They might be small but new screenshots from "Global Agenda", the upcoming MMORPG by Hi-Rez Studios, have been released from E3.
"Global Agenda, built using Unreal Engine 3, is set in a near future world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict. It features fast-paced ranged and close combat, RPG-style character progression, solo or cooperative team missions, and epic, competitive campaigns between player-created agencies."
Square Enix announces "FINAL FANTASY XIV", an upcoming new MMORPG installment in the series currently scheduled to be released next year.
"Today, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game (MMORPG), is planned for a simultaneous global release with language support in Japanese, English, French and German.
Adventure begins anew in the vast realm of Eorzea!
More information on FINAL FANTASY XIV can be found at https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/.
Product Information
Title: FINAL FANTASY XIV
Platforms: PLAYSTATION 3 & Windows
*Details on required PC specifications to be announced at a later date
Languages: Japanese, English, German, French (simultaneous release)
Genre: MMORPG
Release 2010
MSRP: TBD (Software & Subscription)
Rating: Pending (ESRB/PEGI/CERO)
Copyright Information: © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Official Site: https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/"
Capcom has released new screenshots and a trailer from "Dead Rising 2", giving viewers more of a look at the upcoming action adventure survival game.
"Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and Dead Rising 2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike."
The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week. of June 1st. 2009.
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Iron Will Technologies unveiled the "Peregrine" at E3 today, a gaming controller glove that will allow up to 30 actions.
"A gaming glove with proprietary TouchPoint technology, the Peregrine is a direct link to increasingly complex PC games like real-time strategy (RTS) and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles. The Peregrine is scheduled for release in fall 2009.
Gamers who add the Peregrine to their arsenal will gain access to more than 30 actions at their fingertips, allowing them to command armies and cast spells with speed, accuracy and comfort. Constructed of durable, flexible fabric, with a magnetic break-away electronics pod, the Peregrine comfortably augments or even replaces the keyboard in any gamer’s command center.
“Any gamer who’s serious about RTS or MMO games can tell you about the lengths they’ve gone to in hopes of creating a faster, more efficient control setup – the Peregrine streamlines and simplifies, bringing the most complex maneuvers to your fingertips,” said Brent Baier, founder and CEO of Iron Will Technologies and inventor of the Peregrine. “It’s designed to allow you control your game with speed, ease and a comfort that is unlike any other device.”
The Peregrine is sleek and easy to use. The glove is form-fitting, rugged and washable, and functions with standard keyboard drivers on all operating systems. Gamers can plug the glove in and start playing immediately, or use the software for in-depth customization. Users simply touch their thumb to TouchPoints on the fingertips to perform more than 30 programmable actions.
Gamers everywhere are encouraged to visit www.theperegrine.com to find out more about the Peregrine."
Bohemia Interactive has announced that gamers can now pre-order "ArmA II", the anticipated new installment in the war simulation series, on Steam.
"Bohemia Interactive once invented the genre of realistic military sand-box games and it aims now to re-define that genre with its upcoming game ARMA II, the ultimate military simulator, powered by the 3rd generation of their original Real Virtuality engine that’s also used to train soldiers in numerous countries from Australia to the United States.
“Steam is one of the world’s leading digital content distributors, allowing us to offer ARMA II to millions of their customers online” said Marek Spanel, CEO of Bohemia Interactive. “Bohemia Interactive is creating genre defining PC games and being in a position to work with one of the best digital content distributors in the business, as well as utilizing all of the superb features that Steam offers is very gratifying to us as a developer.“
ARMA II will offer the ultimate realistic combat simulation experience in a modern day setting. With unprecedented freedom of movement, actions and tactics, the game will allow players to immerse themselves in battle as never seen before."
Codemasters has announced that "FUEL" (not to be confused with the FUEL game by Firetoad that was never released) has been shipped to North America and Europe and will be in retail stores this week.
"In addition to the 70+ quads, trucks, bikes, and cars featuring in the game, a new video released today also reveals hovercrafts that race across both land and water. Featuring exhilarating arcade racing and sweeping shots of FUEL’s stunning environment.
The video showcases the variety of on and-off road vehicles, terrain and landscapes in FUEL, the game officially recognised as featuring the largest playable environment in a console game ever by Guinness World RecordsTM.
Built on ground-breaking technology developed by Asobo Studio, FUEL’s huge world is one of atmospheric beauty and awe-inspiring size, fully open to race and explore. This unprecedented racing playground features dramatic weather effects, including tornados, blizzards, sandstorms and lightning, a full day / night cycle and enormous environmental diversity, from the snow-capped dormant volcano Mount Rainier to the arid Grand Canyon and everything in between.
FUEL’s free-roaming nature allows gamers to pick and choose their route, races and career progression while extensive multiplayer options allow up to 16 players to race against each other in pre-set events, explore the world in free ride or create their own challenges and share them online.
FUEL is set to become the ultimate racing sandbox when it launches Friday June 5th for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® with a Games For Windows® edition to follow. Prepare for a FUEL injection by downloading the video at www.fuel-game.com."
The Swedes now have a three-pronged approach aimed at the gaming audience, which consists of GamersGate, Paradox (no relation to this particular game), and now Volvo. GamersGate today announced that they are offering a free Volvo racing game based on the Volvo S60 concept car.
"The Game, a downloadable PC racing title based on the new Volvo S60 Concept, will be available to all GamersGate users free of charge starting today. Volvo – The Game was designed by SimBins studio, an award winning Swedish developer know for its high caliber PC racing titles including, STC – The Game and GTR Revolution.
"Volvo – The Game is an incredibly entertaining racing sim – to offer it for nothing is quite impressive," Said Theo Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. "GamersGate only offers the highest quality content to its users and we feel that hosting Volvo – The Game on our portal is a clear indication of its quality."
Volvo – The Game allows players to get behind the wheel of an exclusive GamersGate skinned car, as well as a variety of Volvo models including, the new Volvo S60 Concept, the Volvo C30, the STCC Volvo S60, the Volvo S40, the Volvo 850, and the classic Volvo 240 Turbo Group A. Players can take these new Volvo cars through two courses, Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena in Göteborg, Sweden, and Chayaka outside Kiev, Ukraine – the first time ever that this course has been featured in a racing game.
For more information, or to download Volvo – The Game, please visit: www.gamersgate.com"
The game is also available to download from the Volvo site.
Ubisoft has released new screenshots and a a trailer for "Splinter Cell: Conviction", the upcoming next installment in the third-person action series.
"An investigation into his daughter’s death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he’s been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
Uniting revolutionary gameplay enhancements with a high-octane, no-holds-barred storyline, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction arms you to the teeth with all the high-tech weaponry and lethal skills of an elite operative and invites you to enter a dangerous world where justice means making your own rules."
Microsoft and Remedy have released new screenshots and a trailer for "Alan Wake", the anticipated upcoming action adventure game. In addition, it was revealed that the game would be released in the Spring of 2010 – probably better to wait for Windows 7 then be a Vista exclusive – heh
"Bringing a new style of storytelling to Xbox 360 and PC, "Alan Wake" is a psychological action thriller from Remedy, the renowned developers of the successful "Max Payne" series. In this dynamic new title exclusively for Xbox 360, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer’s block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée.
Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Wash., "Alan Wake" immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is mission-based with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling new twists and profound character revelations at every turn.
Players will unravel the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against terrifying enemies. In this nightmarish world, where fantasy and reality collide, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness — light itself."
Electronic Arts has announced that "The Sims 3" has been shipped and will be available worldwide this week.
"In The Sims 3 you can create lifelike Sims with a unique personality and take them anywhere in the neighborhood. The powerful Create-a-Sim tool allows you to create Sims that are more realistic than ever. Select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, paranoid and romantic. With Create-a-Sim, you can create a limitless number of truly unique Sims. The Sims 3 allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims’ surroundings using the Create-a-Style feature. Additionally, you can enjoy the challenge of short-term and long-term goals and then reap the rewards! Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, your Sims have short and long term Wishes that provide constant, fun challenges and so many things to do and achieve. You have the ultimate freedom to choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them lifetime happiness and rewards or not!
Register your copy of The Sims 3 for PC and Mac at www.TheSims3.com to enjoy the robust online and community features unique to your game including an all-new town called Riverview that you can download for no additional charge once you register.* You will also gain access to 1,000 SimPoints to purchase items from The Sims 3 Store including exclusive outfits, hairstyles, furniture, home décor, and architectural items to customize your Sims appearance and houses in all-new ways. Visit the Store each month for new, never-seen-before themed items. Additionally, be the director of your Sims’ movies by capturing clips during your gameplay, visiting the official site, and editing the soundtrack, story, and transitions, then share it with the world! These easily accessible tools inspire creativity and allow you to share your masterpieces with your friends and other players on The Sims 3 official website, personal blogs, or any social media network. See what you can create with The Sims 3.
The Sims 3 is the first The Sims game experience for iPhone and iPod touch. Full 3D Sims environments that take unique advantage of the innovative Multi-Touch user interface and accelerometer in the devices give players the opportunity to experience The Sims in a whole new way, anywhere, anytime. The Sims 3 is available globally from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
The game also is available for purchase, globally, from wireless carriers for feature phones. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
For more information about The Sims 3, please visit www.TheSims3.com."
Electronic Arts and Realtime Worlds have announced that "All Points Bulletin" will be released in early 2010.
"Founded by industry veteran David Jones, creator of Lemming's, Grand Theft Auto 1&2 and Crackdown, Realtime Worlds' latest project takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world multiplayer setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
“After a few years of quietly working on APB I’m extremely excited to be able to show it publically for the first time” said David Jones, Founder and Creative Director of Realtime Worlds. “To also be able to announce our marketing and distribution agreement with EA Partners at the same time is the cream on top. It’s very evident that EA Partners are clearly in-sync with our vision for APB and between us we aim to ensure gamers understand why it’s unique, and share our excitement”
“Throughout his career David Jones has continually forged new creative paths in interactive entertainment,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EA Partners. “David and the team at Realtime Worlds are set to do it once again with APB. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with them in introducing online persistence to third-person, open-world action games and defining a new category within the genre.”
APB is a new breed of online game. Set in a persistent living, breathing open-world urban environment where fame and fortune awaits all players. Some players will achieve this by feeding on the city, its people and its businesses…the Criminals. Some will live by a higher code and instead feed on the criminals and their organisations…the Enforcers. This dynamic where players become the core content for other players is one of the many unique features of APB. Its deep, rich customisation system provides players with the ability to completely personalise their identity. Looks, clothing, vehicles and even music, all to astonishing detail and quality.
For more information on APB please visit https://www.apb.com/"
Got Game Entertainment has announced that "Hinterland: Orc Lords", the fast-paced combat RPG by Tilted Mill, is now available in retail stores. In addition, the game is still available to purchase from Hinterland-Game.com.
"At just $19.99 (USD), and with tremendous replay value thanks to a variety of locations, resources, items, enemies, and challenges, the addictive “Hinterland: Orc Lords” lets you guiltlessly escape reality.
In “Hinterland: Orc Lords”, you create your own destiny, and determine the fate of others, by commanding an Orc tribe as Lord or Shaman, or leading a Human village as Human, Dwarf, Elf, or even Undead Warrior. Build a prosperous town and conquer all enemy sites in the region by bringing together a diverse cast of followers to your settlement. Carefully select members to join you on expeditions of exploration and conquest in the surrounding lands, or give them tools for settlement production.
In the world of “Hinterland: Orc Lords”, one teeming with Orc war camps, dark elf raiding parties, goblin infested mines, and the ruins of undead cities, you will encounter the characters and creatures of myth and folklore. You will also find much needed resources to expand your settlement, from iron to make weapons to a mystic tome to entice a great mage to join you. With a variety of characters, weapons, and strategies at your disposal, you can develop lowly farmers into great warriors, and customize your character to help in adventure or improve village life.
For your successful strategies, choices, and forays in “Hinterland: Orc Lords”, fame, fortune and prosperity await. But, you must play wise and take care, for even the loss of a lowly farmer can spell disaster at harvest time!
“Hinterland: Orc Lords” is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB for Alcohol Reference/Fantasy Violence/Mild Blood and will retail for $19.99. For more information, visit www.Hinterland-Game.com. "
DICE and Electronic Arts have officially announced "Battlefield: Bad Company 2", a sequel to the FPS that was released last year.
"In this installment, the Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game. To get ready for the assault this winter, players can prepare for action in Battlefield 1943™, an all-new multiplayer game available this summer via PlayStation®Store, Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and on the PC.
“Bad Company 2 takes everything that players liked in the original and ups the ante – more vehicles, more destruction and more team play,” said Karl Magnus Troedsson, Executive Producer Battlefield Franchise, DICE. “Battlefield 1943 is a new take on a blast from the past classic coming to life with brand new technology that we’re eager to get into players hands.”
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the ‘B’ company fight their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages. With a heavy arsenal of deadly weapons and a slew of vehicles to aid them, the crew set off on their mission and they are ready to blow up, shoot down, blast through, wipe out and utterly destroy anything that gets in their way. Total destruction is the name of the game, delivered as only the DICE next generation Frostbite™ engine can. Either online or offline, enemies will soon learn there is nowhere to hide. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the PC."
LucasArts and Telltale Games have announced two new projects based on the classic adventure series "Monkey Island". "Tales of Monkey Island" will be a new episodic series and "The Secret of Monkey Island" will be a completely re-imagined version of the original game.
"Beginning in just a few short weeks, Telltale will premiere the Tales of Monkey Island™ game series, delivering a completely new epic storyline and swashbuckling flair that will unfold across five monthly episodes on PC and WiiWare™. The Monkey Island celebration continues later in the summer when LucasArts publishes The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition, a completely re-imagined version of the first game in the series that adds updated high definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, and full voiceover to the classic adventure game originally launched in 1990. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition will be made available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC.
“We couldn’t be any more excited about bringing Monkey Island to today’s gamers — both in our special edition of the original classic, and through our collaboration with Telltale on the episodic series,” said LucasArts’ President Darrell Rodriguez. “We can’t wait for Guybrush Threepwood and LeChuck to return to gamers’ screens.”
Today’s announcement represents a new partnership between LucasArts and digital entertainment pioneers Telltale who are crafting new experiences for today’s audiences with engaging stories delivered through regular monthly episodes. Tales of Monkey Island is developed by Telltale, whose team includes designers and artists who worked on all of the previous Monkey Island games. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is being developed internally by LucasArts, the company that started it all with the original Monkey Island games."
