EA Announce Venus Williams Will Front EA Sports Active 2 In The USA

EA Have announced that Venus Williams will front EA Sports Active 2.0 in the USA. She will be a spokeswoman for the franchise in the USA and Joins David Beckham, who is the Spokesman for EA Sports Active 2.0 in Europe and Australia.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, EA SPORTS™, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced the signing of global tennis superstar Venus Williams as North American brand ambassador for EA SPORTS Active 2, an innovative line of interactive fitness products that feature personalized, customizable workouts. Williams will act as the franchise spokesperson and will join the EA SPORTS Active family along with David Beckham, who was recently named brand ambassador in Europe and Australia. EA SPORTS Active 2 focuses on improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility, while providing an intense cardio workout; it will combine a heart rate monitor and wireless motion tracking data to deliver a fitness experience that achieves authentic, measurable results. EA SPORTS Active 2 will be available on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and Wii™, in North America on November 16 as well as iPhone® and iPod touch® at a later date.

“Venus is one of the most recognizable, popular and accomplished tennis players in the world; her success can be attributed to both her talent as well as her dedication to fitness,” says Jon Slavet, EA SPORTS Active Vice President, Product Strategy. “Her commitment to healthy living and ability to inspire others makes her a natural fit for EA SPORTS Active 2.”

On the court Williams has achieved great success since she turned pro at the age of 14 with 41 career titles, including seven Grand Slam Titles as well as three Olympic Gold medals. In July 2008 Venus won her fifth Wimbledon® singles title and joins Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf as the only ladies in the Open-era to have won five or more Championships. She is currently ranked third in the world.

“What I love about EA SPORTS Active is that it offers a variety of workouts that are both challenging and fun, which is important to keep me motivated,” says Venus Williams. “I’m excited to be working with EA SPORTS to show others that you can be active and reach your fitness goals while having fun at the same time.”

EA SPORTS Active 2 will ship with the Total Body Tracking system that combines a heart rate monitor and motion tracking data to ensure a workout with accurate tracking and measurable results. Using heart rate data that is displayed on-screen throughout the workout, users will be able to capture the intensity of their workout, allowing them to optimize their performance and reach their fitness goals quicker. Additionally, users will now also be able to track both their workout and heart rate data on the new EA SPORTS Active 2 online* hub; allowing users to track their progress over time and stay motivated. Wireless motion tracking peripherals will provide complete freedom of motion for a deeper workout experience. EA SPORTS Active 2 will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

EA SPORTS Active is currently the number one rated interactive fitness program for the Wii on the market**.EA SPORTS Active 2 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and is rated “E” by the ESRB and “3” by PEGI, it has an MRSP of $99.95. For more information please visit www.easportsactive.com. Media can find photos of the product mentioned here at http://info.ea.com.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers experiences that ignite the emotions of sport through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball,NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
* Internet connection and EA account required
** According to Metacritic.com, September, 2010

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. 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.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

This product is not a medical device and not intended to affect the structure or function of the human body beyond such affects normally associated with general fitness equipment and is not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Active, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Kinect for Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. iPhone and iPod touch are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. John Madden, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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

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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

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.