Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 11th February

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February http://ht.ly/1bhOzj
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February http://ht.ly/1bhUbA
  • WP7: Nokia and Microsoft announce new partnership, Windows Phone 7 to become Nokia main focus http://ht.ly/3UEos
  • Nokia say Symbian phones announced as coming out this year will come out, but that'll be it for them and Symbian http://ht.ly/3UEwd
  • WP7: Nokia confirm they will be able to customise Windows Phone 7 OS, but most likely won't do anything too drastic http://ht.ly/3UEPh
  • webOS: HP announce existing Palm Pre 1+2 and Palm Pixi Apps will work on webOS 3, this means TouchPad and maybe Pre 3 http://ht.ly/3UEVe
  • Activision's bringing Spyro Back. Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure comes this Autumn, targets at 6-12, action figures + more http://ht.ly/3UF0J
  • Its strongly rumoured Activision are looking at buying Take-Two, the owners of Grand Theft Auto http://ht.ly/3UF5j
  • PSP: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida says the PSP and PSP2 will co-exist, still struggling to meet consumer demand for PSP http://ht.ly/3UF9m
  • PSP2: Shuhei Yoshida says porting games from PS3 to PSP2 is "simple and quick". Sony focused on making it easy for devs http://ht.ly/3UFaV
  • PSP2: Shuhei Yoshida confirms that the NGP will get a formal name later in the year, NGP been used since 2008 http://ht.ly/3ULyx
  • QTE Blog: Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Shooter 2 Comes Out On The PSN On 1st March http://ht.ly/1bhZJq
  • iPhone: its rumoured possible new iPhone is 1/3 smaller than iPhone 4, cheapest would be $200 off contract + more rumours http://ht.ly/3UN7d
  • Codemasters' Paul Coleman is unconvinced Kinect is suitable for the racing game genre http://ht.ly/3UNHZ
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bi48O
  • PS3: A Californian judge has ordered GeoHotz to hand over his HDD to Sony so they can inspect it for PS3 Jailbreak Files http://ht.ly/3UPLl
  • PSP: Square Enix have announced Final Fantasy I and II are coming to the PSN for €9.99 http://ht.ly/3UPNJ
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Detail The Liberty Pass Event To Obtain Victini In Pokémon Black & White http://ht.ly/1bi6UK
  • 3DS: IGN Guide to the 3DS says the DS games, Pokémon Black & White, will have enhanced functionality when played on 3DS http://ht.ly/3URvB
  • 360: New levels coming to Super Meat Boy. first set is 20 levels from original game made harder, next set is user created http://ht.ly/3UT7y
  • QTE Blog: 2K Games Detail The Duke Nukem Forever Balls Of Steel Edition http://ht.ly/1bi9Lw
  • THQ says Metro 2034 will have more money invested in marketing and development to help game reach wider audience http://ht.ly/3UUhL
  • Namco Bandai point low Enslaved sales due to timing. they're looking into a sequel and it could come http://ht.ly/3UUkJ
  • QTE Blog: Guerrilla Games Release A Killzone 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Showing Medic And MAWLR Graveyard http://ht.ly/1bicKN

Friday, February 11, 2011

Guerrilla Games Release A Killzone 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Showing Medic And MAWLR Graveyard

Guerrilla Games have released a new gameplay video for Killzone 3. this video shows the previously revealed MAWLR Graveyard Map. this gameplay video shows a Medic playing on this map and the video shows the Medic's revive ability as well as the Crusher which can be activated to kill your opponents. The Blog post reveals more details about the medic, not shown in the video, like a fully levelled up medic has a medical droid that provides cover whilst you revive players. one ability that is shown is the ability to get back up after being fatally wounded.



Source: USA Playstation Blog


2K Games Detail The Duke Nukem Forever: Balls Of Steel Edition


2K Games have announced a Balls Of Steel Edition for Duke Nukem Forever. this collection will be available on PS3, PC, and 360. The Balls Of Steel Edition comes with the game and:

  • Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time
  • Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity
  • 100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault
  • Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
  • Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
  • Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book
  • Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
  • Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
  • Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
  • Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice

Press Release

Windsor, UK February 11, 2011 – Duke’s got them - and now you can too. 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announce the Duke Nukem Forever® Balls of Steel edition! Arriving alongside the standard editions on May 3, 2011, the Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel edition for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC is a must-have for those who have been awaiting the return of the King.

This edition contains a copy of the game with exclusive Balls of Steel cover art and the following cool items:

Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time
Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity
100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault
Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book
Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice

Duke Nukem is one of the biggest and most recognizable brands in the interactive entertainment industry. Irreverent, politically incorrect, and uber macho, Duke Nukem is the perfect, uncompromising ass-kicking hero to remedy the overdose of today’s gaming archetypes. Duke brings his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he saves the Earth and its babes from hordes of invading aliens. Where will you be when Duke Nukem Forever launches? Better mark your calendars, Duke’s legend is being told this May.

For more information on Duke Nukem Forever, including where to pre-order a copy, please visit www.dukenukemforever.com. Duke Nukem Forever is not yet rated by PEGI.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Nintendo Detail The Liberty Pass Event To Obtain Victini In Pokémon Black & White

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have detailed the Liberty Pass event for Pokémon Black & White. From 4th March to 22nd April, Pokémon Black & White owners will be able to connect to Nintendo WiFi Connection or go to selected retailers and obtain a Liberty Pass. Once you get the Liberty Pass, you'll be able to catch the Mythical Pokémon Victini.

Source: Nintendo UK


This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today in the UK on the WiiWare And DSiWare Stores. in all there are 6 games coming out and 1 new demo. Nintendo have a video at the link below showing in-game action from each of the new games and i have included screenshots for the games where i have them.

WiiWare

Cosy Fire

Viral Survival


WiiWare Demos

Rage of the Gladiator


DSiWare

Shantae: Risky's Revenge


Hip Hop King Rytmik Edition

101 Dolphin Pets


Model Academy

Source: Nintendo UK


Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Shooter 2 Comes Out On The PSN On 1st March

Q-Games have announced PixelJunk Shooter 2 is coming exclusively to the USA PSN on 1st March. the game will have a single player story mode and a new online versus mode.

Screenshots


Source: USA Playstation Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 10th February

This is all the news from Thursday 10th February.

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