The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 13th January

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 12th January http://ht.ly/1aQNlj
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 12th January http://ht.ly/1aQQ9w
• iPhone: Latest iOS 4.3 code reveals 2 new iPhone and 3 new iPad models. next versions rumoured to not have home button http://ht.ly/3Dbzl
• PSP2: Sony reportedly telling devs the PSP2 is as powerful as the PS3, will use physical media, possible phone function http://ht.ly/3DchZ
• Marvel Vs Capcom 3 will matchmake rage quitters against each other in online modes http://ht.ly/3Dcky
• The soundtrack to Super Meat Boy is now available as 2CD Special Edition for $10 http://ht.ly/3DclU
• PC: 2K Games say BioShock 2 DLC is on track, Protector Trials getting certification in January, Minerva's Den in March http://ht.ly/3DcoZ
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1aQSOs
• A URL has been found for Final Fantasy XIII-2, its registered by same Company Square Enix uses for other games http://ht.ly/3DcsH
• 3DS: Satoru Iwata has teased 3D video recording could come to the 3DS via future upgrade/firmware update http://ht.ly/3DcwV
• QTE Blog: THQ Have Revealed Their New Corporate Logo http://ht.ly/1aQVk7
• 3DS: Super Street Fighter IV 3D uses a friend code system in a friends list, unknown if this applies to other games http://ht.ly/3DiZs
• GameStop's Shawn Freeman says they are doing well selling 360 points cards, looking into tying consoles to GameStop ID http://ht.ly/3Dj1Z
• QTE Blog: Evolution Studios Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Comes Out 16th March In EU And 12th April In USA http://ht.ly/1aQYXV
• Its reported that as well as a new James Bond movie there is a new James Bond movie tie-in game http://ht.ly/3Dmqw
• PS3: The BBFC has rated Killzone 3 18, reveals there's over 70 minutes of cutscenes. no cuts made to the game http://ht.ly/3DmFS
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Mass Effect 2 On The PS3 http://ht.ly/1aR1lg
• UTV Ignition confirms Reich is still in development, but admit its development has moved to an internal studio http://ht.ly/3Dox2
• NES: a unreleased lost game from Square has been found; Aliens, a movie tie-in, for the Famicom Disk System http://ht.ly/3DoB4
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Shift 2 Unleashed Comes Out 24th March By Releasing A New Trailer http://ht.ly/1aR3LC
• Activision have announced the Beenox, devs of Spiderman Shattered Dimensions, will be making future Spiderman games http://ht.ly/3Dsif
• Ed Boon asks his twitter followers which Mortal Kombat characters they'd like to see as DLC or if they want a new one http://ht.ly/3Dspn
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Shogun 2: Total War Gameplay Trailer http://ht.ly/1aR70z
• Variety is reporting that Missile Command movie rights have been picked up by 20th Century Fox http://ht.ly/3Dssb
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video http://ht.ly/1aR9O1

EA Have Released A New Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video

EA and Maxis have released a new video for Darkspore. this is a Hero Spotlight on a character called Zrin. the video uses in-game footage to show of the characters main attacks, how you use them in battle, and how you can combine abilities from a few different creatures.


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Sega Have Released A New Shogun 2: Total War Gameplay Trailer

Sega have released a new gameplay trailer for Shogun 2: Total War. this video goes into some detail with the game mechanics, for example the video details the benefits of apt trading and political manoeuvrings. battles are also detailed in the video as are some of the new features and improvements over previous titles.


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EA Announce Shift 2 Unleashed Comes Out 24th March By Releasing A New Trailer

EA have announced Shift 2 Unleashed is coming out on 24th March. the new trailer EA released features in-game action from a night race and ends with the release date announcement.


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EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Mass Effect 2 On The PS3

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2. this is a launch trailer and features in-game action and cinematics. review quotes and scores are also in the trailer as well as a focus on the new features over the 360 version of the game.


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Evolution Studios Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Comes Out 16th March In EU And 12th April In USA

Evolution studios have revealed the release date for MotorStorm Apocalypse. It comes out first across the EU on 16th March with the USA release on 12th April. Evolution Studios have also revealed the boxart. the boxart above is the UK/EU Boxart whilst the boxart below is the USA boxart.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

THQ Have Revealed Their New Corporate Logo

THQ have revealed their new corporate logo. the logo should start appearing on upcoming THQ Games and products from February. THQ had this to say about the change and what the logo represents:

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – January 12, 2011 – In an official unveiling ceremony at its New York Gamers Event, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a new corporate logo, reflecting the company’s commitment to a new strategic and creative vision with an enhanced visual identity.

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

“Over the past few years the gaming industry has seen an unprecedented period of innovation,” Farrell said. “You can see it in the deep, rich storylines, in the expansion of social and mobile gaming, and in the introduction of new technologies that enhance the gaming experience. THQ is proving its commitment to deliver the best experience to gamers through internally developed original intellectual properties (Homefront™ and uDraw™), creative partnerships, (Guillermo del Toro and Tomonobu Itagaki) and new talent acquisitions (Patrice Désilets), in order to solidify its position as a flagship publisher of extraordinary interactive entertainment.”

The new logo will be rolled out over the next few months and will begin to appear on THQ’s upcoming product releases starting in February.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, uDraw and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.


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