Gaming News of July 2010

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Lord of Arcana
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PSP
Genre: Action RPG
Origin: Japan
Release: TBA
  
  
Square Enix released new details of its PSP four player action RPG Lord of Arcana, the game takes place in a fantasy world, in which you go beyond a monster hunter, you play as a demon slayer, battle against minotaurus, goblins, skeletons, as well as gigantic demon beasts like Bahamut Dragon and Fire God Agni. When you defeat enemies you can obtain arcana stones to upgrade your weapons. A playable demo will be available in Japan on August 19.

 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ma3tMJ7VQ&feature=player_embedded#






Trinity Zill O'll Zero
Publisher: Tecmo Koei
Developer: Omega Force
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: RPG
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: September 30, 2010
  
  
Here are some new images of Tecmo Koei's Trinity Zill O'll Zero [Trinity Souls of Zill O'll] for PlayStation 3, the game will be released in Japan on 9/30/2010.


 
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Sensing correctly that there are some prospective purchasers of the Xbox 360 S not happy with its glossy black colour scheme, custom electronics firm Colorware are reminding the world that you can get a new 360 in its "classic" shade of white. Or blue. Or pink. Or any number of colours and colour combinations.


Like you can with many other consoles, including the PS3, all you need to do is either send Colorware your existing unit or buy one fresh from them.

Be warned, though, individuality will cost you in this instance, with a $295 charge for re-colouring your own console, and a $770 fee if you buy a custom one brand new from Colorware.


- Activision CEO Bobby Kotick mentioned to Financial Times that he is frustrated by the Xbox Live business model, because Microsoft would benefit the most from the service. For example over 60% subscribers are on Live because of Call of Duty series, but Activision doesn't get any revenue from it.

- Here is an image of Microsoft's Kinect packshot, th emotion control system will be out in November 2010.

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Ace Combat Joint Assault
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Platform: PSP
Genre: Flight Shooting
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: July 26, 2010 [JP], August 31, 2010 [NA]
 
 
Here are some new images of Namco Bandai's PSP combat flight game Ace Combat: Joint Assault, the game will have four player cooperative campaign and eight players competitive multiplayer mode. Ace Combat: Joint Assault will due in Japan on July 26, 2010.


 
NBA Jam for the Wii is out Oct. 5

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I know! I so want that NBA Jam game now! And also.. why in the he11 is it only for the Wii? Seriously... they don't think any 360 or ps3 gamers are going to want to play it? just..... wow....

[Astaroth]

I know! I so want that NBA Jam game now! And also.. why in the he11 is it only for the Wii? Seriously... they don't think any 360 or ps3 gamers are going to want to play it? just..... wow....

Well, get a Wii for crying out loud!  It's really inexpensive at this point, and it's getting more great games by the second

[ATiC3]

Well, get a Wii for crying out loud!  It's really inexpensive at this point, and it's getting more great games by the second

I choose not to, thank you very much. I don't need to spend over $100 on a console where I'm only going to play like 3-4 games so far.. like... wow...

[Astaroth]

Well, meh... to each his own I guess.  But in a more direct answer to your question, likely... no, they didn't think 360 or PS3 owners wanted to play it.  As you probably noticed, gaming goes in trends.  I'd say more often than not, the kinds of games that are exclusively not for Wii are of this darker, more brutal action-based games (things influenced by Resident Evil 4, God of War, and the like) whereas Wii exclusives tend to be more retro-appeal titles (just look at No More Heroes 2, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Metroid Other M).

So yeah... NBA Jam's the kind of game that would be exclusive to the Wii, and most people who want it are probably Wii owners.  Sorry.  But there ARE rumors of it coming to the other 2 systems if it sells well enough, which it probably will.

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Dead Rising 2 is celebrating its month-long delay with a brand new site, official game cover art and the announcement of a super-special special edition pack for our mates in Europe.

The European “Outbreak Pack”  features a 12″ overweight tourist zombie figurine, complete with traffic cone and accessories, an extra content disc and a download code for bonus themes. GameStop’s American pre-order edition includes a Ninja Theme Pack with four separate articles of ninja apparel that provide special abilities when donned piecemeal, and unlock ninja-like animations when all four are worn together.

Dead Rising 2 is due out September 28 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.



- Namco Bandai released a new TVCM video of Dragon Ball Tag VS [Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team] for PSP, the game will be released in Japan on September 30, 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gdBh_nuawM&feature=player_embedded#

- Activision released a new preview trailer of James Bond 007: Blood Stone, which will be heading to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC this holiday season, the game is developed by Bizarre Creations. A seperate DS version will be developed by N-Space.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUhjjQCvRs0&feature=player_embedded#


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- Sega released a new preview trailer of Kurohyou Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou [Black Panther: Yakuza The New Chapter] for PSP, showing story background and gameplay footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_QwhtY2d6E&feature=player_embedded#

 Namco Bandai released a new trailer of Ace Combat: Joint Assault for PSP, showing the gameplay and improved combat scene. The game will be released on August 31, 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G9DUDaJQMQ&feature=player_embedded#


and...

- Sega announced they will no longer support Alien vs Predator for PS3 and Xbox 360, there won't be anymore update patches for this game.

- Ubisoft has postponed the release date of Driver: San Francisco from this fall to 2011, due to strong competition this holiday season.

- Square Enix has registered Samurai Eleven for trademark protection in Japan, which seems to be a new game in the Musashi series, or something completely new.

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- SNK Playmore released new screens of its upcoming arcade fighting gmae The King of Fighters XIII, the game will have 31 playable characters, there are EX Special Attacks, EX Super Combos and Neo Max Super Combos, you can also set handicap options right at the beginning

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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PSP
Genre: Action RPG
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: Fall 2010
 
 
Here are some new scans of Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 3rd for PSP, showing various new weapons, monsters and Felyne types.

 





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- Nippon Ichi announced a new Disgaea title will be heading to PS3 before the end of the fiscal year in Japan, details will be revealed at Tokyo Game Show.

- NIS America announced Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel will be released for PS3 in Spring 2011 in North America, the game was released in Japan by Gust.

- Sony mentioned that PS3 3-D games will be limited to 720p for now. The reason is to keep games running at a smooth 60 fps.

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- NIS America announced Caldun: This is an RPG [Classic Dungeons] for PSP, a retro dungeon crawler RPG which will be available in PSN this fall.

- NIS America also announced Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger VS. Darkdeath Evilman will be heading to PSP in North America in fall 2010, a tactical RPG which was released earlier this year in Japan as Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku.

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 =D>WELL I GUESS I GOT MY LIL WISH!...recently i asked about Arcana hearts 3 off the humble and well well well

- Arc System Works announced Arcana Heart 3 for PS3 and Xbox 360, the 3rd installment of the popular all female fighting game. The game will have 23 playable characters, new animated cut scenes when you execute super combos and a new beginner mode with easy one button combo system. The game will due this winter!



(damn now i hope arc systems some how get a hold of the jojos bizzare adv lincense and dop a fighting game
with the old and new Jojo chars )

 
Knights Contract
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: 2011
 
 
Here are some new images of Namco Bandai's Knights Contract, which will be heading to PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011.






Gears of War 3
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Epic Games
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Third Person Shooter
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: April 5, 2011
 
 
Epic Games released new images of the Xbox 360 third person shooter Gears of War 3, the game will be released on April 5, 2011.


 
 
 
 


Quantum Theory
Publisher: Tecmo Koei
Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Third Person Shooter
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: September 30, 2010 [JP], October 2010 [NA/EU]
 
 
Here are some new images of Tecmo Koei's third person shooter Quantum Theory for PS3 and Xbox 360, the game will be released in Japan in mid-September.




MindJack
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Feelplus
Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Third Person Action Adventure
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: October 2010
 
 
Square Enix released new images of its sci-fi third person action adventure game MindJack, developed by Feelplus. The story takes place in year 2031, in the game you play as the government agents who hack into enemy mind and control them to battle.


 
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- SNK Playmore released a new video of its upcoming PSP shooter NeoGeo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting, which will be available in Japan on July 29, 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPumaSKBxXE&feature=player_embedded#


And in other detailed news...
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- RUMOR: Game Informer reported that Namco Bandai and Capcom are working together on two crossover projects. Namco will make Namco vs Capcom using the Tekken 6 engine, and Capcom will make Capcom vs Namco using the Street Fighter IV engine, each game will feature characters from franchises of both companies. The Namco Bandai version will have free-roaming environment and melee combats, while the Capcom version will have 2D gameplay and projectile attacks like fireballs.

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Dragon Ball Tag VS
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Developer: Spike
Platform: PSP
Genre: Fighting
Origin: Japan, North America, Europe
Release: September 30, 2010 [JP], October 19, 2010 [NA]
  
  
Bandai Namco released new images of the PSP 2-on-2 tag fighting game Dragon Ball Tag VS [Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team], the game will be released on September 30, 2010.

 
"i mean whatever but they should have put this tag team game on bigger consoles so it can be online .."












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- Nintendo reported that the 3DS launch date and price will be revealed in Japan on September 29.

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- MCV reported that the UK market has received high number of Kinect preorders, certain shops receive 10 pre-orders of Kinect each date.

- Sega announced the Xbox 360 mech combat game Cyber Troppers Virtual On Force will be released in Japan on December 22, 2010. A Limited Edition will be available on the same date, which includes 6 soundtrack CDs of the series and a B5 format book which covers the 15 year history of the series, all for 10290 yen.

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- Platinum Game's Shinji Mikami mentioned that Vanquish will have 5 difficulty levels: Casual Auto, Casual, Normal, Hard and God Hard. Normal is the recommended level of difficulty, and God Hard is only available after you completed the game once


And a Reminder....