During E3 2009, Nintendo unveiled an all new Metroid project, Metroid: Other M. Hot off its playable form at E3 2010, the title is scheduled to release on August 31, 2010 in hopes of making it one of [...]]]> Samus’s comeback coming to store shelves near you.  Nintendo dumps a boatload of screenshots alongside the official packaging.

During E3 2009, Nintendo unveiled an all new Metroid project, Metroid: Other M. Hot off its playable form at E3 2010, the title is scheduled to release on August 31, 2010 in hopes of making it one of the summer’s biggest video games.

Tecmo design squad Team Ninja and one of Nintendo’s internal groups have been hard at work on the game for years.  Metroid: Other M is set between the events of Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion and will be controlled in the Wii Remotes classic orientation (sideways).  Although heavily influenced by Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden, Other M will retain the adventurous and exploratory nature the franchise is known for.

The game is presented in the class 2D side-scrolling setup, but the environments are three dimensional.  Furthermore, Samus can enter a first-person perspective in 3D when the player points the Wiimote at the screen.  While in this more-advanced view, Samus cannot move but can lock on to targets.  It has been confirmed that there will be numerous instances where players must juggle the views to accomplish objectives.

The multi-team development of Metroid: Other M goes beyond Nintendo’s previous team efforts on titles like F-Zero GX and Starfox Assault,  Yoshio Sakamoto, the chief Metroid designer, said “It’s more than just a collaborative effort — it’s one group working toward a common goal.”

Metroid: Other M is available for pre-order now.

In a chat with CVG, THQ core games boss Danny Bilson stated that the company is working on four WWE properties (including an Asia-only [...]]]> WWE All-Stars won’t be the only grappler coming out beside the latest version of SmackDown vs. Raw.  And no, THQ isn’t creating SmackDown vs. Raw vs. ECW as its third WWE property.

In a chat with CVG, THQ core games boss Danny Bilson stated that the company is working on four WWE properties (including an Asia-only online game).  The fourth property, that was previously unknown, is to follow the lead of WWE All-Stars (360/PS3/PSP/Wii).  The untitled game will be more of an arcade affair, when compared to the flagship SmackDown vs. Raw franchise.

“Next year you’ll see another new extension there in another way – that’s just as exciting as All Stars, but a little different. We’re not talking about that yet,” he told CVG.  WWE All-Stars and the unannounced title “are more friendly, easier and less simmy than Smackdown! Vs Raw.”

WWE All-Stars (360/PS3/PSP/Wii) was announced shortly before E3 2010, where it was playable on the show floor.  WWE All-Stars will be out during the first half of next year, likely ahead of the untitled project and SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 (360/PS2/PS3/PSP/Wii).

Activision and Developer n-Space, have announced that they will also be bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) to the Nintendo DS this November.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) on the DS will feature and include a new two-player co-op mode, a Perks System in online multiplayer and a new button-focused control scheme.  The game will feature a [...]]]>

Activision and Developer n-Space, have announced that they will also be bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) to the Nintendo DS this November.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) on the DS will feature and include a new two-player co-op mode, a Perks System in online multiplayer and a new button-focused control scheme.  The game will feature a single-player campaign, which will be focused on CIA-backed operatives and is a complementary story to the home console versions as opposed to a retelling the story.  It will also feature Arcade and Challenge modes that will add replay value to previously completed missions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) on the DS will also feature a new control scheme, called Button Control, which will let players play the game with just the buttons instead of using the touch screen and stylus like previous games in the series.  Not only will the game feature a new control scheme, but players will be able to customize the controls to their liking.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii) is scheduled for release on November 9th.

Activision has followed up its announcement that Rush’s 20+ minute song “2112″ will be in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (360/PS3/Wii) by revealing 22 more tracks to the game.  In addition to revealing the presence of Them Crooked [...]]]>
What do a supergroup, Alice Cooper and Spider-man all have in common?  They’re all in Warriors of Rock!

Activision has followed up its announcement that Rush’s 20+ minute song “2112″ will be in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (360/PS3/Wii) by revealing 22 more tracks to the game.  In addition to revealing the presence of Them Crooked Vultures, Blue Öyster Cult and The Ramones take on the Spider-man theme (above), Activision disclosed that tracks by Alice Cooper and The Runaways were re-recorded specifically for Warriors of Rock.

Without further adieu, here’s the reason you came:

• Alice Cooper — “No More Mr. Nice Guy”
• Alter Bridge — “Ties That Bind”
• Atreyu — “Ravenous”
• Bad Brains — “Re-Ignition (Live)”
• Blue Öyster Cult — “Burning For You”
• Bush — “Machinehead”
• Deep Purple — “Burn”
• Edgar Winter — “Free Ride”
• Five Finger Death Punch — “Hard To See”
• George Thorogood and The Destroyers — “Move It On Over (Live)”
• Lynyrd Skynyrd — “Call Me The Breeze (Live)”
• Pantera — “I’m Broken”
• Poison — “Unskinny Bop”
• The Ramones — “Theme From Spiderman”
• Rise Against — “Savior”
• The Runaways — “Cherry Bomb”
• Steve Vai — “Speeding”
• Strung Out — “Calling”
• Styx — “Renegade”
• Sum 41 — “Motivation”
• Them Crooked Vultures — “Scumbag Blues”
• The White Stripes — “Seven Nation Army”

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (360/PS3/Wii) is available for pre-order now and hits shelves September 28.

It’s an undeniable fact, gamers hate waiting.  We want the games we want right now, not next year, month or week.  Capcom is one of the premiere development companies out there, but the developer definitely keeps us waiting.  It was four years [...]]]> Capcom’s new plan promises to deliver core installments of key franchises faster than ever.

It’s an undeniable fact, gamers hate waiting.  We want the games we want right now, not next year, month or week.  Capcom is one of the premiere development companies out there, but the developer definitely keeps us waiting.  It was four years between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 (360/PS3), the same for Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2 (360/PS3) and three and a half for Lost Planet and its sequel (360/PS3).  Capcom’s new plan will reduce the deserts between its key franchises.

According to Nikkei, titles in these franchises should be arriving within two years of their predecessor.   Faster development will be accomplished by a combination of outsourcing select established franchises to North American and European studios and hiring additional staff.  The goal is to not only reduce the development times, but enable the company to produce three to four AAA titles for respected franchises a year.

The streamlining and rise in production is a direct result of Capcom’s drop in sales and profits in 2009.

Capcom has already experimented with outsourced development.  Dead Rising 2 (360/PS3) is being developed by Blue Castle Games, a Canadian developer, and rumor has it that Ninja Theory of England is slated to work on Devil May Cry 5.

EA Sports has just revealed that FIFA Soccer 2011 (PS2/PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP) on the Wii will feature both the traditional 11 versus 11 soccer and a new 5 versus 5 street soccer mode made exclusively for the Wii.

FIFA Soccer 2011 (PS2/PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP) on the Wii will feature all new gameplay enhancements bringing what they call ”the beautiful game” to life.  Many of these new enhancements will include an all-new attacker [...]]]>

EA Sports has just revealed that FIFA Soccer 2011 (PS2/PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP) on the Wii will feature both the traditional 11 versus 11 soccer and a new 5 versus 5 street soccer mode made exclusively for the Wii.

FIFA Soccer 2011 (PS2/PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP) on the Wii will feature all new gameplay enhancements bringing what they call ”the beautiful game” to life.  Many of these new enhancements will include an all-new attacker vs defender trick system which creates head-to-head battles as characters move up on the field, as they perform dozens of elaborate new tricks to throw the defender off-balance.  Also introduced will be a new button-based shooting mechanic that ghives players full control of the character on screen.

As mentioned before, the all new street soccer mode exclusive to Wii will pit 5 against 5 in street wear, with each player featuring their own distinctive style of play and unique abilities.  Players will be able to use the wall to jump past defenders or bank passes to teammates.  When playing the game in arcade style, players can build up and then activate a power meter to blast shots, ignite a speed burst or send shockwaves over the opponents.  Street locations in the game  will include Brazil, London and France, with an included indoor facility.

FIFA Soccer 2011 (PS2/PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP) is scheduled for release later this fall.

It appears that NBA JAM will no longer be a Wii exclusive title, as according to the ESRB, they have already and rated NBA JAM for the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

The return of NBA JAM was first announced exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, as it marked the return of the world’s greatest basketball franchise on [...]]]>

It appears that NBA JAM will no longer be a Wii exclusive title, as according to the ESRB, they have already and rated NBA JAM for the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

The return of NBA JAM was first announced exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, as it marked the return of the world’s greatest basketball franchise on October 5th.   But with rumors going around that EA Sports is also working on an HD version of the game for the PS3 and Xbox 360, has had many gamers wondering.  With the ESRB now have the game listed and rated for the PS3 and Xbox 360, it appears that the game will now be available on all three systems.

Being that the Wii listing and the PS3 and Xbox 360 listing are separate from each other, it could mean that EA Sports is working on a whole new version for the more powerful systems, with the Wii version having exclusive features not found on the other consoles.

EA Sports has yet to officially announce the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, but we will keep you informed as soon as an official announcement is made.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment, along with Developer Double Helix Games have announced the development of Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, an action-adventure game to be released alongside the live action Green Lantern film in summer 2011.

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is inspired by the feature film, which will [...]]]>

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment, along with Developer Double Helix Games have announced the development of Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, an action-adventure game to be released alongside the live action Green Lantern film in summer 2011.

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is inspired by the feature film, which will bring the popular DC Comics Super Hero to the big screen for the first time, as Ryan Reynolds plays the part of the popular super hero.  In the game players will use over a dozen constructs and take flight across the deepest parts of the Universe to restore intergalactic order by wielding the ultimate and iconic weapon: the Green Lantern power ring.

According to said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President for production and development at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment:

“Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters gives players the chance to experience the world of the Green Lantern mythology in an interactive way, going beyond the events of the film and comic books.  The game is the first to center around the DC Comics Green Lantern franchise and we’re excited to give fans the opportunity to experience the power of the ring with engaging gameplay.”

Green Lantern: Rise of Manhunters currently in development for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS.

Here are these upcoming week’s new releases for the week of 7/26/2010 on the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS.

The highlight of the week includes: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (PS3/360)

THQ has just announced Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, the next game in the Marvel Super Hero Squad (PS2/Wii/DS/PSP) series coming to PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS later this year.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet will be based on season 2 of the popular Cartoon Network animated series.  The game will feature [...]]]>

THQ has just announced Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, the next game in the Marvel Super Hero Squad (PS2/Wii/DS/PSP) series coming to PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS later this year.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet will be based on season 2 of the popular Cartoon Network animated series.  The game will feature co-op play with three different gameplay modes.  The three different modes include:  Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode will all be included and boast a host of puzzles throughout the levels to crack.

Players will need to use their selected superhero’s special abilities to destroy and move certain objects.  In which they will have to move between different environments overcoming Doctor Doom’s Lethal Legion as they search out the location of the six Infinity Stones.  The game will also include an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members for players to unlock and play as.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet has no release date, but more information will be made as soon as it becomes available.