News Briefs (9-15-09) Part 1

Plenty of games have shipped out to retail, other titles announced an plenty of other bits of news

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Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Sep 15th, 2009

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has shipped out to retail.

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NHL 2K10 is now available on store shelves.

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Available September 17 a free Map Pack for Batman: Arkham Asylum will be available

 

In the ‘Totally Insane’ FreeFlow Combat map, players’ will be tested to their fullest as scores of escaped lunatics bear down upon BATMAN as they make their escape through the asylum’s secure records facility. These fast-moving foes will challenge all but the most practiced players, with quick reactions and expert timing needed to fend off wave upon wave of insane inmates, bent on taking down the DARK KNIGHT. In the ‘Nocturnal Hunter’ Invisible Predator map, players take on a wholly different approach, practicing their predatory skills to remain in the shadows, utilizing the Arkham watchtowers and Batman’s arsenal of gadgets to gain the upper hand on The Joker’s army of goons patrolling below.

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A demo for Katamari Forever is now available through the PlayStation Network. The full game will ship out next week.

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A demo for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is now available, with the full game available later this week.

 

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/demos/majesty-2.aspx

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The PSP version of NBA 10: The Inside to feature cover athlete Brandon Roy of the Portland Trailblazers.

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Bomberman Blitz and Texas Hold ‘Em are on the way to the DSi via Nintendo’s downloadable game service.

 

High Stakes Texas Hold ‘Em features the popular No-Limit rule set used in tournaments like the World Series of Poker to give players the authentic feel of a real Texas Hold ‘Em table. With tried and true Texas Hold ‘Em gameplay, the strategic nature of the popular poker game comes through in spades.  For those who always wanted to get in on the Texas Hold ‘Em fun but didn’t know how, High Stakes Texas Hold ‘Em also gives players with limited experience the chance to learn the ropes and get in on the action.  Once those skills are honed, players can take their poker prowess online and experience the ultimate in on-the-go multiplayer poker action!

 

Bomberman Blitz will allow on-the-go gamers the opportunity to showcase their bombing skills locally or across the world with the ability to play up to 8 players at home or online through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.  Bomberman Blitz will feature the ability to do battle in 10 unique locations, all making good use of the DSi’s capabilities with dual screen spanning arenas.  The power-ups that Bomberman fans have come to love are also all there, including the chance to increase the number of bombs, strengthen blast range, boost running speed and much more.  For those who have always wanted to get in on the Bomberman action but didn’t know how, a training mode has been included that allows newcomers to learn the easy-to-play Bomberman gameplay and get in on the fun.

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Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict is announced and will, perhaps for the first time, allow players to engage in battles around the entire globe, from Europe to Africa to Asia and beyond.

 

Command the forces of 6 major and 58 different minor nations. 20 different unique unit types are portrayed and modeled with up to 30 different characteristics and stats. To add historical flavor and replayability, over 200 different in-game events are now depicted as well as over 50 different decision events that guarantee a unique experience each time the game is played.

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Bethesda’s actioner Wet is now available for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Scribblenauts for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail.

 

Scribblenauts allows players to use their imagination to create their own unique experience, allowing the game to appeal to gamers of all levels. In Scribblenauts, players use the stylus and touch screen to help Maxwell acquire the “Starite,” the prize earned from solving the puzzle in each challenge.  Entering any noun that comes to mind, players can utilize it in order to reach the goal and combine countless objects to create wildly original scenarios.

 

Scribblenauts recognizes tens of thousands of words and every level has hundreds of objects that can be used as a solution, offering extensive replay value. Players can also create and share levels with the Level Editor via Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection.

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Soldner X-2: Final Prototype is announced to arrive on the PlayStation network sometime this winter (perhaps before April 2010)

 

In Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype, you will return to Gota IV as part of the Söldner-X defense force. Mankind will once more rely on your battle against new mysterious powers. Staged across seven unique action-loaded levels accompanied with an adrenaline pumping soundtrack, Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype combines traditional 2D gameplay with detailed high definition graphics and a taste of fresh innovations.

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