Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Spy Hunter for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS
The Original Combat Driving Series is More Thrilling and Dangerous than Ever!
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Spy Hunter, a reboot of the legendary combat driving series, specially developed for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS by TT Fusion. The game will be available this fall.
On the eve of the franchise’s 30th anniversary since the original Spy Hunter was released to arcades in 1983, the new Spy Hunter races forward on its most thrilling and dangerous ride yet. The player once again takes on the role of the “Agent,” the driver of the high-tech G-6155 Interceptor supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry, and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination.
Nintendo getting in on the teases? Yep, it’s true. Nintendo doesn’t usually tease its fans about upcoming announcements or reveals, but maybe they’re having a change in attitude with the upcoming arrival of Wii U.
Speaking of that new console, Nintendo is teasing the console’s initial releases on Facebook. Heck, it could be one of the worst teases ever.
This is what was said on the Wii U Facebook page:
“Guess what the initial game releases will be for Nintendo’s new home console, Wii U? Soon we’ll scratch off to reveal the names! ????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????? ???????????????????.”
… Yeah.
I wonder what’s meant here by “soon”. They’re probably just gearing fans up for E3, but maybe if we’re lucky, we’ll hear something before then.
Square Enix opened its 25th anniversary site for Final Fantasy a couple of months ago, but there wasn’t much to look at. The company gave it a major update today, bringing along a discography of each Final Fantasy release as well as a listing of Final Fantasy-related items.
There’s also a “Creator’s Voice” area featuring commentary from some of the staff who have been involved with the franchise.
One comment from Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada had this to say in particular:
“We’ll take the 25th anniversary as an opportunity to begin our walk towards the next 25 years. In order to make the fans happy, we the developer have just one promise we can make. Outside of talent and ability, we will also make sure development is handled exclusively by creators who feel love of the FF series stronger than anyone else.”
You can find the site here.
SEGA is the third company of the day to announce its E3 2012 lineup. Highlights include Aliens: Colonial Marines and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
The full listing of games can be found below.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PS3/360/PC/Vita/3DS) – Late 2012 launch
Aliens: Colonial Marines (PS3/360/PC/Wii U) – February 12, 2013; Wii U version = 2013
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz (Vita) – October 23
The Cave – (PS3/360/PC) – Early 2013
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit (PS3/360/PC) – Summer 2012
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (PSN/XBLA) – June 5/6
Jet Set Radio (PSN/XBLA/PC/Vita) – Summer 2012
EXHIBITION, 3D PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND FIELD TRIPS ANNOUNCED
1-18 JUNE 2012: FIELD TRIPS BY BILL ODDIE, THE SATURDAYS AND MORE
6-8 JULY 2012: INSTALLATION BY GRAHAM HUDSONNintendo UK is excited to announce ANOTHER DIMENSION, a series of special events and an interactive gallery exhibition, to celebrate the Europe-wide 3D photography competition that is currently underway.
Taking place in June will be a series of intimate photography field trips hosted by a range of high profile names, including one of Britain’s best-loved nature enthusiasts, Bill Oddie, and members of The Saturdays. Work created during these unique trips will then be exhibited alongside the best 3D photography work from the competition, within a special pop-up installation created by acclaimed artist Graham Hudson.
01./00. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma (Capcom) – 302,040 / NEW
02./00. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo) – 101,645 / NEW
03./00. [PSP] Uta no * Prince-Sama: Debut (Ah! My Prince’s Song: Debut) (Broccoli) – 61,376 / NEW
04./00. [360] Dragon’s Dogma (Capcom) – 29,024 / NEW
05./02. [WII] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo) – 20,820 / 380,763 (-17%)
06./00. [PS3] The Idolm@ster: Gravure For You! Vol. 8 (Namco Bandai) – 16,670 / NEW
07./04. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo) – 14,642 / 391,345 (-2%)
08./00. [PSP] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden (Idea Factory) – 11,627 / NEW
09./00. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier (Online Forward 4 Premium Package) (Capcom) – 9,893 / NEW
10./06. [3DS] Super Mario Land 3D (Nintendo) – 9,858 / 1,595,096 (-6%)
11./00. [3DS] G1 Grand Prix (Genki) – 9,821 / NEW
12./00. [PS3] Steins; Gate Double Pack (5pb) – 9,223 / NEW
13./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 G (Capcom) – 7,849 / 1,458,658 (-6%)
14./07. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) – 7,648 / 1,720,566 (-11%)
15./01. [PSP] My Sister Can’t Be This Cute Portable Can’t Possibly Continue (Namco Bandai) – 6,753 / 59,929 (-87%)
16./00. [PSP] Elminage Gothic: Ulm Zakir to Yami no Gishiki (Ritual of Darkness and Ulm Zakir) (Starfish SD) – 6,169 / NEW
17./00. [PSV] Samurai & Dragons (SEGA) – 6,072 / NEW
18./00. [PS3] Steins; Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling (5pb) – 5,397 / NEW
19./00. [360] Mushihimesama (Cave) – 5,135 / NEW
20./03. [PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (Atlus Co.) – 4,885 / 29,431 (-80%)
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS Downloadable Titles
Yoru no Majin to Ikusa no Kuni Samayoeru Vampire – 500 yen
ARC Style: Free Cell – 300 yen
Shifting World Demo – FREE
Virtual Console
Koto Battle: Gaiden Moribito (Game Boy Color) – 600 yen
DLC
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Songs (4 Songs) – 150 yen each
Video Content
Pocket Soccer League: Calciobit video
Yoru no Majin to Ikusa no Kuni Samayoeru Vampire videos
Pokemon Black/White 2 animated trailer
Project Zero 2: Wii Edition trailer
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC video
With just a few days left until E3, the game announcement rumors are just piling up. The latest speculation pertains to a new Splinter Cell.
One NeoGAF member claims to have seen a trailer for “Splinter Cell: Blacklist”. A supposed trailer features Sam Fisher in a full body suit and night vision goggles, with him sporting a “serious look” and lacking grey hair.
So why’s it subtitled Blacklist? The game will apparently focus on Fisher taking out enemies listed on his blacklist.
Assuming this is true, a reveal will be taking place at E3. This is somewhat backed up by another source, who says he was informed that a new Splinter Cell will be announced next week.
XboxGameZone published a story about Blacklist earlier today, but it has since been removed. The article indicated that the title will be heading to the Wii U, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
