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Update: Disney has announced that it has fully acquired Junction Point Studios, making it the company's fifth internal development team. "Warren Spector's unique talents as a leading creative force in the world of video games, his knowledge and passion for Disney, and his legacy of story telling and character development adds a unique creative dimension to our portfolio," said Disney Interactive GM Graham Hopper.
"This is the only project that could've tempted me to leave the world of independent development," remarked Spector, who later noted that his first true passion has always been cartoons. "I believe that the creative talents of our two companies and our shared ambition to bring distinctive, compelling experiences to gamers make this an ideal alliance. We look forward to bringing exciting, innovative and entertaining new experiences to gamers and Disney fans alike."
No other details are known at this time. However, after Spector exited the stage at Disney Interactive's E3 2007 press conference, a large outline of Mickey Mouse's head was shown on the nearby displays, creating what Shacknews editor Carlos Bergfeld described as "an ominous solar eclipse-like effect."
Propaganda Games' ultra-violent dinosaur hunting first person shooter Turok (PS3, X360) will release worldwide on February 5, 2008. The date was announced at publisher Disney Interactive Studio's E3 2007 press conference.
Following the adventures of space adventurer Joseph Turok, the game picks up as the explorer crash lands on an alien planet filled with dinosaurs. A trailer of the game was shown, which highlighted Turok snapping a raptor's back. A number of other brutal attacks, such as stabbing an enemy in the eye with a knife, are available to players as well.
"Looks awesome," Shacknews editor Carlos Bergfeld wrote during his live coverage of the event. In addition to numerous screenshots, we also have two gameplay movies for your visual enjoyment.
Konami confirmed previous reports of a fifth main entry in its avant-garde horror Silent Hill series at the company's E3 press conference in Santa Monica. The title will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
"Working on these systems allows us to push the envelope of technology and bring the town to life like never before," said William Oertel, producer at Konami Digital Entertainment. "You will take on the role of Alex Shepherd, a soldier returning from a tour of duty overseas." As Alex, you'll arrive in the town of Silent Hill to look for your missing younger brother. Konami said Alex will make use of his military training to fend off the grotesques of the ill-fated town.
Famed series composer Akira Yamaoka will be returning to create an all-new soundtrack for the game.
Konami announced another game in the series, Silent Hill Origins, last year for the PlayStation Portable.
Developed by THQ's internal studio Vigil Games, Darksiders is being headed up by former comic book artist and Vigil founder Joe Madureira (Uncanny X-Men, Battle Chasers). Players will be put in the role of War, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a hellish, apocalyptic landscape.
"Joe Madureira has created a classic story of exploration and revenge and we've used that as the foundation for ultimate sword-clashing, rocket-firing, super hero adventure," said THQ's Kelly Flock.
While few details were released with the announcement, you can view some concept art to get a feel of the game's style. Darksiders: Wrath of War will make its way to stores sometime in 2008.
The Who's "Who's Next" was confirmed as the first complete album. Singles confirmed in addition to last week's announced tracks were Metallica's "Enter Sandman", Rush's "Tom Sawyer," Ramones' "Rockaway Beach," STP's "Vaseline," Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly," Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive," The Strokes' "Reptilia," and Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow."
The company will form an advisory committee to select existing and upcoming music for inclusion in the game. The committee will be chaired by Steven "Little Steven" Van Zant, former actor from The Sopranos and a one-time guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
Kuju Entertainment's tactical arcade warfighter Battalion Wars 2 will hit stores along with Arika's diving adventure title Endless Ocean on October 29, followed by Intelligent Systems' medieval strategy game Fire Emblem on November 5.
Previously known as Forever Blue, Endless Ocean is the spiritual successor to the Everblue titles developed by Arika for the PlayStation 2. The games had players diving for treasure and taking photographs of ... Read more
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Specific titles were not announced, and the scope of the deal was limited to "several games." NCsoft officials did note that existing properties will be ported to the systems, in addition to original IP developed specifically for the platforms.
"[The PS3] a truly versatile online platform that gives NCsoft the potential to create massively multiplayer environments," said NCsoft Europe CEO Geoff Heath. "Together with the Internet-enabled PSP, we're confident that SCEI and NCsoft can develop unique and compelling online experiences that will be found on no other platform."
Today's news lays rest to ongoing rumors that the game will be brought to Xbox 360; most recently, Konami's CEO strongly hinted at a potential multiplatform strategy for the game.
Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima came to the stage to show a new real-time trailer running on PlayStation 3 and speak on the game. "The story for Snake will end, and also, for me as a game creator, this will be my last involvement in the series," said Kojima. He noted that all of the series' plotlines and mysteries will be resolved. Gameplay remains stealth-based, but is set within battlefields this time around. Kojima promised to pour his 20 years of experience on the series into MGS4.
During Sony's E3 press event this morning, the company announced that both Epic's Unreal Tournament 3 (PC, PS3, X360) and Free Radical Design's shooter Haze will be console exclusives on the PlayStation 3 this year. The two titles will be debuting on the system this November. The exclusivity does not apply to the PC, as Unreal Tournament 3 will be released concurrently on the PS3 and PC.
In regards to the deal, Epic's Mark Rein was adamant that no back-alley deals were stuck with Sony to secure the release of Unreal Tournament 3 the PS3 ahead of the Xbox 360 version.
"There's nothing sinister about it. It's just the PS3 and PC version of the games are compatible, because Sony has an open-source platform," Rein said, according to Gamespot.
SCEA also announced a deal with both Midway and Epic to optimize the Unreal Engine 3 for use on the PlayStation 3. The agreement will affect all games in development that use the engine.
The version boasts a 33% lighter frame, as well as a 19% slimmer profile. While video output was stated as being compatible with Sony Bravia televisions, it is unknown at this time whether other televisions will be supported.
The system--which comes colored in either piano black or ice silver--will be offered in the PSP Entertainment Pack, which includes an ice silver PSP, Ready At Dawn's action-platformer Daxter, a 1GB memory stick, a collection of UMDs, and Family Guy Frickin' Sweet collection. The package will hit stores in September for a retail price of $199.99.
Also revealed was a white, Star Wars-themed PSP in promotion of Rebellion's PSP-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. The Darth Vader-branded handhelds will be sold in a package for $199.99.
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The game will consist of 40 different activities from four categories: aerobics, balance, Yoga, and muscle condition. Activities include pushups, balancing, simulation of a hula hoop, a rhythm game serving as step aerobics, a balance-based soccer goalie mini-game, a Marble Madness-like rolling ball game controlled by shifting weight on the pad, and more.
Wii Fit is being developed under the supervision of Nintendo design head Shigeru Miyamoto, and will include the Wii Balance Board. No release date information was announced.
Nintendo also announced that the EA Sports titles Madden NFL 08 and FIFA 08 will feature online play on Wii when they ship this fall. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime pointed to features such as FIFA 08's online interactive leagues, and exclusive mini-games utilizing Mii avatars.
Additionally, Nintendo confirmed that the Wii version of Neversoft's Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock will feature online play.
Wii Ware, Nintendo's nascent download service for original, non-Virtual Console games on Wii, will launch next year, according to Fils-Aime.
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