UK PSN Update 18/06/09

Small PSN Update this week. EU Playstation Blog reconsises this by saying "After last Thursday’s mammoth update to the PlayStation Store, things have calmed down a little this week, so if you missed any of the great content from Thursday 11th June, or the previous weeks, then this could be a good opportunity for you to catch up. "1

PS3 Games
Motorstorm 2 Pacfici Rift – Jester Signature Livery [Free]

Demo's
NONE

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Ben Harper and Relentless7 Trac Pack [£4.39]
“Fly One Time” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 [£1.59]
“Number With No Name” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 [£1.59]
“Tshimmer and Shine” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 [£1.59]

Rock Band
NONE

Videos
inFamous - Behind the Scenes, Technology
Assassins Creed 2 – Commented Gameplay Trailer
Mini Ninjas – Hiro Character
Motorstorm 2 Pacific Rift – Speed Expansion Trailer
Inferno Pool Trailer

Wallpaper
Assassins Creed 2 Wallpaper

Theme
NONE

PS1 Classic
NONE

PSP
NONE



1 http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/06/18/playstation-store-update-%e2%80%93-18th-june-2009/

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• EA have announced that there will be a Madden NFL 10 Demo for everyone, its different from preorder demo. http://tinyurl.com/mgdug9

• PEGI have revealed the age rating symbols that will appear on UK games in the future. http://tinyurl.com/lpauaa

• PS3: Afrika has had some upgrades for its US release. Trophies have been announced so far. http://tinyurl.com/n3jetz

• Xbox Live.com has recieved a big update to it's front page.

• A New Persona game has been teased in the latest Famitsu. nothing else known as yet. http://tinyurl.com/nqx7wz

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/kw63dw

• PS3: Everybody's Golf Space in Home Tomorrow, gift for those quick to get it. Rag Doll competition starts. http://tinyurl.com/kvtf47

• Wii: Sega have delayed the release of The Conduit in the EU until July 10th, due to localization issues. http://tinyurl.com/m9jbol

• PC: Ghostbusters multiplayer was cut so console versions could be "the best they could be" http://tinyurl.com/lk9l2y

• Rumored Metal Gear Solid Movie Poster Spotted at Sony Pictures, Stars Christian Bale and Daniel Craig. http://tinyurl.com/kp9fu7

• QTE Blog: NC Soft - USA Pre-Order Of Aion Detailed, Beta Events and early Access + Limited Collectors E.. http://tinyurl.com/m5eens

• PS3:Sega have announced more DLC for Valkyria Chronicles, 6 challenge stages around Edy. Japan gets it June 26th. http://tinyurl.com/ox6lcb

• 360: Microsoft Arcade Consoles should work with Natal even without a HDD. http://tinyurl.com/kvg7ww

• 360: There are many reports of issues with Xbox Live, especially with downloading stuff from the marketplace. http://tinyurl.com/nf4ren

• UK government plans tax breaks for games that are "Culturally British". it's unclear as to what this means. http://tinyurl.com/mexam6

• 360: Microsoft have confirmed that Xbox Live is currently having difficulties. http://tinyurl.com/m2sv7g

• iPhone: 3.0 brings the ability to limit app download by age ratings. ratings done by game developers. http://tinyurl.com/l5bjc6

• PS3: MAG beta is rumored to be starting as soon as next month. http://tinyurl.com/n2cukj

• QTE Blog: ngmoco - Star Defense gets big iPhone 3.0 Update - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/kw2xtn

• PS3: Namco Museum Essentials is coming to Home next month. 5 games, 50 items, trailers and new space. http://tinyurl.com/m96orz

• PS3: Little Big Planet is getting a free Druid Sackboy in celebration of the solstice. out 18th in EU, 25th in US http://tinyurl.com/kor6m7

• PC: it is rumored that EverQuest Underfoot and EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate are new expansions. http://tinyurl.com/mpw4sr

• PS3:The Delayed Quore episode is out Thursday. has Spyro PS1 Classic, T-Shirt for Home, and maynot have PSPgo vid http://tinyurl.com/nrmctp

• Bethesda announce Bioshock /Oblivion for PC and 360. no PS3 because of different publishing arrangements. http://tinyurl.com/mfkygx

• Wii: Lets Tap doesn't come with a Box in the USA, Japan got one and EU will get one. http://tinyurl.com/mkenyq

New Zero Punctuation - E3 2009

Oops, forgot this weeks Zero Punctuation.
This week, he wades through the E3 hype in the only way he knows how.

ngmoco - Star Defense gets big iPhone 3.0 Update - Press Release

ngmoco have announced a big title update for Star Defense out with the new iPhone 3.0 Update. features such as Twitter and Facebook integration, direct challenges, and new challenge modes. The Plus+ Network is used for Push Messages to send freinds direct challegnes. this service is free.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Jun 17, 2009 ngmoco (http://www.ngmoco.com), creator and publisher of games exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch, today announced the launch of a major update for Star Defense (http://stardefense.ngmoco.com) including content designed for the powerful new iPhone OS 3.0.

With the advent of 3.0, Star Defense allows players to expand their campaigns and compete with friends via Direct Challenges. In addition to Twitter, Facebook & email, players can send Direct Challenges via Push Notification Service to their friends over the Plus+ network, a free service for the iPhone gaming community. After registering for Plus+, gamers can challenge & play against the world, earn rewards, and discover more of the games they like.

“ngmoco is excited by the new opportunities for gameplay afforded by iPhone OS 3.0,” said Neil Young, CEO and founder of ngmoco. “Direct Challenges via Push Notification Service provide a compelling, new way for Star Defense fans to stay connected anytime, anywhere.”

In addition to 3.0 support and Plus+ network integration, the latest Star Defense update also includes a new planet in Challenge Mode. Players can track their challenge scores on live leaderboards and compare their rankings with players across the globe.

Developed in collaboration with Rough Cookie, ngmoco released Star Defense on June 8 to great critical acclaim. An innovative take on the classic strategy genre, Star Defense evolves the tower defense category with incredible, dynamic 3D environments, Multi-Touch user interface controls and innovative gameplay.

With seven unique planets, two different game modes, more than 50 Medals and Commendations to be earned on the field, and three different difficulty settings available at launch, Star Defense offers endless replayability for newcomers and war-hardened veterans alike.

Star Defense is available now for $5.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
Star Defense follows the success of ngmoco’s premium hit Rolando (http://rolando.ngmoco.com/), the innovative word-puzzler WordFu (http://wordfu.ngmoco.com/), the action-packed arcade shooter Dropship (http://dropship.ngmoco.com/), comic-style microsurgery game Dr. Awesome (http://drawesome.ngmoco.com/) and the special effects-laden action hit MazeFinger (http://mazefinger.ngmoco.com).

To witness the lives and minds of the ngmoco team at work on the future of iPhone and iPod touch games, visit http://www.ngmoco.com.

About ngmoco
Headquartered in San Francisco, ngmoco was founded in 2008 by games industry veterans committed to the new mobile landscape opened up by Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch. ngmoco creates and publishes games built specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch made in collaboration with the best and brightest game makers in the world. Founded by Neil Young, Bob Stevenson, Alan Yu and Joe Keene, the company’s investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Maples Investments.

NC Soft - USA Pre-Order Of Aion Detailed, Beta Events and early Access + Limited Collectors Edition - Press Release

NC Soft have announced the pre-order bonus for Aion, their new MMO. Every Pre-order gets entry to the games Beta Events as well as early access to the servers. they also announced a special limited edition, which will feature a variety of items, of only 50,000 copies world wide.
They also announce a competition to Win a Alienware notebook and other prizes. to be entered you have to pre-order the game and take part in beta events.

Press Release

SEATTLE --(Business Wire)-- Jun 17, 2009 NCsoft®, the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today announced the start of its preorder program and availability for the highly anticipated Western launch of Aion™, its new visually stunning fantasy MMORPG scheduled for release this fall. Players can now secure their copy by preordering the Aion Limited Collector’s Edition (only 50,000 being produced worldwide), which features a variety of exclusive items, or the standard edition featuring an exclusive SteelBook case limited to the first production run. Aion’s Western availability comes on the coattails of its phenomenal launch and success winning the Grand Awards of 2008 in Korea and setting launch participation records in China.

Players who preorder Aion receive guaranteed entry to all scheduled Aion beta events, early access to the servers at launch, exclusive in-game digital items, and special game benefits including character and server preselection privileges. Featured in-game digital items for Aion preorders include an exclusive Black Cloud Hat and Lodas' Amulet, as well as one of five different Ancient Rings of Power dependent on retail purchase location.

As a special promotion in North America, Aion preorder participants will have a chance to win an Alienware Area-51® m15x gaming notebook (US$2,324), and other great prizes such as HIS Hightech ATI Radeon™ HD video cards (US$164.99 and US$79.99) and one of ten yearly subscriptions to Aion. In order to qualify to win, players must preorder and participate in the beta events. For complete terms and conditions go to http://www.aiononline.com/preorder.
To take advantage of the special preorder promotion and secure their copy of Aion, players may visit one of several participating retailers, including GameStop, Amazon and Best Buy. For complete Aion preorder program details, visithttp://www.aiononline.com/preorder.
For more information about Aion go to http://www.aiononline.com. For more news about NCsoft, go tohttp://us.ncsoft.com/en/news/.

About NCsoft
NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Lineage®, Guild Wars®, and City of Heroes® franchises. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://us.ncsoft.com.

NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, Lineage, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Aion, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• 360: Section 8 Pre-order Bonus is GameStop exclusive. you get a special armor known as Captains Armor. http://tinyurl.com/mfxd5r

• 360: Microsoft dismiss the rumored new console and Natal as nonsense. http://tinyurl.com/letxd5

• 360: It is rumored that a new designed 360 with cosmetic changes, like PSone and PStwo, is in the works. http://tinyurl.com/n8hvgj

• Ubisoft expect development costs to double with the next generation of consoles, currently its around $20M-$30M http://tinyurl.com/mndgjl

• PS3:Sony not fussed bout motion control competition, PS3 Fine Already. wand in development since EyeToy released. http://tinyurl.com/lsj9w5

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

• QTE Blog: Majesco - Financial Results Show a Second Quarter Rise Of Over 60% to $20.5M - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/l4ubc4

• QTE Blog: EA - FIFA 10 Developer Blog 1 http://tinyurl.com/l6mn46

• Another Konami game site launched with a countdown. this time it was Pro Evo 2010. countdown ends June 19th. http://tinyurl.com/m9owqy

• QTE Blog: SCEE - Sony Will Continue To Sponser the UEFA Champions League Untill 2012 - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nnrmvk

• The UK Government has gone with PEGI for the official classification of Video Games, instead of the BBFC. http://tinyurl.com/ljqfbm

• 360: Rumors that the Next Xbox Console will be 3D emerge (like how PS3 is able to do 3d games) http://tinyurl.com/nv7g8t

• The BBFC feel they could do better job than PEGi, but wishes it well nonetheless. http://tinyurl.com/lo6px6

• iPhone: Firemint Real Racing has youtube video recording whilst you play , upload to your youtube account. http://tinyurl.com/m7wu6h

• PS3: Grasshopper are developing a ambitious PS3 game, but it could make Marvelous Entertainment bankrupt http://tinyurl.com/lsmd7n

• PS3: FFXIV producer says only the characters are similar. gameplay and story are completely different to FFXI. http://tinyurl.com/kjog4v

• 360: Microsoft believes allowing Gay Tony as a game and not allowing gay in gamertags are separate issues. http://tinyurl.com/nr5zav

• RT @majornelson: LIVE is scheduled to return in about 12 1/2 hours.

• PSPgo: Sony confirm games can be played using just shoulder buttons, when closed, but need to be launched first. http://tinyurl.com/nocqhc

• PS3: Initial reports of Ghostbusters having less texture quality than 360 have been dismissed, game code was old. http://tinyurl.com/mzy2yu

• Wii: High Voltage won't share it's engine at present, the company not set up to sell/support it. may do in future http://tinyurl.com/n9szee

• AT&T follow Verizon in announcing plans for a digital download service. want something similar to OnLive. http://tinyurl.com/ns73fu

• QTE Blog: EA - Pre Order Madden NFL 10 at GameStop And Get An Exclusive Demo http://tinyurl.com/lhhpqw

• DSi: Scribblenauts had 5 people working for 6 months researching words for that game. http://tinyurl.com/nwexgl

• Konami say that there will be a Metal Gear announcement everyday this week, celebrating MGS4 1 year anniversary. http://tinyurl.com/ns3vm7

• Wii: Despite rumors to the Contrary, Miyamoto has said that Wii Sports Resort has no online play. http://tinyurl.com/mc3xx5

EA - Pre Order Madden NFL 10 at GameStop And Get An Exclusive Demo

EA have announced that people who pre-order Madden NFL 10 at GameStop will get access to an exclusive demo for the game which features four, 5-minute quarters in an game between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. this offer is for both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Pre Orders.

Press Release

GRAPEVINE, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Jun 16, 2009 Fifty-nine days and counting until your football video game dreams come true with the return of Madden NFL. And nowhere else but GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, can you get your hands on a playable demo featuring four, 5-minute quarters in an epic rematch between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. Customers who pre-order Madden NFL 10 for PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 at GameStop will receive the exclusive demo pitting the teams of cover athletes Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu against one another.
Customers will receive a code at the time of reservation to relive the incredible final game of the 2008 NFL season. Codes will be in-stores by July 15 and the demo is slated to go live by the end of July on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Customers can reserve their copy in-stores or online. For more information or to find a store near you, log on to www.gamestop.com.
Madden NFL 10 is available at GameStop stores nationwide Aug. 14, 2009 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PlayStation2, PSP and Nintendo Wii platforms.
Experience first-hand what it’s like to Fight for Every Yard in Madden NFL 10. With the all-new Pro-Tak™ animation technology, players have more control over the outcome of each play. Whether driving a receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won’t end until the whistle blows. Add to that the most immersive broadcast presentation and online innovation to date, and Madden NFL 10 captures the authenticity and emotion of the NFL like never before.
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,244 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.