Friday, March 19, 2010

The Bafta Video Games Awards Winners Are...

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The Bafta Video games Awards took place tonight. Below are the winners. The Picture Is Fellowship winner, Shigeru Miyamoto.

Fellowship

Shigeru Miyamoto

Action
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Artistic Achievement
Flower

Best Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum

Family & Social
Wii Sports Resort

Gameplay
Batman: Arkham Asylum

Handheld
LittleBigPlanet (PSP)

Multiplayer
Left 4 Dead 2

Original Score
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Sports
FIFA 10

Story
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Strategy
Empire: Total War

Use of Audio
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Use of Online
FIFA 10

BAFTA Ones To Watch Award in association with Dare to Be Digital
Shrunk!

GAME Award of 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

From Bafta


Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Latest Free Realms Update Brings Pirate Goodies

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the latest content update for Free Realms brings a variety of Pirate themed goodies to Free Realms. as well as new items for homes, there will also be new wearable items and a new 3D game called Pirate Plunder.

Pirate Plunder Features:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel

Plunder Screenshots


Press Release

WHAT:
Avast ye landlubbers! Free Realms has released an exciting new content update loaded with pirate themed goodies, including housing items, freestyle wearables, Marketplace items and an exciting, Members-only, 3D minigame, Pirate's Plunder!

A grand amusement for every sea-legged sailor, Pirate’s Plunder lets Members control battle ships in a match of up to six players (or AI opponents) in action-packed ocean environments filled with whirlpools, enemy cannon towers and lots of shiny treasure! Members who are ready to weigh anchor can register their ships with Jolly Roger in Seaside or launch the new minigame right from their Activity Guide.

Along with the Pirate clippers and skippers, this game update ushers in new Tiger, Unicorn and Pegasus pets, as well as new Pegasus Ride variants.

And, for a limited time, players can redeem a 7-Eleven Free Realms $10 Station Cash Card Bundle between 3/18/2010 and 4/19/2010 to receive a bonus T-Rex Ride in addition to an exclusive green cowboy hat for their in-game dog!

PIRATE'S PLUNDER FEATURES:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel

WHEN: Pirate’s Plunder is now available to play in-game for Members only.

To log in, visit www.FreeRealms.com

ABOUT:
Free Realms is a free-to-play online virtual world where players are free to do or be anything: Fight like a ninja, cook a tasty meal, raise a pet, battle goblins, set out on epic quests or connect with friends through a safe, social networking site. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.

Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.

Sony Online Entertainment
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 and EverQuest are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Zipper Interactive Announce The First Free MAG DLC Is Coming 25th March

Zipper Interactive have revealed that the first piece of DLC for MAG will be free and that its coming out on 25th March. The Trooper Gear Pack will bring Flash Bangs to the game as well as a special light machine gun, Raven’s APEX 100SE, SVER’s RTK-74 Vla, and Valor’s Mk 46 Mod 1, for each of the PMC. 2 new uniforms, Trooper Dark and Trooper Light, are also coming to each PMCs.

Zipper Interactive have also announced that in celebration of the release of this DLC pack, double XP will be offered to all players from 25th March until 28th March.

Trooper Gear Pack


From USA Playstation Blog


Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Is Coming To UMD On 27th April And Reveal PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap Info


Q-Games have announced that the UMD version of PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe is coming out on 27th April for $19.99.

Q-Games have also released new information and screenshots for the upcoming 2nd lap DLC for PixleJunk Racers. 2nd Lap will bring trophies to PixleJunk Racers as well as new features. Ghost Attack will record your race and upload it and your high-score to high-score tables, meaning anyone can race against your ghost. The singleplayer tournament mode has also been made a little easier.

PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap



Sony Announce Chapter 1 Of The Heavy Rain Chronicles Is Out 1st April

Sony have announced that Chapter 1 of the Heavy Rain Chronicles, The Taxidermist, will be available to download on 1st April for $4.99. This does require a copy of Heavy Rain to work. The Taxidermist features Madison Paige and takes place during her early investigation into the Origami Killer.




EA Announce Battlefield Bad Company 2 Has Sold Over 2.3 Million Units


EA Have announced that since the Launch of Battlefield Bad Company 2, the game has sold over 2.3 Million units. The game is also set to become the best selling March released game ever in both the USA and Europe. EA have also proudly announced that Battlefield Bad Company 2 has received a review score of over 90 from 46 different outlets.

EA have released some statistics for Battlefield Bad Company 2:
• 81B points have been earned in online multiplayer sessions
• 43M weapons and gadgets have been unlocked in online multiplayer
• Over 6M video views on YouTube
• 2.9M hours have been spent playing online in the last 24 hours alone
• 230K peak-concurrent-users (PCUs)
• Over 44k Twitter fans (most out of any EA title)

Press Release

Guildford UK – March 18, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is on pace to be the top selling title for March 2010. With over 2.3M units sold-through*, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has become the best-selling March release on record in North America and Europe. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is winning accolades from fans and critics for outstanding visuals and action-packed gameplay with no less than 46 outlets having awarded the game a score of 90 or above. GameSpot.com commented that, “whether or not you're looking for a new shooter in your life, you owe it to yourself to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2.”

The momentum of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can also be seen across social media networks and in the game’s statistics:

• 81B points have been earned in online multiplayer sessions
• 43M weapons and gadgets have been unlocked in online multiplayer
• Over 6M video views on YouTube
• 2.9M hours have been spent playing online in the last 24 hours alone
• 230K peak-concurrent-users (PCUs)
• Over 44k Twitter fans (most out of any EA title)

“We are so thrilled with the success of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sales and fan response. In the first 48 hours we had such a tremendous rush to multiplayer gameplay that our servers experienced overwhelming demand. This is a testament to the massive response players have had worldwide for the extraordinary action experienced in the Battlefield sandbox,” says Karl Magnus Troedsson, Executive Producer, Battlefield Franchise. “DICE and EA have brought more servers online. We now have enough capacity to handle all BFBC2 connections seamlessly and we continue to monitor online play daily.”

Defined by its exceedingly intense vehicular warfare, destruction, variety of weapons and huge sandbox environments, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the finest online FPS games of 2010. Developed using state-of-the-art graphics technology, the PC version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the first title in the Battlefield franchise to be 3-D-ready, playable in DirectX® 11, and support multiple monitors for properly equipped PCs.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Two all-new multiplayer maps for the game are coming on March 30 at no extra charge**. These two maps can be unlocked by inputting a VIP code***.

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit:www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.


*According to internal data.
** Internet connection required.
*** VIP codes included with original retail purchase. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players that do not have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update. Internet connection required.

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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. 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://www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce The Lord of the Rings: War in the North


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced The Lord of the Rings: War in the North for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. The game is currently set for a 2011 release.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North will have new and familiar narrative elements. the game is a mature RPG set in Middle-Earth that has 3 player on-line co-op. In the game, you are part of the great battle of the North. there will be new lands to explore as well as elements from the past films. The game will have extensive character customization and development, upgradable weapons, skills and special abilities.

Press Release

Burbank, Calif. – March 18, 2010 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces today that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, an epic multiplayer action/RPG video game based on the renowned novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set to launch on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® in 2011.

Developed in association with Middle-earth Enterprises, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North explores both original and familiar narrative elements as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment holds the rights to develop video games based on both the literary and motion picture content from The Lord of the Rings. Breaking new ground as a mature RPG video game set in Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North advances the RPG paradigm through innovative online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players who form their own Fellowship to fight Sauron’s forces in the North.

“With The Lord of the Rings: War in the North we are taking a mature approach to the widely celebrated property with authentic portrayals of battles and all new storylines,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Utilizing the award-winning and passionate development team at Snowblind Studios, we are looking to evolve the RPG experience and deliver The Lord of the Rings game fans have been waiting for.”

“In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Snowblind will deliver an action RPG for core gamers featuring authentic narrative and environmental locations from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original The Lord of the Rings,” said Ryan Geithman, Founder and Studio Head of Snowblind Studios. “This game is a natural evolution of the acclaimed RPG gameplay that Snowblind has consistently delivered over the past years. Players and fans will experience an innovative approach to online co-op gameplay, woven throughout every facet of the game in a way that only Snowblind can deliver.”

In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, players can become the heroes in the great battle of the North as part of the epic War of the Ring. Exploring unseen lands, story elements and characters from Middle-earth as well as elements familiar from past feature films, gamers will experience extensive character customization and development, expansive co-op gameplay options and upgradeable weapons, skills and special abilities.

For more information about The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, please visit www.warinthenorth.com.

About Middle-earth Enterprises
The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture stage, merchandising, and other rights in certain literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Middle-earth Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on the Tolkien work for more than 30 years and is headquartered in Berkeley, California. www.middleearth.com.

About Snowblind Studios
Snowblind Studios is an award-winning video game developer based in the Pacific Northwest with more than 10 years of experience. Utilizing a rich history of cooperative play games, they helped to define the growing Action RPG genre with critically acclaimed titles including Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance and the Champions of Norrath series. The studio was acquired by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group in 2009 and is currently working on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Lips I Love The 80's

Microsoft have released new screenshots for Lips I Love The 80's on the Xbox 360. this trailer has some people playing the game and showing the other songs that are included in Lips I Love The 80's. some in-game footage is shown in the trailer.




Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

Codemasters have announced International Cricket 2010 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and that its coming out this summer. International Cricket 2010 is being produced by the team behind last years Ashes Cricket 2009, Trickstar Games.

International Cricket 2010 will feature an all new Action Cam which adds action and intensity, compared to the traditional broadcast views. Batting gets a new Power Stick which adds 360° analogue power and direction control, giving the player a wider selection of shots to choose from.

The game features a complete player editor which will enable gamers to put themselves into the game. the game has the roster of 16 nations and 21 stadia from around the world. there are also new instant tournament game modes.

Screenshots


Press Release

Thursday 18th March/...Complete with all new ‘Action Cam’ that will take gamers right onto the pitch and into the heat of battle, Codemasters® today announced International Cricket 2010™, coming this summer for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

International Cricket 2010 is set to continue Codemasters 15 year association with world class cricket and follows last summer’s Number One best seller Ashes Cricket 2009. Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a team pedigree that includes Ashes Cricket 2009 and the Brian Lara series, IC 2010 steps up to the crease with a range of innovations and enhancements to set the new standard in authentic cricket gaming.

The new Action Cam will immerse players in all the on-pitch drama, intensity and excitement of fiercely competitive international cricket. Supplementing traditional broadcast views, players can now feel the satisfaction of smashing home 90mph+ deliveries and experience the thrill of thundering down the track to bowl from Action Cam’s new on-field perspectives.

A key addition to the range of fielding, bowling and batting improvements is the new ‘Power Stick’. Giving batsmen 360° analogue power and direction control, Power Stick enables the widest selection of shots, from pushing quick singles to gaps in the field to risky shots and everything in between.

Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes including new instant tournaments. A comprehensive player editor enables gamers to put themselves into the game and the squad editor allows players to edit the player name, appearance, team and attributes of all athletes. Gamers can compete as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations at an improved selection of 21 stadia around the world, including Lord’s, the Home of Cricket.

“With a focus on taking gamers into the action like never before, International Cricket 2010 will deliver the most authentic cricket gaming yet,” said John Szoke, Producer, Codemasters. “Codemasters enjoys an unrivaled heritage in producing cricket games, and International Cricket 2010 will build on this success with a range of innovative gameplay features and enhancements.”

“We’re delighted to partner with Codemasters to develop the next leap forward in cricket gaming,” said Tony Parkes, Studio Director, Trickstar games. “Our passionate team of industry veterans, which includes development talent who have worked on the Brian Lara series and Ashes 2009, is determined to deliver the most immersive and intuitive cricket experience for all fans of the sport.”

Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.codemasters.com/cricket.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com

ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com

ASK ABOUT GAMES
Codemasters supports askaboutgames.com www.askaboutgames.com - a UK initiative designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for computer and video games so that they can make more informed choices when choosing games for their children.

Codemasters is a registered trademark owned by The Codemasters Software Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are this weeks Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare releases. i have provided screenshots for the game where i can.

Virtual Console

CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD – Turbografx


Milon's Secret Castle – NES

WiiWare

Muscle March


DSiWare

Car Jack Streets


Flashlight

Flips The Enchanted Woods

Libera Wing

Photo Dojo

From Nintendo UK


Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots And Trailer For Groovin Blocks

Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and a trailer for the upcoming PSN game, Groovin Blocks. the screenshots and trailer are all from in-game footage and show in-game action.

Groovin Blocks has over 50 levels to play through, and 20 original songs. This is a game similar in style to Columns, but the main difference here is that your encouraged to destroy blocks in time to the beat. there are also powerups which can be unlocked as the player collects stars.



Screenshots


Press Release

WHAT: Sony Online Entertainment delivers the ultimate puzzle challenge; Groovin’ Blocks, a game set to irresistible musical beats, now available on the PlayStation®Network! With over 50 levels and 20 original songs, Groovin’ Blocks will have players of all skill levels groovin’ along.

ABOUT GROOVIN’ BLOCKS: Groovin’ Blocks challenges players to match three or more gems to make them disappear. For more points, users can explode gems to the beat of the music and those who keep their groove going until the end of a song without letting the gems touch the top will advance to the next level. Players collect stars along the way to unlock 15 levels of power-ups. Groovin’ Blocks features three skill levels, ranging from casual to hard, and two multiplayer options. Play with friends in local co-op or against them in a local head-to-head mode.

FEATURES:
• Over 50 levels of challenging puzzles
• 20 original songs for non-stop groovin’
• Unlockable power-ups and new songs obtainable through the star award system
• 3 skill level options; Casual, Experienced and Hard
• Local head-to-head and co-op modes
• A unique local multiplayer mode that enables handicapping to balance gameplay
• 11 PlayStation Network trophies to collect

WHEN: Groovin’ Blocks is now available for purchase from the PlayStation®Store for $9.99 (plus applicable taxes).

For more information on Groovin’ Blocks, visit www.station.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
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, and Tucson, 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, Legends of Norrath, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Groovin' Blocks and Rapid Fire Engine source code © 2008 Empty Clip Studios, LLC. Groovin' Blocks is a trademark of Empty Clip Studios, LLC. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. Font Alte Haas Grotesk used with permission from Yann Le Coroller. Neogrey font created by Ivan Philipov and used with permission. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Codemasters Have Released A New Dev Dairy For F1 2010

Codemasters have released a new Dev Dairy video for F1 2010. this video has devs talking about the game, ex F1 driver Anthony Davidson, and it also has unseen footage of F1 2010. The new footage from the game features 2009 cars but it is all from f1 2010. Pit lane crews, weather, various cars and tracks are all shown. The Devs talk about their love for F1, and briefly go through the many things that have been included in the game.




Codemasters Have Released New F1 2010 Screenshots And Boxart

Codemasters have released new screenshots and the boxart for F1 2010. the screenshots feature 2009 cars, but are representative of F1 2010 gameplay. The screenshots appear to show gameplay and show some action from Monaco, in-cockpit view of a Force India, and weather effects. The Boxart reveal the game is rated 3+.

Screenshots


Boxart



Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Revealed The Boxart For Lego Harry Potter

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have revealed the boxart for all the retail versions of Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Whilst the games have not been rated, the boxart does feature the main characters, familiar faces and bits from the first 4 Harry Potter Movies.

Boxart



EA Have Released A New Gameplay Video For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of The Sims 3 World Adventures

EA Have released a gameplay video for the iPhone/iPod Touch version of The Sims 3 World Adventures. The Trailer is made from in-game footage and shows of a few aspects of The Sims 3 World Adventures. Sim Creation, moving around a town, investigating a tomb, and a Mummy are all shown. the video also clearly shows how the touch controls are laid out on the screen.




EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Game Sim City Deluxe

EA Have Released New Screenshots for the iPhone/iPod Touch game Sim City Deluxe. these screenshots are in-game and show 3 different cities. the screenshots show how buttons are laid out on the side of the screen, a ticker is on the bottom with news, and how the in-game graphics look.

Screenshots



EA Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For MMA

EA Have released a new trailer for MMA. this is a gameplay trailer that is made from in-game footage. the trailer shows the fighters as they enter the ring and fights. several different fighters are shown in the trailer as well as several different rings. the trailer also shows the different fighting styles of the fighters, body damage, and finishing moves.




EA Have Released A Gameplay Video For Mirror's Edge On The iPhone/iPod Touch

EA Have released a gameplay video and a fact sheet for the iPhone/iPod Touch version of Mirror's Edge. The Video is brief and shows in-game footage of the game being played. The fact sheet reveals that the game has 14 levels to play through.



Fact Sheet

Key Features
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF MIRROR’S EDGE -
A place where information is heavily monitored and law is brutally enforced in an effort to create the 'perfect' society.

YOUR MISSION -Take control of Faith Connors, a member of an underground messenger group known as Runners, as she races to stop a deadly threat that has grown from within their own ranks.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST… AND FASTEST -
Use Faith's incredible acrobatic moves to outmaneuver the enemy --run on walls, slide down precarious ramps, ride ziplines, and leap between rooftops. Leave the enemy in your dust.

EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT EXCITEMENT - Burn through 14 levels of the fastest, most fluid action imaginable. Dynamic camera angles capture the intense action of this unique game.

HEIGHTEN YOUR SENSES- Immerse yourself in a stylish, graphically rich 3D environment flooded with realistic sound effects and phenomenal music.
Product Description
The award winning and the most dynamic action adventure game comes to iPhone™ and iPod touch®.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, where law is brutally enforced, where most people sacrifice freedom for a comfortable life, there are still those that choose to live on the edge. Take control of Faith, a member of an underground group known as “Runners”, acrobatic messengers who are the last source of free communication in this “perfect” city. But a deadly threat has grown from within and Faith finds that she alone is the one that can stop it.

MIRROR’S EDGE ™ in the APP STORESM. Play on the run on the iPhone® and iPod touch®.

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/16PMMa

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16POl6

  • Majesco have reported a drop in Q1 profit, down from $4.2M to $3.8M http://ow.ly/1nPWm

  • iPhone: the latest Famitsu has revealed a new Square Enix JRPG called Chaos Rings. there are 5 teams of 2 characters http://ow.ly/1nPYw

  • PS3: Tetsuya Nomura has revealed that Final Fantasy VS XIII does have a world map and air ship. not all areas connected http://ow.ly/1nQ1L

  • PSP: Dissidia Final Fantasy has sold over 1 million units. Tetsuya Nomura is trying to get Dissidia Final Fantasy 2 made http://ow.ly/1nQ3L

  • PS3: Torne has been released in Japan. there were long lines as people que'd for it, expected to sell out. http://ow.ly/1nQ7q

  • PSPgo: Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is coming to the Japan PSN on 18th March for ¥1,600. new PSPgo's get voucher for it http://ow.ly/1nQbo

  • PS3: Guerrilla Games have said they've not pushed the PS3 tot he max with Killzone 2, there's room for improvement http://ow.ly/1nQdZ

  • Crystal Dynamics say Motion Controls may come to Tomb Raider games, possibly the new one. http://ow.ly/1nQh4

  • Square Enix have teamed up with DC Comics to release a Comic book series to provide back story for Nier http://ow.ly/1nQiP

  • PC: EA And Bioware are targeting 2 Million subscribers for Star Wars The Old Republic. 1 Million needed to re-coup costs http://ow.ly/1nQl0

  • 360: The Spring update will bring USB storage support to the 360. XBLA,XBLIG,GoD,DLC, title updates all stored on USB http://ow.ly/1nV0P

  • those who have not read QTE Gamers current status update at http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/ there's tech issues, things are delayed, sorry

  • 360: GameStop say they have not heard of a 360 Slim from Microsoft. GameStop are excited about Motion Control Sales http://ow.ly/1nZcE

  • 360: The BBFC has rated Alan Wake a 15 in the UK. they also reveal a Limited Content Edition is coming out http://ow.ly/1nZf8

  • Wii: Yoshio Sakamoto denies Metroid Other M is a on rails shooter, but admits some aspects of the genre are in the game http://ow.ly/1nZhx