Saturday, October 10, 2009

THQ Has Released A New MX Vs ATV Reflex Trailer

THQ Has released a new trailer for their upcoming game, MX Vs ATV Reflex. this trailer shows some footage from the game, but the main focus is having riders talk about their sports and the games title.




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/txAc

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15TRrC

  • PSP: People who download games from the PSPgo rewards program onto their PS3, then try to transfer them to PSP have issues http://ow.ly/txQA

  • PC: The Aion level cap has been reached in just 17 days. http://ow.ly/txRy

  • The Beatles Rock Band may get more DLC that the current 3 Albums, but it will depend on sales. http://ow.ly/txVZ

  • Tekken 6 online features announced, online play, replay uploads, Ghost Characters, leaderboards, Online Co-Op + More http://ow.ly/txWt

  • Wii: Amazon.co.uk have dropped the price of the Wii to £139.99. they're clearing stock for the new Wii Bundle. http://ow.ly/txX0

  • PS3: The God Of War Collection will come out before Christmas in the USA. http://ow.ly/txXB

  • 360: Hydrophobia will get a retail disc release, not just the recently announced XBLA release. http://ow.ly/tzG1

  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 08/10/09 http://ow.ly/15TTgx

  • PS3: Ratchet And Clank is coming to Home, a space + mini games, plus apartment. Uncharted 2 Space coming with Mini games http://ow.ly/tzHU

  • Wii: Japanese light gun game, Shootanto, is getting a USA release on WiiWare via Hudson. http://ow.ly/tzJ3

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Flips For Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/15TUzz

  • the original Abe Oddworld games coming to the PSN Soon, entire Oddworld series is coming to PC's digitally this winter. http://ow.ly/tBMM

  • QTE Blog: New Trailer For Grand Theft Auto: China Town Wars On The Playstation Portable http://ow.ly/15TV66

  • Debut trailer for the Rocket Knight game shows previous titles, what it looks now, and lots of varied gameplay http://ow.ly/tCdr

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal Upcoming Xbox 360 Live Games On Demand http://ow.ly/15TVbP

  • Mark Rein says that future Epic games will have some sort of Natal Support, like throwing a grenade, or squad movements. http://ow.ly/tCh1

  • PC: Klingon faction in Star Trek Online will be locked initially. it may be a few hours before a player can unlock them http://ow.ly/tChJ

  • QTE Blog: Sony Europe Explain Why UK/EU Do Not Have Games/DLC Available To Buy From Online Retailers http://ow.ly/tCzg

  • Star Trek Online is delayed going onto Consoles, its cause of "the business side of things". it does run on both consoles http://ow.ly/tCix

  • A Trailer has been leaked which is rumoured to be for the a Road Rash Game. its very early in development. could be canned http://ow.ly/tCj4

  • Japanese Hardware charts. DSi 63.954, PSP 51.215, PS3 37.358, Wii 35.392, Xbox 360 4.244, PS2 2.179. http://ow.ly/tClM

  • RT @giantbomb: Tekken 6 Goes Gold, Co-Op Patch Due After Launch http://bit.ly/ZprIi

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce That Tyler Bates Is Creating The Score For Army Of Two The 40th Day http://ow.ly/15TX6Y

  • PSP: Fieldrunners Dev's surprised with ESRB ratings cost $2,500. Sony's turnaround time With Mini's quicker than App Store http://ow.ly/tEj3

  • PSP: Little Big Planet pre-orders are costumes, Uncharted 2, Motorstorm, And Killzone 2. http://ow.ly/tEk1

  • Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier coming out on PS2 and PSP on November 3rd in USA. http://ow.ly/tEk7

  • 360: Scribblenauts Devs are working on a XBLA game, it'll be "pretty big.". proper announcement in near future. http://ow.ly/tEkD




Friday, October 9, 2009

EA Announce That Tyler Bates Is Creating The Score For Army Of Two The 40th Day


EA Has announced that Tyler Bates is composing the score for Army Of two The 40th Day. Tyler Bates has composed 50 movie scores in 15 years, and says that "THE 40TH DAY is one of the most intense games I’ve seen", and that “The setting, characters and action in the game provided me the perfect backdrop to create an equally intense and dramatic score that complements the gameplay.”

Press Release

MONTREAL --(Business Wire)-- Oct 09, 2009 EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that renowned film composer Tyler Bates will be creating the impactful score for the highly anticipated third person co-op shooter ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40TH DAY. The sought-after composer, best known for his work on the blockbuster films 300 and Watchmen, is crafting an immersive score that will highlight the epic co-operative battles gamers and their friends will face in the first major videogame release of 2010.

“Set in Shanghai in the middle of a major disaster, ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY dials up the action through a series of powerful scenes where players have to work together as a team to survive and escape the city,” said Lewis James, Audio Director at EA Montreal. “Tyler examined every part of the game and how players will move through the world to craft a score that truly represents their actions and the chaos unfolding around them.”

“THE 40TH DAY is one of the most intense games I’ve seen,” said Tyler Bates. “The setting, characters and action in the game provided me the perfect backdrop to create an equally intense and dramatic score that complements the gameplay.”

With more than 50 films and 15 years experience, Bates is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers. In addition to Watchmen and 300, he has scored hit films such as The Day the Earth Stood Still, Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween 2, and Showtime's hit comedy series "Californication”.

“Tyler Bates’ score for THE 40TH DAY is not only a stellar addition to this tradition but takes the ARMY OF TWO franchise to a whole new level,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing. “Most of all, our collaboration with a composer of his caliber furthers EA's continued commitment to creating the most groundbreaking new soundtracks in the entertainment industry.”

In this sequel to the multi-million selling 2008 break-out hit, private military contractors, Salem and Rios must fight their way through Shanghai to survive a carefully orchestrated series of catastrophes that are dragging the massive city to the brink of ruin. Now, the ARMY OF TWO are trapped and must work as a team to survive relentless enemy assaults and escape the city collapsing around them.

ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. The game will ship on January 12, 2010 in North America and January 8, 2010 in Europe. The game will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable).
For more information on ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY or to
pre-order the game please visit: www.armyoftwo.com. For more information on EA Montreal, please visit www.eamontreal.com or www.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Army_Of_Two.

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 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, POGO and Army of TWO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. "PlayStation", “PLAYSTATION”, and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Microsoft Reveal Upcoming Xbox Live Deals Of The Week And Avatar Clothes For Ocotber


Microsoft has revealed the upcoming Deals Of The Week for Xbox Live in October.

October 5th
- Prince of Persia® Epilogue

October 12th
- Hasbro Family Game Night

October 19th
- Resident Evil 5 VS Mode

October 26th
- Fable II Pub Games

Upcoming Avatar Clothes are:

October 8th - NFL Football Jerseys

October 15 - Halloween Costumes

October 22nd - GamerchiX Styles

There will also be more Skullcandy headphone styles as well as Prep School and Univeristy Gear Also.

Press Release

These are a Few of Our Favorite Things
Ahhh... fall and all its glory. The crisp air, the change of seasons, the comfort food. If you’re like us, what gets us really excited is FOOTBALL! Now, take your NFL rivalry to Xbox LIVE and sport your favorite team’s jersey with “Madden NFL” gear (EA SPORTS). Just in time for all the Sunday, Monday and Thursday night NFL action, starting October 8 you can keep your Avatar in the red zone. Round out October with Prep School gear, and University favorites. Huzzah!


Already have your Halloween costume picked out? Don’t leave your Avatar out in the dust! Dress them up in one of our fun, tricked out styles, whether you’re feeling witchy, spooky or like a pretty, pretty princess. Starting October 15, hit up the Hershey’s costume shop for some sweet costume treats.


Another great thing about fall? Winter is right around the corner! Gear your Avatar up with Skullcandy. Starting October 1, you can take your pick from signature varieties of Skullcandy headphones and styles that will rock your unique Winter Avatar style. You girls out there will also be able to express your gaming attitude with GamerchiX styles starting October 22.


Vampires, Princes, Games and More… All at a Discounted Price

Quality downloadable games at value prices are an easy find with a fun-filled Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week lineup. With an assortment of Arcade titles offered at a bargain price, you’ll find the perfect downloadable treat. October 5th venture to ancient Persia and heal the world from the evil corruption in “Prince of Persia® Epilogue” (Ubisoft). October 12th, break out the popcorn as “HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT” (Electronic Arts) is a bundle of family fun with cut backs on prices for each beloved favorite (BATTLESHIP, CONNECT 4, SCRABBLE, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE and SORRY! Sliders). “Resident Evil 5 Versus Mode” (Capcom) offers more bio hazardous challenges for less on October 19th, and play three exciting casino-style games set in the world of Albion at half-off with “Fable II Pub Games” (Microsoft Game Studios) on October 26th. Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week continuously delivers more fun for less, and is available exclusively for Xbox LIVE Gold Members.

Microsoft Reveal Upcoming Xbox 360 Live Games On Demand


Microsoft have revealed what games are coming to their Xbox 360 Games On Demand Service for the month of October.

October 6 - Call of Duty 3 / Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas 2

October 13 - Grand Theft Auto IV

October 20 - Midnight Club Los Angeles / Army of Two / Sonic Unleashed

October 27
- Dead Space / DiRT

Press Release

Fall has officially fallen, and this October, Xbox LIVE kicks up the leaves with thrilling deals on Xbox LIVE Arcade titles, heart-racing Games on Demand titles and even the perfect outfit to dress up your Avatar. Experience life beyond the velvet rope with Luis Lopez and Tony Prince this month with “Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony” (Rockstar Games), the all-new groundbreaking second episode that is a part of “Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City” (Rockstar Games). Be sure to check out exclusive multiplayer events for “Grand Theft Auto” (Rockstar Games) to awaken your competitive gaming spirits.


Games on Demand to keep the heart pumping

This month, feel the heady rush of adrenaline with a mind-blowing Games on Demand lineup.


October 6: “Call of Duty 3” (Activision): Follow the Allies on the Normandy Breakout campaign, and watch as they push inland to liberate Paris and take the first step on the path to Berlin. In “Call of Duty 3”, you assume the role of one of the four ordinary Allied soldiers (American, British, Canadian or Polish) and join your troops as you march into an authentic, living battlefield for unprecedented combat. Battle it out online with up to 24 players in either single or split-screen play. Run and gun or commandeer multiple-occupancy vehicles including tanks, motorcycles and jeeps.


“Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas 2” (Ubisoft): Now is your chance to return to Sin City where you can help rescue Vegas from an escalating terrorist siege that forces you into heart-pounding action from beginning to end.


October 13: “Grand Theft Auto IV” (Rockstar Games): Set in the largest, most richly detailed interactive environment created, “Grand Theft Auto IV” tells the story of Niko Bellic and his journey through modern-day Liberty City. Searching for a mysterious figure who wronged him in the past, Niko becomes embroiled in a world of violence and corruption as he struggles to cope with his cousin’s mounting debt and the seedy underbelly of Liberty City. The epic story carries on with a new protagonist, story, weapons, music and vehicles in the much anticipated October 29 release of “Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony”. Liberty City gets an overdose of guns, glitz and grime and you can get in on the explosive Multiplayer Unlocked event coming at the end of October.


October 20: “Midnight Club Los Angeles” (Rockstar Games): Race at breakneck speeds through the streets of Modern-day L.A. Drive the hottest real-world turners, muscle cars, luxury cars, exotics and superbikes on the streets today, all recreated in stunning detail. For heart pounding street racing with no track, no load times and no rules: Welcome to the Midnight Club.


“Army of Two” (Electronic Arts): When one man is not enough, it will take an army of two to fight through war, political turmoil and a conspiracy so vast it threatens the entire world. Get ready for the imminent release of the first blockbuster of 2010, “Army of Two: The 40th Day”, by playing through the first game in the series. Players who keep a saved game from the original on their hard drive will gain access to two unique weapons, designed by fans for fans of the franchise.


“Sonic Unleashed” (SEGA): Join Sonic in his quest to save the world from Dr. Eggman. On a pursuit for domination, Dr. Eggman unleashes a slumbering beast from the center of the world. This causes a devastating tremor that splinters the world and triggers a mysterious transformation in Sonic. The world divided, and Sonic altered with new abilities and powers, the stage is set for a climactic battle.


October 27: “Dead Space” (Electronic Arts): Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the award-winning “Dead Space” delivers the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome actions. The atmosphere in “Dead Space” is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. Players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke, an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications system aboard a mining ship. However, it’s not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare filled with vicious genetic mutations inside a dead, claustrophobic silence. Trapped and cut off, you must help Isaac engage in a desperate fight for survival.


“DiRT” (Codemasters): “DiRT” blends death-defying off-road action, precision control and tricked-out intensity of street racing into a visually stunning motorsports masterpiece. Choose from a wealth of officially licensed cars and real-world locations, as you careen through gravel, dirt and mud, doing whatever it takes to bring the trophy home.

Sony Europe Explain Why The UK/EU Do Not Have PSN Games Or DLC Available To Buy From Online Retailers

I asked a Sony Europe Representative is Sony had plans to have games available to buy from Online retailers like Sony America has done with Amazon.com. i also asked if there were plans for such a move in the future. this was their response.

"The reason we haven't done anything similar to SCEA and Amazon is due to them already offering product specific download vouchers and have done for some time, where as we have only just launched currency cards and not product specific. Therefore there are no plans at the moment to do something similar, but that does not mean it will change in the future. "

as you can see, for Sony America it was a natural progression of their existing deal. For Sony Europe, it sounds like their relationship with Amazon.co.uk is still early, but as they say, things can change in the future and they didn't seem negative towards such an idea.