343 Industries And Microsoft Announce Halo 4 Took Over $220 Million Worldwide In Its First 24 Hours

343 Industries and Microsoft have announced that in its first 24 hours on sale worldwide, Halo 4 took more than $220 Million. Halo 4 is expected to make $300 Million in global sales by the end of its first week on sale. Lifetime sales figures for the Halo franchise now stand at over $3.38 Billion. in just 5 days over 4 Million players played online and the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn has had over 46 Million views on Youtube.

Source: Major Nelson

Sony Announce PS Vita Firmware Update 2.0, Brings Playstation Plus And More

Sony have announced PS Vita firmware update 2.0. this update comes out on 19th November and brings several new features to the PS Vita. a new email app is coming that lets you link up to 5 accounts, and list 5000 contacts. you will get email notifications. the content manager has been improved, you can access online storage or connect to your pc via wireless. the Video app has been updated to playback 1080p and closed captioning. the internet browser has a better rendering engine, improved java and improved html 5 performance.

but the biggest addition to the PS Vita will be Playstation Plus. the service will go live in the USA on 20th November and 21st November across the EU. those who already have Playstation Plus on the PS3 will get it on the PS Vita for no extra cost. Playstation Plus brings 1GB online cloud storage for your PS Vita game saves as well as the automatic update facility (the facility that keeps firmware updated and trophies sync'd)

The EU instant game collection will include Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Gravity Rush, Chronovolt and Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack. the EU will also be having a PS Vita game sale with 20% for Playstation Plus subscribers. the games in this sale include:

• Escape Plan
• Unit 13
• Hustle Kings
• MotorStorm RC
• Super Stardust Delta and Advanced Star Fighter Pack Bundle
• Top Darts
• Little Deviants
• Modnation Racers: Road Trip
• Reality Fighters

The USA has different titles on offer, this picture shows what they are getting on the 21st November.

 
Here is a video of all 2.0's additions in action.



Source: EU and USA Playstation Blog

Square Enix Have Released An Ending Cinematic To Final Fantasy XIV, The Saga Continues In Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

Square Enix have released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIV. this trailer shows the end of the game, but also it shows the beginning to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, the continuing saga which is set to come to PS3 and continue on PC.



Source: Square Enix Blog

Nintendo Announce Pikachu Yellow And White Nintendo 3DS XL Consoles Coming Out From 16th November In The UK

Nintendo have announced 2 new limited edition 3DS XL consoles are coming to the UK. from the 16th November you can get a white 3DS XL with either Mario Kart 7 or Super Mario 3D Land pre-installed. coming from 7th December is the Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL. all 3 are limited editions and only available whilst stocks last.

Press Release

UK Game Charts; Halo 4, Assassin's Creed III, FIFA 13, Need For Speed: Most Wanted, Football Manager 2013

Halo 4 takes over at the number 1 spot this week, but it had less sales than Halo Reach. there were no other new entries in the chart with only Forza at 19 and New Super Mario Bros. at 18 re-entry additions to the chart.

1 - Halo 4
2 - Assassin's Creed III
3 - FIFA 13
4 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted
5 - Football Manager 2013
6 - Skylanders: Giants
7 - WWE' 13
8 - Borderlands 2
9 - Just Dance 4
10 - Medal Of Honor: Warfighter
11 - Forza Horizon
12 - Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park
13 - Resident Evil 6
14 - Dishonored
15 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
16 - Professor Layton And The Miracle Mask
17 - F1 2012
18 - New Super Mario Bros. 2
19 - Forza 4
20 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Charts Supplied By 3. UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track

Last Weeks Chart

Capcom Announce Cherry Tree High Comedy Club Is Out Now On Steam For $7.99/£5.49

Capcom have announced Cherry Tree High Comedy Club, a game developed by Nyu Media, is now out on Steam in the USA and UK for $7.99/£5.49. the game has you playing as Miley, she wants to start up a comedy club in her school but she is short 3 students and her nemesis Octavia isn't going to make it easy either.



Source: Capcom Unity

Activision Have Released A New Trailer For 007 Legends Showing The Free Skyfall DLC In Action

Activision have released a new trailer for 007 Legends. this trailer is for the Skyfall mission which is coming out for free on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. the PS3 version should be out now and the Xbox 360 and PC, via Steam, should get the mission on 20th November.