This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

 Nintendo has revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual console releases today.

WiiWare

AquaSpace
This is a 1 player game only that costs 600 Wii Points. This game turns your TV into a virtual aquarium. you can either sit and watch the fish, or learn about them by using the games illustrated encyclopaedia. you can put your Mii in the tank and swim with it, getting up close to the fish. The Aquarium is alive, fish grow and a born whether you have it on or not.


Furry Legends
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a platform adventure game full of puzzles. players control furry characters, each with their own skills, and set off to defeat lord Squarire.


HoopWorld
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a 3on3 basketball game with a arcade gameplay style. there are powerups and fighting in the game. there are also global rankings.


DSiWare

Petz Kittens
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. in this game you adopt your kittens and help them grow into strong cats. there are a variety of breeds to choose from. you have to feed them, clean them, and keep them warm.


Scrabble Tools
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this game helps players improve their scrabble skills, increasing pattern recognition and point strategies through interactive training exercises.


Hospital Havoc
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a comic take on hospital management, and strategy, with you having to manage a hospital through illnesses and scenarios.


Happy Birthday Mart
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi points. in this game you have a store where animals come to buy gifts. you have to manage customers, clean up, and manage broken shelves.


Crazy Sudoku
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this Sudoku game has 2 different grid sizes, 6x6 and 9x9, and 5 levels of difficulty. the game also features a note mode where you can leave comments on each cell in the game.


Press Release

The selection of downloadable games for the WiiWare™ service and the Nintendo DSiWare™ service keeps on growing, this time with a zoological twist. AquaSpace lets Wii™ owners transform their television into a mesmerizing aquarium filled with fascinating fish. Petz® Kittens provides Nintendo DSi™ users with lovable feline companions they can carry everywhere they go. Furry Legends features a cast of unusual creatures who dwell in an eye-popping 3D world. And for those who prefer a more human-oriented challenge Scrabble™ Toolsgives puzzle fans a great way to show off those big brains and opposable thumbs.

We've also got new arrivals in the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y.series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week we have some new additions from the Treehouse, Nintendo's game localization team. New "Big Name Games" are being added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems orWarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games.

WiiWare

AquaSpace
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: Turn your television into a virtual aquarium with AquaSpace. You can simply relax and watch the fish or take the opportunity to read detailed information about them, such as scientific names and habitats, using the illustrated encyclopedia. If you want to get up close and personal with the fish, you can send your Mii™ character on a dive to swim with them, feed them or hunt for trivia icons to discover fish-related facts. Choose from eight aquarium themes and spruce them up with dozens of different fish and a variety of decorations, wallpaper and plant life. You can also change the background music by taking your pick from a selection of songs or using the sound of water. Then, once everything is set up, you can view your aquarium from a variety of camera angles (including a fish-eye view). Visit every day and watch your aquarium change – your fish will grow, and new fish may be born. Life continues in your aquarium even while the Wii console is turned off.

Furry Legends
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Language
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: The legend starts here. Furry Legends is a dynamic platform adventure with the most fur ever seen in games. Solve fun, physics-based puzzles in a fantastic 3D world called Furland. It's a humorous and weird place populated by funny creatures you've never seen before, including five-eyed crabs, round cows, crazy rabbits and the lovely Furballs. Players control fluffy characters, each with a different set of special skills, such as the ability to manipulate time. Save the Furballs from their doom and keep Furland safe from Lord Squarie. Are you ready for a crazy adventure? Can you save Furland and its lovely Furballs? Try the furriest game of the century!

HoopWorld™
Publisher: Virtual Toys
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Long ago, a lost civilization called the Elders, who worshipped the magical power of Nature, built a network of sacred temples around the world. Millennia have since passed, and the temples now lie in ruins. But their energy still resonates from the land, attracting adventurers from distant lands. Drawn by the unknown force, friends have begun to rebuild the ruins into ball courts, knowing only that they must relive the time-honored test of the spirit of the Elders: the game now known as basketball. HoopWorld is a three-on-three basketball game with an arcade twist. Unique characters and beautiful natural locations set the stage, while fighting and random power-ups keep the game fast and rough. Choose your favorite team and basketbrawl across the globe to become the undisputed world champions. Play on your own or with a friend and see if you can beat the leaders of the HoopWorld global ranking.

Nintendo DSiWare

Petz Kittens
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The cutest newborn kittens are here, and they need someone to care for them and love them. Adopt your very own kittens, bond with them and help them grow into strong and healthy cats. Choose from a variety of popular cat breeds including Siamese and Persian. Give your adorable baby kittens lots of loving care: Feed them warm milk, keep them clean and warm, and help them grow. Your kittens make cute faces and react in surprising ways when you play fun games with them, such as peek-a-boo or balloon games.

Scrabble Tools
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Scrabble, long one of the world's most popular board games, is enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity, both online and in the real world. Scrabble Tools for the Nintendo DSi system helps players hone their skills by strengthening their vocabulary, pattern recognition and point strategies through fun interactive training exercises.

Hospital Havoc
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Do you have what it takes to run your very own heart-pumping hospital? Help your doctor navigate through the havoc by admitting, diagnosing and treating some of the wackiest patients ever encountered. A comically fun time-management and strategy game,Hospital Havoc presents a challenging campaign with three levels of difficulty to choose from, plus 20 career levels, 19 possible illnesses, three-to-six bed conditions, 11 challenging scenarios (including zombies!), continuous play and rousing replay ability. Personalize your doctor and nurse, and utilize various power-ups and medical machines to help send those patients home.

Happy Birthday Mart
Publisher: Pixel Federation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Have you ever dreamed of having your own shop where you sell the goods to your friends? You can make that dream come true in Happy Birthday Mart, and it's no ordinary store. Animals come here to buy gifts for their friends. Manage and serve your customers, clean up and fix broken shelves. Happy Birthday Mart offers tons of fun in six different stores with 12 animals and 24 minigames. You can play the minigames through a separate menu screen.

Crazy Sudoku
Publisher: dtp entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play sudoku on the go using your Nintendo DSi system. The game features five levels of difficulty, offering a fun challenge for beginners and pros alike. Choose from two different grid sizes: 9x9 or 6x6. Use the handy Note feature to add comments to each and every cell and solve even the hardest puzzles. Try challenging a friend with the brilliant two-player mode.

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, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.

Indie Game Developers Can Submit Their Game For This Years Indie Games Aracde, At The Eurogamer Expo

Eurogamer have announced that indie game developers are now able to submit their games for the Indie Games Arcade, that's taking place at this years Eurogamer Expo. All the games that are exhibited will be entered into the ‘Rock, Paper, Shotgun Indie Game of the Show’ award. The Deadline for all submissions is 13th August 2010.

To submit a game for consideration, developers must provide the following:

• A short description of the game
• Screenshots
• Background on the designer and/or company
• Anticipated release date

Links to videos are also very welcome. All submissions should be made to David Hayward at david.hayward@pixel-lab.co.uk.

Press Release

Brighton, UK, 19th July 2010. Eurogamer, Europe’s leading independent games media specialist, has announced the game submission process for The Indie Games Arcade at this year’s Eurogamer Expo is now open.

Supported by digital distribution service Get Games, the Indie Games Arcade is returning to the third annual Eurogamer Expo this year from 1st - 3rd October. Co-ordinator Pixel-Lab is seeking submissions from up-and-coming developers keen to exhibit their work. Last year, more than ten thousand visitors attended the Eurogamer Expo, and that number is set to be even bigger this year.

"It's good to be able to offer indies this chance to put their work out there, as well as spring these kind of projects on expo-goers", said David Hayward, coordinator of the Indie Games Arcade.

"The people and companies who make the kind of games we show really aren't the type that can afford expo space that publishers and platform holders get. Likewise, their work is substantially different in tone. In past years we've had genuine reactions of surprise, pleasure, and embarrassment from players and I'm really looking forward to this year".

All submissions exhibited will be automatically submitted for the ‘Rock, Paper, Shotgun Indie Game of the Show’ award. Debuting at this year’s Expo and donated by popular PC gaming blog www.rockpapershotgun.com, the prestigious prize is already being coveted on the indie scene.

To submit a game for consideration, developers must provide the following:
A short description of the game
Screenshots
Background on the designer and/or company
Anticipated release date

Links to videos are also very welcome. All submissions should be made to David Hayward at david.hayward@pixel-lab.co.uk. The deadline is 13th August 2010.

For full details, see http://bit.ly/IGASubs

Relevant contact:
David Hayward
david.hayward@pixel-lab.co.uk
07976 216 029
Twitter: @nachimir

Tickets for this year’s Eurogamer Expo are currently on sale via the website http://expo.eurogamer.net/.

-ENDS-

About Pixel-Lab:
Pixel-Lab is a computer games and digital media development agency working across the UK’s computer game and digital media industries. Pixel-Lab advises, develops and delivers strategies to support growth in the games industry from skills development to support infrastructure. Pixel-Lab also works with organizations outside the industry, enabling them to harness the power of games. More information is available at www.pixel-lab.co.uk.

About Eurogamer Network:
Founded in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman, Brighton-based Eurogamer Network is the publisher of Europe's most popular independent videogames website, Eurogamer.net. Eurogamer is available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish and Romanian editions. Other sites operated under the Eurogamer Network include digital download service GetGamesGo, the world's market-leading industry resources, GamesIndustry.biz, GamesIndustry.de and Megaton.co.uk - the videogaming website for kids who love to love games. The company also operates live events including the Eurogamer Expo and the GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair. More information about the Eurogamer Network can be found at www.eurogamer.biz.

PopCap Announce Plants vs Zombies is Coming To Xbox Live Aracde This Fall

PopCap have announced that Plants vs Zombies is coming to the Xbox 360 Xbox Live Arcade this fall. this version of the game will have more content than any other version of Plants vs Zombies, with 7 game modes, 2 new multiplayer modes, and 21 mini-games. The game is currently priced at 1200 MS Points.

The Main features of Plants vs Zombies include:

• A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes: Co-Op and Vs. Mode
• 12 achievements and 21 mini-games – more than any other adaptation, and including the exclusive Heavy WeaponTM-inspired mini-game
• A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their friends’ cribs!
• The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at 1920 x 1080
• All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle, Survival, and Zen Garden

PopCap have also announced that coming to the Xbox 360 this fall is a retail disc that will have Zuma, Peggle, and Plants vs Zombies. On The PC, a "Game Of The Year" boxed version of Plants vs Zombies, oh which a limited number will have a Zombie figurine, is also coming this fall. both are set to have a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Press Release

Dublin, Ireland – July 19, 2010 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release Plants vs. ZombiesTM for Xbox LIVE® Arcade (XBLA) this fall. With an anticipated launch in early September, Plants vs. Zombies on XBLA will deliver more game content than any previous iteration of the franchise, boasting seven game modes, including two all-new multiplayer modes, 12 unique achievements and 21 mini-games. Upon its release, Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).

“With a ton of new features and content exclusive to the XBLA version, we’ve pulled out all the stops to both expand and optimize this adaptation for a hard core gaming audience,” said Ed Allard, head of worldwide studios at PopCap. “The two new multiplayer modes allow gamers to work cooperatively to defeat hordes of invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a true ‘plants vs. zombies’ challenge. We’re also featuring a customized ‘house’ for tracking and sharing progress as well as a total of 21 mini-games and 12 achievements, all designed to enthrall Plants vs. Zombies players once again.”

Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA showcases many standout features, including:
A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes: Co-Op and Vs. Mode
12 achievements and 21 mini-games – more than any other adaptation, and including the exclusive Heavy WeaponTM-inspired mini-game
A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their friends’ cribs!
The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at 1920 x 1080
All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle, Survival, and Zen Garden

Later this year, PopCap will also release a retail boxed edition of Plants vs. Zombies (including full versions of Zuma and Peggle as well) for the Xbox 360 as well as a new “Game of The Year” boxed edition of the PC/Mac original, a limited number of which will include a zombie figurine. Both are expected to arrive on retail shelves later this fall and carry a suggested retail price of US$19.99 each.

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 game 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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THQ And Syfy Announce The Red Faction Movie Will Be Called Red Faction Origins And Its Set Between Red Faction Guerrilla And Armageddon

THQ and Syfy have revealed that the upcoming Red Faction movie will be called Red Faction: Origins. The movie will follow the Mason Family, Alec Mason was the hero in Red Faction Guerrilla, and it will be set between Red Faction: Guerrilla and Red Faction: Armageddon. The Screenplay for Red Faction: Origins was written by Andrew Kreisberg, whilst the story was developed by Paul DeMeo.

The Red Faction: Origins Story, possible Guerrilla spoilers, is set Twenty-five years have passed since Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom…and ten years since vengeful enemies killed his wife, kidnapped his daughter Lyra, and left a broken hero in their wake.

Jake Mason, Alec’s last surviving son and a ranger in the Red Faction Militia, had never abandoned hope that somewhere in the raw outlands of Mars, his sister was still alive. Now, just as a powerful new enemy swarms across the planet, he’s found her, only to learn that his long lost sister is one of them…a cold-blooded soldier sworn to destroy the Red Faction and conquer the planet in the name of a madman.
Jake must now battle the relentless regime and somehow reunite a family torn apart by war.

Press Release

NEW YORK, NY and AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – July 19, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and SyfyTM, the premier destination for imagination-based entertainment, today announced a first-of-a-kind transmedia deal to debut Red Faction®: OriginsTM(working title), a two hour live-action movie pilot scheduled to air in March 2011 on Syfy. The story of Red Faction: Origins follows the lineage of rebel hero Alec Mason and the Mason family, set during a period between the critically acclaimed Red Faction: GuerrillaTM video game and the recently announced and highly anticipated Red Faction: ArmageddonTMvideo game, also scheduled for release in March 2011.

The Red Faction: Origins screenplay was written by notable writer and producer Andrew Kreisberg (Warehouse 13, Fringe, Vampire Diaries and Boston Legal), based on a story developed by Paul DeMeo (The Rocketeer, Flash, Viper, The Sentinel), THQ Director, Fiction Development. Production of the film will be managed by Universal Cable Productions.

Mark Stern, Executive Vice President Programming, Syfy & Co-head of Universal Cable Production said, “This groundbreaking deal with THQ reflects our desire to deliver a completely immersive and enhanced viewing experience for the audience. We are excited to be working with the creative team at THQ in extending the vibrant world of Red Faction to our air.”

"THQ is blazing a new trail in the gaming industry with our partnership with Syfy by introducing the Red Faction franchise to a new and broader audience" said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “This unique transmedia collaboration is one of many strategic initiatives in place to dramatically increase awareness for Red Faction Armageddon and extend the Red Faction brand across a wide variety of entertainment channels.”

About Red Faction: Origins
Twenty-five years have passed since Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom…and ten years since vengeful enemies killed his wife, kidnapped his daughter Lyra, and left a broken hero in their wake.

Jake Mason, Alec’s last surviving son and a ranger in the Red Faction Militia, had never abandoned hope that somewhere in the raw outlands of Mars, his sister was still alive. Now, just as a powerful new enemy swarms across the planet, he’s found her, only to learn that his long lost sister is one of them…a cold-blooded soldier sworn to destroy the Red Faction and conquer the planet in the name of a madman.
Jake must now battle the relentless regime and somehow reunite a family torn apart by war.

About Red Faction: Armageddon
Half a century after the Red Faction resistance freed Mars, the red planet again becomes a battleground. Colonists struggle for survival in the underground mines after the surface is rendered uninhabitable. When Darius Mason, grandson of revolution heroes Alec Mason and Samanya, unknowingly releases a long-dormant evil, Armageddon is unleashed on Mars. As settlements are torn asunder, only Darius and the Red Faction can save mankind. The battle will take them to the core of the storm-blasted planet through ice caves and lava flows until they are face to face against the unspeakable threat. Red Faction: Armageddon expands on the critically acclaimed, best-selling franchise with new, groundbreaking challenges. You are humanity’s last hope for survival.

About Syfy
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)

About THQ
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 atwww.thq.com. THQ, Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Red Faction: Armageddon, Red Faction: Origins and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to THQ’s transmedia strategic alliance with Syfy and the scheduled debut of Red Faction: Origins, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Atari Announce The Aston Martin One-77 Is In Test Drive Unlimited 2

Atari have announced that the Aston Martin One-77 will be in Test Drive Unlimited 2 and playable. The Aston Martin One-77 is only getting a limited release of 77 cars, which means the only time for many to drive the car will be in Test Drive Unlimited 2. Atari have released this trailer showing the car in the game, as well as a few stats about it.



One-77 Specs:

Engine

• Front mid-mounted 7.3 liter, naturally aspirated V12
• Capable of more than 700 bhp
• Max torque of over 553 lb/ft
• Max speed of over 220 mph

Transmission

• Rear mid-mounted, six-speed automated manual with asm/ssm electro-hydraulic control system

Chassis

• Two-door, two-seat sports coupe
• Carbon fiber monocoque body structure
• Hand-crafted aluminum exterior body panels
• active aerodynamics with deployable rear spoiler

Suspension & Brakes

• Front and rear pushrod-actuated suspension
• Carbon ceramic braking system
• Dynamic stability control and traction control system

Press Release

Platforms: Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, Windows® PC
Release Date: Sept 21, 2010
Developer: Eden Studios
Publisher: Atari
Genre: Driving
ESRB Rating: RP (Teen Expected)

CAR REVEAL: ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

Scheduled for a limited run of just 77, Aston Martin’s One-77 exists at the intersection between a limited edition artwork and pure technological innovation. The 77 customers who will become owners are making a major commitment – their reward, a car that is the culmination of all the elements that define Aston Martin’s modern era; V12 power, lightweight construction, modern materials, craft skills, design excellence and, naturally, raw beauty.

One-77 Specs:

Engine
• Front mid-mounted 7.3 liter, naturally aspirated V12
• Capable of more than 700 bhp
Max torque of over 553 lb/ft
Max speed of over 220 mph

Transmission
• Rear mid-mounted, six-speed automated manual with asm/ssm electro-hydraulic control system

Chassis
• Two-door, two-seat sports coupe
• Carbon fiber monocoque body structure
• Hand-crafted aluminum exterior body panels
• active aerodynamics with deployable rear spoiler

Suspension & Brakes
• Front and rear pushrod-actuated suspension
• Carbon ceramic braking system
• Dynamic stability control and traction control system

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 17th And Sunday 18th July

This is all the news from Saturday 17th And Sunday 18th July.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 17th And Sunday 18th July

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 16th July http://ht.ly/18aRYO
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Friday 16th July http://ht.ly/18aTIX
• PC: its reported that it has cost Activison Blizzard over $100M to make StarCraft 2. they expect to make $500M from it http://ht.ly/2cPlM
• PSP2: its rumoured PSP2 development delayed due to Issues with Nvidia's Tegra 2 chipset. set fro CES showing + mroe http://ht.ly/2cPnc
• 360: Bungie have released pictures of the Initial kit you get in Halo Reach that you can use to customise your character http://ht.ly/2cPnK
• QTE Blog: Marvel Reveal The Upcoming Little Big Planet Costumes Coming On 20th July http://ht.ly/18aX8p
• Wii: Activison haven't announced James Bond 007 Blood Stone is coming to Wii, the games website shows boxart for it http://ht.ly/2cQq6
• EA are reportedly looking to sell its stake in Ubisoft, they have a 15% stake in Ubisoft. Its in Ubisofts best interest http://ht.ly/2cQrY
• QTE Blog: Sony Detail The Automatic Download Feature In Playstation Plus And Reveal Its First Demo http://ht.ly/18aYNQ
• 360: Atomic announce Breach is coming out in 2011, admit it missed its Summer Of Arcade release. Adding new features http://ht.ly/2cQNR
• Concept art for Cyanide's A Song Of Ice And Fire Emerge. its also a strategy game, many ways to complete it http://ht.ly/2cQOL
• QTE Blog: David Jaffe Reveals Twisted Metal Apocalypse, A Cancelled PS3 Twisted Metal Game http://ht.ly/18b0Nh
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 has only sold 32% of the copies sold during Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10's initial launch month http://ht.ly/2cSjy
• PS3: WiiWare game, Swords and Soldiers is coming to the PSN this fall. http://ht.ly/2cSka
• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/18bJ5o
• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/18bNWn

QTE Tweets Of The Week

This top 10 shows the most clicked tweets from my News in brief Twitter stream. There was a lot of Apple news this week, and nearly all of it received a lot of clicks. The Ratchet & Clank story, last weeks number, was still being clicked. It turns out it was re-tweeted a lot and appeared on a few blogs.

10 iPhone: iOS 4.01 is out now, iPad update 3.2.1 is also out now http://ht.ly/2c5Wl

9 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

8 3Rockstar San Diego confirm around 40 employees have been let go from the studio that made Red Dead Redemption http://ht.ly/2bSs9

7 Tim Schafer describes his outburst yesterday about Bobby Kotick as "an accident" and "I need to keep my mouth shut," http://ht.ly/2bSUv

6 Abe Mudokon, from the Oddworld games, tweets. he's announced something's going to be revealed in around 48 hours http://ht.ly/2bTw2

5 360: 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

4 360: 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

3 Apple announce a fix for the Proximity Sensor issues is in the works for iPhone 4, fix in next software update http://ht.ly/2czrh

2 Wildstorm Comics announce they are releasing a Ratchet & Clank Comic on 8th September that'll span 6 issues http://ht.ly/29Bux

1 iPhone: Apple press conference is live now at Engadget http://ht.ly/2cpcD

What Have You Played This Week?

It may not look like i've played alot this week, but i have put alot of time into Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, maybe 15+ hours this week. not made it in my attempt to finish the game, it could take around 60+ hours to complete the game, but i have finished 1 story mode and some of the other story mode so i may send it back to the rentals on Monday.

Football Manager 10 – PC – still with Havant & Waterlooville and still in league 1. not played too much, just coming up to Christmas now, but i'm doing well in the league. The only problem I have is i'm unable to improve my stadium and because of this my finances are very tight.

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Xbox 360 – I put a lot of time into this game in an attempt to try and finish it. What I soon discovered is that I wasn't having any fun playing it on medium so I put it on easy and began to have a better time playing the game. The main reason why medium was no fun was because the game has no checkpoint system, so if you die you have to start all the way from the beginning. What I was finding was I would get all the way to the end and die. This is more true with the giant Gundams they added to the game. They take a lot to kill them and they are very powerful, but there are some levels that have several of them throughout. The only other issues i've had with the game are some achievements not unlocking, 1 of which still has yet to unlock, and I think the manual camera moves a touch too slow. This game is not a quick game to play and the achievements are not easy to get, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. But if you like Gundams or hack-and-slash style games this is a very competent game. There are 2 story modes to play through as well as having to juggle friendships with other characters. On the surface it is a simple game, but if you want a deeper experience from a hack-and-slash, this has it.

Transformers: War For Cybertron – PS3 – just been playing some multiplayer, trying to get some of those achievements. Still find it fun, the multiplayer issues are still annoying...but my love for Transformers and this game wins out still.

Did you manage to play more games than I have over the week, or do you have any comments on my experiences or questions about the games i've played? If you do, feel free to add them in the comments section.

David Jaffe Reveals Twisted Metal Apocalypse, A Cancelled PS3 Twisted Metal Game

David Jaffe has revealed that around 2 years ago, Twisted Metal was going to be set in an apocalyptic wasteland. The artwork above was for a post apocalyptic Sweet Tooth. David Jaffe reveals that the games co-director, Scott Campbell, wasn't keen on the post apocalypse idea and ultimately this version of Twisted Metal was cancelled. David Jaffe says it was a "Good thing we did given the glut of apocalypse style games now flooding the market. Scott so smart! :)".

From David Jaffe.Biz

Sony Detail The Automatic Download Feature In Playstation Plus And Reveal Its First Demo

Sony have detailed how the Automatic Download feature works, for those who are a Playstation Plus Subscriber, and revealed the first demo that takes advantage of this new feature. The First Demo that will take advantage of this is Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. the Demo is coming to the PSN on 20th July for Playstation Plus Subscribers, and on 27th July for regular Playstation 3 users. However, if your Playstation 3 is set up for Automatic Downloads, your Playstation 3 will download the demo, assuming your console is turned of, from 20th July.

Sony have also detailed how the Automatic Download feature works:

• turns on your PS3 system every 48 hours (during the timeframe you designate)
• checks for content
• downloads anything available to your PS3
• shuts off your PS3 system
• If your system is on during the timeframe you designate to check for updates, your PS3 will check for updates after it is turned off, during its next designated timeframe. This will likely be 24 – 48 hours later.
• If you already have the demo/firmware update on your system, PlayStation Plus will not push the demo to your system. (This is true even if you get the demo and then delete it.)

With the Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Demo:

• You must be an active PlayStation Plus subscriber to enjoy the convenience of automatic downloads (which also delivers firmware updates and game patches).
• If you turn on the Automatic Download feature before Monday, July 19, expect to have the Kane & Lynch demo pushed to your system July 20th or 21st. during the timeframe you designate in your settings.
• If you turn on the feature between July 20 – 27, you can expect to have the demo pushed to your system within 24 hours, during the timeframe you designate in your setting.
• You’ll get the demo more quickly if your PS3 is not turned on during the timeframe you designate to check for updates, because the auto download feature of PlayStation Plus looks for content while your PS3 system is turned off.

From USA Playstation Blog

Marvel Reveal The Upcoming Little Big Planet Costumes Coming On 20th July

Marvel have revealed the second group of Marvel costumes coming to Little Big Planet. these costumes are coming out on 20th July and they will be compatible with Little Big Planet 2.

Thor


Elektra


Spider-Man


The Human Torch


Ghost Rider


From Marvel

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Friday 16th July

This is all the news from Friday 16th July.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 16th July

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 15th July http://ht.ly/18a0Iu
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 15th July http://ht.ly/18a3iX
• Wii: Sunsoft are bringing Ufouria and Aero The Acrobat to the USA via the Virtual Console http://ht.ly/2cpqI
• QTE Blog: Hudson Announce They Are Bringing Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress To The Wii This Holiday http://ht.ly/18a5U7
• Gamefly have listings for new Atari Games on the PS3 and 360, Star Raiders and Centipede http://ht.ly/2cpgk
• Just Add Water announce they are working new Oddworld games, series creator Lorne Lanning is also involved http://ht.ly/2cphY
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units In The USA http://ht.ly/18a8Jx
• PC: the Minimum and Recommended Specifications for Starcraft II have been released http://ht.ly/2cpkw
• 360: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light has a 4 week exclusivity window on 360 as its a Summer Of Arcade game http://ht.ly/2cpmA
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce They Are Offering Free Realms Lifetime Memberships For $29.99 For A Lim... http://ht.ly/18ablJ
• PSP: Just Add Water have announced that Gravity Crash PSP is coming out next week on the EU/USA PSN http://ht.ly/2cpok
• iPhone: Apple press conference is live now at Engadget http://ht.ly/2cpcD
• QTE Blog: Chillingo Announce Angry Birds Fans Can Win A 32GB iPod Touch and $100 iTunes Gift Card In The "Angry Bird... http://ht.ly/18adU7
• USA June Consoles, Nintendo DS 510.7K, Xbox 360 451.7K, Nintendo Wii 422.5K, Playstation 3 304.800K, PSP 121K http://ht.ly/2cpuT
• USA June Software Top 3, Red Dead Redemption 360 582.9K, Super Mario Galaxy 2 548.4K, Red Dead Redemption PS3 380.3K http://ht.ly/2cpxA
• QTE Blog: Black Bean Have Released New Screenshots And A Behind The Scenes Video For WRC http://ht.ly/18ahFk
• Apple announce they will give out free cases for iPhone 4, apply on Apple website next week. http://ht.ly/2czol
• Apple announce a fix for the Proximity Sensor issues is in the works for iPhone 4, fix in next software update http://ht.ly/2czrh
• iPhone: White iPhone coming out end of July in USA http://ht.ly/2czsn Current model sold 3 Million http://ht.ly/2czsZ
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Mega Man Universe For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18ajIo
• Wii: Gamasutra have analysed game sales from last 6 consoles. Wii Game sales peaked sooner, but are falling sooner too http://ht.ly/2cA6D
• JP Consoles, DSi LL 28.916, Wii 24.604, PSP 24.421, PS3 18.345, DSi 17.356, 360 5.688, DS 4.992, PS2 1.558, PSP go 1.046 http://ht.ly/2cA8a
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For NBA Elite 11 Detailing Movement In The Game http://ht.ly/18amjU
• iPad: Taito have released Space Invaders, a port of the Cocktail table arcade machine. It also has bonus material http://ht.ly/2cCMD
• PS3: Sony have confirmed that they have limited 3D on the PS3 to 720p, PS3 can do 1080p 3D, limit is to make better games http://ht.ly/2cCTP
• QTE Blog: 2K Games Detail Exclusive Playstation 3 DLC For Mafia 2 And Future DLC http://ht.ly/18ap4V
• PS3: Sony have said that there are no longer any stock issues with the PS3 in the USA. http://ht.ly/2cCV7
• PS3: NISA have announced the next Disgaea game is coming to the PS3, will be better than previous game. http://ht.ly/2cCY0
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/18arp9
• 3DS: Ubisoft announce they will have 6-8 launch titles, expect 25%-30% share of UK 3DS Sales http://ht.ly/2cGh4
• Wii: Capcom have announced they're bringing Arcade games to Nintendo's Virtual Console. First will be SonSon http://ht.ly/2cHau

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today on WiiWare and DSiWare. there are no Virtual Console releases this week, but in all there are 6 games released, 2 on WiiWare and 4 on DSiWare. i have added screenshots to the games where i could, but Nintendo do have a gameplay video of the games coming out today at the link at the bottom of the page.

WiiWare

Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising


Kung Fu Funk


DSiWare

3D Space Tank

4 TRAVELLERS - Play French


5 in 1 Solitaire

Soul of Darkness


From Nintendo UK

2K Games Detail Exclusive Playstation 3 DLC For Mafia 2 And Future DLC

2K Games have detailed the upcoming DLC for Mafia 2. The Playstation 3 gets 1 exclusive piece of DLC, The Betrayal of Jimmy, that will be released the day the game is released and will be free for people who buy the game new. If you buy Mafia 2 used, The Betrayal Of Jimmy can be bought for $9.99. the second piece of DLC, Jimmy's Vendetta, will come to both the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC soon after the game has been released, a price for it will be announced later.

The Betrayal Of Jimmy changes the games point of view. in this DLC, you play as Jimmy. Jimmy is a mercenary, a guy you call to finish a job. In the DLC, you will drive and shoot through Empire Bay and complete missions. More missions become available as you progress, with missions ranging from Assassinations and timed vehicle missions. points can be gained through kill shots and power slides, with top scores being uploaded to a leaderboard.

Jimmy's Vendetta adds more missions for Jimmy as well as new locations. Jimmy will be cleaning up other peoples messes. there will be leaderboards for the DLC, but more details, pricing, and a firm release date will come at a later date.

The Betrayal of Jimmy Artwork


Press Release

New York, NY - July 16, 2010 - 2K Games announced today the first two action-infused downloadable content packs for its upcoming epic action crime game, Mafia® II. The Betrayal of Jimmy* will be available as a free download on the day the game launches exclusively for players worldwide who purchase a new copy of Mafia II for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The second DLC pack, Jimmy's Vendetta*, will be available soon after the launch of Mafia II and will offer players a different arcade style of gameplay with new missions and leaderboard competition on the PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Get ready for a wild ride with guns blazing through Empire Bay.

The Betrayal of Jimmy downloadable content, available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system, will be accessible for free with voucher codes included with each new PlayStation 3 system copy of the game, or purchasable beginning on the day of Mafia II's launch through the PlayStation®Network for $9.99.

The Betrayal of Jimmy will take players into an alternate perspective of the mob through the eyes of Jimmy, a mercenary. Jimmy is the guy the other guys call when they need to finish the job. The Betrayal of Jimmy features dozens of intense newly created arcade-style, city-based missions that keep Jimmy driving, shooting and rampaging through Empire Bay. Missions will unlock as they progress, activating a slew of assassination and timed vehicle missions ending in dramatic shootouts and explosive car chases. Players will rack up points for performance, power slides, and skill shots. The scores will be immediately posted to the new leaderboard system, providing extensive re-playability, as players work to rise to the top of the ranks. Get to know Empire Bay - the executioner's way.

In Jimmy's Vendetta, which will be available for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and PC, players will get their hands dirty helping Jimmy clean up other people's messes. New city-based missions and locales will give players many new reasons to head back to Empire Bay. Jimmy's Vendetta will offer more replay action and allow players to outrank friends as they rise to the top of the leaderboard. Details on pricing and availability for Jimmy's Vendetta will be revealed at a later date.

Through a compelling narrative, Mafia II transports gamers into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. The fiction is embellished by a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere that meticulously replicates the clothing, cars, music and advertising of 1940's and 1950's Americana. Players will easily become immersed in the game's cinematic Hollywood-style experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing metropolis. By fusing action-packed gameplay with white-knuckle driving and an epic gangster story, Mafia II looks to be the industry's most compelling Mafia title to-date.

Mafia II is developed by 2K Czech, the same creative team behind the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia®, which captivated millions of gamers around the world. A consumer demo will be available for download in early August for all three platforms. Mafia II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and will be available in North America on August 24, 2010 and internationally beginning August 27, 2010.

For more information on Mafia II, please visitwww.mafia2game.com. For more information about North American and international retailers please visit the Mafia II websitewww.mafia2game.com/preorder.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Standalone Mafia II product required to operate.

EA Have Released A New Video For NBA Elite 11 Detailing Movement In The Game

EA Have released a new video for NBA Elite 11. This video focuses on movement in the game. the video stars Basketball players, Kevin Durant, Brandon Jennings, and Stephen Curry, and they talk about how Movement is important in Basketball and how movement feels in NBA Elite 11. This video features alot of in-game action, and to highlight the movement, the video also shows how the analogue sticks are being used to pull of certain moves.

Capcom Announce Mega Man Universe For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

Capcom have announced Mega Man Universe for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Capcom have announced that Mega Man Universe will "break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be." Not much has been revealed about the game, but a Trailer has been released on GameSpot. Its unclear, from the trailer, what game Mega Man Universe is and the introduction of Street Fighters Ryu, and a few other characters, only adds to the confusion.

My guess is Mega Man Universe could either be a Little Big Planet style game, more in the create and sharing of Mega Man Levels, with guest appearances from Capcom characters. Or it could be like Super Mario Crossover, A Mega Man game/world that can be played with Mega Man characters as well as other Capcom characters.



Press Release

London – July 16, 2010 — Capcom ® a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man UniverseTM is coming to Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and PlayStation®Store. Mega Man Universe, the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running Mega ManTMseries, will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.

Mega Man games are beloved by fans all over the world. Since their debut in 1987, Mega Man has remained a videogame icon, having starred in more than 140 titles over the last 22 years. The connection he’s made with pop culture at large has extended beyond games and into cartoons, toys, clothing, comics, kid’s meals, and more. Part of that popularity is driven by the series’ ability to evolve over time yet consistently retain the addictive gameplay experience that sets Mega Man games apart.

For the next chapter in this legacy of excellence, Capcom aims to deliver the most creative Mega Man experience yet. In Mega Man Universe, imagination is the star of the game.

“We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Mega Man Universe,” said Kenji Inafune, Head of Research and Development Management for Capcom Entertainment. “This game will break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be. When fans finally get to see it, I believe they’ll envision their most far-out Mega Man dreams coming true.”

Inafune is committed to helping craft a Mega Man experience that meets the highest expectations of Capcom fans. Most recently Mega ManTM 10 echoed this fact when its classic design and compelling gameplay made it one of the most sought after digital downloads of the year. Gamers can expect Mega Man Universe to bring the core experience fans want while delivering on the promise of innovation that Capcom is known for. Its official: classic gaming will never be same again.

Black Bean Have Released New Screenshots And A Behind The Scenes Video For WRC

Black Bean have released new screenshots and a Behind The Scenes video for WRC. The first couple of screenshots are from in-game action, revealing how the games HUD looks. the HUD is fairly Minimal, with speed and car condition on the bottom right, current lap time top right, you position in the track on the left, and the upcoming direction changes above the car in the middle. The rest of the screenshots are in-game but they don't have a HUD. they do show 3 types of circuits, snow, desert, and a muddy town, and how each of the different environments effects the look of the car with stuff like mud.

The behind the scenes Video has many developers, who are working on the game, talking about what they have been doing to make the game as good and authentic as they could, whilst also trying to explain how they've had to improve on their own technology as this game is very different from anything they've worked on before. the video is split into sections, with developers talking about their area of work. it starts of with the games lead designer, then its the physics lead designer, he's followed by the games director, the art director, and the games track artist. some in-game gameplay is shown during the video, but they also show video from tools the teams use to measure physics, to build tracks, and more. its a very indepth and honest look into how they are making WRC.



Screenshots

Chillingo Announce Angry Birds Fans Can Win A 32GB iPod Touch and $100 iTunes Gift Card In The "Angry Birds Squawk Contest."

Chillingo are inviting fans of the iPhone game, Angry Birds, to create a new Angry Birds Squawk they'd like included in a future update. the winning entry will be included in the game and will and the person who submitted the entry will win a 32GB iPod touch and $100 iTunes gift card. The Contest runs from Now until 31st July.

To Enter this competition, follow the following instructions:

• Create a YouTube video of a new Angry Birds Squawk that you’d like to see in a future update for the game.
• Subscribe to Chillingo’s YouTube channelhttp://www.youtube.com/chillingo
• Post the YouTube link of your video onto Chillingo’s Facebook wallhttp://www.facebook.com/chillingo
• Be sure to “Like” Chillingo’s Facebook page!
• You can enter as many videos as you like.

The winner will be announced on 6th August 2010.

Press Release

San Francisco, CA. – July 15, 2010 – Leading downloadable game publisher, Chillingo, today announced its "Angry Birds Squawk Contest." With more than 5 million copies sold in six months, Angry Birds is the fastest selling iPhone game to date and continues to lead the Top 10 charts on App Stores worldwide. To celebrate the success, Chillingo welcomes everyone to participate in the squawk contest to win a 32GB iPod touch and $100 iTunes gift card!

Chillingo’s Angry Birds Squawk Contest Instructions:

*Create a YouTube video of a new Angry Birds Squawk that you’d like to see in a future update for the game.
*Subscribe to Chillingo’s YouTube channelhttp://www.youtube.com/chillingo
*Post the YouTube link of your video onto Chillingo’s Facebook wall http://www.facebook.com/chillingo
*Be sure to “Like” Chillingo’s Facebook page!
*You can enter as many videos as you like.
*Contest starts NOW and ENDS on July 31, 2010
*The winner will be announced on August 6, 2010 and receive a 32GB iPod touch and $100 iTunes gift card.

Additional information about Angry Birds can be found at: http://www.chillingo.com andhttp://www.rovio.com

Sony Online Entertainment Announce They Are Offering Free Realms Lifetime Memberships For $29.99 For A Limited Time

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that they are offering, for a limited time only, lifetime memberships to Free Realms. From Today, 16th July 12PM PDT, until 2nd August 12 PM PDT, you will be able to purchase a lifetime membership for only $29.99. Players who are currently monthly subscribers, you can still buy the lifetime membership and it'll activate once your current membership term is complete.

Press Release

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: Play Free RealmsTM for the life of the game and never worry about a lapse in membership again! For a limited time only, the family-friendly virtual world is offering lifetime memberships. From Friday, July 16 at 12p.m. PDT through Monday, August 2, 12 p.m. PDT, players can purchase a lifetime membership for only $29.99. For current monthly subscribers who wish to take advantage of this promotion, the lifetime membership would activate once their current membership term is complete. Play a wide variety of completely integrated minigames, pick up a quest, decorate your house or explore the terrain on the back of your T-Rex Ride, without ever worrying about membership dues again!

DAILY ACTIVITIES: To ensure there is always something new and exciting for players to do, Free Realms is implementing daily activities. Available to all players, these daily activities always yield a reward. In “Rob Robbie,” the first of the daily activities, players who login and complete the quest for six days in a row will earn a more valuable prize on their seventh login. More daily activities will be added soon!

WHEN: Lifetime memberships will only be available Friday, July 16 at 12p.m. PDT through Monday, August 2, 12 p.m. PDT. Accounts must be maintained in good standing and SOE does not ensure continuous or error-free access, use or availability of any game content, feature, gameplay or server and may change, modify, disable, suspend, or remove any such content, feature, gameplay or server at its sole discretion. Daily activities are now live.

For more information, visit www.FreeRealms.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold LegendsTM, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, PlanetSide, and Legends of Norrath are registered trademarks and Untold Legends are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units In The USA

Nintendo have announced that Super Mario Galaxy 2 has now sold over 1 Million units in just the USA, with an estimated 1.1 Million units currently sold. NPD has reported that 548,000 units were sold in June.

Nintendo have revealed other NPD numbers, the Nintendo Systems sold 933.000 in June, 50% of all hardware sold in the USA in June. The Nintendo DS family sold 510.000 whilst the Wii sold 422.000.

Press Release

In the month of June, U.S. sales of Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 for the Wii™ system reached 548,000 units, according to the independent NPD Group, bringing the game's cumulative nationwide sales to more than 1.1 million units. Also in June, Nintendo systems sold a combined 933,000 units, accounting for 50 percent of all gaming hardware units sold in the United States. The Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems topped the charts with more than 510,000 units sold, bringing life-to-date unit sales to nearly 42 million. Wii system sales totaled more than 422,000, closing in on a cumulative milestone of 30 million units sold in the United States alone.

"Consumers continue to look to Nintendo for exceptional value and one-of-a-kind gaming experiences," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Between games like Super Mario Galaxy 2, the pioneering motion controls of the Wii system and the portable fun of Nintendo DS systems, Nintendo offers something for everyone. As we prepare to launch a remarkable lineup of new games in the second half of the year, we are grateful that consumers are supporting Nintendo consoles to continue their run as the nation's most popular game systems."

Six of the top 10 best-selling games of June play on Nintendo systems. These include Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii at No. 2 with more than 548,000 sold, New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii at No. 4 with more than 200,000 sold, Just Dance™ for Wii at No. 5 with nearly 175,000 sold, Toy Story 3: The Video Game for Nintendo DS at No. 6 with more than 164,000 sold, Wii Fit™ Pluswith the Wii Balance Board accessory at No. 7 with more than 148,000 sold and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 for Wii at No. 9 with more than 136,000 sold.

Hudson Announce They Are Bringing Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress To The Wii This Holiday

Hudson have announced they are releasing a game based on Beyblade Metal Fusion. Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress is set to come out on the Nintendo Wii this holiday, Christmas period. Hudson have also released new screenshots for the game. these screenshots are in-game and appear to show Quick Time Event moments from the game. The game features characters from the show as well as a unique story that exclusive to the game.

The story of Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress is that the best Beybladers have been sucked into a giant fortress. they have to battle robot Bladers and discover the mystery behind their abduction. Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress features 4 player battles, in "Battle Mode", were you can face off against either 3 AI players or 3 Human players. You are able to save your customised Blade to your WiiMote and then take your WiiMote to a friends house and play with your own Blade.

Screenshots


Press Release

SAN MATEO, CA – July 15, 2010 – Fans of the hit animated action TV series BEYBLADE: Metal Fusionwill not have to wait long for their chance to be recognized among the top Beyblading champions from the show. Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, will bring BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress to WiiTM this holiday season along with BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion for the Nintendo DSTM family of hand-held systems.

The action is more thrilling than ever with BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress for Wii. The game features a complete game-specific story with the original characters from the show. Players find themselves in the midst of a disappearance of the world’s most powerful Beybladers. Sucked into a giant fortress, players must battle robot bladers and discover the mystery behind the abduction.

BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress is equipped with four-player “Battle Mode” competition allowing players to face off against three other human or AI controlled enemies, or play co-operatively with allies. By using the Wii RemoteTM, players can save and carry the blades created to friends’ houses for competition. With customizable stadiums, players can choose from a variety of terrains and shapes for battle. Players will also have the chance to become the No. 1 Beyblader by utilizing special attacks and winning strategies. The television series from Nelvana and d-rights Inc. launched in Canada in May 2010 on YTV and debuted in the United States on Cartoon Network in June.

BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress andBEYBLADE: Metal Fusion will be shown at San Diego Comic-Con International from July 22-25, 2010 alongside Konami Digital Entertainment titles in Booth 3713.

For more information on BEYBLADE as well as other titles from Hudson Entertainment, please visitwww.hudsonent.com.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on three key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visitwww.hudsonent.com.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web atwww.corusent.com.

About d-rights Inc.
d-rights Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, one of the world’s biggest general trading company, handling entertainment content for a variety of Media, offering services in every aspect of content business including production, rights management, financing and merchandising. Check our properties athttp://www.d-rights.com.