Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Trailer For DC Universe Detailing Character Creation

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new trailer for DC Universe Online. this trailer shows the character creation process, and also provides some back story for the game explaining why so many super heroes/villains are going to exist in the world. the trailer shows you can choose a specific DC Universe hero/villain to align yourself to.




Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic Colours On The Nintendo Wii

Sega have released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Sonic Colours. this trailer shows both single player and multiplayer gameplay. The trailer also shows a couple of the colour powers, using in-game action to show how they work.




Namco Bandai Have Released A Fifth Behind The Scenes Look At Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

Namco Bandai have released part 5 of CyberConnect2 behind the scenes look at Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. this part of the video looks at the games boss battles. only the games first couple of boss battles are shown, but the video shows that each battle has different stages and Quick Time Events, for the more epic moments.




Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 11th October

This is all the news from Monday 11th October.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 11th October

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th October http://ht.ly/19ojq3
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th October http://ht.ly/19olUq
  • PS3: Video from PS3 youtube channel found showing LOVEFiLM on a PS3, now removed. free for members, manage rental lists http://ht.ly/2RD95
  • JP Consoles, PSP 37.800, DSi 24.937, DSi LL 24.246, PS3 20.363, Wii 13.360, DS 5.707, 360 2.769, PS2 1.247, PSPgo 754 http://ht.ly/2RDDr
  • UK Game Charts, FIFA 11, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, Dead Rising 2, FIFA 2010, Halo Reach http://ht.ly/2RDFu
  • Playdead, creators of Limbo, confirm Limbo is Xbox 360 exclusive and they're working on a new ip http://ht.ly/2RDH3
  • Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono tweets that Capcom higher-ups have not approved Super Street Fighter IV extra characters DLC http://ht.ly/2RDJt
  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Kevin Butler Advert For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 http://ht.ly/19orSm
  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Batman: Arkham City http://ht.ly/19orSl
  • Oscar Araujo, composer on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow soundtrack, say MercurySteam have begun work on sequel http://ht.ly/2RFvH
  • Guerrilla Games expects cost of AAA game development to continue to rise as tech allows more features, EA say its peaked http://ht.ly/2RHCs
  • QTE Blog: Nordic Games Announce Shame, A Featuring Gary Barlow And Robbie Williams, Is In We Sing Robbie Williams http://ht.ly/19ov9W
  • QTE Blog: Visceral Games Announce Dead Space Ignition Will Be Free For Those Who Pre-Order Dead Space 2 At GAME And ... http://ht.ly/19ov9V
  • Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki admits he wanted Shenmue 3 on PS3/360, not really happy having to make Mobile game Shenmue Town http://ht.ly/2RJ4C
  • PS3: Sony announced, at Comic Con, that Heroes on the Move has been renamed PlayStation Move Heroes http://ht.ly/2RJ6z
  • QTE Blog: Sumthing Else Music Works Announce The Fable 3 Soundtrack Is Coming Out 26th October http://ht.ly/19oyd2
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The New Super Mario Bros. Special Edition Wii And DSi XL Is Coming To Europe Late October http://ht.ly/19oyd1
  • 360: AT&T confirm U-verse is coming to the Xbox 360 this Friday. it costs $99 for the kit and $55 for installation http://ht.ly/2RLTj
  • The ESRB has rated Aero-Cross from Namco Bandai, confirms its a follow up to Metro-Cross, PS3+360 versions rated http://ht.ly/2RMjf
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19oBGK
  • its reported around 40 people have been let go from Raven Software. http://ht.ly/2RMAO
  • JP Sept, PSP 133.042, DSi 130.103, DSi LL 102.033, PS3 83.924, Wii 62.852, DS 22.515, 360 14.178, PS2 5.637, PSPgo 3.499 http://ht.ly/2RMD2
  • Capcom say a hidden easter egg in Mega Man 9 has not been found yet, say it links with mega Man 10 easter egg http://ht.ly/2RRBp
  • its reported Spielberg+EA project LMNO has been cancelled. game just never really took off http://ht.ly/2RREq
  • Rez 2 was started once Rez was released. terrible sales of Rez quickly put an end to it. Rez 2 was more abstract/trippy http://ht.ly/2RRGS
  • Minis: Gamevil are porting Zenonia to Playstation Minis http://ht.ly/2RRJ5


Monday, October 11, 2010

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo USA have revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games coming out this week, but there are 2 WiiWare and 3 DSiWare games coming.

WiiWare

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I
This is a 1 player game that costs 1,500 Wii Points. Sonic 4 starts where Sonic & Knuckles finished, but Dr Eggman is not defeated. he has gone and improved on a old creation to try and get rid of Sonic.


Triple Jumping Sports
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this game lets you take part in Long Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault events.


DSiWare

Ivy the Kiwi? Mini
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. you have to guide Ivy to her mother, stretch vines and protect her from other animals. this game has over 50 stages to play through.


Datamine
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this game has over 100 stages to play through as you try to beam up data bubbles as you try to require all the worlds lost data.


G.G. Series SUPER HERO OGRE
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game you have to defeat an evil army with superheroes.


Press Release

When the words "hedgehog" and "video game" show up in the same sentence, it's pretty clear which gaming superstar you're about to encounter. Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode Iarrives on the WiiWare™ service this week, adding a fresh chapter to one of the most beloved series in all of gaming. Meanwhile, on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, Ivy the Kiwi? Mini finds the flightless Ivy on a quest to find her mama, while Datamine and G.G. Series SUPER HERO OGRE challenge players to recover lost files and battle evil foes, respectively. Whichever games they choose to download, Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ fans alike should prepare for elevated levels of fun.

WiiWare

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 1,500 Wii Points™
Description: The sequel fans have waited 16 years to experience is finally here! Featuring enhanced game-play elements such as the classic Sonic Spin Dash and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic 4 picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. With Eggman finally defeated, Sonic runs off to explore new zones and uncharted lands. Dr. Eggman, furious at the destruction of the Death Egg and the failure of his plans, puts all of his most devious schemes into action. In an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits - and improves - the very best of his creations. Get ready for the next chapter in an epic 2D saga built for old and new fans alike.

Triple Jumping Sports
Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Triple Jumping Sports is the most advanced recreational jumping game available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive jumping. Most events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include Long Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault. As with real-life jumping events, players have full control over the speed, height, angle and distance. All of these will influence the success of the jump.

Nintendo DSiWare

Ivy the Kiwi? Mini
Publisher: XSEED Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Ivy is on a search for her mother and she needs your help! Help guide Ivy by stretching vines and protecting her from treacherous terrain and mean animals that stand in her way. She's a bird, but she can't fly, and she's going to need all the help she can get if she's going to find her mother. Will Ivy find her mother? More than 50 stages provide loads of fun for the whole family.

Datamine
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming ltd.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You are the safety inspector at the largest data storage facility in the world. Unfortunately, your laziness at work has led to the biggest cataclysm of the wireless age: the loss of all mankind's data. You have been chosen to embark on a dangerous journey to retrieve the lost data. Datamine is a great arcade-style action game where you control a robot and beam at data bubbles to split and catch them. Test your skills in 100 challenging levels. Grab equipment upgrades like speed boost, sticky shots and shields. Break encrypted data and fusion bubbles that multiply when they touch others.

G.G. Series SUPER HERO OGRE
Publisher: Genterprise, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Charge up your Superhero Attacks and be a super-cool superhero. An evil army is on the march. Confront it and save the day in this superhero action game. Each time you defeat an enemy with a Hero Attack, your Hero Gauge goes up. Then, with simple button commands, you can use the charged-up Hero Gauge to unleash powerful Superhero Attacks on your foes. Continue to land Hero Attacks to keep the Hero Gauge charged and perform a devastating chain of Superhero Attacks. After you destroy the lesser enemies, a boss will appear. Defeat it to clear the level.

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://nintendodsi.com.

Nintendo Announce The New Super Mario Bros. Special Edition Wii And DSi XL Is Coming To Europe Late October

Nintendo have announced that the New Super Mario Bros. Special Edition Wii and DSi XL is coming to Europe.

The New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo DSi XL Special Edition Pack is coming out from 22nd October and will include a special branded Red DSi XL and a copy of New Super Mario Bros.

The New Super Mario Bros. Wii Pack is coming out on 29th October and comes with a red Wii, a red Wii Remote Plus, a red Nunchuk and three games. the three games are New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Wii Sports and pre-installed on the Wii will be the original Donkey Kong.

From Nintendo UK