Konami reinvents its first Silent Hill classic, as Shattered Memories arrives to scare on Wii, PSP and PlayStation 2
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to bring its terrifying Silent Hill series to Wii™ as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories heads to the Nintendo system for the first time in Autumn. The game, a clever reimagining of the now out of print first Silent Hill title, will also be released for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®2 at the same time.
While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed. The title follows Harry Mason, as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his missing daughter, Cheryl. A broken man, Mason’s investigations lead him to the mist-shrouded, snowy streets of Silent Hill: a malevolent town where the shadows play host to a wealth of evil, misshapen creatures.
Designed to make full use of the Wii’s unique controllers, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories uses the Wii Remote™ as a torch and cell phone as Mason looks for clues. The torch is vital for scouring the darkened, abandoned buildings of Silent Hill, while the phone acts as a secondary user interface, allowing the player to access maps via its GPS capabilities and take pictures of interesting elements. Likewise, the Wii Remote also can be used to pick up, examine and manipulate items to solve puzzles along the journey. Such technology was not available when the original Silent Hill was released in 1999, and its inclusion showcases Konami’s determination to enhance the playing experience with new, available technology.
LOS ANGELES (April 6, 2009) — Global videogame publisher, 505 Games, together with Zorro Productions, Inc. announced today The Destiny of Zorro, a new action-adventure videogame for the Nintendo Wii™, featuring the legendary swordsman and defender of the people – Zorro! The Destiny of Zorro marks the first interactive videogame experience for the Nintendo Wii platform in North America. Since his creation nearly a century ago by writer Johnston McCully, Zorro has left his mark on all major entertainment media including, stage, television publishing, and motion pictures, where some of the hottest Hollywood superstars have been featured. Available at retailers nationwide this spring, The Destiny of Zorro captures the timeless heroism of the mysterious masked marksman, providing non-stop action for fans and new gamers to enjoy.
“We are excited to extend the global phenomenon of Zorro from movies, live action and animated television series, and our Olivier Award-winning musical, to the video game world,” said John Gertz, CEO of Zorro Productions, Inc. “With videogame technology, we’re able to put fans and gamers in the middle of the action, to experience the fantasy of Zorro in a whole new way.”
NEW TRACKS FROM FOO FIGHTERS, GLASVEGAS, OASIS, THE VON BONDIES AND MORE ADDED TO Wii MUSIC STORE LINEUP
Cambridge, Mass. – April 6, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games announced today 11 new tracks coming this week to the Rock Band® Music Store catalogue of downloadable content for Wii™ home videogame console from Nintendo, including Journey’s definitive power ballad “Don’t Stop Believing.” This week’s music lineup also includes tracks from American hard rock band Foo Fighters, British alternative band Oasis and three family-friendly tracks from the favorite pineapple dweller, Spongebob Squarepants.
Described by Allmusic as “one of the best opening keyboard riffs in rock,” Journey’s smash 1981 hit “Don’t Stop Believing” will be released for download in the Wii Rock BandMusic Store this week. “Don’t Stop Believing” is one of the most referenced rock songs in popular culture, receiving prominent placement in the 2007 series finale of The Sopranos.
Pat Benatar’s classic single “Heartbreaker” from the In the Heat of the Night album (1979) will also be available for download along with The Von Bondies signature hit “C’Mon C’Mon” from their debut album Pawn Shoppe Heart (2004). In addition, the content update will also include the 2008 single “Geraldine” from Scottish alternative band Glasvegas.
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Eric Meyers Takes Home the 2nd Ever National Championship after Three Months of Competition
Aurora, Ill (April 2, 2009) – Eric Meyers, of Fairfield, Calf., was crowed the 2nd ever National Champion Saturday in the Monster® Jam: Urban Assault National Tournament live from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium at the Monster Jam NGK Spark Plugs World Finals.
Meyers, who qualified for his trip to the Monster Jam: Urban Assault National Tournament semi-finals in Las Vegas after winning the final qualifying round at the Oakland, Calif. Monster Jam, was practically speechless after his win.
“It’s absolutely amazing, it’s the best feeling in the world right now,” said Meyers after he won the final round in front of the sell-out crowd at Sam Boyd Stadium. “It’s a once in a life time opportunity. I just tried to play smooth, and that’s what wins races.”
After being one of the eight fastest regional qualifiers, Meyers was flown to Las Vegas for an all expenses paid trip with the other seven fastest regional qualifiers and the one online wildcard winner. The nine contestants gamed their way through 3 semi-final rounds in the Built Ford Tough Party in the Pits, and the three winners and the fastest of the non-winners played in the final round in front of the sell-out crowd on the jumbotron.