Nintendo Announce The 3DS Comes Out In Japan On 26th February For ¥25,000, USA And Europe In March

Nintendo Have Announced that the Nintendo 3DS is coming out in Japan on 26th February for ¥25,000. the USA Europe release of the Nintendo 3DS is March, but not date or price has been announced. The launch colours are the Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black, shown above. For ¥25,000, you get The Nintendo 3DS, a charging cradle, 2GB SD card, telescoping metal stylus and six "paper cards" for playing the system's built-in augmented reality games.

Nintendo Expect for the 3DS to sell 4 million Units and 15 Million games between its release on 26th February to the end of the company's business year on March 31st, that same year.



This trailer shows many of the 3DS features. even though its in Japanese, some things are easy to understand. There will be a home screen, much like how the PSP has the XMB, where you can launch programs and games. When the 3DS is in Sleep Mode it has 2 functions, SpotPass and StreetPass. SpotPass is when asleep the 3DS connects to Nintendo Zone Online.  the trailer shows many examples of StreetPass, where a 3DS will share information with another 3DS when in range. If any 3DS have been found, a light lights up. then on the Home screen, you go to the StreetPass section to view all the downloaded info. the Trailer shows examples of exchanging Mii's and personal information, going for walks in nintendogs + cats and see other 3DS owners, and having fights in Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

Another feature of the 3DS is the built in Augmented Reality Games. you use the front facing cameras to view a special card and play the game, the example shown is facing off against a monster. The trailer shows what appears to either be multi-tasking or multiple state saves. The 3DS lets you create a Mii by taking a picture of someone. once the picture is taken, the 3DS creates a Mii that's similar to the picture, but you can edit the Mii afterwards.

Nintendo have announced that there will be downloadable Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games for the 3DS, accessible via a store similar to the Virtual Console. Nintendo have been preparing a large number of launch window titles for the 3DS, and in a trailer showcasing many of the previously known titles, some new games have also been announced.



Some of the more recognisable games from the trailer include:

• Animal Crossing 3DS
• Mario Kart 3DS
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS
• Paper Mario 3DS
• Dead or Alive Dimensions
• Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
• Resident Evil: Revelations
• Resident Evil: The Mercenaries
• Kid Icarus: Uprising
• Star Fox 3DS
• Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater

In Japan, Nintendo reveal they are partnering with Fuji TV to try streaming 3D Videos daily to the 3DS. Nintendo have announced that you will be able to transfer DSiWare games, from either a DSi or DSi XL, to a 3DS, and even transfer 3DSWare games from one device to a new device. however, there does appear to be limitations in the amount of times software can be moved and some software may not be able to be moved.

Nintendo have announced that they have finalised the 3DS Hardware. The First picture shows how the device looked at this years E3. when comparing it to the final version, the only thing that looks changed is the colour of the Analogue Nub.

Other 3DS Specs are: The 3DS' dimensions when closed are 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall and weighs in at 8 ounces. The upper screen's dimensions are 3.53 inches, wide screen with naked eye 3D support, 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing), while the lower screen is 3.02 inches and 320x240 pixels. The 3DS includes three cameras, one on the inside and two on the outside. Each camera is 0.3 megapixels (640x480). Along with its traditional button inputs, the 3DS has a "Circle Pad" (360 degree analoge input), Touch Screen, Internal Mic, Motion Sensor, and Gyro Sensor. Other inputs include 3D Volume (can smoothly adjust degree of 3D output), Home Button (for opening the Home menu), Wireless Switch (can turn off wireless even while in mid-game).

Sources, Engadget, Joystiq, IGN, Kotaku, Edge

THQ Have Released A New Trailer For Dawn of War II : Retribution Revealing The Eldar Race

THQ have released a new trailer for Dawn of War II : Retribution. the trailer reveals a new race in the game, the Eldars. the trailer uses in-game action to show off the various Eldar units in the game.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 28th September

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 28th September

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th September http://ht.ly/19c7i9
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 27th September http://ht.ly/19ca5D
• NBA Elite 11 has been delayed. NBA Jam on PS3 and 360 will now be shipped as standalone product, more details later http://ht.ly/2L2tF
• Codemasters say they are working on a patch for F1 2010 to stop the corrupt game save issue http://ht.ly/2L2SY
• PS3: Australia EB Games has a Gran Turismo faceplate for PS3 Slim for $48, http://ht.ly/2L2YP
• PS3: Sony Europe confirm the PS3 Gran Turismo 5 bundles coming to UK do not come with a Titanium Blue PS3, PS3 is black http://ht.ly/2L32c
• 360: Microsoft say they'll commit long term to Kinect, won't let it suffer like the 32X. http://ht.ly/2L35k
• 360: Microsoft say Kinect will represent "the biggest console launch ever", they're investing like its a console launch http://ht.ly/2L5Vj
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 http://ht.ly/19cg9f
• Wii: Nintendo USA ask people with Metroid Other M issue to call 1-800-255-3700 to arrange to send them your SD Card http://ht.ly/2L5XZ
• Its reported that Project MyWorld was purchased by Kimble Operations, which has links to former Realtime Worlds Chairman http://ht.ly/2L60v
• Popcap reveal they had a RPG in Beta, similar to Diablo, but the game stopped being casual and was dropped http://ht.ly/2L9jx
• QTE Blog: Beatshapers Limited and TastyPlay.com Announce StarDrone For The Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/19cjoc
• Ninja Theory's Tameem Antoniades says the character animation in Uncharted is a bit overdone, capture tech long winded http://ht.ly/2L9Bl
• Minis: Pix'n Love Rush is coming to Playstation Minis soon. no price announced http://ht.ly/2L9Dy
• SouthPeak say Two Worlds 2 is now set to come out in January 2011 http://ht.ly/2LaQn
• QTE Blog: Sony Reveal 7 New PS3 Greatest Hits Ttitles Out Now In The USA For $29.99 http://ht.ly/19cmwb
• GAME announce they are shutting down 85 stores in the UK by Christmas 2013, reducing store overlap and cost efficiency http://ht.ly/2LaTD
• Tokyo Game Show will take place 15th-18th September 2011. VG247 have full list of 2011 events here http://ht.ly/2LcOy
• Pictures of the Atari Prototype machine, code-named Stella, have been released. it went on to become the Atari 2600 http://ht.ly/2LcQl
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition Is Coming To USA on 12th Ocotber For $49... http://ht.ly/19cq1j
• This weeks Xbox Live Deal Of the Week is Toy soldiers, Gold Subscribers can now get it for 800 MS Points http://ht.ly/2LcRL
• PS3: Rumoured screenshots + concept art for Resistance 3 leak onto the internet, main character called Joseph Capelli http://ht.ly/2Lgib
• Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is not a PS3 Exclusive. currently not on Xbox 360 due to file size restrictions, coming to PC http://ht.ly/2Lglx
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Developer Diary For Fable III Showing Many Of The Games Voice Actors http://ht.ly/19ctui
• Call Of Duty Black Ops teaser site now shows Zombies in military uniforms http://ht.ly/2Lgoj
• 360: GAME Stores report there will be no Kinect stock to buy at stores on launch day, Must pre-order, GAME HQ Deny this http://ht.ly/2Lgs9
• GAME and GameStation report Nintendo DS and Wii Hardware sales have dropped 40% year to date, PS3 up 17%, 360 up 16% http://ht.ly/2Lgum
• QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp Gameplay Trailer http://ht.ly/19cw8A
• Tetsuya Nomura announces Kingdom Hearts 3 won't be out by 2012, the series 10th Anniversary http://ht.ly/2LgxS
• 3DS: 3DSWare has been trademarked in Europe. Ubisoft Morocco and Montreal reportedly working on games http://ht.ly/2LgA5
• Wii: Visceral admit Dead Space Extraction sales were a surprise, sales picked up after launch, please with critic review http://ht.ly/2LkVs
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Free Realms Is Now Available In Portuguese http://ht.ly/19czbp
• Wii: Capcom announce Monster Hunter Tri Classic Controller Bundle is back in stock for $49.99 http://ht.ly/2LkZ9
• Arcania: Gothic 4 is delayed on PS3 until early 2011, Xbox 360 and PC versions coming out 12th October, USA, 15th Oct UK http://ht.ly/2Ll91
• Ninja Theory Reveal the game engine behind DmC is the Unreal Engine and not Capcoms MT framework http://ht.ly/2Lmyc
• QTE Blog: EA Detail And Announce The MMA Demo Is Out Now http://ht.ly/19cC6Y
• PC: Minecraft dev, Markus Persson, earned nearly $350K on 22nd September when 26,000 units were sold http://ht.ly/2Ln4Y

EA Detail And Announce The MMA Demo Is Out Now

EA have announced that the MMA Demo is out now. They have also released a new video for MMA detailing what can be found in the Demo. The Fight Now Mode has 2 weight classes to play, heavyweight and middleweight. The heavyweight fighters are Alistair Overeem and Bobby Lashley. the middleweight fighters are Jake Shields and Jason Miller. The Demo also has MMA 101, a mode that offers tips and on screen prompts for those who haven't played the game before. in this mode you play at the Horizon Center in Japan in a match between Jake Shields and Jason Miller. If you share the demo with friends you can unlock a "Classic" Randy Couture playable character for the full MMA Game.



Press Release

September 28, 2010 – The demo that all MMA fans have been waiting for has finally arrived! The highly anticipated EA SPORTS MMA demo is now available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Gamers can experience the thrills and hard-hitting intensity of MMA fighting by jumping into a match via the “Fight Now” mode. Two weight classes, heavyweight and middleweight, are available that feature STRIKEFORCE champion, Alistair Overeem and former professional wrestler, Bobby Lashley in the heavyweight class. The two middleweights featured are predominantly Jiu-Jitsu fighters – the top ranked Jake Shields, as well as the always entertaining Jason “Mayhem” Miller.

For the “Fight Now” experience, step into the STRIKEFORCE cage at the HP Pavilion and test your mettle across four different skill levels. Or learn the ropes via the “MMA 101” interactive tutorial that pits rivals Shields vs. Miller in a ring at the Horizon Center in Japan. EA SPORTS MMA is the only game that allows you to go beyond the cage, travel the globe and experience different fighting environments, rule sets, and training locations.

Gamers can unlock a “Classic” Randy Couture playable character for the full game by sharing the demo with others. Exciting new information and details of the exclusive and highly innovative EA SPORTS Live Broadcast mode, as well as other modes like Career, Fight Card, Create-A-Fighter (featuring Photo Game Face), Fighter Share and Online Belt Race are detailed in the demo.

The award winning EA SPORTS MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broadest mixed martial arts experience to date – complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world. EA SPORTS MMA will be available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 19.

For more information about EA SPORTS MMA, visitwww.easportsmma.com or follow the game on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/easportsmma and Facebook atwww.facebook.com/easportsmma.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce Free Realms Is Now Available In Portuguese

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that Free Realms is now available in Portuguese. Free Realms is already available in 6 languages and has over 14 Million registered users, and the release of the Portuguese language version is Sony Online Entertainment attempt to increase the games popularity in Portugal and Brazil.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Sept. 28, 2010 –Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced its family-friendly virtual world, Free RealmsTM is now available in Portuguese.
With over 14 million registered users already accessing Free Realms in six languages, SOE continues to expand the appeal of the successful online world to a diversity of audiences.

“Free Realms continues to engage players of all ages around the world,” said John Smedley, president of SOE. “Since launching in April 2009, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the Portuguese and Brazilian markets. We recognize their bond with the virtual world and are excited to provide Free Realms to these players in their native language.”

With its free-to-play and microtransaction business model and low-cost monthly Membership options, Free Realms overcomes the high-cost of games that prevents many other developers from entering the territory successfully. Along with language support, the Brazilian currency, the Real, is now available as a payment option in Free Realms.

Free Realms is an online, virtual world that offers an array of quests, activities and minigames for players to enjoy. From ninja fighting to demolition derby to raising pets, Free Realms offers a safe, family-friendly environment to connect with old and new friends. Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit:www.FreeRealms.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver and Tucson, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.
All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp Gameplay Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new gameplay video for Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp. This video shows many of the gadgets in the game, from magnifying glass to help sleuthing, Velma fixing machines, and machines that require two characters to operate them.