Reggie on the strategy behind revealing a ton of content at E3…
“Well, a couple of things. First, even with all that we revealed, we describe only the surface of product that’s coming out over the next, call it, nine months. So there is a lot of content coming on our systems, which is great. In terms of our strategy for this show, because we’re in such a fortunate position of having so much great content, and 99% of which is coming very quickly, we were in a very enviable position to be able to share it all, which is great.”
– Traditional 11 vs. 11 match
– New street football mode: 5-a-side street mode: Each player has a unique style of play/abilities, can use the wall to jump past defenders, rebound passes to team mates
– Can use power meter to build up and blast shots, ignite a speed burst, send out shockwaves to opponents in the street football mode,
– Brazil, London, France, indoors locations
– Match types: First to score, Tug of War, Timed games
– Different goals: Elevated nets for lofted shots, wall goals, mini nets (tests accuracy)
– New attacker vs. defender trick system (head-to-head battles as you move up the pitch with the forward, do tricks to throw the defender off balance)
– Button-based shooting instead of waggle
– 30 licensed leagues
– 500 teams
– 15,000 players to choose from
On-Disc Set List Expands with 22 Rockin’ New Tracks
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — The must-have, quintessential rock music collection keeps getting better as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announces two exclusive re-records and a host of new shreddable tracks for Guitar Hero(R): Warriors of Rock. Singers, songwriters and rock legends Alice Cooper and The Runaways went back into the studio to re-record “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Cherry Bomb,” respectively, for fans to rock out to when the game releases this September.
“I AM a Warrior of Rock! Younger fans getting exposed to true classic rock songs is one of my personal crusades,” said Alice Cooper. “The new audience listening to the classic songs of today, like ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ will hopefully be inspired to write the classic songs of tomorrow.”
Comic-Con
– Metroid: Other M and Dragon Quest IX were at Comic-Con
– Nintendo’s booth was underwhelming
– Big Pokemon booth
– Nintendo/Pokemon had separate booths
NBA Jam
– 2 modes shown at EA’s event
– A lot of secret characters in the game
– One mode has you bringing down the other person’s backboard, dunks are what really break it
– No score in the backboard mode
– Another mode has battles inspired by Punch-Out!! – With Magic Johnson
– Camera is rotated because it’s one-on-one
– Magic Johnson can teleport
– 7-8 boss battles
WiiWare
Heavy Fire: Special Operations – 301 blocks
Dive: The Medes Islands Secret – 282 blocks
VC
Aero the Acrobat – 21 blocks
DSiWare
Petz Hamsterz Family – 85 blocks
Puffins: Let’s Race! – 80 blocks
Face Pilot: Fly With Your Nintendo DSi Camera! – 71 blocks
Crystal Monsters – 71 blocks
Absolute Brickbuster – 39 blocks
Videos
Nintendo Week 7/26
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Special Interview with Yuji Horii
Heavy Fire: Special Operations trailer
NHL 2K11 Info Video
Crystal Monsters Info
Dive: The Medes Islands Introduction Video
Demos
Demos
Dragon Ball: Origins 2
Picross 3D
Rooms DS
Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects
Deca Sports DS Cheerleading Demo
Deca Sports DS Ping Pong Demo
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion
– Made by Grezzo (Secret of Mana director Koichi Ishii founded the studio)
– 40 story levels
– Dinosaur-like figure, robot leaders
– Classic Controller support
– GameCube controller support
“Well back in the day, people called Sonic the Hedgehog a Super Mario Bros ripoff, right? I will go so far as to say that we took a lot of inspiration from the visual aesthetic of Super Mario Galaxy, even adopting a similar rim-lighting effect, because it just worked. The rim lighting and vibrant colours really allow the environments and characters to pop, which is important in a game that plays with spatial orientation as much as Flip’s. We did, however, take a lot of inspiration from many different games: the painterly style of the textures in Kingdom Hearts, the colour palettes of Wind Waker and Lost Winds, etc. Aside from visual style, Flip’s is a very different game. We’re game developers and we love what we do. We’re not here to ride the Mario train to Moneytown, we’re here to put a unique twist, pardon the pun, on platforming. Whereas in SMG the gravity and Mario’s physical reaction to it is out of the player‘s control, in Flip’s we put that power literally in the player’s hand. By holding ‘B’ and twisting the Wii remote, the player can turn Flip, the world, and even some objects and characters, at will at any time. This enables an unprecedented level of exploration and a truly 3D platforming experience.” – Frozen North Productions CEO Julian Spillane
I have to say, the more I hear about this new Flip’s Twisted World game, the more I get excited for it. If that gameplay hook works, it really opens up some awesome doors for gaming!
New 2D Action Adventure Game from Cosmonaut Games Plunges Deep into the Depths of the Mysterious Oceans
July 26, 2010, Spain – Cosmonaut Games today announced the North American release of Dive: The Medes Islands Secret, a new and unique 2D Action game, developed exclusively for the Nintendo WiiWare service. The game will launch in Europe on July 30. Dive: The Medes Islands Secret challenges players to dive into an undersea 2D action arena spanning real-world environments, filled with exciting adventures and breathtaking aquatic scenery. Within the depths of the oceans, players will encounter dangerous sea life as they explore and investigate breathtaking landscapes that are captured in exquisite 3D from around the world.
“This has been an amazing project for us as it speaks to a passion of ours, and we are extremely thrilled to be sharing this experience with fans around the world,” said José A. Giacomelli, General Manager of Cosmonaut Games. “We hope the release of Dive: The MedesIslands Secret is met with great enthusiasm through its gorgeous scenery, layers of under water action adventures and mysteries.”
Dive: The Medes Islands Secret invites players to investigate the mysteries of the deep as adventurer John Sanders, who is on a mission to unearth the long-since buried Temple of the Order of Medes Island. Through 10 levels and exotic real-world locations, including the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Santorini, players utilize the Wii Remote to navigate 2D underwater puzzle landscapes in search of answers to the ocean’s greatest mystery. As players complete level objectives, they encounter options to upgrade dive equipment including fins, air tanks and spear guns, necessary to reach the farthest depths of the ocean. New equipment grants the player new objectives and an ability to revisit dive locations for new, deeper experiences. Along the way, they will confront dangerous predators including giant octopi, sharks and stingrays. Many treasures, rewards and achievements await those brave enough to dive into the unknown.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
· Stunning graphics making the most of the Wii’s capabilities replicate breathtaking 3D marine landscapes
· Family-friendly gameplay with three levels of difficulty
· 10 expansive puzzle-filled levels through real-world locations including the Medes Islands, Cap de Creus, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Santorini
· Wide range of enemies, from giant Octopuses to menacing sharks, as well as hungry Barracudas, deadly Jellyfish and Manta Rays
· Economic system used to manage diving equipment and upgrades including Wetsuit, Diving Cylinders, Fins, Speargun and Diving Torch
· Achievements are awarded for acquiring new treasures and discoveries
· An expedition diary, logged by John Sanders, reveals different plot points in the game’s story
· Original orchestral soundtrack composed by El Topo NegroDive: The Medes Islands Secret is rated “E” for Everyone and available for 1,000 Wii points. For more information, please visit the official website at http://divemedes.cosmonautgames.com
To follow Dive: The Medes Islands Secret on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIVE-The-Medes-Islands-Secret/459963685390?ref=ts&v=wall#!/pages/DIVE-The-Medes-Islands-Secret/459963685390?v=wall&ref=ts and also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CosmonautGames
Source: Cosmonaut Games PR
