Tuesday, June 8, 2010

EA Have Released A New Trailer For The 3rd DLC Map Pack For Battlefield: Bad Company 2

EA have released a new trailer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. this trailer shows the new maps coming in the third Map Pack for the game, revealing they are Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta, and that the maps games modes are Squad Deathmatch and Squad Rush respectively. The video has alot of in-game footage from these maps and it also shows that these maps are free for VIP code owners, meaning it'll cost for those without a code.




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 The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17E8BX
  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17EalH
  • PS3: Super Star Dust HD 3D, 5.00 not released, new incomplete 4.00 was released and taken down. 5.00 up soon http://ht.ly/1V3vM
  • The new guitars for Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock have been revealed. they have been re-designed. old guitars will work http://ht.ly/1V3EG
  • 360: The Boxart for 360 games appears to have been changed, or is being changed. http://ht.ly/1V3Gs
  • The ESRB has rated Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure for the PS3 and Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1V3J9
  • CESA calculates that piracy on DS and PSP between 2004 and 2009 cost games industry $41.7 billion, ¥3.816 Trillion http://ht.ly/1V3ND
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce The First DLC For Skate 3 Comes Out 8th June For 400 MS Points/$4.99 http://ht.ly/17Efic
  • Phil Snyder's website lists that he's done Jiminy Cricket voice work for Kingdom Hearts: Recoded, an unannounced game http://ht.ly/1V6j9
  • Valve's Gabe Newell says their E3 surprise is not Half Life: Episode three and the teaser image is fake http://ht.ly/1V6mD
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce The FIFA Online Closed Beta Is Finished And Gamers Can Now Play The Open Beta http://ht.ly/17Ei2U
  • Apple WWDC Keynote live in 20 minutes! New iPhone expected to be announced as well as others http://ht.ly/1V6HE
  • Engadget Live Blogging of WWDC has started! watch and see if the new iPhone is shown...and perhaps more http://ht.ly/1VaBS
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/17Ek6L
  • 360: Ice-T appears to have said that he is starring in Gears of War 3 http://ht.ly/1VapW
  • iPhone: Apple reveal iPhone 4. front+rear cameras, 960 x 640 3.5inch screen, 800:1 contrast, 25% thinner,720p video+ more http://ht.ly/1Vd6B
  • QTE Blog: The Lego Group Announce Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Will Be Distributing Lego Universe http://ht.ly/17EnNN
  • UK Game Charts, Red Dead Redemption, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, UFC Undisputed 2010, Just Dance, Wii Fit Plus http://ht.ly/1VasX
  • iPhone: Poker Smash, a XBLA game, is now out on the App store for $1.99 http://ht.ly/1VcAe
  • PS3: A Viral video is making the rounds, its from Japan and its for the PS3 3D update http://ht.ly/1VdBB
  • Hideo Kojima is working with Square Enix, collaborating on something, possibly Front Mission related http://ht.ly/1VdEP
  • Its strongly rumoured Capcom and Namco are teaming up for a Street Fighter Vs Tekken Game http://ht.ly/1VdQb
  • MercurySteam have revealed that they don't always use Hideo Kojima's feedback with Castlevania Lords Of Shadow http://ht.ly/1VdSa
  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For The Shoot http://ht.ly/17Esoa
  • A teaser trailer for the Driver reboot has been released http://ht.ly/1VgsR
  • The ESA, Electronic Software Association, reveal they spent $1.2Million on lobbying from January to March. http://ht.ly/1VgBB
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup http://ht.ly/17EuPT
  • iPhone: iPhone 4 comes out 24th June in USA, UK, France, Japan, Germany. $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB http://ht.ly/1VjSt
  • PS3: Suckerpunch promise there will be bigger consequences, in inFamous 2, to your decisions http://ht.ly/1VjU3
  • QTE Blog: The Third Episode Of The Crackdown 2 Animated Series Has Been Released http://ht.ly/17Exb4
  • Its strongly rumoured LucasArts is making a Next-Gen Star Wars: Starfighter game for PS3 and 360 http://ht.ly/1VjVr
  • PS3: amazing Wario Ware style Little Big Planet level has been created with many mini games. its called Kevin Butler Ware http://ht.ly/1Vlu4


Monday, June 7, 2010

The Third Episode Of The Crackdown 2 Animated Series Has Been Released

The third episode in the Crackdown 2 animated series has gone live. this episode is like a public service announcement and its titled “The Virus: What We Know.” It details warning signs that someone is infected, what to do if an infected finds you, and that their 1 weakness is the sun.




LONDON – 7 June 2010 - Peacekeepers beware! The five-part animated mini-series for “Crackdown 2” rages on today with the third episode, titled “The Virus: What We Know.” Peeling back the layers to uncover the mystery surrounding the Freak virus, this episode reveals the Agency’s Public Service Announcement that’s vital to surviving a Freak attack and infection. Before you embark on your tour of duty as an Agent in “Crackdown 2” when the title releases exclusively for Xbox 360 on July 9, 2010 in Europe, be sure to check out what you’re up against.

Ravaging civilians through bite, burn or scratch, the virus acts incredibly fast to attack, divide and mutate human tissues, creating Freaks of all shapes and sizes…and odours. To keep from falling victim to the Freaks, civilians better listen carefully or suffer the consequences:
The best weapon against infection: Vigilance. See a Freak or infection, report it!
The telltale signs of infection: Unresponsiveness, redness around the eyes, pronounced veins and a distinctive odour.
To ward off a Freak: Scream, confuse it, use big gestures or play dead.
The Freaks’ vulnerability: Light – but the sun won’t always be on your side.

Written by Ruffian Games senior designer, Ed Campbell, and animated by seasoned comic artist and illustrator, Alex Ronald, this telling mini-series chronicles the events that have transpired between the Xbox 360 smash hit “Crackdown” and the highly anticipated sequel, “Crackdown 2.” The highly stylised mini-series tells the tale of the Agency and its fight against new enemies called the Cell (an underground resistance) and the Freaks (mutated civilians ravaging the city).

The five-part animated mini-series will conclude on June 21, 2010. Catch each week’s exclusive debut at YouTube.com/machinima:

Episode Airing Start Date
Episode 3 June 4, 2010
Episode 4 June 11, 2010
Episode 5 June 21, 2010

“Crackdown 2” is available exclusively on Xbox 360 on July 9 in Europe, but fans can prepare for the action early by pre-ordering now. At participating retailers, fans who pre-order will receive exclusive, in-game bonus armour in four new shades: Gold, Gun Metal, Black and Green.


Capcom Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup


Capcom have revealed the playable games they are bringing to this years E3. they are:

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Okamiden
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO
MotoGP 09/10

Those interested in playing the games should head to Booth #4900 in the West Hall of the L.A. Convention Center. Capcom have also teased that there are other surprises yet to be revealed.

From Capcom Unity


Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Developer Diary For The Shoot

Sony have released a new Playstation Move developer diary. this diary focuses on the game, The Shoot, and the team behind the game discuss their game, the controller, and how the Playstation Move enables them do more with the On Rails shooter style game The Shoot is. for example, they show how by rotating the controller, your able to make the player move left or right to avoid incoming weapons fire.



From USA Playstation Blog


The Lego Group Announce Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Will Be Distributing Lego Universe

The Lego group have announced that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be distributing Lego Universe in the second half of 2010. 
The Lego Group describes the deal, "We believe this partnership will be mutually beneficial for both companies, as well as end users, and are pleased to work with experts in the space on retail distribution for LEGO Universe." Warner Bros. Inerative Entertainment are equally happy with the deal, "The LEGO Group has long been a leader in family entertainment, and we are excited to help extend the brand into the online arena through an MMOG platform with LEGO Universe,".

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Press Release

BILLUND, Denmark, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a distribution partnership forLEGO® Universe, releasing the second half of 2010. LEGO Universe will be the first MMOG – massively-multiplayer online game – based on the LEGO play experience for gamers of all ages. Under the deal, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be the exclusive retail distributor of LEGO Universe outside of LEGO channels.

"WBIE has tremendous reach as one of the industry's largest full-scale games publishers, which will enable LEGO Universe to access a broader audience of kids and families interested in online gaming," said Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, LEGO Digital, the LEGO Group. "We believe this partnership will be mutually beneficial for both companies, as well as end users, and are pleased to work with experts in the space on retail distribution for LEGO Universe."

Developed by the LEGO Group and NetDevil, LEGO Universe will enable players of all ages to build, create, interact with friends, battle, and explore LEGO worlds – past, present and future. The MMOG is currently in a closed beta, with the game scheduled to release later this year.

LEGO Universe is a family-friendly online game, appropriate for players aged eight and above, centered around an epic battle between creativity and chaos. The LEGO brick lies at the center of the experience, and several levels of building are available, from simple gameplay-oriented challenges all the way up to sophisticated brick-by-brick design. With a focus on creativity and building, LEGO Universe invites players to flex their imaginations with the iconic brick in a vibrant online world.

"The LEGO Group has long been a leader in family entertainment, and we are excited to help extend the brand into the online arena through an MMOG platform with LEGO Universe," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "We look forward to expanding our relationship with the LEGO Group beyond what we've already established with the successful TT Games' titles. LEGO Universe builds upon the LEGO video games business in an exciting new way."

To learn more about LEGO Universe, please visit www.LEGOuniverse.com.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932, and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com

LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group.