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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Scooby-Doo! First Frights video game E3 Fact Sheet Wii DS and PS2

E3 2009 gamezplay logoIn Scooby-Doo! First Frights, the complement to the upcoming live-action and CGI Warner Bros. DVD release Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins, players take on the role of young Scooby-Doo and teenage versions of the newly formed Mystery, Inc. crew to solve their very first cases.

Scooby-Doo! First Frights is intended for Scooby-Doo fans of all ages. Fans will be able to explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the super-cool teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode’s mysterious villain - all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths!

Once players have solved the mystery, they can return to completed levels in Explore mode with any unlocked character, costumed character or villain to access new areas. With ghosts and ghouls around every corner, high school has never sounded so fun!

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Multiple Mysterious Environments: Featuring four all-new mysteries spread over more than 20 levels; explore the Phantom Cruise Ship, Haunted High School, Foreboding Castle and more!

• Sleuthing times Two: Switch between characters or play with friends at any time using two player co-op with easy drop-in, drop-out gameplay.

• Spooky Disguises: With access to a variety of spooky disguises, players can camouflage themselves in super-powerful costumes with new abilities unique to each character.

• Back to the Beginning: Become part of the Mystery, Inc. team and solve their first cases with hours of entertainment in Story or Explore mode.

• Solve Exclusive Mysteries: Each story has a new setting with a mysterious villain created specifically for the game. Collect clues and try to solve the mystery!


RELEASE DATE: Autumn 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Torus Games
RATING: Pending
GENRE: Action Adventure Game
PLATFORMS: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

LEGO Rock Band video game E3 Fact Sheet

lego rock band gameLEGO Rock Band merges two of the most popular videogame franchises to deliver a unique family-friendly music experience that will take tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages on a wild journey to rock stardom in order to “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.” Combining the authentic multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the accessibility, customization and humor of LEGO games, LEGO Rock Band allows players to create their own unique rock star style and customize their own avatars, band members, roadies, and managers.



As players successfully complete songs and rock challenges, they can collect LEGO studs, unlock additional content and build amazing vehicles, which can take their band from local gigs at rock clubs to epic stadium shows and even fantasy settings on Earth and beyond.

GAME FEATURES:
• Rock along to current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy including Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”, Foo Fighters’ “Breakout”, Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk”, Blur’s “Song 2”, Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Fighting”, Europe’s “The Final Countdown”, Good Charlotte’s “Boys and Girls” and Pink’s “So What”, just to name a few!

• Use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instruments and entourage.

• Pull off killer riffs in LEGO themed Rock Power challenges to perform amazing feats such as destroying a giant robot, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper.

• Build fame LEGO style by completing songs to collect LEGO elements - build cooler vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments.

• Express yourself with a personalized LEGO Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style.

• All-access gaming! Start off on Easy, work your way up to Expert or try out the newly introduced Super Easy setting created especially for budding rock stars!

• Rock out using Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers.

RELEASE DATE: Holiday 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games
DEVELOPER: Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix (Xbox 360, Wii and PS3)
Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio (DS)
RATING: (Pending)
GENRE: Rhythm Based Music Game
PLATFORMS: Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii, Nintendo DS, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system

Dead Space Extraction Nintendo Wii video game E3 Fact Sheet and HD video

Dead Space Extraction Nintendo Wii Built from the ground up and developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in Visceral Games’ award-winning Dead Space. Dead Space Extraction marries the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.



Dead Space Extraction tells the story of a handful of space colonists desperately struggling to escape from a horrific infection on the Aegis VII mining colony deep in the furthest regions of space. The game introduces a new heroine, Lexine to the fiction and as the crew fall victim to a mysterious contagion aboard the ship, it becomes clear that protecting her may be their only hope for survival. Dead Space Extraction introduces all new characters, weapons, enemies, puzzles and co-operative multiplayer gameplay.

In every shadow, behind every corner, terror hides- so you can’t. Take on the struggle by yourself or with a friend to blast apart oncoming Necromorphs, solve innovative puzzles, and get to safety. Immerse yourself in the action like never before in the most cinematic horror experience on the Wii. The end will be set in motion in Fall 2009.

Dementium: The Ward and II shocking Nintendo DS video game with video

dementium the ward nintendo ds video gameSouthPeak announce Dementium - The Ward from critically-acclaimed developer Renegade Kid, is due to launch on April 17th in the UK. This terrifying survival horror title pushes the Nintendo DS – and your sanity – to its limits with incredible graphics and eerie audio.



After receiving great reviews on its release in America, Dementium is now ready to shock the UK with a thrilling story that sees the player trapped in a spooky derelict hospital, with no memory of how they got there. You must explore the dark corridors and battle against the hospital’s horrific inhabitants… in a bid to uncover the terrible truth of your mysterious past.

“We’re delighted to be releasing Dementium: The Ward in the UK and we’re sure that DS owners will enjoy playing this unique and terrifying survival horror,” said Jonathan Hales, Managing Director, SouthPeak Games. “With its incredible graphics and deep storyline, Dementium is an experience like nothing else on Nintendo DS.”

Jools Watsham, Owner & Game Director at Renegade Kid said: “We’re thrilled to be finally scaring Europe.” Dementium: The Ward will be available on Nintendo DS in the UK on April 17th.

The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn's Quest video game E3 Fact Sheet

The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn's Quest The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic and accessible The Lord of the Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy together.

In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, preparations are underway in Hobbiton for a great party to welcome Aragorn, King of Gondor, and honor Samwise Gamgee for his service during the War of the Ring. Samwise’s children are eager to learn more of this great man. Samwise, now Mayor, embarks on a tale of the revered warrior, Strider—as Aragorn is known in his Ranger days—and his most valiant battles.

Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron’s evil forces. As players progress through the game, they can upgrade Aragorn’s weapons, armor and combat skills to fit their individual fighting style.

From the young warrior Strider to the valiant King, every skirmish matters on the adventure to reign supreme!

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Extension of the Movie Experience: Embark upon a single player campaign that follows the complete story of Aragorn, spanning The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

• Intuitive, Pick-Up-and-Play Combat System: Experience skirmishes that are satisfying and fun for the casual gamer, but with customizable upgrades and abilities that appeals to more sophisticated players.

• Upgradeable Combat: Customize Aragorn to suit your battle style by unlocking abilities and upgrading armor as the character levels up and develops.

• Unlock Special Character abilities: Unleash powerful moves by gaining morale as players launch attack against enemies. These moves can range from offensive attacks and ranged attacks to temporary boosts during the course of the game.

• Bonus Arena Mode: Test your combat skill in a series of small battlefields set in key locations of Middle-earth. Players can earn special items by completing a series of goals, and then use those items in story mode.

RELEASE DATE: Autumn 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: TT Fusion Games
RATING: Rating Pending
GENRE: Third Person Action Adventure Game
PLATFORMS: Fact Sheet for PS2, PSP, DS (also available on Wii)

Sushi Go Round Nintendo Wii, DS video game E3 Fact Sheet

sushi go roundSushi Go Round puts you in charge of a Sushi Restaurant, and it’s your job to turn it into a successful enterprise and keep your customers happy!

Your memory and skills will be pushed to their limits as you memorise recipes, prepare meals, order ingredients.

Expand your business in the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant.

Features
• Fun, frantic and fast-paced gameplay – keeps you engaged in the world

• Simple but addictive game mechanics

• Intuitive controls

• Keeping track of recipes, executing dishes rapidly, processing payment and keeping your customers happy creates a sense of achievement and pride

• Bright and strong art style makes the game a joy to play with something for everyone

• Based on the hit game from Miniclip, Sushi Go Round has been played 60m+ times


Name: Sushi Go Round
Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Developer: Asylum Entertainment UK LTd
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
Genre: Eat ‘em Up
Release Date: Fall 2009
Multiplayer: No

Raiden Stars in the First Metal Gear Solid Game on Xbox 360 - Metal Gear Solid Rising

Metal Gear Solid RisingKonami announced Metal Gear Solid: Rising is currently in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft - the first Metal Gear Solid game to launch on the Xbox 360. Raiden, one of the most popular characters in the Metal Gear Solid universe, will star in the all-new title from Hideo Kojima. Raiden first debuted in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system as a playable character and appeared as a non-playable cyborg in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

"The Metal Gear Solid series is one of the most highly acclaimed video game franchises of all time," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "With Metal Gear Solid: Rising, the Xbox 360 community will finally get a chance to enjoy the action and excitement that this popular franchise is known to offer."

Roogoo Twisted Towers video game E3 Fact Sheet and HD video

Roogoo Twisted Towers
Save Planet Roo and all its citizens from the evil Meemoos by guiding differently shaped meteors that sustain and feed life to the planet. Rotate floating land masses to allow meteors to pass through safely. Use quick reflexes to navigate obstacles and complete the levels.



Roogoo Twisted Towers will bring the most content ever to a Roogoo title with new elements like puzzle boss fights, living environments, and full-game co-op play. Roogoo Twisted tower offers several new advanced gameplay mechanics and modifications. One example is levels in Roogoo Twisted Towers are played not only on a vertical axis but the horizontal axis as well. With the unique features of the Nintendo Wii, Roogoo Twisted Towers will be more out of control than ever!

Roogoo Twisted Towers brings intense and fast-paced action in over 100 unique levels such as the belly of a whale, under the ocean, and sky shape diving. Easy to pick up and play and challenging to master with an appealing artistic style, Roogoo has something for both casual and hardcore gamers. Roogoo Twisted Towers is ideal for both single player adventure modes with co-op play and additional four player party play modes.

Features:
• Based on the critically-acclaimed XBLA game Roogoo

• Charming art style and fresh, innovative gameplay

• Use your Wii-mote and Nunchuk skills to complete levels

• Co-op campaign mode available throughout the entire game with alternating puzzle playing/fighting using tools such as hammers, nets and upgrades

• Up to 4 players, “Party Play” has multiple group minigames

• Introduces 8 + level bosses such as “The Giant Squid” who will throw and block your falling shapes in epic puzzle boss fights

• Entertaining short story segments

• Connect the Wii version to Roogoo for DS to unlock additional levels in all 10 environments on both Wii and DS versions.

• 10 distinctive environments with 100+ levels to keep you going

Name: Roogoo Twisted Towers
Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Developer: SpiderMonk Entertainment
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Action, Puzzle
Release Date: Summer 2009
Multiplayer: 1-4

Raven Squad video game E3 Fact Sheet

Raven Squad video game
Raven Squad is a tactical action game set in the Amazonian jungles that seamlessly blends a first person shooter (FPS) experience with the command and overview advantages of real-time strategy (RTS). Players can switch genres on the fly and solve each tactical situation using their own combination by themselves or cooperatively with a friend.

Features
• Set in the Amazon in the year 2011, players will experience lush jungle visuals, haunting ambient sounds, weather changes, and an enemy on their home turf

• Featuring the best of both worlds, Raven Squad has both FPS and RTS gameplay combined for a blazing action experience

• A co-operative campaign that allows players to take control of a squad and play through the entire game with a friend online

• 6 characters with their own unique backgrounds, personalities, behaviors, weapons and skills

Name: Raven Squad
Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Developer: Atomic Motion
Platforms: Xbox 360, PC
Genre: First Person Shooter (FPS)/Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
Release Date: Fall 2009
Multiplayer: Yes

My Baby 2 video game E3 Fact Sheet

Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a year has already gone by? Take care of your baby from their 1st birthday until they’re 3 years old. Your baby will discover its entire environment and learn from it, they’ll walk, babble and speak, try to catch every object they can, and put everything in their mouth…Your baby will be the apple of your eye!

Features
• Customize your baby with all new items - outfits, accessories, toys, and even decorate their room to your liking.

• Care for your baby and teach them new things – how to walk, talk, shapes, colors, and keep them out of trouble!#

• Choose whether you want a boy or girl, name your baby, and customize and your baby’s look with even more options- or just let it be a surprise!

• All new activities for having fun with your baby – trying new foods, reading bedtime stories, and tracking your baby’s growth through his or her toddler years.

• Innovative gameplay that is based on stylus, touch pad, voice recognition, motion controls on the Wii and the DS microphone - not a compilation of mini-games

• Interact with your baby whenever you want and experience real baby-like reactions

• Watch your baby grow from both a physical and psychological point of view

Name: My Baby 2 (working title)
Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Developer: Nobilis
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: Winter 2009