Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Microsoft Announce The Forza 3 "World Class Car Pack" Is Out Now For 400 MS Points

Microsoft have announced that the World Class Car Pack for Forza 3 is out now on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 MS Points. Microsoft have released a trailer showing these cars in the game, as well as screenshots of each of the cars. this car pack features the following 10 cars:

·2010 Acura TSX V6
·2010 Fiat Punto Evo SPORT
·2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
·2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
·2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
·2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
·2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
·2011 Citroën DS3
·2011 Mazda 2
·2011 McLaren MP4-12C

The free car from the World Class Car Pack is the 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart.



Screenshots


Press Release

The “Forza Motorsport 3” World Class Car Pack, available for download starting today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, features some of the most stunning 2010 and 2011 production and performance models in the world. Available for 400 Microsoft Points, the pack offers some of the hottest new cars from leading manufacturers like McLaren, Acura, Mercedes, Cadillac, Fiat, Mitsubishi, and more.

This month’s car pack puts you behind the wheel of some of the world’s newest and most sought after vehicles. From the elite McLaren MP4-12C supercar and the luxurious power of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG, to the tuner-friendly 2010 Acura TSX V6 and the agile 2011 Citroën DS3, the World Class Car Pack will ensure your “Forza Motorsport 3” garage is fully stocked and ready to take the competition by storm during the summer racing season.
The World Class Car Pack features 10 new cars that are ready to hit the track or tuning garage:

·2011 McLaren MP4-12C
·2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
·2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
·2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
·2010 Fiat Punto Evo SPORT
·2010 Acura TSX V6
·2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
·2011 Mazda 2
·2011 Citroën DS3
·2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart

After launching the iconic McLaren F1 in the early 1990s, the 2011 McLaren MP4-12C is the culmination of over a decade of Formula 1 and street car development. Built upon a superlight Carbon MonoCell structure with a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 600hp V8 engine, this latest supercar from McLaren is a must-drive in Forza Motorsport 3. Sample the World Class Car Pack now and download a free 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart, the hot hatch tuned by the legendary Mitsubishi motorsports division.

Sony Announce The Upcoming ModNation Racers patch Adds A Casual Career Difficulty


United Front and Sony have revealed that the upcoming Patch for ModNation Racers will bring a casual difficulty level to the games career mode. this new difficulty setting will make the opposing racers less aggressive. This upcoming patch from United Front is also set to improve the games loading times and fix bugs. some user requested features like the new difficulty setting are also set to come with the patch.

From EU Playstation Blog


Sony Ask Fans What Games They Want To See As Part Of Playstation Plus


Sony's EU Playstation Blog has been asking Playstation 3 fans what games they want to be part of the Playstation Plus Service. to put your opinion across, simply head to the Article and post a comment using this form, stating which game you want from each category.

PSN titles
PS One Classics
minis
PS3 titles for Full Game Trial

From EU Playstation Blog


Konami Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Konami have released new screenshots and a trailer for Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (PES 2011). the trailer is nearly 6 minutes long and features in-game footage throughout. its main focus is showing 360-degree control, the main points in the trailer are dribbling, feints, defence, and team movement. the first part of the trailer is a gameplay trailer, whilst the second part breaks down the first trailer and shows each step of the move, for example in the menu you set you team to run down the flanks so when your in the game and pass the ball to the wing you have a team mate there who will run with the ball.

A new feature that the trailer introduces is the ability to string together different types of feints. you can set up 4 different feint combinations, each linked to a direction on the right stick, that can be used in-game. both the screenshots and trailer show bits of the games menus. Konami has also released a screenshot, the one the the stand, showing off the games Stadium Edit mode. there you can then use your new stadium in the game.



Screenshots


From Konami UK


Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 12th July

This is all the news from Monday 12th July.

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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/186dih
  • QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July http://ht.ly/186fH4
  • A British study estimates that 12% of the British population cannot see 3D properly http://ht.ly/2aajD
  • 360: Bungie have teased the achievements in Halo Reach, they've released pictures of 49 achievements http://ht.ly/2aaOf
  • UK Game Charts, Crackdown 2, Lego Harry Potter 1-4, Red Dead Redemption, Dance On Broadway, 2010 FIFA World Cup http://ht.ly/2aaPT
  • Ubisofts Murray Pannell says the Assassin's Creed series has the potential to be a true AAA Series of blockbusters http://ht.ly/2aaVL
  • Warner Bros register Akrham Asylum 2 domain names, 'Stop Mayor Sharp,' 'Where's Bruce Wayne," ''Batman Grand Delusion' http://ht.ly/2aaZZ
  • QTE Blog: Leaked CoroCoro Scans Reveal 7 New Pokémon For Pokémon Black And White, New Characters, And Much More http://ht.ly/186lgf
  • UK Hardware sales are down 32% in 2010 over 2009. revenue drops from £378M to £256M. Software sales Also down 10% http://ht.ly/2adij
  • 360: Remedy's Oskari Hakkine, "..aggressive marketing” from rival games + May competitive window = poor Alan Wake sales http://ht.ly/2adpO
  • PS3: Playstation India's Atindriya Bose Says the Playstation Move launch will be family orientated, core not long after http://ht.ly/2ag0c
  • A San Diego Comic Con listing suggests Maxis is going to reveal a New Spore Game, Darkspore speculated http://ht.ly/2agip
  • Yoshinori Ono, Street Fighter IV producer, says his new game will be shown at Comic-Con. new Power Stone speculated http://ht.ly/2agnC
  • 360: Destination Arcade has been pushed back in the USA to 21st July. http://ht.ly/2ahXS
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released Photographs From The Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Launch Event http://ht.ly/186qFV
  • GameStop announce people who Pre-order Sonic Colours will get a Sonic Hat http://ht.ly/2aigg
  • Black Bean Games announce World Rally Championship is coming out on PS3/360/PC on 8th October it has P-WRC, S-WRC, J-WRC http://ht.ly/2aijF
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/186uxM
  • 3DS: Masahiro Sakurai says they're testing online aspects of kid Icarus Uprising. they include VS play and others http://ht.ly/2ajI3
  • Satoru Iwata says Nintendo is planning to expand its digital distribution. DS/WiiWare sales lower than expected + more http://ht.ly/2ajMu
  • QTE Blog: Funcom Have Released New Screenshots, Character Art, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For Bloodline Champions http://ht.ly/186wFf
  • Tameem Antoniades, Ninja Theory boss, says UK is the best "creative hub" for game developers http://ht.ly/2ajP5
  • Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon reveals Mortal Kombat: Fire & Ice, a cancelled Co-op game featuring Sub-zero and Scorpion http://ht.ly/2ariL
  • Ubisfot announce Driver: San Francisco is out in early 2011, they cite a competitive Christmas market for the delay http://ht.ly/2arv6
  • Ubisoft, Splinter Cell Conviction sells 1.9M worldwide. Game Sales, ending june 30th, up 93% over last year http://ht.ly/2arwW
  • 360: Square Enix say Final Fantasy XIV development has been completely cancelled since Microsoft refused it http://ht.ly/2arC2
  • PS3: Kaz Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 is more suited to a next generation of consoles, car details beyond the PS3 http://ht.ly/2arEU
  • PS3: Kazunori Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 has a ‘complete online system,’ 32 player voice chat/game watch room http://ht.ly/2arGn
  • Wii: Yuji Horii, creator of Dragon Quest, says that Dragon Quest X "...not that far out.” http://ht.ly/2arI9
  • PSP: God Eater Burst revealed to be a updated/expanded version of God Eater. set for a USA/EU release in Q1 2011 http://ht.ly/2atV4


Monday, July 12, 2010

Funcom Have Released New Screenshots, Character Art, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For Bloodline Champions

Funcom have released new screenshots, character artwork, a trailer, and a fact sheet for their upcoming PC game, Bloodline Champions. The trailer for the game uses in-game footage to show many of the games aspects, as well as levels and characters. The trailer finishes with a reminder that people can still sign up for the Bloodline Beta at www.bloodlinechampions.com. The screenshots focus more on a few of the games arenas, providing a birds eye view on each each of them.



Screenshots


Character Artwork


Fact Sheet

Bloodline Champions represents the next generation of arena-based multiplayer games.
Offering fun and fast-paced action, Bloodline Champions provides a challenge for both casual and hardcore gamers. Battle it out with thousands of other players from all over the world and master your bloodlines in the quest to become the ultimate champion! Currently in public beta testing, Bloodline Champions has already been embraced by thousands of gamers and has quickly gained momentum in the online gaming communities.

Bloodline Champions is being developed by Stunlock Studios, a Swedish game developer
founded in 2008 by a small group of likeminded students at the University of Skövde.
With a common interest in gaming, they took it upon themselves to create an intense and competitive gaming experience that would cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. In 2010 Funcom signed on as publisher for Bloodline Champions, and the company will be working closely with Stunlock Studios in realizing the game's full potential.

* Experience intense, adrenaline-fueled multiplayer battles with thousands of other players. Short matches ensure you will never get stuck in a long drawn out game - great for quick bursts of fun!

* Grinding, bases, levels and gold - you'll fifind none of that here. Just pure, exciting, all-out player vs. player battles where you and your skills is all that matters!

* Choose your character from a total of twenty bloodlines, each with their own abilities and specialities. From the fire-wielding Igniter to the elusive Ranid
Assassin, each offers a unique experience!

* Easy to learn, difficult to master. Direct controls, cursor-basedaiming, focused characters and an easyto-learn interface allows you to enjoy Bloodline
Champions just minutes into your first battle!

* Thanks to a robust matchmaking system you will be off onto the fields of battle immediately after joining. Play up to five versus five battles, either with
strangers automatically matched to your level or with a team of your best friends!

* Keep an eye on your progression using an in-depth stat tracking system that allows you to review your own as well as other players' effectiveness with different
tactics, abilities and bloodlines.

* Short and intense battles, focus on player skill, and an elaborate stat-tracking system makes Bloodline Champions perfect for competitive gaming.

* Vibrant graphics, a unique art style and a superb sound design brings the world of Bloodline Champions to life as you keep yourself busy with dealing out death and destruction.