Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Sega Has Released A New Trailer For Sonic And Sega All-Super Stars Racing On The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

Sega has released a new trailer for their upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 racing game, Sonic And Sega All-Super Stars Racing. the trailer shows many of the courses in the game as well as many of the characters and their vehicles. the trailer shows that there will be various weapons and possibly power ups and much of the trailer is from in game action.




Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For The PSN Game Switchball


Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots for their PSN game SwitchBall. the screenshots show some of the levels in the game, what appear to be power ups, and some of the games multiplayer aspects.

Switchball



Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/qufp

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/qug2

  • PS3: leak from Sega hints, motion controller is out in Japan in March, Spring in Europe. PS2 emulation + DreamCast games http://ow.ly/qto6

  • PC: Aion servers are being hit hard whit pre-order players playing the game. there can be long delays logging in. http://ow.ly/qtoW

  • PC: NCsoft say Aion will receive at least 1 major update a year. http://ow.ly/qtpm

  • PS3: Scene It? will use the Buzz Controllers or the Dual Shock 3. http://ow.ly/qtpN

  • 360: A New 360 controller colour, red and black, has been announced as a GameStop/ EB Games Exclusive. http://ow.ly/queS

  • PS3: Uncharted 2 has a EU Release of 16th October. http://ow.ly/qugE

  • DSi: PopCap have announced that Bookworm and Bejeweled are coming to DSiWare in October. http://ow.ly/quqU

  • DSi: New DSi Colours have been officially confirmed. Metallic Blue, Light Blue and Red are coming October 23rd. http://ow.ly/qury

  • Flight of the Conchords say they have 3 songs coming to Rock Band but don't say what they are or when they're coming. http://ow.ly/qvE5

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce 1 Vs 100 Was Downloaded Nearly 3 Million Times And Summer Of Arcade Revenue Was Up 200... http://ow.ly/15QmDJ

  • QTE Blog: EA Mobile Announce They Will Publish Namco Bandai Mobile Games Across Europe, Russia, India, Latin Americ... http://ow.ly/15QncX

  • QTE Blog: EA Announces A Need For Speed Shift USA Twitter Competition To Win A 2010 BMW M3 http://ow.ly/15QnLo

  • 360: Joystiq have a robust Halo 3 ODST "mini FAQ" it does contain spoilers. http://ow.ly/qylA

  • More from leaked Sega minutes. Possible RARE and Fable characters in Sonic Racing. Home rooms for all games + more http://ow.ly/qymU

  • Activision have pulled copies of Wolfentsiten from German shelves after a Swastika was found in the game. http://ow.ly/qyT5

  • PSP: Vicious Engine has been offered to the PSP Mini's developers in an effort to create games quickly and cheaply. http://ow.ly/qzBX

  • 360: Bethesda have said that Bungie/Microsoft have "totally bungled" Halo 3 ODST's marketing campaign. http://ow.ly/qzCC

  • 360: Xbox live activity, Halo 3, Call Of Duty WaW/4, Gears 2, MAdden 10. Top Arcade, Trials HD, Shadow Complex. http://ow.ly/qzDM

  • 360: Bungie has released a free Halo 3 ODST Premium Theme for Xbox Live Gold Users. http://ow.ly/qzFM

  • 360: Left 4 Dead has received a title update. 10 new achievements were added and the Infected HUD was improved http://ow.ly/qAlC

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released The Boxart For NHL 10 On The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/15Qr1c






Tuesday, September 22, 2009

EA Has Released The Boxart For NHL 10 On The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

EA Has released the Boxart for the Playstation3 and Xbox 360 versions of NHL 10.




EA Announces A Need For Speed Shift USA Twitter Competition To Win A 2010 BMW M3


EA Has announced a USA Twitter Competition giving people a chance to win a 2010 BMW M3. to a chance to win, you need to be 18 years or older and follow @NeedforSpeed on twitter. there will be 5 daily missions, needing you to complete various challenges, and the more you complete, the more entries you get. there will also be other prizes which could be won including copies of need for Speed SHIFT, an Xbox 360 and wireless racing wheel, concert tickets, and more.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Sep 22, 2009 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that it is giving away a brand new 2010 BMW M3 via Twitter. Need for Speed is posting five daily Twitter missions challenging followers to complete various challenges to win the BMW M3 as well as other great prizes including copies of Need for Speed SHIFT, an Xbox 360 and wireless racing wheel, concert tickets, and more.

The rules are simple – the more missions you complete, the greater your chances are of winning the BMW M3 (up to five entries per person if you complete all five missions). To be eligible to win the Need for Speed M3 Missions Sweepstakes, you need to be 18 years or older and a resident of the United States. You also need to follow @NeedforSpeed on Twitter and complete at least one of the five missions. For a complete breakdown of the rules, visit www.needforspeed.com.

With a perfect score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT redefines the racing genre by combining real world physics with perception based G-forces. The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic that creates an unparalleled immersive experience. The signature cockpit view delivers a true driver’s experience. Need for Speed SHIFT further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. Need for Speed SHIFT is the most realistic and intensive authentic racing game ever.

Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets at http://info.ea.com.

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 Mobile TM 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, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EA Mobile Announce They Will Publish Namco Bandai Mobile Games Across Europe, Russia, India, Latin America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia


EA And Namco Bandai announce that EA Mobile will publish existing and upcoming Namco Bandai games across Europe, Russia, India, Latin America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. This Deal does not effect Namco Bandai's publishing of games in North America or Namco Bandai's iPhone games.
Namco Bandai will continue to sell their games in Application stores, like the Android Market Place or the Apple App Store.
When the deal starts on November 1st, Namco Bandai's games appear in EA Mobiles distribution channels and the management of the content switch to EA Mobile.


Press Release

LONDON --(Business Wire)-- Sep 22, 2009 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Namco Bandai Networks Europe today announced they have signed a distribution agreement granting EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc., rights to publish existing and upcoming Namco Bandai titles across Europe, Russia, India, Latin America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. The deal will not impact Namco Bandai’s North American distribution or its iPhone activities, both of which will continue to be handled by Namco Networks America Inc.

Effective November 1st, 2009 the agreement will see Namco Bandai’s mobile content become available to consumers through EA Mobile’s extensive mobile distribution channels, and the management of Namco Bandai’s content in existing channels will switch to EA Mobile. Namco Bandai will continue to own distribution in direct channels such as smartphone application stores and through its own direct online store. The agreement will see new games, including Ridge Racer Drift and Time Crisis Elite as well as existing titles becoming available to a much wider base of consumers.

“We look forward to working with Namco Bandai, who have produced some of the world’s most iconic video game brands such as PAC-MAN”, said Luca Pagano, VP Publishing, EA Mobile Europe. “With this agreement, EA Mobile will complement our rich portfolio with classic, arcade-style properties that are sure to appeal to mobile gamers around the globe.”

Barry O’Neill, President, Namco Bandai Networks Europe added “EA has consistently demonstrated that it is the leading distributor of mobile games globally. Namco Bandai is delighted to be working with EA Mobile, and we feel that this new distribution relationship will benefit a much broader base of customers, while allowing us to focus on the development of great new games for all mobile platforms.”

For more information on EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com. For more information on Namco Bandai Networks Europe, visit www.namcomobile.com.
About Namco Bandai Networks Europe

Namco Bandai Networks Europe is a leading publisher of wireless games and content for mobile, offering a wide selection of titles to consumers which includes all-time classic games such as PAC-MAN, Galaga and Galaxian, as well as contemporary titles such as Ridge Racer, Time Crisis, and the best-selling Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima series. Namco Bandai Networks Europe provides mobile phone content to all major carriers in Europe.

About EA Mobile
EA Mobile™, is the world’s leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims™, and Need for Speed™. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company’s partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS™ brand, including Madden NFL Football, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone™ and iPod®. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com.
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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM 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, Pogo, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are the property of their respective owners and are used with permission. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding, LLC. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games, Inc. MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. iPhone and iPod are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

PAC-MAN, Galaxian, Galaga, Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Drift, Time Crisis, Time Crisis Elite, Brain Exercise and PAC-MAN CE are trademarks of Namco Bandai Games Inc. PAC-MAN Copyright 1980 – 2009 NBGI.