04.03.08
Posted in Wii, PS3, Playstation, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Xbox 360, PS2 at 10:42 pm by Kuefler
First off, sorry about the lack of updates, I’ve been busy with working on Nintendo Destination and school. Well a while back some photo’s and a video was apparently leaked about a new Sonic game called Sonic Unleashed. We finally got confirmation that this game would indeed be heading to the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and the Wii.
Sonic and the Secret Rings was the first step towards bringing sonic back to it’s roots. Sonic Unleashed will offer classic Sonic the Hedgehog game play with new flashy 3D graphics.
The the “leaked” video has been removed from YouTube. Below is a few of the “leaked” and not “leaked” images of Sonic Unleashed, followed by the recently released press release.
SONIC IS UNLEASHED! SEGA’s newest Sonic title is set to combine amazing next gen capabilities with classic Sonic 2D gameplay!
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (April 3, 2008) – SEGA®of America and SEGA of Europe Ltd., today announced that everyone’s favourite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed™. Developed by renowned studio Sonic Team, the latest installment in the multi-million selling franchise, will take players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic. The game is set for release later this year and will be available for the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and PLAYSTATION®2.
Sonic Unleashed is built on a powerful new “Hedgehog Engine”, which introduces seamless 3D to classic 2D camera transitions, whilst delivering a rich and expansive world with multiple paths to choose from. Under development for three years, the Hedgehog Engine produces a visually rich next generation look and feel with elements of classic Sonic gameplay mechanics. The Hedgehog engine will help re-define the gameplay experience for Sonic fans and newcomers to the franchise alike.
“By combining rich and vibrant scenery with dynamic viewpoints Sonic Unleashedwill provide an immersive 3D experience whilst keeping alive the 2D gameplay elements and fantastic worlds that Sonic fans know and love” commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe. “In addition to this classic Sonic gaming experience, when darkness sets in Sonic Unleashed players will be able to experience a completely new way to play as Sonic… making this his most exciting adventure yet!”
Having been broken apart by the evil Dr Eggman, it’s down to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds. In doing so, Sonic will find himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that will challenge him in ways never before seen. By completing a wide variety of action-packed stages, spanning the seven broken continents of the world, gamers will need to unleash Sonic’s amazing abilities to save the world, and himself!
The opportunity to engage in Sonic in different ways during the day and night time levels brings a completely original way of playing to the Sonic franchise, in addition to running at high speeds in classic Sonic style, combat fighting will become possible. Super quick Sonic’s speed skills will be highlighted by four new modes, whilst the all new combat, movement and functional abilities will offer depth and variety to the game. As the sun sets in Sonic Unleashed, a different type of adventure will awaken in Sonic’s newest quest….
Sonic Unleashed is scheduled for release worldwide in late 2008.
Press Release
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02.18.08
Posted in PS3, Playstation, Sony, Retro, Handhelds, PS2, PSP, PS1 at 10:28 pm by Kuefler
What would a game like Super Smash Bros. Brawl be like if it was released on one of Sony’s systems, having characters from Sony of the Playstation one, Playstation two, and the Playstation three, brawling to the death. Well IGN asked the question, and created an answer. Below is a list of characters that the IGN PlayStation Team created with their respective Sony Skill (which, I guess, is the Sony equivalent with the smash attack).
- Kratos of God of War (Slice and Dice)
- Sweet Tooth of Twisted Metal (Fender Bender)
- Ratchet and Clank (RYNO V)
- PaRappa the Rapper (Mic Meltdown)
- Nariko of Heavenly Sword
- Jak and Daxter Blinding Sword Light (Ottsel Smother)
- Wander of Shadow of the Colossus (Weak Spot Stab)
- Sly Cooper (Crooked Cane Neckbreaker)
- Liquid’s Hand of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Revolver Blast)
- Patapons (Fever Fury)
What iconic Sony characters would you want to see duke it out with each other?
IGN
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02.15.08
Posted in Wii, Nintendo, PS2 at 7:50 pm by RAMI
Yet another PS2-to-Wii title is coming to Wii. Okami is coming to the Wii, and it looks like it will be one of the better Wii ports. While there may not be many extras (none announced), Wii owners were hoping for, this game has been dramatically improved.
No worries, the game still keeps it’s beautiful style, and my does it look better than ever. The rumors are false, it is in 16:9 and 480p display, and has a dramatic improvement in the game. This isn’t the biggest improvement in the game, the controls have been improved dramatically! Moving Amaterasu feels very good with the Nunchuck, and the biggest improvement is the brush mechanics. Take PS2’s take on brushing, and add funner, faster, more innovative, and overall better. You waggle the Wii Remote for the attacks, and in order to chain them together you waggle the Wii Remote left and right. This is actually made harder with the Wii, as it is easier to push the button, but certainly not funner. You simply will not be able to figure out how you could stand the PS2 controls after playing the Wii version. The controls are as follows:
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Move Amaterasu- Nunchuck Analog Stick
- Bit, Dig, Bark- Z/C
- Jump- A [press twice for double-jump]
- Change Camera View- 1/2
- Skip Scene- +
- Dart Forward/Attack Enemies- Waggle Wii Remote [you can chain
- together attack by waggling left and right]
- Using the Brush- Press B, brush comes up, hold A and paint.
- Dodge- Flick Nunchuck the way you want to dodge.
Finally, the box art has been announced for the Wii version:
If you failed to pick up Okami for the PS2, make sure to pick up Okami Wii coming on March 25, 2008 here in the US, retailing at $40.
IGN
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Posted in Wii, PS3, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox, Handhelds, PS2, PSP at 2:45 pm by Kuefler
EA Sports has officially announced that that the NCAA Football video game franchise will be passing and running it’s way to the Nintendo Wii. NCAA Football 09 has been given the tentative release date of on July 15th, of this year; you can go to GameStop’s website to reserve the game. Not only will the franchise come to the Wii, but the game is expected to return to the PS3, PS2, PSP, and Xbox 360.
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02.08.08
Posted in Wii, PS3, Playstation, Nintendo, PC, Xbox 360, PS2 at 12:10 am by Kuefler
We’re finally getting some more information on the new Call of Duty title. Very few new details(if you can call them that); we now know that the next Call of Duty title will shoot it’s way to the Wii, PS2, Xbox 360, PS3, and personal computer.
I don’t think Activision can release a Call of Duty 5 without leaving those living in the Nintendo-only universe dazed and confused, oh wait it was release on the Nintendo DS. I can’t help but think that Nintendonians will feel like they weren’t invited to last years Christmas party; some may hold a grudge and not go to this years party, will others will just be happy they were invited this year shindig. There’s only one way for Activision to combat this, branch of into anther sub-franchise or give it a subtitle, like all franchise inevitably transform due to cross-platform issues; Medal of Honor, Burnout, Hitman, Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Tony Hawk, Brothers in Arms, Mario Bros., Twisted Metal, Sonic, Battlefield, and Mega Man, to name a few.
Activision is also telling us that the Tony Hawk franchise will heading in a “new direction” (maybe not as different of a direction Tony himself was talking about).
IGN
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02.07.08
Posted in Wii, PS3, Nintendo, PC, Nintendo DS, Handhelds, Import, PS2, PSP at 2:56 pm by Kuefler
North Amarica
Wii
- Opoona (March 25)
- Bloom Box (May 2008)
- Octomania (March 11, 2008)
- Cid the Dummy (Q2)
Australia
Wii
- Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn (April 10)
Europe
Wii
- Nitrobike (8 February)
- Totally Spies! Totally Party (15 February)
- The Dog Island (7 March)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Hard Eviden (21st March)
- Victorious Boxers Challenge (28 March)
- Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 (Q1 2008)
- Telly Addicts (15 February)
- Pro Evolution 2008 (March 28)
- No More Heroes (February 28)
DS
- Totally Spies! 3 Secret Agents (15 February)
- Brain Challenge (22 February)
- Tigerz (NDS) - (29 February)
- Maths Play (14t March)
- Bunnyz (14 March)
- Miami Nights (February)
- Assassin’s Creed (28th March)
Japan
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