Friday, September 10, 2010

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 9th September

This is all the news from Thursday 9th September.

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

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 9th September http://ht.ly/18VRmz
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 8th September http://ht.ly/18VWwa
  • 67,600 people attended PAX this year. Penny arcade tease that if there's a 3rd PAX would be in a different country http://ht.ly/2BH5D
  • PC: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood has been delayed until Q1 2011. consoles still coming 19th November http://ht.ly/2BHcN
  • 3DS: Temco announce the Dead or Alive 3DS game is Called Dead Or Alive: Dimensions http://ht.ly/2BHel
  • PC: EA Say Battlefield 1943 was accidentally released Online in the USA. the game has not been released. http://ht.ly/2BHkw
  • PC: A Bug has emerged that is preventing StarCraft II players from playing offline, a patch is coming. http://ht.ly/2BHus
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/18VZBQ
  • BioWare acknowledge there is a bug or two with Dragon Age Origins DLC, Witch Hunt. they are working on a patch http://ht.ly/2BKUy
  • Quantic Dream's David Cage has hinted that his next game could become a multiplatform release, thinking about it http://ht.ly/2BKYK
  • QTE Blog: National Geographic And D3Publisher Announce Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life For The PS3, Wii, And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18W2MT
  • PS3: David Cage reveals Heavy Rain Playstation Move Edition will come with 45 Minutes more content, doesn't reveal what http://ht.ly/2BPE6
  • Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada believes Tekken X Street Fighter is tougher to make than the other, fans more worried about it http://ht.ly/2BPGz
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce E. Honda Is Coming To The iPhone Version of Street Fighter 4 In A Free Update http://ht.ly/18W5Tu
  • PS3: Sony reveal they will have a £750k Playstation Move marketing campaign that will start after its launched. http://ht.ly/2BS1e
  • PopCap rejected a $5M buyout from Microsoft back in 2002, deal wasn't good. biggest bid from someone was $100M in 2004 http://ht.ly/2BS7d
  • QTE Blog: BradyGames Reveal The 6 Cover Images For Their Halo Reach Signature Series Strategy Guide http://ht.ly/18W9g5
  • QTE Blog: SouthPeak Have Released A New Trailer For Battle Vs Chess http://ht.ly/18Wcnz
  • QTE Blog: 4mm Games, Terminal Reality, And Def Jam Interactive Reveal More Tracks In Def Jam Rapstar http://ht.ly/18Wcny
  • PS3: The Next Yakuza game has been revealed as "Ryu ga Gotoku Of the End". more expected at Tokyo Game Show http://ht.ly/2BVQL
  • THQ*ICE is now closed. their game Dragonica Online is temporary suspended whilst Gravity Interactive take over http://ht.ly/2BU3V
  • QTE Blog: Rising Star Games Announce Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Is Coming Out On 8th October http://ht.ly/18WeFq
  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Developer Video For DC Universe Online http://ht.ly/18WeFr
  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp Trailer http://ht.ly/18WhoC
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For Yahtzee On The iPad http://ht.ly/18WhoB
  • PS1: the PS1 is 15 years old in the USA. its sold over 102M units. Playstation Brand has sold over 377M Units http://ht.ly/2BZr5
  • Just Add Water reveals they are working on 6 Oddworld titles. http://ht.ly/2BZtd
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce They Are Extending The PSPgo Promotion In The UK Until 31st January http://ht.ly/18WjL4
  • QTE Blog: Over The Top Games Announce NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Is Coming To PC And Mac In September http://ht.ly/18WjL3
  • PSP: PM Studios reveal they are only releasing 6000 UMD copies of DJ Max Portable 3 in the USA http://ht.ly/2C1d3
  • There has been public backlash in Japan over news Square Enix are now are Bringing Final Fantasy XIII to the 360 http://ht.ly/2C1et
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce There Are Over 1 Million Registered Need For Speed World Players http://ht.ly/18Wm47
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For Professor Layton and the Unwound Future http://ht.ly/18Wm46
  • August USA Consoles Sales, Xbox360 357K, Nintendo DS 343K, Nintendo Wii 244K, Playstation 3 226K, PSP 79K http://ht.ly/2C21B
  • August USA Game Sales, Madden NFL (360) 920.8K, Madden NFL 11 (PS3) 893.6K, Super Mario Galaxy 2 124.6K, top 3 games http://ht.ly/2C22r
  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A Video Monatge Celebrating 15 Years Of Playstation http://ht.ly/18WmRI

Sony Have Released A Video Monatge Celebrating 15 Years Of Playstation


In celebration of 15 years of the Playstation Brand, Sony have released a video showing a brief montage of the last 15 years.






From USA Playstation Blog


Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

Nintendo have released new screenshots and character art for the upcoming Nintendo DS game, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. the screenshots are in-game and predominately show various types of action from both of the Nintendo DS Screens. the character art shows the games main characters.

Screenshots


Character Art



Thursday, September 9, 2010

EA Announce There Are Over 1 Million Registered Need For Speed World Players


EA have announced there are now over 1 million registered Need For Speed World players. EA have also announced that from today, all players will have full access to Need For Speed World for free. SpeedBoost items can still be bought to help speed up career progression, but the whole game can be played for free.

Press Release

Guildford, UK. – September 8, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Need for SpeedTMWorld, the massively multiplayer online action racing game, has surpassed one million registered users. In the coming weeks and months, Need for Speed World will be adding new features and game-expanding content including more cars, deep performance customization, a new world region and a co-op pursuit mode.

Starting today, all players will have full access to Need for Speed World for free*. Racers can play the entire game at no cost or can purchase SpeedBoost items to accelerate their career progression including items like power-ups, double XP periods and even rental cars. Every player can now feel the rush of illicit street racing as they speed their way through an immersive, socially-connected Need for Speed experience.

“Need for Speed fans have played a critical role in making Need for Speed World a success. Fan feedback has helped shape every aspect of the experience - whether it’s the creation of a new feature or improving polish and progression,” said John Doyle, Senior Producer, Need for Speed World. “We’re excited to open the gates so that every Need for Speed World player now has free access to all current and future content including new modes, cars, features and more.”

Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience for the PC. Players can compete against their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits. Gamers race the way they want in an ever expanding world that continues to grow with a constant stream of new content, cars, and features.

Need for Speed World is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio and is rated Pegi +7. To quickly and easily download the game or for more information visit world.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.

*Terms and conditions apply. See world.needforspeed.com for additional details.


About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Freestyle TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.co.uk.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Over The Top Games Announce NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Is Coming To PC And Mac In September


Over the Top Games have announced that NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is coming to PC and Mac in September via Steam. NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits was originally released on WiiWare, and now Over The Top Games have made a PC specific version, and not a port of the WiiWare game.


Press Release

Over the Top Games today announced that NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits will be available soon (September) for PC and Mac. After the success in WiiWare, this game comes to the desktop computers. This is your chance to venture deep into Greek mythology and save Icarus once and for all.

Steam Store Page:http://store.steampowered.com/app/57000/
Official Web: www.nyxquest.com

About NyxQuest:

Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus. You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent Gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds at your wish.

Guide Nyx in her quest and enjoy the ultimate experience: the joy of flight!

For additional information on NyxQuest or Over the Top Games please visit: http://www.nyxquest.comor http://www.overthetopgames.com

About Over the Top Games:

Over the Top Games is an independent game development studio founded in 2008. Based in Madrid, it’s committed to create innovative games that push the limits of art and entertainment. Our team mission is to create games that contain that special magic that stands out above all else.

Sony Announce They Are Extending The PSPgo Promotion In The UK Until 31st January



Sony have announced they are extending the PSPgo offer in the UK until 31st January 2011. if your unfamiliar with the current PSPgo offer, if you buy a PSPgo you can get 10 free games. all you need to do when you buy your PSPgo is to access the PSN and download a PSPgo theme. afterwards you'll receive an E:mail with a PSN Code to get the following games:
  • Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
  • Gran Turismo
  • James Cameron’s AVATAR
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • MotorStorm Arctic Edge
  • Need for Speed SHIFT
  • Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
  • WipEout Pure
From EU Playstation Blog