Friday, May 15, 2009

Activision - The Transformers Movie Tie-in Game Will Have Voice Overs By The Cast Of The Movie - Press Release

Shia LeBeouf, Megan Fox, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Charles Adler (Starscream) and Robert Foxworth (Ratchet) reprised their film roles for the game. Voice-over veterans John Di Maggio (Sideways) and James Arnold Taylor (The Fallen) also join the roster.


Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) has assembled an all-star cast for the upcoming Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen video game, including the film's leads Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, who will reprise their starring roles in the game, and fan favorites Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON from the original animated series. In the new game, developed under license from Hasbro, players are thrust into an adrenaline-pumping battle to defend Earth from a DECEPTICON attack that threatens mankind.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen features an extensive line-up of film actors, along with the voice talent that fans will recognize from the classic animated series," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The diverse cast allowed us to not only capture the epic storyline from the film, but also seamlessly expand the fiction to
create a unique and authentic TRANSFORMERS experience that fans of all ages will enjoy."

In addition to Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Charles Adler (Starscream) and Robert Foxworth (Ratchet) reprised their film roles for the game. Voice-over veterans John Di Maggio (Sideways) and James Arnold Taylor (The Fallen) also join the roster.

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is based on the upcoming live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, which opens nationwide on June 24, 2009.* The game lets players
take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS(R) or DECEPTICONS(R), picking from the largest, most diverse range of playable Transformers - each with their own distinct abilities and weaponry. Set in unique environments across the globe such as Cairo
and Shanghai, the game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multiplayer modes.

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is currently in development by Luxoflux for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, and is rated "T" (Teen -
Mild Language, Violence); the Windows PC version is being developed by Beenox Studios and is also rated "T" (Teen - Mild Language, Violence); the distinct Wii(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system versions are being developed
by Krome Studios and are rated "T" ("Teen" - Fantasy Violence); two unique AUTOBOT(R) and DECEPTICON(R)-specific Nintendo DS(TM) versions are being developed by Vicarious Visions and are rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy
Violence); the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy Violence).

For more information on the game and to receive exclusive updates about the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video
game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.
* In the highly anticipated "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again
joins with the AUTOBOTS(R) against their sworn enemies, the DECEPTICONS(R). Michael Bay directs from a screenplay
written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present, In
Association with Hasbro, A di Bonaventura Pictures Production, A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production, A Michael Bay Film
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.
The film is directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on
Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS(TM) Action Figures. Produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian
Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been
rated.

About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of
brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational
experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys,
games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS,
PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how
we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:
VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The
company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.
PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home
Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide
Television Distribution.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden,
Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's
website, www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's
expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would,"
"might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned,"
"potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forwardlooking
statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision
Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and
cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing
hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection,
product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related
software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation
against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers,
domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of
recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating
the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to
realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other
factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and
Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation
to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately
prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision
Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.

HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.
(C) 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. (C) 2009 DW Studios L.L.C. and Paramount Pictures Corporation. Paramount and the
Paramount logo are trademarks of Paramount. TM (C) 2009 Paramount. All Rights Reserved. Game (C) 2009 Activision
Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
http://www.activision.com
Copyright (C) 2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • PS3: Firmware Update 2.76 is now online.

  • Sony is predicting it will loose 110 billion Yen ($1.15 Billion) for the financial year to march 2010. http://tinyurl.com/pet6mg

  • 360: Wolfenstein 3D has a xbox.com page. still no official confermation, but it looks certain to be coming. http://tinyurl.com/q3xh7r

  • PS3: Shatter is coming to the PSN. it's being developed by Sidhe (New Zealands largest studio). out this year. http://tinyurl.com/ozvjjy

  • PSP: Gamestop has an exclusive Final Fantasy Dissdia PSP Bundle. it also comes with 2gb and FF Advent Children http://tinyurl.com/qb32sa

  • American Console sales. DS On Top with 1.04m, Wii with 340k, 360 175k, PS2 172k, PS3 127k, and PSP 116k. http://tinyurl.com/r6t8se

  • American Top 10 Game Sales. Wii Fit On top with 471k, Pokemon Platinum 433k and MArio Kart Wii 210k http://tinyurl.com/outuuy

  • PS3: The PS3 Slim Logo may have been used in the latest Home Video. It is no the same as the slim pictures. http://tinyurl.com/qnxv6q

  • Wii: there have been teases of a New Wii game, built from the ground up and mature. this is the only picture. http://tinyurl.com/qnxv6q

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

EA - Brütal Legend, Facts and Pictures straight from EA

  • Action Combat! – Brütal Legend’s core gameplay is classic Action. From close quarter blows delivered by The Separator, Eddie’s blood soaked broad axe, to ranged combat from your demon-slaying guitar named Clementine, as well as vehicular attacks supplied by your hot rod, The Deuce (aka The Druid Plow), Brütal Legend delivers deep, rewarding, fun combat that will have you throwing your “devil horns” in the air.


  • A World Like No Other – Inspired by some of the most iconic album art and lyrics of all-time, Brütal Legend features a streaming, open world rich with detail, from mountains made of guitar amps to big block V8 engines rising from the ground, delivering a world truly unique and unlike anything you’ve seen before.


  • Titans of Stage and Screen – Lead by Jack Black as the voice of Eddie Riggs, the epic cast of Brütal Legend features vocal talent providing by some of Metal’s biggest names, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, Lita Ford and more.


  • Tim Schafer – Known for creating a level depth and humor in his characters, Tim Schafer is consistently recognized as one of the gaming industry’s premier designers and has written such classics as Full Throttle, Grim Fandango and PsychoNauts.


  • Online Multiplayer – Take the Metal madness online in Brütal Legend’s Multiplayer mode that combines action combat with a strategic unit-control mechanic that allows the player to direct their army in The Battle of the Bands, where the ultimate trophy is survival


  • Upgrade Your Arsenal – Gain “Lighter Tributes” throughout the world and visit The Motorforge, where you can upgrade The Separator, Clementine and The Deuce to make them even more lethal on the battlefields


  • Fully Licensed Soundtrack - Brütal Legend will feature a fully licensed soundtrack that includes some of the greatest Metal and Rock and Roll songs ever assembled.

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UK PSN Update 14/05/09

PS3 Games
Bejeweled 2 [£6.29]
Buzz Junior Robo Jam [£3.99]
Texas Cheat'em [£9.99]
Zen Pinball [£6.29]
Pain - Sore Sports [£3.99]
Pain - Daxter Pack [Free]
Street Fighter IV – Complete Alternate Costume Pack [£9.99]
Sonic Unleashed – Holska Adventure Pack [£2.39]
MotorStorm 2 – Lunar Tec Signature Livery Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 1 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 2 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 3 [Free]

Demo's
Zen Pinball

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Pop Rock Pack [£4.39]
“So What” by Pink [£1.59]
“Stop And Stare” by One Republic [£1.59]
“Everything's Magic'” by Angels & Airwaves [£1.59]

Rock Band
Social Distortion pack 1 [£2.49]
“Bad Luck” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Ring Of Fire” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Story of My Life” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Black Friday” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“My Old School” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello [£0.99]
“Stricken” by Disturbed [£0.99]
“Stupify” by Disturbed {£0.99]

Videos
Pain – Sore Sports Trailer
Motorstorm 2 – Signature Livery Trailer

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Motorstorm 2 Signature Livery
Bejeweled 2
Killzone 2 – The Making Of
Killzone 2 – Conclusion of the Making Of

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
None
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EA - Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince given release date - Press Release

World Wide release for Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince From June 30th (UK Release July 3rd)


GUILDFORD, UK – 14th May 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be in stores across the world from 30th June 2009*, just ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth book in the Harry Potter series.

In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Developed by EA Bright Light in Guildford, England - the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games including the most recent game released in the summer of 2007, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release in the UK on 3rd July 2009 for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™, Windows PC and mobile devices.

*Will be available in the UK from the 3rd July 2009.

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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Freestyle TM 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.eagames.com.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.

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.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.
(s09)

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PLAYSTATION”, “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo DS and Wii are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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EA - NHL 10 Brings a new level of Physicality to the Franchise - Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK. – May 14, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that EA SPORTS™ has innovated a new, physical brand of hockey that includes first-person fighting in NHL® 10 to match the toughness and emotional intensity real-world NHL players endure in pursuit of a Stanley Cup™ Championship.

The franchise that has won 19 sports game of the year awards over the past two years begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.

A new first-person fighting engine enables players to trade punches with an NHL tough guy. Feel what it’s like to be on the ice in the skates of an NHL player to throw and dodge punches. Grab and tug an opponent’s jersey to land a punch that ignites the fans and sparks your team to victory. Challenge a skill player and an opposing team tough guy will step in to settle the score.

On ice toughness and intimidation is taken to a new level in NHL 10 where winning one-on-one battles for possession of the puck along the boards becomes a test of will and skill. Utilizing an all-new board physics engine, players can use their body to shield the puck on the boards and then kick-pass it to teammates. Bigger, stronger players pin opponents to the boards while fanatical fans bang on the glass, just like real life. Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck and finish checks to intimidate your opponent into mistakes. Players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of constant physical pressure. Inspire teammates, ignite the fans and change the momentum of a game by instigating scrums, drawing penalties, and mixing it up — all after the referee blows the whistle!























“This is the most authentic simulation of hockey we have ever created,” said Producer David Littman, a former NHL and minor league goaltender now in his eighth year working on the NHL franchise. “The Stanley Cup is the most difficult trophy in all of sports to win and NHL 10 replicates the emotion, intensity and toughness players require to win the Cup.”

NHL 10 features more than 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse of hockey and deliver the most responsive and authentic action ever for the series. Players can one-time loose pucks, score from their knees, knock pucks out of the air and lift a leg to fake a shot on goal. A new 360° precision passing mechanic delivers control over the speed and direction of passes so players can bank passes off the boards or play the puck into space for teammates to skate on to it. Plus, all-new interactive crowds bring the emotion of playoff hockey to life with towel-waving fans, glass bangers and crowds that react to the action on the ice.

Prove you are tough enough to quiet the crowd, silence the opposition and survive a playoff run to lift the Stanley Cup in NHL 10.

NHL 10 will be available in stores this Autumn for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. It is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not been rated.

EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®.

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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Freestyle TM 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.easports.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. NHL is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NBA, NCAA, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Xbox and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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NHL, the NHL Shield and the image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks and the word mark Stanley Cup is a trademark of the National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.

NHL 10 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA, National Hockey League Players' Association and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the NHLPA. © NHLPA.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • Ps3: Sony has detailed some Agency news. be a spy or mercenary. build your own agencies and much more. http://tinyurl.com/oqbhs6

  • QTE Blog: Majesco Announces Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is out now on PC, 360, Wii, .. http://tinyurl.com/qgj9zo

  • PS3: Voice and Video Chat could be coming to Zen Pinball. The website for the game has it listed as a feature. http://tinyurl.com/oc4t29

  • QTE Blog: [Update] PS3 - Zen Pinball UK Release Confirmed for Tomorrow. There Will Be A Demo Also. http://tinyurl.com/onzpj3

  • PS3:Motorstorm 2 DLC out Thursday. For FREE you get a vehicle livery pack,in packs of 3 vehicles or all together. http://tinyurl.com/p6kab8

  • Square Enix Trademark Vanguard Storm turns out to be a Crystal Defenders game. the link has a video. http://tinyurl.com/odp6cw

  • PS3: Echochrome will be getting youtube video support and PSeye support(recording you play the game) update soon. http://tinyurl.com/qqmdwp

  • Square have shown merchandise for FF XIII. but, not from lightning, from Snow. Could he be the main character? http://tinyurl.com/o2l6de

  • 360: a survey has hinted that Lord Of The Rings Online is coming to the 360 on a month by month subscription. http://tinyurl.com/rb88su

  • Producer for Army Of Two said that the tone was not right in the first game. aim to get it right in the sequel. http://tinyurl.com/qykzhu

  • PS3: PixleJunk 1-4 has been given a name. expect a announcement shortly. 10,000 entered the naming contest. http://tinyurl.com/od9uw4

  • Gametap is sitting on the publishing rights to Panzer Dragoon Saga. they want to know what the audience wants. http://tinyurl.com/qg4kex

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New TV Advert For Free Realms.

Sony Online Entertainment have released this new Advert for Free Realms called "Ninja Prank".

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Killzone 2 has outsold Halo Wars

I head on the 1up podcast, listen up [1], that Halo Wars had been outsold by Killzone 2.
this surprised me so i had a quick look at sales figures for both games.

Killzone 2 has sold around 1.57 Million units [2]
Halo Wars has sold around 1.18 Million [3]

Guess they were right, Halo Wars May have outsold Killzone 2 in America during it's First week, but for the rest of the world, Killzone 2 has outsold it. Subsequent week sales for Halo Wars have all been less than Killzone 2

[1] http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3172882
[2] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=12253&region=All
[3] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=7715&region=All
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New Zero Punctuation: Valkyria Chronicles

Even though this is a old game, it is one of the PS3's most constant sellers across the world. and now, Zero Punctuation got it's hands on it.
a great quote has to be "he was so dense his gravitational pull sucked every passive bullet right into his face" ... Classic


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[Update] PS3 - Zen Pinball UK Release Confirmed for Tomorrow. There Will Be A Demo Also.

[Update, now have a price for the game]

Zen Studios have just confirmed that the UK will get Zen Pinball Tomorrow and it's Demo. it will cost £6.29

"The title will be released in the UK tomorrow, and there will be a free demo from day one.
Thanks,"
"...it is 6,29GBP"

Here's a trailer for the game so you can see what it looks like.

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Majesco Announces Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is out now on PC, 360, Wii, and DS. - Press Release.

Majesco Entertainment Brings The Twentieth Century Fox Feature Film To Life Today!

EDISON, N.J., May 13, 2009 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox L&M), today announced that Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian for Wii, Nintendo DS, Windows PC and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is now available at retail outlets nationwide. Developed by Amaze Entertainment, Pipeworks and Fizz Factor, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian follows the storyline of Twentieth Century Fox's highly anticipated theatrical release of the same name. Debuting in theaters May 22nd and featuring the voice and likeness of the film's star, Ben Stiller, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian brings the movie experience directly into the home with all of the excitement and humor from the feature film. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is now available in stores for the suggested retail price of $39.99 on Wii and Xbox 360, $29.99 on Nintendo DS and $19.99 on Windows PC.

In Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, players assume the role of Ben Stiller's character, Larry Daley, former night guard of New York's Museum of Natural History. Larry must rescue Jedediah and his other friends from Akhmenrah's brother who captured them while stealing a powerful Magic Tablet that can raise the Army of Horus to take over the world.

Daley is well aware of the havoc that history's most notorious figures can wreak when the sun goes down and the museum exhibits come alive. He races to DC to help his friends in the Smithsonian. Using Larry's trusty keychain and flashlight, players must solve puzzles and adventure through 14 levels including the Federal Archives, the National Air and Space Museum and the Lincoln Memorial. Gamers can travel in style on the back of a T-Rex skeleton, within the Lunar Lander and in the cockpit of Amelia Earhart's Pitcairn Autogyro. Along the way, players must find pieces of the Magic Tablet and collect other items to unlock mini-games, new areas and bonus content from the Smithsonian including trivia questions, in-game audio tours and factoids.

Features Specific to the DS:

Nintendo DS owners can also experience the spirit and humor of the movie in an entertaining side-scrolling adventure. Players use the Touch Screen to manage magic tablet pieces that change Larry's abilities in real-time. Cling to walls, super jump, fly, shrink, charge and stomp your way through the Smithsonian while using Larry's flashlight and keychain to navigate exhibits.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is rated E10+ on Xbox 360, Wii and Windows PC and rated E for Everyone on Nintendo DS. The game is in stores now. For additional information on the game and to watch the trailer, please visit the official site at:http://www.nightatthemuseumgame.com/.

About Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Feature Film

Get ready for a story so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world's largest museum- the Smithsonian Institution. Museum guard-turned entrepreneur Larry Daley discovers that his favorite exhibits, and some of his best friends, from New York's Natural History Museum are being shipped off to the archives at the Smithsonian. Larry gets a distress call from the miniature cowboy, Jedediah, reporting that Egyptian ruler Kahmunrah and a trio of heinous henchmen - namely Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon and Al Capone - are plotting to take over the museum, then the world. Speeding to the nation's capitol, Larry is clearly in over his head. But with some impressive new pals, including the irrepressible Amelia Earhart, along with familiar friends Teddy Roosevelt and Octavius, Larry will stop at nothing to restore the Smithsonian before dawn.

About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising

A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama and Cake Mania 2 for Nintendo DS, and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
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PS3 - Zen Pinball UK Release Confirmed for Tomorrow. There Will Be A Demo Also.

Zen Studios have just confirmed that the UK will get Zen Pinball Tomorrow and it's Demo.

"The title will be released in the UK tomorrow, and there will be a free demo from day one.
Thanks,"

Here's a trailer for the game so you can see what it looks like.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • PS3: 2 new bundles could be coming to EU. one is a inFamous+80gb the other Ratchet & Clank Quest for booty+80gb http://tinyurl.com/o55jrg

  • Wii: Red Steel 2 will Only work with the Wii Motion Plus. director admits it's a huge rick, but game needs it. http://tinyurl.com/oycuvu

  • PS3: Pain is getting a Blu-Ray release in June. will have 3 environments, 15 characters and 2 new game modes. http://tinyurl.com/p4jktv

  • PS3: Motorstorm 2 has a new game update out now. Brings 40 Micro badges, fixes to sugar rush track and more. http://tinyurl.com/oauhyu

  • DSi:Pokemon Gold/Silver details emerge. 11th Sept Japan release. Johto Map (Kanto Hinted), Skateboard, more Wifi. http://tinyurl.com/ogdgud

  • QTE Blog: Two New Jullian Michaels Fitness Video Games Announced By Majesco and Interactive - Majesco P.. http://tinyurl.com/of55he

  • PS3: The next Killzone 2 DLC will be "best looking thing we have ever made" according to Guerrilla. http://tinyurl.com/p9cnbx

  • Trinigy and Nitro games announce Cutthroat for PS3, 360 and PC. no more news on the game at present. http://tinyurl.com/qlx3zc

  • PS3: A Demo Of Zen Pinball will be available alongside the Full Release. its out on USA PSn May 14th for $9.99. http://tinyurl.com/qufazd

  • PS3: Cohort Studio's re-launches with new website. bringing new UEFA game, and a string of other PS3 titles. http://tinyurl.com/qj3ts7

  • PS3: its rumored that Sony will be showing a hardware redesign other than the PSP Go. it could be many things tho http://tinyurl.com/q56e2r

  • PS3: More information up on Capys new game. they announce its Critter Crunch. video and picture at the link. http://tinyurl.com/qp3maq

  • Modern Warfare 2 Information leaks from Game Informer. No story Co-Op, game runs at 60fps, longer single player. http://tinyurl.com/okjzxv

  • 360: The Wall Street Journal has said that Microsoft is developing a new camera that detects body movement. http://tinyurl.com/plqjrq

  • PS3: Despite a White Dual Shock 3 being sold, SCEA say they have no plans to release a White Dual Shock in USA. http://tinyurl.com/oze7tk

  • DSi: Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver trademarks for America have been registered. release could be close to Japan. http://tinyurl.com/pvstp6

  • 360: Castle Crashers exceeds 900,000 players on it's leaderboards. has competition to users to guess 1 millionth. http://tinyurl.com/qx2lgf

  • PS3: Expect new Heavy Rain information on May 22nd. it is the last game from a event in April still embargoed. http://tinyurl.com/p5r6ju
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

EA Release Pack Shot for Grand Slam Tennis on the Wii.

Click the Pictureto see a bigger Picture of the Box Art.


The box also has the logo for Wii Motion Plus next to the Wifi Sticker.
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Killzone 2 Vs Halo 3 - Japanese Sales Figures Week 2 Goes to Killzone 2

Last week I wrote about how Halo 3 managed to outsell Killzone 2 in it's first week sales in Japan. It was a fair achievement seeing as the 360 had sold around 2 Million consoles less at halo 3 release than the PS3 at Killzone 2 release.
I Guessed it could be down to the Halo franchise being much more well known and played than the Killzone franchise, @Doom_CMYK responding via twitter that Microsoft also had a bigger advertising Promotion In Japan than Sony or Guerilla had given Killzone 2.

The second week figures are now in for Killzone 2, and when compared to Halo 3 figures, they show a higher level of support. Halo 3 went from selling 62,415 in it's first week to just 7,133 [1]. Killzone 2 also has a drop in sales but no where as high as Halo 3, going from 42,660 sold in week 1 to 16,069 in week 2. [2]

Halo 3 still sold more than Killzone 2 during it's first two weeks, but it will be interesting to see if Killzone 2 sells more over a longer period of time.


[1] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=6964&region=All
[2] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=12253&region=All
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Two New Jullian Michaels Fitness Video Games Announced By Majesco and Interactive - Majesco Press Release.

Julian Michaels Pocket Trainer 2010 for the DS and Jullian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for the Wii Announced By Majesco. They Both Are Set For a Fall Release.

Sequel to Best-Selling 3rd Party Wii Fitness Title and All-New Portable Nintendo DS Game Due in Stores This Fall

EDISON, N.J., May 12, 2009 - This Fall, gamers will be able to work out with esteemed celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels whether at home or on the go. Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and executive producer Interactive Game Group (I2G), have announced that Jillian Michaels will be following up her nearly 600,000 unit-selling Wii fitness game with two new releases. BothJillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS feature the celebrity fitness trainer, life coach, and star of the popular television series The Biggest Loser as she leads players through high-intensity, one-on-one workouts while providing direct feedback and motivation to yield real results.

"The success of Jillian's debut game underscores the strength of her brand and desire of the Wii audience to work out with a fitness icon," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "To keep up with today's on-the-go lifestyles, we're launching a portable game in conjunction with an enhanced Wii sequel so players can choose how best to integrate fitness into their daily routines."

"Jillian is always exploring ways to improve the customer's experience," added Giancarlo Chersich, Chief Executive Officer, Empowered Media LLC. "She wanted both Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 to be the two best fitness video games on the market, from game responsiveness to player customization to improved workout routines and beyond."

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010

In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010, players enter a Hell Week-style boot camp packed with new features and energetic workout modes that fully utilize the motion capabilities of the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board accessory. Under Jillian Michaels' expert guidance, players engage in lively one-on-one workouts featuring all-new core exercises in Cardio Training, Strength Training, and Balance Training superset routines.

The game features many new modes, including "Fitness Resolutions" and "Exercise with Jillian." In "Fitness Resolutions," players plan their routines for the next six months by creating a training calendar, while "Exercise with Jillian" gives players one-on-one time with a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels that demonstrates pre-made or custom routines. In addition, major motion tracking improvements enable more accurate and precise exercise movements ensuring proper tempo and technique. Players tailor their workouts to their specific abilities by adjusting the game's difficulty level, and ensure a safe session with warm up and cool down exercises. For even more variety, players will workout in exotic locales like beaches and jungles, or challenge family and friends in multiplayer competitions.

Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010

Jillian Michaels makes her portable debut as she provides expert exercise advice to help players achieve their fitness goals anytime and anywhere through a personalized fitness program. Players adapt their workout experience to their individual abilities in two different modes: "Jillian's Training" and "My Training." In "Jillian's Training," players follow a pre-defined workout routine proposed by Jillian Michaels, while "My Training" allows players to customize their routines by specifying workout days and activities.

In the game, a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels demonstrates exercises to ensure that players are maintaining proper form and pace. Players can also track their schedules, progress, and BMI through the innovative "My Diary" feature. With over a dozen real-world exercises and Jillian Michaels' tough love and supervision, Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 helps players develop good habits and provides beneficial advice on Diet, Health, and Wellness!

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii is developed by Collision Studios, whileJillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS is developed by Mistic Software. The executive producer of both games is Interactive Game Group (I2G). Both games feature English and Spanish support and are expected to release this Fall. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Empowered Media, LLC

Empowered Media, LLC operates the Jillian Michaels health and wellness brand. Best known as the strength trainer and life coach on NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser," Jillian is a motivator to nearly 15 million U.S. viewers every week and can be seen on TV shows in more than 35 countries. She is a best selling author and her DVDs, website and exercise equipment are all top sellers. For more information please visit http://www.jillianmichaels.com./

About Interactive Game Group, LLC

Interactive Game Group (I2G) is a company producing and acquiring video games and other interactive entertainment properties, whether packaged media, online or wireless. Created by Frederic Chesnais, former Chief Executive Officer of Atari Interactive, Inc. with a decade-long experience in acquiring, financing and licensing intellectual property rights in the video game industry, I2G is developing and financing a portfolio of video game properties, joining forces with the best studios, publishers and distributors for each project on a worldwide scale.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama and Cake Mania 2 for Nintendo DS, and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • a Teaser Video for Modern Warfare 2 has been released. it contains in game footage. world premiere coming may 24. http://tinyurl.com/qpmzlg

  • Capcom Investor Report Site suggests that There is going to be a PS3 exclusive. 12 360 games released, 13 PS3. http://tinyurl.com/ocw5nw

  • Capcom Investor Report Site suggests that There is going to be a PS3 exclusive. 12 360 games released, 13 PS3. http://tinyurl.com/ocw5nw

  • Japanese Hardware charts, PSP on top with 49.557, DSi 49.133, PS3 23.588, Wii 21546, DS 7540, 360 7313, PS2 5479. http://tinyurl.com/pnhe2f

  • PS3: CyberConnect2, the people behind .Hack and Naruto Ultimate Ninja, are working on a new PS3 exclusive. http://tinyurl.com/p6arws

  • UK Software Sales, Wii Fit on top, X-Men origins, FIFA 09, Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii, Resident Evil 5 are top 6 http://tinyurl.com/y4xjcc

  • DSi: two videos for the Remake of Final Fantasy Legend II are now online. hit the link to see them. http://tinyurl.com/p8296e

  • PS3: New Firmware with a new feature is expected during E3. we think EU Vidzone Firmware update most likely. http://tinyurl.com/rcrdtk

  • PS3: Qruton announced for PSP and PS3 in Japan for the Summer. not known what other releases would be. http://tinyurl.com/omubx9

  • SEGA have announced SEGA Vintage Collection 2 for XBLA and PSN set for Summer/late summer release. http://tinyurl.com/otf3yo

  • PSP: Wall-Mart appears to have done a Pre-E3 price drop and dropped the price of PSP 3000 Bundle to $150. http://tinyurl.com/q2twy6

  • iPhone: Wolverine App gets users to take certain pictures, the App recognizes them and shows exclusive content. http://tinyurl.com/qatnog

  • Bethesda Confirms that new Splash Damage game will be revealed at E3. could be a genre breaker, killer app. http://tinyurl.com/p6duxm

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Poll - Which Twitter Feed Do You Want On QTE Blog?

I have found a different way of displaying QTE Gamers twitter feed and I want you, the readers to choose which is better/the one you would prefer?

The new one is flash based and takes longer to load, but it displays more tweets and more options.
The old one is much quicker to load, but has fewer tweets and options.

I'll give people a few days to choose which one they prefer before finally making the decision.

If you have other suggestions, please put them in the comments and i'll look into them and see if they work with blogger.
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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

Saturday

  • The Next Tony Hawk Game could be Tony Hawk Ride. it's mentioned on a resume of a director for Activsions PR. http://tinyurl.com/oegf9z

  • PS3: It is rumored that Grand Theft Auto IV DLC The Lost And Damned will head to the PS3 in August. http://tinyurl.com/qw24jd

Sunday

  • a New Hitman Game has been confirmed, by Edios president Ian Livingstone, as being in developement. http://tinyurl.com/o6tmb4

  • DSi: The official announcement video for Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver is online. its in japanease. http://tinyurl.com/ohdkj3

  • PS3:Sony CEO Howard Stinger, his evolution plans for the PS3 are moving from a closed system to a open one. http://tinyurl.com/o96898

  • PS3: Picture emerges of Ratchet & Clank Future 2 being played, it's a pre E3 demo. Could there be a E3 Demo?. http://tinyurl.com/ohp47j

  • PS3: the Wipeout HD update, 1.40, has been confirmed by Studio Liverpool to fix Stutter during online races. http://tinyurl.com/oyg27e


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