Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 15th July

This is all the news from Thursday 15th July.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 15th July

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/18946G
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 14th July http://ht.ly/1896yD
• Rockstar San Diego confirm around 40 employees have been let go from the studio that made Red Dead Redemption http://ht.ly/2bSs9
• Tim Schafer describes his outburst yesterday about Bobby Kotick as "an accident" and "I need to keep my mouth shut," http://ht.ly/2bSUv
• PS3: A Best Buy Employee has found a hidden Madden 11 PS3 Bundle mentioned in Best Buy's Database http://ht.ly/2bSWR
• All future patches for Aliens vs. Predator are cancelled, PS3/360 patches being worked on have also been scrapped http://ht.ly/2bT1u
• Gamefly have Spiderman Shattered Dimensions Boxart, revealing final Spiderman. Fans suggest he's from Secret Wars http://ht.ly/2bT8j
• 3DS: BioWare's Dr. Greg Zeschuk says he's "blown away" by the 3DS, says they could do a game for it http://ht.ly/2bTmo
• PS3: nDreams' Patrick O'Luanaigh says Playstation Home could be next big Gaming Platform, discusses its potential http://ht.ly/2bTqU
• Abe Mudokon, from the Oddworld games, tweets. he's announced something's going to be revealed in around 48 hours http://ht.ly/2bTw2
• City Interactive patch the PC version of Sniper: Ghost Warrior, 360 coming soon. AI, Multiplayer, Optimisations + more http://ht.ly/2bTzT
• QTE Blog: PopCap Announce Zuma Blitz Is Coming Next Month To Facebook http://ht.ly/189eO7
• PS3: Joystiq have a walk through video of Hulu Plus, showing its main features and how to use it http://ht.ly/2bWKF
• Double Fine announce they are working on 4 games. all 4 have publishers. some are retail, some are Downloadable http://ht.ly/2bWO4
• QTE Blog: Activision Reveal The Artists In DJ Hero 2 And Announce The Game Has Over 80 Tracks http://ht.ly/189hQk
• 360: Lionhead announce that Fable III will contain more than 47 hours of recorded speech, Fable II only had 36 Hours http://ht.ly/2bXpe
• PS3: FirstPlay accidentally said Killzone 3 has 4 player Co-Op, it doesn't, its rumor. they Apologise for this mistake http://ht.ly/2bXsX
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce 1 vs 100 Will Not Be Returning For A 3rd Season http://ht.ly/189m6v
• Codemasters' Rod Cousens Suggests companies release unfinished games, users Microtransaction elements of full game http://ht.ly/2bXK9
• Zombie Studios announce they are already working on Blacklight: Tango Down 2, coming Summer 2011. original gets no DLC http://ht.ly/2bXOB
• QTE Blog: OG International Have Released New Screenshots For John Daly's ProStroke Golf http://ht.ly/189ooY
• 360: Kinect doesn't work with people lying down. game companies have to create a work around themselves http://ht.ly/2c4i3
• Rocksteady Say Batman Arkham Asylum Detective Mode was too strong, it'll be toned down/more Augmented Reality in Sequel http://ht.ly/2c4kQ
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Sin & Punishment: Star Successor http://ht.ly/189qZy
• Wii: No More Heroes 2 has a Japanese release date of 21st October. "Hoppers Edition" comes with Soundtrack + DVD Re-cap http://ht.ly/2c5EU
• iPhone: iOS 4.01 is out now, iPad update 3.2.1 is also out now http://ht.ly/2c5Wl
• Sony Online Entertainment announce they have laid off 35 employees. the cuts "better align the company's resources..." http://ht.ly/2c5Yo
• PS3: Its reported/rumoured that 3D On the PS3 is capped at 720p http://ht.ly/2c61c
• Changes to the UK games ratings won't happen until 1st April 2011, Digital Economy Act cited for the delay http://ht.ly/2c644
• A teaser video has been found for a Russian 1908 Assassins Creed Comic. it has some connection to the Tunguska Event http://ht.ly/2c81Q
• Yoichi Wada admits Square Enix is finding it “difficult to determine” the direction the Final Fantasy Series should take http://ht.ly/2c8AR
• PS3: Sony has filed a patent for 2 player split screen 3d, with each player seeing a different image http://ht.ly/2c8Dz
• PS3: A Recent Live chat with Minis Developers reveals that some Minis Developers are asking for Trophies on PS3 http://ht.ly/2c8EK

Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Sin & Punishment: Star Successor

Nintendo have released a new gameplay video for Sin & Punishment: Star Successor. this video offers some gameplay tips for the game. The video shows specific moves, with slow-mo replays showing specifically how things are pulled off in the game. The tips range from how to deflect attacks, using charge attacks, and how to earn extra bonuses.

OG International Have Released New Screenshots For John Daly's ProStroke Golf

OG International have released new screenshots for John Daly's ProStroke Golf. these screenshots are in-game and they show some golf courses in the game as well as the control options on how to strike the ball, either from a Tee shot or putting the ball. the controls shown are for the Playstation 3 version of the game, but it would be fair to assume 360 controls are similar. the screenshots show that the Hole is always on screen, with a marker showing how far away it is from your current location.

Screenshots

Microsoft Announce 1 vs 100 Will Not Be Returning For A 3rd Season

Microsoft have announced that after two seasons of 1 vs 100, there won't be a third. Microsoft have announced that the team and tech behind 1 vs 100 have moved on to new projects which will be unveiled in the future.

Press Release

After two successful seasons, "1 vs 100" on Xbox LIVE will not be returning for Season 3.

This pioneering show which combined the best of TV experiences and interactive video games was a ground-breaking pilot in an entertainment genre that will continue to grow and evolve. During the Beta season, more than 114,000 people played "1 vs 100" on Xbox LIVE simultaneously, setting an official Guinness world record for the most contestants in a game show.

“When we started on this journey, we knew we were creating an entirely new genre of entertainment that would be a continually evolving concept,” said Dave McCarthy, General Manager, Microsoft Game Studios. “We’re very proud of the ‘1 vs 100’ team and their accomplishments, and are excited to apply what we’ve learned to future programming.”

The “1 vs 100” team is now focusing their skills and applying the technology used to develop “1 vs 100” to new projects that will be unveiled in the future.

Activision Reveal The Artists In DJ Hero 2 And Announce The Game Has Over 80 Tracks

Activision have revealed the artists that are in DJ Hero 2. there are over 100 artists in this game who's songs have been used in over 80 tracks in the game. The artists are:

• 2Pac
• 50 Cent
• Adamski
• Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
• Armand Van Helden
• A-Trak
• B.o.B.
• Basement Jaxx
• BlakRoc
• Bobby Womack
• Bruno Mars
• Busta Rhymes
• Calvin Harris
• Chamillionaire
• Chic
• Chris Willis
• Clinton Sparks
• Colby O'Donis
• Daft Punk
• Damian Marley
• David Guetta
• Deadmau5
• Deee-Lite
• Dillinja
• Diplo
• Dizzee Rascal
• DJ Shadow
• Donna Summer
• Dr. Dre
• Drake
• Edwin Starr
• Eminem
• Estelle
• Flo Rida
• Gorillaz
• Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
• Harold Faltermeyer
• House Of Pain
• Iyaz
• Jackson 5
• Janet Jackson
• Justice
• Kanye West
• Kaskade
• Kelis
• Keri Hilson
• Kid Cudi
• Kool & The Gang
• Lady Gaga
• Lil Jon
• Lil Wayne
• LL Cool J
• M.I.A.
• M|A|R|R|S
• Major Lazer
• Malcolm McLaren
• Mase
• Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
• Metallica
• Missy Elliott
• Mos Def
• MSTRKRFT
• N.O.R.E.
• Nas
• Nate Dogg
• Naughty By Nature
• Nelly
• New Boyz
• New Order
• Newcleus
• Nightcrawlers
• Orbital
• Pharoahe Monch
• Pirate Soundsystem
• Pitbull
• Puff Daddy
• Pussycat Dolls
• Rihanna
• Robin S.
• RZA
• Salt N Pepa
• Sam Cooke
• Sam Sparro
• Sean Paul
• Skibadee
• Sneaky Sound System
• Snoop Dogg
• Snow
• Soulja Boy Tell Em
• Sparfunk & D-Code
• Static Major
• Stevie Wonder
• Talib Kweli
• The Chemical Brothers
• The Crystal Method
• The Egg
• The Notorious B.I.G.
• The Prodigy
• Tiesto
• Tiga
• Timbaland
• Tweet
• Walter Murphy
• Warren G
• Wayne Smith
• Will.I.Am
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Young Jeezy

DJ Hero 2 is set to come out this fall on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And The Nintendo Wii.

Press Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When the party starts this October, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will fire up two turntable controllers and a microphone and experience hits from the biggest names in music as they've never heard them before in Activision Publishing Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) DJ Hero® 2. Taking the soundtrack to "the most innovative and immersive music experience of 2009"* and recipient of over 20 "Best Music Game" awards to the next level, DJ Hero 2 spins together tracks from over 100 of the biggest artists from around the world – who have combined U.S. full albums sales alone in excess of 375 million** – creating an all-new, unparalleled music experience. Featuring the hottest hits from artists such as Lady Gaga, B.o.B., Pitbull, Deadmau5, Iyaz, David Guetta, and Rihanna and classic anthems from legendary artists including Eminem, Daft Punk, Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and LL Cool J, the DJ Hero 2 soundtrack mixes the perfect blend of pop, dance and hip hop music.

"With DJ Hero 2, we wanted to create the ultimate party experience of 2010, and that meant not only revamping and adding social and multiplayer game modes, including full microphone support, and all-new levels of creative freedom, but also mixing and mashing hits from over 100 of the biggest and most popular artists on the planet," said Dan Neil, Music Director, FreeStyleGames. "We can't wait to drop details on which of these artists' hottest tracks, as well as how we've mixed them together exclusively for the game, later this year."

"With the success of DJ Hero and overwhelming response to its soundtrack, we are excited to be working even more closely with our label partners, including Interscope Geffen A&M, on DJ Hero 2 to hand-pick the best music from the most recognizable artists in the world," said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs, Activision.

"We're excited to bring the hottest hits from our biggest artists to DJ Hero 2 including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Soulja Boy, 50 Cent, M.I.A., Timbaland, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and many more," said Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. "The blockbuster lineup of music we've contributed, when mixed by world renowned DJs exclusively for the game, will help deliver one of the best soundtracks in all of entertainment."

With the highly skilled DJ's and music producers at FreeStyleGames – joined by Deadmau5, David Guetta and a crew of world renowned mixologists – dropping the beats, everyone will have a chance to experience the following artists' music in an all-new way:
2Pac
50 Cent
Adamski
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
Armand Van Helden
A-Trak
B.o.B.
Basement Jaxx
BlakRoc
Bobby Womack
Bruno Mars
Busta Rhymes
Calvin Harris
Chamillionaire
Chic
Chris Willis
Clinton Sparks
Colby O'Donis
Daft Punk
Damian Marley
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Deee-Lite
Dillinja
Diplo
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Shadow
Donna Summer
Dr. Dre
Drake
Edwin Starr
Eminem
Estelle
Flo Rida
Gorillaz
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Harold Faltermeyer
House Of Pain
Iyaz
Jackson 5
Janet Jackson
Justice
Kanye West
Kaskade
Kelis
Keri Hilson
Kid Cudi
Kool & The Gang
Lady Gaga
Lil Jon
Lil Wayne
LL Cool J
M.I.A.
M|A|R|R|S
Major Lazer
Malcolm McLaren
Mase
Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
Metallica
Missy Elliott
Mos Def
MSTRKRFT
N.O.R.E.
Nas
Nate Dogg
Naughty By Nature
Nelly
New Boyz
New Order
Newcleus
Nightcrawlers
Orbital
Pharoahe Monch
Pirate Soundsystem
Pitbull
Puff Daddy
Pussycat Dolls
Rihanna
Robin S.
RZA
Salt N Pepa
Sam Cooke
Sam Sparro
Sean Paul
Skibadee
Sneaky Sound System
Snoop Dogg
Snow
Soulja Boy Tell Em
Sparfunk & D-Code
Static Major
Stevie Wonder
Talib Kweli
The Chemical Brothers
The Crystal Method
The Egg
The Notorious B.I.G.
The Prodigy
Tiesto
Tiga
Timbaland
Tweet
Walter Murphy
Warren G
Wayne Smith
Will.I.Am
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Young Jeezy

The ultimate mixer of music and friends, DJ Hero 2 will deliver the definitive way for players to come together and party with a host of new multiplayer modes – including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay – and invite vocalists into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay. Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ's in an all-new way, the game's soundtrack delivers over 80 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2. Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they're spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling. The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.

Dropping this fall, DJ Hero 2 will invite a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game will be available as a Party Bundle which will include a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate "party-in-a-box." Gamers who experienced the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software. The game is in development by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. The game is rated "T" (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit www.djhero.com,www.facebook.com/djhero and www.twitter.com/djhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Guitar Hero, DJ Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved.

*USAToday.com
**Nielson Soundscan data

PopCap Announce Zuma Blitz Is Coming Next Month To Facebook

PopCap have announced Zuma Blitz, a Facebook adaptation of the 20 Million selling Zuma game, is coming out Next Month. The game will be initially launched as a Beta, with PopCap continuing to evolve the game through its Beta and when its fully released. PopCap have used the knowledge they gained from Bejeweled Blitz, and whilst the games are different, both have social centric features, both are aimed at all skill levels, and both only give you 60 seconds to get a high score.

When Zuma Blitz is released, it will have these features:

• Weekly tournaments and leaderboards

• New levels introduced regularly

• An “experience points” system to unlock additional features and capabilities

• A “Treasure Chest” virtual currency-based system for obtaining in-game power-ups

• New features such as time extenders, score multipliers and the “Hot Frog” speed mode

• Additional information on friends' in-game performance and status such as medals won, achievements earned at various point thresholds and experience level

Press Release

DUBLIN, Ireland – July 15th, 2010 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced that Zuma®, its second best-selling franchise with nearly 20 million units sold worldwide, will soon be debuting on Facebook in a free, social form. Zuma Blitz will be the first adaptation of the seminal ball-blasting favorite to offer fans the opportunity to see how they stack up against other players, and will include a host of other social-centric features new to the game. Zuma Blitz is expected to roll out gradually via Beta launch in approximately three weeks.

“We've received a ton of feedback regarding how players consume Bejeweled Blitz and other leading social games, and incorporated a number of those insights into this initial phase of Zuma Blitz, with more to come,” said Jason Kapalka, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at PopCap. “Zuma is a very different game than Bejeweled, so the social adaptation has gone in different directions. Zuma is already a fast-paced arcade game, so the challenge was to make it feel approachable to players of all skill levels, even with just sixty seconds to play.”

PopCap plans to continue evolving Zuma Blitz over time, in a fashion similar to the ongoing addition of major new features and functionality in Bejeweled® Blitz. New features available at the introduction of Zuma Blitz next month are expected to include:

·Weekly tournaments and leaderboards
·New levels introduced regularly
·An “experience points” system to unlock additional features and capabilities
·A “Treasure Chest” virtual currency-based system for obtaining in-game power-ups
·New features such as time extenders, score multipliers and the “Hot Frog” speed mode
·Additional information on friends' in-game performance and status such as medals won, achievements earned at various point thresholds and experience level

“Once again PopCap is bringing a beloved game to the Facebook Platform and enhancing already successful game play with social features and functionality,” said Gareth Davis, Facebook Platform Manager. “Zuma Blitz will provide a fun and engaging way for our more than 400 million users to play with their friends on Facebook.”

Zuma Blitz joins Bejeweled Blitz as PopCap's second full-fledged social game on Facebook. Bejeweled Blitz has attracted nearly 30 million users since its introduction 18 months ago, and more than 100 million sessions of the game are played each day by consumers worldwide.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 275 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap’s games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap has been one of the most innovative companies in the video industry since its inception a decade ago. Pioneering new game mechanics, sales models, and platforms ranging from mobile devices to online and location-based games of chance, PopCap is the only video game provider in the world with leading market share across the entire spectrum.

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The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 14th July

This is all the news from Wednesday 14th July.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/1885Tu
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 13th July http://ht.ly/1888bv
• 360: Milo & Kate was shown at TED. Its revealed to be a tech demo with no current release date. Milo's AI is cloud based http://ht.ly/2biAw
• PopCap's David Bishop says they are looking at adding social features to all their existing games http://ht.ly/2bjlE
• Hironobu Sakaguchi,. the creator of Final Fantasy, has said that the upcoming Wii game, The Last Story, maybe his last http://ht.ly/2bjDY
• iPad: Fishlabs CEO, Michael Schade, predicts a mobile device like Ipad HD will out perform the 360 in around a years time http://ht.ly/2bkid
• Double Fine's Tim Shafer says Bobby Kotic "...doesn't have to be as much of a dick about it," in trying to make money http://ht.ly/2bknc
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Over 1 Million Playstation Mini's Have Been Downloaded http://ht.ly/188dAn
• Its reported that the magazine PC Zone is shutting down, with its next issue being its last. its been running since 1993 http://ht.ly/2bksc
• 360: Rumoured images Images of a upcoming 360 Dashboard have been leaked. it has Natal setup + a cleaner look http://ht.ly/2bkyb
• QTE Blog: Atari Announce A Re-Imagined Haunted House Is Coming To Wii, Xbox Live Arcade, And PC's This Fall http://ht.ly/188giL
• David Cage has revealed that Quantic Dream is working "...on two very different projects." They still won't play it safe http://ht.ly/2boGZ
• The BBFC has rated Vanquish as a 15 in the UK. they say the game as 71 minutes of cut scenes. http://ht.ly/2bqKg
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/188j1H
• Wii: Eoji Aonuma says Nintendo is targeting a early 2011 release for Zelda: Skyward Sword http://ht.ly/2bqV0
• Capcom announce Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes is coming out in the USA on 12th October on PS3 and Wii http://ht.ly/2bre7
• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 14/07/2010 http://ht.ly/188nbE
• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Super Mario Galaxy 2 http://ht.ly/188plM
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Wii And DS Software Releases For Q3 2010 http://ht.ly/188rXJ
• Ready At Dawn confirms they have laid of 13 employees. They call it "the woes of being independent." http://ht.ly/2bzzk
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Professor Layton And The Unwound Future Is Now Coming Out On The 12th September http://ht.ly/188uS9
• PS3: Atlus have released the PS1 game Shin Megami Tensei as a PS1 Classic in Japan for ¥1,000, its all in Japanese http://ht.ly/2bACf
• 360: A Video has emerged of the Soccer game in Kinect Sports. the vid shows passing, on screen prompts, and 360 AI http://ht.ly/2bAKw
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The Hulu Plus App Is Out Now And Detail How To Access It http://ht.ly/188xcZ
• PS3: George Hotz, aka Geohot, appears to be retiring from hacking which means the PS3 has yet to be fully hacked http://ht.ly/2bANG
• PS3: Sony says Online 3D gamers may have the advantage over those with just HD in certain games, they're more accessible http://ht.ly/2bC4x
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/188zNo
• Irrational Games post some sketches of System Shock 2. the recently found book features art with a BioShock look to them http://ht.ly/2bCIZ

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed this weeks USA Digital Comic store update on the PSP. they also announce that there is a free comic this week and its Azure from DC Comics.

2000AD Prog # 1688
Astonishing Tales (2009) # 5
The Authority: World’s End # 1
Azure # 1
Batman: Year One # 4
Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #3 & #4
Devi # 8
DMZ: On the Ground # 13
Donald Duck and the Niece of the Black Corsair
DoubleDuck # 6
Fables # 15
Fethry Duck and the Unlosable Challenge
Gen13: World’s End # 21
God of War # 2
Green Lantern: Secret Origin – Part 4 # 4
Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War – Part 5 of 12
Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War – Part 6 of 12
High Moon: Chapter 1 # 3
Hope Falls # 4
Huey, Dewey, Louie and the Day Before the Exams # 1
The Invaders (1975) #1 – #4
Justice League: Generation Lost # 5
Kingdom Come # 1
Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) # 2
Night Owls # 2
Planetary/Batman # 1
Ramayan 3392 AD # 8
The Sadhu # 8
Snakewoman # 8
Stormwatch PHD # 13
Transformers: Lost in Space # 3
The Unwritten # 2
Wildcats: World’s End # 1
X-Mickey # 15

From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Announce The Hulu Plus App Is Out Now And Detail How To Access It

Sony has announced that Playstation Plus subscribers are now able to download the Hulu Plus App from the PSN, in the Playstation Plus Section. the app is only 28MB and once its installed, you need to start it and request an invitation to Hulu Plus. If you are accepted into the preview period, you will be granted access to Hulu Plus, as long as you pay the $9.99 per month Hulu fee. Hulu Plus will be available for all Playstation 3 owners in the next few months.

From USA Playstation Blog

Nintendo Announce Professor Layton And The Unwound Future Is Now Coming Out On The 12th September

Nintendo have announced that the USA Release Of Professor Layton And The Unwound Future has been brought forward a week and it will now come out on 12th September.

Press Release

The future will arrive sooner than expected for fans of LEVEL-5's acclaimed Professor Layton video game series. Nintendo of America has announced a new launch date of Sept. 12 for Professor Layton and the Unwound Future™, a new hand-held adventure created exclusively for the top-selling Nintendo DS™ family of portable game systems. Previously scheduled for release on Sept. 20, the game will now be available a week earlier, treating newcomers and experienced players alike to a mesmerizing mix of mystery, time travel and puzzle-solving fun.

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future places the professor and his trusted apprentice at the center of a spellbinding adventure after they receive a strange letter sent from 10 years in the future. Players must wind their way through more than 165 mind-bending puzzles as they decipher clues and strive to unlock a time-twisting mystery that threatens to plunge London into chaos. Featuring richly rendered graphics and an engaging storyline, the Professor Layton game series has sold nearly 1.4 million units in the United States.

Nintendo Reveal Wii And DS Software Releases For Q3 2010

Nintendo UK have revealed the current release dates for many Wii and DS/DSi games. the main reveals include confirmation that Metroid: Other M is coming to Wii on 3rd September and A Shadows Tale Is Coming This Autumn.

Wii

27th August
Grease (505 Games)
Gunblade New York/LA Machineguns (SEGA)

August
America's Next Top Model (Mastertronic Group Limited)

3rd September
Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii and Nintendo DS) (Nintendo)
Metroid: Other M (Nintendo)

16th September
Club Penguin : Game Day (Disney Interactive Studios)
Disney Sing It : Family Hits (Disney Interactive Studios)

17th September
All Round Hunter (505 Games)
Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment)

23rd September
Disney Sing It : Party Hits (Disney Interactive Studios)

24th September
Scooby Doo: Spooky Swamp (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

30th September
U-SING volume 2 (Mindscape)

September
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Activision)
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (Activision)

Autumn
A Shadow's Tale (HUDSON SOFT)
Beyblade: Metal Fusion (HUDSON SOFT)
Def Jam Rapstar (Konami)
Sports Island 3 (HUDSON SOFT)
PES 2011 (Konami)

Q3
Gormiti: The Lords of Nature (Konami)
Ben 10 (Konami) - WiiWare
My Aquarium 2 (HUDSON SOFT) - WiiWare
The Last Airbender (THQ) - WiiWare

DS+DSi

23rd July
DRAGON QUEST® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies™ (Nintendo)
Cats & Dogs (505 Games)

July
Disney Fireworks (Disney Interactive Studios) - DSiWare

5th August
Sorceror's Apprentice (Disney Interactive Studios)

6th August
Art Academy: Learn painting and drawing techniques with stepby-
step training (Nintendo)

27th August
Grease (505 Games)

August
America's Next Top Model (Mastertronic Group Limited)
Witches & Vampires - Ghost Pirates of Ashburry (Mastertronic Group
Limited) - DSiWare
Witches & Vampires - Secrets of Ashburry (Mastertronic Group Limited)

3rd September
Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii and Nintendo DS) (Nintendo)
Camp Rock 2 : Final Jam (Disney Interactive Studios)

9th September
TinkerBell and the Great Fairy Rescue (Disney Interactive Studios)

10th September
Batman Brave and the Bold (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

17th September
Last Window: The Secret of Cape West (Nintendo)
Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment)

24th September
Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from
Fumiko Inudo (Nintendo)
Scooby Doo: Spooky Swamp (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

September
Playmobil: Top Agents (JoWooD)
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (Activision)

Autumn
Beyblade: Metal Fusion (HUDSON SOFT)

Q3
Gormiti: The Lords of Nature (Konami)
Frogger Returns (Konami) - DSiWare
Puzzle Baby Animals (Tivola Publishing GmbH) - DSiWare
Puzzle Planets ans Universe (Tivola Publishing GmbH) - DSiWare
Puzzle Sightseeing (Tivola Publishing GmbH) - DSiWare
The Last Airbender (THQ) - DSiWare
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH (HUDSON SOFT) - DSiWare

From Nintendo UK (PDF Warning)

New Zero Punctuation - Super Mario Galaxy 2

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Super Mario Galaxy 2. can Yahztee look past the similarities with Super Mario Galaxy and see the good in the game, or is this just 1 Mario spin-off game too far?

UK PSN Update 14/07/2010

Special Offers
PS3: After Burner Climax [£3.99]
PS3: Worms [£5.19]
PS3: Lead and Gold: Gangs Of The Wild West [£5.49]
PS3: Little Big Planet – Monsters Costume Kit [£1.19]
PS3: Little Big Planet – Monsters Level Kit [£1.59]
PSP: Buzz Quiz World [£9.99]
PSP: Little Big Planet – The Wilderness Theme Level Kit [£1.19]
PSP: Little Big Planet – The Temples Theme Level Kit [£1.19]
PSP: Half Minute Hero [£11.99]
PS1: Disney's Tarzan [£3.19]
Minis: NormalTanks [£1.74]

New PSP Essentials
World Of Pool [£6.29]
WWII: Battle Over The Pacific [£6.29]
Breath of Fire 3 [£7.99]
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded [£7.99]
Darkstalkers Chronicle [£7.99]
Mega Man Maverick Hunter x [£7.99]
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite [£7.99]
Power Stone Collection [£7.99]
Burnout Legends [£7.99]
Staeshift [£6.29]
Capcom Puzzle World [£7.99]

PS3 Games
FirstPlay Episode 015 [£0.99]
FirstPlay 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
DeathSpank [£9.99]
Trine – New Level “Path to new Dawn” [£0.79]
Death Track – Hari 108 Gamepack [£0.79]
Red Dead Redemption – Out laws To The End Co-Op Pack [Free]

Demo's
Blur

Guitar Hero 5
Avenged Sevenfold Track Pack [£4.39]
“Afterlife” by Avenged Sevenfold [£1.59]
“Almost Easy” by Avenged Sevenfold [£1.59]
“Scream” by Avenged Sevenfold [£1.59]

Rock Band
“Get Out” by The Vines [£0.99]
“He's A Rocker” by The Vines [£0.99]
“Orange Amber” by The Vines [£0.99]
“Outtathaway” by The Vines [£0.99]
“Ride” by The Vines [£0.99]
“Future Perfect Tense” by Sweet Billy Pilgrim [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
“Dogs Can Grow Beards All Over” by Devil Wears Prada [£0.99]
“The Girl at the Video Game Store” by Parry Gripp [£0.59]
“Top Back” by Alias Unknown [£0.59]
“Trippolette” by Andrew Buch [£0.99]
“you All Everybody” by Drive Shaft [£0.59]

DJ Hero
None

Karaoke Revolution
None

Videos
None

Wallpaper
None

Theme
None

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
Crash Commando – Army Chick [£0.20]
Crash Commando – Colonel Chaos [£0.20]
Crash Commando – Gangsta Rapper [£0.20]
Crash Commando – Grunt [£0.20]
EyePet – Food Bowl [£0.20]
EyePet – Pet Lying On Back [£0.20]
EyePet – Angel Pet [£0.20]
EyePet – Bowling Pet [£0.20]
EyePet – Pet With Paws Up [£0.20]

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Pro Cycling Manager 2010 [£31.99]
TNA iMPACT! Cross The Line [£23.99]
Armored Core: Last Raven Portable [£11.99]
SOCOM : Fireteam Bravo – Australian SASR Pack [Free]
SOCOM : Fireteam Bravo – Kommando Spezialkräfte [Free]
SOCOM : Fireteam Bravo – Special Air Services [Free]
SOCOM : Fireteam Bravo – Korean 707 SMB Pack [Free[

Minis
Car Jack Streets [£3.49]
Pallurikio [£3.49]
Archibald's Adventures [£2.49]
Star Hammer Tactics [£2.49]
Piyotama [£3.19]
Championship Manager 2010 Express [£4.99]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Wallpaper
None

Video
None

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic store. There is a free comic this week, Azure from DC Comics.

* 2000AD Prog #1688 2000AD
* Astonishing Tales (2009) #5 Marvel
* Azure #1 (FREE) DC Comics
* Batman: Year One #4 DC Comics
* Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #3 & #4 Icon
* Devi #8 Liquid Comics
* DMZ #13: Public Works #1 DC Comics
* Donald Duck and the Niece of the Black Corsair Disney
* DoubleDuck #6: Souvenir de Paris Disney
* Fables #15: Storybook Love #2 DC Comics
* Fethry Duck and the Unloseable Challenge Disney
* Gen13 #21 DC Comics
* God of War #2 DC Comics
* Green Lantern: Secret Origin #4 DC Comics
* Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War: Parts 5 & 6 DC Comics
* High Moon #3 DC Comics
* Hope Falls #4 Markosia
* Huey, Duey and Louie and the Day Before The Exams Disney
* Justice League: Generation Lost #5 DC Comics
* Kingdom Come #1 DC Comics
* Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) #2 Marvel
* Planetary/Batman #1 DC Comics
* Ramayan 3392 AD #8 Liquid Comics
* Snakewoman #8 Liquid Comics
* Stormwatch PHD #13 DC Comics
* The Authority #1 DC Comics
* The Invaders (1975) #1-#4 Marvel
* The Night Owls #2 DC Comics
* The Sadhu #8 Liquid Comics
* The Unwritten #2 DC Comics
* Transformers: Lost In Space #3 (UK & Ireland only) Titan Comics
* Wildcats #1 DC Comics
* X-Mickey #15: The Toymaker Disney

From EU Playstation Blog

Atari Announce A Re-Imagined Haunted House Is Coming To Wii, Xbox Live Arcade, And PC's This Fall

Atari have announced that a re-imagined Haunted House is coming out this fall on Wii, XBLA, and PC. Haunted House was originally released on the Atari 2600 and this new version is still set in the Graves Mansion but now you play as the grandchildren of the original character, who mysteriously disappeared over 30 years ago in the Mansion. You have to explore the mansion, whilst being chased by poltergeists, haunted by Skeletons, and being exhausted from battles with creepy creatures, looking for 4 lost pieces of a magical urn. The game has 3D environments full of hidden treasures and puzzles and at the end of the game you will face Zachary Graves.



Press Release

NEW YORK , July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Enter the Haunted House, if you dare. Atari's classic groundbreaking game has returned with more chills, cool new unlockables and plenty of spooky new enemies. The terrifying fun that lies within Graves Mansion is back as Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, scares up its legendary classic, Haunted House -- re-imagined for a new generation of gamers in celebration of the title's 30th anniversary. Haunted House will take control of Wii®, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC Download this fall, with suspense filled challenges, new chilling environments and more frightful enemies than ever before.

Haunted House pays homage to the classic favorite as players fight for their lives in Graves Mansion as the grandchildren of the original character that disappeared without a trace in the evil mansion over 30 years ago. Chased by pesky poltergeists, haunted by scary skeletons and exhausted from battles with creepy creatures, players are in a goosebump-educing fight to explore the dark and creepy depths of Graves Mansion in search of the four lost pieces of the magical urn. The player's goal is to reassemble the urn and defend their family's legacy with the aid of mystical tomes, powerful light sources and multiple keys.

"The glowing eyes and mysterious urn of Haunted House still resonates with gamers who made the original franchise a blockbuster hit," says Jim Wilson, President of Atari. "Atari looks forward to introducing a new generation of gamers to the fun and suspense of Graves Mansion and bringing families together with the magic that is Haunted House."

The pick up-and-play arcade-style adventure allows players to jump right in and begin battling for their family's legacy and explore the dark and mysterious levels. An eerie, 3D rich environment of towers, basements and catacombs draws players into the haunted world and cursed story. Find hidden treasures, solve puzzles, fight bosses, and navigate through the spooky mansion and multiple levels on the way to a showdown with Zachary Graves.

For more information, please log onto www.atari.com or www.atarihauntedhouse.com

ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for key platforms, including online (casual, social, MMO), PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of iconic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®, Star Trek).
To play games and get other information please visit www.atari.com

© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

ABOUT IMAGINENGINE
ImaginEngine is a leading studio in the development of quality children's titles and casual title software. The ImaginEngine team is known for its award-winning, commercially successful console, handheld, PC and online games. ImaginEngine specializes in creating entertaining family-friendly experiences for kids and adults to enjoy. The studio has shipped nearly 200 titles across major platforms. ImaginEngine is a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, and is located in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit: www.imaginengine.com.
SOURCE Atari

Sony Announce Over 1 Million Playstation Mini's Have Been Downloaded

Sony have announced that over 1 Million Playstation Mini's have been sold across the USA and PAL territories. There are currently over 85 Mini's available to buy, from 50 developers. Sony has released this chart of the top 10 selling Playstation Mini's that can be played on both the PS3 and PSP:

1. Age of Zombies
2. Monopoly
3. Fieldrunners
4. Zombie Tycoon
5. Bloons
6. Spot The Differences!
7. Pinball Fantasies
8. Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2
9. Yetisports Pengu Throw
10. Breakquest

From EU Playstation Blog

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 13th July

This is all the news from Tuesday 13th July.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/1879fw
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 12th July http://ht.ly/187bAZ
• 3DS: 3DS Producer, Hideo Konno, says the model shown at E3 was its final shape, any changes likely to be small http://ht.ly/2aKsC
• TIGA and ELSPA announce they've formed a "Steering Committee" to investigate why the UK government stopped the Tax Break http://ht.ly/2aKAQ
• The ESRB accidentally releases the Email addresses of near 1000 people who complained about RealID when replying to them http://ht.ly/2aKJ9
• Namco Bandai's Twitter page is asking fans what PS1 games they want to appear as a PS1 Classic on the PSN http://ht.ly/2aKMp
• 360: Kinect cannot be sold in China as the Xbox 360 itself cannot be sold there. there's no word if they'll appeal http://ht.ly/2aKQU
• PS3: Hello Games reveal Joe Danger broke even on its release day, with around 50K copies sold in first week http://ht.ly/2aLDz
• 360: Hello Games Says XBLA is a "slaughterhouse" for small devs, nearly 47% of XBLA games sell 25K or less, 17% sell 200K http://ht.ly/2aOuk
• 360: Microsoft reveal that Destination Arcade will only be available during Summer of Arcade http://ht.ly/2aOyG
• 360: Amazon.de lists a Xbox Slim Arcade unit with 4GB Memory, coming August for €148.99 http://ht.ly/2aOAI
• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 http://ht.ly/187k0b
• 3DS: Tag mode is built into 3DS, each compatible game will get own Tag Mode Data Slot, Tag Mode viewer also coming http://ht.ly/2aQj6
• 360: Wallmart has a Kinect Bundle, for $200 you get Kinect and 1 of Kinects Launch Games and a $30 Wallmart eGift card http://ht.ly/2aSbe
• QTE Blog: Sony Ask Fans What Games They Want To See As Part Of Playstation Plus http://ht.ly/187mxl
• SEGA's Mike Hayes says they will be revealing 2 ‘major hardcore’ games during 2010. 1 set for 2011, the other 2012 http://ht.ly/2aSuj
• Cavia, the developers of Neir, as been closed by AQ Interactive. AQ will higher any employees left over from the closure http://ht.ly/2aSy8
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The Upcoming ModNation Racers patch Adds A Casual Career Difficulty http://ht.ly/187qtm
• 360:BioWare are looking into Kinect + pads being used together as hybrid controller. optimistic about Kinect + core games http://ht.ly/2aTse
• 360: both Microsoft and Chris Cashman don't know if there'll be a Season 3 of 1vs100 or when it could be http://ht.ly/2aTBo
• Yoshinori Ono confirms that any changes made to Super Street Fighter IV for its arcade release could come to consoles http://ht.ly/2aZmQ
• IllFonic announce they are bring Nexuiz to XBLA and PSN this winter, it'll be powered by the CryEngine 3. http://ht.ly/2aZra
• 3DS: SEGA’s Mike Hayes says they have 3DS titles coming at or near its launch. Say Nintendo's managed it well + more http://ht.ly/2aZJT
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce The Forza 3 "World Class Car Pack" Is Out Now For 400 MS Points http://ht.ly/187xMo

Microsoft Announce The Forza 3 "World Class Car Pack" Is Out Now For 400 MS Points

Microsoft have announced that the World Class Car Pack for Forza 3 is out now on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 MS Points. Microsoft have released a trailer showing these cars in the game, as well as screenshots of each of the cars. this car pack features the following 10 cars:

·2010 Acura TSX V6
·2010 Fiat Punto Evo SPORT
·2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
·2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
·2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
·2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
·2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
·2011 Citroën DS3
·2011 Mazda 2
·2011 McLaren MP4-12C

The free car from the World Class Car Pack is the 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart.



Screenshots


Press Release

The “Forza Motorsport 3” World Class Car Pack, available for download starting today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, features some of the most stunning 2010 and 2011 production and performance models in the world. Available for 400 Microsoft Points, the pack offers some of the hottest new cars from leading manufacturers like McLaren, Acura, Mercedes, Cadillac, Fiat, Mitsubishi, and more.

This month’s car pack puts you behind the wheel of some of the world’s newest and most sought after vehicles. From the elite McLaren MP4-12C supercar and the luxurious power of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG, to the tuner-friendly 2010 Acura TSX V6 and the agile 2011 Citroën DS3, the World Class Car Pack will ensure your “Forza Motorsport 3” garage is fully stocked and ready to take the competition by storm during the summer racing season.
The World Class Car Pack features 10 new cars that are ready to hit the track or tuning garage:

·2011 McLaren MP4-12C
·2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
·2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
·2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
·2010 Fiat Punto Evo SPORT
·2010 Acura TSX V6
·2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
·2011 Mazda 2
·2011 Citroën DS3
·2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart

After launching the iconic McLaren F1 in the early 1990s, the 2011 McLaren MP4-12C is the culmination of over a decade of Formula 1 and street car development. Built upon a superlight Carbon MonoCell structure with a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 600hp V8 engine, this latest supercar from McLaren is a must-drive in Forza Motorsport 3. Sample the World Class Car Pack now and download a free 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart, the hot hatch tuned by the legendary Mitsubishi motorsports division.

Sony Announce The Upcoming ModNation Racers patch Adds A Casual Career Difficulty

United Front and Sony have revealed that the upcoming Patch for ModNation Racers will bring a casual difficulty level to the games career mode. this new difficulty setting will make the opposing racers less aggressive. This upcoming patch from United Front is also set to improve the games loading times and fix bugs. some user requested features like the new difficulty setting are also set to come with the patch.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Ask Fans What Games They Want To See As Part Of Playstation Plus

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has been asking Playstation 3 fans what games they want to be part of the Playstation Plus Service. to put your opinion across, simply head to the Article and post a comment using this form, stating which game you want from each category.

PSN titles
PS One Classics
minis
PS3 titles for Full Game Trial

From EU Playstation Blog

Konami Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Konami have released new screenshots and a trailer for Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (PES 2011). the trailer is nearly 6 minutes long and features in-game footage throughout. its main focus is showing 360-degree control, the main points in the trailer are dribbling, feints, defence, and team movement. the first part of the trailer is a gameplay trailer, whilst the second part breaks down the first trailer and shows each step of the move, for example in the menu you set you team to run down the flanks so when your in the game and pass the ball to the wing you have a team mate there who will run with the ball.

A new feature that the trailer introduces is the ability to string together different types of feints. you can set up 4 different feint combinations, each linked to a direction on the right stick, that can be used in-game. both the screenshots and trailer show bits of the games menus. Konami has also released a screenshot, the one the the stand, showing off the games Stadium Edit mode. there you can then use your new stadium in the game.



Screenshots


From Konami UK

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 12th July

This is all the news from Monday 12th July.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/186dih
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July http://ht.ly/186fH4
• A British study estimates that 12% of the British population cannot see 3D properly http://ht.ly/2aajD
• 360: Bungie have teased the achievements in Halo Reach, they've released pictures of 49 achievements http://ht.ly/2aaOf
• UK Game Charts, Crackdown 2, Lego Harry Potter 1-4, Red Dead Redemption, Dance On Broadway, 2010 FIFA World Cup http://ht.ly/2aaPT
• Ubisofts Murray Pannell says the Assassin's Creed series has the potential to be a true AAA Series of blockbusters http://ht.ly/2aaVL
• Warner Bros register Akrham Asylum 2 domain names, 'Stop Mayor Sharp,' 'Where's Bruce Wayne," ''Batman Grand Delusion' http://ht.ly/2aaZZ
• QTE Blog: Leaked CoroCoro Scans Reveal 7 New Pokémon For Pokémon Black And White, New Characters, And Much More http://ht.ly/186lgf
• UK Hardware sales are down 32% in 2010 over 2009. revenue drops from £378M to £256M. Software sales Also down 10% http://ht.ly/2adij
• 360: Remedy's Oskari Hakkine, "..aggressive marketing” from rival games + May competitive window = poor Alan Wake sales http://ht.ly/2adpO
• PS3: Playstation India's Atindriya Bose Says the Playstation Move launch will be family orientated, core not long after http://ht.ly/2ag0c
• A San Diego Comic Con listing suggests Maxis is going to reveal a New Spore Game, Darkspore speculated http://ht.ly/2agip
• Yoshinori Ono, Street Fighter IV producer, says his new game will be shown at Comic-Con. new Power Stone speculated http://ht.ly/2agnC
• 360: Destination Arcade has been pushed back in the USA to 21st July. http://ht.ly/2ahXS
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released Photographs From The Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Launch Event http://ht.ly/186qFV
• GameStop announce people who Pre-order Sonic Colours will get a Sonic Hat http://ht.ly/2aigg
• Black Bean Games announce World Rally Championship is coming out on PS3/360/PC on 8th October it has P-WRC, S-WRC, J-WRC http://ht.ly/2aijF
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/186uxM
• 3DS: Masahiro Sakurai says they're testing online aspects of kid Icarus Uprising. they include VS play and others http://ht.ly/2ajI3
• Satoru Iwata says Nintendo is planning to expand its digital distribution. DS/WiiWare sales lower than expected + more http://ht.ly/2ajMu
• QTE Blog: Funcom Have Released New Screenshots, Character Art, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For Bloodline Champions http://ht.ly/186wFf
• Tameem Antoniades, Ninja Theory boss, says UK is the best "creative hub" for game developers http://ht.ly/2ajP5
• Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon reveals Mortal Kombat: Fire & Ice, a cancelled Co-op game featuring Sub-zero and Scorpion http://ht.ly/2ariL
• Ubisfot announce Driver: San Francisco is out in early 2011, they cite a competitive Christmas market for the delay http://ht.ly/2arv6
• Ubisoft, Splinter Cell Conviction sells 1.9M worldwide. Game Sales, ending june 30th, up 93% over last year http://ht.ly/2arwW
• 360: Square Enix say Final Fantasy XIV development has been completely cancelled since Microsoft refused it http://ht.ly/2arC2
• PS3: Kaz Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 is more suited to a next generation of consoles, car details beyond the PS3 http://ht.ly/2arEU
• PS3: Kazunori Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 has a ‘complete online system,’ 32 player voice chat/game watch room http://ht.ly/2arGn
• Wii: Yuji Horii, creator of Dragon Quest, says that Dragon Quest X "...not that far out.” http://ht.ly/2arI9
• PSP: God Eater Burst revealed to be a updated/expanded version of God Eater. set for a USA/EU release in Q1 2011 http://ht.ly/2atV4

Funcom Have Released New Screenshots, Character Art, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For Bloodline Champions

Funcom have released new screenshots, character artwork, a trailer, and a fact sheet for their upcoming PC game, Bloodline Champions. The trailer for the game uses in-game footage to show many of the games aspects, as well as levels and characters. The trailer finishes with a reminder that people can still sign up for the Bloodline Beta at www.bloodlinechampions.com. The screenshots focus more on a few of the games arenas, providing a birds eye view on each each of them.



Screenshots


Character Artwork


Fact Sheet

Bloodline Champions represents the next generation of arena-based multiplayer games.
Offering fun and fast-paced action, Bloodline Champions provides a challenge for both casual and hardcore gamers. Battle it out with thousands of other players from all over the world and master your bloodlines in the quest to become the ultimate champion! Currently in public beta testing, Bloodline Champions has already been embraced by thousands of gamers and has quickly gained momentum in the online gaming communities.

Bloodline Champions is being developed by Stunlock Studios, a Swedish game developer
founded in 2008 by a small group of likeminded students at the University of Skövde.
With a common interest in gaming, they took it upon themselves to create an intense and competitive gaming experience that would cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. In 2010 Funcom signed on as publisher for Bloodline Champions, and the company will be working closely with Stunlock Studios in realizing the game's full potential.

* Experience intense, adrenaline-fueled multiplayer battles with thousands of other players. Short matches ensure you will never get stuck in a long drawn out game - great for quick bursts of fun!

* Grinding, bases, levels and gold - you'll fifind none of that here. Just pure, exciting, all-out player vs. player battles where you and your skills is all that matters!

* Choose your character from a total of twenty bloodlines, each with their own abilities and specialities. From the fire-wielding Igniter to the elusive Ranid
Assassin, each offers a unique experience!

* Easy to learn, difficult to master. Direct controls, cursor-basedaiming, focused characters and an easyto-learn interface allows you to enjoy Bloodline
Champions just minutes into your first battle!

* Thanks to a robust matchmaking system you will be off onto the fields of battle immediately after joining. Play up to five versus five battles, either with
strangers automatically matched to your level or with a team of your best friends!

* Keep an eye on your progression using an in-depth stat tracking system that allows you to review your own as well as other players' effectiveness with different
tactics, abilities and bloodlines.

* Short and intense battles, focus on player skill, and an elaborate stat-tracking system makes Bloodline Champions perfect for competitive gaming.

* Vibrant graphics, a unique art style and a superb sound design brings the world of Bloodline Champions to life as you keep yourself busy with dealing out death and destruction.