Disney Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game revving up for release Summer 2011
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Video Game Based on Highly Anticipated Cars 2 Film Features New International Spy-Themed Adventures with Favorite Cars Characters
BURBANK, Calif. — (February 15, 2011) – Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game is coming to major platforms this summer. Unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, Cars 2: The Video Game will allow players to jump into the Cars universe with a brand new international spy theme. The game will feature an array of beloved Cars characters competing in action-packed spy adventures, as well as world-class racing. Inspired by the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game is slated for release this summer.
Cars 2: The Video Game brings players inside the international training center CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage), where they choose from more than 20 different characters and train to become world class spies. As part of their international training, they will participate in simulated hazardous missions using high-tech gadgets to evade and slow down adversaries.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Video Game Sets the Stage in the Ultimate Battle for Earth
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New Game to Feature an Original Prologue Storyline to Upcoming Film and Debut In-Game ‘Stealth Force’ Conversion Mode
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The next colossal entry in the TRANSFORMERS saga on Earth is on the way as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Transformers: Dark of the Moon is in development by the critically acclaimed developers at High Moon Studios. Based on Hasbro’s legendary TRANSFORMERS property and featuring a brand-new ‘Stealth Force’ conversion mode, the game thrusts players directly into an original prologue storyline to experience the ultimate battle between the AUTOBOTS™ and DECEPTICONS™ that leads into the summer’s most anticipated blockbuster film and reveals another face of evil, SHOCKWAVE.
“We couldn’t be more excited to expand on the epic movie universe in the Transformers: Dark of the Moon game, and allow fans to experience the gripping events and backstories that occur right before the upcoming film,” said Paul Wright, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. “The immensely talented group at High Moon Studios are huge fans of the property, and they are thrilled to unveil some new characters from the movie while introducing Stealth Force gameplay that lets players convert to a third form beyond robot and vehicle modes to defeat their enemies in more ways than ever before.”
Nintendo Celebrates “Valenslime Day” with Launch of Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
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Enhanced Version of Classic RPG Makes Debut in North America with New Options and Unlockable Surprises
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Starting today, video game fans in North America can embark on a classic hand-held adventure that has been unavailable outside of Japan for more than 15 years. The DRAGON QUEST® VI: Realms of Revelation™ game makes its U.S. debut for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, combining classic role-playing thrills with fresh character options, unique challenges and play-it-anywhere convenience. With a robust class system and the ability to enlist monsters to help players on their quests, this memorable entry in the popular DRAGON QUEST series will enthrall experienced players and newcomers alike.
DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation invites players to explore multiple worlds and take a stand against the villainous Murdaw, who spreads terror and unrest throughout a strange alternate universe. Joined by a traveling martial artist and a mysterious girl, the game’s hero must face down an imaginative cast of enemy monsters – including the iconic Slime. In this new edition of the game for Nintendo DS systems, players can even have monsters join their traveling party to lend a hand in battles. Other special features include enhanced graphics and new touch-screen mini-games.
UK software sales (Week ending 2/12)
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Individual formats
– 1 TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED 2 XB360 ATARI NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
– 2 TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED 2 PS3 ATARI NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
12 3 MARIO VS DONKEY KONG: MINI-LAND MAYHEM! DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
4 4 JUST DANCE 2 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
13 5 MARIO SPORTS MIX WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
1 6 DEAD SPACE 2 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 7 LITTLEBIGPLANET 2 PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
2 8 DEAD SPACE 2 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 9 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
6 10 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 11 ART ACADEMY DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 12 DANCE JUNIORS WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
10 13 WII FIT PLUS WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
5 14 FIFA 11 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 15 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD PS3 UBISOFT UBISOFT
14 16 JUST DANCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
15 17 WII PARTY WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 18 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: COMPLETE EDITION PS3 ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
22 19 WII SPORTS RESORT WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
19 20 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9 21 FIFA 11 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
17 22 GRAN TURISMO 5 PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
16 23 KINECT SPORTS XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
25 24 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
26 25 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 26 MADDEN NFL 11 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
23 27 DANCE CENTRAL XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
29 28 KINECT JOY RIDE XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
38 29 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: COMPLETE EDITION XB360 ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
21 30 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2011 PC SEGA SEGA
27 31 DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
28 32 FORZA MOTORSPORT 3: ULTIMATE COLLECTION XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
31 33 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
35 34 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
18 35 NEED FOR SPEED: HOT PURSUIT XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
24 36 THE SIMS 3: OUTDOOR LIVING STUFF PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 37 MADDEN NFL 11 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
34 38 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE LOST FUTURE DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
32 39 YOUR SHAPE: FITNESS EVOLVED XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
– 40 FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
All formats
– 1 TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED 2 EDEN STUDIOS ATARI NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
1 2 DEAD SPACE 2 VISCERAL GAMES EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 3 FIFA 11 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 4 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
3 5 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
11 6 MARIO VS DONKEY KONG: MINI-LAND MAYHEM! NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
6 7 JUST DANCE 2 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
12 8 MARIO SPORTS MIX SQUARE ENIX NINTENDO NINTENDO
24 9 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: COMPLETE EDITION ROCKSTAR NORTH ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
5 10 LITTLEBIGPLANET 2 MEDIA MOLECULE SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
8 11 ART ACADEMY HEADSTRONG GAMES NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 12 DANCE JUNIORS LAND HO! UBISOFT UBISOFT
10 13 WII FIT PLUS NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 14 MADDEN NFL 11 EA TIBURON EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
13 15 JUST DANCE UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 16 NEED FOR SPEED: HOT PURSUIT CRITERION GAMES EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 17 BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN COSMIC DESTRUCTION PAPAYA STUDIO D3P NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
14 18 WII PARTY ND CUBE NINTENDO NINTENDO
9 19 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
21 20 WII SPORTS RESORT NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
16 21 GRAN TURISMO 5 POLYPHONY DIGITAL SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
15 22 KINECT SPORTS RARE MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
18 23 RED DEAD REDEMPTION: UNDEAD NIGHTMARE ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
17 24 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2011 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
37 25 TOY STORY 3 N-SPACE DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
26 26 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
20 27 MEDAL OF HONOR DANGER CLOSE/DICE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 28 FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
27 29 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
34 30 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
30 31 JUST CAUSE 2 AVALANCHE STUDIOS XBOX 360 CLASSICS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
23 32 DANCE CENTRAL HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
22 33 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2011 YUKE’S THQ THQ
31 34 KINECT JOY RIDE BIGPARK MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
28 35 DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS RETRO STUDIOS NINTENDO NINTENDO
19 36 MASS EFFECT 2 BIOWARE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
29 37 FORZA MOTORSPORT 3: ULTIMATE COLLECTION TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
33 38 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
40 39 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 1-4 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
32 40 LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
Wedbush Morgan/EEDAR January 2011 NPD predictions
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Wedbush / EEDAR January sales estimates (change year-on-year):
360 – 380,000 (14%) / 380,000 (14%)
DS – 350,000 (-17%) / 360,000 (-15%)
Wii – 320,000 (-31%) / 340,000 (-27%)
PS3 – 240,000 (-13%) / 250,000 (-10%)
PSP – 80,000 (-20%) / 85,000 (-15%)
PS2 – 50,000 (23%) / NA
Total – 1, 420,000 (-13%) / 1, 415,000 (-14%)
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (2/14)
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Nintendo shows neat hologram at 3DS event
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UK gamers were given the opportunity to play the 3DS in Bristol over the past couple of days, and the hologram demonstration above was available for all to see. Short and sweet video, but very cool nonetheless!
Thanks to Justin for the tip!
Art from unused Eternal Darkness endings pops up, drawings of untitled Silicon Knights project
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NeoGAF member Mama Robotnik has made some rather neat discoveries on John Dobbie’s Behance profile. Dobbie once worked for Silicon Knights as an Environmental Artist. The first round of art – which can be seen above – shows drawings for the unused endings in Eternal Darkness. Here’s a rundown of each piece:
