Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days

Sqaure Enix Europe, formally Eidos, have released a new trailer for Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days. this is a cinematic trailer featuring clips from the game. the footage shows Lynch in the present and a flashback from his past.




Sony Announce Fat Princess Patch 1.04 Goes Live Tomorrow And It Brings A Free New Map

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Sony has announced that Fat Princess is getting a patch tomorrow. patch 1.04 will fix issues with All-Time and Monthly Online Rankings in Team Deathmatch and Invasion. Patch 1.04 will also add a new map to the game for free. the screenshot at the top of this post is of this new town called Brownie Town.

The Fat Princess Team have said that they are aware of a bug with the warriors shield and that a fix is being worked on. but, the fix is not included in this patch and should be in the next one.

From US Playstation Blog


EA Reveal Skate 3 Pre-Order Incentive With A New Skate 3 Trailer

EA have released a new trailer for Skate 3. this is a trailer of what you get if you pre-order Skate 3, the Black Box Distribution Skate Park. the trailer shows in-game footage, or replays, of a few characters skate boarding around this park and shows what the park looks like and what obstacles there are.




Sony Announce The Playstation 3 Motion Controller Will Launch Worldwide In The Fall

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Sony have announced that the Playstation 3 Motion Controller will launch Worldwide this Fall. originally, a release date of spring was given for the Motion Controller but Sony say a Fall release is when they "...will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users"

Sony say they are working with third party publishers as well as their own studios to make sure there is a "...comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller". Sony say they will be making a announcement were they will reveal the lineup of Playstation 3 Motion Controller games.

The Press release also says that the Motion Controller is still a tentative name. there is no information in the release about when its Name will be revealed.

Press Release

Tokyo, January 20, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release its new Motion Controller (tentative name) for PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system in fall 2010 in Japan, Asian regions and countries, North America and Europe/PAL territories together with an extensive line-up of exciting software titles. The new controller, combined together with the PlayStation®Eye camera*2, can detect the natural and intuitive movement of the hand and reflect the precise movement within the game, delivering a whole new entertainment experience on PS3.

“We have decided to release the Motion Controller in fall 2010 when we will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users, ” said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “We will continue to work to have a comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller, not only from SCE Worldwide Studios but also from the third party developers and publishers, whom we have been working closely with. We look forward to soon unveiling the exciting software line-up that further expand and define the PS3 platform as the ultimate entertainment system for the home.”

SCE will vigorously promote the Motion Controller as the de facto controller of the PS3 platform along with the DUALSHOCK® series controller and will deploy various measures to enhance the software title line-up for the Motion Controller, delivering groundbreaking interactive entertainment only possible on the PS3 platform.

*1 Motion Controller is a tentative name.
*2 Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy Motion Controller on PS3.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, over 27 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 140.7 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 55.9 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 38 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 780 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at http://www.playstation.com

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/16n6s0

  • Wii: Gamestop have the Pink and Blue WiiMotes available for pre-order for $54.99 http://ow.ly/YaZ8

  • 2009 USA Console Marketshare, Nintendo 50%, Sony 26%, Microsoft 24%. Sony's has biggest fall. http://ow.ly/Yb1k

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16n7Tb

  • PS3: its been strongly rumoured that the Playstation Motion Controller will be called Arc. http://ow.ly/Ybil

  • Wii: Super Mario Bros. Wii has sold over 3 million units in Japan becoming the fastest 3 million selling game in Japan http://ow.ly/Yb52

  • Quantum Theory is coming out in the UK in Late March on the PS3 and Xbox 360. http://ow.ly/Yb6s

  • PS3: Sony has showed a 3D version of Little Big Planet. moving between planes worked very well, creating a sense of depth http://ow.ly/Yba1

  • 360: Rare has said it possible they will release more HD remakes of their games on the XBLA. http://ow.ly/YbbH

  • Wii: Wayforward would like to make a sequel to a Boy And His Blob. could also do small downloadable titles. http://ow.ly/YbeQ

  • PS3: Amazon.co.jp have a listing for Shin Megami Tensei on the PS3. there has been no official announcement. http://ow.ly/Yb3w

  • PC: Cryptic say they predicted only 65% of people with Beta keys would play the game. predictions were "Crushed" http://ow.ly/YdGA

  • QTE Blog: PopCap Announce That The Third Free Level Pack For Peggle Nights Is Now Available http://ow.ly/16naFI

  • Its speculated that Square Enix's move to raise cash is to either pay off old debt or to buy another company. http://ow.ly/YdK6

  • DSi: The First Footage for Pokemon Ranger Path of Light have emerged on youtube. both videos show ingame action http://ow.ly/YdS3

  • DSi: a trailer for the Mega Man Zero Collection has been found. its in Japanese, but video and artwork is shown http://ow.ly/YdTI

  • Wii: Nintendo have said that Metroid Prime Trilogy has not been discontinued in the UK http://ow.ly/YgFB

  • QTE Blog: Activision Announce That DJ Hero Was The Number 1 New Intellectual Property In The USA And Europe In 2009 http://ow.ly/16ncUr

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Pre-Order Incentives For USA Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver http://ow.ly/16ncUs

  • UK Retailer GAME has listed a Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo as coming out on the 360 and PS3 on 4th February. http://ow.ly/YgOE

  • Sony has said that God Of War III will not be the last game in the God Of War series, but it is the end of the trilogy. http://ow.ly/YgQQ

  • its rumoured a new Modern Warfare 2 hack drops players back to level 1. it seems to be effect XBL players http://ow.ly/YgSz

  • PS3: Gamefly have boxart for the USA version of Jakuza 3. it is different from the Japan version http://ow.ly/YgUx

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Its UK Spring Line-up And Announce The Black Wii Will Stay on Sale. http://ow.ly/16ndYn

  • 360: Ruffian have confirmed that there will be a pre-release demo of Crackdown 2. http://ow.ly/YgWn

  • QTE Blog: EA And Bioware Revealed The Cerberus Network. A In-Game Mass Effect 2 News Portal http://ow.ly/16nfze

  • PS3: the box art for the PAL release of God Of War III is rumoured to have been revealed. http://ow.ly/YlSp

  • Wii: Ubisoft's website has listed Red Steel 2 release date as march 23 http://ow.ly/Ym1M

  • PC: GameInformer reports there will be no Half Life 2 Episode 3 in 2010. the next Half Life may actually be Half Life 3 http://ow.ly/Ym3d

  • PS3: preorder BioShock 2 special edition at Amazon.com and you get a Big Daddy Home costume. http://ow.ly/Ym74

  • Activision's Bobby Kotick has admitted that their Spider Man titles sucked. http://ow.ly/Ym92

  • 360: Deep Silver has announced that they have the publishing rights to Risen on the 360 in the USA http://ow.ly/YmaV



Tuesday, January 19, 2010

EA And Bioware Revealed The Cerberus Network. A In-Game Mass Effect 2 News Portal

EA And Bioware have revealed The Cerberus Network. This is a In-Game portal in Mass Effect 2 that keeps players up to date with Mass Effect 2, get information regarding DLC, and get Bonus Content. EA have also revealed that gamers who activate and access The Cerberus Network when the game is released will get the first DLC pack on January 26th.

The Cerberus Network will only be available to gamers who buy the game. A one time use code will be included in all versions of Mass Effect 2. gamers who do not buy the game new can make a in-game purchase to get access to The Cerberus network.

Press Release

EDMONTON, Alberta --(Business Wire)-- Jan 19, 2010 BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today revealed ‘The Cerberus Network’, an in-game portal in Mass Effect 2 that will keep fans engaged with the rich and dynamic Mass Effect universe through downloadable content (DLC) and news. ‘The Cerberus Network’ is activated exclusively by original purchasers of Mass Effect 2 through a single-use unlock code that comes included in retail and digital versions of the game worldwide. ‘The Cerberus Network’ is a conduit for players to receive bonus content as well as daily messages and news on upcoming releases for Mass Effect 2 for no extra charge. For players who do not buy the game new, ‘The Cerberus Network’ can be unlocked through a one-time, in-game purchase of a new activation code*.

Mass Effect 2 is the first blockbuster video game release of 2010, having recently been named as one of the “Most Anticipated Games of the Year” by the New York Times, IGN and Wired.

“The Cerberus Network augments and extends the rich universe of Mass Effect 2,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “We’re thrilled to be able to reward loyal BioWare and Mass Effect fans with ongoing, high quality content and provide a direct channel for our players to dive deeper into the intriguing lore of Mass Effect.”

Players who access ‘The Cerberus Network’ will receive the first DLC pack on January 26th (launch day in North America) featuring new missions and in-game items. Included in this pack is a mission that introduces Zaeed, a rugged and deadly gun-for-hire who is recruited to join Commander Shepard’s mission to save mankind.

After launch, BioWare will release another DLC pack for Mass Effect 2 that introduces the Hammerhead, a new vehicle in the Mass Effect universe. This agile hover tank features improved handling on rough terrain and maneuvers deftly in combat -- a necessity for players traveling across harsh planetary environments throughout the galaxy. In addition to this new vehicle, BioWare will release new missions and unique in-game items, including Cerberus Assault Armor which boost shields, health and heavy weapon ammo and the M-22 Eviscerator Shotgun.

The Mass Effect trilogy is an epic science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding a crew of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, stunning space exploration and emotionally engaging characters, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.

Mass Effect 2 is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC on January 26, 2010 in North America and January 29, 2010 in Europe and has been rated ‘M’ for Mature by the ESRB and ‘18+’ by PEGI (please visit www.esrb.org and www.pegi.eu for more information on ratings). For more news from the development team, please follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect2 or visit the game’s official website athttp://masseffect.bioware.com/.

* Activation is tied to a specific EA Online account and is non-transferable.

About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™ and Mass Effect™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec) and Austin (Texas). BioWare’s announced projects include the dark heroic fantasy game Dragon Age: Origins, as well as Mass Effect 2™, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com; to join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to social.bioware.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™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. 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.

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