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by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:56
Stonetrip today announced that the ShiVa 3D engine now supports the Android platform. Licensees of ShiVa 3D now have beta access to the authoring tool and within the next two weeks, the full commercial release will occur. To prove platform compatibility, Crusade of Destiny™ for iPhone was ported in just a few clicks by its developer DVide Arts.
There is no additional licensing fee for the new platform giving ShiVa licensees access to PC, Mac, Linux, Web, iPhone and Android under a single unified engine and editor. This allows developers to create their code once and bring it to all of the supported platforms.
“With the success of iPhone and the App store, we see Android as a platform with a lot of potential. Being on the target platform early will allow ShiVa developers to capture the audience early and build their brands,” said Philip Belhassen, CEO of Stonetrip. “iPhone apps built in ShiVa can quickly and easily be ported to Android with minimal effort. It’s literally just a few clicks to port a game.”
ShiVa has been designed to give game developers the ability to quickly and efficiently create high-quality interactive content for PC, Mac, Linux, Web, iPhone and other platforms. With great attention paid to simplifying and speeding the process of creation, and maximizing the space for art and content on mobile and Web platforms, ShiVa has more than 100,000 hours of development already invested into the engine. To date, more than 8,000 applications and hundreds of games have been built using ShiVa.
Stonetrip also recently unveiled a new version of its 3D Web Player, making 3D web-based applications easier to deploy. The new 3D Web player provides an innovative system for developers to rapidly reach their target audience on the internet with rich, interactive applications and games. The plug-in is quite simply the fastest and easiest installation for high quality, rich 3D application on the Web.
Technical demonstrations are available on the Stonetrip website at: http://www.stonetrip.com. ...by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:54
Namco today announced the launch of its Match 3 PC hit Tinseltown Dreams: The 50’s for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is currently available on Apple’s App Store for $2.99.
Hollywood is at the center of Tinseltown Dreams: The 50’s, a Match 3 movie-making game that allows players to create their very own box-office sensation. Assume the director’s role and swap tiles to earn a budget, hire a superior cast and crew, and purchase more props. Developed by Big Blue Bubble, who also worked on Namco’s Garters & Ghouls, the game boasts 35 cinema inspired levels based on Namco’s highly acclaimed original PC version.
“Merging the best Match 3 mechanics with the ability to create your own films using characters, sets and props is unlike anything else on the App Store and provides hours of enjoyment,” stated Jonathan Kromrey, general manager of Apple Games for Namco Networks.
The title features Facebook Connect, which allows fans to share scores and in-game achievements. Apple fans can expect the game to be available on Mac in the near future. For more information on Namco’s library of iPhone/iPod touch games, or to experience the PC version of Tinseltown Dreams: The 50’s, please visit namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook. ...by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:52
Square Enix Europe are pleased to announce that FINAL FANTASY® XIII has become the fastest selling title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise history in the UK and also the fastest selling UK game of 2010 so far*.
The news comes on the heels of the announcement last week that the sell-in shipment of the game has exceeded the five million unit milestone worldwide. Cumulative global shipments of the FINAL FANTASY series have now reached 96 million units since the first game was launched over two decades ago.
The latest part in the multi-award winning FINAL FANTASY series was released on 9 March 2010 in the UK for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system by Microsoft.
“It’s great to see FINAL FANTASY XIII hitting the top of the UK charts and setting the pace as the fastest selling game of the year,” said Jon Brooke, UK Marketing Director. “With high profile TV spots playing out beyond Easter and branded buses still travelling the country I’m positive this title is only going to get bigger and bigger.”
The FINAL FANTASY series stands out thanks to its ongoing evolution. Only the best creative ideas, the best graphics standards and the best gameplay systems, which are available at the time when a new part in the series is developed, are included in the game. This tradition has been continued in FINAL FANTASY XIII.
FINAL FANTASY XIII is also the fastest and biggest selling console game in Germany in 2010 (source: Media Control GFK International) and the best selling console game in France in 2010 so far (source: GFK France).
For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIII, visit the official website at www.finalfantasy13game.com. ...by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:52
Square Enix Europe are pleased to announce that FINAL FANTASY® XIII has become the fastest selling title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise history in the UK and also the fastest selling UK game of 2010 so far*.
The news comes on the heels of the announcement last week that the sell-in shipment of the game has exceeded the five million unit milestone worldwide. Cumulative global shipments of the FINAL FANTASY series have now reached 96 million units since the first game was launched over two decades ago.
The latest part in the multi-award winning FINAL FANTASY series was released on 9 March 2010 in the UK for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system by Microsoft.
“It’s great to see FINAL FANTASY XIII hitting the top of the UK charts and setting the pace as the fastest selling game of the year,” said Jon Brooke, UK Marketing Director. “With high profile TV spots playing out beyond Easter and branded buses still travelling the country I’m positive this title is only going to get bigger and bigger.”
The FINAL FANTASY series stands out thanks to its ongoing evolution. Only the best creative ideas, the best graphics standards and the best gameplay systems, which are available at the time when a new part in the series is developed, are included in the game. This tradition has been continued in FINAL FANTASY XIII.
FINAL FANTASY XIII is also the fastest and biggest selling console game in Germany in 2010 (source: Media Control GFK International) and the best selling console game in France in 2010 so far (source: GFK France).
For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIII, visit the official website at www.finalfantasy13game.com. ...by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:50
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, proudly announces Blazblue: Continuum Shift, coming Summer 2010! The first BlazBlue versions for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system were recently top 4 finalists for the VGA Awards, and Aksys Games is proud to announce we will be bringing the arcade sequel to Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system!
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. Tsubaki, ?-12 and Hazama will join the ranks of the veterans, who will be reborn with additional moves to their arsenal. With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action. “If you're not on the hype train this time, you're missing out on the latest greatest 2D game from Arc”, exclaims Gail Salamanca, Marketing Director of Aksys Games. “GET HYPE, CHOO CHOO”!
Blazblue Continuum Key Features:
· New Modes featuring Beginner Mode, Tutorial Mode and Challenge Mode! Beginner Mode encourages a wider audience with an easier control scheme, anyone can jump right into and play! Tutorial allows the novice and pros to practice everything from the basic mechanics unique to BlazBlue.
Challenge Mode offers advanced players character-specific combos and missions.
· Take over Kagutsuchi by creating your own army in Legion Mode!
Defeat the enemy armies positioned at various locations on the map. The ultimate goal is to color the entire map with your color by defeating all the enemy hubs. Recruit enemy soldiers by defeating them!
· Brand new characters, stages, soundtracks and moves!
Welcome Hazama the mysterious performer, Tsubaki the valiant female knight and ?-12.
3D dimensionality and 2D visuals integrated seamlessly with every stage. Four completely new stages with composer, Daisuke Ishiwatari's seven banging new songs for Continuum Shift!
· Online battling domestically and overseas!
Players can battle others from around the world via the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE®. Players can not only search for matches, play games, and observe matches online; they can also chat with friends while playing. ...by Published on March 20th, 2010 00:50
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, proudly announces Blazblue: Continuum Shift, coming Summer 2010! The first BlazBlue versions for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system were recently top 4 finalists for the VGA Awards, and Aksys Games is proud to announce we will be bringing the arcade sequel to Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system!
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. Tsubaki, ?-12 and Hazama will join the ranks of the veterans, who will be reborn with additional moves to their arsenal. With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action. “If you're not on the hype train this time, you're missing out on the latest greatest 2D game from Arc”, exclaims Gail Salamanca, Marketing Director of Aksys Games. “GET HYPE, CHOO CHOO”!
Blazblue Continuum Key Features:
· New Modes featuring Beginner Mode, Tutorial Mode and Challenge Mode! Beginner Mode encourages a wider audience with an easier control scheme, anyone can jump right into and play! Tutorial allows the novice and pros to practice everything from the basic mechanics unique to BlazBlue.
Challenge Mode offers advanced players character-specific combos and missions.
· Take over Kagutsuchi by creating your own army in Legion Mode!
Defeat the enemy armies positioned at various locations on the map. The ultimate goal is to color the entire map with your color by defeating all the enemy hubs. Recruit enemy soldiers by defeating them!
· Brand new characters, stages, soundtracks and moves!
Welcome Hazama the mysterious performer, Tsubaki the valiant female knight and ?-12.
3D dimensionality and 2D visuals integrated seamlessly with every stage. Four completely new stages with composer, Daisuke Ishiwatari's seven banging new songs for Continuum Shift!
· Online battling domestically and overseas!
Players can battle others from around the world via the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE®. Players can not only search for matches, play games, and observe matches online; they can also chat with friends while playing. ...by Published on March 19th, 2010 17:47
via Eurogamer
Rockstar has announced that The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony have been delayed on PC and PS3 due after Sony asked for some changes.
The two downloadable episodes, and the boxed Episodes from Liberty City version, will now be released on 13th April in North America and 16th April.
Related events, including Rockstar Social Club multiplayer sessions on PSN and Games for Windows Live, will now take place on 16th/17th April.
The official statement says the delay is "due to a last-minute game submission request from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to edit some of the in-game Liberty City radio station, television and internet content," although it doesn't say what specifically.
Of course, the long wait was down to an exclusivity agreement with Microsoft that saw both episodes appear on Xbox 360 first - The Lost and Damned in February last year and Gay Tony in late October. ...
The tone of the post is a bit frustrated in places. "Unfortunately, with each round of changes comes fully re-testing the game and a full re-submission to PlayStation.
"This is the nature of the game submission process. Believe us, if we could expedite the turnaround any sooner - we would.
"We are dying to get this game in the hands of fans who've waited for it for so long in the first place."by Published on March 19th, 2010 17:23
It's Friday and it's the time of the week where the weekend is almost here, along with updated console sales data from Japan too:
- Playstation Portable: 39,125
- Nintendo Wii: 31,460
- Playstation 3: 26,481
- Nintendo DSi LL: 21,604
- Nintendo DSi: 13,581
- Nintendo DS Lite: 3,920
- Xbox 360: 2,668
- Playstation 2: 1,825
- Playstation Portable Go: 1,191
As usual in rough figures: PSP tops the list, down 25,700 though. Wii is next, down 2,200. PS2 is in 3rd place, down 2,400. DSi LL is forth, down 2,000. DSi comes next, down 1,800. 6th place is the DS Lite, down 400. Seventh is the Xbox 360, down 100. PS2 stays about the same and last in line is the PSP Go, down 84.
Figures from Media Create. ...by Published on March 19th, 2010 16:42
Microsoft® today revealed that Dylan Hartley, one of the hottest young rugby talents in the UK, will be recruiting all available Xbox LIVE fans from across the UK for a unique Game with Fame event.
To celebrate the launch of the downloadable content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package, Dylan will be playing the first multiplayer maps, available to download on 30th March, exclusively on Xbox LIVE.
Developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became a cultural phenomenon when it launched to the world in November, and Xbox LIVE now hosts the largest online gaming community for the game.
Dylan will be dropping in behind enemy lines on Thursday 1st April at 12 noon GMT. To be in with a chance to join Dylan online for this unique event, players simply need to email their details to the address below, also telling Dylan why they want to play with him. Lucky gamers who are successful in applying will be emailed all the details they need to take part in the event.
How to take part:
Simply email the following information to [email protected]
Name
Age
Gamertag ...by Published on March 19th, 2010 16:36
Grab your Nintendo DSi, snap a shot of yourself and a friend and bust some of your best fighting moves as the eagerly anticipated Photo Dojo™ arrives on DSiWare. Once your muscles have been flexed on DSiWare get onto the Wii Shop Channel and download Muscle March which sees Tony and his muscle-bound crew hot on the heels of some lightning-quick protein powder thieves. Frantic macho posing in front of your TV required!
If that doesn’t whet your appetite, two epic struggles join Virtual Console. The first of this Hanabi festival duo let’s you fight an evil warlord to rescue the queen and her magical crystal balls in Milon's Secret Castle.
And finally, one of the import games most eagerly awaited by European Virtual Console fans makes it onto Wii Shop Channel! Download CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD now to enjoy the best vampire slaying fun ever in a video game.
The Nintendo DSi Shop is certainly bursting at the seams this week, as not only Photo Dojo™, but in addition 4 brand new titles are added: Flips: The Enchanted Woods, Libera Wing, Flashlight and Car Jack Streets!
WiiWare - Muscle March
(NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe, 500 Wii Points)
Muscle March is a quirky Japanese action game stuffed full of macho bodybuilders. The all mighty protein powder has been stolen so it’s up to Tony and his muscle-bound crew to catch the thieves. Choose from a variety of perfectly moulded superstars and bring these terrible villains to justice. As each thief attempts their escape, they will smash through walls while making a variety of poses. You must match these poses to fit through the holes and catch up to the thieves to win back the protein powder.
Flex your muscles by yourself or with up to four friends in turn based macho excitement. For those to who want to strike a pose for a little longer, there’s also an Endless mode where players can pose until their muscles bulge and explode.
Muscle March will also be the first WiiWare title to offer a polar bear in a Speedo.
Virtual Console - Milon's Secret Castle
(HUDSON SOFT, NES, 600 Wii Points)
In a world where music is the language of the people, an evil warlord from the north arrives and captures the castle. The queen is imprisoned deep within the castle and the world's musical instruments are taken and hidden away.
Our hero, Milon, takes it upon himself to fight the warlord, rescue the queen and recover the queen's magical crystal balls - with only his wits and the magical Bubble to aid him on his quest. Help Milon along the way by looking for hidden doors, finding secret items, and defeating fierce enemies. Make sure to look for the shops inside the castle, where you can buy hints and valuable items.
And look out for Music Boxes - whenever Milon finds one, he will be transported to a bonus stage. Each music box you find will add a layer to the music in the bonus stages. Try to grab all seven music boxes to create a performance worthy of this epic game.
Virtual Console - CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD
(KONAMI, Turbografx, 900 Wii Points)
This tenth action-packed instalment of the ever-popular Castlevania series depicts the next chapter in the epic struggle between the Belmont clan and the dark forces of Count Dracula. A true classic, this title is recognized far and wide for its beautifully rendered world, outstanding game balance and haunting CD-quality game music.
The player takes control of Richter, wielder of the clan’s traditional Vampire Killer whip, and guides him through a total of 13 stages, all filled with treacherous traps and hidden secrets. Using your legendary whip, passed down through generations of Belmonts, and a powerful selection of subweapons and Item Crash attacks, it’s up to you to destroy Dracula and his evil horde.
This time around, the Belmont hero isn't alone in his quest - if you find and rescue Maria Renard, she can be used as a playable character for even more vampire-slaying fun.
NINTENDO DSiWare - Photo Dojo™
(Nintendo, 200 Nintendo DSi Points)
Photo Dojo brings a new twist to the side-scrolling beat ‘em up – literally putting you in the middle of the action.
Using your Nintendo DSi system's camera, take photos of yourself performing punches, kicks and special moves, as well as victory and defeat poses. Next, add sound effects by recording your voice, or whatever you choose, with the microphone. Finally, snap a photo for the backdrop; the setting is entirely up to you. In just a few minutes you’ll have created your own personalised fighting game.
Battle solo against hordes of enemies, or invite a friend to capture their own likeness and fight each other in a one-on-one grudge match. And, because both players share the same Nintendo DSi, you’ll be getting up close and personal.
NINTENDO DSiWare - Flips: The Enchanted Woods
(Electronic Arts, 500 Nintendo DSi Points)
Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep. And in the wood stands the magic Faraway Tree, and in that tree live the magical characters that soon become their new friends – Moon-Face, Silky the fairy, and Saucepan Man. Together ...
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