Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Capcom Announce Dead Rising 2: Off The Record For PC, PS3, And Xbox 360



Capcom have announced Dead Rising 2: Off The Record for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Dead Rising 2: Off The Record asks the question, what would have Frank West Done instead of Chuck, and lets you find out. its not entirely clear if Dead Rising 2: Off The Record is DLC or a new game, but i think it's going to be a new game. either way, its coming out this Autumn. 

The Off The Road storyline will see Frank West building more weapons, exploring new areas of Fortune City, and taking pictures. the game will also have technical updates including improved loading times, network performance, and other upgrades to deliver a better Dead Rising Experience. 


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Fact Sheet

GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW
Dead Rising™ 2: Off the Record, sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West take centre stage as players
experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak. Forget what you know about Dead Rising™ 2, ”Frank West is back in the game!”
The new, “Off the Record” storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience. Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more
outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission structure and explore brand new areas of Fortune City to get his biggest scoop yet.
Frank’s come back means the return of his trusty camera, with players able to earn Prestige Points (PP) for specifi c photo opportunities that are graded
against criteria such as horror, drama, erotica and brutality.
In addition to the new scenario and gameplay enhancements, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record offers a suite of technical updates including load time
optimizations, improved network performance and a host of system upgrades to deliver a more satisfying Dead Rising™ experience.

FEATURES
• Frank West is back – The original Dead Rising hero returns to get the scoop on the
Fortune City outbreak.
• Fortune City but not as you know it – Experience a re-interpretation of the Fortune
City outbreak through the eyes and camera of photojournalist Frank West.
New story and missions unique to Frank West
New environments
New enemies and more psychotic Psychos
New crazy and hilarious combo-weapons
New items and vehicles
• Say “Cheese!” – Capture those classic, violent, scary, hilarious Dead Rising
moments, earn Prestige Points and complete all new missions with Frank’s new and
improved camera feature.
• Upgraded Experience – Full of technical improvements, system enhancements and
feature upgrades to create a faster, smoother, more satisfying Dead Rising.

Genre: Zombie Action
Platforms: PS3™, Xbox 360®, PC “Games for Windows®”
Release Date: Autumn 2011
Rating (All TBC): BBFC 18/PEGI 18+/USK 18/COB MA15+
Developer: Capcom Vancouver
Publisher: Capcom

Capcom Have Released A New Asura's Wrath Trailer And Screenshots



Capcom have released new screenshots and a trailer for the upcoming game from CyberConnect2, Asura's Wrath. the trailer is a continuation of the first trailer released for Asura's Wrath and the screenshots are taken from this cinematic. CyberConnect2 have revealed that the game will seamlessly move from action to cutscene and Asuma can be controlled during both.

CyberConnect2 have also revealed some information about the game. Asura was once a deity but had his powers taken away by his fellow gods. he became consumed by anger and injustice but finds new strength and power to take on the gods with.


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Fact Sheet


Gameplay overview
With unprecedented levels of dynamism, drama and interaction, Asura’s Wrath™ will deliver a fresh take on the action gaming genre.
Once a revered deity, Asura was betrayed by his fellow gods and stripped of all his powers. Consumed by anger at the injustice he has suffered and
swearing vengeance, Asura discovers he can use this fury to his advantage and turn it against his enemies. Cue relentless action as Asura finds
himself facing off against numerous unique enemies, including planetary sized bosses, unleashing devastating and visceral attacks.
Asura’s Wrath loses the traditional distinction between gameplay and cutscenes through seamless player controlled narrative. Simply put, even in
cinematic sequences the player can control Asura, directly affecting the gameplay, making Asura’s Wrath a truly unique experience.

Features
• New type of action game – Asura’s Wrath will seamlessly blend action and narrative
and will adopt an episodic nature, more akin to a TV drama series.
• Relentless action – Asura’s Wrath keeps placing gamers in tight situations and says
‘now get out of that.’
• What the…? – Unique enemies and planetary sized bosses will continually challenge
players’ expectations.
• Innovative setting and story – Fusing Asian mythology with sci-fi, Asura’s Wrath’s
universe will be truly unique.
• Collaboration with CyberConnect2 – Continues Capcom’s strategy of partnering with
the best developers to produce titles to complement its own internal projects.

Genre: Action
Platforms: PS3™, Xbox 360®
Release Date: TBC
Rating: TBC
Developer: Cyber Connect 2
Publisher: Capcom

Sony Have Released A New Patapon 3 Trailer And Code For An In-Game Item

Sony have released a new trailer for Patapon 3. this trailer shows many of the games features and in-game action. Sony have also released a code that, for a limited time, will give players a Bald Cap helm that can be used on a Patapon during combat in the game.



Source: USA Playstation Blog


Sony Online Entertainment Announce Farming is Now Available In Free Realms

Sony Online Entertainment have announced Farming is now available in Free Realms. all players will receive a free Wilds Farm where they can plant, grow, and harvest crops. additional farms can be purchased.

Farming Features:
  • New Wilds Farm instance for every player
  • Use farming tools to keep farms clear of weeds, obstacles, and pests
  • Harvest crops in the overworld and convert them to seeds for planting
  • Plant, water, and grow a wide variety of crop types and be sure to chase away the critters
  • Experiment with the Farm-O-matic machine to create new hybrid crops
  • Harvest crops and trade them in the Farmers Market for rewards
  • Play minigames and convert harvested crops into coin
  • Visit friends’ farm to earn more coin
  • Cool items available in the marketplace to boost farm production
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Press Release

The days of “kill-ten-rats” and kitschy collection quests are numbered. Virtual world, hunter-gatherer existence has evolved and agriculture has once again come to the forefront of [online] civilization with the introduction of FARMING to the popular free-to-play, family-friendly virtual world game, Free Realms®!

Recently introduced to agrarian life and the cultivation of food plants and farm vegetation, all Free Realms players receive a free Wilds Farm where they can plant, grow, and harvest crops to gain access to new and unique items. Through Farming, players can also play new minigames that allow them to convert their harvested crops into coin. Farmers can landscape their own plots, experiment with hybrid varieties and are also rewarded for helping out their fellow farmers.

For those players who are mass production minded, additional farms and items can be purchased from the Station Cash Marketplace. Each farm a player owns can be leveled up from level one (1) to twenty (20) by Members, unlocking new tools, items, seeds, quests and the potential to earn more coin. Free players can level their farm up to level five (5) for free, but Membership is required to continue earning experience.

Farming Features:

Farming is now available in Free Realms for the PC and MAC systems. Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.FreeRealms.com.

Farming Features:
New Wilds Farm instance for every player
Use farming tools to keep farms clear of weeds, obstacles, and pests
Harvest crops in the overworld and convert them to seeds for planting
Plant, water, and grow a wide variety of crop types and be sure to chase away the critters
Experiment with the Farm-O-matic machine to create new hybrid crops
Harvest crops and trade them in the Farmers Market for rewards
Play minigames and convert harvested crops into coin
Visit friends’ farm to earn more coin
Cool items available in the marketplace to boost farm production
ABOUT:
About Free Realms
Free Realms® is a free-to-play online virtual world for the PC, MAC and PlayStation®Network that features an endless array of exciting gameplay activities, minigames, and adventures to entertain a diversity of players. Recently recognized by Creative Child Magazine with the 2010 Creative Toy Award Seal of Excellence, Free Realms is a fun online experience to share with the entire family. From ninja fighting and soccer goal scoring to battling pirate ships and decorating player housing, in Free Realms players can be and do whatever they want when they want! With over 16 million registered players on the PC and MAC platforms, Free Realms offers a fun, social environment to connect with old and new friends while participating in live events and community activities.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online game console and wireless devices. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, PlanetSide®, and the recently launched DC Universe Online™, as well as the recent kids’ phenomena Free Realms® and Clone Wars Adventures™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

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

Sony Reveal The EU PSN 2011 Spring Offers


Sony has detailed this years PSN Spring Offers that are coming to the EU.

Spring Offers (PS3)
(Offer prices available until the 27th April)
  • PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX – (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • Worms 2: Armageddon – (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
  • Worms 2: Armageddon Battle Pack – (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
  • Noby Noby Boy – (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
  • Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao – (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • PowerUp Forever – (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
  • Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer – (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype – (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £5.10/€6.49)
  • Blade Kitten – (was – £7.19/€8.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • Space Invaders: Infinity Gene – (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • Ferrari: The Race Experience – (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £5.49/€6.99)
  • Borderlands – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part One – (was – £12.99/€16.99 now – £7.19/€8.99)
  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part Two – (was – £12.99/€16.99 now – £7.19/€8.99)
  • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £5.10/€6.49)
  • Blue Toad Murder Files Episode One – (now free)
  • Blue Toad Murder Files: Season Upgrade – (was – £8.99/€11.25 now – £7.19/€8.99)
  • Premier Manager – (was – £13.99/€17.99 now – £7.19/€8.99)
  • HamsterBall – (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • Ricochet HD – (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
  • Assassin’s Creed II – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £17.49/€21.99)
  • Voodoo Dice (PS3 version) – (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £5.49/€6.99)
  • Cell Factor: Psychokinetic Wars – (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £5.49/€6.99)
  • Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game + Knives Chau Add-on Bundle (£7.99/€9.99)
The following PS3 offers will be available from Thursday, 14th April
  • God of War HD Collection - (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £14.99/€19.99)

Spring Offers (PSP)
(Offer prices available until the 27th April)
  • Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
  • NBA 2K11 – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
  • Worms: Battle Islands – (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • Half Minute Hero - (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
  • Michael Jackson: The Experience – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £17.49/€21.99)

The following PSP offers will be available from Thursday, 14th April
  • God of War: Chains of Olympus - (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • God of War Ghost of Sparta – (was – £19.99/€24.99 now – £11.99/€16.99)
  • ModNation Racers - (was – £21.99/€26.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
  • Twisted Metal: Head On – (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • LittleBigPlanet PSP – (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • Fruit Salad – Level Kit
  • Heroes In Uniform – Level Kit
  • Jungle Sackfari – Level Kit
  • King Arthur – Level Kit
  • Lurve – Level Kit
  • Metropolis Theme
  • MotorStorm® Hessian – Level Kit
  • Robin Hood Men In Sacks – Level Kit
  • Sack Circus – Level Kit
  • The Canyons Theme – Level Kit
  • The Easter Theme – Level Kit
  • The Gardens Theme Pack
  • The Island Theme – Level Kit
  • The Sack that Time Forgot Level Pack
  • The Savannah Theme – Level Kit
  • The Temples Theme – Level Kit
  • The Wedding Theme – Level Kit
  • The Wilderness Theme – Level Kit
  • Turbo! Premium Level Kit
  • Unidentified Sacking Objects – Level Kit
  • Wild West – Level Kit
  • Yuletide Sack Level Kit
All LittleBigPlanet PSP billable level kits are now reduced permanently to £0.79/€0.99

Spring Offers (PS3 & PSP)
(Offer prices available until the 27th April)
  • Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder (mini) – (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
  • Mad Blocker Alpha: ROTF (mini)- (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
  • Edge (mini) – (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
  • Space Shooter for 2 Bucks (mini) – (was – £1.74/€1.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
  • Angry Birds (mini) – (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.24/€1.49)
  • Rayman (PSone) – (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.99/€3.59)
Source: EU Playstation Blog


Techland Have Released New Screenshots For Dead Island Showing The Sam B Character

Techland have released new screenshots for Dead Island. these screenshots show in-game action of the Sam B character, who is a former rapper, having to deal with several Zombies.

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Epic Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Gears Of War 3 Multiplayer

Epic have released a behind the scenes look at Gears Of War 3 Multiplayer in this new video documentary titled Dedicated Execution. this video feature members of the development team talking about making Multiplayer in Gears Of War 3 and there is also in-game action shown in the video. some of the game modes are also discussed and detailed.


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Press Release

London 12 April 2011 – Sharpen your Lancer blade and get ready to take the fight to the Locust Horde! In just two weeks, the biggest gaming event of this spring kicks off with the worldwide launch of the “Gears of War 3” public multiplayer beta on 25 April, exclusively on Xbox LIVE.

To give players an early glimpse of the explosive multiplayer action that awaits, Epic Games and Microsoft today released a new ViDoc, entitled “Making ‘Gears 3’: Dedicated Execution,” featuring spectacular new gameplay footage and key insights from the development team tasked with creating the most polished, balanced and action-packed “Gears of War” multiplayer experience to date.

Tune in to hear Epic’s Creative Director Cliff Bleszinski, Executive Producer Rod Fergusson, Senior Gameplay Designer Lee Perry, and other lead developers discuss how they’ve designed dynamic new modes like Team Deathmatch to deliver explosively fun multiplayer experience aimed to please the Gears faithful, as well as newcomers to the franchise.

Powered by dedicated servers, “Gears of War 3” offers the series’ most feature-packed Versus multiplayer experience yet, and raises the bar with new game types, weapons, visceral executions, playable characters, squad communication tools, a deep player rewards system, and more. New players will enjoy the finely balanced gameplay and streamlined game types, which make “Gears of War 3” deeper and more accessible than ever before, allowing anyone to instantly jump into the action.

The “Gears of War 3” multiplayer beta opens on 25 April and runs through 15 May for everyone who pre-orders the game from GAME and gamestation (the full list of worldwide retailers is available at: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/Templates/Secondary.aspx?id=2004).

“Bulletstorm: Epic Edition” owners will get early access starting April 18 through the “Bulletstorm” disc. For full details on the “Gears of War 3” public multiplayer beta, including the new maps and game modes, please refer to the official Epic Games FAQ: http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=767359.

Developed by award-winning studio Epic Games, “Gears of War 3” launches worldwide on 20 September 2011, and is available for pre-order in three distinct editions – Standard (£49.99), Limited (£59.99) and Epic (£99.99). For additional details on the game and the beta, please visit www.xbox.com/gearsofwar.

Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest VI: Realms Of Reverie Is Coming To The EU This Year


Nintendo have announced that Dragon Quest VI: Realms Of Reverie is coming out in the EU. the original version of the game didn't get a EU Release and now this remake for the Nintendo DS will bring Dragon Quest VI: Realms Of Reverie to the EU For the first time. no specific release date has been provided though for its release.

Source: Nintendo UK


Square Enix Have Released new Screenshots For Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection

Square Enix have released new screenshots for Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection, an upcoming PSP game consisting of Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. these screenshots show some of the new CGi cutscenes and some of the new in-game graphics.

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Sony Announce PSP Firmware Update 6.38 And Media Go Update 1.7, Both Are Out Now

Sony have announced PSP Firmware update 6.38. this is a minor update that improves "System software stability during use of some features". Sony have also released firmware update 1.7 for Media Go. this update adds support for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, Xperia Arc, And Xperia Neo. there have also been improvements to performance, stability, and installation.

Source: USA Playstation Blog


Nintendo Have Revealed The Games Coming To The Wii, DS, And 3DS Between Now And June

Nintendo have detailed the games coming out on the Wii, DS, and 3DS between now and June.

Wii

Activision
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition – June 14

Deep Silver, Inc.
Get Fit with Mel B – Spring

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

Disney•Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game – Summer

Graffiti Entertainment, Inc.
Reader Rabbit Preschool – April
Reader Rabbit Kindergarten – April
Reader Rabbit 1st Grade – April
Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade – April

Konami Digital Entertainment
Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 – Spring

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
ExerBeat – April 26

Nintendo
Wii Play: Motion – June 13
Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust – June 27

SEGA
Thor: God of Thunder – May 3
The Conduit 2 – April 12

THQ Inc.
Rio – April 12
SpongeBob SquigglePants – April 12
Kung Fu Panda 2 – May 24

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Nintendo DS Family

Activision
Transformers: Dark of the Moon AUTOBOTS – June 14
Transformers: Dark of the Moon DECEPTICONS – June 14
Squinkies – April 12

Bergsala Lightweight LLC
Loving Life with Hello Kitty and Friends – May 10

Deep Silver, Inc.
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass – Q2

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

Disney•Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game – Summer

Easy Interactive
Hollywood Files – June 14
Picture Puzzle Collection – May 17
Match 3 Madness – May 3

Konami Digital Entertainment
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011 – May 10

Majesco Entertainment
Cake Mania Main Street – May

SEGA
Thor: God of Thunder – May 3

THQ Inc.
Rio – April 12
Paws & Claws Pampered Pets 2 – April 12
Kung Fu Panda 2 – May 24

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
LEGO Battles: Ninjago – Spring
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Nintendo 3DS

Activision
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition 3D – June 14

Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II – May 24

Crave Games
Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion – May 24

D3 Publisher
Dream Trigger 3D - April

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
DualPenSports – May
PAC-MAN & Galaga DIMENSIONS – June

Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – June 19

NIS America, Inc.
Cave Story 3D - June 28

TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP.
DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions – May

THQ Inc.
SpongeBob SquigglePants – May 17

Ubisoft Entertainment
Driver Renegade – Spring
Rabbids Travel in Time – April 10
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D – April 10
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes – June 7

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., April 12, 2011 – Nintendo of America today revealed a diverse lineup of new video games set to launch during the second quarter of 2011. Whether they're playing at home on the Wii™ system, having fun on the go with the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or discovering the new Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, consumers will have a wide variety of engaging, inclusive experiences to choose from as Nintendo and its publishing partners unleash more than 50 games in the coming months.

A June 19 launch date has been set for The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D, a re-mastered edition of one of the most acclaimed installments in The Legend of Zelda series, created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. Wii owners, meanwhile, can look forward to the June 13 launch of Wii Play™: Motion, which includes 12 new motion-controlled games and will be packaged with a black Wii Remote™ Plus controller. Upcoming games also include Mystery Case Files™: Dust to Dust™ for the Wii system, which combines the seek-and-solve fun of the puzzle-based series with adventuresome story elements, multiplayer modes and the intuitive motion control of the Wii Remote™ controller.

"Following a tremendous launch for Nintendo 3DS, our roster of upcoming games for Wii and all of our hand-held systems will keep the momentum going strong into summer," said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America's director of Public Relations. "Games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Wii Play: Motion offer exciting additions to some of Nintendo's most popular franchises, while our third-party partners continue to provide blockbuster gaming experiences for Nintendo systems."

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D brings a completely re-mastered version of an epic entry in the beloved The Legend of Zelda game series to Nintendo's newest hand-held system, Nintendo 3DS. The game couples phenomenally enhanced graphics with stunning, glasses-free 3D visuals to bring to life the daring adventures of its hero, Link™. A streamlined touch-screen interface and newly implemented motion controls provide a fresh and intuitive feel as players immerse themselves in the tale of the creation of Hyrule and the struggle for control of its all-powerful ancient relic. The game will also feature new challenges not included in the original game. The Legend of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest – a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons that feature the same graphical and interface upgrades as the main game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a masterful improvement on one of the landmark releases in video game history.

With the June 13 launch of Wii Play: Motion, Wii owners will be twisting, turning and enjoying themselves like never before, whether they're newcomers to the console or have already discovered the fun of the popular Wii Play game. From catching a gust of wind by tilting an umbrella to fending off garden pests by swinging a mallet, each of the 12 included games will have players smiling wide as they use their Wii Remote Plus controller (or Wii Remote with Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) in a variety of interesting, sometimes unexpected ways. Wii Play: Motion comes packaged with a Wii Remote Plus controller – which combines the original Wii Remote controller with the precision of Wii MotionPlus – to deliver great value, precise motion control and immersive social fun that anyone in the household can pick up and instantly enjoy.

Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust brings the intrigue and sleuthing of Big Fish Games' Mystery Case Files series to the Wii system for the first time. The game transports players to the enigmatic Malgrave Island, where they must hunt for hidden objects and solve puzzles to collect a magically powerful dust scattered across the island. Anyone can delve quickly and easily into the game's rich seek-and-solve action, using the Wii Remote controller to examine multi-layered hidden-object scenes, locate cleverly concealed items and obtain inventory items that will help to overcome brain-teasing obstacles. Multiplayer features allow players to team up and crack the case together or face off in a competitive hunt for hidden objects. (Additional controllers are required for multiplayer features and are sold separately.) No matter who's playing, it'll take sharp eyes and a keen mind to get to the bottom of Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust.

Third-party publishers will offer a spectacular range of new software for Nintendo systems in the months to come. Among the upcoming games for the Wii console are Konami Digital Entertainment's Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 and Disney Interactive Studios' LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. Nintendo 3DS users can look forward to a May launch for TECMO KOEI's DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions, while Warner Bros. Interactive's Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is set to launch simultaneously for Wii, Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DS family of systems on June 7.

Below is a partial list of upcoming games for Nintendo systems. Note that game titles and launch dates are subject to change.

Wii

Activision
Transformers™: Dark of the Moon™ Stealth Force Edition – June 14

Deep Silver, Inc.
Get Fit with Mel B – Spring

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

Disney•Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game – Summer

Graffiti Entertainment, Inc.
Reader Rabbit® Preschool – April
Reader Rabbit® Kindergarten – April
Reader Rabbit® 1st Grade – April
Reader Rabbit® 2nd Grade – April

Konami Digital Entertainment
Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 – Spring

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
ExerBeat™ – April 26

Nintendo
Wii Play™: Motion – June 13
Mystery Case Files™: Dust to Dust™ – June 27

SEGA
Thor™: God of Thunder – May 3
The Conduit™ 2 – April 12

THQ Inc.
Rio – April 12
SpongeBob SquigglePants – April 12
Kung Fu Panda® 2 – May 24

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Nintendo DS Family

Activision
Transformers™: Dark of the Moon™ AUTOBOTS™ – June 14
Transformers™: Dark of the Moon™ DECEPTICONS™ – June 14
Squinkies – April 12

Bergsala Lightweight LLC
Loving Life with Hello Kitty® and Friends – May 10

Deep Silver, Inc.
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass – Q2

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

Disney•Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game – Summer

Easy Interactive
Hollywood Files – June 14
Picture Puzzle Collection – May 17
Match 3 Madness – May 3

Konami Digital Entertainment
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011 – May 10

Majesco Entertainment
Cake Mania Main Street – May

SEGA
Thor™: God of Thunder – May 3

THQ Inc.
Rio – April 12
Paws & Claws Pampered Pets 2™ – April 12
Kung Fu Panda® 2 – May 24

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
LEGO® Battles: Ninjago – Spring
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Nintendo 3DS

Activision
Transformers™: Dark of the Moon™ Stealth Force Edition 3D – June 14

Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II – May 24

Crave Games
Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion – May 24

D3 Publisher
Dream Trigger™ 3D - April

Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game - May

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
DualPenSports™ – May
PAC-MAN® & Galaga® DIMENSIONS – June

Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D – June 19

NIS America, Inc.
Cave Story 3D - June 28

TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP.
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions – May

THQ Inc.
SpongeBob SquigglePants – May 17

Ubisoft Entertainment
Driver® Renegade – Spring
Rabbids® Travel in Time – April 10
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® 3D – April 10
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes™ – June 7

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters – June 7

Remember that Wii and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo Announce Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust For The Nintendo Wii

Nintendo have announced Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust for the Nintendo Wii. this is the first time the Mystery Case Files series from Big Fish Games has appeared on the Wii. Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust is set on Malgrave Island and players have to find some magic dust by solving puzzles and hidden object games. The game has multiplayer that lets players work together or play to find the hidden objects first.

Press Release

Upcoming games also include Mystery Case Files™: Dust to Dust™ for the Wii system, which combines the seek-and-solve fun of the puzzle-based series with adventuresome story elements, multiplayer modes and the intuitive motion control of the Wii Remote™ controller.

Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust brings the intrigue and sleuthing of Big Fish Games' Mystery Case Files series to the Wii system for the first time. The game transports players to the enigmatic Malgrave Island, where they must hunt for hidden objects and solve puzzles to collect a magically powerful dust scattered across the island. Anyone can delve quickly and easily into the game's rich seek-and-solve action, using the Wii Remote controller to examine multi-layered hidden-object scenes, locate cleverly concealed items and obtain inventory items that will help to overcome brain-teasing obstacles. Multiplayer features allow players to team up and crack the case together or face off in a competitive hunt for hidden objects. (Additional controllers are required for multiplayer features and are sold separately.) No matter who's playing, it'll take sharp eyes and a keen mind to get to the bottom of Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust.

Nintendo Reveal The UK Release Dates For Steel Diver And Dead Or Alive Dimensions


Nintendo have announced Steel Diver comes out across Europe on 6th May 2011 and Dead Or Alive Dimensions comes out on 210th May 2011 across Europe.

Source: Nintendo UK


Nintendo Announce Wii Play Motion Is Coming Out On 13th June In The USA


Nintendo announce Wii Play Motion, the sequel to Wii Play. Wii Play Motion comes with 12 new motion controlled games and will come bundled with a Black Wii Remote Plus Controller and comes out in the USA on 13th June. a couple of examples of games included are titling an umbrella to catch a gust of wind and swinging a mallet to fend of garden pests.

Press Release

Wii owners, meanwhile, can look forward to the June 13 launch of Wii Play™: Motion, which includes 12 new motion-controlled games and will be packaged with a black Wii Remote™ Plus controller.

With the June 13 launch of Wii Play: Motion, Wii owners will be twisting, turning and enjoying themselves like never before, whether they're newcomers to the console or have already discovered the fun of the popular Wii Play game. From catching a gust of wind by tilting an umbrella to fending off garden pests by swinging a mallet, each of the 12 included games will have players smiling wide as they use their Wii Remote Plus controller (or Wii Remote with Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) in a variety of interesting, sometimes unexpected ways. Wii Play: Motion comes packaged with a Wii Remote Plus controller – which combines the original Wii Remote controller with the precision of Wii MotionPlus – to deliver great value, precise motion control and immersive social fun that anyone in the household can pick up and instantly enjoy.

Nintendo Announce The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Comes Out On 17th June


Nintendo announce The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is coming out in the UK on 17th June and the 19th June in the USA. as well as new graphics and 3D, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will also support the gyro sensor to help players look around in first person view. the European edition will be localised into 5 languages, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

UK Source: Nintendo UK

Press Release

A June 19 launch date has been set for The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D, a re-mastered edition of one of the most acclaimed installments in The Legend of Zelda series, created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D brings a completely re-mastered version of an epic entry in the beloved The Legend of Zelda game series to Nintendo's newest hand-held system, Nintendo 3DS. The game couples phenomenally enhanced graphics with stunning, glasses-free 3D visuals to bring to life the daring adventures of its hero, Link. A streamlined touch-screen interface and newly implemented motion controls provide a fresh and intuitive feel as players immerse themselves in the tale of the creation of Hyrule and the struggle for control of its all-powerful ancient relic. The game will also feature new challenges not included in the original game. The Legend of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest – a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons that feature the same graphical and interface upgrades as the main game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a masterful improvement on one of the landmark releases in video game history.

Sega Announce The Total War: Shogun 2 And Napoleon: Total War Soundtracks Are Now On iTunes


Sega have announced the that soundtracks to both Total War: Shogun 2 And Napoleon: Total War are out now on iTunes for £7.99. You can get the Japanese themed Total War: Shogun 2 soundtrack here or the classically inspired Napoleon: Total War soundtrack here.

Source: Sega USA Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 11th April

This is all the news From Monday 11th April.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 11th April

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th April http://ht.ly/4ymut
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th April http://ht.ly/4ymvt
  • JP Consoles, PSP 57.379, 3DS 42.979, PS3 27.453, Wii 10.249 DSiLL 9.706, DSi 9.566 PS2 1.996, 360 1.789, PSPgo 696 DS 629 http://ht.ly/4xx4D
  • UK Game Charts, Zumba Fitness, Crysis 2, Lego Star Wars III, PGA Tour 12, Shift 2 Unleashed, Homefront, WWE All Stars http://ht.ly/4xxc4
  • DSi: Flat Black Films announce Inchworm Animation is coming to DSiWare on 25th April. game was announced in 2008 http://ht.ly/4xxpn
  • Lazard Capital Market’s Colin Sebastian says Angry Birds is now the most downloaded PSN game, PSN Getting more popular http://ht.ly/4xxEU
  • Its reported Kinect has sold only 90K units in Japan, as of 2nd January, whilst move has sold 170K, and Torne sells 784K http://ht.ly/4xxPE
  • Android: Pre-orders for the HTC Flyer now up. Carphone Warehouse has it for £600 for 32GB+3G, Amazon.de is €669 http://ht.ly/4xBuz
  • 3DS: Majesco confirm development on BloodRayne: the Shroud is currently on hold http://ht.ly/4xBFU
  • Its rumoured in the Official Playstation Magazine Dragon Age 3 is in development and will have a multiplayer component http://ht.ly/4xBJY
  • 3DS: Screen Digest predict the 3DS will sell 11.6M in 2011, but will fall short DS sales due to the competitive market http://ht.ly/4xH88
  • PSP2: dubious Rumoured Email emerges revealing Final Fantasy VII Enhanced Edition, has FFXIII Battle system, new graphics http://ht.ly/4xMzQ
  • 360: Pictures have emerged of the Halo Reach disc Xbox Live System Update Testers are trying out http://ht.ly/4xMI1
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Bringing Solatorobo: Red the Hunter To Europe Later This Year On The DS http://ht.ly/1c8wda
  • Sony announce they have reached a settlement with George "GeoHot" Hotz after both parties reached an agreement http://ht.ly/4xNun
  • DS: Capcom announce they have no plans to localize Ace Attorney Investigations 2 and bring it out in the west http://ht.ly/4xNwB
  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Operation Flashpoint: Red River Trailer Showing Online Co-Op http://ht.ly/1c8z56
  • PS3: Mass Effect 2 is coming out in Japan on 23rd June for ¥7,665, come with code for the Digital Comic from Dark Horse http://ht.ly/4xNC8
  • QTE Blog: The Pokémon Company Announce Pokémon Global Link Launches 13th April http://ht.ly/1c8BG5
  • details + concept art emerge for possibly cancelled game, tentatively titled We Are The Mods, was PS2, sequel to Warriors http://ht.ly/4xNNc
  • PSPgo: the PSPgo has received a price cut in Australia as well as PSP Essentials and Platinum games http://ht.ly/4xNSN
  • QTE Blog: Zen Studios Announce MARS, A New Table For Pinball FX2 Coming 20th April For 240 MS Points http://ht.ly/1c8EUT
  • PS3: Super Mario Land, world 1-1 has been recreated in Little Big Planet 2 and it looks much like the Gameboy Original http://ht.ly/4xZ4J
  • QTE Blog: Level-5 Reveal The Boxart For White Knight Chronicles II And White Knight Chronicles Origins http://ht.ly/4xZ7I
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/4xZ9V
  • QTE Blog: Dark Energy Digital Announce World Snooker Championship Real 2011 Supports Playstation Move http://ht.ly/1c8HvN
  • QTE Blog: Funcom Have Released A New Trailer For The Secret World Titled Everything Is True http://ht.ly/4xZaO
  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A uDraw Trailer For Spongebob Squigglepants On The Wii http://ht.ly/4xZce
  • Jerry Lawson has died. he invented the Channel F, the first console with programmable cartridges http://ht.ly/4y2i1