Microsoft Reveal Lips: I Love The 80s And Announce Its Out On 2nd April

Microsoft have Announced Lips: I Love The 80s and revealed that the game is currently set for a 2nd April release. the game includes 40 memorable tracks from the 80s and has a suggested retail price of £24.99, or £34.99 when bundled with 1 Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone.

Track List:
The Look Of Love - ABC
Forever Young - Alphaville
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
Dreaming - Blondie
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
You’re The Inspiration - Chicago
Don’t Leave Me This Way - The Communards
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure
Let’s Dance - David Bowie
Whip It - Devo
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Rio - Duran Duran
Mirror In The Bathroom - The Beat
A Little Respect - Erasure
A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey
Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Don’t You Want Me - Human League
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
Kids In America - Kim Wilde
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Our House - Madness
Blue Monday ’88 - New Order
The Riddle - Nik Kershaw
Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar
Roxanne - The Police
Don’t Get Me Wrong - The Pretenders
Super Freak - Rick James
Alive And Kicking - Simple Minds
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Shout - Tears for Fears
Mickey - Toni Basil
Vienna - Ultravox
Don’t Go - Yazoo

Press Release

LONDON – 8 March 2010 - ‘Lips: I Love The 80s’, the latest title in the “Lips” franchise exclusive to Xbox 360 takes us back to a time when hair was big and shoulder pads were bigger! It’ll be grooving off the shelves from 2nd April with a retro-cool selection of your nostalgic 80s favourites that will see players fighting for the mic. The game includes 40 of the most memorable tracks of the 80s including iconic hits like Spandau Ballet’s Gold, Kim Carnes’ Bette Davis Eyes, and the feel-good classic Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves.

So put on some neon legwarmers, pull on some tight jeans, and get ready to sing like you’re back in the era that style forgot, but that music loves!

Available as a standalone title for an estimated retail price of £24.99, or bundled with one Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone for £34.99 ‘Lips: I Love The 80s’ is fully compatible with ‘Lips’, ‘Lips: Number One Hits’, and ‘Lips: Party Classics’.

New to the idea of ‘LipsTM’? You can now use the popular USB microphones included with ‘Guitar Hero’ and ‘Rock Band’ games to sing along with your top ‘Lips: I Love The 80s’ tune choices.

‘Lips: I Love The 80s,’ the newest game in the ‘Lips’ family of singing games for Xbox 360 will keep the singing party with family and friends going all night long! More information on ‘Lips: I Love The 80s’ is available at www.xbox.com/lips.

Title - Artist
The Look Of Love - ABC
Forever Young - Alphaville
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
Dreaming - Blondie
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
You’re The Inspiration - Chicago
Don’t Leave Me This Way - The Communards
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure
Let’s Dance - David Bowie
Whip It - Devo
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Rio - Duran Duran
Mirror In The Bathroom - The Beat
A Little Respect - Erasure
A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey
Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Don’t You Want Me - Human League
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
Kids In America - Kim Wilde
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Our House - Madness
Blue Monday ’88 - New Order
The Riddle - Nik Kershaw
Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar
Roxanne - The Police
Don’t Get Me Wrong - The Pretenders
Super Freak - Rick James
Alive And Kicking - Simple Minds
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Shout - Tears for Fears
Mickey - Toni Basil
Vienna - Ultravox
Don’t Go - Yazoo

-Ends-

About Xbox 360
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About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE connects more than 17 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more entertainment from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/bestoflive/connectnow.htm.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce Their First Facebook Game Is PoxNora

Sony Online Entertainment Have announced that their first Facebook game is PoxNora. The Facebook version of PoxNora has been customised to appeal to a wider social network audience. Users will be able to invite friends to the game and post updates and accomplishments on their live feed. The PC version of PoxNora has over 2.5 million registered users.

Sony Online Entertainment have also annoucned that PoxNora is the first of many titles coming to Facebook, from existing franchises and new IP.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March XX, 2010 -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) has launched its popular turn-based strategy game PoxNora® on Facebook®. Tapping into its expertise as a preeminent online entertainment company, SOE plans to follow this inaugural Facebook launch of PoxNora with additional games for the Facebook platform based on both existing franchises and new intellectual property.

PoxNora is a combination turn-based strategy game and collectable card game set in a fantasy world of creatures, relics, and spells. SOE acquired PoxNora in January 2009, and since then the game has expanded in reach and popularity with over 2.5 million registered accounts to date.

“The Facebook platform offers gamers a new and powerful way to interact with and tap into their social communities,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “With the launch of PoxNorafor Facebook, we are leveraging the expertise SOE has gained bringing entertainment to the online gaming community for over 10 years.”

From microtransactions to community play, SOE has customized the Facebook version of PoxNora to appeal to a wider social networking audience in a fun and engaging way. The new PoxNora for Facebook harnesses the platform’s social channels by allowing users to invite friends and post updates of accomplishments.

SOE is launching the Facebook version of PoxNora at a time of tremendous growth in online social gaming. The success of social gaming is largely attributed to Facebook’s wild popularity and the maturing virtual goods business.

To experience the new PoxNora for Facebook, please visit:

http://apps.facebook.com/poxnora

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends®, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, Untold Legends, and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Nintendo Announce A USA Launch Event For Pokemon HeatGold/ SoulSilver

Nintendo have announced that a Pokemon launch event will take place on the 14th March at the Toys "R"Us Times Square, 1514 Broadway (44th Street), New York, NY.

At this launch event players will get a hands-on introduction to the game, participate in live demonstrations, and walk in Pikachu's footprints.

Press Release

WHAT: The latest releases in the Pokémon™ video game series will have fans up on their feet from the get-go. Launching on Sunday, March 14, Nintendo's Pokémon™ HeartGold Versionand Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games will be available across North America for the Nintendo DS family of systems. The games include a new accessory called the Pokéwalker™, a device that enhances game play by letting players take their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go and earn Experience Points as they walk. New Yorkers will get a special hands-on introduction to the new games as Nintendo and Toys"R"Us Times Square invite fans to follow Pikachu's footprints around the Broadway Plaza in Times Square to learn about the new game and participate in live demonstrations.

Fans can also celebrate the launch of Pokémon™ HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions on March 14 at more than 500 Toys"R"Us locations across the country.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions offer detailed graphics, intuitive touch-screen features and hundreds of Pokémon to catch, battle and trade. For the first time, players can wirelessly transfer their favorite Pokémon to their Pokéwalker, a special pedometer included with each game. By walking, players earn Watts, which are used within the Pokéwalker to encounter and catch wild Pokémon or search for hidden items. The Pokémon in the Pokéwalker will gain Experience Points as the player walks, and can even go up one level when they are transferred back into the game. Players also can wirelessly connect two Pokéwalkers to receive items.

WHO: Kids, teens, parents, Pokémon fans and video game enthusiasts of all ages

WHEN: Sunday, March 14, 2010
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHERE: Toys"R"Us Times Square
1514 Broadway (at 44th Street)
New York, NY

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are this weeks USA Virtual Console, WiiWare, And DSiWare Releases. in total there are 7 new releases, 1 on Virtual Console, 2 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare.

Virtual Console

FINAL FANTASY II
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 Wii Points. this is the Super Nintendo version of the game. Follow the dark knight Cecil as he embarks on a fateful journey riddled with trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Plagued with uncertainty over his monarch's motives, can Cecil turn away from the path of darkness and destruction?


WiiWare

Max & the Magic Marker
This is a 1 player only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you play as Max, who must use his recently acquired Magic Marker to track down and capture a magic purple monster through 15 levels.


Dracula - Undead Awakening
This is a 1 player only game and it costs 1,000 Wii Points. You play as a Vampire Hunter who has to defeat waves of undead enemies using a arsenal of upgradable weapons before coming up against Dracula.


DSiWare

Elemental Masters
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a fantasy card game where you can play through a story mode or use your cards in a duel against your friends.


4 TRAVELLERS - Play Spanish
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. this game aims to help teach you Spanish.


Dracula - Undead Awakening
This is a 1 player game only and it costs 800 DSi Points. You play as a Vampire Hunter who has to defeat waves of undead enemies using a arsenal of upgradable weapons before coming up against Dracula.


Flips: The Bubonic Builders
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a Flips book.


Press Release

Sometimes realism is overrated. Don't we all need a regular jolt of fantasy to keep our imaginations alive and kicking? For Wii™ owners, this week's new game lineup is set to deliver exactly that. Max & the Magic Marker for the WiiWare™ service imagines what would happen if your own artistic creation turned against you, while the Virtual Console™ service features a big dose of otherworldly action with the classic FINAL FANTASY® II. Browse all the latest downloadable games for the Wii and Nintendo DSi™ systems to help keep your imagination fueled to the max.

We've also got some free bonus inspiration for you this week: At last September's Penny Arcade Expo, Nintendo invited professional artists to create one-of-a-kind animations using the Flipnote Studio™ application for the Nintendo DSi system. The results are now online and ready for viewing at the Flipnote Hatena site (http://flipnote.hatena.com), including cool clips from top comic artists like Eric Jones, Christina Strain and Mike Choi. Check them out and treat your brain to extra helpings of creative juice.

WiiWare

Max & the Magic Marker
Publisher: Press Play
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: One day Max gets a mysterious marker in the mail. Not knowing better, the first thing he draws is a wacky, purple monster. As soon as the marker leaves the paper, the monster comes to life and jumps off the paper and into another drawing. With the monster on the loose and messing with Max's drawings, Max has no choice but to go after it. Armed with the magic marker, you must help Max track the monster through 15 inventive and challenging levels. You'll need more than good will and quick reflexes to tackle the challenges ahead. Draw freely inside the game to help Max defeat enemies, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. As you draw stairs, seesaws, balloons, surfboards and whatever else you can think of, your creations will interact with the physical environment, making every session unique.

Dracula - Undead Awakening
Publisher: Chillingo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies inDracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.

Virtual Console

FINAL FANTASY II
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: Square Enix
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Follow the dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - as he embarks on a fateful journey riddled with trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Plagued with uncertainty over his monarch's motives, can Cecil turn away from the path of darkness and destruction?

Nintendo DSiWare™

Elemental Masters
Publisher: lbxgames
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: In this fantasy card game, stand your ground in a quest filled with magic and adventure, and experience a thrilling combination of strategy and role-playing. Choose your character, build up your army in your card deck and fight the mystical creatures of Elendior. With thoughtful use of your cards, you'll obtain the monsters of your enemy and support your attacks by using arcane spells and the rules of dark magic. Dive into this captivating story in the quest mode or duel with your friends in multiplayer mode. More than 100 creatures in numerous maps are waiting for you.

4 TRAVELLERS™ - Play Spanish
Publisher: AGENIUS Interactive
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Whether played alone or together with friends, 4 TRAVELLERS can teach you new words in Spanish. The game is suitable for both young and old, and no previous knowledge is necessary. The more you play, the more your Spanish vocabulary increases. You can also play and learn with the game's unique learning mode. The game is perfect to bring on your trip, with more than 240 carefully selected words included specifically for this occasion.

Dracula - Undead Awakening
Publisher: Chillingo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies inDracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.

Flips: The Bubonic Builders
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Flips Interactive Books are the fun new way for kids to read. The builders are in to replace the girls' toilet block, but they're more interested in cups of tea and instant noodle snacks than doing any work. James suspects foul play, but Alexander and Lenny are doubtful until a strange accident hammers the truth home. How will the three friends stop St. Sebastian's from being reduced to rubble?

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Offcially Reveal Scribblenauts 2

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that 5th Cell are creating and developing a new Scirrblenauts game. this sequel is currently set for a Fall 2010 release.

Its been revealed that the sequel will have a new adjective system, that enables the player to change the color, size, elements, behaviors and many other aspects of the object they are describing, as well as improved features from the first game. Maxwell is also back and he's after Starite pieces also, but the levels in the sequel will have more robust challenges.

Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Mar 08, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces plans to create the next Scribblenauts for Nintendo DS, a follow-up to the revolutionary hit videogame where players use their imagination to write any word, bring that object to life and use it to solve puzzles. Available in fall 2010, the follow-up game expands the innovative elements from the acclaimed first title with many inventive new features, including an adjectives system that allows players to push the limits of their imagination to create their own experience.

In this new game created and developed by 5TH Cell, players use the stylus and touch screen to help Maxwell, the game’s hero, acquire the “Starite,” the prize earned from solving the puzzle in even more robust challenges and redesigned levels. Players now have the ability to write any object that comes to mind and modify it in any way they desire using adjectives to reach the goal in each level. Adjectives can change the color, size, elements, behaviors and many other aspects of the object they are describing. Multiple adjectives can be combined together to produce incredibly creative objects, allowing the player’s imagination to run wild for a truly unique and individualistic experience.

“The Scribblenauts sequel gives all players an enhanced game experience they will love and new challenges where they can use their imaginations even more,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “5TH Cell is a very talented and creative developer and we are excited to add to the Scribblenauts franchise with this new game.”

“The next Scribblenauts broadens the players’ experience from the first Scribblenauts through more creativity, innovation and in-depth gameplay,” said Jeremiah Slaczka, Creative Director and Co-Founder of 5TH Cell. “All of these enhancements give players even greater control over how they want to play the game.”

The new Scribblenauts game will offer more words, more creativity and limitless possibilities for gamers of all ages.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About 5TH Cell
5TH Cell Media, LLC is a leading independent developer of interactive entertainment software. Focused on original IP, 5TH Cell has established a track record of success on the Nintendo DS by providing a unique user experiences that cannot be found in other games. 5TH Cell's primary studio is currently located in Bellevue, Washington. For more information on 5TH Cell products, please visit www.5thcell.com.

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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

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

• 360: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer says the 360 may have new form factors designed for various price points. http://ow.ly/1eZsz

• Bizarre Creations say there is no Launch DLC for Blur, but there will be some soon after release http://ow.ly/1eZuk

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

• iPhone: its rumoured that Namco is making a Tekken game for the iPhone http://ow.ly/1eZvk

• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light revealed, isometric camera, set in late 1980's, 2 player co-op http://ow.ly/1eZy7

• its rumoured that Lucas Arts is making a Monkey Island 2 Special Edition, coming to PSN, XBLA, iPhone http://ow.ly/1eZyP

• 360: Amazon has a listing for a 360 elite Bundle that has Forza 3 and Halo ODST for $299.99 http://ow.ly/1eZAq

• Wii: Cammie Dunaway says a price cut this year is not likely. Demand is still strong http://ow.ly/1eZBZ

• PS3: its rumoured that Killzone 3 will have stereoscopic 3D, support motion controller, come out before christmas 2010 http://ow.ly/1eZDV

• DS: a patent has emerged of a new style DS cartridge. its longer with a bulge at one end. http://ow.ly/1eZGb

• QTE Blog: Polyphony Digital Have Released A New Gran Turismo 5 Trailer Focusing On NASCAR http://ow.ly/16JzVq

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Just Cause 2 Trailer http://ow.ly/16JBo5

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A Teaser Image For Deus EX 3 http://ow.ly/16JBo4

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Announce Batman: Arkham Asylum Game Of The Year Edition Is Coming Out 26th March http://ow.ly/16JC9b

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Reveal The Dates For This Years SOE Fan Faire http://ow.ly/16JC9a

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Update To Xbox Live Code Of Conduct http://ow.ly/16JD4g

• DS: the latest issue of Nintendo Power reveals Scribblenauts 2 coming this fall. 120 new levels, 10k new words http://ow.ly/1fgDY

• A Picture has emerged for Altered Beast. its not known if its fan art or actual concept art http://ow.ly/1fgKn

• The ESRB has rated the previously unannounced Lips: i (heart) the 80's http://ow.ly/1fgLa .

• Portal 2, game takes place 100 years after original. GlaDos is back ,separate co-op campaign, new reflection cubes+ more http://ow.ly/1fgM9

• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/16K0Wn

• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/16K6mg