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Written by Rivithed
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
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Ignition Entertainment has signed on with Epic Games for use of its Unreal Engine 3 technology in an upcoming game. There's no word on what that game is, but it is a new, original first-person shooter (FPS) in development by Ignition Florida. The unannounced game is about a year away, scheduled for a late 2009 release.
“Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 is an extremely versatile engine,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, Game Director and Lead Designer, Ignition Florida. “So when deciding on technology for Ignition Florida's first next-generation video game, there was no questioning that Unreal Engine 3 is the way to go.”
Ignition Entertainment is known for some of its Nintendo DS and PSP games (Zoo Keeper, Mercury Meltdown, Teenage Zombies), is working on a few new games (Tornado), and is bringing Vampire Rain: Altered Species to the PS3. Could this be the first Xbox 360/PS3 FPS from Ignition? Visit the official website for Ignition Entertainment here. See more on the Unreal Engine 3 tech here.
From Epic Games
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Sony PlayStation News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
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Last week, the PLAYSTATION 3's Firmware 2.4 update didn't last for one day, as it was pulled due to reported bugs. It was a rough debut for one the biggest updates for the PLAYSTATION 3 XMB (xross media bar) interface. The update brought the much anticipated in-game XMB and trophy support (see more on that here). Gaming website CVG is reporting that they've been told an update is expected by this Wednesday, 7/9/08. The 2.41 update will hopefully fix the issue.
From CVG
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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
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SEGA has launched the official website for Samba De Amigo. Jump to it here. There's screenshots, videos, downloadable images and features of the rhythm game. Unfortunately, there's no confirmed track listing, information on the downloadable tracks (via Nintendo Wi-Fi Pay & Play, which we'll probably hear more of at E3), or any confirmation of those rumored maraca add-ons. So plenty more remains to be revealed.
Features of Samba De Amigo, as noted by SEGA:
- A Brand New Dual Wii Remote Control Option gives players’ untethered, maraca-shaking freedom with two remotes or the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.
- Fun for Two Players in competitive or cooperative multiplayer modes, including Love Love mode where two players synch up their moves to earn points and test their compatibility.
- The Samba-infused Soundtrack features over 40 upbeat, festive favorites from the original game, plus many new tunes.
- Online Leaderboards and Friends Lists let players post their best scores and compare them to their friends’ scores.
- Multiple Game Modes include Career, Single Player, Multiplayer, Training and Records.
- Special Modes expand gameplay with Quick Play, Classic, Battle, Survival, Hustle and Mini-games.
Samba De Amigo will be available for the Wii in September 2008.
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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
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Nintendo has announced today's new WiiWare and Virtual Console games. The following games are arriving on the Wii Shop today, after 9am PST:
WiiWare:
SPOGS Racing™ (D2C Games™, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N' Grab™ instant upgrades. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride on the fly as you compete head-to-head for a totally outrageous arcade racing experience on your Wii console. Whether you're a casual gamer or hardcore racer, SPOGS Racing features fun for all and is a must-have download for your WiiWare digital game library.
Virtual Console:
KING OF THE MONSTERS (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released by SNK in 1991, KING OF THE MONSTERS is an action/fighting game that features city-destroying battles between huge monsters. Choose one of six monsters and travel around Japan, stopping to fight in various famous cities with the aim of becoming the ultimate winner. In addition to punches, kicks and other regular moves, each character has the ability to use more devastating maneuvers, like throwing flames and shooting laser beams, to defeat opponents. Wrestling elements are also incorporated, as you must completely exhaust your opponent and get a three-count to pin him and be victorious. Along with the player-versus-computer game, multiplayer options allow you and a friend to enjoy one-on-one matches and two-on-two tag-team matches against the computer. Take on the challenge and claim the title of King of the Monsters.
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Xbox 360 News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
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Bungie Day is today, 7-7-08. Stop by the Xbox LIVE Marketplace to get a free new multiplayer map, Cold Storage, Bungie Day gamer pics and the Bungie Day Xbox 360 dashboard theme. There's also a price drop on the Legendary Map Pack, which is available for 600 Microsoft Points ($7.50), down from the usual 800 Microsoft Points ($10).
What is Bungie Day? Microsoft explains: "The tradition of Bungie Day was born in part due to the significance the number 7 has played in all of Bungie’s games over the years, including the “Halo” series (7 Halo rings, Master Chief is Spartan 117, etc.), and each year the developer makes a point to use this date to treat fans to something special – usually new content, a free download or other surprise."
Also playing off the number seven are the 7 Bungie Day gamer pics. The gamer pics and theme will be available for today only, so make sure to stop by Xbox LIVE today to pick those up. See the "And on the Seven7th Day..." video trailer below from Bungie (or as they like to call it, "ViDoc"). The video will give you a preview of the new Cold Storage map, based on the Chill Out map found in Xbox Halo game, Halo: Combat Evolved.
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Sony PlayStation News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Sunday, 06 July 2008 |
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Atlus has announced a 12/9/08 release date for Persona 4 in the US. The PS2 game will come as a deluxe 2-disc release, including a soundtrack CD from the game.
From Atlus:
"Experience a thrilling murder mystery RPG set in the Japanese countryside. A mysterious chain of deaths remains unanswered and only you and your team of gifted supernatural sleuths can uncover the truth. Develop strong friendships to aid you in battle, take direct control of your party in combat, acquire and fuse Personas, craft weapons, sign up for part-time jobs... You'll never be short of something to do in Persona 4."
See a trailer for Persona 4 below.
Visit the official Persona 4 website here.
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Nintendo DS News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 |
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Eledees, the name used in Europe and Australia for "Elebits," is making its way to the Nintendo DS. Konami Europe has announced Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero. Konami originally introduced the game on the Wii, where you explored a house in search of the energizing beings known as Elebits (or Eledees). You'd have to rummage through rooms (sometimes making it look like a bad crime scene) with the Wii Remote. The DS game is a direct sequel to the original Wii game. Using the DS stylus, you'll have to uncover and chain the electric creatures together for power.
About Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero:
"Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero acts as a direct sequel to the Wii game, and adds a mystical slant to the story. The two titular heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Eledees they will need to assist their progression, with Kai making good use of his special capture gun, which is used to grab the evasive Eledees, and lift, manipulate and move any objects in his path.
In addition to locating the various Eledees to power devices, players are also challenged with locating a new species of ‘Omega’ Eledees, who boast a wider range of abilities and act as side-kicks who accompany Kai through the vast stages. As the game progresses, ‘Omega’ Eledees capable of locating hidden areas, freezing water, and illuminating dark areas must be found and put to good use to progress to later stages."
Multiplayer gameplay is also support by using the Nintendo DS Wi-Fi to challenge other players in two or four-player battles.
The artwork is translating over nicely to the DS, as you can see in the screenshots here.
Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero heading to Europe this Winter. See more on Elebits here.
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 |
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Crystal Dynamics shares some concept art from the upcoming Tomb Raider Underworld. The artwork has been posted here at the official web site. The concept art is created by Crystal Dynamics concept artist Joel Boucquemont. Lara will be dealing with creatures of the deep this time around, as you can see things like jellyfish, sharks and one large octopus. Check out the underwater temple as well.
From Tombraider.com
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Sony PlayStation News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 |
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A couple of new digital camouflage threads for Snake are now available. The Laughing Camo and Raging Camo patterns join the two previously released patterns. These have a special effect on enemies when you're spotted.
Laughing Camo: OctoCamo pattern imbued with the emotion "Laughter". Enemies' LAUGH emotion will increase when they spot you.
Raging Camo: OctoCamo pattern imbued with the emotion "Rage". Enemies' RAGE emotion will increase when they spot you.
You can download them for free from the EXTRAS menu. In addition to those, there is also the Digital Red OctoCamo (no special effects) and Digital Blue OctoCamo (increases Camo Index when in or near water). It's great to get these little bonuses, which encourage more messing around in MGS4. Keep a lookout for additional Music and Integral Podcast releases as well from the EXTRAS menu in Metal Gear Solid 4!
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