EA - Sports Grand Slam Tennis In Game Pictures

EA Have released some more pictures from their new Tennis game for the Wii. these are In game, whereas previously they released Player models.

In Game Screenshots




Previously released Player Models

Sega - Renosance Of Fate Screenshots, Video and Press Release

Sega have made available to the press Screenshots, Videos and a press release for their game Resonance of Fate.

Resonance Of Fate is a partnership between Sega and Tri-Ace where they have created a new RPG. It will offer highly stylised graphics with a emphasis on realistic Gunplay and action, being done in a Hollywood Style.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (May 15^th, 2009) - SEGA® of America, Inc., SEGA® Europe, Ltd and tri-Ace Inc. today announced a partnership to develop Resonance of Fate™, a brand new role-playing-game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

Developed by Tokyo-based tri-Ace Inc., Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, highly stylised graphics, and an emphasis on realistic gunplay and engrossing action. Players will be immersed in a gritty, highly mechanised world unlike any other. With Hollywood-style action sequences, customisable weapons, and memorable characters, Resonance of Fate takes players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG.

“Partnering up with a respected developer like tri-Ace adds to SEGA’s already great line-up.” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe. “With titles like Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile, the team at tri-Ace has proven themselves as masters of real time combat and great storytelling.”

Known for their RPG developing prowess, tri-Ace Inc. has enjoyed critical acclaim for both their Star Ocean and Valkyrie franchises. Resonance of Fate will be released in Europe in Spring 2010. For more information about Resonance of Fate please visit the SEGA press site at www.sega-press.com.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American Publishing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com .

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distributor arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The SEGA® Europe Web Site is located at www.sega-europe.com.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• New Modern Warfare 2 gameplay trailer is out, it's not the teaser trailer released earlier. http://tinyurl.com/ra5sp5

• Square Enix is rumored to be showing 3 new games, 2 of them multiplatform, before E3. http://tinyurl.com/r2rvol

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/oxllmc

• 360: Australia is getting a limited edition Gears Of War Console bundle. has a 360 Pro, Gears 1+2 for $449. http://tinyurl.com/rb8bml

• Wii: 4 Possible Nintendo titles that could be at E3 are Pikmin 3, Kid Icarus, Super Mario galaxy 2, and Zelda. http://tinyurl.com/pa3vr4

• PS3: Girl has landed on Mars, unlocked new levels in Noby Noby Boy. They tinkered with peoples contributions. http://tinyurl.com/qw9qhm

• PS3: a load God Of War III Concept art and Game Screen Shots found. http://tinyurl.com/oundjn

• PSP: Sony has apparently started selling again the PSP Extended Life Battery Kit. http://tinyurl.com/z8fr6q

• DSi: A Augmented Reality game is coming only to the DSi (not the DS) where you can hunt for ghosts. http://tinyurl.com/pbyqjz

• PS3: PixleJunk 1-4 's new name is to be announced at Noon (Pacific Time) today. http://tinyurl.com/pfgk2m

• Wii: Dead Space Extraction will not have DLC. They expect strong sales despite poor sales of similar titles. http://tinyurl.com/przgjr

• QTE Blog: Sony - Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Demo coming out Thursday - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/qryeu2

• Wii: Animal Crossing players in the EU Have new DLC. until June 5th, users with WiiConnect24 will get a present. http://tinyurl.com/qfqlsg

• PSP: From Software announced before PS2 Ports for the PSP. these have new features, 16:9, Ad-Hoc, and more http://tinyurl.com/q9ycjy

• PS3: PixleJunk 1-4 is now Called PIxlejunk Shooter. http://tinyurl.com/pzot4x

• 360: Joystiq has a fun "bingo" card of what 360 announcements could happen at E3. http://tinyurl.com/ons59b

• Wii: Next High Voltage game should be announced today. http://tinyurl.com/oxwsb5

• PS3: Europe won't be getting pre-paid PSN cards anytime soon. http://tinyurl.com/osazh3

• PS3: inFamous won't be getting multiplayer or DLC. http://tinyurl.com/old7q9

• Wii: Modern Warfare 2 is rumored to be getting a Wii Release. no confirmation as yet. http://tinyurl.com/raurrb

• Bioware is having a Big Pre E3 announcement on Thursday. Joystiq joke saying it could be MDK 3 http://tinyurl.com/ojxb59

• 360: OXM has a preview of Mass effect 2, Uses Commander Shepard to promote it. http://tinyurl.com/qwzolb

• Capcom have said there won't be any character DLC coming to the game. so no T.J Hawk http://tinyurl.com/ov7tqf

Sony - Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Demo coming out Thursday - Press Release

Ahead of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite's June 26th release, Capcom are releasing a Demo for the game this Thursday, May 28th, which has 3 quests.

You can Download it directly to your PSP via the PSN, or through the PS3.

There is the chance to get a UMD demo of this game which will be sent out from June 1st, but these are strictly limited and need to be applied for online.

Press Release

The demo of Japan’s most successful PSP title is coming to PAL territories on May 28th, giving wannabe hunters the chance to experience three dangerous quests from the game ahead of its release on June 26th. Sony PSP owners can download the demo directly to their PSP free of charge via the PSP Store by selecting the store icon and connecting using their PSN I.D or they can download to their PS3 console and simply transfer the demo across.

Players can adventure with up to three friends to get a taste of the multiplayer social gaming phenomenon that’s taking Japan by storm or choose to go it alone with the aid of a Felyne companion. After selecting your weapons and armour you will journey through woodlands, swamps and deserts to hunt down some of the fiercest and most majestic monsters that ever lived.

As an alternative to downloading this demo Capcom is also producing limited numbers of the demo UMD’s which Gamers can register to be sent at www.encyclopedia-gigantica.com or www.capcom-europe.com from the 1st June. Successful registrants will receive four copies of the demo so that they can easily set up a hunting party.

For more information on Monster Hunter Freedom Unite please go to www.monsterhunter-freedomunite.com or for the latest press assets visit www.capcomeuro-press.com

Remember that in the world of Monster Hunter you are never alone.

For more information contact:

SCEE Press Centre
Email: scee_presscentre@scee.net
Tel:+44 (0)20 7859 5000

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in November 2006, over 16.8 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 137.7 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 44.5 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 13 million people have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 236 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at http://www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at http://www.scee.presscentre.com.

PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, the PlayStation logo and EyeToy are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

It was a very quiet weekend on the news front, so i decided it would be better to do a re-cap of the whole weekend.

• Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, FC Bayern, and Marseille strips in FIFA 09 will be Updated to the 2009 ones. http://tinyurl.com/rd3syg

• 360: rumor that the last Mass Effect DLC coming, will be substantial. Mass Effect 2 detail salso talked about. http://tinyurl.com/o6xgdt

• PS3: Video of a Magazine scan being augmented online by a Kojima Site shows box with a ! Above it. Hints at MGS http://tinyurl.com/oglnnd

• Giant FF XIII character posters cover buildings in Los Angeles. saying it's coming in 2010. http://tinyurl.com/po7jl4

• Capcom have teased more about their mystery game. it's not a fighter, not DMC 5, its developed by Capcom Japan. http://tinyurl.com/p3sbmb

• DJ Hero Turntable+Crossfader Peripheral may have been shown during a Sneak Peak of GTTV's upcoming E3 coverage. http://tinyurl.com/pvgm42

• PS3: Amazon.co.uk has revealed a PS3 Bundle. a 80gb PS3 + inFamous for £279.99. http://tinyurl.com/pdgysh

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• 360: US Beta information for 1 VS 100 was canceled at the last moment. no word when it will be revealed. http://tinyurl.com/q9zbl3

• The Kojima countdown revealed another countdown ending on may 30th. this one hints at a E3 announcement. http://tinyurl.com/ppxu9v

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/qw7r5n

• QTE Blog: EA - My Sims Racing has 3 new screen shots. http://tinyurl.com/qyrr6y

• PS3: Heavy Rain gameplay footage has been released. http://tinyurl.com/pr3xyw

• The New Modern Warfare 2 gameplay teaser has been released. there were a few seconds of footage. http://tinyurl.com/raxe8t

• Sony has cut off the Majority of its suppliers by 50% in a bid to reduce costs. http://tinyurl.com/reap48

• Japanese Hardware charts. DSI 34.152, PSP 28.683, Wii 15.116, PS3 11.605, DS 4.888, PS2 4.020, 360 3.233. http://tinyurl.com/oovs58

• DS: Blood Of Bahamut has been dated by Square for Japan release of 6th August. http://tinyurl.com/qxrd6g

• Nintendo have revealed they are always developing new Hardware, not all make it. a price cut is always possible. http://tinyurl.com/pqg3nr

• PS3: Many new heavy Rain Screenshots have been released showing various aspects of gameplay. http://tinyurl.com/q2knuj

• QTE Blog: Square Enix - Final Fantasy VII Advent Children EU Release http://tinyurl.com/r73ht5

• Wii: The US release of Tatsunoko Vs Capcom will be fixed of bugs and Glitches from it's Japanese release. http://tinyurl.com/pl7w4v

• Guinness world records puts fuel as biggest console game ever. there is a total of 5,560 square miles playable. http://tinyurl.com/p2z8w3

• Guitar Hero Modern hits full set list revealed + new trailer. http://tinyurl.com/p9zwjh

• PS3: Edios have announced that Tomb Raider Underworld is getting a trophy patch on May 28th. http://tinyurl.com/qdwfmc

• Nintendo do not see the iPhone as a rival to the DS. sites difference in customers, different audiences. http://tinyurl.com/pamx4r

• iPhone: Capcom plans to release 10 games on the iPhone before March 2010. http://tinyurl.com/qaujw3

• Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island announced as new upcoming DLC. Video's and Pictures released. http://tinyurl.com/rcf79z

• Wii:Metroid Prime Trilogy announced. Wii Game + 2 Gamecube Games, will get Wii Controlls. due August 24th in USA. http://tinyurl.com/qyhyya

• PS3: More Ratchet & Clank weapon design contest entires shown. http://tinyurl.com/r4xcdx

• PS3: Just Add Water tease a game announcement set for E3. http://tinyurl.com/o47d53

• QTE Blog: Ubisoft - Acadamey Of Champions Announced For The Wii http://tinyurl.com/pe3nl2

• QTE Blog: EA - GI Joe Box Art Revealed http://tinyurl.com/omjxnw

• QTE Blog: EA - The Sims 3 Susan Boyle Trailer http://tinyurl.com/qu9or4

• PS3: Heavy Rain Q&A Video now up on the PSBlog. http://tinyurl.com/q8hpa2

• Wii: The new Dragon Ball Game exclusive for the Wii has been revealed as a side scrolling adventure game. http://tinyurl.com/pd4kqx

• QTE Blog: EA - BattleField Bad Company 2 Screens Released http://tinyurl.com/o6ruje

• QTE Blog: EA - Sports Active screen shots http://tinyurl.com/oo48sw

• QTE Blog: EA - loads of Grand Slam Tennis Screens. http://tinyurl.com/pp5kol

• PSP: Crimson Gem Saga trailer released. US release soon. http://tinyurl.com/jv9cqn

• Playstation World Magazine teases new Kojima Announcement on front cover. A Shadowy Male Figure. http://tinyurl.com/p9rts2

• PS3: New EU firmware Update during E3 expected to have Vidzone. Rumored to contain 3D gaming/Video Update. http://tinyurl.com/o3hcq6

• Capcom have announced that Resident Evil Directors Cut is coming to the PSN on May 28th. http://tinyurl.com/opcbzu

• PS3: Hidden New Feature. Game Invite In Red Alert 3 found when looking at a users profile via the Ingame XMB http://tinyurl.com/pqwy22

• PS3: Little BIg Planet, The Patch, levels are now Live. do a search for LBP Originals to find the levels. http://tinyurl.com/q2xxvt

• PS3: Bionic Commando leaderboards are now working. the 360 boards were working since launch, PS3 had a glitch. http://tinyurl.com/qns94u

• Bio Shock 2 will be the most expensive game in 2K history. (9 minute video also in link). http://tinyurl.com/oks7ub

• LucasFilm has trademarked the name Lucidity for game software. http://tinyurl.com/osfkbm

• Wii: Concerns have been raised over the availability of stand alone Wii Motion Plus units in EU. http://tinyurl.com/p2jzny

• DSi: Professor Layton And The Diabolical Box could be coming to USA on August 24th. Not officially announced. http://tinyurl.com/qo2qcu

EA - loads of Grand Slam Tennis Screens.

EA have released a load of screens for Grand Slam Tennis.
They are renders of each character, so you can see what they look like in game.