Archive - 2011

The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

Nintendo has released to all Zelda fanatics everywhere the official E3 2011 trailer for The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword.  The trailer shows off some dramatics but a lot of in game footage as well.  Check out the trailer below and the game when it releases later this year for the Wii console.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DR-HVbvqnxv4 img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/R-HVbvqnxv4/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

 

Street Fighter X Tekken E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

Campcom and Namco have released the official cinematic trailer for Street Fighter X Tekken at E3 2011.  The trailer shows off some awesome fighting as the characters from both worlds meet to fight it out.  Check out the trailer below and the game when it launches in 2012.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DOdwNUsimANI img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/OdwNUsimANI/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

Nexon America Visit at E3 2011

2011/06/08
E3, News

I had the opportunity to meet with the fine folks at Nexon America yesterday. They are here at the Expo to show off some new additions to one of their current titles, Vindictus, and to get gamers excited about their upcoming title, Dragon Nest. Both are Free to Play Massively Multiplayer Action RPG’s. While they both share the same gameplay style, they couldn’t be more different in their art direction and storyline.

Vindictus, which is available now, is a dark action title that features a realistic art style. It is one great looking game. Here at E3, Nexon is showing off their new player character and a brand new boss that are coming to the game via an update to the game this October. The new player is a gigantic, lumbering beast of a character who carries a pillar as a weapon. He also has a transformation ability which will change him into either a Paladin, or a Dark Knight. He is a visceral combatant that has the ability to grapple even some of the largest foes in the game. The new boss character, which I don’t want to spoil for you was massive and provided a good challenge for us to beat.

Next up was Dragon Nest. This was my personal favorite of the two games. I had the opportunity to play it last year at E3 and it has come a long way since then. It has a more fanciful, bright visual style. It really was a joy to play through the demo level in both CO-OP mode and in PVP.

Both games are designed to be played with either the keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. For the style of play, I actually preferred the gamepad for both games, as the action is very arcadey in nature. I had a great time visiting with the people at Nexon and I want to say special thanks to the developers I was able to play with on both titles.

Wii U Demo Reel Used 360 & PS3 Graphics

2011/06/08
E3, News

 

During Nintendo’s E3 2011 press conference they showed a demo reel for third party titles coming to the newly announced console Wii U.  The demo showed off games like Arkham City and Ghost Recon with really impressive graphics.  In an interview later in the evening Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime told Kotaku that the graphics in the reel were actually from the Xbox 360 and PS3.  The reason for using those images was because the Wii U is “still a year away” and the intent was to focus on the name of the titles offering support.

With how big the announcement is for Nintendo it was nice to see them come out and admit this but it still leaves us wondering what the graphical power will actually look like when the system launches in 2012.

via Kotaku

 

Disney Universe E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

 

Straight from the E3 2011 show floor, Disney has released the official E3 trailer for their upcoming game Disney Universe.  The trailer shows off the co-op and mini game action as players move around the world dressed in Disney character costumes.  Check out the trailer below and the game when it launches this fall.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DYdKKTzRsKJo img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/YdKKTzRsKJo/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

Gotham City Imposters E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

WB games and Monolith released the official trailer for their upcoming team deathmatch shooter Gotham City Imposters.  The trailer shows off the first footage of gameplay and gives a little more info on what the game is all about.  Gotham City Imposers will be out in 2012 for PC, XBL, and the PSN.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DU7Ki-lqEbB4 img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/U7Ki-lqEbB4/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

Asura’s Wrath E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

Capcom and Connect2 have released the official trailer for their action game Asura’s Wrath.  The trailer shows off some of the crazy action sequences that the fallen deity Asura will get himself into.  Check out the trailer below and the game when it hits store shelves in 2012.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DhapS1Xarur8 img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/hapS1Xarur8/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

Captain America: Super Soldier Prologue Trailer

2011/06/08
E3, News

SEGA has released the official E3 2011 trailer for Captain America: Super Solider today.  The trailer is a prologue trailer that sets up the story for all those that have no idea what good ole Cap is all about.  Captain America: Super Solider will be out for every system under the sun on July 19th.

[stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D4KoIGZ2thwM img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/4KoIGZ2thwM/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]

Namco Bandai Celebrates 30 Years of Galaga

2011/06/08
Judgeman
E3, News

Namco Bandai announced today their plans to celebrate Galaga’s 30th anniversary with a year of new releases.  Released in North America in 1981, Galaga found it’s way into many arcade goers hearts and was personally responsible for many of my spent quarters over the years.  Namco Bandai have releases planned to hit Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s Playstation 3, Nintendo’s 3DS, iOS devices from Apple, and other phones.

The 30th Anniversary of Galaga lineup from Namco Bandai will look like this:

Galaga® Legions DX (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) – Get ready for the anticipated follow-up title from the team behind PAC-MAN® Championship Edition DX.  The Namco Generations team will make you rethink everything you know about Galaga with Galaga Legions DX.  Fast-paced gameplay along with fantastic new features, modes, and graphics await those ready to embark on the most destructive and chaotic space war ever encountered.

PAC-MAN® & Galaga® DIMENSIONS (Nintendo 3DS) – Featuring Galaga 3D IMPACT, experience the invading Galaga alien armada like never before. Players will use the gyro sensor in the Nintendo 3DS system to take the role of a space ship pilot.  Maneuver the Nintendo 3DS system in real-time to blast away the Galaga threat. PAC-MAN & Galaga DIMENSIONS also features PAC-MAN Tilt, a brand new side-scrolling PAC-MAN adventure.  Players use the 3DS system’s motion sensor to tilt PAC-MAN’s world and use the surrounding environment to help him escape puzzles and defeat enemies.

Galaga® 30th Collection (iOS) – The Galaga 30th Collection universal app will act as a hub for the Galaga universe across all iOS devices.   iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad® owners will be able to experience the celebrated Galaga franchise at the tips of their fingers.  Galaga 30th Collection will be available June 9 for free bundled with a copy of Galaxian®.  Future in-app purchases will be available through the year.

Galaga® Special Edition (Java/BREW/Blackberry) – Galaga shoots its way to feature phones this year with a remixed version of the classic space shooter.

 

 

Aliens: Colonial Marines Heading to Wii U

2011/06/08
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

SEGA has announced that their upcoming Aliens: Colonials Marines will not only be released on the Xbox 360, PLayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms, but will also be a prototype title for Nintendo’s new Wii U console. Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Games, stated during an A:CM presentation behind closed doors that they are working hard to find creative uses for the new system and its intriguing control system.

“We are extremely thrilled about the potential of the Nintendo Wii U and are honored to be a part of the earliest efforts for research and development on the platform with the Aliens: Colonial Marines project that is so perfectly matched with the platform’s unique and exciting new capabilities,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “As more details about the Nintendo Wii U emerge, Gearbox Software is equipped and motivated to engage and support the platform and its customers.”