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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's EU Playstation Blog have revealed the comics coming to the PSP Digital Comic Store today.* 2000AD Prog #1679 2000AD 18+
* Archie Marries Betty #2: “The Wedding” Archie Comics 3+
* Atomic Robo Vol. 3: Shadow from Beyond Time #1 Red 5 Comics 9+
* Garters and Ghouls #1 IDW 12+
* Sonic the Hedgehog #3 Archie Comics 3+
* The Flying Friar Markosia 12+
* The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) #15-#21 Marvel 12+
* The Lexian Chronicles #4 Markosia 12+
* Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #2 IDW 12+
* Transformers: Spotlight: Prowl #1 IDW 12+
* Vampire Hunter D Volume 1: Chapter #6 IDW 17+
From EU Playstation Blog
New Zero Punctuation - Nier
This weeks new Zero Punctuation is on Nier. Yahtzee says he didn't see it coming but will he find the same problems with the game as others or will he find some good in the game?
Namco Bandai Announce Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team For The PSP
Namco Bandai have announced Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team is coming out this fall on the PSP. this fighter features 4 player simultaneous battles via Ad-Hoc. Namco Bandai have also released new screenshots for this game. they appear to be in-game and show 3 player battles, two human controlled characters against 1 computer character.
Screenshots
Game Information From Joystiq
Screenshots
Game Information From Joystiq
Namco Bandai Announce Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 For The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3
Screenshots
Game Information From Joystiq
EA Have Released New Ambitions DLC Screenshots For The Sims 3
EA have released new screenshots for the upcoming Ambitions DLC pack for The Sims 3. these screenshots show some more of the activities that you can do in this Ambitions pack, with the first screenshot showing the Mad Doctor and the final screenshot showing the good tattooist.
Screenshots
Screenshots
EA Announce Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC, Onslaught Mode, Brings Co-op To The Game
EA have announced the next DLC coming to Battlefield: Bad Company 2. the Onslaught DLC brings the Onslaught Mode to Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This mode Brings Co-Op gameplay to the Battlefield franchise for the first time on a Console. Onslaught is coming soon to both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions.
Onslaught mode can be played with up to 4 players, across 4 multiplayer maps - Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay. each of these maps have been redesigned with new lighting, time of day, vehicles and more. Each map has a gameplay focus, requiring teamwork to complete and stave off the enemy AI. The Atacama Desert map focus is Vehicle Warfare, whilst Nelson Bay focuses on infantry assault.
Onslaught Teaser Trailer
Press Release
Guildford, UK – May 12, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is expanding its award-winning multiplayer experience with the introduction of an all-new mode called ‘Onslaught’. This mode brings co-op gameplay to the Battlefield franchise for the first time ever on console. Coming soon, Onslaught mode will be available on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and on the PlayStation®Network, creating more reasons for players to check out the game that Seth Schiesel of The New York Times says “is a better game than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught mode can be played with up to four players across four multiplayer maps – Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay – redesigned with new lighting, time of day, added vehicles and other effects. Each map has a dedicated gameplay focus, requiring different levels of teamwork in order to complete the objectives against an onslaught of enemy AI. Vehicle warfare comes to the forefront in Atacama Desert while Nelson Bay focuses squarely on infantry assault. Players can compete in squads and check individual progress via the dedicated Onslaught leaderboards.
“We’re thrilled to bring something new and fresh to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 while still keeping Battlefield’s signature gameplay intact,” says Patrick Bach, Senior Producer at DICE. “We want to consistently support the over 4 million fans playing the game with new ways to get into multiplayer and also challenge the elite players with new experiences to improve their performance online. Effective squad play is the key to success in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer and this new mode will provide players with a dedicated environment to test their team skills and rank against the competition.”
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC.
For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit:www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
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 of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Onslaught mode can be played with up to 4 players, across 4 multiplayer maps - Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay. each of these maps have been redesigned with new lighting, time of day, vehicles and more. Each map has a gameplay focus, requiring teamwork to complete and stave off the enemy AI. The Atacama Desert map focus is Vehicle Warfare, whilst Nelson Bay focuses on infantry assault.
Onslaught Teaser Trailer
Press Release
Guildford, UK – May 12, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is expanding its award-winning multiplayer experience with the introduction of an all-new mode called ‘Onslaught’. This mode brings co-op gameplay to the Battlefield franchise for the first time ever on console. Coming soon, Onslaught mode will be available on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and on the PlayStation®Network, creating more reasons for players to check out the game that Seth Schiesel of The New York Times says “is a better game than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught mode can be played with up to four players across four multiplayer maps – Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Isla Inocentes, and Nelson Bay – redesigned with new lighting, time of day, added vehicles and other effects. Each map has a dedicated gameplay focus, requiring different levels of teamwork in order to complete the objectives against an onslaught of enemy AI. Vehicle warfare comes to the forefront in Atacama Desert while Nelson Bay focuses squarely on infantry assault. Players can compete in squads and check individual progress via the dedicated Onslaught leaderboards.
“We’re thrilled to bring something new and fresh to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 while still keeping Battlefield’s signature gameplay intact,” says Patrick Bach, Senior Producer at DICE. “We want to consistently support the over 4 million fans playing the game with new ways to get into multiplayer and also challenge the elite players with new experiences to improve their performance online. Effective squad play is the key to success in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer and this new mode will provide players with a dedicated environment to test their team skills and rank against the competition.”
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC.
For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit:www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
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 of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The Starter Pokémon From Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Revealed By A Leaked Magazine Scan
The latest CoroCoro Magazine has fully revealed the starting Pokémon for Pokémon Black And Pokémon White. The Japanese names for these Pokémon have not been confirmed by the mag, but other sources put the names as, from left to right, Tsutaaja, Pokabu, and Mijumaru. They are, again left to right, Grass Type, Fire Type, and Water Type. The new battle stance, between Pokémon, is also shown with a battle between Pokabu and Tsutaaja.
The Leak has also revealed that the game will take place in a region called Isshu, again a Japanese name, and it appears from the picture in the top right that the region is the furthest west a game has been set in. it reveals that the main characters, shown in the bottom left picture, in the game are not children and that they are older than previous main characters.
From Pokébeach
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/17kRFy
360: Microsoft's Saudi Arabia Marketing Manager confirms Natal is coming out in October, specific release date at E3 http://ht.ly/1JyFW
The My Baby series from Southpeak has sold over 1 Million units in the USA and Canada http://ht.ly/1JyIu
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17kVbx
Wii: Square Enix have revealed the special controller for the Wii port of Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road Victory http://ht.ly/1JyLa
360: In South Korea, Microsoft and LG are teaming up to show of 3D gaming on LG 3D TV's. not clear how 360 does it http://ht.ly/1JyU5
Someone from Blizzard has stated that StarCraft II could come to consoles, but it won't happen anytime soon http://ht.ly/1Jz5B
Wii: Miyamoto hints that Wii Music could return as either a standalone game Wii Music 2, or in another game. http://ht.ly/1Jz9j
MCV report they've been told by a source that the PS3 and 360 will be getting price cuts this year, PS3 possibly £200 http://ht.ly/1Jzie
PS3: Its reported Namco Bandai have filed a USA trademark for a downloadable Time Crisis game http://ht.ly/1Jzrc
PC: Capcom reveal S.Korea Devs, NeoWiz Games, are making Rockman Online (Mega Man Online). http://ht.ly/1Jzme
QTE Blog: EA Announce Online Pass, The Only Way For Future EA Sports Games To Be Played Online http://ow.ly/17kZJW
Xbox: Halo 2 Multiplayer via Xbox Live is over. the last person stopped 11PM PDT, 10th May http://ht.ly/1Jz0D
Mac: Steam is coming out tomorrow with mac versions of Portal and Torchlight and others. Games come out on Wednesday http://ht.ly/1JGIW
QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Trailer For International Cricket 2010 http://ow.ly/17l1z5
PS3: 3D Dot Game Heroes web portal now open, you can download other characters here http://ht.ly/1JGRm , Story from http://ht.ly/1JGRf
Ignition have licensed CryEngine 3 for a new action game on the 360 and PS3 http://ht.ly/1JGWp
PS3: Online retailer Game Star reveals White Knight Chronicles 2 is coming out in Japan on 8th July for ¥ 6,980 http://ht.ly/1JGY1
PS3: GameStop Canada have priced a Playstation move Controller at $59.99 http://ht.ly/1JLtw
Assassins Creed: Botherhood announced by Ubisoft. Single player campaign set in Rome, Stars Ezio, 15 hours + more http://ht.ly/1JLyx
Wii: Call Of Duty Black Ops is coming to the Wii on 9th November http://ht.ly/1JLza
QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal The Exotic Car Pack DLC For Forza 3 http://ow.ly/17l8qy
iPad: the devs behind Torchlight are looking to see if they can get the game to run on a iPad http://ht.ly/1JLYi
Capcom financials reveal 40 games are coming to Playstation, half of all games Capcom are releasing in 2010 Fiscal year http://ht.ly/1JM1j
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Screenshots For The PSP http://ow.ly/17laxO
Sony expect to post a annual loss of ¥41B, much improved from the initial ¥70B estimate. Gaming+Viao Earnings ¥10B http://ht.ly/1JOTE
PC: Valve announce a "Extensive update" for Counter Strike Source is being tested. 144 new achievements+ more http://ht.ly/1JOVI
PS3: Dual Shock 3 + a Greatest Hits title , 1 of 4 games, bundles coming to Amazon, and possibly others, for $60 http://ht.ly/1JOYX
EA Financials, Revenue up 14%, $119M, to $979M. http://ht.ly/1JP5b
EA, they're No. 1 Publisher in USA and EU, have 20 titles with metacritic rating of 80 or more, 4 top 20 games in USA/EU http://ht.ly/1JP8m
EA, 5 titles sold more than 4M, FIFA 10, Madden NFL 10, The Sims 3, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Need For Speed Shift http://ht.ly/1JPbV
EA Announce Bulletstorm is currently set for a Q1 2011 release http://ht.ly/1JPd7
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released New Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Screenshots For The PSP
Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for their upcoming PSP game, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3. These screenshots are in-game and shows 4 player fighting, either with 2 human players against 2 AI players or 4 Humans in teams of 2.
Screenshots
Screenshots
Microsoft Reveal The Exotic Car Pack DLC For Forza 3
Microsoft have revealed the next DLC pack for Forza 3 is going to be The Exotic Car Pack. This pack is out now and costs 400 MS Points. the free car of the month is the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85.
The 10 Cars In This Pack are:
Screenshots
Press Release
This spring, turn heads and ignite your inner car-collector-passion with “The Exotic Car Pack” for “Forza Motorsport 3.” Brought to you by developers Turn 10, “The Exotic Car Pack” introduces a roster of rare boutique brands for the first time ever to the franchise. Available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace starting today, the “Exotic Car Pack” features 10 distinctive vehicles that represent the pinnacle of automotive power and design.
This new car pack adds must-have jaw droppers to your showroom, including the SSC Ultimate Aero, the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest speed achieved by a road legal car (257 MPH). Also along for the ride is the Radical SR8 LM, which is famous for setting the fastest lap time on Nürburgring Nordschleife by a road legal production car (6 minutes and 48 seconds).
The “Exotic Car Pack” features 10 stunners that come ready to race, paint and tune:
SSC Ultimate Aero
JOSS JT1
Weismann GT MF5
Devon GTX
Spada Codatronca TS
Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
Mosler MT900s
Q1 Rossion
Radical SR8 LM
Gumpert Apollo
For car fans wanting a sample of this exotic download, Turn 10 is offering the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 as the free downloadable car of the month. Celebrating Spyker’s involvement in the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race, the LM85 gives “Forza Motorsport 3” players the unique opportunity to push one of the rarest and most elite cars in the world to the brink. Paying homage to the Le Mans theme, only 24 real life LM85s will be manufactured, but with your copy of “Forza Motorsport 3,” you can get behind the wheel and feel the exhilaration for yourself, accelerating from 0-60 in under 4.5 seconds and hitting top speeds of more than 185 MPH.
The 10 Cars In This Pack are:
- SSC Ultimate Aero
- JOSS JT1
- Weismann GT MF5
- Devon GTX
- Spada Codatronca TS
- Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
- Mosler MT900s
- Q1 Rossion
- Radical SR8 LM
- Gumpert Apollo
Screenshots
Press Release
This spring, turn heads and ignite your inner car-collector-passion with “The Exotic Car Pack” for “Forza Motorsport 3.” Brought to you by developers Turn 10, “The Exotic Car Pack” introduces a roster of rare boutique brands for the first time ever to the franchise. Available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace starting today, the “Exotic Car Pack” features 10 distinctive vehicles that represent the pinnacle of automotive power and design.
This new car pack adds must-have jaw droppers to your showroom, including the SSC Ultimate Aero, the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest speed achieved by a road legal car (257 MPH). Also along for the ride is the Radical SR8 LM, which is famous for setting the fastest lap time on Nürburgring Nordschleife by a road legal production car (6 minutes and 48 seconds).
The “Exotic Car Pack” features 10 stunners that come ready to race, paint and tune:
SSC Ultimate Aero
JOSS JT1
Weismann GT MF5
Devon GTX
Spada Codatronca TS
Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
Mosler MT900s
Q1 Rossion
Radical SR8 LM
Gumpert Apollo
For car fans wanting a sample of this exotic download, Turn 10 is offering the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 as the free downloadable car of the month. Celebrating Spyker’s involvement in the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race, the LM85 gives “Forza Motorsport 3” players the unique opportunity to push one of the rarest and most elite cars in the world to the brink. Paying homage to the Le Mans theme, only 24 real life LM85s will be manufactured, but with your copy of “Forza Motorsport 3,” you can get behind the wheel and feel the exhilaration for yourself, accelerating from 0-60 in under 4.5 seconds and hitting top speeds of more than 185 MPH.
Codemasters Have Released A New Trailer For International Cricket 2010
Codemasters have released a new trailer for International Cricket 2010. this trailer, titled Heroes, features both Stuart Broad and Ricky Ponting. This trailer shows in-game action from both of these players playing against a few different teams, at different grounds.
Press Release
Tuesday 11th May/... Codemasters® today released a new gameplay video for International Cricket 2010™, coming June 18th for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The latest video shows cricket stars Stuart Broad and Ricky Ponting in action and is available to view atwww.playcricket2010.com
Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a pedigree that includes Ashes 2009 and the Brian Lara series, International Cricket 2010 will set the new standard in cricket gaming. Players will experience a range of gameplay improvements which will deliver the most rewarding and authentic cricket yet, including fully motion captured players and reworked animations meaning cricketers bat, field and bowl more realistically than ever before.
Gamers can take to the wicket on 21 stadia around the world, each featuring authentic pitch conditions and performance. An extensive range of game modes, from quick fire Twenty20 matches to international tournaments and leagues, can be taken on with any of the expanded roster of 16 countries, including the officially licensed England and Australian teams.
Other key enhancements include ‘Action Cam’, the innovative new camera that takes players right onto the pitch, and the new ‘Power Stick’ which delivers 360° degree batting control and gives players the widest selection of shots possible, from pushing quick singles to riskier slogs to the boundary.
Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.playcricket2010.com.
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com
ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com
ASK ABOUT GAMES
Codemasters supports askaboutgames.com www.askaboutgames.com - a UK initiative designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for computer and video games so that they can make more informed choices when choosing games for their children.
Codemasters is a registered trademark owned by The Codemasters Software Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
Press Release
Tuesday 11th May/... Codemasters® today released a new gameplay video for International Cricket 2010™, coming June 18th for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The latest video shows cricket stars Stuart Broad and Ricky Ponting in action and is available to view atwww.playcricket2010.com
Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a pedigree that includes Ashes 2009 and the Brian Lara series, International Cricket 2010 will set the new standard in cricket gaming. Players will experience a range of gameplay improvements which will deliver the most rewarding and authentic cricket yet, including fully motion captured players and reworked animations meaning cricketers bat, field and bowl more realistically than ever before.
Gamers can take to the wicket on 21 stadia around the world, each featuring authentic pitch conditions and performance. An extensive range of game modes, from quick fire Twenty20 matches to international tournaments and leagues, can be taken on with any of the expanded roster of 16 countries, including the officially licensed England and Australian teams.
Other key enhancements include ‘Action Cam’, the innovative new camera that takes players right onto the pitch, and the new ‘Power Stick’ which delivers 360° degree batting control and gives players the widest selection of shots possible, from pushing quick singles to riskier slogs to the boundary.
Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.playcricket2010.com.
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com
ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com
ASK ABOUT GAMES
Codemasters supports askaboutgames.com www.askaboutgames.com - a UK initiative designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for computer and video games so that they can make more informed choices when choosing games for their children.
Codemasters is a registered trademark owned by The Codemasters Software Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
EA Announce Online Pass, The Only Way For Future EA Sports Games To Be Played Online [Updated]
EA Have announced Online Pass for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 EA Sports Games. Online Pass is a 1 time use code, that will come with all new EA Sports Games that have an online component, that you will have to enter to play the game online. the first game to come Online Pass is Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11, you will need to enter the Online Pass code that comes with the game to play it online. For those who buy a game used, and therefore have bought a game without a Online Pass Code, you can buy a new Online Pass Code for $10, prices for other countries to be revealed later.It is unclear if Online Pass will come to the Nintendo Wii. EA say that those who use the Online Pass will gain access to features and bonus content as well as the standard online services.
[Update: Post updated to show that Online Pass applies only to EA Sports Games at this point.]
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today introduced Online Pass content from EA SPORTS™. Online Pass rewards game owners with a game-specific, one-time-use registration code for online services, features and bonus content. Each title-specific Online Pass may be used with upcoming releases of EA SPORTS simulation games on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, beginning next month with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 11. The one-time Online Pass registration code comes included with each unit sold new at retail. Once redeemed, additional Online Passes will be available for $10. Fans also may sign up for a free 7-day trial to experience Online Pass. International pricing will be announced within territories in the near future.
“This is an important inflection point in our business because it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhance premium online services to the entire robust EA SPORTS online community,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS.
Retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME) has shown support of EA’s digital strategy by selling Sony PlayStation Network cards and Xbox Live Microsoft Points cards with the purchase of new and used EA titles. “GameStop is excited to partner with such a forward-thinking publisher as Electronic Arts,” said Dan DeMatteo, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop Corp. “This relationship allows us to capitalize on our investments to market and sell downloadable content online, as well as through our network of stores worldwide.”
Moore continued, “We’re delighted that GameStop is offering their support of this program as a place for gamers to purchase points that provide access to downloadable content from EA at their stores and through their website.”
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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile™ and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
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Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17k6Wv
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An Australian survey of 59,678 participants revealed that 98.2% were in support of a R18+ rating http://ht.ly/1J3SX
Its reported Codemasters is taking Playground to court accusing them of poaching their staff, around 17 of them http://ht.ly/1J4FV
GameInformer reveals Dante, Captain America, Deadpool and Felicia are in Marvel vs Capcom 3. http://ht.ly/1J4O8
A patch for BioShock 2 is currently being tested. it is a multiplayer patch for PC,360,PS3 and fixes alot of things http://ht.ly/1J4QL
360: Its been revealed the 360 versions of White Gold: War in Paradise and The Precursors have been axed http://ht.ly/1J4Tl
QTE Blog: Sony And Media Molecule Announce Little Big Planet 2 Is Coming Exclusively To The PS3 This Year http://ow.ly/17kcPq
PS3: Little Big Planet 2 does not support Playstation Move at laucnh, but it will get support via DLC http://ht.ly/1J4US
PS3: A PS3 Ape Escape game is expected to come out in Japan this year. it will support Playstation Move. http://ht.ly/1J4Xk
Screenshots from Marvel vs Capcom 3 have leaked onto the internet. looks similar to Street Fighter IV, and yet different http://ht.ly/1J59n
UK Game Charts, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, Just Dance, Modern Warfare 2, Wii Fit Plus, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 http://ht.ly/1J5aX
PS3: ModNation Racers will have DLC Released in a similar way that Little Big Planet did. Community determines game life http://ht.ly/1J5d3
the USA and EU Will get the Monster Hunter DLC for Lost Planet 2 on 11th May http://ht.ly/1Jat5 v
QTE Blog: EA Announce The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool Is Coming Out This Summer For Free http://ow.ly/17kgOh
PC: An Analyst is predicting that StarCraft II will sell 5 Million units in its first year on sale. http://ht.ly/1Jbg4
Wii: Super Mario Galaxy 2 details, over 40 Galaxies. Luigi randomly playable, takes place in alternate reality, + more http://ht.ly/1JbvF
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Skate It iPhone Screenshots http://ow.ly/17kjMN
Namco Bandai is releasing 25 PSP, 10 Wii, 34 DS, 13 PS3, 0 PS2, 8 Xbox 360 new games during their fiscal year 2011 http://ht.ly/1JbYQ
Facebook: its reported that since Facebook change notifications, game usage has dropped by as much as 7.9M users http://ht.ly/1JeiR
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/17klvu
PS3: Square Enix have revealed that Threads of Fate is coming to PS1 Classics after Final Fantasy IX http://ht.ly/1Jelw
360: Alan Wake only uses 2.5GB for game data, video takes up 3.74GB of space on the DVD http://ht.ly/1Jemv
360: Remedy have announced that they have written the main plot for Alan Wake 2 http://ht.ly/1Jeol
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released The Debut Trailer For Enslaved: Odyssey To The West http://ow.ly/17knAl
360: Bungie reveal gameplay changes coming to Halo Reach multiplayer. grenades, Melee being adjusted + more http://ht.ly/1Jeq5
its rumoured Remedy Derby have not sent out wages/redundancy payments for April, Derby office to be declared bankrupt http://ht.ly/1JetF
Monday, May 10, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released The Debut Trailer For Enslaved: Odyssey To The West
Namco Bandai have released the debut trailer for their upcoming Enslaved: Odyssey To The West game. this trailer describes the main back-story to the game and the relationship that the two characters have, whilst also using in-game action to show the world and the robot enemies. the trailer also shows some of the acrobatic climbing and moves that Monkey use as well as how he can take on the Robots. the co-operation between the two characters is also shown, Monkey taking the Trip on his back for example.
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the titles coming out in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games coming out this week, but there are 2 WiiWare games and 4 DSiWare games.
WiiWare
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
This is a 1 payer only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is the 3rd game in the Ace Attorney series that was only previously available on the Game Boy Advance.
Chess Challenge!
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this chess game can be played either against the computer or online against other players where you battle it out to become top of the worldwide online rankngs. you are also able to watch your friends playing chess games online. the game also has support for Mii's.
DSiWare
Photo Dojo
This is a 1-2 player game that is free until June 10th 2010 where it will be 200 DSi Points from 11th June 2010. this game uses the DSi camera to put you and your friends inside a fighting game.
Earthworm Jim
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is the Super Nintendo version of the game that has been ported to the DSi. as well as the original gameplay, this DSi version of the game features an exclusive bonus part of the game where you pull expressions that match those on the screen to earn bonuses.
Chess Challenge!
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. in this chess game, you can either play against the computer or against your friends using wireless play.
Flips: The Enchanted Wood
This is a 1 player only app and it costs 500 DSi Points. this is a new title in the Flips series and this is a book by Enid Blyton.
Press Release
Admit it: You've always dreamed of quitting your job and roaming the countryside as a legendary kung fu warrior. Thanks to the new Photo Dojo™ game for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, your dream is finally within reach. The game features customization options that let you add your entire body and voice to wild kung fu matches. It puts you right into the middle of a hilarious fighting game. Best of all, it's available for a whopping zero Nintendo DSi Points™ now through June 10. That's right – ZERO! Don't wait – 200 Nintendo DSi Points will be required for download starting June 11.
After you download Photo Dojo, be sure to keep an eye out for some of the other big games Nintendo is releasing during the next month. We're starting off this week with a hand-held version of the classic Earthworm Jim. Not to be overruled, a new Phoenix Wright™ Ace Attorney™ title serves up some justice for the WiiWare™ service.
Meanwhile, the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series keeps on growing, packed with new downloadable microgames from the industry's most talented designers. This week's addition comes from Jason Schreiber of Powerhead Games, creator of the award-winning Glow Artisan for the Nintendo DSiWare service. 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 or WarioWare: 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 get a look at Jason Schreiber's awesome new microgame.
Nintendo DSiWare
Photo Dojo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Violence
Price: Zero Nintendo DSi Points through June 10, 2010; 200 Nintendo DSi Points starting June 11, 2010
Description: Welcome to Photo Dojo, where you create a dojo filled with ruthless (or humorous) fighting machines using images of you and your friends. Use the Nintendo DSi system's built-in camera to take pictures of yourself and your friends in various poses, then use the built-in microphone to record sound effects and dialogue to give your warrior a voice. Choose one of the four available fighting styles, name your character and you're done. Better yet, repeat the simple, step-by-step process and create a lineup of up to eight fighters. Complete your game setup by customizing backgrounds and choosing from three awesome soundtracks, then prepare for battle. Two players can share one Nintendo DSi™ system to face off against each other in a one-on-one grudge match, while single-player mode offers the chance to pick your favorite fighter and take on relentless opponents of your own creation. If you're ready for some seriously offbeat kung fu action, Photo Dojo's unique twist on the side-scrolling beat-'em-up genre lets you use your imagination to set the stage for a fun-filled fight to the finish.
Earthworm Jim
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The classic action platformer you used to play on the Super NES™ system is back in a remake that offers the essence and core game play of the original, plus a never-before-seen feature available exclusively on the Nintendo DSi system. Play as the grooviest earthworm in the galaxy. Run, gun, swing from hooks with your head, launch cows, bungee jump and rocket through speed levels in a dozen crazy universes. Earn bonuses with facial-expression-based challenges that track your face using the system's built-in camera. Put on a smile, frown or make a variety of other faces to mimic Jim.
Chess Challenge!
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Patience will be key if you want to score big in Chess Challenge! Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or play against your friends in either shared or wireless play via DS Wireless Play. Start by practicing with some casual games, then work your way up in fully Elo-rated matches. You'll even be able to track all of your game-play stats – win, lose or draw. Chess Challenge! will keep both novice and expert players glued to the screen for hours.
Flips: The Enchanted Wood
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Jo, Bessie and Fanny move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep. In the wood stands the magic Faraway Tree, and in that tree live the magical characters that soon become their new friends: Moon-Face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man. Together they visit strange lands (the Roundabout Land, the Land of Ice and Snow, Toyland and the Land of Take What You Want) that lie at the top of the tree. Get ready for exciting adventures – and narrow escapes! The Flips series brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through the various stories and challenges.
WiiWare
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Mild Blood, Mild Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Phoenix Wright is back as the third game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you'll play through five shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique modes of play. In Investigations Mode you'll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You'll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode.TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS also includes the "Psyche-Lock" feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony.
Chess Challenge!
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Patience will be key as you face the best players from around the world in Chess Challenge! for the WiiWare service. Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or use Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to start climbing up in the worldwide rankings (broadband Internet connection required). Win online matches and see how your rating stacks up against competitors around the world by viewing the online Leaderboard. If you don't have time to play your friends in a live chess game, Chess Challenge! also lets you play with up to five different Wii Friends using WiiConnect24™. With full Mii™ character support you can really bring your games to life. Start by practicing with some casual games, then work your way up in fully Elo-rated matches. With all of these game-play options, you're in for some serious chess action.
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
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
This is a 1 payer only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is the 3rd game in the Ace Attorney series that was only previously available on the Game Boy Advance.
Chess Challenge!
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this chess game can be played either against the computer or online against other players where you battle it out to become top of the worldwide online rankngs. you are also able to watch your friends playing chess games online. the game also has support for Mii's.
DSiWare
Photo Dojo
This is a 1-2 player game that is free until June 10th 2010 where it will be 200 DSi Points from 11th June 2010. this game uses the DSi camera to put you and your friends inside a fighting game.
Earthworm Jim
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is the Super Nintendo version of the game that has been ported to the DSi. as well as the original gameplay, this DSi version of the game features an exclusive bonus part of the game where you pull expressions that match those on the screen to earn bonuses.
Chess Challenge!
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. in this chess game, you can either play against the computer or against your friends using wireless play.
Flips: The Enchanted Wood
This is a 1 player only app and it costs 500 DSi Points. this is a new title in the Flips series and this is a book by Enid Blyton.
Press Release
Admit it: You've always dreamed of quitting your job and roaming the countryside as a legendary kung fu warrior. Thanks to the new Photo Dojo™ game for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, your dream is finally within reach. The game features customization options that let you add your entire body and voice to wild kung fu matches. It puts you right into the middle of a hilarious fighting game. Best of all, it's available for a whopping zero Nintendo DSi Points™ now through June 10. That's right – ZERO! Don't wait – 200 Nintendo DSi Points will be required for download starting June 11.
After you download Photo Dojo, be sure to keep an eye out for some of the other big games Nintendo is releasing during the next month. We're starting off this week with a hand-held version of the classic Earthworm Jim. Not to be overruled, a new Phoenix Wright™ Ace Attorney™ title serves up some justice for the WiiWare™ service.
Meanwhile, the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series keeps on growing, packed with new downloadable microgames from the industry's most talented designers. This week's addition comes from Jason Schreiber of Powerhead Games, creator of the award-winning Glow Artisan for the Nintendo DSiWare service. 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 or WarioWare: 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 get a look at Jason Schreiber's awesome new microgame.
Nintendo DSiWare
Photo Dojo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Violence
Price: Zero Nintendo DSi Points through June 10, 2010; 200 Nintendo DSi Points starting June 11, 2010
Description: Welcome to Photo Dojo, where you create a dojo filled with ruthless (or humorous) fighting machines using images of you and your friends. Use the Nintendo DSi system's built-in camera to take pictures of yourself and your friends in various poses, then use the built-in microphone to record sound effects and dialogue to give your warrior a voice. Choose one of the four available fighting styles, name your character and you're done. Better yet, repeat the simple, step-by-step process and create a lineup of up to eight fighters. Complete your game setup by customizing backgrounds and choosing from three awesome soundtracks, then prepare for battle. Two players can share one Nintendo DSi™ system to face off against each other in a one-on-one grudge match, while single-player mode offers the chance to pick your favorite fighter and take on relentless opponents of your own creation. If you're ready for some seriously offbeat kung fu action, Photo Dojo's unique twist on the side-scrolling beat-'em-up genre lets you use your imagination to set the stage for a fun-filled fight to the finish.
Earthworm Jim
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The classic action platformer you used to play on the Super NES™ system is back in a remake that offers the essence and core game play of the original, plus a never-before-seen feature available exclusively on the Nintendo DSi system. Play as the grooviest earthworm in the galaxy. Run, gun, swing from hooks with your head, launch cows, bungee jump and rocket through speed levels in a dozen crazy universes. Earn bonuses with facial-expression-based challenges that track your face using the system's built-in camera. Put on a smile, frown or make a variety of other faces to mimic Jim.
Chess Challenge!
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Patience will be key if you want to score big in Chess Challenge! Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or play against your friends in either shared or wireless play via DS Wireless Play. Start by practicing with some casual games, then work your way up in fully Elo-rated matches. You'll even be able to track all of your game-play stats – win, lose or draw. Chess Challenge! will keep both novice and expert players glued to the screen for hours.
Flips: The Enchanted Wood
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Jo, Bessie and Fanny move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep. In the wood stands the magic Faraway Tree, and in that tree live the magical characters that soon become their new friends: Moon-Face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man. Together they visit strange lands (the Roundabout Land, the Land of Ice and Snow, Toyland and the Land of Take What You Want) that lie at the top of the tree. Get ready for exciting adventures – and narrow escapes! The Flips series brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through the various stories and challenges.
WiiWare
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Mild Blood, Mild Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Phoenix Wright is back as the third game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you'll play through five shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique modes of play. In Investigations Mode you'll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You'll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode.TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS also includes the "Psyche-Lock" feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony.
Chess Challenge!
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Patience will be key as you face the best players from around the world in Chess Challenge! for the WiiWare service. Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or use Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to start climbing up in the worldwide rankings (broadband Internet connection required). Win online matches and see how your rating stacks up against competitors around the world by viewing the online Leaderboard. If you don't have time to play your friends in a live chess game, Chess Challenge! also lets you play with up to five different Wii Friends using WiiConnect24™. With full Mii™ character support you can really bring your games to life. Start by practicing with some casual games, then work your way up in fully Elo-rated matches. With all of these game-play options, you're in for some serious chess action.
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.
EA Have Released New Skate It iPhone Screenshots
EA have released new screenshots for Skate It, the iPhone version of Skate. some of these screenshots are in-game, whilst others show the highlights of the game. These screenshots also show how the controls are laid out on the screen.
Screenshots
Screenshots
EA Announce The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool Is Coming Out This Summer For Free
EA have announced that The Sims 3 Pattern Tool is coming out this summer for free from www.TheSims3.com. this tool allows players to create their own designs and patterns and share them with other users as well as using them in your own game.
Features
Press Release
EA’s The Sims Studio is putting the power of pattern creation directly into The Sims 3 players’ hands! Available this summer as a free download on www.TheSims3.com, The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Toolallows players to create and share their own original patterns. Registered The Sims 3 players will be able to design a pattern easily, whether simple or elaborate, using dozens of images available in the Sticker Library or layer and modify their own images to create any pattern their heart desires. Players’ creativity is the limit and once satisfied they can then share their pattern creations online on The Sims 3 Exchange.
FEATURES
· Pattern Masters - As the official pattern tool for The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool makes it easy for players to make their own patterns and safely add them to their game
· Customize Sims’ Surroundings – Players can apply newly created patterns to their Sims’ furniture, clothing, floors, walls, and more
· Powerful and Easy - This powerful yet easy-to-use tool is perfect for all types of users ranging from beginners to advanced designers
· Preview to Check it Out – Players can view their patterns in 3D with the click of a button, then export directly to their game
· Share! Fans around the world can share and download creations throughThe Sims 3 Exchange
The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool is a robust creative tool, which allows players to create millions of patterns and place them on objects in their Sims’ world for a completely unique look and feel to their game. Whether they’ve been hankering for a new plaid for their Sims’ PJs or an exquisite flourish of tiles for their floors, everything they want to create is now within their grasp! For more information and assets, please visit info.ea.com.
Features
- Pattern Masters - As the official pattern tool for The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool makes it easy for players to make their own patterns and safely add them to their game
- Customize Sims’ Surroundings – Players can apply newly created patterns to their Sims’ furniture, clothing, floors, walls, and more
- Powerful and Easy - This powerful yet easy-to-use tool is perfect for all types of users ranging from beginners to advanced designers
- Preview to Check it Out – Players can view their patterns in 3D with the click of a button, then export directly to their game
- Share! Fans around the world can share and download creations throughThe Sims 3 Exchange
Press Release
EA’s The Sims Studio is putting the power of pattern creation directly into The Sims 3 players’ hands! Available this summer as a free download on www.TheSims3.com, The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Toolallows players to create and share their own original patterns. Registered The Sims 3 players will be able to design a pattern easily, whether simple or elaborate, using dozens of images available in the Sticker Library or layer and modify their own images to create any pattern their heart desires. Players’ creativity is the limit and once satisfied they can then share their pattern creations online on The Sims 3 Exchange.
FEATURES
· Pattern Masters - As the official pattern tool for The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool makes it easy for players to make their own patterns and safely add them to their game
· Customize Sims’ Surroundings – Players can apply newly created patterns to their Sims’ furniture, clothing, floors, walls, and more
· Powerful and Easy - This powerful yet easy-to-use tool is perfect for all types of users ranging from beginners to advanced designers
· Preview to Check it Out – Players can view their patterns in 3D with the click of a button, then export directly to their game
· Share! Fans around the world can share and download creations throughThe Sims 3 Exchange
The Sims 3 Create a Pattern Tool is a robust creative tool, which allows players to create millions of patterns and place them on objects in their Sims’ world for a completely unique look and feel to their game. Whether they’ve been hankering for a new plaid for their Sims’ PJs or an exquisite flourish of tiles for their floors, everything they want to create is now within their grasp! For more information and assets, please visit info.ea.com.
Sony And Media Molecule Announce Little Big Planet 2 Is Coming Exclusively To The PS3 This Year
Media Molecule and Sony have revealed Little Big Planet 2 for the Playstation 3 and announced that it is coming out this year only on the PS3. They have also announced that all the levels created in Little Big Planet, and currently there are over 2 Million of them, are playable in Little Big Planet 2.
Media Molecule reveal that the searching system is getting a total overhaul, with additions like a activity stream so you can see what your friends are playing and what your hearted creators are building. They are also making it more accessible, providing a web site for every creator and every level. you will be able to browse levels, add them to your queue to play later, and much more via this website.
Little Big Planet 2 also comes with new things to add to your levels. Sackbots can be shaped and tweaked, and you have the choice to even record behaviour for them. New camera tools have been added to give a better cinematic experience for your level, or they can be used to create short films or music videos. You will have the ability to choose how a controller is used in a level and what buttons do what.
In an effort to reduce the amount of logic systems needed, circuit boards have been added to the game. for example, the calculator level created in little Big Planet was made up of over 100 pistons, in Little Big Planet 2 this can be boiled down into 1 microchip, freeing up the thermometer for other things. Circuit boards can be any size and take as many switches as you want them to.
Sackboy has also been given other tools to use, for example he now has a grappling hook, that can be used when he jumps, as well as new bounce pads. Media Molecule are teasing future surprises and reveals for the game and Sackboy.
Announcement Trailer
Screenshots
From Little Big Planet 2
Media Molecule reveal that the searching system is getting a total overhaul, with additions like a activity stream so you can see what your friends are playing and what your hearted creators are building. They are also making it more accessible, providing a web site for every creator and every level. you will be able to browse levels, add them to your queue to play later, and much more via this website.
Little Big Planet 2 also comes with new things to add to your levels. Sackbots can be shaped and tweaked, and you have the choice to even record behaviour for them. New camera tools have been added to give a better cinematic experience for your level, or they can be used to create short films or music videos. You will have the ability to choose how a controller is used in a level and what buttons do what.
In an effort to reduce the amount of logic systems needed, circuit boards have been added to the game. for example, the calculator level created in little Big Planet was made up of over 100 pistons, in Little Big Planet 2 this can be boiled down into 1 microchip, freeing up the thermometer for other things. Circuit boards can be any size and take as many switches as you want them to.
Sackboy has also been given other tools to use, for example he now has a grappling hook, that can be used when he jumps, as well as new bounce pads. Media Molecule are teasing future surprises and reveals for the game and Sackboy.
Announcement Trailer
Screenshots
From Little Big Planet 2
Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17j4ko
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17j5lJ
Its reported that Zynga is planning to leave Facebook and start Zynga Live, Not happy with the cut Facebook get http://ht.ly/1Ixxg
PS3: Little Big Planet 2 details, New tools to create puzzle/racing/RPG games, create/edit films, LBP stuff carried over http://ht.ly/1IxzG
360: The ESRB has rated Duke Nuken: Manhattan Project for the Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1IxA6
Screenshots from the new XCOM game have been leaked. 50's America style. http://ht.ly/1IxAT
its reported Crytek have filed a trademark for TimeSplitters: Future Perfect http://ht.ly/1IxBb
GTTV tease they have a trailer for a new game in a classic franchise coming in the show next week. http://ht.ly/1IxBR
Shigeru Miyamoto denies Nintendo have taken small steps online, Nintendo debating free or subscription online service http://ht.ly/1IxDg
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Splinter Cell: Conviction http://ow.ly/17j97i
QTE Blog: Silhouettes of the Starting Pokémon From Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released http://ow.ly/17jAjl
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/17jI4G
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/17jLxn
Sunday, May 9, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. Like last week, many of these stories had the same amount of hits. Two interesting, or strange, inclusions in this weeks top 10 are 3 and 1. both of these are fairly old stories that got a lot of attention in one day. There was a few re-tweets from followers of QTE Gamers, but the one that got the most traction was the story at 2 which initially got re-tweeted by @randy_wrecked.
10 QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 05/05/2010 http://ow.ly/17hclH
9 Bethesda's Pete Hines says Doom 4 will "show the world id's true potential" when its released. http://ht.ly/1IeVe
8 iPad: out 28th May16 in UK WiFi £429 32GB WiFi £499 64GB WiFi £599 16GB WiFi+3G £529 32GB WiFi+3G £599 64GB WiFi+3G £699 http://ht.ly/1IbhR
7 360: 8 page Gears Of War 3 feature from Russian mag leaked, art + more http://ht.ly/1Hdn6 Translation here, big spoilers! http://ht.ly/1Hdni
6 Activison reveal Bungie will have 200 hundred people, they are funding Bungies new game, its unlike anything else http://ht.ly/1IcD3
5 iPhone: Apple have been granted the design patent for the iPhone 3G and 3GS http://ht.ly/1GJyO
4 360: Microsofts Natal E3 press conference will not be live streamed. Microsoft are banning all technology from the show http://ht.ly/1Hi27
3 Its rumoured that Silent HIll Shattered Memories may have been delayed a month after retailers change its release date. http://ow.ly/u1X0
2 Its reported Sony have approached director, David O. Russell, to direct the Uncharted movie. Summer 2011 release + more http://ht.ly/1GQBI
1 PS3: kotaku has pictures of the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 and the Box http://ow.ly/LfkS
10 QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 05/05/2010 http://ow.ly/17hclH
9 Bethesda's Pete Hines says Doom 4 will "show the world id's true potential" when its released. http://ht.ly/1IeVe
8 iPad: out 28th May16 in UK WiFi £429 32GB WiFi £499 64GB WiFi £599 16GB WiFi+3G £529 32GB WiFi+3G £599 64GB WiFi+3G £699 http://ht.ly/1IbhR
7 360: 8 page Gears Of War 3 feature from Russian mag leaked, art + more http://ht.ly/1Hdn6 Translation here, big spoilers! http://ht.ly/1Hdni
6 Activison reveal Bungie will have 200 hundred people, they are funding Bungies new game, its unlike anything else http://ht.ly/1IcD3
5 iPhone: Apple have been granted the design patent for the iPhone 3G and 3GS http://ht.ly/1GJyO
4 360: Microsofts Natal E3 press conference will not be live streamed. Microsoft are banning all technology from the show http://ht.ly/1Hi27
3 Its rumoured that Silent HIll Shattered Memories may have been delayed a month after retailers change its release date. http://ow.ly/u1X0
2 Its reported Sony have approached director, David O. Russell, to direct the Uncharted movie. Summer 2011 release + more http://ht.ly/1GQBI
1 PS3: kotaku has pictures of the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 and the Box http://ow.ly/LfkS
What Have You Played This Week?
Managed to play a lot more this week. I even got back the game that killed my old PlayStation 3, for those who are new my launch PlayStation 3 died when I tried to play IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey. This is a rented game which also means i've not played much recently as i've been waiting to get it back from Sony. It got to me when Sony said it would, and I'm determined to finish it quickly as my rent games list on Swapgame just keeps getting longer.
Football Manager 10 – PC – well finished 2nd in my second season in the premiership. Again my team is getting stronger, but with Annan its taking time as I still can't offer high wages, but thankfully a new stadium and improved training/youth stuff is making it a bit easier.
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.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey – PS3 – Yep, I got the game back that killed my last PlayStation 3. I got much further this time, getting through the tutorial fine. Graphically its fairly impressive and it makes great use of vibration in the Dual Shock 3. there appears to be no one playing it online, so i've focused on the single player stuff. The campaign is straightforward, complete tasks to continue and unlock sutff. Ai for the most part is decent in campaign, but there are times when the Ai is either too good or not good enough. It's fun to play and educational, for those unfamiliar with air warfare in World War II. It'll take a while to complete, but the trophies are unlocking regularly and the unlocked stuff in game has some incentive to continue.
Halo Reach – Beta – Xbox 360 – I played a fair bit of the Beta, playing slayer matches, and ultimately it feels a lot like Halo. Some of the control changes took an age to get used to, like using the RB to melee and not B, but ultimately it does control well. Graphically there is a noticeable improvement, but not perhaps as big as an improvement as it needs, especially when you compare it to games like Killzone 2. the new loadouts do make it interesting, but only when you get used to using them. I use the jet pack a lot to shoot from above and land on top of them where I melee the opponent. This usually kills them. Others are using the cloak great in sniping positions. The defensive one is pretty hit and miss I find with people either using it or coming across someone using it. I have no idea what its like to talk to people with this game. Like most online games, I do not use a headset...especially on the 360, but from what people are saying on podcasts and such...ot certainly doesn't sound like things have improved.
Bookworm Adventures – PC – my parents had a cleanup and found this game. I had played Bookworm a long time ago and thought i'd give it a try. I think this is a brilliant game. It is shown up by its age, in terms of graphics, but the gameplay is simply addictive and fun. Its a great RPG and you can see how games like this spawned bigger games like Puzzle Quest.
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 – well finished 2nd in my second season in the premiership. Again my team is getting stronger, but with Annan its taking time as I still can't offer high wages, but thankfully a new stadium and improved training/youth stuff is making it a bit easier.
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.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey – PS3 – Yep, I got the game back that killed my last PlayStation 3. I got much further this time, getting through the tutorial fine. Graphically its fairly impressive and it makes great use of vibration in the Dual Shock 3. there appears to be no one playing it online, so i've focused on the single player stuff. The campaign is straightforward, complete tasks to continue and unlock sutff. Ai for the most part is decent in campaign, but there are times when the Ai is either too good or not good enough. It's fun to play and educational, for those unfamiliar with air warfare in World War II. It'll take a while to complete, but the trophies are unlocking regularly and the unlocked stuff in game has some incentive to continue.
Halo Reach – Beta – Xbox 360 – I played a fair bit of the Beta, playing slayer matches, and ultimately it feels a lot like Halo. Some of the control changes took an age to get used to, like using the RB to melee and not B, but ultimately it does control well. Graphically there is a noticeable improvement, but not perhaps as big as an improvement as it needs, especially when you compare it to games like Killzone 2. the new loadouts do make it interesting, but only when you get used to using them. I use the jet pack a lot to shoot from above and land on top of them where I melee the opponent. This usually kills them. Others are using the cloak great in sniping positions. The defensive one is pretty hit and miss I find with people either using it or coming across someone using it. I have no idea what its like to talk to people with this game. Like most online games, I do not use a headset...especially on the 360, but from what people are saying on podcasts and such...ot certainly doesn't sound like things have improved.
Bookworm Adventures – PC – my parents had a cleanup and found this game. I had played Bookworm a long time ago and thought i'd give it a try. I think this is a brilliant game. It is shown up by its age, in terms of graphics, but the gameplay is simply addictive and fun. Its a great RPG and you can see how games like this spawned bigger games like Puzzle Quest.
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.
Silhouettes of the Starting Pokémon From Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Have Been Released
Pokémon Sunday, a TV show in Japan, have revealed silhouettes of the Starting Pokémon from the Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Videogames and TV Series. The full reveal of these starters will come in both the CoroCoro magazine, which is expected to leak during the week, and next Sundays Pokémon Sunday. I Speculate that the pokemon types will be, from left to right, Grass, Fire, Water. You can click on the picture to see it bigger.
From Pokébeach
Saturday, May 8, 2010
New Zero Punctuation - Splinter Cell: Conviction
Here is this weeks Zero Punctuation. apologises for this going up late, i kinda forgot to do this post on Wednesday when the new one went live over on The Escapist. Well this weeks is on Splitner Cell: Conviction and could it be a game that Yahtzee enjoys seeing as he enjoys stealth games like Thief...watch and find out.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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iPad: out 28th May16 in UK WiFi £429 32GB WiFi £499 64GB WiFi £599 16GB WiFi+3G £529 32GB WiFi+3G £599 64GB WiFi+3G £699 http://ht.ly/1IbhR
Wii: its rumoured that PokéPark Wii Pikachu's Adventure is coming out in PAL territories on 30th July http://ht.ly/1Ibq7
Activision Blizzard Financials, profit doubled over 09 to $381M, $1.3B revenue in 1st 1/4, expects $4.2B revenue for 2010 http://ht.ly/1Ic5q
Activision are not going to close Infinity Ward, they are working on DLC and An unannounced game, will have more staff http://ht.ly/1IczP
Activison reveal Bungie will have 200 hundred people, they are funding Bungies new game, its unlike anything else http://ht.ly/1IcD3
QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Wii Party, A New Marquee Party Game For The Wii http://ow.ly/17iw1c
Activision have confirmed that Guitar Hero 6 is coming out this fall with DJ Hero 2 coming out shortly after http://ht.ly/1IeCX
Call Of Duty Map Sales for the series are around 17M, 1.75B hours have been played online, Continued success via retail http://ht.ly/1IeGx
Acitivison are looking to China and Korean markets for Call Of Duty series sales, will use Blizzard expertise http://ht.ly/1IeI9
Ubisoft have announced that they are looking for Dance talent to be included in Just Dance 2 http://ht.ly/1IeJ9
360: Remedy reveal Alan Wake facial animations will improve with DLC http://ht.ly/1IeLb
PS3: Zen Studios reveal Planet MiniGolf will have Youtube Video Uploading support, send replays of matches to youtube http://ht.ly/1IeNp
Capcom Financials, new sales down 27.3% to ¥66.8 Billion, Profit down 73.1% to ¥2.17 Billion. Japan sales strong http://ht.ly/1IeRo
2 Epic Mickey books are being planned, 1 is a the games story whilst the other is part of game universe. http://ht.ly/1IeTf
Bethesda's Pete Hines says Doom 4 will "show the world id's true potential" when its released. http://ht.ly/1IeVe
EA have filed 3 trademarks for DarkSpore, speculation is its a Spore spin-off or sequel to Spore http://ht.ly/1IeWY
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/17iCDw
PSP: Its been found that you can recruit Hideo Kojima into your Mother Base Staff in Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker http://ht.ly/1IizV
JP Consoles, PSP 59.315, PS3 32.874, Wii 30.757, DSiLL 25.569, DSi 15.628, 360 4.943, DS 4.068, PSPgo 1.890, PS2 1.577 http://ht.ly/1IiBP
Latest GameInformer cover revealed to feature Gears of War 3. Little Big Planet 2 revealed, article in June Issue http://ht.ly/1Ilcc
Satoru Iwata says the battle with Sony is a "victory already won," Apple is the "enemy of the future." http://ht.ly/1Ilek
3DS: Satoru Iwata reveals the 3D game be turned on or off and they're working on anti piracy measures http://ht.ly/1IlfN
360: GameStop and Amazon have listings for Call Of Duty War Collection, it has CoD 2,3, and World At War for $60. http://ht.ly/1IlhF
Square Enix have confirmed that Final Fantasy IX is coming out in the USA soon http://ht.ly/1IliB
360: Halo Reach Beta should receive Invasion mode and boneyard map by now http://ht.ly/1IlkG
PS3: Its rumoured that Valkyrie Profile 3 is no longer a multi platform release and will come exclusively to the PS3 http://ht.ly/1Ilm7
Friday, May 7, 2010
This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the titles coming out this week on the Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare channels. in all there are 6 titles, 1 on Virtual Console, 1 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare. This Weeks Virtual Console release is the first time that the NES version of Final Fantasy has come out in the UK. unfortunately i do not have screenshots for all the games, but in the link at the bottom of the post, Nintendo have released a video showing small clips from the games released today.
Virtual Console
FINAL FANTASY – NES
WiiWare
Pub Darts
DSiWare
Metal Torrent
Rytmik
Flips Silent But Deadly
Bounce & Break
From Nintendo UK
Virtual Console
FINAL FANTASY – NES
WiiWare
Pub Darts
DSiWare
Metal Torrent
Rytmik
Flips Silent But Deadly
Bounce & Break
From Nintendo UK
Nintendo Reveal Wii Party, A New Marquee Party Game For The Wii
During Nintendo's financial report, they revealed a new Wii title currently in development. Wii Party is being developed with the aim of becoming the first new marquee party game for the Wii from Nintendo since Mario Party 8 was released in the Summer of 2007. Wii Party is currently set for release during this fiscal year, meaning it could come out anytime between now and March 2011. Wii Party is being designed in a way so that every player with a Wii can find a game to play. Mii's are used as players characters, and the game features games that can be played alone, in pairs, or in groups. there will be a game play mode called Living Party that uses only the Wiimote. Nintendo have released screenshots and the Logo for this Game. the screenshots appear to be in-game. the Menu screenshot is in Japanese, but a translation has been provided if you click on the Speech bubble.
Screenshots
Extract From Nintendo's Financials
It’s called, “Wii Party”.
As you know, “Wii something” are the titles that we use only with software that Nintendo has developed exclusively for Wii with the aim to make them marquee titles for Wii. We are developing this game with the aim to make it a marquee party game for Wii.
The developers are spending significant time for this title so that they can include elements that are must-haves in a party game as well as making sure that adequate volume of game play are available. We are developing it with the intent that every Wii player will be able to find a game that can be enjoyed. In a game play mode called “Living Party”, there are unique game play only available with the Wii Remote.
In this software, Miis are used as the players’ characters. According to our own survey, we know that more than 160 million Miis have been created by our customers in Japan, the U.S. and six countries in Europe alone, In Japan, thanks to the popularity of the Tomodachi Collection software, an increasing number of Japanese are taking to their Miis. In a sense, it is a natural move for your Miis and your friends’ and family members’ Miis to show up in a Wii party games.
Nintendo has not launched a marquee party game since Mario Party 8, launched in summer 2007. However, since Wii is usually being played by several people at once and the global sales of Mario Party have reached 7.6 million units, a party title has great potential.
This is one of the titles which, we hope, will play an important role for this fiscal year.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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