SAN MATEO, Calif. — January 26, 2010 — Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced release timing for their most highly-anticipated Spring titles including Monster Hunter™Tri, Lost Planet®2, Final Fight™: Double Impact and Super Street Fighter® IV for North America and Europe.
Western Wii™ owners can join the hunt of Monster Hunter Tri as the hit Japanese phenomenon makes its debut for Wii™ in North America and Europe in April. Showcasing the full power of Wii™ with some of the most strikingly beautiful graphics seen on the platform, Monster Hunter Tri puts players in the role of hunter co-existing in a dynamic, living ecosystem where monsters interact not only with players but other monsters as well. New environments, such as underwater and volcano, present fresh challenges as the hunt can happen on dry land or underwater- a first for the franchise. Monster Hunter Tri features one of the most robust online experiences to be found on Wii with four player online co-op and two player co-op arena quests. For the first time ever, a new Story Mode will ease players into the world of Monster Hunter through quests that introduce game mechanics slowly. Offering varied control configurations to suit their style of play, players can choose between various controllers and schemes to slay the majestic beasts that inhabit the world.
Breathtaking environments, new weapons, unique vital suits and larger-than-life bosses surface in both North America and Europe on May 18, 2010 in Lost Planet 2. Launching on the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, the game is the next installment in the popular action series Lost Planet®. Lost Planet®: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that debuted on Xbox 360, went on to sell over 2.3 million units worldwide after its release. Lost Planet 2 will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N III and the uncertain fate of future mankind. Players will control their heroes across 6 interconnected episodes, creating a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved. The intense and action-packed campaign mode comes with the ability to form teams of up to four players on Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network and utilize teamwork tactics, new weapons and a variety of vital suits to fight larger-than-life bosses
Games Released in Europe:
Nintendo Wii: – Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Games Released in Japan:
Nintendo Wii: – Dance Dance Revolution: Music Fit – Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate …
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Nintendo Wii: – “Aha! I Found It!” Hidden Object Game (online) – bittos+ (online) – Fast Food Panic – Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans – Monsteca Corral (online) …
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Jan. 25, 2010
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Look Out for Numero UNO with New Game Downloads from Nintendo
You needn’t be bilingual to appreciate the first of this week’s fantastic downloadable game offerings. Like the classic card game upon which it’s based, the newUNO™ game for the WiiWare™ service is all about inclusive, social fun that anybody can pick up and enjoy. Other fresh WiiWare fare includes the inventive puzzle title bittos+ and the hidden-object game “Aha! I Found It!” The Nintendo DSiWare™ service welcomes a trio of diverting hand-held delights this week: the strategy-based NUMBER BATTLE™, the arcade-style AiRace: Tunnel and the action-packed Escapee GO! Last but not least, Virtual Console™ fans should prepare to vanquish spooky specters with the arrival of a true Super NES™ classic, Ghoul Patrol™.
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Making it just in time for Christmas, Guitar Hero: Van Halen debuted to a mostly lukewarm reception. Promising an in depth experience for Van Halen fans, Guitar Hero Van Halen is the latest in a series of band-specific Guitar Hero games. This time, players take control of Eddie Van Halen and the rest of the band to perform some of Van Halen’s greatest hits such as “Jump” and “Panama”. Check out the full review below to see how this Guitar Hero title lives up to the Van Halen name.
2010 is in full swing and that means it’s time to honor the best games of the last decade! We’ve assembled what we consider the best Nintendo games of the last decade (2000-2009). Check out the first annual P-Wing awards ‘Decade’s Best’ after the jump!
Cambridge, Mass. – Jan. 22, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from Blue Öyster Cult, Hawkwind, I Mother Earth, Motörhead, Nazareth and Rage Against the Machine will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
These artists are among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.
PSP 71,186 Wii 57,349 PS3 35,156 DSi LL 30,418 DSi 27,292 DS Lite 6,574 Xbox 360 4,622 PS2 2,580 PSP go 2,027
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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 to Ship This June
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – January 21, 2010 –Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the upcoming product lineup for the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® franchise, which includes the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online open beta and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 11 on multiple consoles this June.
Golf enthusiasts globally can now get a free* preview of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online and invite others via Facebook® to join the open beta. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, is the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser, with no game installation, no disc, and no additional peripherals required. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 will be available on the Wii™, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone™ platforms.
Many sites are reporting that Nintendo has filed for a new Luigi’s Mansion trademark, but the fact is they have only renewed their trademark. I am not …
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Rock Band Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join XNA Creators Club Online at the Now-Open Creators.RockBand.com to Test New Music Tracks and Participate in Peer Review Program
CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 20, 2010 – Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced that the Rock Band Network beta program is now open to the public, giving emerging and established artists the tools needed to start authoring and submitting their music into Rock Band. The Rock Band Network, announced in July, is a ground-breaking initiative that gives musicians, publishers and record labels the ability to author their original recordings into gameplay files to promote and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the soon-to-launch Rock Band Network Music Store (RBN Store).
“We are excited to democratize the Rock Band platform and expand the music discovery experience to the greater music community with the Rock Band Network,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder of Harmonix. “We believe this will be great for fans, music lovers, bands and the music industry as a whole.”
Our 48-hour live stream for Child’s Play has officially ended as of 7pm EST. Check out the link for the full stats from the marathon and donate to Child’s Play! Thanks for everyone’s support and donations!
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Games Released in Europe:
Nintendo Wii: – Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero
Games Released in Japan:
Nintendo DS: – Shin Sengoku Tenkatouitsu: Gunyuu Tachi no Souran
Nintendo Wii: – Satisfashion Nintendo DS: – Bejeweled Twist – Dark Void Zero (Dsi) – Glory of Heracles – Shepherd’s Crossing 2 – Starship Patrol (DSi)
There’s a lot to say about this week’s downloadable games. You can check out the brain-training power of The Amazing Brain Train! or the cute puppies of Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever. Fans of more traditional games can protect their space fleet from waves of enemies in STARSHIP DEFENSE™ or explore the dual temporal world of Chronos Twins. Retro gamers will certainly like the ninja stylings of Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi™ on the Virtual Console™ service or the chance to try out the Nintendo DSiWare™ title Dark Void™ Zero, a mythical long-lost game from Capcom’s vaults.
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