Back in July 2010, Just Add Water (JAW) teased that they had been working with Oddworld Inhabitants. Today JAW announced they are bringing Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath to the PlayStation 3. The game is a remake of the original Xbox’s Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath (released in 2005) and marks a return of the Oddworld series to the PlayStation platform since 1997 (Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee). What can you expect to see revamped for the PS3? Here’s an excerpt from JAW’s announcement:
“JAW has worked closely with Oddworld founders Lorne Lanning and Sherry McKenna to ensure the remake is faithful to the original moolah-chasing epic, while offering a raft of enhancements, including: stunning 720p visuals; much more detail in the characters; normal mapping and self-shadowing; re-mastered dialogue, support for PlayStation®Move; and additional bonus material still to be revealed.”
Keep a lookout for Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath, which will be available for the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network next year, around Easter.
Source – JAW press release
Reviews of Sony’s new PlayStation Move controller and its launch lineup of PS Move games are making their rounds online today. Get some hands-on impressions from gaming and tech websites on Sony’s step into the Motion Controlled era (for real this time, no SIXAXIS).
PlayStation Move impressions:
“Move Hardware Review: Motion Controls Evolved” – GameInformer.com
“PlayStation Move Review – Has Sony perfected the concept of motion control?” – IGN
“Playstation Move Review: The Motion Controller Wars Start Now” – Kotaku.com
“PlayStation Move review: The hardware and experience” – Joystiq.com
“First living room impressions: PlayStation Move” – Destructoid.com
PlayStation Move review – g4tv.com
PlayStation Move review – Engadget.com
PlayStation Move review – computerandvideogames.com
Sony PlayStation Move review – PCmag.com
PlayStation Move launch game impressions:
“PlayStation Move review: The launch games” – Joystiq.com
“PlayStation Move Reviews – Come see what we think of the launch lineup.” – IGN
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See Sony’s brochure for the PlayStation Move, PlayStation Move launch games and more on how to decide what PS Move package is right for you in this PDF brochure from Sony.
Sony’s PlayStation Move will be available starting September 19, 2010 for the PlayStation 3. See more details on what will be available for pre-order and purchase here.
Get ready for a taste of Vanquish, from SEGA and Platinum Games, with the “Velocity Attack” demo. Xbox LIVE Gold Members can now download the Vanquish Velocity Attack demo here from Xbox.com, released today. The demo will also be available for the PlayStation 3 from the PlayStation Network later today in North America (arrives in Europe on September 1st and Australia on September 2nd).
The Vanquish demo gets you prepped with an optional Tutorial mode, showing you this ins and outs of the AR Mode, CQC, and more. Experience the thrill of speed sliding and slow motion precision of the ARS battle suit! Details on what you’ll find in the Vanquish demo, from SEGA:
“The VANQUISH Official Demo: Velocity Attack, allows players to choose one level from the two levels of difficulty (Casual or Normal) available. Taking on the role of Sam, a United States government agent kitted out with a futuristic ARS battle suit, players are vying for ownership of the planet’s remaining energy resources against Russia on board a huge space station. On entering the third port lobby of the space station, numerous enemy robots are being brought in by dropships. Players have a huge arsenal of weaponry and upgrades at their disposal, as well as the ability to hijack “Walkers”, or use the suits unique Boost and AR mode to take down the robots. ”
Vanquish will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on October 19th (Australia on October 21st and Europe on October 22nd).
If you have not noticed, Angry Birds, from developer Chillingo, has been taking over the planet. After over 4 million downloads on the App Store, Chillingo has announced that its breakout hit will be hitting the PlayStation Network on the minis section of the PlayStation Store this fall. Included in this version of Angry Birds are new challenges, golden eggs and a brand new “World 4.” There are still no details on how the touch controls will be integrated into this version of the game but no matter how it is done, the accuracy will be greatly increased.
This is only one of many great PSP/PS3 minis that are coming this fall, but Angry Birds is definitely a powerhouse and should bode well for the PlayStation Store. For more information, visit www.chillingo.com or www.rovio.com.
It has been a while since catching up with the progress on Dungeon Defenders. Almost one year. But what a difference the development time makes for the Unreal Engine powered game, which melds tower defense strategy and action-RPG genres. Previously known as “Dungeon Defense” (see here), it was anticipated for the PC, but unknown what game platforms it would be released on. Today game developer Trendy Entertainment announced it would be released on the PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Xbox 360 (Xbox LIVE Arcade) and PC (Steam, Impulse, GamersGate) this fall. The PlayStation 3 release will even include support of its latest tech, both 3D and PlayStation Move.
“Dungeon Defenders turns the tower defense genre on its head and adds a degree of depth seldom seen in a digital title,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, development director of Trendy Entertainment. “There is meaty character leveling and customization, awesome loot drops and plenty of team-oriented defensive strategy to manage, but then you have this action-packed wave-based standoff that gets continually more intense. It’s as deep as it is instantly fun.”
Dungeon Defenders supports 4-player online and local gameplay, and includes 15 arenas and various gameplay modes. Keep this game on your radar! You can see a previous build of it as “Dungeon Defense” on Epic Games’ UDK Showcase. Visit the official website of Dungeon Defenders at dungeondefenders.com and keep up with the latest from the developers on Facebook and Twitter.
See a trailer for Dungeon Defenders here.
