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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16O6Yd
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16O8AV
PS3: Sony have revealed that the Home userbase is over 12 Million. 85% of users return more than once. http://ow.ly/1l79S
iPad: its estimated that pre-orders for the iPad currently stand at 150k. http://ow.ly/1l7cq
Mac: Blizzard have revealed that the Mac beta client for StarCraft 2 is set to come in April http://ow.ly/1l7dI
PS3: The Playstation Move website lists ModNation Racers and Gran Turismo 5 as compatible games http://ow.ly/1l7fB
TakeTwo reveal Mafia 2 is set for a Q4 2010 release. http://ow.ly/1l7jA
2K say the reason why BioShock 2 DLC was on the disc is to allow player who have the DLC to play with those who don't http://ow.ly/1l7kK
PS3: 54% of UK Final Fantasy XIII sales are on PS3. Yakuza 3 entered 24th in UK Charts. http://ow.ly/1l7nJ
UK Game Charts, Final Fantasy XIII, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Just Dance, Heavy Rain, Wii Fit Plus top 5 http://ow.ly/1l7pv
360: BioWare reveal over 700 choices from Mass Effect are carried into Mass Effect 2 http://ow.ly/1l7rE
PSP: Codemasters Studios VP Gavin Cheshire calls the PSP 'a bollocking useless waste of space' http://ow.ly/1l7w1
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Feeding Frenzy 2 On The PS3 http://ow.ly/16OduB
Bungie have filed a new trademark for Marathon. (Marathon is a classic doom style shooter released in 1994) http://ow.ly/1l7xO
FF XIII director Motomu Toriyama says Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII have story driven gameplay http://ow.ly/1l7zl
WP7: Microsoft have revealed that Netflix is coming to Windows Phone 7 Series. it has Watch Instantly Support http://ow.ly/1lcOa
360: There will be several DLC episodes released this year for Alan Wake. a second "Season" will depend on the audience http://ow.ly/1lcR4
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic Classic Collection On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16Og4v
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For MMA http://ow.ly/16Og4u
360: UK Retail Sources have reportedly hinted that Halo Reach is coming out in 14th September worldwide http://ow.ly/1lcTa
Rockstar say that LA Noire is not a traditional game that doesn't “have a point of reference from other games” http://ow.ly/1lcUU
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16Ohrh
QTE Blog: Sony Announce WakeBoarding HD Is Coming To The PSN This Week http://ow.ly/16Ohrg
PSP: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker pre-orders in GameStop get a camo bandanna http://ow.ly/1lhmz
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Crackdown 2 Is Coming Out 9th July http://ow.ly/16OiYR
QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released Photos From The Pokémon HeartGold/SouldSilver Launch Event http://ow.ly/16OiYQ
PS3: GAME have announced that are bringing the moon to HOME. there will be mini games, video screens and more http://ow.ly/1lhpD
QTE Blog: Sony Have Revealed The EU Boxart For Modnation Racers On The PSP And PS3 http://ow.ly/16OkwM
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sony Have Revealed The EU Boxart For Modnation Racers On The PSP And PS3
Sony's EU Playstation Blog have revealed the boxart for the EU versions of Modnation Racers on the Playstation Portable and Playstation 3. Some of the racers shown on the boxart were actually created by gamers in the Modnation Racers Beta. No EU release date was given, but the USA version is set for a 18th May release.
You can click on the Boxart to see them bigger.
From EU Playstation Blog
You can click on the Boxart to see them bigger.
From EU Playstation Blog
Nintendo Have Released Photos From The Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver Launch Event
Nintendo have released photos from the Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver launch event held in New York. Nintendo have also provided captions for each of the photos which can be accessed by pressing the speech bubble in the Photo viewer.
Photos
Photos
Microsoft Announce Crackdown 2 Is Coming Out 9th July
Microsoft have announced that Crackdown 2 is coming out on 9th July, with worldwide releases also set for July.Press Release
LONDON – Monday 15 March – Pacific City needs your help, agents. A new enemy has overrun the city and it’s time to restore law and order by any means necessary when “Crackdown 2” releases this July around the world. Microsoft and Ruffian Games today announced that the exhilarating, open-world action game will hit the streets on 9 July.
Developed by Ruffian Games exclusively for Xbox 360, “Crackdown 2” is the sequel to the award-winning 2007 title, “Crackdown.” Offering cutting edge gameplay, “Crackdown 2” will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented heights, providing you and your friends with complete freedom to explore, destroy, and play your way as you restore justice to Pacific City.
Sony Announce WakeBoarding HD Is Coming To The PSN This Week
Scott Hyman, from TikGames/Creat Studios, has announced on the EU Playstation Blog that WakeBoarding HD is coming out on the PSN this week in both the EU and USA for €14.99/$14.99. WakeBoarding HD is a arcade style WakeBoarding game that has 20 levels to play through.
The Screenshots and trailer are from in-game footage of the game and show various stages, hazards, and tricks you can pull off.
Screenshots
From EU Playstation Blog
The Screenshots and trailer are from in-game footage of the game and show various stages, hazards, and tricks you can pull off.
Screenshots
From EU Playstation Blog
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Here are this weeks Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare releases in the USA.
Virtual Console
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD
This is a 1 player game that costs 900 Wii Points. this is the TurboGrafix16 CD-ROM version of the game. this was the 10th game in the Castlevania series and you play as Richter who has to find and defeat Dracula.
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
This is a 1 player only game and it costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a 3d fighting game that supports Wii MotionPlus.
Triple Shot Sports
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a recreational shooting game where you can play Archery, Pistol Shooting and Free Rifle games.
DSiWare
Zoo Frenzy
this is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. in the game you create your own game. you can play minigames to train and support your animals. the game makes use of the microphone and camera but letting you talk to the animals and you can put yourself in the game.
101 MiniGolf World
this is a 1-8 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a 3d minature golf game that has over 100 holes to play either solo or with upto 8 players.
Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs – Fight For Survival
this is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. you play as 1 of 3 dinosaur breeds, travelling through the game discovering and battling other dinosaurs.
Car Jack Streets
this is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a DSiWare port of the iPhone game. in the game you have to play back $1Million debt to the Italian mob. you can earn this money either legally or illegally.
Press Release
How tough do you think you are? This week's roster of new downloadable games from Nintendo gives you several ways to prove it. Now available for the WiiWare™ service, Rage of the Gladiator puts players face-to-face with flurry of fearsome foes, enhancing the motion-control action with support for the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. Meanwhile, Wii™ owners with a taste for classic gaming can test their mettle against bloodthirsty vampires in CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD for the Virtual Console™ service. Other fresh releases challenge you to excel as a sharpshooter, a prehistoric beast or a criminal mastermind. Whichever setting you choose, just be prepared to step up and show your stuff.
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
Publisher: Ghostfire Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Animated Blood, Alcohol Reference, Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Rage of the Gladiator is a fantasy-based fighting game in which you must fight for your life in the arena. One of the most gorgeous WiiWare games ever, it features amazing 3-D graphics, animation, lighting, shadows and special effects. Full voice acting means each boss has its own personality and taunts you mercilessly. Discover insane finishing moves: Summon a fiery meteor or savage tornado, or transform into a hulking colossus 10 times your normal size. Customize your character and specialize in skill trees – Offense, Defense or Magic – to gain new powers. You'll also enjoy epic, blood-pumping music by legendary composer Sean Beeson. For added replay value, unlock Challenge Mode and encounter tougher bosses with new abilities. The game also supports the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
Triple Shot Sports
Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Triple Shot Sports is one of the most advanced recreational shooting games available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive target shooting. Most competitive events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time, these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include Archery, Pistol Shooting and Free Rifle. As with real-life shooting events, you will have full control over the aim of the weapon. You must also account for prevailing weather conditions and the athlete's breathing pattern, as these factors can influence the accuracy of your shot.
Virtual Console
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD
Original platform: TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
Publisher: Konami
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: This is the 10th action-packed installment in the ever-popular CASTLEVANIAseries, which depicts the epic struggle between the Belmont clan and the dark forces of Count Dracula. An instant classic, this title is recognized far and wide for its beautifully rendered world, outstanding game balance and haunting CD-quality music. The player takes control of RICHTER, the clan's ultimate Vampire Killer, guiding him through a total of nine stages filled with treacherous traps and hidden secrets. Using your legendary whip – passed on from generations of Belmonts – and a powerful selection of Item Crash attacks, it's up to you to destroy Dracula and his evil horde. What's more, rescuing MARIA at some juncture in the game allows you to use her as a playable character for even more vampire-slaying fun.
Nintendo DSiWare™
Zoo Frenzy
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) –Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Create the zoo of your dreams and try to maximize your profit by managing tons of parameters. Enjoy five fun mini-games to train and support your animals: Feed them, heal them and even play soccer- or hockey-themed games with them. Your best-trained pets will go back into the wild to fight dangerous monsters and find cute new animals for your zoo. Enjoy use of the Nintendo DSi™ system's built-in microphone and camera – wake up the hero by shouting at him, and see yourself in the game.
101 MiniGolf World
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: 101 MiniGolf World is one of the first-ever 3-D miniature golf games for the Nintendo DSiWare service. Your stylus becomes the putter for an incredibly fun mini-golf experience. Play more than 100 challenging holes solo or with up to eight players on one system. Send your ball flying through loops, pipes, arches, extreme ramps and mind-blowing obstacles. Enjoy a combination of real golf rules and wacky mini-golf fun.
Battle of Giants™: Dinosaurs – Fight For Survival
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Long before mankind stepped into the world, the Earth was a harsh environment dominated by dinosaurs. Every species of dinosaur had to fight to survive in this hostile environment. Travel through the hostile lands as one of three breeds of dinosaur while battling giant enemies to save your kind. Create and customize your own unique dinosaur. Explore four mysterious territories and discover buried fossils to complete your mission. Enhance your dinosaur's abilities and compete against your friends in epic duels.
Car Jack Streets
Publisher: Tag Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Mild Language, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: A critically acclaimed game with high-octane action, innovative real-time game play, stunning visuals and an awesome soundtrack, Car Jack Streets will take you to the limit. The Italian mob is calling in your gambling debt of $1 million. Attempt a wide variety of criminal and legitimate jobs to earn as much cash as possible, but remember to avoid attracting attention from the cops and other gang members. Do you have what it takes to stay alive, pay your debt and rise to the top of the criminal underworld?
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.
Virtual Console
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD
This is a 1 player game that costs 900 Wii Points. this is the TurboGrafix16 CD-ROM version of the game. this was the 10th game in the Castlevania series and you play as Richter who has to find and defeat Dracula.
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
This is a 1 player only game and it costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a 3d fighting game that supports Wii MotionPlus.
Triple Shot Sports
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a recreational shooting game where you can play Archery, Pistol Shooting and Free Rifle games.
DSiWare
Zoo Frenzy
this is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. in the game you create your own game. you can play minigames to train and support your animals. the game makes use of the microphone and camera but letting you talk to the animals and you can put yourself in the game.
101 MiniGolf World
this is a 1-8 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a 3d minature golf game that has over 100 holes to play either solo or with upto 8 players.
Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs – Fight For Survival
this is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. you play as 1 of 3 dinosaur breeds, travelling through the game discovering and battling other dinosaurs.
Car Jack Streets
this is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a DSiWare port of the iPhone game. in the game you have to play back $1Million debt to the Italian mob. you can earn this money either legally or illegally.
Press Release
How tough do you think you are? This week's roster of new downloadable games from Nintendo gives you several ways to prove it. Now available for the WiiWare™ service, Rage of the Gladiator puts players face-to-face with flurry of fearsome foes, enhancing the motion-control action with support for the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. Meanwhile, Wii™ owners with a taste for classic gaming can test their mettle against bloodthirsty vampires in CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD for the Virtual Console™ service. Other fresh releases challenge you to excel as a sharpshooter, a prehistoric beast or a criminal mastermind. Whichever setting you choose, just be prepared to step up and show your stuff.
WiiWare
Rage of the Gladiator
Publisher: Ghostfire Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Animated Blood, Alcohol Reference, Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Rage of the Gladiator is a fantasy-based fighting game in which you must fight for your life in the arena. One of the most gorgeous WiiWare games ever, it features amazing 3-D graphics, animation, lighting, shadows and special effects. Full voice acting means each boss has its own personality and taunts you mercilessly. Discover insane finishing moves: Summon a fiery meteor or savage tornado, or transform into a hulking colossus 10 times your normal size. Customize your character and specialize in skill trees – Offense, Defense or Magic – to gain new powers. You'll also enjoy epic, blood-pumping music by legendary composer Sean Beeson. For added replay value, unlock Challenge Mode and encounter tougher bosses with new abilities. The game also supports the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
Triple Shot Sports
Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Triple Shot Sports is one of the most advanced recreational shooting games available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive target shooting. Most competitive events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time, these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include Archery, Pistol Shooting and Free Rifle. As with real-life shooting events, you will have full control over the aim of the weapon. You must also account for prevailing weather conditions and the athlete's breathing pattern, as these factors can influence the accuracy of your shot.
Virtual Console
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD
Original platform: TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
Publisher: Konami
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: This is the 10th action-packed installment in the ever-popular CASTLEVANIAseries, which depicts the epic struggle between the Belmont clan and the dark forces of Count Dracula. An instant classic, this title is recognized far and wide for its beautifully rendered world, outstanding game balance and haunting CD-quality music. The player takes control of RICHTER, the clan's ultimate Vampire Killer, guiding him through a total of nine stages filled with treacherous traps and hidden secrets. Using your legendary whip – passed on from generations of Belmonts – and a powerful selection of Item Crash attacks, it's up to you to destroy Dracula and his evil horde. What's more, rescuing MARIA at some juncture in the game allows you to use her as a playable character for even more vampire-slaying fun.
Nintendo DSiWare™
Zoo Frenzy
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) –Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Create the zoo of your dreams and try to maximize your profit by managing tons of parameters. Enjoy five fun mini-games to train and support your animals: Feed them, heal them and even play soccer- or hockey-themed games with them. Your best-trained pets will go back into the wild to fight dangerous monsters and find cute new animals for your zoo. Enjoy use of the Nintendo DSi™ system's built-in microphone and camera – wake up the hero by shouting at him, and see yourself in the game.
101 MiniGolf World
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: 101 MiniGolf World is one of the first-ever 3-D miniature golf games for the Nintendo DSiWare service. Your stylus becomes the putter for an incredibly fun mini-golf experience. Play more than 100 challenging holes solo or with up to eight players on one system. Send your ball flying through loops, pipes, arches, extreme ramps and mind-blowing obstacles. Enjoy a combination of real golf rules and wacky mini-golf fun.
Battle of Giants™: Dinosaurs – Fight For Survival
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Long before mankind stepped into the world, the Earth was a harsh environment dominated by dinosaurs. Every species of dinosaur had to fight to survive in this hostile environment. Travel through the hostile lands as one of three breeds of dinosaur while battling giant enemies to save your kind. Create and customize your own unique dinosaur. Explore four mysterious territories and discover buried fossils to complete your mission. Enhance your dinosaur's abilities and compete against your friends in epic duels.
Car Jack Streets
Publisher: Tag Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Mild Language, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: A critically acclaimed game with high-octane action, innovative real-time game play, stunning visuals and an awesome soundtrack, Car Jack Streets will take you to the limit. The Italian mob is calling in your gambling debt of $1 million. Attempt a wide variety of criminal and legitimate jobs to earn as much cash as possible, but remember to avoid attracting attention from the cops and other gang members. Do you have what it takes to stay alive, pay your debt and rise to the top of the criminal underworld?
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.
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