Archive for July, 2009

Zombies Burn up the PlayStation Network chart

July 31st, 2009 Console Digest

doublesix Calls for Transparency of Sales Figures on Digital Platforms.

doublesix announced the success of its first PlayStation® Network title ‘Burn Zombie Burn.’ The game has now achieved sales of 70,000 units, the studio’s internal benchmark for success. As digitally distributed titles tend to have a longer life cycle, the game continues to sell well after the initial release and doublesix are confident that ‘Burn Zombie Burn’ will reach a significantly higher lifetime figure.

James Brooksby, Studio Head of doublesix commented, “We’re clearly delighted that ‘Burn Zombie Burn’ is performing well. It’s our first experience of digital console publishing and we’ve found the entire process very exciting and rewarding. However, I do wish that all the platform owners would make their digital sales figures public. We feel this lack of transparency is hindering the development of these channels. We’re happy to back this opinion up with the release of the figures for ‘Burn Zombie Burn’. The game has now reached our internal sales target of 70,000 copies sold worldwide and that’s without the upcoming expansion packs, bundles, comic, player guide, Home space, competitions, Asian release etc.”

He continued, “As a developer trying to decide which platforms to develop for, as well as what type of games to make, we’re currently in the dark regarding real sales performance for digital platforms and that makes it increasingly difficult to make realistic plans. I’d like to see some kind of verified sales charts on all digital systems to encourage more developers to support these channels and to help make sensible investment decisions.”

‘Burn Zombie Burn’ is frantic, arcade gaming at its best – delivering dark humour and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!

For more on Burn Zombie Burn head to www.burnzombieburn.com

83% IGN. “There’s quite a bit of depth to the game’s mechanics, and the risk/reward setups that percolate through all the different aspects of zombie squashin’ mean no two tries on a level will play out exactly the same.”

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EA SPORTS MMA – Fedor Emelianenko to head the fighter roster

July 30th, 2009 Console Digest

World’s Top Ranked MMA Fighter Joined by Gegard Mousasi and Renato Sobral as First Fighters Announced for All-New Product

Electronic Arts Inc., announced that Fedor Emelianenko, the world’s top ranked* MMA heavyweight, will headline the EA SPORTS™ MMA fighter roster. Emelianenko will be joined by Gegard Mousasi and Renato Sobral, both of whom will be featured in a title bout at the STRIKEFORCE fight on August 15, as the first of a long list of fighters who will appear in EA SPORTS MMA, the all-new mixed martial arts title coming in 2010.

“I have fought all over the world and I am excited to be in EA SPORTS MMA because this game is going to show the global appeal of mixed martial arts,” said Emelianenko. “I know MMA fans have been wanting to play as me and pitting me against any opponent. Now they will have their opportunity.”

Fedor Emelianenko, a 6’0”, 231 pound Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter, who excels in Sambo and Judo, holds a 30-1 record and is the current WAMMA Heavyweight champion. Prior to signing on with STRIKEFORCE, Emelianenko defended his WAMMA championship by knocking out former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski.

Gegard Mousasi, a former Dream Middleweight champion, has a current record of 25-2-1 and won his last match in Dream 9 against Mark Hunt this past May. The 6’1”, 185 pound Dutch-Armenian fighter will be taking on Renato Sobral to determine STRIKEFORCE’s Light Heavyweight champion and has a fight style that is a unique blend of Dutch kickboxing and judo.

Sobral, hailing from Brazil, is known for his aggressive style, grappling prowess, and high-caliber submissions. He is the current STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight champion and has a record of 35-8 with his last victory coming against Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Affliction: Day of Reckoning fight earlier this year.

“I am very excited to have Fedor, the number one heavyweight in the world, as one of the top fighters in EA SPORTS MMA,” said Executive Producer Dale Jackson. “He is one of the elite fighters in the sport today and will provide the ultimate competition for our gamers. The EA SPORTS MMA team at Tiburon has been working on the game for over a year already and we will have a lot more great fighters and other exciting news to talk about soon.”

In addition to appearing in the EA SPORTS MMA video game, Mousasi and Sobral will be sponsored by EA SPORTS for the STRIKEFORCE fight.

EA SPORTS MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date – complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world. EA SPORTS MMA will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

For more information about EA SPORTS MMA, log onto www.easportsmma.com or follow the game on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsmma.

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E-Blast: Overlord II downloadable content now available on PlayStation store and from Xbox Live Marketplace

July 29th, 2009 Console Digest

Overlord II – Battle Rock Nemesis DLC extends the evil with new combat arena, enemies and in-game items

Extend the evil as Codemasters® announce the new ‘Overlord II – Battle Rock Nemesis’ downloadable content for Overlord® II™, the twisted fantasy action adventure, for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

The ‘Battle Rock Nemesis’ downloadable content is available now from PLAYSTATION® Store (£3.19 / €3.99 / $5.00) and today on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace (400 Microsoft Points). Details of downloadable content for the PC edition of Overlord II will be announced shortly.

The ‘Battle Rock Nemesis’ downloadable content installs the imposing ‘Battle Rock’ arena in the Netherworld which plays host to a series of new combat challenges as the player progresses through the game. Gamers harvest life force as they wreak havoc upon Nordburg Hunters and Gnomes in practice rounds and then take on fearsome foes, including the Satyr, the Empire’s Champion, and the fabled Phoenix in a series of boss battles which unlock new rewards including more powerful spells and in-game items for the Overlord and his Minions. On Xbox 360, players can earn Achievements worth 100 points through winning the boss battles.

Overlord II is the sequel to the original twisted fantasy action adventure and is available for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC, with full online & offline multiplayer and split screen functions. Overlord® Dark Legend™ was developed and designed exclusively for Wii™ and features Minion control through intuitive Wii Remote movement. Overlord® Minions™ is a dedicated puzzle action title, developed exclusively for Nintendo DS™ and uses 100% touch screen controls, perfect for Overlords on the go.

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Nintendo USA downloads 28 July 2009

July 28th, 2009 Console Digest

Three WiiWare™ games anchor this week’s Nintendo Download. Gamers can buckle their swashes with both the first installment of a five-part Tales of Monkey Island series and a Three Musketeers platform adventure. Meanwhile, fans of card games will enjoy a half dozen classic options in HB Arcade Cards. On the Nintendo DSiWare™ side, beginners can learn the basics of sudoku with Sudoku Student.

WiiWare

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Join Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate, in this first chapter of an epic five-part saga, filled with humor, romance and piratey swashbuckling. When a showdown with the demon pirate LeChuck goes up in flames, Guybrush gets marooned on a strange island. How will he escape? Where is Guybrush’s beloved wife, Elaine? And what’s up with the voodoo pox spreading through the isles? Jump into Tales of Monkey Island today to find out!

The Three Musketeers: One for All!
Publisher: Legendo Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: The Three Musketeers have been imprisoned by the treacherous Count Xavier and his sinister lieutenant, Count Orsini! Well, almost – take on the role of Porthos, famed member of the Musketeers, to save the day in this swashbuckling platform adventure inspired by the classic novel. Swing the Wii Remote™ to launch blistering sword attacks on your foes, avoid fiendish traps and discover hidden collectables. Packed with frenetic fencing, heroic leaps and fun puzzles, this is one adventure no aspiring hero will want to miss.

HB Arcade Cards
Publisher: HB Studios Multimedia
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: HB Arcade Cards is a great collection of fun and easy-to-play card games. The collection of games included in this title includes: Rummy, Hearts, Euchre, Canasta, Cribbage and the always-classic Solitaire. Each game comes with an interactive tutorial to show you the rules and basic game play. You’ll need to be clever to outsmart your opponents, and you can even team up with a computer partner to play Euchre and Cribbage. You can play HB Arcade Cards using a Mii™ character from your Wii™ console, or play with one of our four new characters. HB Arcade Cards has lots of style and flare, and will keep you coming back for more. Remember, it’s never the same game twice.

Nintendo DSiWare

Sudoku Student
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Sudoku Student brings you the first Nintendo DSiWare sudoku experience with all the features you’d expect. For “students” of sudoku who are just getting their feet wet, Sudoku Student comes with a full tutorial. Once you’ve completed the tutorial, jump into simple and easy-going sudoku puzzles. Designed for entry- to beginner-level players, you’ll find just the right amount of challenge to keep you hooked.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

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NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer

July 27th, 2009 Console Digest

The most advanced, innovative and practical fitness product for the WiiTM is set to top Christmas wish lists this year with NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer already making a huge impact in the market.

Due for release mid-September the all-video product combines goal based training with great nutritional advice and the option to train with one of four top class personal trainers.

Advance orders from retailers have exceeded all expectations as the UK continues to lap up health and fitness. Gym memberships are up year on year, celebrity fitness regimes never fail to capture headlines and Government initiatives such as Change4Life are driving home the importance of health and fitness to young and old.

And the launch of NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer comes as latest figures from the UK games industry reveal that videogames are no longer the preserve of teenage boys – the growth of family orientated and educational products has revolutionised the market.

Latest figures from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), the UK games publishers’ trade body, reveals that innovation in the industry means the social and educational benefits of gaming are now enjoyed by players of both sexes and of all ages.

Wii FitTM continues to dominate sales in the UK and, in addition, the number of home and portable gaming consoles in the UK now stands at 24 million which is around the same number as there are UK households.

“NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer couldn’t have been launched at a better time,’’ said Fitness First managing director John Gamble.

“Women and men of all ages have a huge appetite for mainstream products but they want something new, exciting, innovative and most importantly relevant to their lives so NewU fits the bill perfectly.’’

Developed in conjunction with Fitness First and You Are What You Eat, NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is the first product of its kind to feature video throughout providing interactive training sessions with your own personal trainer.

With a recommended price of £29.99 it is a goals orientated product so you select your priorities, the time you have and even the backdrop for your training. Fitness First personal trainers have devised the most effective workouts and they guide you through each session while expert nutritionists from You Are What You Eat have devised a range of healthy menus.

For further details take a look at the NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer website at www.newu.me.

Fitness First is the largest privately owned health club group in the world with over 540 Fitness First clubs worldwide reaching over 1.4 million members in 19 countries. In the UK alone there are 165 Fitness First clubs with over 425,000 members.

Fitness First is a member of the Fitness Industry Association (F.I.A), the industry trade body which represents both private and public organisations that are involved in the fitness industry, visit www.fia.org.uk.

Fitness First was awarded Club Operator of the Year in the Fitness Industry Association’s 2009 FLAME Awards.

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