David Jaffe Reveals Twisted Metal Apocalypse, A Cancelled PS3 Twisted Metal Game

David Jaffe has revealed that around 2 years ago, Twisted Metal was going to be set in an apocalyptic wasteland. The artwork above was for a post apocalyptic Sweet Tooth. David Jaffe reveals that the games co-director, Scott Campbell, wasn't keen on the post apocalypse idea and ultimately this version of Twisted Metal was cancelled. David Jaffe says it was a "Good thing we did given the glut of apocalypse style games now flooding the market. Scott so smart! :)".

From David Jaffe.Biz

Sony Detail The Automatic Download Feature In Playstation Plus And Reveal Its First Demo

Sony have detailed how the Automatic Download feature works, for those who are a Playstation Plus Subscriber, and revealed the first demo that takes advantage of this new feature. The First Demo that will take advantage of this is Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. the Demo is coming to the PSN on 20th July for Playstation Plus Subscribers, and on 27th July for regular Playstation 3 users. However, if your Playstation 3 is set up for Automatic Downloads, your Playstation 3 will download the demo, assuming your console is turned of, from 20th July.

Sony have also detailed how the Automatic Download feature works:

• turns on your PS3 system every 48 hours (during the timeframe you designate)
• checks for content
• downloads anything available to your PS3
• shuts off your PS3 system
• If your system is on during the timeframe you designate to check for updates, your PS3 will check for updates after it is turned off, during its next designated timeframe. This will likely be 24 – 48 hours later.
• If you already have the demo/firmware update on your system, PlayStation Plus will not push the demo to your system. (This is true even if you get the demo and then delete it.)

With the Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Demo:

• You must be an active PlayStation Plus subscriber to enjoy the convenience of automatic downloads (which also delivers firmware updates and game patches).
• If you turn on the Automatic Download feature before Monday, July 19, expect to have the Kane & Lynch demo pushed to your system July 20th or 21st. during the timeframe you designate in your settings.
• If you turn on the feature between July 20 – 27, you can expect to have the demo pushed to your system within 24 hours, during the timeframe you designate in your setting.
• You’ll get the demo more quickly if your PS3 is not turned on during the timeframe you designate to check for updates, because the auto download feature of PlayStation Plus looks for content while your PS3 system is turned off.

From USA Playstation Blog

Marvel Reveal The Upcoming Little Big Planet Costumes Coming On 20th July

Marvel have revealed the second group of Marvel costumes coming to Little Big Planet. these costumes are coming out on 20th July and they will be compatible with Little Big Planet 2.

Thor


Elektra


Spider-Man


The Human Torch


Ghost Rider


From Marvel

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Friday 16th July

This is all the news from Friday 16th July.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 16th July

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 15th July http://ht.ly/18a0Iu
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 15th July http://ht.ly/18a3iX
• Wii: Sunsoft are bringing Ufouria and Aero The Acrobat to the USA via the Virtual Console http://ht.ly/2cpqI
• QTE Blog: Hudson Announce They Are Bringing Beyblade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress To The Wii This Holiday http://ht.ly/18a5U7
• Gamefly have listings for new Atari Games on the PS3 and 360, Star Raiders and Centipede http://ht.ly/2cpgk
• Just Add Water announce they are working new Oddworld games, series creator Lorne Lanning is also involved http://ht.ly/2cphY
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units In The USA http://ht.ly/18a8Jx
• PC: the Minimum and Recommended Specifications for Starcraft II have been released http://ht.ly/2cpkw
• 360: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light has a 4 week exclusivity window on 360 as its a Summer Of Arcade game http://ht.ly/2cpmA
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce They Are Offering Free Realms Lifetime Memberships For $29.99 For A Lim... http://ht.ly/18ablJ
• PSP: Just Add Water have announced that Gravity Crash PSP is coming out next week on the EU/USA PSN http://ht.ly/2cpok
• iPhone: Apple press conference is live now at Engadget http://ht.ly/2cpcD
• QTE Blog: Chillingo Announce Angry Birds Fans Can Win A 32GB iPod Touch and $100 iTunes Gift Card In The "Angry Bird... http://ht.ly/18adU7
• USA June Consoles, Nintendo DS 510.7K, Xbox 360 451.7K, Nintendo Wii 422.5K, Playstation 3 304.800K, PSP 121K http://ht.ly/2cpuT
• USA June Software Top 3, Red Dead Redemption 360 582.9K, Super Mario Galaxy 2 548.4K, Red Dead Redemption PS3 380.3K http://ht.ly/2cpxA
• QTE Blog: Black Bean Have Released New Screenshots And A Behind The Scenes Video For WRC http://ht.ly/18ahFk
• Apple announce they will give out free cases for iPhone 4, apply on Apple website next week. http://ht.ly/2czol
• Apple announce a fix for the Proximity Sensor issues is in the works for iPhone 4, fix in next software update http://ht.ly/2czrh
• iPhone: White iPhone coming out end of July in USA http://ht.ly/2czsn Current model sold 3 Million http://ht.ly/2czsZ
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Mega Man Universe For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18ajIo
• Wii: Gamasutra have analysed game sales from last 6 consoles. Wii Game sales peaked sooner, but are falling sooner too http://ht.ly/2cA6D
• JP Consoles, DSi LL 28.916, Wii 24.604, PSP 24.421, PS3 18.345, DSi 17.356, 360 5.688, DS 4.992, PS2 1.558, PSP go 1.046 http://ht.ly/2cA8a
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For NBA Elite 11 Detailing Movement In The Game http://ht.ly/18amjU
• iPad: Taito have released Space Invaders, a port of the Cocktail table arcade machine. It also has bonus material http://ht.ly/2cCMD
• PS3: Sony have confirmed that they have limited 3D on the PS3 to 720p, PS3 can do 1080p 3D, limit is to make better games http://ht.ly/2cCTP
• QTE Blog: 2K Games Detail Exclusive Playstation 3 DLC For Mafia 2 And Future DLC http://ht.ly/18ap4V
• PS3: Sony have said that there are no longer any stock issues with the PS3 in the USA. http://ht.ly/2cCV7
• PS3: NISA have announced the next Disgaea game is coming to the PS3, will be better than previous game. http://ht.ly/2cCY0
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/18arp9
• 3DS: Ubisoft announce they will have 6-8 launch titles, expect 25%-30% share of UK 3DS Sales http://ht.ly/2cGh4
• Wii: Capcom have announced they're bringing Arcade games to Nintendo's Virtual Console. First will be SonSon http://ht.ly/2cHau

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today on WiiWare and DSiWare. there are no Virtual Console releases this week, but in all there are 6 games released, 2 on WiiWare and 4 on DSiWare. i have added screenshots to the games where i could, but Nintendo do have a gameplay video of the games coming out today at the link at the bottom of the page.

WiiWare

Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising


Kung Fu Funk


DSiWare

3D Space Tank

4 TRAVELLERS - Play French


5 in 1 Solitaire

Soul of Darkness


From Nintendo UK

2K Games Detail Exclusive Playstation 3 DLC For Mafia 2 And Future DLC

2K Games have detailed the upcoming DLC for Mafia 2. The Playstation 3 gets 1 exclusive piece of DLC, The Betrayal of Jimmy, that will be released the day the game is released and will be free for people who buy the game new. If you buy Mafia 2 used, The Betrayal Of Jimmy can be bought for $9.99. the second piece of DLC, Jimmy's Vendetta, will come to both the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC soon after the game has been released, a price for it will be announced later.

The Betrayal Of Jimmy changes the games point of view. in this DLC, you play as Jimmy. Jimmy is a mercenary, a guy you call to finish a job. In the DLC, you will drive and shoot through Empire Bay and complete missions. More missions become available as you progress, with missions ranging from Assassinations and timed vehicle missions. points can be gained through kill shots and power slides, with top scores being uploaded to a leaderboard.

Jimmy's Vendetta adds more missions for Jimmy as well as new locations. Jimmy will be cleaning up other peoples messes. there will be leaderboards for the DLC, but more details, pricing, and a firm release date will come at a later date.

The Betrayal of Jimmy Artwork


Press Release

New York, NY - July 16, 2010 - 2K Games announced today the first two action-infused downloadable content packs for its upcoming epic action crime game, Mafia® II. The Betrayal of Jimmy* will be available as a free download on the day the game launches exclusively for players worldwide who purchase a new copy of Mafia II for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The second DLC pack, Jimmy's Vendetta*, will be available soon after the launch of Mafia II and will offer players a different arcade style of gameplay with new missions and leaderboard competition on the PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Get ready for a wild ride with guns blazing through Empire Bay.

The Betrayal of Jimmy downloadable content, available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system, will be accessible for free with voucher codes included with each new PlayStation 3 system copy of the game, or purchasable beginning on the day of Mafia II's launch through the PlayStation®Network for $9.99.

The Betrayal of Jimmy will take players into an alternate perspective of the mob through the eyes of Jimmy, a mercenary. Jimmy is the guy the other guys call when they need to finish the job. The Betrayal of Jimmy features dozens of intense newly created arcade-style, city-based missions that keep Jimmy driving, shooting and rampaging through Empire Bay. Missions will unlock as they progress, activating a slew of assassination and timed vehicle missions ending in dramatic shootouts and explosive car chases. Players will rack up points for performance, power slides, and skill shots. The scores will be immediately posted to the new leaderboard system, providing extensive re-playability, as players work to rise to the top of the ranks. Get to know Empire Bay - the executioner's way.

In Jimmy's Vendetta, which will be available for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and PC, players will get their hands dirty helping Jimmy clean up other people's messes. New city-based missions and locales will give players many new reasons to head back to Empire Bay. Jimmy's Vendetta will offer more replay action and allow players to outrank friends as they rise to the top of the leaderboard. Details on pricing and availability for Jimmy's Vendetta will be revealed at a later date.

Through a compelling narrative, Mafia II transports gamers into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. The fiction is embellished by a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere that meticulously replicates the clothing, cars, music and advertising of 1940's and 1950's Americana. Players will easily become immersed in the game's cinematic Hollywood-style experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing metropolis. By fusing action-packed gameplay with white-knuckle driving and an epic gangster story, Mafia II looks to be the industry's most compelling Mafia title to-date.

Mafia II is developed by 2K Czech, the same creative team behind the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia®, which captivated millions of gamers around the world. A consumer demo will be available for download in early August for all three platforms. Mafia II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and will be available in North America on August 24, 2010 and internationally beginning August 27, 2010.

For more information on Mafia II, please visitwww.mafia2game.com. For more information about North American and international retailers please visit the Mafia II websitewww.mafia2game.com/preorder.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Standalone Mafia II product required to operate.