Microsoft Announce Age of Empires Online And Microsoft Flight For PC's

Microsoft have announced Age of Empires Online and Microsoft Flight for the PC. Age of Empires Online is the latest game in the Age Of Empires series, whilst Microsoft Flight is a new game inspired by the Microsoft Flight Simulator Series. both these titles will use the Games For Windows Live service.

Age of Empires Online lets you create your own Greek Civilisation, and let it grow from a village to an empire. you can embark on quests either solo or with friends, via Games For Windows Live. Age of Empires Online's main features include:

• A persistent online capitol city that lives and grows even when you’re offline
• Cooperative multiplayer quests, trading and a level-based system that lets you progress at your own pace
• Fun, approachable style and storylines
• Free-to-play experiences via Games for Windows – LIVE

Age of Empires Online Screenshots


Age of Empires Online Concept Art


Microsoft have announced Microsoft Flight, but at present no details about the game have been provided other than its a PC game.

Press Release

COLOGNE, Germany — August 17, 2009 — On the eve of Gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed “Age of Empires” franchise, “Age of Empires Online.” Microsoft also announced the development of “Microsoft Flight,” a new entry inspired by the best-selling “Microsoft Flight Simulator” franchise. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, these new titles, along with the previously announced “Fable III,” fully integrate the free* Games for Windows – LIVE online service to deliver compelling socially connected gameplay experiences.

“Today, we’re bringing powerful, inventive gaming experiences to the Windows-based PC,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “Over the years, our PC heritage captured the hearts and minds of millions of players. Reinventing these iconic franchises with social, shared experiences at their core marks the beginning of our return to PC gaming in bold new ways.”

“Age of Empires” for a New Era
With more than 20 million copies sold worldwide, the “Age of Empires” series redefined real-time strategy games for Windows-based PC players. Now, the timeless franchise once again invites players to experience its rich storyline in new ways. “Age of Empires Online” will invite players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the globe. Begin the journey with your own Greek civilisation, and watch as it progresses from a village to an empire. Embark on quests along the way, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in epic tales, quirky characters, adventure, history and strategy. Together with the Games for Windows – LIVE service, “Age of Empires Online” delivers a rich, social experience that lets you play however you want — anywhere, anytime.

Marrying fresh features with iconic gameplay, “Age of Empires Online” offers something for long-time fans, newcomers and everyone in between. “Age of Empires Online” will feature:
A persistent online capitol city that lives and grows even when you’re offline
Cooperative multiplayer quests, trading and a level-based system that lets you progress at your own pace
Fun, approachable style and storylines
Free-to-play experiences via Games for Windows – LIVE

More information, news and chances to join the beta program are available athttp://www.ageofempiresonline.com.

Introducing “Microsoft Flight”
Twenty-eight years after the debut of “Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0,” Microsoft Game Studios also announced the internal development of “Microsoft Flight,” a new Windows exclusive. “Microsoft Flight” will bring a new perspective to the long-standing genre, welcoming everyone, including long-time fans, to experience the magic of flight. A teaser of the future of Flight on the Windows-based PC is available at http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight.

Discover Adventure With “Fable” on the PC
“Fable III” for Windows lets you once again join the action, drama and adventure while you rule Albion as the next king or queen in an ever-evolving world of rebellion and revolution. Discover new quests and unlock new regions as you make choices and sacrifices to test your morality and potentially affect your entire kingdom. The choice is yours: reunite the impoverished people of your kingdom as their monarch, or bring Albion to the brink of collapse.

Powered by Games for Windows – LIVE
All three titles are designed with Games for Windows – LIVE at the core, delivering a seamless online gaming experience from start to finish. Log in with a single identity to earn Achievements and up your Gamerscore across Games for Windows – LIVE and Xbox LIVE. See your friends online, send and receive voice messages, text messages and game invites, and enjoy cross-platform communication. You even receive automatic game updates and the ability to extend the experience with Game Add-ons only found on the Games for Windows – LIVE Marketplace.

Harmonix Reveal 10 New Tracks Featured in Dance Central

Harmonix have revealed 10 more tracks that will be included in Dance Central. They are:

• Basement Jaxx – “Rendez-Vu”
• Nelly Furtado – “Maneater”
• Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction”
• Nina Sky – “Move Ya Body”
• Cascada – “Evacuate the Dancefloor”
• Pitbull – “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
• Fannypack – “Hey Mami”
• Rihanna – “Pon de Replay”
• Kool & The Gang – “Jungle Boogie”
• Technotronic – “Pump Up the Jam”
• Kylie Minogue – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”

Microsoft have also announced that Dance Central is playable at their booth at GamesCom, located at Hall 08.1, Stand A011-B010- B011-C010.

Press Release

Cologne, Germany – Aug. 17, 2010 - Today at Gamescom 2010, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and Harmonix Music Systems Inc., along with distribution partner Microsoft, revealed 10 new artists and songs from the highly anticipated Dance CentralTM on-disc track list exclusively for Kinect for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Hot hits and classic dance beats from artists like Cascada, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue, Nelly Furtado, Kool & The Gang, Technotronic and more, will soon let players get their groove on while performing routines from professional choreographers in the first full-motion body tracking dance video game.

Gamescom 2010 attendees are invited to try out their moves and get up close and personal with Dance Central at the Microsoft Booth, located at Hall 08.1, Stand A011-B010- B011-C010.

Dance Central songs announced today are listed below:

Basement Jaxx – “Rendez-Vu”
Nelly Furtado – “Maneater”
Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction”
Nina Sky – “Move Ya Body”
Cascada – “Evacuate the Dancefloor”
Pitbull – “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
Fannypack – “Hey Mami”
Rihanna – “Pon de Replay”
Kool & The Gang – “Jungle Boogie”
Technotronic – “Pump Up the Jam”
Kylie Minogue – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”

Previously announced Dance Central tracks are listed below:

Beastie Boys – “Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)”
No Doubt – “Hella Good”
Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison”
Salt-N-Pepa – “Push It”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Snoop Dogg/Pharrell – “Drop It Like It’s Hot”
Lipps Inc – “Funkytown”
Young MC – “Bust A Move”
M.I.A. – “Galang ‘05”

Winner of the E3 Game Critics Best Original Game and Best Motion Simulation Game, as well as more than 30 additional awards and nominations, Dance Central is a full-body, controller-free dance video game with fun choreography for beginners and experts. Whether rehearsing in Break It Down! or owning the dance floor in Perform It!, players will be introduced to more than 650 moves in the game and more than 90 dance routines created by professional choreographers. In addition, players can earn achievements, unlock new character outfits and venues and progress through the dance ranks. Dance Central even gives players a calorie-burning tracking option so they can turn all that fun into an actual workout. In Dance Battle, players can challenge friends to an epic living room showdown.

Developed by Harmonix, the world’s premiere music videogame developer, published by MTV Games and distributed by Microsoft, Dance Central will ship on Nov. 10, 2010, exclusively for KinectTM for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (ERP: £39.99).

Microsoft Reveal The Xbox Live Enabled Games Coming To Windows Phone And Xbox Live Functionality

 Microsoft has revealed the Xbox Live enabled games coming to Windows Phone 7 and the Xbox Live Functionality that is also coming to the phones. Much of the Xbox Live functionality found on the Xbox 360 will be bought to Windows Phone 7, this includes Avatars, Friends Lists, Access to the Market Place and Game Library, Achievements, Messaging, Multiplayer, and Spot Light.

Microsoft have also revealed the first wave of games coming to Windows Phone 7 that support Xbox Live. Microsoft Games Studios (MGS) have bought Halo Waypoint to the Phone whilst also releasing a game based on Crackdown 2, Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst. The Full list of games and their publishers/developers are:

• “3D Brick Breaker Revolution” (Digital Chocolate)
• “Age of Zombies” (Halfbrick)
• “Armor Valley” (Protégé Games)
• “Asphalt 5” (Gameloft)
• “Assassins Creed” (Gameloft)
• “BejeweledTM LIVE” (PopCap)
• “Bloons TD” (Digital Goldfish)
• “Brain Challenge” (Gameloft)
• “Bubble Town 2” (i-Play)
• “Butterfly” (Press Start Studio)
• “CarneyVale Showtime” (MGS)
• “Castlevania” (Konami)
• “Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst” (MGS)
• “De Blob Revolution” (THQ)
• “Deal or No Deal 2010” (i-Play)
• “Earthworm Jim” (Gameloft)
• “Fast & Furious 7” (i-Play)
• “Fight Game Rivals” (Rough Cookie)
• “Finger Physics” (Mobliss Inc.)
• “Flight Control” (Namco Bandai)
• “Flowerz” (Carbonated Games)
• “Frogger” (Konami)
• “Fruit Ninja” (Halfbrick)
• “Game Chest-Board” (MGS)
• “Game Chest-Card” (MGS)
• “Game Chest-Logic” (MGS)
• “Game Chest-Solitaire” (MGS)
• “GeoDefense” (Critical Thought)
• “Ghostscape” (Psionic)
• “Glow Artisan” (Powerhead Games)
• “Glyder 2” (Glu Mobile)
• “Guitar Hero 5” (Glu Mobile)
• “Halo Waypoint” (MGS)
• “Hexic Rush” (Carbonated Games)
• “I Dig It” (InMotion)
• “iBlast Moki” (Godzilab)
• “ilomilo” (MGS)
• “Implode XL” (IUGO)
• “Iquarium” (Infinite Dreams)
• “Jet Car Stunts” (True Axis)
• “Let’s Golf 2” (Gameloft)
• “Little Wheel” (One click dog)
• “Loondon” (Flip N Tale)
• “Max and the Magic Marker” (PressPlay)
• “Mini Squadron” (Supermono Limited)
• “More Brain Exercise” (Namco Bandai)
• “O.M.G.” (Arkedo)
• “Puzzle Quest 2” (Namco Bandai)
• “Real Soccer 2” (Gameloft)
• “The Revenants” (Chaotic Moon)
• “Rise of Glory” (Revo Solutions)
• “Rocket Riot” (Codeglue)
• “Splinter Cell Conviction” (Gameloft)
• “Star Wars: Battle for Hoth” (THQ)
• “Star Wars: Cantina” (THQ)
• “The Harvest” (MGS)
• “The Oregon Trail” (Gameloft)
• “Tower Bloxx NY” (Digital Chocolate)
• “Twin Blades” (Press Start Studio)
• “UNO” (Gameloft)
• “Women’s Murder Club: Death in Scarlet” (i-Play)
• “Zombie Attack!” (IUGO)
• “Zombies!!!!” (Babaroga)

Press Release

COLOGNE, Germany — August 17, 2010 — Today at Gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. premiered the first wave of Xbox LIVE games launching on Windows Phone 7 this Christmas. With even more games and applications to come, Windows Phone 7 is putting the power of Xbox LIVE into the palm of your hand — from Xbox LIVE Avatars to staying connected with friends, Xbox LIVE is now at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.*

“We believe that no matter where life takes you, the best in gaming and entertainment should follow,” said Marc Whitten, corporate vice president of Xbox LIVE at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 takes a different approach to handheld gaming, utilising Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios, leading game publishers, and innovative indie developers, to create powerful, shared experiences for everyone.”

The Games You Want, Played When and Wherever You Want Them
In a sea of games, apps, gadgets and gizmos, the biggest obstacle can be finding the game that’s right for you. Only Windows Phone 7 has a Games hub featuring Xbox LIVE, creating a different kind of mobile gaming experience that puts the games you want front and centre. Xbox LIVE games on Windows Phone 7 will be specially selected from the top names in mobile, PC and console game development, making the best mobile games even better, thanks to Xbox LIVE. With try-before-you-buy demos, Xbox LIVE leader-boards, turn-based multiplayer, Achievements and more, Windows Phone 7 brings the quality, consistency and community of the Xbox experience to gamers on the go.

Windows Phone 7 also will be supported by content from Microsoft Game Studios (MGS), providing strong first-party gaming titles and intellectual property for the phone. For Xbox fans, this means that Windows Phone 7 will offer companion titles to familiar names, such as “Halo: Waypoint,” and “Crackdown 2,” extending the experience of their favourite Xbox 360 franchises.

“Windows Phone 7 is the launch of a major gaming platform for Microsoft,” said Matt Booty, general manager of mobile gaming for MGS. “Just like we’ve done with Xbox 360, our charter is to push the envelope and deliver definitive games that maximise the platform. We will have an incredible line-up of MGS titles, and that’s just the beginning.”

The most creative minds in game development are bringing the biggest franchises to Windows Phone 7. The first wave of launch portfolio titles includes Xbox LIVE games from the likes of Gameloft, Konami, Namco Bandai, PopCap and THQ. Whether you choose to play a gem of a puzzler with “BejeweledTM LIVE” (PopCap), bring down the house with “Guitar Hero 5” (Glu Mobile), fight off a destructive alien invasion in “The Harvest” (MGS), paint your way out of a corner with “Max and the Magic Marker” (PressPlay) or defend your city in “Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst” (MGS), the first wave of games announced in the launch portfolio of Xbox LIVE games on Windows Phone 7 has something for every mobile gamer:

“3D Brick Breaker Revolution” (Digital Chocolate)
“Age of Zombies” (Halfbrick)
“Armor Valley” (Protégé Games)
“Asphalt 5” (Gameloft)
“Assassins Creed” (Gameloft)
“BejeweledTM LIVE” (PopCap)
“Bloons TD” (Digital Goldfish)
“Brain Challenge” (Gameloft)
“Bubble Town 2” (i-Play)
“Butterfly” (Press Start Studio)
“CarneyVale Showtime” (MGS)
“Castlevania” (Konami)
“Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst” (MGS)
“De Blob Revolution” (THQ)
“Deal or No Deal 2010” (i-Play)
“Earthworm Jim” (Gameloft)
“Fast & Furious 7” (i-Play)
“Fight Game Rivals” (Rough Cookie)
“Finger Physics” (Mobliss Inc.)
“Flight Control” (Namco Bandai)
“Flowerz” (Carbonated Games)
“Frogger” (Konami)
“Fruit Ninja” (Halfbrick)
“Game Chest-Board” (MGS)
“Game Chest-Card” (MGS)
“Game Chest-Logic” (MGS)
“Game Chest-Solitaire” (MGS)
“GeoDefense” (Critical Thought)
“Ghostscape” (Psionic)
“Glow Artisan” (Powerhead Games)
“Glyder 2” (Glu Mobile)
“Guitar Hero 5” (Glu Mobile)
“Halo Waypoint” (MGS)
“Hexic Rush” (Carbonated Games)
“I Dig It” (InMotion)
“iBlast Moki” (Godzilab)
“ilomilo” (MGS)
“Implode XL” (IUGO)
“Iquarium” (Infinite Dreams)
“Jet Car Stunts” (True Axis)
“Let’s Golf 2” (Gameloft)
“Little Wheel” (One click dog)
“Loondon” (Flip N Tale)
“Max and the Magic Marker” (PressPlay)
“Mini Squadron” (Supermono Limited)
“More Brain Exercise” (Namco Bandai)
“O.M.G.” (Arkedo)
“Puzzle Quest 2” (Namco Bandai)
“Real Soccer 2” (Gameloft)
“The Revenants” (Chaotic Moon)
“Rise of Glory” (Revo Solutions)
“Rocket Riot” (Codeglue)
“Splinter Cell Conviction” (Gameloft)
“Star Wars: Battle for Hoth” (THQ)
“Star Wars: Cantina” (THQ)
“The Harvest” (MGS)
“The Oregon Trail” (Gameloft)
“Tower Bloxx NY” (Digital Chocolate)
“Twin Blades” (Press Start Studio)
“UNO” (Gameloft)
“Women’s Murder Club: Death in Scarlet” (i-Play)
“Zombie Attack!” (IUGO)
“Zombies!!!!” (Babaroga)

Additional titles in the launch portfolio will be released between now and the Windows Phone 7 launch this Christmas; once the phone launches, new Xbox LIVE titles also will be added to the games portfolio every week.

Xbox LIVE: Bringing More to Your Mobile Gaming
Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7 unlocks a world of games and fun and directly connects you to a global community of more than 25 million active Xbox LIVE members. Windows Phone 7 is the only phone that seamlessly integrates Xbox LIVE and provides unique mobile gaming experiences:

Avatars. Connect to your Xbox LIVE profile and Avatar, or create a new one if you don’t already have an Avatar or Xbox LIVE profile; take your 3-D Avatar and props with you on the phone with full closet access.

Friends. Bring your Xbox LIVE friends with you everywhere; compare Achievements, challenge rivals to your favourite game, and even see who’s online and what they’re doing on their consoles, PCs or phones.

Game access. Easily view and launch your full game library from a single location; find, try and buy new games either in the Marketplace or Games hub.

Achievements. Earn, view and track Achievements, view Xbox LIVE leader-boards and build your Gamerscore across Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 — every time you play an Xbox LIVE title.

Messaging. Communicate with all of your Xbox LIVE friends, any time you want, through Xbox LIVE messages.

Multiplayer. Invite, connect and play against friends on other Windows Phone 7 phones or the PC with turn-based (asynchronous) multiplayer gaming.

Spotlight. Access Xbox LIVE Spotlight feeds, including the latest game titles, breaking news from Xbox LIVE, game tips and tricks, and more.

Microsoft Announce Kinect Is Coming Out On 10th November in The UK

Microsoft has announced that Kinect is coming out in the UK on 10th November. Microsoft had previously revealed that Kinect would cost £129. There will be 15 launch games including: Kinect Sports, Joy Ride, Kinect Adventures, Kinectimals, Dance Central, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, And Sonic Free Riders.

Press Release

Cologne – August 17, 2010 — Xbox is unveiling exciting new experiences for its blockbuster games and Kinect for Xbox 360 at the world’s largest games event, Gamescom. Fans and visitors to the show will get first hand access to new player experiences for two of the most highly anticipated releases of 2010 “Halo: Reach” and “Fable III” as well as brand new additions to the Kinect line-up, which will launch in the UK from 10th November 2010.

Football is coming home to Europe at Gamescom with Jens Lehmann, former German goalkeeper, sharing the first reveal of ‘Football’ on “Kinect Sports” at the ‘Xbox 360 Play Day’. The event will also unveil new track and field events from the “Kinect Sports” portfolio including ‘Javelin’, ‘Long Jump’ and ‘Discus’, new experiences in “Kinect Adventures” and exciting content from Kinect titles such as “Kinect Joyride” and MTV Games’ “Dance Central”.

Chris Lewis, vice president, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft Europe said, “This year will see our gaming experiences transform to provide players with the ultimate entertainment experience. We have the best developers on board to bring new and exciting experiences for everyone to Xbox 360 and, this week, thousands of consumers in Europe will have a sneak preview of our highly anticipated titles at Gamescom, months before they go on sale.

“Today we had Jens Lehmann join us to try football on Kinect Sports for the first time, showing how we’ve created a fun and engaging game for the living room, inviting families in Europe to jump off the sofa and into the world of controller free entertainment. We’re riding high on the positive response we’ve had so far for the likes of Dance Central and today we’ll be sharing more about Kinect games, plus our famed Xbox 360 blockbuster titles.”

The Biggest Names
Whether you’re fighting for survival in “Halo: Reach” or catapulting into revolution in “Fable III,” only Xbox 360 delivers these incredible experiences. 2010 will see the launch of the biggest blockbuster titles on Xbox 360, with an amazing portfolio which will continue to challenge and entertain gamers throughout Europe. The highly anticipated blockbusters “Halo: Reach” and “Fable III” will be on show for play at Gamescom and will be providing attendees updated looks of these games.

“Halo: Reach” (Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios). After a successful beta program that set world records for the most players, the highly anticipated “Halo: Reach” blockbuster prequel to the landmark “Halo” video game franchise will be on show at Gamescom. Promising to be the biggest game of 2010, “Halo: Reach” is developed exclusively for Xbox 360 and launches worldwide on September 14.

“Fable III” (Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Game Studios). “Fable III”, an action adventure experience like no other, is the third installment to Lionhead Studios’ best-selling “Fable” franchise. Available from October 29th, Gamescom will be the first place to see and play new features such as exciting new combat moves and the innovative Touch mechanic, which dramatically changes how a player interacts with the world around him or her. More about this epic action-adventure game narrative will also be unveiled this week. The “Fable III” Limited Edition Wireless Controller featuring one-off artwork created by Lionhead Studios will be also be available for true “Fable” fans in the weeks prior launch.

Controller Free Fun
Movement and motion will meet the world of gaming with a full range of exciting new titles set to launch with Kinect for Xbox 360. A selection of the 15 exclusive launch titles will be on show, including never-before-seen levels, new environments and new characters. Controller-free gaming is simple: jump in front of the sensor and start playing.

“Kinect Sports” (Rare, Microsoft Game Studios). The only sports game that lets you be every player is “Kinect Sports.” Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or arena. In the newly announced Football sporting event, simply move to take control of the player who has the ball: make the save as the keeper, pass to the defender, then midfielder, cross the ball in and then take control of the striker to hammer the ball into the top corner. Designed for family fun, “Kinect Sports - Football” will show families how they can enjoy Europe’s favourite game in their own living room.

New track and field events have also been unveiled in the Kinect Sports portfolio, including discus, long jump and javelin. These sports will add to the current line up of beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, boxing and other track and field events.

“Joy Ride” (Big Park, Microsoft Game Studios). Joy Ride will take you on an exhilarating, action-packed race in this exciting controller-free kart racing title. Stunning landscapes provide the backdrop for unique driving adventures in three far-flung worlds with sixteen hyperactive courses and a multitude of environments that are exciting for everyone from amateurs to the most skilled. With newly announced stunt and dash modes and co-op, race and co-pilot modes, “Joy Ride” makes a perfect family game.

“Kinect Adventures” (Good Science Studio, Microsoft Game Studios). Jump into the social adventure of a lifetime, as we invite everyone to experience the “Kinect Adventures” challenge. The pack-in title for Kinect, this is the game that requires whole body interaction and contains something for everyone. At Gamescom we’ll invite families and friends on an all new experience, with the never before seen Space Adventure and the Yeti Living Statue challenge. With 20 different adventures to complete at four difficulty levels, and two challenge modes to unlock, there is plenty of action to go around.

“Kinectimals” (Frontier Developments Ltd, Microsoft Game Studios). Children and animal lovers will be introduced to a new way to discover and play with on-screen pets, in a captivating and engaging format. Kinectimals allows you to speak and interact the way you would with a real life animal. The family of cats revealed at E3 has grown at Gamescom, with lion and jaguar cubs joining the line up of furry friends taking you on an adventure to discover the secrets of your home island in “Kinectimals”. Families will be able to play together, with the introduction of multi-player mode and new environments. Getting into the game is as simple as stepping in front of the TV.

“Dance Central” (MTV Games / Harmonix). “Dance Central”TM is the most immersive full-body, controller-free dance video game with fun choreography for beginners and experts. With more than 650 moves and more than 90 dance routines from professional choreographers, you’ll be able to rehearse and perform from your living room. Eleven new tracks were announced today, including:

o Basement Jaxx – “Rendez-Vu”
o Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction”
o Cascada – “Evacuate the Dancefloor”
o Fannypack – “Hey Mami”
o Kool & The Gang – “Jungle Boogie”
o Kylie Minogue – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
o Nelly Furtado – “Maneater”
o Nina Sky – “Move Ya Body”
o Pitbull – “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
o Rihanna – “Pon de Replay”
o Technotronic – “Pump Up the Jam”
“Your Shape: Fitness Evolved” (Ubisoft). Get your body moving with “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved.” Your body will become part of the game, allowing you to interact within the virtual environments of the game which will respond to your movement. What’s more, it burns calories as you play. With a personal trainer, yoga instructor and martial arts master at your fingertips, “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved” provides specific feedback on every move, enabling you to achieve your fitness goals in a safe, fun environment.

“Sonic Free Riders” (Sega). Making the most of motion control, “Sonic Free Rider” on Kinect for Xbox 360 will be on show at Gamescom. Players will become their favourite character, twisting and turning to navigate their way through the game. Featuring a variety of hoverboards and bikes, “Sonic Free Riders” will be available in single or multi-player and provides fun for all ages.

Hit X: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 16th August

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 16th August

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 14th And Sunday 15th August http://ht.ly/18ALYL
• 360: its reported that the new Xbox 360 has already been hacked to allow backup discs to play on it http://ht.ly/2q8oO
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August http://ht.ly/18AR8U
• QTE Blog: Firemint Announce Flight Control HD Is Coming Out On The Playstation 3 On 15th September http://ht.ly/18AR8T
• PS3: Mortal Kombat Arcade Compilation has popped up on a retailers website. Contains MK 1, MK2 and Ultimate MK in HD http://ht.ly/2q8qX
• UK Game Charts, Toy Story 3, Red Dead Redemption, Dance On Broadway, Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4, Art Academy top 5 http://ht.ly/2q8sI
• QTE Blog: Funcom Reveal The Games They Are Bringing To GamesCom And Razer Partnership http://ht.ly/18AUn6
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Vidzone Update 1.15 And Reveal EMI Music Has Joined Vidzone Bringing 8,000 New Music Videos http://ht.ly/18AUn5
• PS3: A Japanese Trailer has been released for the PS3 version of the WiiWare game My Aquarium. http://ht.ly/2qbVG
• Black Rock Shooter, an Anime, is being re-made into a JRPG videogame http://ht.ly/2qcOg
• QTE Blog: Zen United Announce Arc Systems BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Is Coming To UK And EU PC's On 20th August http://ht.ly/18AXsH
• QTE Blog: Team 17 Have Released A New Trailer For Worms Reloaded Showing Customisation In The Game http://ht.ly/18AXsG
• Bethesda say their new game is far along, will be a short time between announcing the game and it being released http://ht.ly/2qgLf
• QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For Super Scribblenauts http://ht.ly/18B0qJ
• PS3: David Cage reveals Heavy Rain has currently sold 1.5 million units, expect sales to reach 2 Million by end of year http://ht.ly/2qh1B
• id Softwares' Todd Hollenshead reveals a team and half are working on Doom 4, its coming to PS3, 360, and PC http://ht.ly/2qhdL
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Lost Planet 2 Is Coming To PC's On October 15th http://ht.ly/18B3N0
• QTE Blog: THQ Announce Red Faction: Battlegrounds For The Playstation 3 PSN and XBLA http://ht.ly/18B3N1
• QTE Blog: Housemarque Have Released A New Trailer For Dead Nation http://ht.ly/18B6Po
• its reported Visual Concepts, devs behind NBA 2K11, have let go 30 employees http://ht.ly/2qnh8
• QTE Blog: Null City Software Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Their Xbox Live Indie Game "Breeze" http://ht.ly/18B9qz
• PS3: Its rumoured Sony or EA will announce tomorrow that Mass Effect will come to the PS3 http://ht.ly/2qnrU
• David Cage has praised Sony for risk taking as a Publisher, says they have Balls for not playing it safe http://ht.ly/2qnuL
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This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo USA has revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games released today, but there are 2 new games coming to WiiWare and 4 coming to DSiWare.

WiiWare

Space Trek
This is a 1 player only game that costs 700 Wii Points. You play as Captain Jay, deployed on an alien world called Knagar. you have to rescue survivors whilst trying to outsmart and defeat the local green aliens. as well as fighting on foot, you will also get to fight in your space ship.


A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. The game takes place on a planet called Monsteca. it was inhabited by the Stompies, but a robot army has overun the place. A Stompie alone cannot defeat a robot, but together in a herd they stand a chance. you take control of a Stompie herd and guide them through levels.


DSiWare

Divergent Shift
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a puzzle platformer that uses both of the DS Screens. the game has 2 main mechanics, Reflection and Shadow. in both, you control two characters at the same time, one on each screen. to complete the game, you have to use both screens to beat each level.


3D Mahjong
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this Mahjong game comes with 50 layouts and is designed simply to be easy to use. you can use either the D-Pad or stylus to control the game. This game also comes with 2 mini-games.


myNotebook: Carbon
This is a 1 Player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this app turns your DSi into a note taking system. you can personalise your notebook by drawing on the cover. there are 128 pages you can use to take notes on, and when your done with a note you can simply erase it.


Just SING! National Anthems
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this game comes with 5 national anthems for you to sing to, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the USA.


Press Release

Believe it or not, September is just around the corner. How do you want to spend the waning days of summer? You could plunge yourself into an intergalactic battle with Space Trek or A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots for the WiiWare™ service. You've also got some interesting hand-held options to consider via the Nintendo DSiWare™ service: rule two screens at once in Divergent Shift, enjoy classic tile-matching in 3D Mahjong, take note of the world around you with myNotebook: Carbon™ or try karaoke with a soccer-loving twist in Just SING! National Anthems. Choose any or all of the above and savor the downloadable fun before another summer slips away.

WiiWare

Space Trek
Publisher: CALARIS
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: As Captain Jay, you take control of a space jet deployed on an alien world. The planet you're on is inhabited by the Knagar, a race of big, green, self-important bullies. You must fight your way through, outsmart them and save the survivors. Fortunately, Jay can always throw a nice punch line when things get ugly. Fight floating drones, destroy Knagar ships, attack turrets and deal with gigantic worms before they swallow your ship or electrocute you. Access your handy map to avoid getting lost on one of six big levels. Pick up keycards, deactivate force fields, save survivors and collect power-ups. Rearm your ship to use one of six weapons, including the Quark Dispeller, Anti-Matter Thrower and Mega Rockets. Recharge your ship's battery by flying over heat-bursting volcanoes. Then use the surplus to power your weapons or energy shield. Enjoy humorous dialogue that accompanies players throughout the game.

A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots
Publisher: Onteca
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: The planet Monsteca is no longer the harmonious world it once was. It's been overrun by a robotic army that's determined to rule and conquer. Monsteca natives known as the Stompies have no choice but to run. Unable to defend themselves against such heavy machinery, the Stompies must rely on the strength of their herd to work together and defeat the meddling robots. Take control of the Stompies, cute and not-so-bright monsters who need help to avoid being captured by invading robots. It's your duty to guide them successfully through each level. This fun, full-3D strategy game has a strong sense of flow, offering 20 levels to conquer and many hours of game play.

Nintendo DSiWare

Divergent Shift
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Violent References
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Divergent Shift is a puzzle platformer. You'll run, jump and flip over obstacles, but you also may have to put on your thinking cap to figure out how to complete some of the levels. There are two primary mechanics in the game: the Reflection Mechanic and Shadow Mechanic. In both, you control two characters - one on each screen - at the same time. If you jump, both characters will jump; if you run, both characters will run. The only way to beat the game is to use the two screens together.

3D Mahjong
Publisher: cosmigo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Relax your mind with the ancient game of tiles. 3D Mahjong features 50 layouts of the traditional tile-matching game in 3D, each with millions of different shuffles to play. The game's style and interface has been designed for easy and intuitive operation with the stylus or control pad. The graphics can be customized with six fabulous tile sets and backgrounds. Sit back, relax and enjoy the endless challenge with this Mahjong game collection. Additional brain-sharpening challenges come in the form of extra mini-games: "Memory" and "Matching."

myNotebook: Carbon
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: myNotebook allows you to take notes wherever you are. Just pop open your Nintendo DSi™ system and jot down your thoughts. Make a list and cross it off, or even play your favorite pen-and-paper games (games not included). You can even personalize your notebook by drawing on the cover and changing the paper type with 24 unlockable squared and lined paper styles. Use the pen or pencil to make notes or doodles, and then erase the bits you don't like. With five ink colors, you'll always be able to make your notes and doodles look stylish. myNotebook also includes 128 pages to write on and the ability to export your pages to your Nintendo DSi Photo Album.

Just SING! National Anthems
Publisher: Engine Software
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: It is the greatest sporting event of 2010: the World Cup! All eyes are on South Africa, and all ears are on you in the karaoke game of the year. Enter the hallowed turf and display your talent by singing a selection of national anthems. There are five national anthems to choose from: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan and the United States. It's karaoke fun at its best. All text is displayed, and the game features optimum voice recognition. Just sing into the built-in microphone of your Nintendo DSi system. Don your jersey and step out onto the pitch - to sing!

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.