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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16X1Dz

• PS3: Firmware 3.21 is out now http://ow.ly/1twVJ

• 360: Microsoft say that issues with Modern Warfare 2 DLC were due to a “process failure”. http://ow.ly/1twX3

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16X4N6

• 2K have announced that they are looking at adding Motion Controls to games. http://ow.ly/1twYp

• 360: Japan is getting a Lost Planet 2 Console Bundle. for ¥24,800, xbox 360 60GB HDD, Premium Game Content, Game http://ow.ly/1tx0h

• PC: Ubisoft deny that Splinter Cell Conviction was delayed due to DRM issues. they say its for polish and debugging http://ow.ly/1tx19

• Epics Cliff Bleszinski will reveal their next game on the Jimmy Fallon TV show, Thursday next week. http://ow.ly/1tx2o

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Video For DC Universe Online http://ow.ly/16X8PL

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16Xai6

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Tutorial Video For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/16Xai5

• QTE Blog: THQ Announce Darksiders Is Coming To PC's This Summer http://ow.ly/16XcSm

• QTE Blog: THQ Announce Big Beach Sports 2 For The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16XcSl

• 360: Ruffian games have admitted that the ability to make a Female agent is not coming to Crackdown 2 http://ow.ly/1tKrM

• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 01/04/2010 http://ow.ly/16XekL

• iPad: Kotaku have a picture gallery of 60+ iPad games out now http://ow.ly/1tKvb

• Wii: TopWare Interactive have got the rights to Enclave. they're remaking Enclave: Shadows of Twilight for Wii http://ow.ly/1tKwZ

• PC: Remedy have said that the PC version of Alan Wake still exists, it's not been thrown away http://ow.ly/1tKyE

• PS3: Kazunori Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 AI will be better than Prolouge, it'll be 'more human-like' http://ow.ly/1tKAp

• PS3: Sony Online Entertainment say that The Agency will be shown in the next few weeks http://ow.ly/1tKBH

• 1UP have a list of gaming April Fools from across the web http://ow.ly/1tKDk

• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16XhSj

• 360: The big Halo reveal turns out to be a Bollywood style trailer for Halo http://ow.ly/1tKG5

• QTE Blog: Ubisoft Announce Just Dance Has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide http://ow.ly/16Xjvi

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16Xjvh

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the titles coming to the UK Virtual Console, WiiWare, and DSiWare this week. in all there are 7 titles, 1 on Virtual Console, 2 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare. i have provided screenshots for the games i have them for, unfortunately i don't have screenshots for all of them.

Virtual Console

Super Mario Kart – Super Nintendo


WiiWare

Chronos Twins DX


Family Mini Golf

DSiWare

AiRace: Tunnel


Oscar in Movieland


Puzzle to Go Diddl

Spaceball: Revolution


From Nintendo UK

Ubisoft Announce Just Dance Has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide

Ubisoft has announced that Just Dance has now sold over 2 Million units worldwide. the game was originally released in November 2009 and now has become the fastest selling new IP from a third party on the Nintendo Wii. Ubisoft have also said that the game spent several weeks as the top selling game in the UK and has been a top 10 selling game across Europe and in the USA.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO – March 30, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced that the worldwide hit video game Just Dance , which launched in mid-November 2009, has sold through more than two million units worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling new intellectual property from a third-party publisher on Wii™. Developed by Ubisoft Paris,Just Dance is the first real music video game in which up to four people can break it down at a time, as they follow on-screen choreographed moves set to classic dance tracks, entertaining spectators along the way. Just Dance features an incredible track list with more than 30 famous tunes from the ’60s to today, including songs by Katy Perry, MC Hammer and the Spice Girls.

Just Dance has consistently danced into the top of the video game charts in recent months, spending time in the top ten in most European and North American territories. According to NPD data,Just Dance is the best-selling music/rhythm game for Wii™ in the U.S. from December 2009 through February 2010, and is on track to maintain its sales momentum for the month of March 2010. The title hit No. 1 and remained there for several weeks in the very competitive U.K. market, beating well-established hardcore video game franchises.

“The consumer response to Just Dance has been overwhelming,” said Tony Key, senior vice president sales and marketing at Ubisoft, U.S. “With Just Dance’s success we’ve seen a renewal of the music video game genre, as this is truly a game that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”

Just Dance is available at retail locations nationwide for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99. Just Dance is rated E10+by the ESRB. For more information about Just Dance, please visit: www.justdancegame.com, and to witness the phenomenon, check out: YouTube.com/justdancegame.com.

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog have detailed this weeks USA Digital Comic Store update.

2000AD Prog # 1673 - $ 1.99
Abyss # 1 - $ 0.99
Beowulf – The Graphic Novel # 1 - $ 0.99
Cages # 3 - $ 0.99
Daredevil (1964) # 1 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 2 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 3 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 4 - $ 1.99
Daredevil (1964) # 5 - $ 1.99
Donald Duck and the Treasure Island # 2 - $ 1.99
Donald Duck Gets Snap Happy - $ 0.99
Eternal Descent # 1 - $ 1.99
The Ghoul # 2 - $ 1.99
G.I. Joe # 11 - $ 1.99
G.I. Joe Origins # 11 - $ 1.99
Jeeves & Quackmore: Heroes Riding High # - $ 0.99
The Lexian Chronicles # 1 - $ 0.99
Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows # 2 - $ 1.99
Runes of Ragnan # 1 - $ 0.99
Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation # 1 - $ 1.99
Transformers # 4 - $ 1.99
Transformers: Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream # 2 - $ 1.99
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen # 4 $ 1.99
Ultraheroes 3 0.99
We Kill Monsters # 4 - $ 0.99
The X-Men (1963) # 16 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 17 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 18 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 19 - $ 1.99
The X-Men (1963) # 20 - $ 1.99
X-Mickey # 10 - $ 1.99

From USA Playstation Blog

UK PSN Update 01/04/2010

Permanent Price Drop
PS3: Inferno Pool Was – £6.29 Now – £2.39
PSP: FIFA 09 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Need for Speed: Pro Street Was – £17.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Madden NFL 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: NBA Live 10 Was – £29.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Burnout Dominator Was – £17.99 Now – £15.99
PSP: Marvel Super Hero Squad Was – £29.99 Now – £13.99
PSP: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 Was – £31.99 Now – £23.99

Special Offers
PS3: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time Reshelled [£3.99]
PS3: Tom Clancy's End War – Escalation Expansion pack [£2.39]
PS3: H.A.W.X – Russiand Falcons Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Gunstar Heroes [£2.39]
PS3: OutRun Online Arcade [£5.25]
PSP: Cover Girl [£11.99]
PSP: Driver 76 [£7.99]
PSP: Asphalt: Urban GT 2 [£6.29]
PSP: Mawaskes Puzzle [£8.69]
Minis: DynoGems [£1.74]

PS3 Games
Sam & Max The Devils Playhouse Preorder [£17.99]
Penny Arcade Adventures : Episode 1 & 2 Bundle [£11.99]
Namco Museum Essentials [£7.99]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Combo Pack [Free]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Gifts [Free]
Dragon Age Origins – Feastday Pranks [Free]
Dragon Ball Ragin Blast – Ultimate Warriors Pack 3 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Godlike Pack [£2.39]
Army Of Two: Th 40th Day – Chapters Of Deceit [£6.29]
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – Ryo Hazuki Forklift Truck [£3.99]
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 3 [Free]
EyePet – Easter Styling Pack [£2.39]
EyePet – Lucky Dip Stlying Pack 12 [Free]
Heavy Rain – Chronicle 1 [£3.19]
Little Big Planet – Fragrances Costume Kit [Free]

Demo's
Namco Museum Essentials

Guitar Hero 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Pack [£4.39]
“Free Bird” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]
“Gimme Three Steps” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]
“Simple Man” By Lynyrd Skynyrd [£1.59]

Rock Band
Axis – Bold as Love [Album] by The Jimi Hendrix Experience [£9.99]
[Following Tracks are from the album and available individually]
Ain’t No Telling [£0.99]
Bold As Love [£0.99]
Castles Made Of Sand [£0.99]
If 6 Was 9 [£0.99]
Little Miss Lover [£0.99]
Little Wing [£0.99]
One Rainy Wish [£0.99]
She’s So Fine [£0.99]
Spanish Castle Magic [£0.99]
Up From The Skies [£0.99]
Valleys Of Neptune [£0.99]
Wait Until Tomorrow [£0.99]
You Got Me Floatin’ [£0.99]

The Beatles Rock Band
None

DJ Hero
Jay-Z/Eminem Mix Pack [£6.29]

Karaoke Revolution
Heart Of Glass [£0.79]
I Will Survive [£0.79]
Irreplaceable [£0.79]
Killing Me Softly With His Song [£0.79]
Kiss Me [£0.79]
Me And Bobby McGee [£0.79]
Stand By Your Man [£0.79]
You Can’t Hurry Love [£0.79]

Videos
Battlefield Bad Company 2 launch Trailer
Battlefield bad Company 2 TV Commercial
Brink – Official Trailer
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Welcome To Shanghai

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Patchwork Heroes

Dynamic Theme
WarHawk [£1.59]

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Prince Of Persia – Rival Swords [£15.99]
Rengoku II – The Stairway To H.E.A.V.E.N [£8.69]
Little Big Planet – The Island Theme Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – The Island Theme Kit [£2.39]
Buzz! - National Geographic Safari [£3.19]

Minis
Hammer Wars [£2.49]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None

THQ Announce Big Beach Sports 2 For The Nintendo Wii

Boxart for original game.

THQ Have announced Big Beach Sports 2 for the Nintendo Wii, a sequel to the 2008 Nintendo Wii hit Big Beach Sports. Big Beach Sports 2 is currently set for a summer release and will feature 5 new outdoor games. Some traditional sports in the game are rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. there are also some competitions including surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races. The Game has both single player and multiplayer game modes and the game supports Wii Balance Board.

Press Release

WOKING, UK - April 1, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Big Beach Sports™ 2™, the follow-up to the popular 2008 summer hit title, Big Beach Sports™, is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and is scheduled for release this summer.

Big Beach Sports 2™ returns with five entirely new entertaining and energetic outdoor game offerings, including more traditional sports such as rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. Players are also invited to participate in competitions featuring surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races in either single player mode or through multiplayer challenges, going head to head with up to four players. Additionally, players can use the Wii Balance Board™ to ride the waves for a full body surfing experience.

About Big Beach Sports 2
Developed by Jet Black Games, its summer time on the island of Moa Loa and athletes from around the world are converging on the remote volcanic island to compete in this year’s annual Coconut Cup Championship. A variety of games ranging from the everyday to the exotic will be played, with the overall winner being crowned King of the Beach.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Big Beach Sports 2 and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Big Beach Sports 2 video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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