The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 10th January

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January http://ht.ly/1aNUtb
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January http://ht.ly/1aNXen
• JP Hardware, PSP 99.703, Wii 77.307, PS3 76.422, DSi 48.039, DSiLL 47.798, PSPgo 9.083, DS 3.741, 360 3.708, PS2 2.480 http://ht.ly/3B8qH
• UK Game Charts Top 5, FIFA 11, Just Dance 2, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/3B8QJ
• 2010 Top Selling 5 Games In UK, Call Of Duty Black Ops, FIFA 11, Just Dance, Red Dead Redemption, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/3B8Uy
• 3DS: Pictures of the items packaged with the 3DS show a power cable that's very short http://ht.ly/3B900
• Android: A video has emerged showing the Playstation Phone playing PS1 games via a ROM Loader and built in PS1 Emulator http://ht.ly/3Bd5Q
• 3DS: Adverts for the 3DS have started to appear in Japan with billboard and TV Advertising. http://ht.ly/3Bd85
• WP7: Microsoft announce they are investigating why some Windows Phone 7 handsets are sending and receiving "phantom data" http://ht.ly/3BgXy
• 3DS: Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says they hope to ship 1.5M units in Japan and 4M units worldwide by end of March http://ht.ly/3BiLg
• GameInformer confirm the next Silent Hill game is called Silent Hill: Downpour http://ht.ly/3BiSb
• Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford reportedly says Aliens: Colonial Marines won't be coming out in 2011 http://ht.ly/3BiYg
• PC: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he's using Football Manager as practice for his job as Manager at Molde Fotbalklubb http://ht.ly/3Bj2w
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1aO99L
• QTE Blog: Blizzard Announce World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Sold Over 4.7 Million Units In Its First Month On Sale http://ht.ly/1aObGX
• Pokémon Black & White comes out in the UK on 4th March, 2 days before the USA release http://ht.ly/3Bo3e
• New SoulCalibur game could feature characters from other games, several directors say Bayonetta should be included http://ht.ly/3Bo60
• 3DS: Satoru Iwata says Nintendo wont let the 3DS be effected by patchy software releases, like the Wii has experienced http://ht.ly/3Bs99
• Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford has denied reports he said Aliens: Colonial Marines has been delayed until 2011 http://ht.ly/3BsOs
• Activision reportedly cut the price of DJ Hero 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock standalone by $10, bundles by $20 http://ht.ly/3BsWS
• 3DS: Cats added to Nintendogs cause Miyamoto got a cat. game uses camera to remember player, uses AR, Save 3D Pics + more http://ht.ly/3Bt4E

Blizzard Announce World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Sold Over 4.7 Million Units In Its First Month On Sale

Blizzard have announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm sold more than 4.7 Million copies during its first month on sale. this is a new record for monthly PC Sales, beating another World of Warcraft expansion Wrath of The Lich King.

Press Release

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales.*

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King®.

"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We've been floored by the community's response so far, and we'd like to thank them for their continued passion and support forWorld of Warcraft, and for helping Cataclysm reach this incredible milestone."

Prior to the launch of Cataclysm, World of Warcraft's subscriber population had grown to more than 12 million players globally, further strengthening the game's position as the world's most popular subscription-based MMORPG. More information about the new expansion can be found at the official World of Warcraft: Cataclysm website: http://www.blizzard.com/games/cataclysm/.

To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment® games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on career opportunities available at Blizzard Entertainment can be found at http://www.blizzard.com/jobs.

*Based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

World of Warcraft's Subscriber Definition
World of Warcraft® subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an active prepaid card to play World of Warcraft, as well as those who have purchased the game and are within their free month of access. Internet Game Room players who have accessed the game over the last thirty days are also counted as subscribers. The above definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired or cancelled subscriptions, and expired prepaid cards. Subscribers in licensees' territories are defined along the same rules.

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo has revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console stores. in all there are 7 games coming out as well as 1 WiiWare demo.

Virtual Console

GHOSTS'N GOBLINS
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 800 Wii Points. This is the 1985 arcade version of the game where you play as Arthur as he defeats enemies as he tries to save the Princess.


EXED EXES
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this is the 1985 arcade version of the game. this is a vertical scrolling shooter.


WiiWare

JellyCar 2
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a driving platform game that has over 30 levels and multiplayer action. you can play multiplayer either in head to head or co-op.


Soccer Bashi
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a block destroying game that has over 90 levels. the game comes with a level editor.


WiiWare Demoes

Art of Balance


DSiWare

Petz Catz Family
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. you get to care for a family of cats. you can play with them and give them love. as you watch them grow you get to discover each cats individual talents.


Surfacer+
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. in this game you have to fill your screen with flowers. but, there are enemies who pounce from either side of the screen.


EJ Puzzles: Hooked
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. your in a fishing boat, searching the waters for fish. your aim is to catch all the fish on the map whilst solving puzzles.


Press Release

Whether you enjoy gaming in the living room or on the move, you're in good company with this week's new downloadable games for the Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Disney'sJellyCar 2 is among the latest additions to the WiiWare™ service, putting an irreverent spin on console racing games. On the Virtual Console™ service, you'll find a couple of Capcom classics from 1985, including the timelessly spooky GHOSTS'N GOBLINS™. Hand-held gamers might purr with delight to discover Petz® Catz® Family for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, which gives players a new way to tote adorable feline friends with them everywhere they go.

WiiWare

JellyCar 2
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: JellyCar 2, the hit driving platform game, is here and fully loaded with more than 30 levels, multiplayer action and much more. Play head-to-head or co-op in Multiplayer Flag, Gems and Tether modes. (Additional accessories are required for multiplayer modes and are sold separately.) Post high scores, best times and longest jumps in the Hall of Fame. With so much squishy goodness, you'll want to drive JellyCar 2 all around town.

Soccer Bashi
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Experience soccer of the future. Destroy the defender blocks and smash the ball into the goal to win, but watch for enemy defenders out to destroy you. A built-in game editor offers unlimited level design possibilities. Play through the 90 game levels over several different play modes, including Arcade and Customizable Tournaments.

Art of Balance (demo version)
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler. Enjoy 100 levels that challenge not only your skills but also your imagination. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put away. Play alone or invite a friend to grab a second Wii Remote (sold separately) and drop in at any time for co-op play. We even added a dedicated two-player split-screen "versus" mode for extra fun.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Virtual Console

GHOSTS'N GOBLINS
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: GHOSTS'N GOBLINS is a classic game that packs a heavy punch (and lance). Experience the smash arcade hit from 1985 as you help Arthur defeat hordes of monsters in his attempt to rescue the princess. This is the first (and possibly only) game in which taking a hit can reduce you to your underwear.

EXED EXES™
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: A retro classic from Capcom's arcade lineup from 1985, EXED EXES is a vertically scrolling shooter that's sure to bring back fond memories. Dodge bullets, collect fruit and go for high scores in one of the most furious sci-fi insectoid shoot-'em-ups ever made.

Nintendo DSiWare

Petz Catz Family
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Care for and bond with a whole family of adorable cats. Play fun games with them, give them lots of love and watch them grow. Discover their unique talents and personalities and teach them fun tricks like running through obstacle courses and walking down the runway.

Surfacer+
Publisher: Lexis Numerique
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Surfacer+ is easy to pick up and has totally innovative game play that's suitable for all gamers – casual and hard-core alike. Fill the screen by producing white flowers with your stylus. Control the size of your flowers and use the bonuses at the right moment. Watch out for enemies who pounce from either side of the screen. Surfacer+ will test your skill, strategy and insight. How far will you go to cover the screen?

EJ Puzzles: Hooked
Publisher: Electron Jump
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Can you catch all the fish? Take control of your fishing boat and search the waters for the freshest fish. Be careful to catch them in the right order. If you land a fish that's too big too soon, you'll break your line. The chef is waiting for your delivery, so get out there and catch all the fish you can. EJ Puzzles: Hooked is a brain teaser with a fishing theme. Search the waters with your fish scanner. If you find a fish you can't handle yet, mark its location with a marker buoy and come back later. Your goal is to catch all the fish on the map. There are many maps to play, and each map changes every time. Can you beat them all?

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.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 8th And Sunday 9th January

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 7th January http://ht.ly/1aMtPW
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 7th January http://ht.ly/1aMyYx
• 3DS: Nintendo announce the Battery Life is around 3-5 hours playing 3DS games, 5-8 hours playing DS Games http://ht.ly/3ArY1
• 3DS: Launch Titles cost between ¥4,800-¥6,090. 10 launch titles http://ht.ly/3As0z Some Boxart revealed http://ht.ly/3As0O
• 3DS: The 3DS comes out in Japan on 26th February http://ht.ly/3AsJX Boxart for the 3DS has also been revealed. http://ht.ly/3AsJt
• 3DS: Nintendo's released a new Japanese trailer showing hardware; bundled software like Mii's, AR Games, and notebook http://ht.ly/3AtgU
• PC: Frictional Games reveal Amnesia: The Dark Descent has sold close to 200K units, Devs stable, Next Game in development http://ht.ly/3AtIV
• PS3: Geohot has released his PS3 Jailbreak for firmware 3.55 http://ht.ly/3ALyN
• 3DS: A Video showing trailers and gameplay footage from several 3DS Games at the Nintendo World Event can be found here http://ht.ly/3ALLP
• 3DS: picture from the Nintendo World 2011 event appears to show a possible 3DS "Gamertag", current game, Mii, and score http://ht.ly/3ALWL
• 3DS: New games include BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2, Tales of the Abyss and Raving Rabbids Travel in Time, Tetris Axis http://ht.ly/3AMeT
• Trademark filings from ZeniMax Media have lead to speculation next Fallout: New Vegas DLC is called Honest Hearts http://ht.ly/3AMod
• Its reported the latest GameInformer confirms Jade and Goro are fighters in Mortal Kombat, with Goro being a boss http://ht.ly/3AMrd
• New SoulCalibur director reveals PSP SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny was also in works for XBLA/PSN but was cancelled http://ht.ly/3AMs0
• Its reported JoWooD game developers have filled for Bankruptcy, Arcania: Gothic 4 PS3 release now in question http://ht.ly/3AMsW
• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/1aNqP7
• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week And Over The Winter Break? http://ht.ly/1aNqP8

QTE Tweets Of The Week

This is the top 10 most clicked news stories from the QTE Gamers Twitter Stream. This is the first top 10 of 2011 and most of the top 10 is made up of future products, mostly the 3DS, PSP2, and iPad2. News about the PS3 being hacked made it into the Top 10, which is not surprising, and news of a reprint of 999 was kinda a surprise coming in at number 9.

10 PS3: Geohot has released his PS3 Jailbreak for firmware 3.55 http://ht.ly/3ALyN

9 DS: Aksys announce they will be replenishing stock of 999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors within the next week in USA http://ht.ly/3zmsZ

8 Gamefly reveal the "most requested" game from their rental service was Red Dead Redemption, Call Of Duty Black Ops in 2nd http://ht.ly/3zm2v

7 QTE Blog: Zero Punctuation -Top 5 Best And Worse Games Of 2010 http://ht.ly/1aKIuf

6 PSP2: Its rumoured the PSP2 could be out in Japan by mid 2011 http://ht.ly/3ydv5

5 iPad2: a mockup of the rumoured iPad 2 has been spotted at CES. lists 128GB, Wifi+3G, speaker grill + more http://ht.ly/3A0hG

4 3DS: Launch Titles cost between ¥4,800-¥6,090. 10 launch titles http://ht.ly/3As0z Some Boxart revealed http://ht.ly/3As0O

3 PSP2: a 3D mock-up made from the leaked pictures has been created, aims to show more clearly what PSP2 looks like http://ht.ly/3y5dJ

2 3DS: Nintendo announce the Battery Life is around 3-5 hours playing 3DS games, 5-8 hours playing DS Games http://ht.ly/3ArY1

1 GameInformer announce their upcoming issue has Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as its cover and an unannounced sequel http://ht.ly/3yV6A

What Have You Played This Week And Over The Winter Break?

For those who have been following what I play, it should be clear that when I have more than one game to play...i tend to play bits of many games and complete few to none. This was not helped by getting games for Christmas and finding soo many great games in the sale for less than £10. But that's not all, I've joined a mate in sharing PSN names so we both have access to each others PSN Games. So as you can see, i've played lots of games over Christmas but completed none of them apart from getting Platinum Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 – PS3 – Done, i've got all the trophies and have the platinum. This is a great game, i'm glad I had the chance to review it, but now i've done it all I think it's time to put it aside. This does not mean its a bad game, it means after 40-45+ hours I have done it all.

S'plosion Man – Xbox 360 – I've started making my way through the second set of levels now. Its hard but not frustrating hard, it takes a couple of goes before I get it but its fine. I'm not going to sped hours playing this in one go, for me it feels more a play a bit here, a bit there kinda game.

Puzzle Quest 2 – Xbox 360 – I've explored some more of the game, under the foot of the Goblin King, but not made too much progress recently.

Gran Turismo 5 – PS3 – I played some more of the game, finding a Plymouth in the used car section was a great help and after some tuning its become a fun racer.

God Of War Collection: God Of War – PS3 – I have not played the first God Of War Before but I have completed and loved God Of War 2. so far God Of War has been a great game. The game does look upscalled and not perfect and it is a shame the in-game cinematics have not been upscalled. But none of this detracts enough from how good a game it is. The story is good and flows, combat is surprisingly fluid, and overall its very engrossing.

Blur – PS3 – I was in the “Beta” for the game, but a lack of money meant the game passed me by. I got this game for under £10 in the sale and whilst that's a great bargain, its also kinda sad that a game this good ended up in the sale. The way the cars handle takes a slight adjustment to, the tracks are well designed, and the weapons and number of other cars on circuit make it full of action and fun. If its still in the sale I highly recommend getting it.

Bayonetta – Xbox 360 – I Played the demo and never really got into it. This game was appearing on several game of the year lists and I was curious to see I the game is better than the demo. I'm not too far in but safe to say the game is nuts, the story is ridiculous, the introduction is pretty out there, and the combat is full on from the off. So as you can see its pretty good, I just wonder how i'll feel come the end.

Mario Kart Wii – Wii – I've played this with mates and family and its fun in groups. My favourite version has always been the GBA version of the game and I was really put off by the GameCube version. Honestly I would only get this game in the sale and I found it cheap enough to dive in. playing with just he wheel takes a little to get used to. The tracks are ok, nothing amazing as yet. Online works really well and that's where i'm having the most fun. Playing the online in this game, seeing how well its implemented and how good it works with gamers from around the world, does make you wonder why other developers seem to have issues on the Wii.

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom – Wii – I really wanted to play the game with Samurai Pizza Cats, its a fav cartoon of mine. But despite this, the game is simply amazing. It looks stunning, the controls are soo simple, and in my first go I was pulling off combo's and special moves. The cast of characters is staggering and I don't know who half of them are. But playing with the few I recognised was fun. I have not yet tried the online, but even the singleplayer modes are a lot of fun. I got this for Christmas but I know its also in the sales. If you like beat'em ups and you have a Wii, this is simply a must for any collection.

Sonic Colours – Wii – Many people have called this the best Sonic game in nearly a decade. I've played through the first level of the game and from that I join them. The game loads amazingly quick, looks staggering, and the levels are fun with a mix of old school 2-D and 3-D level sections. If I have any complaints its that jumping in the game doesn’t feel quite right and its taken a little longer to get used to the Wisps than I hoped.

Sonic Adventure – PS3 – i've never played the original version, just the DX version on the GameCube. My mate had this game so I thought i'd give it a go. I don't think its aged well and its not been that much fun to play. I never completed the GameCube version and at the moment I don't think i'll complete this version.

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX – PS3 – There were soo many people singing this games praises that I couldn't resist getting it in the PSN Sale. I join them in singing the games praises. Its very addictive like Pac-Man Championship Edition but this game has soo much more to offer. Its hard to describe what makes this game soo good. Its really simple, more so than CE,and perhaps that extra level of accessibility coupled with just how good the game naturally is perhaps has made a very good game simply great.

Tetris – PS3 – I like Tetris, mostly just the Marathon mode. This game offers that and i've enjoyed it. This version is very similar to the PlayStation Minis game but with leaderboards and better presentation, which is great all round.

Uno – PS3 – This game is 79p in the PSN Sale, looking past the poor presentation and the pretty useless profile creator, this is a good game of Uno.

Sonic 4: Episode 1 – PS3 – I hoped this would be a good Sonic Game and it kinda is. It takes some time getting used to Sonic being soo big in a 2D Game. The levels are fairly solid and there is a sense of speed. But personally what I wanted the Next 2D Sonic game to be was a HD Sprite style, not this 3D look. I'm not much of a fan of the look of Sonic or some of his animations and unfortunately, for me, it does detract from the game.

Little Big Planet – PS3 – My Mate had the Metal Gear Solid 4 and Pirates Of The Caribbean level packs so I gave them ago. Both are done very well and fit surprisingly well in the Sackboy Universe. I hadn't played Little Big Planet for a while and its still good and has me excited for Little Big Planet 2.

Space Invaders Infinity Gene – PS3 – When this came out on the iPhone, I really wanted to play it. Now its in the PSN sale I jumped at the chance to play it. Much like Pac-Man above, its a simple game with very addictive gameplay. Whilst Pac-Mac has a multitude of levels, Space Invaders Infinity Gene evolves the main character, giving the ship new abilities which change the way you play the game. It also has a level creator that creates levels based on music you have on the PS3. I've used that mode a lot and find it fun and challenging.

Football Manager 2010 – PC – After a brief break, I got back into 2010. I haven't got 2011 and i'm not sure I will. At the moment i'm playing as Juve Stabia in the lowest Italian league. Its fun and