EA Has revealed their new marketing campaign for The Beatles Rock Band. there will be a new tv commercial, shown below, which will go live from November 21st. on November 27th “The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” will premier on VH1 Classic. this special reveals the origins of the game, behind the scenes look at the creation of The Beatles Rock Band.
Press Release
Guildford, UK., – November 23rd 2009 – Harmonix Music Systems Inc., the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, today unveiled a new marketing campaign for The Beatles™: Rock Band™ targeted to families this holiday season and complementary to the award-winning launch campaign. The new TV commercial can be viewed at www.thebeatlesrockband.com/press and will begin on-air rotations on Saturday, November 21st.
Celebrating the massive development effort behind The Beatles: Rock Band, VH1 has created a special look at how the game was created, including never-before-seen footage of Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road Studios being presented with work in progress by the Harmonix creative team. “The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” is a 30-minute special that features interviews from Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE album project and Music Supervisor for The Beatles: Rock Band, and Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO or Harmonix Music Systems, as well as additional interviews with the development team. The special reveals the origins of the game and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the music video game that the New York Times called “the most important video game yet made.” “The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” will premiere Friday, November 27th on VH1 Classic at 7:30 PM ET/PT.
"The Beatles: Rock Band is the perfect family gift this holiday, and our new TV creative, featuring the song ‘Day Tripper,’ really demonstrates how the game crosses generations to bring the whole family together,” said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games and Music for the MTV Networks Music Group. “We are also very excited that VH1 documented the making of The Beatles: Rock Band. Whether you are a Beatles fan, music game fan, or both, this VH1 special is a fascinating behind-the-scenes at look at this exciting project.”
The Beatles: Rock Band has been a hit with fans and critics alike, with USA Today calling the game "A superb, vibrant presentation," and the New York Times proclaiming that "The Beatles: Rock Band is sheer pleasure." Additionally, the game was recently awarded the honor of being one of the "Top Brands of the Year" by Ad Age.
The Beatles: Rock Band allows players to take an experiential journey through the storied career of the world's biggest band. Now you can play along with the Fab Four on guitar, drums, bass, and on vocals using 3-part vocal harmonies for the first time ever. Play through story mode to experience the many stages of the band's career, and collect rare and never-before-seen Beatles photos and videos.
Play along to 45 of The Beatles' biggest hits, including classics such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Eight Days a Week," "Day Tripper," "Paperback Writer," "Get Back," "Come Together," "A Hard Day's Night," and much more.
Additionally, players can complete The Beatles albums via downloadable content. Abbey Road, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the single track "All You Need is Love" are all available for download now! The complete album of Rubber Soul will be available in December.
The Beatles: Rock Band is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ console from Nintendo.
SKUs available include:
• The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Bundle: UK MSRP £149.00
• The Beatles: Rock Band Software for Xbox 360/PS3: UK MSRP £29.99
• The Beatles: Rock Band Software for Wii: UK MSRP £19.99
Additional peripherals available include:
• Rickenbacker 325 Standalone Guitar Controller – MSRP £89.99
• Gretsch Duo Jet Standalone Guitar Controller – UK MSRP £89.99
In addition to The Beatles: Rock Band, MTV Games and Harmonix are proud to bring you the 2009 holiday lineup for the best-selling Rock Band™ franchise that delivers a fun and exciting way to interact with your favorite music, whether you're an old school Beatles fan, a hardcore metal-head, a pop music lover, or someone who loves it all!
ROCK BAND™2
For true music fans, Rock Band 2 is the ultimate holiday gift. Between on-disc tracks and downloadable content, over one thousand songs are currently available for the Rock Band platform. Spanning genres from classic rock to heavy metal, punk to country, and including tons of huge artists, such as Queen, The Who, Green Day, The White Stripes, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Guns 'N Roses, Foo Fighters, and No Doubt, no other music game franchise can even come close to matching the sheer breadth and variety of music you'll find in Rock Band.
And if you've ever thought about trying Rock Band before but worried about the price, have we got a deal for you! Now you can pick up the Rock Band 2 bundle for reduced prices at all major retailers for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system! Rock Band is also available for the Wii™ console from Nintendo.
ROCK BAND UNPLUGGED™ for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System
Put Rock Band in the palm of your hand with Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP! Rock Band Unplugged combines the Rock Band look and feel with classic beatmatching gameplay. You are a one-man band as you juggle all four instruments throughout the song. No clumsy miniaturized instruments required! Just tap the corresponding buttons on the PSP. Take your band on tour through 24 different venues and over 40 songs, and add new songs via the online music store! Rock Band Unplugged is the perfect present for a rocker on-the-go!
Available exclusively for the PSP system for UK MSRP £29.99.
Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band Unplugged and The Beatles: Rock Band is developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by MTV Games. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) serves as distribution partner.
For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visitwww.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.
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About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visitwww.harmonixmusic.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site iswww.eagames.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
© 2009 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc., EA, , EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and “PLAYSTATION” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii is a trademarksof Nintendo. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Nintendo Announces Two DSi Bundles For Black Friday
Nintendo has announced that they are releasing two DSi Bundles for this years Black Friday. these are going to be limited edition bundles which come with more than $20 worth of software pre-installed. these will be available from November 27th in the USA.
The white DSi Bundle is called the "Brain Age Collection". As well as having a white DSi, the DSi comes pre-loaded with:
The Metallic Blue DSi is called the "Mario Collection". The Bundle consists of the Metallic Blue DSi which has the following software installed:
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 23, 2009 – Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won't last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi™ systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.
“These limited-edition bundles come packed with some of the great Nintendo DSiWare games and applications that have made Nintendo DSi such a big hit with shoppers young and old,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The special price and pre-installed titles make the bundles a huge value for the holidays.”
Fans of global gaming superstar Mario™ will be especially eager to get their hands on the Metallic Blue Nintendo DSi, which comes pre-installed with five Mario-themed Nintendo DSiWare™ titles, including:
Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Minis March Again: Can Mario and his Mini Marios rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong's clutches yet again?
Dr. Mario™ Express: Mario once again dons his stethoscope to battle the forces of illness in this downloadable version of the classic puzzle game.
WarioWare™: Snapped!: Wario™ returns with more manic action made especially for the Nintendo DSi system. WarioWare: Snapped! uses the built-in Nintendo DSi Camera to make players the star of the show by placing them right into fast-paced mini-games.
Mario™ Calculator: Mario and Luigi™ take a break from their normal adventures to dedicate their heroic talents to working with numbers.
Mario™ Clock: Mario Clock includes both analog and digital clocks that use the system's internal clock or allow you to offset the time however you like.
The White Nintendo DSi bundle is designed for anyone who has a passion for brain teasers. The special White system bundle comes pre-installed with the following Nintendo DSiWare title:
Brain Age™ Express: Arts & Letters: Test your spelling in Word Attack, enjoy literary classics in Reading Aloud and tune your musical skills in Piano Player.
Brain Age™ Express: Sudoku: Solve a variety of puzzles at three different skill levels using the touch screen and an intuitive interface.
Brain Age™ Express: Math: Players can enjoy a mix of new and familiar exercises, including Change Maker, Triangle Math, Sum Totaled and Multi Tasker.
Clubhouse Games™ Express: Card Classics: Play familiar favorites like Blackjack and Five Card Draw, or test your ability in the fast-paced Last Card, Last Card Plus and President.
Photo Clock: Experience all the enjoyment of a photo album while ensuring you won't lose track of the time.
Beyond the pre-installed titles, Nintendo DSi owners also have access to a wealth of additional games and applications in the Nintendo DSi Shop. Owners with wireless broadband Internet access can exchange Nintendo DSi Points™ for the titles and wirelessly download them directly to their Nintendo DSi systems. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations, or Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased online directly through the Nintendo DSi Shop.
Nintendo DSi is the latest iteration of the world's top-selling portable game system. Its unique features include dual screens, a touch screen and wireless networking capabilities to let friends near or far play together. Two built-in cameras and audio-manipulation functions let users create customized content and share it with others. Through the end of September, total worldwide sales of the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi game systems have reached more than 113 million, according to Nintendo's financial statement. Of those, more than 33.4 million have sold in the United States through the end of September, according to the NPD Group.
For more information about Nintendo DSi, visit www.NintendoDSi.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™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, 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, visit the company's Web site at www.Nintendo.com.
The white DSi Bundle is called the "Brain Age Collection". As well as having a white DSi, the DSi comes pre-loaded with:- Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters
- Brian Age Express: Sudoku
- Brain Age Express: Math
- Clubhouse Games
- Photo Clock
The Metallic Blue DSi is called the "Mario Collection". The Bundle consists of the Metallic Blue DSi which has the following software installed:
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong:Minis March Again
- Dr. Mario Express
- WarioWare Snapped!
- Mario Calculator
- Mario Clock
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 23, 2009 – Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won't last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi™ systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.
“These limited-edition bundles come packed with some of the great Nintendo DSiWare games and applications that have made Nintendo DSi such a big hit with shoppers young and old,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The special price and pre-installed titles make the bundles a huge value for the holidays.”
Fans of global gaming superstar Mario™ will be especially eager to get their hands on the Metallic Blue Nintendo DSi, which comes pre-installed with five Mario-themed Nintendo DSiWare™ titles, including:
Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Minis March Again: Can Mario and his Mini Marios rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong's clutches yet again?
Dr. Mario™ Express: Mario once again dons his stethoscope to battle the forces of illness in this downloadable version of the classic puzzle game.
WarioWare™: Snapped!: Wario™ returns with more manic action made especially for the Nintendo DSi system. WarioWare: Snapped! uses the built-in Nintendo DSi Camera to make players the star of the show by placing them right into fast-paced mini-games.
Mario™ Calculator: Mario and Luigi™ take a break from their normal adventures to dedicate their heroic talents to working with numbers.
Mario™ Clock: Mario Clock includes both analog and digital clocks that use the system's internal clock or allow you to offset the time however you like.
The White Nintendo DSi bundle is designed for anyone who has a passion for brain teasers. The special White system bundle comes pre-installed with the following Nintendo DSiWare title:
Brain Age™ Express: Arts & Letters: Test your spelling in Word Attack, enjoy literary classics in Reading Aloud and tune your musical skills in Piano Player.
Brain Age™ Express: Sudoku: Solve a variety of puzzles at three different skill levels using the touch screen and an intuitive interface.
Brain Age™ Express: Math: Players can enjoy a mix of new and familiar exercises, including Change Maker, Triangle Math, Sum Totaled and Multi Tasker.
Clubhouse Games™ Express: Card Classics: Play familiar favorites like Blackjack and Five Card Draw, or test your ability in the fast-paced Last Card, Last Card Plus and President.
Photo Clock: Experience all the enjoyment of a photo album while ensuring you won't lose track of the time.
Beyond the pre-installed titles, Nintendo DSi owners also have access to a wealth of additional games and applications in the Nintendo DSi Shop. Owners with wireless broadband Internet access can exchange Nintendo DSi Points™ for the titles and wirelessly download them directly to their Nintendo DSi systems. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations, or Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased online directly through the Nintendo DSi Shop.
Nintendo DSi is the latest iteration of the world's top-selling portable game system. Its unique features include dual screens, a touch screen and wireless networking capabilities to let friends near or far play together. Two built-in cameras and audio-manipulation functions let users create customized content and share it with others. Through the end of September, total worldwide sales of the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi game systems have reached more than 113 million, according to Nintendo's financial statement. Of those, more than 33.4 million have sold in the United States through the end of September, according to the NPD Group.
For more information about Nintendo DSi, visit www.NintendoDSi.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™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, 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, visit the company's Web site at www.Nintendo.com.
Xbox Live Deals Of The Week
Microsoft, via Major Nelson, have announced this weeks Xbox Live Deals. these deals are for Gold Subscribers Only.
Fable II - See the Future DLC: Was 560 points, Now 400 points
Peggle: Was 800 points Now 400 points
Death Tank: Was 1200 points, now 800 points
These deals are for this week only, their prices will increase back to their normal prices.
From Major Nelson Blog
Fable II - See the Future DLC: Was 560 points, Now 400 points
Peggle: Was 800 points Now 400 pointsDeath Tank: Was 1200 points, now 800 points
These deals are for this week only, their prices will increase back to their normal prices.
From Major Nelson Blog
Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/163nlt
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/163nLK
iPhone: its being reported that Sega will release Super Monkey Ball 2 before the years out. it'll have 115 new levels http://ow.ly/EjDA
PC: Modern Warfare 2 has outsold Call Of Duty 4 in just 1 week. http://ow.ly/EjEq
360: Microsoft denies that it was 1 Million consoles that got banned. they don't provide the actual number http://ow.ly/Elsr
DSi: Nintendo Everything have pictures from the DSi LL launch event in Japan and many comparison pictures http://ow.ly/ElsT
The Banned PSN Gamer is now suing Microsoft and Nintendo, for a Red Ring 360 and Nintendo Blocking Wii Homebrew http://ow.ly/EltH
PS3: it appears that Cross Game Invites are working with Modern Warfare 2. its speculated that this came with 3.0. http://ow.ly/EnbS
QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo DSi Only Game, Foto Showdown http://ow.ly/163qOg
2K's VGA mystery Game has been revealed as the Spec Ops reboot. http://ow.ly/Eo3d
PS3: Noby Noby Girl, from Noby Noby Boy, has now reached jupiter. this has unlocked a new level. http://ow.ly/EAHS
PC: LEft 4 Dead 2 has been patched. many bug fixes, Linux fixes, menu fixes,graphic fixes, etc. http://ow.ly/EAJR
PC: Games For Windows Live has been updated to 3.1. its bought cosmetic changes and redesigns. http://ow.ly/EAL0
PS3: Ratchet & Clank Future A Crack in Time is the fastest selling Ratchet & Clank game in the series. http://ow.ly/EANr
QTE Blog: Android Game Of The Week – Jewels http://ow.ly/163Bdt
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/163BKS
360: Microsoft has said that its "well within its legal rights" to ban consoles and users from its service. http://ow.ly/EGOZ
360: the Xbox 360 is 4 years old today http://ow.ly/EGPA
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/163CT5
Sunday, November 22, 2009
QTE Tweets Of The Week
The Following are the top 10 most clicked QTE Gamers tweets of the week. The Owly service appeared to work all week so this should be the proper top 10.
10 PC: The Steam Unlock times for Left 4 Dead Have Been Released. Tuesday 5AM (GMT), Monday 9PM (PST), Tuesday 2PM (Japan) http://ow.ly/CSdw
9 Wii: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 will be patched when it comes out in the UK this Friday. the patch updates player stats http://ow.ly/DqAI
8 QTE Blog: Sega has Released New Character Art For Mario & Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games http://ow.ly/1629cf
7 Gearbox Rejected a Blade Runner game for business reasons. they wanted it but didn't think it could make money http://ow.ly/COu5
6 QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Trailer For Command & Conquer 4 On The PC http://ow.ly/162BIj
5 QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Video For The Sims 3 World Adventures On The PC http://ow.ly/1626H9
4 QTE Blog: Sony Has Released A Walkthrough Video of adhocParty For The PSP http://ow.ly/163bHi
3 Robomodo have said they are working on something that will use the RIDE Skate Board, but they can't talk about it. http://ow.ly/Dd0L
2 Namco Bandai have applied for a trademark for Ridge Racer Accelerated. nothing else is known as yet http://ow.ly/Dn2m
1 PSP: Sony has said that there will be a delay in the Digital Release of Little Big Planet http://ow.ly/Dtzs
10 PC: The Steam Unlock times for Left 4 Dead Have Been Released. Tuesday 5AM (GMT), Monday 9PM (PST), Tuesday 2PM (Japan) http://ow.ly/CSdw
9 Wii: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 will be patched when it comes out in the UK this Friday. the patch updates player stats http://ow.ly/DqAI
8 QTE Blog: Sega has Released New Character Art For Mario & Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games http://ow.ly/1629cf
7 Gearbox Rejected a Blade Runner game for business reasons. they wanted it but didn't think it could make money http://ow.ly/COu5
6 QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Trailer For Command & Conquer 4 On The PC http://ow.ly/162BIj
5 QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Video For The Sims 3 World Adventures On The PC http://ow.ly/1626H9
4 QTE Blog: Sony Has Released A Walkthrough Video of adhocParty For The PSP http://ow.ly/163bHi
3 Robomodo have said they are working on something that will use the RIDE Skate Board, but they can't talk about it. http://ow.ly/Dd0L
2 Namco Bandai have applied for a trademark for Ridge Racer Accelerated. nothing else is known as yet http://ow.ly/Dn2m
1 PSP: Sony has said that there will be a delay in the Digital Release of Little Big Planet http://ow.ly/Dtzs
What Have You Played This Week?
Wow, writing it down it's shocking how little I played. The site kept me busy for sure...must make time for more games, lol.
Football Manager 09 – PC – I decided to go back to a favourite team in the game, FC bayern Munchen. They are not my favourite team, that's Ipswich Town, but they are one of the easiest teams to play as, which enables me to look for other players, tactics and such. Would love to get the new game, but unfortunately I can't afford it, but what is great about the Football Manager games is that you can play them for a long time, even if a new version has come out (typically as the newest Football Manager needs 1 patch for it to get great.)
Fat Princess – PS3 – Still disappointed with how few people are playing. At least Bots are fairly intelligent. Still surprising how few people don't understand what needs to be done to win. It feels like me and maybe a couple struggle to keep the team going sometimes.
Tokobot – PSP – this game is hard. No two ways about it. I'm near the end now and it just keeps getting harder. In particular i'm at a point where I have 6 minutes to escape. And it throws many difficult levels at you. At This point of the game many of the small slight issues with Tokobot become very apparent and become an issue. It is a shame, the story isn't that great, but the graphics, the universe that been created, and the Tokobots themselves are all great. I feel that this game hasn't been balanced right and that a sequel would have addressed issues like this. I'll try to finish it, but it's really hard.
Critter Crunch Demo – PS3 – i've been hooked on the art since it was revealed. And the art really is beautiful. It makes full use of 1080p and its not just backgrounds. Menus, characters, enemies...everything looks great and has a cute feel about it. The game play isn't bad either. The demo gives you a good idea as to what the game is about. If your not sure I fully recommend downloading the demo. I'm sure it'll help make up your mind.
What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Android Game Of The Week – Jewels
Jewels
Developed By MHGames
Free
Version: 1.09
Size: 784KB
The Good
Graphics
Price
The Average
Music
Controls
The Bad
Game Modes
Jewels, like Bonsai Blast, is another game that has been on the Android Market for a while now. The game is very similar to PopCap's Bejeweled. Jewels has a fairly small file size, just 784KB, but still has high quality background artwork and jewels. The game loads fast straight to the high scores, but does require you to go to menu and pick a new game that way. Hitting new game reveals the games only 2 modes, Normal and timed.
Normal is much like Bejelewd, you play until there are no more moves available. There are no special powerups in the game, you simply touch the jewel you want to move and move it in the direction to get 3 or more of a kind. When you fill a bar at the bottom, you move to the next level and the bonus increases. The more levels you complete, the more bonus you get but it also means more jewels need to matched. Unfortunately, not long after level 3 I get the feeling that the amount of jewels needed to get to the next level increases too quickly and slows the games pace. What doesn't help the speed the jewels move after you tell them to, or the speed jewels drop from the top. It feels just a tad too slow and becomes more noticeable when you start progressing in Normal Mode and Timed Mode.
Timed mode is again like Bejeweled's Timed Mode. The bar at the bottom is continuously decreasing and you need to get rid of jewels faster to get to the next level where the bar decreases faster. This mode works fine for for the first 5 or 6 levels, but after that I find the speed of the jewels moving, deleting, and coming down from the top, start to become a hindrance.
Despite those issues, the game still plays very well. I haven't had any issues with the touch controls and find it very accurate. It knows which jewel you have pressed and which direction you want it to move. The two modes in the game do feel light as its possible to play through a game of each Normal and Timed very quickly. But as a pick up and play game, the two modes are over quickly enough to fill a short gaming burst.
This is a good Mobile version of a Bejeweled type game. The modes may be lacking, but Normal and Timed do provide good gameplay for short gaming bursts. I'd recommend this to all Android owners as it is very accessible, has a small file size, and works very well.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo DSi Only Game, Foto Showdown
Konami have released screenshots for the Nintendo DSi Only game, Foto Showdown. the screenshots show mostly in-game action. they show how the two screens are used on the Nintendo DSi. Konami have also released the boxart for the game, which is at the end of the slideshow.
Foto Showdown
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1638dG
Mac: Star Trek D.A.C is coming to Macs when the game is released in December. http://ow.ly/E1CR
PS3: its being reported that ads in WipEout HD have added 5 seconds to load times http://ow.ly/E1F4
Its rumoured that new multiplayer modes in Modern Warfare 2 are VIP, Capture The Flag, Global Thermonuclear War http://ow.ly/E1Gg
concept art has emerged for a proposed Mortal Kombat visual re-make that was rejected http://ow.ly/E1I7
360: Worms 2 Armageddon has been updated. it brings improvements, fixes, and balancing. http://ow.ly/E1J0
PC: Aliens Vs Predator will support dedicated servers http://ow.ly/E1JQ
PS3: Firmware 3.10 has bought error reporting to the PS3. when the ps3 restarts after a freeze, a report option comes up http://ow.ly/E1LX
Sony expects the PSN to bring in $500 Million revenue, up 300% year on year. http://ow.ly/E3eB
PC: its estimated that Steam accounts for 70% of PC Game Downloads. http://ow.ly/E3US
Japanese Console Charts, PSP 38.770, PS3 38.498, DSi 33.749, Wii 26.764, PSPgo 6.427, DS 5.036, Xbox 360 4.124, PS2 2.031 http://ow.ly/E3Wc
Edge Review scores have been leaked. Bayonetta got 10/10, Modern Warfare 2 9/10, Left 4 Dead 2 9/10, Tropico 3 7/10 + more http://ow.ly/E3XN
Aliens and Zombies were considered as foes in Modern Warfare 2. outbreaks, chemical warfare + more were considered http://ow.ly/E4p6
PC: Serious Sam HD is coming out on November 24th. its on Pre-Order at Steam for $17.99. http://ow.ly/E4Wl
PS3: There are complaints that the God Of War collection has freezing issues, more so with the original 60GB PS3's. http://ow.ly/E4Xd
PS3: Mozilla says Firefox is not coming to the PS3. they don't know how the rumour got started. http://ow.ly/E4Za
QTE Blog: Sony Has Released A Walkthrough Video of adhocParty For The PSP http://ow.ly/163bHi
QTE Blog: Cryptic Have Revealed Open Beta Dates For Star Trek Online http://ow.ly/163ceg
QTE Blog: Sony Has Been Releasing Free Digital Comic Codes For The PSP http://ow.ly/E6RJ
PSP: The Digital version Assassins Creed Bloodlines from the EU PSN Store has been removed as users are reporting issues http://ow.ly/E77j
QTE Blog: EA Has Announced The Team Racing Pack DLC For Need For Speed Shift http://ow.ly/163d4u
QTE Blog: Nintendo Has Released Photographs From Two Recent "Mommy Sampling Events" http://ow.ly/E7SY
Android: Gameloft has announced that they are pulling back from Android development, citing App store issues http://ow.ly/E8S4
PS3: Little big planet is getting a Sonic The Hedgehog costume pack. price and release date not known yet http://ow.ly/E8SP
PS3: French Canadian Fallout 3 Game Of The Year Edition has been patched, now recognises Fallout 3 saves http://ow.ly/E8U4
A New 2K Shooter game is being teased. a big reveal will come during Spikes VGA 2009. http://ow.ly/E8V9
QTE Blog: EA Announces The "Return To Ostagar" DLC For Dragon Age Origins http://ow.ly/163f9g
Friday, November 20, 2009
EA Announces The "Return To Ostagar" DLC For Dragon Age Origins
EA Has revealed the next DLC for Dragon Age: Origins. "Return To Ostagar" is set to come out on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC this Holiday in N.America and Europe. it will cost $4.99 on the PSN and PC, 400 MS Points on the Xbox 360 in N.America.
"Return To Ostagar" is a new quest which takes the player to Ostagar and the battleground where the Grey Wardens were nearly wiped out. Players will uncover a Top Secret Political agenda and go behind enemy lines. they can also get the Mighty Arms and Armour from King Cailan.
Press Release
EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) forDragon Age™: Origins will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC versions this Holiday season in North America and Europe. The DLC pack, Return to Ostagar, allows players to exact their revenge and embark on a quest for the mighty arms and armor of the once great King Cailan when they revisit Ostagar, the site of the Grey Wardens’ darkest hour, to reclaim the honor and learn the secrets of Ferelden’s fallen king.
“We are very proud of the phenomenal launch of Dragon Age: Origins and we’re pleased to announce the next installment of downloadable content that will be available to fans of the game,” said Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager, RPG/MMO Group of EA, and Co-Founder, BioWare. “The Return to Ostagar DLC pack is a prime example of BioWare’s commitment to give fans a game that continuously offers new experiences and further enriches a storyline that has already received critical acclaim and positive feedback from the players.”
Return to Ostagar, BioWare’s next thread in the Dragon Age: Origins tapestry, summons players to a new quest in which they will return to the fateful battleground in Ostagar where the Grey Wardens were nearly wiped out. Players will discover King Cailan’s top-secret political agenda and go behind enemy lines to revisit a place that many feared had been lost to history.
Return to Ostagar will be available for $4.99 on the PlayStation® Store, for 400 BioWare Points on the PC and 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 in North America. Return to Ostagar will be released this Holiday season worldwide on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation®3 console and PC. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by the ESRB and 18+ by PEGI.
For more information on Dragon Age: Origins, please visit www.dragonage.com.
About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™ and Mass Effect™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec) and Austin (Texas). BioWare’s announced projects include the dark heroic fantasy game Dragon Age: Origins, as well as Mass Effect 2™, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com; to join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to http://social.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA Has Announced The Team Racing Pack DLC For Need For Speed Shift
EA has announced that Team Racing Pack will be the first DLC for Need For Speed Shift. the pack will be available for download worldwide on the Xbox 360 on December 1st, and On the Playstation 3 in Europe on December 3rd. the N.American release for the Playstation 3 pack is December 10th. it will be a free download.
The Team Racing Pack brings a new online mode to the game as well as 5 legendary cars. The Team Racing Mode puts players into two teams of 6 and they race against each other to win. you have to play as a team, not as an individual. The Legendary cars also included in this DLC are:
Legendary Racers
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT™. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars - all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The pack will be released for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America.
The Team Racing mode brings a fresh new challenge to SHIFT by completely redefining online racing. In this mode, two teams of up to six racers will battle against each other for online supremacy. Individual driving strategy and playing it safe won’t work as team tactics and 200 mph split-second decisions are required to push your team to the podium.
As part of the new content, players will also get access to these legendary racers:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
1967 Shelby GT-500
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV
The Team Racing content pack is custom-made for Need for Speed SHIFT, a spectacular racing game originally released in September 2009. The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver’s experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect ‘10’ score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFTis the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile 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.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The Team Racing Pack brings a new online mode to the game as well as 5 legendary cars. The Team Racing Mode puts players into two teams of 6 and they race against each other to win. you have to play as a team, not as an individual. The Legendary cars also included in this DLC are:
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
- 1967 Shelby GT-500
- 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
- 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
- 1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV
Legendary Racers
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT™. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars - all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The pack will be released for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America.
The Team Racing mode brings a fresh new challenge to SHIFT by completely redefining online racing. In this mode, two teams of up to six racers will battle against each other for online supremacy. Individual driving strategy and playing it safe won’t work as team tactics and 200 mph split-second decisions are required to push your team to the podium.
As part of the new content, players will also get access to these legendary racers:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
1967 Shelby GT-500
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV
The Team Racing content pack is custom-made for Need for Speed SHIFT, a spectacular racing game originally released in September 2009. The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver’s experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect ‘10’ score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFTis the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile 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.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Nintendo Has Released Photographs From Two Recent "Mommy Sampling Events"
Nintendo has held two "Mommy Sampling Events" during November where Wii Fit Plus was available to be tried. these events were held in Los Angeles, on November 3, and New York City, on November 10th.
Each picture has been provided with a Caption from Nintendo, to view a caption for a Photograph all you need to do is click on the Speech Bubble under each photograph in the viewer.
Wii Fit Plus "Mommy Sampling Events"
Each picture has been provided with a Caption from Nintendo, to view a caption for a Photograph all you need to do is click on the Speech Bubble under each photograph in the viewer.
Wii Fit Plus "Mommy Sampling Events"
Cryptic Have Revealed Open Beta Dates For Star Trek Online
http://www.startrekonline.com/themes/startrek/img/sto_logo.pngFrom Star Trek Online.
Sony Has Been Releasing Free Digital Comic Codes For The PSP
Sony has been releasing free comics for the new Digital Comic service that became available with the most recent firmware update for the PSP.
To be able to view the downloaded comics, you can either download the Digital Comic Reader from the Icon on the XMB on the PSP (with Firmware 6.30) or you can go to http://playstationcomics.com/country-selector.html and download it via your PC.
Here are some of the codes that have been made available.
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 A8D2-KMBF-JKE4 (UK IE AU NZ ZA)
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 EC2N-9HBR-HJD6 (USA)
Aleister Arcane #1 ANTL-MGBH-BN2H (UK)
Star Trek: Year Four – The Enterprise Experiment 724K-A4BG-JLD7 (USA)
GMN8-H8B8-QN83(IRE)
7CP5-QTBA-TLRK (NZL)
BGPA-8CBH-DRKL (AUS)
T3C2-TQBB-R6JA (S.A)
63N8-R2BF-9E4D (USA)
Unfortunately, i don't know what the free comics are for other regions than UK. the file sizes of the UK ones have been 33MB and 48 MB.
The codes have been made aviable via the Playstation Comic Twitter feed. to following them and keep up to date with possible future free comics head to http://twitter.com/Psncomics
To be able to view the downloaded comics, you can either download the Digital Comic Reader from the Icon on the XMB on the PSP (with Firmware 6.30) or you can go to http://playstationcomics.com/country-selector.html and download it via your PC.
Here are some of the codes that have been made available.
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 A8D2-KMBF-JKE4 (UK IE AU NZ ZA)
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 EC2N-9HBR-HJD6 (USA)
Aleister Arcane #1 ANTL-MGBH-BN2H (UK)
Star Trek: Year Four – The Enterprise Experiment 724K-A4BG-JLD7 (USA)
GMN8-H8B8-QN83(IRE)
7CP5-QTBA-TLRK (NZL)
BGPA-8CBH-DRKL (AUS)
T3C2-TQBB-R6JA (S.A)
63N8-R2BF-9E4D (USA)
Unfortunately, i don't know what the free comics are for other regions than UK. the file sizes of the UK ones have been 33MB and 48 MB.
The codes have been made aviable via the Playstation Comic Twitter feed. to following them and keep up to date with possible future free comics head to http://twitter.com/Psncomics
Sony Has Released A Walkthrough Video of adhocParty For The PSP
adhocParty has come out for PS3's in America on the PSN and Sony have released a walkthrough video explaining how to get it to work.
- first you download and install adhocParty From the PSN on the PS3.
- The you register your PSP with the PS3
- you launch into adhocParty and choose the world and lobby you want to be in
- you can create a room in this area where people can join in
- then pick a compatible PSP game, go into it's multiplayer and choose ad hoc mode.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
Don't forget,you can subscribe to the Audio Re-Cap Podcast on iTunes. if you do, it would be great if you can review and rate the podcast.
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And on qtegamers.blogspot.com:
http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/search/label/Audio Re-Cap
Don't forget,you can subscribe to the Audio Re-Cap Podcast on iTunes. if you do, it would be great if you can review and rate the podcast.
A podcast is available on iTunes from:
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A RSS Feed from Podbean:
http://qtegamers.podbean.com/feed
And on qtegamers.blogspot.com:
http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/search/label/Audio Re-Cap
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/162Qk2
PSP: Firmware 6.20 is now available. http://ow.ly/DDmY
PS3: Firmware 3.10 is now available. http://ow.ly/DDn8
PC: Sony has updated Media Go to 1.3 http://ow.ly/DDnj
PSP: Joystiq have a hands on with the BluRay Digital Copy and a video of it in action http://ow.ly/DDnH
PS2: the PS2 has launched today in Brazil for $799 (around $465 USA). http://ow.ly/DDoi
The Final Fantasy XIII Cactuar's has been revealed. there's a huge one, a lady and male Cactuar http://ow.ly/DDqu
PS3: the PSN video store in the EU will get 50+ new movies added each week. Save HD Movies coming shortly. http://ow.ly/DDrD
a Valve teaser website has gone live, its rumoured to be for Left 4 Dead 2 DLC. it's titled "Midnight Riders" http://ow.ly/DDsb
Wii: The Wii Was Launched 3 years ago in the USA http://ow.ly/DDsD
Screenshots have emerged for No more Heroes Paradise, the 360/ps3 remake of the Wii game No More Heroes http://ow.ly/DKDw
Sony, the company as a whole, expects to be profitable by 5% in March 2013. http://ow.ly/DKFy
Marvelous lost money on 3/4 Wii games they published. 4/5 PSP games were profitable. Half Minute Hero best selling http://ow.ly/DKHW
Sony appears to be opening the PSN to non Game software, like Skype, with a development kit being released Q2 2010. http://ow.ly/DKJR
PS3: Sony is bringing full 3D Support to ps3 consoles. games and movies. should be rolled out in 2010 http://ow.ly/DL8I
Sony Aims to create a all encompassing online service using the PSN infrastructure. it would come to music players/e books http://ow.ly/DKU4
Wii: Screenshots have emerged of Phoenix Wright on WiiWare. it appears to be a DS Remake, not a HD remake. http://ow.ly/DDpw
DSi: The OFLC has rated a Sonic Collection for the DS. it has Sonic 1-Knuckles, Sonic Chronicles, Video's, Images + more http://ow.ly/DDtr
Sony Mentioned Paid Subscription. they clarified it would be an additional service. the PSN will always be free http://ow.ly/DMq7
Plan B Entertainment have picked up the film rights to Dark Void. http://ow.ly/DN1c
Nintendo Power is teasing a surprise announcement, or two, in their 250th issue. http://ow.ly/DN5C
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 19/11/09 http://ow.ly/162X30
PS3: The ESRB has rated Sony Online Entertainments Revenge Of The Wounded Dragons. SOE say announcement monday http://ow.ly/DPUd
360: Job listings emerge for a Shadow Complex sequel, Natal, and 343 Industries (Halo). Gears Of War a lead franchise. http://ow.ly/DPVa
PS3: Ad Hoc Party is reported as coming out today in N.America, in the afternoon. http://ow.ly/DPXv
Playstation Network has 33 million registered accounts,5.4 Million daily signins,1.4 Million daily visits to the PSN Store http://ow.ly/DQBo
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announces Season 2 Of 1 VS 100 Goes Live In America Today http://ow.ly/162YQN
QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Gameplay Video For Battlefield Bad Company 2 http://ow.ly/DR2E
QTE Blog: EA Spoofs Twilight New Moon With The Sims 3 http://ow.ly/16316i
QTE Blog: Square Enix Announces That Gyromancer Is Out Today On Steam And Xbox Live http://ow.ly/DRHi
EA Spoofs Twilight New Moon With The Sims 3
EA has released a couple of screenshots and a trailer which spoof the upcoming new Twilight Movie, Twilight New Moon.
Square Enix Announces That Gyromancer Is Out Today On Steam And Xbox Live
Square Enix has announced that Gyromancer is now out in Europe. it will be available on Steam for £10.99/€13.99 and on Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 MS Points.
DLC was available today for the Xbox 360 Version of Gyromancer. there is a Gyromancer item pack, which has 40 items, that costs 40 MS Points. there is also a map pack, that comes with 3 additional maps, which costs 240 MS Points.
Gyromancer
Press Release
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announces GYROMANCER™ is available from today for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for PC download via Steam®, priced 1200 points and €13.99 and £10.99 respectively.
GYROMANCER is a new puzzle-RPG developed in collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap. With a blend of puzzle elements from the PopCap Games puzzle hit Bejeweled Twist™ and the RPG mastery of Square Enix, GYROMANCER is an all-new experience that redefines the puzzle-RPG genre.
Further downloadable content for the XBLA version also available from today comprises the Gyromancer Item Pack, 40 items (10 x 4 varieties) to use during battle priced 40 MSPs, and the Gyromancer Map Pack; three additional maps priced 240 MSPs.
“GYROMANCER is a cool puzzle/RPG hybrid that uses Bejeweled Twist’s game mechanic at the heart of its battle system,” says Jason Kapalka, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of PopCap. “We’ve worked with Square Enix as a distribution partner in Japan for several years, and it was fun to collaborate with them in a more creative way on GYROMANCER.”
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “GYROMANCER is a great addition to Square Enix’s download offering and we’re pleased to be launching the game across PAL territories. The combined creative talents of PopCap and Square Enix have created a truly fun and entertaining puzzle/RPG title that will appeal to fans and more casual gamers.”
Players assume the role of Rivel, a summoner who ventures through the enchanted Aldemona Wood. Each stage contains its own objectives, from defeating beasts that block the player’s way, to solving puzzles before time runs out. Rivel can learn to summon dozens of the unique beasts he encounters, bending their power to his will and commanding them in battle. Hidden within each stage are a number of rewards earned for completing feats great and small. Finding them all won’t be easy. Are you up to the challenge?
For further information on GYROMANCER visit http://dlgames.square-enix.com/gyromancer/
DLC was available today for the Xbox 360 Version of Gyromancer. there is a Gyromancer item pack, which has 40 items, that costs 40 MS Points. there is also a map pack, that comes with 3 additional maps, which costs 240 MS Points.
Gyromancer
Press Release
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announces GYROMANCER™ is available from today for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for PC download via Steam®, priced 1200 points and €13.99 and £10.99 respectively.
GYROMANCER is a new puzzle-RPG developed in collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap. With a blend of puzzle elements from the PopCap Games puzzle hit Bejeweled Twist™ and the RPG mastery of Square Enix, GYROMANCER is an all-new experience that redefines the puzzle-RPG genre.
Further downloadable content for the XBLA version also available from today comprises the Gyromancer Item Pack, 40 items (10 x 4 varieties) to use during battle priced 40 MSPs, and the Gyromancer Map Pack; three additional maps priced 240 MSPs.
“GYROMANCER is a cool puzzle/RPG hybrid that uses Bejeweled Twist’s game mechanic at the heart of its battle system,” says Jason Kapalka, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of PopCap. “We’ve worked with Square Enix as a distribution partner in Japan for several years, and it was fun to collaborate with them in a more creative way on GYROMANCER.”
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “GYROMANCER is a great addition to Square Enix’s download offering and we’re pleased to be launching the game across PAL territories. The combined creative talents of PopCap and Square Enix have created a truly fun and entertaining puzzle/RPG title that will appeal to fans and more casual gamers.”
Players assume the role of Rivel, a summoner who ventures through the enchanted Aldemona Wood. Each stage contains its own objectives, from defeating beasts that block the player’s way, to solving puzzles before time runs out. Rivel can learn to summon dozens of the unique beasts he encounters, bending their power to his will and commanding them in battle. Hidden within each stage are a number of rewards earned for completing feats great and small. Finding them all won’t be easy. Are you up to the challenge?
For further information on GYROMANCER visit http://dlgames.square-enix.com/gyromancer/
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Microsoft Announces Season 2 Of 1 VS 100 Goes Live In America Today
Microsoft has announced that season 2 of 1 VS 100 will go live in N.America today at 5.00PM (PT).
As Well as having achievements, you also will get badges based on your progress. these will be displayed in your personal stats. if your playing in a Xbox Live Party, the winner out of that group will stand on-top of a podium. there will be unlockable dances for your avatar which can be earned throughout Season 2 of 1 VS 100. New this season is a level system. your cumulative score, from throughout the season, will determine what level you are at.
1 VS 100
Press Release
The doors to Sprint Theater open, your Avatar begins to amp, Season 2 of the hit show “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE premieres today! Are you ready to win?
This week, join tens of thousands of Xbox LIVE members on the largest interactive game show stage in the world, where you’ll once again be pitted against “the One,” the Mob” or “the Crowd. ” Do you have a competitive streak? We know people love to compete and most importantly, win, so we’ve added new features that will have you jumping off the couch to answer the next trivia question.
Get the scoop by answering the following:
Question 1: You know you’re good at “1 vs 100” and you’ve got the Achievements to prove it! In Season 2, what other bragging rights will you receive?
A: You will be able to notify the people in your Xbox LIVE Party of your success by pressing a button on your controller.
B: Your Avatar will grow taller or shorter depending on how well you play.
C: You will receive Badges based on your accomplishments to show as a sign of pride.
Question 2: In “1 vs 100” Season 2, you’ll be able to keep track of how well you’ve played throughout the season by:
A: The number of golden eggs that appear at your front door.
B: A scoring ladder that illuminates when your Avatar takes the stage.
C: Which level you’re on – one through 50 – based on your score throughout the season.
Question 3: At the end of each round, how will you know how you stack up against others in your Xbox LIVE party?
A: The Avatars of everyone in your party will stand on a podium – if you’re the best, you’ll be on top!
B: The Avatar of the highest scoring player does a belly dance at the end of the round.
C: The Avatar of the highest scoring player will jump up and down in celebration.
Question 4: Avatars like to celebrate too! What will you be able to unlock for your Avatar throughout “1 vs 100” Season 2?
A: “1 vs 100” Avatar emotes – now you can really tell the crowd what you’re thinking.
B: “1 vs 100” Avatar dances – among the smooth moves, “the Carlton” and “the Elaine.”
C: New “1 vs 100” hairdos – the fohawk, the beehive and the bowl cut.
The answer to question 1 is…. C: You will receive Badges based on your accomplishments to show as a sign of pride. We love Achievements! In “1 vs 100” Season 2, Xbox LIVE will award Badges that will appear in your personal stats for outstanding accomplishments, including if your accuracy is 90% or higher.
The answer to question 2 is…. C: Which level you’re on – one through 50 – based on your score throughout the season. Want to know how well you’ve played this season? Your cumulative score determines what level you’re on from one through 50 – you know a level 50 contestant is on fire!
The answer to question 3 is…. A: The Avatars of everyone in your party will stand on a podium – if you’re the best, you’ll be on top! For instant bragging rights, if you’ve got the best score in your Xbox LIVE party at the end of the round, your Avatar will stand triumphant at the very top of a podium.
The answer to question 4 is…. B: “1 vs 100” Avatar dances – among the smooth moves, “the Carlton” and “the Elaine.” Yes, get ready to dance. Your Avatar will be breaking it down on the “1 vs 100” dance floor, with classic moves from pop-culture.
Get your game face on because the competition is going to be hot! See you at the “1 vs 100” Season 2 premiere on Xbox LIVE, today, November 19 at 5:00 pm PT.
As Well as having achievements, you also will get badges based on your progress. these will be displayed in your personal stats. if your playing in a Xbox Live Party, the winner out of that group will stand on-top of a podium. there will be unlockable dances for your avatar which can be earned throughout Season 2 of 1 VS 100. New this season is a level system. your cumulative score, from throughout the season, will determine what level you are at.
1 VS 100
Press Release
The doors to Sprint Theater open, your Avatar begins to amp, Season 2 of the hit show “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE premieres today! Are you ready to win?
This week, join tens of thousands of Xbox LIVE members on the largest interactive game show stage in the world, where you’ll once again be pitted against “the One,” the Mob” or “the Crowd. ” Do you have a competitive streak? We know people love to compete and most importantly, win, so we’ve added new features that will have you jumping off the couch to answer the next trivia question.
Get the scoop by answering the following:
Question 1: You know you’re good at “1 vs 100” and you’ve got the Achievements to prove it! In Season 2, what other bragging rights will you receive?
A: You will be able to notify the people in your Xbox LIVE Party of your success by pressing a button on your controller.
B: Your Avatar will grow taller or shorter depending on how well you play.
C: You will receive Badges based on your accomplishments to show as a sign of pride.
Question 2: In “1 vs 100” Season 2, you’ll be able to keep track of how well you’ve played throughout the season by:
A: The number of golden eggs that appear at your front door.
B: A scoring ladder that illuminates when your Avatar takes the stage.
C: Which level you’re on – one through 50 – based on your score throughout the season.
Question 3: At the end of each round, how will you know how you stack up against others in your Xbox LIVE party?
A: The Avatars of everyone in your party will stand on a podium – if you’re the best, you’ll be on top!
B: The Avatar of the highest scoring player does a belly dance at the end of the round.
C: The Avatar of the highest scoring player will jump up and down in celebration.
Question 4: Avatars like to celebrate too! What will you be able to unlock for your Avatar throughout “1 vs 100” Season 2?
A: “1 vs 100” Avatar emotes – now you can really tell the crowd what you’re thinking.
B: “1 vs 100” Avatar dances – among the smooth moves, “the Carlton” and “the Elaine.”
C: New “1 vs 100” hairdos – the fohawk, the beehive and the bowl cut.
The answer to question 1 is…. C: You will receive Badges based on your accomplishments to show as a sign of pride. We love Achievements! In “1 vs 100” Season 2, Xbox LIVE will award Badges that will appear in your personal stats for outstanding accomplishments, including if your accuracy is 90% or higher.
The answer to question 2 is…. C: Which level you’re on – one through 50 – based on your score throughout the season. Want to know how well you’ve played this season? Your cumulative score determines what level you’re on from one through 50 – you know a level 50 contestant is on fire!
The answer to question 3 is…. A: The Avatars of everyone in your party will stand on a podium – if you’re the best, you’ll be on top! For instant bragging rights, if you’ve got the best score in your Xbox LIVE party at the end of the round, your Avatar will stand triumphant at the very top of a podium.
The answer to question 4 is…. B: “1 vs 100” Avatar dances – among the smooth moves, “the Carlton” and “the Elaine.” Yes, get ready to dance. Your Avatar will be breaking it down on the “1 vs 100” dance floor, with classic moves from pop-culture.
Get your game face on because the competition is going to be hot! See you at the “1 vs 100” Season 2 premiere on Xbox LIVE, today, November 19 at 5:00 pm PT.
EA Has Released A New Gameplay Video For Battlefield Bad Company 2
EA has released a new video for Battlefield Bad Company 2. this video is from the Arica Harbour map and consists entirely of in-game footage of gameplay.
UK PSN Update 19/11/09
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The Warriors [£9.99]
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Disgaea: Afternoon Of Darkness [£11.99]
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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/162zd0
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/162A2v
PC: Steam have said that their short term deals do not have a long term impact on game sales, some sales increase http://ow.ly/DmW7
the latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that a port of No More Heroes is coming to the 360/PS3 in Japan on February 25th. http://ow.ly/Dn0t
Namco Bandai have applied for a trademark for Ridge Racer Accelerated. nothing else is known as yet http://ow.ly/Dn2m
PSP: the comic service is coming out in Japan on December 10th. 6.20 firmware update is coming 19th, globally later http://ow.ly/Dn4g
Wii: latest issue of Famitsu reveals that Phoenix Wright is coming to WiIWare in Japan on December 15th,Jan 26th,Feb 23 http://ow.ly/Dn73
PC: A RUSE VIP beta is coming this month only to "selected participants worldwide" via Steam. http://ow.ly/Dn9N
PS3: Firmware 3.10 update is expected to hit today. facebook planned for a while. this is phase 1 of social networking. http://ow.ly/Dnc3
QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Trailer For Command & Conquer 4 On The PC http://ow.ly/162BIj
Funcom has posted a $9.6Million loss for Q3 2009. they made a $3.3Million profit during this period 2008 http://ow.ly/DmXr
Australian developers, Krome Studios have laid off an "undisclosed number" number of its staff. http://ow.ly/DpKm
Xbox Live Activity, Modern Warfare 2, Call Of Duty 4, Halo 3, Call Of Duty WaW. Top Arcade, Trials HD, Castle Crashers http://ow.ly/DpOm
QTE Blog: Nintendo Week Have Released A Video Demonstrating How To Get A Wii Online http://ow.ly/162Cnz
DS: a new Lufia game has been officially announced as coming to the DS, in the Latest Famitsu. http://ow.ly/DpQo
QTE Blog: Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Videogame And Theatrical Box Office 5 Day Sale Records http://ow.ly/Dqkm
Wii: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 will be patched when it comes out in the UK this Friday. the patch updates player stats http://ow.ly/DqAI
360: Halo Reach will be exclusively revealed USA TV on December 12th. it'll be shown on Spike during the VGA's http://ow.ly/DqDF
Wii: There will be Zelda surprises at E3 2010. they are trying something new with the Zelda Structure. http://ow.ly/Dri1
QTE Blog: IO Interactive Has Announced That Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Is Coming To The PS3, Xbox 360, And PC's In 20... http://ow.ly/162DyT
PSP: Sony Japan have announced a new PSP game called Hyakuman-Ton no Barabara. its a wierd/original/indie game http://ow.ly/Drjx
Atlus create inventory based on pre-orders and launch demand, they are small and don't manufacture surplus inventory http://ow.ly/DrlT
PSP: Sony has said that there will be a delay in the Digital Release of Little Big Planet http://ow.ly/Dtzs
its being reported that activision have set up a third team to work on the Call of Duty Series http://ow.ly/Du4M
PS3: Kazunori Yamauchi has said that the Gran Turismo 5 weather system is done. there will be night racing http://ow.ly/Du6l
QTE Blog: Square Enix Has Revealed That Supreme Commander 2 Is Coming Out In Europe In Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/162Fbh
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Dragon Age: Origins http://ow.ly/DutU
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer For Peggle Nights On The Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/DuuN
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer For Peggle On The Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/Duuz
QTE Blog: Sony Has Announced That Firmware 3.10 Will Bring On-Demand TV To Many European Countries http://ow.ly/DvA5
developers are becoming frustrated with other developers who cheat the ESRB system to get a lower age rating. http://ow.ly/Dvxm
QTE Blog: EA Has Released The Music Video For Pixie Lott's The Sims 3 World Adventures Song "Mama Do (uh oh, uhoh)" http://ow.ly/Dvyj
PS3: Sony is rumoured to be in Talks with Mozilla to bring a FireFox browser to the PS3. http://ow.ly/DvJE
QTE Blog: Nintendo Has Annoucned The "Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience" http://ow.ly/162GCb
QTE Blog: Sony Annoucnes The PSN Video Store Will Go Live Tomorrow In The UK, France, Germany, And Spain http://ow.ly/Dwd9
QTE Blog: Spike Have Announced The 2009 Video Game Award Nominees http://ow.ly/162Jhn
Spike Have Announced The 2009 Video Game Award Nominees
This Years Spike Video Game Awards Nominees have been announced. you can head to http://www.spike.com/event/vga2009 and vote for your winners.Game Of The Year
Assassin's Creed 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Left 4 Dead 2
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves
Studio Of The Year
Infinity Ward
Naughty Dog
Rocksteady Studios
Valve
Best Shooter
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Halo 3: ODST
Killzone 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Best RPG
Borderlands
Demon's Souls
Dragon Age: Origins
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Best Fighting Game
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
Street Fighter IV
Tekken 6
Best Individual Sports Game
EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
UFC 2009 Undisputed
Wii Sports Resort
Best Handheld Game
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box
Scribblenauts
Best Graphics
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Killzone 2
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Game Based On A Movie Or Show
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition
Best Music Game
DJ Hero
Guitar Hero 5
LEGO Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band
Best Driving Game
Dirt 2
Forza Motorsport 3
Gran Turismo (PSP)
Need for Speed SHIFT
Best Action Adventure Game
Assassin's Creed 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Brütal Legend
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Team Sports Game
FIFA Soccer 10
Madden NFL 10
NBA 2K10
NHL 10
Best Soundtrack
Brütal Legend
DJ Hero
Guitar Hero 5
The Beatles: Rock Band
Best Xbox 360 Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Forza Motorsport 3
Halo 3: ODST
Left 4 Dead 2
Best Wii Game
MadWorld
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Punch-Out!!
Wii Sports Resort
Best PS3 Game
inFAMOUS
Killzone 2
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best PC Game
Dragon Age: Origins
Left 4 Dead 2
Plants vs. Zombies
The Sims 3
Best Original Score
Assassin's Creed 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Halo 3: ODST
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Multiplayer Game
Borderlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Halo 3: ODST
Left 4 Dead 2
Best Performance By A Human Male
Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition
Samuel L. Jackson as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja in Afro Samurai
Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Vin Diesel as Richard B. Riddick in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Best Performance By A Human Female
Eliza Dushku as Rubi Malone in WET
Kristen Bell as Lucy Stillman in Assassin's Creed 2
Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes
Tricia Helfer as Dare
Best Cast
Brütal Legend
Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition
Best Voice
Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn in Batman: Arkham Asylum
Claudia Black as Chloe Frazer in UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves
Jack Black as Eddie Riggs
Mark Hamill as The Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum
Nolan North as Nathan Drake in UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves
Best Downloadable Game
Battlefield 1943
Fat Princess
Plants vs. Zombies
Shadow Complex
Best DLC
Fallout 3 – Broken Steel
Fallout 3 – Point Lookout
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost & Damned
Best Independent Game Fueled By DEW
‘Splosion Man (Twisted Pixel)
Flower
Osmos
Trials HD
Most Anticipated Game
Bioshock 2
God of War III
Mass Effect 2
Starcraft II
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Nintendo Has Annoucned The "Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience"
Nintendo Has announced the "Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience". starting from November 23rd, Nintendo will be going to 35 shopping malls, from coast to coast, offering hands-on demos of some of Nintendo's Games.
Games Like Wii Sports Resort, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Fit Plus, Style Savvy,Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, And The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks will be playable.
During these events, Nintendo will be educating people on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DSi. they will show how to connect it online, access the WiiWare/DSiWare channels. there will also be representatives on hand to answer questions you may have.
The Malls are:
• Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Ariz.
• Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.
• Westfield Parkway in El Cajon, Calif.
• Ontario Mills in Ontario, Calif.
• Westfield San Francisco Centre in San Francisco
• Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Conn.
• Orange Park Mall in Orange Park, Fla.
• Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla.
• Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg, Fla.
• Lenox Square in Atlanta
• River Oaks Center in Calumet City, Ill.
• Greenwood Park in Greenwood, Ind.
• Arundel Mills in Hanover, Md.
• South Shore Plaza in Braintree, Mass.
• Burlington Mall in Burlington, Mass.
• Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.
• Southdale Center in Edina, Minn.
• Deptford Mall in Deptford, N.J.
• Queens Center in Elmhurst, N.Y.
• Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y.
• Galleria of White Plains in White Plains, N.Y.
• The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio
• Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City
• Franklin Mills in Philadelphia
• Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, Tenn.
• Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, Texas
• Irving Mall in Irving, Texas
• Ingram Park Mall in San Antonio
• Chesapeake Square in Chesapeake, Va.
• Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, Va.
• Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Va.
• Potomac Mills in Prince William, Va.
• Northgate Mall in Seattle
• Westfield Southcenter in Seattle
• Southridge Mall in Greendale, Wisc.
Press Release
Want to have some fun while you shop? Nintendo is making it easier than ever for holiday consumers to sample the year's most sought-after games on its Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems. Starting Nov. 23, the Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience will touch down in 35 shopping malls from coast to coast, offering free hands-on demos of some of Nintendo's hottest games. Whether they're seeking gifts for friends and family members or simply taking a break from the season's hustle and bustle, attendees can enjoy an interactive glimpse into the rich variety of entertainment offered by Nintendo.
Using the Wii console's popular motion controls, Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience participants can play activities like archery and basketball in Wii Sports Resort™, explore the four-person multiplayer excitement of New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii, step onto the Wii Balance Board™ accessory to experience new activities and enhanced features in the fitness-themed Wii Fit™Plus, and more. They can also pick up a Nintendo DSi system to sample hand-held games such as Style Savvy, which lets players manage their own virtual boutique, the puzzle-basedProfessor Layton and the Diabolical Box™ and the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks after its launch on Dec. 7.
In addition to retail game offerings, visitors can learn about the wide array of games and applications available for download via the online Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop. They can also experiment with fun hardware features like the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory – which delivers exceptional precision in Wii games such as Wii Sports Resort – and the built-in cameras and photo-manipulation features of the portable Nintendo DSi system. Additionally, Nintendo representatives will be on hand at each location to guide demos, answer questions and help with holiday gift-giving ideas.
The Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience runs Nov. 23 through Dec. 20 at the following locations:
• Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Ariz.
• Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.
• Westfield Parkway in El Cajon, Calif.
• Ontario Mills in Ontario, Calif.
• Westfield San Francisco Centre in San Francisco
• Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Conn.
• Orange Park Mall in Orange Park, Fla.
• Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla.
• Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg, Fla.
• Lenox Square in Atlanta
• River Oaks Center in Calumet City, Ill.
• Greenwood Park in Greenwood, Ind.
• Arundel Mills in Hanover, Md.
• South Shore Plaza in Braintree, Mass.
• Burlington Mall in Burlington, Mass.
• Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.
• Southdale Center in Edina, Minn.
• Deptford Mall in Deptford, N.J.
• Queens Center in Elmhurst, N.Y.
• Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y.
• Galleria of White Plains in White Plains, N.Y.
• The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio
• Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City
• Franklin Mills in Philadelphia
• Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, Tenn.
• Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, Texas
• Irving Mall in Irving, Texas
• Ingram Park Mall in San Antonio
• Chesapeake Square in Chesapeake, Va.
• Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, Va.
• Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Va.
• Potomac Mills in Prince William, Va.
• Northgate Mall in Seattle
• Westfield Southcenter in Seattle
• Southridge Mall in Greendale, Wisc.
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