Start your Engines! EA Releases Need for Speed SHIFT Car and Track Rosters!
Need for Speed SHIFT will be racing to stores in North America on September 22nd and in Europe on September 17th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation Portable.
Cars:
- 2006 Aston Martin DBR9
- 2009 Audi R8 LMS
- 2008 Audi R8
- 2008 Audi RS 4
- 2007 Audi S3
- 2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
- 2006 Audi S4
- BMW M3 E36
- BMW M3 E46
- BMW M3 E92
- 2008 BMW 135i Coupé
- 2009 BMW M3 GT2
- 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
- 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
- 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
- Falken Tire 2010 Ford Mustang GT
- 2010 Ford Shelby GT500
- 2007 Ford Focus ST
- 2006 Ford GT
- 2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
- 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- 2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- 2006 Honda Civic Si
- 2000 Honda S2000
- 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
- 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
- 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
- 2007 Lamborghini Reventón
- 2006 Lotus Elise 111R
- 2007 Lotus Exige S
- 2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
- 2008 Mazda MX-5
- 2006 Mazda RX-8
- 1995 Mazda RX-7
- 1994 McLaren F1
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION
- 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
- 2003 Infiniti G35 (V35)
- 1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
- 2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
- 2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
- 2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
- 2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
- 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
- 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
- 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
- 1992 Nissan 240SX (S13)
- 2006 Pagani Zonda F
- 2010 Pagani Zonda R
- 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
- 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
- 2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
- 2007 Porsche Cayman S
- 2008 Renault Mégane RS
- 2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
- 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
- 2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
- 2008 SCION tC
- 1986 Toyota Corolla GTS (A86)
- 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Tracks:
- Alpental
- Autopolis International Racing Course
- Ambush Canyon
- Brands Hatch
- Dakota
- Ebisu Circuit
- Glendale
- Hazyview
- Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
- London
- Miytomi
- Nordschleife
- Road America
- Rustle Creek
- Silverstone
- Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
- Tokyo
- Willow Springs
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Bleach: Heat the Soul 6 Review
Those of you interested in this game will already know what it’s about. Those of you who don’t, it’s a 2D (with 3D character models) fighter on a 3D plane based off of one of the hottest animes currently being read and watched. Also, this is the 6th game to be released for the PSP. This first one has yet to be released in the states; however, all PSP games are region free and it’s easy to import titles. I do it all the time (30+ Japanese PS2 games with a white Japanese PS2, 2 Japanese PS3 games, 4 Japanese PSP games and 3 Korean PSP games).
Graphics
The character details, designs and backgrounds in this game are superb, especially considering that this is on the PSP. The background adds depth to the 3-dimensional plane that you fight on and all of the attacks look very crisp.
- 18/20
Sound
The music, voiceovers and sound FX in this game are great. Everything sounds just like the anime on TV.
- 18/20
Story
The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki and company as they fight Aizen and the hollows. For more info on the story of the show/manga, check Wikipedia (Long story – but you don’t need to know it to enjoy the game). The story follows the manga with the two movies are thrown in.
- 18/20
Gameplay
The characters have been tweaked and balanced again; however, there are a few that are just plain stronger than others. The flow of combat is very fluid for a PSP game. The movesets, although awesome, are somewhat limited. There are various modes to keep you entertained including, Story, Arcade, VS and Soul Championship.
- 17/20
Replayability
Along with the various modes to keep you entertained, you have 56 total characters to master and 29 environments to fight in.
- 19/20
Conclusion
Bleach: Heat the Soul 6 is a very fun, well-paced game that is only available for the PSP in Japan. We will definitely see a 7th and probably 8th or even higher game in the coming years. Don’t hesitate, pick this game up now!
Final Score
- 90/100
For a more in-depth review and information on where to grab your copy of Bleach: Heat the Soul 6 for the PSP, click here.
Rock Band Unplugged for PSP Ships Today!
May 26th, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc., announced that Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system ships to stores in North America and Europe today!
Developed by Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of players’ hands by combining traditional beatmatch gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2. The hands are the “peripherals” in Rock Band Unplugged allowing players to take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. In addition, players can capture a deep and interactive Rock Band experience by taking their band on the road in World Tour mode, practicing their chops in the Band Warmup Mode, or by taking on the most extreme musical challenge imaginable in Band Survival mode.
Rock Band Unplugged features 41 master recordings including nine songs new to the Rock Band music catalog that are exclusive to the PSP system for a limited time! Plus, Rock Band Unplugged features the first in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities and powered by PlayStation Network.
Rock Band Unplugged Pricing Information:
- Rock Band Unplugged software (North America) MSRP $39.99
- Rock Band Unplugged software (Continental Europe) MSRP €39.99
- Rock Band Unplugged software (United Kingdom) MSRP £29.99
- Limited Edition Rock Band PSP Entertainment Pack (North America) MSRP $199.99
The limited edition Rock Band PSP Entertainment Pack from Sony Computer Entertainment America includes the game, a “Piano Black” PSP system, a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, and, in the United States only, a voucher to download Paramount Pictures’ School of Rock from the PlayStation Store. The Rock Band PSP Entertainment Pack will be available in North America only.
Rock Band Unplugged is rated “T” for Teen with descriptors of Lyrics and Suggestive Themes by the ESRB. Rock Band Unplugged is rated PEGI 12+.Please visit www.pegi.info for rating information.
For more information on Rock Band Unplugged and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.
SOURCE Harmonix
Up Video Game Ships to Retail Outlets Nationwide
May 26, 2009 — THQ Inc. today announced that the Up video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney•Pixar film, has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Games for Windows and Mac. The Up video game is now available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system), $29.99 (PSP and DS) and $19.99 (PlayStation 2 system and Games for Windows and Mac). The game is rated E for Everyone (PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, DS, Games for Windows and Mac) and E10+ for everyone 10 and older (Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360).
The Up video game takes players on an exotic adventure with Carl Fredricksen and his young sidekick, Wilderness Explorer Russell, as they set off on a wild journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America. Players will be able to experience all four main characters from the movie — Carl, Russell, Dug the lovable dog or Kevin the prehistoric bird — while playing as a single-player or with a friend cooperatively throughout the entire game. Aided by Russell’s wilderness knowledge, the four characters must work together to navigate treacherous jungle terrain, combat exotic animals and avoid being captured by a villain and his loyal army of talking dogs. Players will also encounter collection adventures to earn merit badges for Russell that will unlock bonus content.
For more information on the Up video game, please visit www.upvideogame.com. Information on the rest of THQ’s line-up of family-friendly titles is available on www.playthq.com.
SOURCE THQ
Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP Coming June 9, 2009
April 8, 2009 - Harmonix, MTV Games, and Electronic Arts announced plans today to release Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Rock Band Unplugged, developed by Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, and based on the award-winning Rock Band series of games, will launch simultaneously in both North America and Europe June 9, 2009. The game will launch exclusively on the PSP system with software retailing for $39.99 in North America.
“Rock Band Unplugged reinvents band gameplay while staying true to the authentic feel of the Rock Band console games,” said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games for MTV Games. “Harmonix delivers innovation with every game they develop and we are excited to continue our long-list of industry firsts with the Rock Band in-game wireless music store on the PSP system.”
Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combining traditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords. Your hands are the “peripherals” in Rock Band Unplugged allowing you to take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization!
Rock Band Unplugged will feature over 40 master-recordings including nine brand new, exclusive songs for the PSP system for a limited time! Plus, Rock Band Unplugged will include the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and European markets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities. The in-game store will be powered by PlayStationNetwork, and players will be able to use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience. PSP system owners will also have the option of purchasing tracks via PlayStation Store on the PC.
The following tracks will launch exclusively through Rock Band Unplugged on the PSP system for a limited time before becoming downloadable content for the other platforms:
- 3 Doors Down- “Kryptonite”
- AFI- “Miss Murder”
- Alice in Chains- “Would?”
- Audioslave- “Gasoline”
- Black Tide- “Show Me the Way”
- Blink 182- “What’s My Age Again”
- Freezepop- “Less Talk More Rokk”
- Jackson 5- “ABC”
- Tenacious D- “Rock Your Socks”
To commemorate the debut of the Rock Band franchise on the PSP system, Sony Computer Entertainment America plans to release a limited edition Rock Band branded PSP Entertainment Pack at the launch of Rock Band Unplugged. The bundle will include the game, a voucher to download Paramount Pictures’ School of Rock from PlayStation Store, a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, and a “Piano Black” PSP system. The Rock Band Entertainment Pack will be available in North America for $199.99 (MSRP).
SOURCE Harmonix
Need for Speed SHIFT Races into Retail This September
March 23, 2009–Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Need for Speed SHIFT, the all-new authentic racing game in the Need for Speed series, will hit stores in Europe on September 17 and North America on September 22, 2009. Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver’s experience to some of the world’s most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand’s Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise.
“With Need for Speed SHIFT, we set out to create a racing game that pushes the genre and delivers something never before seen in a Need for Speed title,” said Patrick Soderlund, Senior Vice President at EA Games Europe. “By focusing on the driver’s experience through the first-person view, we are able to capture the high-speed intensity and gripping emotions of racing.”
Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver’s perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge.
Need for Speed SHIFT is being developed by Slightly Mad Studios in collaboration with Black Box and Patrick Soderlund. Slightly Mad Studios includes developers and designers that worked on the critically acclaimed games GT Legends and GTR 2. The PSP version is being developed by EA’s Bright Light studio.
Need for Speed SHIFT will be released on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PC and PSP (PlayStation Portable) in fall 2009. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com.
SOURCE Electronic Arts
NCAA Football 10 Hits Retailers July 14th
March 19, 2009–Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that NCAA Football 10 will be available in North American retail stores on Tuesday, July 14. As the highest-selling college football video game franchise for over a decade*, EA SPORTS NCAA Football brings an unparalleled college game day experience to football fans across the nation.
Each week leading up to the launch of NCAA Football 10, the newly unveiled www.ncaafootball10.com will host the latest features, videos, screenshots, blogs and news. In addition, the website will countdown the highly anticipated announcement of the NCAA Football 10 cover athletes. A different player will be featured on the packaging of each platform, giving fans plenty of opportunity to speculate whether their favorite athlete will grace one of the covers this season. With several major features scheduled to be announced between now and launch, football fans are encouraged to visit the website regularly for the most up-to-date information.
True to the tradition of the award-winning franchise, NCAA Football 10 continues to push the bar on innovation with new online modes. NCAA Football 10 brings the excitement of college football to fans across the nation like never before with its newest feature, Season Showdown. In this new mode, every game counts as fans declare their loyalty to a favorite school and give the ultimate show of support in a nationwide competition. All college football fans will have an opportunity to participate in Season Showdown, as credits not only accumulate in-game but players can also earn credits for their school via new web-based games. Millions of college football fans around the country will be on a mission to prove their school is number one with NCAA Football 10’s Season Showdown.
NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life. Enjoy the sights of game day with new field goal nets, flags waving in the wind and camera flashes exploding during pivotal moments. With all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools represented in the game, NCAA Football 10 offers fans an exciting way to experience the thrill of authentic college football year-round.
Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 10 will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems and the PSP (PlayStation Portable).
*Based on NPD data.
SOURCE Electronic Arts
SCEE: PSP sell-in hits 50 million worldwide
Has it really been over four years since Sony’s helicopters swooped in, dropped a rope ladder and successfully extracted portable entertainment from the handheld gaming ghetto? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe reminds us that the PlayStation Portable was first launched in Japan in 2004 and has since spread across the globe, reaching a “sell-in” level of 50 million units (accompanied by 200 million software units). If you can’t tout selling out, you might as well do the “in” thing and count the number of units you’ve shipped to shelves, stalls, online retailers and really fancy airport vending machines.
Still, it’s an impressive (and very big!) number, one we’d relish shoving into the faces of our doubting, 2004 selves. Of course, we’d also irrevocably ruin the timeline by telling everyone to hold out for the fantastic PSP-2000 … so let’s just keep the celebration confined to the present day, shall we?
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SCEE: PSP sell-in hits 50 million worldwide
Has it really been over four years since Sony’s helicopters swooped in, dropped a rope ladder and successfully extracted portable entertainment from the handheld gaming ghetto? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe reminds us that the PlayStation Portable was first launched in Japan in 2004 and has since spread across the globe, reaching a “sell-in” level of 50 million units (accompanied by 200 million software units). If you can’t tout selling out, you might as well do the “in” thing and count the number of units you’ve shipped to shelves, stalls, online retailers and really fancy airport vending machines.
Still, it’s an impressive (and very big!) number, one we’d relish shoving into the faces of our doubting, 2004 selves. Of course, we’d also irrevocably ruin the timeline by telling everyone to hold out for the fantastic PSP-2000 … so let’s just keep the celebration confined to the present day, shall we?
SCEE: PSP sell-in hits 50 million worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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SCEE: PSP sell-in hits 50 million worldwide
Has it really been over four years since Sony’s helicopters swooped in, dropped a rope ladder and successfully extracted portable entertainment from the handheld gaming ghetto? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe reminds us that the PlayStation Portable was first launched in Japan in 2004 and has since spread across the globe, reaching a “sell-in” level of 50 million units (accompanied by 200 million software units). If you can’t tout selling out, you might as well do the “in” thing and count the number of units you’ve shipped to shelves, stalls, online retailers and really fancy airport vending machines.
Still, it’s an impressive (and very big!) number, one we’d relish shoving into the faces of our doubting, 2004 selves. Of course, we’d also irrevocably ruin the timeline by telling everyone to hold out for the fantastic PSP-2000 … so let’s just keep the celebration confined to the present day, shall we?
SCEE: PSP sell-in hits 50 million worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Top 10 Best Selling Games
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