News Briefs (6-5-09)
Today’s roundup of news from the world of videogames
Tags: Elven Legacy, Knights in the Nightmare, NinjaTrick, Out of the Park Baseball 10, Stalin vs. Martians Categories: DS News, News, PC News, PS2 News, PS3 News, PSP News, Wii News, Xbox 360 News
Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Jun 5th, 2009
2K Sports today announced it has signed 11-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers to be the cover athlete for NBA 2K10. The game is expected to arrive later this year on the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii and PC.
In conjunction with the reveal of Bryant as the cover athlete for NBA 2K10, 2K Sports will invite fans to vote on their choice for the official box cover. A dedicated voting site will offer fans a selection of NBA 2K10 box covers to choose from, and the voting period is open now through June 15. The box cover that receives the most votes at the end of the voting period will be unveiled as the cover of NBA 2K10 on June 16th. More information on voting can be found at the official NBA 2K10 voting site, www.2ksports.com/vote.
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Stalin vs. Martians has gotten patched up and a new lower price. Starting June 7 the game will be available for $9.99. Fixes in the patch include:
- Historical inevitability radius is bigger now.
- Minimized crashes with Stalin Falcons + the y always bomb the target.
- Cursor fixed, more bright now.
- The game is less complicated in levels 2,3 and 5.
- First attack in mission 2 starts earlier.
- Additional forces in mission 7.
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Elven Legacy to get an expansion later this year. Ranger will retail for $9.99 and have a host of new content.
Expanded Storyline
The Order of Marcus, long dormant in its isolation, is expanding. The renowned ranger Cornelius, armed with his spear and trained in the arts of subterfuge, has been tasked with preparing the world of Illis for the coming of the order.
New Features
Ranger Cornelius possesses a holy spear that can apply special powers to his attacks. In Elven Legacy, each unit’s operation could only be performed once per turn – one move and one attack. Ranger Cornelius can now use special attributes of his sacred spear without losing his turn. For example, he can activate a paralysing stroke and then throw the spear at the enemy. The enemy unit will not only suffer damage from the attack, but they will also be unable to move during the enemy’s turn.
The order of completing the missions will now affect future events in the game. There will be only one final ending, but there are several ways to reach the finale.
Additional new features in Elven Legacy: Ranger:
· 16 new missions
· 3 new heroes
· 5 unique artifacts
· 12 new spells
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The free to play game NinjaTrick now has a store open.
NinjaTrick’s in-game store is open today, and players can now choose from over 300 fashion items and 30 Ninjutsu skills. Players will be able to purchase items with in-game coins that they earn while honing their Ninjutsu skills and vying for gems against other aspiring ninjas. New items will be added in the coming weeks so be sure to visit the shop often.
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Knights in the Nightmare for the Nintendo DS has shipped out to retail.
As a part of the Atlus Spoils program, anyone who picks up a launch copy of Knights in the Nightmare will receive the game’s soundtrack CD, with music from composer Shigeki Hayashi. With 38 haunting tracks, in addition to one bonus song that cannot be heard anywhere else, this disc is yet another premium supplement to the game, and another rare collectible for fans to add to their library.
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Software publisher Strategy First Inc., and Out of the Park Productions are proud to present Bill ‘The Spaceman’ Lee Out Of The Park Baseball 10, which will be released June 9,2009.
Out Of The Park Baseball 10 is the 10th installment of the award-winning baseball management simulation game. The game will add more features to an already unparalleled feature set and improve already existing ones. With an improved artificial intelligence, which results the most realistic baseball management experience, Out Of The Park Baseball 10 continues the tradition of innovative management simulations.
Out Of The Park Baseball 10 includes a brand new never before seen 90 minute interview with Red Sox Hall of Fame Pitcher Bill ‘The Spaceman’ Lee. The celebrated pitcher provides his unique insight into baseball management, history, and tips on how to build a World Series caliber team.
R20;We are excited to bring Bill R16;The SpacemanR17; Lee Out Of The Park Baseball 10 to Gamers world wide. Teaming up one of Major League baseball’s iconic pitchers Bill ‘The Spaceman’ Lee with the award winning franchise will provide Gamers with great game play, information and entertainment all in one offering.” Says Strategy First Business Development Manager Emanuel Wall
Some of the new features are outlined below
· All new Bill “The Spaceman Lee” 90 minute interview
· 2009 Major League Rosters
· Reworked Pitching System
· Customizable In-Game Screen
· Improved In-Game AI
· Enhanced Play-By-Play
· Inaugural Draft With Budgets
· Improved Arbitration
· Improved Free Agent Compensation
· Improved Player Evaluation AI
· Improved Injury System
· Minor League Disabled Lists
· Optional Reserve Roster Limit
· More News Stories
· eMail Support in Online Leagues
· Improved Historical Simulation
For full details visit:
www.strategyfirst.com
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Tags: Elven Legacy, Knights in the Nightmare, NinjaTrick, Out of the Park Baseball 10, Stalin vs. Martians
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