EA have announced a Partnership with Renault that will bring Renault's Electric vehicles to the Sims 3 via an Electric Vehicle Pack. The first vehicle that is coming is the Twizy Z.E Concept car, the same vehicle that's in the screenshots and videos provided. other items that are included in this pack are solar panels and a windmill. Using the environmentally friendly items will reduce the household bills for Sims families.
The Screenshots show the Twizy car alone and being used in The Sims 3, whilst the videos are trailers talking about the Electric Vehicle Pack coming to The Sims 3.
Screenshots
Press Release
Guildford, UK – 19 April 2010 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Renault today announced a multi-year agreement that will enable players of The SimsTM 3 PC/Mac to integrate Renault’s forthcoming range of electric vehicles into one of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
This Spring, Renault’s Twizy Z.E Concept car - will be made available to download free of charge** by The Sims 3 players within an ‘Electric Vehicle Pack’ (EVP), which will comprise a number of sustainable environmental items including solar panels and a windmill. The use of the EVP inside The Sims 3 will have positive repercussions for a player’s in-game family by reducing their weekly virtual household bills.
“This partnership delivers benefits for Renault and the consumer that are unique in today’s media landscape,” said Elizabeth Harz, Senior Vice President of Global Media Sales for EA. “Millions of The Sims 3 players will be able to download Renault concept vehicles and have a deep experience with the brand, while receiving genuine added gameplay value.”
“The Sims 3 players have demonstrated consistent enthusiasm for bringing cool ‘real world’ brands into their virtual world,” said Steve Seabolt, VP of Global Brand Development for The Sims. “We’re excited to work with Renault on their electric vehicles and have them available for download for The Sims 3.”
“Electric vehicles are going to appeal to younger, more socially conscious customers and especially early adopters,” said Stephen Norman, SVP, Global Marketing for the Renault Group. “This is the heartland of The Sims 3 community and it thus provides a great innovative way to build the Renault Brand just ahead of the Renault range of affordable electric vehicles themselves.”
This partnership was negotiated by OMD Fuse International on behalf of Renault.
According to NPD data, Chart-track UK, Gfk France, Gfk Spain, Gfk-MCC Germany and EA internal estimate
**Download expires April 1, 2012. Update to the latest version of The Sims 3 launcher required for download. Download requires EA Online Account and online game registration with serial code enclosed with The Sims 3. EA Online Terms & Conditions can be found atwww.ea.com. Minimum age requirements to register for an EA Online Account vary by country. See The Sims 3 product for details. Offer may not be substituted, transferred, exchanged, sold or redeemed for cash or other goods or services. Void in US, Canada and where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates its ten year anniversary this year and an impressive more than 125 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. Since its June 2009 launch, The Sims 3 has sold more than 4.5 million copies worldwide to date and holds the #1 best-selling PC title for 2009 in North America and Europe. Fan intensity is evidenced through the 130 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 community site, www.thesims3.com, welcomes up to four million unique visitors monthly, handles 300 content downloads every minute and nearly 2 million uploads have been made to date, including 20 movies each hour. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is in the top ten most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 28 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims athttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. 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, POGO and The Sims are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
About Renault Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles represent the clean-break solution that can put zero-emission mobility within everybody’s reach. In line with the brand’s Renault-eco2 environmental policy, Renault ZE electric vehicles are poised to be marketed on a large scale with a view to taking a decisive stand on the environmental front. This clean break already possesses significant political support around the world in the form of tax incentives based on CO2 emission savings, as well as infrastructure development for electricity-based mobility. Renault will be selling affordable mass-production electric vehicles from 2011. Visit the Renault Z.E. official website at www.renault-ze.com
About TWIZY Z.E. CONCEPT: 100% electric, 100% practical, 100% innovative
Twizy Z.E. is the definitive city-car for busy people seeking an efficient and practical means of mobility. It is an innovative response to the challenge of urban mobility. With its four-wheel chassis, Twizy Z.E. offers the driver and passenger – seated one behind the other – an all-electric means of transport, which produces no CO2 emissions. Twizy Z.E. is an all-electric vehicle aimed primarily at busy city dwellers who need to pick their way through the urban jungle. Every day, they juggle work commitments with a busy social life, so efficiency, speed and simplicity are key. The ultra-compact dimensions of Twizy Z.E. (2.30m in length, and just 1.13m wide) ensure that it is nimble enough for urban use. The four-wheel arrangement, open bodywork and a seat format which puts the driver and passenger behind one another express Twizy Z.E.'s distinctive character.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/175UYL .
PS3: Musician, Ochre, has announced that his track "Infotain Me" will be in Little Big Planet 2 http://ow.ly/1zFuM
PSP: Sony has announced they are releasing Playstation Minis-esque on the Japan PSN http://ow.ly/1zFxS
PC: Starcraft 2 has been rated Adults Only in South Korea http://ow.ly/1zFyl
DSiXL: NPD figures reveal that only 141K DSi XLs were sold in the USA in March http://ow.ly/1zFzj
Square Enix reveal they are excited about Motion Controls, they have faith in Natal and Move. http://ow.ly/1zG6j
Wii Wright has reportedly signed an agreement with the Science Channel to produce programming http://ow.ly/1zG7o
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/175XVT
PSP: Prinny 2 Dawn of the Great Pantsu War DLC in Japan has been released costing just 10 yen (5-10p) http://ow.ly/1zG8f
iPad: its reported that the iPad had 0.03% of all web traffic during its first week on sale. (iPhone has 0.51%) http://ow.ly/1zHnc
Wii: Its reported that Just Dance has sold 1 Million units in the USA from November to March http://ow.ly/1zHok
Digital Foundry have new indepth analysis/comparison of Final Fantasy XIII, confirms PS3 version is superior http://ow.ly/1zHso
Sqaure Enix have teased on twitter that they are working on an unannounced game, people will be shocked and stocked http://ow.ly/1zHE0
PS3: the latest OPM UK Podcast teases that a open world game with user generated content is coming to this year http://ow.ly/1zHFy
Wii: Resident Evil Spin off, with exploration/on rails shooting/3rd person shooting, rumoured to have be shown last week http://ow.ly/1zHIu
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/176shC
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/176vNn
Sunday, April 18, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. The tweet about White Knight Chronicles release date made it into the top 10 for the second week running, and we also had a lot of interest in news from last week, with Digital Chocolate, Football Superstars, and The Soundtrack for FIFA World Cup South Africa making an appearance. Interest was also high in Shattered Horizon and the Last Airbender, again both old news stories.
10 QTE Blog: SI Games Announce Football Manager 2010 Is Coming To The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/1732ie
9 its reported that Modern Warfare 2 has become the second biggest selling title ever http://ow.ly/1zln6
8 QTE Blog: New Screenshots For Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released http://ow.ly/174SDq
7 QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Last Airbender For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/170owC
6 PS3: White Knight Chronicles is coming out February 2010 http://ow.ly/uXR9
5 PC: Monumental reveal they uploaded their freetoplay MMO Football Superstars to torrent sites to boost players. it worked http://ow.ly/1wsfG
4 QTE Blog: Digital Chocolate Announce Their Games Have Been Downloaded Over 4 Million Times From Nokia's Ovi Store http://ow.ly/170reD
3 QTE Blog: Futuremark Announce The Second Content Pack For Shattered Horizon http://ow.ly/170sBu
2 QTE Blog: EA Reveal The 28 Songs In 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/170sBv
1 iPad: O2, Orange and Vodafone offering the iPad in the UK, Orange also Spain, France, And Switzerland + more http://ow.ly/1yMHd
10 QTE Blog: SI Games Announce Football Manager 2010 Is Coming To The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/1732ie
9 its reported that Modern Warfare 2 has become the second biggest selling title ever http://ow.ly/1zln6
8 QTE Blog: New Screenshots For Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released http://ow.ly/174SDq
7 QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Last Airbender For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/170owC
6 PS3: White Knight Chronicles is coming out February 2010 http://ow.ly/uXR9
5 PC: Monumental reveal they uploaded their freetoplay MMO Football Superstars to torrent sites to boost players. it worked http://ow.ly/1wsfG
4 QTE Blog: Digital Chocolate Announce Their Games Have Been Downloaded Over 4 Million Times From Nokia's Ovi Store http://ow.ly/170reD
3 QTE Blog: Futuremark Announce The Second Content Pack For Shattered Horizon http://ow.ly/170sBu
2 QTE Blog: EA Reveal The 28 Songs In 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/170sBv
1 iPad: O2, Orange and Vodafone offering the iPad in the UK, Orange also Spain, France, And Switzerland + more http://ow.ly/1yMHd
What Have You Played This Week?
Finally managed to complete Modern Warfare 2...can't say i'm a fan, but at least i tried it.
Football Manager 10 – PC – some how I managed to get Annan promoted to the premier league! And i'm currently challenging Celtic for the league. Whilst this is fun, this has messed up my finances as it costs far more to be in the premier league than gate receipts from my current stadium. Thankfully, if I can stay promoted, I get a new stadium which should make it cost effective to be in the premier league.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – I Managed to unlock survival mode and i'm 2 stages from completing the game. The survival mode is fun, but it gets hard fast and i'm struggling to get the trophy for it, I always manage to die in level 8.
Modern Warfare 2 – PS3 – I have finally managed to finish the game. It took me a bit longer to finish the game as there were several sections where it kept re-spawning me in action. The story picked up right at the end but it wasn't worth it. I can see why some people liked it, but for me it was a step back from Killzone 2. I was thinking of playing Call Of Duty 4 if this was good, as many people say Modern Warfare 2 is better, but I won't be going back to play it.
Unreal Tournament III – PS3 – I put this in to see if I had lost any progress in the game when my PS3 had died. Unfortunately, I had so I just played my way through a bit to catch up with where I was.
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift – PS3 – I started playing as I couldn't remember where I was. I've nearly completed level 5 and played it a fair bit trying to get to level 6. whilst the racing is fun, the tracks look amazing, and the AI is competitive, it is frustrating when you beat a specific task on a level but fail to come in the top 3.
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?
Football Manager 10 – PC – some how I managed to get Annan promoted to the premier league! And i'm currently challenging Celtic for the league. Whilst this is fun, this has messed up my finances as it costs far more to be in the premier league than gate receipts from my current stadium. Thankfully, if I can stay promoted, I get a new stadium which should make it cost effective to be in the premier league.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – I Managed to unlock survival mode and i'm 2 stages from completing the game. The survival mode is fun, but it gets hard fast and i'm struggling to get the trophy for it, I always manage to die in level 8.
Modern Warfare 2 – PS3 – I have finally managed to finish the game. It took me a bit longer to finish the game as there were several sections where it kept re-spawning me in action. The story picked up right at the end but it wasn't worth it. I can see why some people liked it, but for me it was a step back from Killzone 2. I was thinking of playing Call Of Duty 4 if this was good, as many people say Modern Warfare 2 is better, but I won't be going back to play it.
Unreal Tournament III – PS3 – I put this in to see if I had lost any progress in the game when my PS3 had died. Unfortunately, I had so I just played my way through a bit to catch up with where I was.
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift – PS3 – I started playing as I couldn't remember where I was. I've nearly completed level 5 and played it a fair bit trying to get to level 6. whilst the racing is fun, the tracks look amazing, and the AI is competitive, it is frustrating when you beat a specific task on a level but fail to come in the top 3.
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, April 17, 2010
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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A april fools prank by Gamestation in the UK means it technically owns 7,500 souls from customers http://ow.ly/1zhVZ
Fortune Magazine reveals EA is 494, out of the top 500 Corporations in the USA http://ow.ly/1zhYb
PS3: USA PSN updates on Tuesdays, EU PSN Updates on Wednesdays. change comes in May http://ow.ly/1zhZW
Wii: Famitsu mag reveals some Super Mario Galaxy 2 story. also, 2 player mode in game, play as Mario and a Luma http://ow.ly/1zijt
Final Fantasy XIII sells 493K on 360 in April, but sold nearly twice as many on PS3 with 828K units sold http://ow.ly/1zilf
Top 3 USA April selling Games, God Of War 3 1.1M, Pokemon SoulSilver 1.02M, Final Fantasy XIII 828.2K (ps3) http://ow.ly/1zkcs
USA Hardware Sales for April, DS 700.8K, Wii 557.5K, 360 338.4K, PS3 313.9K, PSP 119.9K, PS2 118.3K http://ow.ly/1zkek
its reported that Modern Warfare 2 has become the second biggest selling title ever http://ow.ly/1zln6
PS3: Sony says PS3 demand is till strong even after the recent shortages http://ow.ly/1zloj
PS3: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has given Kudos to Sony after strong Software sales in USA in April http://ow.ly/1zlqE
JP Consoles, PSP 29.766, PS3 28.973, Wii 25.345, DSiLL 19.372, DSi 13.738, DS 3.349, 360 3.218, PSPgo 1.826, PS2 1.425 http://ow.ly/1zlto
Sega parent company, Sega Sammy Holdings, have lowered revenue projects, blames weak overseas sales http://ow.ly/1zlvc
Telltale are teasing Scoggins Erasers on their website with a bigger reveal coming 4th May http://ow.ly/1zo4s
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Championship Manager 2010 Is Coming To Playstation Minis http://ow.ly/175vOg
PS3: Demon's Souls is coming out on 25th June in Europe and Australasia. Black Phantom Edition comes with extras http://ow.ly/1zo7G
Wii: its predicted that Red Steel 2 sold around 50K units in the USA in April http://ow.ly/1zoe1
QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For Motion Fighter http://ow.ly/175ywW
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Nintendo DS Family Set A New Record For March http://ow.ly/175ywV
Crytek have confirmed that they are working with Natal, Playstation Move, and 3D, especially 3D http://ow.ly/1zpve
PSP: Hideo Kojima reveals western release of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker will be Uncut. Japanese version has been cut http://ow.ly/1zpxN
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/175zWj
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is coming out on PC and PSP this summer in the EU. PC version can play against 360 version http://ow.ly/1zrpl
Grasshopper Manufacture confirm that Closer is no longer being used as a title for a videogame. http://ow.ly/1zwmo
Wii: Interplay have announced that Descent is coming to WiiWare this year. http://ow.ly/1zwrA
Konami have trademarked Harmony of Despair in Europe, speculation is its a new DS Castlevania game http://ow.ly/1zwsi
The ex-GRIN team behind Bionic Commando Rearmed have re-formed and started a new studio called Might & Delight http://ow.ly/1zwuX
Friday, April 16, 2010
This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed this weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console Releases. there are 7 titles released this week, 1 on Virtual Console, 2 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare. I Have added screenshots for the games where i have the assets, but unfortunately i don't have screens for all the games.
Virtual Console
MEGA MAN 4 – NES
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
Bloons
DSiWare
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs - Fight For Survival
Mr. DRILLER Drill Till You Drop
Pocket Pack: Words & Numbers
System Flaw: Recruit
From Nintendo UK
Virtual Console
MEGA MAN 4 – NES
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
Bloons
DSiWare
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs - Fight For Survival
Mr. DRILLER Drill Till You Drop
Pocket Pack: Words & Numbers
System Flaw: Recruit
From Nintendo UK
Nintendo Announce The Nintendo DS Family Set A New Record For March
Nintendo have revealed that the Nintendo DS Family sold over 700,000 Units in the USA in March 2010. Nintendo have also revealed that this has set a new record for the amount of portable consoles sold in the month of March. Nintendo Wii sales were just under 560,000, meaning 59% of all hardware sold in the USA in March was Nintendo.
Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway said in response to this "We're glad so many people are able to get their hands on our systems as we prepare for the May launches of Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 for Wii and Picross 3D™ for our Nintendo DS systems." Nintendo have also announced that Nintendo Wii stock is improving.
Out of the top 10 selling games for March in the USA, 4 of them were on Nintendo Systems, Pokémon SoulSilver Version sold 1.01M, Pokémon HeartGold Version sold 761,000, New Super Mario Bros. Wii sold 457,000, And Wii Fit Plus with Wii Balance Board Sold 339,000.
Press Release
According to the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States, the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems – including the new Nintendo DSi XL™ – set an all-time record for portable system sales in the month of March, selling more than 700,000 units nationwide. Sales of Nintendo's Wii™ console reached nearly 560,000 in March as post-holiday inventory began to improve. Nintendo systems accounted for 59 percent of all video game hardware sold in March.
"Demand for Nintendo fun continues unabated," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We're glad so many people are able to get their hands on our systems as we prepare for the May launches of Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 for Wii and Picross 3D™ for our Nintendo DS systems."
Four of the top 10 best-selling games in March play only on Nintendo systems. These includePokémon™ SoulSilver Version at No. 1 with more than 1.01 million units sold, Pokémon HeartGold Version at No. 5 with more than 761,000 units sold, New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii at No. 7 with more than 457,000 units sold, and Wii Fit Plus™ with Wii Balance Board™ accessory at No. 10 with more than 339,000 units sold.
Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For Motion Fighter
Sony have released a new developer diary for the Playstation Move. This diary focuses on Motion Fighter. the main thing revealed is Motion Fighter is now called "The Fight: Lights Out" and the game is currently at an alpha stage of development, around 20% complete. More of The Fight: Lights Out will be shown at E3.
the developer diary uses footage of someone using the Playstation Move, and in-game footage from The Fight: Lights Out of characters responding to the motion controls. The Diary is hosted by The Fight: Lights Out producer, John Mclaughlin, and he describes all Playstation Move's Advantages and how they are reflected in The Fight: Lights Out, whilst describing issues with other motion control devices and fighting games.
From USA Playstation Blog
the developer diary uses footage of someone using the Playstation Move, and in-game footage from The Fight: Lights Out of characters responding to the motion controls. The Diary is hosted by The Fight: Lights Out producer, John Mclaughlin, and he describes all Playstation Move's Advantages and how they are reflected in The Fight: Lights Out, whilst describing issues with other motion control devices and fighting games.
From USA Playstation Blog
Sony Announce Championship Manager 2010 Is Coming To Playstation Minis
Sony have announced that Championship Manager 2010 is coming to Playstation Minis soon. The game will allow you to manage teams from England, France, and Italy. They have revealed that the game has been designed to offer the same experience found with the PC version but the game will have different features to bring the game to the PSP.
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Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/174LrM
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/174MPu
iPad: O2, Orange and Vodafone offering the iPad in the UK, Orange also Spain, France, And Switzerland + more http://ow.ly/1yMHd
360: Natal has been shown off in Tel Aviv. Lag has been reduced, video shown of what Natal Sees, Avatar intergration http://ow.ly/1yMLs
Nintendo is being sued by InterAction Laboratories for alleged patent infringement. http://ow.ly/1yMOc
Its rumoured 2K is planning a MMO based on BioShock. http://ow.ly/1yMPn
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/174QET
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For Green Day Rock Band http://ow.ly/174QES
PS3: Japan PSN is getting Battle Ace next week, the first SuperGrafix title to be released on the PSN http://ow.ly/1yP6M
PS3: Namco Bandai will make an announcement tomorrow, expected to be them saying they're releasing Demon's Souls in EU http://ow.ly/1yRaM
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 15/04/10 http://ow.ly/174SDp
QTE Blog: New Screenshots For Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released http://ow.ly/174SDq
UK BluRay sales have grown 50% over last year, with 15.6M units sold so far. Hurt Locker BluRay Sales 24% of all sales http://ow.ly/1yRda
Super Street Fighter IV almost had Rolento as a playable character, he even had a stage, but Adon was picked over him http://ow.ly/1yRfQ
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce A Facebook Meetup For DC Universe Online Fans http://ow.ly/174U3f
A Copyright filling hints that the next game from Grasshopper Manufactures may be called closer. http://ow.ly/1yUkl
Sony reveal UK 3D TV Plans. New TV comes with choice of 3D PS3 games, or 3D Movies. PS3 3D update in June http://ow.ly/1yWAi
over 72K signatures have been collected by GAME in Australia in support of a R18+ rating http://ow.ly/1yXpo
PSP: Sony has decided not to continue Playstation Room after its Japanese Beta finished. http://ow.ly/1yXqK
2K Australia has been revealed as the studio behind XCOM http://ow.ly/1yXry
iPhone: Its reported that Cammy is coming to Street Fighter IV as free DLC http://ow.ly/1yXsE
PC: Crytec have said that Crysis 2 will look the best on PC http://ow.ly/1yXvp
Survey of 500K users reveals 42% of 360 owners had console repaired, 8% of PS3 owners and 1% of Wii had them fixed http://ow.ly/1yXx3
Frank West and a Character from Monster Hunter are coming to Lost Planet 2, Monster Hunter character PS3 exclusive http://ow.ly/1z3kd
Square Enix confirm that Lara Croft brand is for digital releases, Tomb Raider is for retail releases. http://ow.ly/1z3lt
Xbox: its reported that Xbox Live support for Xbox games is still enabled and hasn't been shut down http://ow.ly/1z3qQ
Wii: The ESRB has rated Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack. they are Sega light gun shooters http://ow.ly/1z3rH
Wii: The OFLC has rated PokePark Wii Pikachu’s Great Adventure and Jack The Ripper http://ow.ly/1z3t7
QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/17555a
Thursday, April 15, 2010
This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's USA Playstation Blog have revealed the comics coming to the Digital Comic store on the PC.
* 2000AD Prog # 1675 - $1.99
* Abyss # 3 - $0.99
* The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 556 - $1.99
* The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 557 - $1.99
* The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 558 - $1.99
* The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 559 - $1.99
* The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) # 560 - $1.99
* Archie # 1 - $1.99
* Atomic Robo Vol.2 # 2 - $0.99
* Bill Willingham’s Pantheon # 2 - $1.99
* Burke & Hare # 4 - $0.99
* G.I. Joe # 13 - $1.99
* G.I. Joe: Cobra # 8 - $1.99
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* Kick-Ass (2008) # 4 - $1.99
* Kick-Ass (2008) # 5 - $1.99
* Kick-Ass (2008) # 6 - $1.99
* Kick-Ass (2008) # 7 - $1.99
* Kick-Ass (2008) # 8 - $1.99
* The Lexian Chronicles # 2 - $0.99
* Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows # 4 - $1.99
* Mickey Mouse and the Knights of the Round Table # 1 - $1.99
* Runes of Ragnan # 3 - $0.99
* Scrooge McDuck and His Hopeless Holiday # 1 - $0.99
* Scrooge McDuck and the Soft Spot - $0.99
* Sláine: Book of Invasions # 2 - $2.99
* Superduck and the Reality Show for Debts - $0.99
* Transformers: Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream # 4 - $1.99
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From US Playstation Blog
Sony Online Entertainment Announce A Facebook Meetup For DC Universe Online Fans
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that DC Universe Online fans can meet with the Games Director, Chris Cao, The Senior Producer, Wes Yanahi, The Art Director, Mark Anderson, And Creative Director, Jens Anderson, via the DC Universe Online Facebook on 18th April at 6PM-9PM EDT. During this live event, fans can as questions regarding, gameplay, storyline, characters, locations, powers and more. you will need to be a fan on Facebook to take part.
Press Release
WHAT: Sony Online Entertainment invites DC Universe™ Online fans to a special live event with the team that will make YOU the Next Legend. Scheduled for April 18, 2010, members of the DCUO development team will be live on the official DCUO Facebook page for fans to meet and get the inside scoop on the latest developments with the game. During the live online chat, fans will be able to ask questions regarding gameplay, storyline, characters, iconic locations, powers and more!
Only fans of the official DCUO Facebook page will be able to participate in the live chat.
WHO: The live chat is scheduled to feature the following DC Universe Online team members:
• Chris Cao – Game Director
• Wes Yanagi – Sr. Producer
• Mark Anderson – Art Director
• Jens Andersen – Creative Director
WHEN: To participate in the live chat, attendees must become a fan of the DCUO Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/DCUniverseOnline and then log in on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm Eastern Daylight Time. More details on how to join the event will be posted on the DCUO Facebook page. Get ready for a legendary event!
ABOUT : About SOE
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, and Tucson. SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.
All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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.
About DC Comics
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.
UK PSN Update 15/04/10
Permanent Price Drop
Trine [was – £11.99 now – £7.99]
Red Faction: Guerilla – Demons of the Badlands [was – £7.99 now – £6.29]
Saints Row 2 – Ultor Exposed [was – £6.29 now – £3.19]
Special Offers
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PS3: Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X – US Eagles Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Thexder NEO [£3.19]
PS3: Gravity Crash [£3.99]
PSP: James Camerson's AVATAR: The Game [£15.99]
PSP: Astonishia Story [£3.99]
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Sam & Max: Epsidoe 1 – The Penal Zone
Final Fight: Double Impact [£7.99]
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Just Cause 2 – Monster Truck [£0.79]
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Alone [£0.79]
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Hungry Like The Wolf [£0.79]
Like A Virgin [£0.79]
Midnight Train To Georgia [£0.79]
Put Your Records On [£0.79]
Sweet Caroline [£0.79]
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Way Of The Samurai 3 – Launch Trailer
DC Universe Online – Legend Trailer
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Dante's Inferno – Treachery Circle
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Shatter Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
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EyePet Spring Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
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Forest Puzzle [£3.99]
Hysteria Project [£1.19]
Monopoly [£3.99]
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Trine [was – £11.99 now – £7.99]
Red Faction: Guerilla – Demons of the Badlands [was – £7.99 now – £6.29]
Saints Row 2 – Ultor Exposed [was – £6.29 now – £3.19]
Special Offers
PS3: Prince Of Persia Classic [£3.99]
PS3: Shaun White Snowboarding – The Hard Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X – US Eagles Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Thexder NEO [£3.19]
PS3: Gravity Crash [£3.99]
PSP: James Camerson's AVATAR: The Game [£15.99]
PSP: Astonishia Story [£3.99]
PSP: Street Riders [£7.99]
PSP: Crazy Taxi: Fare Wares [£7.99]
PSP: Sega Mega Drive Collection [£7.99]
Minis: Dracula – Undead Awakening [£1.99]
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First Play 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
First Play Episode 002 [£0.99]
Sam & Max: Epsidoe 1 – The Penal Zone
Final Fight: Double Impact [£7.99]
Section 8 [£19.99]
Dyanasty Warriors Strikeforce – Pack 4 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Devil Pack [£2.39]
Dragon Ball Raging Blast – Ultimate Warriors Pack 4 [Free]
Zen Pinball – Excalibur Tale [£1.59]
Just Cause 2 – Monster Truck [£0.79]
Dead To Rights Retribution – Jack Pack [Free]
Dead To Rights Retribution – Shadow Pack [Free]
Pain – Fluffer The Cat [£0.79]
Hustle Kings – Crazy Table Pack: Hex Crazy [Free]
Sam & Max: Episode 1 – The Penal Zone Trail [Free, unlock key for the full season £19.99]
Demo's
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Guitar Hero 5
“Gives You Hell” By All-American Rejects [£1.59]
“There's No Over Way” By Blur [£1.59]
Rock Band
The Used Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Blood On My Hands” by The Used [£0.99]
“Born To Quit” by The Used [£0.99]
“The Taste Of Ink” by The Used [£0.99]
“All Star” by Smash Mouth [£0.99]
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Alone [£0.79]
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Hungry Like The Wolf [£0.79]
Like A Virgin [£0.79]
Midnight Train To Georgia [£0.79]
Put Your Records On [£0.79]
Sweet Caroline [£0.79]
Time Of The Season [£0.79]
Toxic [£0.79]
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Way Of The Samurai 3 – Launch Trailer
DC Universe Online – Legend Trailer
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Dante's Inferno – Treachery Circle
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Mega Man 10 Dynamic Theme 2 [£1.59]
Shatter Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
White Knight Chronicles Heartbeat Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
EyePet Spring Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee [£3.99]
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Aqua Panic [£7.99]
Dead Or Alive Paradise [£29.99]
The Eye Of Judgement – Protector Game Pack [£1.19]
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Forest Puzzle [£3.99]
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New Screenshots For Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released
The Japan Pokémon Black And Pokémon White website has been updated with official screenshots of the game. these screenshots are the same as those that were leaked earlier. These screenshots are in-game and show off many new parts of the game. the more noticeable changes shown are the town scape, the bridge, and the new battle scene.
But, the pictures of the battle scene and the cave with blue electricity, the bridge, and the city scape lead me to think that whilst the game can be played on the Nintendo DS, these screens show parts of the game that would take advantage of the 3D screens on the Nintendo 3DS. this is pure speculation on my part, but we already know that the 3DS can play DS games.i doubt that Pokémon Black And Pokémon White would have full 3DS stuff built in, as the game is coming out presumably before the Nintendo 3DS, but i do expect some functionality.
Screenshots
But, the pictures of the battle scene and the cave with blue electricity, the bridge, and the city scape lead me to think that whilst the game can be played on the Nintendo DS, these screens show parts of the game that would take advantage of the 3D screens on the Nintendo 3DS. this is pure speculation on my part, but we already know that the 3DS can play DS games.i doubt that Pokémon Black And Pokémon White would have full 3DS stuff built in, as the game is coming out presumably before the Nintendo 3DS, but i do expect some functionality.
Screenshots
EA Have Released New Screenshots For Green Day Rock Band
EA have released new screenshots for Green Day: Rock Band. these screenshots are in-game and are a mix of in-game action and in-game cutscenes. Though the game is out on the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360, these screenshots appear to be from either the PS3 or 360 version of the game. The in-game action screenshots appear to show the different locations in the game where Green Day songs can be played, whilst the cutscene screenshots focus on the Green Day band members.
Screenshots
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This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's EU Playstation Blog have revealed details on this weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store update.
Kick-Ass (2008) #1-#8 - Icon 18+
The Amazing Spider-Man (2003) #556-#560 - Marvel 9+
2000AD Prog #1675 - 2000AD 18+
Abyss #3 - Red 5 Comics 12+
Archie Marries Veronica #1: “The Proposal” - Archie Comics 3+
Atomic Robo Vol 2: Dogs of War #2 - Red 5 Comics 9+
Burke & Hare: Part 4 of 4 - Insomnia 18+
Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #4 - IDW 17+
Mickey Mouse and the Knights of the Round Table - Disney 3+
Runes of Ragnan #3 - IDW 12+
Scrooge McDuck and his Hopeless Holiday - Disney 3+
Scrooge McDuck and the Soft Spot - Disney 3+
Sláine : Book of Invasions #2 : Golamh - 2000AD 18+
Superduck and the Reality Show for Debts - Disney 3+
The Lexian Chronicles #2 - Markosia 12+
Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #4 (includes audio commentary) - IDW 9+
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #6 - IDW 9+
We Kill Monsters #6 - Red 5 Comics 12+
Weekly World News: The Irredemption of Ed Anger #3 (includes audio commentary) - IDW 17+
X-Mickey #11: A Night at the White Mouse - Disney 3+
Bill Willingham’s Pantheon #2 - IDW 12+
Vampire Hunter D Volume 1: Chapter #2 - IDW 17+
Wallace & Gromit Comic #9 - Titan Comics 3+
We Will Bury You #2 (includes audio commentary) - IDW 17+
From EU Playstation Blog
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/174a0E
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iPad: The EU release of the iPad has been delayed to the end of May. USA demand citied as reason for delay http://ow.ly/1yktQ
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Have Won Thier Appeal In The Anascape Suit http://ow.ly/174dg3
iPhone: Its rumoured Sega is going to release Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on the iPhone next week. http://ow.ly/1ykwn
3DS: Level 5 Akihiro Hino, says they're working on a new Game for hardware that doesn't exit. Speculation is its the 3DS http://ow.ly/1ymNs
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Everybody's Tennis Is Coming To The PSP In June http://ow.ly/174fiW
PS3: Crytek admits they got more performance out of PS3 version of Crysis 2, than 360, wasn't more difficult to develop http://ow.ly/1ymTG
Xbox: Xbox Live support for Xbox Games ends today. http://ow.ly/1ymWQ
Copyright documents say Starbreeze Studios and EA are working together on Syndicate http://ow.ly/1yq4g
360: Its rumoured that Ghost Recon Future Soldier has a special game mode that uses Natal and the controller http://ow.ly/1yneJ
Wii: Square Enix have announced they are brining the arcade game Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road to the Wii http://ow.ly/1yngC
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Red Steel 2 http://ow.ly/174iQs
QTE Blog: 2K Games Announce XCOM For The Xbox 360 And PC http://ow.ly/174iQr
iPhone: a game designed by Iraqi students in 1994 for the Amiga, is now being released on the iPhone http://ow.ly/1ynwh
Fist of the North Star loading times on PS3 are dramatically shorter than 360 http://ow.ly/1ynls
QTE Blog: Sony Announce A Major PlayTV Update Is Coming In 2010 http://ow.ly/174lyM
PC: Alpha Protocol will use Uniloc DRM. http://ow.ly/1ytIP
PS3: Acquire have announced Class of Heroes 2G is coming to the PS3, its speculated to be a HD port of the PSP game http://ow.ly/1ytNK
EA say a fix for Army of Two: The 40th Day's campaign DLC is coming, there are issues with Trophies/achievements http://ow.ly/1ytQS
Forged by Chaos is coming to consoles and it will use the CryEngine 3. speculation is its coming to PS3 http://ow.ly/1ytUP
GAME have apologised to people who received scuffed or damaged games during the Easter period. http://ow.ly/1ytWC
PS3: It appears that Sony has blocked a bypass that stops people needing to update the PS3 Firmware http://ow.ly/1ytZf
PS3: Atlus expected Demon's Souls to sell 75K units in USA, it has sold over 280K, nearly 4X as much http://ow.ly/1yvuJ
PS3: Soldner-X 2 is coming out in May http://ow.ly/1yyGM
Xbox: Bungie have uploaded Messages to Halo 2 via match making. some were funny, some were thank yous http://ow.ly/1yyIW
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sony Announce A Major PlayTV Update Is Coming In 2010
Sony have announced that a major update for PlayTV is coming towards the end of 2010. Nothing specific about the update was mentioned, but they did drop hints that there will be links with Facebook, enhancements, and new features.
From EU Playstation Blog
2K Games Announce XCOM For The Xbox 360 And PC
2K Games have announced XCOM for the Xbox 360 and PC. This is a re-imagining of the XCOM Series and is being developed at the 2K Marin studios, where BioShock 2 was developed. 2K Games have revealed that the game will be in the first person perspective.
XCOM Puts you in the shoes of an FBI Agent, tasked with identifying and eliminating the threat from an unknown enemy. This re-imagining continues XCOM's High Stake odds, putting you in charge against the unknown threat in combat experiences that'll show ingenuity and the frailty of humans.
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Apr 14, 2010 2K Games announced today that XCOM®, the re-imagining of one of gaming’s most storied and beloved franchises, is currently in development at 2K Marin, the studio behind the multi-million unit selling BioShock® 2. Currently in development exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, XCOM combines the strategic core of the groundbreaking franchise with a suspense-filled narrative and distills it into a tense and unique first-person shooter experience.
“With BioShock 2, the team at 2K Marin proved themselves as masters of first-person, suspenseful storytelling, and with XCOM they will re-imagine and expand the rich lore of this revered franchise,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Players will explore the world of XCOM from an immersive new perspective and experience firsthand the fear and tension of this gripping narrative ride.”
XCOM is the re-imagining of the classic tale of humanity’s struggle against an unknown enemy that puts players directly into the shoes of an FBI agent tasked with identifying and eliminating the growing threat. True to the roots of the franchise, players will be placed in charge of overcoming high-stake odds through risky strategic gambits coupled with heart-stopping combat experiences that pit human ingenuity – and frailty – against a foe beyond comprehension. By setting the game in a first-person perspective, players will be able to feel the tension and fear that comes with combating a faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.
XCOM is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on XCOM please visit www.XCOM.com.
2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About 2K Marin
With sister studios in Novato, California and Canberra, Australia, 2K Marin is a 2K development studio focused on creating new IP and expanding proven franchises for 2K Games. Having recently completed the award-winning BioShock® 2, 2K Marin is currently developing XCOM®, a suspenseful first-person shooter where players must do battle against an unknown and faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™, iPod® touch and iPad. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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New Zero Punctuation - Red Steel 2
This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Red Steel 2. can Yahtzee possibly enjoy the game with its improved motion controls, or is this just another Wii game with waggle controls?
Sony Announce Everybody's Tennis Is Coming To The PSP In June
Sony have announced Everybody's Tennis for the PSP. this game currently has a late June 2010 release date. Everybody's Tennis features highly customisable characters, with over 500 items to choose from. The game also features 4 player game sharing multiplayer.
each new area in the games story mode will come with tasks to complete before you are invited on court to play against the areas best players. each court in the game also has its own physics to understand and to choose the best shots on. As you progress, the difficulty increases whilst the competition becomes more unusual. there are even some hidden objects to collect on the courts to help characters progress.
Screenshots
From EU Playstation Blog
each new area in the games story mode will come with tasks to complete before you are invited on court to play against the areas best players. each court in the game also has its own physics to understand and to choose the best shots on. As you progress, the difficulty increases whilst the competition becomes more unusual. there are even some hidden objects to collect on the courts to help characters progress.
Screenshots
From EU Playstation Blog
Nintendo Announce They Have Won Thier Appeal In The Anascape Suit
Nintendo have announced that they have won the appeal against Anascape. Nintendo had been accused by Anascape of patent infringement. in 2008, the jury found that neither the Wii Remote or Nunchuck controller infringed on the patent, but they did find that the Wii Classic Controller, the WaveBird, and GameCube Controllers infringed on the Patent. Nintendo appealed this decision and have won this appeal.
Anascape had also sued Microsoft for the same thing but Microsoft settled. The reason why Nintendo won its appeal was because Sony's original Dual Shock controller, from the Playstation 1, was found to have existed before Anascape added the specific patents to their designs, which they accused Nintendo And Microsoft of copying.
From Engadget
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., April 13, 2010 – Today the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that none of Nintendo's video game controllers infringe on a patent asserted by Anascape, Ltd.
Nintendo had been accused by Anascape, Ltd., of infringing on U.S. Patent No. 6,906,700. The case was tried before a jury in the Eastern District of Texas in May 2008. The jury found that neither the motion-sensing Wii Remote™ controller, nor the Nunchuk™ controller, infringes on the patent. However, the jury found that the Classic Controller™ for the Wii™ console, and the WaveBird™ and standard controllers for Nintendo GameCube™ did infringe on the patent. Today's decision, however, completely reversed the jury's findings of infringement.
"In 2008, the jury determined that the Wii Remote and Nunchuk did not infringe," said Nintendo of America General Counsel Rick Flamm. "Today the Federal Circuit's ruling confirmed that none of Nintendo's controllers infringe. We appreciate that our position has been vindicated."
For reference, the case is Anascape, Ltd. v. Nintendo of America Inc. and the citation is 2008-1500.
For more information about Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.3 billion video games and more than 558 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/173zph
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/173AQj
Mac: Apple have updated the hardware in the 13 inch, 15.4inch, and 17inch MacBook Pro's with Intel Core i5 and i7 + more http://ow.ly/1xQlQ
QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal Gears Of War 3 And Announce Its Coming To Europe On 8th April 2010 http://ow.ly/173CFL
PSP: ESRB has rated 15 new PSP titles from Sony Computer Entertainment. They are not Mini's, but they are Downloadable http://ow.ly/1xRjY
Its rumoured Ninja Theory are working on Devil May Cry 5. http://ow.ly/1xRlf
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Heavy Rain Has Sold Over 1 Million Units http://ow.ly/173EAy
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Football Manager Handheld 2010 On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/173EAx
PS3: Enterbrain, Famitsu Publisher, says over 5 Million PS3's have been sold in Japan. Final Fantasy XIII has sold 1.8M http://ow.ly/1xREu
PS3: The God Of War Trilogy is coming out 30th April. Not all shops in UK will sell it. http://ow.ly/1xRH5
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Tutorial Video For The Wii Version Of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/173GuC
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Has Gone Gold For The PSP http://ow.ly/173GuB
GAME have introduced DLC warning stickers for pre-owned games in the UK. they warn DLC bonuses won't be received http://ow.ly/1xRKE
A Study has found that 78% of PS3 users have the console online. 73% had 360 online and 54% had Wii online http://ow.ly/1xRNk
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Video For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/173I59
3DS: Reggie-Fils Aime says the 3DS is Nintendo's “next handheld platform”, it brings stuff to consumers that the DS can't http://ow.ly/1xXyE
PS3: Sony are going to Ban players who are cheating in the Warhawk Tournament. http://ow.ly/1xXCv
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Video For The iPad/iPhone Game Skate It http://ow.ly/173KGI
QTE Blog: EA Announce Dead Space: Martyr, A Paperback Prequel Coming July 2010 From Tor Books http://ow.ly/173KGH
QTE: Nintendo Reveal A New Limited Edition White Nintendo DSi Bundle http://ow.ly/1y00W
iPhone: Apple have been granted the Patent for the design of the original iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/1y0oV
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce The Forza 3 Road & Track Car Pack Comes Out Today For 400 MS Points http://ow.ly/173Mgv
GAME have revealed they are cutting working hours. stores across the UK will be effected http://ow.ly/1y0uD
PSP: Taito have filed a trademark for Dariusburst, hinting that the game may be getting a Western release http://ow.ly/1y0vD
PS3: Nathan Fouts has announced that Shoot 1UP is coming to the PSN. http://ow.ly/1y0q9
PSP: the next FirstPlay will come with a free PSP Mini's game, Mini D-Cube Planet, this Thursday. http://ow.ly/1y0sz
360: Microsoft announce PopCap Arcade for Japan. this is a disc based release that costs ¥3,990. this has 8 PopCap games http://ow.ly/1y0zc
360: Tomb Raider Legend and Naruto Rise of a Ninja are coming to Games On Demand for $29.99/£19.99 http://ow.ly/1y0AS
PSP: its speculated that The ESRB listing for Finger Connection hints that the PSP is getting a touch screen. http://ow.ly/1y0Dt
DS: Square Enix have trademarked "The 4 Heroes of Light" in the USA. it was released in Japan last October. http://ow.ly/1y4AE
360: there is a freezing glitch in Splinter Cell Conviction on the second level when connected to Xbox Live http://ow.ly/1y4Cb
iPad: Gizmodo have reviewed 90 iPad Apps, there are 36 game App reviews plus other types of apps http://ow.ly/1y5Rv
PS3: Zipper Interactive have released high resolution over head maps from MAG http://ow.ly/1y5Ut
360: Gears Of War 3 will have 4 player co-op, you play different squads, set 18 months in future, Lambent big threat http://ow.ly/1y5WW
PSP: XSEED say they'll "give [gamers] a lot more reasons to own a PSP soon." http://ow.ly/1y5XZ
PS3: Play.com have listed Gran Turismo 5 release date as 24th September http://ow.ly/1y62o
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Microsoft Announce The Forza 3 Road & Track Car Pack Comes Out Today For 400 MS Points
Microsoft have announced that the Road & Track Car Pack is coming out today for 400 MS points. this pack brings 10 new cars to the game. these include the:
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2009 Holden HSV w427
• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
• 2010 Mini Coupé Concept
• 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
• 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
• 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
Microsoft have also announced that the 2010 MINI Coupé Concept will be a free download for this month only.
Screenshots
Press Release
LONDON – 13 April 2010 - The “Road & Track™ Car Pack” arrives today, bringing with it 10 new cars that will continue to diversify and beautify every “Forza Motorsport 3” garage. Featuring a wide array of car types, from the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO to the 500 horsepower Holden HSV w427, variety is the name of the game as the editors from Road & Track collaborated with Turn 10’s designers to assemble the car pack roster. The latest car pack is available starting today for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
The “Road & Track Car Pack” introduces 10 cars for 2010 that are ready to be painted, tuned and driven for all discriminating auto enthusiasts.
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2009 Holden HSV w427
• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
• 2010 Mini Coupé Concept
• 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
• 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
• 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
Whether you prefer the all-wheel-drive and uniquely boosted engine of the 2010 Volkswagon Golf R, the “brutal” twin-turbocharged W-12 engine of the 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports, or the lightweight power of the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight, there’s a car waiting to be discovered in the “Road & Track Car Pack”.
Road & Track magazine is one of the best sources for car news in the world. Be sure to check out RoadandTrack.com or Forzamotorsport.net for more information on each of the vehicles presented in this month’s car pack.
Giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the Game Add-on pack, Turn 10 is offering the 2010 MINI Coupé Concept as the free download car of the month. The 2010 MINI Coupé Concept brings together a wide range of features for a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring. Compact dimensions, perfect axle load distribution and a low center of gravity offer ideal conditions for enhancing the agility typical of MINI to a level never seen before.
“Forza Motorsport 3” is rated PEGI 3 and is now available globally. For assets and more information, visit the Forza Motorsport 3 FTP or Forzamotorsport.net.
-Ends-
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of more than 300 games in nearly 40 countries. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/.
About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE connects more than 23 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more entertainment from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/bestoflive/connectnow.htm.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2009 Holden HSV w427
• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
• 2010 Mini Coupé Concept
• 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
• 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
• 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
Microsoft have also announced that the 2010 MINI Coupé Concept will be a free download for this month only.
Screenshots
Press Release
LONDON – 13 April 2010 - The “Road & Track™ Car Pack” arrives today, bringing with it 10 new cars that will continue to diversify and beautify every “Forza Motorsport 3” garage. Featuring a wide array of car types, from the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO to the 500 horsepower Holden HSV w427, variety is the name of the game as the editors from Road & Track collaborated with Turn 10’s designers to assemble the car pack roster. The latest car pack is available starting today for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
The “Road & Track Car Pack” introduces 10 cars for 2010 that are ready to be painted, tuned and driven for all discriminating auto enthusiasts.
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2009 Holden HSV w427
• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
• 2010 Mini Coupé Concept
• 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
• 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
• 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
Whether you prefer the all-wheel-drive and uniquely boosted engine of the 2010 Volkswagon Golf R, the “brutal” twin-turbocharged W-12 engine of the 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports, or the lightweight power of the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight, there’s a car waiting to be discovered in the “Road & Track Car Pack”.
Road & Track magazine is one of the best sources for car news in the world. Be sure to check out RoadandTrack.com or Forzamotorsport.net for more information on each of the vehicles presented in this month’s car pack.
Giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the Game Add-on pack, Turn 10 is offering the 2010 MINI Coupé Concept as the free download car of the month. The 2010 MINI Coupé Concept brings together a wide range of features for a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring. Compact dimensions, perfect axle load distribution and a low center of gravity offer ideal conditions for enhancing the agility typical of MINI to a level never seen before.
“Forza Motorsport 3” is rated PEGI 3 and is now available globally. For assets and more information, visit the Forza Motorsport 3 FTP or Forzamotorsport.net.
-Ends-
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of more than 300 games in nearly 40 countries. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/.
About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE connects more than 23 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more entertainment from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/bestoflive/connectnow.htm.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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