Archives by Day

March 2024
SuMTuWThFSa
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31

About Rainier

PC gamer, WorthPlaying EIC, globe-trotting couch potato, patriot, '80s headbanger, movie watcher, music lover, foodie and man in black -- squirrel!

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 25, 2010 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Blur (PS3/X360/PC)

Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, where players collect intense Power-ups throughout each course, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop Mines and generate defensive shields to fend off other racers.

With over 50 licensed cars, more than 30 real-world track locations, a deep single player career mode, four-player split screen and an immersive multiplayer experience that features a progressive ranking system which rewards players the more they play, Blur delivers a new style of powered-up racing for all.

Additionally, Blur brings the social experience to both single and multiplayer with an innovative "Share" button that lets players choose to send Friend Challenges through the Xbox 360 dashboard and PlayStation Network, or utilize the integration of Twitter and Facebook to light up the competition with friends.

Blur is available nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC, and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB.

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - Herbert's Revenge (NDS)

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - Herbert's Revenge includes many features that link the game back to the Club Penguin virtual world. Players now have the unique opportunity to synchronize exclusive items such as secret agent bow ties, sunglasses and crab costumes collected in the video game with their Club Penguin online account. Players can also earn coins that can be seamlessly uploaded to their online accounts or used to purchase virtual items in game. This compatibility has been one of the most popular features since the launch of Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force in 2008, with close to one billion coins being transferred to more than 275,000 online accounts by kids around the world.

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - Herbert's Revenge also features "Veggie Villain," a new mission which launched simultaneously on ClubPenguin.com for players of both platforms to enjoy. Here, Herbert tries to expose the secret Elite Penguin Force agency and destroy the headquarters with a secret gadget.

Club Penguin is one of the largest and fastest growing virtual worlds for kids. It's an online playground where children interact, play games and let their imaginations soar. From new games to theme parties and special events, there is always something exciting happening in the world. Club Penguin is enjoyed by kids and families in more than 190 countries around the world and is available to play in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

Published by Disney Interactive Studios, Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - Herbert's Revenge is Rated E for everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and available now at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Just Cause 2: Black Market 'Boom' DLC (PS3/X360/PC)

The Just Cause 2: Black Market 'Boom' pack contains three game-changing prototype weapons for agents with an appetite for destruction.

The latest add-on pack is the perfect tool for players with a craving for combat and little care for collateral damage. Containing three experimental and highly volatile prototype weapons, the pack is the final word in wide-scale carnage and features:

  • Quad Rocket Launcher: half shotgun, half rocket launcher, all carnage
  • Cluster Bomb Launcher: the natural successor to the grenade launcher
  • Air Propulsion Gun: a highly experimental jet-powered blast weapon, powerful enough to send vehicles and soldiers skyward

The Black Market 'Boom' pack is available from today for €1.99/£1.60/$1.99 from the PlayStation Store and Steam, and 160 Microsoft Points from Xbox Live Marketplace.

Legio (PC)

Legio is a turn-based strategy game for one to two players. The game takes place in a mythical fantasy world where magicians, warriors and monsters battle for domination. Playing Legio is an intense experience, requiring careful strategic thinking, rewarding both courage and cleverness!

The game is a mix between chess and a turn-based war game. Both players control an equal army of characters, with the goal of eliminating the other player's army. A game of Legio consists of two battles. The first takes place on the drawbridge, and the second inside one of the two castle battlegrounds.

Features:

  • Legio is easy to learn but difficult to master. The rules of Legio allow for many different styles of play, from very aggressive strategies to strictly defensive play.
  • Offers both single-player (vs. the computer) and two-player games (hotseat on the same PC, LAN, or Internet).
  • Provides different game modes, from simple Player vs. Player challenges to full Elimination Tournaments.
  • The Legio universe is an immersive fantasy world with a rich back story, populated by unique creatures and characters.
  • Hundreds of unique animations for various attacks, mortal blows and other special moves.

Majesty 2: Kingmaker (PC)

Majesty 2: Kingmaker contains a brand new single-player campaign consisting of eight missions. Players will go up against Lord Blackviper and his army of evil goblins. In addition, Majesty 2: Kingmaker also contains brand new creatures to go up against and the Kingmaker editor, a mission creator toolset which enables players to create their own missions and battles.

Patch 1.3 for Majesty 2 is also a compulsory and automatic install for Majesty 2: Kingmaker and will bring additional new content and features to expand the gameplay experience even further:

  • An added "randomize" feature in all single and multiplayer missions which shuffles the locations of non-quest monster dens along with sites for the construction of temples and trading posts. Enabling this feature can dramatically affect the difficulty of a mission
  • Random filling of treasure chests. Heroes can now discover various amounts of gold, weapons, armour, elixirs and artifacts
  • New map editor
  • Multiplayer compatibility for Majesty 2 with the Kingmaker expansion installed
  • Added network compatibility of versions with different languages
  • The option to acquire additional game content, part of which is available free-of-charge
  • The ability to now view a list of heroes who are interested in a selected flag
  • Anisotropy filtering added to graphical settings dramatically improving the texture quality

You can purchase and download Majesty 2: Kingmaker from Steam.

The original game is currently available for 75% off on Steam.

Majesty 2: Kingmaker has a suggested retail price of $14.99, €14.99 and £9.99.

ModNation Racers (PSP/PS3)

ModNation Racers' single-player career mode tells the tale of Tag, an inexperienced racer given the opportunity to compete in the world famous ModNation Racing Championship. Players with the PS3 system will dive into the ModSpot, the game's central hub, showcasing each game mode including career, online, creation, and more. In the ModSpot, players can check out the community's top Mods and Karts, enter Hot Lap tournaments, play the Top Tracks voted on by the community, and socialize with other racers. ModNation Racers also delivers Career Central mode leading players to beat the computer and unlock more content for creation.

In just minutes players can build a track or spend hours perfecting it with the same tools the developers used to design the game. By simply driving, players build a track that is laid out behind them. Players can create tunnels, bridges and hairpin turns as well as alter the terrain and morph the land to form mountain ranges, lakes, and more. With auto-complete, players can finish their track at any point during the building process and instantly populate it with obstacles and scenery. Whether a player builds a track covered in weapons or a narrow road for pure racing, the depth of track creation in ModNation Racers truly offers players a unique racing experience.

The ESRB rating for ModNation Racers is "E" for Everyone.

UFC Undisputed 2010 (PS3/X360/PC)

UFC Undisputed 2010 features over 100 of the world's most talented mixed martial artists, unmatched combat gameplay, a robust Career Mode and innovative new online features, delivering the most authentic and expansive UFC videogame experience to date.

Features:

  • Navigate an unparalleled roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Prominent UFC personalities, including the commentary team of Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, veteran voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer, Octagon Girls, referees, trainers and more return to showcase an authentic and memorable UFC videogame experience.
  • Step into the Octagon with improved combat. A new Sway System with full upper body and head movement allows for the dodging of attacks, while on the ground, a new Posture System delivers strong, fight-ending strikes from every position. Manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions, as well as experience added realism with the introduction of Southpaw stance.
  • Enjoy customizable freedom with created fighters by combining move sets from numerous MMA disciplines. Choose from an array of moves from all available disciplines, including newly added Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling, to become a true mixed martial artist.
  • Encourage camaraderie by forming fight camps and leagues to participate in ranking and champion tracking systems. Join forces, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world.
  • An intuitive "Game Is Watching You" system tracks every action and uses this information to dictate in-game commentary, opponent intelligence and overall career progression. On the quest to reach the UFC Hall of Fame, enhance the Career Mode experience through online co-op sparring sessions with respective fight camps and form unique personalities for created fighters to increase their cred, popularity and sponsorships based on interactions during weigh-ins and interviews.
  • Fight through one of UFC's five official weight classes to earn and defend a championship belt in Title Mode. In Title Defense Mode, a fighter's condition remains persistent, with milestone challenges built in along the way.
  • Explore up to 16-player individual and team tournaments within one system. Utilize UFC fighters or created fighters and select from arcade-style play with repeated fighter appearances or experience simulation play with fighter representation limited to one appearance.

UFC Undisputed 2010 is rated "T" for Teen and is available at retail outlets for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Witch's Wish (NDS)

Vicky wants more than anything to be a witch, but in her town, only rich girls can go to witch school. Her dream seems hopeless until she meets a mysterious girl who shows her how to unlock her remarkable magical powers. Vicky will use her magic to solve puzzles, help out her friends and neighbors, and uncover the mystery of the dark force which threatens to tear the town apart. Will her magic be enough to unite and save her troubled town?

Witch's Wish for the Nintendo DS is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available at an MSRP of $29.99.

blog comments powered by Disqus