Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Microsoft Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer Detaling The Halo Reach Defiant Map Pack

Microsoft have released a new trailer and screenshots for Halo Reach that detail the upcoming Defiant Map Pack. The pack comes with the Unearthed, Condemned, and Highlands maps. the trailer shows in-game action from each of those maps, as well as a brief look at them.


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Screenshots



Warner Bros. Have Released The Debut Trailer For Green Lantern: Rise Of The Manhunters

Warner Bros. have released the debut trailer for the upcoming PS3, 360, Wii, and DS game Green Lantern: Rise Of The Manhunters. this game was announced back at Comic Con 2010, but details on it were few. the game is coming out in time for the Green Lantern Movie in June, but has its own separate story. it does feature the same characters and art direction from the movie.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 14th February

This is all the news From Monday 14th February.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 14th February

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th February http://ht.ly/1bkkol
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th January http://ht.ly/1bkn8v
  • Android: Sony Announce The Xperia Play runs 2.3 Gingerbread, 1 GHz Processor, Adreno 205 Graphics, 4 inch 854x480 screen http://ht.ly/3VY70
  • Android: Xperia Play coming to USA first in March, exclusive to Verizon http://ht.ly/3VYam
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released The Opening Cinematic For Total War: Shogun 2 http://ht.ly/1bkqa4
  • Android: Xperia Play will have over 50 titles at launch including Guitar Hero, Assassin's Creed Dead Space + more http://ht.ly/3VYfI
  • Android: Engadget has indepth hands on with Xperia Play. PS1 game Crash Bandicoot on some phones, app save state + more http://ht.ly/3VYkz
  • WP7: Multitasking coming, uses webOS Card Style http://ht.ly/3W3pS Twitter Integration and Internet Explorer 9 coming http://ht.ly/3W3sw
  • QTE Blog: Kaos Studios Have Released A New Trailer For Homefront http://ht.ly/1bkt7E
  • Android: Sony Ericsson say games bought on the PSN won't be able to be played on Xperia Play, you have to re-buy it http://ht.ly/3W3VT
  • UK Game Charts, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Dead Space 2, FIFA 11, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood http://ht.ly/3W3Z9
  • JP Consoles, PSP 30.475, PS3 23.846, Wii 14.972, DSiLL 11.555, DSi 9.954, 360 2.282, PS2 1.897, DS 1.056, PSPgo 136 http://ht.ly/3W80D
  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New WWE All Stars Trailer Detailing The Different Types Of Wrestlers http://ht.ly/1bkw1B
  • Its reported EA rejected the Mirror's Edge 2 Prototype and the teams have moved onto other projects http://ht.ly/3W8yF
  • Sledgehammer Games says they aim to release a bug free Call of Duty game, rated 95+ http://ht.ly/3WaLU
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon director Kazutoki Kono reveals the dev team played HAWX to compare Ubisofts approach http://ht.ly/3WbDe
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bkAJj
  • PSP2: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida says there was a target price when designing it, some features cut to achieve that price http://ht.ly/3Wdws
  • PSP: Ready at Dawn's Ru Weerasuriya says PSP2 has potential to define Portable gaming http://ht.ly/3WbMY
  • QTE Blog: Gameloft Detail The 10 Games They Are Bringing To The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Launch http://ht.ly/1bkDD9
  • PSP2: Nippon Ichi Software announce they have a game coming this year for the PSP2 http://ht.ly/3WeGP
  • iPhone: More Reports emerge of new iPhone coming, half size of iPhone 4, half price, MobileMe free, Edge-Edge screen http://ht.ly/3WfnJ
  • iPhone: New iPhone "Nano" rumoured to have little/no local storage and rely on cloud storage including Mobile Me http://ht.ly/3WfsZ
  • Ubisoft announce Assassin's Creed Brotherhood has sold 6.5 Million http://ht.ly/3Wfvx New Game announcement in May http://ht.ly/3WfxQ
  • Ubisoft 3rd Quarter financials, €600M Software sales up 21% on 2009. 10.5M Dance titles sold in 3 months http://ht.ly/3WfKK
  • Rocksteady Studio's reveal there is no multiplayer in Batman: Arkham City. http://ht.ly/3WfSf
  • PSP2: Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski praises Sony's move to add 2 analogue sticks, makes FPS games doable on handhelds http://ht.ly/3Wg1d
  • PS2: Sony confirm the PS2 has sold over 150 Million units, 1.52 Billion units of software sold, 10.828 games available http://ht.ly/3Wg86
  • Activision announce Bizarre Creations is closing on Friday. http://ht.ly/3Wga0
  • Halo Armour found in Duke Nukem Forever, Duke has opinion over those who wear it http://ht.ly/3WgcM

Monday, February 14, 2011

Gameloft Detail The 10 Games They Are Bringing To The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Launch

Gameloft have announced they are bringing 10 games to the Launch of Xperia Play. 2 of these games will come preloaded on the phone when it launches on 29th March, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and Star Battalion. the other 8 games coming out at launch include: Assassin's Creed, UNO, Let's Golf! 2, Spider-Man: Total Mayhem, Modern Combat: Black Pegasus, Real Football 2011, Brothers in Arms 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction.





Press Release

BARCELONA, Spain, February 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of downloadable video games, has confirmed its support for the launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY with a catalogue of 10 of its market-leading titles available on the smartphone's March 29 release date. Two of the ten titles, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and Star Battalion, will come pre-loaded on the phone. The other games available upon release include Assassin's Creed, UNO(TM), Let's Golf! 2, Spider-Man: Total Mayhem, Modern Combat: Black Pegasus, Real Football 2011, Brothers in Arms 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

"I created Gameloft 10 years ago with the goal of bringing video games to all audiences," said Michel Guillemot, President of Gameloft. "The launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, certified by PlayStation, the first full-featured smartphone to include an exclusive gaming interface, means my initial goal can now become a reality. The controls on the Xperia PLAY enhance the gaming experience beautifully."

Steve Walker, Head of Marketing at Sony Ericsson remarked, "Gameloft is one of Sony Ericsson's long-standing partners and we're delighted to have their support for the launch of Xperia PLAY. Gameloft has enjoyed enormous success in the downloadable video game market and we're thrilled to have them bring their unmatched knowledge and unique skills to creating fantastic games for Xperia PLAY."

A propos de Gameloft
A leading international publisher and developer of downloadable video games, Gameloft has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (Apple(R) iOS et Android(R)), triple play boxes, connected sets and consoles. Partnerships with leading licensors such as UNO(TM), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R) allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus et N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have detailed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare Stores. there are no Virtual Console releases today but there are 2 new Demos and 4 new games.

WiiWare

Pucca's kisses game
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 Wii Points. You play as Pucca, a ninja who wants to kiss Garu, but Garu is not so keen. this is an interactive cartoon where you can pause the game to help her overcome difficulties.


WiiWare Demos

chick chick BOOM


Chronos Twins DX


DSiWare

Treasure Hunter X
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. you play as a treasure explorer called Tyol. you explore caves and caverns. hidden in them is treasure, but you need to get out safely.


Oscar in Toyland 2
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. you have to collect baby Oscars hidden throughout the levels in the game. you carry a Yo-Yo that can be used to reach platforms and defeat enemies.


Panda Craze
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. you play as Tik-Ling, a Panda, and you have to guide him through caves, forests, and mountains, to bring her back home. each level has magical lanterns that unlock the portal to the next level. in all there are 150 levels.


Press Release

Not even the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop are immune to the spellbinding forces of Valentine's Day. You'll find unlikely hints of romance creeping into the WiiWare™ service with Pucca's kisses game, featuring a sweet heroine who's smitten with a wily ninja. Love is also in the air on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service as the hero of Treasure Hunter Xpursues precious artifacts in hopes of winning a woman's heart. Wii owners with a fear of commitment will be pleased to find a pair of dreamy diversions among this week's downloadable offerings: Demo versions of chick chick BOOM and Chronos Twins DX are now available for zero Wii Points™.

WiiWare

Pucca's kisses game
Publisher: Bigben Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Pucca has one great dream in her life: to kiss the sweet and tender Garu, a little ninja who hasn't the slightest desire to do so. But Pucca is a young lady who is as much in love as she is stubborn in her pursuit of Garu – she is truly determined to cover him with kisses. Pucca's kisses game is a fun-filled and interactive cartoon that will enable you to pause the episode whenever Pucca faces an obstacle or is in danger. Help her overcome each challenge before heading out once again in pursuit of her beloved Garu.

chick chick BOOM (demo version)
Publisher: tons of bits
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: Five chicks on your side, five chicks on the other … BOOM! In chick chick BOOM, you can throw pianos, pink elephants and sumo chicks or summon slimy giant jellyfish and UFOs. Draw lines in the arena to defend against your opponent's attacks. The real skill lies in your use of ink, creativity and timing. Extra help is provided by a corncob and a piƱata. Play on your own or with friends, as a team or against each other. To keep things interesting, there are various game modes and different arenas, each with its own special attack.

Chronos Twins DX (demo version)
Publisher: EnjoyUp Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Enter the original world of Chronos Twins DX to experience a fantastic adventure filled with innovative ideas. Thanks to its Dual Gameplay game system, you'll be able to control Nec in two temporal scenarios at the same time. Chronos Twins DX mixes action, platforms, adventure and puzzles that will challenge your intelligence and skill.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Nintendo DSiWare

Treasure Hunter X
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The risk is great and the rewards are even greater. Many untouched caverns still exist in the world, just waiting for someone brave enough to explore them. Within them lie vast troves of treasure and rare artifacts. As Tyrol the treasure hunter, you must collect treasures and escape from the caverns. Be warned: There are creatures lurking in the depths of the caverns, and the element of nature is against you. Use your pickaxe wisely so you don't get trapped and lost forever within the darkness of the caverns. Can Tyrol collect enough treasure in order to win the heart of the woman he loves?

Oscar in Toyland 2
Publisher: Virtual Playground
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Oscar is back with more zany, nonstop action in seven exciting new worlds: All Star Sports World, World of Toys, Blox World, Water World, Old Time Toys, Travel Town and Mech World. Your mission is to swim, fly and run through these worlds collecting baby Oscars that have been scattered throughout the levels. You're armed with your secret weapon: a yo-yo that you can use to swing from platform to platform and zap nasty enemies in some of the craziest levels you'll ever play.

Panda Craze
Publisher: TikGames, LLC
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Guide Tik-Ling the panda through caves, forests, mountains and deserts on the way to her home, the bamboo forest. The concept is simple: Collect all of the magical lanterns in each level to unlock a magic portal to the next level. Getting to the lanterns without getting stuck, however, isn't so simple. Dig, drill and blast your way through ice and rock in this epic puzzle adventure. Enjoy 150 challenging puzzle-platform levels. Accumulate new abilities and tools as you progress through the game.

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.

THQ Have Released A New WWE All Stars Trailer Detailing The Different Types Of Wrestlers

THQ Have released a new trailer for WWE All Stars. this videos shows the various different types of wrestlers in the game, and their different style of fighting.


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Kaos Studios Have Released A New Trailer For Homefront

Kaos Studios have released a new trailer for Homefront. this trailer is titled Resistance and sets the scene that the USA are about to fight back against the North Korean Invasion.


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Sega Have Released The Opening Cinematic For Total War: Shogun 2

Sega have released a new video for Total War: Shogun 2. this trailer is taken from the games opening Cinematic.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th January

This is all the news from The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th February.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th February

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 11th February http://ht.ly/1biMqT
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 11th February http://ht.ly/1biO7Z
  • WP7: Concepet art for the Nokia Windows Phone 7 Phones leak, show WP7 UI is pretty untouched by Nokia http://ht.ly/3Vc71
  • webOS: The HP Veer is reportedly too small to have a 3.5mm headphone jack and microUSB port, uses single plug+adaptors http://ht.ly/3VcrW
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Announce Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Is Coming To Europe On PS3 And 360 This Summer http://ht.ly/1biPWa
  • PC: Its reported a near final build of Crysis 2, including multiplayer, has leaked onto the internet http://ht.ly/3VcQc
  • There are reports of Game Breaking Bugs in all versions of Test Drive Unlimited 2, Dev promises to fix the game ASAP http://ht.ly/3VcQY
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released New Videos, Screenshots, And Character Art For Samurai Warriors: Chronicles http://ht.ly/1biRIm
  • A Recent survey from PAX Organisers has hinted that they are looking into brining PAX to the UK, seeing if there's demand http://ht.ly/3Vdsr
  • PC: PopCap say Bejeweled 3 is focused on Solo Play, Online leaderboards could come later http://ht.ly/3Vea5
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released New Videos, Screenshots, And Character Art For Dynasty Warriors 7 http://ht.ly/1biTvW
  • PS3: Temco Koei say the DLC that came out in Japan for Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll is not coming to the USA http://ht.ly/3VezB
  • Online Multiplayer and control/gameplay scheme returns to Transformers War For Cybertron sequel. in development for while http://ht.ly/3VeCQ
  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A Video For MLB 11 The Show Called "Torture" And Another Showing Stadium Realism http://ht.ly/1biWBo
  • PS3: 5pb reportedly announce they are moving away from 360 exclusivity are will go multiplatform with their games http://ht.ly/3Vfso
  • its rumoured Grasshopper Manufacture are the team behind Lollipop Chainsaw http://ht.ly/3VgKg
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Crysis 2 Trailer Detaling Multiplayer Character Progression http://ht.ly/1biYjk
  • QTE Blog: QTE Gamers - 2 Years Old And Still Going Strong! http://ht.ly/1bjG5f
  • QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/1bjNIz
  • QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/1bjQKk

Sunday, February 13, 2011

QTE Tweets Of The Week

This is the top 10 most clicked news stories from the QTE Gamers Twitter Stream. Like Many Weeks, news regarding the PS3 and news about its struggles were big again and the number news story is an example of it. Also getting a lot of hits was the revealing of the PlayStation Phone, Aka the Xperia Play. News on Windows Phone 7 coming to Nokia also made it into the top 10 as did a rumoured price for the PSP2.

10 3DS: IGN Guide to the 3DS says the DS games, PokƩmon Black & White, will have enhanced functionality when played on 3DS http://ht.ly/3URvB

9 QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce One Piece: Gigant Battle For The Nintendo DS http://ht.ly/1bfMTr

8 PSP2: GameStop inventory system prices the PSP2 at $299.99, $50 more than the 3DS http://ht.ly/3TWGO

7 JP Consoles, PSP 34.648, PS3 25.149, Wii 19.448, DSiLL 11.891, DSi 9.611, 360 3.513, PS2 1.938, DS 1.059, PSPgo 280 http://ht.ly/3RD0c

6 WP7: Nokia confirm they will be able to customise Windows Phone 7 OS, but most likely won't do anything too drastic http://ht.ly/3UEPh

5 Android: Xperia Play coming to O2/T-Mobile/Orange/Vodafone in UK, rumoured to be Exclusive to Rogers in Canada http://ht.ly/3Sr6x

4 360: Mum Bought Gold for her 11 Year Old Son, Son then spends £1.082.52 on her card in 6 months! http://ht.ly/3SDxL

3 QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 9th February http://ht.ly/1bgLgp

2 Android: Sony Ericsson Announce the Xperia Play (Playstation Phone) Comes out in USA on 13th February http://ht.ly/3RlTk

1 PS3: LG asks the International Trade Commission to block USA sales of PS3 due to a patent dispute, Sues Sony in Court http://ht.ly/3SrJd



What Have You Played This Week? [Updated]

Lol, Another week of not playing Darkstalkers. I have completed Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and I do recommend people playing it if they enjoyed the gameplay from previous Prince Of Persia games. [Update] I Updated this article as i forgot to mention the demos i played this week.

Football Manager 2010 – PC – Villajoyosa is an interesting challenge. I've not played much yet as i've spent time sorting out the squad for what will be a difficult season ahead.

Little Big Planet 2 – PS3 – This was another week where I set up several levels on lbp.me. But I didn't complete the 3rd section of the game. There's not much to say apart from the lack of people accepting online invitations.

Tetris – PS3 – I only popped into the game for some online, which I got a trophy in, and to see how my scores are fairing against people on my friends list...and safe to say i'm still top of them all, lol.

Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – Xbox 360 – I finished the game and overall it was a good game. Sure there are some silly parts, like water facets everywhere, but if you look past the silly level design and focus more on the game as a whole, its a fine game and worth more than what I paid for it. The end of the game is pretty hectic. Not only are the enemies much more difficult but so is level traversal. On top of wall runs and climbing, there the water freezing mechanic introduced half way through which allows you to run up/along or climb the water. Then, near the end, you gain the ability to rebuild some of the level...but only a small bit a time. So near the end your solidifying water, jumping to a part of the level you've rebuilt, then running along a wall to more water, and from the water solidifying another section of the level. That may sound complicated but its much easier to do it in the game than you think. The boss battle at the end of the game is fine, getting there is definitely much better than fighting it, but it really doesn’t detract from the game as a whole. And overall, Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is a good game. There are moments when the graphics look great, and when your on a role with the jumping and climbing its brilliant. The only thing that lets it down and stops this good game from being a great game is the controls which can, on occasion, make you jump in the wrong direction. The challenge rooms at the end are not much of an addition either but it is a quick way to get 50 points.

Ricochet HD - Demo - PS3 - this demo is short...maybe 10 minutes. its a breakout style game but i didn't enjoy it. the UI is far too cluttered and the demo doesn't explain enough what each of the powerups are. i wouldn't recommend people get the demo.


Trinity: Souls Of Zill O'll - Demo - PS3 - I really didn't know alot about this game going in and thankfully the demo is pretty robust. you need to know a bit about how games work as it chucks you straight into the games menus. they explain in enough detail each significant part, like shops, but some people unfamiliar with games my find navigating it difficult. the game is well explained as you play and you have a good portion to play through. you get to experience a fair bit of combat. the game feels a bit like Dynasty Warriors but with more RPG elements. if your interested, this demo is pretty good and worth checking out.


Plants Vs Zombies - Demo - PS3 -  The best demo to come out this week was Plants Vs Zombies. i've never played this game before and this demo was a great introduction. it explains each thing you need to do simply and then asks you to do it. you get to do several levels and you get several new plants to try out. once the demo is over, if you enjoyed it like i did, there is a part of you that wants to continue playing. this could be down to the fact you unlock a new plant and are teased it just as the demo ends. it also teases you saying if you had the game you would've unlocked a trophy. its a great demo and honestly a very good game


QTE Gamers - 2 Years Old And Still Going Strong!

Well QTE Gamers is now over 2 years old! I can safely say that when I started it all, I never imagined it would be still around after 2 years. The site was started as just something to do whilst I was unemployed after Woolworths went under. But with the recession hitting hard and my qualifications not being suitable for where I live, I ended up being unemployed far longer than I wanted. You'll be glad to know that I am employed now and have been since October. The hours aren't great but at least its something. I hope that the site hasn't been too effected since I had a job, but if it has please let me know.

On the one year anniversary I wrote about the frustration in trying to get in touch with PR and access to press accounts. Well there's been some big changes since then. Codemasters got in touch with me!. They were a big help and I soon got access to their press site and they have been great when it comes to questions...so a big thankyou to Capcom. Another big addition was gaining access to GamesPress, who are probably the biggest Press site out there. Now I have access to Capcom and a whole host of other companies, large and small. Its not perfect, but it has made a big difference for the site. Only a few days ago I gained better access to Temco Keoi assets. Getting the news to my readers is important and i'm always looking to gain more access.

I would like to give a big shout out for Namco Bandai. As a developer and publisher they are usually keeping me busy. But they became the first company to send me a review copy of a game and for that i'm extremely grateful. I will say that that had no bearing on my review score, lol.

I admit I haven't pursued other review copies as yet. With all the new press sites I have access to, I don't have too much free time during the day to play games, and those who keep up with What Have You Been Playing may have noticed the drop off. I did enjoy reviewing Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, but I played that game for just over 25 hours and ultimately the review came out later than I wanted. I already don't have much time to chase news with PR and I have to think carefully about reviewing games on top of it all.

Another big annoyance was with Viddler. It was great when they moved to HTML5, it meant more mobile users could watch trailers and videos I post. I wish Picasa and Podbean were equally accessible with HTML 5. but near Christmas issues emerged with Viddler and my account was basically frozen. The help page and email they provided didn't exist which left me high and dry. After looking around I decided to go with Veoh and i'm mostly happy with them. I'd be happier if they HTML5 support and if they didn't delete some of my videos for copyright issues, which I have contacted them about but not heard back yet.

But highs and lows are to be expected. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and would like to keep it going. I have ideas for features i'm looking to start in the next month or so and I know there's a few publishers/developers i've yet to get access to their press sites...i'm looking at you Atlus. I know changes to the site have slowed down over the year, and the change from Viddler to Veoh will have been annoying as Viddler at HTML5. But here's to the next year and seeing you around this time next year when I celebrate year 3!

Simon Revell

Saturday, February 12, 2011

EA Have Released A New Crysis 2 Trailer Detaling Multiplayer Character Progression

EA have released a new trailer for Crysis 2. this trailer explains the character progression in Multiplayer, using in-game examples to show the many ways you can customise your character as you level up.


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Sony Have Released A Video For MLB 11 The Show Called "Torture" And Another Showing Stadium Realism

Sony have released 2 new trailers for MLB 11 The Show. the first video shows the stadiums in the game and announces the Jumbotrons from each stadium are also in the game. the trailer also shows weather and overall realism of MLB 11. The Second trailer is called "Torture". the bases are loaded, Ryan Howard is coming to the Plate and going to swing for the fences. what does Tim Lincecum do. the trailer shows how this scenario plays out and its effect on the game.





Source: USA Playstation Blog + USA Playstation Blog


Temco Koei Have Released New Videos, Screenshots, And Character Art For Dynasty Warriors 7


Temco Koei have released new screenshots, videos, and character art for Dynasty Warriors 7. The first video is a general trailer for Dynasty Warriors 7 whilst the second video is longer and features more in-game action and more game features. The Screenshots show various characters in the game fighting large numbers of enemies.


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Screenshots


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Temco Koei Have Released New Videos, Screenshots, And Character Art For Samurai Warriors: Chronicles


Temco Koei have released new videos, screenshots, character art, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Nintendo 3DS game, Samurai Warriors Chronicles. the first video is a general video for the game showing its features whilst the second video is a gameplay video for the game.

In Samurai Warriors Chronicles, you start off as one of two avatar characters, seen in character art below. as you play you unlock the ability to customise your character. also as you play the game, scenarios later in the game may change depending on the battles you participated in in the beginning.

The Street Pass feature has been detailed, you create an army in the game and it fights against other players via Street pass as you walk past them. you can also trade weapons via Street Pass and your results from the battles against people will be represented in game. The game makes use of Spot Pass to download additional scenarios for the game.


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Fact Sheet

Offering an all-new fighting style of One vs. Thousands, players of SAMURAI WARRIORS: Chronicles can now enjoy beating countless enemies using the simple, intuitive controls of their Nintendo 3DS system.

These two main characters in SAMURAI WARRIORS: Chronicles act as players’ avatars and each possesses their own unique weapons. By selecting between the two characters, players will be to enjoy different gameplay styles. As the story progresses players will discover the ability to edit their chosen character – such as changing their outfits and accessories, as well as giving them weapons used by other Samurai officers.

Furthermore, depending on how you play the game, during the later parts the gameplay scenarios may intersect, offering you a choice of battles to participate in. Choose wisely, because once you’ve selected a battle, you are forced to ally yourself with your choice and, as a consequence, will develop trustworthy allies as well as arch-rivals. Your choices also give you the chance to build firm bonds with other Samurai and experience the Warring States period like never before.

Are you ready to do battle in this epic adventure? You’ll need to utilise all the skills and strategic tactics in your arsenal to succeed!

Features

Courtesy of the features offered by your Nintendo 3DS, you can now enjoy stereoscopic
3D graphics across the whole screen. Furthermore, your device’s stereoscopic graphics
will allow you to enjoy in-game movies in 3D, enable you to get closer to your favorite
officers in conversation scenes and experience dynamic battles.

The Nintendo 3DS Touch Screen intuitively works to your advantage. Thanks to the Touch Screen on your device, gameplay experiences such as changing characters during battle, setting your strategy and using it mid-mission are simple and easy to accomplish.

Thanks to the StreetPass mode on your Nintendo 3DS system, you will be able to form an army and battle against people you pass on the street using the weapons in your possession. You will also be able to trade your weapons and the results of your battle will projected into the game itself. And the more battles you conduct via StreetPass, the more in-game benefits you will receive.

SAMURAI WARRIORS: Chronicles also utilises the SpotPass feature on your Nintendo 3DS system, which will offer additional downloadable scenarios via SpotPass mode.

With your Nintendo 3DS Wi-Fi connection, you will be able to download an additional scenario into SAMURAI WARRIORS: Chronicles. You can also earn rewards via virtual battles, or even receive enhanced weapons, as well as view other players’ history.

Another new feature of the game is the Player Change system, which allows you to use the Touch Screen in order to switch between characters (up to four in total), wherever they are located on the battlefield. The benefits of this feature is that it provides you with four, completely different perspectives of the gameplay activity, as well as enabling you to fully exploit tactics such as “target setting” or “battle skill”. However, you will need to keep in mind your mission, status and Battle Skills, in order to end up victorious!

Temco Koei Announce Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Is Coming To Europe On PS3 And 360 This Summer


Temco Koei have announced Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 is getting a European release, the game is only currently out in Japan, on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 this Summer. the game features over 50 playable, and upgradable, characters as well over 70 playable, and also upgradable, Mobile Suits. new additions to the game include Mobile Suits from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam UC.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 features new gameplay additions to the series, includeing the Partner Strike, Emergency Dash and Recovery Gauge Systems. The Partner Strike System enables players to summon partner characters to the battle field to assist. The Emergency Dash System gives players the ability to parry enemy combo's and evade them. and finally the new Recovery System allows players to recover health during a battle.

The battlefields have also seen a new addition. there are now multiple facilities on the battlefields that, when captured, can change the battlefield conditions. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 also features a up to 4 player online multiplayer campaign and a online vs mode.

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Letchworth, Herts, February 10th, 2010 – Leading European video game publisher TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD, today announced DYNASTY WARRIORS®:GUNDAM® 3 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. DYNASTY WARRIORS:GUNDAM 3 represents the next generation of futuristic mecha action with graphical and gameplay additions, bringing authenticity and astounding improvements to the series.

Set in the future, chaotic warfare has engulfed the universe. The world is ripe with strife as gigantic mecha called Mobile Suits march to war on land and in space. Featuring characters and mecha from over 30 years of Gundam® anime and manga series, DYNASTY WARRIORS:GUNDAM 3 thrusts players into the galactic melee with over 50 playable and upgradable characters and over 70 playable and upgradeable Mobile Suits combed from the Gundam universe. New additions include Mobile Suits from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam UC and many more.

DYNASTY WARRIORS:GUNDAM 3 also features a number of gameplay additions to the series, including 3 brand new featured systems, including the Partner Strike, Emergency Dash and Recovery Gauge Systems, which will bring a new level of tactical engagement to the series. Partner Strike System will enable the player to summon partner characters to the battlefield to assist at crucial moments affecting your characters current melee engagement or possibly the overall battlefield conditions for your army. Emergency Dash System will allow players to execute new cancel and evasion moves negating enemy attacks. This system will bring a new level to gameplay since powerful combos can be more easily parried. The new Recovery System enables players to recover health during battle allowing players the ability to recover in battle.

Additionally, DYNASTY WARRIORS:GUNDAM 3 brings a new strategy facet to gameplay. Battlefields now incorporate multiple facilities with various functions. Capturing these locations will change the battlefield conditions and turn the tide of the battle in your favor. Furthermore, players can take their favorite Mobile Suits and engage others in head–to-head action in online versus mode and up to 4 player online multiplayer campaign mode.

DYNASTY WARRIORS:GUNDAM 3 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system will be available this Summer. For more information please visit www.tecmokoei-europe.com

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About TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD
TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the DEAD OR ALIVE® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. More information about TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.tecmokoei-europe.com.

GUNDAM® ©SOTSU・SUNRISE©SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©2007-2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.  Dynasty Warriors® KOEI Co., Ltd.

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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 11th February

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 11th February

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February http://ht.ly/1bhOzj
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February http://ht.ly/1bhUbA
  • WP7: Nokia and Microsoft announce new partnership, Windows Phone 7 to become Nokia main focus http://ht.ly/3UEos
  • Nokia say Symbian phones announced as coming out this year will come out, but that'll be it for them and Symbian http://ht.ly/3UEwd
  • WP7: Nokia confirm they will be able to customise Windows Phone 7 OS, but most likely won't do anything too drastic http://ht.ly/3UEPh
  • webOS: HP announce existing Palm Pre 1+2 and Palm Pixi Apps will work on webOS 3, this means TouchPad and maybe Pre 3 http://ht.ly/3UEVe
  • Activision's bringing Spyro Back. Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure comes this Autumn, targets at 6-12, action figures + more http://ht.ly/3UF0J
  • Its strongly rumoured Activision are looking at buying Take-Two, the owners of Grand Theft Auto http://ht.ly/3UF5j
  • PSP: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida says the PSP and PSP2 will co-exist, still struggling to meet consumer demand for PSP http://ht.ly/3UF9m
  • PSP2: Shuhei Yoshida says porting games from PS3 to PSP2 is "simple and quick". Sony focused on making it easy for devs http://ht.ly/3UFaV
  • PSP2: Shuhei Yoshida confirms that the NGP will get a formal name later in the year, NGP been used since 2008 http://ht.ly/3ULyx
  • QTE Blog: Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Shooter 2 Comes Out On The PSN On 1st March http://ht.ly/1bhZJq
  • iPhone: its rumoured possible new iPhone is 1/3 smaller than iPhone 4, cheapest would be $200 off contract + more rumours http://ht.ly/3UN7d
  • Codemasters' Paul Coleman is unconvinced Kinect is suitable for the racing game genre http://ht.ly/3UNHZ
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bi48O
  • PS3: A Californian judge has ordered GeoHotz to hand over his HDD to Sony so they can inspect it for PS3 Jailbreak Files http://ht.ly/3UPLl
  • PSP: Square Enix have announced Final Fantasy I and II are coming to the PSN for €9.99 http://ht.ly/3UPNJ
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Detail The Liberty Pass Event To Obtain Victini In PokĆ©mon Black & White http://ht.ly/1bi6UK
  • 3DS: IGN Guide to the 3DS says the DS games, PokĆ©mon Black & White, will have enhanced functionality when played on 3DS http://ht.ly/3URvB
  • 360: New levels coming to Super Meat Boy. first set is 20 levels from original game made harder, next set is user created http://ht.ly/3UT7y
  • QTE Blog: 2K Games Detail The Duke Nukem Forever Balls Of Steel Edition http://ht.ly/1bi9Lw
  • THQ says Metro 2034 will have more money invested in marketing and development to help game reach wider audience http://ht.ly/3UUhL
  • Namco Bandai point low Enslaved sales due to timing. they're looking into a sequel and it could come http://ht.ly/3UUkJ
  • QTE Blog: Guerrilla Games Release A Killzone 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Showing Medic And MAWLR Graveyard http://ht.ly/1bicKN

Friday, February 11, 2011

Guerrilla Games Release A Killzone 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Showing Medic And MAWLR Graveyard

Guerrilla Games have released a new gameplay video for Killzone 3. this video shows the previously revealed MAWLR Graveyard Map. this gameplay video shows a Medic playing on this map and the video shows the Medic's revive ability as well as the Crusher which can be activated to kill your opponents. The Blog post reveals more details about the medic, not shown in the video, like a fully levelled up medic has a medical droid that provides cover whilst you revive players. one ability that is shown is the ability to get back up after being fatally wounded.



Source: USA Playstation Blog


2K Games Detail The Duke Nukem Forever: Balls Of Steel Edition


2K Games have announced a Balls Of Steel Edition for Duke Nukem Forever. this collection will be available on PS3, PC, and 360. The Balls Of Steel Edition comes with the game and:

  • Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time
  • Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity
  • 100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault
  • Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
  • Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
  • Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book
  • Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
  • Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
  • Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
  • Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice

Press Release

Windsor, UK February 11, 2011 – Duke’s got them - and now you can too. 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announce the Duke Nukem Forever® Balls of Steel edition! Arriving alongside the standard editions on May 3, 2011, the Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel edition for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC is a must-have for those who have been awaiting the return of the King.

This edition contains a copy of the game with exclusive Balls of Steel cover art and the following cool items:

Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time
Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity
100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault
Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book
Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice

Duke Nukem is one of the biggest and most recognizable brands in the interactive entertainment industry. Irreverent, politically incorrect, and uber macho, Duke Nukem is the perfect, uncompromising ass-kicking hero to remedy the overdose of today’s gaming archetypes. Duke brings his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he saves the Earth and its babes from hordes of invading aliens. Where will you be when Duke Nukem Forever launches? Better mark your calendars, Duke’s legend is being told this May.

For more information on Duke Nukem Forever, including where to pre-order a copy, please visit www.dukenukemforever.com. Duke Nukem Forever is not yet rated by PEGI.

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

Nintendo Detail The Liberty Pass Event To Obtain Victini In PokƩmon Black & White

Nintendo and The PokƩmon Company have detailed the Liberty Pass event for PokƩmon Black & White. From 4th March to 22nd April, PokƩmon Black & White owners will be able to connect to Nintendo WiFi Connection or go to selected retailers and obtain a Liberty Pass. Once you get the Liberty Pass, you'll be able to catch the Mythical PokƩmon Victini.

Source: Nintendo UK


This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today in the UK on the WiiWare And DSiWare Stores. in all there are 6 games coming out and 1 new demo. Nintendo have a video at the link below showing in-game action from each of the new games and i have included screenshots for the games where i have them.

WiiWare

Cosy Fire

Viral Survival


WiiWare Demos

Rage of the Gladiator


DSiWare

Shantae: Risky's Revenge


Hip Hop King Rytmik Edition

101 Dolphin Pets


Model Academy

Source: Nintendo UK


Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Shooter 2 Comes Out On The PSN On 1st March

Q-Games have announced PixelJunk Shooter 2 is coming exclusively to the USA PSN on 1st March. the game will have a single player story mode and a new online versus mode.

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Source: USA Playstation Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February

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