Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• 360: US Beta information for 1 VS 100 was canceled at the last moment. no word when it will be revealed. http://tinyurl.com/q9zbl3

• The Kojima countdown revealed another countdown ending on may 30th. this one hints at a E3 announcement. http://tinyurl.com/ppxu9v

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/qw7r5n

• QTE Blog: EA - My Sims Racing has 3 new screen shots. http://tinyurl.com/qyrr6y

• PS3: Heavy Rain gameplay footage has been released. http://tinyurl.com/pr3xyw

• The New Modern Warfare 2 gameplay teaser has been released. there were a few seconds of footage. http://tinyurl.com/raxe8t

• Sony has cut off the Majority of its suppliers by 50% in a bid to reduce costs. http://tinyurl.com/reap48

• Japanese Hardware charts. DSI 34.152, PSP 28.683, Wii 15.116, PS3 11.605, DS 4.888, PS2 4.020, 360 3.233. http://tinyurl.com/oovs58

• DS: Blood Of Bahamut has been dated by Square for Japan release of 6th August. http://tinyurl.com/qxrd6g

• Nintendo have revealed they are always developing new Hardware, not all make it. a price cut is always possible. http://tinyurl.com/pqg3nr

• PS3: Many new heavy Rain Screenshots have been released showing various aspects of gameplay. http://tinyurl.com/q2knuj

• QTE Blog: Square Enix - Final Fantasy VII Advent Children EU Release http://tinyurl.com/r73ht5

• Wii: The US release of Tatsunoko Vs Capcom will be fixed of bugs and Glitches from it's Japanese release. http://tinyurl.com/pl7w4v

• Guinness world records puts fuel as biggest console game ever. there is a total of 5,560 square miles playable. http://tinyurl.com/p2z8w3

• Guitar Hero Modern hits full set list revealed + new trailer. http://tinyurl.com/p9zwjh

• PS3: Edios have announced that Tomb Raider Underworld is getting a trophy patch on May 28th. http://tinyurl.com/qdwfmc

• Nintendo do not see the iPhone as a rival to the DS. sites difference in customers, different audiences. http://tinyurl.com/pamx4r

• iPhone: Capcom plans to release 10 games on the iPhone before March 2010. http://tinyurl.com/qaujw3

• Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island announced as new upcoming DLC. Video's and Pictures released. http://tinyurl.com/rcf79z

• Wii:Metroid Prime Trilogy announced. Wii Game + 2 Gamecube Games, will get Wii Controlls. due August 24th in USA. http://tinyurl.com/qyhyya

• PS3: More Ratchet & Clank weapon design contest entires shown. http://tinyurl.com/r4xcdx

• PS3: Just Add Water tease a game announcement set for E3. http://tinyurl.com/o47d53

• QTE Blog: Ubisoft - Acadamey Of Champions Announced For The Wii http://tinyurl.com/pe3nl2

• QTE Blog: EA - GI Joe Box Art Revealed http://tinyurl.com/omjxnw

• QTE Blog: EA - The Sims 3 Susan Boyle Trailer http://tinyurl.com/qu9or4

• PS3: Heavy Rain Q&A Video now up on the PSBlog. http://tinyurl.com/q8hpa2

• Wii: The new Dragon Ball Game exclusive for the Wii has been revealed as a side scrolling adventure game. http://tinyurl.com/pd4kqx

• QTE Blog: EA - BattleField Bad Company 2 Screens Released http://tinyurl.com/o6ruje

• QTE Blog: EA - Sports Active screen shots http://tinyurl.com/oo48sw

• QTE Blog: EA - loads of Grand Slam Tennis Screens. http://tinyurl.com/pp5kol

• PSP: Crimson Gem Saga trailer released. US release soon. http://tinyurl.com/jv9cqn

• Playstation World Magazine teases new Kojima Announcement on front cover. A Shadowy Male Figure. http://tinyurl.com/p9rts2

• PS3: New EU firmware Update during E3 expected to have Vidzone. Rumored to contain 3D gaming/Video Update. http://tinyurl.com/o3hcq6

• Capcom have announced that Resident Evil Directors Cut is coming to the PSN on May 28th. http://tinyurl.com/opcbzu

• PS3: Hidden New Feature. Game Invite In Red Alert 3 found when looking at a users profile via the Ingame XMB http://tinyurl.com/pqwy22

• PS3: Little BIg Planet, The Patch, levels are now Live. do a search for LBP Originals to find the levels. http://tinyurl.com/q2xxvt

• PS3: Bionic Commando leaderboards are now working. the 360 boards were working since launch, PS3 had a glitch. http://tinyurl.com/qns94u

• Bio Shock 2 will be the most expensive game in 2K history. (9 minute video also in link). http://tinyurl.com/oks7ub

• LucasFilm has trademarked the name Lucidity for game software. http://tinyurl.com/osfkbm

• Wii: Concerns have been raised over the availability of stand alone Wii Motion Plus units in EU. http://tinyurl.com/p2jzny

• DSi: Professor Layton And The Diabolical Box could be coming to USA on August 24th. Not officially announced. http://tinyurl.com/qo2qcu

EA - loads of Grand Slam Tennis Screens.

EA have released a load of screens for Grand Slam Tennis.
They are renders of each character, so you can see what they look like in game.

EA - Sports Active screen shots

EA have released screen shots from EA Active on the Wii

EA - BattleField Bad Company 2 Screens Released

EA have released new screens for Battlefield Bad Company 2.

EA - The Sims 3 Susan Boyle Trailer

EA have released a trailer for the Sims 3 featuring Susan Boyle and a good luck message for her at the end.

EA - GI Joe Box Art Revealed

EA have released the Box Art for GI Joe On all the consoles.

Ubisoft - Acadamey Of Champions Announced For The Wii

Academy Of Champions is a story driven game revolving around Football. You start the game joining an academy where Pelé and Mia Hamm are your teachers. here you improve your skills, recruit new team members, to build the best squad and defeat your rivals to win the academy cup.

It will be compatible with the Wii Balance board and the Motion Plus peripherals.

Press Release.

PARIS, FRANCE – May 20, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced a new addition to its sports portfolio, Academy of Champions™, an arcade soccer game featuring legendary sports icons Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm. Developed for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families. Academy of Champions is scheduled to be released in 2009.

“We made our mark in the sports genre last year with the global success of Shaun White Snowboarding,” stated Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “Now, with Academy of Champions, Ubisoft offers another sports game with a fresh approach that has something unique to offer young gamers and sports fans.”

Created by an experienced team of sports game developers at Ubisoft Vancouver, Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world’s most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.

“Soccer is a sport that is universally celebrated by all citizens of the world,” said legendary sports icon Pelé. “Working with Ubisoft to continue to promote the sport has been a wonderful experience. It is a thrill to continue to inspire a new generation of fans through an entertainment medium that introduces them to the exciting world of soccer.”

In Academy of Champions, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board™ and Wii Motion Plus™ accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges.

For more information on Academy of Champions, please visit: www.academyofchampions.com

© 2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Academy of Champions, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Shaun White is used under license from Shaun White and Shaun White Enterprises, Inc.

Wii, the Wii logo, Wii Balance Board and Wii MotionPlus are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Wii Balance Board sold separately with Wii Fit.

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.