Archive for January 15th, 2009
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES ULTIMATE NINJA®4: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
The First NARUTO Shippuden Video Game in North America Arrives in March with Intense One-on-one Combat, an Updated Roster of Ninja Combatants, and a Variety of New Game Modes
Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden
Santa Clara, Calif., (January 15, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced Ultimate Ninja®4: NARUTO Shippuden, the first video game in North America based on the NARUTO Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media. Featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles, the game debuts a number of new and exciting characters as well as several new modes of play for the most comprehensive NARUTO video game experience ever.
Set two and a half years after Naruto left the Hidden Leaf Village to undergo a strict training regiment with his mentor Jiraiya, Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden lets players experience this new storyline for the first time. Returning to help recover his rival Sasuke from the evil Orochimaru, Naruto is reunited with all his old friends, only to find that a mysterious organization known as Akatsuki now poses an even more ominous threat to the Village.
Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden features several unique game modes that offer different experiences as players immerse themselves in the world of ninja. The new Master Mode combines role-playing and action-platforming elements, telling the story of how Naruto came to return to the Hidden Leaf Village after his training with Jiraiya; an original narrative arc that fans won’t find anywhere else. Players can collect items in this mode to unlock characters in Free Battle Mode, featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles for one or two players. Packed with new NARUTO Shippuden characters such as Deidara, Sasori and Chiyo as well as updated versions of fan favorites such as Gaara, Kakashi and Sakura, the game features 52 total playable characters to take into battle.
“Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden will be the first video game based on the NARUTO Shippuden animated series in North America, giving players their first look at how Naruto’s world has changed in the two and a half years since he left his friends to refine his ninja training,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Featuring the biggest roster of playable characters ever in the Ultimate Ninja franchise and a variety of new and engaging game modes, it’s everything fans need to immerse themselves in the characters and storyline of NARUTO Shippuden.”
Developed by CyberConnect2, Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden is slated for release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system this March. For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com and www.hokagesroom.com. For more information on NARUTO and to view episodes of NARUTO Shippuden for free, please visit www.naruto.com.
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From/De: Microsoft & iNiS
Lips catalogue surpasses 70 songs only two months after the game’s launch
“Lips,” the newest singing party game from Microsoft and iNiS exclusively for Xbox 360, is keeping fans singing with nine new songs available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the “Lips” Get Music store starting January 16. The new tracks offer an eclectic selection for singers of various tastes and generations, and continue to expand the party game experience available on Xbox 360.
Single songs, including hits from Fall Out Boy, The Pussycat Dolls and The Cardigans will be available for purchase for between 160 and 180 Microsoft points each. The new offerings will boost the number of songs available on “Lips” to well over 70 by the end of the month. Fans can expect the title’s library to continue to expand throughout 2009 with new songs, videos and content announced regularly – just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean the party has to stop!
Available on January 16
- When I Grow Up – The Pussycat Dolls*
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – The Righteous Brothers**
- Erase/Rewind – The Cardigans*
Available on January 23
- Hate That I Love You – Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo**
- Thnks fr th Mmrs – Fall Out Boy*
- Look What You’ve Done – Jet*
Available on January 30
- Sunday Morning – Maroon 5*
- Take A Bow – Rihanna**
- Water Runs Dry – Boyz II Men*
*songs available for purchase for 160 Microsoft Points
**songs available for purchase for 180 Microsoft Points
| The ESRB has released information about the number of games rated in 2008. Of the 1677 reviewed games, only 6% of the games were rated M (for people 17 and older), 19% rated T for teens, 16% for everyone 10+, and 59% for everyone.
Even though the amount of games published keep increasing every year (7% more games than in 2007 and 30% more than in 2006), the percentage of M-rated games has remained the same in 2008 compared to 2007’s. |
La ESRB ha dado a conocer la información del número de juegos clasificados en el 2008. De los 1677 juegos analisados, solamente 6% de los juegos fueron clasificados M (para la gente de 17 años y mayores), 19% clasifica T para adolescentes, 16% para todos los de 10 años y mayores, y 59% apta para todos.
Aunque la cantidad de juegos publicados subiendi cada año (7% más juegos que en el 2007 y 30% más que en 2006), el porcentaje de juegos clasificados M se ha mantenido igual en 2008 comparado al del 2007. |
ESRB 2008 Ratings
2009 D.I.C.E. SUMMIT ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS
WORLD CLASS LINE-UP FOCUSES ON CREATIVITY AND VISION
CALABASAS, Calif. – January 15, 2009 – The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences® (AIAS) today announced the initial speakers for the 2009 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit®. The event will be held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, February 18-20, 2009 and feature a line-up of industry leaders, visionaries and decision makers that are shaping the future of interactive entertainment.
“We are proud to have what is fast becoming the best line-up we’ve ever produced,” said Joseph Olin, president of the Academy. “From accomplished games industry veterans, who will share their insight on the market and future potential of our industry, to the creative forces behind some of the greatest entertainment properties of the last 50 years, creativity and vision will be the topics on everyone’s mind at D.I.C.E. this year.”
The incomparable line-up includes Jun Takeuchi, who is the producer of the most anticipated game of 2009, Harrison Ellenshaw, Academy Award nominated artist, Ralph Osterhaut, a serial inventor who has worked with the Defense Department, and David Perry a game designer who has sold over 1 billion dollars of games, among many other accomplished individuals:
• Chris Cao, Sony Online Entertainment Austin – lead designer on Sony Online’s upcoming DC Universe MMO game.
• Michael Denny, SVP Sony Corp. EU – responsible for the direction of innovative titles for Sony including LittleBigPlanet and Buzz.
• Harrison Ellenshaw, Disney/ILM/LucasFilm – Academy Award nominated artist from the film and animation industries, working on Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Dick Tracey, among others.
• Anita Frazier, NPD Research – lead research analyst covering retail sales in the games industry.
• Lars Gustavsson, Creative Director D.I.C.E. Studios/EA – creative director on EA’s multi-million selling Battlefield franchise.
• Michael Haigh, Director London Studios, SCE Worldwide Studios – catapulted social gaming into the mainstream with Sing Star, pivotal in the development of EyeToy.
• Todd Howard, Bethesda Studios – lead designer of the current top-10 selling Fallout 3.
• Alex Laurent, LucasArts/ILM – visual effects visionary that has transitioned from the film to games industry.
• Ralph Osterhout, Serial Inventor – former defense contractor and legendary toy designer.
• David Perry, CCO and Co-Founder Acclaim Entertainment – game designer on multiple MMOs as well as licensed and original IPs ranging from the Matrix to Earthworm Jim, with his games selling over 1 billion dollars retail
• J. Paul Raines, COO Gamestop – formerly Executive VP for Home Depot.
• John Riccitiello, CEO Electronic Arts- co-founder Elevation Partners, former President of Sara Lee Corporation.
• Bruce Shelley, Ensemble Studios – 2009 D.I.C.E. Hall of Fame inductee and designer of some of the top selling strategy games of all time including Age of Empires and the upcoming Halo Wars.
• Jun Takeuchi, Capcom – producer and game director on best-sellers including Lost Planet and Resident Evil 5.
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I did not know who Dara O’Briain was until I received this press release. I guess for the American audience, he can be compared to our late comedian George Carlin. They seem to share the same philosophy when it comes to certain subjects and can make everyone laugh nonstop. I recommend you watch some of his videos on YouTube. Like it says on the following press release, “If you don’t laugh at O’Briain, check your pulse – you must be dead!” Plus, he’s a gamer and will be the host of this year’s British Academy Video Game Awards. |
No sabía quién era Dara O’Briain hasta que recibí este comunicado de prensa. Creo que para la audiencia estadounidense, él puede ser comparado con nuestro difunto comediante George Carlin. Parece que ellos comparten la misma filosofía cuando se trata de ciertos temas y pueden hacer reir a todos sin parar. Les recomiendo que vean algunos de sus videos en YouTube. Como dice el el comunicado de prensa: “Si no se rien de O’Briain, revisen su pulso – ustedes deben estar muertos!”. Además, él es un aficionado de los juegos y será el presentador de los Premios de Videojuegos de la Academia Británica de este año. |
DARA O’BRIAIN TO HOST GAME BRITISH ACADEMY VIDEO GAMES AWARDS
Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week star will take the mike
Dana O'Briain
Thursday 15th January/…The British Academy of Film and Television Arts today announced that Dara O’Briain will host this year’s GAME British Academy Video Games Awards.
Arguably the most successful Irish comedian to have hit the UK for a decade, Dara has hosted, and appeared on, a number of TV shows and toured extensively across England and Ireland. Evening Standard journalist, Bruce Dessau once wrote of him: “If you don’t laugh at O’Briain, check your pulse – you must be dead!”
A graduate of Dublin’s University College, where he studied Maths and Theoretical Physics, Dara O’Briain said: “I am delighted to be hosting this year’s BAFTA Video Games Awards. As a gamer all my life I can recognise a Golden Age when I’m living in one, and this is probably the greatest era in video game history. These are massive, magical, wondrous worlds created for us to play in; cutting edge technology being made to fly by the most imaginative minds working today. It’s only right that BAFTA acknowledge the work of an industry that now attracts the greatest creative talent. And only right that BAFTA send me a copy of everything to play first, so that I look like I know what I’m talking about. Thumbs at the ready!”
David Parfitt, Chairman of the Academy said: “We are thrilled that Dara is hosting the Awards this year because he ticks all the boxes – he is a real gamer and also incredibly funny. It will be a great night with Dara at the helm!”
The GAME British Academy Video Games Awards ceremony will take place on March 10 at London’s Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. Tickets can be booked by calling James Rhodes on 0207 292 5839 or jamesr@bafta.org
Further details of this year’s Awards can be found on BAFTA’s website at www.bafta.org/games
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