[Shipping Out] October 27th
Twang waaaaah chugga chugga chugga weeeeeeoooooo!
Published: October 27, 2008
Welcome to Shipping Out, our weekly notice of all them thar games that ship from publishers to retailers in preparation for their street date a day later. In many cases, these games won't be on store shelves until tomorrow, but in the interest of getting the word out, letting the PR departments have their fancy quotes and saving us sanity as the weekly releases pile up, we're going to be consolidating everything down into one handy little news story at the end of the day, along with this description. Neat, eh? And lazy!
It's the TPS way.
[PlayStation 3]
[Guitar Hero World Tour]
Living-room legends are now free to jump on stage and rock as Guitar Hero World Tour shreds, drums and wails onto retail shelves nationwide. Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour combines state-of-the-art wireless controllers in new online and offline gameplay modes and a Music Studio feature that lets you compose, record, edit and share your own rock and roll anthems. Guitar Hero World Tour is the most complete music game to-date with 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and featuring in-game appearances by world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker.
"Only Guitar Hero World Tour has the star power and brand recognition to bring family and friends together to rock this fall," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. "With a massive on-disc set list and a host of downloadable content on the way, new high-quality controllers, including the drum kit controller and a redesigned guitar controller; multiple online and offline gameplay modes, plus the groundbreaking Music Studio music creator and GHTunes, a revolutionary user-generated music hub, Guitar Hero has again set the standard in the music-based videogame genre."
Guitar Hero World Tour delivers more ways to play than ever before. Virtual musicians can live out their rock and roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument, or any combination of instruments within the game, in addition to the full band experience. In addition to all of the online gameplay modes from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero World Tour introduces Battle of the Bands mode which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to determine who is the best of the best. In the Band modes, up to four players can jam together, online or off, as they progress through the game, and in single-player Career Mode, players can jam on any of the instruments in-game utilizing the controllers in branching venue progression enabling them to rock out in the order of their choice.
The game's innovative new Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to create digital music from scratch, utilizing all of the controllers, and then play their compositions in the game. Music creators can also share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes where other gamers can download their unique compositions and play an endless supply of unique creations.
In addition to a newly designed more responsive guitar controller which features a touch-sensitive slide on the neck and microphone, Guitar Hero World Tour delivers a genuine drumming experience by utilizing a realistic drum controller. Featuring three drum pads, two raised cymbal pads and a bass kick pedal, the drum kit controller combines larger and quieter, velocity-sensitive drum heads with soft rubber construction to deliver that certain bounce back when struck with a drum stick that drummers are used to and is easy to set up, move, break down and store.
[Disney Sing It]
The holidays come early this year with the announcement of Disney Interactive Studios' imminent release of two new music and dance video games featuring popular music videos from Disney artists and dance moves from all three "High School Musical" films.
Disney Sing It, a new video-based karaoke game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 will be available on October 28. Disney Sing It is the only karaoke video game to feature a mix of popular songs and music videos from favorite Hollywood Records artists, Disney Channel Original Series and Disney Channel Original Movies including fan favorites from the first two "High School Musical" films. The game also includes hits from "Camp Rock," Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ and more. The game's 35-song set list is listed below.
"With the release of these new video games, we're bringing singing and dancing fun to Disney fans of all ages this holiday season," said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "Teens and tweens love playing games in a social environment, and we're uniquely positioned to deliver that type of quality experience this holiday -- whether it's belting out favorite songs for the highest score, hosting a living room dance party, competing in trivia games or taking the party online."
Disney Sing It is a rocking video-based karaoke game that allows players to compete with and against friends in numerous multiplayer modes, including Duet, Versus and Team Play. With the Playstation Eye, players can see themselves on-screen replacing the video background. Kids can practice perfection as they get tips from vocal coach Olesya Rulin (Kelsi from "High School Musical"). Rulin guides players through various vocal exercises that the pros use to perfect their singing skills. In addition to personalizing the game experience with various digital themes, players can download new song packs via Playstation Network beginning in December.
The Disney Sing It set list includes:
Aly & AJ:
"Like Whoa"
"Potential Breakup Song"
"Chemicals React"
Hannah Montana:
"Best of Both Worlds"
"Life's What You Make It"
"Nobody's Perfect"
"Rock Star"
Miley Cyrus:
"G.N.O" (Girl's Night Out)
"See You Again"
"Start All Over"
Everlife:
"Find Yourself In You"
"Real Wild Child"
Jordan Pruitt:
"Jump to the Rhythm"
"Outside Looking In"
Billy Ray Cyrus:
"Ready, Set, Don't Go"
Jesse McCartney:
"She's No You"
Corbin Bleu:
"Push It to the Limit"
Vanessa Hudgens:
"Say OK"
The Cheetah Girls 2:
"Dance With Me"
"The Party's Just Begun"
The Cheetah Girls: One World:
"One World"
High School Musical:
"Breaking Free"
"Get'cha Head in the Game"
"Start of Something New"
High School Musical 2:
"Bet On It"
"Fabulous"
"What Time Is It"
"You Are the Music in Me"
Camp Rock:
"We Rock"
"Start the Party"
"This Is Me"
"Gotta Find You"
"Play My Music"
"Hasta La Vista"
"Here I Am"
[MotoGP 08]
Capcom announced today that MotoGP 08 has begun shipping to retail. This is the first next generation MotoGP title released under Capcom's five year deal with Dorna Sports, which provides exclusive rights to publish MotoGP video games across all hardware platforms.
MotoGP 08 is the official game of the 2008 season and features all of the official riders, bikes and tracks from the event along with the all new Indianapolis track and night racing at the Qatar circuit. For the first time in MotoGP, users will create their own rider, compete alongside their sporting heroes and develop racing skills for up to 5 seasons. If they're successful, they have a shot at becoming the ultimate MotoGP champion.
After choosing a team and bike class, players can customize their riders' helmet design. As races are won, the stronger teams will look for recruits for the following season, enabling players to race better performing bikes. Users will finally have all three racing classes at their disposal - 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP. Including all three classes gives the game new depth and accessibility as both the beginning player and the hardcore fan will be able to jump right in for a full and satisfying MotoGP 08 experience with the game's competitive AI adjusting to match any skill level.
The all-new tutorial mode helps new players decide what motorcycle and racing style works best for them as they practice on arcade-style tracks. In Championship Race mode, players can select any class, rider and team and recreate the entire 2008 season from start to finish. Players can shape their own season by deciding weather conditions, difficulty setting, number of laps and handling model. Before each race, players can tweak the set-up of their bike, including which tires to use, suspension settings and gear ratios. There are 50 unique challenges that offer tons of hidden content. Up to 12 users can play online together.
[PlayStation 2]
[Ben 10: Alien Force]
D3Publisher today launched the highly anticipated Ben 10: Alien Force, the only game based on the next-generation television series from Cartoon Network. In Ben 10: Alien Force, players work to help Ben and his buddies stop a diabolical alien invasion as they battle the Forever Knights and HighBreed. Gamers take control of Ben, cousin Gwen, former enemy Kevin Levin and Ben's new alien forms to employ distinctly different and complex powers to manipulate fire, swim underwater, grow more than 60 feet tall, climb walls, fly at Mach speed, plus lots more!
"Ben 10: ALien Force is a truly authentic portrayal of the television series on Cartoon Network, and will captivate fans this holiday season," said Alison Quirion, vice president, marketing, D3Publisher. "Developer Monkey Bar Games has created an epic adventure where series fans can revisit their favorite parts of the show, and also immerse themselves in new story content as they direct Ben's actions and decisions."
"The huge success of last year's Ben 10: Protector of Earth is a testament to the quality of the game created by D3 as well as fans' affinity to Ben 10," said Christina Miller, vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises. "We're thrilled to release this follow-up game to further extend the brand and anticipate it will be a must-have game this holiday season."
Ben 10: Alien Force is a fast-paced, 3D action adventure that offers eight playable characters, an unlimited combo system and puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels for hours at a time. Playable alien forms include Swampfire, Jet Ray, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey and Big Chill. Players will also direct cousin Gwen's new talent to create energy fields and use them to protect and attack, as well as Kevin Levin's ability to absorb materials like stone, wood and metal to create an impenetrable shell on his body.
[The King Of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga]
SNK Playmore today announced The King Of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga for the PlayStation 2 and the PSP is shipping to retailers across North America. The first ever collection for The King Of Fighters consists of 5 complete games on one action-packed disc. Not only will the collection feature the entire Orochi Saga ( KOF '95, KOF '96, KOF '97), but it will also feature The King Of Fighters '94 and fan favorite, The King Of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never Ends.
Games Included:
The King Of Fighters '94:
Rugal Bernstein, an incredibly rich and notorious crime lord, as well as an incredibly skilled fighter, has become bored with the lack of worthy fighting opponents and decides to host a new King of Fighters tournament. Invitations to the tournament have been sent to the world's greatest warriors. The tournament begins.
The King Of Fighters '95:
Rugal Bernstein, thought to have perished in an explosion in KOF 94, had in fact survived and has sent out invitations to the fighting teams signed simply 'R'. Unknown to everyone, Rugal has been augmented with cybernetic implants making him a Cyborg (known as 'Omega Rugal'). A new tournament begins and out fighters set forth to face a new threat.
The King Of Fighters '96:
The King of Fighters tournament's fame has grown immensely, to the point that it has turned into a major international event. This year's sponsor, a woman named Chizuru Kagura, intends to make contact with Kyo Kusanagi, as well as his rival and enemy, Iori Yagami. After fighting Kyo, Chizuru reveals to him that a larger power was afoot, known as the Orochi, and that he would soon have to battle against it.
The King Of Fighters '97:
Determined to harness the secret power of the Orochi, Geese Howard has created and entered a new '97 Special Team, which consists of Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary and Billy Kane. Also, a mysterious New Faces Team, composed of three band-members (Shermie, Yashiro Nanakase and Chris) enters the tournament with the terrible intentions of raising Orochi from his slumber. Let The King of Fighters '97 commence!
The King Of Fighters '98:
Known as a "Dream Match" KOF 98 contains the greatest fighters up to this point in the KOF history. A total of 50 characters making up 12 teams plus bonus and hidden characters.
Game Features:
* The most extensive KOF collection ever - containing 5 full games
* Includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97)
* Over 60 playable characters across the titles
* PSP® system features Ad-hoc mode
* Customizable characters with the in-game color edit feature
* Unlockable bonus content materials
[PlayStation Portable]
[Neverland Card Battles]
Neverland Card Battles for the PSP is now officially available for purchase from retailers across America. Combining card-based gaming with strategy RPG mechanics, Neverland Card Battles offers hardcore and non-traditional card gamers alike a rich experience found in no other game on the PSP system. Play the part of Galahad, strategically cover as much territory as possible, and disperse legions of card spells to banish the evil deity Hellgaia to the Cardinal Arc shrine forever and save Neverland from judgment day.
Featuring over 200 unique cards, fully customizable decks, 15 different game boards, 10 unlockable characters and ad hoc networking for real-time multiplayer battles, Neverland Card Battles is a card-based SRPG unlike any other game available on the PSP system.
"On the heels of the original concept's huge success on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in Japan, we saw an opportunity to bring an updated version of this great game over here to America," said Nate Fitt, Marketing Manager of YUKE'S. "We're confident that players seeking a new experience on the PSP system will enjoy the rich experience and deep storyline of Neverland Card Battles, from the amount of unique cards available to collect to the multiplayer battle mode. We're really happy with the final product and excited to get it in the hands of the players."
Publishers: want to make sure we've got your games in our weekly Shipping Out blurbs? Just kick over those shipping press releases to ShippingOut@TotalPlayStation.com and we'll make sure they get tossed into the rotation.
It's the TPS way.
[PlayStation 3]
[Guitar Hero World Tour]
Living-room legends are now free to jump on stage and rock as Guitar Hero World Tour shreds, drums and wails onto retail shelves nationwide. Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour combines state-of-the-art wireless controllers in new online and offline gameplay modes and a Music Studio feature that lets you compose, record, edit and share your own rock and roll anthems. Guitar Hero World Tour is the most complete music game to-date with 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and featuring in-game appearances by world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker.
"Only Guitar Hero World Tour has the star power and brand recognition to bring family and friends together to rock this fall," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. "With a massive on-disc set list and a host of downloadable content on the way, new high-quality controllers, including the drum kit controller and a redesigned guitar controller; multiple online and offline gameplay modes, plus the groundbreaking Music Studio music creator and GHTunes, a revolutionary user-generated music hub, Guitar Hero has again set the standard in the music-based videogame genre."
Guitar Hero World Tour delivers more ways to play than ever before. Virtual musicians can live out their rock and roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument, or any combination of instruments within the game, in addition to the full band experience. In addition to all of the online gameplay modes from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero World Tour introduces Battle of the Bands mode which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to determine who is the best of the best. In the Band modes, up to four players can jam together, online or off, as they progress through the game, and in single-player Career Mode, players can jam on any of the instruments in-game utilizing the controllers in branching venue progression enabling them to rock out in the order of their choice.
The game's innovative new Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to create digital music from scratch, utilizing all of the controllers, and then play their compositions in the game. Music creators can also share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes where other gamers can download their unique compositions and play an endless supply of unique creations.
In addition to a newly designed more responsive guitar controller which features a touch-sensitive slide on the neck and microphone, Guitar Hero World Tour delivers a genuine drumming experience by utilizing a realistic drum controller. Featuring three drum pads, two raised cymbal pads and a bass kick pedal, the drum kit controller combines larger and quieter, velocity-sensitive drum heads with soft rubber construction to deliver that certain bounce back when struck with a drum stick that drummers are used to and is easy to set up, move, break down and store.
[Disney Sing It]
The holidays come early this year with the announcement of Disney Interactive Studios' imminent release of two new music and dance video games featuring popular music videos from Disney artists and dance moves from all three "High School Musical" films.
Disney Sing It, a new video-based karaoke game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 will be available on October 28. Disney Sing It is the only karaoke video game to feature a mix of popular songs and music videos from favorite Hollywood Records artists, Disney Channel Original Series and Disney Channel Original Movies including fan favorites from the first two "High School Musical" films. The game also includes hits from "Camp Rock," Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ and more. The game's 35-song set list is listed below.
"With the release of these new video games, we're bringing singing and dancing fun to Disney fans of all ages this holiday season," said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "Teens and tweens love playing games in a social environment, and we're uniquely positioned to deliver that type of quality experience this holiday -- whether it's belting out favorite songs for the highest score, hosting a living room dance party, competing in trivia games or taking the party online."
Disney Sing It is a rocking video-based karaoke game that allows players to compete with and against friends in numerous multiplayer modes, including Duet, Versus and Team Play. With the Playstation Eye, players can see themselves on-screen replacing the video background. Kids can practice perfection as they get tips from vocal coach Olesya Rulin (Kelsi from "High School Musical"). Rulin guides players through various vocal exercises that the pros use to perfect their singing skills. In addition to personalizing the game experience with various digital themes, players can download new song packs via Playstation Network beginning in December.
The Disney Sing It set list includes:
Aly & AJ:
"Like Whoa"
"Potential Breakup Song"
"Chemicals React"
Hannah Montana:
"Best of Both Worlds"
"Life's What You Make It"
"Nobody's Perfect"
"Rock Star"
Miley Cyrus:
"G.N.O" (Girl's Night Out)
"See You Again"
"Start All Over"
Everlife:
"Find Yourself In You"
"Real Wild Child"
Jordan Pruitt:
"Jump to the Rhythm"
"Outside Looking In"
Billy Ray Cyrus:
"Ready, Set, Don't Go"
Jesse McCartney:
"She's No You"
Corbin Bleu:
"Push It to the Limit"
Vanessa Hudgens:
"Say OK"
The Cheetah Girls 2:
"Dance With Me"
"The Party's Just Begun"
The Cheetah Girls: One World:
"One World"
High School Musical:
"Breaking Free"
"Get'cha Head in the Game"
"Start of Something New"
High School Musical 2:
"Bet On It"
"Fabulous"
"What Time Is It"
"You Are the Music in Me"
Camp Rock:
"We Rock"
"Start the Party"
"This Is Me"
"Gotta Find You"
"Play My Music"
"Hasta La Vista"
"Here I Am"
[MotoGP 08]
Capcom announced today that MotoGP 08 has begun shipping to retail. This is the first next generation MotoGP title released under Capcom's five year deal with Dorna Sports, which provides exclusive rights to publish MotoGP video games across all hardware platforms.
MotoGP 08 is the official game of the 2008 season and features all of the official riders, bikes and tracks from the event along with the all new Indianapolis track and night racing at the Qatar circuit. For the first time in MotoGP, users will create their own rider, compete alongside their sporting heroes and develop racing skills for up to 5 seasons. If they're successful, they have a shot at becoming the ultimate MotoGP champion.
After choosing a team and bike class, players can customize their riders' helmet design. As races are won, the stronger teams will look for recruits for the following season, enabling players to race better performing bikes. Users will finally have all three racing classes at their disposal - 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP. Including all three classes gives the game new depth and accessibility as both the beginning player and the hardcore fan will be able to jump right in for a full and satisfying MotoGP 08 experience with the game's competitive AI adjusting to match any skill level.
The all-new tutorial mode helps new players decide what motorcycle and racing style works best for them as they practice on arcade-style tracks. In Championship Race mode, players can select any class, rider and team and recreate the entire 2008 season from start to finish. Players can shape their own season by deciding weather conditions, difficulty setting, number of laps and handling model. Before each race, players can tweak the set-up of their bike, including which tires to use, suspension settings and gear ratios. There are 50 unique challenges that offer tons of hidden content. Up to 12 users can play online together.
[PlayStation 2]
[Ben 10: Alien Force]
D3Publisher today launched the highly anticipated Ben 10: Alien Force, the only game based on the next-generation television series from Cartoon Network. In Ben 10: Alien Force, players work to help Ben and his buddies stop a diabolical alien invasion as they battle the Forever Knights and HighBreed. Gamers take control of Ben, cousin Gwen, former enemy Kevin Levin and Ben's new alien forms to employ distinctly different and complex powers to manipulate fire, swim underwater, grow more than 60 feet tall, climb walls, fly at Mach speed, plus lots more!
"Ben 10: ALien Force is a truly authentic portrayal of the television series on Cartoon Network, and will captivate fans this holiday season," said Alison Quirion, vice president, marketing, D3Publisher. "Developer Monkey Bar Games has created an epic adventure where series fans can revisit their favorite parts of the show, and also immerse themselves in new story content as they direct Ben's actions and decisions."
"The huge success of last year's Ben 10: Protector of Earth is a testament to the quality of the game created by D3 as well as fans' affinity to Ben 10," said Christina Miller, vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises. "We're thrilled to release this follow-up game to further extend the brand and anticipate it will be a must-have game this holiday season."
Ben 10: Alien Force is a fast-paced, 3D action adventure that offers eight playable characters, an unlimited combo system and puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels for hours at a time. Playable alien forms include Swampfire, Jet Ray, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey and Big Chill. Players will also direct cousin Gwen's new talent to create energy fields and use them to protect and attack, as well as Kevin Levin's ability to absorb materials like stone, wood and metal to create an impenetrable shell on his body.
[The King Of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga]
SNK Playmore today announced The King Of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga for the PlayStation 2 and the PSP is shipping to retailers across North America. The first ever collection for The King Of Fighters consists of 5 complete games on one action-packed disc. Not only will the collection feature the entire Orochi Saga ( KOF '95, KOF '96, KOF '97), but it will also feature The King Of Fighters '94 and fan favorite, The King Of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never Ends.
Games Included:
The King Of Fighters '94:
Rugal Bernstein, an incredibly rich and notorious crime lord, as well as an incredibly skilled fighter, has become bored with the lack of worthy fighting opponents and decides to host a new King of Fighters tournament. Invitations to the tournament have been sent to the world's greatest warriors. The tournament begins.
The King Of Fighters '95:
Rugal Bernstein, thought to have perished in an explosion in KOF 94, had in fact survived and has sent out invitations to the fighting teams signed simply 'R'. Unknown to everyone, Rugal has been augmented with cybernetic implants making him a Cyborg (known as 'Omega Rugal'). A new tournament begins and out fighters set forth to face a new threat.
The King Of Fighters '96:
The King of Fighters tournament's fame has grown immensely, to the point that it has turned into a major international event. This year's sponsor, a woman named Chizuru Kagura, intends to make contact with Kyo Kusanagi, as well as his rival and enemy, Iori Yagami. After fighting Kyo, Chizuru reveals to him that a larger power was afoot, known as the Orochi, and that he would soon have to battle against it.
The King Of Fighters '97:
Determined to harness the secret power of the Orochi, Geese Howard has created and entered a new '97 Special Team, which consists of Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary and Billy Kane. Also, a mysterious New Faces Team, composed of three band-members (Shermie, Yashiro Nanakase and Chris) enters the tournament with the terrible intentions of raising Orochi from his slumber. Let The King of Fighters '97 commence!
The King Of Fighters '98:
Known as a "Dream Match" KOF 98 contains the greatest fighters up to this point in the KOF history. A total of 50 characters making up 12 teams plus bonus and hidden characters.
Game Features:
* The most extensive KOF collection ever - containing 5 full games
* Includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97)
* Over 60 playable characters across the titles
* PSP® system features Ad-hoc mode
* Customizable characters with the in-game color edit feature
* Unlockable bonus content materials
[PlayStation Portable]
[Neverland Card Battles]
Neverland Card Battles for the PSP is now officially available for purchase from retailers across America. Combining card-based gaming with strategy RPG mechanics, Neverland Card Battles offers hardcore and non-traditional card gamers alike a rich experience found in no other game on the PSP system. Play the part of Galahad, strategically cover as much territory as possible, and disperse legions of card spells to banish the evil deity Hellgaia to the Cardinal Arc shrine forever and save Neverland from judgment day.
Featuring over 200 unique cards, fully customizable decks, 15 different game boards, 10 unlockable characters and ad hoc networking for real-time multiplayer battles, Neverland Card Battles is a card-based SRPG unlike any other game available on the PSP system.
"On the heels of the original concept's huge success on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in Japan, we saw an opportunity to bring an updated version of this great game over here to America," said Nate Fitt, Marketing Manager of YUKE'S. "We're confident that players seeking a new experience on the PSP system will enjoy the rich experience and deep storyline of Neverland Card Battles, from the amount of unique cards available to collect to the multiplayer battle mode. We're really happy with the final product and excited to get it in the hands of the players."
Publishers: want to make sure we've got your games in our weekly Shipping Out blurbs? Just kick over those shipping press releases to ShippingOut@TotalPlayStation.com and we'll make sure they get tossed into the rotation.
