The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 24th May

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 23rd May http://ht.ly/1cQ5M0
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 23rd May http://ht.ly
• WP7: Liveblog of the Windows Phone 7 update event, starting now, here at Engadget http://ht.ly/51zip
• QTE Blog: Activision Have Released The Debut Trailer For Modern Warfare 3 http://ht.ly/1cQcZl
• PSP: A Sony patent from 2009 found showing the PSP being controlled with Playstation Move via an adapter http://ht.ly/51zmW
• PSP2: Sony clarify Uncharted comments. game takes play before Uncharted 1, not between 1 and 2. http://ht.ly/51zr0
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The UK PSN Will Be Down For Maintenance From 4pm Today Till 00.00 Tomorrow http://ht.ly/1cQhli
• EA is bringing free multiplayer maps to Dead Space 2. the 2 maps will come from 31st May http://ht.ly/51zug
• Sony's Greece website has been hacked. 8,500 peoples personal information compromised http://ht.ly/51zy4
• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released Pt 1 Of A PES 2012 Developer Interview With Shingo Takatsuka (AKA Seabass) http://ht.ly/1cQloK
• 360: Its speculated Kinect Google Eyes is a game from Rare, might've been DLC for Kinect Sports http://ht.ly/51zAY
• PS3: Sony Japan confirm PSP Remaster games won't have trophy support http://ht.ly/51zGL
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Ridge Racer Unbounded http://ht.ly/1cQoXA
• PS3:Its highly speculated Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be announced as a PSP Remaster game at E3 http://ht.ly/51zJg
• The ESRB has rated Marvin's Maze. it was an SNK Arcade game from 1983. coming to PS3 and PSP http://ht.ly/51XDt
• Gearbox announce Duke Nukem Forever has gone gold, shipping 10th June. game has been in development for 14 years http://ht.ly/51YD3
• QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Have Released A New F.E.A.R.3 Multiplayer Trailer Showing Soul King Mode http://ht.ly/1cQsn3
• 360: Microsoft's E3 Press Kit leaks. its multiple choice, hints towards an Halo announcement, Tomb Raider + More http://ht.ly/520mc
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce PSP Firmware Update 6.39, I've checked And Its Out Now http://ht.ly/1cQxc5
• 3DS: A resume has been found that indicates Griptonite are working on a new Shinobi game for Sega. Game not announced http://ht.ly/524bO
• a few tweets from Kojima hint that a game project he's been working on has been cancelled http://ht.ly/524qS
• QTE Blog: Atlus Announce Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin Is Coming To N.America This Fall http://ht.ly/1cQAED
• PC: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announces they are releasing their next version of Windows next year, coming to tablets http://ht.ly/524tT
• PSP2: Marvelous financials reveal they have several games coming to PSP2, will be out by end of 2011 http://ht.ly/524wD
• QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A 3DS Trailer For Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters http://ht.ly/1cQDX7
• CD Projekt announce they will show a new game at E3, speculated to be a new Witcher console game, not Witcher 2 console http://ht.ly/524Cv

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A 3DS Trailer For Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for the Nintendo 3DS version of Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. Coming 7th June with the Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and DS versions. the trailer shows in-game footage as well as the Comic Book style in-game cutscenes.

Atlus Announce Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin Is Coming To N.America This Fall

Atlus have announced they are bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin to the USA This Fall on the PSP. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin is a remastered version of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2, a game that had previously never been released outside of Japan. This remaster includes 16:9 aspect ratio, higher resolution graphics, superior audio, and makes use of the PSP's increased horsepower. The remaster also features the original soundtrack as well as a Remix, New Sidequests, a new interface, and more.


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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin takes place in the Japanese city of Sumaru. the protagonists attend a school called Seven Sisters High School, whose emblem is considered a status symbol. however, rumours start that the emblem is cursed and disfiguring students faces. the protagonists discover the ability to summon the other side of them, their persona, to help discover what's happening whilst they try to deal with their personal demons.

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Press Release

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 24, 2011 - ATLUS today announced that Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®2: Innocent Sin, the one entry in its acclaimed Persona series of roleplaying games never to be released outside of Japan, is finally coming to North America for PSP system this fall. In a world in which rumors are becoming reality, an unlikely team of citizens must discover and harness a hidden power dormant within each of them if they're to have any chance of getting to the bottom of this dangerous phenomenon and stopping it before it gets out of control.


Over 12 years in the making, the official localization of Innocent Sin provides patient fans with the other side of the Persona 2 arc, a dark adventure about high school students who find their reality being twisted by rumors, and who must draw on their inner strengths, their Personas, to bring back order. Taking advantage of PSP system's 16:9 aspect ratio, higher resolution display, superior audio, and increased horsepower, this remastered version of one of the pinnacles of ATLUS' flagship Shin Megami Tensei franchise delivers the game in style with a sleek new interface, new sidequests in the Climax Theater, and the player's choice of the fully remixed or original soundtrack.

While the original Persona still exhibited many foundational ties to the core SMT series, Persona 2: Innocent Sin marked the point at which the beloved RPG series found its identity. While retaining core series mechanics like demon negotiation and party-building, Innocent Sin was ultimately defined by its far greater emphasis on character and story over surviving long dungeons, eschewing the tradition of first-person dungeon crawling in favor of a third-person view of the ever-escalating insanity. The story unfolds through lovingly crafted sprite animations and dialogue portraits, which were current series artist Shigenori Soejima's first contribution to the Persona games, but it's the characters who shine most, from the memorable villains to the fully fleshed-out main cast to the vast array of people they meet along the way.

SMT: Persona 2: Innocent Sin for PSP system is currently scheduled to release in North America this Fall. For more info, visit the official website at http://www.atlus.com/persona2.

About SMT: Persona 2: Innocent Sin
The story takes place in Sumaru City, Japan, population 1,280,000. Its protagonist attends Seven Sisters High School ("Sevens" for short), whose emblem is considered a status symbol even amongst students from other schools. Soon, though, a rumor that Sevens' emblem was actually cursed, and that wearing it would disfigure one's face, had spread around the city.

Even worse, the rumor came true...

And it was only the beginning of a string of rumors becoming reality, one after another...
Before long, the protagonists discover the power to summon another side of them called "Personas," which they use to investigate the strange incidents around the city, all while facing their own personal demons as well. Time is once again on the march...

Key Features
The "Lost Persona" arrives, expanded and enhanced! - The only Persona game to never see a formal release in North America is finally here, with improved visuals, the option to play with the original or a remixed soundtrack, new quests, refinements, and much more!
A Twisted World in which Rumor Becomes Reality - When casual gossip suddenly becomes harsh existence, the denizens of Sumaru City realize the bizarre phenomenon can quickly get out of hand and be used to further nefarious agendas. It's up to you and your classmates to figure out what or who is pulling everyone's strings.
Befriend the Enemy - Contact enemy demons to gain items, tarot cards, and vital information only they have. Negotiate carefully: every demon reacts to certain approaches differently!
Full Team Control - Your entire squad is yours to command! Summon new Personas for all five members of the party and manage their equipment and items to give your team the best chance for victory.



About ATLUS
Video game publisher ATLUS has established itself as one of its industry's most consistent, celebrated companies. With proven success across a variety of genres and platforms, including enthusiast-oriented games like the Shin Megami Tensei franchise of award-winning, fan beloved roleplaying games (including the hit Persona sub-series of games and the prestigious Nocturne) and Demon's Souls, ATLUS provides quality critically acclaimed interactive entertainment to a wide spectrum of customers.
ATLUS has published games for every major video game console and handheld system, including the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, DS™, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable), and PC.

ATLUS is a brand of Index Corporation and its privately held subsidiary Index Digital Media, Inc.

For breaking news, special promotions, insider info, and more, visit http://www.atlus.com/faithful to join the ranks of the ATLUS Faithful!

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© Index Corporation 2011. Licensed to and Published by ATLUS, a brand of Index Corp. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

Sony Announce PSP Firmware Update 6.39, I've checked And Its Out Now

Sony have announced PSP Firmware Update 6.39. this firmware update brings system software stability and also the update will help guide PSP users through the process of updating their PSN Password. The update is out now but as i'm in the UK, our PSN is currently down so i'm unable to check how the Password change process works. I personally feel that the Download was faster than normal.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Warner Bros. Have Released A New F.E.A.R.3 Multiplayer Trailer Showing Soul King Mode

Warner Bros. have released a new trailer for F.E.A.R.3. this trailer focuses on the games Soul King Multiplayer mode and uses in-game action to explain what the mode is and what happens.


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Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Ridge Racer Unbounded

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Ridge Racer Unbounded. these screenshots show the cars racing in a city environment, drifting, and there's a screenshot that shows a car taking out an opponent.

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Konami Have Released Pt 1 Of A PES 2012 Developer Interview With Shingo Takatsuka (AKA Seabass)

Konami have released a new video for PES 2012. this video is an interview with the games producer Shingo Takatsuka (AKA Seabass). this is Pt 1 and this video mostly talks about what didn't work with PES 2011, or how the game was played different to expectations. he talks about the changes he's made to fix the issues found in 2011 and the additions he's adding to make the game feel more natural to play. the video is over 7 minutes long but it's very indepth and has alot of information, gameplay, and a behind the tech look at the game.


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Sony Announce The UK PSN Will Be Down For Maintenance From 4pm Today Till 00.00 Tomorrow [Update]

Sony have announced the UK PSN will be coming offline for scheduled maintenance. from now, 4PM, until 00.00 Wednesday, in 12 hours time, PlayStation Store on PS3 and PSP, PlayStation Network Account Management, and PlayStation Network Account Registration will not be accessible.

I suspect that this period of Maintenance is getting the PSN ready for the launch of the PSN Store. [Update] Sony have said that the store will not be going live tomorrow. they're aiming for end of March.

Source: UK Playstation.com

Activision Have Released The Debut Trailer For Modern Warfare 3

Activision have released the debut trailer for Modern Warfare 3. Modern Warfare 3 comes out on 8th November and this trailer shows in-game action and scenarios from it. the game takes place across the USA, UK, France, And Germany and the trailer shows air combat, under water combat, and on water combat.



Source: Youtube

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 23rd May

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 23rd May

• QTE Blog: Old Posts Lost When Blogger Was Down Are Set To Re-Appear Throughout This Week http://ht.ly/1cOQUz
• JP Consoles, PSP 34.665, 3DS 18.324, PS3 13.789, Wii 6.336, DSiLL 5.358, DSi 5.292, 360 2.763, PS2 1.319 DS 208 PSPgo 171 http://ht.ly/50LCr
• UK Game Charts top 7, L.A. Noire, Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean, Brink, Zumba Fitness, The Witcher 2, Crysis 2, Portal 2 http://ht.ly/50M66
• Sony predicts a ¥260B ($3.14B) loss for their fiscal year, estimate PSN hack cost them ¥14B ($172M) http://ht.ly/50NxD
• QTE Blog: Temco Koei Announce Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Is Coming To Europe On PS3 And 360 On 1st July http://ht.ly/1cP1th
• 360: Its strongly rumoured Microsoft will announce Full stereoscopic 3D is coming to existing HDMI Xbox 360's at E3 http://ht.ly/50NCg
• Listings appear for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition. comes with coupon for Elder Scrolls 5 + more http://ht.ly/50NFa
• Square Enix recently held a demonstration for Final Fantasy Type-0. someone recorded it and its on Youtube http://ht.ly/50STJ
• PS3: leaflet in Battle: Los Angeles announces Resistance 1 + 2 will be bundled as a Greatest hits Game for $39.99 http://ht.ly/50TPz
• 3DS: Capcom announce Mega Man Legends 3 Prototype Version has been delayed, will not make eShop Opening http://ht.ly/50Wt7
• 360: The Australian Ratings Board lists Kinect Me, Crimson Alliance, Fusion: Genesis. E3 reveal speculated http://ht.ly/50X66
• Rumoured picture of Penguin from Batman Arkham City Released. he's horrible, poor taste in clothes, delusion of grandeur http://ht.ly/50Xfo
• 3DS: Cave Story 3D will have 2D Sprite mode where original sprites can be used in 3D Environments. http://ht.ly/50Y0x
• Neverrealm have updated Mortal Kombat using their patch-less method. a game patch is coming later when DLC comes out http://ht.ly/50Y8q
• QTE Blog: Sony Japan Announce The "PSP Remaster" Title Series Of Games, Sony Europe Confirm Its Coming To The EU http://ht.ly/1cPd6H
• QTE Blog: Insomniac Announce Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Comes Out 18th October In USA, 19th October Across The EU http://ht.ly/1cPd6G
• Square Enix say the Carmageddon reboot is from an independent studio and not them. reveal coming 1st June http://ht.ly/50YbO
• Online Square Enix survey hints they could revive the Legacy of Kain series. http://ht.ly/50Ygv
• Dengeki DS magazine reveals new Pokemon game. Pokémon Battrio V is an exclusive arcade game, uses collectable tokens http://ht.ly/511AQ
• Capcom's Christian Svensson says its unlikely a sequel to Tatsunoko vs. Capcom will come to the Wii, coy on sequel coming http://ht.ly/512M1
• Wii: High Voltage apologise, suggested staff write negative reviews on an authors Amazon page after poor Conduit 2 review http://ht.ly/512QI
• Its rumoured Modern Warfare 3 will also be coming to the DS and Wii, after cached images were found from its website http://ht.ly/514lf
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Streaming Their E3 Press Conference Live http://ht.ly/1cPjY2
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Sega Rally Online Arcade http://ht.ly/1cPjY1
• PC: Naoki Yoshida has detailed the extensive changes coming to Final Fantasy XIV. character rebalancing, UI tweeks + more http://ht.ly/514qS
• Japanese Director Takashi Miike has hinted that his next movie is an adaptation of Ace Attorney http://ht.ly/514sQ
• QTE Blog: Zoo Entertainment Announce Storm For XBLA, PC, And PS3 PSN http://ht.ly/1cPmUq

Zoo Entertainment Announce Storm For XBLA, PC, And PS3 PSN

Zoo Entertainment have announced they are releasing, under their indiePub label, Storm for the Xbox 360 XBLA, PS3 PSN, and PC this Summer. Storm was developed by Eko Software and in the game you control the weather and have to grow seeds into tree's. by using the weather, you have to guide them through nature themed levels. there are 49 levels, 3 main elements, 4 secondary elements, 5 different kinds of seeds, and 4 seasons. The trailer shows how you can use the elements in different ways to manipulate the environment or to move the seed.


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Press Release

CINCINNATI – May 19, 2011 – Zoo Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ CM: ZOOG), a leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, along with developer Eko Software today announced plans to release physics-based puzzle game Storm under its indiePub labelin Summer 2011 for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® Network and PC.

“We are constantly in search of innovative projects for the indiePub label, and as the Community Favorite of our first game development competition, we are proud to be involved with the release of Storm,” said Mark Seremet, Zoo CEO. “The unique gameplay elements of Storm are coupled with a serene soundtrack to create an inspired gaming experience that can be enjoyed for hours at a time.”

In Storm, players control the weather to grow seeds into trees by guiding them through nature-themed levels set to a tranquil music background. By manipulating the weather elements, players solve puzzles. However, conjured weather can either help or hinder along the way. Seeds are transported past obstacles with gusts of wind, torrential downpours and bolts of lighting to reach various checkpoints throughout the game. Featuring 49 intriguing levels, players use three main elements and four secondary elements to maneuver five different kinds of seeds in each of the four seasons.

The three main elements include wind, lighting and rain. Wind moves seeds around. Lightning can break up rocks, set grass on fire and make seeds jump. Rain maneuvers seeds by filling up holes, extinguishing fires and creating bubbles. Secondary elements both complicate and enhance gameplay. Tornadoes strengthen wind, blowing seeds to higher ground. Bubbles also elevate seeds by enabling them to float, and can be used with wind to transport seeds across longer distances. Snow builds up, creating a cushion for seeds to access higher ground. Finally, ice provides a smooth sliding surface for seeds to move across.

Each level can be played in three unique game modes – adventure, challenge and spirit. Adventure mode allows untimed playthrough to unlock levels and progress in the game. Challenge mode has players finish unlocked levels to beat completion times and raise scores. Spirit mode features special orbs that are placed within the levels for players to collect as a means to rack up points and earn trophies.

Mind-bending yet relaxing, Storm is rated E for Everyone and will be available Summer 2011 at a MSRP of $9.99 for PSN and PC and 800 Microsoft® Points for XBLA. For more information visit www.stormthegame.com. For press assets (media only), please visit: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1184.

About Zoo Entertainment
Zoo Entertainment is a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software targeted to family-oriented mass-market consumers. With a strong network of leading national mass-market retailers, its casual and value-focused titles span categories including sports, family, racing, game show, strategy, action-adventure, and more. Zoo Entertainment software is developed for all major consoles, handheld gaming devices, PCs, and mobile devices as well online and download game services.

Zoo’s innovative content creation site, indiePub (www.indiepub.com), was designed to capitalize on opportunities in the emerging and high growth digital entertainment space. The site fosters the independent gaming community by playing host to independent game developers and players and providing developers with the resources they need to collaborate and create great games. A destination site for gaming enthusiasts and consumers, indiePub takes an active role in helping independent developers create innovative entertainment software.

For more information, visit www.zoogamesinc.com.

About Eko Software
Eko Software is a company established in 1999 which produces and develops console video games. It develops its own creations, which are currently distributed throughout the world. Eko Software also develops high-quality video games on behalf of its clients, via franchises which are awarded to it. Eko Software is currently developing games, proprietary technologies and tools for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS and Wii consoles, as well as for the Sony PSP and PlayStation 3.

Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Sega Rally Online Arcade

Sega have released new screenshots and a trailer for the recently released Sega Rally online Arcade. the trailer is a launch trailer that shows the many features of the game, as well as showing in-game action.


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Nintendo Announce They Are Streaming Their E3 Press Conference Live

Nintendo have announced they are going to live stream their E3 press conference at http://e3.nintendo.com . the webcast will begin at 9 am PST on 7th June. the site will then have additional coverage including interviews, trailers, and video segments. Content will also be coming to the Wii via the Nintendo Channel.

Press Release

May 23, 2011

Video game fans around the globe are invited to bookmark http://e3.nintendo.com in their browsers as Nintendo prepares to offer a virtual front-row seat at this year's E3 Expo in Los Angeles. A live webcast of Nintendo's E3 Expo 2011 media presentation will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, June 7. Immediately following the presentation, fans can enjoy additional Nintendo Network coverage on the site, including interviews, game trailers and special video segments. A variety of exclusive content will also be available on the Nintendo® Channel, which is accessible to anyone with a Wii™ console that is connected to the Internet.

The E3 Expo, scheduled to take place June 7-9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is among the year's biggest events for the global video game industry. Exclusive Nintendo Network programming will be viewable at http://e3.nintendo.com and on the Nintendo Channel throughout the week, offering the latest information and updates on Nintendo's announcements.

For more information about Nintendo, please visit http://www.nintendo.com.

Insomniac Announce Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Comes Out 18th October In USA, 19th October Across The EU

Insomniac have revealed the release dates for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One. it comes out on 18th October in the USA and 19th October across the EU. Insomniac have revealed some of the pre-order incentives for the game. the video shows which USA retailers have what goodies. the same incentives are coming to the EU, but it's not been made clear which EU shops have what.



Source: EU and USA Playstation Blog

Sony Japan Announce The "PSP Remaster" Title Series Of Games, Sony Europe Confirm Its Coming To The EU

Sony Japan have announced a new range of games are coming out. the PSP Remaster series will be PSP Games released on BluRay discs with HD Graphics. new features will be added including support for the PS3 controller, new add-on content, and some games may even get support for Stereoscopic 3D. One feature of this series is that save games from the PS3 version can be used on the original PSP version of the games.

adhoc multiplayer will also be supported through the adhoc Party Playstation Portable App on the PS3. the first game announced for this series of games is Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. from Capcom. Capcom have released a gameplay video showing the differences in graphics between the PSP and PS3 version.



I have asked Sony Europe if the PSP Remaster series is going to come out in the UK/EU. The reply was "Yes this will be coming to Europe". more details will be coming later, most likely before or during E3.

Video From Capcom Unity

Press Release

Tokyo, May 22, 2011– Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that a new "PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Remaster" title series, PSP titles customized and developed specifically for the PS3 computer entertainment system, will become available as Blue ray Disc™ games starting in the Japanese market.

"PSP Remaster" titles will deliver rich and immersive gaming experience on the PS3 system through stunning high-definition graphics as well as through additional new features for these titles, such as operability on the PS3 Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS® and DUALSHOCK®3), new add-on content or stereoscopic 3D support*1. Users will also be able to utilize the same save data from the original PSP game for the "PSP Remaster" version and enjoy the game on the go with the PSP system and continue the game at home on a large TV screen using PS3. Ad-hoc mode gameplay will also be supported through "adhoc party for PlayStation Portable" application on the PS3 system*2.

For Japan, the first "PSP Remaster" title to be introduced will be Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. from Capcom Co., Ltd. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd for the PSP system is the latest installment of the blockbuster Monster Hunter franchise, which has alone shipped over 4.5 million units in Japan since its release in December 2010. The graphics of the PS3 version, including monsters, fields, equipment, as well as Felyne Comrades, are more gorgeous and vibrant than ever, and will deliver dynamic gameplay when played on the large TV screens. SCE, with strong support from software developers and publishers, will deploy various measures to enhance the software title line-up for the PS3 system.

SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles.

*1 What content will be supported will depend by titles.
*2 Not all titles will be supported. Some software title will not function properly depending on the user's network status and or the software feature. The application is not supported on 20GB model (CECHB00) which does not support Wi-Fi feature.


About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

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PlayStation, PS3, SIXAXIS and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Temco Koei Announce Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Is Coming To Europe On PS3 And 360 On 1st July

Temco Koei have announced Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 is coming out on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 on July 1st Across Europe. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 features over 70 playable, and upgradable, Mobile Suits from throughout the Gundam Universe. some new additions include suits from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam UC. New Gameplay Additions include the Partner Strike, Emergency Dash, and Recovery Gauge Systems. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 supports up to 4 player online co-op.


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Press Release

Letchworth, Herts.—May 20th, 2011—TECMO KOEI EUROPE today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS®: GUNDAM® 3, developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD., for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will be released across Europe on July 1st 2011.

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 full-out tactical action to the series. The Partner Strike System will enable the player to summon partner characters to the battlefield to assist at crucial moments, affecting your character’s current melee engagement or possibly the overall battlefield conditions for your army. The 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 Gauge System enables players to recover armor during battle allowing players more flexibility in their tactics on the battlefield.

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.
Players will be also able to use a new Chain Explosion System to engulf their enemies in a maelstrom of fury! By initiating an explosion via certain attacks, players will be able to cause further carnage with their own chain of explosions. Skillful players can use this system to finish off entire squads of Mobile Suits in one blow, thus turning the tide of battle in their favor!

Furthermore, players can take their favorite Mobile Suits and band together with others in intense online multiplayer co-op action with up to 4 players!

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. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.tecmokoei-europe.com.

Namco Bandai Have Released Screenshots And Trailers Showing Training And Challenges In Dual Pen Sports

Namco Bandai have released screenshots and trailers for Dual Pen Sports on the 3DS. the first set show in-game action of the training mode. several different sporting events are shown, some with a gameplay twist. the second set show in-game action from the Today's Challenge mode. this mode sets you daily challenges in different sporting events to try and beat.

Training Screenshots





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Today's Challenge





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Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for their upcoming Nintendo 3DS game, Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions. these in-game screenshots are from two of the games included with Dimensions.

Galaga 3D Impact



Pac-Man Tilt

EA Announce USA Gamers Can Pre-Order Shadows of The Damned And Get A 12 Track Soundtrack

EA have revealed the USA Pre-Order Bonus for Shadows of The Damned. gamers who pre-order it from GameStop, Amazon.com, and from the EA Store will get a bonus digital 12 track soundtrack for the game. the tracks include:

1. Theme of Shadows of the Damned (featuring the English gothic punk band, The Damned)

2. Shedding Stars

3. Walk if Off

4. Last Stop, Windows Up

5. This Way Comes

6. Fathomer

7. Smile for a Broken Dawn

8. Showdown at High Moon

9. Cold Turkey

10. Broken Bones, Broken Promises

11. Dropped Off Between Stops

12. Clawing at the Veil

Press Release

The hounds of hell are screaming with delight as gamers are being treated with a small taste of the full Shadows of the Damned™ soundtrack. Those that pre-order Shadows of the Damned from GameStop, Amazon.com and the EA STORESM, will receive a bonus* digital download to twelve original songs, hand-crafted by critically acclaimed composer Akira Yamaoka (sound director of Silent Hill). Yamaoka’s haunting sounds and ethereal effects provide the perfect back drop for this psycho-punk action thriller known as Shadows of the Damned.

The 12 hell-raising tracks include:

1. Theme of Shadows of the Damned (featuring the English gothic punk band, The Damned)

2. Shedding Stars

3. Walk if Off

4. Last Stop, Windows Up

5. This Way Comes

6. Fathomer

7. Smile for a Broken Dawn

8. Showdown at High Moon

9. Cold Turkey

10. Broken Bones, Broken Promises

11. Dropped Off Between Stops

12. Clawing at the Veil

From iconic Japanese developers including executive director Suda51 (director of No More Heroes), creative producer Shinji Mikami (director of Resident Evil) and music composer Akira Yamaoka, Shadows of the Damned is heavily influenced by the Grindhouse style including projects from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriquez. Follow a demon hunter named Garcia Hotspur deep into a hyper-demented re-imagining of hell, where he must rescue Paula, the love of his life, by defeating the armies of darkness with the power of the light. From shocking and unique gameplay experiences that include over-the-top action and grandiose boss battles to demented puzzles with heart-pounding moments of psychotic imagery, Shadows of the Damned is sure to be one hell of a trip.

Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, Shadows of the Damned will be available June 24 in the UK for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. For more information on Shadows of the Damned, please visit http://www.ea.com/shadows-of-the-damned.

*Terms and conditions apply. See http://www.ea.com/shadows-of-the-damned for details.

Nintendo Announce The eShop Firmware Update Comes To Japan And EU On 7th June, 6th June In The USA

Nintendo have announced the release date for the Nintendo 3DS Firmware update that brings the eShop and Internet Browser to the 3DS. This firmware update was originally going to be released in May, but it appears Nintendo has delayed the update until their E3 press conference. the USA will get the update on 6th June, in the evening, whilst the EU and Japan get the update on 7th June.



Sources: Nintendo UK And Joystiq



USA Press Release



A new system update for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS™ system will be available in North America the evening of June 6 Pacific time. By downloading the free update via a wireless broadband Internet connection, Nintendo 3DS users can enjoy new features and enhancements, including an Internet browser and access to the Nintendo eShop, where users can browse and purchase downloadable content. For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo3ds.com.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Neverrealm Studios announce Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection for the PSN, XBLA, and PC. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection will come with Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Online play has been added as has leaderboards and trophies/achievements. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection will cost $9.99/800 MS Points and comes out this Summer.

Press Release

Burbank, Calif. – May 12, 2011 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection for PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC . For the first time ever, the original Mortal Kombat arcade trilogy - Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 - have been brought together into a single collection which will be available for download in late summer 2011.

“We are very excited to finally have the first three Mortal Kombat games available in one download package for long-time and new fans to play,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “With the release of our 2011 Mortal Kombat, and its return to 2D game play, players have been asking for these classic titles and we are happy to deliver them.”

Developed by Other Ocean in conjunction with NetherRealm studios, the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection will offer fans the chance to play through the games in their original arcade state and rediscover all their favorite characters, fatalities and environments as well as relive some of the franchise’s most memorable secrets. In addition, this new collection will feature online play, leaderboards, achievements and trophies.

An arcade-perfect port, the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection brings players their favorite Mortal Kombat arcade classics for $9.99 on PlayStation Network or 800 Microsoft Points, to put it in arcade terms - 40 quarters ($10).

To help players create an arcade experience at home, GameStop will exclusively offer a limited run of the new Mortal Kombat™ Klassic Fight Sticks designed and manufactured by Performance Designed Products (“PDP”), creators of the sold-out Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition Fight Sticks, bundled with a code to download Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection. Both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the Mortal Kombat™ Klassic Fight Sticks are available for pre-order now for $129.99 at www.gamestop.com.

For more information about Mortal Kombat, please visit www.themortalkombat.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mortalkombat or on Twitter @MK_Mortalkombat

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About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios, wholly owned by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment as the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 28 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About PDP
Performance Designed Products LLC, a Lynn Tilton company, is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products for all major video game platforms including the Sony PS2, PS3, PSP, Nintendo DS and Wii, and Microsoft Xbox 360, as well as a line of accessories for the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

About Other Ocean Interactive
Founded in 2006, Other Ocean specializes in developing original and licensed IP for all platforms. It has development studios in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and Emeryville, California. For more information, please visit: www.otherocean.com

Mortal Kombat™ © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm Studios. Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo, and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact For The PSP

Namco Bandai have announced Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact for the PSP. this game is currently in development at CyberConnect2 and is set to come out this year exclusively on the PSP. i have covered this game before on this blog, the rough translation of the Japanese version was Naruto Narutimate Impact. you can watch the Japanese gameplay trailer here. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact will feature single player and 2 player co-op, via Ad-Hoc.

Screenshots



Press Release

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 11, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America inc. today announced NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja Impact™ for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Featuring large-scale battles against massive groups of enemies, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact puts players in the middle of epic fights as their favorite NARUTO SHIPPUDEN characters through electrifying single-player and multiplayer modes. Based on the popular animated NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series from VIZ Media, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact is set to deliver the most action-packed and dynamic fighting experience ever seen for the PSP system.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact lets players unleash their honed Jutsu skills through exciting single-player and multiplayer modes. Story Battle lets fans become part of explosive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN fights straight from the anime with more events and battle sequences than ever before on the PSP. Tag Battle lets two friends connect through Ad-hoc to team up and complete over 20 missions cooperatively, while Versus Battle lets players battle against each other with their persistent customized characters across all modes. Over 20 characters are available to choose from across the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN universe with customization options that carry through each mode within the game.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact continues Cyberconnect2’s commitment to accessible and strategic gameplay with cel-shaded graphics evoking the hit anime series. Beginners and long-time fans of the Ultimate Ninja series will be able to feel immersed in the fast-paced on-screen ninja action.

For more information on the game, please visit naruto.namcobandaigames.com,www.namcobandaigames.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series is currently airing on Disney XD (rated TV-PG). For more information and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO (rated T for Teens) and the uncut NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (rated T+ for Older Teens), please visit www.naruto.com or www.VIZAnime.com.

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About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.


NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja Impact™

game software © 2004-2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. NARUTO artwork and elements © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN. All Rights Reserved. SHONEN JUMP, NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold in North, South and Central American territories under license from VIZ Media, LLC.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Press Release © 2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

Old Posts Lost When Blogger Was Down Are Set To Re-Appear Throughout This Week

Blogger went down around 2 weeks ago and i lost 2 to 3 days worth of posts. some of the posts were restored but unfortunately there's at least a days worth that were restored but not in a way which readers can access them. so i'm going to re post them over the week when it's quiet. i won't restore all of them in one go, they'll appear when posts normally do on the site. Some posts may have to be slightly edited before they re-appear so there's a chance they may look different. this appears to be a result of Blogger's restoration process.

QTE Tweets Of The Week

This is the top 9 most clicked news stories from the QTE Gamers Twitter Stream. It was a mix week for the site but some stories still got a lot of attention. It was nice to see readers getting 2 posts from the site into the top 9. the main story this week was a bit ridiculous and got a lot of attention. Sony and the PSN still gets into the top 9 as does news on the Wii 2.

9 QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From 14th To 16th May http://ht.ly/1cI5oy

8 QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The 14th, 15th, And 16th May http://ht.ly/1cIcTe

7 3DS: EA announce FIFA 12 will only have local multiplayer and not online server based multiplayer http://ht.ly/4Wsfd

6 Wii2: video emerges rumoured to show Wii2 and controller. it could be real, most likely not http://ht.ly/4XhXv

5 PS3: Sony announce there will be multiple PSN updates per week when the PSN is back up. http://ht.ly/4VOAP

4 Wii2: a new picture emerges reportedly showing the Wii 2. it looks bigger, has same clean look as Wii http://ht.ly/4ZuF8

3 Ed Boon reveals a DLC character, Skarlet, is coming to Mortal Kombat in next few weeks. free stuff also coming later http://ht.ly/4XAnD

2 Hideo Kojima, Tetsuya Nomura, Yoichi Wada, and Yoji Shinkawa had dinner. Kojima asks for a FFVII Remake, wants KH3D now http://ht.ly/4XDbH

1 Vodafone New Zealand admit they made up the whole story about their Xperia Play shipment being stolen http://ht.ly/4XhPf

What Have You Played This Week?

I didn't get much console gaming done so I tried to get in more mobile gaming. Things should be returning to normal here and hopefully i'll be back gaming on consoles once again.

Football Manager 2010 – PC – I Won the Oceanic Cup Final with Vanuatu and I also won the Championship. Setting up for the premiership is hard, lots of players going, coming in, sorting out loan moves. I also have a new stadium being built, massive loan, and real pressure to stay promoted.

Pokèmon White – DS – i've not really played much of the game. Instead I focused on playing the web games and getting new Pokèmon.

Tiny Wings – iPhone 4 – this is a nice and easy pick up and play kinda game. I tend to play 5 minutes here and there. Every time I play I get a bit better which is great.

Hot Spring Story – iPhone – I love Game Dev Story and I wanted to try Kairosoft's other game and this doesn’t disappoint at all. The game world where this game takes place is unfamiliar but that's not an issue as there's plenty of information available. This feels a bigger, more indepth game compared to Game Dev Story and i'd say it would be best to try Game Dev first as it's probably a bit easier and less than intense. It is fun and its just as addictive as Game Dev Story. I have played through once and i'm keen to keep on playing, improving, and learning.

Portal 2 – PS3 – I love the first game. It really was an experience...and the only game I enjoyed out of the Orange Box. I've got the dual portal gun now and i'm loving it. The characters are fun, the story is interesting, and Glados is just as I remember....oh she remembers as well.

Air Penguin – iPhone – this is a simple game that's very addictive. Its motion controlled, and the levels are short. Its easy to complete the levels and if there is a hard one there are bonuses you can buy to make it easier. This is a great game to introduce people to iPhone gaming. Its simple, good in short bursts, looks great, and works well with the iPhone.

Dalton – iPhone – this is a simple running and jump game. The twist here is various power-ups and zombies. It was free and its a game I play for a couple of minutes. I'm not great at these sort of games, but the random placement of powerups keeps it fresh.

Spirits – iPhone – I have only dabbled with this game so far. It has a great look to it and appears to be a twist on Lemmings. You have spirits which you have to get to a goal. Each spirit can be given a job to help others get to the end. The levels are fun, the graphics are interesting, and the controls are simple. So far its enjoyable.