Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and AT&T today announced that AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, will be the exclusive service provider in the United States for PlayStation Vita, Sony Computer Entertainment’s (SCE) next generation portable entertainment system. The PlayStation Vita system offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming capabilities and social connectivity that will bring users closer to each other and closer to their gaming experiences wherever they are. Blurring the lines between interactive entertainment and reality, the PlayStation Vita system provides unparalleled portable gaming experiences with dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, front … Continue reading E3 News: AT&T To Become Exclusive Provider for PlayStation Vita Network→
SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that the renowned Virtua Tennis series is scheduled to be a launch title on NGP. Developed by the original Virtua Tennis Team in Japan, Virtua Tennis 4 will mark the third time the series has been a launch title on new Sony Computer Entertainment hardware, following the successful Virtua Tennis releases at the launch of the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. "We are delighted to announce Virtua Tennis 4 and confirm the development of four further titles for the NGP, illustrating our strong support and excitement … Continue reading E3 News: Virtua Tennis 4 To Be NGP Launch Title→
Play with friends, play with life, play with The SimsTM on Facebook! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced The Sims Social, a groundbreaking new game that brings one of the world’s most popular gaming franchises to Facebook, the world’s largest social network. The Sims Social invites people to play with life in a whole new way with all of the uniquely playful and creative elements of The Sims and delivers an intuitive entertainment experience to the more than 500 million people on Facebook. Launching globally on Facebook this summer in five languages, The Sims Social … Continue reading E3 News: Sims Game Coming To Facebook→
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster, an innovative, engaging and funny, new video game on Kinect for Xbox 360. Being developed by award-winning Double Fine Productions, Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster will be available in Fall 2011. In a truly original interactive experience, young players join Cookie Monster, Elmo and other Sesame Street characters as they explore a living storybook titled Once Upon a Monster. In the book, they make new zany monster friends from the Once Upon a Monster world and share in their adventures, solving problems, forging friendships and learning key life … Continue reading E3 News: WB Announces Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster For Kinect→
Fellow mages, in these next couple weeks, start making a hit list of friends who have done you wrong, because the chance for glorious retribution will be coming sooner than you think. The warlocks of Paradox Interactive and Arrowhead Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated Player vs. Player game mode for Magicka will go live on June 21 and will be available at no charge for owners of the definitive "blow-up-your-friend simulator." View the new Magicka PvP gameplay trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVH4WZi1-DI At PvP launch, players will be able to wreak havoc in the Havindir Arena and Training Ground … Continue reading E3 News: Magica Gets PvP Launch Date→
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) revealed today that Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, an entertainment breakthrough for the video game and toy industries, will deliver the first-ever cross-platform gameplay experience across the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, a variety of mobile devices, Windows PC and the web. Using the game’s Portal of Power, players will bring their Skylanders interaction figures to life inside the game on any platform. During console and handheld gameplay, each Skylander remembers skill advancements and level-ups, allowing players to take their leveled-up Skylanders to play on … Continue reading E3 News: Activision Announces First Cross Platform 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS Multiplayer Game→
Who would have thought after 14 years, Duke Nukem Forever would finally be available for purchase? http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=0At8HbPk8DI I’m still waiting for Jon St. John to personally deliver my copy! Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Gearbox Software Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: E3 Expo 2011
Yu Suzuki, the man behind Shenmue, Space Harrier, Out-Run and Virtua Fighter has joined Tokyo-based Premium Agency as advisor and executive game producer. The industry veteran and key Sega figure will offer his expertise in the development of new fighting games for Xbox 360 Kinect, as well as social games for mobiles. Suzuki-san said, "I’ve been looking for the idea of "integration of the technology and entertainment faithfully as a producer and game creator." He went on to talk about Premium Agency’s "pioneer spirit" and the development of games for worldwide markets. Premium Agency develops video games and CG animation … Continue reading Yu Suzuki Joins Kinect Development Team→
Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and CD Projekt RED, a studio dedicated to creating unique non-linear RPG experiences, are pleased to announce that The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is being adapted for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The planned release date slated for Q4 2011. The Xbox 360 version will be an enhanced adaptation of the PC game released to instant international acclaim in mid-May. Accordingly, it will incorporate numerous improvements and enhancements. Details will be announced over the coming months. CDProjekt RED Executive Producer John Mamais … Continue reading The Witcher: Assassins of Kings Is 360 Bound→
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