Microsoft Announce Kinect Has Sold 1 Million Units Worldwide In Just 10 Days

Microsoft have announced that Kinect has sold over 1 Million units worldwide in just 10 days. Microsoft have also said that Kinect is still on target to reach 5 Million units sold before the end of the year.

Press Release

REDMOND, Washington—Microsoft today announced it has sold one million Kinect for Xbox 360 units worldwide in 10 days and is on pace to hit five million by the end of the year. The announcement comes a week before the biggest selling day of the year, Black Friday, and in the wake of increasing momentum for Xbox 360, which led U.S. video game console sales for the past four months.*

"We are appreciative of the response we have seen from consumers that has culminated in sales of more than one million units in the first 10 days on the market for Kinect for Xbox 360," said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "This is a great start to the holiday season, and we will continue to work with our retailer partners to keep pace with high demand and deliver against our plan to sell more than five million Kinect sensors worldwide by the end of this year."

"There were lines of customers at our stores all over the country on the night of the Kinect launch, and thousands more are trying it for themselves in our stores every day."
-Chris Homeister, Best Buy

Before the Kinect launch, Microsoft raised its worldwide sales forecast from three million to five million sensors sold by year-end. Kinect launched in North America on November 4, followed by Europe on November 10, and will land next in Asia (November 18) and Japan (November 20). By this holiday, controller-free games and entertainment will reach more than 60,000 retailers in 38 countries with up to 17 Kinect games available.

"We have seen tremendous excitement from customers for Kinect for Xbox 360," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of the home entertainment group at Best Buy. "There were lines of customers at our stores all over the country on the night of the Kinect launch, and thousands more are trying it for themselves in our stores every day. It's no surprise Microsoft has already surpassed one million units sold, and we expect Kinect to be one of the must-have gifts at Best Buy this holiday."

For Xbox 360 consumers worldwide, Kinect provides a unique and exciting way to access and interact with entertainment. With just the wave of a hand or the sound of a voice, consumers can play games, stream music, watch HD movies and live ESPN sporting events, and engage in video chat.**

Leading Gaming and Social Entertainment Service
Microsoft also recently announced that the more than 25 million Xbox LIVE members have spent more than one billion hours on the service a month, an average of over 40 hours per member. In addition to Xbox 360 console momentum, and the ever-expanding service and content library of Xbox LIVE, Microsoft released franchise games such as Halo: Reach and Fable III to hordes of devoted fans this fall, as well as announcing that Xbox 360 will be the first console to launch add-on content for all Call of Duty games through 2012, helping drive industry software sales. With Xbox 360, Kinect and Xbox LIVE, Microsoft is proving to be a leading gaming and social entertainment service in the living room and the industry this holiday.

Kinect for Xbox 360 is an approachable, simple and affordable experience that the whole family can enjoy. No gadgets, gizmos or additional controllers are required. There are several opportunities for new and current players to literally jump into the action:

Kinect for Xbox 360 sensor: If you already have an Xbox 360 console, the stand-alone Kinect for Xbox 360 at an estimated retail price of $149.99 includes the Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures and works with all of the 45 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in homes worldwide.***
Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect: For those new to Xbox, the Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect, priced at $299.99, includes the new flat black Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures, which will have families off the couch and enjoying entertainment quickly and easily.
Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect: For the serious entertainment experts in the family, the Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect, priced at $399.99 ERP, includes the glossy black Xbox 360 250GB console, Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures and provides more memory to store movies, music and more.
*Based on NPD Group's U.S. video game industry data June 1–Sept. 30, 2010.

**Kinect works with select Xbox LIVE features and content. Xbox LIVE Gold membership and/or additional subscriptions and requirements apply for some features. See http://www.xbox.com/live.

***190 MB of storage required.

Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Donkey Kong Country Returns

Nintendo have released a new video for Donkey Kong Country Returns. this is a gameplay video that appears to be from different areas within a certain part of the game. the video shows Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong facing up to a boss and trying to escape lava.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 15th November

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 15th November

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 13th And Sunday 14th November http://ht.ly/19YRLU
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 13th And Sunday 14th November http://ht.ly/19YYhw
• JP Consoles, PSP 34.538, PS3 23.524, DSi LL 22.858, DSi 16.038, Wii 11.521, PSPgo 2.918, DS 2.766, 360 2.686, PS2 1.460 http://ht.ly/39T5J
• PSPgo: A Error on the official UK PSPgo website dropped the PSPgo price to £129. its unknown if Sony will honour orders http://ht.ly/39TcB
• PS3: Bleach Soul Ignition announced for Japan, coming 2011, features Ichigo, Rukia, Ishida. few details at present http://ht.ly/39Tfz
• PS3: PS Jailbreak team announce they have broken Firmware 3.42 and 3.50 and future firmwares http://ht.ly/39ThF
• PS3: Sly Collection has a teaser trailer for Sly 4, Sucker Punch expected to be developing it. http://ht.ly/39Tlw
• 360: Trails HD DLC, Big Thrills, set to come out on 1st December for 400 MS Points http://ht.ly/39XqZ
• UK Game Charts Top 5, Call of Duty: Black Ops, FIFA 11, Just Dance 2, Kinect Sports, Football manager 2011 http://ht.ly/39Xtr
• Hasbro confirm Transformers: War for Cybertron 2 coming in 2012, Transformers MMO getting west launch http://ht.ly/39Xz9
• QTE Blog: PopCap Announce Peggle Is Coming To USA PSP's On 16th November For $9.99 http://ht.ly/19Z4YY
• QTE Blog: Zen Studios Announce Marvel Pinball For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/19Z4YX
• PS3: Big Sandwich Games announce they will release a patch for Hoard fixing the small text issue http://ht.ly/3a0rC
• Barrington Harvey, UK Videogame PR Firm, has entered liquidation after 22 years in operation. http://ht.ly/3a0s4
• QTE Blog: Hydravision Entertainment Announce Funky Lab Rat For The Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/19Z9BJ
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Fight Night Champion http://ht.ly/19Z9BK
• 360: MIcrosoft's Dennis Durkin suggested Kinect could be used to deliver personalised adverts, Microsoft deny this http://ht.ly/3a40F
• PSP: German Ratins Board, USK, rates 10 TurboGrafix-16 games. its unclear if they can be played on PS3 like PS1 Classics http://ht.ly/3a46C
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Dead Nation Comes Out On 30th November In USA And 1st December In EU http://ht.ly/19Zd0G
• QTE Blog: Mediatonic Announce Who’s That Flying!? Is Coming To Playstation Mini's On 16th November For $5.99 http://ht.ly/19Zd0F
• Ubisoft confirm Prince of Persia trilogy is coming to the USA via the PSN, mention Splinter Cell also http://ht.ly/3a6kM
• UK Call Of Duty: Black Ops sales, 55% were on 360, 42% on PS3, and 3% were sold on Wii/DS/PC http://ht.ly/3a6no
• QTE Blog: Zoo Games Announce Auditorium Is Coming To The Playstation 3 On 23rd November For $9.99 http://ht.ly/19Zgfj
• PS3: Zipper Interactive dismiss claims MAG is struggling, say its still one of the most played online PS3 games http://ht.ly/3a8Va
• 360: Remedy are looking for a programmer with motion control technology experience, to work on Alan Wake game engine http://ht.ly/3a8XQ
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19ZjCH
• Ubisoft reveal Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier and Driver: San Francisco have been delayed until after April 2011 http://ht.ly/3a9ve
• 3DS: German Ratings Board, USK, has rated The Sims 3 and Gardens (otherwise known as My Garden) http://ht.ly/3a9wU
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Sagat Is Coming To Street Fighter IV On The iPhone For Free http://ht.ly/19ZmRR

Capcom Announce Sagat Is Coming To Street Fighter IV On The iPhone For Free

Capcom have announced that Sagat is coming to the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV for free. This means that there will be 13 fighters in the game. the update will also add a new local match making feature that will automatically connect players when they get within bluetooth range of each other. Capcom have teased that there are other surprises in the free update.

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This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games released this week but in all there are 5 games coming, 2 on WiiWare and 3 on DSiWare.

WiiWare

Derby Dogs
This is a 1-8 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this game lets you breed, raise and compete with other dogs. your dogs can race on several courses to try and win titles. you can also race against breeders via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.


Triple Running Sports
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this game lets you race in 100/400/1500 meter races as well as hurdles.


DSiWare

Need for Speed: Nitro-X
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. the game comes with 18 super cars and 16 tracks. you can use the DSi camera to take pictures and use those pictures as tags in the game. the game also supports up to 3 player local multiplayer.


Go Fetch!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. in this game, you guide your puppy to a thrown ball or stick. there are several locations to play in as well as obstacles to avoid.


21: Blackjack
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this game lets you play 21, it has a variety of decks, and lets you see your stats any time.


Press Release

This week's additions to the WiiWare™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ downloadable game services offer fast cars, talented canines and classic casino kicks. Get behind the wheel of a world-class speedster in Need for Speed™: Nitro-X, or enjoy short- and long-distance running challenges with Triple Running Sports. If it's pet-oriented fun you're after, Derby Dogs lets Wii™ owners raise their own talented pups and train them for competition, while Go Fetch! gives Nintendo DSi™ users a way to give their virtual pooches an active workout. For a taste of Las Vegas anywhere you go, 21: Blackjack puts a high-stakes card table in the palm of your hand.

Nintendo DSiWare

Need for Speed: Nitro-X
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Get in gear for the super-charged thrill of driving the world's hottest cars and the flat-out fun of arcade-style racing. Access awesome custom features such as the Camera Tag Editor. Snap images with the built-in camera and plaster racing environments with your personal tag. Touch controls give you the feel of real racing, too. Push it to the limit in up to 18 supercars, including the Pagani Zonda R, Porsche Carrera GT and Lamborghini Gallardo. You can also set your sirens off in the exclusive Super Pursuit Mode that lets you drive as a cop. Lay down the law in up to six never-before-driven police cars, including the Hummer H2 SUT. Chase or be chased through 16 detailed tracks. Factor in tracks that can be reversed and you've got nearly 30 amazing runs to choose from. Accelerate through three streamlined tiers as you pull off extraordinary maneuvers, win awards and blow away up to three friends in local multiplayer mode. Feed your need for speed like never before on the Nintendo DSi system.

Go Fetch!
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The idea of Go Fetch! is simple yet entertaining. Balls are thrown and players must use the stylus to guide the puppy and collect balls. The puppy must avoid various obstacles and collect items in order to complete stages. A wide variety of locations, including Backyard, Park, Beach, Riverside, School, Plaza and Parking Lot, offer various challenges. Choose from different breeds of puppies, each with its own unique appearance and attributes. Remember, puppies are easily distracted, so don't get too close to a cat or you'll lose valuable time. If the puppy knocks something down, time is lost since the item must be picked up. Fetch this game and enter the doggy dog world.

21: Blackjack
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Simulated Gambling
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Now you can take the thrill of the casino on the go with 21: Blackjack. Whether you're a seasoned player or a rookie at the table, 21: Blackjack has a variety of game-play options to take your skills to the next level. You can change the payouts, the number of decks in play, splitting options and even choose whether or not the dealer hits on a soft 17. These are just a few of the many advanced game-play options. If you want to know how well you've been playing or how many Blackjacks have taken you to a winning hand, check out a full range of player stats available for viewing at any time. Now's your chance to Hit, Stand or Double Down with 21: Blackjack.

WiiWare

Derby Dogs
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: Derby Dogs is a simulation that lets you raise, breed and compete with dogs by feeding them and training them in a variety of exercises. You can also frequent a virtual dog shop to rent dogs or buy new doghouses or meals. Your dogs can race on numerous courses to win titles and prize money. You can also breed your dogs to create even better dogs. Raise your dogs and have them compete with players far and wide via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required). Can you become the best handler around?

Triple Running Sports
Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Triple Running Sports is one of the most advanced recreational running games available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive running. Most events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include 100-meter, 400-meter Sprints, Hurdles and the 1,500-meter race. As with real-life running events, players have full control over the pace of each race. They must also account for the finish-line surge and the timing of hurdle jumps, as these factors can all influence their success.

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://nintendodsi.com.

Zoo Games Announce Auditorium Is Coming To The Playstation 3 On 23rd November For $9.99

Zoo Games have announced that Auditorium is coming out on the Playstation 3 PSN on 23rd November for $9.99. The Playstation 3 version of the game will come with 3D and Playstation Move support as well as double the content of the original version of Auditorium. There are 2 game modes, Auditorium Classic has the original 72 levels, and Auditorium Modern which has an explosive PSN Playlist featuring 78 new levels and music. a single Playstation Move controller can be used instead of the left analogue stick to guide the flow.



Trailer From USA Playstation Blog

Press Release

ideo game publisher Zoo Games today revealed that the award-winning music puzzle game, Auditorium, coming to PlayStation Network on November 23, 2010 will feature twice the content as the original game, as well as new 3D and PlayStation Move support.

Originally a popular online and iPhone game from developer Cipher Prime, Auditorium is a captivating game of discovery and play that takes players on a visual and audio journey as they guide a constant stream of tiny moving light and sound particles into Audio Containers that create harmony as they build an orchestrated soundtrack. Seamlessly mixing enchanting audio layers and iridescent graphics with creative and challenging gameplay, Auditorium invites players to explore and use their intuition.

Auditorium now offers two game modes: Auditorium Classic, the original playlist of 72 levels, and the all-new Auditorium Modern, an exclusive playlist for the PSN game that offers 78 brand new levels and music, providing players with double the amount of creative musical puzzles.

For those with 3D televisions, Auditorium includes subtle stereoscopic 3D support to add a whole new dimension to the visual experience of the game.

Auditorium also fully supports the PlayStation Move controller. Instead of manipulating the Flow with the left analog stick and shoulder buttons, players have the option use a single Move controller to direct onscreen controls to guide the Flow.

Auditorium was discovered through Zoo Games’ indiePubGames.com community site as part of an independent game development competition. Rated “E” for Everyone, Auditorium will be available this holiday season on the PlayStation Network for $9.99.

About Zoo Entertainment
Zoo Entertainment is a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software targeted to family-oriented mass-market consumers. With a strong network of leading national mass market retailers, its casual and value-focused titles span categories including sports, family, racing, game-show, strategy and action-adventure, and more. Zoo Entertainment software is developed for all major consoles, handheld gaming devices, PCs, and mobile devices as well online and download game services.

Zoo’s innovative content creation site, indiePub Games (www.indiepubgames.com), was designed to capitalize on opportunities in the emerging and high growth digital entertainment space. The site fosters the independent gaming community by playing host to independent game developers and players and providing developers with the resources they need to collaborate and create great games. A destination site for gaming enthusiasts and consumers, indiePub Games takes an active role in helping independent developers create innovative entertainment software.