As most of you know, Sony introduced the minis line to introduce great games at a very affordable price for people to play at home and on the go. Games that are fun and addictive. Supermarket Mania feels right at home in that case as a PS3/PSP Mini. The title falls into the genre of Time Management game. These titles are primarily found on PC. It was apart of a fad in PC games a few years back and now it has made it mainstream to consoles and handhelds. Can Supermarket Mania stand up to the height set by the genre and become a hit on the consoles, or will it simply fall short.

The Story
You play Nikki who basically single handedly runs a grocery store. Throughout the story mode you are given these small comic strip cutscenes that you can use to piece together a story. It’s nothing special at all but at least it exists. The real point of the game is the fun, not the story. You Nikki through a host of levels in story mode and in Endless mode. Through the story you bounce from grocery store to grocery store on your way to becoming the best at managing a supermarket and keeping shelves stocked.

Time Management
Time management games are very addictive and this game is nothing different. You will drown hours out on PS3 and PSP as you play this fun little title. The endless mode simply has countless hours of fun. The story mode can last you anywhere between 3-5 hours which is very good for a mini. The controls are very easy to get used to on both PSP and PS3, D-pad is how you select and X is the ‘fill’ button. Certain context sensitive events use triangle but that’s really all you will need to know. On the higher levels the game can be a pain but nothing excruciating. As you go through the game you can use the money you earn to upgrade your walk speed and how much your cart can hold and other useful things to accelerate the amount of money you earn.

Mini Fun, Mini Price
If time management games are your thing and you would love to play them on the go on your PSP or PS3 than Supermarket Mania is the game for you. At the extremely affordable price of $4.99 USD, it is worth every penny. It’s what makes it one of the better and more attractively priced games for the amount of gameplay on the minis line of games.

Disgaea series is known for its tactical role playing genre. So, how will it fare as a graphic novel? Well, here it is Disgaea Infinite for the Playstation Portable. Does Disgaea Infinite give the Disgaea series a whole new direction or is it going down a path of prinnies unpaid salaries.

STORY:

Disgaea Infinite takes place during Disgaea: Hour of Darkness timeline. It follows the role of a Prinny who has to find out who attempted to assassinate overlord Laharl and stop Laharl’s really bad punishment of taking away the Prinnies salary. Prinny is pretty much screwed but, soon finds a magic clock called Tick Tock that will help him during his quest to stop the assassination of Laharl and the punishment of losing their salaries. The story will have players playing for about 6 hours with 14 endings in total.

GAMEPLAY:

Disgaea Infinite does not follow other Disgaea games. Disgaea Infinite gameplay is to find clues on who is trying to assassinate Laharl. This is when the magic clock “Tick Tock” comes into play. This magic clock allows Prinny to possess other characters and go back in time, in order to solve the mystery. The player can alter history and events, with different dialogue and events taking place. The player will also have the Time Table to use in which, the Time Table is used for going back and forth into time and redo different events, change history, find different clues, and more. Overall, that’s pretty much the gameplay of Disgaea Infinite.

GRAPHICS:

Disgaea Infinite uses the same old anime type 2D model during a lot of the cut-scenes. This is good and shows that the art style of Disgaea Infinite will not die anytime soon. Overall, it is a graphic novel and most of the game is in type of art style. There will be is some cases using 3D sprites.

CLOSING NOTE:

Disgaea Infinite is not much of a game itself but, it does fair in the fan service. This game/graphic novel is for the fans of the Disgaea series. If you new to it or don’t like games that don’t have much gamplay in it than this is not the game for you. Overall, Disgaea Infinite is a great fan service game, with a descent story set in the Disgaea: Hour of Darkness story arc, great art style, and descent gameplay. Disgaea Infinite might have some life in it after all.

London– Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces LORD of ARCANA®, a new action game exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. The timing of the release will be announced at a future date.

In LORD of ARCANA players are plunged into the dark depths of the underworld to fight vast and powerful creatures of legend in their quest to obtain the power of Arcana. Combat is simple yet rewarding, brutal moves can be performed simply and swiftly as you take on a huge variety of stunning and fantastical monsters. A host of gaming design legends have let their imaginations run wild with a bestiary of thrilling creature designs that will prove a fearsome challenge for brave players.

There is a strong emphasis on multiplayer, up to four players can team-up to slay the darkest demons. Doing so can reward you with new items and skills. It is also possible to create your own avatars as well as to produce various weapons from thousands of different combinations. Of course, the adventure can be tackled in single-player too if you’re brave enough to face the might of the underworld alone.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “With incredible visuals and non-stop action, mixed with great multiplayer co-op and creatures designed by a variety of world-famous illustrators, LORD of ARCANA is not to be missed when it comes to the PSP system.”

For more information about LORD of ARCANA please visit the official website at www.lordofarcana.com

Story:

This world is called Horodyn, so named for its first king.

At the edge of a village surrounded by a huge forest lies the powerful stone Arcana, the source of all order in the world.

It is said that only one with power can acquire Arcana.

Slayers annihilate hordes of monsters so that they could lay their hands on Arcana.

What power does it hold within? And to what destiny is one with Arcana bound?

Features:

•       Incredible visuals that push PSP to the limit

•       Monster designs by a collaboration of world-renowned artists

•       Thrilling combat lets you instantly create stunning and devastating attacks to decimate your enemies

•       Create and customise unique weapons and armour to tailor your own unique warrior

•       4-player Ad-hoc mode lets you team-up with friends for hours of adventure

•       Huge diversity of missions for hours of gaming solo or with friends

•       Ongoing DLC content for exciting new missions

Check out the New Character Art & Gameplay Trailer For Kingdom Hearts:Birth By Sleep coming for PSP later this year.

“Turn back the pages of time in this earliest chapter of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga that explores the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new but instantly recognizable Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP.”

Check Out the Gameplay Trailer below.

http://www.youtube.com/v/3gYIv0UOPVM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&

Metal Gear Solid is back and ready for deployment on the PSP in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Big Boss is back to take on threats that can destroy the world and destroy robot/AI before they kill and harm the world. Should you really pass up Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker or should you buy Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

STORY:

Like every Metal Gear that has come out, it’s all been about war, nukes, and nation relationships with each other. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is not different from any other Metal Gear or Metal Gear Solid game. MGS: Peace Walker takes place after MGS: Portable ops and still set in the cold war era. This time around Big Boss (Naked Snake) has started up his own mercenary group called Militaires Sans Frontieres (Soldiers without Borders) and with the help of Kaz Miller and many others, this mercenary group fights in war-torn areas around the world.

 One day, Big Boss meets his new clients in war-torn Costa Rica. Paz Ortega Andrade and Ramon Galvez Mena who wants war to stop in Costa Rica and bring peace to the land. So, Big Boss and his military group are ready for battle and bring peace to the land. This story does get deeper as you play thought but, not giving any spoilers here.

The story within MGS: Peace Walker is done really well and the story cut-scenes are seen by hand-drawn art. (In which was used in MGS: Portable ops) The story does start of slow but, picks up pace early in the game but, from that the enemies are not really a threat. Some of the main enemies who want to destroy the world are not really appealing as before enemies from other Metal Gear games. Other then that, the story fits in well within the MGS world and does make you think at times. Another great thing about this game is that the voice acting is top-notch with a lot of the returning cast and new additions. MGS is known for its great voice acting and MGS: Peace Walker show that from the cut-scenes and briefing files. The briefing files are long files that are played on the walkman and have everyone speaking from mission to mission about the mission, area of the location, making animal sounds, and more. During some cut-scenes, there are quick time events with full-on button mashing and some you can even control. The story does take about 8-12 hours to complete without any help from other players. Overall, the story is great and well told, love the hand drawn cut-scene, and voice acting. 

GAMEPLAY:

MGS: Peace Walker supports a lot of new and old features that come from other Metal Gear games. Some of these new features come in the form of “Mother Base”, development, Outer Ops, Extra Ops, new way to extract prisoners and enemies, different controls and more. Some old features come in the form of camouflage (Used in MGS: Snake Eater), Versus Ops, controls, capture enemies and prisoners, and more.

Let’s look into the new feature of MGS: Peace Walker. Mother Base will be your base of operations which you’re captured and extract enemies/prisoners will go, develop new technology, build your very own Metal Gear, Outer Ops, and manage your base.

 If you played MGS: Portable Ops, you can extract enemies to join you team. This time you do the same thing but, in a different way. You will be using a “Fulton Recovery system” which sends your prisoner or enemy that you held up, knock out, or near death, straight into the sky. This helps in a lot of ways in which you don’t have to drag their body back to a track and this doesn’t deter from your main objective and the heavy task of going back and forth. 

After you captured or saved any enemies or prisoners, they go to your base and join your team or they might be still hostile and be put into the brig. When they do join your team, you can put them into teams ranging from Combat Unit (Which are your fighters), R&D Team (This help develop weapons and upgrades), Mess Hall Team (Which cooks and boost the morale of your base), Medical Team (Which heal your team if injured or sick) and the Intel Team. (This team searches any area in the game for important details) Each person also has status that tells you their abilities, what team they are good in, and health and stamina.

Another new feature is developing weapons and gadgets with your R&D Team. Without an R&D Team you can’t really make anything. To develop things you must spend GMP which is a type of currency which is given from the combat unit. The R&D just develops the weapons and gadgets and what level your R&D Team is base on what you can develop and how fast they make it. Another is the food gauge in which the more cooks you have, the more supplies you will have in which helps in the long run and boost your overall base morale.

Other cool thing your mother base can do is when you have the ability to make your very own metal gear. Building your own metal gear is very simple and not complex at all in which you fight AI to get AI chip boards and the more you have, the easier a part will be developed. Other than that you can change the color of your metal gear, the parts, voice, and look at its status.

This new feature is pretty unique, in which you send troops over to other areas around the world and play a little mini conquer game called Outer Ops. You can send your troops ranging from your combat units, mechs, and even your metal gear into battle. You then assign them to different teams and battle on a turn based mission. You have no control over this which does sucks but, it’s how you prepare for the mission ahead. If you win the battle you may find more soldiers to recruit, new items and more. If you lose then you might lost your mechs and your team. (Dead or wounded)

MGS: Peace Walker is very much heavy on the cooperative play this time around. You can do the main missions and extra ops missions in two player coop or play a boss battle in which, you and 3 buddies try to take on the many bosses within Peace Walker. There are over 100+ missions, which vary from item capture, extraction, bosses, and dates. There are a lot of missions which adds tons of replay value and more.

MGS: Peace Walker houses a lot of old feature like the camo index from MGS: Snake Eater. You can pick your camouflage ranging from Naked Snake, Jungle Fatigues, Stealth suit, Battle Dress, and each with their own positives and negatives. Versus ops make a comeback from MGS: Portable ops in which is pretty much of a same multiplayer madness. The game modes come in the form of deathmatch, team deathmatch, and base capture. The multiplayer is descent but, easily forgettable.

Finally, are the controls of MGS: Peace Walker. The controls of Peace Walker are both good and bad. The bad is that they are somewhat hard to control at times, but it does get the job done. There are three control setting ranging from the default controls (highly recommended), MGS4 shooter controls and the hunter controls. There are a lot of things that were taken out from the controls like moving in prone, moving on the wall, dragging bodies, first person view(with non-scoped weapons) and more. This is good and bad but, understand the controls were made simple and easy for the game so it doesn’t have to be over complex.

CLOSING NOTE:

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker is a buy for any PSP owner and for any fan of the series. It has a great story which fills in a lot of the holes in the storyline, great music and voice acting, along with descent controls, tons of replay value, and co-op. This is a MGS game that people will love and respect.

PSP games are either a hit or a miss for most of us Sony fan-boys, and yes I admit I am a Sony fan-boy. The PSP has a vast array of great games, but also a vast array of the bad. So when Square-Enix announced a couple of years ago that the next Kingdom Hearts game was coming out for the PSP I immediately thought it was going to be a bad game. Which was fool hearty of me at the time to already make this kind of judgment for a game that I haven’t even played. What made my attitude towards this game even worse was that I had this mentality going into E3. As I went into the Square-Enix booth to go look at Deus-Ex I walked by Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and the adhd child that fell in love with Kingdom Hearts on the PS2 started to talking to me saying, ” Hey you hypocritical Journalist, didn’t you just say you hate people who judge games without playing them!? Go over there and try it out.” Painfully I did. The game already looked ridiculous and I couldn’t stop thinking how dissapointed I was with Square-Enix. This feeling left as soon as I unpaused my screen and started playing my game. My main protagonist of the game was surfing on a massive keyblade through subspace as i entered to fight off a hundred or so heartless. Immediately I said to myself, ” I was wrong.” This game was the most fun I had with a PSP game since Final Fantasy Dissidia.

Vetus, Terra, and Aqua

I was traveling to a section in the game called “Deep Space” as I watched my main character, Ventus, surf on her space-traveling keyblade. It took me awhile to figure out what Disney movie took place in space. Then I got there I was welcomed by an all to familiar Disney face, the adorable, but also quite lethal, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch.

He's so cute, but at the same time so deadly!

As I entered the level he was being held captive by what seemed to be heartless like creatures that took over the ship.  So we teamed up. Then the unlikely pair discovers that they have mutual friends in Terra and Aqua (two other new main characters you play as in Birth by Sleep), so Ventus attempts to fight through the enemy hordes of heartless in an effort to escape the hostage ship.

An example of the "Deep Space" level from last years TGS

Players attack with the X button, jump with the circle button, and dodge with the square button. With the dodge button the definitely improved the animation its no longer a roll but more of a charge and attack as you dodge kinda move. Of course you will have your menu on the lower right end of the screen that you will be able to select from a variety of awesome spells. When you scroll to select a spell using the D-pad you then hit the triangle button to unleash the spell out on your enemies.

After a few battles with what are apparently called the Unversed, I saw that the Attack command is replaced by a “Finish” move when an enemy is weakened, which to me is a rip-off Mortal Kombat’s “Finish him” but its still awesome to watch the unforgiving combos unleashed on the heartless. It made Ventus seem like a total badass.

To my surprise Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep was a fantastic game! My unexplained feeling of disappointment was replaced with a feeling of eager anticipation for this game after playing the demo. New characters, Keyblade surfing, familiar but also new Disney faces, and a awesome combat system make Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep a must buy for me.

The press conferences are over and I thought instead of telling you about the stuff you’ve already seen I would give a rundown of what I thought to be the best and worst of the Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo media briefings. So without further let’s take a look.

Microsoft:

The new Xbox 360 reveal hands down, no offense to all the developers who have put effort into the new games shown but the reveal of the Xbox meant no more nights of having the sound of a chainsaw whenever you want to play a game, plus I quite like the design, very slick. Oh you have to love the reaction of the crowd; Mattrick even got a second round of applause. Well played Microsoft.

Oh it’s somewhat shameless I know but the particular screen I have captured here is what I am most looking forward to playing in Your Shape, basically you have to punch and kick through blocks earning points displayed on the right hand side, pretty neat idea considering you won’t have to hold a controller.

Velveteen has been busy with work you know. If you saw the press conference you’ll get what I mean with this one, it was quite painful to watch, just think Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer knocked down a notch or two.

Look at that water!

Nintendo:

Fan service up the arse, Nintendo had by far the best press conference in my opinion and rightfully so, just look at those titles up there, well maybe except Mario Sports Mix, they could bumped up Kingdom Hearts 3D* there. But wow, Donkey Kong Country?! Kirby Epic Yarn? I was certainly impressed here, they’ve even gone to the extent of showing a new Kid Icarus and Golden Sun. That’s dedication right there. *Thanks Vinnie for the correction, silly me!

Iwata officially showing the Nintendo 3DS, that’s pretty awesome. This is one of those times where I get really annoyed that I can’t be there at E3, after the press conference demo booths for the new Legend of Zelda came up just in front of the stage and a bunch ladies showcasing the Nintendo 3DS went out to let the crowd play, I’m gutted!

Miyamoto’s demo of Skyward Sword didn’t go too well on stage due to the excess amount of wireless interference, which really sucks for two reasons, I wanted to see the game in action properly and the amount of effort and passion Miyamoto clearly puts into his games shouldn’t be met with mishaps like this on stage. It was the worst part of the show and for the wrong reason.

He did, he really did. OK this is minor but there really isn’t much I can pick out, this was one of the best media briefings I have seen in recent memory. It wasn’t as insane as Ubisoft’s granted, but it was still very awesome.

Sony:

Yeah! Kevin Butler coming onto stage made me a smile; he basically did a five minute stand up slagging off Microsoft, Nintendo and fanboyism whilst making an epic speech about gamers being gamers, slightly strange but props to Butler, he certainly does live well.

Oh it was between this and Killzone 3 in 3D, or Killzone 3D, or Killzon3D, but I have to give it to Gabe Newell coming on stage, he was nervous and I can’t fault him, you could almost cut the tension with a knife, if you don’t know, Gabe made some particularly nasty comments about the Playstation 3 sometime last year, anyway, Portal 2 is coming to the Playstation 3 supporting Steam Cloud and is supposedly the best console version!

Yeah Sony we get it you are successful and you sold an extra 20,000,000 PS2’s last year, we get that your profit for this fiscal year has risen by an extra 3%, we get that 50 million people have registered an account on PSN, well I have 3 just so I can access the US and Japanese marketplace, you ever take that into consideration? No of course you don’t. I may be being a bit too harsh here but I seriously don’t think a lot of people want to hear this.

Here’s how a majority of the Sony conference went at one point. “So we are really excited to announce some PSP games coming out this holiday” Roll trailer. “And here are the PS3 games that will be available to you this holiday season” Roll trailer. Gets a little tiresome, just saying, plus a lot of these games are actually out.

So there you have it guys and girls, my best and worst moments of the press conferences this year, sorry I didn’t cover the EA and Ubisoft conferences, in case you didn’t watch it, the Ubisoft press conference was insane. I’d like to hear from you what your personal favourite moments from the media briefings were this year, maybe something slipped my mind which I forgot to include here, leave a comment letting me know!

From Fantastical Worlds and Magical Kingdoms to Seedy Underbellies and a Cyber Renaissance, the Company Delivers the Widest Variety of Games in its History

London (9th June 2010) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX^® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today its expansive line-up of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in its history.

Headlining this year’s booth will be four of the hottest franchises in the industry from both the SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS^® brands. Under SQUARE ENIX, the company delivers the highly anticipated MMORPG experience FINAL FANTASY^® XIV, the next instalment in the iconic franchise that has sold more than 97 million units worldwide. For handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday^TM and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for the PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable) system, a prequel that will unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT^TM for Nintendo DS^TM, a charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV remakes. Under the EIDOS brand will be IO Interactive’s KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS^TM, reuniting gaming’s most notorious criminals in a raw shooter that introduces a new visual experience inspired by documentary film. Additionally, the year’s biggest surprise announcement, DEUS EX^®: HUMAN REVOLUTION^TM, the long-awaited next instalment, will be showcased for attendees anxious to get a first look at the newly imagined cyber renaissance world that will revolutionize the gaming experience – just as the original DEUS EX did a decade ago.
More…

Downloadable titles such as LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT^TM, The Tales of Bearsworth Manor^TM: Chaotic Conflicts^TM and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages^TM continue the pedigree of great franchises in gaming while staying true to the Square Enix heritage of providing the best and most immersive experiences in interactive entertainment. The booth will also feature Square Enix’s partnerships with North American developers, including FRONT MISSION EVOLVED^®, being developed by Double Helix Games^TM, and DUNGEON SIEGE^® 3, being developed by Obsidian^TM Entertainment Inc.

“We will be showing a truly diverse range of games at E3 this year which illustrate the strength and breadth in our product portfolio,” said Phil Rogers, chief executive officer of Square Enix Europe. “Individually each game offers something original and exciting to make its own impact at the show and collectively our line-up characterizes the global ambition of Square Enix.”

To experience the latest offerings from Square Enix firsthand, visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

For the latest information on Square Enix at E3, please visit
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310.

E3 2010 Line-up

The 3rd Birthday^TM
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: TBC
Website: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310

Hideous creatures descend on Manhattan. Ground reports from the squad tasked with containing the pandemonium refer to these life forms as “the Twisted.” An investigatory team known as the CTI is formed within the year.

The Overdive system emerges as a means of opposition, but only one viable candidate exists –Aya Brea. A gift as she awakens from a lost past on this, the occasion of her third birth.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Platforms: PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/Windows^® PC
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: 2011
Website: http://www.deusex3.com.

To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics has been removed from Adam Jensen’s life. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.

DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: RPG
EU release date: TBC
Website: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310

Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb’s powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb, defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.

DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.

FINAL FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC
Genre: MMORPG
EU release date: 2010
Website: http://www.finalfantasy.com

Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
EU release date: Autumn 2010
Website: http://www.ff4heroes.com

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered, original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don’t always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world…

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED
Developer: Double Helix Games
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
EU release date: 17th September, 2010
Website: http://www.frontmissionevolved.com

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The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth’s surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.

KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Developer: IO Interactive
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Action
EU release date: 27th August, 2010
Website: http://www.kaneandlynch.com

Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming’s most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience and position this product as the standout shooter of 2010.

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: 10th September, 2010
Website: http://www.kingdomheartsbbs.com

Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d. Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: TBC
Website: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310

Sora’s journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin. Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn’t write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this “datascape” dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.

Downloadable Titles

LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Platforms: Xbox LIVE^® Arcade for Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system/PlayStation^®Network for PlayStation 3 system
Genre: Action/Adventure
EU release date: Summer 2010
Website: http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com

LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun and fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.

The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platform: Wii^TM
Genre: Action Puzzle
EU Release: Early Summer, 2010
Website: http://dlgames.square-enix.com/kuma/

Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote^TM to throw animated paper bears into the pages of an unusual picture book. The battle-oriented Chaotic Conflicts will be releasing simultaneously with Puzzling Pages – a parallel game with its own unique tale and stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery…

The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Puzzle
Release: Early Summer, 2010
Website: http://dlgames.square-enix.com/kuma/

A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book’s unusual pages. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. released today more images from its forthcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, scheduled for release on the Xbox 360^TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system, PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable) system, Wii^TM and Windows PC this fall.

Total freedom of play is the buzz-word for Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. The PES team is currently implementing a raft of new additions, including a new power gauge-based passing and shooting system, where the user is given total control over the pace and weighting of every pass, flick-on and shot.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 aesthetics are also undergoing a revolution, with the photo-realistic visuals married to all-new animations. Over 1000 new animations have been added to Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 to emphasize the slickness and variety of movement that a top-level match showcases. Similarly, big game atmosphere is assured, with all-new stadium designs, with stunning crowds, and a wide range of chants and jeers tied in to the on-field action.

Well, sort of. Konami has just announce that in select venues and dates, famed creator and mastermind of the Metal Gear Saga will be there to sign copies of Peace Walker as lucky gamers pick it up. Full release is below with the times and dates.

“Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced that the legendary Hideo Kojima – the creator of the METAL GEAR SOLID®, will be making two stops in North America as part of his world tour on behalf of the franchise’s latest release, METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER for the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system. The tour kicks off in Japan and moves throughout Asia, North America before ending in Europe.  Mr. Kojima will be stopping in New York City and Los Angeles to sign copies of this highly anticipated title. He will be signing at Best Buy and Uniqlo, in New York and GameStop in Los Angeles.

METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER picks up where METAL GEAR SOLID®3: SNAKE EATER for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, it features original game design, story and scenario by Mr. Kojima. Scheduled to launch June 8th. 2010 in North America, the game takes the series in an exciting new direction with its incredible visuals and its unique new game system designed specifically with the PSP system in mind.”

*Please note, autographs will be limited during the event period

WHERE & WHEN:

New York City – Friday, June 11
Uniqlo SOHO from 12pm-2pm
546 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Best Buy Union Square from 6pm-8pm
1 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003

Los Angeles – Sunday June 13th
GameStop from 11am-1pm
1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608

If your in the area, check it out and have it signed. Good luck all you snakes.