7th for North America, 12th for Europe

DS owners will be able to return to Unova in October when Pokémon Black and White 2 launches in the West.

The sequel lands in North America on 7th October and follows in Europe just five days later on 12th October.

As well as new Formes of legendary Pokémon, there are several new features in this sequel. At Pokéstar Studios you can create your own movies using battle sequences and dialogue, which the in-game audience will rate according to quality.

3DS players will also be able to buy eShop accompaniment Pokémon Dream Radar on the same day; 7th October in North America, 12th October in Europe. Pokédex 3D Pro is also set for release in autumn, but there's no specific date for that one yet.

Will you be picking up this DS adventure and its eShop side order?

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POKÉMON BLACK VERSION 2, POKÉMON WHITE VERSION 2 AND POKÉMON DREAM RADAR LAUNCHING OCTOBER 12th 2012

A Massive Pokémon Adventure Continues on Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS

28th June, 2012 – Dive into the world of Pokémon like never before when two new Nintendo DS Pokémon games and a downloadable Nintendo 3DS title arrive this October. The successors to the acclaimed Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, are set to launch for the Nintendo DS family of systems (playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D mode) on Friday 12th October 2012. Pokémon Dream Radar will also be available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on the same day. This downloadable Nintendo 3DS title allows Nintendo 3DS owners to catch their favourite Pokémon, including some very rare ones, via the Nintendo 3DS cameras, using motion control and augmented-reality technology and transfer them into Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 bring players back to the Unova Region two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. There are many new areas to discover, and changes to familiar places for you to explore. One new area is Virbank City, home to Pokéstar Studios. Players will be able to visit Pokéstar Studios and star in their own movie with their favourite Pokémon. The movie a player creates premieres at the in-game theatre, where the audience gives it a rating. Movies are rated based on script choices and battle move sequences, and players can even create sequels to existing movies. There are many movie genres to choose from, including romantic comedy and horror.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will also give fans of the original games a chance to catch up with some familiar friends. In this game, Cheren and Bianca return two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, and a lot has changed. Bianca is now the assistant to Professor Juniper, helping her with Pokémon research and Cheren is now a Gym Leader and a teacher at a school in Aspertia City – the starting location for this adventure.

In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, players will also be able to catch some of the Pokémon from outside the Unova region ? such as Eevee, Riolu, Tyranitar, Arcanine and Mareep? right from the start of the game. If they are playing on Nintendo 3DS, players can also transfer Pokémon they have caught with the Pokémon Dream Radar into their Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games (visible in 2D only). Pokémon Dream Radar lets players use several different features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, to discover and catch Pokémon. The game includes hard-to-find Pokémon such as the new Therian Formes of Legendary Pokémon Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus.

Also launching this Autumn for purchase from the Nintendo eShop, players can learn all about their favourite Pokémon with Pokédex 3D Pro for Nintendo 3DS. This enhanced and upgraded version of the original Pokédex 3D includes detailed information about every known Pokémon featured in the history of the Pokémon video game series.

For more information about Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro, visit http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com.

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All in good time

Annoyed the 3DS XL won't support the standard Circle Pad Pro? Don't worry, the machine will get its own peripheral later this year.

Satoru Iwata told shareholders that Nintendo will release an attachment for the larger machine later on in the year, but didn't share any more details like price, size or how hard it'd be hit with the ugly stick.

You won't need to replace all your 3DS accessories if you upgrade, though; the plastic stand from Kid Icarus: Uprising will work just fine and presumably not crumble under the weight.

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Sony sale continues

Sony's dropped the prices on more of its top titles this week, including plenty for PlayStation Move in an effort to get you using the motion controller, plus there's some long-overdue digital releases for one Nathan Drake.

PlayStation Plus

Uncharted --15% off for 1 week
Uncharted 2 — 15% off for 1 week
Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection — 10% off for 1 week.

PS3 Games

BioShock
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you’ve ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You’ll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you’ll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 18, Availability: All, File Size: 12GB

Disney-Pixar Brave
In Disney-Pixar Brave: The Video Game, challenge destiny and change your fate! Play as Merida, a Will ‘o the Wisp and other popular characters from new Disney-Pixar film, as you run, jump and battle your way through the rugged landscape of mythical Scotland. With your wits and bravery, face off against fierce enemies to end a magical curse and save the kingdom!
Price: £39.99,€49.99,AU$79.95, PEGI: 12, Availability: Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Slovenia only.

Disney Universe Ultimate Edition [Disney Universe review]
Disney Universe Ultimate Edition incluces the original Disney Universe game along with all 6 downloadable content. Great new levels and costumes to suit up in!
Price: £19.99,€29.99,AU$39.95, PEGI: 7, Availability: All, File Size: 6733MB

Get Up And Dance [Get Up And Dance review]
Dance with or against family and friends, or dance together in your own dance group in Get Up And Dance…Let’s Party!
Requires: PlayStation Move, PlayStation Eye, Navigation controller or DualShock.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 12, Availability: All, File Size: 15GB

Homefront
Join the Resistance in the single-player campaign. Outnumbered and outgunned, you are America’s last hope for freedom. Or take the battle online with up to 32 players. Earn and spend Battle Points on a variety of destructive tools – from drones to airstrikes to tanks. All-new Battle Commander mode dynamically assigns missions based on your actions.
Price: AU$54.95, Availability: Now available in AU

London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games (Release Friday 29th)
Create your own golden moments, only with London 2012 -The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games. With new sports, new events and new gameplay modes, London 2012 brings the world’s ultimate sporting event to life bigger and better than ever before. Take to the track, negotiate the Velodrome and dive into the deep end in stunning HD, while you compete for the pride of your nation.
Price: £35.99,€44.99,AU$69.95, PEGI: 3, Availability: All

Ratchet & Clank
Load up on explosive weapons and gadgets and join wisecracking Ratchet and his robotic sidekick Clank in their first intergalactic adventure as they take on dastardly Chairman Drek.
Remastered in laser-sharp HD, this PlayStation 2 classic is playable in 2D or 3D.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 7, Availability: All, File Size: 2421MB

Ratchet & Clank 2
Join Megacorp’s newest commando Ratchet and his sidekick Clank, load up on weapons and gadgets and blast off in pursuit of a shadowy thief and a plague of furry mutants that threaten to devour the galaxy.
Remastered in laser-sharp HD, this PlayStation 2 classic is playable in 2D or 3D.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 7, Availability: All, File Size: 3429MB

Ratchet & Clank 3
Blast off with Ratchet and Clank in their third explosive adventure. Load up on amazing weapons and gadgets and report for Galactic Ranger duty – the fate of the galaxy is in your hands.
Remastered in laser-sharp HD, this PlayStation 2 classic is playable in 2D or 3D.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 7, Availability: All, File Size: 3898MB

The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy
Rediscover Ratchet and Clank’s first three classic adventures – jam-packed with explosive weapons and gadgets and available together in one intergalactic bundle.
Remastered in laser-sharp HD, this PlayStation 2 classic is playable in 2D or 3D.
Price: £23.99,€29.99,AU$49.95, PEGI: 7, Availability: All, File Size: 10GB

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
The latest Resident Evil guided shooting experience!
Use the PlayStation Move or traditional wireless controller to take down zombies in HD re-mastered graphics for a new kind of Resident Evil horror experience. Survive a new horror-filled story and many familiar tales with classic characters in The Darkside Chronicles!
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 18, Availability: Germany ONLY. Releases for the rest of World on 18th July (tbc), File Size: 6612MB

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Get ready for a Resident Evil guided shooting experience!
Use the PlayStation Move or traditional wireless controller to take down zombies in HD re-mastered graphics for a new kind of Resident Evil horror experience. Relive events from the original series through new perspectives with classic characters.
Price: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95, PEGI: 18, Availability: Not available in Germany, File Size: 5472MB

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection
Gear up for the ultimate Resident Evil shooting experience with Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection.
Use the PlayStation Move or traditional wireless controller to take down hordes of zombies across two full titles, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. Exclusively on PSN.
Price: £21.99,€26.99,AU$44.95, PEGI: 18, Availability: Not available in Germany, File Size:12GB

RIDGE RACER 7: 3D License Ver.
Ridge Racer 7 returns to PlayStation 3, with stunning stereoscopic 3D visuals. Choose from 40 machines and over 40 courses for a driving experience unlike any other. Access 375,000 visual customization and 7,150 tunable combinations, or race against challengers from around the world with full support of PlayStation Network. Ridge Racer 7 only comes to life with the aid of a 3D Ready TV.
Price: £14.99,€19.99,AU$29.95, PEGI: 3, Availability: All, File Size: 7624MB

Spec Ops: The Line (releases Friday 29th)
It’s been 6 months since Dubai was wiped off the map by a cataclysmic sandstorm. Thousands of lives were lost, including those of American soldiers sent to evacuate the city. Today, the city lies buried under sand, the world’s most opulent ruin.
Price: £39.99,€59.99,AU$99.59, PEGI: 18, Availability: Not available in UAE

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Download modern-day treasure hunter Nathan Drake’s renowned debut adventure. Explore an exotic Pacific island and uncover dangerous secrets as you search for the mythical riches of El Dorado.
Download requires 36.4GB of free HDD space and may take a significant period of time to complete (downloaded game = 18.2GB).
Price: £14.99,€19.99,AU$24.95, PEGI: 16, Availability: All, File Size: 18.2GB (approx. 500+MB for language packs)

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves [Uncharted 2: Among Thieves review]
Download one of the most critically acclaimed PlayStation adventures of all time, as fortune hunter Nathan Drake heads to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Cintamani Stone.
Download requires 39GB of free HDD space and may take a significant period of time to complete (downloaded game = 19.5GB).
Price: £14.99,€19.99,AU$24.95, PEGI: 16, Availability: All, File Size: 19.5GB

PS Vita

Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge
Compatible with PlayStation Vita only.
Gameplay requires PlayStation Vita memory card (sold separately).
Featuring Rugby Legend Jonah Lomu, experience the emotion and adrenaline of world class rugby union. The only game to feature the All Blacks & Wallabies. Also including USA Eagles, Super Rugby teams, ITM Cup, Aviva Premiership, TOP 14 orange, RaboDirect PRO 12, and more. Multiple game modes.
Price: £39.99,€44.99, PEGI: 3, Availability: FR, IN, IR, IT, NZ, SA, SP, GB only, File Size:1487MB

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (Releases on Friday 29th for UK/IE, 5th for AU/NZ) [Metal Gear Solid HD Collection review]
Compatible with PlayStation Vita only, gameplay requires PlayStation Vita memory card (sold separately).
Two titles, from the METAL GEAR series that brings you the ultimate thrill through infiltration while avoiding the enemy, arrive as an ‘HD Collection’ for the PS Vita!
Price: £19.99,€29.99,AU$39.95, PEGI: 18, Availability: All

RIDGE RACER – Ultimate Edition [Ridge Racer review]
Download the RIDGE RACER Ultimate Edition featuring the full game, the Gold Pass and the Silver Pass (also available separately). For an amazing price, this special bundle will give you access to the full game, 8 add-on machines, 6 add-on courses, 4 new songs and 2 medley songs.
Price: £19.99,€24.99,AU$32.95, PEGI: 3, Availability: All, File Size: 785MB

Wallabies Rugby Challenge
Featuring Rugby Legend Jonah Lomu, experience the emotion and adrenaline of world class rugby union. The only game to feature the All Blacks & Wallabies. Also including USA Eagles, Super Rugby teams, ITM Cup, Aviva Premiership, TOP 14 orange, RaboDirect PRO 12, and more. Multiple game modes.
Price: AU$62.95, Availability: AU Only, File Size: 1487MB

YouTube
With YouTube application on PlayStation Vita, you can watch millions of YouTube videos on the stunning 5? OLED screen, from comedy to gaming tips to today’s viral trends. Search for any specific video to find something new. Favorites and comments in your YouTube account are available right on your PS Vita.
Price: Free, Availability: Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom only, File Size: 5MB

Note: SONY Computer Entertainment Europe Limited are only allowed to distribute the PS Vita YouTube app in Google’s official YouTube serviced countries.
SCEE will explore all opportunities to expand release of the YouTube app for PS Vita across SCEE territories.
For any further information about Google’s official YouTube serviced territories please contact Google.

PS2 Games

1945 I & II – The Arcade Games
Compatible with PlayStation 3.
1945 delivers not one but two amazing coin-op arcade shooters in one package. Join a taskforce of elite pilots whose mission is to remove the threat of a terrorist group set on taking over the world. Jump into the cockpits of a vast array of fighters, ranging from nimble jets to Pancake stealth fighters as you annihilate the devastating threat at 30,000ft!
Price: £3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45, PEGI: 3, Availability: All, File Size: 201MB

Castle of Shikigami II
Compatible with PlayStation 3.
Relive the cult smash-hit PS2 arcade shooter as Castle Shikigami II rains down wave after wave of magic upon the wrath of the Gods. Assume the powers of a Warrior Mage and cruise over the city of Tokyo, cutting through enemy defences with your magical prowess. Take on the might of screen-filling bosses either on your own or with a friend!
Price: £3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45, PEGI: 12, Availability: All, File Size:528MB

GrooveRider Slot Car Racing
Compatible with PlayStation 3.
Super-aggressive driving is the name of the game as the hugely popular concept of slot-car racing is taken to a whole new level! Boost, barge and bash your opponents into submission as you surge and swerve your way around increasingly deadly and devious tracks! Choose from cop cars, GT cars, Stock cars and many more on your way to the top!
Price: £3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45, PEGI: 3, Availability: All, File Size: 568MB

PS3 DLC

Birds Of Steel

• Map Pack 2: Stalingrad And Korsun
  Prices: £6.49,€7.99,AU$12.95, Availability: All

Dragon’s Dogma [Dragon's Dogma review]

• Armor Pack: Demon’s Protection (£2.39, €2.99, AU$4.95)
• Armor Pack: Divine Protection (£2.39, €2.99, AU$4.95)
• From A Different Sky – Part 6 (£0.79, €0.99, AU£1.75)
  Availability: All

Elevator Action Deluxe

• Additional Stages -6-
  Prices: £1.59,€1.99,AU$3.45, Availability: Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar

Gran Turismo 5

• Scion Fr-S ’12 (Free)
• Twin Ring Motegi Track Pack (£3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45)
  Availability: All

LittleBigPlanet 2

• Summer Seasonal Creator Kit (1 Week Only)
  Prices: Free, Availability: All

Mad Riders [Mad Riders review]

• Zambia Pack
  Prices: £2.39,€2.99,AU$4.95, Availability: All

Rock Band 3

• Before He Cheats (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
• Cowboy Casanova (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
• Good Girl (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45
• Carrie Underwood Pack 01 (£2.49, €3.99, AU$6.45)
• Impulse (£0.59, €0.79, AU$1.30)
• Surface (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
• Anubis (£1.24, €1.49, AU$2.45)
• By Your Command (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
• Creatures Ov Deception (RB3 Version) (£0.59, €0.79, AU$1.30)
  Availability: AU,AT,BL,DK,FI,FR,DE,IE,ITNL,NZ,NO,PT,ES,SE,CH,UK only.

The Amazing Spider-Man

• Oscorp Search and Destroy Pack
• Play As Stan Lee DLC Pack
• Rhino Challenge
• Vigilante Suit
  Prices: £2.39,€2.99,AU$4.95, Availability: Not available in Russia

PS Vita DLC

Gravity Rush [Gravity Rush review]

• Spy Mission Pack – Gravity Rush
  Prices: £3.19,€3.99,AU$6.95, Availability: All

Pure Chess [Pure Chess review]

• Pure Chess Forest Vita
  Prices: £1.59,€1.99,AU$3.45, Availability: All

Touch My Katamari [Touch My Katamari review]

• Download Request #7: Katamari Soccer
  Prices: Free, Availability: All

Additions

Treasures of Montezuma Blitz (PS Vita)
Availability: Now available in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand

Avatars

The Studio Avatars

Mr Bingo Avatar Bundle 2 (£0.79, €0.99, AU$1.75)

• Mr Bingo Avatar 10
• Mr Bingo Avatar 11
• Mr Bingo Avatar 12
• Mr Bingo Avatar 13
• Mr Bingo Avatar 14
  Prices (each): £0.21,€0.25,AU$0.45, Availability: All

[url=http://www.pushsquare.com/games/psnvita/tales_from_Space_mutant_blobs_Attack]Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack[/url] – Avatar Bundle [Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack review]
Prices (each): £1.19,€1.49,AU$2.45, Availability: All

Dynasty Warriors 7

• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Cai Wenji)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Huang Zhong)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Lu Meng)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Ma Chao)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Taishi Ci)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Xiahou Yuan)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Xingcai)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Xu Huang)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Zhong Hui)
• Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatar Icon (Zhuge Dan)
  Prices (each): £0.40,€0.49,AU$0.90, Availability: Not available in NZ

Dynasty Warriors Next [Dynasty Warriors Next review]

• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Bao Sanniang)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Dong Zhuo)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Jiang Wei)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Lu Bu)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Sun Ce)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Sun Quan)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Wang Yi)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Zhang Fei)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Zhang He)
• Dynasty Warriors Next Avatar (Zhang Liao)
  Prices (each): £0.40,€0.49,AU$0.90, Availability: Not available in NZ

Warriors Orochi 3

• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 1)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 2)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 3)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 4)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 5)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 6)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 7)
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi 8 )
• Warriors Orochi 3 Avatar Icon (Orochi X)
  Prices (each): £0.40,€0.49,AU$0.90, Availability: Not available in NZ

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown [Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown review]

• Brad
• Lau
• Kage
• Eileen
• T-Arashi
• Lei-Fei
• Dural
• El Blaze
• Jeffry
• Shun
• Goh
• Lion
• Akira
• Aoi
• Vanessa
• Pai
• Jacky
• Wolf
• Sarah
• Jean
  Prices (each): £0.21,€0.25,AU$0.45, Availability: All

Themes

PSP STUDIO THEME

Heroes and Demons Static Theme by Horiyoshi III (£0.79/€0.99/$1.75)

PS3 STUDIO THEME

Heroes and Demons Dynamic Theme by Horiyoshi III (£2.39/€2.99/$4.95)

DYNAMIC THEMES

ABSTRACT

Dynamic Thresher Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)
Dynamic Eagle USA Independence Day Theme. (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)

NATURE

Dynamic Dawn Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)

PLACES/LANDMARKS

Dynamic Eiffel In Golden Glass Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)
Dynamic Pool With Statues Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)
Dynamic Uluwatu Temple Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)
Dynamic City Rain Theme (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)

SCI-FI/FANTASY

L5R: Daylight Assassin (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)
L5R: Defender of Eternal Sun (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)
L5R: House of the Spirit Blade (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)
L5R: Shogun Dynasty (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)
L5R: Storm Weaver (£1.99/€2.49/$4.25)
Dynamic Scifi Screen Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)
Dynamic Comic Heroes Theme (£1.59/€1.99/$3.45)

SPORT

SL Benfica 2011-2012 First Team Dynamic Theme (English)(£2.39/€2.399/$4.95)
SL Benfica 2011-2012 Equipa Principal (Portuguese)(£2.39/€2.399/$4.95)

Price Drops

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (£19.99, €29.99, AU$39.95) [Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One review]
inFAMOUS 2 (£19.99, €29.99, AU$39.95) [inFAMOUS 2 review]
PlayStation Move Heroes (£12.99, €14.99, AU$19.95) [PlayStation Move Heroes review]
Jak & Daxter Trilogy (£19.99, €29.99, AU$39.95) [Jak & Daxter Trilogy review]
Sorcery (£19.99, €29.99, AU$39.95) [Sorcery review]
Carnival Island (£10.99, €12.99, AU$16.95) [Carnival Island review]
ICO & Shadow Of The Colossus Classics HD (£19.99, €24.99, AU$29.95) [ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection review]
LittleBigPlanet 2 (£14.99, €19.99, AU$24.95)
ModNation Racers (£12.99, €14.99, AU$19.95) [ModNation Racers review]
MotorStorm Apocalypse (£12.99, €14.99, AU$19.95) [MotorStorm Apocalypse review]
Siren Blood Curse (£10.99, €12.99, AU$16.95)
Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest (£14.99, €19.99, AU$24.95) [Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest review]
MAG (£14.99, €19.99, AU$24.95) [MAG review]
inFAMOUS (£12.99, €14.99, AU$19.95)
LittleBigPlanet (£12.99, €14.99, AU$19.95)
Ape Escape (£10.99, €12.99, AU$16.95)[Ape Escape review]
The Sly Trilogy (£14.99, €19.99, AU$24.95) [The Sly Trilogy review]
TV Superstars (£10.99, €12.99, AU$16.95) [TV Superstars review]
Warhawk (£10.99, €12.99, AU$16.95)
Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty (£7.99, €9.99, AU$15.95)

Videos

Access Episode 039 (GB only)
Dungeon Twister, Launch Trailer
Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack Trailer (Not available in Germany) Mass Effect 3 review]
Rainbow Moon Trailer
Skullgirls Launch Trailer [Skullgirls review]
Star Trek – Global Gamers Day Trailer
Virtua Tennis 4 – Andy Murray Talks Virtua Tennis [Virtua Tennis 4 review]

That's all, folks.

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We told you earlier that CIRCLE Entertainment is publishing Tanukii Studios' upcoming eShop game Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D, and now we've got the first details straight from developer Tanukii Studios.

Officially titled Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe for Disaster (an even better subtitle than its predecessor's "Harmonious Forest Revenge") it's a brand new game and not a 3D port of DSiWare outing Go! Go! Kokopolo. There'll be 80 new stages and 10 new boss fights, but the gameplay will stay true to the original's intriguing blend of cats and mazes.

As the story goes, Kokopolo, Tatsumo and Jinbe each chance upon a piece of a magical stone tablet from outer space and set out to uncover the final piece, said to grant the secrets of immortality to its owner.

The multiple playable characters each have their own route through the game, with new stages including deserts, castles, factories and scrap yards, before the story concludes in the depths of the cosmos.

Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe for Disaster has only just started development but as soon as there are screenshots and new details to share, we'll have them for you.

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Cat scratch fever

CIRCLE Entertainment's prolific output continues with no fewer than 21 titles on the way to the 3DS eShop and DSi Shop in the coming months.

One of the most interesting titles is Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D: Space Recipe for Disaster by Tanukii Studios, a follow-up to DSiWare stand-out Go! Go! Kokopolo. We've approached Tanukii for more details.

The rest of the line-up is a mixed bag, with Flipper developer Hugo Smits' next game, Ace Mathician, coming soon. Some of the other titles don't give much away — what kind of action game is called Goony? — but as they're out in the coming months we won't have to wait long to find out.

Here's the list in full:

For US/EU/AU

Coming soon (4 titles)

Ace Mathician (EDU/PUZ)
The Lost Town-The Jungle (ARPG)
Bookstore Dream (SIM)
Castle Conqueror-Heroes 2 (SLG)

DSi wares (12 titles)

Achilles War (ACT)
18th Gate (PUZ/RPG)
Publisher Dream (SIM)
Come On! Dragons (ACT)
Crystal Adventure (RPG)
Goony (ACT)
I am in the Movie (lifestyle)
Ah! Heaven (ACT)
Black River (TD)
Another 3 secret titles

3DS wares (5 titles)

Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D (ACT)
Castle Conqueror - Defender (SLG/TD)
Sweet Memories - Poker Night (CARD/SIM)
Another 2 secret titles

For JPN

DSi wares (16 titles)

The Seller (CARD)
Flip the Core (STG)
The Lost Town - The Jungle (ARPG)
Gaia's Moon (ACT)
Castle Conqeuror - Heroes 2 (SLG)
Bookstore Dream (SIM)
Abyss (ACT)
99 Seconds (ACT)
Chronos Twins (ACT)
18th Gate (PUZ/RPG)
Devil Band - Rock the underworld (SLG)
Come On! Dragons (ACT)
Crazy Hunters (ACT)
Another 3 secret titles

3DS wares (6 titles)

Sweet Memories - Blackjack (CARD/SIM)
Sweet Memories - Poker Night (CARD/SIM)
Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D (ACT)
Castle Conqueror - Defender (SLG/TD)
Another 2 secret titles

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Grab your Move

Not one but two PlayStation Move-compatible games hit the North American PlayStation Store this week, so time to dust off your motion controller and come out swinging. Here's what's up now.

PlayStation Plus

Journey — 20% off, $11.99 (from $14.99) [Journey review]

Resident Evil Chronicles: HD — 10% off, $24.29 (from $26.99)

Full Game Trials: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Full Game Trial
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves GOTY Edition Full Game Trial

PS3 Games: Journey ($11.99)
Madden 12 ($41.99)
FIFA 12 ($41.99) [FIFA 12 review]
Skullgirls ($11.24) [Skullgirls review]
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune ($22.49)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves GOTY Edition ($23.99)
RESIDENT EVIL CHRONICLES: HD COLLECTION (BUNDLE) ($24.29)

Avatars (free): Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Character Avatars x 20 [Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown review]

PSN Games

Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad ($9.99)
Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad is a white-knuckle, high-flying racer featuring the fastest and most furious four-wheeled off-road action this side of a real track.
ESRB rated E, File size 1.17 GB

PS3 Full Games

ORDER UP!! ($14.99)
Experience the dizzying life of a top-notch Chef and restaurateur as you prepare a variety of dishes on your way to building your own restaurant empire from the ground up! Explore an island paradise to discover and play in fun and unique locations.
ESRB rated E, File size 1 GB

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ($59.99)
Harness Spider-Man’s powers with Manhattan as your playground! Set shortly after the events of Columbia Pictures’ new film, The Amazing Spider-Man throws New York City’s brand new hero back into free-roaming, web-slinging action, as he protects the Big Apple from a deluge of unimaginable threats.
ESRB rated T, File size 6.69 GB

UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune ($29.99)
A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of explorer Sir Francis Drake leads Nathan Drake on a wild adventure to a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here Drake hunts for the fabled treasure of El Dorado.
ESRB rated T, File size 21.1 GB

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves ($29.99)
With over 200 “GAME OF THE YEAR” awards, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves – GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION is a MUST-HAVE!
ESRB rated T, File size 20.8 GB

UNCHARTED Greatest Hits Dual Pack ($39.99)
Purchase the UNCHARTED Greatest Hits Dual Pack and SAVE! You get both UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune and UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves GAME OF THE YEAR Edition for one low price!
ESRB rated, File size 42.22 GB

Resident Evil Chronicles: HD ($26.99)
Gear up for the ultimate Resident Evil shooting experience with RESIDENT EVIL: CHRONICLES HD COLLECTION.
File Size: 11.8 GB

Game Demos (free)

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. Collect 50 DC Comics characters, flex your new super abilities, and master new suits and gadgets. Players can also explore Gotham City and unlock a variety of cool vehicles.
ESRB rated E10+, File size 1.18 GB

PS3 Add-ons

Birds Of Steel Map Pack 2 ($7.99)
Map pack #2 – adds 7 single missions, 3 mission editor layout, 3 full Dynamic Campaigns and Versus maps.
File size 390 MB

Dragon’s Dogma add ons (x3) ($0.99 – $2.99) [Dragon's Dogma review]
Various add on content.
File size 707 KB – 36 MB

DUST 514: Bundle With Mercenary Pack ($19.99)
The DUST 514 Mercenary Pack Bundle contains everything new recruits would want to make a name for themselves. Download it now and make your mark on the galaxy!
File size 1.91 GB

Elevator Action HD – Additional Stages 6 ($1.99)
New DLC for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE has arrived! This update gives you five new stages to explore and master. Can you escape the building full of express elevators and other new features?
File size 11 MB

Gran Turismo 5 add ons (x2) (free – $5.00)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB Each

LittleBigPlanet 2 Summer Seasonal Creator Kit (free)
Add new decorations and stickers to your LittleBigPlanet 2 experience with the Summer Seasonal Creator Kit. Download it today. Available for a limited time only. To download this pack, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 100 KB

Mad Riders: The Daredevil Map Pack ($2.99) [Mad Riders review]
The Mad Riders are back for more action, this time in Africa ! Compete in two exclusive championships across Zambia to unlock new vehicles and defy your friends online in 10 exotic races.
File size 73 MB

Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut (free) [Mass Effect 3 review]
An expanded ending for Mass Effect 3. Additional scenes and an extended epilogue reveal the impact of Shepard’s choices on the future of the galaxy.
File size 1.78 GB

Record Of Agarest War 2 add ons (x9) (free – $7.99)
Various add on content.
File size 125 – 133 KB

Ridge Racer: Unbounded add ons (x4) ($2.99 – $4.99)
Various add on content.
File size 127 – 128 KB

Rocksmith

Godzilla By Blue Oyster Cult ($2.99)
File size 2.72 MB
Hit Me With Your Best Shot By Pat Benatar ($2.99)
File size 2.36 MB
My Sharona By The Knack ($2.99)
File size 3.78 MB

SingStar Song Packs ($6.99)
File size 333.6 MB

The Pinball Arcade add ons (x2) ($4.99 each) [The Pinball Arcade review]
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB – 34 MB

Rock Band 3

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“BEFORE HE CHEATS” – Carrie Underwood ($1.99)
“COWBOY CASANOVA” – Carrie Underwood ($1.99)
“GOOD GIRL” – Carrie Underwood ($1.99)

Artist pack ($19.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: CARRIE UNDERWOOD PACK 01. This pack includes “Before He Cheats”, “Cowboy Casanova”, “Good Girl”. By Carrie Underwood.
File size: 18 MB – 24 MB (singles), 64 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network v2.0

“ANUBIS” – Septicflesh ($1.99)
“BY YOUR COMMAND” – Devin Townsend ($1.99)
“CREATURES OV DECEPTION” – Rainbowdragoneyes ($0.99)
“IMPULSE” – An Endless Sporadic ($0.99)
“SURFACE” – Imperative Reaction ($1.99)
File size: 16 MB – 68 MB (singles)

PS Vita Add-Ons

Gravity Rush Spy Costume Pack ($3.99) [Gravity Rush review]
The Gravity Rush Spy Costume Pack includes a brand new costume for Kat and contains 4 extra missions, including 2 Side Missions and 2 Challenge Missions. The Side Missions will be playable after completing Episode 11 in the main game. The Challenge Missions will become available after completing Episode 8 in the main game. The costume will be available upon completion of the first side mission in this DLC.
File size 100 KB

Table Soccer Match Day Game Pack ($0.99) [Table Soccer review]
Download the new $.99 Table Soccer Match Day Game Pack DLC and receive tons of goodies including: – 20 New Teams including China, Panama, Ukraine, and many more. – 3 New Soccer Balls – 3 New Scoreboards Weather Effects – Snow, Rain, Wind – More Match Set-up Options – Team Members (3, 5, 7) / Game Times ( 3 and 4 Minutes) / Turn Amounts (3 and 5 flicks) – 2-4 Player Pass Around Tournament Mode
File size 100 KB

THE PINBALL ARCADE ADD-ON 2: CIRQUS VOLTAIRE AND FUNHOUSE ($4.99)
Add-on Pack 2 for the Pinball Arcade: Cirqus Coltaire and funhouse. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
File size 34 MB

Updates

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $14.99)
Enigmo – Minis (Sale) (PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Flock! (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Digital (Sale) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Avatars

Dynasty Warriors 7 avatars (x20) ($0.49)
Dynasty Warriors Next avatars (X10) ($0.49) [Dynasty Warriors Next review]
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (x20) ($0.49) [Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown review]
Warriors Orochi 3 (x16) ($0.49)

Game Videos (free)

Assassin’s Creed III E3 Cinematic Trailer
Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron WWII – Game Story Trailer
DiRT Showdown: Nevada 8-Ball Trailer [DiRT Showdown review]
Dungeon Twister: Launch Trailer
FIFA Soccer 13 E3 Gameplay Trailer
Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 Gameplay Trailer
Rainbow Moon Trailer
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode IILock-On Trailer [Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II review]

PS Vita Game Videos (free)

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation Announcement Trailer

PS3 Themes

My Pet Zombie: Back Alley ($2.99)
S.L. Benfica 2011-12 Team(Eng) ($2.99)
S.L. Benfica 2011-12 Team(Por) ($2.99)

PSone Classics

Disney’s The Little Mermaid II ($5.99)
Explore the wonders of the ocean with Ariel and her daughter Melody in this exciting adventure!
ESRB rated E, File size 333 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Unchained Blades ($29.99)
Join brash and spiteful Fang in his quest for revenge against the goddess in this story-driven dungeon-crawler in a world populated by mythical beings. With a four member battle party consisting of a diverse mix of supporting characters such as a cowardly golem prince, a shy medusa girl, and a rebellious phoenix princess, explore grid-based dungeons and dispose of monsters in classic turn-based battles, all in first-person view.
ESRB rated T, File size 286 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Farm Frenzy Pizza Party ($4.99)

Will you be taking anything home with you this week?

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To arms!

Monster mash Pokémon Conquest is already available in Japan, North America and Australia, but European fans can get in on the tactical action in a month when the game hits on 27th July.

The combination of Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition favours a more strategic flavour of battle, teaming up monsters with Japanese warlords to unite the world of Ransei.

Conquest is just one of the Pokémon games scheduled to hit Europe this year. In Autumn, the eShop will receive Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro, two downloads to complement Pokémon Black and White 2. Europe will also get Pokémon Typing in September.

We'll have a Pokémon Conquest review coming up later today to help you decide if this one should be on your radar.

POKÉMON CONQUEST FOR NINTENDO DS SET TO LAUNCH ON 27 JULY – NEW FEATURES REVEALED

Experience the Acclaimed Pokémon Series in an Entirely New Way in this Hand-Held Adventure

27th June 2012 - A creative new entry in the Pokémon family of video games delivers a new way for fans to enjoy this legendary series on the Nintendo DS family of systems. Pokémon Conquest, set to launch across UK on 27th July 2012, offers a fun new way to play Pokémon in a unique world called Ransei that is filled with adventure. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES Co., Ltd., the 2D game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system.

In Pokémon Conquest, players take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together, they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Along their journey, players will encounter a variety of Pokémon, as well as Warriors and Warlords inspired by the Japanese feudal era. The game contains nearly 200 Pokémon, including many from the recent Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games.

As the battlefield unfolds in Pokémon Conquest, players must choose the correct Pokémon type to inflict maximum damage on their opponents. In the turn-based skirmishes, players choose different tactics for intense six-on-six battles, and battle conditions can change on every turn, keeping players on their toes in anticipation of what will happen next.

New features in the game for players to conquer include:

Story: To save the Ransei region from Nobunaga, a powerful Warlord who is trying to take over Ransei, players must conquer different kingdoms to strengthen and grow their own kingdom. There are 17 kingdoms in total to conquer. Conquering all 17 kingdoms and ultimately uniting the kingdom will awaken the Legendary Pokémon and save the land from destruction. Story mode is organized by episodes. Players unlock episodes as they progress and each episode features a different playable Warlord and victory conditions.

Army Mechanics: Players can grow their army by recruiting defeated Warlords and their Pokémon. After a kingdom is conquered, players will also have access to the kingdom facilities such as training grounds, shops to buy items and mines for money. Players can also strengthen their army by linking with Pokémon. Warlords can have various linked Pokémon and switch between them before battle to strategically prepare for the type of battle they are about to engage in.

Battle Mechanics: Players will encounter a wide range of battlefields as they progress through the game. Each of the 17 kingdoms has a different type-themed battlefield. For example kingdom Ignis is fire-themed and has lava flows, lava beds and fire spouts for players to battle around. Strategically using water-type Pokémon to navigate through this battlefield will help players conquer this kingdom. Additionally, players can use the kingdom training grounds to train their army or find wild Pokémon and link with them. After battling with a Warlord, the game automatically registers them. Using the built-in local wireless connection on the Nintendo DS, players can battle with friends who also own the game with their registered armies.

Warlords and Pokémon: Each Warlord has a special ability that can change the tide of battle. For example, Warlord Oichi has the ability to heal all the Pokémon in your army. Warlords also have types much like Pokémon. This will determine how well they link to particular Pokémon. Some Warlords will have the ability to choose from several different kinds of Pokémon to link with.

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While we've pretty much all realised Kinect will not be able to give us a great hardcore experience, it can still play a part in core titles through voice recognition. Kinect engineer at Rare, David Quinn, told Gamasutra we can expect a lot more speech recognition in future core games.

Talking about his experience on Kinect Sports and Kinect Sports Season 2When asked which challenges Kinect still had to overcome, Quinn said:

What I'd like to see and what we're investigating now is a more natural conversation way of talking to the Kinect, so you can say, "Hey, caddy, give me a five iron," or "Hey, caddy, what should I use now?"

We're looking at that now, improving the speech system, so I think that would probably be the one that I'm personally the most interested in, mainly because I did so much work with speech in Sports 2.

Quinn was also very impressed by the voice recognition in Mass Effect 3, and things it points to the future for Kinect:

I think from here on in you'll see a lot of speech in core games.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist is just one upcoming core game that supports Kinect voice commands.

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Viral survival

Teyon's maintaining its formidable DSiWare output ratio with Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival out in North America this week.

The 200 Point download asks you to form the longest DNA chain you can while dodging harmful viruses in Normal mode, or offers a Baby mode where you simply cart the DNA pieces to safety. WiiWare veterans may note the similarities to Viral Survival.

It's out this Thursday in North America for 200 Points, and follows in Europe on 5th July.

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Dodge, wind and jump to Escape the Virus on Nintendo DSiWare!

Kraków, June 26th 2012

Teyon, a video games developer and digital publisher, announced today that they have partnered with FUN UNIT, a Japanese developer of casual games, to release the action-packed puzzler, Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival. The game will be published on June 28th in North America and a week later, on July 5th, in Europe. Put your survival skills to the test in this reflex-awakening game in the micro-world for just 200 Nintendo DSi Points™ on Nintendo DSiWare™ and € 2,- on Nintendo eShop.
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Discover a whole new world hidden beyond the limits of the human eye. Dodge, wind and jump to link all pieces of DNA and build the longest chain ever while fighting off vicious viruses. Longer chains are more difficult to control but they come with a greater score multiplier. Look at your surroundings and you will quickly get one of bonuses such as a vaccine or a micro-world equivalent of a rocket-launcher! With this kind of equipment the viruses don’t stand a chance! The game features two game-play modes. In the Normal mode your goal is to make the longest DNA chain while in the Baby mode you are a DNA guardian sneaking between enemies to transport DNA pieces to safety.

Features:
· 2 exciting modes of game-play: Normal and Baby
· use special bonuses such as a rocket launcher or a vaccine
· hectic action testing your reflex
· easy-to-play but challenging game-play.

Visit Teyon’s official YouTube Channel to watch the official trailer of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGhpx-1C1OM

Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival site is available here: http://www.teyon.com/games/escape-the-virus-swarm-survival/

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Breaking: Pope commits to Catholicism

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata assured everyone looking forward to the Wii U launch that it won't be a repeat of the 3DS's high-priced launch debacle.

As we all remember, 3DS sales stalled at its original price point, with the system's fortunes only improving after a significant price drop in August 2011. Iwata told newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun:

We won't make the same mistake that we did with the 3DS, which was considered relatively high by consumers.

Of course this is no surprise — Iwata's hardly likely to say the opposite — and back in December 2011, Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime said Nintendo doesn't want a 3DS price situation on Wii U. Until Nintendo announces the Wii U launch price in a few months' time we'll just have to sit tight.

Iwata also moved to assure investors Nintendo would return to profitability by the end of the financial year.

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