Thursday, March 11, 2010

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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

  • Ubisoft have announced that R.U.S.E. release date has been pushed back until 8th June http://ow.ly/1guGD

  • iPhone: Street Fighter IV is out now for £5.99 http://ow.ly/1guIg

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

  • The final Super Street Fighter IV character has been revealed as Hakan http://ow.ly/1guJ1

  • Square Enix have revealed that they have shipped 5 Million of copies of Final Fantasy XIII Worldwide http://ow.ly/1guKb

  • 360: Modern Warfare 2 map pack is coming out on 30th March for 360 http://ow.ly/1guLE

  • PS3: its reported the 3D firmware update for the PS3 is coming out 10th June in Japan http://ow.ly/1guMj

  • QTE Blog: EA Release A New Trailer For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/16Lz7P

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Flips http://ow.ly/16Lz7O

  • Microsoft have shown off two 3D games running on their Windows Phone prototype. Engadget had a look at them http://ow.ly/1guNx

  • 360: Microsoft have said that digital content is future of home entertainment, not Blu-Ray. no plans to support BluRay http://ow.ly/1guPj

  • Its reported that 20 staff have been sacked from Rebellions Oxford headquarters http://ow.ly/1guQy

  • Edios Montreal have teased that a Deus Ex 3 "surprise" is coming on Thursday. http://ow.ly/1guR6

  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce The Playstation Network Video Store Has Support From All Major Movie Studios http://ow.ly/16LASW

  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce F12010 Is Coming Out In September On Xbox 360, Playstation 3, And PC http://ow.ly/16LASV

  • PS3: A Japanese retailer has listed new PS3 Slim SKUs coming and they are 0.2kg lighter than previous models http://ow.ly/1guSv

  • Wii2: Reggie Fils-Aime says Nintendo is not thinking about the next Wii platform yet. should be more innovation http://ow.ly/1guUD

  • The latest Jace Hall Show has 5 seconds of a secret Warner Bros. FPS thats not been announced. http://ow.ly/1guW1

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/16LCnA

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce A Exotic Racing Series DLC Pack For Need For Speed Shift http://ow.ly/16LCnB

  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released Part 2 Of A Battle Tutorial For Infinite Space http://ow.ly/16LCnz

  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce Home Update 1.35 Is Out Tomorrow http://ow.ly/16LEVX

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo Wii Game "The Cages" http://ow.ly/16LEVW

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 Introducing Rory McIlroy http://ow.ly/16LEVY

  • PS3: its strongly rumoured that the Motion Controller does come with a nunchuck that wireless connects to the controller http://ow.ly/1gG2J

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released New Screenshots For Lips: I Love The 80s http://ow.ly/16LGiS

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Aliens vs Predator http://ow.ly/16LGiT

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16LGiR

  • PS3: Sony has trademarked Playstation move in Europe. A picture of a symbol also found, could be the Logo http://ow.ly/1gG4K

  • OnLive: OnLive is launching 17th June on Pc and Mac for $14.95 a month. games/rentals are additional cost. http://ow.ly/1gG7h

  • PS3: GameSpot have a Motion Control Q/A with Mark Sheds and new footage of Motion Control development. http://ow.ly/1gGdx

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Detail This Years UK Virtual Console Hanabi Festival http://ow.ly/16LI6y

  • QTE Blog: EA Annoucnes EA Sports Active 2.0 For The Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, And iPhone http://ow.ly/16LI6x

  • PS3: The God Of War III team are working on 2 different games. 1 is the next project, the other is down the road. http://ow.ly/1gG8Y

  • PC: 2009 software sales were up 3% on 2008, total revenue was $13.1 billion. boxed game sales down 20% on 2008 http://ow.ly/1gGbF

  • Activision have annoucned that a third DLC pack for DJ Hero is coming 25th March. it has remixes of Eminem and Jay-Z http://ow.ly/1gHDU

  • Capy games have annoucned they are porting the DS game, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, to the PSN and XBLA. http://ow.ly/1gLwF

  • WP7: Windows Phone 7 games will have up to 200 gamerscore points. http://ow.ly/1gLyn

  • 360: MSN Video Player could be coming to the 360. http://ow.ly/1gLAm

  • QTE Blog: Sony's GDC Conference Live Blog http://ow.ly/16LN2t



Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sony's GDC Conference Live Blog

Here is a Live Blog of Sony's GDC 2010 Press Conference.




EA Annoucnes EA Sports Active 2.0 For The Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, And iPhone

EA has announced the next game in the EA Sports Active series is EA Sports Active 2.0. The game is coming out on the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, and iPhone/iPod Touch this fall.

EA Sports Active 2.0 will come with wireless motion sensors, for the arms and legs, as well as and a heart rate monitor. EA Sports Active 2.0 will also have a online hub that will allow gamers to upload their workout data. the Hub will also have workout groups, the ability to send messages to other members, and share fitness journeys.

EA have also revealed that on top of the 3 phase, 9 week program that comes with the game, additional mini-programs will be available as add ons most likely as DLC for the Playstation 3 and iPhone versions.

Active 2.0


Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of people around the world have experienced the revolution in home fitness since last spring with EA SPORTS Active™, the number one rated fitness program for the Wii™**. Today, EA SPORTS™, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced that EA SPORTS Active 2.0* (working title) is now in development and will be available this fall on PlayStation®3, Wii™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. The new EA SPORTS Active 2.0* fitness program will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. EA SPORTS Active 2.0* will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

“The launch of EA SPORTS Active 2.0* will define a new era of interactive fitness with the use of innovative motion sensor peripherals and a heart rate monitor that provide users with a fitness experience delivering real, measurable results,” said Tarrnie Williams, Executive Producer, EA SPORTS Active. “As the number one rated fitness program for the Wii**, EA SPORTS Activeproved itself as the industry leader and provided the foundation for our fitness franchise. The success stories we’ve received from our users show that EA SPORTS Active is changing lives and we’re so proud to be part of it.”

The new EA SPORTS Active 2.0* innovative wireless control system will give users complete freedom of motion, making it even easier to get a workout that delivers great results. Using innovative heart rate detection technology, the heart rate monitor will help users monitor intensity, providing constant on-screen monitoring throughout the workout and tracking user data over time to optimize performance.

The EA SPORTS Active 2.0* online hub will allow users to track and share all of their workout data, providing a centralized destination for all fitness, wellness and training needs. It will host a thriving online global community of EA SPORTS Active users who can share their fitness journeys, interact with workout groups and send messages to each other online to stay inspired and engaged. Users will also have the ability to download new workouts and exercises to their online connected PlayStation3 console to keep their workouts fresh and maintain motivation***.

EA SPORTS Active 2.0* provides total body conditioning using progressive exercise in new prescribed programs. A three-phase, nine-week program provides a fitness roadmap to help keep users motivated and on track of their fitness goals. Additional mini-programs will also be available to add on, keeping workouts fresh and inspiring. The EA SPORTS Active personal trainer will walk users through their workout and provide continued encouragement with feedback to ensure an optimal workout experience.

EA SPORTS Active 2.0* is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver. It has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI; visitwww.esrb.org and www.pegi.info for updated rating information. For more information please visit www.easportsactive.com.

* Working Title
** According to Metacritic.com, March 9th, 2010
*** Internet connection and EA account required

About EA SPORTS
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, andEA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

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, POGO and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, FIFA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii is trademark of Nintendo. iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Nintendo Detail This Years UK Virtual Console Hanabi Festival

Nintendo Have detailed this years Virtual Console Hanabi Festival. the Hanabi Festival brings games to the UK that were never originally released in the UK. Nintendo UK have currently announced 4 games in this years festival, with one game coming that was never released outside of Japan.

This years games are:
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD - TurboGrafx
Milon’s Secret Castle - NES
IRONCLAD - NEOGEO
Lode Runner - NES

The Hanabi Festival will start on 12th March.

From Nintendo UK


EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 On The Nintendo Wii

EA have released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11. this trailer details the two new swings, the advanced Plus and Tour Pro, that are in the Nintendo Wii version, showing how to control the ball and what happens when you use them in the game. The video also shows off the new first person camera angle called True View and mentions that it can be used with any swing mechanic.




Microsoft Have Released New Screenshots For Lips: I Love The 80s

Microsoft have released new screenshots for the recently announced Lips: I Love The 80s. These screenshots are in-game and show two different songs being played.

Lips: I Love The 80s



New Zero Punctuation - Aliens vs Predator

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Aliens Vs Predator. can any of the 3 different campaigns in this game be good enough for Yahtzee to enjoy or is 3 campaigns 3 too many?