Metal Gear Solid: Rising was a title that was revealed during the Microsoft Media Briefing last year at E32009. Kojima for the first time ever appeared on Microsoft’s very own conference. Hideo Kojima is a world renowned game producer legendary known for his creativity in game design. His works include Metal Gear Solid, Zone of the Enders, Snatcher, and he started up his own production company simply known as Kojima Production. This year, at the Microsoft Media Conference, they showed off the trailer for the game. This time, not just raw CG footage, but also in-game footage. It looks awesome. Enjoy:
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Medal of Honor Beta drops June 21st
Electronic Art’s Medal of Honor series has been selling millions of units, but in recent times, the series has seen a stagnant standstill. EA has decided to bring back the franchise to compete directly against Modern Warfare 2. EA has chosen Activision to be their rival in the game industry. The new game in the series, is going to simply be called “Medal of Honor.” A complete reboot of the series, taking place in modern times. The game is set to be released during the holiday rush of this year, EA has revealed the multiplayer beta for the game:
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Medal of Honor is now recruiting players for a massive global multiplayer beta test that starts on June 21. Players will be granted early access to two action-packed maps on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PC. EA also announced today that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 VIPs who have pre-ordered Medal of Honor, will be able to enter the multiplayer beta even earlier; starting June 17. Developed by DICE, Medal of Honor multiplayer delivers world-class action and dedicated server support. Beta key distribution details are available at www.medalofhonor.com. The beta maps will be playable this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in EA’s booth located in the South Hall, booth #1601.
“We’re excited to be partnering with DICE to deliver a single-player/multiplayer experience that perfectly complement one another. Though the modes and maps are different, both sides of the game carry through the same authentic sentiment of today’s soldiers who are fighting today’s war.”
“In selecting a studio to create our multiplayer, there was no clearer choice than DICE. When it comes to online gameplay, they are world class,” said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer on Medal of Honor. “We’re excited to be partnering with DICE to deliver a single-player/multiplayer experience that perfectly complement one another. Though the modes and maps are different, both sides of the game carry through the same authentic sentiment of today’s soldiers who are fighting today’s war.”
The Medal of Honor multiplayer beta features two heart-pounding modes set across two maps inspired by real world locations: Helmand Valley and Kabul City Ruins. In Team Assault mode, players must rely on their raw skill and map knowledge to stay alive in intense and close quarter combat. In Combat Mission, a tactical and team-based mode, gamers fight through a series of objectives revealed through an engaging narrative. Both modes pit two teams of 12 players (total 24 players) against one another with realistic destruction, tactical support actions, and a weapon customization system with modifications that generate hundreds of combinations.
Separately, the Medal of Honor single-player campaign is being developed by EALA who has been working closely with Tier 1 Operators from the U.S. Special Operations Community to create the most authentic modern war experience possible.
Medal of Honor launches on October 12, 2010 in North America (Oct. 15 in EU). Follow the game on twitter at: www.twitter.com/medalofhonor or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/medalofhonor.
Source: Press Release
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Microsoft and Activision reveal multi-year, multi-title agreement
Activision took off the curtains on Call of Duty 7 which is now known as Black Ops. Microsoft has had a history of securing exclusive DLC’s for a long time, and even more so with Activision when they secured exclusivity for Stimulus Pack and Resurgence Pack for the first month. They were and will be exclusively available only on Xbox Live before PC and PSN. Now, they’ve gone several miles ahead and done a multi-title, multi-year agreement for exclusivity to DLC’s that Activision makes for the Call of Duty franchise from this moment foward. Damn you Microsoft!
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced today a multi-year agreement that will continue to bring Call of Duty game add ons and map packs first to Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. The news was revealed today to a capacity-crowd at Microsoft’s Xbox 360 E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The agreement which began in 2009 now extends for all add ons and map packs from the mega-blockbuster Call of Duty franchise through 2012, including Call of Duty: Black Ops, the follow up to the largest entertainment launch in history and one of the most-anticipated titles of the year set for release Nov. 9th.
“Our Treyarch Studio is doing something special with Call of Duty: Black Ops, which is why we’re thrilled to announce this Xbox LIVE agreement,” said Philip Earl, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Activision’s Call of Duty Business Unit. “This agreement reflects our shared and continued focus on creating the most compelling and exciting content releases for fans around the world.”
With billions of hours logged online, Call of Duty titles consistently rank atop Xbox LIVE’s most-played charts, making it the largest Call of Duty community of any entertainment system.
“With 25 million members, Xbox LIVE is the industry’s premier online gaming service that establishes the best in cooperative and multiplayer online play for blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty,” said Marc Whitten, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of Xbox LIVE. “With the release of game add ons and map packs coming first to Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE is the place to play Call of Duty for years to come.”
For more information about Call of Duty: Black Ops, visit www.CallofDuty.com/BlackOps.
Source: Press Release
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New partnership revealed: Valhalla Game Studios and THQ
Recently, I posted that Devil’s Third was revealed along with the trailer for the game. Here is the official word from THQ and Valhalla Game Studios about their new collaborative effort:
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced its ground-breaking partnership with Valhalla Game StudiosTM to publish the studio’s premier videogame title, Devil’s Third, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
From legendary game creator Tomonobu Itagaki and his newly formed Valhalla Game Studios, Devil’s Third is a fast paced action game set in the near future in the wake of a global catastrophe. Tomonobu Itagaki, whose credits include the critically acclaimed Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive franchises, has pledged to deliver an experience like no other, combining a deep storyline with original combat mechanics all set against an atmospheric and explosive backdrop.
Tomonobu Itagaki, Chief Technical Officer, Valhalla Game Studios, commented, “Here at Valhalla Game Studios, I lead a magnificent team of highly talented creators. Valhalla is looking forward to working with THQ to create an innovative new game that will appeal to gamers all around the world. We think you’ll be as excited to play it as we are to be making it.”
Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President of Core Games, commented, “We are honored to be working with Valhalla Game Studios to release their premier title, Devil’s Third. This partnership with leading developer Tomonobu Itagaki reflects the high quality standard we have set for THQ’s Core Games pipeline.”
About Valhalla Game Studios
Valhalla Game Studios Co., Ltd. was founded by Satoshi Kanematsu. Tomonobu Itagaki, who has created outstanding game franchises such as Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, is in charge of the development team at the studio. The studio’s strength comes from a rich experience in the development of high-quality games combining high technical skill, attractive character IP and magnificent gameworlds. More information about Valhalla Game Studios may be found at www.valhallagamestudios.com. Valhalla Game Studios is a registered trademark of Valhalla Game Studios Co., Ltd.
Valhalla Game Studios is represented by CAA.
Source: Press Release
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Devil’s Third revealed
Tomonobu Itagaki started up a new company called Valhalla Game Studios. Itagaki is a game developer that headed Team Ninja, a division of Tecmo Inc. He developed the modern version of Ninja Gaiden for Xbox, and Xbox 360. He is the creator of Dead or Alive, Tecmo’s answer to Virtua Fighter. Tomonobu Itagaki went ahead and revealed Devil’s Third through GameTrailers video exclusive below:
It is still early in development, so no release date has been determined, however, it is planned to be released for Xbox 360, and PS3. It has a publisher, as well – the company is none other than THQ.
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New Dead Space 2 trailer shows off new stuff!
Dead Space was a survival horror game that sold so well, that Electronic Arts gave a green light to a sequel for the game. Isaac Clarke returns with an attitude. He brings with him a new weapon, and new moves. He can now float in the airspace. A race full of species known as Necromorph is hell bent on invading a space station – we do not know much at this time, but rest assured, they’re in masses, and they come in groups. Trailer’s below:
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New KillZone 3 trailer!
Guerillla Games’ KillZone 3 is becoming one of the most anticipated games at E32010 because of the massive scale of what the game is trying to achieve. The sequel is not only going to be taking place in new locals, and new weather. It is also going to introduce 3D stuff, and then some more, like new moves. Your melee will become more varied this time around. Variety is the spice of life, ya know. Anyhow, the trailer’s below:
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New Gran Turismo 5 trailer!
Sony has been quite quiet about Gran Turismo on PS3 for quite a long time. Gran Turismo has been in development at Polyphony Digital for 7 years. Gran Turismo 4 was released for PS2 in 2004. Set to release in November of this year, Sony has acquired the NASCAR, World Rally Championship, Super GT, and Daytona International licenses to have their ‘likeness’ used in the game. It is unclear how many cars will be in the final game, but it is said to be in the 950 to 1,000 range. That’s a lot of cars. It has, however been confirmed that there are 20 tracks in 70 variations – anywhere from sunny weather, rainy weather, day/night conditions, and more. I hope to see a stormy, rainy weather in GT5, because what I saw in a F1 racing game for PS3 was awesome.
We’ll have more about the game at E32010, but for now, we have a trailer to show ya:
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New Marvel Vs Capcom 3 trailer!
I’ve recently posted that Capcom unveiled MvC3 to the masses. And everyone’s been excited about the game, they’ve also been making rounds in discussing whom the characters will be on both sides of the equation. There’s been a lot of buzz since the announcement. With two days away from E32010, Capcom released a trailer teasing a few things.
Recently, Gametrailers released an exclusive character reveal trailer below:
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MK9 is a reboot; the title is Mortal Kombat.
Warner Brothers has been on fire lately, I’ve reported recently, that there was a video that leaked onto the internet, there was speculation whether if it is a trailer for a game or film. Turns out, the trailer was meant as a short to show Warner Bros. what Kevin Tancharoen is capable of producing. Several of the trailer’s actors have spoken out about what the intention behind the short was about.
They said that the short was targeted at a movie reboot. As they’ve understood that Warner Bros. has purchased Midway, and the Mortal Kombat IP.
In a press release sent out by Warner Bros. Interactive, Inc. they announced that a new Mortal Kombat video game is coming. And it isn’t bearing the number 9 anywhere in the title. In fact, the game is looking to re-imagine the story of the original Mortal Kombat, and the characters, the stages, the environments of Mortal Kombat 2, while bringing new moves, new gameplay mechanics, and new features.
Mortal Kombat is slated for a 2011 release for Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Ed Boon is once again the leader of the original Mortal Kombat team. And this time, the game is being published by Warner Bros. Games, and developed by the newly-formed NetherRealm Studios. Ed Boon has listened to many gamers’ cry for a more mature mortal kombat, more brutal, and gruesome fatatalites. As Mortal Kombat vs DC universe toned down violence level in exchange for a Teen ratings label by stupid ESRB.
The press release said that the game will re-invent 2D gameplay mechanic, new tag-team modes (one of them is a 4 player Co-Op mode where you can tag your partner to battle it out with two others in the lobby), and Warner Bros. is putting more focus and emphasis on story by delivering a deeper story this time around.
A new trailer was released for the “reboot” of Mortal Kombat:
Source: GameHunters (Owned and operated by USA Today)