News Briefs (10-9-09)
A large and varied array of news from the world of videogames
Tags: Army of Two: The 40th Day, Clash of the Titans, Dante's Inferno, Fairytale Fights, Guitar Hero 5, Half-Minute Hero, Madagascar Kartz, Project Runway, Risen, Scivelation, Tekken 6 Categories: News, PC News, PS3 News, PSP News, Wii News, Xbox 360 News
Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Oct 9th, 2009
Tyler Bates (Watchmen, 300, Get Carter, The Devil’s Rejects) is announced as the composer for Army of Two: The 40th Day.
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The Billy Squire track pack is now available for Guitar Hero 5 for 440 MS Points, $5.49 on PS3 or 550 Wii Points. Alternately, the songs are available separately, but you’ll wind up paying more in the end.
“The Stroke”
“Everybody Wants You.”
“When She Comes To Me”
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Scivelation, an action game, is set to arrive on PCs and “next generation” consoles next year. Really, are we still using “next-generation” to describe the current console generation?
Set in the distant future, Scivelation’s universe is a world born out of the ashes of conflict and misery. An oppressive global dictatorship, known as the Regime, has risen to power after the aftermath of the Apocalypse; aggressively seeking out and eliminating any opposition to their tyrannical government. With this capricious, dystopian reality as a backdrop, the player will take his or her place amongst the ranks of the resistance, waging war throughout the furthest reaches of the globe in this action-packed battle for freedom and survival.
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The official website for Fairytale Fights has relaunched with a whole lot of new content. Part of this is a new community section for fans to… well, commune.
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The videogame of Dante’s Inferno is having its story written/adapted by Will Rokos, perhaps best known for is Academy Award nominated screenplay for Monster’s Ball.
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Madagascar Kartz is announced to arrive on October 27 for the Wii, DS, Xbox 360 and PS3.
Jump behind the wheel and drive yourself wild as you play as Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, King Julien or those crafty penguins! You can power-up and perform zany jumps, outlandish flips, and radical rolls on amazing tracks from the world of Madagascar®, including the New York City Zoo, the plane crash site, the volcano, plus many more. Keep an edge on your wild competitors with cool pickups, such as power boosts, obstacles, and projectiles. DreamWorks Madagascar Kartz features split-screen head-to-head multiplayer action, allowing up to four players to go bananas and race locally against one another in Championship, Quick Race and Time Trial modes.
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A demo for PC RPG Risen is now available.
http://risen.deepsilver.com/blog/pages/us/downloads/downloads.php
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A Wii game based on the reality series Project Runway is coming.
The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with different challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. Capturing the true essence of Project Runway, the title will feature the show’s talent.
Unique features of the Project Runway video game will include: an interactive garment studio, a fashion career mode, hair and make-up studios, a Wii Balance Board-compatible catwalk game and a feature where the player can take part in high-profile fashion shoots and take on the role of a fashion photographer. All fun and family friendly game features are based on the content from the show.
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Development is complete on Tekken 6. Look for it on shelves October 27.
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The upcoming film remake of Clash of the Titans is getting the videogame treatment on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Set in the timeless grandeur of Greek mythology, Clash of the Titans immerses players into the epic battle for dominance between the human race and the powerful gods Hades and Zeus. Through vast landscapes of swamps, mountains and the underworld, two modes of play let players embody Perseus’ adventure from the film, or take on original new bosses in fresh, dynamic adaptations of one of the greatest mythological stories ever told.
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The official website for PSP title Half Minute Hero has launched.
http://www.halfminutehero.com/
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Tags: Army of Two: The 40th Day, Clash of the Titans, Dante's Inferno, Fairytale Fights, Guitar Hero 5, Half-Minute Hero, Madagascar Kartz, Project Runway, Risen, Scivelation, Tekken 6
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