This weeks Zero Punctuation is on God Of War III. could Yahtzee enjoy this game, or did the series peak on the PS2?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Clash Of The Titans
Namco Bandai Have Released a new trailer for the game, Clash Of The Titans. this is the debut trailer for the game and it shows alot of in-game action. the trailer shows the main character, Perseus, fighting against many different monsters in a style similar to God Of War.
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16ZC3C
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UK Game Charts, Just Dance, Just Cause 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Modern Warfare 2, Pokemon SoulSilver http://ow.ly/1v71X
Wii: ESRB and OFLC rates Transformers: Cybertron Adventures. Its Wii Version of Transformers: War for Cyberton http://ow.ly/1v79x
More footage rumoured to be from Duke Nukem Forever has been found. it shows puzzles and truck driving + more http://ow.ly/1v7aX
360: Heavy Rains David Cage says Microsoft lied a bit with the Project Natal presentation at E3. http://ow.ly/1v7kj
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce The Xbox 360 System Update Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16ZH77
The trophy list, and possibly the achievement list, for Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 has been found. possible spoilers http://ow.ly/1v7Ep
PC: Screens from the Alpha version of Final Fantasy XIV Have been released as well as some game details http://ow.ly/1v7Gg
QTE Blog: PopCap Announce Plants vs Zombies HD For The iPad http://ow.ly/16ZIZ3
QTE Blog: EA Announce The Skate 3 Demo Is Coming To Xbox Live And PSN On 15th April http://ow.ly/16ZIZ2
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For Skate 3 From The Upcoming Demo http://ow.ly/16ZIZ1
PC: NC Soft have trademarked City Of Heroes 2 http://ow.ly/1v7JO
A study by Retrevo finds that half of consumers were unaware of power saving options on their consoles http://ow.ly/1vb24
3DS: A Japanese site has a working mockup. it has 1 screen that rotates, takes pictures + more, not known if real http://ow.ly/1ve1z
Sega have confirmed that Sega Studios San Francisco has closed. Iron Man 2 release not effected. http://ow.ly/1ve71
A Ubisoft Staffer CV mentions Splinter Cell Conviction coming to PS3 and new Assassins Creed coming 2010 http://ow.ly/1veb5
QTE Blog: EA Announce Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16ZOPW
PS3: there are reports that a small number of people are having issues with their PS3's after doing the 3.21 Update http://ow.ly/1vjfg
Ska Studios announce Charlie Murder is now coming to an unannounced platform. it was coming via the Indie Games Service http://ow.ly/1vjmC
PS3: Sony announce that their E3 press conference will be on 15th June at 11.30 AM (PT) http://ow.ly/1vjt0
PS3: Sony says PS3 sales are up 36% since the "It Only Does Everything" Kevin butler adds started http://ow.ly/1vjuj
PC: its rumoured Microsoft is adding Xbox Live support, achievements + more, to the free games that come with Windows http://ow.ly/1vjx5
Transformers: War for Cybertron Amazon pre-order character revealed to be Demolisher, a Decepticon Transformer http://ow.ly/1vjCw
Wii: No More Heroes 2 has a UK release on 28th May http://ow.ly/1vjDG
Wii: Capcom have no plans to bring Marvel vs. Capcom 2, SFIV, SSFIV, or anymore PS2 games to the Wii http://ow.ly/1vjG3
Wii: XSEED Games announce they are not localizing Discipline. they are localizing Kimino Yusha for the DS http://ow.ly/1vjMr
The Wii tops console charts in terms of revenue share. Wii has 47%, 360 has 35%, PS3 has 18% http://ow.ly/1vjO0
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
EA Announce Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online Is Out Now
EA have announced that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online is now Live. This is a Free to play online Golf Game that has 10 different courses to play, with more planned to be added over time. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online can either be played for free, or gamers can choose to buy a monthly subscription, for £6.99, or a Yearly Subscription, for £49.99, that entitles them to unlimited gameplay.
Gamers also have a choice whether to use real world money to buy items in the game, or use ingame credits to buy items. some items can improve a players performance or increase the amount of experience a player gains.
EA Have released a new trailer for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, highlighting many of the features in the game and using video from the game to show them off.
Press Release
GUILDFORD, UK.,– 6th April, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online, providing on-the-go golf enthusiasts with the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, has stunning high resolution 3D graphics and requires no game installation*, no disc, and no additional peripherals.
In addition to a free-to-play** experience that allows unlimited access to featured courses, players will be able to choose from a monthly or yearly membership, offered at £6.99 and £49.99 respectively (pricing for North America). Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online will also utilize a points-based transaction system allowing players to purchase packages of points which can be used on in-game transactions, such as rounds of golf and Pro Shop items. Consumers who purchase the annual membership receive unlimited rounds on all available courses, and will be provided with a package of points that can be spent on Pro Shop items.
“Consumers have an increasing appetite for authentic gaming experiences online and EA SPORTS is driving innovation and growth in the online gaming category, from consoles to mobile devices and the web,” said EA SPORTS President Peter Moore. “The launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online signals a shift in the traditional distribution model and will change the way that people will be able to access and enjoy their favorite video games for years to come.”
Since Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online first debuted in May 2009, EA SPORTS has invited players to participate in a series of closed and open beta sessions and consumers have showed overwhelming interest and support for the offering. During open beta, players from nearly 200 countries have played more than two million rounds of golf.
The community will continue to play an integral role in driving the game’s evolution by influencing new course releases, tournament enhancements and key game features. The server architecture allows for easy feature additions driven by player feedback, creating a continuously fresh and challenging experience for on-the-go golf enthusiasts.
Beginning today, new players will also be able to enjoy the following highlighted features:
• Pro Shop – Players have access to a robust Pro Shop allowing them to customize their golfer’s apparel, gear and clubs. Items in the Pro Shop will positively affect the players’ in-game experience, allowing them to earn more dollars and experience with certain items and improve their performance with better clubs. Pro Shop items can be purchased with in-game currency earned through regular on course play or with points purchased using real-world money.
• Group Tournaments – Group tournaments will help players connect with golf buddies across the globe, as players will be able to challenge their friends in customized, private Group Tournaments. These tournaments are customizable allowing group leaders to set personalized criteria for their tournaments such as selecting the course and playing conditions.
• Friend to Friend Messaging – Leveraging the growing social aspect of golf, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online allows players to connect with and message friends in the world’s fastest-growing online golf community.
• World Championship Courses – At launch, two new courses will be released for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online – Harbour Town Golf Links and Oakmont CC®. Upon launch, the game will feature an initial roster of ten world-class golf courses including Torrey Pines GC, Pebble Beach Golf Links®, TPC Sawgrass, Sheshan Golf & CC, St Andrews (Old Course), Wolf Creek GC, Wentworth (West Course), Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Oakmont CC® and Harbour Town Golf Links. New courses will continue to be released in the future.
Since 1986, EA has produced immersive golf experiences that give casual and hardcore gamers the ability to hit the links via an authentic gameplay experience. Since the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 99 the franchise has sold more than 25 million units worldwide***. The critically acclaimed Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Wii™ was a finalist for IGN.com’s 2009 Sports Game of the Year. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 is released on 2nd July on the Wii, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone® platforms.
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, go tohttp://tigerwoodsonline.ea.com and for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online assets, go to www.easports.co.uk/press.
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, EA SPORTS MMA and EA SPORTS Active™.
For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.co.uk to connect, share and compete.
Requires Unity Web Player.
** Internet connection and registration required. Must be 13+ to register online.
*** Based on totals from NPD data and EU-based retail tracking services, including internal EA sales data.
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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™ 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.easports.co.uk.. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press..
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, NBA, FIFA, NHL, NCAA, NASCAR, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. Xbox and the Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
In 2010, the three Tours collectively have tournaments in 34 states and in 12 countries outside of the U.S. PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to nearly 600 million households in 231 countries and 30 languages.
Virtually all tournaments are organized as nonprofit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2009, tournaments on the three Tours generated nearly $109 million for local charitable organizations, bringing the TOUR’s all-time total of charitable contributions to nearly $1.5 billion.
The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Gamers also have a choice whether to use real world money to buy items in the game, or use ingame credits to buy items. some items can improve a players performance or increase the amount of experience a player gains.
EA Have released a new trailer for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, highlighting many of the features in the game and using video from the game to show them off.
Press Release
GUILDFORD, UK.,– 6th April, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online, providing on-the-go golf enthusiasts with the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, has stunning high resolution 3D graphics and requires no game installation*, no disc, and no additional peripherals.
In addition to a free-to-play** experience that allows unlimited access to featured courses, players will be able to choose from a monthly or yearly membership, offered at £6.99 and £49.99 respectively (pricing for North America). Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online will also utilize a points-based transaction system allowing players to purchase packages of points which can be used on in-game transactions, such as rounds of golf and Pro Shop items. Consumers who purchase the annual membership receive unlimited rounds on all available courses, and will be provided with a package of points that can be spent on Pro Shop items.
“Consumers have an increasing appetite for authentic gaming experiences online and EA SPORTS is driving innovation and growth in the online gaming category, from consoles to mobile devices and the web,” said EA SPORTS President Peter Moore. “The launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online signals a shift in the traditional distribution model and will change the way that people will be able to access and enjoy their favorite video games for years to come.”
Since Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online first debuted in May 2009, EA SPORTS has invited players to participate in a series of closed and open beta sessions and consumers have showed overwhelming interest and support for the offering. During open beta, players from nearly 200 countries have played more than two million rounds of golf.
The community will continue to play an integral role in driving the game’s evolution by influencing new course releases, tournament enhancements and key game features. The server architecture allows for easy feature additions driven by player feedback, creating a continuously fresh and challenging experience for on-the-go golf enthusiasts.
Beginning today, new players will also be able to enjoy the following highlighted features:
• Pro Shop – Players have access to a robust Pro Shop allowing them to customize their golfer’s apparel, gear and clubs. Items in the Pro Shop will positively affect the players’ in-game experience, allowing them to earn more dollars and experience with certain items and improve their performance with better clubs. Pro Shop items can be purchased with in-game currency earned through regular on course play or with points purchased using real-world money.
• Group Tournaments – Group tournaments will help players connect with golf buddies across the globe, as players will be able to challenge their friends in customized, private Group Tournaments. These tournaments are customizable allowing group leaders to set personalized criteria for their tournaments such as selecting the course and playing conditions.
• Friend to Friend Messaging – Leveraging the growing social aspect of golf, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online allows players to connect with and message friends in the world’s fastest-growing online golf community.
• World Championship Courses – At launch, two new courses will be released for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online – Harbour Town Golf Links and Oakmont CC®. Upon launch, the game will feature an initial roster of ten world-class golf courses including Torrey Pines GC, Pebble Beach Golf Links®, TPC Sawgrass, Sheshan Golf & CC, St Andrews (Old Course), Wolf Creek GC, Wentworth (West Course), Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Oakmont CC® and Harbour Town Golf Links. New courses will continue to be released in the future.
Since 1986, EA has produced immersive golf experiences that give casual and hardcore gamers the ability to hit the links via an authentic gameplay experience. Since the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 99 the franchise has sold more than 25 million units worldwide***. The critically acclaimed Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Wii™ was a finalist for IGN.com’s 2009 Sports Game of the Year. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 is released on 2nd July on the Wii, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone® platforms.
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, go tohttp://tigerwoodsonline.ea.com and for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online assets, go to www.easports.co.uk/press.
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, EA SPORTS MMA and EA SPORTS Active™.
For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.co.uk to connect, share and compete.
Requires Unity Web Player.
** Internet connection and registration required. Must be 13+ to register online.
*** Based on totals from NPD data and EU-based retail tracking services, including internal EA sales data.
###
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™ 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.easports.co.uk.. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press..
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, NBA, FIFA, NHL, NCAA, NASCAR, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. Xbox and the Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
In 2010, the three Tours collectively have tournaments in 34 states and in 12 countries outside of the U.S. PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to nearly 600 million households in 231 countries and 30 languages.
Virtually all tournaments are organized as nonprofit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2009, tournaments on the three Tours generated nearly $109 million for local charitable organizations, bringing the TOUR’s all-time total of charitable contributions to nearly $1.5 billion.
The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
EA Have Released A New Video For Skate 3 From The Upcoming Demo
EA Have released a new video for Skate 3. this video is from the upcoming Demo, showing the University District. the video shows various skaters skating and pulling tricks in all sorts of locations in the University District area.
EA Announce The Skate 3 Demo Is Coming To Xbox Live And PSN On 15th April
EA Have announced that a Skate 3 demo is coming to Xbox Live and the Playstation Network on 25th April. The demo will include the University District in the Port Carverton. the demo will also have singleplayer and multiplayer challenges. The Demo will also come with Skate.School, and gamers will also be able to personalise the University District by dropping 24 different objects into it. The Demo will also come with the Replay Editor and users will be able to upload these to Skate.Reel.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 06, 2010 Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that the demo for the highly-anticipated SKATE™ 3 will hit Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on April 15th, 2010. The demo will give players a taste of the University District in the all-new skater’s paradise of Port Carverton. Players will shred through a series of single and multiplayer challenges including Domination, Own the Lot, and the bone-crushing Hall of Meat.
In addition to the modes and challenges, players can learn the ropes or perfect their skills in the all-new Skate.School featuring Coach Frank. Gamers can also sample the all-new object dropper by using 24 different items to tweak and alter the University District to create a personalized demo experience. Once players have that perfect trick nailed, they can capture the moment with the in-game Replay Editor and upload footage of themselves with the Skate series’ immensely popular Skate.Reel.
SKATE 3 is the definitive co-op skateboarding experience as players build the ultimate team to take on unique team challenges, compete against rival crews online and shred the streets. In the end, SKATE 3 takes skateboarding to a new level with more tricks, improved off board actions, and gnarly Hall of Meat carnage.
SKATE 3 hits retailers in North America on May 11th, 2010 and worldwide on May 14th, 2010 and is 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 atwww.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.
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 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 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.
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