Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16s14t

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16s2sI

• Microsoft has 17 of top 20 USA rented titles for 2009, PS3 didn't make the list. top was Fallout 3. http://ow.ly/11Mk0

• Platinum games 4th title has been revealed as Vanquish. its from Resident Evil designer Shinji Mikami http://ow.ly/11MoI

• Xbox division post 12% losses in Profit. site lack of big games. only 5.2M consoles sold, down from 6M. Xbox Live up 300% http://ow.ly/11Mu4

• PS3: Q Games are asking if people would pay $15 for a PS3 version of Rez. work has not started on it. http://ow.ly/11Mxi

• DSi: Nintendo announce that a new Pokemon RPG is coming in 2010. there will be new Pokemon+New Adventure, little is known http://ow.ly/11Mz2

• Wii: Mistwalker boss, and Final Fantasy creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi has announced The Last Story http://ow.ly/11NSj

• Its rumoured that the SOCOM devs, Slant Six Games, and Lucas Arts are working on Star Wars Battlefront Online http://ow.ly/11NUE

• QTE Blog: QTE Gamers Need You - Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards http://ow.ly/11OMU

• Sony have announced that they are restructuring their Liverpool Studio. there could be some layoffs. http://ow.ly/11PhF

• Top USA PSN Downloads, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy VII, Zen Pinball Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 table are top 3. http://ow.ly/11Pjr

• QTE Blog: Rockstar Announce Grand Theft Auto IV Episodes From Liberty City Is Coming To PS3 And PC On March 30th http://ow.ly/16s6KP

• JP Consoles, PSP 52.909, Wii 45.167, PS3 26.966, DSiLL 24.059, DSi 20.373, DS 4.966, 360 3.343, PS2 2.088, PSPgo 1.773 http://ow.ly/11Pl0

• PSP: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker has been delayed in Japan. its now set for a April 29th Release. http://ow.ly/11RrC

• Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says the iPad is "...just a bigger iPod Touch", has doubts if people will wear 3D glasses at home http://ow.ly/11RAN

• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For The XBLA Game KirssX http://ow.ly/16s94d

• QTE Blog: EA Announces EA Sports FIFA Online, A Free To Play Online Game http://ow.ly/16s94c

• PC: Stargate Resistance is coming out on 10th February. http://ow.ly/11RBI

• QTE Blog: QTE Gamers Need You - Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards http://ow.ly/11Rmw

• 360: Microsoft say people should wait and see if there will be a Alan Wake Sequel. http://ow.ly/11RCV

• Koei have said they are working on some Natal games. the majority of their games are coming to the PS3. http://ow.ly/11RDY

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

• PS3: Critter Crunch is getting a update. the game is getting XMB Audio support, there will be fixes and tweaks. http://ow.ly/11RG6

• QTE Blog: THQ Announce The MX vs ATV Reflex Soundtrack Is Out Now Worldwide http://ow.ly/16sbM4

• QTE Blog: Funcom Release New Screenshots And Video Of Locations In the Godslayer Expansion For Age Of Conan http://ow.ly/16sbM3

• QTE Blog: QTE Gamers Need You - Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards http://ow.ly/11RIS

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For After Burner Climax http://ow.ly/16sdb2

• PS3: Modern Warfare 2 patch is now live. The UK/EU patch was taken down after it caused freezing and other issues http://ow.ly/11WcZ

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll http://ow.ly/16seDz

• PSP: Gust have announced they are porting the PS2 game, Atelier Judie: The Alchemist of Gramnad, to the PSP in Japan http://ow.ly/11Wor

• QTE Blog: QTE Gamers Need You - Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards http://ow.ly/11TxV

• Bioware say that they are working on the Dragon Age Origins "...to make it visually super hot." in Dragon Age Origins 2 http://ow.ly/11WpH

• PS3: its reported that there won't be a White Knight Chronicles Demo before the game is released. http://ow.ly/11Wqj

• QTE Blog: QTE Gamers Need You - Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards http://ow.ly/11Ywx

Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll

Sega Have Released new screenshots and a trailer for Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll. these screenshots and trailer show two mini-games in the game, a slalom type game and a ladder climb game. the screenshots and trailer are in-game, with the trailer showing gameplay from these two mini-games.



Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For After Burner Climax

Sega have released new screenshots for After Burner Climax. These screenshots are in-game and appear to have been taken from actual gameplay. The Screenshots show various environments and a few scenarios and enemy aircraft.

After Burner Climax

Funcom Release New Screenshots And Video Of Locations In the Godslayer Expansion For Age Of Conan

Funcom have released some screenshots and videos showing off environments and areas from the upcoming expansion for Age Of Conan, Rise of the Godslaye. the Screenshots and videos are in-game, the videos focus on showing various parts of the world whilst the screenshots also show some NPC's and battles as well.

Chosain Province




North Grasslands

THQ Announce The MX vs ATV Reflex Soundtrack Is Out Now Worldwide

THQ have announced that the Soundtrack to ATV vs MX Reflex is out now Worldwide. The Soundtrack is a digital download only and should be compatible with most Mp3 Players.

The MX vs. ATV Reflex official soundtrack list is as follows:

1.“Pressure Plate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
2.“Nac Nac” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
3.“Aftermarket” (Robert Cote)
4.“Holeshot” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
5.“50 Ft. Drop” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
6.“Pilot Jet” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
7.“Terrain” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
8.“Devil’s Swingarm” (Dave Lowmiller)
9.“Wheels In Motion” (Robert Cote)
10.“Scraping the Can” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
11.“Machined From Billet” (Dave Lowmiller)
12.“Silencer” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
13.“Accelerate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)

The Soundtrack can be bought and downloaded, in the UK, From iTunes and Amazon.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - January 29, 2010 - THQ Inc. today announced the official soundtrack for MX vs. ATV™ Reflex™, the latest edition to the multimillion unit-selling franchise, is now available for purchase and download at online retailers worldwide. The soundtrack, helmed by renowned music industry veteran Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory, Arkaea) through his company, 3volution Productions, unites a powerful blend of original, hard hitting creations with the game’s cutting edge features, including intuitive, dual-stick control and real-time terrain deformation. In addition, the soundtrack is compatible with most MP3 players (including with iPod®), iTunes® and Windows Media Player.

Recorded at Temple Studios in Chatsworth, Calif., which Herrera co-owns and operates with B-Real (Cypress Hill), the soundtrack came to fruition through collaboration between Herrera, his industry colleagues and the team at THQ’s Rainbow Studios. The end result impressively reflects a variety of heavier music styles, with influences such as Killswitch Engage, Soilwork, Corrosion of Conformity and Fear Factory. Collaborators on the MX vs. ATV Reflex soundtrack included Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory, Arkaea), Jon Howard (Threat Signal/Arkaea), heavy music industry professionals Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer, as well as emerging hip-hop artist Young De.

“The MX vs. ATV Reflex soundtrack is a perfect example of great synergy between the right music and a compelling gameplay experience,” said THQ Vice President of Global Brand Management Brian Coleman. “The overall product is certain to have appeal with a widespread audience of game enthusiasts, off-road fans and mainstream consumers.”

“We wanted the soundtrack for MX vs. ATV Reflex to sound like a full-fledged album, and as a long-time fan of Motocross, it was great to help add the realism to this already amazing game and franchise,” said Herrera. “All in all, it was a fun project to work on, and the end result sounds great – especially every time I play the game!”

The MX vs. ATV Reflex official soundtrack list is as follows:

1.“Pressure Plate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
2.“Nac Nac” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
3.“Aftermarket” (Robert Cote)
4.“Holeshot” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
5.“50 Ft. Drop” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
6.“Pilot Jet” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
7.“Terrain” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
8.“Devil’s Swingarm” (Dave Lowmiller)
9.“Wheels In Motion” (Robert Cote)
10.“Scraping the Can” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
11.“Machined From Billet” (Dave Lowmiller)
12.“Silencer” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
13.“Accelerate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)


About MX vs. ATV Reflex

MX vs. ATV Reflex marks the highly anticipated return of the MX vs. ATV franchise and features the all-new Rhythm Racing® 2.0 physics engine, Rider Reflex control system and real-time terrain deformation. The Rider Reflex control system separates machine steering from body positioning, allowing the independently controlled rider to shift his weight, perform death-defying stunts and avoid potentially devastating wrecks. MX vs. ATV Reflex’s unprecedented terrain deformation system ensures no two tracks are ever the same, allowing players to carve lines and deep ruts that have a real-time impact on gameplay and remain persistent through the full length of each race. Developed by THQ’s award-winning Rainbow Studios, MX vs. ATV Reflex is now available at retail outlets worldwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo DS™.

More information about MX vs. ATV Reflex can be found at www.mxvsatv.com.

About 3volution Productions

3volution Productions offers top quality audio and video production, writing, marketing and licensing services for the videogame, film, television and music industries. Established in 1995 by Gold-selling recording artist Raymond Herrera as Herrera Productions Inc., the company has worked with a variety of leading videogame companies, including Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, THQ, Midway, Capcom, Namco, Atari, Majesco and others. Based in the Los Angeles, Calif. Area, 3volution Productions has worked with clients in Europe, North and South America and Asia.

More information about 3volution Productions can be found at www.3volutionproductions.com.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are this weeks UK Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare releases. There are 5 items coming out this week in total.

Virtual Console

Street Fighter Alpha 2 – Super Nintendo Version


WiiWare

530 Eco Shooter


DSiWare

ELECTROPLANKTON Luminarrow


ELECTROPLANKTON Sun-Animalcule


Legends of Exidia

These screenshots are from Nintendo USA from their USA WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console releases. Unfortunately, i do not have any screenshots for Legends of Exidia

From Nintendo UK

EA Announces EA Sports FIFA Online, A Free To Play Online Game

EA has announced EA Sports FIFA Online. This is a free to play online game that is currently set for a June Release. EA say that this game will playable by anyone with an average spec laptop computer or PC and a Broadband Internet. EA Sports FIFA Online will have 30 licensed leagues, 500 clubs and more than 15,000 players. EA says that fans, by feedback, will shape the game and the content that will come.

EA has announced that a closed Beta will start on 3rd February where 20,000 fans have the chance to take part. on February 3rd, EA will give fans a chance to register to take part in the closed Beta. This First Beta will feature the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa tournament mode and a control system that uses the mouse only. A League Mode Will be added during the second stage of the beta.

A english language open beta will start in June with other language beta's starting over the next 12-24 months.

FIFA Online


Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK., – 29th January 2010 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today development of a free-to-play*, downloadable game called EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online that will make its most popular and highest rated^ videogame franchise available to football fans with a broadband internet connection and an average spec laptop computer or desk-top personal computer. The free-to-play EA SPORTS FIFA videogame will call on football fans and gamers to help shape features during closed beta testing prior to its English language European open beta release in June 2010.

“Listening to and engaging football fans has been one of the driving forces behind the success of our FIFA franchise and now we are inviting European football fans--in mass numbers and earlier than we ever have before--to help us develop a new football game,” said Executive Producer Kaz Makita. “Fans will determine the features that matter most, and at the end of this process, our goal is to deliver a game for fans looking for a quick football fix at home or at work.”

“There are a large number of football fans who do not want a console gaming experience due to time and other priorities in their personal lives but they still want to be able to play a top-quality football videogame,” explained Makita. “FIFA Online will be designed specifically for them.”

Beginning February 3, football fans across Europe are invited to register to participate in the closed beta development and testing of FIFA Online by visiting http://fifa-online.easports.com. More than 20,000 fans will be involved in the first phase of closed beta testing and then, during open beta in June, hundreds of thousands of fans will test the game, providing feedback directly to the game’s developers through exclusive discussion forums.

EA SPORTS FIFA Online will be released around the world in stages. The English language version will be available to all football fans in June, 2010. Over the next 12 to 24 months FIFA Online will launch in other languages across Europe and then in North America. Non-English speaking football fans will also be able to participate in the development process of these games.

EA SPORTS FIFA Online will offer an authentic football experience with 30 licensed leagues, 500 clubs and more than 15,000 players. During the first closed beta stage beginning February 3, the game will feature a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa tournament mode and a control system that uses the mouse only. At the second stage of closed beta, the game will feature a League Mode that enables fans to manage and compete as their favorite football club, and the ability to play online matches. FIFA Online will enable football fans and gamers to build their favorite club into their dream team by developing or acquiring players, upgrading skills, and getting unique apparel by earning in-game currency to acquire items or through micro-transactions. Additional content will be designed for the game based on feedback by fans.

EA SPORTS FIFA Online is developed by EA Canada and EA Singapore. The game is rated PEGI +3.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, while EA SPORTS Active for the Wii is the most critically acclaimed product available for interactive fitness.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums, fantasy leagues and game communities, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
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