QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17fAKh
iPad: its reported that 1 Million iPads have been sold in just 1 month. 12M apps have been downloaded http://ht.ly/1GcTK
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Black Nintendo Wii Is Coming Out In The USA on 9th May for $199.99 http://ow.ly/17fE6e
iPad: Dave Perry has shown of his Gaikai service running World Of Warcraft on a iPad http://ht.ly/1GcW6
Armature Studios are hiring for an unannounced project with an unannounced publisher http://ht.ly/1Gd4Q
Its reported that Game Crazy are about to shut all of its remaining 250 stores in the next few weeks. http://ht.ly/1Gd6b
XCOM details emerge, there are some research and planning needed, missions are pre-programmed, different story http://ht.ly/1Gd8F
Square Enix’s Shinji Hashimoto reveals via Twitter that the PSN version of Final Fantasy IX is ready and being tested http://ht.ly/1Gd9M
Kazunori Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 is roughly 90% complete, 140 people working on it. http://ht.ly/1GdaX
360: The Achievement list for Red Dead Redemption have been leaked...spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1GdbW
PS2: Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow is coming out 1st June. game has been improved for PS2, new graphics/camera+ more http://ht.ly/1GddT
Amazon Germany have listings for a PS3 and PSP ModNation Racers Bundle for €315 and €150 respectively http://ht.ly/1GdfL
XSEED announce they are releasing Ivy the Kiwi? in the USA on both the DS and Wii http://ht.ly/1GlBW
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/17fKvM
RT @majornelson: And it's ON: The Halo Reach beta has officially begun. You should see PLAY THE BETA from the ODST Main Menu. Have fun.
the OFLC have rated Project Red from EA, giving it a MA 15+. is speculated to be the new Syndicate game http://ht.ly/1GlEH
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Monday, May 3, 2010
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the games coming out on the USA WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no virtual console releases this week, but there are 2 WiiWare games and 5 DSiWare games.
WiiWare
Zombie Panic in Wonderland
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. in this game you have to save your friends from the sudden onset of Zombies in Wonderland. there are hidden characters and levels to unlock as well as weapons and more.
Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a 1970s themed kung fu party game. you start to learn the zen arts before moving onto the movie montage, battles and disco.
DSiWare
BLOONS
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple puzzle game where you have to pop balloons. there are 70 levels in the game and a level editor.
Sokomania
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game, you have to move crates around a level and put them in their designated place.
Bounce & Break
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this game features 4 universes to play through, each with its own 4 levels, where you aim to get your score onto the ranking table.
1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple jewel logic game that has over 1,000 levels.
Crazy Golf
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this crazy golf game has 7 different courses, each with 6 holes.
Press Release
What's your motivation? It all depends on which of this week's downloadable games you choose to play. In Zombie Panic in Wonderland for the WiiWare™ service, the goal is survival. In both Sokomania and 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, you're driven by a need to arrange objects in their proper places. With seven new titles added to the ever-growing library of downloadable games from Nintendo, players can be motivated and mesmerized in more ways than ever.
Also this week, the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series continues to offer new downloadable microgames created by the industry's most talented designers. The latest addition comes from Todd Lewis of 5TH Cell, developer of the award-winningScribblenauts. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems orWarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games and to watch a video of ace designer Todd Lewis working on his original microgame, Fly Home!
WiiWare
Zombie Panic in Wonderland
Publisher: Akaoni Studio
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Mild Suggestive Themes, Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: A sudden wave of zombies is attacking Wonderland. To save your friends from the spell of the "amorous zombies," you'll have to solve the mystery of the "scented dwarves" in time and put an end to the evil power hidden in the castle in the northern city. Game features include cut scenes, music with lyrics, seven playable characters, hidden levels, final bosses, multiple weapons, nonstop zombie attacks, explosions, demolitions and fire.
Kung Fu Funk™: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
Publisher: Stickmen Studios
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Kung Fu Funk is an off-the-wall 1970s kung fu movie-themed party game. Challenge up to three of your friends to see who has what it takes to become the ultimate kung fu master. There are many trials to overcome in three zany game modes. True to any kung fu movie, you start by learning the Zen arts - a chilled out stage to get you familiar with the controls. Once your skills are fully waxed, enter the kung fu training movie montage, which consists of insane mini-games. Once your skills are honed, enter the ultimate battle as the instructor in your own disco kung fu dojo.
Nintendo DSiWare
BLOONS®
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: BLOONS is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Use darts to try and pop as many as you can. Watch for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. BLOONS is a great game that you can pick up and play for a few minutes while you're queued up at the store, or sit on the couch for hours as you work your way through 70 included levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that you can use to create your own balloon puzzles.
Sokomania
Publisher: CINEMAX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Several crates have been placed on the playing area. Players must control a figure that can push the crates forward. The aim is to get all the crates to their designated places. Players select the episode they want to play and the level they wish to start at. Only completed levels (highlighted in green) and the first unfinished level in each episode are accessible. By repeating previously finished levels, players can try to finish them with fewer crate movements. But be warned: Those movements are added to the total movement number of the actual game, so for the best (i.e., the lowest) number of movements, it's advisable to finish the game in one run.
Bounce & Break
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming Ltd.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In this Zen world, you will play in four different universes. Each universe is divided into four seasons. The best two scores are saved in the Top Ranking table. Be the best player to enter this Hall of Fame. There are two different game modes: classical and orientation. Depending on which mode that has been selected, the game's rules will change slightly. There are many different bonuses that can be collected during the game.
1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Give your brain a workout with 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, the deceptively simple jewel logic game. It's easy to learn but hard to master. Your task is to push the crystals forward to their target destinations one at a time. It sounds simple, but be careful. You can push your jewel into an impossibly locked position if you don't plan ahead. As the mazes get harder and the crystals pile up, you'll need clever thinking to clear the labyrinth. With more than 1,000 jewel-filled puzzles, this fun collection will challenge your mind and push your skills to the limit.
Crazy Golf
Publisher: dtp entertainment AG
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Welcome to Crazy Golf, where seven different courses with six different holes will put your skills to the test. Guide your ball to the hole, navigating tricky corners and avoiding wacky obstacles along the way. Accurate controls give you complete control over the ball. Play alone or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode and show them who's the true champ.
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, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
WiiWare
Zombie Panic in Wonderland
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. in this game you have to save your friends from the sudden onset of Zombies in Wonderland. there are hidden characters and levels to unlock as well as weapons and more.
Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a 1970s themed kung fu party game. you start to learn the zen arts before moving onto the movie montage, battles and disco.
DSiWare
BLOONS
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple puzzle game where you have to pop balloons. there are 70 levels in the game and a level editor.
Sokomania
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game, you have to move crates around a level and put them in their designated place.
Bounce & Break
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this game features 4 universes to play through, each with its own 4 levels, where you aim to get your score onto the ranking table.
1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple jewel logic game that has over 1,000 levels.
Crazy Golf
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this crazy golf game has 7 different courses, each with 6 holes.
Press Release
What's your motivation? It all depends on which of this week's downloadable games you choose to play. In Zombie Panic in Wonderland for the WiiWare™ service, the goal is survival. In both Sokomania and 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, you're driven by a need to arrange objects in their proper places. With seven new titles added to the ever-growing library of downloadable games from Nintendo, players can be motivated and mesmerized in more ways than ever.
Also this week, the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series continues to offer new downloadable microgames created by the industry's most talented designers. The latest addition comes from Todd Lewis of 5TH Cell, developer of the award-winningScribblenauts. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems orWarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games and to watch a video of ace designer Todd Lewis working on his original microgame, Fly Home!
WiiWare
Zombie Panic in Wonderland
Publisher: Akaoni Studio
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Mild Suggestive Themes, Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: A sudden wave of zombies is attacking Wonderland. To save your friends from the spell of the "amorous zombies," you'll have to solve the mystery of the "scented dwarves" in time and put an end to the evil power hidden in the castle in the northern city. Game features include cut scenes, music with lyrics, seven playable characters, hidden levels, final bosses, multiple weapons, nonstop zombie attacks, explosions, demolitions and fire.
Kung Fu Funk™: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
Publisher: Stickmen Studios
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Kung Fu Funk is an off-the-wall 1970s kung fu movie-themed party game. Challenge up to three of your friends to see who has what it takes to become the ultimate kung fu master. There are many trials to overcome in three zany game modes. True to any kung fu movie, you start by learning the Zen arts - a chilled out stage to get you familiar with the controls. Once your skills are fully waxed, enter the kung fu training movie montage, which consists of insane mini-games. Once your skills are honed, enter the ultimate battle as the instructor in your own disco kung fu dojo.
Nintendo DSiWare
BLOONS®
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: BLOONS is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Use darts to try and pop as many as you can. Watch for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. BLOONS is a great game that you can pick up and play for a few minutes while you're queued up at the store, or sit on the couch for hours as you work your way through 70 included levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that you can use to create your own balloon puzzles.
Sokomania
Publisher: CINEMAX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Several crates have been placed on the playing area. Players must control a figure that can push the crates forward. The aim is to get all the crates to their designated places. Players select the episode they want to play and the level they wish to start at. Only completed levels (highlighted in green) and the first unfinished level in each episode are accessible. By repeating previously finished levels, players can try to finish them with fewer crate movements. But be warned: Those movements are added to the total movement number of the actual game, so for the best (i.e., the lowest) number of movements, it's advisable to finish the game in one run.
Bounce & Break
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming Ltd.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In this Zen world, you will play in four different universes. Each universe is divided into four seasons. The best two scores are saved in the Top Ranking table. Be the best player to enter this Hall of Fame. There are two different game modes: classical and orientation. Depending on which mode that has been selected, the game's rules will change slightly. There are many different bonuses that can be collected during the game.
1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Give your brain a workout with 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, the deceptively simple jewel logic game. It's easy to learn but hard to master. Your task is to push the crystals forward to their target destinations one at a time. It sounds simple, but be careful. You can push your jewel into an impossibly locked position if you don't plan ahead. As the mazes get harder and the crystals pile up, you'll need clever thinking to clear the labyrinth. With more than 1,000 jewel-filled puzzles, this fun collection will challenge your mind and push your skills to the limit.
Crazy Golf
Publisher: dtp entertainment AG
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Welcome to Crazy Golf, where seven different courses with six different holes will put your skills to the test. Guide your ball to the hole, navigating tricky corners and avoiding wacky obstacles along the way. Accurate controls give you complete control over the ball. Play alone or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode and show them who's the true champ.
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, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
Nintendo Announce The Black Nintendo Wii Is Coming Out In The USA on 9th May for $199.99
Nintendo have officially announced that on 9th May, the Black Nintendo Wii bundled with Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Motion Plus, will be available to purchase in the USA for $199.99.Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., May 3, 2010 - A great value in video games is about to get even better. Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii™ system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. In addition to the intuitive, motion-sensing Wii Remote™ controller, Nunchuk™ controller and popular Wii Sports™ game that currently comes standard with each system purchase, every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort™ and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. In addition, consumers will be able to choose between two color schemes for the Wii console and included controllers: original white, or a new black option. The U.S. suggested retail price of the new system package will remain at $199.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.
"Nintendo leads the way in delivering rich motion-control gaming experiences at an accessible price point," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "By including even more of our top-quality hardware and software in the basic Wii system package, we're extending that commitment to entertainment and value. Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun and advanced motion controls at a mass-market price."
Wii Sports Resort expands on the active-play fun of the original Wii Sports, with resort-themed activities such as wakeboarding, archery and swordplay. What's more, Wii Sports Resortfeatures the rich control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus, which allows users to dive in and enjoy precision motion-control excitement right out of the box.
Wii MotionPlus has set the standard in precision motion control by delivering an immersive, social experience unavailable on any other system. As of May 9, when both the Wii Sports Resort game and a Wii MotionPlus accessory will come standard with every new Wii console, people who purchase the system can experience this leading-edge video game technology from the moment they plug in and power up.
Previously unavailable throughout the Americas, the black version of the Wii console will offer all the groundbreaking features and functions of its white counterpart in a stylish new color scheme. Whether they aim to color-coordinate with other devices or simply love the way it looks, consumers throughout the Americas can add a black Wii console with matching black Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to their home entertainment lineup. Additional black controllers and accessories can be purchased separately.
The Wii system launched in November 2006 and continues to attract millions of new and experienced gamers with its intuitive motion-sensing controls and inclusive game offerings.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Wii, visit Wii.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 website at www.nintendo.com.
Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17eAFW
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17eBwS
Android: its been confirmed that Memory Card App storage is coming soon. http://ht.ly/1FH2k
QTE Blog: The Debut Trailer For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Has Been Released http://ow.ly/17eCPS
Its rumoured that Guitar Hero: Red hot Chilli Petters is in development http://ht.ly/1FH6U
Pre-order listing for Call Of Duty: Black Ops do not mention the Wii, but this does not mean its not coming for now http://ht.ly/1FH8L
A new Pulled post revealed Castlevania: Harmoney of Despair, a 6 player XBLA Game. the character sprites were tiny http://ht.ly/1FHVs
PS3: Polyphony Digital’s Kazunori Yamauchi says the NASCAR cars in Gran Turismo 5 can "...be smashed to smithereens" http://ht.ly/1FHYv
PS3: The Gadget Show have been playing with Move, calling it “breathtaking” and “exceptionally well advanced” http://ht.ly/1FHZw
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa On The iPhone http://ow.ly/17eFk4
360: Digital Foundry have done a deep analysis of Halo Reach Beta. game is 1152x720, not quite 720p + much more http://ht.ly/1FI1H
PS3: Sony Europe have confirmed that the PSN will be updated daily during E3 http://ht.ly/1FJoS
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/17fdGd
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/17fhgA
Sunday, May 2, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. There was no clear story that had the most hits this week as this top 10 of the most clicked tweets was the closest its been in weeks.
10 XSEED have teased that their upcoming announcement will be revealed first in Nintendo Power http://ht.ly/1FkcU
9 360: A Screenshot has been found showing Jet Set Radio as a XBLA Demo http://ow.ly/1D6KU
8 Bungie have announced they have signed a 10 year publishing agreement with Activision http://ht.ly/1EFmH
7 Super Street Fighter IV Review scores have gone live with many near perfects http://ow.ly/1DlL5
6 QTE Blog: Sony Announce Toy Story 3: The Videogame On The PS3 Has Zurg As An Exclusive Character And Move Support http://ow.ly/17e6Xm
5 Polaroid have announced they are getting into the video game accessories business http://ht.ly/1E8kw
4 360: all the Alan Wake achievements have been leaked. spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1EFEl
3 PC: Vivendi nearly released World Of Warcraft Burning Crusade online first, but went with retail for more exposure http://ht.ly/1FayG
2 QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Lego Harry Potter Behind The Scenes Trailer http://ow.ly/17cMA4
1 The GKNOVA6 website has been updated. it does not appear to be Call Of Duty 7, speculation is its for Resistance 3 http://ht.ly/1EpKC
10 XSEED have teased that their upcoming announcement will be revealed first in Nintendo Power http://ht.ly/1FkcU
9 360: A Screenshot has been found showing Jet Set Radio as a XBLA Demo http://ow.ly/1D6KU
8 Bungie have announced they have signed a 10 year publishing agreement with Activision http://ht.ly/1EFmH
7 Super Street Fighter IV Review scores have gone live with many near perfects http://ow.ly/1DlL5
6 QTE Blog: Sony Announce Toy Story 3: The Videogame On The PS3 Has Zurg As An Exclusive Character And Move Support http://ow.ly/17e6Xm
5 Polaroid have announced they are getting into the video game accessories business http://ht.ly/1E8kw
4 360: all the Alan Wake achievements have been leaked. spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1EFEl
3 PC: Vivendi nearly released World Of Warcraft Burning Crusade online first, but went with retail for more exposure http://ht.ly/1FayG
2 QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Lego Harry Potter Behind The Scenes Trailer http://ow.ly/17cMA4
1 The GKNOVA6 website has been updated. it does not appear to be Call Of Duty 7, speculation is its for Resistance 3 http://ht.ly/1EpKC
What Have You Played This Week?
Another week where I haven't managed to play many games. I spent most my time playing Uncharted 2 online, but I imagine next week it'll be Halo Reach Beta.
Football Manager 10 – PC – half way through my second season in the premiership. Its more difficult than the previous season, but i'm slowly building up my Annan team.
Uncharted 2– PS3 – I only played the online part of the game. Its plenty of fun, and the maps have soo much to offer. Thankfully there are loads of people playing the game, but I have come across a few with dodgy connections and in some games people just seemed to be dropped.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – as i've finished the adventure campaign, I hopped back in to earn the puzzle trophies. It took a while, but I got them.
what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or you can comment on the game i played this week.
Football Manager 10 – PC – half way through my second season in the premiership. Its more difficult than the previous season, but i'm slowly building up my Annan team.
Uncharted 2– PS3 – I only played the online part of the game. Its plenty of fun, and the maps have soo much to offer. Thankfully there are loads of people playing the game, but I have come across a few with dodgy connections and in some games people just seemed to be dropped.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – as i've finished the adventure campaign, I hopped back in to earn the puzzle trophies. It took a while, but I got them.
what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or you can comment on the game i played this week.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
EA Have Released New Screenshots Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa On The iPhone
EA Have released new screenshots for the iPhone version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. these in-game screenshots feature many teams in the final, showing them coming out of the tunnel and playing on the pitch. the screenshots also show what buttons are on the screen and where they are.
Screenshots
Screenshots
The Debut Teaser Trailer For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Has Been Released
Activison and Treyarch have released the debut teaser trailer for Call Of Duty: Black Ops. things appear very quickly in this trailer so you may want to pause it as it plays.
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/17dY6p
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17dZpc
Mac: valve have announced that Steam has been delayed on macs until 12th May http://ht.ly/1Fa7S
PC: Vivendi nearly released World Of Warcraft Burning Crusade online first, but went with retail for more exposure http://ht.ly/1FayG
Capcom have announced that Street Fighter IV has shipped over 1 million copies worldwide since its release http://ht.ly/1FaTV
PC: Dave Perry believes cloud gaming services like his Gaikai would be perfect for E3, cool Gaikai stuff coming at E3 http://ht.ly/1FaXt
PS3: Sony have registered the web domain for inFamous 2 http://ht.ly/1FaYV
JP Consoles, PSP 28.758, PS3 25.629, Wii 23.691, DSiLL 16.676, DSi 10.640, DS 2.789, 360 2.214, PSPgo 1.544, PS2 1.490 http://ht.ly/1Fb23
Bungie have said that their new game won't be at E3, the focus for now is still on Hale Reach http://ht.ly/1Fb5B
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Toy Story 3: The Videogame On The PS3 Has Zurg As An Exclusive Character And Move Support http://ow.ly/17e6Xm
QTE Blog: Activision And Treyarch Announce Call Of Duty: Black Ops is Coming Out 9th November http://ow.ly/17e6Xn
QTE Blog: EA Have Released 2 New Developer Interviews For Madden NFL 11 http://ow.ly/17e6Xl
QTE Blog: EA Announce APB Is Coming Out On 29th June In USA, 1st July In EU, And 2nd July In UK http://ow.ly/17e9C9
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/17e9C8
PSP: A Patent has been found showing a Dual Shock 3 connecting to a PSP either directly or via a hinged peripheral http://ht.ly/1FjGj
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Iron Man 2 http://ow.ly/17ebaO
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots And Videos For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/17ebaN
Hydrophobia is a timed exclusive on XBLA but will eventually come out on PC and PS3 http://ht.ly/1Fk14
Game Website reveals Call Of Duty: Black Ops takes place in Cuba, Vietnam and Artic. unconventional weapons http://ht.ly/1Fk2C
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Enslaved: Odyssey To The West Screenshots http://ow.ly/17edbp
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed that they support Games Tax Relief and would implement it as soon as possible http://ht.ly/1Fk4n
XSEED have teased that their upcoming announcement will be revealed first in Nintendo Power http://ht.ly/1FkcU
Viacom have confirmed that Rock band sales have decreased 7% during the quarter ending 31st March 2010 http://ht.ly/1Fkge
Persona 5 director Katsura Hasino says main character is introverted and Aegis returns. http://ht.ly/1Fkjg
Friday, April 30, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released New Enslaved: Odyssey To The West Screenshots
Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the upcoming game, Enslaved: Odyssey To The West. these in-game screenshots appear to be from a part of the game where you are up against robots in a flying ship. the screenshots focus mostly on Monkey fighting inside the ship and outside it.
Screenshots
Screenshots
EA Have Released New Screenshots And Videos For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 On The Nintendo Wii
EA have released new screenshots and videos for the Nintendo Wii version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. The first video EA have released shows many of the features of the Nintendo Wii version, some of which are unique to this version, and shows them by using in-game footage. the second video also shows some of the features in the Wii version, but this video is more in-depth, discussing new additions and how to use them, whilst using in-game footage and footage of someone playing the game to show how these features work. The Screenshots are also in-game and come from many of the features both these videos show.
Screenshots
Screenshots
Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Iron Man 2
Sega have released a new launch trailer for Iron Man 2. this trailer sets up the back story for the game and hints as to where the story will go. the trailer also introduces War machine and some of the villains in the game.
This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out this week on the Wii and Nintendo DSi. in all there are 8 games coming out, 1 on the virtual console, 2 on WiiWare, and 5 on DSiWare. i have provided screenshots for the games where i could, but Nintendo Uk does have a video in the link below of footage from all these games.
Virtual Console
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95 – NEOGEO
WiiWare
WarioWare: Do It Yourself Showcase
5 Arcade Gems
DSiWare
SURVIVING HIGH SCHOOL
Save the Turtles
Simply Solitaire
DodoGo!
VT Tennis
From Nintendo UK
Virtual Console
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95 – NEOGEO
WiiWare
WarioWare: Do It Yourself Showcase
5 Arcade Gems
DSiWare
SURVIVING HIGH SCHOOL
Save the Turtles
Simply Solitaire
DodoGo!
VT Tennis
From Nintendo UK
EA Announce APB Is Coming Out On 29th June In USA, 1st July In EU, And 2nd July In UK
EA have revealed the Release dates for APB on the PC. The game is coming out in the USA on 29th June, in Europe On 1st July, and in the UK on 2nd July. The game has a suggested retail price of £34.99 for both the retail and digital standard editions. The standard edition comes with 50 hours of game time, and if that runs out you can top up game time for £5.59 for an additional 20 hours, or purchase a 30 day unlimited package for £7.99.
EA have also revealed the pre-order incentives for both the retail and digital versions of APB. Pre-order incentives include:
- Early access ‘APB VIP’ game time
- Access to the ‘Key to the City’ demo
- Exclusive in-game Asylum Upgraded Criminal Car
- Enforcer upgraded Patrol Car
- C.S.A Enforcer
- Asylum Criminal clothing
- ‘Chicken’ and ‘Strike-a-pose’ exclusive Emotes
Press Release
Guildford, UK – April 30, 2010 – Realtime Worlds, Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that APB (All Points Bulletin™) will be released for the PC on June 29th in North America, July 1st in mainland Europe and July 2nd in the UK. APB takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcers and brings it to a persistent, open-world, online multiplayer setting in the modern, crime-ridden fictional city of San Paro. Some players will achieve notoriety by feeding on the city, its people and its businesses…the Criminals. Some will live by a higher code and instead feed on the criminals and their organizations…the Enforcers. This dynamic where players become the core content for other players is one of the many unique features of APB.
David Jones, Creative Director of Realtime Worlds said: “We’re delighted to finally be announcing the release date for APB, and we’re looking forward to welcoming players on to the mean streets of San Paro. Gamers will soon get to experience a world of unparalleled customization, conflict and celebrity – whether they choose to be a Criminal or an Enforcer.”
Founded by industry legend David Jones, creator of Lemmings, Grand Theft Auto 1 & 2 and Crackdown, Realtime Worlds’ latest project, APB, introduces a unique payment model defined by three core concepts: value, flexibility and no commitments. Players pay precisely for time spent in the game’s action districts.
Gamers can purchase a retail version of APB either in-store or via digital download at standard retail price of SRP £34.99. The game includes 50 hours of action gameplay out of the box plus unlimited time in APB’s social districts customizing, socializing and trading in the marketplace. Once the 50-hours are up, players have flexibility: top up their game time from as little as SRP £5.59 for an additional 20 hours, or opt to purchase a 30-day unlimited package for only SRP £7.99 with discounts available for 90 and 180 days. In addition to this flexible payment model, players can also earn game time by actually playing the game. APB provides avenues for accomplished gamers or creators to earn rewards for their creativity and subsidize their ongoing costs with their in-game efforts.
David Jones added: “We wanted to provide a simple and flexible way for occasional and core players alike to pay for their play without being financially tethered to the game. The model also provides an opportunity for customers to subsidize their costs by leveraging their talent or market savvy in the ‘points’ Marketplace. Highly talented players could potentially even play for free in this way”.
Customers can pre-order the game from leading retailers and online from www.apb.com and www.eastore.com. Pre-order incentives include early access ‘APB VIP’ game time, access to the ‘Key to the City’ demo, exclusive in-game Asylum Upgraded Criminal Car and Enforcer upgraded Patrol Car, C.S.A Enforcer and Asylum Criminal clothing, ‘Chicken’ and ‘Strike-a-pose’ exclusive Emotes.
David DeMartini, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, EA Partners, added: “It’s an honor to be working with Realtime Worlds to bring an exciting and original new IP to PC gamers. We’re confident that the action and customization in the game will prove to be a huge hit.”
APB is rated 18 by PEGI and is not yet rated by the ESRB. Please visitwww.pegi.info for more information. For more information on APB, please visit www.apb.com. Follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/apbgame and Facebookwww.facebook.com/apbgame.
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About Realtime Worlds
Realtime Worlds is one of the largest and most successful independent game developers in the world. Founded in 2002 by Creative Director David Jones with gaming industry veterans Ian Hetherington and Tony Harman, and joined by CEO Gary Dale in April 2009, the company has grown to more than 300 exceptionally talented staff. Realtime Worlds’ experienced teams have a tremendous history of creating some of the world’s bestselling video games, including the global hit franchises ‘Lemmings’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’.
Realtime Worlds launched its first title, Crackdown, on Xbox 360 in early 2007. The debut game broke records for demo downloads, sold approximately 1.5 million copies, and won multiple awards including prestigious BAFTA and Develop Industry Excellence awards. Realtime Worlds is currently working on All Points Bulletin (http://www.apb.com), a persistent, online action game with a contemporary urban setting and themed around celebrity, conflict, competition and creativity. In June 2009 Realtime Worlds entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with EA Partners to bring APB to PC in Summer 2010.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.co.uk.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. © 2005 - 2010 Realtime Worlds. All Rights Reserved. APB All Points Bulletin is a trademark of Realtime Worlds Inc. and its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA Have Released 2 New Developer Interviews For Madden NFL 11
EA have released 2 new videos for Madden NFL 11. these videos are interviews with some of the developers behind the game. the first video discusses some of the favourite features in the game, whilst in the second video they discuss what happened when the team moved from Madden NFL 10 to Madden NFL 11 and what new features began to be added. during both talks, footage from Madden NFL 11 is shown to highlight some specific things that are mentioned.
Sony Announce Toy Story 3: The Videogame On The PS3 Has Zurg As An Exclusive Character And Move Support
Sony have announced that the Playstation 3 version of Toy Story 3; The Videogame will exclusively come with Zurg as a playable character in the games Toy Box Mode. Sony also announced that Toy Story 3 does support the Playstation Move and downloadable mini-games will be available when the Playstation Move is released. Screenshots and a trailer have been released showing Zurg in Toy Story 3: The Videogame as well as some of the things that can be done with him.Zurg Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
Activision And Treyarch Announce Call Of Duty: Black Ops is Coming Out 9th November
Activision and Treyarch have revealed the next game in the Call Of Duty series is Call Of Duty: Black Ops. No information about the game was released, but they have announced it is coming out 9th November and that the game is set to appear on GameTrailers TV, on Spike, today.
Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- DECLASSIFIED: Prepare for the follow-up to the biggest entertainment launch in history: on November 9th Call of Duty®: Black Ops™ will introduce fans to the elite world of Black Ops. Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and award-winning developer Treyarch will take players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the groundbreaking and record-setting, No. 1 first-person action series of all-time.
"We can't wait for our community to experience Call of Duty: Black Ops," said Mark Lamia, Studio Head for Treyarch. "We have focused our entire studio on this game, with dedicated multiplayer, single-player and co-op teams creating the most intense, gripping and riveting experience possible for our fans on all fronts."
For more information, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops immediately following the game's appearance on GameTrailers TV on Spike this Friday and also, via Twitter at JD_2020.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
© 2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision and Call of Duty are registered trademarks and Black Ops is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Bungie have announced they have signed a 10 year publishing agreement with Activision http://ht.ly/1EFmH
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy brand manager Michel Verheijdt reveals at least 2 more Tom Clancy games are in development http://ht.ly/1EFpo
Following the leak about the Black Nintendo Wii, GameStop have sent out a letter to all its stores about leaks + more http://ht.ly/1EFw4
Battlefield Bad Company 2 owners can unlock a M24 Sniper in Medal Of Honor if they provide the VIP Code http://ht.ly/1EFz7
360: all the Alan Wake achievements have been leaked. spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1EFEl
QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 Is Set For A UK 18th June Release http://ow.ly/17dmiA
QTE Blog: EA Have Released The Launch Trailer For Dead Space 2 http://ow.ly/17dmiB
THQ Have registered Red Faction web domain names for Armageddon and Origins http://ht.ly/1EFGm
N64: its been revealed that a pointer peripheral was in development for Sin & Punishment but it was abandoned http://ht.ly/1EFQe
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/17dor5
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Vanquish http://ow.ly/17dor4
PS3: a class action lawsuit has been brought against Sony for the removal of Other OS. http://ht.ly/1EKmz
Bungie describe deal with Activision as opportunity to bring their IP to a wider audiences. Building a new Game universe http://ht.ly/1EM5T
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 29/04/10 http://ow.ly/17dq2V
QTE Blog: Microsoft And Bungie Have Released The Extended "Birth Of A Spartan" Video http://ow.ly/17dq2W
Bungie have emphasised that it still is a independent developer. http://ht.ly/1EM7q
Sony describe Bungie and Activision move and IP as "...giving PS3 fans Halo on steroids" http://ht.ly/1EMcO
QTE Blog: EA Announce Littlest Pet Shop 3: Biggest Stars For The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/17dt2d
Bungie reveal that the deal with Activision has been worked on for 9 months http://ht.ly/1EMeY
Michael Pachter thinks Bungie/Activision Deal is a publishing partnership, the first game well in development + more http://ht.ly/1EMhE
iPhone: the OS4 SDK reveals the front facing camera on new iPhone can be used with Game Center http://ht.ly/1ETfG
DS: Level 5 and Studio Ghibli's Ni no Kuni has been delayed again until this fall http://ht.ly/1ETia
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce All New Purchases Of Alan Wake Will Come With A Free Code For The Games First Game Ad... http://ow.ly/17dyw6
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For The Sims 3 Ambitions DLC http://ow.ly/17dyw7
Bethesda has announced they've opened offices in Paris, France, and Frankfurt, Germany. they'll do sales and marketing http://ht.ly/1ETjG
PS3: Free Realms will be shown on the PS3 for the first time at E3. http://ht.ly/1ETnq
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Madden NFL 11 http://ow.ly/17dAnH
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce The Halo Reach Beta Will Run From 3rd May Through 19th May http://ow.ly/17dAnG
PS3: Bungie say they're not fazed by the PS3, will work with Activision to get best out of PS3 http://ht.ly/1EV8b
Wii: Reports about Red Steel 3 have been confirmed as being fake. http://ht.ly/1EVGy
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Celebrate Free Realms First Birthday With In-Game Parties http://ow.ly/17dBMw
QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/17dBMv
This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's USA Playstation Blog have released details of this weeks digital comics store update for the PSP.2000AD Prog # 1677
Archie # 3
Atomic Robo Vol.2 # 4
Bill Willingham’s Pantheon # 4
Dead, She Said # 2
Donald Duck and the Alternative Lives # 1
Donald Duckling and the Future Plans
G.I. Joe # 15
G.I. Joe: Operation HISS # 1
The Lexian Chronicles # 3
Sonic the Hedgehog # 1
Star Trek: McCoy # 1
Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation # 3
Transformers # 5
Transformers: Nefarious # 2
The True Story of 1900
Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 # 4
Wizards of Mickey # 6
X-Mickey # 12
Zombies vs. Robots: Aventure # 2
From USA Playstation Blog
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sony Online Entertainment Celebrate Free Realms First Birthday With In-Game Parties
Sony Online Entertainment are celebrating Free Realms reaching its first birthday by throwing parties in the game. Every hour, on the hour, Parties are taking place throughout Free Realms Now!. At each party there will be someone from Sony Online Entertainment hiding for "Ambassador Hide And Seek" as well as other members being around saying where the party's are being held. New ballon animal pets and 7 new tints for the Alfy pet can be bought in the market place.
Sony have released this trailer for the celebrations, looking back at the year Free Realms has had and some of its major events.
Party Screenshots
Press Release
PARTIES: One party just wouldn’t be enough...so Sony Online Entertainment’s (SOE) hit family-friendly online virtual world, Free Realms, is celebrating its first birthday in style by throwing eight in-game parties for players to enjoy today.
Parties will take place every hour, on the hour, beginning at 9 a.m. PDT, each in a different area of Free Realms. Login to www.FreeRealms.com for a fantastic day of dancing, laughing, celebrating, and “Ambassador Hide and Seek.” Each party will have one SOE Community Team member hiding, and another hosting the party and telling players who to look for.
Even the Free Realms Marketplace is buzzing over the birthday hoopla! Seven tints for the Beetle pet, Alfy, are now available for purchase and the red Balloon Animal pet is on sale for just 350SC.
SOE also makes it easier for players to fund their Station Cash wallets by introducing Paypal and SMS payment options. Both options are now available. For more information please visit:http://www.freerealms.com/stationCash.vm
WHEN: The Free Realms first birthday celebration is happening today! Live in-game parties will take place every hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. Players can locate each event by using the Game Guide.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
Sony have released this trailer for the celebrations, looking back at the year Free Realms has had and some of its major events.
Party Screenshots
Press Release
PARTIES: One party just wouldn’t be enough...so Sony Online Entertainment’s (SOE) hit family-friendly online virtual world, Free Realms, is celebrating its first birthday in style by throwing eight in-game parties for players to enjoy today.
Parties will take place every hour, on the hour, beginning at 9 a.m. PDT, each in a different area of Free Realms. Login to www.FreeRealms.com for a fantastic day of dancing, laughing, celebrating, and “Ambassador Hide and Seek.” Each party will have one SOE Community Team member hiding, and another hosting the party and telling players who to look for.
Even the Free Realms Marketplace is buzzing over the birthday hoopla! Seven tints for the Beetle pet, Alfy, are now available for purchase and the red Balloon Animal pet is on sale for just 350SC.
SOE also makes it easier for players to fund their Station Cash wallets by introducing Paypal and SMS payment options. Both options are now available. For more information please visit:http://www.freerealms.com/stationCash.vm
WHEN: The Free Realms first birthday celebration is happening today! Live in-game parties will take place every hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. Players can locate each event by using the Game Guide.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
Microsoft Announce The Halo Reach Beta Will Run From 3rd May Through 19th May
Microsoft has revealed that the Halo Reach Beta will run from 3rd May through 19th May. Microsoft has also announced that a video introduction for the beta can be seen exclusively through the Halo ODST Game disc and it stars Aisha Tyler.Microsoft have revealed that the Beta will start with the Arena mode (4v4 ranked Team Slayer games), “Free-for-All”, and “Grab Bag” playlists, with "invasion" being added on 7th May. the final addition to the playlist comes on 14th May and it adds "Generator Defense". Everyone that plays the Halo Reach Beta will get an exclusive Halo Reach Avatar hoodie, which can be obtained through Halo Waypoint.
Press Release
LONDON – 29 April 2010 - Set your countdown clocks. The “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta, which is poised to be one of the biggest test events in entertainment history, kicks off in just four days. Among the millions of “Halo” fans eagerly anticipating the beta is actress Aisha Tyler. Available starting today is a video introduction to the beta starring the actress, viewable exclusively through the “Halo 3: ODST” game disc. Tyler walks through all of the exciting new game modes and offers her own tips and insider hints for each of the maps while showing off some life-size “Halo” weaponry. It’s a fun introduction to the beta that no fan should miss.
The “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta is set to be the definitive Xbox LIVE event of the spring and will run from May 3 through May 19. The beta will be accessible via the “Halo 3: ODST” game disc (an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and Internet connection are required to play). The beta will offer millions of “Halo” fans a unique opportunity to test and help refine the biggest blockbuster game of 2010.
As this is a beta, Bungie will be turning on different modes at different times to optimize testing. The beta kicks off with three playlists featuring the all-new, highly competitive Arena mode (4v4 ranked Team Slayer games) as well as “Free-for-All” and “Grab Bag” playlists, which include a mix of classic and brand new game types. Beginning May 7, the new large-scale Spartan vs. Elite “Invasion” playlist will be added to the beta. Finally, beginning May 14 the “Generator Defense” game type will become available.
Everyone who logs in and plays at least one full game of any type in the “Halo: Reach” beta will receive a free “Halo: Reach” Avatar hoodie via the Halo Waypoint portal on Xbox LIVE. To redeem the hoodie, players must access Halo Waypoint and browse their “Halo” Career statistics after completing a match.
Continue the experience online at the “Halo: Reach” experience site,www.welcometonobleteam.com. The destination is designed to capture the imagination of “Halo” fans and introduce newcomers to the fiction of “Halo: Reach” through videos, interactive experiences and additional content. For more information throughout the beta that’s accessible from your Xbox 360, be sure to visit Halo Waypoint for exciting “Halo: Reach” coverage and features from a variety of sources including Giant Bomb, G4 and Machinima.com’s Inside Gaming. Don’t miss out on the newest videos, interviews, montages, and screenshots as Halo Waypoint showcases “Halo: Reach” every step of the way.
Representing the best-in-class multiplayer elements that have become the hallmark of the “Halo” series and fused with a host of new content and features, “Halo: Reach” offers the most robust, action-packed multiplayer experience ever and promises to set a new standard for competitive gameplay, customization and community integration.
“Halo: Reach” is available for preorder from participating retailers worldwide in Standard, Limited and Legendary editions. Developed by acclaimed studio Bungie, “Halo: Reach” launches in autumn 2010 exclusively on Xbox 360.
EA Have Released A New Trailer For Madden NFL 11
EA have released a new trailer for Madden NFL 11. this trailer details 3 main improvements to the game, the game has been made simpler, it takes less time to get through a match, and more robust online features and character animations. this trailer is made from in-game action to highlight each point.
Microsoft Announce All New Purchases Of Alan Wake Will Come With A Free Code For The Games First Game Add-On
Microsoft have announced that all new purchases of Alan Wake, of any retail edition, will get a free code for the games first add-on. Microsoft have also released this new trailer for Alan Wake, showing some of the praise it has received in the game press and also showing some new parts of the game.
EA Have Released A New Video For The Sims 3 Ambitions DLC
EA Have released a new video for the upcoming Ambitions expansion for The Sims 3. this video parodies many super heroes, and a current American president. the video uses in-game footage from the expansion to show off what could be done with Ambitions.
EA Announce Littlest Pet Shop 3: Biggest Stars For The Nintendo DS
EA have Announced The Littlest Pet Shop 3: Biggest Stars for the Nintendo DS. This is a collection of three Nintendo DS Games that are set for release this fall. The three games in this collection are Blue Team, Pink Team, And Purple Team. all three of these games will share the overarching storyline, but each will have 6 exclusive pets and themed accessories.The aim of each game is to prepare their pets to become the biggest star by competing in contests, including fashion, athletics, and artistry. the game also comes with mini games and new pet animations and interactions that were not in previous Littlest Pet Shop Games.
Purple Team Screenshots
Blue Team Screenshots
Pink Team Screenshots
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Young girls around the world are invited to start practicing their best skills for the ultimate LITTLEST PET SHOP competition. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced it is developing LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars, a collection of three Nintendo DS™ games slated for release in fall 2010. The third iteration in the immensely popular LITTLEST PET SHOP video game series will encourage girls to hone and polish their team building skills as they further expand their collections with new pets, accessories and mini games.
LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars will offer three separate games for the Nintendo DS – Blue Team, Pink Team, and Purple Team. The collection of games shares an overarching storyline that will inspire and rally girls to prepare their LITTLEST PET SHOP pets to become the “Biggest Star,” by training their pets to compete in a variety of contests such as fine tuning fashion sense, perfecting athletic ability and showing off artistic flair.
Each version of the LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars collection will offer six in-game exclusive pets and team-themed accessories in each version, allowing girls to do what they love most when it comes to LITTLEST PET SHOP – collect, customize and interact with an assortment of new pets as each character vies to be named the “Biggest Star.” The game titles will also include a wide array of mini games featuring an expanded assortment of pet animations and interactions not found in previous games.
“LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars gives us an opportunity to continue our industry leadership over the young girls category in developing high quality games tailored just for them, particularly with our highly successful LITTLEST PET SHOP franchise, based on the Hasbro brand, which has sold nearly 4 million video game units worldwide,” said Chip Lange, General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts. “We have a world class online world dedicated to this space with LITTLEST PET SHOP Online, and have seen great success on our iPhone application, as well. Now, our support continues with the third chapter in the exciting LITTLEST PET SHOP series that we just know girls will be delighted with as they’ll have a chance to live out the fun of performing with their favorite pets.”
For more information on LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars, please visit: http://ea.com/games/lps3-biggest-stars-purple-team.
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 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://info.ea.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands athttp://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. LITTLEST PET SHOP is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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