This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Heavy Rain. could this unique, and possibly glimpse of the future, appeal to Yahtzee, or are the Quick Time Events/story just not good enough?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
THQ Reveal UFC Undisputed 2010 Ultimate Fights Mode And Playstation 3 Exclusive Content
THQ Have announced that the Classic Fights Mode From UFC 2009 has been improved in UFC Undisputed 2010 and is now called Ultimate Fights Mode. Ultimate Fights Mode will give people the chance to play classic matches either single player or two player.
Each fight will start with a introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who will break down the importance of the fight. this is followed by a pre-fight montage.
One of the biggest changes over last years game is that now there are multiple challenges in each fight, and the fights themselves have been categorized to show what type of fight they are. There is even the chance to play as the looser and try to change history by not loosing the fight.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights.
The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights are:
Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin
Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries
PS3 Exclusive Fights
Press Release
UFC Undisputed 2010
ULTIMATE FIGHTS MODE
Ultimate Fights Mode is the evolution of UFC 2009’s Classic Fights Mode and allows players to relive some of the more memorable fights in UFC history. Players are given the opportunity to play the mode as a single player experience in an attempt to unlock content associated with each fight. Players can also play the mode as a two-player experience, squaring off against friends with special presentation and commentary elements.
Each fight opens with an introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who break down the significance of each fight. Following the introduction, a pre-fight montage is played with comments from each fighter and a brief history on how the fight came to fruition. Once the prefight montage is over, the basic match flow occurs and gameplay begins.
The main difference between Classic Fights from last year and the Ultimate Fights for UFC Undisputed 2010 is the introduction of Fight Categories and Multiple Challenges for each fight. Assigning each fight to a category helps structure the mode and allows players to easily identify each type of fight, while the introduction of Multiple Challenges for each fight adds replayability to the mode.
Another new component is the ability to “play as the spoiler” (or the fighter who lost in real life) and provide additional challenges and unlocks associated with the losing fighter, where players look to “rewrite history.”
Upon completing all the challenges, the player unlocks the ultimate reward – a montage that recaps the actual Ultimate Fight itself.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights. The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights list is as follows:
Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin
Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries
Each fight will start with a introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who will break down the importance of the fight. this is followed by a pre-fight montage.
One of the biggest changes over last years game is that now there are multiple challenges in each fight, and the fights themselves have been categorized to show what type of fight they are. There is even the chance to play as the looser and try to change history by not loosing the fight.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights.
The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights are:
Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin
Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries
PS3 Exclusive Fights
Press Release
UFC Undisputed 2010
ULTIMATE FIGHTS MODE
Ultimate Fights Mode is the evolution of UFC 2009’s Classic Fights Mode and allows players to relive some of the more memorable fights in UFC history. Players are given the opportunity to play the mode as a single player experience in an attempt to unlock content associated with each fight. Players can also play the mode as a two-player experience, squaring off against friends with special presentation and commentary elements.
Each fight opens with an introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who break down the significance of each fight. Following the introduction, a pre-fight montage is played with comments from each fighter and a brief history on how the fight came to fruition. Once the prefight montage is over, the basic match flow occurs and gameplay begins.
The main difference between Classic Fights from last year and the Ultimate Fights for UFC Undisputed 2010 is the introduction of Fight Categories and Multiple Challenges for each fight. Assigning each fight to a category helps structure the mode and allows players to easily identify each type of fight, while the introduction of Multiple Challenges for each fight adds replayability to the mode.
Another new component is the ability to “play as the spoiler” (or the fighter who lost in real life) and provide additional challenges and unlocks associated with the losing fighter, where players look to “rewrite history.”
Upon completing all the challenges, the player unlocks the ultimate reward – a montage that recaps the actual Ultimate Fight itself.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights. The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights list is as follows:
Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin
Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries
THQ Have Released A New Video, Featuring BJ Penn, For UFC Undisputed 2010
THQ have released a new video for UFC Undisputed 2010. this video stars the UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ Penn. BJ Penn talks about how he started Jujitsu as a child and has taken it into UFC. the video also shows him training and what he looks like in UFC Undisputed 2010.
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 15, 2010 - THQ Inc. today announced the release of a new UFC® Undisputed™ 2010 video featuring the current UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ “The Prodigy” Penn. As one of the world’s most renowned fighters, Penn brings an unrivaled level of skill and athleticism to the Octagon™. His stand-up fighting is notorious, and his legendary submissions are second to none. UFC Undisputed 2010 captures the proficiency of Penn and more than 100 UFC fighters with a multitude of enhanced combat features, including:
·Full upper body and head movement with a new Sway System
·New Posture System that allows for stronger, fight-ending strikes from the ground
·Introduction of Southpaw stance and the ability to change stances during a fight
·Multiple MMA disciplines, including the new additions of Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling
·Variety of new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions
“UFC Undisputed 2010 will, without question, be the ultimate MMA videogame experience,” said Penn. “The game’s authenticity is awesome and THQ has done a fantastic job on making the moves and gameplay very realistic.”
About UFC Undisputed 2010
UFC Undisputed 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame this year that will deliver the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Players will navigate an unparalleled roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Enhanced combat will bring greater authenticity and more customization, as players manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions, cage positions and more. UFC Undisputed 2010 will encourage online camaraderie like never before, giving players the ability to form fight camps and leagues, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world. In addition to an expanded Career mode, UFC Undisputed 2010 will also introduce three new gameplay modes including Title Mode, Title Defense Mode and Tournament Mode. So you want to be a fighter? Here’s how. For more information about the UFC Undisputed videogame franchise, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.
About BJ Penn
BJ “The Prodigy” Penn is an American mixed martial artist and current UFC Lightweight Champion. Penn began his MMA career training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ralph Gracie, and was the first non-Brazilian to win the black-belt division of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, Penn is renowned for his powerful standup and unrivaled submissions. For more information on BJ Penn, please visit www.ufc.com and www.bjpenn.com.
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 15, 2010 - THQ Inc. today announced the release of a new UFC® Undisputed™ 2010 video featuring the current UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ “The Prodigy” Penn. As one of the world’s most renowned fighters, Penn brings an unrivaled level of skill and athleticism to the Octagon™. His stand-up fighting is notorious, and his legendary submissions are second to none. UFC Undisputed 2010 captures the proficiency of Penn and more than 100 UFC fighters with a multitude of enhanced combat features, including:
·Full upper body and head movement with a new Sway System
·New Posture System that allows for stronger, fight-ending strikes from the ground
·Introduction of Southpaw stance and the ability to change stances during a fight
·Multiple MMA disciplines, including the new additions of Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling
·Variety of new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions
“UFC Undisputed 2010 will, without question, be the ultimate MMA videogame experience,” said Penn. “The game’s authenticity is awesome and THQ has done a fantastic job on making the moves and gameplay very realistic.”
About UFC Undisputed 2010
UFC Undisputed 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame this year that will deliver the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Players will navigate an unparalleled roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Enhanced combat will bring greater authenticity and more customization, as players manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions, cage positions and more. UFC Undisputed 2010 will encourage online camaraderie like never before, giving players the ability to form fight camps and leagues, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world. In addition to an expanded Career mode, UFC Undisputed 2010 will also introduce three new gameplay modes including Title Mode, Title Defense Mode and Tournament Mode. So you want to be a fighter? Here’s how. For more information about the UFC Undisputed videogame franchise, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.
About BJ Penn
BJ “The Prodigy” Penn is an American mixed martial artist and current UFC Lightweight Champion. Penn began his MMA career training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ralph Gracie, and was the first non-Brazilian to win the black-belt division of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, Penn is renowned for his powerful standup and unrivaled submissions. For more information on BJ Penn, please visit www.ufc.com and www.bjpenn.com.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16OGFk
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16OIfh
PS3: Sony has announced that PS3 supplies in the USA should be fine for God Of War III Launch. http://ow.ly/1lhol
360: Edge source says Gears Of War 3 is coming out April 2011. first reveal trailer, 8th April 2010, Full E3 reveal http://ow.ly/1mT6E
PSP: Namco Bandai is brining Tales of Phantasia and Narikiri Dungeon out as Tales of Phantasia X later this year http://ow.ly/1mTUK
PS3: At a Yakuza 4 event in Japan, Sega released a teaser trailer for a game speculated to be Yakuza 5. http://ow.ly/1mTXM
PS3: there are reports of freezing issues in Final Fantasy XIII. http://ow.ly/1mU2c
360: Splinter Cell Conviction demo is coming out 18th March. http://ow.ly/1mU3v
Wii: at GDC, High Voltage Software reportedly had a poster up which hints at a Conduit sequel. http://ow.ly/1mU5U
PSP: Capcom have announced Monster Hunter Portable 3rd and that its coming out late 2010 http://ow.ly/1mU8m
360: Screenshots of a rumoured Super Street Fighter IV theme also may have revealed alternative costumes http://ow.ly/1mUuT
18.250 game industry professionals attended GDC this year, a new record. this is up from 17k last year http://ow.ly/1mUz5
PS3: Peter Molyneux says Playstation Move is step forward, not as big as Natal, would like to play/develop with it http://ow.ly/1mUEe
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For NBA Jam On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16ONef
PS3: Sony says that "alot" of Sony Computer Entertainment studios are working on stereoscopic 3D Games http://ow.ly/1mZKF
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Brining Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 To The USA This Fall http://ow.ly/16OPJ5
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 Featuring Paula Creamer http://ow.ly/16OPJ6
QTE Blog: Sony Have Released Concept Art For Patchwork Heroes http://ow.ly/16OQV4
QTE Blog: Sony Announce A Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment Pack http://ow.ly/16OQV5
QTE Blog: EA Have Announced That The Need For Speed World Beta Has Begun http://ow.ly/16OSEH
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Dead to Rights: Retribution http://ow.ly/16OSEG
There have been layoffs at IGN today. its part of cost cutting measures. http://ow.ly/1n7iH
PSP: Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep is coming out in USA this summer, comes with extra boss and Multiplayer options http://ow.ly/1n7ns
The upcoming Gamepro cover has revealed Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. http://ow.ly/1n7o7
Wii: Its speculated that Grinder is no longer in development for the Wii, but its still coming to PS3/360 http://ow.ly/1n7r2
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Dead to Rights: Retribution
Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for the upcoming Dead to Rights: Retribution, which is being developed by Volatile Games. these screenshots are in-game and show in-game action from a few different places in the game. the screenshots show both Jack Slate and his K9 Shadow attacking enemies. over aspects like the games cover system, stalking and ambush system are also shown in these screenshots.
Screenshots
Screenshots
EA Have Announced That The Need For Speed World Beta Has Begun
EA have announced that the upcoming PC MMO, Need For Speed World, is now in a closed Beta. over the next few months, Thousands of gamers will test Need For Speed World and you could be one of those. simply register at world.needforspeed.com for a chance to be in the Closed beta.
Need For Speed World is currently set for a summer release on PC. The game has over 150 Miles of roads to race along and a new power-up system, that has a deep RPG style progression. Cities from Need For Speed Most Wanted to Need For Speed Carbon have been added to the game.
Screenshots
Press Release
Guildford, UK. – March 16, 2010 – Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the closed beta for Need for Speed™ World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game has begun. Over the course of the next few months, thousands of players worldwide will have the opportunity to claim one of the limited slots in the PC beta test by enlisting at world.needforspeed.com. Need for Speed World testers will be the first in the world to get an insider’s look at this hotly anticipated racing MMO, and their constructive feedback will go straight back to the development team to help add polish, finesse and tuning to the final product.
“Need for Speed World is the world’s first MMO racer – a completely new entertainment experience for speed junkies all over the world,” said John Doyle, Need for Speed World Senior Producer. “We have expanded Need for Speed’s classic adrenaline fueled racing with an all-new power up system and deep RPG style progression to create a truly massive, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience.”
Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience. For the first time in a racing game, players will be able to compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world. Need for Speed World takes the well known and popular cities from Need for Speed Most Wanted and Need for Speed Carbon to create the biggest, most exciting race world ever released in the Need for Speed universe.
Need for Speed World will be available this summer on the PC. More information and details on the beta test can be found at world.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Need For Speed World is currently set for a summer release on PC. The game has over 150 Miles of roads to race along and a new power-up system, that has a deep RPG style progression. Cities from Need For Speed Most Wanted to Need For Speed Carbon have been added to the game.
Screenshots
Press Release
Guildford, UK. – March 16, 2010 – Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the closed beta for Need for Speed™ World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game has begun. Over the course of the next few months, thousands of players worldwide will have the opportunity to claim one of the limited slots in the PC beta test by enlisting at world.needforspeed.com. Need for Speed World testers will be the first in the world to get an insider’s look at this hotly anticipated racing MMO, and their constructive feedback will go straight back to the development team to help add polish, finesse and tuning to the final product.
“Need for Speed World is the world’s first MMO racer – a completely new entertainment experience for speed junkies all over the world,” said John Doyle, Need for Speed World Senior Producer. “We have expanded Need for Speed’s classic adrenaline fueled racing with an all-new power up system and deep RPG style progression to create a truly massive, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience.”
Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience. For the first time in a racing game, players will be able to compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world. Need for Speed World takes the well known and popular cities from Need for Speed Most Wanted and Need for Speed Carbon to create the biggest, most exciting race world ever released in the Need for Speed universe.
Need for Speed World will be available this summer on the PC. More information and details on the beta test can be found at world.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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