Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 14th March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th March http://ht.ly/1bL5hs
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th March http://ht.ly/1bL7R5
  • UK Game Charts Top 6, Dragon Age II, Pokemon White, Fight Night Champion, Pokemon Black, Just Dance 2, Bulletstorm http://ht.ly/4dY6n
  • iPad2: Its reported the iPad 2 has already been jailbroken and had Cydia installed, no public release yet http://ht.ly/4dYaO
  • iPhone: Apple's Phil Chiller reveals the White iPhone is coming out "this spring", not clear if he means iPhone 4 or 5 http://ht.ly/4dYex
  • iPhone: its rumoured iPhone 5 won't have NFC, should come in iPhone 6. Apple dissatisfied with the NFC standard http://ht.ly/4dYht
  • Japanese publishers are donating to the relief effort, they include Temco Koei, Sega, Nintendo, Namco Bandai, 5pb, Sony http://ht.ly/4dYlG
  • QTE Blog: Sega, Irem, Capcom, Sony, And More Announce Game Delays And Cancellations In Japan And Worldwide http://ht.ly/1bLe0S
  • PS3: Portal 2 writer Erik Wolpaw reveals its not hard, you'll be trained before anything new. Other games could get Steam http://ht.ly/4e6sA
  • PS3: its been announced Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will have Stereoscopic 3D support http://ht.ly/4e6wu
  • QTE Blog: Harmonix Detail Upcoming Dance Central DLC Coming On 15th March http://ht.ly/1bLhdM
  • UK Dragon Age II Sales in The UK, 57% were on Xbox 360, 22% were on PS3, and 21% were on PC http://ht.ly/4eb82
  • Android: FIFA 10, The Sims 3, Crash Bandicoot, Tetris, Star Battalion + Dragon Warriors pre-installed on the Xperia Play http://ht.ly/4ebbt
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bLm2M
  • The Australian Ratings Board has upheld the rating for Mortal Kombat. Warner Bros. Interactive will appeal the decision http://ht.ly/4efke
  • PC: 2K Announce the Protector Trials comes out on 14th March, will come packaged with a game patch http://ht.ly/4efp2
  • QTE Blog: BioWare Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Star Wars: The Old Republic http://ht.ly/1bLoqc
  • Its reported Angry Birds has been downloaded over 100 Million times on all platforms, of which 30 Million are on Android http://ht.ly/4ehUM
  • Android: Angry Birds Rio will be exclusive to Amazon App Store when it comes out on Android http://ht.ly/4ehXj
  • QTE Blog: EA And Vanguard Games Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Gatling Gears http://ht.ly/1bLr7Y
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Crysis 2 Titled "Be Fast" http://ht.ly/1bLr7X
  • Personal Website for Mikael Lindgren reveals Starbreeze were developing Bourne Ascendency for EA but it was cancelled http://ht.ly/4ei4o
  • BioWare say haven't closed the door on a new Jade Empire game, but nothing is coming soon http://ht.ly/4eihN
  • QTE Blog: Bethesda Announce Prey 2 Is Coming In 2012 For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC http://ht.ly/1bLtXb
  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Battle LA: The Videogame http://ht.ly/1bLtXa
  • Its reported the main story alone for LA Noire will take between 25-30 hours to complete http://ht.ly/4eimS
  • PS3: There are reports of issues with Killzone 3 update 1.04. they include online lag issues and disconnections. http://ht.ly/4eiut
  • webOS: Its reported the HP TouchPad is coming out in June. webOS for PC will get a Beta before the years end http://ht.ly/4eqji
  • There are reports Microsoft won't be producing any new Zune media players. their focus will move to Zune Software http://ht.ly/4eqlR

Monday, March 14, 2011

Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Battle LA: The Videogame

Konami have released a new trailer Battle LA. this downloadable title is a movie tie-in with Battle LA. the trailer shows in-game action and Konami have also released some new screenshots.


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Screenshots



Bethesda Announce Prey 2 Is Coming In 2012 For The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And PC

 Bethesda have announced Prey 2 is coming out in 2012 on the PS3, Xbox 360, and on PC. The game is in development at Human Head Studios and is being built on id tech engine. 

“We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2,” said Chris Rhinehart, project lead. "Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world. We’re excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are.”

Press Release

March 14, 2011 (London, UK) — Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced that Prey®2, the sequel to the popular 2006 game, is scheduled for release in 2012 and will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows. First details on the game will be revealed in the May issue of PSM3.

Prey 2 is being developed by Human Head Studios, the studio that created Prey, the original, award-winning game. Prey 2 is being built on the cutting edge id tech engine from id Software.

“We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2,” said Chris Rhinehart, project lead. Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world. We’re excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are.””

Continue to check http://facebook.com/prey2 for additional information on Prey 2 in the coming days.

About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of premier interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda Softworks label include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®, Wolfenstein® and RAGE®. Among the world’s top development studios creating titles for ZeniMax are Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, MachineGames Studios, Tango Gameworks and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’ products, visit www.bethsoft.com.

Prey, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE, RAGE, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks, id, id Software, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, Arkane, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or in other countries. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

About Human Head Studios
Human Head Studios is one of the top independent game studios in the industry. Founded in 1997 and based out of Madison, WI, Human Head Studios is best known for the cult classic Rune® and the award-winning first person shooter Prey®. Human Head Studios has developed a reputation for innovative game design, strong technology, and spectacular cutting edge graphics. For more information on Human Head Studios, please visit www.humanhead.com.

EA Have Released A New Trailer For Crysis 2 Titled "Be Fast"

EA and Crytek have released a new trailer for Crysis 2. this trailer is titled "Be Fast" and shows in-game footage of your character moving fast and the ways you can use it to defeat enemies. another aspect of the game is shown in the trailer is some sort of religious "rapture" preacher.


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EA And Vanguard Games Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Gatling Gears

EA And Vanguard Games have released a new trailer for Gatling Gears, an upcoming downloadable game for the PSN and XBLA. the trailer uses in-game action to show the games features including, co-op, upgradable weapons, and giant bosses.


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BioWare Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is a gameplay trailer that reveals the back story for the MMO. several of the professions, locations, and races are also shown in the trailer.


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This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo USA have detailed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games released this week, but there is a WiiWare demo and 4 games coming out.

WiiWare

Liight
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is an award winning puzzle game. on a board are targets of a certain colour and lights. you have to match the correct lights to the correct target. the game also creates music as you play and connect the light to the target. you are able to create your own puzzles and share them with your friends over WiiConnect24.


WiiWare Demo

Mix Superstar


DSiWare

Plants vs. Zombies
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this version of the game comes with 5 game modes and 4 all new mini games. another new addition is the Zombie creation tools called Zombatar.


Rabi Laby
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this game features 2 characters, Alice and Rabi the rabbit. you both have fallen down a hole into a magical world. you have to work together to find the key and escape.


5 in 1 Mahjong
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this version of Mahjong is plain standard Mahjong. there are over 300 layouts and several different game modes. the game features a hint system to help you out.


Press Release

Spring is just about a week away. It's a time of renewal. For some, that means the budding of new flowers. For others, it's a chance to reanimate their dead tissue and go on the attack. Over on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, Plants vs. Zombies reminds you that when the mob comes for you, foliage might be the only friend you have left. If you're in the mood for a different kind of single-player strategy, the WiiWare™ service shines some Liight on a creative new puzzle-solving game that incorporates color, light and music.

Nintendo DSiWare

Plants vs. Zombies
Publisher: PopCap Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Get ready to soil your plants in the zombie-zapping phenomenon from PopCap. A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of home-guardin' plants. You'll have to think fast and plant faster as you fight the fun-dead through day, night and fog, in the swimming pool and on the roof. Dig into five game modes and get more zombie-zapping action in four new mini-games. You can even make your own zombie creation with the Zombatar™! The fun never dies.

Rabi Laby
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Rabi Laby requires teamwork, dedication and the love of a great adventure. Alice is a spunky young girl who adores her fluffy pet rabbit named Rabi. One day Alice was looking for Rabi and finally found him right before he jumped into a small hole in a tree. Without thinking twice, Alice jumped in after him. This is where their magical adventure begins. Alice and Rabi encounter intriguing animals and creatures that may lead them to the exit, or stop them from escaping. Together they will explore and discover things unlike anything they've ever seen before. They must work as a team to find the key and escape each area of the mighty labyrinth. Both Alice and Rabi have their own unique abilities and you must switch between them in order to complete each area and ultimately escape the labyrinth's grasp. The labyrinth awaits you...

5 in 1 Mahjong
Publisher: cerasus.media
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play Standard mahjong without all the bells and whistles. You can choose from more than 300 layouts or try different variations of the game. In "Countdown," you only have 20 minutes to clear the tiles. With "Remember," you can train your memory as every tile is only briefly visible. Don't dally in "Shuffle" mode - the board will rebuild itself if you don't make a match in time. In "Match" you simply need to search for particular tiles. The tile images are strikingly sharp, making them easy to recognize. Choose your favorite tile design, plus enjoy the great soundtrack and high-quality animation that create an authentic gaming experience. Challenge yourself with a range of difficult layouts. If you are stuck, hints will help you out.

WiiWare

Liight
Publisher: Studio Walljump
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: Liight is a unique, award-winning, puzzle-solving game where you use colored lights and shadows to solve puzzles and make music. Each puzzle in Liight is a unique combination of colored lights and targets arranged on a special board. If you completely cover a target with light of the matching color, the target will glow and play music. A puzzle is solved when all of the targets are glowing and playing music together. Every puzzle makes a different song each time you play. Nonstop mode in Liight is a fast-paced arcade puzzle game that uses the same basic concepts you learn in Solve mode in a constant struggle for a high score. Liight also has a Create mode to make your own puzzles any way you want, and a Share mode to send them to your Wii™ friends using the WiiConnect24™ service.

Mix Superstar (demo version)
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 500 Wii Points
Description: Think you can be the next big music star? Well now you've got all the tools right at your fingertips with Mix Superstar. Create, mix and record your own royalty-free musical masterpieces right on your Wii console. There are more than 1,000 Dance, Hip Hop and Techno loops included across multiple instruments like Drum, Bass, Synth, Guitar and even voice tracks. Once you've got that next hit created, it's time to show it off. Mix Superstar allows you to export your music creations, and download them to your computer so you can take them on the go. You can also use the WiiConnect24 service to send those hits to your Wii friends who own the game, and even collaborate on mixes. Also included is full support for both the Logitech® USB Microphone and the Wii Speak™ accessory (sold separately) so you can lay down your own vocals. 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. Now go on and make some noise.

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

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, visit http://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.