Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 24th March

This is all the news From Thursday 24th March.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 24th March

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 23rd March http://ht.ly/1bUNND
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 23rd March http://ht.ly/1bUQ7M
• Take-TWo have announced Duke Nukem Forever has been delayed and is now set to come out 14th June in USA/ 10th in EU http://ht.ly/4lxNS
• QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1bUT8j
• 3DS: Nintendo Greece website reveals 3DSWare. no games currently listed. http://ht.ly/4lzdc
• 360: Forza 4 Survey, looks 10x better than 3, 500 cars, Virtual Showroom with Jeremy Clarkson, Kinect, Forza 5 openworld? http://ht.ly/4lzjS
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce They Are Bringing Resident Evil 4 And Resident Evil Code Veronica X To HD Consoles http://ht.ly/1bUWdZ
• 3DS: Ubisoft's Fabrice Cuny says they have got Unreal Engine working on the 3DS. Epic's Mark Rein said it couldn't work http://ht.ly/4lCPY
• 3DS: Nintendo's Hideki Konno says Nintendo wants all games to be playable in 2D, no game should require 3D as gameplay http://ht.ly/4lD1e
• PC: BigPoint reveal Battlestar Galactica Online was their biggest Launch, they expect it'll take in over €1M a month http://ht.ly/4lFzF
• QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Operation Flashpoint: Red River Trailer Called "Taking The Hit" http://ht.ly/1bUZD6
• Pica-Pic have launched a website that lets you play retro handhled games from companies like Tiger and other countries http://ht.ly/4lHFz
• PS3: Geohot denies he's in South America to doge the US Court's Authority. he says he's there on holiday http://ht.ly/4lI3U
• 3DS: Yoshinori Ono says he wants to bring Street Fighter x Tekken to the 3DS after the console versions are done http://ht.ly/4lJbQ
• QTE Blog: Neverrealm Studios Have Released A New Mortal Kombat Trailer Featuring Kratos http://ht.ly/1bV30E
• 3DS: Sky announce they will be showing the 3ds Launch Party "Nintendo 3DS Ignition" on Sky 3D and Sky One on Friday http://ht.ly/4lK1b
• its reported an investor in JoWooD Productions has pulled out. there are still 2 other investors so they're still afloat http://ht.ly/4lK8w
• QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce F1 2011 Is Coming Out On 23rd September On PS3, 360, PC, PSP2, And 3DS http://ht.ly/1bV6Qy
• UK Government looks to close Tax Loophole which online retailers use to offer cheap games because they're based in Jersey http://ht.ly/4lMJE
• PC: Eidos reveal Nixxes is developing the PC port of Deus Ex: Human Revolution alongside them http://ht.ly/4lNbc
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Detail Nintendo 3DS Update 1.1.0-1 And Reveal USA Bonus 3D Music Video http://ht.ly/1bV8Py
• Yoshinori Ono reveals fan requests for a new Darkstalkers game have topped 100,000, still a ways off 1M Capcom want http://ht.ly/4lNi6
• 3DS: Nintendo say the 3DSWare logo found on Nintendo Greece website was just placeholder and not official http://ht.ly/4lQlx
• Sony announce they're transferring 'online services operations, including your wallet and the funds in it' to SNEA + more http://ht.ly/4lQrc
• QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Street Fighter IV 3D Edition http://ht.ly/1bVarv
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Distributing Temco Keoi's Dead Or Alive Dimensions In The UK And EU http://ht.ly/1bVaru
• 3DS: Nintendo UK say pre-orders for the 3DS are over 140,000, and they expect to sell maybe over 200,000 over the weekend http://ht.ly/4lQuR
• 3DS: Even with high Preorders across the UK, Nintendo doesn't expect there'll be any stock shortages over next few weeks http://ht.ly/4lQBD
• THQ Reveal Homefront has sold over 1 Million Units worldwide, whilst they have shipped 2.4 Million. http://ht.ly/4lQFv
• QTE Blog: EA Reveal The Artists And Composers Behind The Shift 2 Unleashed Soundtrack http://ht.ly/1bVcan
• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For PES 2011 3D http://ht.ly/1bVcao
• Blackberry: RIM announce the Playbook supports Android Apps via an App Player. RIM also say its quick+easy to port apps http://ht.ly/4lUze
• The Official Xbox Magazine reveals Resident Evil: Raccoon City. team based shooter, Resident Evil2 era, 3 factions + more http://ht.ly/4lUPW

EA Reveal The Artists And Composers Behind The Shift 2 Unleashed Soundtrack

EA have revealed the Composers and Artists behind the Shift 2 Unleashed Soundtrack. Shift 2 Unleashed comes out on 29th March in the USA and 31st March across Europe.

Composers:
Ramin Djawad
Troels Folmann
Heavy Melody Music
Stephen Baysted
Mick Gordon

Artists:
30 Seconds To Mars - Night Of The Hunter
Anberlin - We Owe This To Ourselves
Biffy Clyro - Mountains
The Bravery - Ours
Escape The Fate - Issues
Hollywood Undead - Levitate
Jimmy Eat World - Action Needs An Audience
Rise Against - Help Is On The Way
Stone Temple Pilots - Take A Load Off
Switchfoot - The Sound (John M. Perkins Blues)

Press Release

The roar of the engine, the rumble of the exhaust, the screech of the tires – these sounds help draw players into the world of SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED™ to deliver this year’s most authentic racing game. Audio is as important an aspect of the entertainment experience as gameplay and visuals but it’sthe game’s incredible score that transforms it from a racing game to an epic experience. To accomplish this, EA has enlisted some of the world’s top composers and alternative music’s top bands to expand, enhance and re-imagine ten tracks to create the SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED soundtrack. The composers tapped into chart topping songs from Rise Against, Hollywood Undead, Escape The Fate, The Bravery, Anberlin, 30 Seconds To Mars, Stone Temple Pilots, Switchfoot, Biffy Clyro and Jimmy Eat World to create the soundtrack.

SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED features a completely new style of soundtrack that uses sonic themes to engage the player and represent the driver’s battle. Each composer was tasked with using the emotional themes of the game to create a cinema-level score.

“This is a totally unique approach to videogame scores,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. “We’ve brought together some of the most cutting-edge composers from various film, TV, trailer and gaming backgrounds in entertainment to re-imagine the music of ten absolutely distinctive bands and sonically encapsulate the driver’s emotional journey.”

Composers:
· Ramin Djawadi, best known for his Grammy-nominated score for IRON MAN, his Emmy-nominated score for PRISON BREAK, and score for EA’s 2010 Medal Of Honor
· Troels Folmann, a British AcademyAward winning film, trailer and game composer , known for scoring hundreds of film trailers and TV promos
· Heavy Melody Music, whose team has created original music for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Super Bowl TV commercials and many other games
· Stephen Baysted, has scored numerous racing games including Need for Speed SHIFT
· Mick Gordon, the AudioGang award-winning composer behind Need for Speed World and Need for Speed SHIFT.

Artist Song
30 Seconds To Mars - Night Of The Hunter
Anberlin - We Owe This To Ourselves
Biffy Clyro - Mountains
The Bravery - Ours
Escape The Fate - Issues
Hollywood Undead - Levitate
Jimmy Eat World - Action Needs An Audience
Rise Against - Help Is On The Way
Stone Temple Pilots - Take A Load Off
Switchfoot - The Sound (John M. Perkins Blues)

Developed by the award-winning Slightly Mad Studios, SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED will be available in North America on March 29 and beginning on March 31 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC.

EA, Need for Speed, and Shift 2 Unleashed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Konami Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For PES 2011 3D

Konami have released new in-game screenshots for PES 2011 3D. these screenshots show some of the national football teams and clubs included in the game.

Screenshots

Nintendo Announce They Are Distributing Temco Keoi's Dead Or Alive Dimensions In The UK And EU

Nintendo have announced they are bringing Temco Koei's Nintendo 3DS Game, Dead Or Alive Dimensions, to the UK and EU. Dead Or Alive Dimensions is set to come out in May. Under the agreement, Temco Koei will remain as the games publisher whilst Nintendo will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of the game throughout European territories.

Press Release

The brand new Nintendo 3DS, which allows 3D gaming without the need for special glasses will become available across Europe on 25th March 2011 with DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions arriving in May 2011 as part of the launch period line up of games. Under the terms of the agreement Nintendo will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of the game throughout European territories, with TECMO KOEI remaining as publisher.

This is the first time ever an instalment to the world-famous fighting game franchise, DEAD OR ALIVE has been made for a Nintendo platform. With the Nintendo 3DS bristling with new interactive features which will enhance gameplay, this newest instalment is tipped to be one of the most dynamic ever.

Containing 25 playable characters, you will be able to use the StreetPass TM feature to fight with AI controlled fighters. Make enough use of this function and you will be able to unlock prize character figurines as rewards.

The fast paced and stylish gameplay which fans of the DEAD OR ALIVE series have been accustomed to, has been developed so players can intuitively perform complex fighting combinations utilising the Touch Screen to create an exhilarating new DEAD OR ALIVE experience – all of which performed within a fully 3D rendered environment.

For more information, please visit: Nintendo3ds.co.uk or http://teamninja-studio.com/doadimensions/eu/


About Nintendo:
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its WiiTM home console and Nintendo DSTM family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment SystemTM, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSiTM and Nintendo DSiTMXL, as well as the Game BoyTM, Game Boy AdvanceTM, Super NESTM, Nintendo 64® and Nintendo GameCubeTM systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as MarioTM, Donkey KongTM, MetroidTM, ZeldaTM and PokémonTM. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions, Team NINJA and the Team NINJA logo and the TECMO KOEI logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD. © 2011 TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD.

Capcom Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

Capcom have released new in-game screenshots for Street Fighter IV 3D Edition. these screens show many characters, with some in their alternative costumes, and the battle trophy mode.

Screenshots

Nintendo Detail Nintendo 3DS Update 1.1.0-1 And Reveal USA Bonus 3D Music Video

Nintendo have announced firmware update 1.1.0-1. the update is set to come out in the USA on 27th March. no UK release date for the update has been announced, but the USA update is the same day as the 3DS Comes out so i estimate the UK update will be out on Friday 25th March. To get the update, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the System Settings from the HOME Menu.
2. Select OTHER SETTINGS.
3. Scroll to the right and select SYSTEM UPDATE.

Update 1.1.0-1 brings:

3D video
As a special gift, we have included a 3D video for you to enjoy.
System stability improvements
Improvements to overall system stability, enhancing the user experience.
SpotPass upgrade
Expanded functionality for receiving notifications and other data.
Enhanced network connection functionality
Improvements to allow communication with some wireless Internet access points that were previously unavailable.

Nintendo USA have announced the Bonus 3D video that comes with the update is "White Knuckles" by OK Go. Its not been revealed who is coming for UK gamers. For those without a 3DS, or if you haven't seen the unique video for "White Knuckles" i have included it below.



Source: Nintendo UK and Nintendo USA

USA Press Release

The new nintendogs™ + cats game won't contain the only furry animals running around the Nintendo 3DS™ system when it launches on March 27. Users who perform a system update will get access to a 3D version of the "White Knuckles" music video by OK Go. The single-take video, which features a bevy of adorable rescue dogs (and one goat), has been viewed more than 9.3 million times on YouTube. OK Go is known for its creative, one-of-a-kind videos, and the glasses-free 3D technology of Nintendo 3DS creates an entirely new experience by introducing a new dimension to the dogs and band members.

"We shot the 'White Knuckles' video in 2D and 3D at the same time, but until now, there hasn't been much opportunity for people to see the 3D version," said Trish Sie, the video's Grammy-winning director. "I'm fired up for people to watch the video again with Nintendo 3DS and experience it in a whole new way. This opens up all kinds of creative opportunities."

The recommended system update, which is now available, also enhances the communication features of the Nintendo 3DS system. To perform the update, users simply start the "System Settings" from the Home Menu, select "Other Settings" and scroll the page right to select "System Update."

Nintendo 3DS launches in the United States on March 27 at a suggested retail price of $249.99. For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo3ds.com.