PopCap have announced that the hit Facebook game, Bejeweled Blitz, is out now for PC and Macs from www.popcap.com/bejeweledblitz for $19.95. This version of Bejeweled Blitz has been enhanced over the Facebook version, making the game Full Screen and HD. the sound has also been enhanced and achievements have been added to the game. Players can still connect with Facebook, post high scores and star medals.
PopCap have released a trailer for this new version of Bejeweled Blitz as well as some screenshots. the Trailer shows in-game action and uses the in-game footage to highlight aspects of the game. the screenshots are also in-game and show the main menu, Facebook Menu, gameplay, and the Game Over Screen.
Screenshots
Press Release
Dublin, Ireland – April 8, 2010 — PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games, today announced that Bejeweled® Blitz, the 1-minute social adaptation of its mega-hit franchise Bejeweled for the Facebook® platform, is now available as a downloadable game for Windows-based PCs. Carrying a suggested retail price of US$19.95 and available exclusively at www.popcap.com/bejeweledblitz/ Bejeweled Blitz PC offers a range of enhancements to, and advantages over, the free Facebook game, including full-screen play, dramatically enhanced sound and graphics, dozens of new achievements and corresponding badges, and 1 million coins redeemable for “Blitz Boosts” — power-ups and other score-stimulating effects.
“Bejeweled Blitz is 10 years of the most popular puzzle game of the century packed into a minute-long experience,” said Jason Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap Games. “It's the purest form of Bejeweled that we've ever concocted, factoring in everything PopCap has learned from a decade of development and feedback from millions of fans. By adding social and competitive elements and a time limit, we've distilled Bejeweled down to its essence with Bejeweled Blitz, and the new PC downloadable version makes the game available in the largest, most vibrant form factor yet by far. For some players this could be the version that takes their Bejeweled Blitz game to new heights.”
In the new Bejeweled Blitz PC, players can connect Facebook from the game's main menu and play the game from their PC without having to open a Web browser. High scores and corresponding star medals can be published to players' Facebook pages when they are logged in to Facebook. Blitz Coins are a new form of currency recently added to the game, which can be earned via gameplay or purchased and then redeemed for various Blitz Boosts — power-ups and effects to improve in-game performance.
Bejeweled Blitz, already available for Web and as an update to Bejeweled 2 on iPhone, has grown dramatically since its original launch on Facebook a year ago, now attracting roughly 11 million active users each month and more than 25 million users overall. Even more amazing, about 3.5 million unique users play Bejeweled Blitz every day, playing more than 100 million sessions per day and destroying half a billion gems per hour!
About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 260 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap’s games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only “casual games” developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including social, Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Microsoft Have Released A New Narrated Trailer For Alan Wake
Microsoft have released a new trailer for Alan Wake. this trailer is narrated throughout and is titled “Alan Wake: Building the Thriller,”. this trailer uses in-game footage to show off many aspects of the game that are being discussed by the narrator. Microsoft also reveal that the trailer features never before seen footage of Alan Wake.
Microsoft have also announced that they are working with well known merchandisers so a wide range of products can be released for Alan wake. today they announce that they're working with Cafepress to offer t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and more. the shop is open now at http://shop.cafepress.com/alan-wake, whilst the grand opening will be 16th April.
Press Release
“Alan Wake” fans, now is the time to wake up! A new video from the upcoming psychological action thriller exclusive to Xbox 360 is available today, offering a creative insider’s look into “Alan Wake.” With the relaunch of AlanWake.com, look no further to get the most up-to-date information about the highly anticipated title set to launch in select countries in Europe on May 14, in North America on May 18 and in Japan on May 27.
Today, Microsoft released a new narrated trailer titled “Alan Wake: Building the Thriller,” encapsulating everything known about the psychological action thriller so far, while introducing the highly anticipated title to the uninitiated. Featuring never-before-seen footage containing previews of the unfolding mystery, even stalwart “Alan Wake” fans who have been following the title since it was first announced will want to examine the trailer for clues and details about the heart pounding thrill ride of “Alan Wake.”
To help bring the game to life, Microsoft has collaborated with well known merchandisers to offer a wide range of items for fans to show their adoration for “Alan Wake.” One such program is with CafePress, with others to be announced soon.
In a special collaboration with CafePress, the world's biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise, fans are now able to design and sell “Alan Wake” inspired products. Unique fan-created items will be available for purchase starting today with the full online store grand opening planned for April 16, 2010. From T-shirts and hoodies to water bottles, customize and outfit yourself with gear from “Alan Wake” at http://shop.cafepress.com/alan-wake to bring the game to life.
If you can’t wait to step into the world of “Alan Wake,” secure your Bright Falls Bonus Pack for exclusive “Alan Wake” content by pre-ordering your copy of the game now from participating retailers. A must-have for anyone intrigued by the game, the Pack includes Avatar gear like the “I Am Awake” T-shirt and an Xbox LIVE “Bright Falls” theme based on the game.
For those seeking to add the ultimate “Alan Wake” collection to their bookshelves, the Limited Collector’s Edition, designed to resemble a hardcover novel, comes packed with special bonus content including “The Alan Wake” Files collectible book – a 144-page book containing a short story penned by Alan Wake and a compilation of FBI dossiers investigating the mysterious events at Bright Falls; an exclusive Xbox LIVE theme and Avatar; video documentaries exploring the development of “Alan Wake”; in-game commentary and hints from Remedy; and much more.
Bringing a new style of storytelling in this dynamic new title exclusively for Xbox 360, “Alan Wake” is developed by Remedy Entertainment, the renowned original developers of the successful “Max Payne” series. “Alan Wake” immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. “Alan Wake” is episodic-based with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling new twists and profound character revelations at every turn, rated T for Teen. For more information, please visit AlanWake.com.
Microsoft have also announced that they are working with well known merchandisers so a wide range of products can be released for Alan wake. today they announce that they're working with Cafepress to offer t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and more. the shop is open now at http://shop.cafepress.com/alan-wake, whilst the grand opening will be 16th April.
Press Release
“Alan Wake” fans, now is the time to wake up! A new video from the upcoming psychological action thriller exclusive to Xbox 360 is available today, offering a creative insider’s look into “Alan Wake.” With the relaunch of AlanWake.com, look no further to get the most up-to-date information about the highly anticipated title set to launch in select countries in Europe on May 14, in North America on May 18 and in Japan on May 27.
Today, Microsoft released a new narrated trailer titled “Alan Wake: Building the Thriller,” encapsulating everything known about the psychological action thriller so far, while introducing the highly anticipated title to the uninitiated. Featuring never-before-seen footage containing previews of the unfolding mystery, even stalwart “Alan Wake” fans who have been following the title since it was first announced will want to examine the trailer for clues and details about the heart pounding thrill ride of “Alan Wake.”
To help bring the game to life, Microsoft has collaborated with well known merchandisers to offer a wide range of items for fans to show their adoration for “Alan Wake.” One such program is with CafePress, with others to be announced soon.
In a special collaboration with CafePress, the world's biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise, fans are now able to design and sell “Alan Wake” inspired products. Unique fan-created items will be available for purchase starting today with the full online store grand opening planned for April 16, 2010. From T-shirts and hoodies to water bottles, customize and outfit yourself with gear from “Alan Wake” at http://shop.cafepress.com/alan-wake to bring the game to life.
If you can’t wait to step into the world of “Alan Wake,” secure your Bright Falls Bonus Pack for exclusive “Alan Wake” content by pre-ordering your copy of the game now from participating retailers. A must-have for anyone intrigued by the game, the Pack includes Avatar gear like the “I Am Awake” T-shirt and an Xbox LIVE “Bright Falls” theme based on the game.
For those seeking to add the ultimate “Alan Wake” collection to their bookshelves, the Limited Collector’s Edition, designed to resemble a hardcover novel, comes packed with special bonus content including “The Alan Wake” Files collectible book – a 144-page book containing a short story penned by Alan Wake and a compilation of FBI dossiers investigating the mysterious events at Bright Falls; an exclusive Xbox LIVE theme and Avatar; video documentaries exploring the development of “Alan Wake”; in-game commentary and hints from Remedy; and much more.
Bringing a new style of storytelling in this dynamic new title exclusively for Xbox 360, “Alan Wake” is developed by Remedy Entertainment, the renowned original developers of the successful “Max Payne” series. “Alan Wake” immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. “Alan Wake” is episodic-based with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling new twists and profound character revelations at every turn, rated T for Teen. For more information, please visit AlanWake.com.
EA Have Released A New Tutorial Video For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
EA have released a new tutorial video for FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. this video shows how the game can be played predominately with 2 buttons in the 2 button mode. in this mode, the X and O buttons on a PS3 are used, with some L1 and R1 use. the video shows how all the moves needed in a football game can be pulled of by using this simple new control scheme, by using in-game footage showing it in action.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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360: The OFLC has rated Duke Nukem Manhattan Project for the 360. Microsoft listed as games publisher http://ow.ly/1vyur
PC: Square Enix have confirmed that monsters from old Final Fantasy Games will appear in Final Fantasy XIV http://ow.ly/1vyy5
PSP: Konami have confirmed that Monster Hunter is coming to Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. Felyne will appear + more http://ow.ly/1vz0q
PSP: Famitsu have screenshots showing Monster Hunter enemies being attacked by Snake in Metal Gear peace Walker http://ow.ly/1vz3M
PSP: Metal Gear Peace Walker has a optional install. there is a small install, 300MB, or a large install, 800MB http://ow.ly/1vz6p
Cryptic confirm work on a console version of Star Trek Online has stopped. they got it working, but stopped due to money http://ow.ly/1vz8n
360: There are reports of technical issues with Natal. loose clothes, couches, latency, low light cited. price increased http://ow.ly/1vzd6
PS3: Crytek say Crysis 2 will look better than anything on the PS3, they're aiming to set a new benchmark http://ow.ly/1vzfQ
Toby McCasker was sacked from Zoo Weekly after whistle-blowing review demands from RockStar for Red Dead Redemption http://ow.ly/1vzjz
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released A New Trailer For Clash Of The Titans http://ow.ly/170owE
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - God Of War III http://ow.ly/170owD
QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Last Airbender For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/170owC
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Alan Wake Is Coming Out In Europe On 14th May http://ow.ly/170reE
QTE Blog: Digital Chocolate Announce Their Games Have Been Downloaded Over 4 Million Times From Nokia's Ovi Store http://ow.ly/170reD
QTE Blog: Futuremark Announce The Second Content Pack For Shattered Horizon http://ow.ly/170sBu
QTE Blog: EA Reveal The 28 Songs In 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa http://ow.ly/170sBv
PS3: GeoHot has custom firmware for PS3 allowing Other OS but its not out yet. Looking into adding Other OS To PS3 Slim http://ow.ly/1vLKb
DArk Void Zero is coming to iPhone and PC on 12th April. will cost $2.99 on iPhone, $5 on PC. no plans for PSN/XBLA http://ow.ly/1vLW8
Wii: Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo team working on Zelda are under pressure due to graphical standard Monster Hunter set http://ow.ly/1vLXt
Konami trademarks Adrenalin Misfits, EA does Pirates Ahoy, Sony does Until Dawn and Road To Zero http://ow.ly/1vLYY
360: Activision announce Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package sells over 2.5M units in a week http://ow.ly/1vM1G
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Futuremark Announce The Second Content Pack For Shattered Horizon
Futuremark Games Studio have announced the second content pack for Shattered Horizon. The Firepower Pack will be a free update that will add new weapons and grenades to Shattered Horizon. unfortunately, no release date or specifics about the content in the update, have been revealed by Futuremark at this time.
Press Release
HELSINKI --(Business Wire)-- Apr 07, 2010 Futuremark® Games Studio today revealed plans for a second content pack for Shattered Horizon™, their PC exclusive multiplayer first-person shooter. The "Firepower" pack will add new weapons and grenades encouraging different styles of play and providing the opportunity for new team tactics. Like the Moonrise pack released in February, the Firepower expansion will be free for all players.http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/
"Since the launch of Shattered Horizon we have shown our thanks to players who have supported us by releasing free DLC. That commitment to the community continues with the Firepower pack which will add new weapons and grenades to the game," said Jaakko Haapasalo, producer at Futuremark Games Studio. "And while we are not revealing the release date or specific details just yet, players in our Arconauts program have already started helping us test and balance the new weapons."
In Shattered Horizon, a catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons of rocky debris. Trapped in orbit the survivors fight in zero gravity to control the limited supplies that mean the difference between survival and death in the cold of space.
Seeking to gain an advantage the ISA successfully launch a rocket carrying a cargo of modified weapons through the cloud of debris to the entrenched astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Meanwhile, engineers at the MMC’s hidden base of operations have been scavenging equipment to create their own new weapons and grenades. Resupplied and rearmed with newfound firepower, the ISA and MMC begin fresh hostilities.
About Shattered Horizon
Shattered Horizon is the innovative first game from Futuremark Games Studio that immerses you in the cold reality of zero gravity combat in space.
- Multiplayer first-person shooter set in near-Earth space 40 years from now.
- Experience intense zero gravity combat and complete freedom of movement. Use your rocket pack to fly freely through space then land on any surface.
- Join your friends in action-packed 32 player battles fighting across eight space based levels from hollowed-out asteroids to the ruined remains of the International Space Station.
- New weapons and grenades coming soon in the free Firepower pack.
Shattered Horizon requires DirectX 10, a DirectX 10 compatible video card, and Windows Vista or Windows 7. There is no support for Windows XP or DirectX 9. Suggested retail price: €19.95 / $19.95 / £14.95 Available now from Steam and the official website: http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/buynow/
Keywords and Suggested Tags
Shattered Horizon, Futuremark Games Studio, Firepower, first-person shooter, FPS, zero gravity, multiplayer, PC, video game, DLC, expansion pack, DirectX10, Windows 7
About Futuremark® Games Studio
Futuremark® Games Studio, wholly owned by Futuremark® Corporation, was formed in January 2008 to create original games with new and entertaining gameplay. Shattered Horizon™ is the studio's first self-published game. Shattered Horizon is rated Teen by the ESRB and 16 by PEGI. The game carries the NVIDIA®: The Way It's Meant To Be Played™ seal. Futuremark is based in Helsinki, Finland and maintains a sales office in Saratoga, California. For more information, please visit http://www.futuremark.com/
© 2010 Futuremark® Corporation. Shattered Horizon™ and Futuremark® Games Studio trademarks and logos, Futuremark character names and distinctive likenesses, are the exclusive property of Futuremark Corporation. The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
EA Reveal The 28 Songs In 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
EA Have revealed the songs in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Game. the 28 songs in the game come from 20 countries. the songs were chosen to capture "the sounds and history of the musical landscape in Africa". The soundtrack is being hedlined by Somalian , K'NAAN with his song Wavin’ Flag Coca-Cola Celebration Mix”.
ARTIST - SONG - COUNTRY:
Baaba Maal - International - Senegal
Babatunde Olatunji - Kiyakiya - Nigeria
Basement Jaxx feat. Santigold - Saga - England
Buraka Som Sistema - Restless - Portugal
Buscemi feat. Lady Cath - Dipso Calypso - Belgium
Fedde Le Grand feat. The Stereo MCs - Wild & Raw - Holland
Florence + The Machine - Drumming Song - England
Fool's Gold - The World Is All There Is - USA
Future Sound Of London - Papua New Guinea - England
Gang Of Instrumentals - Oh Yeah - South Africa
John Forté - Your Side - USA
Jonathan Boulet - Ones Who Fly Twos Who Die - Australia
Kid British - Winner - England
K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag - Coca-Cola Celebration Mix - Somalia
Last Rhythm - Last Rhythm - Italy
Latin Bitman - The Instrumento - Chile
Marisa Monte - Não É Proibido - Brazil
Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson - Say Hey (I Love You)- USA
MIDIval PunditZ - Atomizer (Pathaan's Dhol Mix) - India
Miike Snow - In Search Of - Sweden
Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Strong Will Continue - USA/Jamaica
Rocky Dawuni - Africa Soccer Fever - Ghana
Rox - Rocksteady - England
Sia - Bring Night - Australia
Sergio Mendes - Emorio - Brazil
The Kenneth Bager Experience feat. the Hellerup Cool School Choir - Fragment Eight "The Sound Of Swing" - Denmark
The Very Best feat. Ezra Koenig - Warm Heart Of Africa (So Shifty Remix)- Malawi/France/Sweden
White Rabbits - Percussion Gun - USA
Press Release
Guildford, UK., – 7th April, 2010 – Turn up the music, raise your hands and voices and join the celebration! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the 28 artists across 20 countries who will usher in the EA SPORTS™ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ with an international soundtrack that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup™ to be held in Africa.
EA SPORTS™ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ captures the sounds and history of the musical landscape in Africa with a rhythmic, tribal blend of 28 songs that, through mass exposure to football, videogame and music fans, will become synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ worldwide. Somali-born poet, musician and rapper, K’NAAN, headlines the soundtrack with his song “Wavin’ Flag Coca-Cola Celebration Mix”.
A full playable demo of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will be available for downloadable at the PLAYSTATION Store, and for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system on Xbox Live Marketplace, beginning April 8 worldwide. Play as Spain or Italy and discover a football experience that brings to life the passion and emotion of the actual tournament. New players to the FIFA franchise will be able to choose to play the demo utilizing new Two-Button controls designed to enable new gamers to pass, shoot and compete for the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM with an accessible control scheme that utilizes just two buttons. In addition to playing a match football fans and gamers will be able to upload their replays from the demo to EA Football World for other fans to watch.
“2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is a landmark project in the evolution of world music and its African heritage,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at Electronic Arts. “We’ve brought together such legendary African artists as Nigerian drummer/activist Babatunde Olatunji, Senegal icon Baaba Maal, and ‘The Bob Marley of Ghana’ Rocky Dawuni, with global superstars like Sergio Mendes and Nas & Damian Marley. But we’re perhaps most proud of K’NAAN, the unsigned Somali artist we discovered in 2004 whose music has now appeared in five different EA SPORTS video games.”
To listen to streaming music clips from this EA SPORTS one-of-a-kind mix of music, learn more about the bands and get details about features in the 2010 FIFA World Cup videogame, visithttp://www.FIFA-WORLD-CUP.EASPORTS.COM.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will also be available on the Wii™, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) and iPhone® on April 27, 2010 in North America and April 30, 2010 in Europe and Asia. Visit http://www.FIFA-WORLD-CUP.EASPORTS.COM for more information about features. The game is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI in Europe.
EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogame franchises, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf.
For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.co.uk to connect, share and compete.
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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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, 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.easports,co.uk . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports,co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. © The Official Emblem and Official Mascot of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and the FIFA World Cup Trophy are copyrights and trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers "(FIFPro)" and national teams. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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