Konami Announce Silent Hill 8 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360

Konami Have Announced Silent Hill 8, the games working title, for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The game is currently set to come out in 2011. The story of the game begins when a prison transport vehicle careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent Hill. The game will have mind-bending puzzles and will force you to use everyday objects like chairs and bottles to defend yourself from creatures and terrors. The aim is to have a game that fans of Classic Silent Hill games will enjoy as well as there being a thought-provoking and psychological experience.

Press Release

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – XX, 2010 – Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today unveiled Silent Hill 8 (working title), the eighth installment of the Silent Hill franchise. Scheduled to launch in 2011 on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Staying true to the franchise’s original roots, the game returns with another third person horror experience, and an all new thought provoking storyline. Players will once again find themselves face to face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill.

“In honoring the rich history and strong following of Silent Hill, we’re working hard to build a next generation horror game that the fans truly deserve,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. “This Silent Hill introduces an all-new storyline and unique evolutions in gameplay, building on innovations and successes from over a decade of true survival horror and terror.”

The survival horror experience begins after a prison transport vehicle careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent Hill. Gamers will encounter mind-bending puzzles, as well as horrific creatures and otherworld terrors using everyday objects from wooden chairs to glass bottles to fend off their enemies. The natural response, fight or flight is left to the player as they unravel a dark, thought-provoking storyline which will appeal to fans of the early, classic Silent Hill series, as well as anyone who enjoys a deep, psychological horror experience. In addition to the main storyline, players will also be presented with variable side quests along the way that can change depending on their play style, revealing unknown evils within the town.

Silent Hill 8 (working title) is scheduled to launch in 2011 on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. Konami’s software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. Konami is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 22 billion cards worldwide. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, and Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com.

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Microsoft Announce A Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Bundle For £299.99/$399.99

Microsoft have announced that they are going to release, for a limited time only, a 250 GB Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle for £299.99/$399.99. This bundle will come with a 250GB Xbox 360 Slim, The Kinect Sensor, and Kinect Adventures. It has not been said how long this bundle will be out for, but it will be a limited period of time.

Press Releases

LONDON – 8 September 2010 - On 10 November 2010, be among the first to get Kinect for Xbox 360 with the Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect, available for a limited period. This all-inclusive package includes the Xbox 360 250GB console, a Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” for £299.99. Set up controller-free entertainment in your home with the glossy black 250GB console that boasts 802.11n built-in Wi-Fi, an internal removable 250GB hard drive and touch sensitive controls. Plug in the Kinect Sensor to the dedicated port on the console and load “Kinect Adventures” where you can float in outer space, experience the thrill of roaring rapids and tackle mountaintop obstacle courses. Enjoy controller-free fun with any of the more than 15 games launching with Kinect and experience new ways to enjoy your favourite entertainment.

Xbox 360 paired with Kinect has something for everyone. Play an exciting game of football in “Kinect Sports,” go for the ride of your lives with the massive jumps and full-body stunts in “Kinect Joy Ride,” or adopt a pet tiger cub with “Kinectimals.” Get the most out of your morning workout with “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved.” Your virtual trainer will help you meet your specific fitness goals by providing feedback on your form in the comfort your own living room. Gather friends for a dance party, or work on your own moves one step at a time with “Dance Central” by MTV Games and Harmonix. Spend quality time with friends and family around the world through Video Kinect*. Watch your favourite movies, TV programmes and live sports from Sky on Xbox LIVE**, all with the wave of a hand.

Kinect for Xbox 360 will take to the global stage once again at the Tokyo Game Show next week to reveal even more new controller-free games and experiences never before possible.

For more information on the Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect, visitwww.xbox.com. Please note that this is a special edition bundle, available while stocks last in the UK & Ireland.

*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for Video Kinect

** Non Sky customers will require a monthly subscription

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On Nov. 4 be among the first to get Kinect for Xbox 360 with the Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect, available while supplies last. This all-inclusive package includes the Xbox 360 250GB console, a Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” for $399.99 (U.S. ERP). Set up controller-free entertainment in your home with the glossy black 250GB console that boasts 802.11n built-in Wi-Fi, an internal removable 250GB hard drive and touch sensitive controls. Plug in the Kinect Sensor to the dedicated port on the console and load “Kinect Adventures” where you can float in outer space, experience the thrill of roaring rapids and tackle mountaintop obstacle courses. Enjoy controller-free fun withany of the more than 15 games launching with Kinect and experience new ways to enjoy your favorite entertainment.

Xbox 360 paired with Kinect has something for everyone. Play an exciting game of soccer in “Kinect Sports,” go for the ride of your lives with the massive jumps and full-body stunts in “Kinect Joy Ride,” or adopt a pet tiger cub with “Kinectimals.” Get the most out of your morning workout with “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved.” Your virtual trainer will help you meet your specific fitness goals by providing feedback on your form in the comfort your own living room. Gather friends for a dance party, or work on your own moves one step at a time with “Dance Central” by MTV Games and Harmonix. Spend quality time with friends and family around the world through Video Kinect. Watch your favorite movies, TV programs and live sports from ESPN on Xbox LIVE, all with the wave a hand.

Kinect for Xbox 360 will take to the global stage once again at the Tokyo Game Show next week to reveal even more new controller-free games and experiences never before possible.

For more information on the Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect, visit www.xbox.com.

*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for Video Kinect and ESPN on Xbox LIVE, and an ESPN3.com affiliated broadband provider required for live and on-demand sports.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 7th September

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 7th September

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 6th September http://ht.ly/18TQ7m
• PS3: Sony reveals the voice work from Emily Rose is not for another Uncharted Game but for Uncharted 2 DLC http://ht.ly/2AtS9
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 6th September http://ht.ly/18TVbs
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/18TVbr
• Gearbox's Randy Pitchford says having a demo for Duke Nukem Forever is probably "an important thing to do." http://ht.ly/2AuiL
• 360: Rare reveal they wish they scrapped Kameo and started again. it started on GameCube, then Xbox, then 360. http://ht.ly/2Auog
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Playstation 3 Firmware 3.42 Is Out Now http://ht.ly/18TYlf
• QTE Blog: THQ Have Revealed The UK Boxart For Homefront http://ht.ly/18TYle
• 360: A rumoured Magazine scan from Japan reportedly says Final fantasy XIII is coming out there on 16th December http://ht.ly/2AzHX
• PS3: The Wii game Tales Of Graces is being ported to the PS3 as Tales Of Graces f. coming to Japan on 2nd December http://ht.ly/2AzMV
• QTE Blog: 2K Sports Announce Top Spin 4 For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/18U1l8
• QTE Blog: Hudson Announce They Will Make Child's Play Donations If Fans Like The Lost In Shadows Facebook Page http://ht.ly/18U1l7
• Wii: Warren Spector says Epic Mickey could easily become a franchise, there are several stories to tell http://ht.ly/2AB8h
• Wii: Yoshio Sakamoto admits that a Metroid: Other M sequel could not happen without Team Ninja http://ht.ly/2ABau
• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released New Screenshots And A Gameplay Video For inFamous 2 http://ht.ly/18U46Y
• PC: Ronimo Games announce Swords and Soldiers is coming to PC as well as the PS3. it will have Steam achievements http://ht.ly/2AESD
• South Korean Game Ratings Board requires all games released in South Korea be rated, costs based on file size http://ht.ly/2AEVS
• Yoshio Sakamoto says the next console from Nintendo will “leave your mouth open.”, they aim to surprise people http://ht.ly/2AFPt
• Gearbox reveal that Aliens Colonial Marines is still in development, amid fears it has been canned http://ht.ly/2AFRb
• PS3: Worms Armageddon 2 is coming to the PS3 PSN in the UK tomorrow http://ht.ly/2AFT7
• 360: Bungie reveal they have added 2 hours worth of Developer Commentary to the Halo Reach Legendary Edition http://ht.ly/2AHfB
• PS3: Sony has launched a new Playstation Move Website based around Kevin Butler http://ht.ly/2AHgQ
• BioWare reveal 80% of Mass Effect 2 players chose a male Sheppard, nearly 50% finished it, Average completion 33 hours http://ht.ly/2AHjO
• 360: Microsoft says Kinect's Tech+Software makes it hard for anyone to try and copy it and deliver a similar experience http://ht.ly/2AHnH
• Wii: there are reports that High Voltage Software is making the Wii version of Captain America: The First Avenger http://ht.ly/2AHqM
• PS3: Online retailers in the USA have listings for a Pink Dual Shock 3 as coming out this month. http://ht.ly/2AHs9
• PS3: Sony have released a detailed Playstation Move FAQ for the USA http://ht.ly/2AM0w and UK/EU http://ht.ly/2AM1o
• DS: its reported that GameStop will only sell Intellivision Lives! via their online store and not at retail http://ht.ly/2AM4U
• Wii: EA Have confirmed that there is no online Multiplayer in NBA Jam on the Wii http://ht.ly/2AM64

Sony Have Released New Screenshots And A Gameplay Video For inFamous 2

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has released new screenshots and a video for inFamous 2. The Screenshots are in-game and mostly show Cole using his electric powers. the video Sony have released cannot be embedded here but if you head to the link at the bottom, you'll be able to watch in-game action from inFamous 2. The in-game video shows Cole using various electrical powers to kill enemies before moving onto a fight with a monster.

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From EU Playstation Blog

Hudson Announce They Will Make Child's Play Donations If Fans Like The Lost In Shadows Facebook Page

Hudson have announced that for every person who "Likes" the lost In Shadow Facebook Page, Hudson will donate 10 Cents to Child's Play. If you want Hudson to donate more money, all you have to do is to also change your Facebook Profile picture to that of a shadow, any shadow, so Hudson will up the donation to $1.All "Likes" and Shadow profile pictures will be counted up at the end 7th September 2010.

Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Aug. 30, 2010 – Beginning August 30, Hudson Entertainment will ask gamers and non-gamers alike to make a difference in a young child’s life. For every person who ‘Likes’ theLost In Shadow page (www.facebook.com/lostinshadow) Hudson will donate 10 cents to Child’s Play, a community-based charity with its roots in the gaming industry, founded by the creators of Penny-Arcade.com. For those who want to donate more; by changing their profile picture to a picture of a shadow, any shadow, Hudson will jump up the amount to a $1 donation. All ‘Likes’ and Shadow Profile Pictures will be counted on the Lost In Shadow page at the end of Shadows to Light Day, Sept 7th, 2010.

Lost in Shadow follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress. The “Shadows to Light” event aims to help cast light in a young child’s life by contributing to the donations of toys, games, books, and monetary contributions for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America.

"Child's Play is excited about Shadows To Light Day and the opportunity it's creating for children across the nation," said Kristin Lindsay, Foundation Coordinator for Child’s Play. “We invite the vibrant gaming community to join in, log onto Facebook, and help us make a difference!”

Participants can also “follow” Hudson on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/hudsonent for updates on the event and game. Be sure to stop by Hudson’s booth at PAX from September 3 – 5, located at booth #842 for a chance to play Lost in Shadow!

Lost in Shadow will be released in North America on Jan. 4, 2011 for WiiTM. For more information on Lost in Shadow, please visit www.lostinshadow.com.

For more information on Child’s Play, visithttp://www.childsplaycharity.org/.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visitwww.hudsonent.com.

Child’s Play. Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play (www.childsplaycharity.org), a community-based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over seven million dollars in donations of toys, games, videos, books and cash for sick kids in 70 partner Children’s Hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since inception.

2K Sports Announce Top Spin 4 For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii

2K Sports have announced Top Spin 4 for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii.  Top Spin 4 is currently set for a 2011 release and will have a pre-order incentive; An Exclusive Andre Agassi Playable character. 2K Sports say Top Spin 4 will be the most realistic and exhilarating tennis game in the Top Spin Franchise. the team behind the game have focused on an uncanny level of realism in not just player models but also with audio and stadium models.

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Press Release

Tuesday 7th September/... 2K Sports announced today that Top Spin 4, the latest iteration of the Top Spin tennis simulation video game franchise, is scheduled to release in 2011 for the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and WiiTM system from Nintendo. As the release date draws near, 2K will inform gamers about an exciting pre-order incentive; an exclusive vintage Andre Agassi playable character.

“Top Spin 4 is shaping up to be the most realistic and exhilarating tennis game in the Top Spin franchise,” said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. “For this iteration, the development team is focused on delivering a bold new take on the sport of tennis by allowing gamers to experience first-hand an uncanny level of realism in the player and stadium models, authentic audio captured directly from real tennis matches, and all-new innovative controls to dominate the competition.”

In development at 2K Czech, Top Spin 4 brings the competitive action of tennis to life like never before with redesigned controls, jaw-dropping player models and Signature Style animations, enhanced TV-style presentation elements, and one of the deepest player rosters to date featuring tennis’ top athletes and legendary pros. To commemorate the fourth version in the Top Spin series, 2K Sports is offering an exclusive vintage Andre Agassi playable character with pre-orders, details of which will be announced at a later date.