The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 14th January

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 13th January http://ht.ly/1aRLEP
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 13th January http://ht.ly/1aROjx
• USA Top 10 December games Call Of Duty Black Ops, Just Dance 2, World of Warcraft Cataclysm, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood http://ht.ly/3DRlV
• 2010 Top 10 USA games, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Madden NFL 11, Halo Reach, New Super Mario Bros., Red Dead Redemption http://ht.ly/3DRgb
• iPad2: Latest iOS 4.3 reveals a new camera but screen size is same as original iPad http://ht.ly/3DRqM
• ShopTo retail listing for Marvel Vs Capcom 3 reveals Akuma is a fighter in the game http://ht.ly/3DRsx
• Sony is reportedly looking to expand into China with consoles/game development http://ht.ly/3DRw3
• QTE Blog: Sony Reveal Kevin Butler Little Big Planet 2 Advert And Film Parody UK Advert For Five http://ht.ly/1aRR0y
• 3DS: Shigeru Miyamoto reveals that not all 3DS games have to be in/have 3D, its the developers choice http://ht.ly/3DVyL
• Its rumoured the PSP2 power over the 3DS is comparable to the gap between the PSP and DS Power http://ht.ly/3DVEB
• Dreamcast Collection revealed to contain Sonic Adventure, Space Channel 5 Part 2, Sega Bass Fishing and Crazy Taxi http://ht.ly/3DVJ2
• El Shaddai: Ascencion of the Metatron is set to come out in Japan on 28th April http://ht.ly/3DYTk
• PSP: Earth Defense Force 2 will come out in Japan for ¥6,279 in a “double enlistment pack” that has 2 copies of it http://ht.ly/3DYZz
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1aRXge
• THQ's Danny Bilson reveals THQ nearly signed Jason West and Vince Zampella, Dealbreaker was THQ Had IP Rights http://ht.ly/3E2bG
• 3DS: Some retailers list 3DS game prices in the UK as between £34.99-£39.99. DS game RRP is £30-£35 http://ht.ly/3E2dV
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden Kizuna Drive Showing Fights Against Bijū http://ht.ly/1aRZCP
• QTE Blog: D3Publisher Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Yogi Bear: The Videogame http://ht.ly/1aRZCO
• PS3: A PS3 homebrew App running on custom firmware is reportedly out and it unlocks all trophies in a game http://ht.ly/3E3JE
• WP7: LG's James Choi says they had high expectations, its perfect for many people, but launch did not meet expectations http://ht.ly/3E3RR
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Killzone 3 Has Gone Gold, Coming To UK On 23rd February http://ht.ly/1aS27e
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Playstation Move Heroes Is Coming Out 22nd March http://ht.ly/1aS27d
• 360: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg announce Dance Central and Kinect Sports have sold 1 million units each http://ht.ly/3E5rJ
• THQ's Brian Farrell reveals Metro 2033 was profitable for them but fell short of potential. Metro 2034 won't fall short http://ht.ly/3E5y5
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises Has Gone Gold, Coming Out 11th February http://ht.ly/1aS4Ot
• PC: its been revealed the UK Department for Transport has spent £2.7M on a Multiplayer Online game called Code of Everand http://ht.ly/3E6gk

Namco Bandai Announce Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises Has Gone Gold, Coming Out 11th February

Namco Bandai have announced Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises has gone gold and is coming out on the Xbox 360 on 11th February. Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises is a Xbox Kinect game designed to exercise both mind and body. it has a daily progress tracker as well as 20 different exercises.

Screenshots


Press Release

CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 14 January 2011 – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced that Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises ™ has gone gold for Kinect™ for Xbox 360® controller-free games and entertainment. Players of all ages must think fast and act even faster as they answer math, logic, reflex, memory and physical related questions using the full-motion capabilities of the Kinect sensor. Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises challenges players to exercise both mind and body in the most cerebral and energetic party game ever from the originators of the video game brain training craze.

Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises is being developed under the supervision of renowned Japanese neuroscientist, Dr. Ryuta Kawashima. In addition to his neurological work in Japan, Dr. Kawashima has also supervised the development of several best-selling games. Dr. Kawashima’s previous efforts with video games proved to millions of gamers around the world how fun it can be to train your brain in minutes a day with simple brain puzzles. His newest research shows that, in addition to simple daily mind exercises, brain activity is also jump-started by physical movement; thus resulting in Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises. The unique full-body motion Kinect sensor allows players’ bodies and minds to work in unison as they get up off the couch to work out problems in their heads and complete the answer with specific physical actions.

Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises includes numerous different activities in single player and multiplayer modes. Players must use their arms, legs and minds to solve 20 fast paced and exciting exercises as quickly as possible. A daily progress tracker makes sure that players are up-to-date with their current progress as they continue to stimulate both mind and body. Up to four friends can compete in fun and engaging activities as they strive for the fittest brain!

Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises will be available in February 11, 2011 exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360.

Sony Announce Playstation Move Heroes Is Coming Out 22nd March

Sony have announced Playstation Move Heroes is coming out on 22nd March. Sony have also announced there will be some pre-order bonuses. depending on which store you get the game from will depend on which character skin you get as a bonus. The Skins are Pirate Sly, Freedom League Jak and Trillium Armor Ratchet.

Screenshots


Pre-Order Bonus


Source: USA Playstation Blog

Sony Announce Killzone 3 Has Gone Gold, Coming To UK On 23rd February

Sony and Guerrilla Games have announced Killzone 3 has gone gold and that its coming out in the UK on 23rd February. 3 versions of the game will be available, there's the standard edition, the Collectors Edition, and Helghast Edition.

Collectors Edition

• Retro Map Pack – bringing two battlefields from Killzone 2 back into the fight.
• Exclusive Killzone 3 dynamic theme.
• Killzone 3 soundtrack.

Helghast Edition

• Helghast helmet replica bust.
• Killzone 3 Collector’s SteelBook Edition.
• 100-page hardbound Killzone 3 art book.
• Exclusive DC Unlimited Helghast Marksman figurine.
• All weapons and abilities unlocked for your first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay.
• Rise through the ranks faster by earning experience points at twice the normal rate for your first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay.
• Retro Map Pack – bringing two battlefields from Killzone 2 back into the fight.
• Three unlock points to use on any weapon or ability.
• Exclusive Killzone 3 dynamic theme.
• Killzone 3 soundtrack.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

D3Publisher Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Yogi Bear: The Videogame

D3Publisher have released new screenshots for the upcoming Movie Tie-in game, Yogi Bear. these screenshots are in-game on both platforms and show platforming action from Yogi.

Wii Screenshots


DS Screenshots

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden Kizuna Drive Showing Fights Against Bijū

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive. these screenshots are in-game and show a team of 4 fighting against 3 Bijū, the one tail, two tails, and nine tails.

Screenshots

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today on the Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare Stores. I only have screenshots for one of the games coming out and unfortunately Nintendo have not provided a video of the games coming out this week.

Virtual Console

MAGICAL DROP Ⅲ

WiiWare

Family Games Pen & Paper Edition

WiiWare Demos

And Yet It Moves


Fish'em All!

DSiWare

Alien Puzzle Adventure
Oscar in Toyland 2
Surfacer+ Dexterity + Strategy

Source: Nintendo News UK

Sony Reveal Kevin Butler Little Big Planet 2 Advert And Film Parody UK Advert For Five

Sony have revealed the new Kevin Butler Little Big Planet 2. Kevin Butler, VP of Infinite Infinity, focuses on the fact there's more to the game than the levels that come on the disc, there's a whole lot more available via the PSN.



The UK Advert for Five features Stephen Fry narrating short movie parodies featuring Sackboy as the adverts sponsor movies on Five, Fiver, and Five USA. the advert shows some of the parodies, but in all there are 24 different parodies to watch.



Sources: USA Playstation Blog, EU Playstation Blog

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 13th January

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 12th January http://ht.ly/1aQNlj
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 12th January http://ht.ly/1aQQ9w
• iPhone: Latest iOS 4.3 code reveals 2 new iPhone and 3 new iPad models. next versions rumoured to not have home button http://ht.ly/3Dbzl
• PSP2: Sony reportedly telling devs the PSP2 is as powerful as the PS3, will use physical media, possible phone function http://ht.ly/3DchZ
• Marvel Vs Capcom 3 will matchmake rage quitters against each other in online modes http://ht.ly/3Dcky
• The soundtrack to Super Meat Boy is now available as 2CD Special Edition for $10 http://ht.ly/3DclU
• PC: 2K Games say BioShock 2 DLC is on track, Protector Trials getting certification in January, Minerva's Den in March http://ht.ly/3DcoZ
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1aQSOs
• A URL has been found for Final Fantasy XIII-2, its registered by same Company Square Enix uses for other games http://ht.ly/3DcsH
• 3DS: Satoru Iwata has teased 3D video recording could come to the 3DS via future upgrade/firmware update http://ht.ly/3DcwV
• QTE Blog: THQ Have Revealed Their New Corporate Logo http://ht.ly/1aQVk7
• 3DS: Super Street Fighter IV 3D uses a friend code system in a friends list, unknown if this applies to other games http://ht.ly/3DiZs
• GameStop's Shawn Freeman says they are doing well selling 360 points cards, looking into tying consoles to GameStop ID http://ht.ly/3Dj1Z
• QTE Blog: Evolution Studios Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Comes Out 16th March In EU And 12th April In USA http://ht.ly/1aQYXV
• Its reported that as well as a new James Bond movie there is a new James Bond movie tie-in game http://ht.ly/3Dmqw
• PS3: The BBFC has rated Killzone 3 18, reveals there's over 70 minutes of cutscenes. no cuts made to the game http://ht.ly/3DmFS
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Mass Effect 2 On The PS3 http://ht.ly/1aR1lg
• UTV Ignition confirms Reich is still in development, but admit its development has moved to an internal studio http://ht.ly/3Dox2
• NES: a unreleased lost game from Square has been found; Aliens, a movie tie-in, for the Famicom Disk System http://ht.ly/3DoB4
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Shift 2 Unleashed Comes Out 24th March By Releasing A New Trailer http://ht.ly/1aR3LC
• Activision have announced the Beenox, devs of Spiderman Shattered Dimensions, will be making future Spiderman games http://ht.ly/3Dsif
• Ed Boon asks his twitter followers which Mortal Kombat characters they'd like to see as DLC or if they want a new one http://ht.ly/3Dspn
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Shogun 2: Total War Gameplay Trailer http://ht.ly/1aR70z
• Variety is reporting that Missile Command movie rights have been picked up by 20th Century Fox http://ht.ly/3Dssb
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video http://ht.ly/1aR9O1

EA Have Released A New Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video

EA and Maxis have released a new video for Darkspore. this is a Hero Spotlight on a character called Zrin. the video uses in-game footage to show of the characters main attacks, how you use them in battle, and how you can combine abilities from a few different creatures.


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Sega Have Released A New Shogun 2: Total War Gameplay Trailer

Sega have released a new gameplay trailer for Shogun 2: Total War. this video goes into some detail with the game mechanics, for example the video details the benefits of apt trading and political manoeuvrings. battles are also detailed in the video as are some of the new features and improvements over previous titles.


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EA Announce Shift 2 Unleashed Comes Out 24th March By Releasing A New Trailer

EA have announced Shift 2 Unleashed is coming out on 24th March. the new trailer EA released features in-game action from a night race and ends with the release date announcement.


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EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Mass Effect 2 On The PS3

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2. this is a launch trailer and features in-game action and cinematics. review quotes and scores are also in the trailer as well as a focus on the new features over the 360 version of the game.


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Evolution Studios Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Comes Out 16th March In EU And 12th April In USA

Evolution studios have revealed the release date for MotorStorm Apocalypse. It comes out first across the EU on 16th March with the USA release on 12th April. Evolution Studios have also revealed the boxart. the boxart above is the UK/EU Boxart whilst the boxart below is the USA boxart.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

THQ Have Revealed Their New Corporate Logo

THQ have revealed their new corporate logo. the logo should start appearing on upcoming THQ Games and products from February. THQ had this to say about the change and what the logo represents:

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – January 12, 2011 – In an official unveiling ceremony at its New York Gamers Event, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a new corporate logo, reflecting the company’s commitment to a new strategic and creative vision with an enhanced visual identity.

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

“Over the past few years the gaming industry has seen an unprecedented period of innovation,” Farrell said. “You can see it in the deep, rich storylines, in the expansion of social and mobile gaming, and in the introduction of new technologies that enhance the gaming experience. THQ is proving its commitment to deliver the best experience to gamers through internally developed original intellectual properties (Homefront™ and uDraw™), creative partnerships, (Guillermo del Toro and Tomonobu Itagaki) and new talent acquisitions (Patrice Désilets), in order to solidify its position as a flagship publisher of extraordinary interactive entertainment.”

The new logo will be rolled out over the next few months and will begin to appear on THQ’s upcoming product releases starting in February.

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 at www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, uDraw and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.


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This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out on the PSP Digital Comics Store. there is 1 free comic this week, Cancertown #1, and it features a commentary track from writer Cy Dethan and artist Stephen Downey.

Free Comic
Cancertown #1

Comics
Batman Beyond Vol. 1 # 1
Bayou # 11
Cancertown #1 – #6
Domo # 1
Ex Machina # 25
Fables # 40
Flash: Rebirth # 6
Fringe: Tales from the Fringe # 2
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 # 4
The Indifference Engine # 4
Irredeemable #9 – #15
Irredeemable # 9000
Kane & Lynch # 4
The Night Owls # 8
Planetary # 24
Road # 2
Sandman # 17
Silent Hill: Past Life # 2
Star Trek: Khan: Ruling in Hell # 3
Superman/Batman # 44
Supernatural: Origins # 6
Transformers # 14
Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #12 – #16
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 # 16
X-Force (2008) #1 – #6
Y: The Last Man # 23

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 12th January

This is all the news from News From  Wednesday 12th January.

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 11th January http://ht.ly/1aPPve
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 11th January http://ht.ly/1aPUXo
• 3DS: a 3DS has been taken apart but no new hardware features have been revealed, confirms it has a 1300mAH battery http://ht.ly/3CvEh
• Android: The Playstation Phone has been taken apart, pictures here http://ht.ly/3CvRv
• Microsoft have filed a motion to dismiss Apples "App Store" trademark, claim the term is too generic http://ht.ly/3CvFH
• PS3: Sony asks for a restraining order against Geohot and Fail0verFlow and their PS3 exploits. Geohot takes down pages http://ht.ly/3CvLo
• PSP2: Its strongly rumoured Sony will reveal the PSP2 on 27th January to select press in Tokyo http://ht.ly/3CvP1
• 3DS: its strongly rumoured the 3DS comes out in the UK on 25th march for £200-£230 http://ht.ly/3CvTP
• DS: Its reported Pokémon Black & White have sold over 5 Million units in Japan, becomes fastest selling Pokémon game http://ht.ly/3CvYu
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1aPXvm
• PSP: The latest Shonen Jump has revealed Yuna from Final Fantasy X is in Dissidia 012 duodecim, controls Aeons + more http://ht.ly/3CDJ8
• PS3: An artist CV mentions Mortal Kombat HD Kollection. Still no official confirmation the game is coming http://ht.ly/3CEBZ
• QTE Blog: Zero Punctuation - World of Warcraft: Cataclysm http://ht.ly/1aQ169
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Rango The Videogame http://ht.ly/1aQ168
• 3DS: Team Ninja's Yosuke Hayashi reveals Dead or Alive Dimensions will switch from 30fps to 60fps when you turn of 3D http://ht.ly/3CGCJ
• 3DS: Famitsu reports Super Monkey Ball 3D Won't make the 3DS launch, it'll come out 3rd March http://ht.ly/3CH9j
• QTE Blog: EA Detail The Sims Medieval Limited Edition And Release New Trailer http://ht.ly/1aQ3xI
• QTE Blog: Atari Have Released A Couple Of Developer Diaries For Test Drive Unlimited 2 http://ht.ly/1aQ3xJ
• 360: Microsoft/Bungie have yet to release a patch for Halo Reach that will allow it to be played on a Xbox 360 S http://ht.ly/3CJ28
• iPhone: Twisted Pixel say they won't sue Capcom over their Splosion Man rip off called MaXplosion, http://ht.ly/3CJ41
• PSP2: Sony haven't confirmed PSP2 announcement coming 27th January, some sites getting invites for Sony even that day http://ht.ly/3CJ5x
• QTE Blog: BioWare Announce Mass Effect 2 Will Be Available To Buy From The PSN On 18th January http://ht.ly/1aQ5Y6
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Fight Night Champion Showing The Champion Mode http://ht.ly/1aQ5Y7
• BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is coming out on the same day in Japan, 31st March, on both PSP and 3DS http://ht.ly/3CJ8H
• iPhone: Lima Sky and Apple have begun providing trademark warnings to devs with iOS games with "Doodle" in the title http://ht.ly/3CJbR
• Warner Bros. confirm F.E.A.R. 3 has been delayed until May http://ht.ly/3CJdz
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Revealed The Boxart For Hello Kitty Seasons http://ht.ly/1aQ8xI
• Activision and Eutechnyx announce NASCAR 2011 has been delayed until 29th March, after the season has already started http://ht.ly/3CJeL
• Crackdown 2 devs, Ruffian Games, are hiring for a couple of new games with an online focus http://ht.ly/3CJhN
• 360: Grasshopper Manufacture have trademarked Diabolical Pitch, speculation is its their upcoming Kinect game http://ht.ly/3COCY
• PS3: Sony follows up restraining order against Geohot and Fail0verFlow with a copyright infringement lawsuit http://ht.ly/3COZL
• PS3: Sony Europe say they are aware there's issues with PlayTV since the latest update. fixes are on the way soon http://ht.ly/3CPBm

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Revealed The Boxart For Hello Kitty Seasons

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots and revealed the boxart for the upcoming Nintendo Wii game, Hello Kitty Seasons. the screenshots show in-game action and cutscenes from the game. they are from some of the seasons and show some of the mini-games, like racing.

Screenshots

BioWare Announce Mass Effect 2 Will Be Available To Buy From The PSN On 18th January

BioWare have announced Mass Effect 2 will be available to buy from the PSN the same day it comes out at retail in the USA, the 18th January.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

EA Have Released A New Trailer For Fight Night Champion Showing The Champion Mode

EA have released a new trailer for Fight Night Champion. this trailer uses in-game cutscenes and action to show the main Champion mode in the game.


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EA Detail The Sims Medieval Limited Edition And Release New Trailer

EA have announced there will be a Limited Edition version of The Sims Medieval, when it comes out in Spring 2011. The Limited Edition comes with exclusive content, 3 new throne rooms for the Barbarian, Dark magic, and Princess. there will also be two exclusive outfits, The Monarch and Executioner sets. EA have also released a new trailer for The Sims Medieval that uses in-game footage to show many of the different features and things you can do in the game.


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Limited Edition Screenshots


Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., December 21, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced a special Limited Edition version ofThe Sims™ Medieval is available for pre-order* today atwww.TheSimsMedieval.com. The Sims Medieval Limited Edition will launch in spring 2011 and feature exclusive content that will grant players access to three all-new, themed throne rooms with Barbarian, Dark Magic and Princess themes. Limited Edition owners will also get two exclusive outfit sets, the Monarch set featuring a royally decked out king and queen and the Executioner set, complete with a leather apron and an intimidating black hood.

 “With the Limited Edition version of The Sims Medieval, we are giving players several great bonuses for being among the first to experience our new standalone franchise within the world of The Sims, said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio.

The Sims Medieval is a brand new standalone game from The SimsStudio, creators of best-selling games such as The Sims™ 3, andmarks a departure from the traditional The Sims games with all-new features and gameplay. Set in medieval times, players now have the opportunity to build up a medieval kingdom, go on quests, level-up their characters and fulfill storyline elements. Players will find their Sims, the characters unique to The Sims games,   in a variety of situations previously unknown to them like duels to the death, choosing whether to poison a witch or marry her and punishing Sims by having them thrown into the Pit of Judgment. Every quest plays out differently depending on which Hero Sim the player is controlling.

Everything in The Sims Medieval is crafted to create an immersive medieval world, from the quest-based gameplay, to the medieval objects such as swords and stocks and thrones, right down to the warm look of the characters and the painterly approach to the world itself.  Players can choose to customize every new Hero Sim that comes to the kingdom, including selecting their traits and their fatal flaw. Players get close to their characters, not only sending them on epic quests, but also making sure they carry out their daily responsibilities such as healing the sick, trading for exotic goods, or forging armour.

The Sims Medieval as well as the Limited Edition for PC/Mac will be available in March 2011 for $49.99 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. To download artwork, please visit www.eagames.co.uk/press. For more information about The Sims Medieval please visitwww.eagames.co.uk/press or the official website atwww.TheSimsMedieval.com.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. Please seewww.thesimsmedieval.com for details.
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About The Sims
The Sims™ franchise, the groundbreaking game series that allows players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer, celebrates its ten year anniversary in 2010 with an impressive more than 125 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims series has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. Since its June 2009 launch, The Sims 3 has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide to date and was the #1 best-selling PC title for 2009 in North America and Europe. Fan intensity is evidenced through nearly 180 million downloads of player created content including: The Sims characters, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 community site, www.thesims3.com, welcomes up to seven million unique visitors monthly, handles nearly 260 content downloads every minute and more than 3 million uploads have been made to date, including 13 movies each hour.  The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 10 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 39 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims athttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims. The Sims 3 is currently available for PC, Mac, iPhone®, iPod touch® and mobile devices. The Sims 3 is also available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and Wii™ and in 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  Wii and the Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Atari Have Released A Couple Of Developer Diaries For Test Drive Unlimited 2

Atari have released a couple of developer diaries for Test Drive Unlimited 2. the first video has the team talking about the first game, the way people played it and continued to play it long after its release. they talk about the changes needed to improve over it with the second game. the second video has the team talking about the driving engine in the game and how they developed it for the second game.


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Watch Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Developer Diary 2 in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

EA Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Rango The Videogame

EA Have released new in-game screenshots for Rango. Rango is an upcoming movie tie-in game from EA that's coming out in March. Rango The Videogame is coming to the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and DS.

Screenshots

Zero Punctuation - World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Now Yathzee has played this game before, but what would his thoughts be on the game with all the expansion packs and changes?

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the Digital Comics Store. there is one free comic this week, Cancertown 1 with audio commentary from the writer Cy Dethan and artist Stephen Downey.

Free Comic
Cancertown #1 (with audio commentary!) Markosia

Comics
* Batman Beyond Vol.1 #1 DC Comics
* Bayou #11 DC Comics
* Cancertown #1-#6 (with audio commentary!) Markosia
* Domo #1 TOKYOPOP
* The Dreaming #10 TOKYOPOP
* Ex Machina #25 DC Comics
* Fables #40 DC Comics
* Flash: Rebirth #6 DC Comics
* Fringe: Tales from the Fringe #2 DC Comics
* Green Lantern Corps Vol.1 #4 DC Comics
* I Luv Halloween #9 TOKYOPOP
* The Indifference Engine #4 Markosia
* Irredeemable #9-15 BOOM! Studios
* Irredeemable Special #1 BOOM! Studios
* Kane & Lynch #4 DC Comics
* Legends of the Dark Crystal #3 TOKYOPOP
* The Night Owls #3 DC Comics
* Planetary #24 DC Comics
* Road #2 DC Comics
* Sandman #17 DC Comics
* Silent Hill: Past Life #2 IDW Publishing
* Star Trek: Khan: Ruling in Hell #3 IDW Publishing
* Star Trek: The Manga #9 TOKYOPOP
* Superman/Batman #44 DC Comics
* Supernatural: Origins #6 DC Comics
* Transformers #14 IDW
* Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #12-#16 Marvel
* Undertown #2 TOKYOPOP
* Wonder Woman Vol.3 #16 DC Comics
* X-Force (2008) #1-6 Marvel
* Y: The Last Man #23 DC Comics

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 11th January

This is all the news from News From Tuesday 11th January.

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 11th January http://ht.ly/1aOPpV
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 10th January http://ht.ly/1aORP9
• Mac: Hothead Games reveal Penny Arcade Adventures 1 and 2 are 21 and 56 in Mac App Charts, will do 3 if 100K buy 1&2 http://ht.ly/3BPmv
• 3DS: its reported Nintendo 3DS software will be region locked, European Software will only work on EU Handhelds http://ht.ly/3BPLm
• DSi: its reported Nintendo has discontinued DSi Production. DSi XL reportedly Still in production. http://ht.ly/3BPON
• DSi: Nintendo Say DSi will continue to be available in the UK throughout 2011. Demand will dictate how long its available http://ht.ly/3BPYK
• 3DS: Nintendo has been granted permission to release the 3DS in China as the iQue 3DS in April http://ht.ly/3BQAd
• Yakuza producer, Toshihiro Nagoshi, has revealed a 3D version of a Yakuza game exists, yet to be revealed http://ht.ly/3BSIZ
• iPhone: Verizon announce the iPhone 4 is coming to their CDMA network on 10th February. $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB http://ht.ly/3BT6f
• Bungie have trademarked “Osiris“, “New Monarchy“, “Seven Seraphs” and “Dead Orbit”, including internet domains http://ht.ly/3BUkB
• 3DS: Activity Log detailed, acts like pedometer and counts steps you make. Coins earned, use them to unlock new content http://ht.ly/3BUtk
• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Hard Corps: Uprising http://ht.ly/1aOZMO
• Its reported the Playstation App from Sony is now live on Android and iOS for free http://ht.ly/3BXGo
• PSP2: Square Enix Producer Takamasa Shiba says he's looking forward to the PSP2 Hardware and what it can do http://ht.ly/3BYpA
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Developer Walkthrough For Spare Parts http://ht.ly/1aP3Ey
• 92 companies currently registered as exhibitors for this years E3. link has current list including media outlets http://ht.ly/3BZPb
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New DC Universe Online Screenshots And Trailer http://ht.ly/1aP64c
• QTE Blog: Ubisoft Announce Just Dance 2 Has Sold Over 5 Million Units Worldwide On The Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/1aPbgE
• iPad: Its reported a CDMA iPad is coming to Verizon, but no price or release date has been mentioned http://ht.ly/3C83n
• Gearbox's Randy Pitchford has revealed there's more that they need to do with Borderlands, possibly hints at DLC/Sequel http://ht.ly/3C8iQ
• Remedy is releasing a remake of Death Rally on the iPhone and iPad in March 2011 http://ht.ly/3C8VU

Ubisoft Announce Just Dance 2 Has Sold Over 5 Million Units Worldwide On The Nintendo Wii

Ubisoft have announced that their internal sales projections for Just Dance 2 put the game as having sold more than 5 Million units worldwide since its release on 12th October, in the USA, and 14th October else where. Ubisoft have also revealed the Just Dance franchise has spent 45 weeks in the UK top 10 and 42 Weeks in France.

Press Release

Paris, France – January 11, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance 2 has sold through more than five million units for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, according to internal estimates. Launched October 12, 2010 in North America and October 14, 2010 in Europe, Middle East and Asia, Just Dance 2 has held a prime spot in the top ten video game sales charts in both the U.S. (NPD) and Europe (GfK Chart Track). Additionally, since the launch of the first Just Dance® in November 2009, the brand has spent 45 weeks in the U.K. top ten and has been in the top fifteen list in France for the last 42 weeks, according to GfK Chart Track.

Ubisoft’s Just Dance franchise, exclusively on Wii™, features several titles including Just Dance, Just Dance 2 and Just Dance® Kids. To date, the combined franchise has sold more than an estimated ten million units worldwide, and the Just Dance brand was the third biggest franchise worldwide in 2010.

“The Just Dance franchise has revitalized the video game music category with consumers worldwide joining the dance movement. Players of all ages are enjoying the social and physical benefits of playing Just Dance 2 as it’s truly a game that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” said Geoffroy Sardin, chief EMEA sales and marketing officer at Ubisoft.

“The strong performance of Just Dance 2 is a perfect example of the potential that can be achieved by an independent publisher like Ubisoft in delivering irresistible content for the Wii system,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime.

Just Dance 2 encourages up to four players (and up to eight players via the dance battle mode) to mirror the dance choreography featured in the game for more than 40 dance tracks across a wide range of musical genres, including pop, R&B, disco, funk, rock, world music and more. Just Dance 2 game owners can download additional songs to dance to in the game via Nintendo’s Wii™ Shop Channel on the Wii™ system, including Katy Perry’s blockbuster hit song “Firework” for free.  For the latest information on Just Dance 2, please “like” the game’s page on the Facebook® platform:http://www.facebook.com/justdancegame.

© 2009-2010 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006-2010 Nintendo. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New DC Universe Online Screenshots And Trailer

Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and a trailer for DC Universe Online. the screenshots are in-game and show characters from both good and bad sides fighting each other. the trailer is a launch trailer and features bits from the opening cinematic and in-game action.


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EA Have Released A New Developer Walkthrough Video For Spare Parts

EA have released a new video for Spare Parts. this video features several members of the games dev team. they talk about some of the games back story, the characters and co-op in the game. the video shows in-game footage of several locations and characters/monsters in the game.


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Konami Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Hard Corps: Uprising

Konami have released new screenshots for Hard Corps: Uprising. these screenshots are in-game and show gameplay from singleplayer and co-op multiplayer modes. The screenshots show action from levels 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 10th January

This is all the news from News From Monday 10th January.

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January http://ht.ly/1aNUtb
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January http://ht.ly/1aNXen
• JP Hardware, PSP 99.703, Wii 77.307, PS3 76.422, DSi 48.039, DSiLL 47.798, PSPgo 9.083, DS 3.741, 360 3.708, PS2 2.480 http://ht.ly/3B8qH
• UK Game Charts Top 5, FIFA 11, Just Dance 2, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/3B8QJ
• 2010 Top Selling 5 Games In UK, Call Of Duty Black Ops, FIFA 11, Just Dance, Red Dead Redemption, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/3B8Uy
• 3DS: Pictures of the items packaged with the 3DS show a power cable that's very short http://ht.ly/3B900
• Android: A video has emerged showing the Playstation Phone playing PS1 games via a ROM Loader and built in PS1 Emulator http://ht.ly/3Bd5Q
• 3DS: Adverts for the 3DS have started to appear in Japan with billboard and TV Advertising. http://ht.ly/3Bd85
• WP7: Microsoft announce they are investigating why some Windows Phone 7 handsets are sending and receiving "phantom data" http://ht.ly/3BgXy
• 3DS: Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says they hope to ship 1.5M units in Japan and 4M units worldwide by end of March http://ht.ly/3BiLg
• GameInformer confirm the next Silent Hill game is called Silent Hill: Downpour http://ht.ly/3BiSb
• Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford reportedly says Aliens: Colonial Marines won't be coming out in 2011 http://ht.ly/3BiYg
• PC: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he's using Football Manager as practice for his job as Manager at Molde Fotbalklubb http://ht.ly/3Bj2w
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1aO99L
• QTE Blog: Blizzard Announce World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Sold Over 4.7 Million Units In Its First Month On Sale http://ht.ly/1aObGX
• Pokémon Black & White comes out in the UK on 4th March, 2 days before the USA release http://ht.ly/3Bo3e
• New SoulCalibur game could feature characters from other games, several directors say Bayonetta should be included http://ht.ly/3Bo60
• 3DS: Satoru Iwata says Nintendo wont let the 3DS be effected by patchy software releases, like the Wii has experienced http://ht.ly/3Bs99
• Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford has denied reports he said Aliens: Colonial Marines has been delayed until 2011 http://ht.ly/3BsOs
• Activision reportedly cut the price of DJ Hero 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock standalone by $10, bundles by $20 http://ht.ly/3BsWS
• 3DS: Cats added to Nintendogs cause Miyamoto got a cat. game uses camera to remember player, uses AR, Save 3D Pics + more http://ht.ly/3Bt4E

Blizzard Announce World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Sold Over 4.7 Million Units In Its First Month On Sale

Blizzard have announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm sold more than 4.7 Million copies during its first month on sale. this is a new record for monthly PC Sales, beating another World of Warcraft expansion Wrath of The Lich King.

Press Release

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales.*

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King®.

"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We've been floored by the community's response so far, and we'd like to thank them for their continued passion and support forWorld of Warcraft, and for helping Cataclysm reach this incredible milestone."

Prior to the launch of Cataclysm, World of Warcraft's subscriber population had grown to more than 12 million players globally, further strengthening the game's position as the world's most popular subscription-based MMORPG. More information about the new expansion can be found at the official World of Warcraft: Cataclysm website: http://www.blizzard.com/games/cataclysm/.

To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment® games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on career opportunities available at Blizzard Entertainment can be found at http://www.blizzard.com/jobs.

*Based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

World of Warcraft's Subscriber Definition
World of Warcraft® subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an active prepaid card to play World of Warcraft, as well as those who have purchased the game and are within their free month of access. Internet Game Room players who have accessed the game over the last thirty days are also counted as subscribers. The above definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired or cancelled subscriptions, and expired prepaid cards. Subscribers in licensees' territories are defined along the same rules.