Thursday, September 23, 2010

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 22nd September

This is all the news from Wednesday 22nd September.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 22nd September

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 21st September http://ht.ly/1971xz
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 21st September http://ht.ly/1976X0
  • 3DS: Rumoured 3DS Specs released, two 266MHz ARM11 CPUs, 1.5GB Flash storage, 64MB RAM, 133MHz GPU, 4MB dedicated VRAM http://ht.ly/2I4is
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce UK Playstation Plus Members Can Get The Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Demo From Today http://ht.ly/1976WZ
  • PS3: Sony is launching a free App called PlayMemories in September to view both 2d and 3d photos http://ht.ly/2I4uS
  • Capcom deny the exclusive Dead Rising 360 content is alienating PS3 owners, say Dead Rising 2 is complete without it http://ht.ly/2I4zn
  • QTE Blog: MIcrosoft Give Xbox Live Gold Suscribers Chance To Vote For Upcoming Deal Of The Week http://ht.ly/197af1
  • PS3: The US International Trade Commission is going to investigate a PS3 patent infringement claim by Chimei Innolux http://ht.ly/2I4CC
  • Capcom confirm they are teaming up with Level 5, hope to show something at E3 next year, or year after that http://ht.ly/2I4Fp
  • QTE Blog: THQ And Team 17 Announce Worms Battle Islands For The Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/197dfZ
  • PC: Capcom announce Super Street Fighter IV is not coming to PC's due to piracy. http://ht.ly/2IbQ9
  • Xbox's Stephen McGill says the BluRay format will be passed by as a format by digital downloads and streaming http://ht.ly/2IbTY
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New MySims Sky Heroes Video Parodying Dead Space http://ht.ly/197gdr
  • Codemasters reveal they are already working on F1 2011, will focus on making Live The Life Mode + multiplayer better http://ht.ly/2IbXD
  • Its strongly rumoured Activision are about to announce Eutechnyx are making NASCAR 2011 http://ht.ly/2Ic13
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/197jE6
  • PC: Good Old Games is relaunching tomorrow. there have been many behind the scene changes and new features added http://ht.ly/2Iipz
  • 360: Microsoft confirm if gamers let their Zune Pass subscription expire, they will loose access to all the Music http://ht.ly/2IirN
  • QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Metroid Other M http://ht.ly/197n27
  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 22/09/2010 http://ht.ly/197pw9
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released New Screenshots Of Spider-Man And Wesker In Marvel Vs Capcom 3 http://ht.ly/197spb
  • PC: its reported that H.A.W.X. 2 has been delayed until 16th November http://ht.ly/2Ip7W
  • DSi: its reported Cave Story is coming to DSiWare, its unknown when its coming or if its a port http://ht.ly/2IpjS
  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce You Can Sign Up To The Xbox Live Update Preview Program Now http://ht.ly/197uZR
  • The OFLC has rated Crash Course, from Artificial Mind and Movement, for XBLA, tho its coming to other platforms http://ht.ly/2Iqoq
  • PS3: System 3 announce Ferrari The Race Experience will cost £9.99 if you own Ferrari Challenge, £12.99 if you don't http://ht.ly/2Iqvd
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Phantasy Star Portable 2 http://ht.ly/197xjA

Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Phantasy Star Portable 2

Sega have released a new trailer for Phantasy Star Portable 2. this trailer uses in-game footage to provide some back story for the game before moving onto showing in-game action and in-game cutscenes.




Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Microsoft Announce You Can Sign Up To The Xbox Live Update Preview Program Now

Microsoft have announced they are having a preview program for their upcoming Xbox Live Update. You can sign up now to participate. Microsoft have made some points clear:
  • We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
  • This is not for Kinect. You will not be receiving a Kinect sensor if you are chosen to participate.
  • This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
  • To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information your provide.
  • While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

From Major Nelson


Capcom Have Released New Screenshots Of Spider-Man And Wesker In Marvel Vs Capcom 3

Capcom have released new in-game screenshots of Spider-Man and Wesker in Marvel Vs Capcom 3.


Screenshots



Screenshots




UK PSN Update 22/09/2010

Special Offers
PS3: Pain [£3.19]
PS3: Pain – Amusement Park pack [£2.39]
PS3: Pain – Movie Studio Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Mega Man 10 [£3.99]
PS3: Age Of Booty [£3.99]
PS3: Peggle [£3.19]
PSP: World Of Pool [£4.79]
PSP: Stateshift [£4.79]
PSP: WWII: Battle Over The Pacific [£4.79]
PSP: Championship Manager 2007 [£7.99]
Minis: Vibes [£2.49]

New PSP Essentials
None

Permanent Price Reduction
Mini: Hive Sweeper Was £3.49/ Now £1.24

PS3 Games
FirstPlay Episode 025 [£0.99]
FirstPlay 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
Blade Kitten [£9.99]
DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue [£9.99]
Sonic Adventure [£6.29]
Sky Fighter [£7.99]
Earthworm Jim HD [£7.99]
Red Dead Redemption – Liars And Cheats Pack [£7.99]
Skate 3 – San Van Party Pack [£5.10]
Buzz! - 80's Decade Quiz Pack [£3.99]

Demo's
Blade Kitten
Summer Challenge – Athletics Tournament
NBA Elite

Guitar Hero 5
None

Rock Band
"Legend" [Album] by Bob Marley [£9.99]
"Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Could You be Loved" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Exodus" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Is This Love" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Jamming" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"One Love/People Get Ready" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Stir It Up" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley [£0.99]
"Waiting In Vain" [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
“Chelsea” by The Summer Set [£0.59]
“Crash Years” by The New Pornographers [£0.99]
“Packet Filer” by Terrorhorse [£0.59]
“Riot Act” by Exodus [£0.99]
“Step Up (I'm On It)” by Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster [£0.99]

Videos
F1 2010 Developer Diary 1
F1 2010 Developer Diary 2
F1 2010 Developer Diary 3
F1 2010 Developer Diary 4
F1 2010 Developer Diary 5
Ferrari The Race experience
Dragon Age 2 – Destiny Trailer
Bulletstorm – Cliff Blszinski E3 Commentary
Dead Nation – Have It Your Way
Tumble

Wallpaper
Top Gun
Kung Fu Rider – Karin
Kung Fu Rider – Tobin and Karin
Kung Fu Rider – Mafia
Kung Fu Rider – Bad Guy
Kung Fu Rider - Tobin

Theme
A Pirates Booty [£1.19]
Skull Bash [£0.79]
Sushi [£1.19]
Sports Champions [Free]
Disc Golf Theme [Free]
Galdiator Dual Theme [Free]
Beach Volleyball Theme [Free]
Archery Theme [Free]
Table Tennis Theme [Free]
Bocce Theme [Free]

Dynamic Theme
Sports Champions [£1.59]

PSN ID Avatars
Super Street Fighter IV – Akuma [£0.20]
Super Street Fighter IV – Cody [£0.20]
Super Street Fighter IV – Dee Jay [£0.20]
Sports Champions Avatar Bundle [£1.59]
Sports Champions – Dallas [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Tatapu [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Giselle [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Rin [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Kenji [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Kat [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Belle [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Jackson [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Connor [£0.20]
Sports Champions – Boomer [£0.20]

PS1 Classic
Re-Loaded [£3.99]

PSP
101-in-1 Megamix [£11.99]
Zuma [£6.29]

Minis
Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling [£3.49]

Demo
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony

Theme
None

Wallpaper
None

Video
None


New Zero Punctuation - Metroid Other M

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Metroid Other M on the Nintendo Wii. Yahtzee is not known for his love of the console, but can a Nintendo Staple like Metroid be enjoyable or has Team Ninja changed the Metroid formula too much?