Saturday, January 23, 2010

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16oD1k

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

  • PS3: there have been reports that since firmware 3.15 became mandatory, there has been an increase in failures. http://ow.ly/ZjZD

  • Penny Arcade have said that they will sell out of PAX East tickets, there will be none on the door. http://ow.ly/Zk0J

  • Wii: the forth Bit. Trip game is Runner. it will be a rhythm platformer. there will be 50 levels made from fanart. http://ow.ly/Zk1Z

  • Australia's OFLC have rated Namco Bandais Mr Driller Drill Till You Drop. its multi platform. http://ow.ly/Zk39

  • Rockstar have said that LA Noire is getting a cover story reveal next month. http://ow.ly/Zk3P

  • PS3: Capcom say that Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition is not confirmed for USA. will come out in Japan on time http://ow.ly/Zk4T

  • 360: Capcom are teasing a title thats coming out for the 360 in Japan. http://ow.ly/Zk5Q

  • Sega has announced that PS2 and PC servers for Phantasy Star Universe will be turned off on March 31st. http://ow.ly/Zk6F

  • Epic have responded to Michael Pachter's saying they have No Regrets over 360 exclusivity http://ow.ly/Zk87

  • Criterion have said that Burnout Paradise DLC will be coming down in price. details coming in February. http://ow.ly/Zk8P

  • JP Consoles, PSP 71.186, Wii 57.349, PS3 53.156, DSI LL 30.418, DSi 27.292, DS 6.574, 360 4.622, PS2 2.580, PSPgo 2.027 http://ow.ly/Zkav

  • A UK newspaper is claiming that too much time playing videogames indoors has lead to a increase in rickets in children. http://ow.ly/ZkbV

  • PS3: God Of War III Will last more than 10 hours http://ow.ly/Zkcx

  • 360: Ubisoft have said that Splinter cell Conviction will last between 12-16 hours. http://ow.ly/ZkcS

  • Crispy Gamer Board Of Directors have laid off all the editorial staff. the CEO resigns in protest. http://ow.ly/ZoEF

  • 360: Bungie have said that Halo Reach is 70% complete. the mongoose returns, ODST Night vision returns + mroe http://ow.ly/ZoG8

  • Wii: the first review for No More Heroes 2 has been released. IGN gave the game a 8.8/10. http://ow.ly/ZoGO

  • Rockstar have replied to accusations against them. say that they have a supportive, creative environment + more http://ow.ly/ZoJ2

  • PS3: Sony announce that the Playstation 3 has now sold over 3 million units in the UK. 800k had been sold by July 2009 http://ow.ly/ZqPk

  • QTE Blog: Sony Detail The Playstation 3 Final Fantasy XIII EU Collectors Edition http://ow.ly/16oKtZ

  • Batman Arkham Asylum only gets to 23rd on PS3 and 42nd on 360 in its first week on sale in Japan http://ow.ly/ZqQX

  • 360: Bungie have said "Halo: Reach for us is not Halo 4.". its not a continuation of Master Chief, its not a new trilogy http://ow.ly/ZqSf

  • Introversion say that the PSN gives devs a "...weaker negotiating position" when compared to the 360. http://ow.ly/ZqTJ

  • PS3: Slingbox Media are looking at porting Slingbox software to the PS3. http://ow.ly/ZqWq

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Reveal Just Cause 2 Has A Video Capture Function And Youtube Video Sharing http://ow.ly/16oLxt

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Front Mission Evolved http://ow.ly/16oO4z

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16oO4A

  • 360: The achievements for Mega Man 10 have been revealed. possible spoilers in link. http://ow.ly/ZvY8

  • PSP: Dead Or Alive Paradise is coming out in the USA on UMD and PSN in March http://ow.ly/ZvZ9

  • 360: Samurai Shodown Sen is coming out in Europe in Spring. No USA release date announced. http://ow.ly/Zw0x

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released Chapter 1 Of A Animated Short Movie For RISK Factions http://ow.ly/16oPv1

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Story Trailer For Front Mission Evolved http://ow.ly/16oPv2

  • Wii: Nintendo Japan have confirmed that games rated CERO C (Teen Rating and above) will come in Black Wii cases http://ow.ly/Zw3C

  • PS3: Evidence Sony's Motion Controller is called Arc is increasing after PlayStationArc.com was registered to Sony http://ow.ly/Zw5T

  • QTE Blog: Naughty Dog Detail Upcoming Single Player Uncharted 2 Demo And Heroes Skin Pack DLC http://ow.ly/16oQBI




Friday, January 22, 2010

Naughty Dog Detail Upcoming Single Player Uncharted 2 Demo And Heroes Skin Pack DLC

Naughty Dog have announced that a new Demo is coming to the PSN for Uncharted 2. this will be a single player demo that is set to come out on the January 28th PSN Store update.

Also coming out on the January 28th PSN Store update is a Heroes Skin Pack DLC for Uncharted 2. this DLC brings new player skins to Uncharted 2 Multiplayer modes. The skins included in this pack are Sev and a Helghast soldier from Killzone 2, Nathan Hale and a Chimera from Resistance 2, and Cole (both good and evil variants) and Zeke from inFamous. this pack will be available for $4.99, €4.99, £3.99.


Uncharted 2 - Heroes Skin Pack DLC


From USA Playstation Blog


EA Have Released Chapter 1 Of A Animated Short Movie For RISK Factions

EA Have released a new trailer for their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game, RISK Factions. this trailer is the first chapter in a animated short movie titles "All Quiet On The Western Front". the movie introduces you to General William P McGutterpants and his thoughts on peace.




Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Story Trailer For Front Mission Evolved

Square Enix Europe have released a new trailer for Front Mission Evolved. this is a story focuses trailer and provides information on the Front Mission Evolved universe. the trailer appears to be made up of in-game Cutscenes showing mech battles, characters, and story.




Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Front Mission Evolved

Square Enix Europe have released a new trailer for their upcoming Front Mission Evolved game. this is a new game in the Front Mission franchise. this trailer shows off what appear to be in-game cutscene, showing a few of the mechs in the game.




This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

There are 4 titles, in total, coming out today in the UK. there are no Virtual Console releases, but there are 2 on WiiWare and 2 on DSiWare.

WiiWare

Fast Draw Showdown


Max & the Magic Marker

DSiWare

Electroplankton Nanocarp


Electroplankton Trapy


These screenshots were provided by Nintendo USA when these came out on the WiiWare and DSiWare over there.

From UK Nintendo News


Square Enix Europe Reveal Just Cause 2 Has A Video Capture Function And Youtube Video Sharing


Square Enix Europe have revealed that the Playstation 3 version of Just Cause 2 has a exclusive feature. Just Cause 2 as a built in video caption function where you can capture the last 30 seconds of gameplay. All that you need to do is hit pause and save the last 30 seconds to your HDD or upload it straight to Youtube. Just Cause 2 also has a option where once activated you can record up to 10 minutes of gameplay.

Square Enix Europe have said that they have plans to launch a dedicated section on the Just Cause 2 website where they will show off some of the best Clips. The best clips will get some prizes.

From EU Playstation Blog