Monday, December 14, 2009

Disney Interactive Reveal Tron Evolution Details


Disney Interactive have revealed that Tron Evolution will be set between the original movie and the upcoming new Tron Movie, Tron Legacy. the game is coming to the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC's and is set for release in Holiday 2010 before Tron Legacy comes out.

Tron Evolution will tell the stories of the significant events within the Tron mythology between the original and new Tron movies. The game is designed so i can be a stand alone title, there is no need to have seen the original movie or to watch the new one, but elements from the game will be referred to in the new movie.

Tron legacy's director, Joseph Kosinski, has consulted on the Video Game. the company behind the CG Animations in Tron legacy have also worked on Tron Evolution. Actress Olivia Wilde will star in both Tron legacy and Tron Evolution, playing the same character.


Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 14, 2009 The digital world of TRON is awaiting a new participant. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of TRON: Evolution, the video game. TRON: Evolution is an action/adventure game being created for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Developed by Propaganda Games, Disney Interactive Studios’ action and role-playing game studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, TRON: Evolution is scheduled for release in Holiday 2010 before the “TRON: Legacy” film arrives in theaters.

Set during the era between the two TRON films, TRON: Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the TRON mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.

TRON: Evolution is one of the keys to unlocking the TRON mythology. The game’s story takes place before the “TRON: Legacy” events and provides insight into the film’s past. As an integrated entertainment experience, the film will reference elements of the game’s story. Fans will want to play the game to learn more about the TRON mythology seen in the film, but each entertainment experience will stand on its own.

“We expect TRON: Evolution to be a premier action-focused game that both stands on its own and supplements a major event film,” said Dan Tudge, vice president and general manager, Propaganda Games. “Because Propaganda Games is based in Vancouver, which was the site of the film’s principal photography, we were able to leverage the proximity to continuously collaborate with the filmmakers and ensure authenticity between the two projects.”

“TRON: Legacy” film director Joseph Kosinski consulted on the vision for the debut video game trailer, which includes computer graphics that were created by the same company that will provide the film’s CG animations. Kosinski will advise on the game’s vision during 2010 to ensure accuracy with the film. In addition to directing “TRON: Legacy,” Kosinski is renowned in the video games industry as having directed prolific feature film-quality game trailers for major product releases.

“The collaboration between the video game development studio and the film creators is exceptional,” said Sean Bailey, producer, “TRON: Legacy.” “From the ongoing discussions between the filmmakers and the game developers, TRON: Evolution should enhance and expand the mythology and the world of ‘TRON: Legacy.’”

As part of the connection between the game and film, actress Olivia Wilde stars as Quorra in TRON: Evolution. Wilde’s voice and likeness as Quorra will provide players with another direct link to the film as they discover how earlier events within the world of TRON shape her character’s future.

“TRON is the most revered video game-inspired film property of all time,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “TRON: Evolution, the video game, will enhance the TRON experience for existing fans of the franchise as well as an entirely new audience.”

TRON: Evolution and “TRON: Legacy” are brand new entries in the TRON franchise, updating the unique world for this millennium. The cross-platform franchise being created around the “TRON: Legacy” film will transcend media platforms throughout Disney. The revolutionary 1982 film “TRON” catapulted video games into mainstream consciousness and contributed to the industry’s rapid growth and global success. The original film inspired arcade games and video game releases, making TRON a highly successful multi-format franchise.

TRON: Evolution is Rating Pending from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

About “TRON: Legacy”
“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of TRON where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. “TRON: Legacy” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2010.

About Propaganda Games
Propaganda Games is Disney Interactive Studios’ premier action and role-playing game developer. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Propaganda specializes in great stories, immersive worlds and meaningful choices. Propaganda created the platinum-selling 2008 game Turok and is currently developing two major releases slated for 2010: Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned and TRON: Evolution. Propaganda was founded in 2005 and acquired by Disney the same year. For more information, log on to www.propagandagames.com.

About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on tohttp://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

© Disney. Product name, release date and features may be subject to change.

Microsoft Has Released A New Trailer For Crackdown 2

Microsoft has released a new trailer for Crackdown 2. this is the trailer that was shown during the Video Game Awards. This trailer shows in-game action from the game, mostly with the cops against infected enemies. it also shows the different ways you can use the weapons, including items you can pick up, against the enemies.




Nintendo Releases It's USA Q1 Wii, WiiWare, DS, DSiWare Release Calendar


Nintendo has released the upcoming release schedule for the Wii, WiiWare, DS, And Nintendo DSi. Not all games have a specific release date and instead some have months or quarters.

the release schedule has revealed that Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver is coming out March 14th. Endless Ocean Blue World is coming out on the Wii on February 22nd, And WarioWare DIY is coming out March 28th. The WiiWare version of Phoenix Wright is coming out In January.


Wii

2K Sports
Major League Baseball 2K10 - March

Activision
How To Train Your Dragon - March 23

The American Game Factory, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop - Friendship Valley - March 17

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Shiren the Wanderer™ - Feb. 9

Capcom
TATSUNOKO VS. CAPCOM™: ULTIMATE ALL-STARS - Jan. 26

City Interactive USA
Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII - Feb. 16
Chicken Riot - Feb. 9

Collision Studios
City Builder - February

D3Publisher
Family Party: 30 Great Games™ Winter Fun - February

Deep Silver, Inc.
Let's Play Ballerina - March
Let's Play Garden - March

Disney Interactive Studios
Alice in Wonderland - March

Hudson Entertainment
Rooms: The Main Building - Spring
Calling - Spring

Konami
Walk it Out - Jan. 10
Yu Gi Oh! Duel Trancer - Q1
DanceDanceRevolution - Q1

Majesco Entertainment
Data East Arcade Classics - January
The Daring Game of Girls - February
Pizza Delivery Boy - March

Nintendo
Endless Ocean: Blue World - Feb. 22

SEGA of America
Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll™ - Feb. 9
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing™ - March

SouthPeak Games
Sled Shred™ featuring the Jamaican Bobsled Team - Feb. 1
Fast Food Panic™ - Jan. 5

Storm City Entertainment
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - February

UFO Interactive Games, Inc.
Arcade Shooter: Ilvelo - Q1
Rock Blast - Q1
Jaja's Adventure - Q1

Ubisoft
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle - late January
Sleepover Party - Jan. 12
Racquet Sports - March
Red Steel 2 - Q1

XSEED Games
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces - Jan. 5
FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON - March 16

WiiWare

Akaoni Studio S.L.
Zombie Panic in Wonderland - Q1

Broken Rules
And Yet It Moves - Q1

Capcom
Phoenix Wright™:Ace Attorney™ - January
Mega Man® 10 - March

Ghostfire Games
Rage of the Gladiator - Q1

Hudson Entertainment
Military Madness: Nectaris® - Q1

Nabi Studios
Toribash - Q1

Nintendo
WarioWare™ D.I.Y. Showcase - Q1

Press Play ApS
Max & the Magic Marker - Q1

Team Meat
Super Meat Boy - Q1

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi

2K Sports
Major League Baseball 2K10 - March

Activision
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief™ - Feb. 2
How To Train Your Dragon - March 23

Aksys Games
World Cup of Pool - Feb. 9

The American Game Factory, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop - Welcome to Hugsville - March 17

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Shin Megami Tensei®: Strange Journey™ - March 10

Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Ace Attorney Investigations™: Miles Edgeworth - Feb. 16

City Interactive USA
Animal Country: Life on the Farm - Feb. 16
Art of Murder - March 16

Deep Silver, Inc.
Let's Play Flight Attendant - March
Let's Play Ballerina - March
Let's Play Garden - March

Disney Interactive Studios
Sonny With a Chance - Spring
Alice in Wonderland - March

GameMill Publishing
Escape the Museum - Jan. 12
Hidden Mysteries: Buckingham Palace - Feb. 9

Hudson Entertainment
Rooms: The Main Building - Spring
DECA SPORTS™ - Spring

Konami
Scene It! Twilight - Q1
Puzzle Chronicles - Jan. 10

Majesco Entertainment
Super Speed Machines - February
The Daring Game for Girls - February
Dawn of Heroes - February
ATV Revolution - March

Nintendo
Glory of Heracles - Jan. 18
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version - March 14
WarioWare: D.I.Y. - March 28
America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking - March 28

Natsume Inc.
Squishy Tank™ - February
Cheer We Go! ™ - March

PopCap Games
Bejeweled Twist™ - Q1

SEGA of America
Sands of Destruction™ - Jan. 12
Infinite Space™ - March
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing™ - March
Sonic Classic Collection™ - Spring

SouthPeak Games
Crime Scene™ - Feb. 1
Dementium II™ - Feb. 2
Fast Food Panic™ - Jan. 5
Sushi Go Round™ - Feb. 1
Montessori Music™ - March 1

Storm City Entertainment
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - February
Myst - February
ATV Quad Kings - March
T.A.C Heroes: The Big Red One - March

TECMO
Monster Rancher® DS - March
AGAIN™ - March

Telegames, Inc.
Puzzle Overload™ -Spring
Solitaire Overload Plus™ - Spring

THQ
Daniel X: The Ultimate Power - Jan. 12

Tomy Corporation
Lovely Lisa™ and Friends (enhanced Nintendo DSi content) - February

Ubisoft
Imagine Reporter - Jan. 20
Imagine Party Planner - Jan. 13
Imagine Sweet 16 - Feb. 10
Imagine Gymnast - March 10

XSEED Games
KORG DS-10 Plus - Jan. 19
Ragnarok™ DS - Feb. 16

Nintendo DSiWare

EA
Downtown Texas Hold'em Poker - Q1
Surviving High School™ - Q1

Gameloft
Legends of Exidia - Q1
Let's Golf - Q1
Real Soccer™ 2010 - Q1
Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A. - Q1

Nintendo
Trajectile™ - Jan. 4
Number Battle™ - Jan. 25
Starship Defense™ - Jan. 18
Touch Solitaire - Jan. 11
X-Scape™ - February
Link 'n' Launch™ - February

Subatomic Studios
Fieldrunners - Q1

WayForward
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Q1

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14, 2009 - Consumers nationwide continue to snap up Nintendo products for the holidays, and Nintendo is poised to carry that momentum into 2010. Dozens of games for the Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems are on the way in a wide range of categories from both Nintendo and its third-party partners.

To bring a little color to the winter months, Nintendo will release two new colors for its Wii Remote™ controller. Starting Feb. 14, the controller will come in Pink or Blue and will be bundled with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. Along with the current White and Black versions of the controller, now every player in four-player matches can have his or her own color.

"During the holidays, tens of millions of Americans are going to spend enjoyable hours with both Wii and Nintendo DS," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "And the enjoyment will only grow in the early weeks of 2010, whether your taste in gaming comes from exploring ocean depths, catching, training and battling Pokémon or even designing your own micro-games."

On the Wii console, Endless Ocean™: Blue World arrives on Feb. 22 to provide players with an adventurous and educational experience, complete with underwater exploration, an adventurous storyline and Wii Speak™ compatibility. This January also sees the highly anticipated release of Tatsunoko VS. Capcom™: Ultimate All-Stars. Available exclusively on Wii, this new VS. series fighting game features global online game play for those who have access to a broadband Internet connection.

On the portable side, Nintendo's hand-held systems will see the arrival of a number of diverse games, including the eagerly awaited Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version on March 14. Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version allow fans to return to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games. The games have been fully enhanced with rich graphics, updated sound, new touch-screen controls and much more.

On March 28, WarioWare D.I.Y.™ lets users design their own micro-games from scratch and share them with other WarioWare D.I.Y. owners via a broadband Internet connection and Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Every element, such as the characters, the environment, the actions and even the purpose of the micro-game itself, can be created entirely by the player. Also on March 28, hungry gamers can dig into America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking, which gives family members the chance to prepare 300 different dishes together. All of the recipes and the how-to videos in the game were created by the popular public television showAmerica's Test Kitchen.

On Jan. 18, Glory of Heracles™ introduces U.S. role-playing fans to the popular Japanese franchise. The game is inspired by Greek mythology and written by Kazushige Nojima of Final Fantasy fame. The traditional role-playing game features an engrossing story and a robust battle system.

Below is a partial list of upcoming packaged and downloadable games for the Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems. Note that game titles and launch dates are subject to change.

Wii

2K Sports
Major League Baseball 2K10 - March

Activision
How To Train Your Dragon - March 23

The American Game Factory, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop - Friendship Valley - March 17

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Shiren the Wanderer™ - Feb. 9

Capcom
TATSUNOKO VS. CAPCOM™: ULTIMATE ALL-STARS - Jan. 26

City Interactive USA
Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII - Feb. 16
Chicken Riot - Feb. 9

Collision Studios
City Builder - February

D3Publisher
Family Party: 30 Great Games™ Winter Fun - February

Deep Silver, Inc.
Let's Play Ballerina - March
Let's Play Garden - March

Disney Interactive Studios
Alice in Wonderland - March

Hudson Entertainment
Rooms: The Main Building - Spring
Calling - Spring

Konami
Walk it Out - Jan. 10
Yu Gi Oh! Duel Trancer - Q1
DanceDanceRevolution - Q1

Majesco Entertainment
Data East Arcade Classics - January
The Daring Game of Girls - February
Pizza Delivery Boy - March

Nintendo
Endless Ocean: Blue World - Feb. 22

SEGA of America
Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll™ - Feb. 9
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing™ - March

SouthPeak Games
Sled Shred™ featuring the Jamaican Bobsled Team - Feb. 1
Fast Food Panic™ - Jan. 5

Storm City Entertainment
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - February

UFO Interactive Games, Inc.
Arcade Shooter: Ilvelo - Q1
Rock Blast - Q1
Jaja's Adventure - Q1

Ubisoft
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle - late January
Sleepover Party - Jan. 12
Racquet Sports - March
Red Steel 2 - Q1

XSEED Games
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces - Jan. 5
FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON - March 16


WiiWare™

Akaoni Studio S.L.
Zombie Panic in Wonderland - Q1

Broken Rules
And Yet It Moves - Q1

Capcom
Phoenix Wright™:Ace Attorney™ - January
Mega Man® 10 - March

Ghostfire Games
Rage of the Gladiator - Q1

Hudson Entertainment
Military Madness: Nectaris® - Q1

Nabi Studios
Toribash - Q1

Nintendo
WarioWare™ D.I.Y. Showcase - Q1

Press Play ApS
Max & the Magic Marker - Q1

Team Meat
Super Meat Boy - Q1


Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi

2K Sports
Major League Baseball 2K10 - March

Activision
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief™ - Feb. 2
How To Train Your Dragon - March 23

Aksys Games
World Cup of Pool - Feb. 9

The American Game Factory, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop - Welcome to Hugsville - March 17

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Shin Megami Tensei®: Strange Journey™ - March 10

Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Ace Attorney Investigations™: Miles Edgeworth - Feb. 16

City Interactive USA
Animal Country: Life on the Farm - Feb. 16
Art of Murder - March 16

Deep Silver, Inc.
Let's Play Flight Attendant - March
Let's Play Ballerina - March
Let's Play Garden - March

Disney Interactive Studios
Sonny With a Chance - Spring
Alice in Wonderland - March

GameMill Publishing
Escape the Museum - Jan. 12
Hidden Mysteries: Buckingham Palace - Feb. 9

Hudson Entertainment
Rooms: The Main Building - Spring
DECA SPORTS™ - Spring

Konami
Scene It! Twilight - Q1
Puzzle Chronicles - Jan. 10

Majesco Entertainment
Super Speed Machines - February
The Daring Game for Girls - February
Dawn of Heroes - February
ATV Revolution - March

Nintendo
Glory of Heracles - Jan. 18
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version - March 14
WarioWare: D.I.Y. - March 28
America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking - March 28

Natsume Inc.
Squishy Tank™ - February
Cheer We Go! ™ - March

PopCap Games
Bejeweled Twist™ - Q1

SEGA of America
Sands of Destruction™ - Jan. 12
Infinite Space™ - March
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing™ - March
Sonic Classic Collection™ - Spring

SouthPeak Games
Crime Scene™ - Feb. 1
Dementium II™ - Feb. 2
Fast Food Panic™ - Jan. 5
Sushi Go Round™ - Feb. 1
Montessori Music™ - March 1

Storm City Entertainment
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - February
Myst - February
ATV Quad Kings - March
T.A.C Heroes: The Big Red One - March

TECMO
Monster Rancher® DS - March
AGAIN™ - March

Telegames, Inc.
Puzzle Overload™ -Spring
Solitaire Overload Plus™ - Spring

THQ
Daniel X: The Ultimate Power - Jan. 12

Tomy Corporation
Lovely Lisa™ and Friends (enhanced Nintendo DSi content) - February

Ubisoft
Imagine Reporter - Jan. 20
Imagine Party Planner - Jan. 13
Imagine Sweet 16 - Feb. 10
Imagine Gymnast - March 10

XSEED Games
KORG DS-10 Plus - Jan. 19
Ragnarok™ DS - Feb. 16


Nintendo DSiWare™

EA
Downtown Texas Hold'em Poker - Q1
Surviving High School™ - Q1

Gameloft
Legends of Exidia - Q1
Let's Golf - Q1
Real Soccer™ 2010 - Q1
Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A. - Q1

Nintendo
Trajectile™ - Jan. 4
Number Battle™ - Jan. 25
Starship Defense™ - Jan. 18
Touch Solitaire - Jan. 11
X-Scape™ - February
Link 'n' Launch™ - February

Subatomic Studios
Fieldrunners - Q1

WayForward
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Q1

Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Nintendo, visitwww.nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, 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.

Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends news.
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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/168SEO

  • PC: The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Sequel, Call of Pripyat, is coming out in Febuary http://ow.ly/LffX

  • 91% of 93 UK Game retailers say they have a positive outlook for 2010. 48% expect a good Christmas. http://ow.ly/Lfkq

  • PS3: kotaku has pictures of the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 and the Box http://ow.ly/LfkS

  • PS3: Gran Turismo 5 is set to come out in Japan in March. A Western release is not expected until Summer. http://ow.ly/Lfox

  • PS3: Something will happen in Demon Souls after the Winter Solstice, the Old Ones power will falter http://ow.ly/Lfp9

  • BattleFront 3rumoured now be Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption. a actor says he's done voice acting for it. http://ow.ly/Lfqn

  • GameFly Have Prince Of Persia Sands Of Time as coming to the Wii, DS, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP and coming out in May http://ow.ly/Lfrm

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/168Uxi

  • DSi: Amazon.com has Pokemon Heart Gold/ Soul Silver USA Release at March 14th. they also have english boxart pics. http://ow.ly/LhDX

  • QTE Blog: This Years Video Game Award Winners Have Been Announced http://ow.ly/1698tx

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Frogger Returns http://ow.ly/169bpA

  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Batman Arkham Asylum 2 http://ow.ly/169bVU

  • QTE Blog: Lucas Arts Reveal Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 http://ow.ly/169bVV

  • QTE Blog: Medal Of Honor Trailer Revealed At This Years Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/169cHT

  • QTE Blog: The Debut Trailer For Prince Of Persia Forgotten Sands Was Revealed At The Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/169cHU

  • QTE Blog: Spec Ops The Line Debut Trailer Revealed at Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/169cHV

  • QTE Blog: The Debut Trailer THQ's UFC 2010 Has Been Revealed http://ow.ly/169cHW

  • QTE Blog: Tron Evolution Vide Game Revealed At Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/169cHX

  • QTE Blog: True Crime Revealed At This Years Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/169dom

  • QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/169e9S

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released A Video Of The Voice Actors In Mass Effect 2 http://ow.ly/169e9T

  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll And Wish Fans A Happy Holi... http://ow.ly/169eH4

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Has Released The Debut Trailer For Halo Reach http://ow.ly/169eH5

  • QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/169gZ2





QTE Tweets Of The Week

The Following are the top 10 most clicked QTE Gamers tweets of the week. I'm not too sure how accurate it is this week as there were some issues at the start of the week with the Owly service.

10 Final Fantasy XIII on 360 will have compressed Audio+Video. On PS3, nothing is compressed. still only needs 1 Bluray disc http://ow.ly/KgnL

9 PS3: Trophies for Borderlands hints that the next DLC will have 3 coliseums which will have Lesser and Larger challenges http://ow.ly/Klw6

8 Australian Ratings board has a listing for Star Wars Legends. it's a Mature game. activision is pub, Lucas arts as devs http://ow.ly/Kgeb

7 QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Trailer For The UFC Undisputed 2010 Video Game Awards 2009 Reveal http://ow.ly/167Ty1

6 Dragon Age Origins has been patched to 1.02. it's manly tweaks. the PC patch has more fixes than the consoles http://ow.ly/KfYC

5 iPhone: Microsoft has asked that the Xbox 360 Live App be taken down from the store. App will work for those who got it http://ow.ly/KfUp

4 QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Announced That Twitter, LastFm, And Facebook Updates Will Allow Child Acesss http://ow.ly/167VzL

3 TellTale are teasing a new Sam & Max game. the teaser are hints at time travel, it may not be a point+click game http://ow.ly/Kg8g

2 PS3: The Yakuza 4 is set to come out in Japan on March 19th 2010 for ¥7,980 http://ow.ly/Kg5H

1 The Next Resident Evil movie, Resident Evil: Afterlife, has been delayed until 2011, says Milla Jovovich http://ow.ly/Kjz7


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Microsoft Has Released The Debut Trailer For Halo Reach

During the Video Game Awards, a debut trailer for Halo Reach was revealed. Microsoft have released this trailer and i have included here below. the trailer appears to be in-engine, but it doesn't appear to show any actual gameplay. there are some reveals, like a lady Spartan, and a ship can be seen in the clouds at the end of the trailer. the music in the video appears to be from the game and could be a taste of music in the game.

The trailer confirms that there is a multiplayer beta coming in 2010, and the game itself is coming out in Fall 2010.




Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll And Wish Fans A Happy Holiday

Sega has released new screenshots and a trailer for Super Monkey ball Step And Roll on The Nintendo Wii. They have also released 2 Super Monkey Ball Step And Roll Posters wishing fans a happy Holiday. you can click on either of them to see them bigger.



Super Monkey Ball Step And Roll




EA Has Released A Video Of The Voice Actors In Mass Effect 2

Following EA's earlier announcement of who the voice actors are in Mass Effect 2, EA has released a video showing who the voice actors are, who they play in Mass Effect 2, and some of them are interviewed about working on the game.




What Have You Played This Week?

Not a lot this week. Katamari took most of my time, but i really wasn't feeling like playing alot.

Football Manager 09 – PC – Decided to start something new with Cheltenham. Not far in so far, but having an average start to the season. In the Bayern Munich game, I won the World Cup with Italy.

Motorstorm Arctic Edge – Demo – PSPThis demo was a disappointment. It was only 1 track, and only 2 laps on the track. But the graphics are amazing. I had heard that it looked good and it really does. The controls are good as well, using r1 for acceleration and l1 for brake feels right for it. X is boost and it is easy to press. The AI was good, and i've yet to win the demo, and so was the track itself. There are plenty of ways to race it, with bridges and snow drifts to add to the mix. Even though the demo is rubbish, the game still shine through. I'd recommend people play the demo.

Katamari Forever – PS3 – i've always enjoyed the strangeness of Katamari, but I haven't played any of the “Next Gen” versions. This game looks great. The art may be simple, but its the bold colours that are clear. In the game, there's a interesting coloured pencil effected on some of the levels and objects you pick up. The story is silly but fun, and the text chat in the game is mostly pointless, but inkeeping with the characters. I have managed to complete the game, its not too long. Its split into a Robot set of levels and King set of levels. Once this mode is finished it does unlock a mode called drive which plays the game at a much faster speed. There are also two other modes which can be unlocked. The trophies are not great, you may get around half playing normally, but to get most of them you'll need to work at it. The levels are ok, some feel like they funnel you around, whilst others can be challenging. There are a few slow down issues in the game, mostly when the Katamari increases in size and therefore the scope of the world has to change. One other issue is the camera. I feel that it doesn't deal well enough with when you are in corners or under something, which on some levels can be nearly all the time. This can be annoying, but thankfully this doesn't apply to all levels. Its a fine game with a few issues, but its a great Katamari game and fans would enjoy it.


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




True Crime Revealed At This Years Video Game Awards

Activision's True Crime was revealed at this years Video Game Awards. the debut trailer, which is included in this post, appears to be all in-engine with perhaps a couple of in-game moments. the setting is in China, and the trailer shows many of things that can happen in the game, as well as some story elements.




Tron Evolution Vide Game Revealed At Video Game Awards

Tron Evolution was revealed at this years Video Game Awards. the trailer appears to be in-Engine mostly with perhaps the end being in-Game. the trailer also reveals that the game is coming out Holiday 2010. it is not clear if this is a video game tie-in with the upcoming Tron movie, or if its a separate story in the Tron Universe.




The Debut Trailer THQ's UFC 2010 Has Been Revealed

THQ have already revealed that UFC Undisputed 2010 is in development. at the Video Game Awards, they revealed the debut trailer for the game. the trailer shows many UFC fighters talking before revealing in-game fighting and announcing that the game is coming out May 25th.




Spec Ops The Line Debut Trailer Revealed at Video Game Awards

The Debut Trailer for Spec Ops The Line was revealed at this years Video Game Awards. the trailer, which i've included, appears to feature all in-game action and cut scenes.




The Debut Trailer For Prince Of Persia Forgotten Sands Was Revealed At The Video Game Awards

Ubisoft revealed the new Prince of Persia game, Forgotten Sands, at this years Video Game Awards. the trailer shows the prince is in the style of the PS2 series, as well as showing the familiar wall; climbing and reversing time mechanic. this is a cinematic trailer that does not show gameplay




Medal Of Honor Trailer Revealed At This Years Video Game Awards

EA Had previously revealed that a new Medal Of Honor game was in development. at this years Video Game Awards, they revealed the first trailer for the game.




Lucas Arts Reveal Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2

During this years Video Game Awards, Lucas Arts revealed Star Wars The Force Unleashed. The Debut trailer can be seen below.the trailer hints that the game is coming out in 2010




Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Batman Arkham Asylum 2

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced Batman Arkham Asylum 2. The Game Got Announced During the Video Game Awards. There was a teaser trailer shown At the Video game Awards which can be seen here



Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 12, 2009 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be the worldwide publisher of the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum™, one of the year’s most highly reviewed and top-selling video games. The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum is currently in development with Rocksteady Studios and is based on DC Comics’ core Batman property. Fans can visit www.arkhamhasmoved.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game.

“We are thrilled to build a global game franchise from Batman: Arkham Asylum, which is receiving an incredible response from gamers and Batman fans around the world,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Rocksteady has taken Batman to a new level in the video game space and we are committed to delivering a sequel the fans will love.”

“Getting the opportunity to create Batman: Arkham Asylum and seeing its success has been a dream come true for the team,” said Sefton Hill, Game Director, Rocksteady Studios. “We are honored to create the next chapter in this compelling story and promise to deliver another game worthy of the DARK KNIGHT.”

About DC Comics
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as SUPERMAN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN and the SANDMAN. These DC SUPER HEROES and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com

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.

BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM Software © 2009 Eidos Interactive Ltd. Developed by Rocksteady Studios Ltd. Co-published by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. Rocksteady and the Rocksteady logo are trademarks of Rocksteady Studios Ltd. Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

BATMAN and all characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2009. All Rights Reserved.

WBIE LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Frogger Returns

Konami have released a new trailer for Frogger Returns. this is a gameplay trailer sand shows many of the features of the game was well as some of the levels.




This Years Video Game Award Winners Have Been Announced

Here are the Winners of this Years Video Game Awards. The Game of the Year Winner was Uncharted 2, Best PS3 game was Uncharted 2. Bes t Xbox 360 game was Left 4 Dead 2. Best Wii Game was New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The Best Handheld Game Was Grand Theft Auto China Town Wars.

  • Best Voice in a Video Game: Jack Black as Eddie Riggs in Brutal Legend
  • Best Cast: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
  • Best Performance by a Human Male: Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine
  • Best Performance by a Human Female: Megan Fox in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  • Best Indie Game Fueled by Dew: Flower
  • Best Downloadable Game: Shadow Complex
  • Best Downloadable Content: GTA4: The Ballad of Gay Tony
  • Best Graphics: Uncharted 2
  • Best Soundtrack: DJ Hero
  • Best Original Score: Halo 3: ODST
  • Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show: South Park: Let's Go Tower Defense Play
  • Best Multiplayer Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  • Best Action/Adventure: Assassin's Creed 2
  • Best Driving Game: Forza Motorsport 3
  • Best Fighting Game: Street Fighter 4
  • Best Music Game: Beatles Rock Band
  • Best RPG: Dragon Age: Origins
  • Best Shooter: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  • Best Team Sports Game: NHL 10
  • Best Individual Sports Game: UFC 2009 Undisputed
  • Studio of the Year: Rocksteady Studios for Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • Best PlayStation 3 Game: Uncharted 2
  • Best Wii Game: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
  • Best Xbox 360 Game: Left 4 Dead 2
  • Best Handheld Game: GTA: Chinatown Wars
  • Best PC Game: Dragon Age Origins
  • Most Anticipated Game: God of War 3
  • Game of the Year: Uncharted 2

From 1Up


Saturday, December 12, 2009

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

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/168weJ

  • Sunsoft have purchased the rights to the entire Nihon Telenet game catalogue, which is around 100 games. http://ow.ly/KYlk

  • USA November Console NPD, DS 1.7M, Wii 1.26M, Xbox 360 820k, PS3 710k, PSP 294k, PS2 203k http://ow.ly/KYoJ

  • USA November SOftware NPD, Modern Warfare 2 360 4.20M, Modern Warfare 2 PS3 1.87M, New Super Mario Bros Wii 1.39m http://ow.ly/KYqg

  • Tony Hawk Ride sold only 114k units across 3 platforms in November in the USA. http://ow.ly/KZ3f

  • Aaron Greenberg reckons Halo Reach will be top selling game next year, dismisses Gran Turismo 5 http://ow.ly/KZbt

  • PS3: God Of War 3 is now "complete", they have now bug testing it. http://ow.ly/KZd9

  • Modern Warfare sells over 106k in its first day on sale in Japan. 42k on the 360 and 64k on the PS3. http://ow.ly/KZe8

  • 360: The OFLC has rated Ninety Nine Nights. Konami have not announced a "Western" release of the game. http://ow.ly/L0TN

  • QTE Blog: Sony Reveal MAG Boxart And Beta Statistics http://ow.ly/168C8h

  • QTE Blog: Activision Have Released A New Trailer For Transformers War For Cybertron http://ow.ly/168C8i

  • QTE Blog: Aardman Studios Have Released A New Animation Done In Flipnote Studio For Zelda Spirit Tracks http://ow.ly/168CY0

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Disney Avatar Clothes http://ow.ly/168CY1

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released Screenshots And Character Art For Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker http://ow.ly/168E5m

  • QTE Blog: Edios Have Revealed The Uk Pre-Order Bonus For Just Cause 2 http://ow.ly/168F79

  • PS3: European retailers, Game/Play/Gamestation, have Heavy Rain's release as February 26th. http://ow.ly/L6PB

  • Final Fantasy XIII Soundtrack is 4 discs. a official site is live offering samples. it has a Japan release of Jan 27th http://ow.ly/L6Qj

  • PS3: Its being reported that Sony looses $37 each time a PS3 is sold. down from $50 in 2008 http://ow.ly/L6Ym

  • PS3: Batman Arkham Asylum has now sold more units on the PS3 than the Xbox 360. its lead the 360 by 10k Units http://ow.ly/L6Zm

  • THQ Have confirmed that UFC 2010 is coming out May 25th http://ow.ly/L70o

  • QTE Blog: Funcom Announce Sweet Robot And A Casual MMO Called Pets Vs Monsters http://ow.ly/168GWa





Friday, December 11, 2009

Funcom Announce Sweet Robot And A Casual MMO Called Pets Vs Monsters

Funcom have announced that they have established a new Subsidiary called Sweet Robot. Sweet Robot will publish Funcom's Social and Casual MMO Games. the first of these games is Pets Vs Monsters.

Pets Vs Monsters has been in development for nearly two years, being worked on by a team of 15 people. There will be a public beta for Pets Vs Monsters later this month. The game is intended for children between 8 and 12 years of age.

Pets Vs Monsters will require a short download before players can start playing. the game has numerous worlds, from deserts to jungles, in which players and their pets go and explore. typical role playing mechanics like Statistics, equipment, and loot are featured in the game.

Gameplay Video


Screenshots


Artwork


Press Release

DURHAM, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 11, 2009 Funcom today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, SweetRobot, who will be publishing Funcom’s ventures into the social and casual MMO-gaming markets. The first project to be made available through SweetRobot is the upcoming MMO-game‘Pets vs. Monsters’ which will go into public beta testing later this month. The game is a massively multiplayer online game aimed at a younger demographic, specifically children aged eight to twelve.

“SweetRobot will be focusing on publishing games outside the traditional high-end MMO-segment which Funcom has been focusing on the last years,” says Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. “This will allow us to explore new market opportunities that differ from what we have been doing before while still retaining Funcom’s familiar profile. This definitely marks a new and exciting direction for us.”

A team of fifteen people have been working on ‘Pets vs. Monsters’ for almost two years, during which time the team has also focused on developing a highly flexible game engine that can easily be customized to work with multiple concepts. ‘Pets vs. Monsters’ is the company’s first venture into the more casual, social gaming segment, and SweetRobot will use this as an opportunity to experiment with different concepts, gameplay mechanisms and business models. No release date has been set for ‘Pets vs. Monsters’, and the upcoming public beta is intended to help the developers gather early, but valuable feedback from the target audience that will prove important to the game’s direction and development.

“Our passion and dedication for high-end online games remains the same, and ‘Age of Conan’ and ‘The Secret World’ are still our primary focus,” says Aas. “But we are also eager to explore new opportunities within the industry, and it felt natural for us to step into the social gaming segment especially considering our outstanding experience with making online worlds and communities. ‘Pets vs. Monsters’ is very much an exciting project for us, our first attempt at creating an online game for a younger target audience with gameplay mechanics and production values that differ from what we have done before. The fact that these productions require significantly lower budgets and smaller teams to develop is very attractive to us, as it allows us to try out several concepts instead of placing all our resources into one single bet.”

‘Pets vs. Monsters’ is a massively multiplayer online game intended for children between eight and twelve years of age. The user is treated to a quick download and will be logged in and playing in no time due to the game’s streaming technology. Players will adventure through numerous different ‘worlds’ – from deserts to jungles – accompanied by their trusted pet which they ride into exciting battles. It is also possible to chat and play with other players from all over the world, and the game employs typical role-playing mechanics such as statistics, equipment and loot to incentivize progress.

ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Recent titles include 'The Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online' and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit. For information about Funcom games visit http://www.anarchy-online.com www.dreamfall.com, www.darkdaysarecoming.com or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.

ABOUT SWEETROBOT – SweetRobot is a publisher of casual MMO games. Established in 2009, SweetRobot is currently working on ‘Pets vs. Monsters’. SweetRobot is a subsidiary of Funcom. Visit www.sweetrobot.com for more information.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Edios Have Revealed The Uk Pre-Order Bonus For Just Cause 2


Eidos and Square Enix have revealed the pre-order bonuses for Just Cause 2. they have also said that existing pre-orders for the game will be getting this. the Pre-order version of Just Cause 2 is limited edition and will only get a limited run. Just Cause 2 Is Coming out in the UK on March 26th 2010.

The Pre-Order Bonus will have exclusive packaging for the game. it will also come with The Black Market Chaos Pack . this pack comes with 5 guns and gadgets, experimental and heavily upgraded items, and a fold out Panauan Intel Map. the items and gadgets include:


• Agency Hovercraft
• Rico’s Signature Gun
• Bull’s Eye Assault Rifle
• Chevalier Classic
• Chaos Parachute

Press Release

Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced that all pre-orders for Just Cause™ 2 in the UK are to be shipped in an exclusive, limited edition format. Available to pre-order now, the pack contains an unmissable set of in-box and downloadable in-game tools for causing complete chaos by land, sea and air.

Featuring exclusive packaging, the limited run comes complete with the Black Market Chaos Pack, containing five must-have downloadable guns and gadgets, experimental and heavily upgraded items from the Agency’s research and development division, and a fold-out Panauan Intel Map, packed with information and hotspots for causing chaos and destruction.

• Agency Hovercraft
The ultimate in amphibious transport, the Agency Hovercraft is the most flexible form of transport in the game. Equipped with a turret-mounted grenade launcher, you’re guaranteed to blow your opposition out of the water

• Rico’s Signature Gun
Customised by the Agency and adapted for Rico’s shooting style, this deadly accurate and powerful pistol has precision, power and flair

• Bull’s Eye Assault Rifle
More powerful than the standard assault rifle, this lightweight and lethal automatic rifle features increased accuracy and a higher magnification scope

• Chevalier Classic
No agent should be without a hot set of wheels and with an increased top speed and superior handling, you can arrive at your destination in style or make a guaranteed quick getaway

• Chaos Parachute
Featuring a skull motif, make an entrance no one will forget … should you leave anyone alive to remember

• Panauan Intel map

With over 1000km² of tropical paradise to explore, the included fold-out Panauan Intel Map is an ideal reference tool for navigating around Panau, marking faction leader HQs, recommended BASE jump peaks and much more

The Just Cause 2 Limited Edition, complete with Black Market Chaos pack and Panauan Intel Map is available for pre-order now and will be available in strictly limited numbers. The only way to guarantee your copy is to pre-order from participating retailers. Information on pre-ordering is available on the official website at http://www.justcause.com/uk_pre-order

As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency’s most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico’s former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.

Just Cause 2 will be available in the UK from March 26th, 2010, for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows®, and will be released under the EIDOS brand portfolio. More information is available on the official website at www.justcause.com.

Konami Have Released Screenshots And Character Art For Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

Konami have released new screenshots for Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. these screenshots mostly show Snake Hiding in various locations. The Character art shows most of the characters in the game.

Screenshots


Character Art


Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Disney Avatar Clothes

Microsoft have released screenshots of the upcoming Disney Avatar Clothes. Microsoft have previously announced that the Disney clothes are coming on December 24h. This Pack Includes branded shops, head gear, toys and bags.

Avatar Disney Clothes



Aardman Studios Have Released A New Animation Done In Flipnote Studio For Zelda Spirit Tracks

Aardman Studios have done another animation using Flipnote Studio. this animation is based on the Nintendo DS Game, Zelda Spirit Tracks.




Activision Have Released A New Trailer For Transformers War For Cybertron

The debut Trailer for Transformers War for Cybertron has been released. its being developed by High Moon Studios and currently has no announced release date.

The trailer shows that the game will take place on Cybertron, before Transformers made contact with Earth. The Look of the Transformers is somewhere between the G1 Transformers and The Latest Movie, and as they have not been to earth their vehicle modes look different.





Sony Reveal MAG Boxart And Beta Statistics

Sony has revealed the official boxart for MAG. MAG is coming out on January 26th.

Sony have also revealed some Statistics from the MAG Beta:
  • More than 42,000 matches were played over the course of the full public beta (August 17 – December 5).
  • During October’s beta period alone nearly 534,000+ miles were traveled in-game by MAG players each week.
  • During the final month of the Beta 4 and 4.5 periods (November 9 – December 5):
  • Of the more than 65,000 players that logged on, 17,000 of them qualified for Squad Leader, 3500 people qualified for Platoon Leader, 1100 folks made it all the way to OIC, and 206 dedicated warriors made it all the way to the level 60 experience cap.
  • Nearly 18 million kills were made and an excess of 700 million shots were fired.
  • The Top 3 most played maps all belonged to the Sabotage mode. They were, in order, Syr Darya Uplink, Darien Network, and Copper Hills Relay
From US Playstation Blog


Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1688Lu

  • PS3: Firmware 3.15 is out now. it fixes bluetooth/trophy sync issues, Minis now playable on PS3, Data Transfer ability http://ow.ly/KCqB

  • PS3: Compatible Minis so far are, Blast Off, Echoes, Kahoots, Stand O’ Food, Zombie Tycoon. there could be more. http://ow.ly/KCst

  • PS3: EA CEA John Riccitello has referred to the PS3 motion controller as Gem. Sony say there is no official name yet http://ow.ly/KCti

  • iPhone: The iPhone and 3GS are coming to Tesco Mobile on December 14th http://ow.ly/KCSL

  • PC: The Zombie Island Of Dr Ned Expansion For Borderlands is out now for $9.99 http://ow.ly/KCU1

  • 360: Battlefield Bad Company 2 will not black the party chat feature. http://ow.ly/KCVa

  • Wii: Nintendo Power announces Mega Man 10 is Coming to WiiWare. it'll use NES style graphics. Proto Man Playable + more http://ow.ly/KCWD

  • Dead Space 2 is set 3 years after the first. Action takes place on a space station. Isaac can shoot in mid-air + more http://ow.ly/KCZ8

  • PS3: Final Fantasy XIII Bronze trophies should be got as you play the story. Gold+Silver need conditions to get them http://ow.ly/KD0x

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/168bXb

  • DS: Nintendo are frustrated with GTA China Town Wars Sales, not happy with marketing or post launch support http://ow.ly/KE1t

  • PopCap have applied for a trademark for RoboDojo. PopCap don't say what it is or when its coming. http://ow.ly/KE3b

  • PS3: Sony has confirmed that Gem was a prototype name for the Motion Controller. no final name has been decided. http://ow.ly/KG8Z

  • Harmonix have laid of 39 positions. Harmonix have been restructuring. these are unrelated to EA. http://ow.ly/KGfD

  • Wii: The ESRB has rated a game from NIS America called Viral Swarm. http://ow.ly/KGh5

  • Its rumoured that there have been Aspyr have laid off over 50% of their staff. http://ow.ly/KGim

  • 360: A Splinter Cell Conviction demo is coming at some point in January 2010. http://ow.ly/KGjd

  • PS3: a trophy list for Little Big Planet Water DLC has emerged. they all revolve around Water. http://ow.ly/KGkT

  • iPhone: Pac-Man CE is now out on the iPhone for $3 http://ow.ly/KI7a

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released A New Trailer For The Sims 3 http://ow.ly/168eu9

  • QTE Blog: EverQuest II Players Can Now Join In On The Will Of A Tyrant, The Second Pre-Launch Event For Sentinels F... http://ow.ly/168fiz

  • QTE Blog: EA Announces Dante's Inferno Divine Edition Is Exclusive For The Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/168fiA

  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 10/12/09 http://ow.ly/168grZ

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released The USA PSP Boxart For Dante's Inferno http://ow.ly/168gs0

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Reelased The Current USA Boxart For Dante's Inferno On The Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/168hvq

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released New Screenshots For Dante's Inferno http://ow.ly/168hvr

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released Screenshots of Upcoming Avatar Christmas Clothes http://ow.ly/168hvs

  • MTV Games have said that "No future projects were affected" by Harmonix's restructuring. http://ow.ly/KL3Q

  • DS: its being reported that the Nintendo DS has now sold 10 Million Units in the UK. it has now outsold the PS2 in the UK http://ow.ly/KL4m

  • Left 4 Dead 2 has been patched on the PC. a Xbox 360 patch is coming later this month. link has full list of fixes http://ow.ly/KL5b

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of Today's Tokidoki Avatar Clothes update http://ow.ly/168izQ

  • MTV and Harmonix have announced that The Beatles Rock Band has sold 1 Million Units worldwide. http://ow.ly/KL6v

  • PS3 has topped Metacritic's Platform Power Rankings. it had a average score of 72, only 7% of titles had bad scores. http://ow.ly/KL89

  • QTE Blog: EA Reveals Voice Cast For Mass Effect 2 http://ow.ly/168jm1

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Has Announced The Winter Games On Demand And Xbox Live Offers http://ow.ly/168jKz