Thursday, September 9, 2010

SouthPeak Have Released A New Trailer For Battle Vs Chess

SouthPeak have released a new trailer for Battle Vs Chess. an upcoming Chess game coming to the Playstation 3, PC, and Xbox 360. the trailer uses in-game footage to highlight some of the games main points. the trailer also shows several different locations and some different groups.




BradyGames Reveal The 6 Cover Images For Their Halo Reach Signature Series Strategy Guide

BradyGames have revealed the 6 different cover images for the Halo Reach Signature Series strategy guide. the 6 cover images are each of the Spartans from Noble 6. the 352 page Signature Series Strategy Guide costs £12.99 and the 448 page limited edition hardcover costs £19.99.

Each of the guides offers:
  • Exclusive maps found only in the official guide show locations of enemy engagements and weapon caches for the campaign.
  • A complete campaign walkthrough that is carefully written to guide the user through all difficulty levels.
  • The enemies and characters sections show official art, bios, and stat lists.
  • Chapters cover the new Credit System and Armor Customisation features, providing information and tactics for obtaining all the available armor pieces for achieving character customisation in the fastest way possible.
  • A complete guide on how to unlock all the Achievements to boost your Xbox 360 Gamerscore.
The Signature Series is printed on premium paper and has all the points above. The Limited Edition hardcover features an exclusive 96-page Developer’s Diary with concept art and personal commentary from the design team at Bungie, as well as a high quality dust jacket with an exclusive cover as well as all the points above.

Signature Editions


Press Release

9th September 2010 – London, UK/… BradyGames today revealed the cover images from the Limited Edition run of its Halo Reach Strategy Guide – the only official guide to one of the biggest entertainment launches of the year. Underneath the evocative dustjacket image of the planet Reach lies a member of Noble 6, the elite supersoldier Spartan squad tasked with defending Reach from the alien Covenant.

Purchasers of the Halo Reach Limited Edition strategy guide, released alongside the game on Tuesday, 14th September 2010, will receive one of six individual Spartan covers*, including the likes of Noble Team leader Carter-A259, the bionic arm-wielding Kat-B320, heavy weapons specialist Jorge-052, or marksman Jun-A266.

Fittingly for a videogame launch of this calibre, the official Halo Reach guide will be released in two formats: the 352-page Signature Series book with an RRP of £12.99, and the 448-page Limited Edition hardcover that includes bonus content for £19.99.

With a pedigree that has seen it develop strategy guides for some of the biggest video games of all time, BradyGames’ official Halo Reach strategy guides continues this tradition and are the only choice for gamers looking to experience everything that the latest instalment in the Halo franchise has to offer.

Follow the action of Noble team and their grim mission to try and prevent the planet Reach from falling into the hands of the Covenant. BradyGames’Halo Reach guides will be an essential collectible item for all Halo fans, and features:
The Signature Series guide is printed on premium paper and features multiple finishes.
The Limited Edition hardcover features an exclusive 96-page Developer’s Diary with concept art and personal commentary from the design team at Bungie, as well as a high quality dust jacket with an exclusive cover
Exclusive maps found only in the official guide show locations of enemy engagements and weapon caches for the campaign.
A complete campaign walkthrough that is carefully written to guide the user through all difficulty levels.
The enemies and characters sections show official art, bios, and stat lists.
Chapters cover the new Credit System and Armor Customisation features, providing information and tactics for obtaining all the available armor pieces for achieving character customisation in the fastest way possible.
A complete guide on how to unlock all the Achievements to boost your Xbox 360 Gamerscore.

*Consumers will not know which Noble Team image they get until the dust jacket is removed.

Capcom Announce E. Honda Is Coming To The iPhone Version of Street Fighter 4 In A Free Update

Capcom have announced that E. Honda is coming to Street Fighter IV on the iPhone. He will be added to the game in an upcoming free update, the same update that will also see C. Viper added for free. Capcom have released this gameplay video showing E. Honda in action from the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV.



From Capcom Unity


National Geographic And D3Publisher Announce Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life For The PS3, Wii, And Xbox 360


National Geographic and D3Publisher announce Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii. Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life is a Wild Lie Quiz that is coming out in November 2010. the game supports local offline multiplayer for up to 4 players and there are 15 types of quizzes to choose from. the game has 2000 high resolution images and 90 minutes of HD Video footage.

Screenshots



Boxart


Press Release

LOS ANGELES – September 8, 2010 – National Geographic Games (NGG) and D3Publisher announced today that Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life, a fun, interactive trivia game by the popular National Geographic franchise, will be released in November 2010. In Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life up to four players can compete from a selection of 15 types of entertaining quizzes, that include a variety of image-based questions, anagrams, and video observational questions. NAT Geo Challenge! Wild Life integrates the fun of a trivia game with incredible images and extensive video from National Geographic’s award-winning library, featuring 2000 high-resolution images and 90 minutes of high-definition video footage.

“Partnering with D3Publisher further enables our mission to inspire people to care about the planet and allows gamers of all ages to explore the world through play,” said Chris Mate, vice president and general manager, NGG. “NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE provides a fun, family-friendly gaming experience based on our award-winning storytelling, renowned imagery, information and authenticity.


Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life will allow players to discover the deadliest creatures, astonishing aquatic life, and all the wonders of this amazing planet all through an interactive trivia game that turns learning into adventure! Dive deep into a 3D world to explore and unlock puzzles and trivia questions, all featuring the top notch graphics that brings players face to face with mysterious animals, natural disasters and more.

“Reaching over four hundred million fans worldwide monthly, National Geographic is one of the most compelling brands to work with,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of production, D3P. “We are thrilled to offer a fast-paced trivia game that everyone can enjoy with Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life.”

Under development by Gusto Games, NAT Geo Challenge! Wild Life will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. The game is currently rated “E” (“Everyone”) by the ESRB.

For more information on NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE, including game features, screenshots, videos, and downloads in the coming months, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update


Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out on the PSP Digital Comic Store. There were 43 comics released this week and this week there was a free comic also, it was Blood Hunter #1.

2000AD Prog # 1696
The Authority # 9
Bayou # 9
Blood Hunter # 1
Bone # 3
Breathe # 4
DMZ # 21
Donald Duck Von Münchhausen #1 & #2
Dungeons & Dragons # 0
Ex Machina # 8
Fables # 23
Gen13 # 29
God of War # 3
Green Lantern: No Fear # 5
Growing Up Enchanted # 3
The Hammer # 3
Jonah Hex # 21
Journey Into Mystery (1952) #87 – #90
Jurassic Park # 2
Kill Shakespeare # 3
Murder of King Tut # 3
Night Owls # 5
Planetary # 10
Raising Amy # 3
RASL # 3
Shrek # 1
Silent Hill: Among the Damned # 1
Sonic Universe #7 & #8
Starcraft # 3
Stormwatch PHD # 21
Superman/Batman # 27
Transformers: Ironhide # 4
Transformers: Nefarious # 4
Welcome to Tranquility # 2
Wildcats # 9
X-Mickey # 18
Y: The Last Man # 6

From USA Playstation


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 8th September

This is all the news from Wednesday 8th September.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 9th September

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 7th September http://ht.ly/18UQbM
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 7th September http://ht.ly/18UT2T
  • Apple Confirm only the 2nd.3rd/4th gen iPod Touch and iPhone 3GS/4 will get Game Center with the iOS 4.1 update http://ht.ly/2B6RL
  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce A Xbox 360 250G Kinect Bundle For £299.99/$399.99 http://ht.ly/18UVzE
  • Square Enix reveal there were plans for DLC for Final Fantasy XIII but decided against it. http://ht.ly/2B773
  • PSP: Square Enix have announced a Dissidia: Final Fantasy Sequel for Japan. Lightning and Kain additions, coming 2011 http://ht.ly/2B79Y
  • QTE Blog: Konami Announce Slient Hill 8 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18UYTh
  • PC: BioWare announce they have fixed issues with the PC "Lair Of The Shadowbroker" DLC For Mass Effect 2. re-download. http://ht.ly/2Baga
  • PS3: Sony have confirmed that The Last Guardian is at Tokyo Game Show http://ht.ly/2Baij
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/18V24B
  • 360: Its reported that Dead Rising 2 Case Zero has been downloaded over 300K times, making Capcom roughly $1.15M http://ht.ly/2Bakb
  • DS: Famitsu has given Pokemon Black and White their first reviews, gives them 40/40 http://ht.ly/2Beag
  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days http://ht.ly/18V5dh
  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For The Nintendo Wii Version Of PES 2011 http://ht.ly/18V5dg
  • DSi: Nintendo have released a new firmware update for the DSi, 1.4.1U. they say its to improve performance. http://ht.ly/2Bgx7
  • Keita Takahashi, creator of Noby Noby Boy and Katamari Damacy, has left Namco Bandai http://ht.ly/2Bgz2
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer Showing Playstation Move In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 http://ht.ly/18V8AL
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For The Fast Lane Stuff DLC For The Sims 3 http://ht.ly/18V8AM
  • Koei have announced Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Cell shaded graphics added, new Online http://ht.ly/2Bha5
  • The ELSPA has renamed themselves UKIE, UK Interactive Entertainment Association, and changed its Constitution http://ht.ly/2BhdS
  • QTE Blog: Black Bean Have Released A WRC 2010 Gameplay Video Featuring Petter Solberg http://ht.ly/18VbIP
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For NHL Slapshot http://ht.ly/18VbIO
  • iPhone: iOS 4.1 is out now! http://ht.ly/2Bl6R
  • 360: Microsoft has had to apologise for suspending a Gamer because his location was Fort Gay. http://ht.ly/2BlcG
  • QTE Blog: NCsoft Announce The Assault on Balaurea Expansion For Aion Is Out Now For Free http://ht.ly/18VdYq
  • QTE Blog: SI Games Detail New Features And Improvements In Football Manager 2011 http://ht.ly/18VdYp
  • 360: Dr. Ryuta Kawashima and Namco are bringing "Respond With Your Body: New Brain Training," to Kinect in Japan http://ht.ly/2Bn8N
  • Sqaure Enix have confirmed that Mindjack has been delayed until 2011. http://ht.ly/2BnaO
  • QTE Blog: Team 17 Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Worms 2: Armageddon On The PS3 http://ht.ly/18VgKU
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A FIFA 11 Gameplay Video Showing Arsenal Vs Real Madrid http://ht.ly/18VgKT
  • Tetsuya Nomura says Final Fantasy VS XIII is developed specifically for the PS3, if its ported it'll have to be later http://ht.ly/2Bpfl
  • Wii: Firmware Update 4.3 is out now. USA and UK confirmed locations, most likely out in other territories. http://ht.ly/2Bpnx
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots Of FIFA 11's Creation Center http://ht.ly/18Vjce
  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 08/09/2010 http://ht.ly/18Vjcf
  • DS: The latest Famitsu reveals Ace Attorney Investigations 2, more expected to be revealed at Tokyo Game Show http://ht.ly/2BqsY
  • British Sociological Association reveals number of female employees in the UK Videogame industry drops 12% in 2006 to 4% http://ht.ly/2Bquy
  • PSPgo: Kaz Hirai says they did cater for an audience, buts its smaller than PSP 3000 audience, pricing is an issue http://ht.ly/2BrgF
  • CyberConnect2 announce Capcom is publishing their next game. it's an original title, action, and for consoles http://ht.ly/2BrVu