ACTIVISION > TRANSFORMERS 2: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN > NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS AND MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS
We just wanted to let you know about two new exciting features for the eagerly anticipated Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen video game. Firstly, we’re pleased to announce a host of new playable characters, some of which will be exclusive only to multiplayer.
Playable characters include:
AUTOBOTS:* Optimus Prime
* Ironhide
* Breakaway
* Bumblebee
* Ratchet
* Aerialbot (Multiplayer-exclusive)
* Protectobot (Multiplayer-exclusive)
This comes from Factor 5’s statement that we posted earlier today…
“…Although we are saddened by Factor 5 Inc.’s situation, our corporation will remain unaffected by these developments and has partnered with both old and new friends in the industry who will reveal our upcoming projects over the next months.”
Well, this pretty much speaks for itself. There is certainly a strong chance that the company’s Wii project(s) could see a release and could very well be revealed at this year’s E3.
– Based on upcoming drama
– Main character is a genius neuroscientist, works with police
– “Brain power training” title
– Solve puzzles quickly to gain points
– Will cost 500 points
– Releasing May 27
FAIRYTALES JUST GOT DARKER (AND FUNNIER) IN THE NEW OVERLORD® DARK LEGENDTM GAME TRAILER
The Minions meet fairytale characters in the brand new Overlord Dark Legend video, available from www.codemasters.com/darklegend
Thursday 14th May/… Prepare to lead a horde of mischievous and destructive Minions through a enchanted land that’s steeped in fairytale lore and loaded with sinister and satirical twists in Overlord® Dark Legend™, coming June 26th exclusively to Wii™. Preview the magic and mayhem that awaits in the ‘When Fairytales Go Bad’ trailer video, now available from www.codemasters.com/darklegend.Overlord Dark Legend is an all-new Overlord action adventure that has players taking the role of a younger Overlord. Growing up in the Cinderella-esque Castle Gromgard, this teenage Overlord soon discovers the power at his disposal and that he has the support of anarchic army in the form of the Minion horde. As he revels in command of the mischievously malicious and downright destructive Minions, our trainee tyrant heads off to take his growing pains out on the local fairytale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands.
Details announced for the new DJ music game for Nintendo DSTM
Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and the French video game producing company Game Life, reveal further information regarding DJ Star for Nintendo DS™.
Music, parties, travel, and plenty of attractive fans – that is how we picture the life of a turntable superstar. In the new game DJ Star, that dream comes within the reach of every music lover’s Nintendo DS stylus. In Career Mode, DJs start out by playing at small private parties, and work their way up the career ladder one performance at a time, ultimately joining the ranks of the world’s best DJs. In Creation Mode, players get to show off their talent as composers and create the next big hit with just a few moves of the Nintendo DS stylus, thanks to more than 200 samples and the simple user interface. They can even swap their favorite songs with their friends through DS Wireless Communications.
The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood videogame is THE place for fans to live the thrills, action and excitement of Harry Potter from June 30th*
GUILDFORD, UK – 14th May 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be in stores across the world from 30th June 2009*, just ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth book in the Harry Potter series.In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
01./05. [NDS] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky (Pokemon Co.) – 44,000 / 283,000 (+2%)
02./02. [NDS] Dragon Ball Kai: Saiyajin Raishuu (Namco Bandai) – 41,000 / 115,000 (-45%)
03./03. [NDS] Made in Ore (Wario Ware) (Nintendo) – 41,000 / 97,000 (-27%)
04./09. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3!!! (Nintendo) – 26,000 / 606,000 (+18%)
05./08. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G (BEST) (Capcom) – 23,000 / 663,000 (-12%)
06./06. [WII] Monster Hunter G (Capcom) – 23,000 / 195,000 (-43%)
07./12. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) – 20,000 / 3,403,000
08./04. [PS2] Jikkyou Power Pro Major League 2009 (Konami) – 16,000 / 58,000 (-63%)
09./01. [PSP] Persona (Atlus Co.) – 14,000 / 93,000 (-82%)
10./16. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii (Namco Bandai) – 14,000 / 498,000
