EA Sports Announce NBA Jam For The Nintendo Wii

EA Sports have announced that they are bringing the NBA Jam series to the Nintendo Wii. the game will have vintage NBA Jam gameplay as well as all new features, game modes, and characters. The game currently has a 2010 release date.

Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK,. – 11th Jan, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ is developing one of the most popular and culturally influential arcade basketball games ever made -- NBA JAM -- for the Nintendo Wii™. EA SPORTS NBA JAM revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA JAM gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on the Wii.

“NBA JAM is one of the most recognizable franchises in videogame history,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “Diehard fans of the original game have been asking for a remake for more than a decade. We’re very excited to give them their wish this year with the return of this iconic franchise.”

Featuring gameplay that is true to the original, NBA JAM will have players spinning with ankle breaking moves to the basket and on the way to high-flying, backboard-smashing dunks. In addition to the classic experience, EA SPORTS NBA JAM will also introduce new game modes, characters and gameplay depth.

NBA JAM brought an all-new visual style to the sports videogame genre when it debuted in 1993. Now, the new EA SPORTS NBA JAM re-defines the visuals for a sports game yet again by bringing true-to-life body types, updated physics, and visible player emotion to the over- the - top experience.

EA SPORTS NBA JAM is currently in development at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC and will be available for the Nintendo Wii videogame system in 2010. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

For more information, visit www.nba-jam.easports.com, or join the EA SPORTS NBA JAM Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/NBAJAM/

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, while EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer for the Wii is the most critically acclaimed product available for interactive fitness.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums, fantasy leagues and game communities, please visitwww.easports.co.uk to connect, share and compete.

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 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.easports.co.uk More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual properties of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. © 2010 NBA Properties, Inc. John Madden, NFL, NBA, FIFA, NHL, NCAA, NASCAR, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Microsoft Reveal The Top Live Games of 2009

Major Nelson has revealed what the top Live games were for 2009. they have provided top 20 games for Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox, Indie Games, And Games For Windows Live.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)

1 Halo 3
2 Call of Duty 4
3 Modern Warfare 2
4 Call of Duty: WaW
5 Gears of War 2
6 GTA IV (Purchase and download the full game)
7 Left 4 Dead
8 Halo 3: ODST
9 FABLE II Episode 1 (of 5)
10 バイオハザード５」デモ (BioHazard 5 - Resident Evil 5)
11 Halo Wars - Demo
12 RESIDENT EVIL 5
13 Fallout 3
14 UFC 2009 Undisputed Demo
15 Left 4 Dead 2 - Demo
16 Gears of War
17 1 vs 100
18 Guitar Hero World Tour
19 Guitar Hero III
20 FIFA 09


Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)

1 Battlefield 1943
2 Castle Crashers
3 Trials HD
4 Hasbro Family Game Night **
5 Shadow Complex
6 Marvel vs. Capcom 2
7 Magic: The Gathering
8 UNO
9 Worms
10 Peggle
11 Worms 2: Armageddon
12 Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
13 'Splosion Man
14 A Kingdom for Keflings
15 3 on 3 NHL Arcade
16 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
17 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
18 Marble Blast Ultra
19 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
20 Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

**Combined sales of all Hasbro Family Game Night titles


Top Original Xbox Titles (based on UU’s)

1 Halo 2
2 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3 Fable
4 Counter-Strike
5 Conker: Live Reloaded
6 Doom 3
7 Splinter Cell Chaos
8 SW: KOTOR
9 Star Wars: Battlefront
10 SW: Republic Commando
11 Burnout 3
12 Fable: Lost Chapters
13 Call of Duty 2
14 Call of Duty 3
15 Call of Duty Finest
16 MechAssault 2
17 Crimson Skies
18 Guilty Gear XX #Reload
19 Rainbow Six 3
20 Gauntlet Seven Sorrows


Top Indie Games (Full Versions purchased)

1 I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
2 Avatar Drop
3 RC-AirSim
4 Headshot
5 Miner Dig Deep
6 Rumble Massage
7 Who Did I Date Last Night
8 Kodu Game Lab
9 Avatar Golf
10 Aquarium HD
11 myFishtank
12 Head Shot 2
13 DrumKit
14 A Perfect Massage
15 The Impossible Game
16 Inside Lacrosse's CL2010
17 ZP2K9
18 ezmuze+ Hamst3r edition
19 The Drinking Game
20 Physics Sandbox


Top Games For Windows LIVE (based on UU’s)

1 GTA IV
2 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
3 Fallout 3
4 Shadowrun
5 Street Fighter IV
6 Halo 2 (PC)
7 Batman: Arkham Asylum
8 Resident Evil 5
9 Gears of War (Windows)
10 Red Faction Guerrilla
11 Battlestations: Pacific
12 Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
13 DiRT 2
14 Section 8
15 Quantum of Solace PC
16 FlatOut UC (PC)
17 Fuel
18 Viva Piñata
19 SWTCW: Republic Heroes
20 Juiced 2: HIN

From Major Nelson's Blog

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

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16iKh2

• 360: Square Enix announce that Death by Cube is coming out on XBLA on January 20th. http://ow.ly/UySy

• 360: You Can't record programs onto the 360 using AT&T's U-verse service, 360 can't be used as a set top box + more http://ow.ly/UyUq

• 2K Boston will change its name back to Irrational Games. http://ow.ly/UyVd

• iPhone: Assassins Creed II Discovery accidentally came out for $11.99. it's been removed. http://ow.ly/UyWo

• 360: Halo Reach Will be the next GameInformer cover. the cover art is different from the earlier leaked art. http://ow.ly/UyWZ

• PS3: Kotaku have played Super Stardust HD in 3D http://ow.ly/UyXm And Gran Turismo 5 in 3D http://ow.ly/UyXu and talk about the experience

• Sony's newly announced Dash could have some interaction with the Playstation 3 and PSP. http://ow.ly/UyZs

• Namco Bandai have patented a new drumming game that uses Drumstick shells on 2 WiiMotes. Angle of impact changes sound http://ow.ly/Uz09

• Wii: Nintendo is no longer publishing and shipping Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo say it was a limited edition. http://ow.ly/UCAV

• There will be a Aliens Vs Predator Demo, but no release date for it has been annoucned. http://ow.ly/UCCV

• Wii: Netflix say the chances of Netflix coming to Nintendo are "Excellent. http://ow.ly/UCDn

• 15% of 800 questioned gamers say they buy DLC. 41% say they were aware of DLC, 43% were not aware http://ow.ly/UCFc

• its being reported that working conditions at Rockstar San Diego have been deteriorating. many complaints reported http://ow.ly/UCGY

• DSi: Dark Void Zero has a feature which makes you blow the dust of a NES cartridge to continue. http://ow.ly/UCHq

• 360: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has said that there will be millions of Natals in consumer homes this holiday. http://ow.ly/UOSM

• Its rumoured Konami is releasing a collection of the 8bit/16bit Castlevania games and Symphony of the Night on PSP/Wii http://ow.ly/UOUm

• QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Story Trailer For Metro 2033 http://ow.ly/16j8rZ

• 360: Bioware have said that Mass Effect 3 is already in development. Mass Effect 2 DLC coming soon after release http://ow.ly/URUC

• 360: Official Xbox Magazine has given Mass Effect 2 a 9.5/10. the story was apparently a bit disappointing. http://ow.ly/URYB

• PS3: A Hong Kong mag has rated Final Fantasy 4/10 and called it the “Biggest swindle in gaming history.” http://ow.ly/URZd

• QTE Blog: Android Game Of The Week - Action Potato http://ow.ly/16jb4R

• Ps3: Darksiders trophy list in the link. possible spoilers. 360 achievements may be the same. http://ow.ly/US05

• PS3: Uncharted 2 has outsold Uncharted (thats over 2.59 Million Units) http://ow.ly/US1w

• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/16jbZG

• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/16jcVv

QTE Tweets Of The Week

The Following are the top 10 most clicked QTE Gamers tweets of the week. there were some issues with the Owly service and some strange page hits like the Pokemon and some old tweets became popular like the No1 tweet.

10 Wii: Capcom are disappointed with Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles sales. USA Sales are only around 16.000 http://ow.ly/T60b

9 its being reported that Dissidia Final Fantasy is coming to both the PS3 and Xbox 360. http://ow.ly/T03T

8 PSP: Nielsen have released statistics that show 52% of the USA PSP audience is Female. http://ow.ly/T2k6

7 QTE Blog: Nintendo News In General From The Christmas Break http://ow.ly/16gmCR

6 PS3: Its being reported that Gran Turismo 5 and God Of War III will both come out in Japan on March 25yh. http://ow.ly/SXp3

5 iPhone: Apple has announced that there have now been over 3 billion app downloads. http://ow.ly/T5Yr

4 QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online On The PC http://ow.ly/16h5eZ

3 PC: Sony Online Entertainment have sent out surveys to PlanetSide subscribers saying a new PlanetSide game is coming http://ow.ly/rb5D

2 Wii: The Pokemon Company have announced that they are working on a Wii game and it should be announced soon. http://ow.ly/rb5j

1 PS3: Some Uncharted 2 DLC has been confirmed as multiplayer maps. http://ow.ly/rb4F

What Have You Played This Week?

I've Played A Fair bit. i've got a Wii console again. unfortunately when i last had one i had to sell it, but i got this for Christmas which was nice. so i'm going to try and play some of the better Wii games out there. i've already started with Klonoa.

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.

Super Smash Brothers Brawl – Wii – This is my favourite Wii Game. When I had a Wii before, before I had to seel it, I played this game the most, so when I had a chance to get a Wii again this was the game I wanted most. I think it's one of the best looking games on the Wii, and can easy take up the most of your time. At the moment i've been working through the subspace emissary mode. I enjoy the story, the cutscenes look really good, and the gameplay is fun. This really is a must have for Wii Owners.

Wii Sports Resort – Wii – This came with the Wii and I can see why people in enjoy it. Some of the activities are boring, like canoeing, but new activities like Archery are fun and use the motion controls in a logical way. There is plenty to do and in each activity there are additional things to unlock. Again, this is one of the must have games for the Wii.

Klonoa – Wii – I played the demo for this game when it was on the Playstation 1 and enjoyed it, but I never played the game. The Wii version has been designed for the Wii and redesigned. Graphically it looks great. The art style is simple, the character design for Klonoa is distinctive which all adds up to one of the best looking Wii Games. The story isn't great, but there is a great twist at the end which explains one of the short comings in the story early on. The game is a platformer that slowly mixes it up as the game progresses, and it has enemies which also slowly change in difficulty and approach need to defeat them. The game is fairly traditional in how it plays, some people may call it oldschool, but it fits the platformer it is and the bosses in the game. The game fell under the radar for most Wii gamers which is a shame. It is a good 8 hour game, with unloackables to increase that, that is a solid single player experience. The story is easy to follow, there are very simple controls, and a slowly increasing difficulty makes the games pacing just perfect.

Uncharted 2 – PS3 – I Was in the mutliplayer Beta and loved it. When I finally got the game for Christmas, I jumped straight into the Multiplayer and its still great. The Co-Op is also fun and challenging. The main story is very engaging and hooks you from the off. The graphics are out standing, especially the vistas. The voice acting is top, perhaps even better and more natural than the first game. I'm coming up to the train stage and i'm excited for it. I've heard a lot about it, and many other parts of the game too, and can't wait for it. The puzzles are fairly simple but they fit with the game. I can't wait to see what the rest of the game brings.


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 - Action Potato

Action Potato
Developed By Sunflat
Free
Version: 1.0
Size: 259KB

The Good
Controls
Simple Gameplay

The Average
Graphics

The Bad
No Music
Sound Effects

Action Potato is a simple game that came out fairly recently on the Android Market. the game has a small file size which is due to the simple sound effects, simple graphics, and lack of game music, but it is this simplicity that makes the game fun. The artwork for the game is simple but it does have a kiddy look to it. The bins have eyes, mouths, and rosy cheeks which provide the game with a little extra charm. The game only comes with 1 game mode.

The one game mode could be described as a endless mode. You play until you loose. The aim of the game is to eat potatoes and avoid the blue ones. There are 3 bin looking things which bounce up when you hit them. Each one jumps at a different height and each will give you a different amount of points when you catch a potato. The potatoes come across the screen at different heights and land at different points across the screen. All you have to do is hit a bin that'll catch a particular potato when it comes across the screen.

The difficulty comes in slowly. At first the potatoes come across the screen slowly. But the speed gradually increases. As they get faster, it becomes possible to catch more than one potato with a bin. Blue, rotten, potatoes are also introduced. Again they come across the screen slowly, but they increase in speed and frequency and can on occasion out number the normal potatoes. Everytime a blue potato is caught by a bin, that bin gets removed from the screen. The game ends when you have no bins left. There are heart powerups which, if caught, can bring back a bin but these are rare and are mixed with the potatoes and blue potatoes.

The Game Controls are simple. You tap on a bin to make it jump and that's it. The menu button is a pause button and that's all the controls in the game. The bins are very responsive but some people may find them a bit floaty when the game gets more difficult. But this is part of the challenge, managing the bins whilst avoiding the blue potatoes.

Only having one game mode could be limiting but it makes this game the perfect mobile game. The games difficulty gradually increases, proving a reason to try and get better at the game. You can submit your score, via the internet, and see where you stand globally which can provide additional incentive to go back and try again. This is a fun game that players can go back to over and over again.

THQ Have Released A Story Trailer For Metro 2033

THQ Have released a story trailer for their upcoming Metro 2033 game. The Trailer shows alot of in-game footage from cutscenes and action.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• PS3: Its being reported that the Latest Qore revealed Heavy Rains USA Release is February 16th. http://ow.ly/Udbc

• 360: Ninety Nine Nights II is coming out in Japan in Spring. http://ow.ly/Udcw

• Nvidia have shown of their Mobile Tegra processor running Unreal Engine 3. it is the same as the PC version. http://ow.ly/Uddp

• Greenpeace have rated Nintendo the Most Eco-unfriendly electronics company. Sony was Most Green console maker. http://ow.ly/UfqU

• 360: Reportedly leaked Halo Reach Artwork hints towards upcoming GameInformer cover. http://ow.ly/UfAu

• JP Console, Wii 163.855, PSP 132.911, PS3 114.368, DSi 92.461, DSi LL 70.643, DS 17.388, 360 6.878, PS2 4.023, PSPgo 3.903 http://ow.ly/UfCG

• iPhone: Mirrors Edge release has been delayed until early 2010. http://ow.ly/Udas

• Its rumoured that Infinity Ward is developing a MMO and is hiring Sony Online Entertainment developers. http://ow.ly/UhU4

• Wii: Zack & Wiki The Quest For Barbaros' Treasure is the 13th best reviewed Wii game, but only sold 126k copies. http://ow.ly/UiiQ

• 360: Fable III Will be shown next month in San Francisco. there will be new videos released also. http://ow.ly/Uikm

• Microsoft say the 3D home experience won't match that of the Cinema. it'll be some time before its widely adopted. http://ow.ly/Uimn

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out In The USA On February 23rd http://ow.ly/16iqpV

• Wii: New Super Mario Bros. Wii has sold over 2.7 Million copies in Japan, is number 1 in game charts http://ow.ly/Uk5x

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out On 26th February In The UK And February 24th In Europe http://ow.ly/16irtP

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16irtQ

• EA say that 75% of football games sold in the EU were FIFA 10. 'beating the heck out of Pro Evo' http://ow.ly/Uk6O

• After Yesterdays Profit Warning, GameStop shares fell 15% http://ow.ly/Uk7i

• PS3: Sony is still planning to release a Demo for Heavy Rain before the game launches. there'll be more info soon. http://ow.ly/Uk95

• PC: Dice have announced that a Public Battlefield Bad Company 2 will start on January 28th. it'll run to February 25th http://ow.ly/UkaW

• QTE Blog: EA Launch A New Marketing Campagin With Dr Pepper http://ow.ly/16isVU

• The Child's Play Charity has raised over $1.7 Million in 2009. http://ow.ly/UnHf

• QTE Blog: Sony Have Posted A CES 2010 3D Q/A Video For The Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/16iwww

Sony Have Posted A CES 2010 3D Q/A Video For The Playstation 3

Sony have released a Q&A Video for 3D on the Playstation 3. the video details that there will be 2 firmware updates to the PS3, 1 for 3D games and 1 for 3D BluRay. 3D capable TV's will be needed and Sony's Line-up will come out in summer.
Sony will announce the 3D game line-up will be soon and say it'll be a robust line-up with games from 1st and 3rd parties. they do point out that the 3D games on show are just demos.

EA Launch A New Marketing Campagin With Dr Pepper

EA have announced that they have launched a new marketing campaign with Dr Pepper. People who buy 20-ounce bottles of Dr Pepper will be able to download exclusive content for EA games. this includes virtual clothes for Sims and Body parts For Spore Creatures.

How it Works:
1. Purchase a participating bottle of Dr Pepper.
2. Find an exclusive redemption code under the bottle cap.
3. Go to: http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea to redeem the code and select from a wide range of game enhancements for Battlefield Heroes™, Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, Mass Effect™ 2, Spore™ and The Sims™ 3 and others to be announced throughout the year.

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Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & PLANO, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Jan 08, 2010 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Dr Pepper today launched an innovative brand marketing program delivering custom built interactive entertainment to Dr Pepper fans. Beginning this week, consumers who buy 20-ounce bottles of Dr Pepper can also download new, exclusive content in EA games like virtual clothes for their Sims or body parts for their Spore™ creatures. Gaming fans will receive access to these exclusive add-ons for select EA titles throughout 2010 with codes* found on more than 500 million Dr Pepper bottles and fountain cups.

“Dr. Pepper’s decision to partner with EA is an investment that will bring a lot of value to their brand and to their consumers,” said Elizabeth Harz, Senior Vice President of Global Media Sales for EA. “Consumers get free game content and a whole new way to experience the Dr Pepper brand.”

“We wanted to give consumers an unrivaled experience by offering a range of valuable game enhancements that elevate their experience within the games and create brand affinity,” said Tony Jacobs, vice president of marketing, Dr Pepper. “The EA promotion gives fans an unbelievable gaming experience that they can only access through Dr Pepper.”

How it Works:
1. Purchase a participating bottle of Dr Pepper.
2. Find an exclusive redemption code under the bottle cap.
3. Go to: http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea to redeem the code and select from a wide range of game enhancements for Battlefield Heroes™, Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, Mass Effect™ 2, Spore™ and The Sims™ 3 and others to be announced throughout the year.

Game enhancements for The Sims 3, for example, feature theme-based bundles including Vintage Vegas, Beach Party, Celebrity and Football. Consumers will be able to download exciting new content ranging from a party top or hot boots all the way to a cool Retro car. Fans who have played The Sims over the years will recognize items inspired by previous The Sims games like the Lips Couch or Boomerang Window.

Other examples of exclusive downloadable content include the following:
In Spore, a dozen Cyborg-themed body parts – such as eyes, heads and arms – can be redeemed and used in theSpore Creature Creator. These parts allow players to mix robot and organic creature body parts to design their own Cyborg creatures. The exclusive Cyborg parts will be usable by all owners of the Spore PC game and anyone who downloads the free Spore Creature Creator Trial Edition from the Spore.com website.
In Mass Effect 2 (shipping January 26th for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PC), a shooter RPG from EA’s award-winning BioWare™ division, there are three unique pieces of armor: two helmets and a visor. The game was recently named by The New York Times as one of 2010’s most anticipated games.
In Battlefield Heroes, there are four sets of unique character clothing, and consumers get a pair of outfits per download, one for each side.
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2 four kit upgrades allow you to become a unique Special Activities soldier, with new camouflage and a modified weapon. Kit upgrades also contain new awards and an additional achievement.
*In-game items require applicable EA game, applicable game system, Internet connection and EA registration.

More games and enhancements will be announced throughout the year. Full rules and regulations as well as download descriptions and product details can be found at: www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea/rules/.

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 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.

About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free and Cherry varieties. DPS is a leading producer of flavored soft drinks, marketing Dr Pepper and 50-plus other beverage brands across North America and the Caribbean. For more information on Dr Pepper, visitwww.drpepper.com or www.drpeppersnapple.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, The Sims and Spore are trademarks of Electronic Arts. Mass Effect and BioWare are trademarks of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield: Bad Company are trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have released information about what is coming to the Virtual Console, WiiWare And DSiWare this Friday.

Virtual Console
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (Sega Mega Drive Game)

WiiWare
Stop Stress: A day of fury
Stunt Cars

DSiWare
Art Academy: Second Semester
Move your Brain - Rollway Puzzle
Sokomania

From Nintendo UK

Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out On 26th February In The UK And February 24th In Europe

Sony's EU Playstation Blog have announced that Heavy Rain is coming out across mainland Europe on Wednesday 24th February and Friday 26th February in the UK and Ireland.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out In The USA On February 23rd

Sony have revealed that Heavy Rain is coming out on February 23rd in the USA. Sony have also announced that those people who pre-order Heavy Rain, at participating retailers, will get the first episode of the Heavy Rain Chronicles for free. the episode is “Heavy Rain: Chronicle One – The Taxidermist”.

Sony has also revealed that when the Heavy Rain Episodes come out on the PSN they will cost $4.99 each.

From USA Playstation Blog

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16hPB3

• PSP: Atlus have annoucned they are released Hexyz Force on May 25th. its a RPG, 25 hours long, by Devs Sting. http://ow.ly/TFkq

• PS3: Activision have said that the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC was only a limited offer nad is no longer on the PSN http://ow.ly/TFmZ

• 360: its reported that Microsoft has dropped the internal Natal Chip to save costs. Lag shouldn't be effected. http://ow.ly/TFoM

• Wii: Phoenix Wright is coming to UK WiiWare this month. http://ow.ly/TFqR

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16hRH7

• Its rumoured that Infinity Ward is not working on Modern Warfare 3. they are working on something new. http://ow.ly/TFxf

• Jon St. John, voice of Duke Nukem, hints that something could be happening with Duke Nukem Forever, he can't talk about it http://ow.ly/TFu8

• PS3: Sony has been showing 3 3D games at CES, Super Stardust HD, Gran Turismo 5, Avatar. http://ow.ly/THse

• Darksiders isbanned in the UAE. it conflicts with UAE's customs and traditions. may not stop sales of game. http://ow.ly/TL0V

• 360: As Natal no longer has a chip inside, it'll use 10-15% of the 360's CPU power. old games cannot be patched. http://ow.ly/TL2g

• PSP: Isara will be playable in Valkyria Chronicles 2. http://ow.ly/TL35

• Halo Legends is coming out on DVD and BluRay in USA on February 16th. http://ow.ly/TL58

• Bethesda pitched a single player Star Trek RPG before they began working on Fallout 3. it was set in The original Series. http://ow.ly/TLcc

• PS3: Capcom is publishing the God Of War Trilogy in Japan, Not Sony. http://ow.ly/TLdw

• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 07/01/10 http://ow.ly/16i0w1

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce That The Endless Ocean 2 UK Release Date Is 5th February http://ow.ly/16i0w2

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The PS3 Sold 3.8 Million Units Worldwide During This Holiday Period. http://ow.ly/16i0w3

• 360: Xbox 360 will get AT&T's U-verse later this year. MediaRoom 2.0 needed, also coming later in the year. http://ow.ly/TPT7

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Release Screenshots And A Fact Sheet For The Xbox Live Arcade Game Scrap Metal http://ow.ly/16i1Vq

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Game Room For Xbox 360 And Games For Windows Live http://ow.ly/16i1Vr

• 360: Alan Wake will have downloadable Episodes shortly after the game has released. http://ow.ly/TPY1

• 360: there are over 20 Million Xbox Live User Accounts. 39million Xbox 360 consoles worldwide. 10 Million nongaming users http://ow.ly/TPZY

• DSi: Engine Software have demonstrated motion gameplay on a DSi on a game called Tilt. http://ow.ly/TQ3l

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Natal Is Coming Out Holiday 2010 And Release Video About The Natal Project http://ow.ly/16i3iR

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16i3iS

• QTE Blog: Sony Reveal The Boxart For MLB 10 The Show http://ow.ly/16i3iT

• Kotaku have thoughts on what they want the next Nintendo Handheld to be using past experiences and known info http://ow.ly/TQ6t

• Its rumoured that Criterion Games are working on a new SSX Game, not a Burnout Game. http://ow.ly/TQjp

• 360: Xbox Live Video Marketplace is coming to 10 more countries this fall. http://ow.ly/TQ9r

• QTE Blog: Palm Announce 3D Games For WebOS Are Now Available In The App Catalogue http://ow.ly/16i4j5

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 Has Gone Gold And Is Coming Out 16th February http://ow.ly/16i4j6

• Its rumored that Call Of Duty 7 is coming out in November. http://ow.ly/TQ9R

• QTE Blog: The Game Room Debut Trailer Reveals The Possible 30 Game Launch Line-Up For Game Room http://ow.ly/16i4F7

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Release Character Art And A Fact Sheet For Glory of Heracles On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16i4F8

• 360: Vigil Games have said they are looking into the Screen-Tearing issues that effect the 360 version of Darksiders. http://ow.ly/TQmr

• 360: Modern Warfare 2 DLC will has timed exclusivity on the 360. http://ow.ly/TQn8

• its being reported Square Enix have said that NIER is coming to 360 and PS3 in the Spring. http://ow.ly/TQos

• 360: Microsoft say 70% of publishers are developing Natal titles, say Natal is for everyone. Hardcore will love it. http://ow.ly/TRmY

• PS3: Twisted Metal's Sweet Tooth has been created in Mod Nation Racers. David Jaffe Sees it, teases Twisted Metal PS3 game http://ow.ly/TRnO

• GameStop revenue hit $2.86 Billion this holiday. They have cut their profit forecast for this fiscal year. http://ow.ly/TRpZ

Nintendo Release Character Art And A Fact Sheet For Glory of Heracles On The Nintendo DS

Nintendo have released character art and a fact sheet for their upcoming Nintendo DS game, Glory Of Heracles. The Fact sheet details that the game is inspired by Greek Mythology and Glory of Heracles has a unique take on the characters, events, and monsters. The game has turned based battles, challenges, in-game tutorials, and depth for RPG Fans.

Glory of Heracles


Fact Sheet

Glory of Heracles features many familiar references to Ancient Greek characters and locations with a rich storyline inspired by Greek Mythology without explicitly recreating events. The story begins when a boy washes up on the island of Crete. He doesn't remember how he got there or even who he is. In this unique adventure, he soon meets companions with equally murky backgrounds and finds out he's immortal...just like his new friends. Glory of Heracles also features a deep, role-playing battle system and magic that can be powered up through the use of touch screen challenges. Players can visit well-known locations like Sparta, Athens and even the legendary Mount Olympus.

FEATURES:
Inspired by Greek mythology, Glory of Heracles delivers a unique take on the characters, events and monsters of legend. Travel from Crete to Athens and all the way to the halls of Mount Olympus, facing off against Minotaurs, Harpies and the unstoppable Hydra as you try to earn your place among the immortals of ancient Greece.

Guide your party of heroes through turn-based battles, unleashing the powers and magical abilities of the gods against the monsters of Greek mythology. Touch screen challenges give add to the action, giving you the chance to power up your magical attacks.

In-game tutorials and intuitive stylus-based controls make Glory of Heracles easy to learn for beginning RPG players but difficult to master. In addition, during battle, the game will offer advice on battle strategies that both RPG newcomers and advanced players will find helpful. Heracles also offers tremendous depth for experienced RPG fans, featuring alternate control schemes, programmable party member AI sets and a multitude of unique character skills, abilities and magic.

The Game Room Debut Trailer Reveals The Possible 30 Game Launch Line-Up For Game Room

Kotaku have examined the Launch Trailer for Game Room and detailed the games shown in it. the 30 numbered games are expected to the the titles launching with the service, the games at the bottom were also seen in the trailer and are expected to be released for Game Room shortly after its launch.

1. Centipede (arcade)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (arcade)
3. Tempest (arcade)
4. Crystal Castles (arcade)
5. Lunar Lander (arcade)
6. Jungler (arcade)
7. Road Fighter (arcade)
8. Scramble (arcade)
9. Finalizer (arcade)
10. Tutankham (arcade)
11. Shao-Lin's Road (arcade)
12. Super Cobra (arcade)
13. Red Baron (arcade)
14. Gravitar (arcade)
15. Battlantlis
16. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
17. Mountain Madness Super Pro Skiing (Intellivision)
18. Armor Battle (Intellivision)
19. Space Hawk (Intellivision)
20. Sub Hunt (Intellivision)
21. Sea Battle (Intellivision)
22. Space Armada (Intellivision)
23. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
24. Star Raiders (Atari 2600)
25. Outlaw (Atari 2600)
26. Yar's Revenge (Atari 2600)
27. Millipede (Atari 2600)
28. Football (Atari 2600)
29. RealSports Tennis (Atari 2600)
30. Combat (Atari 2600)

Sky Diver (Atari 2600)
Shark! Shark! (Intellvision)
Star Strike (Intellvision)
Real Sports Baseball
Real Sports Basketball

From Kotaku

Sony Announce SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 Has Gone Gold And Is Coming Out 16th February

Sony have announced that the PSP game SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 has gone gold and is coming out on the PSN and at retail on 16th February. Sony have also announced that those who get SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 from the PSN within 30 days of its launch will receive the Pre-Order Special Forces.

From USA Playstation Blog

Palm Announce 3D Games For WebOS Are Now Available In The App Catalogue

Palm have announced that 3D games are coming to WebOS. Starting today 12 games will be added to the App Catalogue including:

• “Need for Speed™ Undercover” (EA Mobile)
• “The Sims™ 3” (EA Mobile)
• “MONOPOLY™” (EA Mobile)
• “Asphalt 5: Elite Racing” (Gameloft)
• “Let’s Golf!” (Gameloft)
• “Glyder 2” (Glu Mobile)
• “X-Plane” (Laminar Research)
  
• “Tetris®” (EA Mobile)
  
• “Sudoku” (EA Mobile)
  
• “SCRABBLE®”(EA Mobile)
  
• “The Oregon Trail”(Gameloft)
  
• “Brain Challenge”(Gameloft)

Press Release

LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan 07, 2010 3D gaming has landed on the Palm® webOS™ platform. Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ:PALM) today introduced several graphics-intensive game titles for webOS, from leading game developers EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc.; Gameloft; Glu Mobile; and Laminar Research. Demonstrated at Palm’s CES event, the games will be available today in the Palm App Catalog for Palm Pre customers.

“We are very excited about the potential of webOS as a platform for mobile 3D gaming,” said Katie Mitic, senior vice president, Product Marketing, Palm, Inc. “This is a key application category, and we’ve worked closely with some of the leading game developers to deliver a great game experience for our customers.”

Seven 3D games were introduced today in the Palm App Catalog for Palm Pre customers:
“Need for Speed™ Undercover” (EA Mobile)
“The Sims™ 3” (EA Mobile)
“MONOPOLY™” (EA Mobile)
“Asphalt 5: Elite Racing” (Gameloft)
“Let’s Golf!” (Gameloft)
“Glyder 2” (Glu Mobile)
“X-Plane” (Laminar Research)
Five other mobile games were also introduced: EA Mobile’s “Tetris®,” “Sudoku,” and “SCRABBLE®,” and Gameloft’s “The Oregon Trail” and “Brain Challenge.”

“Recent improvements to Palm webOS represent major advancements in enabling world-class mobile gaming,” said Travis Boatman, vice president of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile. “These innovations have allowed us to quickly bring our best IP to the platform.”

The developers introducing titles today have had early access to the Palm webOS Plug-in Development Kit (PDK), which extends the Palm webOS Software Development Kit (SDK) with a set of tools, documentation and APIs that let developers write plug-ins for their webOS applications. The PDK lets developers easily integrate C and C++ code into their webOS applications, enabling new functionality, including immersive 3D games. A public beta version of the webOS PDK is scheduled to be available to all developers in March.

“The performance of the platform allowed us to create these great games in a limited timeframe,” said Baudouin Corman, vice president of publishing, Americas, Gameloft. “webOS allows us to deliver an outstanding gaming experience, and we look forward to bringing our best games to Palm customers worldwide.”“We expect the plug-in model to play an important role in the evolution of the webOS platform, just as plug-ins have with web browsers,” said Mitic. “And with this plug-in, we are making it super-simple for developers to bring the hottest games to webOS.”

The Palm App Catalog currently offers more than 1,000 webOS applications for download. Palm’s unique over-the-air model also makes it easy for customers to get webOS updates and new features delivered directly to their phones. For example, at CES today, Palm announced that video recording, editing and sharing capabilities will soon be available for users of webOS phones. This new video capability will be delivered automatically to current and future Palm Pre™ and Palm Pixi™ products via an over-the-air update.

Palm also demonstrated Flash content in the browser on a Palm Pre and expects a free Adobe Flash Player 10.1 plug-in to be posted to the Palm App Catalog in the coming months. Palm expects webOS to be one of the first mobile platforms to support the full Flash Player in the web browser.

More information about the webOS PDK is available at the newly updated Palm Developer Center (developer.palm.com). More information about games for webOS is available at www.palm.com/applications.

About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. creates intuitive and powerful mobile experiences that enable consumers and businesses to connect to their information in more useful and usable ways. The company’s groundbreaking Palm® webOS™ platform, designed exclusively for mobile application, introduces true multitasking and Palm Synergy™, which brings your information from the many places it resides into a single, more comprehensive view of your life.

Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels, and at the Palm online store (www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at www.palm.com.

Palm, Pixi, Pre, Synergy, and webOS are trademarks of Palm, Inc. MONOPOLY and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Sony Reveal The Boxart For MLB 10 The Show

Sony have revealed the boxart for this years MLB 10 The Show. the boxart features Joe Mauer. the game is set to come out in N. America on March 2.

The Blog post goes indepth into the new features in MLB 10 The Show, but a select few include:

• HR Derby – The Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Futures Game are now available during the All-Star break in our season modes and as a stand-alone experience.

• Catcher Calling the Game – Call pitches and play as the field general, just like Joe Mauer.

• Online Gameplay Improved – This year the online gameplay experience has been vastly improved and will detect and respond better to adverse network conditions along with reduced bandwidth to help the speed and flow of online gameplay.

• Custom Music, Fan Yells, and Chants – Assign music or a recording to an entire team, edit tracks to assign batter walk-up music, or record your own voice and assign it to play for the team or player during the situation of your choice.

• New Stadiums – Five new Minor League stadiums as well as classic parks including Forbes Field, Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium.

• Weekly Live Roster – An updated live roster will be available every week throughout the entire season.

• New Camera System – The most realistic camera system available will make you double take and make sure you’re not watching a live MLB telecast.

From US Playstation Blog

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

There are 40 Digital Comics coming to the UK PSN. The EU Playstation Blog doesn't say what all 40 are, But do provide a list of some of the Comics coming out.

The Avengers (1998) #56 – #67 — Marvel (£1.19) 9+
Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft #2 — IDW (£0.79) 17+
Nanover: Game Day #2 — IDW (£0.79) 9+
Paranormal Activity: The Search for Katie IDW (£0.79) 12+
Star Trek: Countdown #1 – #4 — IDW (£0.79) 12+
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #8 — IDW (£1.19) 12+
Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse #5: It Only Hurts When I Pee IDW (£0.79) 17+
Doubleduck — Disney (£1.19) 3+
Fethry Duck and the Ghost Writer — Disney (£0.79) 3+
Mickey Mouse in “War of the Worlds” — Disney (£1.19)
Superduck: Robber Against His Will — Disney (£0.79) 3+
X-Mickey: The Day of the Forget-Me-Rats — Disney (£1.19) 3+
2000AD — Prog #1661 (£1.19) 15+
Civil War (2006) #1 – #7 — Marvel (£1.19) 12+
Daredevil (1998) #81-#86 — Marvel (£1.19) 12+

From EU Playstation Blog

Microsoft Announce Natal Is Coming Out Holiday 2010 And Release Video About The Natal Project

At This Years CES Keynote, Microsoft announced that Natal will be coming out Holiday 2010. Microsoft also showed a video about the Natal Project which i have put in this post.

The Video explains how your body is able to control the game. the video shows how research by many different people from many different professions came together to create Natal. the Video shows some of the early demo's as well showing what the camera can see. there are clips of the E3 demos being played and how Natal can be naturally played by people. the video teases that people have many ideas on what to do with Natal and that they think it has a bright future.



Natal 101

Xbox 360
“Project Natal” 101
January 2010

“Project Natal,” pronounced “nuh-tall,” is a code name for a revolutionary new way to play, no controller required. See a ball? Kick it, hit it, trap it or catch it. Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, “Project Natal” tracks your full body movement in 3-D, while responding to commands, directions, even a difference of emotion in your voice.

Coming this holiday 2010, “Project Natal” will turn YOU into the controller for games and entertainment, and it will work with every Xbox 360.*

See below for “Project Natal” 101, a list of terms and concepts to help explain this transformation in home entertainment.

What Is “Project Natal”?

“Project Natal” (pronounced “nuh-tall”) is the code name for the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Xbox 360. The name “Project Natal” has several sources. Microsoft Corp. traditionally uses cities as code names. As a result, Alex Kipman, who incubated the project and is from Brazil, chose Natal, a city along the northeastern coast of Brazil, as a tribute to his country. In addition, he knew that Natal also means “to be born” in Latin. Given the new audiences “Project Natal” will bring to Xbox 360, this felt right.

How Will “Project Natal” Change the Way I Play?

You are the controller. “Project Natal” provides a whole new way to play — no controller required. It uses a sensor to track your body movement and recognize your face, even listen to your voice. If you know how to move your hands, shake your hips, or speak, you and your friends will be able to jump instantly into any “Project Natal” experience.

Full-body play. “Project Natal” provides a new way to play where you use all parts of your body — head, hands, feet and torso. When you’re the controller, you don’t just control the superhero, you are the superhero. Full-body tracking allows the “Project Natal” sensor to capture your movement, from head to toe, to give players a full-body gaming experience.

Personalized play. “Project Natal” provides an in-game experience in which the player’s face and voice are recognized. Greet and speak to characters in the game, or simply step into view of the sensor to log into Xbox LIVE and connect with friends. Only “Project Natal” is smart enough to remember voices and faces. Fun has never been so personalized.

Off-the-couch play. “Project Natal” provides gameplay that gets you off the couch, on your feet and in the fun. Each “Project Natal” experience is designed to get players moving, laughing, cheering and playing together. “Project Natal” makes social gaming off-the-couch fun.

Easy-to-play fun. “Project Natal” makes sharing in the fun a snap. Talk or watch a movie in the same living room or on the other side of the world — no headset, no keyboard and no controllers required. It’s just you, your friends, your family and a whole new way to play.

How Does “Project Natal” Work?

“Project Natal” sensor. “Project Natal” combines an RGB camera, depth sensor and multiarray microphone running proprietary software that brings “Project Natal” experiences to every Xbox 360 console. The “Project Natal” sensor tracks full-body movement and individual voices, turning you into the controller for social entertainment available only on Xbox 360.

RGB camera. “Project Natal” has a video camera that delivers the three basic color components. As part of the “Project Natal” sensor, the RGB camera helps enable facial recognition and more.

Depth sensor. An infrared projector combined with a monochrome CMOS sensor allows “Project Natal” to see the room in 3-D (as opposed to inferring the room from a 2-D image) under any lighting conditions.

Multiarray microphone. “Project Natal” has a microphone that will be able to locate voices by sound and extract ambient noise. The multiarray microphone will enable headset-free Xbox LIVE party chat and more.

Microsoft proprietary software layer. A proprietary software layer makes the magic of “Project Natal” possible. This layer differentiates “Project Natal” from any other technology on the market through its ability to enable human body recognition and extract other visual noise.

* Available features will vary in supported games.

Microsoft Announce Game Room For Xbox 360 And Games For Windows Live

Microsoft announce Game Room at this years CES Keynote. Game Room is coming to the Xbox 360 and Games For Windows Live this Spring.

When Game Room Launches, 30 original arcade and console classics will be available for download. The games Come From companies including Atari Inc, Intellivision, Konami Corp. And More. the games will come in the original Arcade cabinets. there will be weekly new title releases.

Game Room will be a free download. you can buy game machines that can be played on either a PC or Xbox 360 for 240 MS Points. You Can buy a Game Machine that can be played on both a PC and Xbox 360 for 400 MS Points. You can play a Game Machine once for 40 MS Points. you can play Game Machines in your friends Game Room for free.

The Game Machines have cross platform leader boards and achievements across both the Xbox 360 and Games For Windows Live. Online Multiplayer is available to the machines but requires Xbox Live Gold Membership.







Fact Sheet

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Krome Studio Pty Ltd.
Genre: Arcade and console classics
Platform: Xbox LIVE on Xbox 360 and Games for Windows — LIVE on Windows-based PCs
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Price: 240 to 400 Microsoft Points for game downloads; 40 Microsoft Points for single gameplay
Release Date: Spring 2010

Remember pumping quarters into your favorite video games at the classic arcade or passing the joystick between friends on the couch after school? Nothing could beat the sights and sounds of the arcade, with all the colorfully decorated cabinets, or the endless hours of console competition with friends, trumping the top score and mastering the machine.

This spring, “Game Room” on Xbox LIVE lets you relive the glory days of classic arcade games in their original forms. Your avatar will take part in the original sights, sounds and gameplay that will make these retro games come alive on your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC in one fast, fun experience.

Game Features
Relive the glory days of the classic arcade. “Game Room” replicates the old-school look, sound and feel of a retro video game arcade. At launch, “Game Room” will bring you a library of 30 original arcade and console classics such as “Centipede®” and “Asteroids Deluxe®” from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Activision Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more, all shown in their original cabinets. Create a brand-new social environment* your avatar can explore, trick out your “game room” by arranging your cabinets, and decorate each room with themes and animated icons from your favorite games. With weekly new title releases, your arcade will soon be retrofitted to perfection.

Prove you’re the arcade master. Think you have what it takes? Challenge friends to beat your high score by sending custom challenges and taunts across platforms, earn Achievements, unlock levels and climb your way to the top of universal leader boards. Compete in ranked mode, in which you play against other Xbox LIVE members on the world leader board, or challenge mode, in which you take turns playing a game.* “Game Room” also offers local Couch Play mode for up to two players — how will you duke it out for arcade supremacy? Enjoy a seamless experience across Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs as you share games, track your progress and jump back into the game, no matter which of the two platforms you’re on. You can even invite friends into your custom arcade to check out your collection or visit their “game room” to demo games and scope out additions to your collection.

Buy “Game Room” titles once and play on both your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC. Enjoy the freedom of buying games for “Game Room” once and playing on both Xbox 360 and a Windows-based PC for about the same price as a DVD rental. Those who prefer to play on a single platform can purchase individual games for either Xbox 360 or a Windows-based PC at a lower price point, or even pay to play a single game just like in the old arcades. See how long you can last on a single token!

Retro games are shown in their original cabinets, which you can place anywhere in your personal arcade. Invite your friends in to check out your collection.

How Do I Play?
An Xbox 360 console or Windows-based PC and an Internet connection are all you need* to access “Game Room.” “Game Room” and associated games can be found on your Xbox 360 in the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace or in the Games for Windows — LIVE client on your Windows-based PC.

How Much Does It Cost?
It is free to download “Game Room,” which you can then populate with classic arcade games available for individual purchase. Buy games once and play on both an Xbox 360 system and a Windows-based PC for 400 Microsoft Points. Or, to purchase a game for only one platform, each individual Xbox 360 or Windows-based PC title is 240 Microsoft Points. You also have the option to pay to play a single game, just like dropping two quarters in the slot in the old arcades, for 40 Microsoft Points. Visit your friends’ “game rooms” and try their games free before you buy.

“Game Room” Specifications
One or two players
HDTV 1080p
In-game Dolby Digital
Voice chat
Avatar support
Online multiplayer (one or two players)*
Cross-platform leader boards
Cross-platform Achievements

* Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required for online multiplayer on Xbox 360. Xbox LIVE requires broadband access.

The information contained in this fact sheet relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when it is first commercially released. This fact sheet is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft Corp. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with regard to the fact sheet or the information contained in it.

Microsoft Release Screenshots And A Fact Sheet For The Xbox Live Arcade Game Scrap Metal

Microsoft has released new in-game screenshots and a fact sheet for their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game Scrap Metal. Scrap Metal is a top down racer which has action packed missions and bosses to defeat and collect their cars. There are 60 single player missions and more than 20 vehicles to collect and customise. The game has a anaglyph 3D mode, Red And Cyan glasses are required.

Scrap Metal


Fact Sheet

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Slick Entertainment Inc.
Genre: Racing
Platform: Xbox LIVE Arcade
ESRB Rating: TBD
Price: TBD
Release Date: Spring 2010

Drift around corners with guns blazing and take out legendary competitors in the fast-paced, top-down racer “Scrap Metal”! Fight your way through explosive, action-packed missions and defeat cunning bosses to add their vehicles to your garage. Customize your newly acquired cars, and then return to the track to blast through more enemies. You can even jump online with Xbox LIVE* to race against your friends and crush their cars with the wheels of your massive monster truck in pulse-pounding online multiplayer matches.

Game Features
Destroy the competition. Test your mettle in 60 single-player missions to prove that you’re the best racer around, culminating in the ultimate boss showdown!

Unleash a phenomenal arsenal! Fire away at the opposition with a slew of outrageous weaponry, including flamethrowers, dual chain saws, rocket launchers, “The Pulverizer” grinding food processor and much more!

Convert enemy scrap metal into a winning garage. Collect and customize more than 20 vehicles, including a muscle car, an airboat, a bulldozer and a monster truck for maximum damage on the track!

Challenge friends and family. Kick into high gear with innovative multiplayer modes such as Demolition Derby, King of the Hill, Gasoline and Tank War for local split-screen or online excitement through Xbox LIVE.

Bonus feature! Switch to the anaglyph 3-D mode and let “Scrap Metal” take you even deeper into the carnage. All you need is a pair of the classic red and cyan glasses (sold separately) and you’re good to go on a 3-D rampage!

Sony Announce The PS3 Sold 3.8 Million Units Worldwide During This Holiday Period.

Sony has announced that PS3 sales are up 76% this holiday period over last year. Sony say over 3.8 Million units were sold worldwide between end of November and End of December 2009.
Sony have also announced that the PSN now has over 38 Million registered accounts worldwide.

Press Release

Tokyo, January 7, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the holiday season retail sales of PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment systems during the five weeks following the last week of November 2009*1 exceeded 3.8 million units worldwide*2. The PS3 platform experienced a 76% increase in hardware sales compared to the same period in the previous year, marking the highest record sales for PS3 hardware for a holiday period. With the release of the new slimmer and lighter PS3 system combined with an exciting line-up of compelling software titles, as well as with the expansion of new content and services on PlayStation®Network, with more than 38 million registered accounts*3 worldwide, the PS3 platform continues to surpass its momentum every year and remains on track to further accelerate the growth of its worldwide installed base into 2010.

With continued strong support from game developers and publishers around the world, highly anticipated and exciting game titles on Blu-ray™ disc were released for the PS3 system during the holiday season. The software line-up includes platform-defining franchises that contributed significantly to PS3 hardware sales such as UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves from SCE, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed® II, Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from Activision, and FINAL FANTASY XIII from SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. FINAL FANTASY XIII for North America and Europe/PAL territories will be available on March 9, 2010. In addition to this extensive line-up of software titles, multimedia capabilities that PS3 offers, including Blu-ray disc player functionality, combined with various rich content and services available for download on PlayStation®Network, continue to attract more and more users around the globe making PS3 the ultimate interactive entertainment system for the home.

In 2010, SCEI will continue to deploy various measures to further expand the PS3 software line-up, including highly anticipated titles such as God of War 3, Gran Turismo™ 5, MAG, Heavy Rain and ModNation Racers. The company will also vigorously enhance the network content and services, while tapping into a wider audience through the introduction of a new Motion Controller*4 supported with a variety of software titles as well as delivering outstanding 3D experience in homes with 3D stereoscopic games and movies*5, that is possible only on the PS3 platform.

*1 From November 23 to December 27 for Japan and Asia, from November 24 to December 28 for North America, and from November 21 to December 25 for Europe and PAL territories.
*2 Retail sales number is estimated by SCEI.
*3 Number as of January 3, 2010.
*4 “Motion Controller” is a tentative name.
*5 Users will be able to enjoy 3D stereoscopic games and movies by updating their PS3 system with the supported firmware updates. Details of the firmware updates will be announced when they become available.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in November 2006, over 16.8 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 137.7 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 44.5 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 13 million people have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 236 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at http://www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at http://www.scee.presscentre.com.

PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, the PlayStation logo and EyeToy are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Nintendo Announce That The Endless Ocean 2 UK Release Date Is 5th February

Nintendo have revealed that Endless Ocean 2 is coming out across Europe on 5th February.

The Game has 6 locations to explore, from icy Arctic waters to Sunken wrecks in the Aegean Sea. you will also be able to go into rivers in the Amazon. the diving missions include you maintaining coral and swimming with humpback whales. other modes include treasure hunting and photo taking.

The Game has single player and multiplayer modes, multiplayer through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and the game uses Wii Speak.

From Nintendo UK

UK PSN Update 07/01/10

Seasonal Offers
PS3 - Rag Doll Kung : Fists Of Plastic [£7.99]
PS3 - Savage Moon [£3.99]
PS3 – PixleJunk Racers [£3.99]
PS3 – Numblast [£2.39]
PS3 – Topatoi: The Great Tree Story [£6.29]
PSP – Daxter [£7.99]
PSP – Patapon 2 [£14.99]
PSP – Pirates of The Caribbean: At Worlds End [£11.99]
PSP - Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest [£7.99]
PSP – Monster Hunter Freedom Unite [£16.99]

PS3 Games
Military Madness: Nectaris [£7.99]
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath And Beyond [£9.99]
Tank Battles [£5.49]
TV Show King [£5.49]
SOCOM Confrontation – Cold Front Pack [£7.99]
Borderlands – Moxxi's Underdome Riot [£6.29]
Call Of Duty World At War – Map Pack Bundle [£19.99]
Dragon Ball Raging Blast – Androids Pack [Free]
Pain – Mae Ryder Pack [£0.79]
Zen Pinball – Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Table [£1.59]
Magic Orbz (Magic Ball) – Winter Pack [£2.39]
MAG Beta

Demo's
Dark Void
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath And Beyond
Tank Battles
TV Show King

Guitar Hero 5
“( I Cant Get No) satisfaction (live)” By The Rolling Stones [£1.59]
“I'm Free (Live)” By The Rolling Stones[£1.59]
“Under My Thumb (Live)” By The Rolling Stones [£1.59]

Rock Band
Going Country Pack 2 [£6.29]
“Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain [£0.99]
“Cry Lonely” by Cross Canadian [£0.99]
“Good Time” by Alan Jackson [£0.99]
“I Told You So” by keith Urban [£0.99]
“She's Country” by Jason Aldean [£0.99]
“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers [£0.99]
“This One's For The Girls” by Martha McBride [£0.99]
AFI Pack 1 [£4.39]

DJ Hero
None

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
High Velocity Bowling – Jarvis And Ginger Trailer
PSP Digital Comics – Auto Flow Trailer
Red Dead Redemption Trailer 2
R.U.S.E. - Strategy 1

Movie Trailer
None

Wallpaper
PixleJunk Shooter

Theme
PixleJuunk Shooter

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
Extreme Pinball [£3.99]
Guilty Gear [£3.99]
Monsters Inc: Scare Island [£3.99]

PSP
Asphalt: Urban GT 2 [£11.99]
Astonishia Story [£7.99]
Beta Bloc [£2.39]
Dynasty Warriors Vol 2 [£13.99]
Petz: My Baby Hamster [£23.99]
Petz: My Puppy Family [£23.99]
The Sims 2 Castaway [£15.99]
Indiana Jones And The Staff of Kings [£23.99]
Little Big Planet – The Sack That Time Forgot Level Pack [£2.39]
Buzz – Video Games Quiz Pack [£3.19]

Minis
This Is Football Management [£3.99]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None

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

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