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Monday, February 22, 2010
Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16CGul
Its reported that by 2013, the videogames industry will have revenues of $64.9Billion. ti reached $46.5B in 2009 http://ow.ly/19ojE
PC: Valve have announced that Metro 2033 will use Steamworks. http://ow.ly/19oku
Yoshinori Kitase, there would only be a Final Fantasy VII remake if it took 1 year to make. currently it could take 14 http://ow.ly/19om8
OnLive: A Demo of OnLive was shown at DICE. its reported that no latency was seen. they played Unreal Tournament http://ow.ly/19on6
Big Brothers Dr. Linda Papadopoulos says videogames share some of the blame of the 'sexualisation' of children http://ow.ly/19onP
PS3: God Of War 3 has gone gold, according to a tweet from the games tech developer. http://ow.ly/19oot
EA say that Mirror's Edge and Dead Space didn't get enough of a marketing push. http://ow.ly/19opS
Warner Bros. have been taken to court over a Mortal Kombat 3 movie by Threshold, Thresold must work on the movie http://ow.ly/19olj
GC: Someones found that the Game Cube menu theme played fast sounds like the Famicom disc system BIOS startup screen http://ow.ly/19qct
360: Bungie say they regret not having enough time to fix matchmaking issues with Halo ODST firefight mode http://ow.ly/19qf2
Its reported that the Sonic 3 level designer is working on Sonic 4. http://ow.ly/19qge
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16CKRT
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Launch Trailer For The Nintendo DS Version Of Sonic & Sega All Star Racing http://ow.ly/16CKRS
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For The Playstation 3 Version Of Sonic & Sega All Star Racing http://ow.ly/16CLwz
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer For Need For Speed Shift Showing The Ferrari DLC http://ow.ly/16CLwy
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Dragon And T-Rex Rides Are Out Now In Free Realms http://ow.ly/16CMQN
QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone Game Draw Parking http://ow.ly/16CMQO
QTE Blog: Krome Studios Announce They Are Brining Blade Kitten To The Playstation 3 In Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/16CNRX
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16CNRW
QTE Blog: DICE Announce That The Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo Was Downloaded Over 3.5 Million Times http://ow.ly/16COJ5
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/16D8vP
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/16DanC
Sunday, February 21, 2010
QTE Tweets Of The Week
Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief.
10 QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16A9tB
9 Sonys Rob Dyer says that the console exclusivity trend will continue to disappear in the future. advertisements important http://ow.ly/18obP
8 Sony has filed a patent for a universal game controller, much like a universal remote. it has a touch LCD screen http://ow.ly/197Q4
7 PS3: Naughty Dog are releasing new Uncharted 2 multiplayer maps based on Uncharted Levels. there are new trophies/medals http://ow.ly/174P8
6 PS3: Sony's Rob Dyer says Wii 3rd Party Devs are moving back to the PS3, with exclusive content or Making PS3 Port better http://ow.ly/18G1W
5 360: Capcom say that a significant amount of content had to be cut from lost Planet 2 due to disc restrictions http://ow.ly/18G4G
4 Nintendo Have Won another piracy lawsuit. they have been awarded $520k in damages against RSJ IT Solutions who sold R4 http://ow.ly/18I72
3 QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Deadline For Them To Renew Their WWE License Has Been Extended http://ow.ly/15XTIv
2 QTE Blog: THQ And NVIDA Announce Metro 2033 Will Feautre DX11, NVIDIA 3D Vision, And NVIDIA PhysX Support http://ow.ly/16Bn1q
1 PS3: its suggested that a new Patent from Sony is in response to the GeoHotz PS3 Exploit, to stop code being used http://ow.ly/17PNf
10 QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16A9tB
9 Sonys Rob Dyer says that the console exclusivity trend will continue to disappear in the future. advertisements important http://ow.ly/18obP
8 Sony has filed a patent for a universal game controller, much like a universal remote. it has a touch LCD screen http://ow.ly/197Q4
7 PS3: Naughty Dog are releasing new Uncharted 2 multiplayer maps based on Uncharted Levels. there are new trophies/medals http://ow.ly/174P8
6 PS3: Sony's Rob Dyer says Wii 3rd Party Devs are moving back to the PS3, with exclusive content or Making PS3 Port better http://ow.ly/18G1W
5 360: Capcom say that a significant amount of content had to be cut from lost Planet 2 due to disc restrictions http://ow.ly/18G4G
4 Nintendo Have Won another piracy lawsuit. they have been awarded $520k in damages against RSJ IT Solutions who sold R4 http://ow.ly/18I72
3 QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Deadline For Them To Renew Their WWE License Has Been Extended http://ow.ly/15XTIv
2 QTE Blog: THQ And NVIDA Announce Metro 2033 Will Feautre DX11, NVIDIA 3D Vision, And NVIDIA PhysX Support http://ow.ly/16Bn1q
1 PS3: its suggested that a new Patent from Sony is in response to the GeoHotz PS3 Exploit, to stop code being used http://ow.ly/17PNf
What Have You Played This Week?
I didn't get much gaming in. unfortunately, with power randomly cutting out i've not played a lot. Also, again with the ISP change over I didn't get much online gaming done.
Football Manager 10 – PC – thought I would have a go with another team. I'm now Annan and making my way through the first seasn.
Wipeout HD Fury – PS3 – played some offline races. Got stuck trying to get enough points to unlock another cell.
Unreal III – PS3 – near the end of chapter 4 now. Whilst the controls are great, the AI is stating to get annoying. This is defiantly a game that is best played in co-op and not one where you should rely on the AI to do the sensible thing. I'm stuck on avalanche but I have a few ideas on how to win it.
Okami – Wii – in the mayhem of the last week or so I forgot that I had rented this game. I've played the game in two big chunks and i'm starting to fall for the game. The graphics are amazing, the characters are great; there's a good sense of humour in the game, and it plays well. There are some issues with the WiiMote in the beginning, but it's easy to learn to compensate for them and they're not an issue now. I have no idea how far i'm into the game but I don't care, the game is flowing naturally and i'm hooked.
Halo ODST – 360 – I only turned on the 360 to change my wireless settings, but this was in the disc drive so I had a go. The graphics are average, apart from the face models which look terrible. The visor is a great addition and the subtle hints in the landscape on what to do is very well done. I'm not far into the story but i'm interested in seeing where it goes and what happened to the other ODST's. The combat takes a little to get used to, got to remember that your not the chief.
What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Football Manager 10 – PC – thought I would have a go with another team. I'm now Annan and making my way through the first seasn.
Wipeout HD Fury – PS3 – played some offline races. Got stuck trying to get enough points to unlock another cell.
Unreal III – PS3 – near the end of chapter 4 now. Whilst the controls are great, the AI is stating to get annoying. This is defiantly a game that is best played in co-op and not one where you should rely on the AI to do the sensible thing. I'm stuck on avalanche but I have a few ideas on how to win it.
Okami – Wii – in the mayhem of the last week or so I forgot that I had rented this game. I've played the game in two big chunks and i'm starting to fall for the game. The graphics are amazing, the characters are great; there's a good sense of humour in the game, and it plays well. There are some issues with the WiiMote in the beginning, but it's easy to learn to compensate for them and they're not an issue now. I have no idea how far i'm into the game but I don't care, the game is flowing naturally and i'm hooked.
Halo ODST – 360 – I only turned on the 360 to change my wireless settings, but this was in the disc drive so I had a go. The graphics are average, apart from the face models which look terrible. The visor is a great addition and the subtle hints in the landscape on what to do is very well done. I'm not far into the story but i'm interested in seeing where it goes and what happened to the other ODST's. The combat takes a little to get used to, got to remember that your not the chief.
What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Saturday, February 20, 2010
DICE Announce That The Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo Was Downloaded Over 3.5 Million Times
EA And DICE have announced that the Battlefield Bad Company 2 demo has been downloaded over 3.5 Million Times. The Demo will expire on the 25th February, after this date the servers will be shut down.
EA And DICE have also released some stats from the demo so far:
- 3.5 Million downloads
- 500 Million kills
- 100 Million vehicle kills
- 15 Million knife kills
- 30 Million destroyed vehicles
- 10 Million head shots
- 25 Million revives
Press Release
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 19, 2010 DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 army is already 3.5M people strong – and the game hasn’t even shipped yet. Available for a limited time, the demo* will expire in six short days so players interested in getting an early taste of the action should download it before February 25th. After that date, the DICE servers will shut down, and shift to support the game launch on March 2nd. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is winning accolades from fans and critics worldwide for the finesse of its online multiplayer experience and dedicated server support. The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo is available on Xbox LIVE™ and the PlayStation® Network for free.
Some fun facts about the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo:
3.5 Million downloads
500 Million kills
100 Million vehicle kills
15 Million knife kills
30 Million destroyed vehicles
10 Million head shots
25 Million revives
The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo offers players early access to the Port Valdez map and Rush Multiplayer mode. This demo just scratches the surface of the game’s robust single-player and multiplayer offering. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 delivers eight intense maps and four multiplayer modes**. In the Limited Edition version of the game, players get early access to six unlockable items such as improved vehicle armor, advanced weapons and superior fire power. The Limited Edition is available at no extra charge, but is in limited supply. Action fans should pre-order now to secure their copy.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC.
For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit: www.badcompany2.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
* Internet connection required.
** In North America, four modes are available at launch when purchased at GameStop. In all other purchases, three multiplayer modes are available at launch; the fourth mode unlocks after 30-days.
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.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Here are this weeks UK WiiWare and DSiWare releases. there are no Virtual Console releases this week. in total there are 7 downloadable games. Unfortunately, the only game i have screenshots for was Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All. these screenshots were from a earlier USA WiiWare release of the game.
WiiWare
Brain Cadets
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5
DSiWare
Downtown Texas Hold'em
Flight Control
Flips Terror in Cubicle Four
Puzzle to Go Wildlife
From Nintendo UK
WiiWare
Brain Cadets
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5
DSiWare
Downtown Texas Hold'em
Flight Control
Flips Terror in Cubicle Four
Puzzle to Go Wildlife
From Nintendo UK
Krome Studios Announce They Are Brining Blade Kitten To The Playstation 3 In Spring 2010
Krome Studios have announced they are brining the Blade Kitten Comic Book exclusively to the Playstation 3 as a PSN Game this Spring. The game is a 2 part Mini series that will only come to the Playstation 3 Via the PSN. The game will have 19 levels, as well as 3 exploration levels.
In the game you play as Kit Ballard in a world called Hollow Wish. Kit Ballard is a bounty hunter who is part cat, part girl. the game will have a strong narrative as well as cinematics and arcade action. the game also features a unique art style that is colourful and cel shaded.
Trailer From USA Playstation Blog
Press Release
BRISBANE, Australia --(Business Wire)-- Feb 18, 2010 Based on the “Blade Kitten” comic book series by creator Steve Stamatiadis, Krome Studios is bringing bounty hunter Kit Ballard to digital life with the Blade Kitten downloadable video game. The action adventure game, developed by Krome Studios, is set for release on the PlayStation(R)Network from PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010.
“Blade Kitten is a brain child of mine that originated as a comic series,” said Steve Stamatiadis, Krome co-founder and creative director, who also created the multi-million selling Ty the Tasmanian TigerTM series. “Bringing Kit’s anime-inspired universe to life is a milestone for us, and we’re excited to open her world up to gamers on the PlayStation Network.”
Blade Kitten invites players into the world of Hollow Wish, where they take on the role of Kit Ballard, one of the best bounty hunters in the business. With her pink hair and tail, Kit is part cat, part girl - and fully lethal. As one of the last of her species, Kit commands her unique “Darque Blade” hovering sword to defeat enemies. Also along for the ride is Skiffy, Kit’s laid-back sidekick who lends a hand in collecting items, solving puzzles, and when needed, serves as Kit’s protector.
Blade Kitten goes beyond most downloadable titles to deliver a strong narrative, with high-quality cinematics, and a colorful, frenetic visual style, that lends to the pick-up-and-play arcade action. Players will jump right in and easily begin exploring and fighting their way through 19 levels, including three exploration levels with Noot (a rideable alien mount).
Blade Kitten will be released as a two-part mini-series available exclusively via digital distribution on the PlayStation(R)Network from PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system.
The Blade Kitten trailer and gameplay will be revealed tonight, Thursday, February 18, exclusively on Game Trailers TV at 12:30 am ET/PT on Spike TV in the US, and shortly after the episode airs on GameTrailers.com in glorious High Definition.
For more information on Blade Kitten, please visit www.bladekitten.com.
About Krome Studios
Headquartered in Brisbane, with offices in Melbourne and Adelaide, Krome Studios is Australia’s largest video game developer and a leading independent developer of video games worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company has developed 19 games comprising 95 SKUs for video game systems and personal computers. Krome’s multi-million selling titles (licensed and original game properties, including the hit Ty the Tasmanian Tiger TM ) are powered by the company’s proprietary “Merkury” engine technology, ensuring its cutting-edge games are developed on schedule, and on budget. More information about Krome can be found on the internet at http://www.kromestudios.com.
In the game you play as Kit Ballard in a world called Hollow Wish. Kit Ballard is a bounty hunter who is part cat, part girl. the game will have a strong narrative as well as cinematics and arcade action. the game also features a unique art style that is colourful and cel shaded.
Trailer From USA Playstation Blog
Press Release
BRISBANE, Australia --(Business Wire)-- Feb 18, 2010 Based on the “Blade Kitten” comic book series by creator Steve Stamatiadis, Krome Studios is bringing bounty hunter Kit Ballard to digital life with the Blade Kitten downloadable video game. The action adventure game, developed by Krome Studios, is set for release on the PlayStation(R)Network from PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010.
“Blade Kitten is a brain child of mine that originated as a comic series,” said Steve Stamatiadis, Krome co-founder and creative director, who also created the multi-million selling Ty the Tasmanian TigerTM series. “Bringing Kit’s anime-inspired universe to life is a milestone for us, and we’re excited to open her world up to gamers on the PlayStation Network.”
Blade Kitten invites players into the world of Hollow Wish, where they take on the role of Kit Ballard, one of the best bounty hunters in the business. With her pink hair and tail, Kit is part cat, part girl - and fully lethal. As one of the last of her species, Kit commands her unique “Darque Blade” hovering sword to defeat enemies. Also along for the ride is Skiffy, Kit’s laid-back sidekick who lends a hand in collecting items, solving puzzles, and when needed, serves as Kit’s protector.
Blade Kitten goes beyond most downloadable titles to deliver a strong narrative, with high-quality cinematics, and a colorful, frenetic visual style, that lends to the pick-up-and-play arcade action. Players will jump right in and easily begin exploring and fighting their way through 19 levels, including three exploration levels with Noot (a rideable alien mount).
Blade Kitten will be released as a two-part mini-series available exclusively via digital distribution on the PlayStation(R)Network from PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system.
The Blade Kitten trailer and gameplay will be revealed tonight, Thursday, February 18, exclusively on Game Trailers TV at 12:30 am ET/PT on Spike TV in the US, and shortly after the episode airs on GameTrailers.com in glorious High Definition.
For more information on Blade Kitten, please visit www.bladekitten.com.
About Krome Studios
Headquartered in Brisbane, with offices in Melbourne and Adelaide, Krome Studios is Australia’s largest video game developer and a leading independent developer of video games worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company has developed 19 games comprising 95 SKUs for video game systems and personal computers. Krome’s multi-million selling titles (licensed and original game properties, including the hit Ty the Tasmanian Tiger TM ) are powered by the company’s proprietary “Merkury” engine technology, ensuring its cutting-edge games are developed on schedule, and on budget. More information about Krome can be found on the internet at http://www.kromestudios.com.
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