Sony Have Released An Updated Firmware 3.41 For Those Having HDD Issues
Since Sony released the latest firmware, 3.41, there had been some complaints on the internet. most of these complaints come from people unable to install a new HDD to the system. In response Sony has released a new version of 3.41, minor changes have been made to it so it doesn't need a different number. If you have been experiencing issues since the original firmware 3.41 was released sony suggests you try this updated firmware.
Sony finishes off by saying "e apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your understanding and continued support."
From EU Playstation Blog
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 2nd August
This is all the news from Monday 2nd August.
You can subscribe to the Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast on iTunes and if you do or are already a subscriber, it would be very helpful for me if you can rate and review the podcast.
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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 2nd August
- QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August http://ht.ly/18ouZG
- QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August http://ht.ly/18oxFV
- WP7: Microsoft's Kevin Turner reveals Windows Phone 7 is coming to EU in October, November in USA http://ht.ly/2jJnZ
- Clyde Drexler, Kevin MacHale, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwan, Detlef Schrempf, and James Worthy, all NBA Jam characters http://ht.ly/2jKbw
- Angry Birds is coming to the Nintendo DS, PS3 and PSP, presumably as a DSiWare and Playstation Mini title http://ht.ly/2jKf8
- 360: Bungie reveal all the requirements to obtain all the achievements in Halo Reach http://ht.ly/2jKht
- EA have registered a website domain for Dead Space: Sabotage. its unknown what its for http://ht.ly/2jKkU
- QTE Blog: EA Announce Create And Reveal Its Coming Out In November On The Wii, Xbox 360, PC, MAC, And PS3 With Move Support http://ht.ly/18oDCh
- PS3: its rumoured that a new feature for Playstation Plus will be the ability to chance your Username http://ht.ly/2jLXy
- 360: Mercury Steam's Dave Cox says the lack of BluRay will result in more games shipping on more than 1 disc http://ht.ly/2jM1q
- QTE Blog: Atlus Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City http://ht.ly/18oGDS
- QTE Blog: EA Announce The Medal of Honor Limited Edition Will Come With A Battlefield 3 Beta Invitation http://ht.ly/18oGDT
- Guerrilla Games' Herman Hulst has revealed that the studio has already begun work on a New IP. its in the concept stage http://ht.ly/2jPJ6
- BlazBlue: Continuum Shift producer Toshimichi says the series won't go to 2.5D or 3D as he loves 2D so much. http://ht.ly/2jPMa
- QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released The Final F1 2010 Dev Diary And Shown Off 2010 F1 Cars In The Game http://ht.ly/18oJl6
- QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Shogun 2:Total War http://ht.ly/18oJl5
- UK Game Charts, StarCraft II, Toy Story 3, Red Dead Redemption, Dance On Broadway, Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 top 5 http://ht.ly/2jRa8
- Its reported Android shipments have grown from Q2 2009 to Q2 2010 by 885.9%. Apple also up by 61.4% http://ht.ly/2jReo
- QTE Blog: Pokémon Sunday Have Revealed New Pokémon Black And White Gameplay Footage And A Teaser For The Pokémon: Best Wishes Anime http://ht.ly/18oN4M
- QTE Blog: Sony Reveal The Madden NFL 11 PSP Bundle Will Cost $169.99 And It Comes Out 10th August http://ht.ly/18oN4L
- 360: MTV/Harmonix says Kinect can achieve 1:1 tracking, Dance Central achieves it. http://ht.ly/2jVsY
- Tomonobu Itagaki reveals he's moved way from pursing technical strengths, the focus is on interesting and fun http://ht.ly/2jVx5
- QTE Blog: Sony Announce ModNation Racers Update 1.02 Is Coming Out On The 4th August http://ht.ly/18oPLN
- QTE Blog: Sony Announce God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta Is Coming Out On 2nd November And Reveal Pre-Orders And Bundles http://ht.ly/18oPLO
- Yusuke Hashimoto reveals that there will be new Bayonetta Information this week http://ht.ly/2jVym
- Rare reveal that they were bought by Microsoft to give Xbox "a softer face", to broaden the appeal of the machine http://ht.ly/2jVBf
- QTE Blog: JoWooD Entertainment Announce They Are Brininig Runis Games' Torchlight To Mac's In August http://ht.ly/18oS8X
- QTE Blog: 6th Mega Reveal Puff Puff And Announce 10% Of Proceeds Go To Organisations That Protect Coral Reefs http://ht.ly/18oS8W
- Sega's Takashi Iizuka says Sega is trying to please Veteran Sonic fans by releasing 2D and 3D Sonic Games http://ht.ly/2jVFx
- Activision have announced that sales of Map Packs for Call Of Duty games have now past 20 Million units sold http://ht.ly/2jZWr
- QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/18oV1g
- 3DS: Masahiro Sakurai says Kid Icarus is being designed to reduce the amount of stress on eyes http://ht.ly/2k0ha
- PSP: XSEED Games announce Ys SEVEN is coming out on 17th August on PSN/UMD http://ht.ly/2k0jp
- 360: Microsoft's Kuda Tsunoda says Kinect Development isn't cost Prohibitive, XBLA and Indie Devs can make Kinect games http://ht.ly/2k0y2
Monday, August 2, 2010
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. There are no Virtual Console games released today, but there are 2 WiiWare and 4 DSiWare games.
WiiWare
Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games
This is a 1 player only game that costs 700 Wii Points. There are 6 adventure themed, 5 reel bonus slots to play. there are awards and achievements to earn as you play the game.
Deer Captor
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a shooting game where you point your WiiMote at the screen and shoot animals. there are 2 game modes as well as online leaderboards.
DSiWare
Match Up!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game you have to match shapes, colours, and hidden things.
BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this game pits Ragna, Rachel, Jin, Noel, Taokak, and others against one another in 5 stages of brawling action. there's also a free battle mode that lets you fight as much as you like.
Hints Hunter
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. the object of this game is to find hidden keys by working out the hints given in each level.
Petz Dogz Family
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. you can adopt a variety of dogs in this game and take care of them. discover their individual personalities and turn them into talented dogs.
Press Release
Whether your tastes run to hunting, gambling, puzzles, battles or virtual pets, Nintendo has you covered with a fresh batch of downloadable games for the Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. For the WiiWare™ service, Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games invites you to chase giant jackpots, while Deer Captor challenges you to pursue big bucks of a different sort. For the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, both Match Up! and Hints Hunter offer portable puzzle fun for players of any background. Hand-held gamers can also interact with personalized pooches in Petz® Dogz® Family or brawl with fierce competitors in Blayzbloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale. Whichever type of play you prefer, the selection of downloadable games is wider and wilder than ever.
WiiWare
Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games
Publisher: Big John Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Simulated Gambling
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: Players can bring the exciting "Slots" experience home. Choose from six adventure-themed, five-reel bonus slots, or try your luck with classic Cherries or Diamonds slots. Win big jackpots and earn access to VIP suites. Players can use their winnings to purchase vibrant merchandise to customize their suites. As players progress, they can win multiple awards and achievements. Five-reel bonus slots include Gold Rush, Power of Zeus, Pirate Cove, Wild Safari, King Arthur's Excalibur and the Rising Sun. Classic three-reel slots are Diamonds and Cherries. Additional features include: High Roller Suites, where you can live like a VIP while customizing your own high roller suite with items such as artwork, pool tables, trophies and furniture; Bonus Games, offering six great games that can be played separately to challenge your nerves and increase your winnings; and Unlockables with achievement trophies that are tracked and awarded for exceptional play.
Deer Captor
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Deer Captor is a shooting game that offers an immersive hunting experience. Choosing from a rifle or crossbow, players can put their marksman skills to the test as they try to capture a variety of wildlife such as deer, hares and kites in the comfort of their living rooms. Aim for a high score in Instant Mode, where the objective is to capture as many animals as possible within a set time, or test your mettle in Mission Mode, where you must complete a series of objectives to advance to the pinnacle of the hunting world. Play against your friends and family in friendly competition, or post your single-player score to online leaderboards for nationwide bragging rights. (A broadband Internet connection is required for online play.)
Nintendo DSiWare
Match Up!
Publisher: Digital Leisure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Flip, match and…kaboom! How fast can you find the right set in Match Up!? No matter how old you may be, Match Up! will have you captivated for hours. Reveal shapes, colors and hidden bonuses with a new take on a childhood favorite. You'll need quick hands and a sharp mind to beat the clock and disarm the explosive cards riddled throughout the game. Not quite ready for the explosive action? Start with the engaging classic concentration play and see if you can level up.
BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Blayzbloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale pits Ragna, Rachel, Jin, Noel, Taokak and others against one another in five stages of rumble-and-tumble brawling action to see who's the best. There's also a Free Battle mode you can play to your heart's content. Use items in battle to pummel your opponent into oblivion. Drive attacks and special moves may also come in handy to finish off your opponents. Do you have what it takes to become the best Blayzbloo brawler?
Hints Hunter
Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Hints Hunter is an easy, casual game that you can play anytime and anywhere. The objective is simply to find hidden keys by working out the meanings of the hints in each level. You can play using only the stylus. Most of the hints are helpful and may require you to think about the time of day, game functions like clicking or dragging, or the principle of opening or closing. Be sure to observe the smallest details very carefully, including the name of a level or even a tiny flower.
Petz Dogz Family
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: There's a whole family of dogs you can adopt and love! Take care of them, discover their unique personalities and teach them fun tricks. Choose from favorite breeds such as golden retrievers and Labradors. Give your dogs the best care. Feed them, groom them and discover their individual personalities – some will be funny, others will be shy. Engage in fun activities with your pups – including playing with a flying disc and running obstacle courses – to turn them into talented dogs.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.
WiiWare
Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games
This is a 1 player only game that costs 700 Wii Points. There are 6 adventure themed, 5 reel bonus slots to play. there are awards and achievements to earn as you play the game.
Deer Captor
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a shooting game where you point your WiiMote at the screen and shoot animals. there are 2 game modes as well as online leaderboards.
DSiWare
Match Up!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game you have to match shapes, colours, and hidden things.
BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this game pits Ragna, Rachel, Jin, Noel, Taokak, and others against one another in 5 stages of brawling action. there's also a free battle mode that lets you fight as much as you like.
Hints Hunter
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. the object of this game is to find hidden keys by working out the hints given in each level.
Petz Dogz Family
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. you can adopt a variety of dogs in this game and take care of them. discover their individual personalities and turn them into talented dogs.
Press Release
Whether your tastes run to hunting, gambling, puzzles, battles or virtual pets, Nintendo has you covered with a fresh batch of downloadable games for the Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. For the WiiWare™ service, Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games invites you to chase giant jackpots, while Deer Captor challenges you to pursue big bucks of a different sort. For the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, both Match Up! and Hints Hunter offer portable puzzle fun for players of any background. Hand-held gamers can also interact with personalized pooches in Petz® Dogz® Family or brawl with fierce competitors in Blayzbloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale. Whichever type of play you prefer, the selection of downloadable games is wider and wilder than ever.
WiiWare
Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games
Publisher: Big John Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Simulated Gambling
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: Players can bring the exciting "Slots" experience home. Choose from six adventure-themed, five-reel bonus slots, or try your luck with classic Cherries or Diamonds slots. Win big jackpots and earn access to VIP suites. Players can use their winnings to purchase vibrant merchandise to customize their suites. As players progress, they can win multiple awards and achievements. Five-reel bonus slots include Gold Rush, Power of Zeus, Pirate Cove, Wild Safari, King Arthur's Excalibur and the Rising Sun. Classic three-reel slots are Diamonds and Cherries. Additional features include: High Roller Suites, where you can live like a VIP while customizing your own high roller suite with items such as artwork, pool tables, trophies and furniture; Bonus Games, offering six great games that can be played separately to challenge your nerves and increase your winnings; and Unlockables with achievement trophies that are tracked and awarded for exceptional play.
Deer Captor
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Deer Captor is a shooting game that offers an immersive hunting experience. Choosing from a rifle or crossbow, players can put their marksman skills to the test as they try to capture a variety of wildlife such as deer, hares and kites in the comfort of their living rooms. Aim for a high score in Instant Mode, where the objective is to capture as many animals as possible within a set time, or test your mettle in Mission Mode, where you must complete a series of objectives to advance to the pinnacle of the hunting world. Play against your friends and family in friendly competition, or post your single-player score to online leaderboards for nationwide bragging rights. (A broadband Internet connection is required for online play.)
Nintendo DSiWare
Match Up!
Publisher: Digital Leisure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Flip, match and…kaboom! How fast can you find the right set in Match Up!? No matter how old you may be, Match Up! will have you captivated for hours. Reveal shapes, colors and hidden bonuses with a new take on a childhood favorite. You'll need quick hands and a sharp mind to beat the clock and disarm the explosive cards riddled throughout the game. Not quite ready for the explosive action? Start with the engaging classic concentration play and see if you can level up.
BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Blayzbloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale pits Ragna, Rachel, Jin, Noel, Taokak and others against one another in five stages of rumble-and-tumble brawling action to see who's the best. There's also a Free Battle mode you can play to your heart's content. Use items in battle to pummel your opponent into oblivion. Drive attacks and special moves may also come in handy to finish off your opponents. Do you have what it takes to become the best Blayzbloo brawler?
Hints Hunter
Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Hints Hunter is an easy, casual game that you can play anytime and anywhere. The objective is simply to find hidden keys by working out the meanings of the hints in each level. You can play using only the stylus. Most of the hints are helpful and may require you to think about the time of day, game functions like clicking or dragging, or the principle of opening or closing. Be sure to observe the smallest details very carefully, including the name of a level or even a tiny flower.
Petz Dogz Family
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: There's a whole family of dogs you can adopt and love! Take care of them, discover their unique personalities and teach them fun tricks. Choose from favorite breeds such as golden retrievers and Labradors. Give your dogs the best care. Feed them, groom them and discover their individual personalities – some will be funny, others will be shy. Engage in fun activities with your pups – including playing with a flying disc and running obstacle courses – to turn them into talented dogs.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.
6th Mega Reveal Puff Puff And Announce 10% Of Proceeds Go To Organisations That Protect Coral Reefs
6th Mega have revealed their first upcoming iPhone game, Puff Puff. the game, out now on the app store for $0.99/£0.59, puts you in control of a puffer fish. you have to navigate the fish past coral reefs and sharks by mastering buoyancy of the fish. 6th Mega have also announced that 10% of proceeds from the game will go to organisations that protect coral reefs.
Gameplay Features include:
6th Mega used prosper.com to help gain the funds required to make the game. in less than 24 hours, 95 people had pooled enough money to provide funding for the games development.
Press Release
August 2, 2010 – Los Angeles – Puff Puff, the first iPhone game released by independent developer 6th Mega, is now available for $0.99 on the Apple App Store. Players use the awesome superpower of diodon holocanthus, the spiny puffer, to navigate a deadly coral reef and escape the jaws of tiger sharks, requiring skill and precision to master the art of buoyancy control and stay alive! 10% of proceeds will go towards ecosystem restoration and remixes of the game are encouraged, with the hope that other developers will follow in the footsteps of 6th Mega and incorporate a social mission with their releases.
Proceeds from Puff Puff will help support organizations that protect coral reefs. “Coral reefs provide important ecosystem services that support human life, and they are disappearing right before our eyes,” says 6th Mega. “If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050. Puff Puff offers gamers a chance to experience fun and innovative gameplay while also helping support organizations working to protecting our planet’s marine habitats and species. Imagine what the world would look like if every action we took had a positive and restorative reaction – that’s our vision.”
The official trailer is now available at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wURLFmMGSvg, and offers viewers a look at gameplay footage and unique multi-touch and accelerometer control.
Puff Puff features:
Unique pinch and stretch multi-touch control
Challenging physics-based gameplay
Addictive sudden death game mode
Speed and invincibility power-ups
3D animation, detailed underwater landscape
Synthy 8-bit sound effects and music
Sunken ships and pirate treasure
Arcade style online worldwide leaderboards via OpenFeint, the largest social gaming network on the iPhone!
Rather than seeking traditional financing, independent developer 6th Mega tapped into peer-to-peer lender Prosper.com to secure start-up money. In less than 24 hours, 95 people pooled together small increments of money that together provided funding for the iPhone game development.
“Like the philosophy that drives 6th Mega, Prosper.com sees tremendous power in micro transactions to create value. We’ve experienced a terrific response to our peer-to-peer lending and Puff Puff is an exciting example of how this type of marketplace enables forward-thinking leaders to achieve their visions,” said Chris Larsen CEO of Prosper.com.
Puff Puff is being released as “goodware”. The source code is being distributed freely to other developers via the company’s websitehttp:6thmega.com. 6th Mega encourages remixes of Puff Puff and suggests that other developers allocate some proceeds of their games to help address social and environmental problems.
“6th Mega is driven by a burning desire to make the world a better place. Our experiment: can technology increase human well-being while addressing the sixth mega extinction?” asks the team at 6th Mega. “When we add a power-up to the game, such as temporary invincibility, we challenge – will this help increase sales and consequentially help restore the ecosystem?”
Links:
iTunes Link: http://itunes.com/apps/puffpuff
Puff Puff Page: http://6thmega.com/puff-puff
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/6thmega
YouTube Page:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgHjaZ2nLYE
Manifesto: http://6thmega.com/manifesto
“According to scientists, the sixth mega extinction is happening today, right now – scientists estimate we lose an animal species every 20 minutes. This rate of extinction has not been seen since the dinosaurs went extinct. If we continue at this rate, 50% of all living species will be gone by the end of this century,” says the team at 6th Mega. “Our hope is that Puff Puff can help take mobile gaming to an entirely new level, making an everyday activity a source of nourishment for the planet and future generations.”
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About Prosper
Prosper is the world's largest peer-to-peer lending marketplace with approximately one million members and over $200 million in loans. Prosper pioneered peer-to-peer lending, which allows people to invest in each other in a way that is socially and financially rewarding. Prosper's auction model provides an open and transparent way to get a personal loan or invest in loans on terms that are favorable to everyone involved in the transaction.
People and institutions list and bid on loans using Prosper's online auction platform. Borrowers can list loan requests between $1,000 and $25,000 on Prosper and set the maximum rate they are willing to pay an investor for the loan, and tell their story. People and institutional investors register on Prosper as lenders, then set their minimum interest rates, and bid in increments of $25 to $25,000 on loan listings they select. In addition to criteria commonly used by institutional lenders, such as credit scores and histories, Prosper lenders can consider borrowers' personal stories, endorsements from friends, and community affiliations.
Once the auction ends, Prosper takes the bids with the lowest rates and combines them to facilitate the funding of one simple loan to the borrower, and then issues what are called "Notes" to all the winning bidders. Prosper handles all on-going loan administration tasks including loan repayment and collections on behalf of the matched borrowers and investors. Prosper members are then able to trade Notes with other members on the Folio Investing Note Trader platform, provided by Foliofn Investments, Inc. Follow Prosper on twitter @prosperloans
About 6th Mega
6th Mega (online at http://www.6thMega.com) is a new independent developer of goodware. The company has been established and fully funded by peer-to-peer lending on the Prosper.com platform. 6th Mega is committed to increasing awareness of the sixth mega extinction and helping save the humans. 10% of proceeds of the company's flagship product, Puff Puff, a casual game for the iPhone, will be donated to help support ecosystem restoration by supporting organizations that provide protection to the world’s coral reefs.
Gameplay Features include:
- Unique pinch and stretch multi-touch control
- Challenging physics-based gameplay
- Addictive sudden death game mode
- Speed and invincibility power-ups
- 3D animation, detailed underwater landscape
- Synthy 8-bit sound effects and music
- Sunken ships and pirate treasure
- Arcade style online worldwide leaderboards via OpenFeint, the largest social gaming network on the iPhone!
6th Mega used prosper.com to help gain the funds required to make the game. in less than 24 hours, 95 people had pooled enough money to provide funding for the games development.
Press Release
August 2, 2010 – Los Angeles – Puff Puff, the first iPhone game released by independent developer 6th Mega, is now available for $0.99 on the Apple App Store. Players use the awesome superpower of diodon holocanthus, the spiny puffer, to navigate a deadly coral reef and escape the jaws of tiger sharks, requiring skill and precision to master the art of buoyancy control and stay alive! 10% of proceeds will go towards ecosystem restoration and remixes of the game are encouraged, with the hope that other developers will follow in the footsteps of 6th Mega and incorporate a social mission with their releases.
Proceeds from Puff Puff will help support organizations that protect coral reefs. “Coral reefs provide important ecosystem services that support human life, and they are disappearing right before our eyes,” says 6th Mega. “If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050. Puff Puff offers gamers a chance to experience fun and innovative gameplay while also helping support organizations working to protecting our planet’s marine habitats and species. Imagine what the world would look like if every action we took had a positive and restorative reaction – that’s our vision.”
The official trailer is now available at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wURLFmMGSvg, and offers viewers a look at gameplay footage and unique multi-touch and accelerometer control.
Puff Puff features:
Unique pinch and stretch multi-touch control
Challenging physics-based gameplay
Addictive sudden death game mode
Speed and invincibility power-ups
3D animation, detailed underwater landscape
Synthy 8-bit sound effects and music
Sunken ships and pirate treasure
Arcade style online worldwide leaderboards via OpenFeint, the largest social gaming network on the iPhone!
Rather than seeking traditional financing, independent developer 6th Mega tapped into peer-to-peer lender Prosper.com to secure start-up money. In less than 24 hours, 95 people pooled together small increments of money that together provided funding for the iPhone game development.
“Like the philosophy that drives 6th Mega, Prosper.com sees tremendous power in micro transactions to create value. We’ve experienced a terrific response to our peer-to-peer lending and Puff Puff is an exciting example of how this type of marketplace enables forward-thinking leaders to achieve their visions,” said Chris Larsen CEO of Prosper.com.
Puff Puff is being released as “goodware”. The source code is being distributed freely to other developers via the company’s websitehttp:6thmega.com. 6th Mega encourages remixes of Puff Puff and suggests that other developers allocate some proceeds of their games to help address social and environmental problems.
“6th Mega is driven by a burning desire to make the world a better place. Our experiment: can technology increase human well-being while addressing the sixth mega extinction?” asks the team at 6th Mega. “When we add a power-up to the game, such as temporary invincibility, we challenge – will this help increase sales and consequentially help restore the ecosystem?”
Links:
iTunes Link: http://itunes.com/apps/puffpuff
Puff Puff Page: http://6thmega.com/puff-puff
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/6thmega
YouTube Page:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgHjaZ2nLYE
Manifesto: http://6thmega.com/manifesto
“According to scientists, the sixth mega extinction is happening today, right now – scientists estimate we lose an animal species every 20 minutes. This rate of extinction has not been seen since the dinosaurs went extinct. If we continue at this rate, 50% of all living species will be gone by the end of this century,” says the team at 6th Mega. “Our hope is that Puff Puff can help take mobile gaming to an entirely new level, making an everyday activity a source of nourishment for the planet and future generations.”
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About Prosper
Prosper is the world's largest peer-to-peer lending marketplace with approximately one million members and over $200 million in loans. Prosper pioneered peer-to-peer lending, which allows people to invest in each other in a way that is socially and financially rewarding. Prosper's auction model provides an open and transparent way to get a personal loan or invest in loans on terms that are favorable to everyone involved in the transaction.
People and institutions list and bid on loans using Prosper's online auction platform. Borrowers can list loan requests between $1,000 and $25,000 on Prosper and set the maximum rate they are willing to pay an investor for the loan, and tell their story. People and institutional investors register on Prosper as lenders, then set their minimum interest rates, and bid in increments of $25 to $25,000 on loan listings they select. In addition to criteria commonly used by institutional lenders, such as credit scores and histories, Prosper lenders can consider borrowers' personal stories, endorsements from friends, and community affiliations.
Once the auction ends, Prosper takes the bids with the lowest rates and combines them to facilitate the funding of one simple loan to the borrower, and then issues what are called "Notes" to all the winning bidders. Prosper handles all on-going loan administration tasks including loan repayment and collections on behalf of the matched borrowers and investors. Prosper members are then able to trade Notes with other members on the Folio Investing Note Trader platform, provided by Foliofn Investments, Inc. Follow Prosper on twitter @prosperloans
About 6th Mega
6th Mega (online at http://www.6thMega.com) is a new independent developer of goodware. The company has been established and fully funded by peer-to-peer lending on the Prosper.com platform. 6th Mega is committed to increasing awareness of the sixth mega extinction and helping save the humans. 10% of proceeds of the company's flagship product, Puff Puff, a casual game for the iPhone, will be donated to help support ecosystem restoration by supporting organizations that provide protection to the world’s coral reefs.
JoWooD Entertainment Announce They Are Brininig Runis Games' Torchlight To Mac's In August
JoWooD Entertainment have announced they are brining Runic Games's Torchlight to Mac's in August. Torchlight will cost €19.99 and it will be released across europe, apart from France, and Russia.
Press Release
Vienna, Austria, August 2nd 2010; JoWooD Entertainment is happy to announce the successful Action RPG Torchlight is to be released for Mac in August 2010.
Torchlight was developed by Runic Games. The studio is lead by of the former Diablo creators Max and Erich Schaefer and consists of other highly experienced representatives of the international game development scene. So far the game has received average ratings of well over 80% (PC) worldwide, as well as several awards, and the game’s sales curve has been rising continuously.
Title: Torchlight
Platform: PC and NEW MAC!!!!!
Genre: Hack and Slash, Action RPG
Release: August 2010
UVP: EUR 19,99
Territories: Europe (excluding France + Benelux) plus Russia and former CIS
About JoWooD Entertainment AG
JoWooD Entertainment AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a publisher of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed, high-quality entertainment software for all existing and upcoming gaming systems.
JoWooD Entertainment also offers distribution services for third party developers/publishers over its global distribution network.
Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.
About DreamCatcher Inc.
DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. DreamCatcher Interactive is o wned by JoWooD Entertainment AG, an Austrian based video game publisher traded on the Vienna stock exchange.
Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically-acclaimed, bestselling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None.
DreamCatcher products include titles for Windows®as well as leading hardware platforms – the Xbox 360TM, PlayStation® 3, Nintendo DSTM and WiiTM.
Torchlight was developed by Runic Games. The studio is lead by of the former Diablo creators Max and Erich Schaefer and consists of other highly experienced representatives of the international game development scene. So far the game has received average ratings of well over 80% (PC) worldwide, as well as several awards, and the game’s sales curve has been rising continuously .
Sony Announce ModNation Racers Update 1.02 Is Coming Out On The 4th August
Sony have announced that the ModNation Racers patch, 1.02, is coming out on the 4th August, at 10Am GMT, 2AM PST. The Patch brings the following to the game:
- Load Time Improvements
- New “Casual” Difficulty Mode
- Challenge friends in XP Series
- No more “Hot Lap” Cheaters
- Get into Online Races Quicker
- Improved Server Stability
- Three Challenges now more attainable, Devastator takedown on Wild Run, Devastator takedown on Modobahn, Sideswipe 3 opponents on the cliff side on Fracture
- The Tin Bucket Unlocked
- Collector Card Improvement
- Race Logs
- Check out your series and XP race stats here.
- See your Favorites
- Now view your favorite creators as well as others’ favorite creators.
- Search for Friends
- Search for other players using the new icon next to login.
- Rep Check
- Check out you reputation under each creation type
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