Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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  • A Survey says that Americans play more videogames for longer periods of time than any european country. http://ow.ly/wQDy

  • PS3: the banned PSN player who lost his case against Sony is now appealing it and asking for $180k http://ow.ly/wQGF

  • Roger Daltrey has said that a Who Rock Band game is coming out next year. its unknown if its a standalone game or pack. http://ow.ly/wQOm

  • Wii: There will be a Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles limited edition in Japan. it has soundtrack and promo DVD. http://ow.ly/wQVA

  • Its reported that borderlands non PS3 and 360 has a online bug which wipes skills and weapons, when joining/leaving a game http://ow.ly/wQXU

  • PC: Dungeons & Dragons Online USA is getting an update tomorrow. there's a new adventure pack, epic difficulty + more http://ow.ly/wQZ7

  • PS3: BrĂ¼tal Legend DLC, Tears of the Hextadon, is coming to the PSN for Free on 5th November, 2 weeks before 360. http://ow.ly/wRam

  • PS3: Tetsuya Nomura says there will be a big showing of Final Fantasy VS XIII at E3 2010 http://ow.ly/wSeJ

  • DSi: Nintendo dismiss reports of a larger screen DSi coming out as "Speculative" http://ow.ly/wSsC

  • PS3: Insomniac don't believe the PS3 will be maxed out for another 2-3 years. http://ow.ly/wStD

  • iPhone: Beneath A Steel Sky has sold nearly 20,000 units since its launch. they expect 70,000 sales in first year. http://ow.ly/wSuA

  • PSP: The German Ratings board have rated The Red Star as coming to the PSP. its expected to be a port of the PS2 game http://ow.ly/wSB9

  • 360: Gears OF War 2 received it's 5th title update. there will also be a double EXP event this weekend. http://ow.ly/wSET

  • 360: Sky and Microsoft have revealed the pricing for the Sky Player. you need Xbox Live Gold Membership. cheapest is £15 http://ow.ly/wSLY

  • PS3: Sky was asked if the Sky Player is coming to the PS3, they didn't confirm it or deny its coming. they're neutral http://ow.ly/wSNU

  • PS3: RT @SonyPlayStation: No need to import - 3D Dot Game Heroes for PS3 is DEFINITELY coming to NA! Spread the word, more to come.

  • Critter Crunch Devs, Capybara Games, are working on a new Game, tentatively titled Zombie Tactics. its a survival game http://ow.ly/wUK2

  • 360: S'plosion Man has received a title update which fixes multiplayer lag and acitvates Avatar Awards http://ow.ly/wUKH

  • Oyoji Games is working on SteamPirates for PSP and iPhone/iPod Touch. screenshots at link. http://ow.ly/wULC

  • QTE Blog: Crave Entertainment Announce They Are Developing Games Based on Man Vs. Wild And The Deadliest Catch http://ow.ly/15XFVk

  • PC: The PC version of Brink will have Dedicated Servers. http://ow.ly/wUMt

  • PC: Aliens Vs Predator devs, Rebellion, refuse to say if the game will have Dedicated Servers. http://ow.ly/wUNM

  • A Study has found that 25% of UK Gamers pay for DLC. 7% of console gamers buy digital versions, 14% on PC. http://ow.ly/wUOL

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots Of The Playstation 3 Version Of Frogger Returns http://ow.ly/15XGId

  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots Of The Nintendo Wii Version Of Frogger Returns http://ow.ly/15XGIe

  • There will be free DLC for Fairytale Fights for those who buy the game within 90 days of its launch. http://ow.ly/wUPM

  • PS3: There are two Vidzone exclusives. both are Jamie Cullum videos, "old Joanna” and “Don’t Stop the Music” http://ow.ly/wUS9

  • Madden NFL Arcade is based on the Nintendo Wii version of Madden NFL 10 http://ow.ly/wUTa

  • PS3: God Of War Collection is coming out on November 17th. link has list of trophies for both games, there's 2 platinum's. http://ow.ly/wV1J

  • PSP: There will be a Phantasy Star Portable 2 demo released in Japan in November. 50,000 gamers will get download codes. http://ow.ly/wUQl

  • PC: left 4 Dead 2 Demo from steam appears to have been delayed until tomorrow. http://ow.ly/wXgV

  • PC: a "low-Violence" version of borderlands was uploaded to Australia Steam instead of the normal game. http://ow.ly/wXhX

  • 360: Sky Player has been pulled from the 360 “due to an unforeseen technical issue”. they hope to have it up tomorrow http://ow.ly/wXmE

  • Wii: The Boxart for The American version of Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars has been released http://ow.ly/wXlR

  • A Mutliplayer patch is coming to the 360/PS3 versions of Call Of Juarez, Bound In Blood. set to fix balance issues. http://ow.ly/wXiJ

  • DSi: Germany's Ratings Board has rated Rayman for the DSiWare. nothing else is known about the game. http://ow.ly/wXnl

  • DS: the Boxart for the USA and PAL versions of the legend Of Zelda Spirit Tracks Have Been Released, both are different http://ow.ly/wXou

  • Miyamoto likes the Star Fox series, is disappointed that its not big in Japan. http://ow.ly/wXpK

  • Wii: The Official UK Nintendo Magazine have a unboxing video of the black Wii. http://ow.ly/wXqL

  • Insomniac have said that the Ratchet And Clank Series will be only on Sony Consoles, Sony owns the Rights http://ow.ly/wXrF

  • QTE Blog: Screenshots And Videos Of The Upcoming Xbox 360 Video http://ow.ly/15XIVQ

  • PS3: RT @SonyPlayStation: New Post: Call of Duty: World at War Map Packs 50% Off, New Playlists! http://bit.ly/4BSIik




Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Screenshots And Videos Of The Upcoming Xbox 360 Update

Microsoft has released screenshots and videos for the main features in the upcoming Xbox 360 update, Twitter, Last Fm, Facebook, And Zune Video.

Twitter




Last Fm




Facebook




Zune Video



Konami Have Released New Screenshots Of The Nintendo Wii Version Of Frogger Returns

Konami Have Released New Screenshots Of The Nintendo Wii Version Of Frogger Returns. this game is coming out on the WiiWare service. the screenshots show familiar Frogger gameplay, several different levels and hazards.

Frogger Returns



Konami Have Released New Screenshots Of The Playstation 3 Version Of Frogger Returns

Konami have released new screenshots for the Playstation 3 version of Frogger Returns. this game is coming out on the Playstation Network. The screenshots show familiar gameplay as well as many of the different stages, and hazards, in the game.

Frogger Returns



Crave Entertainment Announce They Are Developing Games Based on Man Vs. Wild And The Deadliest Catch


Crave Entertainment have announced that they have signed an agreement with Discovery Communications to develop and produce videogames based on Man Vs Wild and Deadliest Catch, two of the highest rated shows on the Discovery Channel.

In the Deadliest Catch game, players take on the role of a captain of a Crab Boat. you have to navigate the bearing sea and cast pots, all the while balancing dangers and profits. In Man Vs. Wild you play a character who is being guided by Bear Grylls in various landscapes and environments.

Deadliest Catch is coming to the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and Playstation 3, and Man Vs. Wild is also coming to those consoles, as digital downloads, as well as the Xbox 360 as a Xbox Live Arcade Title.

Press Release

SANTA ANA, Calif. & MALTA, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- Oct 27, 2009 Crave Entertainment, the full-service publishing division of FillpointSVG, one of the videogame industry’s leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment and e-commerce services for national retailers, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Discovery Communications to develop and produce video games based on two of Discovery Channel’s highest rated television shows. Crave will publish the extremely popular Man vs. Wild and the top ranked Deadliest Catch for all current video game platforms beginning in Spring 2010. The deal was brokered on behalf of Discovery Communications by its licensing agent, The Joester Loria Group and is for the North American market.

The games let players experience the excitement of surviving in the world's toughest jungles and deserts as seen in the Man vs. Wild series, and battle the pounding storms of the Bering Sea as crab fishermen in Deadliest Catch. In the Man vs. Wild game, players control their character under the guidance of host and survival expert Bear Grylls as they exercise the necessary survival skills in a wide variety of landscapes and climates. In the Deadliest Catch game, players act as the captain of their own crab boats and navigate through the Bering Sea to cast and harvest pots all the while balancing the dangers against the profits.

“The Discovery Channel has captivated millions of viewers by delivering non-stop action and suspense in these unique programs,” stated Betsi Gijanto, Executive Vice President, Crave Entertainment. “Man vs. Wild and Deadliest Catch capture man’s struggle to survive amidst the perils of nature on land and at sea. This rich content is a perfect concept for videogames.”

“Crave Entertainment’s boutique publishing approach coupled with their experience in bringing realistic games to casual gamers everywhere makes them the obvious choice for these brands,” said Sue Perez-Jackson, Director of Licensing for Discovery Channel. “We look forward to working with Crave Entertainment to bring to life the heart-pounding, real-world adventures of Deadliest Catch and Man vs. Wild.”

Both Discovery Channel titles are slated to appear on PlayStation ®3 system, Nintendo Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ system. Man vs. Wild will appear on the Xbox 360 system. Digital downloadable versions will also be available on the PlayStation ® Network and Xbox Live.

About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications is the world's number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA)(NASDAQ: DISCB), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visitwww.discoverycommunications.com

About The Joester Loria Group
The Joester Loria Group, www.joesterloriagroup.com , is a full-service licensing and marketing agency providing its clients with a full array of services, including: strategic planning, competitive analysis, and implementation of licensing strategy, management of publicity and advertising and marketing for licensing programs. The Joester Loria Group represents Chrysler Group LLC for Jeep(r) and Chrysler; Pepsi-Cola North America for Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina and AMP; Baked Goods Leader, Entenmann's Products; BBC series Planet Earth and Life; Discovery Communications including Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Planet Green and selected series; Mike Rowe’s brand for the working man, mikeroweWORKS; and award winning pre-school property Baby Genius

About Crave Entertainment
Based in Santa Ana, California, Crave Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of FillpointSVG, is a full-service video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For more information about Crave Entertainment please visit www.cravegames.com.

About FillpointSVG
Headquartered in Malta, New York, FillpointSVG is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer fulfillment services, distributor and e-commerce solutions for videogame hardware, software, accessories and PC software for national retailers and software publishers. For more information, please visitwww.fillpointsvg.com.

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Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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