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Lumines coming to iPhone, console versions getting price cut
According to a recent dispatch from Q Entertainment producer (and former EGM editor-in-chief) James Mielke, a huge marketing push for Lumines is set to kick off in September. As part of this bold movement, both Lumines Live and Lumines Supernova are set to have their prices cut in the near future -- but arguably more exciting is the news that the trance-inducing puzzler will be making its way to the iPhone sometime in September or early October.Though an exact release date and price have yet to be announced, Mielke did confirm that the game would hit the App Store with brand new skins and music. Awesome -- nothing makes early morning commutes go by faster than a good case of rhythmic synesthesia.
Q Entertainment files trademark for 'Guardian Hearts'
Japanese developer Q Entertainment has mostly stayed out of the limelight since releasing Lumines Supernova for the PSN last year, though a recent trademark filing may hint at the developer's plans for the future. The relatively young company just filed its sixth trademark ever, reserving the title Guardian Hearts for future use in a video game.We usually remind our readers that not every trademark a developer files ends up turning into a game, but in Q Entertainment's case, they actually do. We've contacted Q to find out whether this might be the moniker of a forthcoming project, and whether the actual game will be as RPG-ish as the aforementioned appellation.
Define 'classic': Lumines Supernova Classic Pack missing old faves
What defines a classic? In the case of yesterday's Classic Pack release for Lumines Supernova, it seems that truly classic skins from the original PSP game, such as "Shake Ya Body," "Lights" and (perhaps saddest of all) "Shinin'" have been omitted. In fact, it contains no songs by Japanese artist Mondo Grosso, who contributed to Lumines and Lumines II.We've contacted Q Entertainment regarding the omissions, in an attempt to get to the bottom of why these songs, in particular, were left out.
Lumines Supernova 'Classic' pack coming to PSN Feb. 12
Lumines Supernova may have only just released in Europe last week, but those who've had it for a while -- we're looking at you, North America and Asia -- will be receiving some new downloadable content for the PSN game this Thursday. The"Classic Skins Pack" will offer 20 skins from the original PSP version of Lumines at a price of $4.99. We've asked Q Entertainment for a list of the skins, if only to confirm the presence of "Shinin'" and yell at / praise the company accordingly. With the release of this DLC pack, the regular LittleBigPlanet update, rhythm game add-ons and ThatGameCompany's zen-em-up, Flower, the 12th is looking to be quite expensive. Judging by Sony's "Spring Fever" lineup, these bulky updates will continue in the upcoming weeks. %Gallery-44489%
Lumines Supernova hitting Euro PSN on Feb. 5
Block-dropping synaesthesia news now, with Q Entertainment confirming the European PSN debut of Lumines Supernova. Launching this Thursday, February 5th, Supernova enhances the puzzle game's blend of beats 'n' bricks with new modes (including "Dig Down"), 40 psychedelic skins, a make-your-own-medley Sequencer and, of course, Trophies. Unfortunately, the 14.99 Euro asking price does not net you the US PlayStation Store's free, 20-skin "Holiday Pack." We've queried Q about the add-on's European fate -- and why it's always 4AM when we stop stacking squares.
Joyswag Holidaze: Lumines Supernova (PSN)
WINNERS: Steve, Imi, Brandon, AAAChampions, JayJust in time for Christmas, we're giving away five codes for Lumines Supernova on the PlayStation Network. The classic PSP puzzle game is now on PS3, with fancy 1080p graphics and Trophy support. Oh, and a LittleBigPlanet skin. Leave a comment telling us if you'll be giving the code away as a gift -- or keeping it for yourself! You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) Limit 1 entry per person This entry period ends at 12 pm ET on Thursday, December 25th. We'll randomly select 5 winners at that time to receive a code for Lumines Supernova (ARV: $15.00). Please check your e-mail! For a list of complete rules, click here %Gallery-31089%
American PSN releases for December 23rd
The waiting's finally over. Today's biggest release is easily the LittleBigPlanet Metal Gear Solid downloadable content, but there's plenty of other stuff to take a look at today. Not least of which is Lumines Supernova. There's also a load of the normal music-based DLC, plus some unexpected content for Disgaea 3. As if that wasn't enough, the PS1 classic RPG Suikoden also finds its way onto the Store today. What an awesome holiday gift. Here's the full release list:Playable Content Jeopardy price drop (now $9.99) Lumines Supernova ($14.99) Lord of the Rings: Conquest demo Suikoden PS1 game ($5.99) Add-on Content Buzz! Quiz TV "National Geographic: Undersea" quiz pack ($7.99) High Velocity Bowling "patches pack one" (free) High Velocity Bowling "Gutter Bird Ball" ball (free) LittleBigPlanet DLC (listed after the break) PAIN "Ao No Kutsu" character ($0.99) Disgaea 3 "Adell" character ($1.99) Disgaea 3 "Nekomata" character ($0.99) Disgaea 3 "Rozalin" character ($1.99) Disgaea 3 "Disgaea 2 character pack" ($4.99 -- comes with Disgaea 2 main char theme) Lumines Supernova "holiday pack" (free) Shaun White Snowboarding "glamour pack" ($4.99) Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break) Rock Band DLC (listed after the break) Karaoke Revolution DLC (listed after the break)
Lumines Supernova priced and dated
Q Entertainment is bringing us an early Christmas present -- they have just announced that Lumines Supernova will be released on Tuesday, December 23rd and priced at $14.99. The game will feature two brand new modes: Dig Down Mode, where you attempt to reach the bottom of a playfield already filled with blocks, and Sequencer Mode, which allows you to create your own music utilizing different sounds and loops. Another highlight, of course, is the LittleBigPlanet skin that will be included in the Challenge Mode. Finally, Trophies will be supported at launch -- check out the list right here.[UPDATE] Sadly, Europeans will have a little longer to wait. They won't be getting the title until "early 2009."[Via press release]%Gallery-31085%
Lumines Supernova dropping on PSN Dec. 23
Rejoice, fellow and completely willing synesthesia sufferers! Q Entertainment has replaced its vague "Winter" release window for Lumines Supernova in favor of something more precise. The rhythmic block dropper will be available on the North American* PlayStation Network on Tuesday, December 23rd, just in time to drown out those obnoxious family members who only bother to drop by when there's a free Christmas dinner involved. Ignoring them should be particularly easy given the bevy of distractions packed into Lumines Supernova's $15 package: 40 skins; a new "Dig Down" mode; a Sequencer mode for creating your own background music; Time Attack and Skin Edit modes; Puzzle and Mission levels; Trophies; and a local 2-player Battle mode for those sharing types who ignore the "mine" in Lumines. And hey, don't forget the LittleBigPlanet skin, which will join a free "Holiday Pack" of 20 additional skins. The latter is available for a limited time only -- just like Christmas. %Gallery-31089% *Europe, you're getting it in "Early 2009." :(
Trophies: Lumines Supernova
0 Platinum1 Gold4 Silver6 Bronze Difficulty: Very Difficult Online Trophies? No Time to Completion: 20 hoursDLC Trophies? No View Trophy List Read More About the Game %Gallery-31085%
Lumines Supernova, Crash Commando and Savage Moon all coming this month
December 11: Lumines SupernovaDecember 18: Crash CommandoDecember 23: Savage MoonThree weeks. Three games. The PlayStation Network is getting a huge update in December. All of these downloadable games come with Trophies, and they'll make sure that you'll be having fun in December, even if Santa doesn't get you exactly what you want. Enjoy![Thanks, Patriotbball5460!]Update: Release dates have been changed. Read more here.
Lumines Supernova dropping this 'winter'
Following today's earlier revelation of an LBP skin for Lumines Supernova (watch it in action above!), Q Entertainment has officially dated the PSN game for "winter." In fact, a press release claims Supernova is "arriving this month" (December), despite another listing, in the same release, suggesting a more general time frame: Winter 2008/2009. Originally slated for fall, Supernova brings a pair of new modes to the familiar puzzle, Sequencer and Dig Down, along with several "fresh skins" (ew, that sounds kinda gross). While network play has been ruled out, Supernova includes a local 2-player battle mode, and hunting down its Trophies -- confirmed! -- should keep the blocks droppin' and beats poppin' for quite some time. %Gallery-31089%
LittleBigPlanet skin coming to Lumines Supernova
Dengeki Online is reporting that Q-Entertainment will be collaborating with Media Molecule to create a LittleBigPlanet skin for Lumines Supernova, an upcoming PSN-exclusive title (read more about the game here). Not many too details have been announced, except that it will appear some time this winter. There are also three screenshots, which you can check out here.[Via Kotaku]
Lumines Supernova gets a LittleBigPlanet skin
The upcoming release of Lumines Supernova for PlayStation Network will have a LittleBigTheme for players to groove to, according to Dengeki Online. The Japanese news site is not reporting, as some outlets have claimed, that Lumines is being released as a game within LittleBigPlanet. No indication of the skin being downloadable content, so we're going to guess it's already included in the game. Lumines Supernova is expected for release this "winter," meaning sometime before the end of February.
Lumines Supernova to fall this fall on PSN
We're doubtful the release of Lumines Supernova on PSN this fall will be met with the sort of stellar explosion the game's title implies, but a revered action puzzler -- with "block-dropping beats" to back it up -- can only be a good thing for PlayStation 3's downloadable games service. Still, there's not much about Supernova that could justify a purchase for current owners of one (or more!) of the franchise's iterations aside from a pair of new modes: Dig Down Mode: Using the falling blocks, erase squares from a playfield already filled with blocks as you dig down to the bottom. Show off your digging skills as your completion time is ranked based on clearing 20 consecutive stages. Sequencer Mode: Create your own background music using the sound loops provided in the "Sound Bank" -- drums, bass, synthesizer 1, synthesizer 2, and effects each come with 20 different loops. In addition, Supernova will feature 40 unlockable skins in Challenge Mode, plus Skin Edit, Time Attack, and Puzzle / Mission modes, and a 2-player versus mode. Q Entertainment has yet to set a firm release date or price for Lumines Supernova, but it does appear to be a more complete game than the core experience on Xbox Live Arcade. %Gallery-31089%
Lumines Supernova coming to PSN this Fall
A brand new PS3-exclusive version of the popular Q Entertainment puzzle game is coming. The game is titled Lumines Supernova and will be an e-distributed game -- just like the Xbox Live version.This PSN game will be pretty much the same deal as previous Lumines games, but with new stages and modes. There are 40 skins to be unlocked in Challenge Mode, and there are a slew of news modes, including Dig Down Mode and Sequencer Mode. Dig Down appears to be a Lumines-inspired version of Dig Dug, while Sequencer Mode allows players to create their own background music using various sounds and loops.The first screenshots are included in our new gallery.%Gallery-31085%
