Nintendo have released a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. this is a teaser trailer that shows in-game action and cutscenes.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Microsoft Announce Xbox Live Now Has Billing Options For Personnel In The United States Armed Forces
Microsoft have announced there are now Xbox Live billing options that will allow service personnel in the United States Armed Forces to sign up for Xbox Live. these new options can be accessed from the Billing Section of Xbox.com or from your Xbox 360 console. AA (Armed Forces of the Americas), AE (Armed Forces Europe) and AP (Armed Forces Pacific) are now available as credit card addresses.
Source: Major Nelson
Nintendo Announce Wii Select, A Nintendo Wii Price Drop, And A New Nintendo Wii Bundle
Nintendo have announced Wii Select, A New Wii Bundle, and A Price Drop. The Wii Bundle now consists of either a white or black Wii with Mario Kart and Steering Wheel. This bundle will have a suggested retail price of $149.99 and comes out 15th May. The Steering wheel can now be bought separately in white or black for $9.99.
Also coming out 15th May is Wii Select. these are a collection of games that will have a suggested retail price of $19.99. these "must-own" games will start off with 4 titles, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers and Wii Sports.
In The UK, The 4 Wii Select titles will be Wii Sports, WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Mario Strikers Charged Football and Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to the City. These titles come out on 20th May, the same time as the new Nintendo Wii Bundle. Wii Select games will cost £19.99, the new bundle will cost £129.99.
UK Information from Nintendo UK and Eurogamer
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., May 4, 2011 - Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Wii™ system to $149.99 and including a Mario™ game with the Wii hardware. Starting May 15, the newly priced Wii system will come in either black or white with the Mario Kart™ Wii game and a matching colored Wii Wheel™ accessory, replacing the previously included Wii Sports™ and Wii Sports Resort™ games.
Also on May 15, Nintendo launches the new Nintendo® Selects collection of Wii games, a set of popular games that millions of people have already experienced, at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The four must-own games in this collection are The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing™: City Folk, Mario™ Super Sluggers and Wii Sports, which is available for the first time as a separate software purchase. Parents and video game fans can now easily expand their library of fun, family-friendly Wii games.
"From the day it launched, Wii has let players of all ages and experience levels have fun with one another," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "The new suggested retail pricing for both the hardware and select games will help create more of these magical moments for even greater numbers of people."
With Mario Kart Wii now included with the Wii hardware, players will be able to enjoy fun go-kart racing with Mario and all his Mushroom Kingdom pals right out of the box. The Wii Remote™ Plus controller, Nunchuk™ controller and Wii Wheel included in the package will all match the hardware, meaning they will be either black or white. The new black Wii Wheel will also be available separately at a suggested retail price of $9.99.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://wii.com.
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 Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.
Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 3rd May
This is all the news From Tuesday 3rd May.
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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 3rd May
- QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 2nd May http://ht.ly/1csR40
- QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 2nd May http://ht.ly/1csTRE
- UK Game Charts top 5, Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, Zumba Fitness, Operation Flashpoint Red River, Call Of Duty Black Ops http://ht.ly/4M1vS
- Mac: Apple have refreshed it's iMac lineup. all come with Thunderbolt and Intel Sandy Bridge. same look + price as before http://ht.ly/4M1ND
- Wii: its strongly rumoured Nintendo is launching a budget range of Wii Games called Wii Select, $19.99, and a new Bundle http://ht.ly/4M1VS
- Its rumoured that the new Syndicate game is more like Grand Theft Auto than the original game http://ht.ly/4M1Zb
- 360: Cliff Bleszinski reveals he approached Microsoft to get Master Chief in Gears Of War 3, but decided against it http://ht.ly/4M1RY
- Wii: Satoru Iwata, Vitality Sensor not out until its quality is high enough to where 99% of users find it natural http://ht.ly/4Mbvs
- its rumoured Jerry Bruckheimer Games have 3 games in development for PS3 and 360 http://ht.ly/4MctW
- QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Hackers May Have Stolen Information From 24.6 Million Accounts http://ht.ly/1ct1hS
- PS3: its rumoured a single player demo for Resistance 3 will come with the Bluray release of Battle Los Angeles http://ht.ly/4Mdy8
- Silicon Knights' Denis Dyack has said they intend on completing the Too Human Trilogy http://ht.ly/4MdFB
- QTE Blog: Zen Studios Announce A Fantastic 4 Table For Marvel Pinbal Is Coming 18th May http://ht.ly/1ct518
- Daisuke Ishiwatari says a new Guilty Gear game will happen, just no word on when or what platform http://ht.ly/4MkFp
- its reported Ubisoft have opened a new division called Ubisoft Motion Pictures, focus on adapting games into shows/movies http://ht.ly/4Ml9F
- QTE Blog: Nickelodeon And 2K Play Announce Nicktoons MLB For The Xbox 360, Wii And Nintendo DS http://ht.ly/1ct8lz
- Wii2: rumoured it only has 8GB Flash Memory built in, uses 25GB Discs (bluray?), stream games to touch screen controller http://ht.ly/4MnlD
- A Resume on Linkedin mentions that Saints Row Drive By has been cancelled. http://ht.ly/4MnrC
- QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1ctczj
- PC: Specs for Duke Nukem Forever released. Minimum, 1GB RAM, 10GB HDD, XP, Vista, 7, Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz + more http://ht.ly/4MoA0
- Nintendo announce their E3 press conference is on 7th June at 9AM PST/ 12PM EST http://ht.ly/4MoF4
- Ghost Voice Actor has hinted an announcement is coming in May for a game he's working on, Modern Warfare 3 speculated http://ht.ly/4MoR8
- 3DS: Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo won't rely on remakes, The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past would be a good remake http://ht.ly/4MoUt
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have detailed the games that came out on the USA WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console stores. in all there 5 new games and 1 new demo.
Virtual Console
RIVAL TURF!
This is a 1 -2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this is a Super NES game. this game has you defeating enemies on screen by fighting them, you can do this in single player or in 2 player co-op. there is also a vs mode.
Virtual Console
RIVAL TURF!
This is a 1 -2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this is a Super NES game. this game has you defeating enemies on screen by fighting them, you can do this in single player or in 2 player co-op. there is also a vs mode.
Nickelodeon And 2K Play Announce Nicktoons MLB For The Xbox 360, Wii And Nintendo DS
2K Play and Nickelodeon have announced Nicktoons MLB for the Xbox 360 Kinect, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. the game has 30 MLB Teams playing against an Nickelodeon All Star Team, consisting of SpongeBob SquarePants, ZIM, Dudley Puppy, Fanboy, Chum Chum, and Ren and Stimpy.
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Press Release
New York, NY – May 3, 2011 – The epic showdown that fans of America’s favorite pastime have been clamoring for is on! 2K Play, Nickelodeon and Major League Baseball® Properties today announced Nicktoons MLB for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft featuring support for Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ system, and Nintendo DS™. For the first time, an all-star roster from Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons series will take on players from all 30 MLB teams, delivering not only an unforgettable baseball gaming experience, but also the first to fully take advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360.
Nicktoons MLB will feature a dugout full of Nicktoons characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, ZIM, Dudley Puppy, Fanboy, Chum Chum, and Ren and Stimpy, along with players from all 30 MLB teams, including Matt Holliday (St. Louis Cardinals), Andre Ethier (Los Angeles Dodgers), Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers), Jason Heyward (Atlanta Braves), Cliff Lee (Philadelphia Phillies), and Robinson Cano (New York Yankees). Custom created digital ballparks will add new meaning to “home field advantage” and range from the famed Fenway Park to the frigid Frosty Freeze Field.
“The Nicktoons are an animated bunch and it’s no secret they have been petitioning our office to facilitate this unprecedented match up,” said Steve Lux, Vice President for business development of 2K Play. “Whether an extraterrestrial from Planet Irk, superheroes who wear underwear on the outside of their costumes, or a secret agent dog, time will tell if these heavy hitters have the grit to play in the big leagues.”
“Our Nicktoons stars are taking the field and plan to ‘go yard’ against the best players in Major League Baseball,” said Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President of Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. “Nicktoons MLB will introduce a whole new rivalry on the baseball diamond and mark the first time our popular animated characters and MLB’s players will be featured in the same game.”
The excitement leading up to the summer launch of Nicktoons MLB will be supported with social media and special events in Major League ballparks throughout the country. The games are not yet rated andare under development by High Voltage Software for consoles and Black Lantern Studios for Nintendo DS. Stay tuned for updates on this extraordinary showdown by visiting 2K Play on Facebook (facebook.com/2kplay) and Twitter (twitter.com/2KPlay).
2K Play is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
About Nickelodeon Consumer Products
Nickelodeon Consumer Products manages the world's third largest licensing business, representing leading properties such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer, and managing merchandising for Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTVN International, and Spike TV.
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. ; Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., and MLB Advanced Media, L.P., respectively. All rights reserved. Visit MLB.com. ©MLBPA – Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit the Players Choice on the web at www.MLBPlayers.com.
Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the five month transition period ended March 31, 2010, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Screenshots
Press Release
New York, NY – May 3, 2011 – The epic showdown that fans of America’s favorite pastime have been clamoring for is on! 2K Play, Nickelodeon and Major League Baseball® Properties today announced Nicktoons MLB for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft featuring support for Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ system, and Nintendo DS™. For the first time, an all-star roster from Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons series will take on players from all 30 MLB teams, delivering not only an unforgettable baseball gaming experience, but also the first to fully take advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360.
Nicktoons MLB will feature a dugout full of Nicktoons characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, ZIM, Dudley Puppy, Fanboy, Chum Chum, and Ren and Stimpy, along with players from all 30 MLB teams, including Matt Holliday (St. Louis Cardinals), Andre Ethier (Los Angeles Dodgers), Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers), Jason Heyward (Atlanta Braves), Cliff Lee (Philadelphia Phillies), and Robinson Cano (New York Yankees). Custom created digital ballparks will add new meaning to “home field advantage” and range from the famed Fenway Park to the frigid Frosty Freeze Field.
“The Nicktoons are an animated bunch and it’s no secret they have been petitioning our office to facilitate this unprecedented match up,” said Steve Lux, Vice President for business development of 2K Play. “Whether an extraterrestrial from Planet Irk, superheroes who wear underwear on the outside of their costumes, or a secret agent dog, time will tell if these heavy hitters have the grit to play in the big leagues.”
“Our Nicktoons stars are taking the field and plan to ‘go yard’ against the best players in Major League Baseball,” said Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President of Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. “Nicktoons MLB will introduce a whole new rivalry on the baseball diamond and mark the first time our popular animated characters and MLB’s players will be featured in the same game.”
The excitement leading up to the summer launch of Nicktoons MLB will be supported with social media and special events in Major League ballparks throughout the country. The games are not yet rated andare under development by High Voltage Software for consoles and Black Lantern Studios for Nintendo DS. Stay tuned for updates on this extraordinary showdown by visiting 2K Play on Facebook (facebook.com/2kplay) and Twitter (twitter.com/2KPlay).
2K Play is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
About Nickelodeon Consumer Products
Nickelodeon Consumer Products manages the world's third largest licensing business, representing leading properties such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer, and managing merchandising for Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTVN International, and Spike TV.
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. ; Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., and MLB Advanced Media, L.P., respectively. All rights reserved. Visit MLB.com. ©MLBPA – Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit the Players Choice on the web at www.MLBPlayers.com.
Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the five month transition period ended March 31, 2010, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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