The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 27th October

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 26th October http://ht.ly/19F243
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 26th October http://ht.ly/19F4LH
• iPhone: Apple announce the White iPhone 4 is not coming out until Spring 2011 http://ht.ly/2ZWiR
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Pac-Man Party Comes To EU Wii's On 26th November http://ht.ly/19F7DG
• PC: Stardock announce anyone who buys Elemental: War Of Magic before 31st October will get first 2 expansions for free http://ht.ly/2ZWk3
• Android: pictures of the Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone emerge, looks like PSPgo, touch pad + more http://ht.ly/30L0c
• PSP: Ready At Dawn's Ru Weerasuriya says piracy is getting soo bad that there's nearly no point in making PSP games http://ht.ly/2ZWlg
• QTE Blog: Konami Announce No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise Is Coming To The USA Exclusively On The PS3 http://ht.ly/19FbtI
• Hal manager Takashi Ikegami is pleased with response to Kirby's Epic Yarn, would like to do Mario game in same style http://ht.ly/2ZWmg
• QTE Blog: Telltale Have Released Behind The Scenes Looks At Back To The Future: The Videogame http://ht.ly/19Ff0M
• QTE Blog: Atari Announce Champions Online Wii Become A Free To Play MMORPG From Q1 2011 http://ht.ly/19FiKZ
• More pictures and details have emerged about the Playstation Android Phone from Sony Ericsson, Codename Zeus http://ht.ly/30oFf
• Ed Fries reveals Activision nearly bought Rare in 2002, just loosing out to Microsoft. Nintendo also had a bid http://ht.ly/30oZn
• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow http://ht.ly/19FmAx
• PSP: Atlus announce Persona 2: Innocent Sin is coming to PSP in Japan. Widescreen, gameplay tweaks + more http://ht.ly/30pvL
• Nintendo Comes last in latest Greenpeace ratings, Microsoft just ahead, Sony far ahead as greenest company http://ht.ly/30pHb
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/19FqH1
• Twisted Pixel's Josh Bear reveals the company is currently working on 2 different games, 1 to be announced in 2010 http://ht.ly/30ryy
• PS3: Japanese Publisher, Spike, reveal Way Of The Samurai 4 is coming and is a PS3 exclusive, out Winter in Japan http://ht.ly/30rAx
• Noritaka Funamizu, ex Street Fighter Producer, reveals in Famitsu that he's working on a Playstation Move title, 3DS fan http://ht.ly/30rCR
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New DC Universe Online Trailer Showing Metro Police Department http://ht.ly/19FtTD
• PS2: Sony interviewed several developers and asked them what where their top PS2 games, ICO received most nominations http://ht.ly/30whD
• Gearbox Announce Borderlands Patch 1.41, the update that raises the level cap in the game, is coming in couple of weeks http://ht.ly/30wiQ
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released The Second Behind The Scenes Look At Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom http://ht.ly/19Fx1S
• 3DS: IGN speculate the 3DS could have Gamecube remakes/ports/sequels, include top 10 games they want to see http://ht.ly/30wmd
• PC: 2K Games announce they've "resumed development" on Minerva's Den and Protector Trials DLC and a patch for BioShock 2 http://ht.ly/30yo4

Namco Bandai Have Released The Second Behind The Scenes Look At Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

Namco Bandai have released the second behind the scenes look at Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom. this video focuses on the art and style in the game. they talk about how they wanted a unique look, something different from the realistic games. they also talk about how they are using facial animations to convey emotion in the magical world they've created.

Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New DC Universe Online Trailer Showing Metro Police Department

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new video for DC Universe Online. this video focuses on the Metro Police Department in the game and uses in-game footage to show many of its features and characters you can find there. the video describes the building as a safe house and a hub for quests and transporting to places.

Sony Announce Playstation Rewards, A Loyalty Program Coming First To The USA

Sony have announced Playstation Rewards, a free loyalty program thats coming first to the USA and the PS3. the initial launch of Playstation Rewards will be 28th October, but it'll be in a beta phase only open to Playstation Plus and Gamer Advisory Panel Members. The Playstation Rewards program is designed to award those users who are actively involved with Playstation, and currently the PS3. the more users participate, the more progress you make through the 3 tiers in the program, Select, Pro, and Legendary. as you progress through each of these, the rewards you earn increase.

In the beginning the rewards will be Exclusive PSN avatars, Dynamic Themes and Home content. There will also be a chance to win exclusive merchandise and experiences, the first being an all expenses paid trip to CES 2011, Consumer Electronics Show. Future rewards. Sony have also revealed that whilst this program starts on the PS3, they hope to include the PSP in the future.

From USA Playstation Blog

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store. There do not appear to be any free comics this week.

5 Days to Die #3 - IDW
Atomic Robo Vol. 4 #4 - Red 5 Comics
Batman #680 - DC Comics
Betty and Veronica #203 - Archie Comics
Birds of Prey #61 & #62 - DC Comics
Boffin Boy and the Wizard of Edo - Ransom Publishing
Boffin Boy and the Lost City - Ransom Publishing
Boffin Boy and the Monsters from the Deep - Ransom Publishing
Dark Man: Danger in the Dark - Ransom Publishing
Dark Man: Destiny in the Dark - Ransom Publishing
Dark Man: Escape from the Dark - Ransom Publishing
Deadpool (2008) #1-#7 - Marvel
Dust #2 - Twistory
Fables #30 - DC Comics
Green Lantern #11 & #12 - DC Comics
Iron Man (1968) #287-#291 - Marvel
JLA #11-#15 - DC Comics
Midnight Kiss #4 - Markosia
Powers (2000) #29 & #30 - Icon
Sandman #7 - DC Comics
Singularity #1 - Twistory
Smoke & Mirror #3 - Markosia
Superman/Batman #34 - DC Comics
Transformers: Drift #2 - IDW
Trick ‘r Treat #3 & #4 - DC Comics
Wonder Woman Vol.3 #6 - DC Comics
Y: The Last Man #11-#13 - DC Comics

From EU Playstation Blog

New Zero Punctuation - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Castlevania games are not known for being great in 3D, but could this HD game break that mold or will Yahtzee relegate the game to nothing better than the N64 3D games.

Atari Announce Champions Online Will Become A Free To Play MMORPG From Q1 2011

Atari have announced that Cryptic Studios MMORPG Champions Online is to become free to play in Q1 2011. there will be items available for purchase, like adventure packs, items, powers, and costume pieces, from Cryptics C-Store. existing and new members can choose to upgrade to Gold Status, for $14.99, which will unlock most of the games content and include extra features.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios have announced today that the superhero MMORPG, Champions Online™, will be free to play beginning Q1 2011. Players will be able to download and enjoy the game at absolutely no cost.

Champions Online free-to-play will also feature additional premium content for purchase. Adventure Packs, items, powers and costume pieces can be selected a la carte inside Cryptic's innovative C-Store. Additionally, current players may continue subscribing as Gold members, while new players may also optionally upgrade to Gold status, which unlocks most of the game's content and includes extra features for a set price of $14.99 per month.

"Transitioning Champions Online to the free-to-play model is a great opportunity to reach a whole new audience of PC gamers that view subscription fees as a barrier to entry," said John Needham, CEO of Cryptic Studios. "By taking care of our current subscription-based community and welcoming the addition of new players through free-to-play, Champions Online is poised to build upon its success and to establish a new leadership position as the first free-to-play superhero MMO."
Champions Online has been lauded since its launch for the customization options it gives players. The switch to free-to-play gives players even more control over their gameplay:

Unlimited Play Time – Play as much as you like, as long as you like, at absolutely no cost. No subscription or credit card required.

Your Own Hero, Your Own Story – Become a hero, encounter his or her Nemesis, and advance to maximum level at no cost.

Play Your Way – Utilize the optional web-based and in-game C-Store to purchase gameplay upgrades or additional premium content.

The Champions Online free-to-play closed beta test begins on November 9, 2010 and will be made available to a subset of current players, with potential openings for new users.

Champions Online brings epic heroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast-paced action engages new entrants to the online superhero universe. Join with Defender and the legendary Champions to stop Dr. Destroyer and his minions in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.

To learn more about Champions Online Free-to-Play, please visit: http://www.champions-online.com/f2p.

ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek™ Online, Champions™) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

For more information please visit: www.atari.com
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ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: www.crypticstudios.com. Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.