery, 30 ghosts from the past, and only 24 hours to piece all of the clues together! In this chilling tale of the mysterious and untimely death of Edgar Allan Poe, you’ll take a shadowy journey to try to solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you an invitation and the perfect case to get your career moving again.

In this seek and find adventure, you’ll travel through the tales of Edgar Allan Poe to collect clues, interview witnesses and piece together the conspiracy behind the death of one of America’s greatest writers.

Features Include:

  • Celebrate 200 years of Poe in this seek and find murder mystery
  • Hidden object adventure lets you crack a 160-year-old case
  • Guided by Poe himself, you’ll collect items and clues through his most famous works
  • Solve intriguing puzzles to figure out exactly whodunit!

The handheld market is perfect for mystery games and this title looks like a perfect fit for any fans of mystery or gamers who are just looking to get a new experience on their handheld. On September 7th, players everywhere can take this newly ported whodunit game anywhere with them on the Nintendo DS.

Crackdown 2 “Toy Box” DLC details

Dylan Radcliffe
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Crackdown 2 “Toy Box” DLC details

Are you one of the many people who simply can’t get enough of Crackdown 2? Then this post is for you! Whether you are poor or rich, there is something new waiting for you.

The “Toy Box” DLC comes in 2 different packages. First there is the free package which comes with a few neat additions and costs absolutely nothing. Next there is the Premium package which adds even more brand new fun stuff, and costs a mere 560MSP.

Check out the full details of what you can get by checking out the full details from a press release below. Looks pretty cool to me, and it is in my price range! YAY!

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“Toy Box” offers explosive free Game Add-on content to all “Crackdown 2” owning fans:

  • Keys to the City: Made notorious in the first “Crackdown” expansion as the ultimate cheat mode, Keys to the City returns to “Crackdown 2” and puts an even bigger set of tools at your disposal, including God Mode, Infinite Ammo, Fly Cam, spawning of weapons, gadgets and more, the ability to freeze the time of day, and pushing all skills to the maximum to become faster, stronger and more lethal.
  • Level 6 Reward: Fans who reach Level 6 on all Agent skills will be rewarded with the new Thruster Ability. Thruster Ability is like having jetpacks for your boots, giving Agents built-in vertical propulsion to activate flying with the Wingsuit no matter where you are in the game.
  • Vehicle Tag*: Once you’re done taking down the Freaks and the Cell, join your friends for a thrilling new multiplayer mode where up to eight Agents can compete in these six arenas: Speed is the Quay, Industrial Action, Maim Street, Skid Row, Beachhead and The Sum of Human Knowledge.

If that’s not enough to get your heart racing, fans can purchase additional in-game content to extend their gaming experience for 560 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace:

  • Two New Vehicles*: Access two new vehicles: the wall climbing aquatic mini-tank called the Agency ATV and the Squad Chopper, which allows four players to jump in and man their own weapon, including the proximity mine launcher, precision rocket launcher, twin machine guns and nose machine gun.
  • Five New Toys*: Whether you’re soaring to greater heights or orchestrating a massive explosion, get creative with the following new toys: The Mass Driver (turreted gravity bending weapon), Portable Launch Pads (allows Agents to create their own launch pad jumps), Stickler Grenade (bouncing grenade that sets off smaller explosive charges as it bounces), Thrusters (allow vertical thrust), and Mags on Characters (allow Mag Grenades to be attached to characters).
  • Two Avatar Awards: Deck your Agent in the latest gear. “Toy Box” offers two Avatar Awards to customize your Xbox LIVE Avatar with the Xbox Green Suit (must complete the Rocketeer Achievement) and Green Helmet.
  • 10 New Achievements: Pacific City never sleeps and neither do the exploits. Industrious Agents will be rewarded with 10 new Achievements and 250 Gamerscore:

1)      Beyond the Infinite
2)      Run Get to the Chopper
3)      Rocketeer
4)      Tac Loc Takedown
5)      Burnt Offerings
6)      Mile High Club
7)      Never Give It Up
8)      One Careful Driver
9)      Wing a Ding Ding
10)   Hung Out To Dry

  • Eight Agent Suit Colors: Pick up eight new shades of in-game armor for your Agent:

1)      Peacekeeper
2)      Terror Firma
3)      Agent Orange
4)      May Contain Nuts
5)      Minti-Sting
6)      Mega Agent
7)      Haz Mat
8)      Dem Apples

Gun Loco Gunning for Xbox 360

Cameron Savage
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Gun Loco Gunning for Xbox 360



At the far edge of the solar system there is a prison planet where only the craziest criminals are sent.

No guards, no security… no rules. Survival and escape are the only things that matter… it’s enough to send you GUN LOCO!

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of such phenomenal titles as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Tomb Raider, announced today GUN LOCO, an exciting, all-new approach to the third-person shooter genre. Currently in development and set for release in 2011 exclusively for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, GUN LOCO offers single and multiplayer gameplay in a sprint-action shooter format.

Set on a remote prison planet at the farthest reaches of the solar system, a collection of the system’s craziest criminals are incarcerated in a prison with no walls and forgotten by society. In this long abandoned world, the only rule is anarchy as each faction fights in a bloodthirsty race for survival, power and ultimately escape. Through varied climate zones and numerous stylised maps, players must fight through the ruins of the world’s previous civilisations, taking on each region’s inmates in a frantic and frenetic struggle to survive.

Featuring unique third-person, sprint-action shooter gameplay, players can assume the roles of a variety of unique and memorable characters in a game that redefines the run-and-gun shooter. While pursuing and being pursued by their opponents, players must make use of the sprint-action play by running, jumping, ducking and vaulting, using the environments to their advantage. With a powerful arsenal of weapons at their disposal, each character comes complete with their own unique kill move, coupled with a mocking take-down taunt to ridicule their victims. The frenzied and furious comic style comes into its own with full 12-player online multiplayer matches across the planet, with a range of game modes and multiplayer arenas.

GUN LOCO’s characters feature a unique visual style with each created from original design concepts by the hands of respected designer toy maker Kenny Wong. Co-creator of the cult Brothersworker series of collectible action figures, Kenny’s incredible design style and unique characterisation are a perfect fit for the bizarre world of GUN LOCO. Painstakingly crafted by hand, each comic caricature has been designed from scratch as a real, posable action figure before being digitally scanned into the game. GUN LOCO brings these memorable misfits and surreal sociopaths to life through animation, audio and unforgettable action gameplay.

“GUN LOCO’s comic characterisation and furious gameplay is a fantastic take on the third-person shooter and offers the kind of unique twist that only Square Enix can provide,” said Sarah Hoeksma, VP Brand PAL region. “The action is relentless, the characters unforgettable and the black comedy a perfect fit.”

Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC dated for Mass Effect 2

Travis Bruno
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Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC dated for Mass Effect 2

Fans of our favorite Asari Liara from the first Mass Effect game should be very happy to hear this news. On September 7th the DLC “Lair of the Shadowbroker” will be released on the PC and the Xbox 360. It will cost 800 MSP/Bioware points depending which one you happen to purchase this extra content on.

What you will be getting with this new pack of DLC, are five new achievements, and even more information about the mysterious shadow broker as well has his intel center to raid. Though there is an even more intriguing bit to this add-on. The DLC will give fans from ME1 the chance to continue their relationship with Liara. This is some pretty strong news considering that initially there was never talk of creating new relationship paths within upcoming DLC. Now the question is, must your Shepard have had a relationship with Liara in the first place, or can you begin brand new within the DLC?

Deathspank is getting a sequel within only a month

Travis Bruno
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With only a months absence the hero of the downtrodden is making his return to the PSN and XLBM. That is right, EA has announced that the sequel to Deathspank, titled Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue is set for release on September 21st on the PSN and the 22nd for the XBLM. They will be costing 1200 MSP or $15 depending on the console you happen to purchase it for. A bit of the storyline for the game below:

“A long time ago, nine mystical thongs were planned to bring balance and harmony to the universe, but when marketing got in the way, only six thongs were produced, and the result was disastrous. Granting great power to those who wear them, the thongs corrupted all those they touched — except DeathSpank. DeathSpank must find all six thongs and destroy them once and for all.”

This will be a full game and will be taking place after the events that happened in the first Deathspank game. There are a few minor adjustments, such as the Co-op character Sparkles the Wizard has been changed to Steve, who knows Kung Fu. Plus the game will be over 50% longer than the first game and include different areas to be adventured around the globe. You will not be carrying over any progress from the first game however, because after all… what can swords do against those that wield guns and explosives huh?

Vanquish demo hits consoles next week

Travis Bruno
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If you happen to be interested in the fast paced shooter made by Platinum Games, the same who created Bayonetta; then you are definietly going to have your interest piqued next week when Sega has announced that the demo will be arriving in the US on August 31st for both the 360 and the PS3. Though those in europe will be waiting an extra day and playing it on September 1st and Japan plus Australia on the 2nd.

Not too much has been released about the demo, other than the fact that it will be one level long and allow two difficulties to be played. Casual and Normal, and casual will contain the auto-aim feature to ease gameplay for those who may have difficulties.

SAW 2: Flesh & Blood Carves out a Release Date & Some New Concept Art!

Dustin Spencer
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SAW II Flesh & Blood has now been dated and will now be out for Halloween. Konami has officially announced that the sequel of the first SAW game, based on the popular move franchise will be hitting shelves on October 19th for the Xbox 360 & Playstation 3. The release date will also come just in time to coincide with the newest movie that will hit theaters on October 29th.

SAW II: Flesh & Blood threatens sanity with new stomach-twisting traps and puzzles, more visceral combat, and an all-new storyline that takes place between the first and second movies. Gamers take on the role of Detective Tapp’s estranged son Michael, who is trying to understand his father’s death. As players navigate their way through Jigsaw’s terrifying world, they will face mind-bending puzzles and must defend themselves against the minions Jigsaw has placed in their path. In order to survive Jigsaw’s games, players must use their intelligence and desire to live in order to survive.

Konami has also released an all-new look at concept art from the game for those daring enough to enter Jigsaw’s world. The images reveal newly created deadly traps that challenge the player to think fast under pressure.

Zombie Studios Producer, John Williamson, shares the vision for the game, “Just the silhouette of the character in the trap had to make the viewer uncomfortable. You had to know instantly that something bad was going to happen to this person if you didn’t get them out.” A look at the intense and detailed environments were also revealed to show the mysterious, detailed levels one can expect in this year’s release.

Take a look at the Concept Art below and get ready for this jam packed horror survival game with plenty of traps and puzzles to to your will for survival with Saw II: Flesh & Blood.

Full Tracklist Revealed for Just Dance 2!

Dustin Spencer
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Just Dance was one of the Wii’s top dancing games last year. With all the buzz with Ubisoft’s second entry in the franchise, Just Dance 2 could very well hold on to that achievement again. Ubisoft recently released a full tracklist of the 44 songs players can put all their dancing skills to the test with.

Tracks available in Just Dance 2 are:

1. Avril Lavigne – “Girlfriend”

2. Bangles – “Walk Like An Egyptian”

3. Beastie Boys – “Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)”

4. Benny Benassi presents “The Biz” – “Satisfaction”

5. Blondie – “Call Me”

6. Bollywood – “Katti Kalandal”

7. Boney M. – “Rasputin”

8. Charleston – “Mugsy Baloney”

9. Cher – “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)”

10. Digitalism – “Idealistic”

11. Donna Summer – “Hot Stuff”

12. Elvis Presley – “Viva Las Vegas”

13. Fatboy Slim – “Rockafeller Skank”

14. Franz Ferdinand – “Take Me Out”

15. Harry Belafonte – “Jump In The Line”

16. Ike & Tina Turner – “Proud Mary”

17. James Brown – “I Got You (I Feel Good)”

18. Jamiroquai – “Cosmic Girl”

19. Junior Senior – “Move Your Feet”

20. Justice – “D.A.N.C.E.”

21. Ke$ha – “TiK ToK”

22. Mardi Gras – “Iko Iko”

23. Marine Band – “Sway (Quien Sera)”

24. MIKA – “Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)”

25. Outkast – “Hey Ya!”

26. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra – “Soul Bossa Nova”

27. Reggaeton – “Baby Girl”

28. Rihanna – “S.O.S.”

29. Snap! – “The Power”

30. Sorcerer – “Dagomba”

31. Studio Allstars – “Jump”

32. Studio Musicians – “Crazy In Love”

33. Studio Musicians – “Jungle Boogie”

34. Supergrass – “Alright”

35. The Frighteners – “Monster Mash”

36. The Hit Crew – “Holiday”

37. The Hit Crew – “Toxic”

38. The Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back”

39. The Pussycat Dolls – “When I Grow Up”

40. The Rolling Stones – “Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)”

41. The Ting Tings – “That’s Not My Name”

42. The Weather Girls – “It’s Raining Men”

43. Vampire Weekend – “A-Punk”

44. Wham! – “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”

Added to the “Classic” mode in which you can just dance on the tracks and hit the score, Just Dance 2 also boasts new modes. Players will now be able to create their own team and engage in dance-off contests with up to 8 players. In the Duet Mode, each player will follow a different choreography mixing dance steps and poses that will respond to the choreography of the other. An added benefit is the new Just Sweat mode where players will lose calories dancing away to their favorite songs.

Just Dance 2 hit’s shelves on October 14th for EMEA territories and October 15th, 2010 in North America.

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