Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 29th June

This is all the news from Tuesday 29th June.

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17VyRo
• PS3 Firmware 3.40 out now. PSP Firmware 6.30 out now.
• Wii: focus testers didn't like the "Mean" Mickey in Epic Mickey, its been removed Mickey will look smudgy instead http://ht.ly/24H1e
• Wii: focus testers didn't like the "Mean" Mickey in Epic Mickey, its been removed Mickey will look smudgy instead http://ht.ly/24H1e
• Gamefly have a listing for Death Drive from Activision. its known what this game is. http://ht.ly/24H3y
• PS3: Demon's Souls came in the UK Individual Game software charts at number 7 ahead of Naughty Bear on 360 http://ht.ly/24H7M
• PSP: PSP Firmware update 6.30 shows PCEngine and NEOGEO game folders, revealing those games are coming to the West http://ht.ly/24Hd0
• PS3: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida announces Sony are making profit with the PS3 Console, says no price cut this year http://ht.ly/24Hl8
• QTE Blog: Its My Birthday Today http://ht.ly/17VK24
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 28th June http://ht.ly/17VK25
• THQ Is working on Metro 2034 and it will be in 3D http://ht.ly/24HnS
• Square Enix announce the Final Fantasy Versus XIII Story, Character designs, and clothing designs are now finished http://ht.ly/24Hsf
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Fast Lane Stuff, A New Sims 3 DLC Pack, Is Coming This Autumn http://ht.ly/17VMy5
• Capcom's David Reeves expects a PS4 and Xbox 720 to come out in next 2 -3 years, expects first parties working on it http://ht.ly/24Hv3
• Hasbro are looking at the expansion of the Transformers brand, perhaps into different game genres with Activison http://ht.ly/24Hyp
• Wii: GameStop listed the the James Bond Goldeneye Controller as coming out when the game does for $69.99 http://ht.ly/24OOv
• 360: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg says that the Milo and Kate tech demo from Lionhead probably won't make it to market http://ht.ly/24OUW
• PC: THQ Announce that the PC version of Darksiders is set to come out 16th September in USA and 24th in UK http://ht.ly/24OWJ
• PS3: GameStop list the Dead Space 2 Limited Edition as only coming to the PS3. http://ht.ly/24OZK
• 360: Rumoured, specs for Kinect have leaked. it needs 175MB of Memory Supports Xbox Live Party + more http://ht.ly/24P3f
• Hulu Plus coming to PS3 soon, Xbox 360 in 2011. will cost $9.99 a month. http://ht.ly/24Qez
• 360: In response to reports there is no Milo game, Lionhead Studios' Sam Van Tilburgh has shown a photo of the team http://ht.ly/24Tog
• 360: Kinect specs reveal it can track 6 players, but only capable of tracking 2 active players http://ht.ly/24TtE

EA Announce Fast Lane Stuff, A New Sims 3 DLC Pack, Is Coming This Autumn

EA have announced they are working on a new content pack for The Sims 3. Fast Lane Stuff is currently set to come out this autumn at retail and online. The content pack will add 4 new lifestyle options, racing, intrigue, rockabilly and classic luxury. each will offer unique items for your Sim and their homes. you will also be able to create your own garage where you can store your new cars.

Press Release

Buckle your seatbelts and take a ride with the windows down. The Sims Studio announced today that The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack is under development and will be available this autumn at retail stores worldwide and through digital download at www.TheSims3.com.

As the first stuff pack dedicated to vehicles and the fast-lane lifestyle, The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack allows you to choose from four different lifestyle options: racing, intrigue, rockabilly and classic luxury. Each one offers unique items to outfit your Sims with the newest fashions, home furnishings and vehicles. Now your Sim can create the ultimate garage where they can store their hot rod, professional racing car or even their motorcycle. For example you can give them a sponsor-laden racing jumpsuit, neon wall sign, trophy case, workbenches, tool boxes and loads more! Give them the ride they’ve always dreamed of, and the lifestyle to go along with it. With The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack, create the ultimate experience for the car enthusiast in you.

The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack is currently available for pre-order at the EA Store and will be available this Autumn. For more information on this stuff pack and all of The Sims 3 games, visit the www.TheSims3.com.

*According to NPD data

Its My Birthday Today

Just a quick heads up. its my birthday today, the big 25, and as you can imagine its been fairly busy with family and what not. i'll try to keep the news in brief up to date, and when i can blog posts. But ultimately, i do not know how regularly the site is going to be updated today. Apologies for any inconvenience, but as its my birthday i think you'll forgive me, lol.

PS...if you've been visiting the site for a while now, perhaps as a birthday present you could give a small donation???

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 28th June

This is all the news from Monday 28th June.

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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/17UKeZ
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June http://ht.ly/17UMc2
• UK Charts, Lego Harry Potter, Red Dead Redemption, Super Mario Galaxy 2, 2010 FIFA World Cup, naughty Bear http://ht.ly/249iU
• PSP: A Japanese retailer has listed a PSP 4000 as coming out in 2010 http://ht.ly/249qI
• PS3: EA's John Schappert says PS3 "is on fire", stock can't keep up with demand. EA have high hopes for PS3 this year http://ht.ly/24aqL
• Twisted Pixle announce they are working with Turbine and making a MMO for consoles. http://ht.ly/24aKz
• THQ Announce they are bringing a Red Faction game to PSN/XBLA. it'll be out before Red Faction Armageddon http://ht.ly/24aNa
• PC: BioWare admit that after Mass Effect was released, they went back to their conversation system and re-did it http://ht.ly/24bIY
• 360: Microsoft's Ryan Moore has said that Hardcore will be the first to buy Kinect, a wide range of games out in holiday http://ht.ly/24bMZ .
• Patrice Désilets doubts there would be an WWII Assassin's Creed, Japanese not keen on Japan Setting either http://ht.ly/24bRK
• Concept art for a 3rd person survival horror game from Crystal Dynamics has appeared. Speculation its called Downfall http://ht.ly/24bUb
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Crysis 2 Trailer http://ht.ly/17UTFK
• Black Rock Studio is reportedly working on a new unannounced PS3 and 360 game, a job posting hints its a racing game http://ht.ly/24ePS
• Level-5 announce Inazuma Eleven Break is still in development for the Wii and they're also working on Inazuma Eleven 4 http://ht.ly/24eST
• QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Released A New E3 Trailer For Front Mission Evolved http://ht.ly/17UVJm
• The Silver Lining, the fan made sequel to Kings Quest, is coming out next month, Activision gave the game their blessing http://ht.ly/24gAW
• 3DS: its strongly rumoured Reggie Fils-Aime was mistaken when he said the 3DS was coming in 2011, its winter 2010 http://ht.ly/24iPS
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/17UZpr
• PS3: Sony have said reports of a HD remake of Killzone 1 are false http://ht.ly/24jR0
• iPhone: Apple has sold over 1.7Million iPhone 4's in just 3 days http://ht.ly/24jSt
• The OFLC has rated Above & Beyond, an unannounced game from Activision. Speculation its the successor to Star Control http://ht.ly/24l4y
• PS3: Amazon.fr lists the Team Ico Collection HD Classic for PS3 http://ht.ly/24l7v
• 360: Harmonix confirm that Dance Central DLC will cost more than Rock Band http://ht.ly/24l93
• 360: Bungie reveal they explored a Halo 4 game before moving to Halo Reach http://ht.ly/24lbn
• DS: Pokemon Black & White is coming out in Japan on 18th September http://ht.ly/24lQ4
• QTE Blog: Sony Detail PS3 Firmware Update 3.40, Announce PSP Firmware Update 6.30, And Playstation Network Facebook ... http://ht.ly/17V8uw

Sony Detail PS3 Firmware Update 3.40, Announce PSP Firmware Update 6.30, And Playstation Network Facebook App

Sony have provided details for the upcoming Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable updates as well as revealing a new Playstation Network Facebook App. No specific details for the PSP update where given, all thats been mentioned was that its update 6.30. such a small upgrade probably means that its only a stability update.

The Playstation 3 firmware update 3.40 brings the following additions to the console:

• PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
• Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
• Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
• Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
• Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

Firmware 3.40


Sony have also revealed they are releasing a new Playstation Network app for Facebook. this app builds on the existing trophy app for Facebook by letting you display on your profile your Playstation Network profile. you will also be able to find out which of your friends has a PSN Account and send them a friend request, and you will be able to view your PSN Friends online status.

Facebook app


All these updates are expected to happen at the same time tomorrow, Tuesday 29th June.

From USA Playstation Blog