Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 7th July

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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/1829uu
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 6th July http://ht.ly/182bMA
• Wii: Nintendo Announce Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus have sold over 1 million units in Australia. http://ht.ly/284Sw
• 3DS: Miyamoto says Nintendo are thinking about brining Mii's to the 3DS and future Nintendo Systems http://ht.ly/284UM
• PS3: Ubisoft announce R.U.S.E. will support Move and not Kinect. took only 4-5 weeks to add it, says its cool http://ht.ly/284WS
• Its reported that Drive: San Francisco is coming out in the UK on 26th November on all platforms http://ht.ly/284Yo
• Hideo Kojima has teased that Metal Gear Solid 5 could be his next game, says what ever it is its amazing http://ht.ly/28508
• QTE Blog: EA Reveal The Creation Centre For FIFA 11 http://ht.ly/182hnk
• 360: Microsoft is teaming up with Burger King to have small interactive Kinectimal animal plush toys in their meals http://ht.ly/2882H
• Epic's Mark Rein says they are moving into Mobile Phone and Tablet markets. they're not abandoning PC's http://ht.ly/2886m
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/182ke1
• 360: Bloomberg is reporting that Xbox Live made $1 Billion in 2009. around half of Xbox Live's 25M Subscribers are Gold http://ht.ly/288az
• PSP: Disney Interactive announce Split/Second is coming to the PSP this holiday. No Online, 4 player ad-hoc http://ht.ly/28dLh
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Detail The 2010 Summer Of Arcade http://ht.ly/182mSz
• The German Ratins Board has rated NBA Jam on both the PS3 and 360 http://ht.ly/28dVe
• 360: Ruffian games reveal there are currently 2 DLC Packs planned for Crackdown 2 "The Toy Box" and "Deluge." http://ht.ly/28fja
• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle http://ht.ly/182qNX
• PSP: latest Famitsu Magazine mentions Namco Bandai is making God Eater Burst. its unclear if its a sequel or remix http://ht.ly/28fs5
• Sony's Shuhei Yoshida said he was surprised with Kinects Casual Line-up, respects their strength in FPS. http://ht.ly/28fww
• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 07/07/2010 http://ht.ly/182sQW
• PS3: Square Enix admit they tried a simultaneous PC and PS3 release of Final Fantasy XIV but had tech issues on PS3 http://ht.ly/28fAZ
• PS3: Twisted Metal Multiplayer is getting alot of work, 4 factions, offline+online, looking into custom soundtracks http://ht.ly/28gaQ
• 360: Microsoft say Kinect can be used whilst sitting as long as the game was developed with that in mind http://ht.ly/28gAk
• Activision’s Dan Amrich reveals DJ Hero has shipped over 1.2M units since launch, when only 122K were sold http://ht.ly/28gCJ
• Bobby Kotick says Xbox Live is "the only significant alternative" to their own subscription service, World of Warcraft http://ht.ly/28fDd
• 360: Microsoft's Phil Spencer says Kingdoms from Crytek has been in development for a while now, unique to the 360 http://ht.ly/28g5l
• PC: Blizzard have announced that users of their forums will have to use their real names. change coming soon http://ht.ly/28ogm
• Japanese telecom operator NTTDoCoMo is reportedly in talks with Console makers to get its 3G Chips installed in Handhelds http://ht.ly/28osB
• PSP: its reported that EyePet and Invizimals maynot come to the PSPgo, prompting rumours the converter cable isn't coming http://ht.ly/28oCO
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/182Coy

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the Comics coming out today in the USA on the Digital Comic Store. Sony have also announced that this week there will be a free comic from DC called The Night Owls #1.

2000AD Prog # 1687
Astonishing Tales (2009) # 4
Batman: Year One # 3
Black Panther (2005) #6 – #9
Cancertown # 6
Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #1 & #2
Devi # 7
DMZ: On the Ground #6 – #12
Donald Duck and the Secret of the 313
Eleventh Hour # 3
Fables #11 – #14
Finding Nemo # 0
Free Realms #5 & #6
Ghostbusters: Convolution # 1
G.I. Joe: Cobra # 10
Green Lantern: Secret Origin – Part 3 # 31
Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War – Part 4 of 12 # 4
High Moon: Chapter 1 # 2
Jonah Hex #13 & #14
Justice League: Generation Lost # 5
The Lexian Chronicles # 8
Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) # 1
Mickey Mouse in: “The Haunted City”
Night Owls # 1
Planetary: Authority # 1
Planetary: JLA # 1
Project Eon # 2
Ramayan 3392 AD # 7
Resistance #5 & #6
The Sadhu # 7
Scrooge McDuck and the High Sea Trap
Snakewoman # 7
Star Trek: McCoy # 3
Superduck # 13
Transformers # 8
Victorian Undead # 3
Walk-In # 6
Wizards of Mickey # 9
Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper # 1

From USA Playstation Blog

UK PSN Update 07/07/2010

Special Offers
PS3: After Burner Climax [£3.99]
PS3: Worms [£5.19]
PS3: Lead and Gold: Gangs Of The Wild West [£5.49]
PS3: Little Big Planet – Monsters Costume Kit [£1.19]
PS3: Little Big Planet – Monsters Level Kit [£1.59]
PSP: Buzz Quiz World [£9.99]
PSP: Little Big Planet – The Wilderness Theme Level Kit [£1.19]
PSP: Little Big Planet – The Temples Theme Level Kit [£1.19]
PSP: Half Minute Hero [£11.99]
PS1: Disney's Tarzan [£3.19]
Minis: NormalTanks [£1.74]

New PSP Essentials
Skate Park City [£6.29]
FIFA 09 [£7.99]
Fight Night Round 3 [£7.99]
Generation Of Chaos [£6.29]
International Athletics [£6.29]
Spinout [£6.29]

PS3 Games
FirstPlay Episode 014 [£0.99]
FirstPlay 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge [£7.99]
Groovin' Blocks [£7.99]
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Onslaught + Battlefield 1943 [£13.99]
Modern Warfare 2 – Resurgence Pack [£10.99]
Dragon Age Origins – Leliana's Song [£5.49]
Little Big Planet – Marvel Level Kit [33.99]
Little Big Planet – Marvel Costume Kit 1 [£4.79]
Little Big Planet – Iron Man Costume Kit [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – The Thing Costume Kit [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Daredevil Costume Kit [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Doctor Octopus Costume Kit [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Mystique Costume Kit [£1.59]
SBK – Legends Pack [£7.99]
Buzz! - 90's Quiz [£3.99]
Skate 3 – Danny Way's Hawaiian Dream [£5.19]
Just Cause 2 – Tuk Tuk Boom Boom [Free]
Just Cause 2 – Rico's Signature Gun [£0.79]
Aliens Vs Predator – Bughunt Map pack [£4.79]
Clash of The Titans – Zeus' Challenge Pack [£1.59]
Moto GP 10 – Class Content [Free]

Demo's
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

Guitar Hero 5
Queen Track Pack 2 [£4.39]
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen [£1.59]
“Killer Queen” by Queen [£1.59]
“Somebody To Love” by Queen [£1.59]

Rock Band
Creedence Clearwater Revival Pack 01 [£9.99]
“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Born on the Bayou” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Down on the Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Fortunate Son (Original Version)” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Lookin’ Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Run Through the Jungle” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Travelin’ Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Up Around the Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]
“Who’ll Stop the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
None

DJ Hero
None

Karaoke Revolution
None

Videos
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 – Behind The Scenes 2
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 – Behind The Scenes 3
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 – Year 4 Vignette
Dragon Age Origins – Leliana's Song
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – Trailer
Medal of Honor – Leave A Message
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge – E3 Trailer
Killzone 3 Announcement Trailer
Fat Princess – Fat Roles Expansion Pack Trailer

Wallpaper
None

Theme
None

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
Fat Princess – Blue Monk [£0.20]
Fat Princess - Red Monk [£0.20]
Fat Princess – Gaint [£0.20]
Fat Princess – Ninja [£0.20]
Fat Princess – Pirate [£0.20]
Flower – Blue Dairy [£0.20]
Flower – Yellow Flowe [£0.20]
Flower – Pink Flower [£0.20]
Flower – Blue Flower [£0.20]
Flower – Pictures Avatar [£0.20]
Flower – Avatar Bundle 2 [£0.79]

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Little Big Planet - Heroes In Uniform Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet - Heroes In Uniform Level Kit [£2.39]
Minis
Aqua Attack [£2.49]
5-in-1 Arcade Hits [£2.49]
Red Bull X Fighters [£3.49]

Demo
Patapon 3 - Multiplayer Demo

Theme
Armored Core 3 Theme 1
Armored Core Last Raven Theme
Armored Core Silent Line Theme

Wallpaper
Armored Core 3
Armored Core Last Raven 
Armored Core Silent Line

Video
None

New Zero Punctuation - No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

This Weeks Zero Punctuation is on No More Heroes 2. Can Yahtzee look past the fact the game is on the Wii and enjoy himself, or will the game suffer too bad from WiiMote control issues and be no better than the original game.

Microsoft Detail The 2010 Summer Of Arcade

Microsoft have detailed this years Xbox Live Summer of Arcade. Each week for 5 weeks, starting from 21st July to August 18th, Limbo, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Monday Night Combat, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be on sale for 1200 MS Points Each. much like last year, if you buy 3 of the Summer Of Arcade games you will get 400 MS points back. if you buy all 5 of the titles, you will get 1200 MS Points back.

Limbo - 21st July

Trailer


Screenshots


Hydro Thunder Hurricane - 28th July

Screenshots



Castlevania: Harmony of Despair - 4th August

Screenshots


Monday Night Combat - 11th August

Trailer


Screenshots


Lara Croft And The Guardian of Light - 18th August

Screenshots



From Microsoft.com

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today in the EU on the Digital Comic Store. This week there is a free Comic from DC Comics called The Night Owls.

* 2000AD Prog #1687 2000AD
* Astonishing Tales (2009) #4 Marvel
* Batman: Year One #3 DC Comics
* Black Panther (2005) #6 – #9 Marvel
* Cancertown: An Inconvenient Tooth : Chapter 6 of 6 Insomnia
* Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #1 & #2 Icon
* Devi #7 Liquid Comics
* DMZ #6 – #12 DC Comics
* Donald Duck and The Secret of the 313 Disney
* Eleventh Hour #3 Markosia
* Fables #11 – #14 DC Comics
* Finding Nemo Disney
* Free Realms #5 & #6 DC Comics
* Ghostbusters: Holiday Special : CON-volution! IDW
* Green Lantern: Secret Origin #3 DC Comics
* Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War : Part 4 DC Comics
* High Moon #2 DC Comics
* Jonah Hex #13 & #14 DC Comics
* Justice League: Generation Lost #5 DC Comics
* Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) #1 Marvel
* Mickey Mouse in the Haunted City Disney
* Planetary/Authority: Ruling the World DC Comics
* Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta DC Comics
* Project Eon #2 Markosia
* Ramayan 3392 AD #7 Liquid Comics
* Resistance #5 & #6 DC Comics
* Scrooge McDuck and The High Sea Trap Disney
* Snakewoman #7 Liquid Comics
* Star Trek: McCoy #3 IDW
* Superduck #13 : Creatures of the Abyss Disney
* The Lexian Chronicles #8 Markosia
* The Night Owls #1 DC Comics [FREE]
* The Sadhu #7 Liquid Comics
* Transformers #8 IDW
* Victorian Undead #3 DC Comics
* Walk-In #6 Liquid Comics
* Wizards of Mickey #9 : The Return of the Phantom Blot Disney
* Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper #1 IDW

From EU Playstation Blog