Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Its My Birthday Today So I'm Taking The Day Off!!!!

The title says it all really. the written re-cap is done and posted and i may get hte hit x podcast done. but apart from them two i'm calling it a day. i will be right back tomorrow catching up with today's and of course with tomorrows news as well.


The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 28th June

  • QTE News: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th June http://ow.ly/1duKK3
  • QTE News: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th June http://ow.ly/1duNZc
  • Xbox2: New report claims 360 successor in development since 2006, set for a E3 2012 reveal http://ht.ly/5rYay
  • PS3: The Australian ratings board have rated Elevator Action Deluxe, Square Enix publishing, B-Project Developing http://ht.ly/5rYyD
  • PS3: At Sony Shareholders Meeting, they say 90% of PSN Users have returned since the PSN was hacked http://ht.ly/5rYBp
  • PS3: Sony drops price of 160GB PS3 in the UK, online retailers dropped it to £199-£159 many now selling out due to demand http://ht.ly/5s0Bu
  • Wii: Nintendo composer Mahito Yokota says Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword includes a key musical instrument in the game http://ht.ly/5s0Kj
  • QTE News: Activision Have Released A Launch Trailer For Transformers: Dark Of Moon - The Videogame On iPhone http://ow.ly/1duRxv
  • Call Of Duty Black Ops has become the best selling game in the UK Ever, its sold 3,722,411 units http://ht.ly/5s5wD
  • Namco's Charlotte Toci says she made a mistake saying Tales of Vesperia is a Xbox 360 exclusive in the west, apologises http://ht.ly/5s6dF
  • 3DS: Its reported EB Games in Australia are pulling Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, the day before its to be released http://ht.ly/5s6Cn
  • QTE News: EA Announce The Shift 2 Unleashed Legends And Speedhunters DLC Are Coming To PC For Free http://ow.ly/1duVMw
  • 360: BBFC rates Gears Of War 3 18, says game has 90 minutes of cutscenes. no cuts where made to it http://ht.ly/5s7iR
  • UTV Ignition announce they are moving from developing games to publishing or partnering. WarDevil maybe cancelled http://ht.ly/5s7sJ
  • International Game Developers Association are to investigate claims of unfair work policies at LA.Noire Devs Team Bondi http://ht.ly/5sapa
  • QTE News: Sony Announce PSP Dual Game Packs Are Coming To Retail And The PSN This Week In The USA http://ow.ly/1duZZt
  • 3DS: Cave Story 3D has been delayed until November. NIS America say its for game improvements http://ht.ly/5sd82
  • its reported at Sony's Shareholder meeting, Howard Stringer was asked to step down due to lack of confidence, he didn't http://ht.ly/5sfy7
  • PC: Final Fantasy XIV has a new team working on updates, sweeping changes coming soon, moving from grind centric + more http://ht.ly/5sh0x
  • 360: Peter Molyneux says the Fable: The Journey demo was only 4 months old, much better demo coming to Gamescom http://ht.ly/5sh4i
  • PSP: Japan is getting new PSP Value packs. for ¥17,800 you get 2GB Memory stick, case, PSP 3000. 3 colours available http://ht.ly/5sha6
  • QTE News: EA Have Released A New Battlefield Heroes Trailer Introducing Extra Ordinary Heroes http://ow.ly/1dv7LU
  • I Am Alive has been rated by the Australian Ratings Board a 15+, this has lead to speculation the games release is soon http://ht.ly/5ssbX
  • PC: World Of Warcraft update Rage Of Firelands removes the games free trial time limit, players capped to lvl 20, http://ht.ly/5ssIm
  • QTE News: EA And Crytek Have Released A New Trailer For The Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade That's Out Now http://ow.ly/1dvhGR
  • QTE News: Naughty Dog Detail The Uncharted 3 Beta Which Is Being Rolled Out Now http://ow.ly/1dvhGQ
  • PC: Minecraft maynot make its 11th November release. update 1.7 brings pistons, 1.8 brings adventure mode + more http://ht.ly/5stNR

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Naughty Dog Detail The Uncharted 3 Beta Which Is Being Rolled Out Now

The Uncharted 3 beta is now becoming available across the world. inFamous 2 owners and Playstation Plus members are the first to get it. if you are a Playstation Plus member you can head to your PSN Section and start downloading the 1.6GB Beta. I'm in the UK and the Beta is out Now.



Naughty Dog have also released this video detailing the Beta. the video goes in depth, using in game action, and provides a Uncharted 3 Multiplayer 101. it offers tips, suggestions, explains the facebook integration, boosters, buddies and more. the video is over 5 minutes long but it's very informative, like an instruction manual for the Beta.

Source: USA Playstation Blog


EA And Crytek Have Released A New Trailer For The Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade That's Out Now

EA and Crytek have released a new trailer for Crysis 2. this trailer is for the Ultra Upgrade, which is out now, and shows how this patch has improved Crysis 2. The Ultra upgrade brings Direct X 11 support to the game and this enhances the games visuals. the trailer shows these enhancements, and they also show some comparisons between Direct X 9 and Direct X 11. EA and Crytek have also announced the Crysis 2 Map Editor Pack is out tomorrow, Wednesday.


Watch Crysis 2 - Direct X 11 Patch Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Press Release

PC Gamers Can Create Custom Maps with the Map Editor Pack Available Wednesday
One of the most highly-acclaimed first person shooters of 2011 is getting a facelift. Today, EA and Crytek will be releasing the Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade, giving PC gamers full DirectX®11 support. Enhancing the Crysis 2 gaming experience on PC, the Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade delivers higher quality visuals and features including tessellation, water rendering improvements, high quality HDR motion blur, and many other special effects and higher quality texture formats with the optional high res texture pack. The Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade is available via an auto installation once gamers go online* with Crysis 2 on PC.

Additionally, PC gamers can design their own maps and create their own epic battleground with the Map Editor Pack which can be downloaded at

EA Have Released A New Battlefield Heroes Trailer Introducing Extra Ordinary Heroes

EA have released a new trailer for Battlefield Heroes. this trailer introduces a couple of new characters coming to the game. much like the previously released Pirates Trailer, this trailer shows them in action and some of their special moves.


Watch Battlefield Heroes - Extra Ordinary Heroes Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com


Sony Announce PSP Dual Game Packs Are Coming To Retail And The PSN This Week In The USA

Sony have announced PSP Dual Game Packs. each pack comes with 2 games and retails vfor $14.99. the first of these packs include:
  • Secret Agent Clank and Daxter
  • Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow and Killzone Liberation
  • Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo
Boxart


As well as coming out at retail, these bundles will be available to buy from the PSP PSN Store.

Source: USA Playstation Blog


EA Announce The Shift 2 Unleashed Legends And Speedhunters DLC Are Coming To PC For Free

EA have announced both the Legends and Speedhunters DLC for Shift 2 Unleashed are coming to PC's for free from 30th June. both packs will need to be downloaded from Origin.com


Watch Shift 2 Unleashed - Legendary DLC Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com


Watch Shift 2 Unleashed - Speed Hunters DLC Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Speedhunters comes with Full list of cars and tracks in the Speedhunters pack:

Cars:
1. Dodge Challenger R/T Speedhunters
2. Lexus LFA Speedhunters
3. Mazda RX-7 (FC3S) Speedhunters
4. McLaren MP4-12C Speedhunters
5. Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 2 Speedhunters
6. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Speedhunters
7. Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition Speedhunters
8. Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (S30) Speedhunters
9. Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10) Speedhunters
10. Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Speedhunters
11. Pagani Huayra Speedhunters
12. Toyota Supra Speedhunters
13. Dodge Viper GTS by Twins Turbo (Rival/reward car)
14. World Racing Pro-FWD Reaper Scion tC (Rival/reward car)

Tracks:
1. Miyatomi Drag Strip
2. Miyatomi Mile
3. Aguera Drag Strip
4. Agueda Aerodrome
5. Nevada Drag Strip
6. Nevada Freight Yard

Legends Pack comes with:

Cars
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965)
Austin Mini Cooper S (1965)
BMW 3.0 CSL Gr. 5 (1975)
Ford Capri RS3100 Gr.4 (1974)
Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 (1971)
Ford GT40 Mk.I (1965)
Ford Lotus Cortina (1963)
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight (1963)
Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (S30) (1971)
Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10) (1972)
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (1974)
Porsche 914/6 GT (1970)
SHELBY COBRA "DAYTONA" COUPE® (1965)
Team Need For Speed Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0

Tracks
Dijon-Prenois (1972)
Hockenheim (1982)
Monza (1958)
Rouen-Les-Essarts GP (1966)
Rouen-Les-Essarts Short (1952)
Silverstone (1975)


Source: needforspeed.com


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