Sony Considers UMD Download Discount For Vita

Bringing yet another weird back-wards compatibility issue to the table, Sony has announced they are looking into and considering a discount for PSN versions of UMD games you own. They also note that just because they are looking into this, that it does not mean it will come to fruition.

How this service would work has not yet been revealed. I'm wondering if it would require you to insert the UMD into an old PSP with your PSN account, and have the info uploaded to your account. I'm also wondering how steep the discounts will actually be.

A problem that has been pointed out in the FAQ is that the Vita will be able to play all downloadable PSP Games, except the Game Archives section (of the Japanese PSN Store) which includes Neo Geo, PSone Classics, and other older titles.


Source: Andriasang

Activision Coming Out With Men In Black Game

To coincide with the new Men In Black movie that you either didn't know about or didn't care about, Activision has announced that they plan on releasing a game with it. The game will be developed by Fun Labs, a company whose resume includes many Cabela's hunting game. By the looks of it, the game will be a FPS.

What do you think of a Men In Black game? What about movie game adaptations in general? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

Full Press Release

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in partnership with Columbia Pictures, today announced an all-new Men In Black™ video game, launching as a standalone title to coincide with the global theatrical release of Men In Black III in Spring 2012. True to the spirit of the franchise, the original title will feature action-packed, yet light-hearted gameplay mixed with edge-of-your-seat shooting excitement from the universe's most elite peacekeeping force.

"The Men In Black franchise is an unbeatable starting point to deliver a genre-bending gaming experience with a level of production value on par with Hollywood," said David Oxford, Executive Vice President of Activision Publishing, Inc. Mark Caplan, Vice President of Licensing at Sony Pictures Entertainment, stated, "With Activision bringing the Men In Black universe to life on next gen consoles for the first time, the Men In Black video game will be both familiar to fans, an exciting beginning for the uninitiated, and revolutionary for the franchise."

The films' unique blend of action, humor, and eye-popping special effects will fuel the Men In Black's gameplay experience. Utilizing the rich mythology of the Men In Black universe, the game's original story will build on the history of the series to bring back familiar faces, while also introducing new foes. More details on gameplay features and characters will be revealed soon!

The all-new Men In Black video game is planned to launch Spring 2012 for consoles and handhelds, and is rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.activision.com.

About Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 140 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.

Source: Joystiq

South Park: Tenorman's Revenge Due Spring 2012, XBLA Exclusive

South Park will be releasing it's second exclusive title "South Park: Tenorman's Revenge" for the Xbox Live Marketplace. In the game, you will be able to take the role of Stan, Kyle, Cartman or Kenny in your fight against Cartman's hated half brother Scott Tenorman. In this platformer, you will be tasked with going back in time and trying to defeat Tenorman, and his army of ginger-kids and even the lovely ManBearPig. Other Ocean will be developing the title this time around. The game will be due in Spring 2012.

"SOUTH PARK" LAUNCHES "SOUTH PARK: TENORMAN'S REVENGE" VIDEO GAME EXCLUSIVELY ON XBOX LIVE ARCADE FOR SPRING 2012 DEBUT

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New Downloadable Game Lets Fans Play As Cartman, Kyle, Stan And Kenny

As They Travel Through Time And Battle Scott Tenorman

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"South Park: Tenorman's Revenge" Panel At New York Comic-Con On Friday, October 14

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New Episodes Of "South Park" Air On COMEDY CENTRAL On Wednesdays At 10:00 P.M.

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NEW YORK, October 13, 2011 – South Park Digital Studios LLC announced today that Scott Tenorman has returned with a vengeance in the all-new downloadable XBLA video game "South Park: Tenorman's Revenge." The platformer will be available in spring 2012 exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, the leader in digitally distributed games.

"South Park: Tenorman's Revenge" is being developed by Other Ocean Interactive and published by Microsoft Studios. Fans will get to play as Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny as they battle Scott Tenorman and his Ginger army. The game's multi-player co-op features allow players to team up with up to four other players locally or through Xbox LIVE to save "South Park."

The new Xbox game will be featured on a "South Park" panel at New York Comic-Con on Friday, October 14 at 6:15 p.m. in room A22. Chris Brion, creative director of South Park Studios and Todd Benson, senior producer of South Park Digital Studios, along with Mike Mika, head of development of Other Ocean Interactive will preview the trailer for "South Park: Tenorman's Revenge," followed by a Q&A with the audience.

Recently voted "The Greatest Animated TV Series" in a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly, COMEDY CENTRAL's "South Park" launched on August 13, 1997 and premiered its 15th season on April 27. The series airs Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. and repeats later that night at midnight (all times ET/PT). To celebrate the 15th season of "South Park," COMEDY CENTRAL and South Park Digital Studios are honoring the fans that have turned the award-winning series into a cultural phenomenon with a year-long celebration, marking 2011 as "The Year of the Fan." "South Park" will also host on-going contests and interactive elements at SouthParkStudios.com throughout the Year of the Fan.

South Park Digital Studios, LLC is a joint venture between MTV Networks and Matt Stone & Trey Parker, the creators of the hit television show "South Park." South Park Digital Studios operates all of the digital businesses based on "South Park," including online, video gaming, digital distribution and digital goods, as well as new adult animation projects. The digital operations include the U.S. Web site, SouthParkStudios.com, and local versions of the site in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, the show's first entry into video gaming in ten years and a wide array of other applications and products. SouthParkStudios.com has become one of the leading television show Web sites with more than 35 million videos streamed each month and user visits averaging nearly 40 minutes.

Available in 99 million homes nationwide, COMEDY CENTRAL (www.comedycentral.com), the only all-comedy network, is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press and follow us on Twitter @ComedyCentralPR for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

Silent Hill: Downpour delayed until Q1, 2012

According to MCV writer Ben Parfitt, Silent Hill: Downpour will be delayed until early 2012
The game was originally slated for a November 2011 release, but has been pushed back for some extra polish and shine. The game looks decent. Im a huge fan of the series, so I'm hoping this doesn't dissapoint.

Source: MCV UK