Thursday, April 1, 2010

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the titles coming to the UK Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare this week. in all there are 7 titles, 1 on Virtual Console, 2 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare. i have provided screenshots for the games i have them for, unfortunately i don't have screenshots for all of them.

Virtual Console

Super Mario Kart – Super Nintendo


WiiWare

Chronos Twins DX


Family Mini Golf

DSiWare

AiRace: Tunnel


Oscar in Movieland


Puzzle to Go Diddl

Spaceball: Revolution


From Nintendo UK


Ubisoft Announce Just Dance Has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide


Ubisoft has announced that Just Dance has now sold over 2 Million units worldwide. the game was originally released in November 2009 and now has become the fastest selling new IP from a third party on the Nintendo Wii. Ubisoft have also said that the game spent several weeks as the top selling game in the UK and has been a top 10 selling game across Europe and in the USA.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO – March 30, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced that the worldwide hit video game Just Dance , which launched in mid-November 2009, has sold through more than two million units worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling new intellectual property from a third-party publisher on Wii™. Developed by Ubisoft Paris,Just Dance is the first real music video game in which up to four people can break it down at a time, as they follow on-screen choreographed moves set to classic dance tracks, entertaining spectators along the way. Just Dance features an incredible track list with more than 30 famous tunes from the ’60s to today, including songs by Katy Perry, MC Hammer and the Spice Girls.

Just Dance has consistently danced into the top of the video game charts in recent months, spending time in the top ten in most European and North American territories. According to NPD data,Just Dance is the best-selling music/rhythm game for Wii™ in the U.S. from December 2009 through February 2010, and is on track to maintain its sales momentum for the month of March 2010. The title hit No. 1 and remained there for several weeks in the very competitive U.K. market, beating well-established hardcore video game franchises.

“The consumer response to Just Dance has been overwhelming,” said Tony Key, senior vice president sales and marketing at Ubisoft, U.S. “With Just Dance’s success we’ve seen a renewal of the music video game genre, as this is truly a game that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”

Just Dance is available at retail locations nationwide for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99. Just Dance is rated E10+by the ESRB. For more information about Just Dance, please visit: www.justdancegame.com, and to witness the phenomenon, check out: YouTube.com/justdancegame.com.

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog have detailed this weeks USA Digital Comic Store update.

2000AD Prog # 1673 - $ 1.99
Abyss # 1 - $ 0.99
Beowulf – The Graphic Novel # 1 - $ 0.99
Cages # 3 - $ 0.99
Daredevil (1964) # 1 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 2 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 3 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 4 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 5 - $ 1.99
Donald Duck and the Treasure Island # 2 - $ 1.99
Donald Duck Gets Snap Happy - $ 0.99
Eternal Descent # 1 - $ 1.99
The Ghoul # 2 - $ 1.99
G.I. Joe # 11 - $ 1.99
G.I. Joe Origins # 11 - $ 1.99
Jeeves & Quackmore: Heroes Riding High # - $ 0.99
The Lexian Chronicles # 1 - $ 0.99
Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows # 2 - $ 1.99
Runes of Ragnan # 1 - $ 0.99
Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation # 1 - $ 1.99
Transformers # 4 - $ 1.99
Transformers: Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream # 2 - $ 1.99
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen # 4 $ 1.99
Ultraheroes 3 0.99
We Kill Monsters # 4 - $ 0.99
The X-Men (1963) # 16 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 17 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 18 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 19 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 20 - $ 1.99
X-Mickey # 10 - $ 1.99

From USA Playstation Blog


UK PSN Update 01/04/2010

Permanent Price Drop
PS3: Inferno Pool Was – £6.29 Now – £2.39
PSP: FIFA 09 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Need for Speed: Pro Street Was – £17.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Madden NFL 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: NBA Live 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Burnout Dominator Was – £17.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Marvel Super Hero Squad Was – £29.99 Now – £13.99
PSP: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 Was – £31.99 Now – £23.99

Special Offers
PS3: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time Reshelled [£3.99]
PS3: Tom Clancy's End War – Escalation Expansion pack [£2.39]
PS3: H.A.W.X – Russiand Falcons Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Gunstar Heroes [£2.39]
PS3: OutRun Online Arcade [£5.25]
PSP: Cover Girl [£11.99]
PSP: Driver 76 [£7.99]
PSP: Asphalt: Urban GT 2 [£6.29]
PSP: Mawaskes Puzzle [£8.69]
Minis: DynoGems [£1.74]

PS3 Games
Sam & Max The Devils Playhouse Preorder [£17.99]
Penny Arcade Adventures : Episode 1 & 2 Bundle [£11.99]
Namco Museum Essentials [£7.99]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Combo Pack [Free]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Gifts [Free]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Pranks [Free]
Dragon Ball Ragin Blast – Ultimate Warriors Pack 3 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Godlike Pack [£2.39]
Army Of Two: Th 40th Day – Chapters Of Deceit [£6.29]
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – Ryo Hazuki Forklift Truck [£3.99]
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 3 [Free]
EyePet – Easter Styling Pack [£2.39]
EyePet – Lucky Dip Stlying Pack 12 [Free]
Heavy Rain – Chronicle 1 [£3.19]
Little Big Planet – Fragrances Costume Kit [Free]

Demo's
Namco Museum Essentials

Guitar Hero 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Pack [£4.39]
“Free Bird” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]
“Gimme Three Steps” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]
“Simple Man” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]

Rock Band
Axis – Bold as Love [Album] by The Jimi Hendrix Experience [£9.99]
[Following Tracks are from the album and available individually]
Ain’t No Telling [£0.99]
Bold As Love [£0.99]
Castles Made Of Sand [£0.99]
If 6 Was 9 [£0.99]
Little Miss Lover [£0.99]
Little Wing [£0.99]
One Rainy Wish [£0.99]
She’s So Fine [£0.99]
Spanish Castle Magic [£0.99]
Up From The Skies [£0.99]
Valleys Of Neptune [£0.99]
Wait Until Tomorrow [£0.99]
You Got Me Floatin’ [£0.99]

The Beatles Rock Band
None

DJ Hero
Jay-Z/Eminem Mix Pack [£6.29]

Karaoke Revolution
Heart Of Glass [£0.79]
I Will Survive [£0.79]
Irreplaceable [£0.79]
Killing Me Softly With His Song [£0.79]
Kiss Me [£0.79]
Me And Bobby McGee [£0.79]
Stand By Your Man [£0.79]
You Can’t Hurry Love [£0.79]

Videos
Battlefield Bad Company 2 launch Trailer
Battlefield bad Company 2 TV Commercial
Brink – Official Trailer
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Welcome To Shanghai

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Patchwork Heroes

Dynamic Theme
WarHawk [£1.59]

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Prince Of Persia – Rival Swords [£15.99]
Rengoku II – The Stairway To H.E.A.V.E.N [£8.69]
Little Big Planet – The Island Theme Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – The Island Theme Kit [£2.39]
Buzz! - National Geographic Safari [£3.19]

Minis
Hammer Wars [£2.49]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None


THQ Announce Big Beach Sports 2 For The Nintendo Wii

Boxart for original game.

THQ Have announced Big Beach Sports 2 for the Nintendo Wii, a sequel to the 2008 Nintendo Wii hit Big Beach Sports. Big Beach Sports 2 is currently set for a summer release and will feature 5 new outdoor games. Some traditional sports in the game are rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. there are also some competitions including surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races. The Game has both single player and multiplayer game modes and the game supports Wii Balance Board.

Press Release

WOKING, UK - April 1, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Big Beach Sports™ 2™, the follow-up to the popular 2008 summer hit title, Big Beach Sports™, is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and is scheduled for release this summer.

Big Beach Sports 2™ returns with five entirely new entertaining and energetic outdoor game offerings, including more traditional sports such as rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. Players are also invited to participate in competitions featuring surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races in either single player mode or through multiplayer challenges, going head to head with up to four players. Additionally, players can use the Wii Balance Board™ to ride the waves for a full body surfing experience.

About Big Beach Sports 2
Developed by Jet Black Games, its summer time on the island of Moa Loa and athletes from around the world are converging on the remote volcanic island to compete in this year’s annual Coconut Cup Championship. A variety of games ranging from the everyday to the exotic will be played, with the overall winner being crowned King of the Beach.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Big Beach Sports 2 and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Big Beach Sports 2 video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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THQ Announce Darksiders Is Coming To PC's This Summer

THQ Have announced that Darksiders is coming to the PC this summer. this version of Darksiders will be optimised for the PC by the games original developers, Vigil Games. The game will have user defined resolutions, Keyboard and gamepad support.

Press Release

Released earlier this year for Xbox 360® and Playstation®3, Darksiders will be available for PC gamers to enjoy in all of its apocalyptic glory this summer. Developed by THQ’s in-house studio Vigil Games™, this version of the game is being meticulously crafted to deliver the same great art style and dynamic game play to a whole new audience.

Travis Plane, Vice President of Global Brand Management commented, “We are delighted to be able to bring Darksiders to the PC. THQ is focused on bringing great product to the PC gaming audience so it was vital that we allowed Vigil the time to optimize the title for the PC platform. We hope PC gamers experience the same thrill and get the same level of satisfaction assuming the mantle of WAR as the console audience did.”

David Adams, General Manager of Vigil Games commented, “We are really excited to have the opportunity to bring Darksiders to the global PC audience. We feel that the growth of digital distribution and PC online communities creates a great environment for our game. We are working really hard to make sure that key features such as user-defined resolutions, interface and both keyboard and game pad control sets are all up to the standards for today’s discerning PC consumer.”

About Darksiders
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of mankind, WAR – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. War must take on the forces of Heaven and Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance. Players harness the apocalyptic power of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate enemies who stand in his way. With an extreme arsenal of weapons, War blazes a trail of destruction, and emerges even more deadly atop Ruin, War’s fiery phantom steed. Darksiders is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. For more information, please visit www.darksiders.com.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Darksiders video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
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EA Have Released A New Tutorial Video For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa

EA Have released a new gameplay tutorial for FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. this video details, by using the Playstation 3 version of the game, how to take penalties. the video also reveals a new penalty taking technique that has been added to FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa, detailing the positive and negatives in using it.




This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update


Sony's European Blog have released details on this weeks Digital Comic store update for the PSP.

* 2000AD Prog #1673 2000AD 15+
* Abyss #1 Red 5 Comics 9+
* Beowulf – The Graphic Novel Markosia 12+
* Cages: Part 3 of 4 Insomnia 15+
* Daredevil (1964) #1-#5 Marvel 3+
* Donald Duck Gets Snap Happy Disney 3+
* Donald Duck and the Treasure Island #2 Disney 3+
* Eternal Descent #1 (includes audio commentary) IDW 17+
* Jeeves & Quackmore: Heroes Riding High Disney 3+
* Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 17+
* Runes of Ragnan #1 IDW 12+
* Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation #1 IDW 9+
* The Ghoul #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 12+
* The Lexian Chronicles #1 Markosia 12+
* The X-Men (1963) #16-#20 Marvel 3+
* Transformers #4 IDW 3+
* Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 9+
* Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #4 IDW 9+
* Ultraheroes #3: Fame and Fortune Disney 3+
* We Kill Monsters #4 Red 5 Comics 12+
* X-Mickey #10: Boo! From Horror City Disney 3+

From EU Playstation Blog


Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Video For DC Universe Online

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new video for DC Universe Online. this video features the games director, Chris Cao, discussing and showing off one of the districts in Metropolis. Little Bohemia is where the university of Metropolis is. the whole area is centred around university culture. Chris Cao also mentions that Metropolis, as a whole, is over 1000 square Blocks in size in the game. the video features plenty of In-game footage showing the locations and some of the enemies in the game.




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

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

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

  • PS3: Playstation Move has hit the FCC. the filing is confidential until September. speculation Move is out in September http://ow.ly/1t5Fo

  • A video has emerged of someone playing Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 http://ow.ly/1t5HP

  • PC: its reported gamers in Australia cannot connect to Ubisoft servers, therefore they cannot play games like Settlers 7 http://ow.ly/1t5MR

  • 3DS: its reported Nintendo Announced the 3DS before Japanese press could. apparently the Japan Press had discovered it http://ow.ly/1t5PP

  • 360: Bungie is teasing, via twitter, that some big Halo news is going to be announced this week http://ow.ly/1t5QY

  • Dead Space 2 will get a demo before the game is released. they hope it'll be better than the Dead Space Demo was http://ow.ly/1t5TI

  • PS3: Walmart flyer has been spotted saying Killzone 2, inFamous, Resistance 2, UFC Undisputed 2009 will be Greatest hits http://ow.ly/1t5W4

  • Wii: high Voltage Software have confirmed that the Grinder is still coming out on the Wii. http://ow.ly/1t5Xr

  • 360: the XBLA port of Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition has been delayed until April http://ow.ly/1t5YM

  • 360: Microsoft has confirmed that a web browser is not coming to the 360. say its "a poor experience" on TV's http://ow.ly/1t61q

  • PSP: Metal Gear Peace Walker has been delayed in the USA until 8th June, 17th June in EU, 18th June in UK http://ow.ly/1t64P

  • ZuneHD: Microsoft announce the 64 GB HDD is out 12th April for $349.99. the 16GB and 32GB models drop $20 in price http://ow.ly/1tbLr

  • 3DS: Nintendo Customer services tell someone to look out at E3 for Golden Sun 3 on the 3DS News http://ow.ly/1tbOE

  • Ninja Theory's Tameem Antoniades thinks 3D is videogames will be better than 3D in movies http://ow.ly/1tbTn

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Metroid: Other M http://ow.ly/16WvZW

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal PrimeSense Is Providing The 3D Sensing Technology Behind Natal http://ow.ly/16WyOd

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Final Fantasy XIII http://ow.ly/16WyOc

  • QTE Blog: Sega And High Voltage Software Announce Conduit 2 For The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16WAbn

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Gameplay Trailer For Super Mario Galaxy 2 http://ow.ly/16WAbm

  • Its reported that DICE do not want to charge users for Battlefield Bad Company 2 maps, EA not commenting right now http://ow.ly/1tj6f

  • Bizarre Creations have said that "... we don't have any plans for Geometry Wars 3 or anything," http://ow.ly/1tjar

  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Iron Man 2 http://ow.ly/16WDA6

  • an estimated 500 Zombies invaded Sydney in protest of a lack of a R18+ rating http://ow.ly/1tjbx