Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/184221
• GameStop has a listing for Borderlands GOTY Official Strategy Guide, coming 9th September. game speculated http://ht.ly/29cyS
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 8th July http://ht.ly/1846XY
• Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic, has said he's not interested in working on a Sonic game, wants to create new things http://ht.ly/29eSU
• Its reported Atari won't be shutting down Test Derive Unlimited Servers next year http://ht.ly/29fjf
• Idol Minds, Pain Devs, have a job posting up for a PS3 and 360 designer. shows they're going multiplatform http://ht.ly/29fli
• PC: Firaxis confirm that around 20 employees have been laid off, cost cutting measures, Civ 5 not effected http://ht.ly/29fo4
• JP Consoles, DSi LL 32.661, PSP 24.685, Wii 21.964, PS3 20.077, DSi 18.271, 360 7.303, DS 5.339, PS2 1.594, PSPgo 1.024 http://ht.ly/29fsn
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Screenshots http://ht.ly/184cnp
• PS3: ESRB Rates Japan Games Blockids and Magical Drop F,Natsume devs, as coming to PSN as a PS1 Classic via MonkeyPaw http://ht.ly/29jev
• PS3: Sony say Move has been priced so they will make a profit on each Move unit sold as soon as its released http://ht.ly/29jzk
• 3DS: THQ admit DS piracy stopped them releasing many games on it. 3DS has the tech to stop piracy http://ht.ly/29jCb
• PC: 2K have released the PC Minimum/Recommended Specs for Mafia II http://ht.ly/29jEM
• 38 Studios announce they are revealing "Project Mercury" at San Diego Comic Con on 22nd July http://ht.ly/29jHB
• DS: Pokémon Black and Pokémon White will be available for pre-order in Japan on 31st July. the game costs ¥4800 http://ht.ly/29jPK
• QTE Blog: EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Dragon Age 2 http://ht.ly/184iD8
• QTE Blog: 505 Games Announce They Are Publsihing Deep Black, Releasing It Q1 2011 On The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/184kBX

505 Games Announce They Are Publsihing Deep Black, Releasing It Q1 2011 On The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3

505 Games have announced that they are publishing Biart Studio LLC's Deep Black. The game is currently set to come out in Q1 2011 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Deep Black is set under water and combines action gameplay with an immersive story line of Espionage, Bio-Terror, and Science Fiction.

505 Games reveal that most of the game takes place under water, meaning gamers will have to learn new skills as they fight enemies and infiltrate bases whilst using weapons and items designed to be used underwater. As the game is set under water, Biart Studio have added realistic water physics to the game.

The Screenshots 505 Games have released show shooting under water. they also show that the main character has a suit, not too dissimilar to Isaac Clark's in Dead Space, with small jets to help the character manoeuvre. the enemies in the screenshots are robots, of different sizes, and the fighting is taking place in both a corridor style room and what appears to be a large warehouse.

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Press Release

Agoura Hills, CA – July 8, 2010 – 505 Games today announced a global agreement with Russian developer Biart Studio LLC, to publish Deep Black on the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system platforms.

Set to release in Q1 2011, the unique underwater setting of Deep Blackcombines action-packed battles with an immersive story line that blends science-fiction, espionage and bio-terror. Realistic underwater physics add intensity to this third-person action thriller.

With the majority of the gameplay taking place below the water’s surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile enemies and infiltrate enemy bases. Players will take to the murky depths armed with equipment ranging from specialized underwater jet packs with integrated harpoons, mini submersibles and other high-tech equipment to battle their submerged enemies.

About 505 Games
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. The U.S. operations launched in May, 2008 to bring quality interactive entertainment to North America on all game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360TM, Sony PlayStation® 2, PlayStation® 3, PSP, Nintendo WiiTM and DS, as well as PC, online, and mobile. The company’s management team hails from the leaders in global entertainment including major motion picture studios, videogame publishers and leading game development studios. With the company’s deep experience and proven success in interactive entertainment worldwide, 505 Games is looking to drive the industry forward with innovative game experiences that integrate next generation game play, immersive stories and integrated brands that can take the business to a new level. The company offers a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.

About Biart Studio LLC
Biart Studio was founded in 2007 and is now one of the leading computer and videogames developers in Russia. Today Biart Studio has two main priorities: development of high technology video and edutainment games in cooperation with the Russian government. Biart Studio has developed its own multi-platform engine for PC, Microsoft Xbox 360®, Sony Playstation® 3, Sony Playstation® Portable. This engine is optimized for underwater worlds, FPS and TPS projects. Located in Russia’s Silicon Valley, the main office of Biart Studio is located in Moscow. For more information on Biart Studio please visit www.biart.ru

EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Dragon Age 2

EA have revealed the Boxart for Dragon Age 2. the boxart shows the main character, Hawke, whilst behind him are the white silhouettes of many characters.

Boxart

Sega Have Released New Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Screenshots

Sega have released new screenshots for Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1. These screenshots are in-game and from the first level in the game, Splash Hill Zone. The screenshots show many familiar elements of Sonic The Hedgehog gameplay.

Screenshots

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 8th 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/1835Nk
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 6th July http://ht.ly/18389J
• The latest GameInformer cover announces Dragon Age 2. it has a new hero, set in a new location in current world http://ht.ly/28DOX
• PC: The Australian Classification board have re-rated Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Rockstar say its back catalogue stuff http://ht.ly/28DUE
• PS3: Sony have said the PS3 is future proof in terms of 3D. http://ht.ly/28DWz
• PS3: Sony's Kazuo Hirai says that they will make moves into the casual market but not at the expense of the hardcore http://ht.ly/28DZt
• Sony's Shuhei Yoshida says he was “sad” when he heard Insomniac when multiplatform, Insomniac were open about he move http://ht.ly/28E3M
• QTE Blog: Rooster Teeth Have Made A Special Red vs Blue Celebrating Halo And Halo Reach http://ht.ly/183dvi
• Level 5 confirm they are brining more games out to the west including Inazuma Eleven and Ni no Kuni: The Another World http://ht.ly/28HqZ
• its reported that Atari is going to shut down Test Drive Unlimited 1 servers next year. http://ht.ly/28IUB
• QTE Blog: 505 Games Have Released A Trailer For Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore The Video Game http://ht.ly/183glE
• a 1/1 scale model of a Gundam has finally been erected near Shizuoka. it'll be standing until March 2011 http://ht.ly/28Hw9
• PC: the Closed Final Fantasy XIV Beta starts this weekend, Emails have been sent out to those who got in. http://ht.ly/28Mnk
• QTE Blog: EA Reveal Dead Space Ignition, A Downloadable Prequel To Dead Space 2 http://ht.ly/183iTL
• PC: Microsoft is working on a new Ground Breaking Strategy game called "Project S", speculation is its Spartan http://ht.ly/28MUa
• Sony predict Microsoft and Nintendo will launch new consoles before they do, Sony not worried due to PS3 lifespan http://ht.ly/28MWg
• QTE Blog: Capcom Reveal The Boxart For Dead Rising 2 http://ht.ly/183mYr
• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Associate Producer, Jean-Francois Boivin, says Co-Op won't work due to games complexity http://ht.ly/28Nif
• DSi: Nintendo is reporting that UK DSi Sales have increased 40% week on week since the June price cut http://ht.ly/28Nlp
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out In The UK And EU On 3rd September http://ht.ly/183p9O
• PS3: eastasiasoft announce Söldner X-2: Final Prototype, The Last Chapter DLC is coming to the PSN late 2010 http://ht.ly/28O4r
• PS3: its rumoured that a 3rd PS3 3D update is coming that'll add support for 3D Pictures http://ht.ly/28O85
• QTE Blog: Sega Announce Vanquish Is Coming Out In Europe On 22nd October http://ht.ly/183rRZ
• PS3: Ubisoft announce Racquet Sports for Playstation Move, it has tennis, ping-pong, badminton, squash and beach tennis http://ht.ly/28O9K
• PS3: Sony Confirm 3D Photo firmware update is coming http://ht.ly/28U4l Play TV will get 3D Firmware, 3D youtube support http://ht.ly/28U5j
• QTE Blog: EA Announce The PC Version Of FIFA 11 Runs On The Same Game Engine As The PS3 And 360 Versions http://ht.ly/183uCP
• iPod: its strongly rumoured a iPod Touch refresh is coming, it will have a front facing camera, 5MP Camera + more http://ht.ly/28U90
• PS3: Guerrilla Games reveal they have got an additional 30-40% of performance out of their engine http://ht.ly/28U9T
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Dragon Age 2 Is Currently In Development For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC http://ht.ly/183x2F
• Telltale have a survey on their site asking fans what important bits from Back to The Future they want in the game http://ht.ly/28UbF

EA Announce Dragon Age 2 Is Currently In Development For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC

EA Have announced that Dragon Age 2 is currently in development at BioWare. Dragon Age 2 is set to come out on March 2011 on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC. EA announce that this sequel will bring more action, improved graphics, a new combat system, and a new dynamic story to the series. Despite all these new features, the game will still be familiar to players of the original game.

In Dragon Age 2, you play as Hawke, a refugee who has risen from nothing to the most important character in the Dragon Age World. the story of the game will span 10 years and will let players tell the tale of the refugee of the Blight right through to him becoming the champion. how you play the game will shape, the moral choices you make, the enemies and friends you make over time, this is all important to Hawkes story.

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Press Release

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading video game developer BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), confirmed today that Dragon Age™ 2 is in development at BioWare’s Edmonton-based studio. Dragon Age 2 is the sequel to the triple-platinum-selling Dragon Age: Origins which was named “RPG of the Year” in 2009 by Game Informer, G4, IGN, and SpikeTV. With Dragon Age 2, the world’s preeminent RPG developer is revolutionizing the genre again, infusing the universe with more action, a new, more responsive combat system and a dynamic story that is already among the most multifaceted in gaming.Dragon Age 2 traces the rise to power of Hawke, a survivor of the Blight and a hero who will transform the face of the Dragon Age universe forever. The new game is scheduled for release in March of 2011 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC.

“Last year’s launch of Dragon Age: Origins was one of the most successful in BioWare’s 15-year history and one of the most successful new IP launches in the 28 year history of EA,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Senior Vice President of Electronic Arts and co-founder and Group General Manager of BioWare. “Dragon Age 2 will simultaneously deliver an epic story and set a new bar for intense action in the genre. We're very excited to deliver this next bold evolution in the Dragon Agefranchise to our fans.”

“With Dragon Age 2 we are creating an exciting new entry point into the Dragon Age universe while ensuring that fans of the original game retain a sense of satisfaction and familiarity in the world,” said Dragon Age 2 Executive Producer Mark Darrah. “We are amplifying the things that made Dragon Age: Origins such a huge success while introducing a more dynamic combat system, improving the graphics, and telling the most important story in our world.”

Dragon Age 2 thrusts players into the role of Hawke, a penniless refugee who rises to power to become the single most important character in the world of Dragon Age. Known to be a survivor of the Blight and the Champion of Kirkwall, the legend around Hawke’s rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumor. Featuring an all-new story spanning 10 years, players will help tell that tale by making tough moral choices, gathering the deadliest of allies, amassing fame and fortune, and sealing their place in history. The way you play will write the story of how the world is changed forever.

Dragon Age 2 is in production for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and PC. For more information on Dragon Age 2, please visit our website atwww.DragonAge.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dragonage or on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/DragonAgeOrigins.

About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™, Mass Effect™ and Dragon AgeTM. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas) and Fairfax (Virginia). Currently announced projects at BioWare include the development of ongoing downloadable content for Mass Effect 2™, one of the highest rated video games of all time, Dragon Age 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2009’s “RPG of the Year” Dragon Age: Origins, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/biofeed. To join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to http://social.bioware.com.

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 SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. 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.

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