THQ Have Released A Story Trailer For Metro 2033

THQ Have released a story trailer for their upcoming Metro 2033 game. The Trailer shows alot of in-game footage from cutscenes and action.

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• PS3: Its being reported that the Latest Qore revealed Heavy Rains USA Release is February 16th. http://ow.ly/Udbc

• 360: Ninety Nine Nights II is coming out in Japan in Spring. http://ow.ly/Udcw

• Nvidia have shown of their Mobile Tegra processor running Unreal Engine 3. it is the same as the PC version. http://ow.ly/Uddp

• Greenpeace have rated Nintendo the Most Eco-unfriendly electronics company. Sony was Most Green console maker. http://ow.ly/UfqU

• 360: Reportedly leaked Halo Reach Artwork hints towards upcoming GameInformer cover. http://ow.ly/UfAu

• JP Console, Wii 163.855, PSP 132.911, PS3 114.368, DSi 92.461, DSi LL 70.643, DS 17.388, 360 6.878, PS2 4.023, PSPgo 3.903 http://ow.ly/UfCG

• iPhone: Mirrors Edge release has been delayed until early 2010. http://ow.ly/Udas

• Its rumoured that Infinity Ward is developing a MMO and is hiring Sony Online Entertainment developers. http://ow.ly/UhU4

• Wii: Zack & Wiki The Quest For Barbaros' Treasure is the 13th best reviewed Wii game, but only sold 126k copies. http://ow.ly/UiiQ

• 360: Fable III Will be shown next month in San Francisco. there will be new videos released also. http://ow.ly/Uikm

• Microsoft say the 3D home experience won't match that of the Cinema. it'll be some time before its widely adopted. http://ow.ly/Uimn

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out In The USA On February 23rd http://ow.ly/16iqpV

• Wii: New Super Mario Bros. Wii has sold over 2.7 Million copies in Japan, is number 1 in game charts http://ow.ly/Uk5x

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out On 26th February In The UK And February 24th In Europe http://ow.ly/16irtP

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16irtQ

• EA say that 75% of football games sold in the EU were FIFA 10. 'beating the heck out of Pro Evo' http://ow.ly/Uk6O

• After Yesterdays Profit Warning, GameStop shares fell 15% http://ow.ly/Uk7i

• PS3: Sony is still planning to release a Demo for Heavy Rain before the game launches. there'll be more info soon. http://ow.ly/Uk95

• PC: Dice have announced that a Public Battlefield Bad Company 2 will start on January 28th. it'll run to February 25th http://ow.ly/UkaW

• QTE Blog: EA Launch A New Marketing Campagin With Dr Pepper http://ow.ly/16isVU

• The Child's Play Charity has raised over $1.7 Million in 2009. http://ow.ly/UnHf

• QTE Blog: Sony Have Posted A CES 2010 3D Q/A Video For The Playstation 3 http://ow.ly/16iwww

Sony Have Posted A CES 2010 3D Q/A Video For The Playstation 3

Sony have released a Q&A Video for 3D on the Playstation 3. the video details that there will be 2 firmware updates to the PS3, 1 for 3D games and 1 for 3D BluRay. 3D capable TV's will be needed and Sony's Line-up will come out in summer.
Sony will announce the 3D game line-up will be soon and say it'll be a robust line-up with games from 1st and 3rd parties. they do point out that the 3D games on show are just demos.

EA Launch A New Marketing Campagin With Dr Pepper

EA have announced that they have launched a new marketing campaign with Dr Pepper. People who buy 20-ounce bottles of Dr Pepper will be able to download exclusive content for EA games. this includes virtual clothes for Sims and Body parts For Spore Creatures.

How it Works:
1. Purchase a participating bottle of Dr Pepper.
2. Find an exclusive redemption code under the bottle cap.
3. Go to: http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea to redeem the code and select from a wide range of game enhancements for Battlefield Heroes™, Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, Mass Effect™ 2, Spore™ and The Sims™ 3 and others to be announced throughout the year.

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Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & PLANO, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Jan 08, 2010 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Dr Pepper today launched an innovative brand marketing program delivering custom built interactive entertainment to Dr Pepper fans. Beginning this week, consumers who buy 20-ounce bottles of Dr Pepper can also download new, exclusive content in EA games like virtual clothes for their Sims or body parts for their Spore™ creatures. Gaming fans will receive access to these exclusive add-ons for select EA titles throughout 2010 with codes* found on more than 500 million Dr Pepper bottles and fountain cups.

“Dr. Pepper’s decision to partner with EA is an investment that will bring a lot of value to their brand and to their consumers,” said Elizabeth Harz, Senior Vice President of Global Media Sales for EA. “Consumers get free game content and a whole new way to experience the Dr Pepper brand.”

“We wanted to give consumers an unrivaled experience by offering a range of valuable game enhancements that elevate their experience within the games and create brand affinity,” said Tony Jacobs, vice president of marketing, Dr Pepper. “The EA promotion gives fans an unbelievable gaming experience that they can only access through Dr Pepper.”

How it Works:
1. Purchase a participating bottle of Dr Pepper.
2. Find an exclusive redemption code under the bottle cap.
3. Go to: http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea to redeem the code and select from a wide range of game enhancements for Battlefield Heroes™, Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, Mass Effect™ 2, Spore™ and The Sims™ 3 and others to be announced throughout the year.

Game enhancements for The Sims 3, for example, feature theme-based bundles including Vintage Vegas, Beach Party, Celebrity and Football. Consumers will be able to download exciting new content ranging from a party top or hot boots all the way to a cool Retro car. Fans who have played The Sims over the years will recognize items inspired by previous The Sims games like the Lips Couch or Boomerang Window.

Other examples of exclusive downloadable content include the following:
In Spore, a dozen Cyborg-themed body parts – such as eyes, heads and arms – can be redeemed and used in theSpore Creature Creator. These parts allow players to mix robot and organic creature body parts to design their own Cyborg creatures. The exclusive Cyborg parts will be usable by all owners of the Spore PC game and anyone who downloads the free Spore Creature Creator Trial Edition from the Spore.com website.
In Mass Effect 2 (shipping January 26th for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PC), a shooter RPG from EA’s award-winning BioWare™ division, there are three unique pieces of armor: two helmets and a visor. The game was recently named by The New York Times as one of 2010’s most anticipated games.
In Battlefield Heroes, there are four sets of unique character clothing, and consumers get a pair of outfits per download, one for each side.
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2 four kit upgrades allow you to become a unique Special Activities soldier, with new camouflage and a modified weapon. Kit upgrades also contain new awards and an additional achievement.
*In-game items require applicable EA game, applicable game system, Internet connection and EA registration.

More games and enhancements will be announced throughout the year. Full rules and regulations as well as download descriptions and product details can be found at: www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea/rules/.

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.

About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free and Cherry varieties. DPS is a leading producer of flavored soft drinks, marketing Dr Pepper and 50-plus other beverage brands across North America and the Caribbean. For more information on Dr Pepper, visitwww.drpepper.com or www.drpeppersnapple.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, The Sims and Spore are trademarks of Electronic Arts. Mass Effect and BioWare are trademarks of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield: Bad Company are trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have released information about what is coming to the Virtual Console, WiiWare And DSiWare this Friday.

Virtual Console
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (Sega Mega Drive Game)

WiiWare
Stop Stress: A day of fury
Stunt Cars

DSiWare
Art Academy: Second Semester
Move your Brain - Rollway Puzzle
Sokomania

From Nintendo UK

Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out On 26th February In The UK And February 24th In Europe

Sony's EU Playstation Blog have announced that Heavy Rain is coming out across mainland Europe on Wednesday 24th February and Friday 26th February in the UK and Ireland.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Announce Heavy Rain Is Coming Out In The USA On February 23rd

Sony have revealed that Heavy Rain is coming out on February 23rd in the USA. Sony have also announced that those people who pre-order Heavy Rain, at participating retailers, will get the first episode of the Heavy Rain Chronicles for free. the episode is “Heavy Rain: Chronicle One – The Taxidermist”.

Sony has also revealed that when the Heavy Rain Episodes come out on the PSN they will cost $4.99 each.

From USA Playstation Blog