Thursday, April 22, 2010

Bungie Have Released A New Video Documentary For Halo Reach Talking About The Upcoming Beta

Bungie have released a new video documentary for Halo Reach. this documentary focuses on the upcoming Halo Reach Beta and discusses the on going changes/balancing that has taken place with the multiplayer and what players can expect from the beta. There is plenty of new in-game footage from the beta, from several maps and game modes, used to show the new weapons, armor abilities, match making, customisation, and much more. it is hinted in the video that those taking part in the Beta will get a avatar shirt.



Press Release

ViDoc: Carnàge Carnivàle!
Bungie’s latest “Halo: Reach” ViDoc, titled Carnàge Carnivàle, features explosive new gameplay footage from the multiplayer beta and insightful, colorful commentary directly from the Bungie design team covering the process of creating new weapons, game modes and multiplayer features in “Halo: Reach.” Discover what Bungie loves best about the new multiplayer experiences in “Halo: Reach” in this humorous and action-packed preview of the multiplayer beta.

The Beta Drops May 3rd!
Now less than two weeks away, the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta is poised to be the definitive Xbox LIVE event of this spring. The beta will offer millions of “Halo” fans a unique opportunity to test and help refine the biggest blockbuster game of 2010. Representing the best-in-class multiplayer elements that have become the hallmark of the “Halo” series and fused with a host of new content and features, “Halo: Reach” offers the most robust, action-packed multiplayer experience ever and promises to set a new standard for competitive gameplay, customization and community integration.

EA Have Released The Boxart For Madden NFL 11 And New Screenshots


EA have released new screenshots for Madden NFL 11 as well as the boxart for Madden NFL 11. The Boxart confirm that the game is coming out on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Nintendo Wii, And Xbox 360. The Screenshots released appear to be in-game, but don't appear to be from in-game action.

Boxart


Screenshots



Sega Announce Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Is Out Now On The iPhone

Sega have announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is out now on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone/ipod Touch. Sega have also detailed a upcoming update for it that will bring full multiplayer to the game, in both the single player levels and head-to-head modes. The Game costs £3.49 in the UK.

Screenshots


From Sega Blog USA


This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's EU Playstation Blog have revealed the new digital comics coming out this week on the PSP Store.

* Kill Shakespeare IDW 12+
* 2000AD Prog #1676 2000AD 18+
* Abyss #4 Red 5 Comics 12+
* Archie Marries Veronica #2: “The Wedding” Archie Comics 3+
* Army of Two #4 IDW 17+
* Atomic Robo Vol. 2: Dogs of War #3 Red 5 Comics 9+
* Bill Willingham’s Pantheon #3 IDW 12+
* Dead, She Said #1 IDW 17+
* Donald Duck and Fethry Duck in “Operation Seaweed” Disney 3+
* Donald Duck and the Ultralight Challenge Disney 3+
* Kong: King of Skull Island #2 Markosia 12+
* Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #5 IDW 17+
* Magica De Spell and the Unscheduled Trip Disney 3+
* Powers (2000) #1-#6 Icon 18+
* Ritual #2 Markosia 18+
* Runes of Ragnan #4 IDW 12+
* Scrooge McDuck and the Grastronomical Bills Disney 3+
* Scrooge McDuck and the Mystery of the Sunken Ship Disney 3+
* Serpent Wars #1 Markosia 12+
* Sonic The Hedgehog #0 Archie Comics 3+
* Superduck #11: The Eracolator Disney 3+
* The Beagle Boys and the Eco-Friendly Day Disney 3+
* The Mystery of the Black Pond Disney 3+
* The Strange Case of Doctor Duckell and Mister Duckhyde Disney 3+
* Transformers: Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #5 IDW 9+
* Transformers: Nefarious #1 IDW 9+
* Ultraheroes #4: Dream and Reality Disney 3+
* Vampire Hunter D Volume 1: Chapter #3 IDW 17+

From EU Playstation Blog


Sony Announce Playstation 3 Firmware 3.30 And Its Out Now

Sony have revealed Playstation 3 firmware 3.30 and it is out now. this is a mandatory update that prepares the Playstation 3 for the future 3D game update, and it also brings enhancements to trophies. The Enhancements are:
  • Trophy enhancements –- Now you can more easily sort trophies in the [Trophy Collection] and [Comparing Trophy] sections. Sorting can be done with [Trophy Collection] in the [Game Category] and also when comparing trophies with your friends in the [Friend Category]
  • Trophy Folder (Title List) can be sorted by game name/ by title according to the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
  • Add-on list (Group list) can be sorted by original/the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
  • Trophy list can be sorted by original/trophy name/grade/date of obtaining the trophy (ascending/descending)
From EU Playstation Blog


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/1781wC

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1782WE

  • 360: Halo Reach Hands on - Joystiq http://ow.ly/1BbQD, Eurogamer http://ow.ly/1BbRh, VG247 http://ow.ly/1BbRR, 1UP http://ow.ly/1BbTb

  • 360: Bungie expects the Halo Reach beta to be the biggest Console beta with 3 million players when it starts http://ow.ly/1BbW2

  • 360: Its rumoured Microsoft will launch a TV Station on Xbox Live but will rise Xbox Live membership prices to pay for it http://ow.ly/1Bc49

  • Gamestop has a listing for Lego Harry Potter Collectors Edition, comes with behind the scenes of the game + movie + more http://ow.ly/1Bc6V

  • PC: Valve announce The Steam Beta closes this week, All Steam Clients will be updated on Monday to the Beta UI http://ow.ly/1BccW

  • PSP: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker has been reviewed by Famitsu and given 40/40 http://ow.ly/1BcdJ

  • PSP: The Next Yakuza game has been revealed as coming out on the PSP, stars new character called Tatsuya Ukyo http://ow.ly/1Bcfk

  • The Starcraft II Beta Is coming to Mac's next week, PC version is getting "Galaxy Editor" by end of the week http://ow.ly/1Bcjl

  • GAME have announced they are closing 127 UK Stores over the next 3 and a half years. profits have fallen 28% http://ow.ly/1Bcmz

  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For RISK Factions http://ow.ly/1789Ej

  • PC: Blizzard have banned 320K cheaters from Warcraft III and Diablo II http://ow.ly/1Bcqg

  • Warner Bros. have acquired Turbine, the devs behind Lord of The Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online. http://ow.ly/1BjqF

  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Just Cause 2 http://ow.ly/178bu1

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Lord of Ultima, A Free Browser Based Strategy Game, Is Out Now http://ow.ly/178bu0

  • Android: its reported that the Android 2.1 update for the HTC Hero is not coming out until June at the earliest. http://ow.ly/1BkWo

  • 360: its rumoured that Halo Reach will have 3 retail versions, Standard, Limited, and Legendary editions http://ow.ly/1Bl8l

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal The 28th April Game Room Update http://ow.ly/178eD2

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal Upcoming Titles Coming To Games on Demand http://ow.ly/178eD1

  • Square Enix have filed a trademark for Chocobo's Crystal Tower in Europe. no platforms were listed. http://ow.ly/1Bl9B

  • HMV UK have a listing for James Bond: Bloodstone, a Driving/Racing game for Wii, PS3, and 360 http://ow.ly/1BlaI

  • QTE Blog: EA Announce The FIFA Interactive World Cup Final Is On 1st May http://ow.ly/178g9W

  • Ryozo Tsujimoto and Kaname Fujioka cannot attend the Monster Hunter Tri London Launch http://ow.ly/1Bldj

  • The GameCity special guest, Sam Lake, cannot make it to the Nottingham event due to the Eyjafjallajökull volcano http://ow.ly/1Blgy

  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The New Theme Song For Free Realms Is "It's Your World" By The Dares http://ow.ly/178i4l

  • Its rumoured the next Silent Hill Game, from Vatra, is going to be a first person shooter. http://ow.ly/1Boec

  • PC: Audio files have been found hinting that the next Mass Effect 2 DLC could be for Liara T'soni. http://ow.ly/1Bogw

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Super Mario Galaxy 2 http://ow.ly/178jVK

  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New Tutorial For UFC Undisputed 2010 Focusing On The Games Career Mode http://ow.ly/1Bok9

  • Trine was updated Via steam over the weekend, it brought a new level to the game and fixes. PS3 version maynot get it http://ow.ly/1Bs7K

  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Kevin Butler Advert For ModNation Racers http://ow.ly/178lIx

  • the Guinness Book of World Records Says Modern Warfare 2 had the "Most Successful Entertainment Launch of All-Time." http://ow.ly/1Bs8y

  • PS3: its reported that Final Fight Double Impact needs a PSN Connection to be played. http://ow.ly/1Bt0a

  • Its reported that EA have held of revealing Bulletstorm due to the Eyjafjallajokull eruption and travel chaos http://ow.ly/1Bt0D

  • Wii: Sega President, Mike Hayes, says comments from one of its studios regarding the Wii market was “erroneous” http://ow.ly/1Bt0P