Transformers(TM): War for Cybertron Highly-Anticipated Action Shooter
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- The legendary conflict between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS has come to a head, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Transformers(TM): War for Cybertron has landed in retail stores nationwide. Developed by award-winning High Moon Studios and based on Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game allows players to become the ultimate TRANSFORMERS weapon in the final, epic war set on the TRANSFORMERS home planet of CYBERTRON. Complete with full online co-op and a variety of deep, competitive multiplayer modes including the ability to create your own TRANSFORMERS character for the first time ever in a video game, Transformers: War for Cybertron is the title fans have been waiting for.
"Transformers: War for Cybertron has absolutely been a passion project from day one, a true reimagining of the franchise that transports gamers straight to the core of the TRANSFORMERS universe," said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Players will experience full online co-op along with several deep multiplayer modes while they can create their very own TRANSFORMERS character and compete head-to-head with their friends."
"Hasbro is thrilled to see the highly anticipated Transformers: War for Cybertron game come to market based on our iconic TRANSFORMERS brand," said Mark Blecher, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Digital Media & Gaming at Hasbro. "Working closely with Hasbro, Activision has delivered an outstanding game that explores a story within TRANSFORMERS mythology that hasn't been explored this deeply before and will become canon within the lore. This is truly an exciting format to experience a new, action-packed and visually stunning telling of an important part of TRANSFORMERS history."
Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the final moments of the grand civil war that will determine the survival of the entire TRANSFORMERS race. Fans will be able to explore the TRANSFORMERS war-ravaged home planet in full 3D environments for the first time, armed with a diverse arsenal of high-tech weaponry and the ability to convert instantly from robot to vehicle form at any time as they engage in heart-pounding battles on land and in the air in this gripping, third-person action shooter. Complete with several multiplayer modes, Transformers: War for Cybertron allows gamers to play through story missions with their friends in drop in/drop out online co-op, and also create their own TRANSFORMERS character for competitive head-to-head multiplayer modes, choosing among four distinct character classes, personalizing their character's look and selecting from a huge variety of weapons, skills and abilities. Additionally, the game introduces Escalation, a four-player online co-op mode that allows gamers to fight together as their favorite AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS against increasing waves of enemies utilizing strong teamwork to survive.
Transformers: War for Cybertron is rated "T" (Teen - for Violence) by the ESRB and is available now on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
Also available today are two distinct games developed by veteran studio Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS(TM), Transformers: War for Cybertron AUTOBOTS and Transformers: War for Cybertron DECEPTICONS. Each title allows players to fight for control of the TRANSFORMERS home planet through eight unique story missions and 30 intense arena challenges. At any point, gamers can change form from robot to vehicle and will have access to 30 characters across both skus, ten of which are exclusive to the DS platform. Additionally, fans can challenge their friends to high-stakes multiplayer matches using local wireless connectivity and wager one of their unlocked TRANSFORMERS characters on the outcome and winner takes all. Both DS games are rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - for Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB.
Additionally, Transformers(TM): Cybertron Adventures for the Wii(TM) is also available at major retailers. The game is distinct from but follows a similar storyline to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and PC versions of the game. Developed by Next Level Games and built from the ground up for the Wii platform, the title allows players to fight for CYBERTRON through two unique AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON campaigns that feature an action-packed mix of rail shooter gameplay levels in robot, driving and flying modes. A second player can join the battle by taking control of an extra reticle that can attack enemies for added firepower throughout the campaign. The game is rated "T" (Teen - for Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB.
Singluarity - New First Person Sci-Fi Action Title
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that its eagerly-awaited new first-person action title SINGULARITY(TM) is now available across the globe. Published by Activision and created by acclaimed developer Raven Software, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary in videogames, SINGULARITY, throws players into the heart of a conspiracy that sends players hurtling through time.
"SINGULARITY seamlessly combines a heart-racing, story-driven experience with epic sci-fi combat and gameplay," said Brian Raffel, studio director, Raven Software. "This new title reflects our heartfelt passion to bring an all-new, fresh experience to the first person action community. We can't wait to take the action online!"
Thrust onto the mysterious Russian island base of Katorga-12, filled with Cold War secrets that threaten time itself, players must fight their way through an ever-shifting environment, haunted by time-ravaged creatures and mysteries. Armed with an arsenal of high-powered weapons and the Time Manipulation Device, players must contend with sudden time waves that hurl them back and forth between 1955 and the present day. In addition to a story-driven narrative, SINGULARITY offers players a unique multi-player experience, where Russian Special Forces with individual powers take on a team of creatures from another time including the powerful Radion, the gravity-defying Phase Tick and the time-altering Zek.
SINGULARITY is developed by Raven Software and is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB due to blood and gore, intense violence and strong language. SINGULARITY is available for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $59.99, and Windows PC for a suggested retail price of $49.99.
Blizzard Entertainment Begins Closed Beta Test for World of Warcraft(R): Cataclysm(TM)
Blizzard Entertainment announced the next World Of Warcraft expansion pack. Here is the press release: IRVINE, Calif., Jun 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blizzard Entertainment announced today that the closed beta test for Cataclysm(TM), its highly anticipated new expansion for World of Warcraft(R), has begun. The company has started issuing invitations to participate in the testing process to a wide range of players from around the world who signed up via their Battle.net(R) accounts. While enjoying an early look at the game, beta testers will provide valuable feedback to help Blizzard Entertainment find bugs, address balance issues, and polish the new content.
"Our focus with Cataclysm has been to build on the knowledge we've gained through the previous expansions to deliver the best, most compelling World of Warcraft content for our players to date," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Gathering focused feedback during the beta test will go a long way in helping us reach that goal when we launch Cataclysm later this year."
Cataclysm is the third expansion for World of Warcraft, the most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game in the world. The first two expansions, The Burning Crusade(R) and Wrath of the Lich King(R), each shattered PC game sales records upon their release. In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races -- worgen and goblins -- will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they'll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.
The Elder Scrolls V: Alinor Release Date?
People are gone crazy and they all are looking for news about the upcoming Elder Scrolls game. I'm writing this article to calm all of you down.
There are a lot of posts over the internet that Bethesda Softworks announced The Elder Scrolls V: Alinor. As seen in this article: http://www.igcompany.com/pc-games/pc-game-news/311-the-elder-scrolls-v-alinor-and-fallout-4-announced.html in that press comunicate they announced Fallout 4 as well. Fallout 4? We can consider New Vegas as 4 so can we expect for Elder Scrolls V: Alinor to be released and officialy announced? We'll see. But hey! If there wasn't a little true in this story it would be published on the internet on so many websites?
At E3 Bethesda didn't say nothing about the following Alinor so that makes me think if the roumor is true that they maybe are preparing for something big or the project is still in beta stage and it may take another couple of years till the game will be released. Anyways if you ask me i don't think Bethesda would miss the chance to earn money again from Elder Scrolls.
If it wasn't true they would probably didn't announce that Armor Games will produce the elder scrolls V. They just don't afford to do this at this level.
PS: Don't think that the guys from Armor Games don't know how to produce PC games as well.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit: The Next NFS Officially Announced
EA announced at the E3 press conferece that the next NFS will be called Hot Pursuit (i don't know why i'm having this deja-vu feeling, oh yeah because NFS3 WAS CALLED JUST LIKE THAT!).
Dispite the name of the next NFS EA keeps attracting us with some new screenshots and some video trailers. Let's hope it will be a good game. I didn't played the last one (NFS Shift) but i played NFS Undercover wich was pretty dissapointing. Bad graphics and poor gameplay.
But hey! If it's Hot Pursuit and it's Lamborghini Murcielago Police(like it was in NFS Most Wanted) and the name suggest that it would be something like Most Wanted maybe it will be a good game. I think EA finaly realised that games where you are chasing or are being chased, sells better.
NFS Hot Pursuit will be released in November 2010.
Before i end this article i let you a trailer to make you a final opinion about the upcoming NFS game:
(Yes it's Marilyn Manson music :) )