VIDEO: Sonic the Hedgehog 4

After months of speculation regarding just what Project Needlemouse is, Sega has finally announced that is in fact Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is to be a throwback the the Genesis era Sonic and will pick up shortly after the end of Sonic and Knuckles. The game will be available this summer as a downloadable title for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii.

VIDEO: Dead Rising the Movie

Lets be honest, even though the case proclaims that the game is not based on George A. Romero’s classic Dawn of the Dead only the most naive of people would believe that after 5 minutes of playing the game. The question now is, will Romero’s lawyers rub their hands in glee given the announcement that a film based on the game is currently int he works?

From the trailer it seems that director Keiji Inafune , producer of the original game and the creator of Mega Man is trying to give the film it’s own look and fell. He film follows the adventure od brothers Jouji and Shin who have to escape from a town over run by the living dead. The trailer promises buckets of blood and guts and while the acting may not up to the level of thespians such as Takashi Kitano it certainly captures the sense of fun inherent to the games success.

The film is being designed to give the viewer the feeling of being in a FPS and is set to be released online sometime this year. Xbox Live subscribers are due to have early access to the film and fingers crossed if successful we may see a big screen version.

VIDEO: Arkham Asylum 2 Trailer

After the massive critical and financial success of the Arkham Asylum a sequel was inevitable and now we have our very first look at teaser trailer for part 2 and well it looks sublime. If this years Arkham was anything to go by then next years game of the year could already have been deided.

VIDEO: Joe Madureira Interview

Here we have an interview with Joe Madureira Creative Director of Vigil games on their upcoming game Darksiders.

VIDEO: Bayonetta Developers Diary

Bayonetta​ the upcoming PS3 and 360 action game from Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe creator Hideki Kamiya is shaping up to be one of 2010’s most impressive looking games. Set in a fictional European city, the game will follows Bayonetta, who can wield up to four handguns, perforom various magic attacks aswell as a slew of other weapons. The game has thus far recieved rave reviews in Japan with most giving the game a perfect score.1

Here we have the first developer’s diary and it has to be said that the game looks absolutly fantastic.

VIDEO: Ratchet and Clank: Future A Crack in Time Weapons

With just a few weeks till the launch of the newest addition to the entertaining and much loves Ratchet and Clank series, Sony has delivered the latest trailer for Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time.

Those familiar with the franchise will now doubt be rubbing their hands in glee. The prospect of more ludicrously sily weapons with which to blast enemies to bits with is enough to send the most timid of fans into a state of glee.

Video: Need for Speed Shift

GET INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT WITH NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT

Award-Winning SHIFT is Heralded by Game Critics as One of the Best Need for Speed Games Ever

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – September 16, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Need for Speed™ SHIFT hits retail stores in North America and across Europe on September 17. Receiving high marks from the top videogame media including a nine out of 10 from IGN PlayStation: The Official Magazine and Official Xbox Magazine. Need for Speed™ SHIFT delivers a true driver’s experience with a stunning cockpit view, deep career mode and amazing car roster.

Need for Speed™ SHIFT redefines the racing genre with the combination of real world physics with perception based G-forces. The game includes a brutal first person crash dynamic to create an immersive cockpit view. When combined with the all-new driver profile, which gives each player a unique persona based on their driving skill and style, Need for Speed™ SHIFT is the most realistic and intensive authentic racing game ever.

“Without a doubt, Need for Speed™ SHIFT is the first racing game that accurately delivers the physical and emotional sensation of being behind the wheel of a race car,” said Patrick Soderlund, Senior Vice President of EA Games Europe. “I’m confident this game not only reinvigorates the entire Need for Speed™ franchise but it actually changes the way people will view and appreciate racing games.”
Need for Speed™ SHIFT is available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and iPhone.

VIDEO: The Joker in Action

With the game receiving critical acclaim and an Irish release date less than a week away we finally have our first look at Joker in action. The Joker will is a PS3 exclusive character and this writer has to say that he’s looking quite menacing. The game is a  3rd person action title and one which it seems will be appearing on most best of year lists come December.

One of the games most impressive attributes is the superb voice cast many of whom appeared in the superb 90s Batman the Animated Series which still ranks as one of the finest animated shows ever broadcast. The game looks to be of the same quality of the show and this writer is counting down the seconds till he gets his hands on one.

VIDEO: Aliens vs. Predator – Marine Reveal

With each new piece of news, image and video this game just gets more and more interesting looking. It has to be said that the trend for lazy cash in titles is slowly beginning to become the exception to the rule. In recent years we have seen a slew of above average and even some down right fantastic licensed titles. This trend looks to continue with Aliens Vs Predator.

Aliens vs Predator is an entirely new title for PC and high-definition consoles from acclaimed British developer Rebellion, the team behind the 1999 original PC gaming classic.

Bringing the most intense war between two of science-fiction’s most popular characters FPS fans, AvP delivers three outstanding single player campaigns and provides untold hours of unique 3-way multiplayer gaming.

Experience distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay as you survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps surrounding the damned colony of Freya’s Prospect.

- As the Marine, you’ll experience a claustrophobic and terrifying experience where light is your friend, but there’s never enough. However, the United States Marine Corps are humanity’s last line of defence, and as such they are armed to the teeth with the very latest in high explosive and automatic weaponry.

- As the Predator, you will stalk from the shadows and from above, passing athletically through the treetops to ambush your victims. Although equipped with an array of powerful, exotic weapons and tracking equipment, honour ultimately dictates that you must get in close and take your trophies face to face.

- As the most deadly species in the universe, the Alien offers you the chance to play as the very stuff of nightmares – the monster in the dark swarming forward with countless others, jaws like a steel trap and claws like blades.

- Play all sides off against each other in a series of unique 3-way online modes and go tooth-to-claw-to-pulse rifle in the reinvention of one of multiplayer gaming’s defining moments.

VIDEO: The King of Fighters XII

As you may have guessed from the title The King of Fighters XII is the  latest in the ongoing King of Fighters franchise. Rather than bore you with opinion here instead is a  link to Gamestoaster’s review of King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga aswell as the press release for King of Fighters 12.

Here’s the press release for your reading pleasure:

Newly Hand-Drawn in High Resolution,The Fight is on in July 2009 on PLAYSTATION^®3 System and Xbox 360^® Video Game and Entertainment System from Microsoft

Glendale, CA – March 3, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames and SNK Playmore announced today that The King of Fighters XII is releasing worldwide in July 2009 on Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

The legendary 3-on-3 fighting game series that united rival brawlers from SNK Playmore’s classic arcade franchises celebrates its 15th Anniversary in style with the release of The King of Fighters XII. For the first time in its history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. The antiquated character sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped in favor of all-new, high-resolution fighters fluidly animating across painstakingly detailed, 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.

“Our development slogan for KOFXII is “KOF Re-Birth” and we’ve aimed to create an entirely new King of Fighters game. To make this a truly unique fighting game, we’ve revolutionized the graphics by creating state of the art visuals – and made no compromises in that process whatsoever,” said Masaaki Kukino, SNK Playmore.

“I couldn’t think of a more appropriate way to commemorate The King of Fighter’s 15-Year Anniversary than with a gorgeously animated, high-definition installment that updates the KOF legacy for a new generation.” said Shane Bettenhausen, New Business Development Director of Ignition Entertainment. “While other fighting games have abandoned the time-consuming process of creating beautiful 2D art, KOFXII fully embraces the refined aesthetic beauty that only human hands can produce.”

For a sneak peek at The King of Fighters XII, check out The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match– for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system packed with footage and content of The King of Fighters XII in every game – in stores today!

Stay tuned to Ignition Entertainment for more information, including screenshots, trailers, and loads of details on new game play features!

ABOUT SNK PLAYMORE:
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan , SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan , North America, Europe and Asia . Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world.
Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.

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