Thursday, October 29, 2009

EA Reveal Battlefield Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Information, Boxart, Trailer, And Screenshots

EA has revealed the Battlefield Bad Company 2 Limited Edition. they also released a trailer for this announcement and the boxart for the limited edition. they also released new screenshots for the game. The Limited Edition comes out in N.America on March 2 2010 and March 5th in Europe. it should cost the same as the standard edition.

The Limited Edition version of Battlefield Bad Company 2 will provide gamers with 6 special unlocked items. there are 4 vehicle Unlocks:
  • Improved Vehicle Armor – An up-armor package is mounted on all vehicle types, decreasing the effect of both explosive and penetrating warheads, significantly improving vehicle survivability.
  • Supreme Vehicle Firepower – Additional weapon packages are mounted for the driver of all armored vehicles, greatly expanding the range of targets the vehicle can successfully engage and destroy.
  • Vehicle Motion Sensor – Use this electronics warfare package to locate enemy units in direct proximity to the vehicle.
  • Tracer Dart Pistol – This magnetic dart attaches to any vehicle surface, allowing squad members to track, lock on, and fire rockets onto moving targets even beyond line of sight.

And 2 Battlefield 1943 Weapons:
  • M1A1 Submachine Gun – Reliable but heavy this classic weapon is a powerful force in the hands of any Battlefield veteran.
  • M1911 Pistol – Highly customized M1911 are favored for its dependability and the power of its large .45 caliber round.


The Trailer shows these unlocks in action and how they can be used in battle.



Screenshots


Boxart


Limited Edition Boxart


Press Release

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced a Limited Edition* release of Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, the premier first-person shooter of 2010. The Limited Edition game features six special gameplay unlocks that give players a tactical advantage on the battlefield from the minute they fire up the game. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been recognized by critics worldwide for its uncompromising action gameplay, unprecedented level of destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments in a modern warfare game. Available while supplies last, the Limited Edition version of the game will be sold at the same price as the standard version of the game with participating retailers in North America on March 2, 2010 and in Europe on March 5, 2010.

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition delivers six special customizations early to give players a day one advantage in multiplayer matches. Four vehicle warfare unlocks will immediately enhance the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 best-in-class online vehicle warfare experience, delivering extra firepower, radar, and armor for the vehicles. Additionally, the tracer dart attaches to any enemy vehicle and allows RPG-toting teammates to track, lock on, and destroy their adversary. Seasoned veterans of Battlefield 1943™ will be able to immediately re-acquaint themselves with two classic and highly powerful weapons, the M1A1 submachine gun and the M1911 pistol.

The full list of six unlocks are as follows:
Four vehicle warfare unlocks
*Improved Vehicle Armor – An up-armor package is mounted on all vehicle types, decreasing the effect of both explosive and penetrating warheads, significantly improving vehicle survivability.
*Supreme Vehicle Firepower – Additional weapon packages are mounted for the driver of all armored vehicles, greatly expanding the range of targets the vehicle can successfully engage and destroy.
*Vehicle Motion Sensor – Use this electronics warfare package to locate enemy units in direct proximity to the vehicle.
*Tracer Dart Pistol – This magnetic dart attaches to any vehicle surface, allowing squad members to track, lock on, and fire rockets onto moving targets even beyond line of sight.

Two classic Battlefield 1943™ weapons
*M1A1 Submachine Gun – Reliable but heavy this classic weapon is a powerful force in the hands of any Battlefield veteran.
*M1911 Pistol – Highly customized M1911 are favored for its dependability and the power of its large .45 caliber round.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available on March 2, 2010 in North America for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC. The game will be available on March 5, 2010 in Europe.

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more on the Battlefield franchise please visit: www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
The Limited Edition will be sold while supplies last.

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 and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Battlefield Bad Company and Battlefield 1943 are trademarks or registered trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.


UK PSN Update 29/10/09

Special Offers
Everyday Shooter – PS3 [£3.99]
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo – PSP [£9.99]
Future Cop: L.A.P.D. - PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Syndicate Wars – PS1 Classic [£2.39]]
Hi-Octane – PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Championship Bass – PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Street Skater – PS1 Classic [£2.39]
Street Skater 2 – PS1 Classic [£2.39]

PS3 Games
Hasbro Family Game Night [£29.99]
Zombie Apocalypse [£7.99]
Pain – Elvira Pack [£0.79]
Little Big Planet – Halloween Mask [Free]
EyePet – Lucky Dip Styling Pack 2 [Free]
Trivial Pursuit – Sports Pack [£3.99]

Demo's
Zombie Apocalypse
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time – Great Clock Demo
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time – Krell Canyon Demo
Fat Princess
Trine
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast

Guitar Hero 5
All Hallows Eve Track Pack [£4.39]
“Astro Zombies” by The Misifts [£1.59]
“Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson [£1.59]
“Gor Gor” by Gwar [£1.59]

Rock Band
Rob Zombie Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Burn” by Rob Zombie [£0.99]
“Dragula“ by Rob Zombie [£0.99]
“SuperBeast” by Rob Zombie [£0.99]
Wolfmother Pack 1 [£5.25]
“New Moon Rising” by Wolfmother [£0.99]
“Pilgrim” by Wolfmother [£0.99]
“Sundial” by Wolfmother [£0.99]
“White Unicorn” by Wolfmother [£0.99]
“Woman” by Wolfmother [£0.99]
“Best Of Me” by Morningwood [£0.99]
“Sugarbaby” by Morningwood [£0.99].
“Rock Me” by Liz Phair [£0.99]

DJ Hero
Extended Mix Pack1 [£4.79]
Features - “All Of Me” By 50 Cent Featuring Mary J. Blige , “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen, “Dare” by Gorillaz vs “Can't Trust It” by Public Enemy

The Beatles Rock Band
Abbey Road Album [£9.19]
“Because” [£0.99]
“Maxwell's Silver Hammer” [£0.99]
“Oh Darling” [£0.99]

Videos
Pain – Elvira Trailer
Dragon Age Origins – Wardens Keep
Dragon Age Origins – The Stone Prisoner
Dantes Inferno – Limbo Gameplay
Need For Speed Shift – TV Commercial
Heroes Over Europe - Ace Kill
Heroes Over Europe – Planes Gameplay
Heroes Over Europe – Environments Gameplay

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Apache Gunship [£1.19]
Bloodwork Theme [£1.19]
Fractal Fire [£1.19]
Shades Of Autumn [£1.19]

Dynamic Theme
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival [£11.99]
Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders [£7.99]
Super Monkey Ball Adventure [£11.99]
Football Manager Handheld 2010 [£35.99]
Grand Theft Auto China Town Wars [£29.99]
Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show [£23.99]
Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show – Musicians Wardrobe [Free]
Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show – Montana Fashons [£1.19]
Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show – Moment Maker Special Effects [£0.79]
Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show – Rockstar Prop [Free]

Minis
Zombie Tycoon [£3.99]

Rock Band
Rock Band Unplugged - “Kool Thing” by Sonic Youth [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “My Old School” by Steely Dan [£0.99]

Demo's
Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival
PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe

Theme
NONE


Sega Has Revealed The Current Box Art For The UK Release Of Valkyria Chronicles II On The PSP.


Sega Has Revealed The Current Box Art For The UK Release Of Valkyria Chronicles II On The PSP. this box art maynot be final and could change. Not much is given away with the boxart, all we can say is that Sega believe it will be rate 16 when its released.
You can click on the picture to see it bigger.


Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Artwork For The 12th PoxNora Expansion, Dire Covenant

Following yesterdays announcement that the 12th expansion for PoxNora is Dire Covenant, Sony Online Entertainment have released some artwork for the expansion.

PoxNora - Dire Covenant



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

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

  • iPhone: Fishlabs are reporting that Rally Master Pro 3D has a piracy rate of 95% in its first day of release. http://ow.ly/x5wh

  • iPhone: Tapulous have released TapTap Revenge Metallica in the USA for $4.99 and UK for £2.99. http://ow.ly/x5zz

  • PS3: the USA release of District 9 has a demo for God Of War III. when demo is completed, a making of is unlocked. http://ow.ly/x5AW

  • PS3: Netflix say they're confident they have enough PS3 discs for the demand. everyone should get it the same time. http://ow.ly/x5Mq

  • 360: its being reported that Left 4 Dead 2 will have Avatar Awards. this ranges from shirts, med kits, hats + more http://ow.ly/x5PQ

  • 360: A Mandatory update is coming out soon. it is for the wireless adaptor and is not the facebook.twitter/lastfm update http://ow.ly/x5QZ

  • 360: Darwinia+ hitting Xbox Live Certification soon, released expected after Christmas http://ow.ly/x5WW

  • DSi: The Legend Of Zelda Spirit tracks is set 100 years after the Phantom hour Glass. the train is upgradable. http://ow.ly/x5Z3

  • Tekken Director, Katsuhiro Harada, has said there are alot of ideas for Tekken 7, like a facial expression system http://ow.ly/x60t

  • its rumoured that 2 possible X-Com games are coming, 1 from Firaxis, another from 2K Boston. 1 turned based, other FPS http://ow.ly/x63d

  • QTE Blog: Cryptic Release Part 2 Of The Star Trek Online Video Time-Line http://ow.ly/15XTCd

  • PC: Australians who got the wrong version of Borderlands have to delete it and re-download the game. http://ow.ly/x646

  • ASDA has admitted that they have sold key game titles below cost price, (selling it below what they paid for it.) http://ow.ly/x68S

  • QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Deadline For Them To Renew Their WWE License Has Been Extended http://ow.ly/15XTIv

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - BrĂ¼tal Legend http://ow.ly/15XTIw

  • PC: Nation Red has been updated. Steam leaderboards and Steam Achievements have been added, + more. http://ow.ly/x6aJ

  • its being reported that Shattered Union, A 2K strategy game, is getting a Hollywood movie adaptation http://ow.ly/x65z

  • 360: 2 new Xbox 360 elite bundles are coming. Transformers 2 + Star Trek bundles, movies on USB, game, controller, console http://ow.ly/x6cI

  • 360: The Sky Player will be reinstated in phases today. not all users may be connected before the days out. http://ow.ly/x9fX

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For Story Book Workshop On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/15XVeG

  • QTE Blog: Disney Interactive Studios Have Released Screenshots And Artwork For Epic Mickey http://ow.ly/15XVeH

  • PSP: a Valkria Chronicles 2 Demo is coming out on the Japanese PSN store on November 2nd. http://ow.ly/x9gO

  • PSP: a new demo for Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker is coming out on the Japanese PSN this week. http://ow.ly/x9hn

  • 360: Gamasutra has examined Gamerscore and Game Completions. the games difficulty is main reason why games not finished http://ow.ly/x9jg

  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce That Dire Covenant Is The 12th Expansion For PoxNora http://ow.ly/15XVYu

  • PC: for $25, users in World of Warcraft can change the gender, appearance, and name of their character. http://ow.ly/x9kq

  • PSP: SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 is coming out on January 12th in the USA. development is on schedule. http://ow.ly/x9mG

  • Epic Mickey started as a PS3/360/PC game, Wii development started 2008. http://ow.ly/x9t5

  • 360: Datal announce they are going to release a solution to make their memory cards work on the next 360 update http://ow.ly/xa1b

  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce That EverQuest Underfoot Is Now Available For Pre-Order http://ow.ly/15XWDU

  • Wii: its rumored that Nintendo is currently testing Netflix Streaming and expect a public release soon. http://ow.ly/xbvN

  • Grand Theft Auto IV Episodes from Liberty City Manuel teases next location and say Liberty City is over. http://ow.ly/xbxd

  • iPhone: Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion is coming to iPhone later this month. takes place in Ace Combat timeline http://ow.ly/xby3

  • 360: Xbox Live Activity, Halo 3, Call Of Duty 4/WaW, Halo 3 ODST, Gears Of War 2. Top XBLA Game, Trials HD. http://ow.ly/xbBI

  • Wii: rumoured Wii 2 Specs, Bluray (to stop piracy), 1080p, Old Wii Trade In, 3rd quarter 2010 release, worldwide release http://ow.ly/xbEA

  • 360: Its rumoured Microsoft started the $100 Gold Member rumour to get gamers to buy 1 year subscriptions to boost sales http://ow.ly/xbG2

  • Kojima says he was surprised at how big the reaction to news about Zone Of The Enders was. Even staff were excited http://ow.ly/xbHq

  • PS3: Just Add Water have announced that Comet Crash is coming to EU/USA PSN in November, Japan in December. http://ow.ly/xcFg

  • 360: Reviews for Ballad Of Gay Tony Are being released. mostly 9/10 scores. http://ow.ly/xcFL

  • PS3: Naughty Dog will punish players who "rage quit" online games of Uncharted 2. multiplayer will be tweaked. http://ow.ly/xcGl

  • PSP: Analysts predict a a New PSP is coming and it will have UMD, PSP 4000 model, and maybe 16gb Flash/memory stick http://ow.ly/xcHf




Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Sony Online Entertainment Announce That EverQuest Underfoot Is Now Available For Pre-Order

http://newsletters.station.sony.com/eq/underfoot/eqUF-header.jpg

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that EverQuest Underfoot, the 16th expansion for EverQuest, is now available for pre-order. you can pre-order the game from http://everquest.station.sony.com/expansions/underfoot/index.vm.
it has a release date of December 15th 2009, and has a pre-order price of $39.99.

EverQuest Underfoot has all previous 15 expansions for EverQuest, and content, and brings 12 new zones for the Underfoot Expansion. there are also new weapons and armor, a special in game item called the Mark Of Brell which gives users the ability to teleport to the Underfoot Zone, and an achievement system which displays and manages you progress in Norrath.

Press Release

WHAT: The legendary journey continues into the undiscovered depths of Norrath with EverQuest® Underfoot™, the 16th expansion from the groundbreaking EverQuest franchise. The expansion, scheduled to launch on December 15, 2009, is now available for pre-order for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (plus applicable taxes).

ABOUT EVERQUEST UNDERFOOT: EverQuest Underfoot presents a mysterious world unlike anything previously experienced in Norrath, providing the ultimate MMO gaming experience for players. This all-in-one compilation is the next volume of Norrathian adventure following last year’s success of EverQuest® Seeds of Destruction™. Now in its unprecedented tenth year, EverQuest takes its tradition of exciting worlds, challenging dungeons, inventive new creatures and thrilling monsters underground!

EverQuest Underfoot features:
* All Previous Expansions - Includes the new expansion pack and all 15 previous expansions and content
* Amazing new zones – Players can dig into 12 new zones throughout the realm of Brell Serilis
* New Alternate Advancement Abilities - Optimize your character's power and strength with all new alternate advancement abilities
* New weapons and armor - Outfit characters with hundreds of new options
* Master Tradeskilling – Players can create powerful new weapons, armor and more with thousands of new recipes
* Extended Target Window - Track friends and foes with greater accuracy
* Achievement System - Display and manage your progress through the world of Norrath
* Mark of Brell in-game item – Users can teleport directly into the Underfoot zone (one per account, non-tradable)
* Legends of Norrath™ - Includes digital card game client and game scenario
* 500 Station Cash™ - Select unique virtual items from the in-game EQ Marketplace (no trade/non-transferable; no cash value)
* 30-day subscription included for New EQ Accounts - Included with valid purchase for new EQ accounts only (excludes existing EQ and Station Access accounts)

WHEN:
EverQuest Underfoot is available for pre-order beginning today athttp://everquest.station.sony.com/expansions/underfoot/index.vm

For more details, new screenshots and the latest information on the
Road to Underfoot events visit www.roadtounderfoot.com.