Friday, January 15, 2010

Sony Announce That The Once Optional PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 Is Now Mandatory

Sony USA have just announced that the once optional firmware 3.15 is now Mandatory. Firmware 3.15 was released back in December and those people who have already installed Firmware 3.15 will not have to do the update again.

From US Playstation Blog
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Playfirst Announce Diner Dash 5 Boom! For PC And Mac's


Playfirst have announced Diner Dash 5 Boom! for PC and Mac. Diner Dash 5 Boom! Collectors Edition is releasing on February 16th and a standard edition is coming out around 2 weeks later. both versions of the game will come out on www.playfirst.com. The Collectors Edition will retail for $19.99 whilst the standard edition will cost $6.99.

The Collectors edition will come with exclusive features including:
  • 5 Advanced levels of exclusive Diner Dash 5: BOOM! game play
  • Strategy Guide Walkthrough to reach expert level
  • Behind the Scenes Digital Art Book (sketch art and production concepts)
  • Animated Screensaver and Wallpapers
  • “Flo Over Time” Historical Retrospective
In Diner Dash 5 Boom!, Flo's Diner has exploded and its up to the player to help rebuild it. there are over 1000 possible combinations on how a customised Diner can be built. there are over 50 outdoor levels to complete, with each completed level allowing players to earn money from tips that can be used to buy fixtures, décor and more. The Final Level of the game is when the Diner has been rebuilt and the thousands of possible combinations mean you may never play the same last level twice.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Jan 15, 2010 PlayFirst®, Inc., the leader in interactive entertainment for women, today announced the development of Diner Dash 5: BOOM!, the fifth major title in the award-winning Diner Dash® series. In this innovative new game, Flo’s Diner accidentally goes “boom” and it’s up to the player to help rebuild a customized diner. With more than a 1000 possible combinations, each advancing level allows players to earn tips for the purchase of fixtures, décor and more - ultimately creating a one-of-a-kind diner. The final stage of the game will be a unique experience for every player.

To celebrate the release of Diner Dash 5: BOOM!, PlayFirst® will lead with a commemorative edition: Diner Dash 5: BOOM! The Collector’s Edition launching February 16th on PlayFirst.com with a PC and Mac version for $19.99. The standard edition of Diner Dash 5: BOOM! for PC and Mac will launch approximately 2 weeks later on PlayFirst.com for $6.99.

The special Collector’s Edition will include exclusive bonus features and game play including:
5 Advanced levels of exclusive Diner Dash 5: BOOM! game play
Strategy Guide Walkthrough to reach expert level
Behind the Scenes Digital Art Book (sketch art and production concepts)
Animated Screensaver and Wallpapers
“Flo Over Time” Historical Retrospective
“When Diner Dash exploded on the scene five years ago, it was an instant blockbuster, breaking new ground in casual games and defining the time-management category,” said Kenny Shea Dinkin, PlayFirst’s Chief Creative Officer. “With this fifth sequel we wanted to make sure we were keeping the series just as fresh with new ideas and innovative game play and not relying on the same old stuff: so we blew up the diner! Players of Diner Dash 5: BOOM! will need to seat, serve and save the day through fifty outdoor levels across DinerTown’s wacky neighborhoods before they see their diner rebuilt to their personalized specifications.”

Since the debut of the franchise in 2004, the Diner Dash® series has been downloaded more than 550 million times across the globe, making it one of the most popular and recognizable gaming franchises of all time. Diner Dash® and Flo have both evolved to be successful brands on multi-platforms including mobile, iPhone, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, WiiWare and Nintendo DS.

“Diner Dash remains one of the most popular games of all time,” said Michael Cai from Interpret LLC. “In our 2009 New Media Measure survey of people who actively play games, Diner Dash and Diner Dash2 both ranked among the top twelve games played by the most number of people, in this national survey that includes all types of games.”

About PlayFirst®
PlayFirst, the leader in interactive entertainment for women, publishes emotionally engaging experiences to always delight consumers. PlayFirst’s mission is to deliver delightful play for everybody, everyday. By creating engaging story worlds that capture the imagination, PlayFirst teams make quality gaming experiences across popular platforms worldwide including PC, Mac, iPhone, Facebook, and consoles. The company's game portfolio includes world-renowned titles, such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Chocolatier®, and Dream Chronicles®. PlayFirst games are available in major retailers and on more than 500 sites in 20 languages. For more information, visit www.playfirst.com.
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This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed this weeks UK WiiWare and DSiWare update. there are no Virtual Console releases this week. Screenshots were not provided by Nintendo UK, they are screenshots i had been given from Nintendo USA for their WiiWare, DSiWare, Virtual Console releases.

WiiWare

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney



DSiWare

Electroplankton Beatnes


Electroplankton Hanenbow


SUDOKU SENSEI
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THQ Have Released New Screenshots For Metro 2033

THQ Have released new screenshots for their upcoming PC and Xbox 360 game Metro 2033. these screenshots are in-game and focus on soldiers, their guns, and their clothes. several locations are also shown, a mixture of above ground and underground locations. a couple of the screenshots show a rat/dog looking enemy stalking the player.

Metro 2033
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EA Release New Screenshots For RISK Factions

Following EA's earlier announcement that they are brining Risk to XBLA, EA have now revealed the game will be called RISK: Factions and released new screenshots for it. The Screenshots confirm that the game does have a unique art style, a sense of humour, and cinematic. the screenshots appear to be in-game and show in-game action.

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

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • PS3: PlayTv is coming to Japan as Torne. it is a DTV adapter that comes out in March for ¥9980 http://ow.ly/Wq2n

  • PS3: a 250GB PS3 is coming out in Japan on 18th February for ¥34,980 http://ow.ly/Wq3E

  • PS3: Final Fantasy VIII Top downloaded PSN game for December. December 09 sales up 155% from December 08 http://ow.ly/Wq62

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16kXYj

  • id are hiring for a new Doom game. http://ow.ly/Wq7X

  • Its rumoured Temco Bowl Throwback is coming to XBLA and PSN. its a HD remake of the NES game. http://ow.ly/WqbN

  • 360: Final Fantasy XIII apparently runs smoothly on the 360, no signs of slowdown or visual tearing. http://ow.ly/Wqfn

  • Square Enix have said that the "Overseas" version of Final Fantasy XIII is finished. http://ow.ly/WqhT

  • Akira, Opa-Opa, Bonanza Bros., KapuKapus + more Are rumoured to be in Sonic & Sega's All Star Racing http://ow.ly/Wqm7

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16kZc3

  • PSP: half Minute Hero is coming out in Europe on 12th February. http://ow.ly/WqpS

  • I Am Alive is speculated to have been delayed until April 2011 http://ow.ly/Wqs3

  • The Australian Ratings Board have rated 3D Space Tank by the PixleJunk Studio. Its coming out on a Nintendo Platform http://ow.ly/WquD

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Torchlight http://ow.ly/16l0A6

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16l0A7

  • Ubisoft say they delayed Splinter Cell Conviction to add more polish to it. http://ow.ly/WuXn

  • Rare have said that they will allow more publishers to "Borrow" their characters. http://ow.ly/Wv5e

  • The Beatles Drummer Ringo Starr has said he is "crap" at the The Beatles Rock Band Drums http://ow.ly/Wv6O

  • PS3: Gran Turismo 5 only uses 80% of the PS3's processing power. http://ow.ly/Wv83

  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce 3D Dot Heroes Is Comint To Europe In May http://ow.ly/16l1Rh

  • Sony has filed trademarks for Digi-Tiles, Earthshield, Legend of Kunoichi, and Smashbreak. no more info was provided http://ow.ly/Wvan

  • DS: Nintendo have said they are not stopping production of the Nintendo DS. sales still remain strong. http://ow.ly/Wvca

  • DSi XL: Official Nintendo Magazine list top 10 games that are better on the DSi Xl's bigger screens. http://ow.ly/Wvec

  • Ubisoft have revealed that Beyond Good And Evil 2 is still in development. http://ow.ly/WvCj

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And The Boxart For Endless Ocean Blue World http://ow.ly/16l54k

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The DSi XL Is Coming To Eruope On 5th March http://ow.ly/16l40d

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16l40e

  • EA is considering releasing a Dead Space 2 collectors edition, asking facebook fans for suggestions http://ow.ly/WA8G

  • The BBFC have rated Batman Arkham Asylum Game Of The Year Edition. http://ow.ly/WAcI

  • Dreamcast: Late SEGA Chairman Isao Okawa tried to get Dreamcast compatibility in the Xbox. MS Didn't Want DC Games Online http://ow.ly/WAgk

  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 14/01/10 http://ow.ly/16l6zG

  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Revealed MAG Trophies http://ow.ly/16l6zH

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce They Are Brining Percy Jackson To Flips On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16l6zI

  • PSP: Valkyria Chronicles 2 will get Mission Pack DLC. http://ow.ly/WAiS

  • its rumoured Max Payne 3 is suffering from Rockstar mismanagement. Game story re-written for 3rd time + more http://ow.ly/WAEr

  • Majesco made a loss of $6.6Million in 2009 but revenues of $94.5 million were up 47.8% up on 2008 http://ow.ly/WCuL

  • December USA Console sales, Wii 3.81M, DS 3.31M, PS3 1.36M, Xbox 360 1.31M, PSP 654.7K, PS2 333.2K. http://ow.ly/WCOF

  • QTE Blog: Activision Announce Modern Warfare 2 Retail Sales Have Surpassed $1 Billion Worldwide http://ow.ly/16l9z5

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Picross 3D is Coming Out In The UK On 5th March http://ow.ly/16l9z6

  • USA December Software, New Super Mario Bros. Wii 2.82m, Wii Fit plus 2.41M, Wii Sports Resort 1.79M are top 3 http://ow.ly/WD0m

  • QTE Blog: Insomniac Announce Ratchet & Clank and Resistance Action Figures Are Out Now http://ow.ly/16laDo




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