Saturday, April 10, 2010

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

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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/171xne

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/171yEv

  • iPhone: Engadget have a hands on, photo's and video of OS 4 http://ow.ly/1wrKJ

  • iPhone: People have found iChat in OS 4, as well as Flash, flashlight, and front facing camera http://ow.ly/1wrOM

  • PS3: A PS3 owner managed to get a refund from Amazon after the Other OS was removed. he used EU directive 1999/44/EC http://ow.ly/1wrQV

  • 360: Gears Of War 3 has been announced by the Xbox 360 Spotlight Channel, its been removed. Its coming out April 2011 http://ow.ly/1wrSW

  • Sengoku Basara 3 is coming out in Japan on Wii and PS3 on 29th July http://ow.ly/1wrTD

  • Its reported Epic have 2 announcements in next 14 days. Gears of War 3 and a console/PC shooter from EA http://ow.ly/1wrUT

  • PS3: The latest issue of PSM3 has Portal 2 on the cover, leading to speculation that its coming to the PS3 http://ow.ly/1ws2d

  • PS3: David gage says Heavy Rain has sold 1 Million, and they expect it to sell a further 500K. Est sales were 200K-300K http://ow.ly/1ws43

  • Konami have announced that Copa Santander Libertadores is coming to PES, especially to the South American version of game http://ow.ly/1ws5s

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Tim Tebow Is The Cover Athlete For EA Sports NCAA Football 11 http://ow.ly/171E0C

  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce Stuart Broad Will Feature On The International Cricket 2010 Cover http://ow.ly/171E0B

  • JP Consoles, PS3 38.877, PSP 37.445, Wii 30.938, DSiLL 21.583, DSi 15.526, DS 4.110, 360 2.676, PS2 1.815, PSPgo 1.803 http://ow.ly/1ws7d

  • Splatterhouse1,2 and 3 are going to be in the new Splatterhouse game. 1 is the uncensored game, 2+3 Mega Drive versions http://ow.ly/1ws8L

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots, Concept Art, And A Trailer For Crysis 2 http://ow.ly/171Fsw

  • QTE Blog: Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Announced For The Nitnendo DS http://ow.ly/171Fsv

  • Its rumoured that Star Wars: Battlefront Online has been canned after game would miss its 2010 release http://ow.ly/1wsaT

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/171I4H

  • Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow originally began as a remake of the NES original game http://ow.ly/1wEzN

  • At a recent Konami Event, a teaser trailer was shown for what could be a remake of Silent Hill 2. E3 is big reveal http://ow.ly/1wEB8

  • Hudson hope that the Wii Game, Lost In Shadow will come to PS3/360. they are brainstorming Natal/Move games http://ow.ly/1wECM

  • 360: it appears that Microsoft now offers 360 Points in increments of 400, better matching XBLA prices http://ow.ly/1wEEZ

  • Super Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono says there are no plans for any more Street Fighter IV Games http://ow.ly/1wEMp

  • UK Game Market fell 7.8% during the first 3 months of 2010, generating sales of £303M. unit sales down 10.8% to 13.79M http://ow.ly/1wEOs

  • Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands release date has been pushed back on all formats to 21st May http://ow.ly/1wEQ2

  • Warner Bros. have filed 3 trademarks for Netherrealm Studios. speculation is its the new Mortal Kombat Studio http://ow.ly/1wERj

  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce New Uncharted 2 DLC, The ‘Siege Expansion DLC. http://ow.ly/171OjM

  • Konami announce that a new Rush'N Attack (Green Beret) game is coming. it's 2.5 D and called Rush'N Attack Ex-Patriot http://ow.ly/1wESO

  • PS3: Square Enix say that phase 1 of the Final Fantasy XIV Beta is not likely to come to the PS3. Phase 2 should http://ow.ly/1wEUq

  • 360: its reported that Microsoft is going to show of 3D games running off a Xbox 360 next week http://ow.ly/1wEWI

  • PC: Monumental reveal they uploaded their freetoplay MMO Football Superstars to torrent sites to boost players. it worked http://ow.ly/1wsfG



Friday, April 9, 2010

Sony Announce New Uncharted 2 DLC, The ‘Siege Expansion DLC.

Sony has announced that Uncharted 2 is getting new DLC. The Siege Expansion DLC is set to come out on 22nd April for €5.99 / £4.79. This new map will bring in 6 Character skins, a new co-op game mode for 2-3 players, 2 new maps, and 11 additional trophies. The two maps included in this DLC are called The Museum and The Highrise.

The New Co-Op mode is called Siege can be played with 2-3 players and can be played on all 9 multiplayer maps, including the 2 in this DLC. Siege Mode is 10 rounds where you have to go to capture points and survive waves of progressively tougher enemies.


The New Trophies:
Bronze
You Can’t Break Me – Complete All 3 Co-op Objective Maps on Crushing
Under Siege – Finish Wave 10 in 1 Siege Game
Speedy – Get 10 First! Medals
I’ll Cover You – Get 50 Defender Medals
Fallen Angel – Get 50 Afterlife Medals
Not So Fast – Get 20 Shut’em Down Medals
Jack Of All Trades – Get 15 Triple Threat Medals
You Run, I’ll Shoot – Get 10 Protectorate Medals
Back At Ya – Get 50 Retaliation Medals
Kneel Before Z.. – Get 5 Put’em Down Medals
Silver
Rock a Rhyme – Get 100 Tricky Medals

Screenshots


From EU Playstation Blog


This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have released details on this weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console releases. in all there are 9 releases, 1 Virtual Console, 2 WiiWare, and 6 DSiWare releases. i have added screenshots of the game where i can, but unfortunately i do not have screenshots for every game.

Virtual Console

Blaster Master – NES


WiiWare

Zombie Panic in Wonderland


Learning with the PooYoos Episode 2


DSiWare

AlphaBounce

Faceez


Game & Watch Helmet


Game & Watch Manhole


Game & Watch Vermin


The Price is Right

From Nintendo UK


Pokémon Black And Pokémon White Announced For The Nitnendo DS


The Names of the Generation V Pokémon games have been revealed as Pokémon Black and Pokémon White. These games have a late 2010 release in Japan for the Nintendo DS. So far, the only new Generation V Pokémon that have been announced and will be in these games are Zorua and its evolution Zoroark. The 11th April Pokémon Sunday Episode is expected to reveal more information.

From Bulbanews

EA Have Released New Screenshots, Concept Art, And A Trailer For Crysis 2

EA Have released new screenshots, concept art, and a new trailer for Crysis 2. The Concept art shows destruction to the world in 1 piece, and a human stronghold in the other. the screenshots appear to be in-game and focus on the main character. the first screen has him in cover under attack, whilst the second has him jumping from an explosion.

The new trailer for Crysis 2 is similar to the Mad World Gears Of War Trailer. there is a haunting rendition of New York New York being sung, you have the main character standing as a fleet of helicopters enter New York. The Enemy appears and quickly leaves just the main character behind. this trailer appears to be from a in-game CGi Movie.



Screenshots


Concept Art



Codemasters Announce Stuart Broad Will Feature On The International Cricket 2010 Cover

Codemasters have announced that Stuart Broad will be on the cover for International Cricket 2010. he will be appearing on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 boxart.

Boxart


Press Release

Thursday 8th April/... Today Codemasters® is proud to reveal that England star Stuart Broad will feature on the cover International Cricket 2010™, coming this summer for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. To celebrate the announcement, Codemasters has today released the first gameplay video for International Cricket 2010, featuring Stuart Broad and other stars in action is available to view at www.codemasters.com/cricket.

Stuart Broad is the fast rising star of English cricket and set to lead the bowling attack in this summer’s fixtures against Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh. A key member of England’s Ashes winning side of 2009, his man of the match performance against Australia at the Brit Oval saw him take 5 for 37 in the deciding test as he emerged as one of the world’s leading bowlers.

“It’s fantastic for me to follow in the footsteps of legends like Brian Lara and feature on the front of a Codemasters cricket game,” said England star Stuart Broad. “I’m a huge gamer so it’s exciting to be involved with Codemasters, who have always produced the most authentic and realistic cricket games. When I’m away with the team tour, playing games on our consoles is a great way to pass the time and enjoy some banter. I can’t wait to take on the rest of the lads - and beat them - in International Cricket 2010!”

“Stuart Broad has established himself as one of the most exciting players in world cricket and we’re delighted to sign him up to feature on the front of the pack,” added John Szoke, Producer, Codemasters.

Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, International Cricket 2010 steps up to the crease with a range of innovations and improvements including a new player and AI confidence system. In International Cricket 2010 as in real life, confidence is key to success. In the test format of the game, gamers must play themselves in as batsmen and build momentum as bowlers, improving their ability to play advanced shots and take wickets. In shorter formats of the game, confidence can be gained and lost much more quickly as players look to take advantage of the pressurised conditions.

Other key enhancements include ‘Action Cam’, the new camera that takes players right onto the pitch, and ‘Power Stick’ which gives 360° degree batting control to ensure International Cricket 2010 will deliver the most authentic interactive cricket experience ever.

Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes including new instant tournaments, full test series and quick-fire Twenty20 matches. Gamers can compete as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations at an improved selection of 21 stadia around the world, including Lord’s, the Home of Cricket.

Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visitwww.codemasters.com/cricket.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Race Driver GRID, Overlord and Operation Flashpoint; the company recently secured the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA 1. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com

ABOUT TRICKSTAR GAMES
Established in 2009, Trickstar Games is Australia’s newest but most experienced developer of best-selling interactive entertainment products for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3. The company is headquartered in Prahran, Melbourne.www.trickstargames.com

ASK ABOUT GAMES
Codemasters supports askaboutgames.com www.askaboutgames.com - a UK initiative designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for computer and video games so that they can make more informed choices when choosing games for their children.

Codemasters is a registered trademark owned by The Codemasters Software Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo