Aliens: Colonial Marines Gets Another Delay
It looks like SEGA and Gearbox Software’s Aliens: Colonial Marines has been delayed once again, though at least this time they were good adequate to give us a definitive release date. Initially slated for an already delayed Fall 2012 launch date, a SEGA press release has confirmed that the game will now be releasing on February 12, 2013 for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Computer. The Wii U launch date will be specified at a later point in time.
“I am thrilled to announce the definitive launch date for Aliens: Colonial Marines,” mentioned Gearbox President Randy Pitchford. “Aliens: Colonial Marines is the culmination of a life-time of inspiration from
the films and relentless passion and drive from the exceptionally talented improvement team behind the scenes.”
Feeling a little miffed by however another delay? SEGA figured you would be, so they decided to release a new trailer that will hopefully satisfy your hankering for some Xenomorph action. You can examine it out below.
PlayStation Store Preview – May 22nd, 2012
This week, the PS3 is packed with new releases for download. Even though, the majority of them are long-forgotten SEGA Genesis and Master Program titles. Outside of these, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will drop onto the PlayStation Shop, and so will the PlayStation Move centric, Sorcery.
This Week’s Highlight: Sorcery
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Preview Retro City Rampage For PS3 And PS Vita
As I announced in the last blog post, Retro City Rampage is coming to PS3 and PS Vita! But wait, I have even more excellent news…
Last week in Toronto, we held an wonderful occasion known as PlayStation <3 Canada to promote and assistance Canadian indie game developers. In attendance had been us right here at Vblank Entertainment, Drinkbox Studios (Tales From Space: About a Blob), Queasy Games (Sound Shapes), ][ Games (Dyad) and a lot more. It was a blast! For me, the highlight was finally giving fans a likelihood to see and play the PS Vita version of Retro City Rampage for the first time. I’ve been going on for a whilst about how amazing it looks on the PS Vita, and now you can see what it looks like for your self.
Although the PS Vita version of Retro City Rampage boasts every little thing that its PS3 counterpart does, I had fun making a few tweaks to tailor the knowledge to the handheld. Even though the PS3 version supports tube Tv simulation filters which curve the screen and add scanlines (permitting you to play on an LCD Tv with the really feel of an old CRT), the PS Vita version supports traditional dot-matrix simulation filters giving it a heavy dose of Game Boy/Game Gear nostalgia. I absolutely really like it and it’s my filter of alternative when playing the game. If the LCD grid simulation alone isn’t retro sufficient for you, you can also alter the colour mode. The colour modes let you make Retro City Rampage even far more retro with choices such as “Brick Handheld” (yellow-green monochrome) and “Virtual Burn” (all red), “Blurst Processor,” “SEE=64,” “PC DOS EGA” and a dozen more (also readily available in the PS3 version).
Those of you who are worried that the characters could be as well little on the PS Vita screen needn’t be! It supports two screen modes. The regular mode created especially for the PS Vita scales anything up and ensures that the characters and anything else are straightforward to see. Alternatively, the second mode makes use of smaller pixels but displays the whole 16:9 widescreen image and supports the Television/arcade screen borders of the PS3 counterpart, so it is entirely up to you.
The PS Vita’s touchscreen also adds a nice…touch. RCR is a love letter to the days of the d-pad, for core gamers who grew up with controllers and buttons – but that does not mean that the touchscreen cannot be utilised where it tends to make sense. It really makes the menus, minigames and shops quicker and far more convenient to navigate, going hand in hand with RCR’s general style philosophy, which is to emit nostalgia even though still catering to our evolved expectations of games. This extends from the added touchscreen functionality to the game style and tutorials. For example, you won’t want to flip through a manual or call a tips hotline to figure out what to do. But if you are an absolute purist, you can nonetheless play the game 100% with the buttons.
Just Add Water Provides Updates For Stranger’s Wrath HD Vita, Munch’s Oddysee HD & More
Just Add Water has provided some new details about the status of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD for PlayStation Vita, in addition to delivering some updates about the status of future Oddworld remakes.
Just Add Water CEO Stewart Gilray and Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning appeared on the PS Blogcast to talk about the Oddworld games and the progress of the Oddworld remakes therefore far. Gilray said that function on the Vita version of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD started five and a half weeks ago. An early develop already exists of the game and Gilray hopes to have a decent beta produced in about four weeks, just prior to E3. The existing targeted release date for the game is in late June. He stated that QA may say “no” to such a timeframe, but that late June is the existing planned release.
Some of the Vita version characteristics mentioned had been: transitioning from very first individual to third individual view by double tapping the front touch screen, touching the back panel to perform punches and spins in third person or just perform punches in initial individual view, and dynamic sniper scope adjustment in coordination with pinch and zoom on the Vita touch screen.
Also, the update for Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD for PS3 that adds 3DTV and PlayStation Move help is coming in late May, according to Gilray.
Gilray also spoke about other games, mentioning that Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD, which is four weeks from going to QA, will release in June for PS3. As previously announced, a Vita version is also planned. The game may price less than Stranger’s Wrath HD, with Gilray mentioning that a $ ten price was possible.
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NEWS: Latest XCOM: Enemy Unknown dev diary talks ‘modernisation’
Firaxis Games’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown is in homage to the original XCOM method formula, and the team in but an additional developer diary explain how they are generating it ‘modern’.
Although it’s still turn-based, the battles ‘appear true-time’ with today’s technology giving us greater freedom and manage. XCOM: Enemy Unknown releases on Xbox 360, PS3 and Computer this year.
Firaxis are enormous XCOM fans and their project was very a surprise as just before the only revival of the series was an XCOM shooter from 2K Marin, now delayed into 2013.
Starship EX-Troopers; Capcom Releases ‘EX-Troopers’ Debut Trailer
By Jeffrey Matulef
Just yesterday we wrote about the forthcoming anime-inspired Lost Planet spin-off, EX-Troopers. Capcom has because released the first trailer for the game, showing off both the cel-shaded art and third-individual combat. EX-Trooper’s school setting is also on display, suggesting a Persona three and four-like situation exactly where you talk to classmates and possibly level up among mission. Less speculative is that the game will have grappling hooks, jetpacks, giant bugs, mechs, and otomatopes. Despite taking spot on a frozen wasteland planet, the bright color give this iteration of the series a considerably warmer vibe, which is fitting as producer Shintaro Kojima (Monster Hunter) referred to it as a “beginners’ action shooter.”
EX-Troopers is due for release in Japan by the finish of this year on PS3 and 3DS, with no word but on a western release.
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PixelJunk 4am Goes Live On PSN Around The World!
Do you have a PlayStation Move? Do you like music? Are waffles delicious?
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, I have some delicious news for you! 
PixelJunk 4am will be available for download tomorrow on PSN for (EU) €7.99 / (UK) £6.49. The FREE PixelJunk 4am viewer will also be available, allowing you to stream the FULL LIBRARY of 4am visualizers and songs from performers around the world.
If you’re not already familiar with it, PixelJunk 4am uses the PlayStation Move controller and a Virtual Audio Canvas giving you the power to craft music in a unique new audio visual experience. Your creations are broadcast live on PSN around the world to viewers who can stream and cheer you on in real time.
You can now look forward to 7 songs and 6 visualisers with 38 variations, 10 events and over 190 different sounds to play with. 4am supports both Twitter and Facebook from within the game letting you promote your performances with personal messages and start to build your own persona and audience. You can also use 4am as a stand-alone visualizer (no Move required) and play your favourite music from your PS3.
For anyone still yet to see 4am in action, we’ve been playing with it lately in the office here and did some raw filming. Here’s a peek at what can be done with just one song & visualiser!
