Throughout gaming history, we have seen various forms of controllers emerging in different shapes and sizes with most of them evolving in order to give way to a more enhanced and advanced form. Well, with the news of the Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Move for the PS3 looming around the terrain, we see this theory coming into play once again. Although there is still time for the former to hit stores, this month has already witnessed the PlayStation Move controller entering the arena. Besides this, we see the much anticipated next installment in the Halo series. The month also played host to some highly awaited games whose release dates have been pushed back a bit as well as a bunch of new releases.
After being showcased at E3, the PlayStation Move has finally hit stores and that too dropped with a complete bang. This entry sees the PS3 platform expanding with motion-sensing game controllers. The device has arrived onto the terrain packed along with an assortment of bundles. There is the PS3 Sports Champion Move pack where a 320GB HDD PS3 system, PlayStation Move controller and PlayStation Eye camera are seen squeezed into the collection. There is also a copy of Sports Champions on Blu-ray disc and a PlayStation Move game bonus demo disc bundled along with it. The latest offerings can be purchased separately for those who already possess the console. With this new inclusion, players will be able to experience titles such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Heavy Rain in a brand new light and quotient of realism.
While on the subject of items that gathered much brouhaha before their release, the exciting prequel to the Halo trilogy immediately comes to mind. Needing no introduction, Halo: Reach was launched at the stroke of midnight on September 13 in over 25 countries and brought to the forefront exclusive game console and accessories. The game follows the escapades of the Noble Team as they strive to save the planet from invasion by the Covenant army. The planet named Reach is the only thing that stands between earth and its destruction. Mustering up courage, players can head into battle with bravery in order to emerge successful at the end of it all.
Amidst all the laser fire and heart-pounding action, we now move on to a bit of news that might put a frown on a player’s visage. Although the much-anticipated Halo:Reach saw the light of day, other games such as LittleBigPlanet 2 and Red Faction Armageddon have faced a delay. The former is slated to make its appearance by January next year while the latter has been pushed two months later than early fathomed to May 2011. However players situated across UK can get a sneak peek at the sequel to LittleBigPlanet 2 through its online beta.
In other gaming bits, SCEE has announced the official North American release date of Killzone 3 for PS3. The game which boasts of two Antagonists, jetpacking and 3D playability is now slated to arrive on February 22, 2011. Furthermore, after enticing gamers with the action-packed demo version, Namco Bandai Games Europe S.A.S. reveals that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 has gone gold for Xbox 360 and PS3 systems and is scheduled to hit stores by next month. The sequel will include a brand new online mode and an evolved Character Support system. Based on the highly acclaimed anime series bearing the same name, players will be able to adorn the roles of Sasuke, Naruto and Jiraiya.
The month of September also saw the likes of F1 2010 leaving skid marks on the gaming tarmac. Codemasters packs this game with official teams, drivers and circuits that feature in this year’s 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Other attributes include an innovative Career mode, Time Trial, Championship and Grand Prix. What makes this title really stand out among others is the incorporation of a highly advanced damage model as well as a fully dynamic weather system.
The Hottest gaming news of last month included the revelation that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty hit the 1 million sales milestone mark on the first day itself. The game has managed to squirm its way in this installment as well as the one month sales surpassed the three million mark. With this, we come to the end of yet another exciting month that was packed with loads of surprises. If last month taught us that good things come to those who wait then we sure hope the saying holds true with many of the aforementioned titles delayed.