360: A picture has been found of a rumoured 360Slim motherboard. its alot smaller, the CPU and GPU are on single chip http://ow.ly/1nlCE
360: Bungie have registered "Bungie Aerospace" trademark.. speculation is that they're re-branding the studio http://ow.ly/1nlG7
PS3: Sony USA have confirmed that a Heavy Rain Patch is coming very soon. it fixes freezing issues. http://ow.ly/1nlHM
PC: Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Steam has had its SecuROM DRM removed via a patch update. http://ow.ly/1nlJ5
PS3: Digital Foundry estimate that the Playstation Move lag at GDC was 133ms, but this is not a definite measure of lag http://ow.ly/1nnU1
360: Digital Foundry have a very detailed break down of the rumoured 360 Slim motherboard, the changes, whats in/out http://ow.ly/1nqeR
Wii: Reggie Fils-Aime says Nintendo is not good at creating core games, needs 3rd parties to make them. http://ow.ly/1nqsM
QTE Blog: THQ Reveal UFC Undisputed 2010 Ultimate Fights Mode And Playstation 3 Exclusive Content http://ow.ly/16Pi3i
Bloackbuster have admitted that they are in serious threat of bankruptcy. its struggling to secure Hollywood DVD films http://ow.ly/1nqvL
Rebellion are working on a PS3 and 360 patch for Aliens vs Predator, theres balancing and weapon tweaks, + more http://ow.ly/1nqym
QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New Video, Featuring BJ Penn, For UFC Undisputed 2010 http://ow.ly/1nsGo
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1nsJG
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1nsKn
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Heavy Rain http://ow.ly/1ntNN
QTE Blog: EA Announce Skate 3 Is Coming Out In The UK On 14th May http://ow.ly/16Pljz
QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The WiiWare Version Of GTI Club Supermini Festa! http://ow.ly/16Pljy
Android: Google reveal that there are 30.000 Apps in the Android Market http://ow.ly/1nvh9
PS3: Playstation Move website updates, adds Toy Story 3 and Brunswick Pro Bowling to supported titles list. http://ow.ly/1nvi5
Former Transmission Games employees have created a new studio called Trickstar Games, based Melbourne Australia http://ow.ly/1nvjd
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Brining Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 To The UK On 28th May http://ow.ly/16PmHO
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The 7th Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game Expansion Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16PmHN
Rebellion announce that their Derby studio is now closed and some positions at Oxford have also been let go. http://ow.ly/1nvkw
WP7: A Video has emerged of gaming on Windows Phone 7 Series. graphics on par with the Zune HD http://ow.ly/1nzhc
PS3: PixleJunk Racers DLC 2nd Lap is set for a April Release. it brings trophies, youtube support, balance tweaks + more http://ow.ly/1nzkZ
360: Microsoft have filed a patent which would allow games to notify gamers that DLC is available and download it in game http://ow.ly/1nzma
QTE Blog: Square Enix Announce Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Is Set For A Summer Release In Europe http://ow.ly/16PsGr
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Square Enix Announce Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Is Set For A Summer Release In Europe
Square Enix have announced that Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep is coming out in Europe, and other PAL territories, this summer. Square Enix have released new screenshots for the game also. they are in-game, either from in-game action or cutscenes, and they are from various points in the game.Screenshots
From EU Playstation Blog
Sony Online Entertainment Announce The 7th Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game Expansion Is Out Now
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the 7th expansion for the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game is now available for download. The Threat of the Conqueror adds over 200 new playable cards, and 30 loot cards, to the game as well as 10 new story scenarios. In the expansion, you have to aid the Alliance Renegade Squadron as they try to gather intelligence on the modified Star Destroyer, dubbed the Conqueror.
Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – MARCH 16, 2010 – LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) announced today the release of Threat of the Conqueror, the latest expansion in the successful Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game. Players can aid the Alliance Renegade Squadron as they gather intelligence and locate the Empire’s modified Star Destroyer - dubbed the Conqueror - which holds within itself the ability to destroy entire planets, or they can take the side of the Empire’s elite storm commandos as they work to crush the Rebels and ensure the maiden voyage of the Empire’s newest deadly weapon. No matter what side they choose, ten new story scenarios will pull them into the fight in this pivotal battle between good and evil. This new set also brings the ability to boost gamers’ light or dark side deck with all-new special-forces themed cards, as well as all-new Bith and Duros avatar race cards.
The Threat of the Conqueror adds more than 200 new playable cards, including 30 new loot cards, to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, bringing the total number of cards in the game to more than 1,800. The new playable cards will feature unique keyword abilities that:
• Grant “Intel” labeled units additional bonus powers when they come into play, allowing for more tactical options within a round
• Enable stacking “Reinforcement” bonuses which adds the ability to play additional reinforcement units as the length of gameplay increases
In addition, this expansion introduces new cards to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, including:
• Player-Created Art Cards – The Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Civil War Photo Contest winners are unveiled. One Rebel-themed winner, one Imperial-themed winner and one neutral-themed winner have had their submitted screenshots turned into art cards in Threat of the Conqueror.
• New Loot Cards – More than 30 new special-forces themed loot cards will be available, including the AT-PT Walker Vehicle, the Vehicle Garage and the imposing Republic Gunship Vehicle Collectible Item.
The Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game marks the first-ever Star Wars® trading card game offered exclusively online. Available to both current and former Star Wars Galaxies subscribers*, the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game provides players with an entirely new gameplay experience by combining the challenge of a trading card game with the adventures and community of a massively multiplayer online game. Players can build their own virtual decks to fight in story mode, and participate in epic one-on-one matches, cooperative heroic encounters and official tournaments.
In addition, all Star Wars Galaxies subscribers with current, valid, paid accounts in good standing are automatically eligible to receive five digital trading card booster packs each month included with their paid Star Wars Galaxies subscription at no additional cost, providing a quick and easy way for them to build their decks.
Anyone wishing to try the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game can do so at no charge through a downloadable trial that includes limited access to a tutorial and practice games with a provided virtual starter card deck.
The Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game may be also be accessed from inside Star Wars Galaxies and is available to trial players as part of the Star Wars Galaxies 14-day trial. This trial, offered at no charge for up to two consecutive weeks, also includes all the content of the base game, Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™ and its first expansion, Star Wars Galaxies™: Jump to Lightspeed™. Available by download from www.StarWarsGalaxies.com, the 14-day trial gives players a chance to become a part of the Star Wars galaxy, and meet and fight with or against their favorite Star Wars characters as they explore this massive online universe filled with thousands of other Star Wars fans.
More information about the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game and its seventh release, The Threat of the Conqueror, along with the game’s trial can be found at www.StarWarsGalaxies.com/tradingcardgame.
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About Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars Galaxies, developed and published by LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment, is one of the longest-running and most popular online experiences, bringing gamers of all ages and skill levels together in the ultimate Star Wars journey. Begin aboard the Millennium Falcon helping Han Solo and Chewbacca fend off the notorious Darth Vader. Along the way, join with Star Wars characters on missions that span the galaxy. Ally with the Rebels to fight against the Galactic Empire, or join forces with the dark side and crush the Rebel scum. Heroic adventurers can seek their fortune in space or on the ground as a bounty hunter, smuggler, Jedi or a host of other unique Star Wars professions.
About LucasArts
LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd., is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
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.
*Please visit http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/tradingcardgame/playforfree.vm for eligibility details.
LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Star Wars Galaxies is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. © 2002-2010 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or TM as indicated. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
ESRB Rating: Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game: E10+: Mild Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
ESRB Rating: Star Wars Galaxies: Teen: Violence
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB
Nintendo Announce They Are Brining Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 To The UK On 28th May
Japan BoxartNintendo have announced that Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 is coming out in the UK on 28th May. This game has a whole new storyline and brings an innovative new game mode to the series. The new game mode is based on a Famicom(NES) game called Nazo no Murasamejo (The Mysterious Murasame Castle), and it allows you to control characters in a way never seen before. Samurai Warriors 3 has 2 player online or offline co-op.
From Nintendo UK
Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The WiiWare Version Of GTI Club Supermini Festa!
Konami have released new screenshots for the WiiWare version of GTI Club Supermini Festa!. These screenshots are in-game and show many of the modes in the game like the 2vs2 Car Football and Tomato shooting. Numerous cars, of various ages, are also shown in these screenshots.
Screenshots
Screenshots
EA Announce Skate 3 Is Coming Out In The UK On 14th May
EA have announced that Skate 3 is coming out in the UK on 14th May. EA have also revealed Skate.School and detailed this new feature in Skate 3.
In Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and Skate.School acts as a tutorial for the game before the player plays the game. Skate.School will also teach new techniques, for seasoned gamers, that are only in Skate 3. EA have released a video with the team behind Skate.School and detail the new features in the new Skate.School.
EA have also released a list of the Skaters in Skate 3:
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)
Press Release
Guildford, UK. – March 17, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in the UK on May14th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.
“Since the very beginning of the Skate franchise, we have captured the true essence skateboarding, be it from the feel of nailing that perfect trick, to the feeling of just hanging out and sessioning with your friends,” said Jason DeLong, Senior Producer. “For us, SKATE 3 is the culmination of this endeavor – the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet.”
In the all-new Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and teaches newcomers the ropes by showing them all the ins-and-outs of skateboarding as they hone their skills on the sticks before hitting the streets with their team. Veterans will also feel right at home in Skate.School as they refresh their skills but also learn all the new tricks SKATE 3 has to offer including darkslides and underflips.
Gamers can hit the streets with the pros in the all-new city of Port Caverton – a true skater’s paradise with unique districts, skate parks, and endless lines. For fans with a creative flair, the new Skate.Park editor allows gamers to create their own dream plaza or mega-ramp park from scratch or use the Object Dropper to alter the landscape of Port Carverton to truly change the face of the city. In the end, SKATE 3 delivers a completely immersive and connected experience giving gamers the tools to build and share their own skate parks, videos, and photos with all their friends by uploading them directly from their console or importing custom created graphics & logos from the Skate website*.
SKATE 3 features a deep roster of the world’s greatest skaters including several Thrasher Skater of the Year winners.
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)
SKATE 3 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.
Internet connection and EA account required.
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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: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM 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.eagames.co.uk . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
In Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and Skate.School acts as a tutorial for the game before the player plays the game. Skate.School will also teach new techniques, for seasoned gamers, that are only in Skate 3. EA have released a video with the team behind Skate.School and detail the new features in the new Skate.School.
EA have also released a list of the Skaters in Skate 3:
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)
Press Release
Guildford, UK. – March 17, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in the UK on May14th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.
“Since the very beginning of the Skate franchise, we have captured the true essence skateboarding, be it from the feel of nailing that perfect trick, to the feeling of just hanging out and sessioning with your friends,” said Jason DeLong, Senior Producer. “For us, SKATE 3 is the culmination of this endeavor – the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet.”
In the all-new Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and teaches newcomers the ropes by showing them all the ins-and-outs of skateboarding as they hone their skills on the sticks before hitting the streets with their team. Veterans will also feel right at home in Skate.School as they refresh their skills but also learn all the new tricks SKATE 3 has to offer including darkslides and underflips.
Gamers can hit the streets with the pros in the all-new city of Port Caverton – a true skater’s paradise with unique districts, skate parks, and endless lines. For fans with a creative flair, the new Skate.Park editor allows gamers to create their own dream plaza or mega-ramp park from scratch or use the Object Dropper to alter the landscape of Port Carverton to truly change the face of the city. In the end, SKATE 3 delivers a completely immersive and connected experience giving gamers the tools to build and share their own skate parks, videos, and photos with all their friends by uploading them directly from their console or importing custom created graphics & logos from the Skate website*.
SKATE 3 features a deep roster of the world’s greatest skaters including several Thrasher Skater of the Year winners.
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)
SKATE 3 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.
Internet connection and EA account required.
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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: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM 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.eagames.co.uk . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
New Zero Punctuation - Heavy Rain
This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Heavy Rain. could this unique, and possibly glimpse of the future, appeal to Yahtzee, or are the Quick Time Events/story just not good enough?
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