Sony Online Entertainment Announce Sylvia Liu Has Been Awarded The 2010 Gamers In Real Life Scholarship

Sony Online Entertainment have announced Sylvia Liu has won the 2010 Gamers In Real Life Scholarship (G.I.R.L.). Sylvia has won a $10,000 scholarship that will be applied towards her tuition and education expenses at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.


This years contest saw over 200 applicants, up over the 160 from 2009, who had to submit concept art for either Free Realms or EverQuest II and provide a essay with their views on Women in the Video Game industry.

Sylvia Liu's Concept Art


Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 7, 2010– Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that Sylvia Liu of Milpitas, Calif., has been awarded the 2010 G.I.R.L.-Gamers in Real Life Scholarship. This marks the third year of the scholarship program, encouraging students toward career paths in the creative and applied arts, ultimately resulting in the development of video games that are more enticing for women to play.

Liu, an entertainment design student, was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to be applied toward her tuition and other educational expenses at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., and an optional paid internship of up to 10 weeks at SOE’s headquarters in San Diego, working on one of the company’s hit titles.

“I feel so happy and honored to be chosen as the winner this year,” said Liu. “I worked hard on my submission and am very proud of what I accomplished for this competition. This opportunity will help me a long way in my career so I can’t wait to get started!”

Liu was one of over 200 applicants vying for the scholarship. Finalists were asked to submit original concept art depicting a new game environment and new characters for either Free RealmsTM or EverQuest®II, in addition to an essay discussing their views on women in the video game industry.

“SOE has now paved the way for three female students, giving them the foundation to pursue a career in the video game industry,” said Laura Naviaux, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, SOE. “We are extremely thrilled to have Sylvia represent the G.I.R.L program this year and we plan to continue our efforts in raising awareness of females in this business by unveiling additional initiatives we’re working on later this year.”

Julia Brasil, the first recipient of the G.I.R.L. Scholarship, has been a part of the SOE-Seattle team since her internship began in 2008. Due to her skills and talent as an intern, she remained in Seattle, transferred from The Art Institute-San Francisco to The Art Institute-Seattle and will graduate at the end of the year.

For more information about G.I.R.L., please visit girl.soe.com. To follow G.I.R.L. on Twitter, go tohttps://twitter.com/SOE_GIRL or to join G.I.R.L. on Facebook, go to http://tinyurl.com/SOE-GIRL.

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 LegendsTM, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, 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, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

EA Have Released A New Trailer For The 3rd DLC Map Pack For Battlefield: Bad Company 2

EA have released a new trailer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. this trailer shows the new maps coming in the third Map Pack for the game, revealing they are Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta, and that the maps games modes are Squad Deathmatch and Squad Rush respectively. The video has alot of in-game footage from these maps and it also shows that these maps are free for VIP code owners, meaning it'll cost for those without a code.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17E8BX
• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17EalH
• PS3: Super Star Dust HD 3D, 5.00 not released, new incomplete 4.00 was released and taken down. 5.00 up soon http://ht.ly/1V3vM
• The new guitars for Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock have been revealed. they have been re-designed. old guitars will work http://ht.ly/1V3EG
• 360: The Boxart for 360 games appears to have been changed, or is being changed. http://ht.ly/1V3Gs
• The ESRB has rated Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure for the PS3 and Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1V3J9
• CESA calculates that piracy on DS and PSP between 2004 and 2009 cost games industry $41.7 billion, ¥3.816 Trillion http://ht.ly/1V3ND
• QTE Blog: EA Announce The First DLC For Skate 3 Comes Out 8th June For 400 MS Points/$4.99 http://ht.ly/17Efic
• Phil Snyder's website lists that he's done Jiminy Cricket voice work for Kingdom Hearts: Recoded, an unannounced game http://ht.ly/1V6j9
• Valve's Gabe Newell says their E3 surprise is not Half Life: Episode three and the teaser image is fake http://ht.ly/1V6mD
• QTE Blog: EA Announce The FIFA Online Closed Beta Is Finished And Gamers Can Now Play The Open Beta http://ht.ly/17Ei2U
• Apple WWDC Keynote live in 20 minutes! New iPhone expected to be announced as well as others http://ht.ly/1V6HE
• Engadget Live Blogging of WWDC has started! watch and see if the new iPhone is shown...and perhaps more http://ht.ly/1VaBS
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/17Ek6L
• 360: Ice-T appears to have said that he is starring in Gears of War 3 http://ht.ly/1VapW
• iPhone: Apple reveal iPhone 4. front+rear cameras, 960 x 640 3.5inch screen, 800:1 contrast, 25% thinner,720p video+ more http://ht.ly/1Vd6B
• QTE Blog: The Lego Group Announce Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Will Be Distributing Lego Universe http://ht.ly/17EnNN
• UK Game Charts, Red Dead Redemption, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, UFC Undisputed 2010, Just Dance, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/1VasX
• iPhone: Poker Smash, a XBLA game, is now out on the App store for $1.99 http://ht.ly/1VcAe
• PS3: A Viral video is making the rounds, its from Japan and its for the PS3 3D update http://ht.ly/1VdBB
• Hideo Kojima is working with Square Enix, collaborating on something, possibly Front Mission related http://ht.ly/1VdEP
• Its strongly rumoured Capcom and Namco are teaming up for a Street Fighter Vs Tekken Game http://ht.ly/1VdQb
• MercurySteam have revealed that they don't always use Hideo Kojima's feedback with Castlevania Lords Of Shadow http://ht.ly/1VdSa
• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For The Shoot http://ht.ly/17Esoa
• A teaser trailer for the Driver reboot has been released http://ht.ly/1VgsR
• The ESA, Electronic Software Association, reveal they spent $1.2Million on lobbying from January to March. http://ht.ly/1VgBB
• QTE Blog: Capcom Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup http://ht.ly/17EuPT
• iPhone: iPhone 4 comes out 24th June in USA, UK, France, Japan, Germany. $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB http://ht.ly/1VjSt
• PS3: Suckerpunch promise there will be bigger consequences, in inFamous 2, to your decisions http://ht.ly/1VjU3
• QTE Blog: The Third Episode Of The Crackdown 2 Animated Series Has Been Released http://ht.ly/17Exb4
• Its strongly rumoured LucasArts is making a Next-Gen Star Wars: Starfighter game for PS3 and 360 http://ht.ly/1VjVr
• PS3: amazing Wario Ware style Little Big Planet level has been created with many mini games. its called Kevin Butler Ware http://ht.ly/1Vlu4

The Third Episode Of The Crackdown 2 Animated Series Has Been Released

The third episode in the Crackdown 2 animated series has gone live. this episode is like a public service announcement and its titled “The Virus: What We Know.” It details warning signs that someone is infected, what to do if an infected finds you, and that their 1 weakness is the sun.




LONDON – 7 June 2010 - Peacekeepers beware! The five-part animated mini-series for “Crackdown 2” rages on today with the third episode, titled “The Virus: What We Know.” Peeling back the layers to uncover the mystery surrounding the Freak virus, this episode reveals the Agency’s Public Service Announcement that’s vital to surviving a Freak attack and infection. Before you embark on your tour of duty as an Agent in “Crackdown 2” when the title releases exclusively for Xbox 360 on July 9, 2010 in Europe, be sure to check out what you’re up against.

Ravaging civilians through bite, burn or scratch, the virus acts incredibly fast to attack, divide and mutate human tissues, creating Freaks of all shapes and sizes…and odours. To keep from falling victim to the Freaks, civilians better listen carefully or suffer the consequences:
The best weapon against infection: Vigilance. See a Freak or infection, report it!
The telltale signs of infection: Unresponsiveness, redness around the eyes, pronounced veins and a distinctive odour.
To ward off a Freak: Scream, confuse it, use big gestures or play dead.
The Freaks’ vulnerability: Light – but the sun won’t always be on your side.

Written by Ruffian Games senior designer, Ed Campbell, and animated by seasoned comic artist and illustrator, Alex Ronald, this telling mini-series chronicles the events that have transpired between the Xbox 360 smash hit “Crackdown” and the highly anticipated sequel, “Crackdown 2.” The highly stylised mini-series tells the tale of the Agency and its fight against new enemies called the Cell (an underground resistance) and the Freaks (mutated civilians ravaging the city).

The five-part animated mini-series will conclude on June 21, 2010. Catch each week’s exclusive debut at YouTube.com/machinima:

Episode Airing Start Date
Episode 3 June 4, 2010
Episode 4 June 11, 2010
Episode 5 June 21, 2010

“Crackdown 2” is available exclusively on Xbox 360 on July 9 in Europe, but fans can prepare for the action early by pre-ordering now. At participating retailers, fans who pre-order will receive exclusive, in-game bonus armour in four new shades: Gold, Gun Metal, Black and Green.

Capcom Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup

Capcom have revealed the playable games they are bringing to this years E3. they are:

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Okamiden
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO
MotoGP 09/10

Those interested in playing the games should head to Booth #4900 in the West Hall of the L.A. Convention Center. Capcom have also teased that there are other surprises yet to be revealed.

From Capcom Unity

Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For The Shoot

Sony have released a new Playstation Move developer diary. this diary focuses on the game, The Shoot, and the team behind the game discuss their game, the controller, and how the Playstation Move enables them do more with the On Rails shooter style game The Shoot is. for example, they show how by rotating the controller, your able to make the player move left or right to avoid incoming weapons fire.



From USA Playstation Blog