Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 11th August

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 11th August

• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 10th August http://ht.ly/18wGgS
• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 10th August http://ht.ly/18wGgT
• 360: Microsoft say Kinect cannot read Sign language. rumoured the resolution of Kinect is much lower than original design http://ht.ly/2o3SS
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Ace Combat Assault Horizon For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18wIFD
• Its rumoured Gearbox Software, Borderlands devs, is making Duke Nukem Forever http://ht.ly/2o3UX
• Disney Interactive report a 74% increase in revenue to $65M, up from the $75M loss last year http://ht.ly/2o3XN
• QTE Blog: Sega Announce Football Manager 2011 For The PSP, PC, And Mac http://ht.ly/18wLKJ
• QTE Blog: NC Soft And ArenaNet Have Released A New Trailer For Guild Wars 2 http://ht.ly/18wLKI
• Capcom announce Dead Rising 2 is now coming out in the EU on 24th September http://ht.ly/2o3Zs
• 360: Deadly Premonition is coming out in Europe for £25 this Autumn http://ht.ly/2o41l
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures http://ht.ly/18wP1v
• QTE Blog: 2K Games And Gearbox Announce The Next Borderlands Add-on Pack Is Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution http://ht.ly/18wP1u
• Its Reported Downloaded PC games are going to be included in Chart-Tracks UK Games Chart thanks to work from the ELSPA http://ht.ly/2ocAA
• PSP: The DS Game, Knights In The Nightmare is coming to the PSP in October. it has a new playable character. http://ht.ly/2odAL
• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Shadow of the Colossus http://ht.ly/18wS5m
• QTE Blog: THQ And Double Fine Announce Costume Quest For The PS3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/2oeLe
• 360: Peter Molyneux has set Fable III the goal of selling 5 Million units worldwide http://ht.ly/2of5x
• Eytan Zana, artist at Naughty Dog, and Matt Nava, artist from thatgamecompany, Release Concept art for ICO inspired Game http://ht.ly/2ofgX
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Professor Layton and the Lost Future is Coming Out 22nd October in Europe http://ht.ly/18wW9d
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Wii Party Is Coming Out In Europe On 8th October http://ht.ly/18wW9c
• Jenova Chen, from thatgamecompany, praises Sony for supporting more artistic games, says they have a similar vision http://ht.ly/2ofkU
• iD confirm RAGE won't use Kinect or Playstation Move. John Carmack calls them a "novelty" addition to consoles http://ht.ly/2ofoo
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Its GamesCom 2010 Line-Up http://ht.ly/18wYUr
• QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released New Colin McRae: Dirt 3 Screenshots http://ht.ly/18wYUq
• PC: Valve Have filed a trademark for Defense Of The Ancients. http://ht.ly/2ofpV
• JP Consoles, PSP 30.397, PS3 28.630, DSiLL 21.018, DSi 18.318, Wii 18.238, 360 5.639, DS 4.372, PS2 1.524, PSPgo 708 http://ht.ly/2ofsF
• QTE Blog: EA Reveal Landon Donovan And Carlos Vela Are On The Cover For FIFA 11 In The USA http://ht.ly/18x1hy
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/18x1hx
• Apple have released a new firmware update for the iPhone and iPad fixing the PDF vulnerability http://ht.ly/2olb8
• 360: The OFLC has rated Pinball FX 2, with Microsoft as the publisher. http://ht.ly/2oldT
• PS3: Dr. Richard Marks says Move will be better for RTS games and can bring the games into the 3D Plane http://ht.ly/2olfF
• John Carmack says Doom 4 will be out before RAGE, which is coming next year. http://ht.ly/2olht
• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 11/08/2010 http://ht.ly/18x56l
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/18x56j
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Reveal Destiny of Velious Is The Next Expansion For EverQuest II http://ht.ly/18x56k
• Volition, Red Faction Devs, are working on a new action RPG series, according to a job posting. http://ht.ly/2oliC
• Android: Sony, Sony Ericsson, And Google team up for PSPgo/Samsung Captivate looking Android 3.0 gaming phone + more http://ht.ly/2on2D

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the Digital Comic Store releases that are coming out today. there are no bundles, but there is a free comic from DC called Safe Inside (Zuda).

2000AD Prog # 1692
Archie # 606
The Authority # 5
Bayou # 7
Bottle of Awesome # 3
Breathe # 2
Deadly # 2
DMZ # 17
Eternal Descent # 3
Ex Machina # 4
Fables # 19
Gen13 # 25
G.I. Joe # 19
Green Lantern: No Fear # 1
Growing Up Enchanted # 1
Hit Monkey (2010) # 1
Jonah Hex # 17
Justice League: Generation Lost # 7
Mickey Kid and Goofy Six Shots # 1 & # 2
Murder of King Tut # 2
Mystery Society # 2
Planetary # 6
Powers (2000) # 19 & # 20
Powers (2000): Annual # 100
Rockerduck and the Summer of Revenge
Safe Inside # 1
Scrooge McDuck and the Awesome Cradling Sand
Stormwatch PHD # 17
Venom: Dark Origin (2008) # 1 – # 5
Wildcats # 5
Wizards of Mickey II # 1
X-Mickey # 17
Y: The Last Man # 1 & # 2

From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Online Entertainment Reveal Destiny of Velious Is The Next Expansion For EverQuest II

Sony Online Entertainment have revealed the next expansion for EverQuest II is Destiny Of Velious. this expansion follows on from the events of Sentinels Fate where the the twin Swords of Destiny, Soulfire and the Qeynos Claymore, have been drained of their powers, setting the stage for the destruction of the EverQuest universe. to save Norrath, the swords need to be restored. EverQuest II is Destiny Of Velious is set to come out on 11th February 2011.

The EverQuest II is Destiny Of Velious also brings:

• Flying Mounts – Soar high above Norrath and explore EQII like never before
• Hundreds of new weapons and items – Customize your character and in-game home in thousands of ways
• Over 300 new quests – Follow the EQII storyline through the fabled lands of Velious
• Ten instanced dungeons – Crawl your way through 10 dangerous dungeons
• Four new Heritage Quests – Live the legacy of the EverQuestfranchise and gain memorable rewards
• One massive contested dungeon – Good or evil, be the first to conquer the all-new contested dungeon
• Two overland zones – Journey into incredible unknown land
• Six Raid Instances –  Group up with 12-24 man raids for desirable loot
• Velious-themed Battlegrounds – Get your PvP on in the snow
• A new Signature Quest line – Immerse yourself in EQII lore and get the goods
• Over 30 new creatures – Battle dangerous and fantastical enemies
• Dozens of new armor sets – Gear up in powerful armor sets

Concept Art


Press Release

What:
The latest addition to the monumental MMORPG franchise, EverQuest® IIDestiny of VeliousTM presents an unmatched all-in-one compilation packloaded with the groundbreaking EQII base game, seven thrilling expansions and three exciting adventure packs. New and veteran players are transported to the legendary Great Wastes of Velious, where towering dungeons, dangerous beasts and epic storylines provide the ultimate MMO experience. EverQuest II Destiny of Velious launches its adventures into the sky delivering impressive new features and gameplay, including flying mounts.

EverQuest II Destiny of Velious Storyline
Following the events of Sentinel's FateTM, the twin Swords of Destiny, Soulfire and the Qeynos Claymore, have been drained of their powers, setting the stage for the destruction of the EverQuest universe.  The prophecy known as Age's End begins to unfold in the legendary continent of Velious and it is here where the war for Norrath will arise. For there to be any chance to save Norrath, the Swords of Destiny must be restored. Norrath’s guardians who undertake this burden will be tested by labyrinthine dungeons, the harsh Velious tundra and powerful creatures including the God of War himself, Rallos Zek. To succeed would mean ultimate glory. To fail would mean annihilation

New Expansion Features and Additions:

•Flying Mounts – Soar high above Norrath and explore EQII like never before
•Hundreds of new weapons and items – Customize your character and in-game home in thousands of ways
•Over 300 new quests – Follow the EQII storyline through the fabled lands of Velious
•Ten instanced dungeons – Crawl your way through 10 dangerous dungeons
•Four new Heritage Quests – Live the legacy of the EverQuestfranchise and gain memorable rewards
•One massive contested dungeon – Good or evil, be the first to conquer the all-new contested dungeon
•Two overland zones – Journey into incredible unknown land
•Six Raid Instances –  Group up with 12-24 man raids for desirable loot
•Velious-themed Battlegrounds – Get your PvP on in the snow
•A new Signature Quest line – Immerse yourself in EQII lore and get the goods
•Over 30 new creatures – Battle dangerous and fantastical enemies
•Dozens of new armor sets – Gear up in powerful armor sets

WHEN:
The scheduled release date for EverQuest II Destiny of Velious is February 11, 2011

UK PSN Update 11/08/2010

Special Offers
PS3: High Stakes On The Vegas [£3.99]
PS3: Switchball [£3.99]
PS3: Section 8 [£7.99]
PS3: Flock [£5.49]
PS3 1942: Join Strike [£3.99]
PSP: Innocent Life [£7.99]
PSP: R-Type Tactics [£7.99]
PSP: WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2010 [£17.99]
Mini: Stellar Attack [£2.49]

New PSP Essentials
None

PS3 Games
FirstPlay Episode 019 [£0.99]
FirstPlay 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Videogame [£7.99]
Red Dead Redemption – Legends And Killers Pack [£7.99]
Dragon Age: Origins – The Golems Of Amgarrak [£3.99]
Yakuza 3 – Challenge Pack [£3.19]

Demo's
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Videogame
Mafia II

Guitar Hero 5
Sum 41 Track Pack [£4.39]
“Fat Lip” by Sum 41 [£1.59]
“In Too Deep” by Sum 41 [£1.59]
“Still Waiting” by Sum 41 [£1.59]

Rock Band
Ministry Pack 2 [£2.49]
“Jesus Built My Hotrod” by Ministry [£0.99]
“Stigmata” by Ministry [£0.99]
“Thieves” by Ministry [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
“Descend Into The Eternal Pits of Passion” by The Project Hate MCMXCIX [£0.99]
“Icarus Song” by Furly [£0.59]
“The Crying Machine (Live)” by Steve Vai [£0.99]
“Tree Village” by Dance Gavin Dance [£0.99]
“We Are The Nightmare” by Arsis [£0.99]

Videos
Brink – Dev Diary 1
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Focus On The Job Multiplayer Trailer
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West – Trailer
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West – E3 Trailer
Dragon Age: Origins – The Golems Of Amgarrak Trailer
NeverDead – Trailer
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Videogame
Vanquish – E3 Trailer
DC Universe Online – Studio Vlog 1
DC Universe Online – Studio Vlog 3

Wallpaper
None

Theme
Industrial Revolution [£1.19]
Great White Sharks [£1.19]
Light And Shadows [£1.19]

Dynamic Theme
Aqua Panic! - Summer Dynamic Theme [£0.79]
South Park [£2.69]

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Madden NFL 11 [£23.99]
Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince [£15.99]
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona [£19.99]
Bejeweled 2 [£6.29]
Buzz! - UK Culture Quiz [£3.19]

Minis
FlyFu [£1.99]
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter [£2.49]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Wallpaper
None

Video
None

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store. there are no bundles this week, but there is a free comic from DC Comics called Safe Inside and Y: The Last Man.

2000AD Prog #1692 2000AD
Archie #606 Archie Comics
The Authority #5 DC Comics
Bayou #7 DC Comics
Breathe #2 Markosia
Deadly #2 DC Comics
DMZ #17 DC Comics
Eternal Descent #3 IDW
Ex Machina #4 DC Comics
Fables #19 DC Comics
Gen13 #25 DC Comics
Green Lantern: No Fear #1 DC Comics
Growing Up Enchanted #1 Markosia
Hit-Monkey (2010) #1 Marvel
Jonah Hex #17 DC Comics
Mickey Kid and Goofy Six Shots #1 & #2 Disney Digicomics
The Murder of King Tut #2 IDW
Mystery Society #2 IDW
Planetary #6 DC Comics
Powers (2000) #19 & #20 Icon
Powers (2000) Annual Icon
Rockerduck and the Summer of Revenge Disney Digicomics
Safe Inside DC Comics
Scrooge McDuck and the Awesome Crawling Sand Disney Digicomics
Stormwatch PHD #17 DC Comics
Venom: Dark Origin (2008) #1-#5 Marvel
Wildcats #5 DC Comics
Wizards of Mickey II Disney Digicomics
X-Mickey Disney Digicomics
Y: The Last Man #1 & #2 DC Comics

From EU Playstation Blog

EA Reveal Landon Donovan And Carlos Vela Are On The Cover For FIFA 11 In The USA

EA have announced that Landon Donovan and Carlos Vela are on the cover for FIFA 11, otherwise known as FIFA Soccer 11 in the USA. they both will be joined by Kaka, who is on the boxart for FIFA 11 in all territories.

Boxart


Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan has been chosen for the cover of EA SPORTSTM FIFA Soccer 11. The 28-year-old American soccer hero will join Real Madrid’s Kaka and Arsenal’s Carlos Vela on the front cover of FIFA Soccer 11 in the United States and Canada when it is available in retail stores September 28.

Donovan started for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South AfricaTM, scoring three goals in four matches, including a thrilling injury time goal in a 1–0 win over Algeria, leading the USA to win their group for the first time since 1930. Donovan also enjoyed an outstanding 2009 campaign, winning Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player award for the first time and MLS Goal of the Year 2009 while leading the Galaxy to the MLS Cup. This season Donovan has scored 5 goals and 11 assists in 13 games for LA.

Donovan is appearing on the cover of the most popular* sports video game franchise in the world for the third time. He was also on the cover of FIFA Soccer 2003 and FIFA Soccer 07 in North America. This is the first appearance for Kaka and Vela.

“Landon is the most recognizable, popular and accomplished soccer player in the United States and he was at his best with the world watching during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™,” said Matt Bilbey, Vice President of Soccer, EA SPORTS. “After his FIFA World Cup™ performance and the season he had with the Galaxy last year we felt he belonged back on the cover of FIFA Soccer 11.”

Vela, an attacking forward, played on Mexico’s national team that advanced to the round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. He scored two goals and two assists in 20 appearances last season with Arsenal. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or better known as Kaka, is one of the finest football players of this generation, having won the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007. During the 2009-2010 season, Kaka scored 8 goals in 22 appearances for Real Madrid.

Building on FIFA Soccer 10 gameplay that won 50 sports game of the year awards, FIFA Soccer 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every position on the pitch. All-new Personality+ sees individual abilities reflected in game, allowing clear differentiation for every player. FIFA 11 also introduces new Pro Passing, where pass accuracy is determined by a gamer’s ability on the control pad, and player skill, situation and urgency on the pitch, and 360° Fight For Possession, which delivers true freedom in man-to-man interactions, transforming physical play from individual lateral jostling to full 360° collisions involving multiple players.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa to join the EA SPORTS FIFA group andWWW.FIFA.EASPORTS.COM for more information about the game.

FIFA Soccer 11 will be available in stores on September 28 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and iPhone®. It will be available on October 4 for Wii™. FIFA Soccer 11 is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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 experiences that ignite the emotions of sport through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball,NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
*Based on total sales in 2009 according to the NPD.

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.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, Pogo and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product © The FIFA name and OLP logo are copyright or trademark protected by FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers "(FIFPro)" and national teams. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.