Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 4th August And Friday 5th August

This is all the news From Thursday 4th August And Friday 5th August.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 4th August And Friday 5th August

• QTE News: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 3rd August http://ow.ly/1e5UpL
• QTE News: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 2nd And Wednesday 3rd August http://ow.ly/1e5Xcq
• Sony Announce The #PSV is coming out in Japan before Christmas 2011, Europe and USA get it early 2012 http://ht.ly/5UZjI
• QTE News: Zero Punctuation - Call of Juarez: The Cartel http://ow.ly/1e5ZB8
• Warner Bros. have registered a web domain for 'Scribblenauts Remix'. no such game has yet been announced http://ht.ly/5Vqjd
• Reef Entertainment announce they are releasing a triple A #Rambo game on #PS3, #PC, and #Xbox360 next year http://ht.ly/5Vqqf
• QTE News: Square Enix Announce Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions Is Out Now On iPhone http://ow.ly/1e6epb
• Evidence mounts that Sony is working on a “Large”, “AAA” “Character Action Game” that uses Playstation Move, is new IP http://ht.ly/5VsFh
• #Bungie release hour long video 20 years of Bungie documentary. reveals new game codename is Tiger, screenshot, logo http://ht.ly/5VtIl
• #Ubisoft reveal day one sales of From Dust on#XBLA were 45% greater than any other digital Ubisoft game http://ht.ly/5VtMH
• QTE News: Temco Koei Announce Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer Comes Out On 25th October http://ow.ly/1e6h5I
• Microsoft say their aim is to release 1 #Kinect game on #XBLA per month up to Christmas, not revealing games just yet http://ht.ly/5VtRm
• #Atlus announce #Catherine has sold over 200K units in its first week on sale in the USA, games has exceeded expectations http://ht.ly/5VsO7
• QTE News: Insomniac Announce Resistance 3 Has Gone Gold; Has Day 1 Patch; Comes With Demos,Trailers, And Music Videos http://ow.ly/1e6jJB
  
  
   

• The German Ratings Board rate #Kinect Fun Labs: Air Band, game not announced yet by #Microsoft http://ht.ly/5VEcL
• Infinity Ward reveal #Treyarch are the developers behind the #Wii version of Modern Warfare 3 http://ht.ly/5VEfk
• #Runic say that due to memory restrictions with #XBLA games, Torchlight 2 is not coming to XBLA. Hope #PC is out fall http://ht.ly/5VEiV
• its revealed #Pyramid Inc, developers behind #Patapon, are developing a new unannounced #PS3 game, PSN game speculated http://ht.ly/5VEnI
• IDC say #Apple is now the largest smartphone manufacturer, #Samsung is number 2, #Nokia is 3rd http://ht.ly/5VEqm
• Sony's Simon Benson says the slow uptake of 3D is not a concern for Sony's game side. 3D into games is easy and cheap http://ht.ly/5VEyO
• EA Restructuring, Peter Moore promoted to COO, Frank Gibeau head of EA Labels, Barry Cottle head of EA Interactive + more http://ht.ly/5VEAu
• Japan Gamers survey reveals 30% of #3DS owners feel anger/regret over price drop 49.4% disappointed with few games + more http://ht.ly/5VECz
• its rumoured Team Bondi is bankrupt, their staff, including Brendan McNamara, have been hired by KMM Studios http://ht.ly/5Wle1
• Markus Persson announces #Minecraft has now sold over 3 Million units http://ht.ly/5WlUk
• QTE News: David Jaffe Announces Twisted Metal Is Missing Its 4th October Release And Is Now Coming Out Early 2012 http://ow.ly/1e7d32
• its reported several retailers have dropped the price of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play to around £299 http://ht.ly/5WlZl
• job postings from #Criterion appear to reveal they are working on a new open world racing game for new platforms http://ht.ly/5Wm2H
• Its reported UK game sales in July 2011 are down 26.4% over July 2010. 2,327,966 games were sold generating £44.76M http://ht.ly/5Wmg2
• QTE News: Insomniac Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Resistance 3 Multiplayer Showing Abilities http://ow.ly/1e7foW
• a job posting from #Epic reveals they are working on an unannounced game which is a new IP http://ht.ly/5WnId
• its reported Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine is suing Activision over the use of his likeness in Band Hero + more http://ht.ly/5WnLk

Insomniac Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Resistance 3 Multiplayer Showing Abilities

Insomniac have released a new behind the scenes look at Resistance 3. this video focuses on the games mutliplayer, specifically on the passive and active abilities in the game. the video uses in-game action to show some of these in action and they discuss the various ways you can upgrade them. they also discuss how you can use these abilities to help customise your character to you, rather than using generic stuff.



Source: USA Playstation Blog

David Jaffe Announces Twisted Metal Is Missing Its 4th October Release And Is Now Coming Out Early 2012

David Jaffe has announced Twisted Metal is not coming out on 4th October. instead, the game will now come out in early 2012. David says this extra time will be used for extra tuning and polish and that the game will be all the better for it.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Insomniac Announce Resistance 3 Has Gone Gold; Has Day 1 Patch; Comes With Demos,Trailers, And Music Videos On Disc

Insomniac have announced Resistance 3 has gone gold and is set to make it's 6th September release date. there will also be a day 1 patch for the game that brings fixes and tweaks to the game, possibly with a focus on multiplayer. With this announcement, Insomniac have also released a new trailer for the game revealing more of the games story, characters, and locations.



Insomniac have revealed that included with Resistance 3, on the disc, will be Demos for Killzone 3 and MotorStorm Apocalypse in both 2D and 3D. there's also a 2D demo for inFamous 2. there are trailers and developer video's for UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception, Starhawk, God of War: Origins, and SOCOM 4. there is also content from Sony Pictures and Sony Music including trailers and music videos.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Temco Koei Announce Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer Comes Out On 25th October

Temco Koei have announced Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer is coming out on 25th October in the USA. players get to race over 19 tracks, inspired by real world courses, and it has support for 2 player offline and up to 4 player online races. the game comes with a “Fun Race Mode” which provides a more arcadey feel, by toning down the less accessible simulation aspects of the game.

Press Release

BURLINGAME, Calif. August 3rd, 2011 – TECMO KOEI America Corp. today announces the release date of Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer for the PlayStation® Move and the Nintendo® WiiTM Remote & Nunchuk for October 25th, 2011. Champion Jockey immerses players into the heart of horse racing and will take advantage of the latest motions sensor controls on the PlayStation 3. Depicting a collection of real world inspired races, players will experience what it feels like to be a jockey using intuitive gameplay. Longtime fans will be able to get back into the saddle with Champion Jockey, the spiritual successor of the G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer series.

From the track to the stables, players will be in for some serious thoroughbred horse racing action in Champion Jockey. On the track players will be thrown into the saddle to drive their horse, jump fences, and use a whip to simulate a real life horse race! In the stables, players will be tasked with the thrilling challenge of breeding and raising their very own race horse. After customizing their jockey, players must hone their skills by acquainting themselves with their horses’ unique rhythm, potential, stamina and preferred racing style to excel on the course.

Race on a total of 19 different tracks inspired by real world horse racing tracks including but not limited to turf and dirt tracks and steeplechases from all over the world. Serious and casual horse racing fans can compete together in an accessible “Fun Race Mode”. Toning down the simulation levels of authenticity, this mode will maximize the fun of using motion controls to race. Offline Champion Jockey supports one to two players, and allows for up to four jockeys online!

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer charges to the finish line on October 25th, 2011 for MSRP $49.99 on PlayStation 3 and $39.99 on the Nintendo Wii. Developed by TECMO KOEI, the game is currently rated ESRB Rating Pending. For more product information, please visit the Champion Jockey website.

About TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP:

TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl® and Fatal Frame® series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger.

Square Enix Announce Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions Is Out Now On iPhone

Square Enix have announced Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions is out now on iPhone and iPod Touch. the game costs £10.99 / €12.99 across the UK and Europe, but it is available worldwide. The iPad version is set to come out later this month.

Screenshots


Square Enix have also announced that in celebration of the release of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions, they have discounted several of their App Store games.

Apps for the iPhone/iPod touch
CHAOS RINGS:£8.99 / €10.49 à £4.99 / €5.49
CHAOS RINGS OMEGA: £7.99 / €9.99 à £5.99 / €6.99
CRYSTAL DEFENDERS： £5.49 / €5.99 à £2.49 / €2.99
SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes™ - Encore: £6.99 / €7.99 à £2.99 / €3.99
FINAL FANTASY: £5.99 / €6.99 à £2.99 / €3.99
FINAL FANTASY II:£5.99 / €6.99à £2.99 / €3.99
SECRET OF MANA: £5.99 / €6.99 à £4.99 / €5.49
…and more!

Apps for the iPad
CHAOS RINGS for iPad: £10.99 / €12.99 à £5.49 / €5.99
CHAOS RINGS OMEGA for iPad: £10.49 / €11.99 à £7.49 / €8.99
CRYSTAL DEFENDERS for iPad：£5.49 / €5.99 à £2.49 / €2.99
…and more!

Press Release

LONDON (August 4, 2011) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that FINAL FANTASY®TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS®, which has received global acclaim on several platforms, is now available as part of a worldwide simultaneous release for the iPhone® and iPod touch®.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS was first released in Japan for the PlayStation® in 1997 and sold over 2.4 million copies worldwide. The game’s popularity expanded when it was re-released in 2007 as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system with added features such as new cut scenes, scenarios and jobs. Now you can enjoy the world of Ivalice and tactical battles once again on the iPhone and iPod touch.

In FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS you can use the touch screen interface to fine-tune the control of the game. The complex tactical game can be effortlessly and intuitively controlled by tapping units and menus. Instead of switching fixed map views - you can now rotate, move and change the size of maps by sliding and pinching. The loading times have also improved and certain cut scenes can be skipped so the player can dive straight into the battles.

The game boasts a rich storyline, as fans of the FINAL FANTASY series have come to expect. The game also carries on the familiar job system of the series, and introduces new jobs not included in the original PlayStation release. The Charge Time Battle (CTB) system played on a 3D field in real time, further intensifies the strategy involved in the battles of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS.

The iPad® version will be available for download later this month.

Story
In days now long past, the War of the Lions rent the land of Ivalice in two. And it is here that two young men of note first stepped onto history's stage. The first is a man named Delita Heiral, the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men, and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds.

Features
Character designer Akihiko Yoshida’s illustrations come to life through animated sequences that combine hand-drawn style visuals with the fluidity of computer graphics – fully voiced exclusively for the English version
Classic orchestrations from world-renowned composers Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata capture the essence and breathtaking drama of the world of Ivalice
FINAL FANTASY turns tactical: experience strategic, turn-based combat on battlefields brought to life with breathtaking art and stunning visual effects.
Customize your characters – with 22 jobs and over 400 abilities to choose from, the range of tactical options open to you in combat is truly astounding.
Uncover secret truths hidden within a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, heresy, love and heroism.
Recruit legendary Square Enix characters to your party, including Balthier from FINAL FANTASY XII and Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII.
Watch key scenes unfold through gorgeous, cutting-edge animation.
Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to Square Enix’s iPhone RPGs
New and improved visuals exclusive to the iPhone/iPod touch

Product Summary

Title FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS
Platform iPhone/iPod touch
Genre Tactical RPG
Release Date August 4, 2011
Price £10.99 / €12.99 (available worldwide via App Store™)
Languages English, Japanese
Copyright © 1997, 2007, 2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION: Akihiko Yoshida

◆ Sample Discounted Titles ◆

Apps for the iPhone/iPod touch
CHAOS RINGS:£8.99 / €10.49 à £4.99 / €5.49
CHAOS RINGS OMEGA: £7.99 / €9.99 à £5.99 / €6.99
CRYSTAL DEFENDERS： £5.49 / €5.99 à £2.49 / €2.99
SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes™ - Encore: £6.99 / €7.99 à £2.99 / €3.99
FINAL FANTASY: £5.99 / €6.99 à £2.99 / €3.99
FINAL FANTASY II:£5.99 / €6.99à £2.99 / €3.99
SECRET OF MANA: £5.99 / €6.99 à £4.99 / €5.49
…and more!

Apps for the iPad
CHAOS RINGS for iPad: £10.99 / €12.99 à £5.49 / €5.99
CHAOS RINGS OMEGA for iPad: £10.49 / €11.99 à £7.49 / €8.99
CRYSTAL DEFENDERS for iPad：£5.49 / €5.99 à £2.49 / €2.99
…and more!

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 58 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.

© 1997, 2007, 2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, THE WAR OF THE LIONS, the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, IO INTERACTIVE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. TWITTER is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.