New Battlefield: Heroes Screenshots
This summer will see the first dramatically revamped game in the acclaimed Battlefield franchise. Battlefield Heroes is trying a few new things that are new on the Battlefield series: streamlined gameplay and a new art-style (not like you haven’t noticed them already). And above all, the game will be available for FREE! This is the first game in the free-to-play business model of Electronic Arts sporting even lower system requirements. Don’t we all love free stuff!?
UPDATE: You can snag the HD video of the game from here showcasing some in-game footage and some basic principles of this shooter.
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March 2008 game release list
January and February provided gamers with some decent titles. March, however, is the first month that the 2008 gaming lineup really shows it’s true shine. After two months of slow yet decent releases, things are really starting to heat up.
Although the list is huge today, every week a new smaller list will come out detailing the games being released that week. For this article however, we’ll provide the list, and you can sleep well knowing that the game you’ve been anticipating all year is one day closer to release. Check back Monday, March 3rd for the first list of games to be released.
The March release list for all consoles is as follows:
* Army of Two-PS3, 360
* Boom Blox- Wii
* Bully: Scholarship Edition- 360, Wii
* Buzz! The Hollywood
* Buzz! Jr. Robo Jam- PS2
* Chessmaster- PSP
* Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Warth- PC
* Condemned 2-PS3,360
* Dark Sector- PS3, 360
* Dawn of War: Soul Storm- PC
* Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleased-Wii, PSP
* ECO Creatures: Save the Forest- DS
* Final Fantasy Crystal Chronides: Rings of Fate- DS
* Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core- PSP
* God of War: Chain of Olympus- PSP
* Go Pets: Vacation Island- DS
* House of the Dead 2 & 3 Returns- Wii
* Imagine: Figure Skater- DS
* Indoor Sports- Wii
* Lost in Blue- DS
* Major League Baseball 2K8- PS3, 360, PSP
* Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer- DS
* MLB 08: The Show- PSP, PS3
* N+- PSP, DS
* Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword- DS
* Ninja Reflex- Wii
* Naruto: Ulimate Ninja 3- PS2
* Paws & Claws Pet Report- DS
* Petz Bunny- DS
* Odscure Aftermath- Wii, PS2
* Rainbow Six Vegas 2- PS3, 360, PC
* Samuria Warrior 2: Xtreme Legends- 360, PS2
* Sega Superstar Tennis- PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, DS
* Spectral Force 3- 360
* Super Smash Brothers Brawl – Wii
* Target Terror- Wii
* The DOG Island-Wii, PS2
* Vikings: Battle for Asgard- PS3, 360
* Warhammer: Battle March- 360
* Warrior Orochi- PSP
* Wild Arms XF- PSP
* World in Conflict- (Consoles have been pushed back to Winter 2008)
* Worns: A Space Oddity- Wii
List provided by www.gamercenteronline.net
Dead Space PC also on Halloween
We at MEGamers had reported earlier that Dead Space was coming in October 31 on both the PS3 and XBOX360 leaving no clue of the PC version. Apparently, EA in all their infinite knowledge had “forgot” to mention the simultaneous release of the PC version also on October 31. So, now to clear up the hassle, it is officially confirmed that Dead Space will release simultaneously on the PC, XBOX360 and PS3. Group hug, yo’all !!
Haze Confirmed For May in Europe
February 27, 2008 by kalidh
Filed under News, Playstation 3
Ubisoft just confirmed the that the PS3 exclusive Haze will release this May in Europe. A similar US date was quoted by Free Radical previously.
COD4 Feature Patch Very Very Close
February 27, 2008 by kalidh
Filed under News, Playstation 3
Robert Bowling (a.k.a FourZeroTwo) today announced on this official website that the COD4 patch for both the XBOX360 and PS3 are very close making them highly likely to be available by the end of this week.
Click here to read the full story.
COD4 Feature Patch Very Very Close
Robert Bowling (a.k.a FourZeroTwo) today announced on this official website that the COD4 patch for both the XBOX360 and PS3 are very close making them highly likely to be available by the end of this week.
Click here to read the full story.
PS3 version of Dark Sector was almost cancelled
February 27, 2008 by ahijazi
Filed under News, Playstation 3
According to Dan Landis, an editor for Rip Ten, Dark Sector was almost cancelled in mid-development. Landis had a conversation with Josh Austin, Producer for Digital Extremes. In the conversation, Austin described both the Xbox 360 and PS3 games looking good, yet not running the same. He then goes on to explain that the team at Digital Extremes was discussing about cancelling the game completely. The following is a quote from Austin:
"So, yeah, this is the PS3 version, umm… it looks just as good as the 360 version, which we’re very happy about. Towards the end we started having some serious conversations about what we were gonna do, uh, but we ended up pulling it off, so we’re very proud of that.”
According to Austin that meant that "It (The PS3 version) was just not running as well on the 360."
In the end, all is well in video game land, except for the fanboys that will rip each other apart about this issue too.
SEGA’s Valkyria Chronicles journeys to the west
February 27, 2008 by kalidh
Filed under News, Playstation 3
Press release:
SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles a fresh new take on the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Soon to be released as Valkyria of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles in Japan, where it has already gathered the interest of legions of gamers, Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of tactical role-playing games with real-time action sequences. All of this is played out in an innovative and beautiful visual style.
Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe – divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
Built upon the new “CANVAS” engine, developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japan, Valkyria Chronicles’ stunning 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting in motion, taking full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION 3. The power of the PLAYSTATION 3 also allows the development team to exploit the full potential of this new engine, giving players many different stunning environments to explore. A new type of tactical battle mechanic has been specifically designed for Valkyria Chronicles. Known as “BLiTZ,” this gives players freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls, something never before seen in the tactical role-playing game genre. The new “CANVAS” engine technology, the “BLiTZ” battle concept and an epic storyline offers players hours of exciting gameplay.
“Valkyria Chronicles has been enthusiastically requested by European fans” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe ltd. “The unique graphics and compelling gameplay are just two reasons why we’re delighted to bring it to them.”
Valkyria Chronicles will be available for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system in Autumn 2008. For more information, screenshots and assets from the game, please visit http://www.sega-press.com/.
God of War PSP Entertainment Pack announced
February 27, 2008 by Mufaddal Fakhruddin
Filed under News, PSP
Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle to coincide with the release of Konami’s famous action adventure video game. The bundle will include an 80GB PS3, MGS 4, and a Dualshock 3 wireless controller for $499.
This was announced at the annual conference called Destination Playstation, from which the news has leaked out that MGS 4 will be releasing on June 12, 2008, even though the official press release below still states it as a ‘late Q2 2008’ release.
A God of War Entertainment Pack was also announced at the conference. This pack will include a ‘Deep Red’ PSP, a copy of the comedy movie ‘Superbad’ (we guess it’s because of the name or else there is absolutely no similarities between the movie and the game!), and a PSN voucher to down Syphon Filer: Combat Ops from the PSN Store. It has been priced at $199 and will be available in June.
Dualshock 3 wireless controller is all set to make its appearance in the US market in April 2008 for $54.99. Dualshock 3 adds rumble/vibration support to the Sixaxis controller.
Press release:
At its annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of the most highly anticipated 2008 titles. The company also announced the April 2008 availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controller in North America.
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499 (MSRP).
SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition God of War(R) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself, Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM)," on UMD(TM) (Universal
Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R)Network voucher to download Syphon Filter(R): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R)Store. The stand-alone version of God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.
"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack
Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we’ve been generating since last fall."
SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM) technologies, maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive, intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than 100 current PS3 titles.
In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to take on Solid Snake’s nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.
SCEA announces MGS 4 PS3 bundle for US, MGS 4 rumored to release in June
February 27, 2008 by Mufaddal Fakhruddin
Filed under News, Playstation 3
Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle to coincide with the release of Konami’s famous action adventure video game. The bundle will include an 80GB PS3, MGS 4, and a Dualshock 3 wireless controller for $499.
This was announced at the annual conference called Destination Playstation, from which the news has leaked out that MGS 4 will be releasing on June 12, 2008, even though the official press release below still states it as a ‘late Q2 2008’ release.
A God of War Entertainment Pack was also announced at the conference. This pack will include a ‘Deep Red’ PSP, a copy of the comedy movie ‘Superbad’ (we guess it’s because of the name or else there is absolutely no similarities between the movie and the game!), and a PSN voucher to down Syphon Filer: Combat Ops from the PSN Store. It has been priced at $199 and will be available in June.
Dualshock 3 wireless controller is all set to make its appearance in the US market in April 2008 for $54.99. Dualshock 3 adds rumble/vibration support to the Sixaxis controller.
Press release:
At its annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of the most highly anticipated 2008 titles. The company also announced the April 2008 availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controller in North America.
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499 (MSRP).
SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition God of War(R) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself, Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM)," on UMD(TM) (Universal
Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R)Network voucher to download Syphon Filter(R): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R)Store. The stand-alone version of God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.
"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack
Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we’ve been generating since last fall."
SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM) technologies, maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive, intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than 100 current PS3 titles.
In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to take on Solid Snake’s nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.