Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 19th October

This is all the news from Tuesday 19th October.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 19th October

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 18th October http://ht.ly/2VLLl
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 18th October http://ht.ly/19wBNr
• The ESRB has rated Twisted Metal as a PS1 Classic for the PSP/PS3 http://ht.ly/2VLQC
• PS3: Kazunori Yamauchi admits the Gran Turismo 5 frame-rate will occasionally dip below 60fps, asks for forgiveness http://ht.ly/2VLTc
• Capcom admit there are currently no plans for games in the Dino Crisis and Onimusha series http://ht.ly/2VLVU
• PS3: Sony admit Hunting and Trading pack for Red Dead Redemption wasn't released correctly, must delete and redownload http://ht.ly/2VLXA
• PS3: Sony admit they're struggling to meet Playstation Move demand across Europe, they're having to double production http://ht.ly/2VLZP
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Detail Upcoming Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Retail Products http://ht.ly/19wIke
• QTE Blog: THQ And Nickelodeon Announce THQ Have The Rights To Develop Videogames Based On SpongeBob SquarePants http://ht.ly/19wIkd
• EA Announce a patch is coming out on Wednesday for NBA Live 10. Roster Updates coming but maynot be 100% accurate http://ht.ly/2VRgP
• PC: Civ V DLC coming, Free is the "Mongols Civilization + Scenario Pack", "Babylonian Civilization Pack" costs $4.99 http://ht.ly/2VSTS
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Indepth Look Video For EA Sports Active 2 http://ht.ly/19wLXZ
• Super Meat Boy will be on sale for a limited time when its released, it'll cost 800 MS points and not 1200 MS Points. http://ht.ly/2VW1R
• 3DS: Level 5 announce Time Travellers, game is about girl and terrorist who know future events. http://ht.ly/2VWri
• 3DS: Level 5 announce Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle. development started on DS. weekly puzzles, 2 laytons http://ht.ly/2VWyU
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For MMA Showing Many Of The Games Features http://ht.ly/19wPFL
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Is Coming To The Nintendo DS http://ht.ly/19wPFK
• 3DS: Level 5 announce Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright, made in collaboration with Capcom, crime+mystery puzzles http://ht.ly/2VXOX
• Ubisoft reveal 40% of Assassin's Creed II players finished the game, 35% finished Assassin's Creed http://ht.ly/2VXWJ
• QTE Blog: Nordic Games Have Released A New Trailer For We Sing Robbie Williams http://ht.ly/19wTiN
• QTE Blog: THQ Announce They Are Forming THQ Montréal And Patrice Désilets Will Head The Studio http://ht.ly/19wTiM
• 360: Remedy is hiring for a AAA 360 game. obvious speculation is Alan Wake 2 http://ht.ly/2W0Cf
• Dubai customs seized 48,000 counterfeit Playstation 3 games http://ht.ly/2W0ER
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Big Changes Are Coming To Xbox.com From Tomorrow http://ht.ly/19wXnz
• PC: PC Specs for Call of Duty: Black Ops have been bumped higher, new specs in link http://ht.ly/2W0Gb
• PS3: Insomniacs Ted Price says their team uses the SPU's better than any other dev. http://ht.ly/2W0J8
• QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released Screenshots Of The Shanghai And Istanbul Tracks In Moto GP 09/10 http://ht.ly/19x0vW
• QTE Blog: EA Announce Medal Of Honor Has Sold Over 1.5 Million Units World Wide And Reveal Free DLC http://ht.ly/19x410

EA Announce Medal Of Honor Has Sold Over 1.5 Million Units World Wide And Reveal Free DLC

EA Have announced that Medal of Honor has sold over 1,5 Million Units worldwide. EA have also announced that on the 2nd November, Free DLC is coming for those who have registered their game and have a Online Pass Code. this DLC brings a new multiplayer mode, called Clean Sweep, and two new maps to play it on, Bagram Hangar and Khyber Caves, as well as redesigned versions of the popular Diwagal Camp and Kabul City Ruins maps.

Press Release

Guildford, UK., – October 19, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that Medal of HonorTM has claimed the #1 chart position in the UK according to official GfK-ChartTrack data. In just five days since launching in the U.S. and with just two days of sales in Europe and Asia, the game has already sold through more than 1.5M units. EA also announced that the first-person shooter will expand with the release of an all-new explosive multiplayer mode on November 2, 2010. The free* multiplayer mode titled Clean Sweep is an elimination mode where players must rely on their own skill and teammates’ expertise to prevail as the winning team. This exhilarating mode is playable across two all-new maps (Bagram Hangar and Khyber Caves) as well as redesigned versions of the popular Diwagal Camp and Kabul City Ruins maps. Clean Sweep will be available on November 2 via Xbox LIVETM Marketplace and PlayStation®Network to owners of Medal of Honor with Online Pass.

Frank Gibeau, President at EA stated, “Medal of Honor is one of EA’s most storied franchises and we’re thrilled to see that fans worldwide have embraced it. In this ultra competitive category, Medal of Honor stands out from the pack. By portraying the Tier 1 Operator as so elite, so tough, Medal of Honor offers a view into a world that has the power to resonate with FPS gamers everywhere.”

Developed by DICE, Medal of Honor multiplayer delivers world-class First Person Shooter action and dedicated server support with all of the same authentic settings, weapons and realistic action depicted in the single-player game. For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theatre and enters the modern setting of war-torn Afghanistan. The game is told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters. Medal of Honor introduces players to the Tier 1 Operator, an elite warrior and relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military that operates under the National Command Authority to take on missions no one else can handle.

To find out more information on Medal of Honor please visit:www.MedalofHonor.com. Follow the game on twitter at:www.twitter.com/medalofhonor or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/medalofhonor.
Free with game registration using single-use Online Pass code enclosed with new, full retail purchase. Additional Online Pass codes available for purchase from Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. See back of pack for details.

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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTMand 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. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Medal of Honor are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft Group of companies and used with permission. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Capcom Have Released Screenshots Of The Shanghai And Istanbul Tracks In Moto GP 09/10

Capcom have released new screenshots for Moto GP 09/10. these in-game screenshots are from the Shanghai and Istanbul tracks coming to the game via DLC. the first 4 screenshots are from Shanghai whilst the other 6 are Istanbul.

Screenshots

Microsoft Announce Big Changes Are Coming To Xbox.com From Tomorrow

Microsoft have announced that there are big changes coming to Xbox.com from tomorrow. as well as a change of design, there are other features coming to the website including:

• Browser based Avatar editor: Edit your avatar and preview avatar items before purchase
• Combined views for messages, friend and game requests
• Improved notification of your account subscription
• Leverage Family Reports to understand what your family is doing and how they are using LIVE
• Play web games with your Xbox LIVE friends on the web or on Windows Phone 7
• Marketplace: More powerful search and more intuitive ways to browse and filter

Screenshots


Because of the upgrade, starting at 0500 ET/0200 PT/0900 GMT on October 20th Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be offline and unavailable for a short period of time. Xbox Live service is not affected and will be available.

From Major Nelson

THQ Announce They Are Forming THQ Montréal And Patrice Désilets Will Head The Studio

THQ Have announced they are opening a new studio next summer called THQ Montréal. they also announce that heading up the studio will be Patrice Désilets. Patrice Désilets was a creative director on the Assassin's Creed franchise and Prince Of Perisa: Sand Of Time.

Press Release

MONTRÉAL, CANADA – October 19, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced today its plans for talented game developer Patrice Désilets to join the company next summer to form a new THQ owned development studio housed within its video game development studio in Montreal, Quebec.

“The best way we can deliver fresh, high-quality gaming experiences is by working with the best talent and THQ is delighted to have the opportunity to make a brilliant addition to our team next year with Patrice Désilets,” said Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President, Core Games. “We expect calendar 2011 to be a watershed year for THQ, and adding developers like Patrice helps ensure our focus on new IP and great games is charted by leading industry artists.”

Désilets previously served as creative director on the Assassin's Creed franchise, as well as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. THQ has the exclusive option to have Désilets work from THQ’s new Montreal studio beginning summer 2011. When he joins the studio, Désilets will be charged with the hiring of a new team that will develop new intellectual properties for THQ.

Bilson added, "Simply put, we can’t wait for Patrice to join THQ. Patrice brings a passion for games rich with action-packed sequences, gripping characters and cinematic flair, and we’re all looking forward to having him and his newly formed team develop an all new franchise with us.”

Montreal is recognized for a high concentration of media talent and will serve as a hub for the latest location in THQ’s expanding studio system. Its selection reflects THQ’s strategy to grow development talent in highly skilled locations. Through the opening of the Montreal office, THQ expects to strengthen its internal creative development expertise, furthering its commitment to develop new intellectual properties.

Patrice Désilets is represented by Creative Artists Agency.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

THQ Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the growth of THQ’s Montreal studio, creation of new intellectual properties and the company’s expectations for calendar 2011, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Nordic Games Have Released A New Trailer For We Sing Robbie Williams

Nordic Games Have released a new trailer for their upcoming Nintendo Wii game, We Sing Robbie Williams. this trailer shows in-game footage and Robbie Williams music videos.