Archive for March, 2008

R-Type Command Demo for PSP System Users Now Available Exclusively at the PlayStation Store

March 31st, 2008 Console Digest

Atlus Invites You to Play the Bold New Entry in the R-Type Series Before its May Release

Atlus today unveiled the playable demo for R-Type Command, the upcoming PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system turn-based strategy game, exclusively at the PLAYSTATION Store. Boasting a taste of the many missions from R-Type Command, the demo offers an eye-opening hands-on glimpse into the franchise’s daring new direction.

PSP system owners can download and play the demo from the PLAYSTATION Store: http://store.playstation.com/store/product.vm?id=UP0005-NPUH90008_00-RTYPECOMMANDDEMO

For more on R-Type Command, please visit the official website: http://www.atlus.com/r-type

R-Type Command for PSP takes to the stars on May 6th.

About R-Type Command
In a desperate war against the mysterious alien race known as the Bydo, humanity sends wave after wave of fighters into Bydo space-none of which are ever heard from again. Mankind’s main hope now resides with a lone commander, sent to lead a small armada on a perilous mission into the heart of the Bydo Empire. Low on fuel and forced to scavenge resources and equipment from his surroundings, the commander must use all his cunning and wits if he hopes to succeed, let alone make it home alive.

R-Type

Key Features
- R-Type reborn – The highly acclaimed franchise moves into the strategy genre with exciting tactical gameplay!
- Control the Bydo forces – For the first time in the series, take command of the Bydo forces as they launch their assault on Earth!
- Intense strategy gameplay – With nearly 100 different units at your disposal, it’s up to you to choose the best fleet for battle. Upgrade your existing units or purchase new ones!
- Head-to-head local multiplayer – With the PSP system wireless communication feature, play against a friend in Wireless Ad Hoc mode for a one-on-one strategy battle!

R-Type Command has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) with Animated Blood and Mild Fantasy Violence by the ESRB.

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EA Announces Zubo – A New Children’s Video Game Exclusive To Nintendo Ds

March 31st, 2008 Console Digest

Original Nintendo DS game features collectable characters in a music-based rhythm-action adventure

The EA Casual Entertainment Label today announced the development of a new wholly-owned, original intellectual property, created for 7-11 year old boys and girls. ZuboTM is a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters that is scheduled to ship worldwide later this year, exclusively on the Nintendo DSTM handheld system.

“Zubo represents the culmination of a dedicated incubation project, which specifically sought to develop a new videogame property for boys and girls under 12,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of the EA Bright Light studio in Guildford, UK. “The team here has designed a rich, immersive and, above all, enjoyable experience – one that will live in the schoolyard, at home or on the move.”

Zubo

Players enter the world of Zubalon to help the colourful and zany inhabitants, the Zubos, defeat an evil force which is bent on world domination. Players can befriend the Zubos they meet along the way, feed and nurture them, help them gain skills and strength, and assist them in their battles with the enemy, the dastardly Zombos.

A key element to Zubo is music, which is intrinsic to Zubalon from its tuneful plant life through to its currency of musical notes. The player will use the music to drive the battles forward, synchronising their stylus action and tapping in time with the musical beats to win!

With 55 Zubos available to find and recruit to a player’s squad, plus a wealth of interactions and mini-games, and the world of Zubalon to explore, Zubo offers a deeply rewarding Nintendo DS experience.

Zubo is developed by EA Bright Light studio in Guildford, UK and it will be available on the Nintendo DS this autumn.

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Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard on Nintendo DS

March 31st, 2008 Console Digest

One of Gaming’s Truest RPG Series Returns in June

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., preferred publisher of adventuring duo Fight and Heal, today announced Etrian OdysseyTMII: Heroes of Lagaard for Nintendo DSTM. Continuing one of the genre’s purest experiences, this sequel builds upon the original cult classic with more diverse areas to explore, new character classes, more fiendish FOEs, and an improved mapping system.

Etrian Odyssey II boasts an all-star development team, led by director Shigeo Komori (scenario designer; Etrian Odyssey, Odin Sphere). Composer Yuzo Koshiro (The Revenge of Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Etrian Odyssey) returns for Heroes of Lagaard, in addition to character designer Yuji Himukai and monster designer Shin Nagasawa, who both worked on the original Etrian Odyssey.

The odyssey resumes June 17th.

Visit the official Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard website: www.atlus.com/etrian2

About Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard In the Grand Duchy of High Lagaard, it is said that the Duke is descended from inhabitants of a castle in the sky. When an unforeseen crisis befalls the nation, it is decreed that the first explorer to retrieve the Grail of Kings from that mythical floating palace will be rewarded with wealth and fame beyond imagining. Enter the central city of Lagaard and begin your journey to the clouds!

Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard



Key Features
- Make the adventure yours – Rediscover true role-playing as you build your party of stalwart adventurers from 12 different classes. From basics like name and sex to advanced settings like combat formation, skills, and spells, every detail is yours to customize!
- The Odyssey continues – Experience an all-new story, more classes, improved mapping capabilities, new Force Skills, and over 100 side-quests.
- Chart your progress through the dungeons – Etrian Odyssey’s innovative mapmaking tool returns with more options and features! Use the touch screen to map out the halls, chambers, treasures, and dangers of the realms you explore.

Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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Watch out – the Hedgehogs are out

March 29th, 2008 Console Digest

Hurry Up Hedgehog! Out now!

Probably the cutest hedgehogs ever to be seen on the Nintendo DS™ will be out in full force tomorrow with the fervent arrival of Hurry Up Hedgehog!

This is the best chance you are ever going to get to lead your family and friends up the garden path (quite literally!). Hurry Up Hedgehog features dynamic game play which will require you to dodge hazards, outsmart your opponents and use cunning to race your hedgehogs across the garden and claim victory!

Race, creep, jostle and out-manoeuvre in this intriguing multiplayer brainteaser for all ages!

Hedgehog

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Bella Sara (DS)

March 29th, 2008 Console Digest

Bella Sara’s world of inspirational fantasy horses and positive messaging to come to game screens in Q4.

Strengthening its casual entertainment portfolio Codemasters®, a leading creator and publisher of video games, today announced that it has secured the rights to introduce Bella Sara™, the award-winning trading cards and online world for girls, to the video game market.

In a worldwide licensing agreement with Granada Ventures, the merchandise, licensing and publishing division of the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster ITVplc, and Hidden City Games, Inc., the Seattle-based game and entertainment company, Codemasters will publish Bella Sara video games for Nintendo DS™ and PC in Q4, 2008.

Bella Sara is a phenomenon amongst 5–12-year old girls and has sold over 40 million trading cards worldwide since the series debuted in 2007. Each Bella Sara card features a fairytale-like illustration of a horse along with a positive and inspirational message for young girls, such as “Beauty comes from within” or “Be the hero in your own story”. A unique code on every card activates a virtual horse that can be cared for in the Bella Sara online world at www.bellasara.com. The site, which features hundreds of virtual horses, a variety of age-appropriate casual games, customizable cottages, puzzles, colouring books, interactive stories and more has amassed more than 2 million registered users from 240 countries.

“As the leading card and online property for young girls, Bella Sara is a proven success and the perfect addition to Codemasters’ casual entertainment category,” said Leon Sanders, Brand Manager, Casual Entertainment, Codemasters.
“Signing Bella Sara extends our portfolio to the young female gaming market and, with the immensely popular online world of Bella Sara, the property brings an established computer-friendly audience that already understands its unique, creative playing experience.”

“We’re delighted to be working with Codemasters on this exceptional brand”, commented Melanie Beer, Head of Licensing, Granada Ventures. “We look forward to seeing the world of Bella Sara come alive as console and PC games.”

Bella Sara (DS)

As Nintendo DS and PC titles, the Bella Sara games will immerse players in an interactive world of fantasy horses. Players will be able to ride, care for, accessorise and trade the horses with friends whilst discovering secret items and exclusive cards to activate on the official website. For more information on Bella Sara, please visit www.bellasara.com

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