SingStar - Take That
SingStar:Take That solus version for PS2 & PS3 is released this October.
With a wealth of new and classic songs from the ultimate boy band’s multi-million album selling career, SingStar: Take That will give you night after night of singing fun so get your friends round, take out your wireless SingStar mikes and perform all your favourite chart hits such as Shine, Back for Good, Could it Be Magic or Relight my Fire and many, many more.
SingStar: Take That is released on 30th October 2009. The PS3 version is also released on 30th October.
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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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Pro Evolution Soccer Release Date
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 will be released on the 31st October in Europe, reportedly featuring FC Barcelona Argentine star Lionel Messi as its cover star.
With an exclusive deal with UEFA, both the UEFA Champions League and for the first time the UEFA Europa League, will be fully licensed. Club teams featured are Juventus and FC Barcelona.
The graphics for the 2010 version of PES are improved with better compatibility for HD image technology and several other new features have been implemented, most notably:
- Teamvision 2.0 has been implemented, intuitive zonal defending.
- Versatile goalkeepers, reworked referees making more balanced decisions.
- Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks.
- Players can move several players at once, sending them into different areas.
- During free kick scenarios, players can now instigate the runs of other players into the penalty area.
- Master League has been thoroughly renewed with the enhancement of managerial aspects.
- A new power gauge system allows users to balance their strategy before a match.
- A new penalty system has been implemented, offering greater control, placing and accuracy.
- Enhanced online mode.
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Ar Tonelico II Release Date
Ar Tonelico II is the sequel to Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia and takes place roughly one and a half years after that game’s story ending.
Players can ‘dive’ into the psyche of their teammates to help solve their psychological problems and issues - while saving the world through the power of song. The game features eight playable characters and many more who are important to the story. Croix Bartel is the main protagonist, for whom an initially routine mission will result in his meeting people from all walks of life in Ar Ciel, a world which he will ultimately decide the fate of.
Ar Tonelico II is released for PS2 on 5th 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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Due to be released on 3/7/09 is Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince for the Playstation 2 (PS2). Harry Potter has a sixth year awaiting him at the infamous Hogwarts. The problem is the protection of the School is no longer to be relied upon!
Harry is well aware that danger lies around every corner; Dumbledore coaches him for the encounter of his life. Amongst the danger Harry finds himself attracted to Ginny, can he keep his mind on the task at hand?
With spellbinding battles and devastating magic players will be absorbed into the world that is Harry Potter. Ultimately the race is on to find out exactly who is the Half-Blood Prince. Find out soon when Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince for the Playstation 2 is released on 3/7/09.
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The release date for Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 on the Xbox 360 is 24/4/09. Be prepared to fast forward into the future with this fast action Xbox 360 rebel colonies and war of independence game.
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 is inspired by ‘Char’s Counter Attack’ movie. It has different modes available you will be able to use ‘Co-Operative’ to play alongside and challenge your gaming friends. The ‘Official Mode’ concentrates on the storyline of the movie.
Go on missions to gather parts to personalise your ‘mobile suit’ which is now the ultimate weapon in this Gundam 2 game. Blitz the enemy with the help of your devastating suit and your powers of tactical manoeuvres. Coming out soon Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 for Xbox 360 has a release date of 24/4/09.
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