Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Artwork For Enslaved: Odyssey To The West
Screenshots
Artwork
Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom
Screenshots
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Don't forget, you can subscribe to the Audio Re-Cap Podcast on iTunes. if you do, it would be great if you can review and rate the podcast.
A podcast is available on iTunes from:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=328547861
A RSS Feed from Podbean:
http://qtegamers.podbean.com/feed
And on qtegamers.blogspot.com:
http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/search/label/Audio Re-Cap
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16V5WO
ZuneHD: a 64GB Zune HD is listed on the Zune website, but the link goes to a non-existent page http://ow.ly/1s7mf
PS3: Chapter 14 in Uncharted 2 was originally going to be called "Drakes On A Train", but higher ups stopped it http://ow.ly/1s7yV
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16V7KB
Vocal harmonies have been confirmed as coming to Rock Band 3 by accident. http://ow.ly/1s7B4
DSiXL: iFixit have disassembled a DSi XL to reveal all the parts in it. http://ow.ly/1s7Dh
PS3: David Jaffe has confirmed that the upcoming game from Eat, Sleep, Play will have DLC http://ow.ly/1s7G4
PC: Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment have gone bankrupt and called in receivers. Stargate Resistance sold off. http://ow.ly/1s7IW .
UK Game Charts, Just Cause 2, Pokemon SoulSilver, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Pokemon HeartGold, Just Dance top 4 http://ow.ly/1s7Ly
360: Major Nelsons gamercard was hacked briefly by LiGHTzz. Microsoft confirm they got the gamercard back promptly http://ow.ly/1s7Nl
360: GameStop reportedly have a page up detailing a Arcade bundle that comes with Viva PiƱata and Banjo for $99.99 http://ow.ly/1s7UP
PC: analysts believe Amazon is working on a Steam/Stardock rival, job advertisements hint towards digital distribution http://ow.ly/1s7Xd
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Optional Firmware 3.21 Will Disable "Install Other OS" On Original Playstation 3's http://ow.ly/16VbyC
QTE Blog: Sony Detail Upcoming "PSP Favourites" PSP Game Sale On The PSN http://ow.ly/16VbyB
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Concept Art For Jervis Tetch In DC Universe Online http://ow.ly/16Vdf1
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Super Mario Kart Is Coming To UK Wii's on 2nd April Via Wii Shop Channel http://ow.ly/16Vdf0
iPad: Apple have updated the iPad website with several guided tours of the product and software http://ow.ly/1sec2
THQ Have said they are looking at incorporating Natal and Move into UFN Undisputed 2011 http://ow.ly/1seeh
PS3: Ninja Theory have admitted that they made no money from Heavenly Sword, sold around 1.5 Million http://ow.ly/1segj
3DS: a developer comment on twitter hints that the 3DS will have Parallax Barrier Screen tech http://ow.ly/1seik
iPhone: a game based on the hit book, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, is set for a April release http://ow.ly/1slja
Mega Drive: DICE have revealed Hardcore, 1 of 13 games cancelled by Psygnosis for the Mega Drive in 1994 http://ow.ly/1slll
Square Enix have confirmed that there have been layoffs at IO Interactive, say its a "natural process" http://ow.ly/1slmw
PS3: George Hotz, the guy who has hacked some bits of the PS3, has criticised Sony for removing OtherOS support http://ow.ly/1sloz
PS3: George Hotz has also said that he'll start looking into custom firmware for those who want to keep Linux support http://ow.ly/1slqN
QTE Blog: EA Announce That Battlefield 1943 Has Sold Over 1 Million UnitsOn Xbox Live Arcade http://ow.ly/16VmGt
The Cassini spacecraft has done a temperature map of Mimas, a Saturn Moon, and discovered it looks like Pac-Man! http://ow.ly/1sls0
PS3: Zen Studios reveal Planet Mini Golf will be compatible with the Playstation Move http://ow.ly/1smtD
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16VnWq
Monday, March 29, 2010
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Virtual Console
Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber
This is a 1 player game only and it costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is the N64 version of the game. this is a Tactical RPG that has many different endings, and an interesting class system. In the game you play as Magnus Gallant, a recent graduate of the Palatinean Army who will face a tough choice in a upcoming Civil War.
WiiWare
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase
This is a 1-4 player game that cost 800 Wii Points. this game is compatible with the Nintendo DS game, WarioWare: D.I.Y. and features many similar aspects. the Wii version has some mini-games, comics, music, and can receive contents from both the DS game and friends.
Diner Dash
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. This is the WiiWare version of the PC game that makes use of the WiiMote but it also comes with a more traditional control scheme. the game also has a online mode where you can face off against friends in Team Dash.
DSiWare
Disney Fireworks
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. in the game you have to touch and flick fireworks onto the top screen to create a firework display. the game has 15 levels, high score tracking, and 5 themed environments.
Save the Turtles
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. the game has 32 beach locations where you have to help baby turtles find a new home. the game has 4 modes and trophies to unlock.
Nintendo DSi™ Metronome
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is a Metronome that also has a unique mini game called Donkey Kong Metronome. in this new mini game, you have to make a noise into the DSi microphone intime with the beat to make Mario jump.
Nintendo DSi Instrument Tuner
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. the instrument tuner can be used to tune instruments, but it also has a mini game called Tuner Fight. in the mini game, you have to create a tone that matches the one on display.
Super Yum Yum Puzzle Adventures
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this game has 48 levels, across 4 worlds, DSi exclusive features, and you have to save your babies from Ms Tum Tum by eating your way through fruity puzzles.
Press Release
Wario™ may be known as a troublemaker, but this week he deserves a friendly high-five for helping to deliver a mother lode of downloadable fun for Wii™ owners. The new WarioWare™: D.I.Y. Showcase game for the WiiWare™ service lets users with broadband Internet access download all kinds of outrageous content, from music and microgames to four-panel digital comics – some created by users themselves. Meanwhile, a classic RPG has arrived on the Virtual Console™ service, while Nintendo DSiWare™ users will find new ways to tune musical instruments, rescue turtles, launch their own fireworks display and more.
This week also marks the kickoff of Nintendo's WarioWare: D.I.Y. "Big Name Games" series. Several of the industry's most talented game designers are using WarioWare: D.I.Y. software for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems to create their own one-of-a-kind microgames. New microgames will be added every Monday through July 26, all available for download to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for Nintendo DS orWarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. The series gets underway with inventive new microgames from Super Smash Bros.™ creator Masahiro Sakurai and Metroid™ designer Yoshio Sakamoto. To learn more about the games and view an exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring Masahiro Sakurai, visit http://www.wariowarediy.com.
And just for Club Nintendo™ members, we've got a little something extra to offer this week. Starting March 31, members can redeem 80 Coins to download Grill-Off with Ultra Hand!™, a wild game for the Wii console that challenges players to cook a variety of meats with an extendable arm. What better way to prepare for barbecue season than some fast-paced grilling drills on your Wii system? For a taste of the action, visit http://grilloff.nintendo.com.
WiiWare
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: The frantic fun of WarioWare is available for the first time on the WiiWare service!WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase shows off all the different elements found on the WarioWare: D.I.Y.game for the Nintendo DS family of systems. The WiiWare software includes microgames, music and four-panel comics – all with simple controls using only the Wii Remote™ controller. Use the Game Blender and its many modes to play microgames featuring Wario™, ninjas, animals and even classic Nintendo franchises. Check out the Music section to hear or play a selection of songs using a character from Balloon Fight™. In addition to the bevy of preloaded products, you can also receive content from friends, play with products made usingWarioWare: D.I.Y. or download games from the NinSoft Store. Let your creativity run wild – even Wario would be impressed with the possibilities for new content!
Diner Dash®
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Use of Alcohol
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Diner Dash, a popular PC action-puzzle game, has landed on the WiiWare service. Guide Flo, an office worker-turned-restaurateur, as she builds up her empire over four unique diners. Go online to face players in head-to-head. If you feel up to the challenge, join up with a friend or another player online for a Team Dash game where your team will take on six other players to see whose diner is the best in town. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.) Players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time allowed. Players who are fond of traditional control schemes may also use a point-and-click style with hotkeys to aid Flo in her quest for customer satisfaction, which is reflected in a heart meter that empties as customers lose patience. If the meter empties completely, then the customer will leave the restaurant.
Virtual Console
Ogre Battle® 64: Person of Lordly Caliber™
Original platform: Nintendo 64™
Publisher: Square Enix
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Mild Language, Mild Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber is a tactical RPG originally released for the Nintendo 64™ system. Featuring a gripping storyline with many possible endings, plus a genre-defining character class system, this strategic epic has rightly retained its place in the hearts of tactical RPG fans for more than a decade. The game tells the story of Magnus Gallant, a recently graduated officer of the Palatinean Army who is assigned to the troubled southern region of his native land. There he witnesses the plight of the lower classes – the victims of a tyrannical ruling elite whose only thought is for the preservation of its own lofty status. With civil war brewing, Magnus is faced with a terrible choice: to betray his own noble origins in the name of liberty, or to turn a blind eye to the evils of his rotten society.
Nintendo DSiWare
Disney Fireworks
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Light up the night with Disney Fireworks! Touch and flick to trigger a dazzling nighttime extravaganza of color and fun. Aim rockets to their matching colors in the sky to set off an explosion and score points. Time them perfectly to improve your Wow Meter and unlock special surprises and rockets. Disney Fireworks comes with five themed environments, original music, 15 challenging levels for each world, high-score tracking and much more.
Save the Turtles
Publisher: Sabarasa
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Save the Turtles takes players to more than 32 of the world's most exotic beaches in a quest to help tiny turtles find their new home. Players must use the stylus to rub and tap the touch screen of the Nintendo DSi system, digging eggs from the sand and lining up cute reptiles while avoiding crabs, seagulls and litter on their way to the safety of the sea. The game features four modes, including a never-ending survival mode called Turtles Forever, plus several unlockable trophies. Give Mother Nature a hand and help save the turtles.
Nintendo DSi™ Metronome
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The Nintendo DSi Metronome software can be used to help keep tempo –when playing an instrument, for example. It creates a rhythm by playing sounds based on beat and tempo settings, both of which allow a wide range of adjustments. Choose from three metronome designs (including one based on Nintendo's Game & Watch™: Ball title) and record your own sounds for the metronome to use. Or, if you want to take a break, enjoy a unique minigame: Donkey Kong™ Metronome, in which you make sounds into the microphone to match the beat and have Mario™ jump over Donkey Kong's barrels.
Nintendo DSi Instrument Tuner
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The Nintendo DSi Instrument Tuner software can be used to tune an instrument by aligning tonal pitches. The software offers two methods of handling this: feeding sounds into the microphone to measure the difference with a target pitch, or listening to a sample tone. In addition, the standard musical pitch and notation can be changed, as well as the design of the tuner (choose one of three designs). If you're feeling especially in tune, test your ear by taking on the Tuner Fight minigame's challenge: Pop balloons as they rise from pipes by making tones that match the displayed pitches.
Super Yum Yum Puzzle Adventures
Publisher: Mastertronic
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Super Yum Yum Puzzle Adventures is a multi-award-winning puzzle game starring a chameleon called Leon. Featuring 48 levels across four worlds and exclusive Nintendo DSi features, the game asks players to navigate many hours of mind-bending game play while trying to rescue Leon's babies from the belly of Ms. Tum Tum. Leon must eat his way through fruity, fiendish puzzles, licking fruit to change color and choosing the right combinations of fruit to finish each level.
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.
EA Announce That Battlefield 1943 Has Sold Over 1 Million UnitsOn Xbox Live Arcade
EA Have announced that the Xbox Live Arcade version of Battlefield 1943 has sold over 1 Million Units since its release in July 2009. EA have also revealed that Battlefield 1943 is the fastest selling 1 Million game on Xbox Live Arcade.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Mar 29, 2010 DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 1943™ is the fastest game to reach 1M units sold on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Battlefield 1943 is a critically acclaimed First-Person Shooter multiplayer game that IGN says “…is an impressive package that sets a new standard for digital titles.”
“The reception of Battlefield 1943 continues to amaze us, even months after the game was released,” says Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. “Being the fastest game to reach this milestone is an incredible achievement. The game has set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category. It’s fantastic to see how gamers have recognized the value that the game delivers for just $15. It is another great entry point into the Battlefieldfranchise.”
Originally released in July 2009, Battlefield 1943 has won over 4 game critic awards and is the most popular download-only multiplayer action game. The game brings DICE’s first-class WWII action to gamers where 24 players can compete across four classic WWII Battlefield maps: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea. These maps are inspired by the award winning Battlefield 1942™ game, and have been redesigned and reengineered from the ground up using the DICE Frostbite™ engine allowing players to wreak havoc and destruction via land, sea or air.
Battlefield 1943 is now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 MS Points or on PlayStation®Network for $15. The game will soon also be available for PC.
For more information on Battlefield 1943 please visit www.battlefield1943.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBF1943.
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 and POGO are a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield 1943 is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation", “PLAYSTATION”, and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Nintendo Announce Super Mario Kart Is Coming To UK Wii's on 2nd April Via Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo have announced that Super Mario Kart is coming out in the UK on 2nd April. the game will be part of the WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console update. the game will cost 800 Wii Points. Super Mario Kart comes with 20 tracks to play through either in single player mode or multiplayer modes such as split screen races and battle modes.
From Nintendo UK