HMV Announce They Are Holding The Official UK Launch Of Dead Rising 2 At The Oxford Street Store

HMV have announced that they are holding the official UK launch of Dead Rising 2 at their London Oxford Street flag store. this will start at 5.00pm on Thursday 23rd September, ahead of the games official UK release date. the first 100 customers to buy the game on Thursday will receive a goodie bag.

Press Release

WHAT: Dead Rising 2 game launch

WHERE: HMV London, 150 Oxford Street W1

WHEN: Thursday 23rd September 2010 between 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm

HMV is to host the official UK launch of Dead Rising 2 when the game goes on sale exclusively at the HMV flagship store on London’s Oxford Street on Thursday 23rd September 2010.

Games fans will have the chance the buy the game earlier than it's official release date between 5.00 pm and 8.00pm on Thursday 23rd September at HMV 150 Oxford Street W1, London. The first 100 customers to buy the game that day will receive a goodie bag.

The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 sees the player take on the role of former Motocross champion Chuck Greene, who has come to Fortune City, America's newest gambling paradise, to compete in “Terror is Reality,” a gruesome game show that dares contestants to survive zombie-filled environments for big money prizes at the delight of TV audiences around the globe. Chuck’s motivation for taking part and risking life and limb is his daughter Katey, who since being bitten by a zombie requires a daily dose of Zombrex to prevent her from turning into one of the living dead. There’s no denying that Zombrex works, but since it’s the only drug on the market, its price is high.

During his time in Fortune City a zombie outbreak occurs and Chuck must survive the onslaught of the undead for 72 hours.……

THQ Detail UK PS3 And Xbox 360 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Special Editions

THQ have detailed the various Special Editions of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360:

The "Hit Man" edition will be aivbale from GAME and Gamestation and it includes:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• Bret “Hit Man” Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be” DVD
• Bret Hart Exclusive Art Card
• Bret Hart Exclusive Playable Character

The "Lord Of Darkness" special edition will be aivbale from Play.com and contains:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame 
• WWE Unforgiven 2007 DVD
• Undertaker Exclusive Art Card
• “Ministry of Darkness” Exclusive Alternate Attire

The "Viper" Edition will be available from TESCO and it comes with:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame 
• WWE No Mercy 2007 DVD
• Randy Orton Exclusive Art Card
• Randy Orton Three-Pack of Alternate Attire Options (T-Shirt, Suit and Referee Uniform)

THQ also say there are other retail pre-order incentives, an example being ASDA getting exclusive T-shirts when they pre-order either the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions of the game.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.  September 3, 2010  THQ Inc. today announced new details surrounding the company’s retail incentive programs for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2011 throughout the UK.

The “Hit Man” special edition, available from retailers GAME and GAMESTATION for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• Bret “Hit Man” Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be” DVD
• Bret Hart Exclusive Art Card
• Bret Hart Exclusive Playable Character

The “Lord of Darkness” special edition, available from retailer PLAY.COM for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE Unforgiven® 2007 DVD
• Undertaker® Exclusive Art Card
• “Ministry of Darkness” Exclusive Alternate Attire

The “Viper” special edition, available from retailer TESCO for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE No Mercy® 2007 DVD
• Randy Orton® Exclusive Art Card
• Randy Orton Three-Pack of Alternate Attire Options (T-Shirt, Suit and Referee Uniform)

There are also incentives available at several additional retailers throughout the UK, including an exclusive t-shirts available with pre-order for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system while supplies last from Asda.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo, with a scheduled release date of October 29, 2010 across Europe.
About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Having shipped more than 50 million units worldwide, the renowned WWE simulation experience and annual centerpiece in THQ’s expanding WWE videogame portfolio returns to define players’ ultimate WWE moments and give players even greater creative and decision-making freedom throughout their storied journeys within WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will empower players more than ever to define their gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. In WWE Universe Mode, a new addition to the franchise, gameplay scenarios will change based on player decisions, allowing for new rivalries, alliances, championship matches and more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring. Additionally, the popular, story-driven Road to WrestleMania® mode will return with significant updates and new storylines, including the ability to freely roam through locker room areas, select opponents, break into impromptu matches and fulfill destinies based on player choices.

A hallmark of the franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will deliver its largest offering to date of best-in-class creation and customization features. Players will have more creative tools than ever to customize their created Superstars, finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more. Searching and sharing content will be greatly simplified through improvements to the highly regarded WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads in its franchise debut.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast one of the largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today’s prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas. Each in-game model will feature new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving WWE Superstars and WWE Divas ever seen in a WWE videogame. In addition, players will round out their virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types, including Tables, Ladders & Chairs (TLC), Hell in a Cell and Money in the Bank, as well as an extensive number of new playable arenas. A brand new physics system will ensure all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast the franchise’s largest online feature set to date, including a robust downloadable content (DLC) plan slated to include playable WWE Superstars, WWE Divas, alternate ring gear and new arenas. Online access and the game’s first DLC package, which is scheduled to include WWE Superstar Chris Masters® (playable character), WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio® (“Dia de los Muertos” Halloween-themed attire) and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly® (“Devil” Halloween-themed attire), will be free of charge with the videogame through a back of manual code for purchasers of new copies of the game. Purchasers of used copies of the game can also purchase the content via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 at an anticipated cost of 800 Microsoft Points, as well as on PlayStation®Network for an anticipated cost of $9.99. Additional DLC packages, as well as their suggested price points will be revealed later this year.

For more information on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, please visit wwe.thq.com, community.smackdownvsraw.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and twitter.com/WWEgames.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 14th September

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 14th September

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 13th September http://ht.ly/1907Hp
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 13th September http://ht.ly/190avs
• Anchor Bay Films have acquired the distribution rights to Tekken, the movie. its expected in the USA in 2011 http://ht.ly/2DY0g
• QTE Blog: TimeGate Studios Announce Section 8: Prejudice http://ht.ly/190d0Z
• 360: Its reported there's been people cheating in Halo Reach and that Bungie has already been taking action http://ht.ly/2DZrH
• Activision’s Julian Widdows says that its unlikely that the GoldenEye remake would come to PS3/360, but ‘never say never’ http://ht.ly/2DZvi
• QTE Blog: RedLynx Announce Trials HD Has Sold Over 1 Million Units http://ht.ly/190gfL
• Its been revealed the delay in releasing Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 on consoles is due to iPhone version not done http://ht.ly/2E1r2
• iPhone: Epic have revealed that Citadel has been downloaded over 1 Million Times. UDK for iOS coming soon http://ht.ly/2E1ua
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released DC Universe Screenshots Showing Gorilla Grodd http://ht.ly/190joo
• Sega reveals there won't be a 3D sonic game on the PS3/360 this year, the only 3D sonic game is coming to Wii http://ht.ly/2E2F4
• Capcom and Sony Pictures announce Resident Evil: Damnation, a 3D CG movie sequel to Resident Evil: Degeneration, out 2012 http://ht.ly/2E2Jv
• superannuation have announced they are closing. devs/pubs caught on to what they did and tightened up http://ht.ly/2E74s
• PS3: a patent filed by Sony Japan appears to show an adaptor for the PS3 that can play previous generation games, PS2 http://ht.ly/2E8lA
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For FIFA 11 Showing How To Take Penalties http://ht.ly/190pC0
• QTE Blog: Hudson Have Released A Developer Interview And Screenshots For Lost In Shadow http://ht.ly/190pBZ
• 360: Several analysts have come out and said they expect Call of Duty: Black Ops to out sell Halo Reach, even on 360 http://ht.ly/2E9XG
• Capcom have filed a trademark for DMC, leading to Speculation a new Devil May Cry game is to be announced at TGS http://ht.ly/2E9YU
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce New DSi XL Colours Are Coming Out Across Europe On 8th October http://ht.ly/190sMC
• PS3: Rumoured boxart for the ICO/Shadow Of The Colossus HD Collection has been released. its unknown if its official http://ht.ly/2EaEL
• Wii: Nintendo have added the Wii Compatible SNES pad to Club Nintendo in the UK. its yours for 7,000 Star Points http://ht.ly/2EaHo
• QTE Blog: PopCap And NCsoft Announce PopCap World, An Online Social Game Service For Korea http://ht.ly/190vbe
• PS3: Digital Foundry take in-depth look at PS2 adaptor for PS3, Adaptor has PS2 in it, connects via Ethernet port + more http://ht.ly/2Eb3b
• PC: Blizzard have begun to send out warnings to StarCraft II cheaters http://ht.ly/2EfbP
• A New rumoured roster for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 has been leaked, 21 fighters each, from Marvel and Capcom http://ht.ly/2EfZe
• Arcade: Taito reveal NESiCAxLive. a service where arcade owners can download games to machines, 3 other devs signed up http://ht.ly/2Effm

PopCap And NCsoft Announce PopCap World, An Online Social Game Service For Korea

PopCap and NCsoft have announced they are bringing PopCap World to South Korea. PopCap World is a multiplayer social game service that will come with 13 of PopCap's games that will be playable for free. these games will be built for Korean players and later on, additional optional paid premium services will be added. This announcement is just the beginning, with both making it clear that this is the start of something new that can grow and perhaps come to other countries. PopCap World is set to come out in 2010.

Press Release

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, worldwide leader in casual games, today announced a deal with NCsoft, leading provider of online & MMO games, to bring PopCap's first online multiplayer social game service to Korea later this year.

The new platform, PopCap® World, is the first product to be developed and released by PopCap's Shanghai game studio and marks a major milestone for the company in terms of its global online and social strategies.

PopCap World, operated by NCsoft, will launch with 13 of PopCap's award-winning games such as Bejeweled®, Plants vs. Zombies™ and Zuma® as well as an all-new multiplayer game, Super Zuma™, built exclusively for Korean players. All of the games are free to play, with optional, premium paid elements to be added later.

James Gwertzman, PopCap's Vice President for Asia/Pacific, said:
"When Disneyland first opened, it revolutionized the amusement park industry and ushered in the era of the modern theme park. In the same way, we believe PopCap World has the potential to redefine casual games in Korea and beyond by offering players the most immersive PopCap experience yet.
"Our announcement today is just the beginning. We are very excited about our partnership with NCsoft – their formidable presence in the online market combined with PopCap's leadership in the casual and social spaces makes for an interesting recipe that we look forward to serving up to players in Korea – and beyond."

PopCap - and flagship franchise, Bejeweled - is widely regarded as a founding father of the casual games industry. Over the past 10 years, the company has solidified its reputation as a games pioneer by innovating new games genres exemplified in games such as the BAFTA-nominated, Plants vs. Zombies. PopCap is one of the few game developers/publishers that has successfully adapted itself to an ever-increasing variety of new gaming platforms and technologies.

Most recently, the company has gained notoriety for its success in the mobile and social spaces: its first iPhone game, Bejeweled 2, has been in the top 20 apps since its July 2008 launch; while the company's first social game, Bejeweled Blitz, launched in December 2008, is one of the top games on Facebook with over 4 million daily active users (DAU). As PopCap prepares to launch its second social game, Zuma Blitz, on Facebook later this month, there is palpable excitement surrounding projects on both sides of the world – and how these might eventually inform each other.

Mr. Whang, NCsoft's Vice President for Web Business Center, said
"We are thrilled to be collaborating with PopCap Games on this new project. PopCap is famous not only for the high quality of their games – they are a very talented developer – but also for appealing to an extremely wide audience. We look forward to a successful launch, and to opening up this new world of fun to both our existing Korean users, as well as a whole new audience for whom this may well be their first online game."

PopCap games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by players worldwide; its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms.PopCap World will launch later in 2010 with all games localized in Korean.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 300 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap has been one of the most innovative companies in the video industry since its inception a decade ago. Pioneering new game mechanics, sales models, and platforms ranging from mobile devices to online and location-based games of chance, PopCap is the only video game provider in the world with leading market share across the entire spectrum.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed atwww.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

Nintendo Announce New DSi XL Colours Are Coming Out Across Europe On 8th October

Nintendo Have announced that new DSi XL colours are coming out across Europe on 8th October. the new colours, as seen in the picture above, are Yellow, Green, and Blue. each of these new coloured DSi XL's will come pre-loaded with A Little Bit of...Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function, as well as the Nintendo DSi Browser.

From Nintendo UK

Hudson Have Released A Developer Interview And Screenshots For Lost In Shadow

Hudson have released a new developer interview video for Lost In Shadow as well as new screenshots. the screenshots show in-game action of the games main character facing off against a very large enemy. The developer video has the games Director, Tsuchihashi, Design Chief, Echigo, Program Chief, Nakaoka, And Sound Designer, Bando, talking about the inspiration behind the game and how it grew into Lost In Shadow.



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