Atari and Eden Games’ has released another video for Test Drive Unlimited 2. This video shows off more of the vast open world in which you can explore. Is anyone actually going to be racing? I’d be to distracted with all the areas to explore.
The sequel, due out in September, is looking to truly out do its predecessor.
Square Enix and IO Interactive announced today that it will now release one week earlier in both Europe and North America.
The game was originally scheduled for August 24th in North america and August 27th in Europe. Kane and Lynch 2 will now release one week earlier on August 17th in North America and August 20th in Europe.
Square has also announced the pre-order bonuses for those that pre-order. Pre-orders will receive the exclusive Radio Tower multiplayer map, 7 new multiplayer weapons and 8 Chinese costume masks for your character. The bonus will be “available at all good retailers.”
Now lets rap it all up with the latest multiplayer trailer titled, ‘Focus On The Job.’ Enjoy.
Before Sony grabbed Joe Danger for PSN, Hello Games revealed to the Develop Conference crowd today some of the reasons that the game was denied publication by other publishers
Sean Murray, a programmer at Hello Games, wouldn’t name any names in the conference but was happy to give out some quotes from publishers for why they wouldn’t publish the game.
The 7 quotes the programmer gave were:
It is said when a publisher says they they want a game that is less about fun. Even though the monkey idea sounds really good, everyone loves monkeys!
G’day everyone, Sorry for the delay this week. Been velly velly busy .. Playstation Store updates are up for this week for everyone to enjoy. Quite a few price updates to check out just below. Have a look around, there should be something for everyone this week. Let us know what your going to pick up this week.
Special note : The PS3 store has a huge amount of Comic-Con stuff this week. Bare in mind its only for US/CA Sotes only but still check them out and get excited 🙂 Grab yourself a bargain !! There are many other cool deals, demo’s vids, themes available this week so dig in and get cracking !!
Thanks SONY WE HEART YOU !! <3
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PlayStation Plus
LittleBigPlanet – Sackboy Avatar (Free to PlayStation Plus
subscribers)
File size: 100 KB
MAG Raven Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
File size: 2.55 MB
MAG S.V.E.R. Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
File size: 6.25 MB
MAG Valor Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
File size: 5.42 MB
Resistance Aftermath Multiplayer Map Pack (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, original price $5.99)
Gravity Crash (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, original price $9.99)
**This promotion is only available from the PlayStation Store. Within the Demo, the full game is only available for the original price.
Updates
Myst – Sale (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
MLB 10 The Show PSP – Price Drop (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Downloadable Games
Landit Bandit ($9.99)
Landit Bandit is a 3D helicopter adventure game. The game
combines modern game technology with a retro punch for a unique experience.
ESRB Rated: E10+
File size: 111 MB
DeathSpank ($14.99)
For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach, but what is The Artifact and what evil tyrant seeks to steal it?
ESRB Rated: T
File size: 1.00 GB
Game Demos (free)
Blur Multiplayer Demo
Blur Multiplayer Demo – Powered-Up Racing: This Demo features competitive game play for up to 20 racers, and a variety tracks and game modes.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 2.00 GB
DeathSpank Demo
For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach, but what is The Artifact and what evil tyrant seeks to steal it?
ESRB Rated T
File size: 386 MB
Add-on Game Content
BUZZ!: The 90′s Quiz ($5.99)
Relive the greatest moments of the first decade of the 1990′s! Laugh and compete with your friends over trivia that defined the 1990′s in this BUZZ!: The 90′s Quiz. This pack features hundreds of new questions to play in your favorite BUZZ!: Quiz TV and BUZZ!: Quiz World game modes for your PlayStation 3 system. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown.
File size: 52 MB
NCAA Football 11 – NCAA Power Pack ($29.99)
Power up your NCAA Football 11 experience with all the Dynasty Time Savers (Recruiting Reports, Recruiting Advisor, Coach Seminar, Toughest Places to Play Boost, Max Player Training, School Pitches Improvements, Unlock All Promises, and Pipeline State Addition), Road to Glory 5 Star Recruit for ALL Positions, the ability to save 120 TeamBuilder Teams on your console, NCAA Football 11 Online Pass, and Commish of 5 Online Dynasties.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Pipeline State Addition ($1.99)
Get an extra Pipeline state to help with recruiting in Dynasty Mode.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Recruiting Advisor ($1.99)
In Dynasty Mode each week your Recruiting Advisor will bring useful information to your attention.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Recruiting Reports ($1.99)
See where every team in the nation is spending Recruiting Time in Dynasty Mode with the Recruiting Reports.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – School Pitches Improvement ($1.99)
While in Dynasty Mode this item will give some of your pitches used in Recruiting a boost.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Toughest Places To Play Boost ($1.99)
This item will give your team a massive boost for Toughest Places to Play in Dynasty Mode.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Unlock All Promises ($1.99)
Get a jump on your Off-Season recruiting in Dynasty Mode by unlocking all the promises early.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Defensive Back ($0.99)
Gives your created Cornerbacks, Strong Safeties, and Free Safeties in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Defensive Line ($0.99)
Gives your created Defensive Ends and Defensive Tackles in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Linebacker ($0.99)
Gives your created Middle Linebackers, Right Outside Linebackers, and Left Outside Linebackers in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Quarterback ($1.99)
Gives your created Quarterback in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Receiver ($0.99)
Gives your created Wide Receivers and Tight Ends in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – 5 Star Running Back ($0.99)
Gives your created Halfbacks and Fullbacks in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – All 5 Star Recruits ($5.99)
Gives all your created players in Road to Glory Mode a 5 Star Rating.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – All Dynasty Time Saver ($11.99)
Unlocks all of the Dynasty Time Savers: Recruiting Advisor, Coaching Seminar, Toughest Places to Play Boost, School Pitches Improvements, Maximum Player Training, Unlock all Promises, Pipeline State Addition, and Recruiting Reports.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Coaching Seminar ($1.99)
In Dynasty Mode this item will improve the recruiting of your Coach and help you convince players to stay in school.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Commish Of 3 Online Dynasties ($9.99)
This entitlement will give you more space on the NCAA Football 11 Online Dynasty servers which lets you control more than one Online Dynasty. You will be able to control up to maximum of 3 Online Dynasties as the commissioner with this entitlement.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Commish Of 5 Online Dynasties ($14.99)
This entitlement will give you more space on the NCAA Football 11 Online Dynasty servers which lets you control more than one Online Dynasty. You will be able to control up to maximum of 5 Online Dynasties as the commissioner with this entitlement.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Max TeamBuilder Slot ($9.99)
Gives 120 slots to download teams from the TeamBuilder.
File size: 100 KB
NCAA Football 11 – Maximum Player Training ($1.99)
This item will give the maximum amount of Player Training in the Off-season of Dynasty.
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Clear Soul Pack Extra Volume ($3.99)
“HELLO-O-O-O…
Hmhmhmm. I got some precious items from my “friends.”
I have 50 “Clear Soul: ATK,” “Clear Soul: DEF,” “Clear Soul: INT,” “Clear Soul: RES,” “Clear Soul: SPD,” “Clear Soul: HIT,” “Clear Soul: LUK,” and “Clear Soul: HP”…I wonder why they only gave me souls.”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – High-Level Armor Pack ($2.99)
“Master Kanata, I brought some armor from Master Shuten’s private collection:
Three speech spirits, comprised of the “DemonGod Kotodama,” the “Deity Kotodama,” and “Ashura Kotodama.”
Also, an “Ancient Code,” “Genocidal Code,” “Origin Code,” and “Eternal Code.”
Plus, three spaces: “Planetary Space,” “Lost Space,” and “Cluster Space!”
If you equip them wisely, you can grow even stronger…!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Macaroon’s Black Market Pack ($1.99)
“Hmhmhm… Finally, it’s Macaroon’s turn to shine.
Behold the following items I will now introduce!
A pack of Clear Souls: “ATK,” “DEF,” “INT,” “RES,” “SPD,” “HIT,” “LUK,”and “HP.” 30 units of each kind!
If you use all of them, you’ll instantly become mega-strong! How can you pass on this great chance?!
Huh? Of course… it’s not free. Are you trying to extort me? Please pay for it. I take Credit Cards. Oh, and don’t forget your receipt. It’s mega-important.”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Paternal Love Pack ($1.99)
“I can give my dear son gifts every once in a while, y’know?
Here. 5 “Elixirs,” 5 “Life Elixirs,” and, unbelievably, 30 “EMT Sets,” 10 “Life Vessels” and 10 “Anchors!” Finally, here’s your allowance I’ve owed you these past several hundred years: 1,000,000G!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Super Galaxy Pirate Pack ($2.99)
“Love Power,” “Phys Protection,” “Great Hit,” “Ultra 777,” “Volcanic Energy,” “Fairy Buster,” “Old Master,” and “EXP Charger.”
With these, the day I become the ruler of the entire universe as the greatest universal beauty is right around the corner!
Yo, Prinnies! Get to work!”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Super Treasure Pack 1 (free)
“Huh?! You want my treasure collection?
If you want it, give me money comparable to its value. Understand?
If you don’t have enough money for it, delicious sweets will do.
But remember this: I won’t be satisfied with just any cheap sweets.
If you fail me, you better kiss your life good-bye. …Huh? You’d rather pay money?
Better safe than dead? Lame. Well, then, grab some stuff around here.”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Super Treasure Pack 2 (free)
“Hmhmhmm… I collected some really rare items!
I’m sure your adventures will advance smoothly with these!
Um! It feels good to do something to help someone. Don’t you think, Prinny? Shall we go?
Prinny 1: “Uh, we still have things to do, dood. You can go home first.”
Prinny 2: “Did she leave, dood?”
Prinny 1: “Yep, she’s gone, dood.”
Prinny 2: “Don’t think you can get this without giving me something nice, dood. Oh, no compromising, either.”
Prinny 1: “No installments either, dood.”
File size: 100 KB
Trinity Universe – Synthesis Encyclopedia Complete Edition (free)
“Urgh… I can’t find “Synth Manual 32…”
That should have all the healing item recipes. I hope I didn’t misplace it.
Ah, hey, Riz. I… uh… What? You had it?
You’re going to hit Lucius with it until he passes out? …Riz, that may be a little cynical of you.”
File size: 100 KB
Guitar Hero
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
File size: 39 – 59 MB (singles), 143 MB (track pack)
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
Rock Band Network
File size: 14 – 35 MB (singles), 90 MB (track pack)
Avatars
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Avatars ($0.49) (x3)
File size: 100 KB
Super Street Fighter IV Avatars ($0.49) (x3)
File size: 103 – 113 KB
Crash Commando Avatars (x4) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Crash Commando Avatar Bundle ($1.25)
File size: 400 KB
Game Videos (free)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Remix Trailer Feat. Eminem
File size: 45 MB (HD), 72 MB (1080)
Landit Bandit Developer Diary 1 Trailer
File size: 94 MB (HD)
Landit Bandit Developer Diary 2 Trailer
File size: 108 MB (HD)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – Vietnam Announcement Video Trailer
File size: 31 MB (HD)
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: Lechuck’s Revenge E3 2010 Trailer
File size: 69 MB (1080)
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: Lechuck’s Revenge Making Of Trailer
File size: 396 MB (1080)
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 E3 Trailer
File size: 78 MB (HD)
KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep E3 Trailer
File size: 343 MB (1080)
Grandia PSone Classic Trailer
File size: 31 MB (SD)
SingStar Dance Trailer
File size: 73 MB (HD), 115 MB (1080)
echochrome ii Trailer
File size: 87 MB (HD), 145 MB (1080)
PS3 Themes
Trinity Universe Custom Theme 12: Violet ($1.99)
File size: 5.1 MB
Trinity Universe Custom Theme 13: Pamela ($1.99)
File size: 6.01 MB
Zenescope’s Wonderland Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5.36 MB
Wallpapers (free)
Fat Princess Fat Roles Wallpaper 2
File size: 932 KB (1080)
PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Groovin’ Blocks PSP ($9.99)
It’s time to get your PSP (PlayStation Portable) system groove on! Groovin’ Blocks is the ultimate combination of challenging puzzle game set to irresistible musical beats. Match three or more gems and watch them disappear; explode gems to the beat of the music to double your multipliers and increase your score! Groovin’ Blocks features three skill levels from casual mode to fiendish hard mode.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 44 MB
Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)
Gladiator Begins Demo
Gladiator Begins Demo Version lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 132 MB
Game Videos (free)
KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep E3 Trailer
File size: 32 MB
SingStar Dance Trailer
File size: 11 MB
echochrome ii Trailer
File size: 14 MB
Grandia PSone Classic Trailer
File size: 15 MB
Deep Silver cracks the point and click whip this summer with Lost Horizon!
Following the success of The Secret Files series software publisher Deep Silver returns to the point and click genre this summer with their new title, Lost Horizon, due for PC release next month.
Developed by Animation Arts, Lost Horizon looks set to please point and click and adventure fans with a compelling story, bags of action and snappy dialogue. Players have two characters at their disposal, the unusually named Fenton Paddock – a former British soldier and the mysterious Kim. As the dynamic duo you travel around the world visiting locations as varied as Hong Kong, America and India meeting all manner of interesting characters along the way.
You start your adventure in 1936 as Fenton, an ex soldier who now uses his military training as a smuggler for hire. Having developed quite the reputation for finding objects that were meant never to be found, Fenton is asked to help locate a missing military expedition lost somewhere in deepest Tibet. Along the way Fenton crosses paths with an elite squad of Nazis who are tracking down very powerful and dangerous occult weapons in an early attempt at world domination and it’s down to you as Fenton to find the expedition and stop the Nazis before they discover the greatest treasure of all, the Mysterious city of Shambala!
Graphically the game looks very impressive and with intricate hand drawn backgrounds and colourful 3D characters Lost horizon looks set to be an action-packed adventure in the vein of the Indiana Jones movies.
Only time and a review will tell if Lost Horizon will rise to the challenge or sink into obscurity but at this point my money’s on the former and with the price point a very reasonable $19.99 it may be hard to resist when it’s released as a digital download this coming August.
With the release later this year of the long awaited NBA Jam for the Wii, gamers might need a solid arcade title to hold them over until then. Look no further as Virtual Toys and Streamline Studio’s drops their newest title for the WiiWare next week.
HoopWorld is an action-arcade sports title, featuring basketball mixed with some over-the-top kung-fu power-ups. Players can punch, kick and fight their way to victory on six locations with 7 different teams to choose from. There is also an online leaderboard so gamers can claim their spot on the top of the leaderboards and be known as the HoopWorld Champions!
Features are set to include:
This title seems to be truly unique and is sure to be refreshing for anyone who is looking for something new when it comes to sports titles.
HoopWorld releases on the WiiWare for 1000 points on July 19th. Check out the screens below and pump up your sneakers for this 3-on-3 basketbrawl game.
So we have heard that Destination Arcade was pushed back a week to go with the Summer Arcade promotion, but now there is even more bad news afoot. Major Nelson has found out that Destination Arcade will only be available during the Summer of Arcade until it ends on August 18th. Wait…. what?
It seems that this is either A. a beta test for the App which we will see at another time. Or B. An unfortunate waste of a good browser that would have updated the way we see our arcade games. I’m hoping it is A because otherwise it doesn’t make sense at all to be honest. Though this is for US residents only, the rest of the world doesn’t have to worry about this type of browser yet, though maybe if this is only a beta, it could see full release. Hope to hear some other type of news on this soon.
With a release date of July 27th, we are already waiting anxiously for Blazblue: Continuum Shift to appear on shelves. But now we are seeing even more of the Squirrel Girl fighter Makoto; a soon available after release DLC girl in full combat mode with the blow video. It looks like she is a bit of a mix between a completely close up fighter and the speed of Taokaka. Should make for some interesting fights if I say so myself.
If your dieing right now to get your hands on the Kinect package that is coming out later this year, then you can reserve your own version right here and now; or at least at Walmart you can. The price shows up at $199.99 so expect to be paying quite a lot here, but the bonuses may make it worth the while.
Anyone who gets this pre-order bundle will receive not only a $30 Walmart.com gift card but will also receive a free Kinect game of their choice between: Kinect Sports, Kinect Dance Central, Kinect Joy Ride, or Kinectimals. I’d pick Kinectimals myself and with these bonuses, your essentially getting $90 along with Natal which has a rumored, though extremely solidly rumored, price of $150. This deal may be for US residents only, but it is not said on their website that it is.
Sure the Tokyo Game Show won’t be happening until September 16th and ending on the 19th but what about how many people will end up being there? Well as of July 1st we will be seeing 138 companies at least showing off what they have to at the event, taking up over 1,410 booths over the four days that the event takes place at. Last years event only contained 1,367 booths so this is a relatively good jump in number over the course of only one year and the event still months away.
Not only will there be the Japanese companies exhibiting during the show but we can expect to see many Asian countries such as; Korea, Taiwan and China showing off various games of their developmental procedures. Put this together with the fact that the show is beginning to focus around the advancements in 3D gaming and social gaming and we will see a very interesting TGS this year.
Unfortunately the first two days of the show are reserved strictly only for gaming press, but the good news is the last two days are for everyone as the doors will be open to any public visitors who purchase a ticket. There is even good news for your average cosplayer attendee, as they will be able to perform various stunts or acts to rival their fellow cosplaying compatriots. It will be quite an interesting show this year around, and if you could make it; would you go as a cosplay of your favorite game character?
