Thursday, January 28, 2010

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • 360: its reported that old Arcade games already purchased will have to be bought again to play them in the Game Room. http://ow.ly/10XXj

  • PS3: There was debate in Sony whether to release God Of War II on the PS3 or make it a PS3 launch game http://ow.ly/10Y0L

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16qYJw

  • PS3: Sega of Japan will release a Bayonetta patch tomorrow in Japan that will add a Install option. http://ow.ly/10Y2q

  • 360: Blueside's mysterious PC MMO "Project T" is rumoured to be also coming to the 360. http://ow.ly/10Y3S

  • PC: a Command And Conquer 4 Beta is expected to go public soon http://ow.ly/10YeR

  • iPhone: Noby Noby Boy has been demonstrated on the iPhone and it has differences from the PS3 version http://ow.ly/10YgB

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16r0p7

  • PS3: Blue Toad Murder Files episode 3 will be released on the PSN for free for 1 month Episodes 4-6 will cost £9.99 http://ow.ly/10YiH

  • Dara O’Briain will host the Gaming BAFTAs in march http://ow.ly/10YkH

  • PS3: Digital Foundry Discuss 3D gaming with Evolution Studios. HDMI 1.4 3D Standard used by Sony. PS3 HDMI can do it http://ow.ly/10Yzh

  • Bizzare Creations appear to be working on a unannounced game. it appears to be a movie license game. http://ow.ly/10YHm

  • Its rumoured Red 5 Studios have laid off some staff, that they were bought out which saved the company. http://ow.ly/10YJ6

  • PS3: God Of War III will not support motion controllers but they did think about it. http://ow.ly/10YLf

  • Engadget are live blogging from the Apple Event now! click here http://ow.ly/1121R

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released A Fact Sheet And Boxart For The Nintendo Wii Version Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/16r46z

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released A Fact Sheet And Boxart For The PSP Version OF FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/16r46A

  • QTE Blog: EA Announces FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa The Videogame And Releases New Screenshots http://ow.ly/16r46B

  • QTE Blog: EA Has Released A Fact Sheet And Boxart For The PS3 and Xbox 360 Versions Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Af... http://ow.ly/16r5lv

  • iPad: Apple Reveal the iPad http://ow.ly/115Kq , iWork for iPad http://ow.ly/115Lc ibookstore for iPad http://ow.ly/115Lx ,

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Reveal The Release Dates For The PC And Xbox 360 Versions Of Supreme Commander 2 http://ow.ly/16r75r

  • Its rumoured that Warner Bros. are working on a Mortal Kombat film reboot. http://ow.ly/115ZU

  • PS3: Tales Of Vesperia The First Strike Blur-Ray Movie will unlock costumes in the PS3 Tales Of Vesperia game http://ow.ly/1161U

  • The ESRB reveals Fuck is uttered 275 times in Dead To Rights Retribution. Shit is said 90 times. http://ow.ly/1163e

  • PS3: Grand Theft Auto 4 Episodes From Liberty City listing has appeared on a retail website. http://ow.ly/1164o

  • QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Supreme Commander 2 http://ow.ly/16r8IS

  • 360: Ninjabee will reveal their next XBLA Avatar game this week. it dosent appear to be a Kingdom For Keflings 2. http://ow.ly/1166q

  • PS3: its reported that there will be around 10 games in 2010 that will use the Motion Controller http://ow.ly/118Hl

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Bayonetta http://ow.ly/16ramu

  • Xbox: Fallout Extreme has been revealed as a squad based first person shooter that was in development for the Xbox http://ow.ly/118IN

  • Leaked concept art for Criterions Need For Speed game is rumoured to have been leaked before the games reveal http://ow.ly/115YW

  • Top 360 Live Titles, Modern Warfare 2, Halo 3, Call Of Duty WaW, FIFA 10, Left 4 Dead 2. Top Arcade, Magic The Gathering http://ow.ly/119fs

  • QTE Blog: Just Add Water Reveal Gravity Crash Is On Sale, Update 1.02, And A PSP Version http://ow.ly/16rbzS

  • PS3: Naughty Dog Reveal update v1.04 will fix “error syncing player data”. its out 27th Jan. http://ow.ly/11a9i



Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Just Add Water Reveal Gravity Crash Is On Sale, Update 1.02, And A PSP Version

Just Add Water have announced that their game, Gravity Crash, is currently on sale on the USA PSN for $4.99. but this sale ends tomorrow.
Just Add Water have also announced that there are over 1,400 user created levels. they recommend players try out levels by “E-T-E-C” and “RubiconAlpha”.

Patch v1.02 has been detailed. it brings:
  • More intuitive voting for user created levels
  • Improved menu navigation
  • Fixes to sound fx playback
  • Hi-scores can no longer be posted from the Trial version
  • The hidden level “Umbria” is now correctly unlocked in the Campaign
  • Polish language now available

Just Add Water have provided details on the PSP version of Gravity Crash. there will be 35 levels in campaign mode. there will also be a exclusive mode for the PSP version called survivor. The PSP version also has the same create and share options that the PS3 version has.

Gravity Crash PSP


From US Playstation Blog


New Zero Punctuation - Bayonetta

This Weeks Zero Punctuation is on Bayonetta. could Yahtzee possibly like this game when soo many other reviews have raved about how good it is?




Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Supreme Commander 2

Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for Supreme Commander 2. the screenshots appear to be from the PC version of the game are also appear to be in-game. a couple of different locations are shown as well as many different units.

Supreme Commander 2



Square Enix Europe Reveal The Release Dates For The PC And Xbox 360 Versions Of Supreme Commander 2


Square Enix Europe have announced that the PC Version Supreme Commander 2 is coming out in Europe and other PAL territories 5th March. A Xbox 360 version of the game is set to come out 19th March 2010.

Press Release

And here is Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces SUPREME COMMANDER® 2, created by critically-acclaimed developer Gas Powered Games, will be available on PC-DVD from 5th March 2010 and on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on 19th March 2010.

SUPREME COMMANDER 2 is the next installment in the award-winning SUPREME COMMANDER franchise, set 25 years further into the future. Featuring numerous game enhancements, an in-depth campaign mode, online multiplayer and a unique storyline, the game represents a new dimension in RTS gaming.

Boasting intense battles on a massive scale, players will wage war, creating enormous customizable armies and experimental war machines that can change the balance of power at any given moment. Assume the role of one of the three enigmatic commanders, each representing a unique faction with a rich story that brings a new level of emotional connection to the RTS genre.

“The partnership with Square Enix has been a highlight of my career,” said Chris Taylor, Founder and Creative Director of Gas Powered Games. “I couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished, as the game has continually exceeded all of my expectations throughout its development.”

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “SUPREME COMMANDER 2 has already achieved fantastic recognition across media and the RTS community winning E3 Best Strategy Game 2009 from IGN, 1UP and GameSpot. We’re thrilled to be working with Gas Powered Games to release a game that really pushes the genre’s gameplay and storyline expectations to a new level.”

For more information about SUPREME COMMANDER 2 please visit the official website at www.supremecommander2.com
rest of it.

EA Has Released A Fact Sheet And Boxart For The PS3 and Xbox 360 Versions Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa



EA have released the boxart and a fact sheet for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa.

The fact sheet reveals unique features in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. the game has altitude effects where at higher stadiums, less air resistance means the ball will travel faster and further and players will get tired quicker. There is a online mode where you can play the entire 2010 FIFA World Cup or you can play as a nation against other players and teams online.

Fact Sheet

Product Description
EA SPORTS™ celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

Experience all the emotion and passion of the world’s fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing against fans from around the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final™ and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation.

For the first time ever, play out the 2010 FIFA World CupTM in a full and authentic online tournament mode. Carry the hopes and dreams of your favourite nation into battle against fans from rival countries. Compete under the same conditions your real-world heroes will face in South Africa, from the group stage through the knockout rounds to the chance to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa TM champion. For fans of nations that failed to qualify for South Africa this is the chance to replay and re-write history. Plus, earn individual and team points to prove your nation is the best in Battle of the Nations.

Spectacularly presented in true-to-life detail, EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ features all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Everything fans love about the World Cup comes to life in stunning detail, including confetti cannons, streamers, & fireworks—just like the official tournament. Plus, supporters who follow their heroes to South Africa will be in the stands waving their country’s flag, holding giant banners and cheering in their native language.

EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup features a more sophisticated, faster-paced and responsive version of the market-leading EA SPORTS football engine that drives the award-winning FIFA 11—the highest rated sports game on this console generation. Gameplay innovations capture the journey from qualification to the final tournament with home and away strategies for every nation, situational tactics in-game, and altitude affects that fatigue players faster and even impact the flight of the ball.

Additional features will be revealed leading up to the game’s retail launch.

Key Features
*Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup — Compete as one of 199 teams from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. Play in any of the 10 official stadiums that come to life with the pageantry and festivity of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

*2010 FIFA World Cup Online — The first-ever full and authentic 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament. Compete as your favourite country against rivals in the group stage through the knockout rounds to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup champion. Navigate the Globe to locate top countries and opponents among all 199 participating nations.

*Spectacular Presentation: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including all 10 official licensed stadiums. Experience confetti cannons, streamers, giant banners, seat cards, flags and fireworks as if you were in South Africa.

*Battle of the Nations — Represent your country in the 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament against your rivals to win global supremacy. Earn individual and team points and prove your nation is the best. Every performance is rated, recorded and uploaded and your ratings all count towards player and nation leaderboards.

*Home & Away Tactics— CPU mimics international football by creating strategic, defensive formations for weaker teams playing away from home. Plus, weaker teams raise their level of play on their home pitch.

*Altitude Effects — Less air resistance at altitude means the ball travels faster and further. Plus, player will noticeably fatigue faster and their stamina challenged while playing in cities at higher elevations versus sea level.

*Authentic Stadiums — Compete in all 10 official stadiums of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

EA Has Released A Fact Sheet And Boxart For The Nintendo Wii Version Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa


EA Have released the fact sheet and boxart for the Nintendo Wii version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa.

The Fact Sheet reveals that the game will have some unique features on the Nintendo Wii version. the game has user controlled celebrations that use the control pad to trigger celebrations. the camera will close in to show the players emotion. the game also has awards, Pick up and Play controls, and Tournaments. up to 32 friends can take part in the official tournament or you can play online in a knock out tournament with 3 friends.

Fact Sheet

Product Description
Celebrate the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame on Wii™ for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. Experience an action-packed, easy-to-play football game that brings friends together in their living rooms to compete for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

Take on the challenge of leading your home nation in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament, from the group stage through the knockout rounds to a virtual re-creation of the championship final. Presented in an art style that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa and in true-to-life detail, including confetti rain, streamers, & fireworks, 2010 FIFA World Cup features all 10 official licensed stadia in South Africa and all 199 national teams that took part in qualification. The stage is set for 32 friends to compete for the chance to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup champion. Score the goal that lifts your nation to victory and mark the occasion with user-controlled celebrations.

Travel around the world to take on all 32 nations competing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in head-to-head challenges in Zakumi’s Dream Team. Start your journey with random players and then build your team by stealing an opposition player after each victory. Win a challenge and pick a player until you have conquered the world and built Zakumi’s Dream Team. Plus, take your team to a friend’s house on your Wii Remote.

Compete in a multiplayer, knockout-style tournament against up to 3 friends in Global Elimination. Draft and strategically select countries to play as, create alliances and gang-up on rivals until only one player is crowned champion.

2010 FIFA World Cup features non-stop football action that pits you against friends or the CPU in head-to-head challenges utilizing the Strike It System. Shake the Wii Remote perfectly in order to either score or defend free-kicks, penalties, and corners, creating frantic competition on the pitch. Even goal kicks have been enhanced to showcase one-on-one battles.

Key Features
*Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup — Compete as one of 199 teams in a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Represent your favourite country and play in any of the 10 official stadiums that come to life with the pageantry and festivity of the official tournament.

*Play the Official Tournament with Friends — You and up to 31 friends can re-create the official tournament. Choose a country and advance through the tournament by taking on and defeating your friends one at a time to write your own history.

*Spectacular Presentation: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ comes to life in spectacular fashion with a South African art style designed for Wii that captures the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including all 10 official licensed stadia. Experience confetti cannons, streamers, flags and fireworks as if you were in South Africa.

*Global Elimination Tournament — Compete in Global Elimination, a multiplayer, knockout-style tournament against up to three friends. Draft and strategically select countries to play as, create alliances and gang-up on rivals until only one player is declared the winner.

*Build Zakumi’s Dream Team —Take on all 32 countries who have qualified for the World Cup in head-to-head matches with challenges. Begin with random players and then steal your opponents’ players after each victory. Win a challenge and pick a player until you have conquered the world. Take your Dream Team to a friend’s house on your Wii Remote.

*Strike It System— Non-stop football action pits you against friends in head-to-head challenges utilizing the Strike It System. Shake the Wii-mote perfectly in order to either score or defend free-kicks, penalties, and corners, creating frantic action on the pitch.

*User-controlled Celebrations —Score a goal and then use the +Control Pad to pull off celebrations and admire your performance via a new close-in camera that really delivers the emotion of each goal scored.

*Earn Awards— For the first time on Wii, earn awards by scoring goals or completing tasks.

Pick-up-and- Play Controls— New, accessible control scheme option enables even newcomers to videogames to compete for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Choose to play the style that best suits your skills, from All-Play for novices to Pro Control for experienced players.

*Authentic Stadiums — Compete in all 10 official stadiums of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.