Sega Have released screenshots for the DS version of Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
EA - Dwight Howard is Announced As The Cover Athlete for NBA Live 10.
EA have announced Dwight Howard As The Cover Athlete for NBA Live 10.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 11, 2009 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Orlando Magic center, Dwight Howard, will be the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 10. A three-time NBA All-Star, Howard is currently looking to lead the Magic franchise to their first NBA Championship. The No. 1 pick of the 2004 NBA Draft was the 2009 NBA Defensive Player of the Year presented by Kia Motors, an All-NBA First Team selection the last two seasons, and stole the show at the 2008 NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest with his superhero antics. Additionally, Howard was the starting center of the 2008 U.S. Basketball Men’s Senior National Team which won the gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing. NBA LIVE 10 is currently in development under the EA SPORTS™ brand by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C. and will be available worldwide this October.
“It’s an honor to be named as the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 10,” said Howard. “This year has been a crazy ride and this is a cool way to cap it off. Of course - there is one more thing I’m on the hunt for that would complete it.”
Featuring several innovations to the core gameplay experience and online game modes, NBA LIVE 10 is bringing a renewed focus to the long-running EA SPORTS basketball franchise. The groundbreaking Dynamic DNA service, driven by Synergy Sports Technology, will make a return in NBA LIVE 10, with significant improvements that will allow players to connect their game to the NBA season like never before.
Along with Howard, regional NBA LIVE 10 cover athletes for France, Germany, Spain and Italy will be named at a later date.
The NBA LIVE franchise has graced multiple generations of consoles for over 15 years, and has sold more than 35 million units lifetime. The game will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information, log onto www.nbalive10.com. Media can find screenshots and pack art of the game at http://info.ea.com.
EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises includingMadden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual properties of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. © 2009 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NHL, NCAA, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Xbox and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” “PS” Family logo and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory
UK PSN Update 11/06/09
PS3 Games
Vidzone [Free]
Puzzle Quest Galactrix [£15.99]
Wolfenstein 3D [£3.99]
Gunstar Heroes [£3.99]
Call Of Duty World at War - Map Pack 2 [£7.99]
Killzone 2 – Flash & Thunder [£4.79]
Burnout Paradise – Big Surf Island [£9.99]
X-Men Origins:Wolverine – Weapon X Arena [£3.99]
Little Big Planet – ICO and Shadow Of The Colossus Costumes [£4.79]
Little Big Planet – ICO Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Wander Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Yorda Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Collogues II Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Collogues III Costume [£1.59]
Saints Row 2 – The Unkut Pack [Free]
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X – Air Supremacy [£7.99]
Motorstorm 2 Pacfici Rift – Atlas Game Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 7 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 8 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 9 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 10 [Free]
Demo's
Overlord II
Guitar Hero - World Tour
European Track Pack 6 [£4.39]
“Adrenalina” by Finley [£1.59]
“Cadillac Solitario” by Loquillo y Trogloditas [£1.59]
“The Bitter End” by Placebo [£1.59]
Rock Band
Iron Maiden Pack 1 [£9.99]
“2 Minutes To Midnight” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Aces High (Live)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Fear Of The Dark” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Iron Maiden (Live) by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Powerslave” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Run To The Hills (Original version)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Clairvoyant” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Number Of The Beast (original Version)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Trooper” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
Videos
Pain – PAINalympics trailer
Fat Princess – Battle Royale Trailer
Battfeild 1943 – Iwo Jima Trailer
Wallpaper
NONE
Theme
NONE
PS1 Classic
NONE
PSP
Wipeout Pulse [£14.99]
Ape Academy 2 [£14.99]
Everybody's Golf 2 [£14.99]
Syphon Filter: Logans Shadow [£14.99]
Vidzone [Free]
Puzzle Quest Galactrix [£15.99]
Wolfenstein 3D [£3.99]
Gunstar Heroes [£3.99]
Call Of Duty World at War - Map Pack 2 [£7.99]
Killzone 2 – Flash & Thunder [£4.79]
Burnout Paradise – Big Surf Island [£9.99]
X-Men Origins:Wolverine – Weapon X Arena [£3.99]
Little Big Planet – ICO and Shadow Of The Colossus Costumes [£4.79]
Little Big Planet – ICO Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Wander Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Yorda Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Collogues II Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Collogues III Costume [£1.59]
Saints Row 2 – The Unkut Pack [Free]
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X – Air Supremacy [£7.99]
Motorstorm 2 Pacfici Rift – Atlas Game Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 7 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 8 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 9 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission 10 [Free]
Demo's
Overlord II
Guitar Hero - World Tour
European Track Pack 6 [£4.39]
“Adrenalina” by Finley [£1.59]
“Cadillac Solitario” by Loquillo y Trogloditas [£1.59]
“The Bitter End” by Placebo [£1.59]
Rock Band
Iron Maiden Pack 1 [£9.99]
“2 Minutes To Midnight” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Aces High (Live)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Fear Of The Dark” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Iron Maiden (Live) by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Powerslave” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Run To The Hills (Original version)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Clairvoyant” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Number Of The Beast (original Version)” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“The Trooper” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
“Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden [£0.99]
Videos
Pain – PAINalympics trailer
Fat Princess – Battle Royale Trailer
Battfeild 1943 – Iwo Jima Trailer
Wallpaper
NONE
Theme
NONE
PS1 Classic
NONE
PSP
Wipeout Pulse [£14.99]
Ape Academy 2 [£14.99]
Everybody's Golf 2 [£14.99]
Syphon Filter: Logans Shadow [£14.99]
Study Exposes Considerable Gaps in Player Engagement Between Game Developers and Target Consumers - Press Release
A Study On Men and Women has shown how people can get different experiences from a game. the study focused on a popular first person shooter, one with story cut scenes and running and gunning moments. they used people at GDC, those familiar with games, as well as people not familiar with games.
The study showed that those who were familiar with the First Person shooter type game showed high engagement during the game with the story, cut scenes and combat encounters.
People not familiar with Fist Person Shooters were more engaged with simpler elements like Running And Gunning.
The survey suggests that a focus on slick graphics and well developed characters is more for the developers than the target consumers. throughout the development process, they should keep analysing user data for greater success in the market.
Press Release
SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 11, 2009 Absolute Quality, an e4e Company, today released the results of research that indicated game developers and publishers have an opportunity to more closely align game features with the preferences of target customers. The study also highlighted the difference between experiences of men and women while playing the same game, which has implications on the marketing of any new game title.
The bio-sensory study commissioned by e4e was performed in conjunction with EmSense on one of the industry’s top First Person Shooter (FPS) game titles. The study tested both attendees at the Game Developers Conference in March 2009 in San Francisco, and a sampling of target consumers for the popular shooter game. Interpreting the results of the study, market research and consulting firm Techaisle concluded the following:
Participants from the game developers group who were familiar with the FPS genre showed a much higher level of engagement during elements of the game, such as the overall story, cut-scenes, and highly scripted combat encounters. Target consumers, however, were much more engaged during simpler aspects of the game, enjoying running and gunning through the experience in nearly two-thirds of the cases.
Also significant was the difference in gender reaction, which indicated games that are developed primarily for women would benefit from a focus on storyline and cut-scenes. Men were only engaged by cut-scenes 37 percent of the time, while women showed directionally above average engagement to the same events.
Implications for the Game Development Industry
Production elements such as video cut-scenes, which focus on slick graphics and well developed characters, can carry significant costs for game developers. Additional elements like complex vehicles and weapons can also run up the expense of creating new games. This study clearly shows that these elements of games tend to reflect the preferences of the developers themselves and not the preferences of the target consumer.
“The success of a game depends on several factors including age, gender and cultural influences, making it more challenging to deliver the right gaming experience to the right audience,” said Shirish Netke, President, Interactive Entertainment, e4e. “A rigorous analysis of user data throughout the development cycle can help mitigate the risk associated with the publishing and marketing of games and improve predictability of success of new titles in the market.”
Study Methodology
Over the course of several days, 15 minute gameplay sessions were held with conference attendees, simultaneously recording participant game play and their bio-sensory responses. GDC attendees include those employed in game development, testing and associated businesses. The target consumer group is comprised of those owning or having access to an Xbox 360 and who play first-person shooters on a regular basis, but are not employed as game testers or developers.
While playing the game, participants wore EmSense's patent pending wireless headset leveraging robust bio-sensing technology, combining multiple sensors measuring everything from viewer's brainwaves (EEG) to the moments when they blush into a unit the size of a headband. The system measures objective and continuous emotional and cognitive responses.
"Brainwave and bio-sensory measurement technologies give developers insight into the visceral engagement and emotion of gamers, all with the precision of real-time measurement,” said Tim Hong, SVP Product Development and Analytics, EmSense. “Traditional focus groups or surveys have their fair share of biases and only try to get at the thrill and fun of a gamer experience, but using this powerful technology clients have quantitative, benchmarked measures for game engagement."
In future studies, Absolute Quality and EmSense will continue to explore gamer experiences in other genres of the video game industry, and will probe deeper into the issue of developing games which are engaging for women, who now represent more than 40 percent of gaming consumers.
For more information, and to obtain a copy of the white paper and report, visit www.absolutequality.com/biosurvey2009.html.
About Absolute Quality
Absolute Quality, an e4e Company, provides Consult, Implement Operate (CIO) Services for the interactive entertainment marketplace, addressing critical operational problems across the entire business cycle. This includes crucial aspects such as market perception of new game concepts, localization, testing and quality management of new games, and finally revenue generation and support of games that are released in the market. To learn more about Absolute Quality, please visit: www.absolutequality.com.
About e4e
e4e is a global business services company, delivering business value through services in our chosen vertical markets. The company provides customers with utility services based on a combination of domain knowledge, relevant technologies and a reliable global service delivery model and help our customers increase business value through cost reduction, process re–engineering and most importantly through revenue enhancement in existing and new markets. For more information please visit www.e4e.com.
The study showed that those who were familiar with the First Person shooter type game showed high engagement during the game with the story, cut scenes and combat encounters.
People not familiar with Fist Person Shooters were more engaged with simpler elements like Running And Gunning.
The survey suggests that a focus on slick graphics and well developed characters is more for the developers than the target consumers. throughout the development process, they should keep analysing user data for greater success in the market.
Press Release
SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 11, 2009 Absolute Quality, an e4e Company, today released the results of research that indicated game developers and publishers have an opportunity to more closely align game features with the preferences of target customers. The study also highlighted the difference between experiences of men and women while playing the same game, which has implications on the marketing of any new game title.
The bio-sensory study commissioned by e4e was performed in conjunction with EmSense on one of the industry’s top First Person Shooter (FPS) game titles. The study tested both attendees at the Game Developers Conference in March 2009 in San Francisco, and a sampling of target consumers for the popular shooter game. Interpreting the results of the study, market research and consulting firm Techaisle concluded the following:
Participants from the game developers group who were familiar with the FPS genre showed a much higher level of engagement during elements of the game, such as the overall story, cut-scenes, and highly scripted combat encounters. Target consumers, however, were much more engaged during simpler aspects of the game, enjoying running and gunning through the experience in nearly two-thirds of the cases.
Also significant was the difference in gender reaction, which indicated games that are developed primarily for women would benefit from a focus on storyline and cut-scenes. Men were only engaged by cut-scenes 37 percent of the time, while women showed directionally above average engagement to the same events.
Implications for the Game Development Industry
Production elements such as video cut-scenes, which focus on slick graphics and well developed characters, can carry significant costs for game developers. Additional elements like complex vehicles and weapons can also run up the expense of creating new games. This study clearly shows that these elements of games tend to reflect the preferences of the developers themselves and not the preferences of the target consumer.
“The success of a game depends on several factors including age, gender and cultural influences, making it more challenging to deliver the right gaming experience to the right audience,” said Shirish Netke, President, Interactive Entertainment, e4e. “A rigorous analysis of user data throughout the development cycle can help mitigate the risk associated with the publishing and marketing of games and improve predictability of success of new titles in the market.”
Study Methodology
Over the course of several days, 15 minute gameplay sessions were held with conference attendees, simultaneously recording participant game play and their bio-sensory responses. GDC attendees include those employed in game development, testing and associated businesses. The target consumer group is comprised of those owning or having access to an Xbox 360 and who play first-person shooters on a regular basis, but are not employed as game testers or developers.
While playing the game, participants wore EmSense's patent pending wireless headset leveraging robust bio-sensing technology, combining multiple sensors measuring everything from viewer's brainwaves (EEG) to the moments when they blush into a unit the size of a headband. The system measures objective and continuous emotional and cognitive responses.
"Brainwave and bio-sensory measurement technologies give developers insight into the visceral engagement and emotion of gamers, all with the precision of real-time measurement,” said Tim Hong, SVP Product Development and Analytics, EmSense. “Traditional focus groups or surveys have their fair share of biases and only try to get at the thrill and fun of a gamer experience, but using this powerful technology clients have quantitative, benchmarked measures for game engagement."
In future studies, Absolute Quality and EmSense will continue to explore gamer experiences in other genres of the video game industry, and will probe deeper into the issue of developing games which are engaging for women, who now represent more than 40 percent of gaming consumers.
For more information, and to obtain a copy of the white paper and report, visit www.absolutequality.com/biosurvey2009.html.
About Absolute Quality
Absolute Quality, an e4e Company, provides Consult, Implement Operate (CIO) Services for the interactive entertainment marketplace, addressing critical operational problems across the entire business cycle. This includes crucial aspects such as market perception of new game concepts, localization, testing and quality management of new games, and finally revenue generation and support of games that are released in the market. To learn more about Absolute Quality, please visit: www.absolutequality.com.
About e4e
e4e is a global business services company, delivering business value through services in our chosen vertical markets. The company provides customers with utility services based on a combination of domain knowledge, relevant technologies and a reliable global service delivery model and help our customers increase business value through cost reduction, process re–engineering and most importantly through revenue enhancement in existing and new markets. For more information please visit www.e4e.com.
Sega - Trailer for Xbox Live Arcade Vintage Collection 2
Sega have released a trailer showing the games coming out on the Xbox 360 Live Arcade this summer in their Vintage Collection 2. Expect Snic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Shinobi Arcade, Phantasy Star II, Altered Beast, Comix Zone and Gunstar Heroes.
EA - Spore Galactic Adventures Expansion Pack Trailer
EA Have released a trailer for Spore expansion pack, Spore Galactic Adventures.
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
The 59ft tall, 18m, Gundam built to celebrate the series 30th anniversary has been completed. http://tinyurl.com/kpzsgn
PSP: Assassin's Creed Bloodline screens have been released, look alot like the first game. http://tinyurl.com/nnl85z
360: Microsoft responds to reports of Natals issues with dark skin, by saying it will work with all ethnicities. http://tinyurl.com/kukkzm
QTE Blog: EA - Fight Night Round 4 Screenshots of Joe Calzaghe http://tinyurl.com/msonu3
QTE Blog: EA - Spore Hero Arena Screenshots http://tinyurl.com/mo3hq6
QTE Blog: EA - The Saboteur Screenshots http://tinyurl.com/mzqfhx
Wii: Nintendo channel shows Wii Sports Resort will have Wii Connect 24 and Online Play. No Nin Confirmation tho. http://tinyurl.com/npeulh
PS3: Sony have said that the Localization of Yakuza 3 is all down to Sega not them. http://tinyurl.com/klyese
PS3: FFXIV Scan shows it's been in development since at least 2004/2005. will be different world than FFXI. http://tinyurl.com/mcj2cv
Max Payne 3 Screens have leaked from new issue of Gameinformer. set 12 years after max Payne2, has cover system. http://tinyurl.com/mnps9n
Puzzle Quest developers confirm they are working on a new game for the Wii, DS and PC called Puzzle Kingdoms. http://tinyurl.com/ms8qwe
PS3: Sony do not regret having bluray at launch. do regret simultaneous launches. http://tinyurl.com/mvvxc2
Call Of Duty World At War Map Pack 2 is out for 360 and PS3 tomorrow. 800MS Points, $9.99 on PSN (£7.99) http://tinyurl.com/nbnfh9
QTE Blog: EA - Madden NFL 10 Screenshots for the Wii http://tinyurl.com/n3njwu
PSPgo: all PSP games will be downloadable from October 1st. third party games depend on publisher/developer tho. http://tinyurl.com/m97bf2
DSi: A Scan from the latest famitsu is hinting that Tingle could be getting a new game. http://tinyurl.com/lujqs6
360: Forza 3 devs say they are running out of improvements to make on Forza. doing things other games aren't. http://tinyurl.com/nm2s2l
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/nyhbrj
PS3: New Bundle confirmed. 80gb has MLB 09 The Show and Quantum Of Solace Movie. has a price of $399 http://tinyurl.com/ko3cmh
PS3: Warriors Orochi Z will not be released outside of Japan. plans for US release have been shelved. http://tinyurl.com/nqodtf
QTE Blog: Zen Studio's - Confirmation of What DLC Zen Pinball Is Getting. http://tinyurl.com/mus2xg
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - inFamous http://tinyurl.com/maw7qy
PS3: Prototype Installation has a bug. a solution is coming. game says there's not enough HDD space. http://tinyurl.com/l8d6vj
PS3: Vidzone launches tomorrow in the PSN Store. will have 3 weeks worth of content with more on the way. http://tinyurl.com/nvjepz
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment - Everquest Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Documentary By Jac.. http://tinyurl.com/lbocp5
QTE Blog: EA - G.I Joe Trailers for DS and Consoles. http://tinyurl.com/neyd78
Wii: Temco kept Metroid Other M so secret that Koei didn't know it existed for a time, even after their merger http://tinyurl.com/m6b2k5
PS3: Valve says that the PS3 is too complex for them, want to focus on experiences on other easier platforms. http://tinyurl.com/n9fy99
PS3: Jack Tretton says it is possible for the Motion Wands to work with older/future games. http://tinyurl.com/oxxy63
There will not be an official game for the Hobbit Movie, according to it's director Guillermo Del Toro. http://tinyurl.com/mctast
PS3: the first Final Fantasy XIV Concept Art has been released. you can download it, it's 3000x799 tho! http://tinyurl.com/nqu2sl
QTE Blog: Twitter Post Retraction - Post Regarding Namco And iPhone Was Wrong, It Was Ngmoco. Many Apol.. http://tinyurl.com/majv97
PC: Dungeons And Dragons Online is going Free to play in USA, however Europe will stay monthly subscription. http://tinyurl.com/mxbz4b
iPhone: Doom Resurrection is coming to the iPhone 3GS next week. 8 levels, 5 hours play, 30 FPS, multiplayer. http://tinyurl.com/mu85ej
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