This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare, Virtual Console, and DSiWare stores. in all there are 9 games, 1 on Virtual Console, 3 on WiiWare, and 5 on DSiWare.
Virtual Console
Shadow of the Ninja
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is the NES version of Shadow Of The Ninja. you can play this game single player or co-op through its 13 levels, against Garuda's army of soldiers, ninjas and robots.
WiiWare
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a hidden object game where you have to find objects at different yard sales.
Arcade Sports
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this game has 4 sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool, and Snooker. each of the games have the following modes, Practice, Vs Match, Season Mode, and Multiplayer.
Bejeweled 2
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points.
DSiWare
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is an app that times how many times you can press a button over a time period. can you beat the 16 shots per second set by Takahasi Meijin?
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this app turns your DSi into a electronic Keyboard. you are able to record performances and replay them.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is the latest book in the flips range.
Telegraph Crosswords
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. there are 500 puzzles, of multiple types. the game has a auto save function, letting you play and save as you go, as well as a hint system incase you get stuck.
A Kappa's Trail
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. the game features a main storyline, which makes you try to get Kappa into the human world, and 3 different mini games that help improve Kappa's Skills.
Press Release
School may be out, but there's no shortage of interesting subjects for you to learn about: Fascinating spirits, dazzling gems and stealthy ninjas are all ready to be discovered in this week's lineup of new game downloads for Nintendo® systems. Guide a mythical spirit through a series of puzzling trials as he attempts to make his way to the human world in A Kappa's Trail for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Experience a famous puzzle game on America's top-selling home console with Bejeweled® 2 for the WiiWare™ service. A total of nine new games are now available for download, but that's not the only big news this week. The annual E3 Expo kicks off in Los Angeles on June 15, and Nintendo is inviting fans with broadband Internet access to watch a live video stream of its E3 Expo presentation. Go toe3.nintendo.com at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, June 15, and watch all of Nintendo's announcements as they happen.
You're also invited to check out the latest addition to the "Big Name Games" section of theWarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week, the team at EnjoyUp Games takes the spotlight with a new Chronos Twins microgame. 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.
Nintendo DSiWare
A Kappa's Trail
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Step into the world of a kappa, a mythical river spirit famous in Japanese folklore, as he tries to make his way to the human world. In addition to the challenging main game, you'll find three different minigames to further improve your kappa-related skills. You'll start your journey in Kappa Cove, a good place to go exploring, practice getting around and munch on a few fish. The intuitive controls are all handled with the stylus (draw a trail and the kappa will follow it), but the helpful Chumfish is more than willing to teach you the basics. Once you begin your path down the Kappa Trail, you'll encounter coins to collect, boulders to shatter and various mini-kappas that can help you in specific ways. Just be sure to avoid the Devil Hand. If you need a break, you can collect paintings or cassettes from the Chumfish Shack, count plates at a sushi restaurant or test your mettle in the treacherous Trial of Tiles. With its cute graphics and charming story, your time with the kappa will certainly be memorable. Who knows what you'll find as you make your way through A Kappa's Trail?
Telegraph Crosswords
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play crossword puzzles from the Telegraph like you've never played them before. Discover 500 puzzles of multiple types. You're in for many hours of game play. With its handy interface and intuitive controls, this game transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience. Notable features include:
• A huge selection of quick puzzles, cryptic puzzles and general-knowledge puzzles.
• Registration of best times in the Hall of Fame.
• Interactive hints to prevent you from getting stuck.
• Auto-save function so you can stop and resume a puzzle at any time.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When Mr. Watts, the science teacher, turns up for class and tries to open his briefcase with his teeth, James, Alexander and Lenny realize he's not quite himself. The friends investigate and uncover a plot so dangerous that the life of every pupil and teacher is at risk. How will they foil the plot and restore Mr. Watts to normal? The new Flips range brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through various stories and challenges.
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
Publisher: Abylight
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Get creative and spend relaxing moments transforming your Nintendo DSi™ system into a complete electronic keyboard with a great variety of instruments and rhythms. This is the perfect way to have fun and impress your friends with your musical creations. Whether you're already an expert or just taking your first steps, Electronic Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are. Features include:
• Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
• Up to eight user-definable chords
• Five different styles, each with four variations
• Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
• Six-octave keyboard (two visible)
• Pitch-bend function
• 16 instruments
• Integrated sequencer
• Metronome
• Recording and replay option
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson's own "Master Higgins" (a.k.a. Takahashi Meijin) made a splash in the gaming world with his astonishing trigger-finger speed of 16 shots per second. Can you break the Master's record? A graph analysis feature breaks down your stats and indicates your weak spots. Use it effectively to improve your trigger-finger performance. If you get a high score, you can leave a customized signature using the touch screen. Get your family and friends to compete for some serious rapid-fire fun.
WiiWare
Bejeweled 2
Publisher: PopCap Games, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Get set to play the world's No. 1 puzzle game, now available for the Wii console. Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action mode. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brain waves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!
Arcade Sports™
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Arcade Sports consists of a selection of four full-featured arcade sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool and Snooker. The following modes are available:
• PRACTICE: This mode allows you to play a practice game and brush up on your skills.
• VERSUS MATCH: Play a one-on-one "friendly" match versus any of the game opponents in any game type.
• SEASON MODE: Season Mode is a series of linked tournaments with 10 tournaments of mixed game types. The objective is to make it to the top of the rankings. Play through each event in turn. After each one, you'll be awarded a world ranking position and achievement rewards.
• MULTIPLAYER: Arcade Sports allows up to two players to compete head-to-head in a versus match on one Wii console.
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to the town of Sunnyville! Search local yard sales on your mission to find hidden treasures and objects. Use your fantastic finds to decorate your dream home in a competition to win the illustrious "Superstar Homes Magazine Contest!" Beat the clock or play at your own pace, searching for hundreds of items hidden in fun locales. Enjoy nonstop challenges in this expansive seek-and-find game.
Virtual Console™
Shadow of the Ninja™
Original platform: NES™
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get ready for furious side-scrolling, platforming ninja action. The mad emperor, Garuda, has the city trapped in his diabolical claws. Only two brave ninja warriors dare to stand against him. They move as silently as shadows in the snow, swift and graceful as the wind, and strike with the explosive fury of razor-clawed tigers. Playing solo or cooperatively with a friend, you'll slice, bomb and shuriken your way through Garuda's army of vicious soldiers, agile ninjas and monstrous robots. Use your ninja skills to hang from moving platforms, leap over lethal pitfalls and dodge diabolical traps. Collect deadly power-ups to give yourself an edge against the overwhelming odds. It'll take all of your platforming prowess to navigate the game's 13 intense levels and bring some old-fashioned ninja justice to Garuda.
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.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Activision Announce Up Coming Games Will Feature Music From Popular Artists
Activision have announced that upcoming games, Call of Duty: Black Ops, DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and True Crime: Hong Kong, will feature music from popular and successful artists including Usher, Eminem, Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams, and David Guetta.
David Guetta and Deadmau5 will feature in DJ Hero 2, whilst Soundgarden will debut an unreleased song, Black Rain, on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock will also feature Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing," A Perfect Circle's "The Outsider," Black Sabbath's "Children Of The Grave," and Megadeth's "Sudden Death."
Pharrell Williams will feature in True Crime: Hong Kong with a blend of pop, hip hop and soul in the games soundtrack. Rhea will also feature on the True Crime: Hong Kong soundtrack. Call of Duty: Black Ops will feature a new track from Eminem's upcoming Recovery album.
Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that its highly anticipated games Call of Duty(R): Black Ops(TM), DJ Hero(R) 2, Guitar Hero(R): Warriors of Rock and True Crime(R): Hong Kong will feature music from some of the most popular and successful recording artists including Grammy(R) Award winners Usher, Eminem, Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams, David Guetta and other world-renowned musical talents.
"Activision's fall titles are set to give gamers an unparalleled musical experience," said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. "We have assembled an exceptionally talented roster of artists, many of whom have created exclusive or originally recorded tracks for our games. We are sure our titles will offer a variety of tracks that will appeal to our wide consumer base and delight the most passionate music and gaming fans."
Players will party together this fall, firing up two turntables and a microphone in DJ Hero 2, the follow-up to the #1 new videogame IP of 2009. Picking up where the award-winning DJ Hero(R) soundtrack left off, DJ Hero 2 spins together the hottest tracks blazing up the charts and legendary club anthems from the biggest artists in pop, dance and hip hop including R&B superstar Usher's chart-topping hit "OMG," with a current audience reach of over 160 million, which will be involved in an upcoming DJ Hero 2 project. The game will feature a host of new world-class DJ's, including an in-game appearance and hit music from Grammy Award winning artist and multi-platform producer David Guetta. He joins progressive house producer Deadmau5 who delivered some of his hot new tracks and will also be an in-game playable character. Z-Trip spins his encore as part of the DJ Hero crew, having consulted on the game's development and is delivering two exclusive new mixes.
Recently reunited rock heavyweights Soundgarden will debut an unreleased song, "Black Rain," exclusively on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, which allows gamers to embark on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll. With a set list of shred-worthy hits including Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing," A Perfect Circle's "The Outsider," Black Sabbath's "Children Of The Grave," and Megadeth's "Sudden Death," Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience.
Grammy Award winning recording artist, producer and musician Pharrell Williams brings his unique blend of pop, hip hop and soul to headline the soundtrack for True Crime: Hong Kongthe company's forthcoming open-world/action game. Also on the soundtrack is up and coming R&B, pop and jazz singer Rhea who frequently collaborates with Williams and has performed with N.E.R.D. With orders to "do whatever it takes to become one of them," players assume the role of undercover detective Wei Shen as he engages in visceral, fast paced martial arts combat, explosive gunfights, high-octane action driving and acrobatic free-running chase sequences in order to infiltrate and bring down one of Hong Kong's most notorious Triad organizations. In order to survive, Wei must think like them, fight like them, and even kill like them.
On November 9, 2010, the newest installment in the biggest action series of all-time and the year's most anticipated title, Call of Duty: Black Ops, will insert players behind enemy lines during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known. An epic single player campaign filled with heart-racing action, Call of Duty: Black Ops puts players in the boots of elite special forces units engaged in covert warfare, deniable operations, and explosive conflicts around the globe. The title features an edgy new track from Eminem's upcoming album "Recovery" scheduled for release June 21st.
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THQ Announec de Blob 2: The Underground is Coming To The Wii, DS, Xbox 360, and PS3 In Spring 2011
THQ Have announced de Blob 2: The Underground is coming out in Spring 2011 on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. This is the first time that a de Blob game will be available on another platform other than a Wii.
In de Blob 2: The Underground, Comrade Black has returned and he has restarted his war on colour. he tries to takes control of Prisma City, but de Blob returns to restore colour and bring life back to the city. de Blob has a new robot sidekick called Pinky who will help blast enemies and disable traps.
The Nintendo DS version of de Blob 2: The Underground has a different story. here, Dr. Von Blot has been working in a underground research facility, continuing his research on Mutated Ink. de Blob is captured, as he enjoys a day off in the Jungle, by the Dr. in the game, you have to work your way through a 2D side scrolling world and defeat Dr. Von Blot.
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – June 14, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that de Blob® 2: The Underground™, the sequel to the award-winning 2008 sensation, will debut on high definition consoles and in 3D for the first time ever in Spring 2011 and is set to deliver a fun-filled, creative gameplay experience for players of all ages. de Blob 2: The Underground features new moves, more friends, free-form painting activities, and is currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.
“We are thrilled to expand the world of de Blob into high definition and 3D gaming with an entertaining and immersive experience that brings back the adventures of the fun-loving, free-spirited hero,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “In addition to the release of de Blob 2: The Underground, THQ will extend the reach of its most colorful owned intellectual property with an upcoming Syfy partnership and de Blob-branded consumer products.”
About de Blob 2: The Underground
In de Blob 2: The Underground for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii, Comrade Black is back and so is his war on color. Disguised as Papa Blanc, Comrade Black rigs the city’s election in order to win and take control of Prisma City with his brainwashing new cult. That is, until de Blob bounces back in full color-spreading force with his revolution to restore color and life back to the city and its residents. In the colorful sequel, de Blob will paint his way through the enormous and pollution-filled Prisma City accompanied by a fantastic new interactive soundtrack and an arsenal of new tricks to confound his enemies. Joining de Blob will be a new robot sidekick, named Pinky, who will help him blast enemies, disable traps, and negotiate the challenging levels of Prisma City. The game will also present players with new side quests, which allow players to upgrade de Blob’s abilities. de Blob 2: The Underground will feature an in-depth single-player campaign with all-new power-ups and challenges, as well as multiplayer modes that support co-operative and competitive play.
In de Blob 2: The Underground for Nintendo DS, The war for Chroma City is over and Comrade Black and his forces are long gone. Peace has been restored and de Blob has returned to lazy days basking in the jungle sun. Meanwhile, in an underground facility deep in the jungle, Dr. Von Blot has been continuing his research on a new type of Mutated Ink. Unaware of Comrade Black’s demise, Dr. Von Blot has been studiously carrying out his experiments on unsuspecting creatures. de Blob goes for a bounce around the jungle one day when he mistakenly stumbles across the underground facility and Dr. Von Blot captures his final test subject. In the game, players will take de Blob through areas of 2D side-scrolling gameplay that will introduce a variety of new moves for the humorous and mischievous hero, such as Wall Jumps, Slingshots and a Sticky Mode for performing gravity-defying moves and smashing through enemies. The game will also introduce new friends and enemies and will immerse players in a rich, story-driven environment.
For more information on this game and other THQ titles, please visit www.thq.com.
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THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, de Blob, de Blob 2: The Underground and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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EA Have Released A New Developer Interview For FIFA 11
EA Have released a new developer interview for FIFA 11. the main focus on this video is to show off the games Personality +. no in-game footage is used, instead the devs use testbed video from the game to show the differences between a good and bad striker or defender. for example, they show how a good striker is able to shoot in the top left corner of a goal more times than not, the opposite of the poor striker. The use of testbed video clearly shows the differences between the two players.
EA Have Released A Devloper Interview For NBA Elite 11
EA have released a new developer interview for the upcoming NBA 11 Elite. this video focuses mainly on the issues with the previous game, NBA 10, and using in-game footage to show examples of them. the team then use in-game footage from NBA Elite 11 to show what they have done to improve the game. the main mechanic they show that's improved is how the player is controlled and how things like Shooting revolve more around the players skill.
Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
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- QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17I2JR
- QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17I53M
- Tomonobu Itagaki announces his new game is called Devils Third, its coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1XB9x
- QTE Blog: Sony And Guerrilla Game Release A Killzone 3 Gameplay Trailer http://ht.ly/17I7PJ
- PC: Rockstar have confirmed there are no current plans to release Red Dead Redemption on PC's http://ht.ly/1XBfM
- PS3: The Playstation Move patents have been found and show rough internals of the device http://ht.ly/1XBgk
- QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Madden NFL 11 Developer Interview Focusing On The Games Gameplay http://ht.ly/17I9Bg
- QTE Blog: New Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Rumors Emerge As Does A Map Of Isshu http://ht.ly/17I9Bf
- A Study reports the free-to-play market will generate revenues of $7 Billion, more than double than what it currently is http://ht.ly/1XCaG
- Valve confirm their E3 event is cancelled, say any announcements and games will be on E3 floor http://ht.ly/1XCb6
- QTE Blog: EA Announce FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa Players Set New World Record http://ht.ly/17Ib9r
- QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Officially Reveal TerRover From Creat Studios http://ht.ly/17Ib9s
- PS3: Tales of Monkey Island, entire season 1, is coming to the PS3 next week. it'll be $20 until end of june http://ht.ly/1XCFQ
- its reported that Patrice Désilets has left Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed, taking a creative break. http://ht.ly/1XCGz
- QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Poison Ivy In DC Universe Online http://ht.ly/17Icyo
- QTE Blog: Paramount And Sony Announce Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Is Exclusively Coming To Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/17Icyn
- Take-Two Interactive and 3D Realms have dismissed their lawsuits against each other, paying their own legal fees http://ht.ly/1XCH6
- The guy behind the PS4 viral ads comes forward, done them for his University class. first ad cost $20, second $500 http://ht.ly/1XEhG
- QTE Blog: D3 @ E3 2010 - Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction - Trailer, Screenshots,Character Art, Boxart, And... http://ht.ly/17IeI9
- QTE Blog: D3 @ E3 2010 - Family Party: Fitness Fun - Trailer, Screenshots, Boxart, And Fact Sheet http://ht.ly/17IeI8
- Wii: a online retailer has a listing for Pac-Man 30th party on the Wii http://ht.ly/1XEnY
- Need For Speed Hot Pursuit revealed during a walkthrough of the EA E3 Booth http://ht.ly/1XEp4
- QTE Blog: D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II DS - Screenshots, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet http://ht.ly/17IfX4
- QTE Blog: D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II XBLA- Screenshots, Character Art, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet http://ht.ly/17IfX3
- A Linkdin job profile lists a unannounced 3rd Person Action/Combat game, Heavenly Sword 2 speculated http://ht.ly/1XEpE
- QTE Blog: E3 2010 Predictions http://ht.ly/17IF1l
- PS3: inFamous 2 is set for a 2011 release. Cole has been redesigned to make him more sympathetic http://ht.ly/1XOa5
- QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Gran Turismo 5 http://ht.ly/17IHm4
- 360: Cirque de Soleil details emerge, 45 minute display with 80 performers and a 9ft elephant.starts today 7pm PST/3amBST http://ht.ly/1XOb8
- Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Rez and Lumines creator, announces Q Entertainment revealing new game at E3 on Monday http://ht.ly/1XObz
- QTE Blog: Lucas Arts Have Released A new Trailer For Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II http://ht.ly/17IJ26
- Official Sony site teases Hardware and Software announcements at E3 http://ht.ly/1XOci
- 3DS: Its reported that level 5's Time Travellers will get a western reveal at E3, its expected to be a 3DS title http://ht.ly/1XOd3
- QTE Blog: 2K Have Released A E3 Trailer For XCOM http://ht.ly/17IKNl
- PS3: a 30 minute video has been released showing Playstation Move games, Sports Champions and Move Party, in German http://ht.ly/1XOgV
- QTE Blog: Ubisoft Have Released The Debut Trailer For Scott Pilgrim vs. The World http://ht.ly/17IMuw
- QTE Blog: Sony And Best Buy Announce You Can Play With The Playstation Move In Los Angeles On 15th June http://ht.ly/17IP4A
- QTE Blog: DrinkBox And Sony Announce Tales From Space: About a Blob is Coming To The PSN This Year http://ht.ly/17IQqH
- QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/17ITL1
- QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/17IWz2
- 360: rumoured picture of 360 Slim emerges, looks like Modded PC case, 250GB HDD, Built in Wifi. Natal called Kinect http://ht.ly/1XVDl
- 360: USA Today announces Natal's called Kinect + games Kinectimals,Joyride,Kinect Sports,Kinect Adventures,Dance Central, http://ht.ly/1XVY1
Sunday, June 13, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. A couple of stories got a lot of attention this week, especially the number 1 post bing picked up by a few forums and getting a lot of attention. Only the post at 10 is out of place as its a very old post from last year.
10 QTE Blog: Sega Has Announced The Sonic Classic Collection For The Nintendo DS http://ht.ly/165Lir
9 PS3: A Viral video is making the rounds, its from Japan and its for the PS3 3D update http://ht.ly/1VdBB
8 PS3: Sony Announce Final Fantasy IX is coming out as a PS1 Classics on 15th June for $9.99 http://ht.ly/1XeQC
7 Its Strongly rumoured Valves E3 surprise will be the revealing of Source Engine 2 and maybe Half Life 3 running on it http://ht.ly/1VHQY
6 360: The Boxart for 360 games appears to have been changed, or is being changed. http://ht.ly/1V3Gs
5 QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer And New Information For The Sims 3 On Consoles http://ht.ly/17FkFi
4 The new guitars for Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock have been revealed. they have been re-designed. old guitars will work http://ht.ly/1V3EG
3 QTE Blog: Majesco Reveal Their E3 2010 Line-up http://ht.ly/17FcTt
2 Engadget Live Blogging of WWDC has started! watch and see if the new iPhone is shown...and perhaps more http://ht.ly/1VaBS
1 QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Revealed Their E3 Line-Up And Announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded http://ht.ly/17GhVY
10 QTE Blog: Sega Has Announced The Sonic Classic Collection For The Nintendo DS http://ht.ly/165Lir
9 PS3: A Viral video is making the rounds, its from Japan and its for the PS3 3D update http://ht.ly/1VdBB
8 PS3: Sony Announce Final Fantasy IX is coming out as a PS1 Classics on 15th June for $9.99 http://ht.ly/1XeQC
7 Its Strongly rumoured Valves E3 surprise will be the revealing of Source Engine 2 and maybe Half Life 3 running on it http://ht.ly/1VHQY
6 360: The Boxart for 360 games appears to have been changed, or is being changed. http://ht.ly/1V3Gs
5 QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer And New Information For The Sims 3 On Consoles http://ht.ly/17FkFi
4 The new guitars for Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock have been revealed. they have been re-designed. old guitars will work http://ht.ly/1V3EG
3 QTE Blog: Majesco Reveal Their E3 2010 Line-up http://ht.ly/17FcTt
2 Engadget Live Blogging of WWDC has started! watch and see if the new iPhone is shown...and perhaps more http://ht.ly/1VaBS
1 QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Revealed Their E3 Line-Up And Announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded http://ht.ly/17GhVY
What Have You Played This Week?
This year, this week before E3 has been busier than ever, not only have companies...well Sony been revealing things early, I now have access to a greater number of press sites meaning i'm soo much busier.
Football Manager 10 – PC – Managing well with Havant And Waterlooville, top of Conference South with the second half of the season ahead.
Sid Meiers Pirates – PSP – this is the newest game from swapgame. I remember this game being well received when it came out but I didn't know what to expect from it. I'm still early in the game so I can't say much about the game, but it still looks good, and it quickly gets the backstory out of the way and throws you into gameplay.
Uncharted 2 - PS3 – I actually managed to unlock a couple of trophies in mutliplayer which shows I played a good amount of multiplayer when I could. I noticed a few people I was playing against had connection issues, either that or they were dropping out of a game, which makes it easier for the team with more players to win, does become annoying.
Transformers: War For Cybertron – Demo - Xbox 360 – this demo is multiplayer only and it only provides you with 2 different classes. But I think it's fun. I've only played deathmatch so far and there's only 1 map in this mode and whilst its fairly simple, the ability to transform and customise your weapons makes even the simplest of maps different. I'm a huge transformers fan, and from a multiplayer point of view, this has to be one of the best transformers games in a long time.
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 – Managing well with Havant And Waterlooville, top of Conference South with the second half of the season ahead.
Sid Meiers Pirates – PSP – this is the newest game from swapgame. I remember this game being well received when it came out but I didn't know what to expect from it. I'm still early in the game so I can't say much about the game, but it still looks good, and it quickly gets the backstory out of the way and throws you into gameplay.
Uncharted 2 - PS3 – I actually managed to unlock a couple of trophies in mutliplayer which shows I played a good amount of multiplayer when I could. I noticed a few people I was playing against had connection issues, either that or they were dropping out of a game, which makes it easier for the team with more players to win, does become annoying.
Transformers: War For Cybertron – Demo - Xbox 360 – this demo is multiplayer only and it only provides you with 2 different classes. But I think it's fun. I've only played deathmatch so far and there's only 1 map in this mode and whilst its fairly simple, the ability to transform and customise your weapons makes even the simplest of maps different. I'm a huge transformers fan, and from a multiplayer point of view, this has to be one of the best transformers games in a long time.
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.
DrinkBox And Sony Announce Tales From Space: About a Blob is Coming To The PSN This Year
Sony have announced that Tales From Space: About a Blob is coming to the PS3 via the PSN this year. the game is being developed by DrinkBox Studios, a new studio that formed after Pseudo Interactive closed, and its their first game. DrinkBox have played some bit roles in the development from other studios, including the upcoming Might and Magic: Clash Of Heroes.
Tales From Space: About a Blob is a side scrolling puzzle platformer that has a monster movie theme and a retro art style. The story of the game is that Blobs crashed landed on earth. they were found by an evil scientist who captured and studied them. but, the blobs escaped. The blobs have the ability to absorb and grow after eating things in the environment, which plays a big part in the games puzzles. the game can be played in both single player and co-op.
DrinkBox do not confirm if the game is a Playstation 3 exclusive, but it would appear that it is going to come out first on the PS3, and then afterwards if could come to other platforms.
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
Tales From Space: About a Blob is a side scrolling puzzle platformer that has a monster movie theme and a retro art style. The story of the game is that Blobs crashed landed on earth. they were found by an evil scientist who captured and studied them. but, the blobs escaped. The blobs have the ability to absorb and grow after eating things in the environment, which plays a big part in the games puzzles. the game can be played in both single player and co-op.
DrinkBox do not confirm if the game is a Playstation 3 exclusive, but it would appear that it is going to come out first on the PS3, and then afterwards if could come to other platforms.
Screenshots
From USA Playstation Blog
Sony And Best Buy Announce You Can Play With The Playstation Move In Los Angeles On 15th June
Sony have announced that they are partnering with Best Buy to offer games a chance to play with the Playstation Move. Start The Party and Sports Champions will be the games on offer. This event will take place on 15th June, from 6-9PM, at the following locations:
Best Buy – Culver City
10799 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Best Buy – Westfield Mall
6000 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Culver City, CA 90230
Best Buy – Burbank
1501 N Victory Pl
Burbank, CA 91504
The first 125 people at each of the locations will get a $5 Subway card, enough for a $5 footlong.
From USA Playstation Blog
Ubisoft Have Released The Debut Trailer For Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Ubisoft have released the first trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. this trailer is a montage of in-game gameplay. it highlights the games 16 BIT old school style graphics and side scroller beat'em up gameplay.
From Gametrailers
From Gametrailers
2K Have Released A E3 Trailer For XCOM
2K Have released a new trailer for XCOM. this trailer appears to be all in-game, either in-game CGi or gameplay. the trailer highlights the games 50's USA Style as well as the graphical strangeness this 50's style has the black goo enemies. the trailer appears to show a gameplay mechanic where you have to record/take pictures of the deceased, and also the FPS mechanics. The FPS appears to have some similarities with BioShock, especially in the way the main character carries grenades.
From GameTrailers
From GameTrailers
Lucas Arts Have Released A new Trailer For Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Lucas Arts have released the E3 2010 trailer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. This epic CGi trailer features Starkiller being sentenced to death from Vader. Starkiller looses himself in his rage and sets out his revenge, killing many Storm Troopers and robots that try to stop him. the Trailer also ends in a little tease as to what Starkiller may face in his quest for revenge.
From Gametrailers
From Gametrailers
Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Gran Turismo 5
Sony have released a new E3 trailer for Gran Turismo 5. this trailer shows how much the game has progressed from the original PS1 game. the trailer doesn't feature any in-game footage, but the CGI footage does show many of the cars, NASCARs, and types of tracks that are in the game.
From USA Playstation Blog
From USA Playstation Blog
E3 2010 Predictions
Here are my Predictions for announcements at this years E3. Some of them are pretty out there, whilst others i personally feel should come or expect to be announced. feel free to discuss and comment on them in the comments. i do not have any insider information, this is all from me and just rumour for now.
PSP
- PSP 4000 will be announced. PSPgo style but with UMD. Could be called PSP HDD.
- PS1 Collections, Like Final Fantasy VII,VIII,IX, available on PSN for discount
- New Firmware Update will remove location free
- New Comic App update
- Expanded PSN Features in games, like a friends list
- PS2 games for sale via the PSN
- More PSN collections, Like The ICO Collection, Grand Theft Auto Collection, Metal Gear Collection.
- RSS Feeds added for Podcasts and Video Podcasts
- The PlayStation Move is well recieved
- Playstation Move will come out before Natal
- A Slimmer PS3 Slim Model is introduced at a lower price, or current model gets price cut
- PlayStation Move priced around £60/$60
- More Steaming TV in Europe, like ITV and Demand 5 in UK.
- A Surprise Game sequel Announcement
- Greater Facebook integration, perhaps introduction of Twitter
- PS3 trophy information API available for websites
- Final Fantasy VS XIII Stays a PS3 Exclusive
- PSN +
- cross game voice chat free for all
- New 3rd and 1st Party Game Franchises
- New Firmware Update
- Final Price drop
- re-release of big sellers, perhaps in series bundles, God Of War I+II, Final Fantasy X+X2,
- European EyeToy Bundle for current PS2 price
- Project Fails To Impress
- Natal comes out at retail after Move
- Xbox 360 Slim revealed
- Hulu added
- Facebook App updated
- youtube App, with video uploading, added
- new NXE
- 2 new 1st party game franchises announced, both spanning this and next console
- Natal priced at $110/£110
- A Sports/TV re-run channel, like NASCAR that lets you subscribe to a season and watch it your way
- Xbox Live Platinum membership
- in-game last FM
- price reduction on Xbox 360 peripherals, peripherals for Xbox 360 slim priced high
- Major push of new games from 3rd party devs
- major focus at the show on games and natal
- 360 Slim replaces arcade unit when its released, elite replaced by end of year
- Youtube Channel
- New Channels
- Demos return and stay
- return of Donkey Kong, Starfox, Pikmin, Zelda
- New Game franchise announced
- vitality sensor fails to impress
- Vitality Sensor revealed as integral to well known franchise
- new Pokèmon game announced
- Firmware update
- big game push, many new titles announced
- cheap “hits range promoted”
- DS range scrapped, Dsi and Dsi LL price drops
- Dsi firmware update
- twitter added to Dsi and Dsi LL
- some upcoming DS games will have 3DS features, Pokèmon Black And White battles will be 3d
- large 3DS line-up, plenty of trailers shown, a few games announced for launch, they'll come out over a 3 month period
- Nintendo Live/Network announced for 3DS, means current DsiWare games will be transferred to 3DS, and slowly expanded upon
Saturday, June 12, 2010
D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II XBLA- Screenshots, Character Art, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, Character Art. boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Puzzle Quest II Game. all this is for the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game that currently does not have release date, but it will cost 1200 MS Points when its released.
Screenshots
Character Art - Monsters
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
Platform: Nintendo DS™ handheld system
Xbox LIVE® Arcade
Suggested Retail Price: Nintendo DS™ handheld system - $29.95
Xbox LIVE® Arcade – 1200 Microsoft Points
ESRB Rating: Xbox LIVE® Arcade and Nintendo DS™ handheld system – E10+ with Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Screenshots
Character Art - Monsters
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
Platform: Nintendo DS™ handheld system
Xbox LIVE® Arcade
Suggested Retail Price: Nintendo DS™ handheld system - $29.95
Xbox LIVE® Arcade – 1200 Microsoft Points
ESRB Rating: Xbox LIVE® Arcade and Nintendo DS™ handheld system – E10+ with Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II DS - Screenshots, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Puzzle Quest II Game. all this is for the Nintendo DS version of the game, which is currently set for a 22nd June release at a suggest retail price of $29.95.
Screenshots
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
Screenshots
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
D3 @ E3 2010 - Family Party: Fitness Fun - Trailer, Screenshots, Boxart, And Fact Sheet
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Family Party: Fitness Fun. Family Party: Fitness Fun is currently set for a September release on Nintendo Wii and the game has a suggest retail price of $19.95
Screenshots
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Family Party: Fitness Fun™ is the fitness game specifically created with kids in mind exclusively for Wii™. Family Party: Fitness Fun features 4-player simultaneous multiplayer games including boxing, roller derby, dodge ball, and more. For the first time in the Family Party series, Fitness Fun includes the Wii Balance Board™ providing even more active challenges. Players can choose from over a dozen cute characters dressed head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits, break a sweat as they compete and unlock new games, and achieve high scores and win medals! Offering hours of convenient at-home entertainment, Fitness Fun is a great value at $19.95 for kids to share with their family and friends.
KEY FEATURES:
30 Fun, Addictive Games Optimized for Wii – 30 Games that hide fitness elements in fun kid-centric game concepts that players will return to for multiple playthrough sessions.
Cardio Training: get the heart rate going in roller derby, super squash, volleyball, basketball, and boxing!
Balance Training: strengthen the core in skydiving, hoverboard racing, giant ball rolling, and more!
Brain Fitness Training: build important hand-eye coordination with games that train a healthy brain in Counting Mania, Smart Dieting, and Steady Hand!
Play With Up to 4 Friends – Fitness Fun is entertaining for the whole family with support for up to 4 players in Party or Time Limit mode.
Workout the Entire Body – For the first time in the Family Party series, players will be able to use the Wii Balance Board in over 10 events to get the whole body moving for a workout geared toward making healthy and fit kids.
Choose Your Own Friendly Character to Play – Players can play as any family member or friend with over a dozen cute characters dressed from head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits.
Achieve the Highest Score and Win Medals – Players can mix and match games to create their own unique challenges against friends and family to be the best all-around or establish the highest scores on the leaderboards.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Tamsoft Corporation
Release Date: September 2010
Platform: Wii™
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
ESRB Rating: E10+ with Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Screenshots
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Family Party: Fitness Fun™ is the fitness game specifically created with kids in mind exclusively for Wii™. Family Party: Fitness Fun features 4-player simultaneous multiplayer games including boxing, roller derby, dodge ball, and more. For the first time in the Family Party series, Fitness Fun includes the Wii Balance Board™ providing even more active challenges. Players can choose from over a dozen cute characters dressed head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits, break a sweat as they compete and unlock new games, and achieve high scores and win medals! Offering hours of convenient at-home entertainment, Fitness Fun is a great value at $19.95 for kids to share with their family and friends.
KEY FEATURES:
30 Fun, Addictive Games Optimized for Wii – 30 Games that hide fitness elements in fun kid-centric game concepts that players will return to for multiple playthrough sessions.
Cardio Training: get the heart rate going in roller derby, super squash, volleyball, basketball, and boxing!
Balance Training: strengthen the core in skydiving, hoverboard racing, giant ball rolling, and more!
Brain Fitness Training: build important hand-eye coordination with games that train a healthy brain in Counting Mania, Smart Dieting, and Steady Hand!
Play With Up to 4 Friends – Fitness Fun is entertaining for the whole family with support for up to 4 players in Party or Time Limit mode.
Workout the Entire Body – For the first time in the Family Party series, players will be able to use the Wii Balance Board in over 10 events to get the whole body moving for a workout geared toward making healthy and fit kids.
Choose Your Own Friendly Character to Play – Players can play as any family member or friend with over a dozen cute characters dressed from head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits.
Achieve the Highest Score and Win Medals – Players can mix and match games to create their own unique challenges against friends and family to be the best all-around or establish the highest scores on the leaderboards.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Tamsoft Corporation
Release Date: September 2010
Platform: Wii™
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
ESRB Rating: E10+ with Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
D3 @ E3 2010 - Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction - Trailer, Screenshots,Character Art, Boxart, And Fact Sheet
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, character art, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction. Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction is currently set for a October release on Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, and PSP.
Screenshots
Character Art - Aliens
Boxart
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
In BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION, the only video game based on the newest season of the immensely popular BEN 10 television series, players will take control of Ben Tennyson and up to 17 alien forms as they journey to iconic worldwide locales, including Paris, Tokyo, China, and Rome, in search of an ancient alien artifact that will help save humanity from a mysterious cosmic storm. Players will wield the power of the all-new Ultimatrix, an upgraded alien watch that transforms Ben into the most powerful, hyper-evolved alien forms ever available in the series. All-new ultimate events will empower players to defeat bosses through stylized cut-scenes and hard-hitting combat interactions, and the upgrade system will allow players to enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks. Completely authentic to Cartoon Network’s original television series using voice actors, sounds, and an original storyline, BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION offers fast-paced, action adventure gameplay packed with puzzles and challenges that will engage players for hours!
KEY FEATURES:
Go Ultimate With the All-New Ultimatrix! – The Ultimatrix makes its video game debut allowing Ben to unlock more powerful “ultimate” versions of the most popular alien heroes to annihilate enemies in battle.
Most Playable Characters Ever Available in a BEN 10 Video Game – Play as Ben and up to 17 of his alien forms including many new aliens from the BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN television series such as Armodrillo, WaterHazard, AmpFibian, Terraspin, and NRG, allowing players to jackhammer through enemies, unleash devastating water blasts, emit explosive radiation beams, and more!
Switch Alien Forms on the Fly – All-new Quick Switch feature allows players to quickly transform from alien to alien, making it possible to create powerful custom alien combos.
All-new Upgrade System - Players can enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks by gaining experience from defeating enemies, collecting rare sumo slammer cards, and crushing cars, forklifts, furniture, and various objects throughout each level.
Next-Gen Exclusives – In addition to BEN 10 making its first appearance on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, next-gen console owners will receive their own exclusive aliens, Rath for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Four Arms for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
Based On a Successful Television Franchise – Backed by The Cartoon Network, Inc., the game is based on BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN, a continuation of the phenomenally successful and Emmy-winning BEN 10 original series, which has been among the Top 5 boys’ action brands for years.
Original Storyline with an Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game’s art style, sound effects and music are 100% authentic, and also comes with a brand new story created by one of the BEN 10 show writers, Charlotte Fullerton.
Publisher: D3Publisher, Inc.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii™, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Developers:
● Nintendo DS version created by Griptonite Games
● All other versions created by Papaya Studio Corporation
Release Date: October 2010
Suggested Retail Price: TBD
ESRB Ratings: RATING PENDING
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Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
In BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION, the only video game based on the newest season of the immensely popular BEN 10 television series, players will take control of Ben Tennyson and up to 17 alien forms as they journey to iconic worldwide locales, including Paris, Tokyo, China, and Rome, in search of an ancient alien artifact that will help save humanity from a mysterious cosmic storm. Players will wield the power of the all-new Ultimatrix, an upgraded alien watch that transforms Ben into the most powerful, hyper-evolved alien forms ever available in the series. All-new ultimate events will empower players to defeat bosses through stylized cut-scenes and hard-hitting combat interactions, and the upgrade system will allow players to enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks. Completely authentic to Cartoon Network’s original television series using voice actors, sounds, and an original storyline, BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION offers fast-paced, action adventure gameplay packed with puzzles and challenges that will engage players for hours!
KEY FEATURES:
Go Ultimate With the All-New Ultimatrix! – The Ultimatrix makes its video game debut allowing Ben to unlock more powerful “ultimate” versions of the most popular alien heroes to annihilate enemies in battle.
Most Playable Characters Ever Available in a BEN 10 Video Game – Play as Ben and up to 17 of his alien forms including many new aliens from the BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN television series such as Armodrillo, WaterHazard, AmpFibian, Terraspin, and NRG, allowing players to jackhammer through enemies, unleash devastating water blasts, emit explosive radiation beams, and more!
Switch Alien Forms on the Fly – All-new Quick Switch feature allows players to quickly transform from alien to alien, making it possible to create powerful custom alien combos.
All-new Upgrade System - Players can enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks by gaining experience from defeating enemies, collecting rare sumo slammer cards, and crushing cars, forklifts, furniture, and various objects throughout each level.
Next-Gen Exclusives – In addition to BEN 10 making its first appearance on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, next-gen console owners will receive their own exclusive aliens, Rath for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Four Arms for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
Based On a Successful Television Franchise – Backed by The Cartoon Network, Inc., the game is based on BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN, a continuation of the phenomenally successful and Emmy-winning BEN 10 original series, which has been among the Top 5 boys’ action brands for years.
Original Storyline with an Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game’s art style, sound effects and music are 100% authentic, and also comes with a brand new story created by one of the BEN 10 show writers, Charlotte Fullerton.
Publisher: D3Publisher, Inc.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii™, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Developers:
● Nintendo DS version created by Griptonite Games
● All other versions created by Papaya Studio Corporation
Release Date: October 2010
Suggested Retail Price: TBD
ESRB Ratings: RATING PENDING
Paramount And Sony Announce Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Is Exclusively Coming To Playstation 3
Sony, Paramount Digital Entertainment, and Piranha Games have announced that Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition coming exclusively to the Playstation 3 this summer. The game lets you drive as modern NASCAR drivers, like Jimmie Johnson, as well as some of the drivers from Days Of Thunder, in this Single player and multiplayer NASCAR racing game.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition puts you as a rookie driver in Rowdy Burns tean where you'll be coached by Rowdy Burns in things including upgrading your car, the pitlane, and more. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition also comes with 12 NASCAR tracks, including Daytona and Talladega. The AI other the drivers in the game is designed to match the drivers from the Days Of Thunder movie and current NASCAR drivers.
The game has 12 player online races and 4 single player modes, Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, and Derby Mode.
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LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Digital Entertainment, NASCAR, Sony Computer Entertainment of America ("SCEA") and Piranha Gamestoday announced the upcoming launch of Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, a stock car arcade racer that will be available exclusively on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system this summer. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition gives players the opportunity to go head-to-head against select NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including champions such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic "Days of Thunder" film from Paramount Pictures. Featuring multiple single-player and online multiplayer modes, gamers will take the wheel as one of the hottest drivers on the circuit to prove that "you can't stop the thunder!"
"Racing against NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin and 'Days of Thunder' characters Cole Trickle, Rowdy Burns, and Russ Wheelersimultaneously is something that could only happen in a video game, and a great way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film," said Tom Lesinski, president of Paramount Digital Entertainment. "We are pleased to team up with SCEA and NASCAR to bring fans an adrenaline packed, one-of-a-kind arcade racing experience."
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, players will join Rowdy Burns' team as the latest rookie to tear up the NASCAR circuit. With Rowdy as their coach, players will learn to hit the pit, upgrade their ride and trade paint with other cars. They can even "drop the hammer" like Cole Trickle for a boost of extra speed. Rowdy Burns will be voiced by the actor from the film, Michael Rooker, also known for his roles in "Mallrats," "Eight Men Out" and "Cliffhanger." Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition comes equipped with twelve NASCAR-sanctioned tracks, including Daytona International Speedway® and Talladega Superspeedway®.
With artificial intelligence tailored to match each film character and NASCAR driver, players will experience each driver's personality, driving style and maneuvers. For example, players will need to watch out for Cole Trickle's reckless, aggressive driving, Rowdy Burns' ruthless, veteran skills and Russ Wheeler's hot head.Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition features many of the top NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers including Brian Vickers, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart.
"After 20 years 'Days of Thunder' remains one of the NASCAR community's most celebrated films," said Brad Ball, Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing, at NASCAR and NASCAR Media Group. "NASCAR loyalists and 'Days of Thunder' fans of all ages should enjoy the opportunity to compete and trade paint with today's NASCAR drivers and 'Days of Thunder' characters – after all, rubbin' is racing."
"With more than 38 million users worldwide, PlayStation fans are turning to PlayStation Network more than ever for unique downloadable games," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Offering a robust multiplayer racing experience, Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition is a great example of exclusive content that can only be found on PlayStation Network."
As players race to the top of the scoreboard, they will unlock car customization options and bonus tracks. Depending on how players place in races, take the lead in laps, and pick up new sponsors, they will win in-game currency necessary to refuel, make pit stops, and upgrade their cars. Players' driving styles will be monitored by an in-game tracking system, allowing players to be approached by like-minded sponsors.
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, up to 12 people can race to the finish online, log the fastest times on the leader boards, or push themselves to the limit in single-player. There are four different modes – Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, with circuits of varying difficulty, and Derby Mode, where players are encouraged to deal as much damage as they can.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition will be available on PlayStation Network this summer. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
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About Paramount Digital Entertainment
Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport – with more of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S. than any other sport, and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in 20 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series. Also part of NASCAR is Grand-Am Road Racing, known for its competition on road courses with multiple classes of cars. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, andToronto.
About Piranha Games
Piranha Games, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is leading developer of console games specializing in full development and co-productions. Founded in early 2000, the company has worked on a string of successful titles including Need for Speed: Shift, Need for Speed: Undercover, and Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. More information can be found about Piranha Games on the company's website, www.piranha-games.com.
Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Poison Ivy In DC Universe Online
Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and artwork for Poison Ivy in DC Universe Online. the screenshots are in-game and show her attacking enemies. the character art shows the development of the character from a pencil drawing right through to her in-game model.
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EA Announce FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa Players Set New World Record
EA have announced that gamers and footabll fans have set a new world record for the most amount of people playing a videogame. 82 players took turns in playing FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. the game was England vs USA and it finished 2-2.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - 11 June 2010 - Gamers and football fans from around the World joined forces today to set a Guinness World Record for the most players to compete in a football video game. 82 players took turns on the controller as England and the USA drew 2-2 in a game of EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in front of hundreds of football fans who had gathered in Trafalgar Square to watch the opening ceremony and first match between the host nation and Mexico.
Despite England starting strongly it was the US who broke the deadlock with Californian, Bryson Boatwright, slotting home from close range. England dug deep and got their reward in first half stoppage time with an equaliser from Sol Matiba. The US pressed again and nearly scored as the referee called a halt to proceedings and the players went to the dressing room all square.
Five minutes into the second half the move of the match saw Laura Cole restore the USA's lead with a 35 yard pile-driver that left Robert Green stranded. Similar to the first half, England continued to pepper the USA's keeper but he denied them with a string of fine saves.
As England fans began to think this wasn't going to be their day Akshay Chopda dribbled through the US defence and clinched the all important equaliser sending the home crowd into raptures. The final few minutes were tense but neither team was able to break through and a 2-2 all draw sent everyone home happy.
With the World Cup trophy under wraps until Sunday July 11th, it was left to Guinness adjudicator, Gaz Deaves, to present both teams with the World Record Certificate.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is out now on PS3, PSP, X360 & Wii. For more info go to easports.co.uk
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Press Release
LONDON, ENGLAND - 11 June 2010 - Gamers and football fans from around the World joined forces today to set a Guinness World Record for the most players to compete in a football video game. 82 players took turns on the controller as England and the USA drew 2-2 in a game of EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in front of hundreds of football fans who had gathered in Trafalgar Square to watch the opening ceremony and first match between the host nation and Mexico.
Despite England starting strongly it was the US who broke the deadlock with Californian, Bryson Boatwright, slotting home from close range. England dug deep and got their reward in first half stoppage time with an equaliser from Sol Matiba. The US pressed again and nearly scored as the referee called a halt to proceedings and the players went to the dressing room all square.
Five minutes into the second half the move of the match saw Laura Cole restore the USA's lead with a 35 yard pile-driver that left Robert Green stranded. Similar to the first half, England continued to pepper the USA's keeper but he denied them with a string of fine saves.
As England fans began to think this wasn't going to be their day Akshay Chopda dribbled through the US defence and clinched the all important equaliser sending the home crowd into raptures. The final few minutes were tense but neither team was able to break through and a 2-2 all draw sent everyone home happy.
With the World Cup trophy under wraps until Sunday July 11th, it was left to Guinness adjudicator, Gaz Deaves, to present both teams with the World Record Certificate.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is out now on PS3, PSP, X360 & Wii. For more info go to easports.co.uk
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