In the new Europa Universalis IV video developer diary, project lead Thomas Johansson introduces you to how this sequel will transform the way you’ve previously researched technology in past Europa Universalis games. Europa Universalis IV is scheduled for release on PC in Q3 2013.
Zen Studios has released the Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back pinball table trailer. Star Wars Pinball will be available as downloadable content for Pinball FX2 on Xbox Live Arcade and PC, and Zen Pinball 2 on PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita as Cross-Buy entitled content.
Tecmo Koei announced the release of the downloadable demo for Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires, available on the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network.
The Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires demo allows players to experience how the Edit Mode enhances the personalized gameplay, allowing the player to fully customize their own unique character by picking the facial features, personality, weapon animation, abilities, outfits, etc. and throw them into battle. Characters created in the demo can be used in the final game as well.
Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires will be available for the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network on February 26th.
Team17 today announced plans to re-release Superfrog HD later this year, 20 years on from the regal amphibian’s first appearance. Superfrog HD will feature all new graphics and will be making an appearance on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
Bethesda Software today announced that Dragonborn is now available to PlayStation 3 users and can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store for 50% off ($9.99) during launch week.
The release of Hearthfire and Dawnguard are not far behind, with availability beginning on February 19th and 26th.
Kalypso Media today announced that its 1920’s criminal conquest simulation, Omerta – City of Gangsters, has shipped to stores nationwide for the Xbox 360 and PC.
Ratloop Asia today announced the launch of its cinematic platform adventure game, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, for the PlayStation Vita. Featuring new chapters, puzzles, and fowl humor, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is available to download via PlayStation Network for $9.99.
VIZ Media today announced that Neon Alley, its new 24-hour, subscription-based anime channel featuring the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut) and presented in HD, can be downloaded directly from Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox Live Gold subscribers for a monthly rate of $6.99.
Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business, and Nancy Tellem, entertainment and digital media president at Microsoft, participated in the All Things D: Dive into Media industry event on Monday evening, sharing their vision for entertainment on Xbox and announcing new Xbox 360 momentum data, including:
Nancy discussed new details about her LA studio that will be creating interactive content for Xbox. She revealed that the name of the studio is Xbox Entertainment Studios and it will create original interactive content. Xbox Entertainment Studios will also oversee interactive live events, similar to Sunday night’s live streaming of the Grammy Awards’ red carpet broadcast.
Sega today announced that Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed has shipped to stores nationwide for the Nintendo 3DS.
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