The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 5th October

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 29th September http://ht.ly/19itPw
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 4th October http://ht.ly/19iwAv
• PS3: Alex Evans reveals Little Big Planet 2 delay, not all PS3's online game can't be patched, BluRay must be good enough http://ht.ly/2OHbT
• PSP2: strongly rumoured to be out by end of 2011, front and back cameras, touch screen+physical controls http://ht.ly/2OHht
• Wii: George W Bush, John McCain, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin, both Clintons, Al Gore, Joe Biden + President Obama in NBA Jam http://ht.ly/2OHms
• PC: GameTap say the 4100 Error will be fixed when a new version of the website goes live by the end of October http://ht.ly/2OHu7
• Amazon.com lists Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes From Liberty City Complete Edition for $39.99, coming 26th October http://ht.ly/2OHxy
• 360: Kinect Manual leaked, has to be 2-6ft high, 1 player gaming 6ft away from it, 2 player gaming 8ft away, + more http://ht.ly/2OKdo
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For The iPhone Version Of Sonic 4 Episode 1 http://ht.ly/19iCWl
• 360: Forza fans have reacted angrily to the news that the Forza 3 Ultimate collection will have exclusive cars http://ht.ly/2OLO2
• 360: Goldman Sachs recommends Microsoft separate profitable Entertainment and Devices division, +xbox, from main company http://ht.ly/2OM0i
• Michael Pachter predicts all 3 consoles will get a $50 price drop in near future, Xbox 360 will go first in Spring 2011 http://ht.ly/2ONZ3
• QTE Blog: Hudson Have Released New Screenshots For Lost In Shadow http://ht.ly/19iGcm
• Yoshinori Ono is trying to get Yun and Yang, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade characters, into Super Street Fighter IV http://ht.ly/2OP1a
• Jungle: Panasonic claim leading developers are working on games for Jungle. http://ht.ly/2OPaS
• QTE Blog: Sega Announce The Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2 Comes To PC's On 15th October http://ht.ly/19iJm4
• 2K Announce a Duke Nukem Forever demo is coming, those who get Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition get early access http://ht.ly/2OS0Z
• QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest http://ht.ly/19iMRs
• 360: Microsoft respond to Forza fan issues, they're evaluating if Stigs Garage Car Pack will be available for download http://ht.ly/2OU60
• PS3: Ubisoft announce The Prince of Persia Trilogy HD Collection, PS3 Exclusive, 1 Disc, 19th November, £29.99, 3D, 720p http://ht.ly/2OU9I
• QTE Blog: EA Announce FIFA 11 Sold 2.6 Millions Copies World Wide Between 28th September To 2nd October http://ht.ly/19iQgQ
• Solid Snake reported to be playable character in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow once game is beaten http://ht.ly/2OUcZ
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots For Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs http://ht.ly/19iSRV
• QTE Blog: Activision Announce Call Of Duty Black Ops Will Be Playable In 3D On PS3, Xbox 360, And PC http://ht.ly/19iW6v
• USA Military bases will still not stock Medal Of Honor, its out of respect for those still fighting and their families http://ht.ly/2P130
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 Demo coming to both PS3 and 360 next week. demo set in beginning of the game on Kamino http://ht.ly/2P1bq
• QTE Blog: Square Enix Have Released A New Trailer For Tactics Ogre http://ht.ly/19iYOo
• PS3: Sony announce new JP Bundle, 320GB PS3 + Torne DVR for ¥39,980. new controller bundles to come with long USB cable http://ht.ly/2P1cY

Square Enix Have Released A New Trailer For Tactics Ogre

Square Enix have released a new trailer for their upcoming PSP game, Tactics Ogre. this trailer is the one they showed behind closed doors at this years Tokyo Game Show. the trailer shows in-game footage of battles and also focuses on how your choices in the game result in different outcomes.



From EU Playstation Blog

Activision Announce Call Of Duty Black Ops Will Be Playable In 3D On PS3, Xbox 360, And PC

Acitivison have announced that Call Of Duty Black Ops, from the developers Treyarch, will be playable in 3D on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions of the game. The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game require a compatible 3D HD TV, PC gamers will require 3D Vision active-shutter glasses and NVIDIA GeForce GPU's.

The Call Of Duty 3D FAQ reveals only Xbox 360 consoles with a HDMI port can do 3D and those with a HDMI port must be set to operate at 720p. The Xbox dashboard is also not currently designed for 3D and won't be viewable whilst your TV is in 3D mode.

Press Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- In what could become the definitive 3D game experience, Treyarch's Call of Duty(R): Black Ops will also be playable in stereoscopic 3D when the game launches at retail outlets worldwide on November 9th. Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed that the game will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs utilizing state-of-the-art active shutter 3D glasses, delivering true depth of field and an unprecedented level of immersion that is perfectly suited for the Call of Duty action experience. Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in both 3D and non-3D on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R) 3 computer entertainment system and Windows(R) PC.

"Development of stereoscopic 3D began as an R&D project, but once we saw what the technology brought to the Call of Duty experience, what a great fit and how immersive it was, we knew that we had to develop it for Black Ops. Aiming down the sights of your weapons, flying in helicopters, rappelling down mountains, and moving through highly detailed environments are just some of the awesome experiences you will have in 3D with Black Ops," says Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops is already the most anticipated entertainment launch of the year, and the addition of a fully playable 3D version will truly take gaming to the next level," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of the home entertainment group at Best Buy. "Through our footprint of nearly 1100 retail locations across the country and online, as well as our wide selection of 3D-enabled products, Best Buy is uniquely positioned to bring this exciting experience to life for consumers. We're thrilled to partner with Activision to support this great new chapter in home entertainment."

Added Lamia, "we made sure the experience is seamless for gamers to use with a simple menu option to enable stereoscopic 3D or disable it at any time whether playing in the single player campaign, multiplayer or Zombies."

Call of Duty: Black Ops for Windows PC is NVIDIA(R) 3D Vision(R)-Ready and supports stereoscopic 3D gaming using 3D Vision active-shutter glasses and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/get3D.

For Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system consoles, 3D features require a compatible 3D-ready HD TV. See www.callofduty.com/3d for more information.

Rated "M" (Mature - Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language) by the ESRB, Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released worldwide on November 9th for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii(TM) and Windows PC. Pre-orders for the title are currently available. For additional Call of Duty updates, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

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Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots For Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Nintendo have released new screenshots for Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs, a Nintendo DS game released today in the USA. these screenshots are in-game and show various types of action from the game.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger who protects the Oblivia region. It's their job to work with Pokémon to protect nature and help both people and Pokémon who are in need of assistance. They also must stay hot on the trail of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and stealing Pokémon. Players are helped by their partner, Ukulele Pichu

Screenshots


Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 4, 2010 - Do you love protecting nature? Do you love action? Then the game Pokémon™ Ranger: Guardian Signs was created specifically for you. Today's launch marks the arrival of the third installment of the popular series for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger who protects the Oblivia region. It's their job to work with Pokémon to protect nature and help both people and Pokémon who are in need of assistance. They also must stay hot on the trail of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and stealing Pokémon. Players are helped by their partner, Ukulele Pichu™ (an energetic Pichu that always carries a ukulele).

Players use the Capture Styler to draw loops and capture Pokémon on the touch screen. The deeper into the story players progress, the more powers and abilities their Capture Styler gains. Players can also summon Pokémon that they have befriended, including Legendary Pokémon like Raikou™, Entei™ and Suicune™, to help them progress in the game by drawing special Ranger Signs on the touch screen. Players join forces with these Legendary Pokémon to save the land from the powers of darkness.

Up to four players can join in the fun on certain Wireless Multiplayer Missions using a local wireless connection, as long as all players have a Nintendo DS system and a Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs game card.

"Pokémon fans are always looking for new ways to experience their favorite Pokémon," said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America's director of Public Relations. "Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs delivers a lot of excitement and will keep players engaged."

For more information about Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, visithttp://www.pokemonranger.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.4 billion video games and more than 565 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo

EA Announce FIFA 11 Sold 2.6 Millions Copies World Wide Between 28th September To 2nd October

EA have announced that by 2nd October, FIFA 11 has sold over 2.6 Million units world wide. FIFA 11 has become the fastest selling FIFA game in the series. EA have also released some facts for FIFA 11:

• FIFA 11 sell-through is estimated to be up 29 percent over last year’s record-breaking launch. FIFA 11 is estimated to have grossed more than $150M at retail.
• October 1-2 – the first two days after FIFA 11 launched in Europe – was the busiest two-day period for online gaming in EA SPORTS history. Fans registered more than 18.6 million online connected EA SPORTS game sessions overall, including more than 11.3 million of FIFA 11, in that two-day period.
• FIFA 11 has earned 58 review scores of 90 or better around the world

EA have also announced that the FIFA 11 Ultimate Team mode will now be made available for free in November on both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – October 4, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the record-breaking launch of EA SPORTSTM FIFA 11. Based on internal estimates, FIFA 11 has shattered sales records for the title with 2.6 million copies sold through at retail in Europe and North America through Saturday, October 2. FIFA 11 is the fastest selling sports game ever and the title is off to its best start ever in markets around the world, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and North America.

EA SPORTS also announced that FIFA 11 Ultimate Team, one of the most played, dynamic and connected modes within the FIFA franchise, will now be available for free* on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system this November.

“We’re thrilled at how fans embraced FIFA 11 last weekend, and we are excited to be able to offer one of our most popular game modes – FIFA 11 Ultimate Team – for free this November,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS. “This is a landmark achievement for EA SPORTS – we’ve shattered sales records at retail, critics are praising FIFA 11 as being one of the most authentic and innovative titles ever, and fans are connecting and competing with other gamers around the world and have logged a record number of online connected game sessions.”

Among the notable accomplishments for FIFA 11 since its launch on Sept. 28 in North America and Oct. 1 in Europe:
FIFA 11 sell-through is estimated to be up 29 percent over last year’s record-breaking launch. FIFA 11 is estimated to have grossed more than $150M at retail.
October 1-2 – the first two days after FIFA 11 launched in Europe – was the busiest two-day period for online gaming in EA SPORTS history. Fans registered more than 18.6 million online connected EA SPORTS game sessions overall, including more than 11.3 million of FIFA 11, in that two-day period.
FIFA 11 has earned 58 review scores of 90 or better around the world, including perfect marks from Gameblog.fr, Eurogamer Italy, PlayStation Life Style and Match magazine and Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK. GamesMaster Magazine (UK) proclaimed that FIFA 11 is “the best football game ever,” while OPM UK raves FIFA 11 is “as close to footballing perfection as we’ve ever seen in a videogame”.

FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity–on and off the ball–-with all-new Personality+. Individual abilities are now reflected in-game, allowing clear differentiation for every player on the pitch. Players will experience true freedom in man-to-man interactions with 360° Fight for Possession that transforms physical play from lateral jostling to full 360° collisions and 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. Plus, gamers will be able to play as the goalkeeper and experience the thrill of the one on one battle, diving to make a save from a free kick, the pressure of the corner and keeping a clean sheet.

FIFA 11 Ultimate Team challenges gamers to build a squad of the world's best football stars by earning, buying, selling and even trading players with other Ultimate Team gamers around the world. They can strategically craft squads to get the best chemistry and team rating, and then take them onto the pitch to compete in online and single-player tournaments which are updated weekly.

FIFA 11 Ultimate Team delivers a number of major changes as requested by gamers. Gamers can now pit their ultimate team directly against their friends' best squads in Play A Friend online matches—the No. 1 requested new feature. Plus, when away from their consoles gamers can engage in the full auction and trading system on the web through an enhanced Ultimate Team web app which links directly to the FIFA 11 Ultimate Team console experience.

Localized into 18 languages and available in 51 countries, FIFA 11 is available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, WiiTM, PC, Nintendo DSTM, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), iPhone® and iPod®touch.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa to join the EA SPORTS FIFA Facebook group or visit http://www.ea.com/soccer/ for more information about the game. Screenshots are available athttp://info.ea.com.The game is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI in Europe

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 personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*Restrictions and conditions apply. Please see back of pack for details.

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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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTMand POGOTM. 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. iPod and the iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for the Playstation 3 version of The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest. This trailer shows the games Playstation Move controls, using in-game action and on-screen prompts to show the basic controls for the game.

Sega Announce The Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2 Comes To PC's On 15th October

Sega have announced the Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2 and revealed its coming to PC's on 15th October. this collection comes with 12 games, including:

• Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
• Bonanza Bros.
• Columns
• ESWAT
• Ecco Jr.
• Fatal Labyrinth
• Galaxy Force II
• Golden Axe II
• Kid Chameleon
• Ristar
• Sonic The Hedgehog 2
• Super Thunder Blade

Screenshots From Each Of The Games


Press Release

LONDON (October, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. are please to confirm that the next volume of theSEGA Mega Drive Classic Collection will be available for PC on the 15th October 2010.  The boxed volume 2 of SEGA Mega Drive Classic Collection allows long-time SEGA fans to continue enjoying some of the best from SEGA’s respected 16-bit Mega Drive titles. This second volume features the games Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle™, Bonanza Bros.™, Columns™, ESWAT ™, Ecco™ Jr., Fatal Labyrinth™, Galaxy Force™ II, Golden Axe™ II, Kid Chameleon™, Ristar™, Sonic The Hedgehog™ 2  and many more! A true gift for all SEGA Mega Drive enthusiasts!
For a full list of games, find out more atwww.sega.com

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com