Codemasters Announce Race Driver:GRID Reloaded Is Coming Out On The PS3 In The UK On 12th March.

Codemasters have announced that Race Driver:GRID is coming to the Playstation 3 Platinum Games Range as Race Driver:GRID Reloaded. Race Driver:GRID Reloaded is set to come out on 12th March in the UK, and 11th March in other PAL Countries, for £24.99.

Race Driver:GRID Reloaded comes with DLC codes for £10 worth of content. The 2 DLC packs are the Prestige Pack and 8 Ball Pack, both of these packs are already available for download for players with Race Driver:GRID.

The new Prestige Pack introduces the beautifully realised, legendary Australian Bathurst circuit and 10 of the planet’s most desirable cars, including the Ferrari F430 GTC, Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F575 GTC. Gamers can also get behind the wheel of the Mercedes SLR McLaren 722, Lotus 2-Eleven, Lamborghini Gallardo GT, Mazda Furai, Jaguar XKR GT3, Honda Integra Type-R (DC5) and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.

The 8 Ball Pack delivers eight superb high performance new cars to drive in the game’s ‘Race Day’ mode and online races. New featured cars include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird and the Volvo C30. The 8 Ball pack also comes complete with two new multiplayer events to compete in set on existing circuits from across Race Driver: GRID’s three continents and designed to test drivers to their very limit online.

Race Driver:GRID Reloaded


Press Release

Thursday 4th March/... A premium Platinum edition of the BAFTA Award winning Race Driver:GRID™ will launch in PAL territories on March 11th and March 12th in the UK for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system priced at £24.99. Entitled Race Driver:GRID™ Reloaded, the release will add extra content to the aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing experience by including codes in the box that will provide players with over £10 worth of new downloadable content (DLC).

Race Driver: GRID is the critically acclaimed, million-plus selling racer that made racing exciting again. Packed with the most powerful race cars – new and classic, circuit and drift – players travel three continents competing in circuit, road and urban street events. Further extending the original, two DLC codes will be included in Race Driver: GRID Reloaded and enable players to download the ‘Prestige’ and ‘8-ball’ DLC packs, adding 18 cars, new multiplayer modes and a new circuit to the game.

The new Prestige Pack introduces the beautifully realised, legendary Australian Bathurst circuit and 10 of the planet’s most desirable cars, including the Ferrari F430 GTC, Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F575 GTC. Gamers can also get behind the wheel of the Mercedes SLR McLaren 722, Lotus 2-Eleven, Lamborghini Gallardo GT, Mazda Furai, Jaguar XKR GT3, Honda Integra Type-R (DC5) and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.

The 8 Ball Pack delivers eight superb high performance new cars to drive in the game’s ‘Race Day’ mode and online races. New featured cars include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird and the Volvo C30. The 8 Ball pack also comes complete with two new multiplayer events to compete in set on existing circuits from across Race Driver: GRID’s three continents and designed to test drivers to their very limit online.

The Prestige Pack will also be available as separate DLC for existing Race Driver: GRIDplayers in PAL territories and North America, and will launch on the PLAYSTATION® Network on 11th of March for £7.99 / $9.99. The 8 Ball Pack is currently available for download on PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. All downloadable content requires a copy of Race Driver: GRID to play.

Race Driver: GRID Reloaded launches in PAL territories on March 11th with a UK street date of March 12th for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system priced at £24.99. A Reloaded edition of Race Driver: GRID for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system will also be available and include a DLC code for the 8 Ball Pack. For news, screens and videos floor it over to www.racedrivergridgame.com.

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16HW11

• Crytek are going to show off 3D Stereoscopic support in the CryEngine at GDC. http://ow.ly/1dHsY

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16HZb1

• Its reported that EA have let go a number of Boom Blox developers. http://ow.ly/1dHAj

• PS3: Konami Have trademarked Gradius Arc in Japan. Could be a Motion Controller Game http://ow.ly/1dHY0

• Vanquish is set to come out this year. the game is 80% complete at present http://ow.ly/1dIWh

• a Add in India shows the Game Of Year Edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum comes with 3D Glasses + 4 DLC Packs http://ow.ly/1dJlh

• Wii: EA has revealed that EA Sports Active generated $125M since its launch in 2009. http://ow.ly/1dJMG

• ASCII Screenshots from Portal 2 possibly found. http://ow.ly/1dK8D

• PC: its rumoured that Portal 2 is going to be revealed at GDC http://ow.ly/1dKDI

• Its rumoured that Six Days In Fallujah is finished and is coming out. http://ow.ly/1dKFO

• QTE Blog: Bungie Have Released A New Multiplayer Trailer For Halo Reach http://ow.ly/16I297

• Its reported that GAME employees have been told that their working hours are going to be reviewed. http://ow.ly/1dKIm

• Tomonobu Itagaki has revealed that his new game studio is called Valhalla Game Studios. they have 50 staff so far http://ow.ly/1dKKg

• QTE Blog: TellTale Games And Lego Systems Extend Partnership To Develop Lego Videogames Until 2016 http://ow.ly/16I4sF

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Trailer For Metroid: Other M http://ow.ly/16I4sG

• Test Drive 2 Unlimited coming out this fall on PS3, 360, And PC. sequel adds vehicle damage, day/night cycles, weather http://ow.ly/1dP0R

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce PoxNora Has Recieved A Major Update In The Latest Game Update http://ow.ly/16I5AI

• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Is Coming To The PS3 And Xbox 360 This Summer http://ow.ly/16I5AH

• 360: According to NPD Group, the 360 is used more for online gaming than any other console or PC. http://ow.ly/1dP3R

• Argos are going to start their own preowned game service in the UK. trailed in 27 stores. a Argos Gift voucher received. http://ow.ly/1dP6S

• QTE Blog: Halfbrick Reveal Upcoming Mini's Title "Rocket Racing" http://ow.ly/16I7oO

• DS: The Pickachu coloured Pichu is coming to the UK Friday. it can be downloaded by Wi-Fi Connection onto Diamond/Pearl http://ow.ly/1dPdj

• PC: a R.U.S.E Beta is going to start next week via Steam. http://ow.ly/1dP80

• its suggested that Crystal Dynamic may show off their new Tomb Raider game at this weeks GDC. http://ow.ly/1dP9n

• Take Two reveal that one of L.A. Noire, Mafia II, Max Payne 3 and Sid Meier's Civilization V could be delayed http://ow.ly/1dTwS

• Take Two have delayed the release of Red Dead Retribution to 18th may in the USA and 21st may Internationally http://ow.ly/1dTyj

• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - BioShock 2 http://ow.ly/16Iazz .

• Take Two have revealed that they have shipped more than 3 Million units of BioShock 2. BioShock has sold over 4 Million. http://ow.ly/1dTzD

• Take Two reveal Q1 revenue is up $13.8M, year on year. announce 15% of staff to be laid off. http://ow.ly/1dTBH

• Mac: valve have released pictures of mac-esq adverts with Valve characters. Steam coming to Mac highly suggested http://ow.ly/1dTCQ

New Zero Punctuation - BioShock 2

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Halfbrick Reveal Upcoming Mini's Title "Rocket Racing"

Halfbrick have revealed their upcoming Mini's game Rocket Racing. this game is set for release in Europe on 11th March and it will be compatible with both the PS3 and PSP. the game will cost €4.99/£3.99.Rocket Racing is a top down futuristic racing game.

The tracks have been designed with a unique twist and are set in different locations. The game has Challenge Modes, Grand Prix modes, and Party Modes. The game also has a unique game mechanic where you grind the vehicles rockets against the outer walls of the tracks to get a speed boost. Halfbrick have released screenshots for Rocket Racing that appear to be in-game and show in-game action from a variety of tracks as well as the grinding mechanic.

Rocket Racing


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Namco Bandai Announce Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Is Coming To The PS3 And Xbox 360 This Summer

Namco Bandai have announced that Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is coming out this summer in the USA on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is a action adventure game that is being developed by Game Republic. In the game you play a agile protagonist who has a AI-Controller monster. together you work together to battle enemies, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is set 100 years after a darkness engulfed the world and nearly eradicated all of its inhabitants. from the darkness, warriors emerged and they went out to kill the survivors. You play as the Protagonist who has set out to restore the empire. on the way you meet with Majin and begin to unravel Majin's forgotten past.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom


Press Release

Santa Clara, Calif., (March 2, 2010) – Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom™, a riveting action-adventure game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Featuring an engaging storyline of enduring friendship, the game takes players through a seamless world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI-controlled monster must forge an alliance to battle enemies, solve puzzles and conquer challenges. Developed by Game Republic, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is scheduled to be released throughout North America this summer.

In Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, a once thriving society is suddenly engulfed by a dark force that nearly eradicates all of its inhabitants. Many tried to reclaim their fallen homeland but were annihilated by strange warriors who rose from the darkness. A hundred years later, a cunning young outsider is drawn to this forsaken kingdom where he encounters and befriends Majin, a mysterious monster-like being with incredible strength. Now in an effort to restore the empire, the two set out to uncover Majin’s forgotten past and the secrets that lie within the ancient land.

Wrapped in an emotional journey of courage and respect, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom takes players on a majestic adventure as a cunning individual who must rely on his agility to triumph over increasing obstacles. What he lacks in might, his AI-controlled companion makes up for with his towering size and brawn. Majin can assess the current gameplay conditions and act accordingly or follow commands with the press of a button. As players progress through the game's lush environments, Majin will continue to grow and acquire additional abilities that will provide access to previously obstructed areas.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom redefines co-op AI gameplay by delivering an accessible experience that offers the perfect mix of stealth, action, platform navigation and combat that is designed to keep the journey gripping and immersive. Though each character has their own objective, teamwork is essential for survival as the hero and Majin must fight in tandem to persevere over any challenge that lies in their path. This complementary relationship will only continue to deepen and evolve as the story unfolds.

For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, TEKKEN® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

MAJIN AND THE FORSAKEN KINGDOM™ & © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce PoxNora Has Recieved A Major Update In The Latest Game Update

Sony Online Entertainment have released a major game update to PoxNora which has improved and enhanced many aspects of the game as a whole. This game update is out now.

Sony Online Entertainment have also released new screenshots and a trailer showing the improvements to the game. the screenshots are in-game and show many different parts of the game, whilst the trailer is made from artwork and in-game action from many different areas in the game.

PoxNora game update features:
• New Rune Manager – A new, easier to use rune manager simplifies staying organized and managing collections
• New User Interface – Includes a sleek, streamlined rune dock, iconic ability buttons and a separate cool-down location
• New and Redesigned Maps – Over 20 new and redesigned maps provide uber replayability
• Updated Attack and Defense System – Efficient attack and defense system provides a clearer understanding of damage and statistics
• Restructured Leveling System – Updated leveling system makes customization easier and straightforward
• New and Improved Tutorial – New players can jump right into the action with the new and improved tutorial
• Redesigned Web Site – Players will see improved functionality with the completely revamped PoxNora.com



Screenshots


Press Release

WHAT: Today, Sony Online Entertainment’s Tucson studio released the latest PoxNora® game update to better meet the needs of the online strategy gamer. Improvements have made PoxNora sleeker and more accessible, while still holding true to the incredible turn-based fantasy gameplay that originally captivated its dedicated player base. With enhancements to the user interface and a streamlined player experience, PoxNora also introduces the fifth midterm expansion, Heirs to Legend, where eight new champions add to the 800 iconic pieces already available in game.

FEATURES: PoxNora game update features:
• New Rune Manager – A new, easier to use rune manager simplifies staying organized and managing collections
• New User Interface – Includes a sleek, streamlined rune dock, iconic ability buttons and a separate cool-down location
• New and Redesigned Maps – Over 20 new and redesigned maps provide uber replayability
• Updated Attack and Defense System – Efficient attack and defense system provides a clearer understanding of damage and statistics
• Restructured Leveling System – Updated leveling system makes customization easier and straightforward
• New and Improved Tutorial – New players can jump right into the action with the new and improved tutorial
• Redesigned Web Site – Players will see improved functionality with the completely revamped PoxNora.com

WHEN: The PoxNora game update and Heirs to Legend is now live.

For more information, visit www.PoxNora.com

For assets, log on to www.soepress.com

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

SOE, the SOE logo, Legends of Norrath and EverQuest, are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.