Thursday, December 10, 2009

Microsoft Has Announced The Winter Games On Demand And Xbox Live Offers

Microsoft have detailed their Winter schedule for Games On Demand, for the Xbox 360, and the Xbox Live Deals Of The Week.
Microsoft have also announced that on December 24th, Disney Classic Avatar clothes will be coming out.

Winter Deals Of The Week

Week beginning December 7th
Fallout 3 - Operation Anchorage 560 - MS Points

Week Beginning December 14th
Lips - Coldplay Track Pack - 240 MS Points
Pinball FX - 400 MS Points

Week Beginning December 21st
Shadow Complex - 800 MS Points

Week Beginning December 28th
The Maw - 40 MS Points


Winter Games on Demand
(no Prices Were Given)

December 1st

December 8th


December 15th


December 22nd

December 22nd

December 29th
Press Release

MAY YOUR DECEMBER BE MERRY AND BRIGHT WITH NEW AVATAR MARKETPLACE GEAR, GAMES AND GREAT DEALS ON XBOX LIVE!
If the weather outside is frightful (or blistering hot in the Southern Hemisphere), take a break indoors and check out the endless entertainment Xbox LIVE offers you and your family this December.

Fight the urge to sneak a peek at your presents from the family and let Xbox LIVE Marketplace fill your December with holiday surprises. Starting December 18 through December 31, enjoy limited time, one-day discounts on select Xbox LIVE Marketplace content every day – games, movies, blockbuster game add-ons, holiday themes, you name it! Available to all Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members, everyone can celebrate the countdown to the New Year with a special offer from Xbox LIVE!

Even your Avatar Gets a Tacky Holiday Sweater
On December 10, get your Avatar in the holiday spirit with specialty items including an ugly holiday sweater and even a free holiday gift for your Avatar to unwrap! And make sure they’re dressed to impress with signature tokidoki gear too, including an assortment of trademark tees and a pair of tokidoki themed rain boots. Wishes really do come true during the Holidays! Dress as a pretty Disney princess or classic villain when “Disney Classics” (Disney) releases on Avatar Marketplace December 24.

Here comes Santa Claus with Unbeatable Deals of the Week…

Deal of the Week continuously delivers more fun to Xbox LIVE Gold Members for less points, so take advantage of these supreme deals each week in December.

Week of December 7:
“Fallout® 3 Operation Anchorage” Game add-on (Bethesda) | Japan: 560 Microsoft Points, rated M for Mature by the ESRB

Week of December 14:
“Lips: Coldplay Track Pack” (Microsoft Game Studios) | Worldwide except Japan and India: 240 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

“Pinball FX” (ZEN Studios) | Japan: 400 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

Week of December 21:
“Shadow Complex™” (Epic/Chair Entertainment) | Worldwide: From the producers of Gears of War comes “Shadow Complex,” a modern and masterful side-scrolling shooter. Winner of nine ‘Best of E3’ awards, “Shadow Complex” combines the quality and depth of a retail title with the accessibility you love, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade. December 21 through December 27, get “Shadow Complex” for 800 Microsoft Points, a 33% savings. “Shadow Complex” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Week of December 28:
“The Maw” (Twisted Pixel) | Worldwide: 400 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

Make your holidays bright with Xbox LIVE Arcade!

Xbox LIVE Arcade delivers quality downloadable games at the best value to light up your holidays.

“Alien Breed Evolution (Episode 1)” (Team 17) | December 16 | Worldwide: The game features incredible fidelity and attention to detail throughout, awesome audio effects and an engaging single player narrative. The pulsating story takes the game's hero through an intense ride through a stricken craft, onto a mysterious, ageing hulk ship and beyond. In addition to the explosive single player story, the game also offers a relentless, action packed, two-player co-operative battle mode for online and offline local action with a number of difficulty modes to challenge all skills. Available for 800 Microsoft Points, “Alien Breed Evolution (Episode 1)” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

“Trials HD BIG PACK!” (Redlynx) | December 23 | Worldwide : Fans of “Trials HD,” one of this summer’s hottest downloadable games, can get ready for more fun and insane challenges with the add-on, “Trials HD BIG PACK!” Rev your engines with 35 new racing and skill tracks, over 50 new crazy physics objects, tournaments, new achievements worth 50 extra gamerscore, and more. “Trials HD BIG PACK!” releases December 23 on Xbox LIVE Arcade at 400 points and is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Fasten your helmet and prepare for serious bruises!

Chestnuts, cocoa, snowflakes…and plenty of titles to choose from on Games on Demand
Games on Demand titles are available for quick, convenient download 24x7. Check out some of this month’s top titles to add to your collection.

“Crackdown” (Microsoft Game Studios) | December 1 | Worldwide except Germany, Japan and Korea: Prepare for the upcoming release of “Crackdown 2” by revisiting the award-winning predecessor, “Crackdown.” You’ll take on the role of judge, jury and executioner as you restore peace by any means necessary in Pacific City, a crime-ridden urban center primed to explode and ready for you to explore. Enter the vast and fully explorable world as you clean up the streets the only way you know how. Your way.

“Disney Bolt” (Disney) | December 8 | North America and Europe: Join Bolt and Penny as they travel the globe on a dangerous mission to save Penny's dad from the evil Dr. Calico.

“Viva Piñata: Party Animals” (Microsoft Game Studios) | December 15 | Worldwide except Japan: Compete in a variety of zany battles and races in the social party game Viva Piñata®: Party Animals. Control the fame, fortune, and destiny of all your favorite characters from Viva Piñata: Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail, Franklin Fizzlybear, and Hudson Horstachio. It's party time!

“Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition” (Capcom Entertainment, Inc.) | December 22 | Worldwide except Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and India: Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition provides explosive action for both offline and online players, and allows cross-platform play between Xbox 360 and PC, all in time to prepare for the anticipated release of the upcoming “Lost planet” sequel.

“Devil May Cry® 4” (CAPCOM Co., Ltd.) | December 22 | Worldwide except Japan: “Devil May Cry 4” immerses you in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man Nero, unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic with his powerful "Devil Bringer" arm.

“Gears of War” (Microsoft Game Studios) | December 29 | Worldwide except Japan and Germany: “Gears of War” fans, check out the original title that started it all! Developed by Epic Games, “Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Players take on the role of Marcus Fenix, a disgraced war hero who seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against the Locust onslaught. “Gears of War” unites breathtaking visuals with classic, emotional storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system, engrossing the gamer in a horrifying epic story of war and survival.

* Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for multiplayer

EA Reveals Voice Cast For Mass Effect 2


EA Has released who is doing the voice acting in Mass Effect 2. the following are in the game:

Martin Sheen (“The West Wing”, “Apocalypse Now”) Plays A Mystery Man
Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Saddam”) Plays Shala'Raan vas Tonbay
Seth Green (“Austin Powers”) Plays Joker
Yvonne Strahovski (“Chuck”) Plays Miranda Lawson
Adam Baldwin (“Chuck”) Plays Kal ‘Reegar
Keith David (“Crash”) Plays Admiral David Anderson
Michael Dorn (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) Plays Gatatog Uvenk.
Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) Plays EDI
Michael Hogan (“Battlestar Galactica”) Plays Captain Bailey
Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”) Plays Aria T’Loak

Press Released

EDMONTON, Alberta --(Business Wire)-- Dec 10, 2009 BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today revealed the voice actors performing in Mass Effect 2, the second act of the award-winning science fiction trilogy. The game features Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Martin Sheen (“The West Wing”, “Apocalypse Now”), 2009 Emmy Award-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Saddam”), comedic actor Seth Green (“Austin Powers”), “Chuck” stars Yvonne Strahovski and Adam Baldwin, Keith David (“Crash”) and sci-fi favorites Michael Dorn (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”), Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”), Michael Hogan (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”).

“Emotionally engaging narrative is a key design pillar for BioWare, and the top-notch voice talent in Mass Effect 2 helps drive this goal,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “Credible, powerful personalities are vital to delivering a compelling story experience in BioWare’s games, and we have assembled an amazing ensemble cast that surpasses the very high bar set in the original Mass Effect!”

Esteemed actor Martin Sheen stars as the mysterious Illusive Man who commands Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization dedicated to protecting human interests in the galaxy. Yvonne Strahovski plays deadly Cerberus operative Miranda Lawson, who has been genetically engineered for superior mental and physical traits. Returning to the cast from the original Mass Effect is Seth Green as Joker and Keith David as Admiral David Anderson. And rounding out the vocal roster are Tricia Helfer as EDI, the voice of the new Normandy; Carrie-Anne Moss as Aria T’Loak, the crime lord who rules the planet Omega; Shohreh Aghdashloo as Admiral Shala'Raan vas Tonbay; Michael Hogan as Captain Bailey; Adam Baldwin as Kal ‘Reegar; and Michael Dorn as Gatatog Uvenk.

The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.

Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC on January 26, 2010 in North America and January 29, 2010 in Europe. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/masseffect2. For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.

About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™ and Mass Effect™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec) and Austin (Texas). BioWare’s announced projects include the dark heroic fantasy game Dragon Age: Origins, as well as Mass Effect 2™, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com; to join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to social.bioware.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Today's Tokidoki Avatar Clothes update

Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Today's Tokidoki Avatar Clothes update. the update features clothes and accessories.

Avatar Tokidoki Clothes



Microsoft Have Released Screenshots of Upcoming Avatar Christmas Clothes

Microsoft have released screenshots of Avatars wearing today's new Avatar Christmas Clothes Update. there will be Avatar clothes and items that they can interact with that are Christmas themed. there will also be some New Year Items as well.

Christmas Avatar Clothes



EA Has Released New Screenshots For Dante's Inferno

EA has released new screenshots for Dante's Inferno. These screenshots appear to be for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. these screenshots appear to be in-game and show in-game action. they show Dante fighting various enemies and some of the locations in the game.

Dante's Inferno



EA Has Reelased The Current USA Boxart For Dante's Inferno On The Xbox 360

EA has released the current boxart for the USA release of Dante's Inferno on the Xbox 360.


EA Have Released The USA PSP Boxart For Dante's Inferno

EA Has released the current USA boxart for Dante's Inferno on the PSP.


UK PSN Update 10/12/09

Special Offers
Killzone 2 – Flash & Thnunder Map Pack – PS3 [£2.39]
Killzone 2 – Triple Map Pack Bunder – PS3 [£7.99]
The Last Guy – PS3 [£3.99]
Dark Mist – PS3 [£3.99]
SOCOM Confrontation – PS3 [£14.99]
MediEvil Resurrection – PSP [£7.99]
Need For Speed Most Wanted 5-1-0 – PSP [£11.99]
Need For Speed ProStreet – PSP [£11.99]
Gangs Of London – PSP [£14.99]
Killzone Liberation – PSP [£14.99]

PS3 Games
Call Of Duty Classic [£11.99]
Buzz - Junior: Dino Den [£3.99]
PixleJunk Shooter [£6.29]
Hyperballoid HD [£3.19]
Dragon Ball – Alien Warriors [Free]
EyePet – Lucky Dip Stlying Pack 8 [Free]
High Velocity Bowling – Animal Patterns Ball Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – Ginger PAINful Xmas Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – Jarvis PAINful Xmas Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – Winter Holiday Ball Pack [£0.79]
Pain – Painball Pack [£1.59]

Demo's
Fairytale Fights

Guitar Hero 5
One Republic Track Pack [£4.39]
“All the Right Moves” By One Republic [£1.59]
“Everybody Loves Me” By One Republic [£1.59]
“Mercy” By One Republic [£1.59]

Rock Band
Alice In Chains Pack 1 [£4.39]
Slipknot Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Duality” by Slipknot [£0.99]
“Psychosocial” by Slipknot [£0.99]
“Sulfur” by Slipknot [£0.99]
“Dreaming Of Love” by Lights Resolve [£0.99]
“I Am A Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel [£0.99]
“The Sounds Of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel [£0.99]

DJ Hero
None

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
Uncharted 2 – Eye Of Indra Motion Comics 1-4 [£2.39]
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 1: Technology And Gameplay
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 2: Story And Art
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 3: Cinematics
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 4: Thinking Like A Dog
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 5:Online Technology
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 6: Mastering The Hardware
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 7: Meet The Actors
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 8: Creative Process
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 9: Motion Capture
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 10: Rehersals
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 11: Humour
Uncharted 2 – Behind The Scenes 12: A.D.R.
Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing – Announcement Trailer
Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing – GamesCon Trailer
Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing – Ryo Announcement Trailer
Mushroom Wars Trailer
Planet 51 The Game Launch Trailer
Burn Zombie Burn – In Space DLC Trailer
Borderlands – Premier Gameplay Trailer
Ratchet & Clank A Crack in Time – Writer And Artist Interview

Movie Trailer
None

Wallpaper
Dante's Inferno – Anger Circle

Theme
None

Dynamic Theme
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
James Cameron's AVATAR the Game [£23.99]
Star Wars The Force Unleashed [£15.99]
The Lord Of The Rings Tatics [£15.99]
The Sims 2 Pets [£15.99]
Metal Gear Solid – Digital Graphic Novel [£6.29]
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops [£8.69]
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops + [£6.29]
F1 2009 [£23.99]
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 8 [Free]
Ben 10 Alien Force [£15.99]

Minis
Dyno Gems [£2.49]
Hercles Chariot Racing [£3.49]
Lets Golf! [£3.99]
Telegraph Crosswords [£3.49]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None


EA Announces Dante's Inferno Divine Edition Is Exclusive For The Playstation 3

EA Has Announced that the PS3 will get a exclusive version of Dante's Inferno. The Divine Edition has the game as well as Developer Commentaries, a Wayne Barlowe digital art book, the soundtrack to the game and a digital version of the complete Longfellow translation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. This Bundle will retail for $59.99 and is set to come out February 9th.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 10, 2009 Visceral Games, an Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio today announced Dante’s Inferno™ “Divine Edition” exclusive for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. In addition to the game, all those who purchase Dante’s Inferno on the PlayStation 3 will receive this special edition which includes developer commentaries, a Wayne Barlowe digital art book, the soundtrack to the game and a digital version of the complete Longfellow translation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno all for the standard retail price of $59.99. The studio also announced that a Dante’s Inferno™ downloadable demo for PlayStation® 3 is available for free on the PlayStation Network today. The demo allows fans to get a preview of Dante’s journey through hell. The demo will also be available on Xbox LIVE® on Thursday, December 24, 2009.

“We are thrilled to offer an exclusive game pack for PlayStation 3 gamers,” said Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer forDante’s Inferno. “The PlayStation platform has a long history of delivering AAA action/adventure games. Adding Dante’s Inferno to that rich catalogue is very exciting for the team. And with the demo now available on the PlayStation Network, players can finally get a taste of what awaits them in the full game on Feb 9th.”

In the Dante’s Inferno “Gates of Hell” demo, gamers will experience Dante Alighieri’s re-imagined past, as a crusader who returns home to Florence to discover his true love, Beatrice, murdered. Sworn to her rescue, Dante must journey to the Gates of Hell and beyond to battle undead monstrosities, unholy boss demons, and Death himself. Offering a glimpse into the vast world of Dante’s Inferno, the demo serves as a prelude to the player’s perilous journey through the nine circles of hell.

EA’s Dante’s Inferno is an epic descent through Dante Alighieri’s nine circles of hell – limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. At a blazing-fast 60 frames per second, each circle features unique environments, all new creatures, terrifying demons, story elements and are scored distinctly to set a tone that fits each circle of sinners.

Dante’s Inferno will be released for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and Sony PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) on February 9, 2010 in North America and is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Dante’s Inferno, please follow the Dante’s Inferno team at Visceral Games on Twitter at www.twitter.com/danteteam and visit the game’s official web site at www.dantesinferno.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, Visceral Games, Dead Space and Dante’s Inferno are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EverQuest II Players Can Now Join In On The Will Of A Tyrant, The Second Pre-Launch Event For Sentinels Fate


Sony Online Entertainment have announced that current and eligible former players of EverQuest II can now take part in the Will of A Tyrant Event. this is the second pre-launch event for the Sentinels Fate Expansion for Everquest II.

The Will Of A Tyrant update brings city festivals back to the game, with the first starting in January 2010. there will be new Daily Tradeskill Missions and hundreds of bug fixes across the game.

The Trailer released for Will Of A Tyrant shows some of the features of the update and a bit of updates story.



Press Release

WHAT: Beginning today, current and eligible former EverQuest® II (EQII) players can journey to Qeynos and Freeport to join in on the second Sentinel's FateTM pre-launch event, Will of a Tyrant!

In Freeport, Lucan D'Lere is missing and the city has erupted in chaos. The rule of law is gone and blood runs in the streets as Lucan's would-be successors vie for power over the great city. Players must uncover the mystery behind his disappearance and who is responsible for this unprovoked attack.

The city of Qeynos is unharmed for now, but enemies of the city hide in plain sight everywhere awaiting the perfect moment to unleash their plan. One of Antonia Bayle's closes advisors has gone missing, and it is up to the players to help find him.

EQII players who left the game with their account in good standing within the past two years are also invited to participate in the pre-launch event with up to three weeks of free play. From Dec. 9-31, 2009, players can log in using their former account and receive EverQuest II The Shadow OdysseyTM trial access. Additionally, if aplayer decides to convert this trial to a paid subscription and purchase the upcoming Sentinel’s Fate expansion, that player will receive an exclusive in-game item “Marble Effigy of Al’Kabor”, 250 Station Cash™ and access to the Sentinel’s Fate Beta on or around Jan. 19, 2010.

ABOUT THE WILL OF A TYRANT GAME UPDATE: • EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate Pre-Launch Event #2 – Roehn Theer’s minions are on the move leaving destruction in their path. Players must uncover their evil plot and stop them from destroying another city

• City Festivals are Back! –Festivals started by the Far Seas Trading Company are scheduled to begin in January 2010

• New Daily Tradeskill Missions in Kunark! – Players can seek out Assistant Volwon in Bathezid’s Watch to participate

• Bug Bash 2009!

o 300 quest bugs, plus an additional 300 miscellaneous bugs have been fixed

o Many creatures throughout Norrath that previously did not grant Alternate Advancement experience now do

o Erollisi's Lost Longbow, the Longbow of Valor, the Buckler of the Broken Heart and the Tower of Love can now each be turned into a trophy item to be placed within player homes

o Item tooltips will now give information about gains and losses over currently equipped items

WHEN:
EverQuest II game update The Will of the Tyrant is now live.
EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate is available for pre-order at http://everquest2.station.sony.com/

For more details, new screenshots and the latest information visithttp://everquest2.station.sony.com/expansions/sentinelsfate/index.vm

ABOUT SOE:
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.


SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Terms and Conditions:
From December 9, 2009 to December 31, 2009, all EverQuest II accounts inactive between November 12, 2007 to November 20, 2009 (in good standing) will receive complimentary access to EverQuest II Rise of Kunark and a trial version of EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey (unless previously owned). Customers who convert such trial account to a monthly subscription plan for EverQuest II will receive the EverQuest II Rise of Kunark compilation with their subscription, but will be required to purchase EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey in order to access its associated content. In-game item(s) are non-tradable. Station Cash is non-transferable and will be added to account holder’s Wallet after successful conversion on December 31, 2009. No cash value. Benefits awarded one (1) per account.

EA Has Released A New Trailer For The Sims 3

EA has released a new trailer for the Sims 3. this trailer counts down a top 10 list of reasons to get The Sims 3 this holiday season. Playing in the background is a rock version of "Jingle Bells" sung in Simlish




Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/167LW8

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/167MPq

  • iPhone: Microsoft has asked that the Xbox 360 Live App be taken down from the store. App will work for those who got it http://ow.ly/KfUp

  • John Woo has said that Stranglehold will be made into a Movie. wants to make another game, but doesn't have time. http://ow.ly/KfWR

  • Dragon Age Origins has been patched to 1.02. it's manly tweaks. the PC patch has more fixes than the consoles http://ow.ly/KfYC

  • The Assassins Creed II Patch that fixes the hideout Bug is out now on PS3 and coming December 11th on 360. http://ow.ly/KfZI

  • PC: Machinarium has a retail release in the UK. its coming out in March. it'll have a walkthrough, poster, art book + more http://ow.ly/Kg4H

  • PS3: The Yakuza 4 is set to come out in Japan on March 19th 2010 for ¥7,980 http://ow.ly/Kg5H

  • TellTale are teasing a new Sam & Max game. the teaser are hints at time travel, it may not be a point+click game http://ow.ly/Kg8g

  • Australian Ratings board has a listing for Star Wars Legends. it's a Mature game. activision is pub, Lucas arts as devs http://ow.ly/Kgeb

  • Transformers The War For Cybertron detailed in Game Informer. Won't be G1 or new versions, coming to PC, PS3, 360 2010 http://ow.ly/KghV

  • Yoshitaka Amano, famous Final Fantasy Logo/Character designer, has shown his take on the FF XIII Characters http://ow.ly/Kglh

  • Final Fantasy XIII on 360 will have compressed Audio+Video. On PS3, nothing is compressed. still only needs 1 Bluray disc http://ow.ly/KgnL

  • PS3: when you obtain A certain trophy in Final Fantasy XIII, you will unlock a custom theme http://ow.ly/KjwL

  • EA Sports are saying that in 2009 so far, 1 Billion online matches have been played. http://ow.ly/KjxX

  • The Next Resident Evil movie, Resident Evil: Afterlife, has been delayed until 2011, says Milla Jovovich http://ow.ly/Kjz7

  • DS: Nintendo are appealing the French Courts Decision that devices to allow non-authorised games are legal http://ow.ly/KjBy

  • Ron Perlman say that he was the Narrator in a action heavy game, Fallout 3, and he thought it was being made into a movie http://ow.ly/KjDh

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Left 4 Dead 2 & New Super Mario Bros Wii http://ow.ly/167QUv

  • PS3: The Saboteur has a unique and experimental way of implementing anti aliasing thats not seen on 360 or PC http://ow.ly/Klux

  • PS3: Trophies for Borderlands hints that the next DLC will have 3 coliseums which will have Lesser and Larger challenges http://ow.ly/Klw6

  • The British Government is expected to reject the Games Tax Relief Proposal. http://ow.ly/Klxz

  • Sony has been talking to Simon Cowell. its assumed to be related to X-factor, but it's not clear what the meetings are for http://ow.ly/Klzm

  • The Video Game Awards 2009 will be shown in the UK but not Live. Channel 5 will air the show on December 15th http://ow.ly/KlB9

  • 505 games have announced Naughty Bear. its a violent game with a Stuffed bear seeking revenge on other bears. http://ow.ly/KlDh

  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer For Revenge of the Wounded Dragons http://ow.ly/167SGh

  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Trailer For The UFC Undisputed 2010 Video Game Awards 2009 Reveal http://ow.ly/167Ty1

  • PC: Cheyenne Mountain have announced Stargate Resistance for 2010. its a 3rd person shooter. http://ow.ly/KoPo

  • PS3/PSP: Capcom have announced that the PS1 game Rival Schools is not coming to the PSN as a PS1Classic. http://ow.ly/KoQB

  • iPhone: Top Rated, Spider, Real Racing, Zenoia. Best Sellers, The Sims 3, The Oregon Trail, Need For Speed undercover http://ow.ly/KoSd

  • Activison have counter sued no Doubt saying they broke the terms of their contract. Activison are seeking damages http://ow.ly/KoO3

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Announced That Twitter, LastFm, And Facebook Updates Will Allow Child Acesss http://ow.ly/167VzL