Archive for the ‘Press Release’ Category

In a world where MMOs continuously borrow from the same formula as their online peers, rarely are we able to witness a work as mold-breaking as Eskil Steenberg’s LOVE. Being labeled as “the most ambitious video game ever made by a single person”, LOVE will be released on March 25th for the PC. Players will be able to immerse themselves in the first person world where controls have been simplified, not to make the game easy, but so that the player can focus more on the actual story itself. If you feel the need to dive into the pools of a refreshing new MMO experience, then I urge you to hit the jump for the press release and more info. Read the rest of this entry »

If you haven’t been sold on THQ’s Darksiders yet, THQ have released a demo for the action adventure title that will help you make up your mind on PSN and Xbox LIVE. The demo only gets your feet wet as you, War, fight the forces of Heaven and Hell in search for answers. The demo is 90 minutes of full action that will make you feel like a true Horseman of the Apocalypse. Read the rest of this entry »

MotoGP 09/10 from Capcom is expected to hit Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 16 for North America. And what makes it sweeter is that Capcom will be offering, not only the game, but all-new tracks, team updates, and bike classes, soon after the launch all free DLC, with a new 2010 season. You can also not only look up race records for your own races, but also world-wide records when the race ends.

New Features Also Include:
• 20 Player Online Races
• Upload and download ghosts and riding lines to better improve your overall skills to ride like a pro.
• Robust Mode; Allows players to vote for laps, bike class, and circuit before racing in Online Arcade or Championship modes.

MotoGP 09/10 demo will be out on PSN and XLBA soon before the game comes is released.

Matt G. posted footage of Bioshock 2’s new multiplayer mode (which can be viewed HERE) and some tidbits (which can be viewed HERE).  Since the game’s launch day is quickly approaching us (February 9th), we shall keep the Bioshock 2 wave rolling.  I was shocked (no pun intended) to find out there will be a midnight release for this game.  I haven’t seen much in the way of advertising for it but it appears that is going to change soon as well.  A launch trailer will be airing on television tonight. More details follow. Read the rest of this entry »

2K Sports puts their money where their mouth is with unprecedented skill-based competition

2K Sports announced today that they will give away an unprecedented cash prize in the amount of $1,000,000 to the first person who throws a verified perfect game in Major League Baseball® 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball® 2K series, prior to May 2, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Looks like XLOC will be the guns behind getting out your copy of Dark Void into your localization world wide. Capcom wanted to get the game out as soon as possible to all locations/regions around the world. Smart move to hand off localization to a third party company known as a leader in content localization. Hit the break for the presser.

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2K Play Unleashes a Paradox of Pies on February 17, 2010
with The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

2K Play announced today that The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom will be available on February 17, 2010 exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points. Set in a macabre and comical silent film era backdrop, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom tells the story of Read the rest of this entry »

TheBitBag’s resident scholar, Michael A., shares part 2 of this trailer series for Major League Baseball 2K10 with the gaming realm. Check it out.

Cover athlete Evan Longoria to be joined by seven of the top players in Major League Baseball®

January 7, 2010 – In addition to cover athlete Evan Longoria, third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays®, 2K Sports announced today that they have partnered with seven additional elite baseball superstars to help promote Major League Baseball® 2K10. The players Read the rest of this entry »

SEGA ANNOUNCES BAYONETTA NOW AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.

SEGA^® of America, Inc. today announced BAYONETTA^TM is now available in the U.S. for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Boding well for the U.S. market, the eagerly anticipated action game has received perfect scores in Japan’s Famitsu and UK’s Edge Read the rest of this entry »

Announcement from Namco confirms online distribution to be expanded. You can already log into your Live! Account to browse Xbox Live Marketplace’s Games on Demand section and buy Ridge Racer 6 and boom! your online racing. I really have fond memories of all night drifting fun.

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2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K10 All-Star Challenge Presented by Nike Basketball Featuring $10,000 Grand Prize

Grand prize winner to also design one of the colorways of Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe

December 23, 2009 – Virtual athletes ready to test their skills against the best players in the country can now sign up to participate in the NBA® 2K10 All-Star Challenge Presented by Nike Basketball. The All-Star Challenge, driven by 2K Sports, will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft through the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. After the qualification period, and advancing through the online playoffs, two finalists will be flown to Dallas, Texas to compete in the championship tournament held during the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend, February 12-14. Read the rest of this entry »

SONY is now really looking to expand on the HOME experience with new and unique features. To me it looks like HOME still doesn’t have any one single App, Game, or feature that is a must for any and all on the Playstation Network. But for the sake of giving SONY a chance to pull more registered members into the HOME space, I give them credit for trying to think of things outside of the box. Hit the break to read the full press release from SONY Entertainment of the new MMO Space.

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With the game gone gold and ready for retail in the coming week starting in the UK with the US following a week later, information has come down the pipe and some goodies are in it for you if you so choose.

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Pandemic has really been working hard this past year well probably a lot longer than that. Here’s a quick post of the latest press release from Pandemic Studios. Announcing the next iteration to the Mercenaries franchise.

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Just a quick presser from KOEI on it’s upcoming Dynasty Warriors title PS3 and 360. Sounds pretty interesting what the home console version will play like Online? With up to four players online co-op or competitive options, it looks like Koei is trying something different with Dynasty Warriors: Strikefource.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury".

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