Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Sony Reveal The EU Little Big Planet 2 Collectors Edition And Standard Edition Boxart


Sony have revealed the boxart for the EU release of Little Big Planet 2. the boxart confirms that the game will come with 10 levels designed to be used with Playstation Move.

Sony have also detailed the EU, and PAL, Little Big Planet 2 Collectors Edition. the game will come in a SteelBook packaging and come with exclusive DLC, 5 PSN Avatars, and 7 Sackboy Costumes. The Sackboy Costumes include:
  • Disney / Pixar’s Toy Story 3′s “Alien” Costume
  • Disney’s TRON: Legacy “Clu” Costume
  • The Muppets’ “The Great Gonzo” Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Crocodile” Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Vulture” Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Cobra” Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Mandrill” Costume
There will be additional Sackboy costumes available as pre-order incentives. these will vary by shop and country. these pre-order incentives include Jak, Daxter, Ratchet and Clank.

From EU Playstation Blog


Sony Announce Grandia Is Coming To The EU PSN On 10th November For €7.99/£6.29


Sony have announced that Grandia is coming out on the EU PSN on 10th November for €7.99/£6.29. Grandia is a PS1 Classic that has already been released in Japan and the USA and is being bought to the EU via Game Arts.

From EU Playstation Blog


EA Have Revealed The PS3 Boxart For Mass Effect 2


EA have revealed the boxart for the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2. the boxart confirms that the game will come with all the mission DLC that was released on the Xbox 360/PC.


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 8th November

This is all the news from Monday 8th November.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 8th November

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 6th And Sunday 7th November http://ht.ly/19RrQW
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 6th And Sunday 7th November http://ht.ly/19RunT
  • JP Consoles, PSP 38.874, DSi LL 32.137, PS3 28.255, DSi 23.614, Wii 12.710, DS 3.375, PSPgo 3.031, 360 2.669, PS2 1.400 http://ht.ly/363TU
  • The Pokémon Company held a "Pokémon Popularity Contest", Arceus was most popular followed by Darkrai and Deoxys http://ht.ly/363VR
  • Eurogamer have rundown of Call Of Duty Black Ops UK Launch Prices, most involve trading or buying another title http://ht.ly/363Yu
  • Bethesda say a "Comprehensive" patch for PC/PS3/360 versions of Fallout: new Vegas is coming in "Coming Weeks" http://ht.ly/3640y
  • UK Game Charts Top 5, Football Manager 11, FIFA 11 ,Fable III, Just Dance 2, Professor Layton and the Lost Future http://ht.ly/3641V
  • 2 LinkedIn CV's Mention Hitman 5, with 1 of them saying its coming out in 2011 and that its already finished http://ht.ly/3643i
  • 3DS: Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says 3rd party publishers are more interested in the 3DS launch than the DS launch http://ht.ly/3644J
  • PS3: A rumoured video of someone playing a retail version of Gran Turismo 5 has been leaked to Youtube http://ht.ly/36kEP
  • PS3: A rumoured trophy list for Gran Turismo 5 has been leaked, Spoilers in link http://ht.ly/36kV6
  • QTE Blog: Sony Officially Reveal The New PS3 Bluetooth Headset http://ht.ly/19RO0T
  • Wii: Videos of Call Of duty Black Ops leaked, buyer says the graphics look like a PSP game, not happy about it http://ht.ly/36l9W
  • Its strongly rumoured that Metal Gear Solid: Rising has been delayed until 2012 http://ht.ly/36lcb
  • Behaviour Studios, formally A2M, have confirmed Wet 2 and Naught Bear 2 are in development http://ht.ly/36lgp
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19RQZf
  • Namco Bandai Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 sold around 1 Million units, thats 300K above estimates http://ht.ly/36nI7
  • 360: David Jaffe tweets that in theory, Twisted Metal could work with Kinect...but it was tongue in cheek http://ht.ly/36nLd
  • PS3: its rumoured Sony is going to release Gran Turismo 5 between 30th November and 8th December http://ht.ly/36oFT
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Create http://ht.ly/19RUwy
  • iPhone: its reported that iOS 4.2 will bring improve the iPhone 3G Performance http://ht.ly/36p4F
  • PC: Team Meat reveal VVVVVV's Captain Viridian will be an exclusive character in Super Meat Boy http://ht.ly/36p7r
  • PS3: LoveFilm confirm they are coming to UK PS3's on 10th November. http://ht.ly/36rxi

Monday, November 8, 2010

EA Have Released A New Trailer For Create

EA have released a new trailer for Create. the trailer uses in-game footage to show the games Scoretacular Challenge Mode. in this mode you are shown your goal, in the video its getting a car from a to b. in this mode, you get more points for every thing you add to the level to get your car to the finish. this trailer shows the wide range of items you can use to get your car to the goal whilst getting a high score.




This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo USA have revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console releases this week, but in all there are 5 games coming out, 2 on WiiWare and 2 on DSiWare.

WiiWare

Gods vs Humans
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 1,200 Wii Points. you can play as a god from Scandinavia, Egypt, Rome and Japan. your rule over the people is not going great as some humans want to enter your domain. use divine powers to stop them but not hurt them.


Mix Superstar
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 Wii Points. this has over 1,000 Dance, Hip Hop and Techno loops across multiple instruments. the game supports WiiSpeak and lets you share your creations using WiiConnect24 with friends. The game also uses the Pay & Play service where you can download additional loop packs.


DSiWare

GO Series Pinball Attack!
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is more than just a simple Pinball game, here you have to defeat enemies as you go on a journey under the sea.


Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this game has 3 different slot machines, Hawaiian, Pirate Treasure and Mexican Heat.


Discolight
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. use this app to turn your DS into a Disco light. you can choose music genres to play music to, or use a "Disco Disco" mode which will change colours to your own music.


Press Release

Whether you remembered to set your clocks back for daylight saving time or spent Sunday wondering why everybody else was running an hour behind, Nintendo is ready to kick off the week with new releases that can be enjoyed no matter what time it is. Additions to the WiiWare™ service include Gods vs Humans, a strategy game that challenges you to wield divine powers, and Mix Superstar, which invites you to craft your own pop-music masterpieces. You'll also find new downloadable titles for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service that let you experience pinball-themed adventures or vie for giant jackpots in Las Vegas.

WiiWare

Gods vs Humans
Publisher: ZALLAG
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,200 Wii Points™
Description: Embody major gods from the fabulous mythologies of Scandinavia, Egypt, Rome and Japan. As a god, you have enough power to rule the humans – all but the cheeky ones! Some of them want to enter your domain, and they've decided to build a tower to confront you. Use your divine powers to bring them down and show them who's boss. Be careful not to hurt them, though – you need people to believe in you. There are 16 playable gods with distinctive powers, four hysterical bosses to defeat, 16 additional challenges for experienced players, 60 levels for the solo campaign and a special split-screen two-player mode.

Mix Superstar
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Think you can be the next big music star? Now you've got all the tools at your fingertips with Mix Superstar. Create, mix and record your own royalty-free musical masterpieces right on your Wii™ system. There are more than 1,000 Dance, Hip Hop and Techno loops included across multiple instruments, including Drum, Bass, Synth, Guitar and voice tracks. Once you've created your next hit, it's time to show it off. Mix Superstar lets you export your music creations and load them onto your computer so you can take them on the go. You can also use the WiiConnect24™ system to send songs to your Wii Friends and even collaborate on mixes. The game includes full support for both the Logitech USB Microphone and Wii Speak™ accessory (each sold separately) so you can lay down your own vocals. The Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play service even allows you to enhance your music creation experience with additional loop packs from a variety of genres. Go on and make some noise!

Nintendo DSiWare

GO Series Pinball Attack!
Publisher: Gamebridge
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Developed by ArtePiazza, Pinball Attack is a unique fusion of pinball, exploration and shooting. Control the flippers of a pinball machine as you go on a magical journey under the sea, inside the earth, through a jungle and into space. As the scenery passes by in the background, use the pinball to fight off enemies such as a giant blowfish, collect bonuses and grab power-ups. Defeat bosses at the end of each level to progress to the next world.

Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Simulated Gambling
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Try your luck on three slot machines: Hawaiian, Pirate Treasure and Mexican Heat. The one-armed bandits in Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine are not only uniquely themed with tunes and graphics, but they also have different special features: numbers of reels, extra buttons, winning sequences and custom bets. End your around-the-world trip in Vegas and bet the remainder of the small fortune you've inherited. You have to be good to be lucky! Will you acquire more luxury goods like jewelry, a bike or your own jet? Or maybe you'll lose everything. Whatever the outcome, all you can do in Las Vegas is go for it!

Discolight
Publisher: Kaasa
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Party on by changing your Nintendo DSi™ system into a disco light. Choose between music genres such as Love, Hip Hop and Rock. A special "Disco Disco" feature will display colors that change with the rhythm of the music. Place several Nintendo DSi systems together and create your very own disco!

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.