Nintendo Announce The Release Date For Xenoblade Chronicles Has Been Brought Forward To 19th August

Nintendo have announced the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles has been brought forward 2 weeks to 19th August. Pre-order bonuses for the game include a poster tube with 3 exclusive A1 sized posters. the game will also come with a Red Classic Controller Pro.

Source: Nintendo UK
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EA Announce NBA Jam: On Fire Edition For The PS3 And Xbox 360, New NBA Coming 2012

EA have announced NBA Jam: On Fire Edition is coming this October to the PSN and XBLA. this new game features enhanced AI that learns how you play and adapts to it. there will also be online, for single player and multiplayer, where you can play against others in competitions. NBA Jam also features a co-op mode called Road Trip where you have to complete online challenges.

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EA have also announced a new NBA game, a simulation game whereas NBA Jam is an arcade game, is coming in the fall of 2012.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - April 5, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that an all-new digital download of EA SPORTS™ NBA JAM will be available in October. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition is being developed for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, and it will be available on PlayStation® Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition will feature exciting new gameplay enhancements, including ground-breaking artificial intelligence that will change the way gamers play NBA JAM.

“EA SPORTS continues to support this iconic franchise through a new digital download and we’re taking everything fans loved about the original and adding a host of new features,” said Trey Smith, Line Producer, NBA JAM: On Fire Edition. “We’ve listened to all of the feedback from our fans and we are driven to deliver the very best NBA JAM experience to date.”

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition contains new gameplay features including:

· REAL AI: Featuring the ground-breaking AI system used in the Fight Night franchise that learns your tendencies and throws them back in your face.
· JAM Arena– Play solo, or team up with friends and take on the world in a new, dynamic online competition.
· Road Trip – A cooperative online campaign where you can team up with friends and compete in a series of white-knuckle challenges against the current superstars and timeless legends from each of the 30 NBA Teams.
· Tag Mode and Team Fire return! – Swap players “on the fly” and ignite your entire team by performing consecutive cooperative moves!
· More NBA JAM Hotness – Online roster updates, more NBA superstars, legendary NBA players, over-the-top animations, JAM challenges, secret teams and unlockable characters than ever before!

EA SPORTS has also announced that it will launch its next NBA simulation title in fall 2012.

“As planned, our next NBA simulation title is in development at our Tiburon Studio in Orlando,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “We have top talent on the game, and we’re giving the new development team time to deliver a superior experience. We’re making great strides and looking forward to launching a new game next year."

For more information visit www.facebook.com/NBAJAM, www.nba-jam.easports.com and www.twitter.com/NBAJAM.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf , and EA SPORTS Active.

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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices, and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™, and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

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Playdead Announce Limbo Is Coming To The PS3 From 19th July 2011, Soundtrack Out 11th July

Playdead have announced Limbo is coming to the PSN from 19th July. the USA gets the game on 19th July and Europe gets it on 20th July. From 11th July the Limbo Soundtrack will be released on iTunes.



Source: EU Playstation Blog

Rockstar Have Released A New Trailer For The L.A. Noire DLC Reefer Madness

Rockstar have released a new trailer for the upcoming L.A.Noire DLC, Reefer Madness. this trailer uses in-game action to show some highlights from the DLC. Reefer Madness is set to come out from 12th July.


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Codemasters Have Released New Screenshots For F1 2011

Codemasters have released new screenshots for F1 2011. these screenshots show action from Silverstone, Spa, and Shanghai. these screenshots also show some of the weather effects in the game.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 7th July

• QTE News: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 6th July http://ow.ly/1dFlUV
• QTE News: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 6th July http://ow.ly/1dFqtz
• 360: Microsoft have denied cloud saving has been enabled. they'll announce when it's live http://ht.ly/5yL0j
• 360: Microsoft reveal 343 Industries And Pyramid Studios are remaking the Halo Soundtrack for the Anniversary edition http://ht.ly/5yL4Q
• QTE News: Zero Punctuation - Alice: Madness Returns http://ow.ly/1dFtCt
• PS3: Sony announce PSN Plus is coming to Resistance 3, enables full online access to participating games http://ht.ly/5yLaK
• 360: Some Xbox Live Indie Games developers have expressed disappointment with game sales, not really financially viable http://ht.ly/5yLhk
• WiiU: Nintendo say the Wii U can support 3D, but Nintendo aren't focusing on it, looks like its up to developers http://ht.ly/5yLny
• Ubisoft say current consoles limiting what they can do with their games, especially with AI, next consoles will be better http://ht.ly/5yLrM
• WiiU:Gearbox's Brian Martel calls Wii U a stop gap between this generation and the next generation, likes the system http://ht.ly/5yLwb
• Runic Games announce Torchlight has sold over 1 Million Units, still targeting 2011 release for Torchlight 2 http://ht.ly/5yLC1
• Atari is suing Tommo for allegedly making and distrusting a counterfeit version of FlashBack 2, a plug an play 2600 http://ht.ly/5yLLk
• PC: Bethesda say the Creation Kit for Skyrim won't come out day 1, should come close to games release http://ht.ly/5yLSo
• 3DS: Tomita Technologies have accused Nintendo of infringing on 2 of their patents, it regards the 3DS Screen http://ht.ly/5yLWG
• 3DS: Lovefilm have stopped rentals of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D because of a lack of save file delete http://ht.ly/5zanC
• id Software are not bringing Doom 4 to this years QuakeCon. the game could still be shown during John Carmack's Keynote http://ht.ly/5zarB
• Take-Two have registered a trademark for Rockstar Films, this leads to speculation of Movie versions of Rockstar games http://ht.ly/5zauG
• QTE News: Sony Announce Digital Comic Store Updates Have Stopped, They're Bringing The Service To New Platforms http://ow.ly/1dFQT8
• QTE News: Atlus Have Released A New Overview Trailer For Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked http://ow.ly/1dFQT7
• 2K believe the PS4 and Xbox 2 will come with motion controls as standard, current controllers are them trying them out http://ht.ly/5zbMy
• PC: CCP are working with Nexon to bring Eve Online to Japan by this Autumn http://ht.ly/5zbTq
• iPhone: Apple announce they have paid out $2.5B to App Store Developers, 15B apps downloaded, 425K Apps to choose from http://ht.ly/5zbXE
• QTE News: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For MLB Bobbleheads Pros http://ow.ly/1dFUiP
• QTE News: EA Reveal Burnout Crash, Coming To PSN And XBLA This Fall, Top Down Racer http://ow.ly/1dFUiO
• Harmonix reveal they are working on something called Vidrhythm. they won't say what it is but do say its awesome http://ht.ly/5zdbp
• 360: Namco Bandai reportedly taking legal action against CD Projeck RED over their decision to switch Publishers to THQ http://ht.ly/5zdem
• 3DS: A Fact Sheet from Nintendo lists Kid Icarus: Uprising as coming out Q1 2012 across Europe http://ht.ly/5zdhz
• QTE News: Zen Studios And Twisted Pixel Announce A Ms. Splosion Man Themed Pinball Table Coming To Pinball FX 2 http://ow.ly/1dFXQi

Zen Studios And Twisted Pixel Announce A Ms. Splosion Man Themed Pinball Table Coming To Pinball FX 2

Twisted Pixel and Zen Studios have announced a Ms. Splosion Man themed pinball table is coming to Pinball FX2 on 13th July on XBLA. The table is set in Big Science and you play your way through the table to face and beat the Mighty Eternal.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES – July 7, 2011 – ZEN Studios & Twisted Pixel today announced a Ms. Splosion Man themed pinball table is coming to Pinball FX2 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade this summer. Sploding with energy and full of punchy surprises, Ms. Splosion Man pinball represents the passion of two of Xbox Live’s finest independent studios collaborative efforts, and the result is an insane level of fun.
“We told the Twisted Pixel crew we were going to break in and steal all the Ms. Splosion Man stuff so we could make a pinball table for them. We put our super stealth ZEN sniper on the project and what can I say, mission accomplished,” boasts Mel Kirk, ZEN Studios Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “Twisted Pixel struck back by stealing some Pinball FX2 assets and bui

lding a pinball machine in the arcade area of Ms. Splosion Man, due out on July 13th.

Set in the crazy labs of Big Science, the latest tests in experimental science have gone all wrong, and Ms. Splosion Man must splode her way through obstacles utilizing the latest in tech gadget innovation in her quest to free Splosion Man from the grips of evil scientists. Featuring plenty of interactive 3D characters and objects pulled directly from the Ms. Splosion Man game, players will complete sets of sploding missions and combos, culminating in a final battle with Mighty Eternal.

“Turns out, sploding is a GREAT mechanic on a pinball table and the evil geniuses at ZEN took the idea and ran with it!” explains Twisted Pixel CEO Michael Wilford. “As big fans of pinball in general, we proudly acknowledge ZEN Studios as the masters of virtual pinball. In Ms. Splosion Man there is an arcade room in the world map where players can find a virtual Pinball FX2 table where you can dive right into the hot XBLA pinball action directly.”

Ms. Splosion Man will seamlessly integrate into the Pinball FX2 platform on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, with full social feature support. Ms. Splosion Man will also feature new Achievements, operators menu and rule sheet.

Ms. Splosion Man & Pinball FX2 are both published by Microsoft Studios, exclusively for XBLA.

About ZEN Studios

ZEN Studios is a global producer and digital publisher of interactive entertainment software for all leading game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™, Wii, and Apple iPhone / iPod Touch. The company is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary with representative offices in Canada and California. ZEN Studios has worked with some of the largest intellectual properties in the videogame industry, including Capcom’s Street Fighter and Marvel Comics’ The Punisher. ZEN’s Pinball FX2 franchise on Xbox LIVE® Arcade is one of the most popular titles on the platform. The studio launched Marvel Pinball in December, 2010. For more information about ZEN Studios, please visit www.zenstudios.com.

About Twisted Pixel

Founded in 2006 by industry veterans, Twisted Pixel is the independent game development studio behind the 2009 IGF finalist and 2008 PAX 10 Audience Choice Award winning game The Maw for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Steam, and Direct2Drive. Their accomplishments continue with the successes of the award winning Splosion Man and Comic Jumper, and soon to be released Ms. Splosion Man and Kinect exclusive The Gunstringer. Twisted Pixel specializes in character-driven, original IP titles that shake up what games are all about. Memorable characters, creative gameplay, and impressive presentation is our focus. Learn more at www.TwistedPixelGames.com. and Twitter @twisted_pixel.