Transformers Pre-Order Items Light Our Darkest Hour

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will have different pre-order bonuses depending on the retailer. GameStop will give out the “G1 Retro Pack” containing an Optimus Prime model based closely on his original appearance in the cartoon along with a Megatron Gun and Shockwave Blast Cannon for use in the single-player campaign.

By contrast, Amazon will get the “G2 Bruticus Skin.” This will make the Decepticon Bruticus appear as he did during the second generation of the show, which involved a very florescent palette of colors.

 

E3 2012 Is Go

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This week we’re going to have Tweets from the show floor at the L.A. Convention Center. Follow us (if you’re not already) at twitter.com/alistdaily. Furthermore, if you want to send in your own pictures, we will be posting features on booths, statues and other visuals. Send along any pics from E3 here!

Bejeweled Legend Takes To The High Seas

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PopCap Games has announced that they are launching Bejeweled Legend, their first game designed for the Japanese market. The puzzle game will launch on Gree and will have a pirate-themed story with RPG progression.

“PopCap is already enjoying considerable success in Japan, and Bejeweled Legend is an opportunity to take our biggest franchise to the next level in this market,”  said Yohei Ogura, Sales and Marketing Manager for PopCap Japan. “We are excited to bring the most regionally-customized adaptations of our hit franchise to Japanese audiences.

“Bejeweled is PopCap’s best-known and most successful franchise to date,” added Shigenori Araki, Executive Creative Director for PopCap Asia/Pacific. “We have adapted this beloved game in a unique way for Japanese audiences. It was both a huge responsibility and shows PopCap’s commitment to develop highly polished games in Japan for Japan.”

Majesco Pushes New Identity

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Majesco Entertainment has re-branded itself with a new logo. The company has a large emphasis on casual games and social titles and the new logo is designed to reflect that.

“We have been extremely successful creating engaging, casual games for the mass market and that focus will continue to drive our product decisions in this evolving marketplace,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO of Majesco Entertainment.  “From our console and digital titles to our social and mobile initiatives, we are plotting a course for significant growth and our new look better represents what we stand for and our vision for the future.”

“It’s important for our brand to reflect what people can expect from our company and our video game titles – high-quality, fun, and progressive entertainment experiences,” added Christina Glorioso, Chief Marketing Officer of Majesco Entertainment.

Civilization And Pirates! Getting Social Incarnations

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Gree and 2K announced that they will be launching Pirates! Legends and Civilization for social platforms. Also, 2K will work with Cyberagent to bring the NBA 2K franchise to the Gree platform in Japan.

“Gree’s social games have generated tremendous interest in Japan and are a driving force in making Japan one of the most fascinating social gaming ecosystems in the world,” said Fabien Siouffi, Vice President Online and Social at Take-Two Asia.  “Creating social mobile games based on the Sid Meier’s Pirates! and Sid Meier’s Civilization franchises are our way to connect with Japanese fans in a fun and innovative way.”

“We are excited to work with a renowned publisher like 2K, as it expands into the social mobile space and takes its award-winning franchises to the next level of gaming,” concluded Yoshikazu Tanaka, CEO of Gree. “Our goal is to build the best global social mobile gaming ecosystem for players, developers, and publishers around the world. This partnership is a big step toward evolving the traditional gaming world by creating a worldwide network for all types of gamers.”

OnLive Enhances Social With MutliView

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OnLive will be teaming up with LG Electronics to bring their cloud gaming service to to their G2 series of televisions. Users will have free access to social features and 30 minute demos, with full games available by subscription.

“It’s always been our mission to make top-quality gaming accessible to everyone, everywhere,” said CEO Steve Perlman. “OnLive adds no cost to LG Smart TVs, but delivers a full console-class experience. We’re excited to make on-demand top-tier gaming an integral part of the living room entertainment system on LG’s state-of-the-art TVs.”

OnLive is also updating its spectator features and browser gaming service, which will allow publishers to give customers one-click access to games starting today. OnLive MultiView will offer players more social options later this year, allowing gamers to chat and spectate while still playing their own game, and is available for both multiplayer and single player titles.

Tex Murphy Developers Hit $370,000 In Crowdfunding Venture

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Tex Murphy creators Chris Jones & Aaron Conners have reunited to work on a fourth game in the series. Called Project Fedora it’s already raised over $370,000 of it’s $450,000 goal.

“Project Fedora will continue the amazing adventures of Tex Murphy, the down-on-his-luck P.I. in post-apocalyptic San Francisco,” reads the description .”This long-awaited game will be the sixth in the adventure series, which includes the award-winning games Under a Killing Moon, The Pandora Directive and Overseer.”

“Project Fedora will reunite creators Chris Jones and Aaron Conners and feature their trademarks of rich interactive storytelling and immersive gameplay,” it notes. “The new game will incorporate the very best of the classic Tex Murphy elements – sci-fi, film noir, witty dialogue, great characters, beautifully integrated FMV, and a deep, engaging story – but it will also enhance the experience of the former games with stunning new graphics, a sleek new interface, and other updates.”

The adventure game with live actors will pick up where previous games in the series left off. While details of the plot are scarce at the moment, it will have multiple endings and pick off where the last game stopped.

“The detective-style gameplay takes place in a fully 3D world where you search for clues, solve puzzles, investigate crimes, and question witnesses and suspects. While the gameplay will be fun and challenging, you’ll never get stuck with the free, built-in hint system,” reads the descriptions. “One of Project Fedora‘s most exciting features is how the game and story can unfold in different ways. As you play, your actions and choices will change events, leading to new story elements and gameplay. This “narrative pathing” not only allows you to customize your experience, it will provide unique replayability, as the game will have at least three or more story paths leading to multiple endings.”

“Long-time Tex fans may be curious if the new storyline will pick up where Overseer (and its infamous cliffhanger) left off,” they added. “The short answer is YES, but this game will be just as enjoyable for people who have never played the earlier games. While we can’t give too many details yet, just be prepared for an incredible opening sequence!”

 

Source: TexMurphy.com