Rock Band 2 Release Date
Rock Band 2 is the second in the Rock Band series. It does require a drum, microphone or guitar controller for play. Gameplay allows you to form bands of up to 4 musicians playing three different instruments.
84 songs are included with 20 free downloadable songs, and over 550 additional downloadable songs have been released for the Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 versions, with more being added each week.
Musical styles range from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock. New features for Rock Band 2 include a Drum Trainer, Battle of the Bands, online capabilities for World Tour mode, and merchandising opportunities for the players’ virtual bands.
Rock Band 2 is released on 26th June.
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The Conduit Release Date
Unusual weather systems, a flu epidemic sweeping through Washington DC, terrorist attacks threatening the safety of the Whitehouse, it’s a full-scale alien attack on Washington D.C. and the US Government could be involved. Armed with sci-fi gadgets and high-powered weapons, players will battle aliens, rogue agents and enemy forces as a former secret service agent code-named “Mr. Ford.”
Built exclusively for Wii using gaming engine, Quantum 3, The Conduit pushes the boundaries of the platform from incredible award-winning graphics to robust controls that are fully customisable. It also supports the Wii Speak peripheral.
The Limited Edition will include the game disc, manual, 24-page art book with concept art of the game’s development, a code to unlock a uniquely detailed in-game All-Seeing Eye device, and a second code to unlock a “Secret Agent” playable character skin for the multiplayer mode.
The Conduit is release for Wii on 26th June.
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Indiana Jones Release Date
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings is the third in the series of games developed by LucasArts. Set in World War II, the adventure takes place just a year after The Last Crusade and almost 20 years before The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Now you can crack Indy’s whip using your Wii or engage in strategic gun play, daring escapes and awesome chases (including elephant, white water rafting and byplane chases). Use your brains to conquer the challenging terrain, not only in ancient lands but also on the streets of San Francisco.
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings is released for Wii on 12th June and will also be available on PS2, PS3, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
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Tiger Woods PGA 10 will feature for the first time in gaming history the U.S. Open, the USGA Championship and the USGA’s Rules of Golf.
The US Open, renowned as one of the world’s toughest courses will challenge every player.
Real-time weather conditions will add to the atmosphere and course conditions, powered by The Weather Channel. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and the Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman add up to the minute commentary.
With tournament challenges and online gaming, this takes gamers into new realms in the PGA season. Tiger Woods PGA 10 is released for PS2, PS3, Xbox, Wii and iPhone on 3rd July.
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Virtua Tennis Release Date
Virtua Tennis 2009 continues the Virtua Tennis series following on from Virtua Tennis 3. Features include World Tour Mode with a fully integrated online ranking system so you can compete for the title of Virtua Tennis Champion.
With 40 different courts to play on featuring 22 different players, including locations such as Dubai and Shanghai the game also includes the appearance of the Davis Cup.
With enhanced gameplay and huge variety of court games, players can fight it out to become the world number one. Virtua Tennis 2009 is released for Xbox 360 on 29th May.
Grand Slam Tennis Release Date
Grand Slam Tennis released on EA Games for Wii in June will feature 4 grand slam locations including Wimbledon, the Rod Laver Arena (Australian Open), Stade Roland Garros (French Open), and Arthur Ashe Stadium (US Open).
It’s one of the first games to be compatible with the new Wii MotionPlus, with added shot depth and precise ball placement on the court. Racket rotation is also recognised so you can spin your stick just like a pro!
23 players confirmed include Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Martina Navratilova and more.
Grand Slam is released for Wii on 12th June and for PS3 and Xbox in September.
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Klonoa Release Date
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, has received high marks from the gaming critics – 9/10 in Nintendo Power, 8/10 in IGN and 36/40 in Famitsu and is noted as one of the best platform games in the last 10 years. The updated version features vibrant graphics, motion control and new secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure.
Rated 3+, Klonoa takes us through a journey of discovery, imaginative gameplay and stunning visual effects. Use the Wii remote and nunchuk controls or for other styles of play, opt for the Wii Remote only, Classic Controller and the Nintendo GameCube controller. Klonoa is released on 22nd May.
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Wii Motion Plus Release Date
The Wii MotionPlus, when used with specifically designed games, is a device that can track your movements in finer detail and with greater accuracy adding further to the wireless function of the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller.
The smallest flick of the wrist or tilt of the body is rendered exactly on the TV screen, in real time, allowing users to become even more immersed in Wii gameplay. Wii MotionPlus is designed for easy attachment to the Wii Remote controller (sold separately). Reviewers have likened the improved technology to the same as the leap between VHS and BluRay.
Release date is 12th June.
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Pokemon Platinum Release Date
Pokémon Platinum is an enhanced new version of Diamond & Pearl. A grand new adventure, it is set in the Sinnoh region of the Pokémon world which is a brand new Distortion World, where the normal physical laws of the universe do not apply. The characters have been given new outfits to cope with the extreme cold temperatures of their new world and our heroes return including Giritana and the rare and exclusive appearance of Shymin, previously only available on Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
Marvel at the special features which have had game reviewers lavishing high praise on this new release:
“Pokémon fans probably won’t be found wanting with Platinum. Even after you finish up the main quest, stop messing around with the Battle Recorder, and clear out the Battle Frontier, you’ve still got side quests and contests to keep you busy. And once you venture back down the Pokémon rabbit hole, you won’t be coming up again for a while.”
Pokemon Platinum is released for Nintendo DS on 22nd May.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Nintendo Wii Release Date
‘Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games’ will be released for the Nintendo Wii on 25/9/09. 2010 sees the Winter Olympics coming to Vancouver Canada.No winter Olympics would be the same without the return of Mario & Sonic!
The infamous duo return in this their latest set of battles, this time on the Canadian snow and ice. This is another Wii game that players will be able to use the Balance Board for some added functionality.
This game is great for all levels of skill and all ages; face-off against the others in some intense winter games that include bobsleigh, snowboarding, speed skating and skiing. Compete in the very realistic sporting locations with a whole host of new and old characters. ‘Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games’ will be released on 25/9/09.
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