Engadget recently had a Engadget Show where the main focus was on the Playstation Move. there were live demos and some never before seen demos for the Playstation move. I Have included videos of these demos in the break.
However, Engadget have released some new videos of the Playstation move that were taken after the show. they played a couple of games from Move Party as well as having a indepth chat about Move, about people behind Move, how devs are using Move to make games, and some of the things that they want Move to be used for.
Other Playstation Move Videos from the Engadget Show
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Microsoft Announces The Standalone 250 GB HDD Is Out Now For $129.99
Microsoft have announced that the Standalone 250 GB HDD For the Xbox 360 is out now in the USA for $129.99. Amazon.co.uk has the UK release as 16th April and it has a RRP of £79.99, but Amazon have currently priced it at £66.99.
Major Nelson has confirmed that the 250GB HDD does come with a transfer cable in this quick 12 second video.
The 250 GB HDD does come w/ the transfer cable on 12seconds.tv
Press Release
Available in stores today, Xbox 360 introduces the 250GB Hard Drive, which offers more space to store your favorite game and entertainment content. Available at the incredible value of $129.99 (U.S ERP), the 250GB Hard Drive offers more freedom to download the latest demos, Xbox LIVE Arcade games, full game titles with Games on Demand, TV shows, movies and more straight to your Xbox 360 console.
Xbox LIVE is the premier destination to download the best games and entertainment at the touch of a button, 24x7. With a growing library of more than 13,000 pieces of gaming content, and more than 25,000 movies, TV episodes and music videos available to download or stream instantly – you’re bound to find something you love.
Want to express your personality and style on Xbox LIVE? With the added storage space of the 250GB Hard Drive, it makes it easy to download and save new Avatar clothes and props from your favorite clothing brands and games, including Roxy, Quiksilver, Adidas, tokidoki, “Halo,” “Gears of War” and more. Or, download a pet to keep your Avatar company.
More detailed information can be found at www.xbox.com.
Major Nelson has confirmed that the 250GB HDD does come with a transfer cable in this quick 12 second video.
The 250 GB HDD does come w/ the transfer cable on 12seconds.tv
Press Release
Available in stores today, Xbox 360 introduces the 250GB Hard Drive, which offers more space to store your favorite game and entertainment content. Available at the incredible value of $129.99 (U.S ERP), the 250GB Hard Drive offers more freedom to download the latest demos, Xbox LIVE Arcade games, full game titles with Games on Demand, TV shows, movies and more straight to your Xbox 360 console.
Xbox LIVE is the premier destination to download the best games and entertainment at the touch of a button, 24x7. With a growing library of more than 13,000 pieces of gaming content, and more than 25,000 movies, TV episodes and music videos available to download or stream instantly – you’re bound to find something you love.
Want to express your personality and style on Xbox LIVE? With the added storage space of the 250GB Hard Drive, it makes it easy to download and save new Avatar clothes and props from your favorite clothing brands and games, including Roxy, Quiksilver, Adidas, tokidoki, “Halo,” “Gears of War” and more. Or, download a pet to keep your Avatar company.
More detailed information can be found at www.xbox.com.
Nintendo Announce The Nintendo 3DS And That It Is Set For Release Before March 2011
In a out of the blue announcement, Nintendo have announced the Nintendo 3DS and that it is set for release before March 2011. The Name Nintendo 3DS is a temporary name that will most likely remain. the Press release also mentions that on the Nintendo 3DS, "...games can be enjoyed with 3D effects without the need for any special glasses". The Press Release details that the Nintendo 3DS will be able to play both Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games, presumably Nintendo DSiWare games also.
There is wild speculation about the 3D effects that the 3DS will use. The Video below is one method where 3D effects can be achieved without glasses, but it is dependent on being able to sense movement. This game uses the DSi Camera to detect movement and create the 3D effect.
Using onboard sensors to create a 3D effect, like the video, is a cheap solution, and following the current trend from Nintendo of using "of the shelf" parts, makes this a highly likely solution. but its not the only solution. there do exist LCD displays that can produce a 3D image without the need for the viewer to wear glasses. this would be a more expensive option and limit the viewing angle, something that was highlighted in the Nintendo DSi XL, but it should work for the gamer as they would hold the 3DS close to their eyes.
Reports from Japan are saying that Nintendo have chosen the later and are going to use Sharp LCD's. these reports are also saying that whilst the Screens have been used in Japan on cellphones, they are unsuitable TV Sized. the reports say the LCD screens will be smaller than 4 inches diagonally, smaller than the DSi XL.
When the press release says that the 3DS will be compatible with DS and DSi Software it reveals that the the 3DS must have two camera's. the reports from Japan are also saying that the 3DS will have vibration, 3D Control Sticks (possibly a Analogue Nub or Two), Better battery life, and better Wifi. but those reports must be treated as rumour for now.
Patents have been found for a new version of a Nintendo DS Cartridge. The Patents show the cartridge being used on a current Nintendo DS, but it is possible that these are the cartridges for the Nintendo 3DS. as the 3DS is compatible with DS/DSi games, making existing cartridges fit with the 3DS makes sense. patent pictures show what could be a 3DS cartridge fitting in a DS, meaning DS games would fit in a 3DS.
Whilst alot of this is speculation, we won't know more information unitil E3 where Nintendo is set to release more information.
Press Release From Nintendo Japan Press Site (PDF)
Rumours from Engadget
Possible 3DS Cartridge From Siliconera
There is wild speculation about the 3D effects that the 3DS will use. The Video below is one method where 3D effects can be achieved without glasses, but it is dependent on being able to sense movement. This game uses the DSi Camera to detect movement and create the 3D effect.
Using onboard sensors to create a 3D effect, like the video, is a cheap solution, and following the current trend from Nintendo of using "of the shelf" parts, makes this a highly likely solution. but its not the only solution. there do exist LCD displays that can produce a 3D image without the need for the viewer to wear glasses. this would be a more expensive option and limit the viewing angle, something that was highlighted in the Nintendo DSi XL, but it should work for the gamer as they would hold the 3DS close to their eyes.
Reports from Japan are saying that Nintendo have chosen the later and are going to use Sharp LCD's. these reports are also saying that whilst the Screens have been used in Japan on cellphones, they are unsuitable TV Sized. the reports say the LCD screens will be smaller than 4 inches diagonally, smaller than the DSi XL.
When the press release says that the 3DS will be compatible with DS and DSi Software it reveals that the the 3DS must have two camera's. the reports from Japan are also saying that the 3DS will have vibration, 3D Control Sticks (possibly a Analogue Nub or Two), Better battery life, and better Wifi. but those reports must be treated as rumour for now.
Patents have been found for a new version of a Nintendo DS Cartridge. The Patents show the cartridge being used on a current Nintendo DS, but it is possible that these are the cartridges for the Nintendo 3DS. as the 3DS is compatible with DS/DSi games, making existing cartridges fit with the 3DS makes sense. patent pictures show what could be a 3DS cartridge fitting in a DS, meaning DS games would fit in a 3DS.
Whilst alot of this is speculation, we won't know more information unitil E3 where Nintendo is set to release more information.
Press Release From Nintendo Japan Press Site (PDF)
Rumours from Engadget
Possible 3DS Cartridge From Siliconera
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16RiXK
The Giant Gundam Statue has been re-assembled outside of Tokyo. http://ow.ly/1pl0H
PC: Steamworks are adding microtransactions to Steam and increasing Cloud storage limit http://ow.ly/1pl2h
The Australian Attorney General, Michael Atkinson, who stopped R18+ being adopted is stepping down in 2014 http://ow.ly/1pl5O
360: Splinter Cell Conviction Demo runs at 1024x576 (not HD), suffers alittle from screen tearing, at 2x MSAA + more http://ow.ly/1ple4
PS3: God Of War III has outsold God Of War II by 2.65-to-1 in the UK, the PS3 install base is smaller than the PS2 was http://ow.ly/1plhj
UK Game Charts, God Of War III, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Just Dance, Metro 2033 top 5 http://ow.ly/1plij
Its reported that EA is goign to sue South Park over their use of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (copyright Infrigements) http://ow.ly/1pllj
360: its reported that Microsoft is already researching Natal 2 http://ow.ly/1pln7
Codemasters say there is no DLC plans for F1 2010. the game is released late to cover driver changes so no need for DLC http://ow.ly/1ploO
Imagine, a UK publisher, has closed Total PC Gaming Magazine, Issue 31 is the last. it had been around since 2007. http://ow.ly/1pltm
QTE Blog: Sony Announce The God Of War Trilogy And Its Set For UK Release On 30th April For £64.99 http://ow.ly/16RjUb
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16RjUd
QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Released A New Dues EX: Human Evolution Trailer http://ow.ly/16RjUa
PS3: latest PS3 Slim retail boxes appear to have a slot for a game to be put into the box. future bundles speculated http://ow.ly/1plxf
Wii: Miyamoto has discussed a possible use of the Vitality Sensor in Zelda Wii. doesn't say if it does use the Sensor http://ow.ly/1plAk
QTE Blog: Sony Announce The God Of War Collection Is Coming Out 30th April For £24.99 In The UK http://ow.ly/1prXt
EA say reports that they are suing South Park are "nonsense" http://ow.ly/1ptHA
360: Dark Energy Digital are set to reveal more information for Hydrophobia on Friday. http://ow.ly/1ptJX
Its believed the upcoming Jack The Ripper game from Visceral Games will be a PSN/XBLA title. http://ow.ly/1pu4y
Michael Pachter says he was told EA will release large Demos for $10/$15 on PSN/XBLA to see how how popular a game is. http://ow.ly/1pu89
Wii: Shigeru Miyamoto has said that Super Mario Galaxy 2 will feature traditional world maps and not a Hub World http://ow.ly/1pubf
The ESRB have rated Delta Force: Urban Warfare for PSP and PS3. its speculated this the PS2 shooter making a comeback http://ow.ly/1pucS
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Mr Driller: Drill Till You Drop For Nintendo DSiWare http://ow.ly/16RpVL
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Facebook Story Publishing Is Coming To Buzz! Quiz World http://ow.ly/16RpVJ
QTE Blog: TikGames Announce Hamsterball For The PSN http://ow.ly/16RpVK
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16RsLs
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger UK release date has been pushed back a week to 2nd April http://ow.ly/1pAHn
EA responds to paid demos by saying traditional demos will remain free. paid demos would be different. http://ow.ly/1pAM9
Square Enix is considering a Final Fantasy VII Remake, but don't even know what platform it'll be released on. http://ow.ly/1pAOk
Daisuke Amaya says there are no plans for a Cave Story Sequel http://ow.ly/1pAQN
Monday, March 22, 2010
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have announced this weeks WiiWare and DSiWare releases for the USA. there are no Virtual Console releases this week.
WiiWare
Cave Story
This is a 1 player game that costs 1,200 Wii Points. you play as a boy who's appeared in a strange world with no memory of who he is or how he got there. you find a village in danger who's only hope is you.
DSiWare
Drift Street International
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a street racing game where you race in countries like the UK and Japan against AI Drivers. each track in the game can be played in checkpoint racing and speed trails.
Libera Wing
This is a 1 player game only that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a tower defence/ action strategy style game that has 36 levels in story mode to play through, or 24 levels in the quick play mode.
Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game you have to move cement from mixers to a cement truck.
Game & Watch: Chef
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. In this game you have to catch and flip falling ingredients before they hit the floor.
Game & Watch: Judge
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. the winner of the game is the first to reach 99 points. you have to decide if the number on your card is going to be bigger than your opponents. if it is, whack your opponent.
Press Release
When it first appeared on PC screens in 2004, Cave Story captivated gamers with its mysterious plotline, imaginative characters and otherworldly sense of adventure. Now, for the first time ever, fans and newcomers can experience this extraordinary game on the Wii™ system. Available for download via the WiiWare™ service, this version of Cave Story delivers all the action and intrigue of the original, plus added enhancements by creator Daisuke Amaya and a newly remastered soundtrack.
Meanwhile, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers five new titles for on-the-go enjoyment, including three games from the classic Game & Watch™ series, which Nintendo first began releasing in 1980. Experience a piece of Nintendo history as you master each title's two modes of play, presented in all their old-school glory. Racing enthusiasts can get their high-speed fix with Drift Street International, while fans of strategy-driven action will dig the pulse-pounding thrills of Libera Wing.
WiiWare
Cave Story
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 1,200 Wii Points™
Description: Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. Their only hope rests squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name. Take control, learn the origins of this world's power, stop the delusional villain and save the Mimiga.
Nintendo DSiWare
Drift Street International
Publisher: Tantalus
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Drift Street International is the ultimate high-speed, white-knuckle street racing experience, made exclusively for Nintendo DSiWare. Slide and boost your performance car around challenging city streets in high-intensity midnight races across the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Precise, responsive controls give you total control of your car - push yourself to the edge and own your opponents. Drift sideways through corners, building your nitrous meter to let you boost past opponents on the next straightaway. Test your skills against challenging, aggressive AI drivers, or take on your friends in four-player head-to-head wireless races. Additionally, each track plays host to arcade-style checkpoint races and challenging speed trials in which you must keep the speed close to the max to avoid elimination. Unmatched speed, smoothness and draw distance are only possible by taking full advantage of the Nintendo DSi hardware.
Libera Wing
Publisher: Pixel Federation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Earth Union controls a large part of outer space. Suddenly, the connection with some of its stations is aborted and there are rumors of enemy ships approaching. Only the captain of the elite fleet Libera Wing can save the people from destruction. Become the captain of Libera Wing and save Earth Union from destruction in this tower- defense-style action-strategy game. Your objective is to combine the right strategy, item usage and abilities of your command ship. There are 36 story levels and 24 quick-play levels waiting for you.
Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Conveyor belts carry tubs of cement to the mixers below. Use the elevators to move Mario to different levels of the factory, dumping cement from the top mixers to the mixers below and into the trucks. Earn points for every load of cement you drop from the mixers to the cement truck. Receive mistake icons by letting a mixer overflow with cement, trying to get on an elevator when you are not level with it, or hitting the floor or ceiling while riding an elevator. Receive three mistake icons and it's game over!
Game & Watch: Chef
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Move the chef to catch and flip the falling ingredients before they hit the floor. Contend with three ingredients in GAME A or four in GAME B. Earn one point for every ingredient the chef successfully flips into the air, or a mistake icon for each time you drop an ingredient. Receive three mistake icons and it's game over!
Game & Watch: Judge
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You have a split second to decide: whack your opponent or duck out of the way? Numbers appear on two large signs. If you think your number will be as big or bigger than your opponent's, whack him with a mallet. Dodge if you think your number will be smaller. Earn points based on correctly whacking your opponent or dodging an attack. The first player to reach 99 points wins.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
WiiWare
Cave Story
This is a 1 player game that costs 1,200 Wii Points. you play as a boy who's appeared in a strange world with no memory of who he is or how he got there. you find a village in danger who's only hope is you.
DSiWare
Drift Street International
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a street racing game where you race in countries like the UK and Japan against AI Drivers. each track in the game can be played in checkpoint racing and speed trails.
Libera Wing
This is a 1 player game only that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a tower defence/ action strategy style game that has 36 levels in story mode to play through, or 24 levels in the quick play mode.
Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game you have to move cement from mixers to a cement truck.
Game & Watch: Chef
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. In this game you have to catch and flip falling ingredients before they hit the floor.
Game & Watch: Judge
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. the winner of the game is the first to reach 99 points. you have to decide if the number on your card is going to be bigger than your opponents. if it is, whack your opponent.
Press Release
When it first appeared on PC screens in 2004, Cave Story captivated gamers with its mysterious plotline, imaginative characters and otherworldly sense of adventure. Now, for the first time ever, fans and newcomers can experience this extraordinary game on the Wii™ system. Available for download via the WiiWare™ service, this version of Cave Story delivers all the action and intrigue of the original, plus added enhancements by creator Daisuke Amaya and a newly remastered soundtrack.
Meanwhile, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers five new titles for on-the-go enjoyment, including three games from the classic Game & Watch™ series, which Nintendo first began releasing in 1980. Experience a piece of Nintendo history as you master each title's two modes of play, presented in all their old-school glory. Racing enthusiasts can get their high-speed fix with Drift Street International, while fans of strategy-driven action will dig the pulse-pounding thrills of Libera Wing.
WiiWare
Cave Story
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 1,200 Wii Points™
Description: Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. Their only hope rests squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name. Take control, learn the origins of this world's power, stop the delusional villain and save the Mimiga.
Nintendo DSiWare
Drift Street International
Publisher: Tantalus
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Drift Street International is the ultimate high-speed, white-knuckle street racing experience, made exclusively for Nintendo DSiWare. Slide and boost your performance car around challenging city streets in high-intensity midnight races across the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Precise, responsive controls give you total control of your car - push yourself to the edge and own your opponents. Drift sideways through corners, building your nitrous meter to let you boost past opponents on the next straightaway. Test your skills against challenging, aggressive AI drivers, or take on your friends in four-player head-to-head wireless races. Additionally, each track plays host to arcade-style checkpoint races and challenging speed trials in which you must keep the speed close to the max to avoid elimination. Unmatched speed, smoothness and draw distance are only possible by taking full advantage of the Nintendo DSi hardware.
Libera Wing
Publisher: Pixel Federation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Earth Union controls a large part of outer space. Suddenly, the connection with some of its stations is aborted and there are rumors of enemy ships approaching. Only the captain of the elite fleet Libera Wing can save the people from destruction. Become the captain of Libera Wing and save Earth Union from destruction in this tower- defense-style action-strategy game. Your objective is to combine the right strategy, item usage and abilities of your command ship. There are 36 story levels and 24 quick-play levels waiting for you.
Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Conveyor belts carry tubs of cement to the mixers below. Use the elevators to move Mario to different levels of the factory, dumping cement from the top mixers to the mixers below and into the trucks. Earn points for every load of cement you drop from the mixers to the cement truck. Receive mistake icons by letting a mixer overflow with cement, trying to get on an elevator when you are not level with it, or hitting the floor or ceiling while riding an elevator. Receive three mistake icons and it's game over!
Game & Watch: Chef
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Move the chef to catch and flip the falling ingredients before they hit the floor. Contend with three ingredients in GAME A or four in GAME B. Earn one point for every ingredient the chef successfully flips into the air, or a mistake icon for each time you drop an ingredient. Receive three mistake icons and it's game over!
Game & Watch: Judge
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You have a split second to decide: whack your opponent or duck out of the way? Numbers appear on two large signs. If you think your number will be as big or bigger than your opponent's, whack him with a mallet. Dodge if you think your number will be smaller. Earn points based on correctly whacking your opponent or dodging an attack. The first player to reach 99 points wins.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
Sony Announce Facebook Story Publishing Is Coming To Buzz! Quiz World
Sony has announced that Buzz! Quiz World will get Facebook support. You will be able to publish information about your Buzz! Quiz World games to Facebook. all gamers need to do is Sync your PSN Account to your Facebook account, via account management menu on the XMB. The Game will prompt players if they want to publish game information and won't publish a story without permission.
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
TikGames Announce Hamsterball For The PSN
TikGames have announced Hamsterball for the PSN. Hamsterball is a Marble Madness/Super Monkey Ball style game that is coming out his week in the USA for $9.99. Hamsterball has 3 different Hamsters to play as, each with their own unique abilities, and mode where 7 players can play against each other.
TikGames have also revealed that there are plans for DLC and Editors for Hamsterball. the game does not use SixAxis, instead it uses first person shooter controls to steer the Hamsters. The game is a 1080p and TikGames have revealed that some of the levels are from the PC version of Hamsterball as well as 35 new levels.
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
TikGames have also revealed that there are plans for DLC and Editors for Hamsterball. the game does not use SixAxis, instead it uses first person shooter controls to steer the Hamsters. The game is a 1080p and TikGames have revealed that some of the levels are from the PC version of Hamsterball as well as 35 new levels.
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
Namco Bandai Announce Mr Driller: Drill Till You Drop For Nintendo DSiWare
Namco Bandai have announced Mr Driller: Drill Till You Drop for Nintendo DSiWare. this downloadable title is currently set for a April release. Mr Driller: Drill Till You Drop has 40 stages and 6 characters to play as. The game also has 3 game modes to play, Mission, Time Attack, and the exclusive DSiWare Dristone mode. Namco Bandai have released new gameplay trailers showing Mission and Dristone mode, as well as new screenshots showing in-game action, and character art for 3 of the games 6 characters.Screenshots
Character Art
Fact Sheet
PLATFORM:
Nintendo DSiWare™
GENRE:
Action - Puzzle
RELEASE:
April 2010
DEVELOPER:
NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
PLAYERS:
1 player
RATINGS:
EVERYONE
URL:
www.namcobandaigames.com
Drill till you drop with the latest version of Mr. DRILLER exclusively for the Nintendo DSi™! Featuring the classic addictive gameplay that the series is known for, Mr. DRILLER®: Drill till you Drop™ has over 40 stages of non-stop drilling action! Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks, avoid falling obstacles, and strategically manage your oxygen on the go with your Nintendo Dsi!
Choose your Driller• – Pick one of 6 drilling characters, each with their own unique strengths and abilities
Drill, Drill, Drill• – Go underground with Mission mode and dig in various locales with deeper and more challenging goals
Dig Faster• – Race against the clock as you reach the goal in Time Attack mode
Grab the Stones!• – Drill through a labyrinth of stones to collect the rare and precious Dristones in the Nintendo DSi exclusive Dristone mode
Dual Screen Action• – Get a better look at the action with both screens and watch for falling blocks above
Square Enix Have Released A New Dues EX: Human Evolution Trailer
Square Enix have released the Début trailer for Dues EX: Human Evolution. This trailer appears to be from a in-game cutscene and offers a brief glimpse at the world, the lead character and enemies.
Sony Announce The God Of War Trilogy And Its Set For UK Release On 30th April For £64.99
Sony has revealed the God Of War Trilogy. This Collection features both the remastered God Of War I and II as well as the recently released God Of War III. This Trilogy is set for release at the same time as the God Of War Collection and has a suggested price of €89.99/£64.99.Release dates for God Of War Collection And Trilogy:
UK, Ireland, Germany & Austria: 30th April 2010
Australia & New Zealand: 29th April 2010
Rest of PAL: 28th April 2010
From EU Playstation Blog
Sony Announce The God Of War Collection Is Coming Out 30th April For £24.99 In The UK
Sony has revealed that the God Of War Collection is set to come out in the UK on 30th April for £24.99. The collection currently has a Euro price of €39.99 and is set to come out in PAL regions on 28th April. Australia and New Zealand get the collection on 29th April.
From EU Playstation Blog
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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/16QLGL
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16QMHC
GameStop believe that Wii and PS3 console shortages will persist until the Summer http://ow.ly/1oOrK
32X: Sega is releasing a CD in Japan thats full on 32X music for ¥3,625. this is due to the 15th anniversary of the 32X http://ow.ly/1oOsC
PC: Head Tracking is exclusive to the PC version of F1 2010. they thought of Natal, not looked at PS Eye http://ow.ly/1oOts
PSP: Top PSN downloads of 2010, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Tetris, God Of War Chains Of Olympus http://ow.ly/1oOuh
Wii: Lack of Wii MotionPlus games due to Nintendo not forcing devs to use it. there are games coming http://ow.ly/1oOvw
PS3: Sony have alot to talk about at E3, there will be a Killzone 3 (but maybe not at E3) http://ow.ly/1oOxd
DS: the next NGamer mag is teasing a first look at a sequel for one of the best games on the DS. http://ow.ly/1oOy6
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Reveal Dragon Ball Origins 2 Boxart And New Screenshots http://ow.ly/16QPLf
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Gameplay Videos For Dragon Ball Origins 2 http://ow.ly/16QPLe
PSP: Its reported that there won't be a Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker PSP Bundle in the EU. http://ow.ly/1oRf4
360: Microsoft are investigating how Child Porn was sent to a Xbox 360 Live account. the Irish Police are also involved http://ow.ly/1oRlR
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Release Lego Harry Potter Character Art http://ow.ly/16QRhJ
PS3: Epic's Cliff Bleszinski has tweeted that he thinks Heavy Rain has birthed a new game genre...the interactive Drama http://ow.ly/1oRn0
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/16RctQ
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/16Rf3y
Sunday, March 21, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. there was a odd amount of interest in the Sonic Classic Collection on the DS which saw a old post from QTE Gamers get into the top 10.
10 QTE Blog: Sony Reval Final Fantasy XIII Comes With Code For A Final Fantasy XIV Item And Chance To Enter Final Fant... http://ow.ly/16L3zc
9 QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A European Trailer For The Playstation Move http://ow.ly/16Mgws
8 QTE Blog: Sega Has Announced The Sonic Classic Collection For The Nintendo DS
http://ow.ly/165Lir
7 PC: Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Steam has had its SecuROM DRM removed via a patch update. http://ow.ly/1nlJ5
6 360: Splinter Cell Conviction demo is coming out 18th March. http://ow.ly/1mU3v
5 Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama have said they'd like to do a Final Fantasy XIII-2 game. http://ow.ly/1j9PG
4 QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 Featuring Paula Creamer http://ow.ly/16OPJ6
3 The upcoming Gamepro cover has revealed Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. http://ow.ly/1n7o7
2 PC: if your internet connection is lost whilst playing Command & Conquer 4, your game won't save your progress http://ow.ly/1oAaX
1 PS3: There is a shortage of PS3's in the USA and some stock issues. Stock should be fine in couple of weeks http://ow.ly/1g6pj
10 QTE Blog: Sony Reval Final Fantasy XIII Comes With Code For A Final Fantasy XIV Item And Chance To Enter Final Fant... http://ow.ly/16L3zc
9 QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A European Trailer For The Playstation Move http://ow.ly/16Mgws
8 QTE Blog: Sega Has Announced The Sonic Classic Collection For The Nintendo DS
http://ow.ly/165Lir
7 PC: Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Steam has had its SecuROM DRM removed via a patch update. http://ow.ly/1nlJ5
6 360: Splinter Cell Conviction demo is coming out 18th March. http://ow.ly/1mU3v
5 Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama have said they'd like to do a Final Fantasy XIII-2 game. http://ow.ly/1j9PG
4 QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 Featuring Paula Creamer http://ow.ly/16OPJ6
3 The upcoming Gamepro cover has revealed Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. http://ow.ly/1n7o7
2 PC: if your internet connection is lost whilst playing Command & Conquer 4, your game won't save your progress http://ow.ly/1oAaX
1 PS3: There is a shortage of PS3's in the USA and some stock issues. Stock should be fine in couple of weeks http://ow.ly/1g6pj
What Have You Played This Week?
It was a strange week. You may notice that I haven't played Football manager 10 this week...and for those who've been watching the site...yes my PS3 has died. Having it die really didn't put me in the mood to play games, that and I was having issues with my PC for a couple of days. But i've dusted down the 360, crossed my fingers, and low and behold it worked. So i'm going to play through some 360 games i've not finished, including some XBLA titles, but I can't help but think it's going to die next.
Audio Surf – PC – I had been toppled from number 1 on a few of my songs so I decided to get back in and regain my titles. I failed at most, but I played a while and got top spot on some new tracks instead.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey – PS3 – I haven't played a flying game before and this got some good reviews so I thought it would be a good place to start. Unfortunately, I didn't get far into the tutorial before my PS3 died whilst I was playing it.
Chime – Xbox 360 – I got some MS Points left to spend so I thought i'd try this game. I love Tetris and Lumines and thought this would be a perfect thing to try. I do like it, the graphics are good and it feels a lot like Lumines. Not sure I understand fully all the game mechanics but its a good time waster.
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
Audio Surf – PC – I had been toppled from number 1 on a few of my songs so I decided to get back in and regain my titles. I failed at most, but I played a while and got top spot on some new tracks instead.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey – PS3 – I haven't played a flying game before and this got some good reviews so I thought it would be a good place to start. Unfortunately, I didn't get far into the tutorial before my PS3 died whilst I was playing it.
Chime – Xbox 360 – I got some MS Points left to spend so I thought i'd try this game. I love Tetris and Lumines and thought this would be a perfect thing to try. I do like it, the graphics are good and it feels a lot like Lumines. Not sure I understand fully all the game mechanics but its a good time waster.
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
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Release Lego Harry Potter Character Art
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released character art of Harry, Ron, and Hermione in Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4. you can click on them to see a bigger picture.
Namco Bandai Have Released New Gameplay Videos For Dragon Ball Origins 2
Namco Bandai have released new gameplay videos for the upcoming Nintendo DS game, Dragon Ball Origins 2. these gameplay videos show action from both the Nintendo DS screens, and they focus on Goku battling enemies and moving across different worlds.
Namco Bandai Reveal Dragon Ball Origins 2 Boxart And New Screenshots
Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Dragon Ball Origins 2 and revealed the boxart for it. The Screenshots are in-game and show in-game action, many familiar characters are shown and shown fighting various enemies.Screenshots
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
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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/1osI1
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/1oqw3
QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/1oqwI
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1otlk
360: there will be 56 achievements in Game Room, totalling 1.000. http://ow.ly/1ov0a
360: Details on Halo Reach Beta Matchmaking and pictures of the UI have emerged. new auto queue feature, playlists + more http://ow.ly/1ov2w
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on PC and PS3 have been delayed until 13 April, USA, 16 April, EU http://ow.ly/1ov4c
PS3: the Q-Games and Baiyon visualizer will not be built into PS3 OS, Like Earth Visualizer was. it's a PSN Download http://ow.ly/1ov79
PS3: earning a platinum in God Of War III reveals a secret web page. "Spartans Stand Tall" teased. unknown what it is http://ow.ly/1ov9k
JP Consoles, PSP 39.125, Wii 31.460, PS3 26.481, DSiLL 21.604, DSi 13.581, DS 3.920, 360 2.688, PS2 1.825, PSPgo 1.191 http://ow.ly/1ovcK
Frédérick Reynal has revealed he's releasing a new game with Ubisoft this year. its not Little Big Adventure 3 http://ow.ly/1ovfp
Switzerland have passed a law that could lead to the complete ban of any Violent Video Games in the country. http://ow.ly/1ovhh
PC: Some Ubisoft titles have been removed off Steam in the UK. Ubisoft say it's due to local business discussions http://ow.ly/1ovjU
PS3: Sony say that Playstation Move conveyed the best what the controller is all about. http://ow.ly/1ovlC
PS3: Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 3 will remain free until 25th march. new episodes+season finale coming 8th April http://ow.ly/1ovpj
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Gameplay Video For Mirror's Edge On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/1oz6a
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For MMA http://ow.ly/1oz9x
QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released New F1 2010 Screenshots And Boxart http://ow.ly/16Qrsf
QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Dev Dairy For F1 2010 http://ow.ly/16Qrse
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Game Sim City Deluxe http://ow.ly/1ozah
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Video For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of The Sims 3 World Adventures http://ow.ly/1ozaR
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots And Trailer For Groovin Blocks http://ow.ly/16QsGx
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16QsGw
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Revealed The Boxart For Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/1ozbh
360: Trails HD has sold over 825K on XBLA and the Big Pack DLC has sold 185K units. http://ow.ly/1ozYG
PC: Splinter Cell has been delayed 2 weeks to 30th April http://ow.ly/1ozZL
QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Lips I Love The 80's http://ow.ly/16Qulz
QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16QulA
Th UK ELSPA will change its name to the UK Interactive Entertainment Association http://ow.ly/1oA5l
PC: if your internet connection is lost whilst playing Command & Conquer 4, your game won't save your progress http://ow.ly/1oAaX
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce The Lord of the Rings: War in the North http://ow.ly/16QvRV
QTE Blog: EA Announce Battlefield Bad Company 2 Has Sold Over 2.3 Million Units http://ow.ly/16QvRU
Square Enix are claiming that Final Fantasy XIII in USA + EU"recorded the largest first-week sales in franchise history." http://ow.ly/1oFuT
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Chapter 1 Of The Heavy Rain Chronicles Is Out 1st April http://ow.ly/16Qxm2
QTE Blog: Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Is Coming To UMD On 27th April And Reveal PixleJunk Racers 2nd... http://ow.ly/16Qxm1
Wii: Shigeru Miyamoto have said that Pikmin 3 development is ‘well under way.’ http://ow.ly/1oFwL
360: XSEED have announced that Samurai Shodown Sen is coming out on 30th March http://ow.ly/1oFyV
QTE Blog: Zipper Interactive Announce The First Free MAG DLC Is Coming 25th March http://ow.ly/16QyoR
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Latest Free Realms Update Brings Pirate Goodies http://ow.ly/16QyoQ
QTE Blog: The Bafta Video Games Awards Winners Are... http://ow.ly/1oHEM
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Bafta Video Games Awards Winners Are...
http://static.bafta.org/images/width286/mg-0714cropland-6777.jpgThe Bafta Video games Awards took place tonight. Below are the winners. The Picture Is Fellowship winner, Shigeru Miyamoto.
Fellowship
Shigeru Miyamoto
Action
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Artistic Achievement
Flower
Best Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Family & Social
Wii Sports Resort
Gameplay
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Handheld
LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
Multiplayer
Left 4 Dead 2
Original Score
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Sports
FIFA 10
Story
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Strategy
Empire: Total War
Use of Audio
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Use of Online
FIFA 10
BAFTA Ones To Watch Award in association with Dare to Be Digital
Shrunk!
GAME Award of 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
From Bafta
Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Latest Free Realms Update Brings Pirate Goodies
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the latest content update for Free Realms brings a variety of Pirate themed goodies to Free Realms. as well as new items for homes, there will also be new wearable items and a new 3D game called Pirate Plunder.Pirate Plunder Features:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel
Plunder Screenshots
Press Release
WHAT:
Avast ye landlubbers! Free Realms has released an exciting new content update loaded with pirate themed goodies, including housing items, freestyle wearables, Marketplace items and an exciting, Members-only, 3D minigame, Pirate's Plunder!
A grand amusement for every sea-legged sailor, Pirate’s Plunder lets Members control battle ships in a match of up to six players (or AI opponents) in action-packed ocean environments filled with whirlpools, enemy cannon towers and lots of shiny treasure! Members who are ready to weigh anchor can register their ships with Jolly Roger in Seaside or launch the new minigame right from their Activity Guide.
Along with the Pirate clippers and skippers, this game update ushers in new Tiger, Unicorn and Pegasus pets, as well as new Pegasus Ride variants.
And, for a limited time, players can redeem a 7-Eleven Free Realms $10 Station Cash Card Bundle between 3/18/2010 and 4/19/2010 to receive a bonus T-Rex Ride in addition to an exclusive green cowboy hat for their in-game dog!
PIRATE'S PLUNDER FEATURES:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel
WHEN: Pirate’s Plunder is now available to play in-game for Members only.
To log in, visit www.FreeRealms.com
ABOUT:
Free Realms is a free-to-play online virtual world where players are free to do or be anything: Fight like a ninja, cook a tasty meal, raise a pet, battle goblins, set out on epic quests or connect with friends through a safe, social networking site. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.
Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo and EverQuest are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Zipper Interactive Announce The First Free MAG DLC Is Coming 25th March
Zipper Interactive have revealed that the first piece of DLC for MAG will be free and that its coming out on 25th March. The Trooper Gear Pack will bring Flash Bangs to the game as well as a special light machine gun, Raven’s APEX 100SE, SVER’s RTK-74 Vla, and Valor’s Mk 46 Mod 1, for each of the PMC. 2 new uniforms, Trooper Dark and Trooper Light, are also coming to each PMCs.
Zipper Interactive have also announced that in celebration of the release of this DLC pack, double XP will be offered to all players from 25th March until 28th March.
Trooper Gear Pack
From USA Playstation Blog
Zipper Interactive have also announced that in celebration of the release of this DLC pack, double XP will be offered to all players from 25th March until 28th March.
Trooper Gear Pack
From USA Playstation Blog
Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Is Coming To UMD On 27th April And Reveal PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap Info
Q-Games have announced that the UMD version of PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe is coming out on 27th April for $19.99.
Q-Games have also released new information and screenshots for the upcoming 2nd lap DLC for PixleJunk Racers. 2nd Lap will bring trophies to PixleJunk Racers as well as new features. Ghost Attack will record your race and upload it and your high-score to high-score tables, meaning anyone can race against your ghost. The singleplayer tournament mode has also been made a little easier.
PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap
Sony Announce Chapter 1 Of The Heavy Rain Chronicles Is Out 1st April
Sony have announced that Chapter 1 of the Heavy Rain Chronicles, The Taxidermist, will be available to download on 1st April for $4.99. This does require a copy of Heavy Rain to work. The Taxidermist features Madison Paige and takes place during her early investigation into the Origami Killer.
EA Announce Battlefield Bad Company 2 Has Sold Over 2.3 Million Units
EA Have announced that since the Launch of Battlefield Bad Company 2, the game has sold over 2.3 Million units. The game is also set to become the best selling March released game ever in both the USA and Europe. EA have also proudly announced that Battlefield Bad Company 2 has received a review score of over 90 from 46 different outlets.
EA have released some statistics for Battlefield Bad Company 2:
• 81B points have been earned in online multiplayer sessions
• 43M weapons and gadgets have been unlocked in online multiplayer
• Over 6M video views on YouTube
• 2.9M hours have been spent playing online in the last 24 hours alone
• 230K peak-concurrent-users (PCUs)
• Over 44k Twitter fans (most out of any EA title)
Press Release
Guildford UK – March 18, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is on pace to be the top selling title for March 2010. With over 2.3M units sold-through*, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has become the best-selling March release on record in North America and Europe. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is winning accolades from fans and critics for outstanding visuals and action-packed gameplay with no less than 46 outlets having awarded the game a score of 90 or above. GameSpot.com commented that, “whether or not you're looking for a new shooter in your life, you owe it to yourself to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2.”
The momentum of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can also be seen across social media networks and in the game’s statistics:
• 81B points have been earned in online multiplayer sessions
• 43M weapons and gadgets have been unlocked in online multiplayer
• Over 6M video views on YouTube
• 2.9M hours have been spent playing online in the last 24 hours alone
• 230K peak-concurrent-users (PCUs)
• Over 44k Twitter fans (most out of any EA title)
“We are so thrilled with the success of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sales and fan response. In the first 48 hours we had such a tremendous rush to multiplayer gameplay that our servers experienced overwhelming demand. This is a testament to the massive response players have had worldwide for the extraordinary action experienced in the Battlefield sandbox,” says Karl Magnus Troedsson, Executive Producer, Battlefield Franchise. “DICE and EA have brought more servers online. We now have enough capacity to handle all BFBC2 connections seamlessly and we continue to monitor online play daily.”
Defined by its exceedingly intense vehicular warfare, destruction, variety of weapons and huge sandbox environments, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the finest online FPS games of 2010. Developed using state-of-the-art graphics technology, the PC version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the first title in the Battlefield franchise to be 3-D-ready, playable in DirectX® 11, and support multiple monitors for properly equipped PCs.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Two all-new multiplayer maps for the game are coming on March 30 at no extra charge**. These two maps can be unlocked by inputting a VIP code***.
For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit:www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
*According to internal data.
** Internet connection required.
*** VIP codes included with original retail purchase. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players that do not have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update. Internet connection required.
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://www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced The Lord of the Rings: War in the North for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. The game is currently set for a 2011 release.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North will have new and familiar narrative elements. the game is a mature RPG set in Middle-Earth that has 3 player on-line co-op. In the game, you are part of the great battle of the North. there will be new lands to explore as well as elements from the past films. The game will have extensive character customization and development, upgradable weapons, skills and special abilities.
Press Release
Burbank, Calif. – March 18, 2010 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces today that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, an epic multiplayer action/RPG video game based on the renowned novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set to launch on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® in 2011.
Developed in association with Middle-earth Enterprises, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North explores both original and familiar narrative elements as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment holds the rights to develop video games based on both the literary and motion picture content from The Lord of the Rings. Breaking new ground as a mature RPG video game set in Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North advances the RPG paradigm through innovative online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players who form their own Fellowship to fight Sauron’s forces in the North.
“With The Lord of the Rings: War in the North we are taking a mature approach to the widely celebrated property with authentic portrayals of battles and all new storylines,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Utilizing the award-winning and passionate development team at Snowblind Studios, we are looking to evolve the RPG experience and deliver The Lord of the Rings game fans have been waiting for.”
“In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Snowblind will deliver an action RPG for core gamers featuring authentic narrative and environmental locations from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original The Lord of the Rings,” said Ryan Geithman, Founder and Studio Head of Snowblind Studios. “This game is a natural evolution of the acclaimed RPG gameplay that Snowblind has consistently delivered over the past years. Players and fans will experience an innovative approach to online co-op gameplay, woven throughout every facet of the game in a way that only Snowblind can deliver.”
In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, players can become the heroes in the great battle of the North as part of the epic War of the Ring. Exploring unseen lands, story elements and characters from Middle-earth as well as elements familiar from past feature films, gamers will experience extensive character customization and development, expansive co-op gameplay options and upgradeable weapons, skills and special abilities.
For more information about The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, please visit www.warinthenorth.com.
About Middle-earth Enterprises
The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture stage, merchandising, and other rights in certain literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Middle-earth Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on the Tolkien work for more than 30 years and is headquartered in Berkeley, California. www.middleearth.com.
About Snowblind Studios
Snowblind Studios is an award-winning video game developer based in the Pacific Northwest with more than 10 years of experience. Utilizing a rich history of cooperative play games, they helped to define the growing Action RPG genre with critically acclaimed titles including Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance and the Champions of Norrath series. The studio was acquired by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group in 2009 and is currently working on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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.
Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Lips I Love The 80's
Microsoft have released new screenshots for Lips I Love The 80's on the Xbox 360. this trailer has some people playing the game and showing the other songs that are included in Lips I Love The 80's. some in-game footage is shown in the trailer.
Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360
Codemasters have announced International Cricket 2010 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and that its coming out this summer. International Cricket 2010 is being produced by the team behind last years Ashes Cricket 2009, Trickstar Games.International Cricket 2010 will feature an all new Action Cam which adds action and intensity, compared to the traditional broadcast views. Batting gets a new Power Stick which adds 360° analogue power and direction control, giving the player a wider selection of shots to choose from.
The game features a complete player editor which will enable gamers to put themselves into the game. the game has the roster of 16 nations and 21 stadia from around the world. there are also new instant tournament game modes.
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Thursday 18th March/...Complete with all new ‘Action Cam’ that will take gamers right onto the pitch and into the heat of battle, Codemasters® today announced International Cricket 2010™, coming this summer for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.
International Cricket 2010 is set to continue Codemasters 15 year association with world class cricket and follows last summer’s Number One best seller Ashes Cricket 2009. Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a team pedigree that includes Ashes Cricket 2009 and the Brian Lara series, IC 2010 steps up to the crease with a range of innovations and enhancements to set the new standard in authentic cricket gaming.
The new Action Cam will immerse players in all the on-pitch drama, intensity and excitement of fiercely competitive international cricket. Supplementing traditional broadcast views, players can now feel the satisfaction of smashing home 90mph+ deliveries and experience the thrill of thundering down the track to bowl from Action Cam’s new on-field perspectives.
A key addition to the range of fielding, bowling and batting improvements is the new ‘Power Stick’. Giving batsmen 360° analogue power and direction control, Power Stick enables the widest selection of shots, from pushing quick singles to gaps in the field to risky shots and everything in between.
Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes including new instant tournaments. A comprehensive player editor enables gamers to put themselves into the game and the squad editor allows players to edit the player name, appearance, team and attributes of all athletes. Gamers can compete as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations at an improved selection of 21 stadia around the world, including Lord’s, the Home of Cricket.
“With a focus on taking gamers into the action like never before, International Cricket 2010 will deliver the most authentic cricket gaming yet,” said John Szoke, Producer, Codemasters. “Codemasters enjoys an unrivaled heritage in producing cricket games, and International Cricket 2010 will build on this success with a range of innovative gameplay features and enhancements.”
“We’re delighted to partner with Codemasters to develop the next leap forward in cricket gaming,” said Tony Parkes, Studio Director, Trickstar games. “Our passionate team of industry veterans, which includes development talent who have worked on the Brian Lara series and Ashes 2009, is determined to deliver the most immersive and intuitive cricket experience for all fans of the sport.”
Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.codemasters.com/cricket.
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com
ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com
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