Sony Europe Discuss The PSP UMD Game Data Install To Memory Card Option

With the Football Manager Handheld series, Gran Turismo and the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 6 having options to install data from the UMD to the Memory Card, i asked Sony has this been available to developers since the PSP launch as it appears to be a recent development.

I also asked if there was a limit as to what a developer can do with this option, whether there is a limit to the file size, or if the game has to be playable without an install.

"Game developers could have done this manually since launch, with approval from SCE, but with a recent SDK release, SCE has added system support for this functionality. There is no limit, or rules around whether the game has to run without an install, at least not yet. We will continue to review the system to see if we do need to provide further guidance to publishers on usage of this feature as it gets further use."

So it appears that originally, only games like Football Manager Handheld, managed to get approval to install game data to the memory card, but with updates to the SDK its become more accessible to developers in general and appears that Sony has made it flexable as to how its used.

Sony Europe Confirm They Do Not Insist On Publishers Releasing Digital PSP Titles

Sony America had already said that they have not made it compulsory for publishers to release their games on the PSP PSN.

I Asked Sony Europe If They have a similar situation, they responded:

"SCE does not insist on digital releases of all PSP titles - it is the publisher's choice."

I Did ask if there will be a set date for when PSP titles have to be available on the PSN, but it got the same response.

Konami Have Released Screenshots Of Their Upcoming WiiWare Game, Tomena Sanner

Konami have released screenshots for their upcoming Nintendo Wii WiiWare game, Tomena Sanner.The Screenshots show many of the different stages and minigames that take place in the game.

Tomena Sanner

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15Y6bP

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15Y6X0

• 360: the remaining Wallace And Gromit episodes will come out at the same time on November 4th. http://ow.ly/xk6u

• DSi: Nintendo officially announce the DSi LL. it comes out in Japan on November 21st for ¥20,000, has 4" screens http://ow.ly/xk8g

• DSi: The DSi LL is coming to Europe as the DSi XL in Q1 2010. http://ow.ly/xkbI

• PS3: Sony Europe confirm the God Of War III Demo and District 9 is USA only, will Announce EU Plans soon. http://ow.ly/xkCm

• Nintendo six month profits fall 52%, (year on year ). Wii's fell from 10.1 to 5.75 Million, Software down 81.4 to 76.2 http://ow.ly/xkHt

• The release date for Final Fantasy XIII is rumoured to be revealed soon in an advert. http://ow.ly/xkJg

• 360: its unlikely that Porn will be available on the Sky Player. there are currently no plans for it either. http://ow.ly/xkLk

• PSP: Half Minute Hero is not coming out in Quebec (Canada) as they won't make a French version. http://ow.ly/xkMj

• PS3: PixleJunk Shooter is currently set for a December 24th release in Japan, worldwide by end of year. http://ow.ly/xltz

• Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) has been updated to 1.01. it adds Legendary, Community and Competition to Online http://ow.ly/xlus

• PS3: WipEout HD update 2.10 coming. there's fixes to audio/ detonator/ eliminator issues + more. Adverts coming back http://ow.ly/xlwN

• Bayonetta is coming out in the USA on January 5th, Europe gets it January 8th http://ow.ly/xmyU

• Cartoons, Comics and perhaps movies could come out of the Epic Mickey universe, Disney thinking about it. http://ow.ly/xmAd

• PS2: The Playstation 2 is 9 years old today. http://ow.ly/xmB5

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Artwork For The 12th PoxNora Expansion, Dire Covenant http://ow.ly/15Y948

• 360: Another season of 1 VS 100 is in the works, there's changes to the 1, like the avatar walks down stairs to the stage http://ow.ly/xmCk

• Wii: Resident Evil 0 is coming to Europe January 22 2010. http://ow.ly/xmDj

• Iwata says Nintendo has failed to continuously release strong software for the Wii, they lost momentum, lowered targets http://ow.ly/xmEY

• Ubisoft have announced that Splinter Cell Conviction is not the last game in the series. but it may not feature Sam Fisher http://ow.ly/xmFy

• PC: its rumoured that in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo files, 2 DLC packs are mentioned. Miracle and Apocalyptic. http://ow.ly/xocT

• DSi: Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow is coming out in the USA Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/xodW

• Capcom posts 6 month financials, sales are up 24.5%. 57% of game sales were overseas http://ow.ly/xofv

• PS3: Fat Princess Patch 1.03 is out today as well as a Demo http://ow.ly/xogk

• Epic Mickey was planned as a trilogy, non planned beyond the first game as yet. http://ow.ly/xohd

• PS3: Famitsu has revealed that R-Type 3Dis coming exclusively for the PS3. not known what this game is. http://ow.ly/xoiA

• QTE Blog: Sega Has Revealed The Current Box Art For The UK Release Of Valkyria Chronicles II On The PSP. http://ow.ly/15YbjE

• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 29/10/09 http://ow.ly/15YbYC

• QTE Blog: EA Reveal Battlefield Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Information, Boxart, Trailer, And Screenshots http://ow.ly/15YbYD

• Wii: Warren Spector says reason Epic Mickey Concept art doesn't look like screenshots is that its early design dismissed http://ow.ly/xq7G

• PS3: gamers who have Demon Souls connected online during Halloween will find the game has moved into the black. http://ow.ly/xq9V

• PC: Team Fortress 2 has Halloween update. 5 new achievements, New Map, Exploding pumpkins, but only till 2nd november http://ow.ly/xqaw

• PS3: Relentless Software is reported to be working on 2 PS3 titles. A PSN game out easter 2010 and another for Fall 2010 http://ow.ly/xqbi

• PS3: its reported that Sony has said that they are looking at brining more steaming media services to the PS3. http://ow.ly/xqbG

• Top DSiWare games, Flipnote Studio, DSi Browser, Crash Course Domo. Top Wii Ware, Lostwinds, Reel Fishing, World Of Goo http://ow.ly/xqcX

• QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Battleships On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd64

• QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Connect 4 On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd65

• QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots Of Monopoly On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/15Yd66

• QTE Blog: Outbreak Studios Announce They Are Working On The Second Episode Of Dark Nebula With 1337 Game Design http://ow.ly/15Yd67

• 360: Borderlands is getting patched tomorrow/today. Ps3/PC coming later. load times improved, bug fixes, + more http://ow.ly/xr92

• 360: 1UP have pictures of some of the user created cars in Forza 3. Okami one looks very good. http://ow.ly/xr9I

• QTE Blog: Puma Have Teamed Up with Activision To Offer A New DJ Hero Character, In Store Events, And Sale Of Puma B... http://ow.ly/15YdpS

• PS3: German Ratings Board rates Aqua Panic HD, by Eko Software, for PS3. Aqua Panic! Oasis thought to be a PSP Minis http://ow.ly/xrap

• the once exclusive AC/DC Live Rock Band disc is now coming out at Gamestop for $19.99 on November 4th. http://ow.ly/xrbG

Puma Have Teamed Up with Activision To Offer A New DJ Hero Character, In Store Events, And Sale Of Puma Branded Stuff In DJ Hero

Puma have announced that they have teamed up with Acitivsion and DJ Hero. in this partnership, some Puma stores across America will get DJ Hero demo stations. Puma Footwear, apparel, and accessories in the game will also be available for purchase in Puma stores.

Puma also announced that if you register at puma.com/djhero , you could get rewards and special codes to unlock an additional character for DJ Hero.

There will also be in store events at select Puma stores, as well as key retail partners including Bodega, Boston; Michael K, NYC; Shoe Biz, San Francisco; Belmont Army Supply, Chicago; Sportie SD, San Diego; VILLA, Philadelphia; Millennium Shoes, LA; and select Nordstrom and Finish Line locations. there will be DJ Performances, DJ hero game demos and contests.

Press Release

BOSTON --(Business Wire)-- Oct 29, 2009 Sportlifestyle Brand PUMA® teams up with Activision Publishing Inc.’s DJ Hero™ - the latest innovation in music gaming featuring 93 exclusive mixes from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance and created by some of the greatest DJs of all time. As part of the partnership, PUMA has outfitted seven playable DJ characters in PUMA Archive products.

“Given PUMA’s history in DJ culture this game was the perfect fit,” said Antonio Bertone, PUMA’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Having PUMA’s gear featured in such an innovative game, allows us to interact with our consumers in a whole new way.”

In-store DJ Hero demo stations and displays will be making an appearance in select PUMA Stores across the country this month as well as in key retail partner locations. The PUMA footwear, apparel, and accessories featured in the game will be available for purchase at PUMA Stores and online at puma.com. Consumers are also encouraged to go online to puma.com/djhero to register and receive rewards and special codes to unlock an additional character in the game.

To celebrate the partnership and the launch of the game, PUMA will be hosting a nationwide series of events in November and December featuring DJ performances, DJ Hero game demos, and contests. The events will take place at PUMA stores and at key retail partners including Bodega, Boston; Michael K, NYC; Shoe Biz, San Francisco; Belmont Army Supply, Chicago; Sportie SD, San Diego; VILLA, Philadelphia; Millennium Shoes, LA; and select Nordstrom and Finish Line locations.

PUMA has long been involved in the music world, supporting both up-and-coming and established artists including some of the talent featured in DJ Hero. The brand has also released three editions of 5X12, limited edition box sets of vinyl manufactured and produced entirely by PUMA and distributed to the world’s top DJs. The project was created with the intention of helping cutting-edge record labels promote and market exciting music while contributing something of lasting value to DJ culture. In addition, PUMA has released several limited edition collaboration projects with Yo! MTV Raps and artists including The Thrills, and MSTRKRFT.

This partnership follows other successful video game integrations for the brand with past Activision titles. DJ Hero is available now for most video game platforms and is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero, twitter.com/djhero and puma.com/djhero.

© 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

PUMA
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sportlifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Creativity, SAFE Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the values of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken. PUMA starts in Sport and ends in Fashion. Its Sport Performance and Lifestyle labels include categories such as Football, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Mihara Yasuhiro and Sergio Rossi. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Tretorn and Hussein Chalayan. The company, which was founded in 1948, distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 9,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Herzogenaurach/Germany, Boston, London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.puma.com

Outbreak Studios Announce They Are Working On The Second Episode Of Dark Nebula With 1337 Game Design

Outbreak Studios and 1337 are already working on the second episode to Dark Nebula, Episode 1 is already out on the App store. the second episode will be longer than the first, and will still be fresh and exciting. they aim to have the second episode out early 2010.

It has also been announced that Episode 1 will be updated with Facebook highscores and a calibration option for the controls.

Press Release

GOTHENBURG, Sweden --(Business Wire)-- Oct 29, 2009 Peter Björklund, the CEO of Outbreak Studios announced today that they have signed up with 1337 Game Design to develop the second episode of the game Dark Nebula for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The first episode of Dark Nebula was released on Apple’s App Store just two weeks ago and has already become a bestseller in many countries. Some reviewers have even named it the best game released for the platform to date.

“At Outbreak Studios, passion and creativity is central in everything we do, and when we decide which projects to get involved in we only work with clients that share those values. We love what 1337 Game Design has done with the first episode, so we’re very excited to take things further with the sequel. We also prefer to work with projects where we are as close to the end consumer as possible, and Dark Nebula is perfect for that.” Peter says.

Dark Nebula was designed by Anders Hejdenberg, a game industry veteran who has worked with Peter Björklund on numerous games before.

“We’ve promised our fans to make the second episode much longer than the first one, and we’ve promised ourselves to make it just as fresh and exciting gameplay-wise. By signing up with Outbreak Studios we feel confident that both those promises will be kept. I think it goes without saying that we are extremely pleased with this collaboration.” Anders says.

The work on the second episode has already begun, and the title is planned to be released early next year. Before that, an update will be released for the first episode with Facebook-integrated highscores and a calibration option for the controls.

Links
Dark Nebula logo: www.1337gamedesign.com/DarkNebulaEP2Logo.png
Outbreak Studios website: www.outbreakstudios.se
1337 Game Design website: www.1337gamedesign.com

About Dark Nebula
Dark Nebula is a skill-based action game where the objective is to get your player character through an array of levels filled with various obstacles. The controls are similar to marble labyrinth games but the levels are filled with elements and puzzles inspired by platform games where you need to jump over swinging blades, dodge spikes and avoid deadly falls.