Archive for March, 2008

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

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.

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

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.