The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 25th October

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 23rd And Sunday 24th October http://ht.ly/19CHcw
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 23rd And Sunday 24th October http://ht.ly/19CJXe
• PSP2: Rumoured to have possible HD Screen inch bigger than PSP, touch panel on back, currently overheating issues http://ht.ly/2YQaf
• JP Consoles, PSP 37.127, PS3 22.201, DSi LL 21.084, DSi 20.749, Wii 12.810, DS 5.268, 360 2.342, PS2 1.715, PSPgo 1.590 http://ht.ly/2YQee
• PSPgo: price drop in Japan, now ¥16,800. USA Price Drop also coming, will be $199 http://ht.ly/2YQgZ
• PS3: Sony America say Shaun White Skateboarding is not delayed in Europe, There is a USA Delay http://ht.ly/2YQko
• Hi-Rez Studios announce they have obtained the rights to the Tribes Franchise and a new game is in development http://ht.ly/2YQmH
• Ninja Theory reveal they're working on an all new unannounced project, looking for people with AAA game experience http://ht.ly/2YVow
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce 65.3 Million Wii Remote Controllers Have Been Sold In The USA http://ht.ly/19CQiu
• UK Game Charts, Fallout: New Vegas, Medal of Honor, FIFA 11, Professor Layton and the Lost Future, Just Dance 2 top 5 http://ht.ly/2YVq6
• PC: APB patch notes reveal there maybe a buyer for the game, administrators say there's nothing they can say http://ht.ly/2YVAb
• PS3: Sony's Michael Ephraim says a service like Skype could come to PS3 but doesn't confirm Skype is coming outright http://ht.ly/2YVwk
• QTE Blog: EA Announce A Demo For Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Comes Out On 26th October http://ht.ly/19CU2s
• its reported Atlus are publishing 3 online titles in USA, Pandora Saga, Master of Epic, and The Tower of Druaga http://ht.ly/2Z0Qb
• IO interactive dismiss claims by David Bateson that he's working with them as voice actor for Agent 47 in Hitman 5 http://ht.ly/2Z10s
• PS3: Insomniac's Marcus Smith is happy they've moved away from a 2 year cycle with Resistance 3, spend time with family http://ht.ly/2Z295
• Square Enix announce Parasite Eve out 4th November, Parasite Eve 2 out 18th November on Japan PSN, priced at ¥600 http://ht.ly/2Z2w8
• Super Meat Boy's Level 1 Boss Theme, Level 2 Retro Theme, and Level 3 Theme, are coming to Rock Band 3 in early 2011 http://ht.ly/2Z2Jo
• PS3: Amazon.fr lists Uncharted 3: World Of Deceit. no official world from Naughty Dog if this is real http://ht.ly/2Z4cg
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released 2 New Videos For Kinect http://ht.ly/19D0cf
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Halo Reach Showing The Upcoming Noble Map Pack DLC http://ht.ly/19D0ce
• PSPgo: UK Price of PSPgo dropping on 1st November by £65. PSPgo will cost £159.99 http://ht.ly/2Z4f6
• its reported Ignitions Wardevil has been cancelled after 5 years of being in development. http://ht.ly/2Z4jQ
• 360: Its reported the first Kinect Prototype cost Microsoft $30,000 http://ht.ly/2Z6ZG
• 3DS: Shigeru Miyamoto admits it will be hard to have a racing game on the 3DS that uses both 3D and motion sensors http://ht.ly/2Z738
• Its rumoured in the USA Stock Market that Apple is about to launch bids for Sony and EA. Netflix, Disney also speculated http://ht.ly/2Z77e
• Rocksteady reveal Batman: Arkham City will "almost certainly" have clues in it to the third Batman game http://ht.ly/2Z79E
• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Trailer For God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta http://ht.ly/19D6Fl
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19D6Fm
• PS3: the PSN Store will be down for 9 hours on Thursday from 15.0m BST to 00.30 Friday morning http://ht.ly/2Z7ci
• PSP: God of War: Ghost of Sparta review scores going live. most near perfects, couple of 7/10 http://ht.ly/2Z7fq
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Fable III Video Showing Co-Op Gameplay http://ht.ly/19D9T8
• Telltale Games announce Back To The Future comes out on PC/Mac in December. iPad and PS3 versions coming after http://ht.ly/2ZcpW
• 360: Doom and Double D Dodgeball are no longer listed to buy on Xbox Live Arcade http://ht.ly/2ZctF

Microsoft Have Released A New Fable III Video Showing Co-Op Gameplay

Microsoft have released a new video for Fable III. this video shows co-op gameplay, showing how it works in the game with in-game action showing examples of the features. The video shows how orbs from Fable II return, but now in Fable III your own character enters the other persons game. with your characters in each others game, they show some examples of the interactions that can take place between them. The video shows that its not just your characters that can enter a friends game, your dog can also join in. your also able to view each others statistics.

Sony Have Released A New Trailer For God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta

Sony have released a new trailer for the PSP game, God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta. this trailer, titles Redemption, is narrated throughout telling the Prophecy of Kratos, which will become familiar to anyone who's played the games. in-game action and cutscenes are used. some of the games backstory is revealed as well as a possible revelation in the game.



From USA Playstation Blog

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games coming out this week, but there are 2 WiiWare and 4 DSiWare games.

WiiWare

BIT.TRIP FATE
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 Wii Points. this is a on-rails shooter where CommanderVideo is joined by the friends he made in BIT.TRIP RUNNER and toegther they are trying to defeat Mingrawn Timbletot.


My Planetarium
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 Wii Points. This game has 3 main modes, Observation Mode has over 20,000 celestial objects to display. the Planetarium Mode lets you take 11 different tours of Stars, Nebulae, Constellations and more. the Celestial Guidebook has detailed information, including mythology, on celestial objects and constellations. The Celestial information in the game is up to date as of June 2010.


DSiWare

Go! Go! Island Rescue!
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. in this game you have to save the Darwins. you can throw them to the exit or use their abilities like bounce. you are also able to rewind time if you made a mistake. there are 50 levels in the game.


Spot the Difference
This is a 1-6 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. Photo's are displayed on both screens and its up to you to spot the difference between them. there are 160 different pictures, with over 1,000 combinations of differences to find.


GO Series Defense Wars
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. you have to defend your base from waves of enemies. you can arm your based with weapons and use your stylus to fire bullets and bombs.


Flashlight
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this app lets you use the DSi Screens as a source of light.


Press Release

Wanna treat yourself to some new games? There's no trick to it. Just visit the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop to browse and download hundreds of instantly enjoyable games for Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. The latest additions to the WiiWare™ service include BIT.TRIP FATE, a new entry in the acclaimed series that blends retro aesthetics with modern gaming thrills. New for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, Go! Go! Island Rescue! invites you to endure a disaster-laden vacation, while GO Series Defense Wars challenges you to protect your base against heavily armed enemies. No matter what you plan to wear on Oct. 31, these new downloads will keep you grinning like a jack-o'-lantern.

WiiWare

BIT.TRIP FATE
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: BIT.TRIP FATE is an on-rails side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that finds CommanderVideo riding the vibe to discover his fate. CommanderVideo will need a little help from the friends he made in BIT.TRIP RUNNER to thwart the Mingrawn Timbletot, who has mutated the world into an ugly technological nightmare. Join forces with the Junior Melchkin, CommandgirlVideo and others to increase CommanderVideo's power and save the world. Whether you play in single-player mode or team up with a co-pilot, you'll need a steady hand to navigate the vibe and aim your blasters at the twisted souls out to destroy you.

My Planetarium™
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Alcohol Reference, Violent References
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: My Planetarium is a game that allows you to observe celestial bodies from the comfort of your living room using the Wii Remote™ controller. Choose from three main modes. Observation Mode contains approximately 20,000 celestial objects up to stars of the 7th magnitude. Changeable settings include the ability to display the latitude and longitude of constellations and choose how fast time elapses. In Planetarium Mode, you can take 11 different tours that cover subjects such as stars, nebulae, constellations and other celestial objects. The Celestial Guidebook contains detailed information and mythology on celestial objects and constellations as well as a helpful glossary of astronomy terms used in observation. Enjoy a deep look into the stars and mysterious objects that fill the night sky. (Information on celestial objects is up-to-date as of June 2010.)

Nintendo DSiWare

Go! Go! Island Rescue!
Publisher: Connect2Media
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Comic Mischief, Tobacco Reference
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: This is the worst vacation ever! The hotels are collapsing, the robot waiters are going berserk and the picturesque volcanoes are exploding. You'll be lucky to make it out alive, let alone get a suntan. It's time to scramble the Rescue Squad! Take control of a squad of brave firefighters who must save the hapless Darwins from all manner of disasters, including fire, floods and rampaging robots. To do this, you must throw the Darwins around the levels until they reach a fire exit. Luckily, some of the Darwins bounce, so don't worry too much if you drop some of them. And you can always rewind time in case of any fatal accidents. With more than 50 levels of unique, laugh-out-loud game play spread across four colorful zones, panic rooms and bonus levels, Go! Go! Island Rescue! will have you smiling for hours.

Spot the Difference
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming
Players: 1-6
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Photos are displayed on both screens. You must select the areas on the bottom screen where you see a difference and find all differences in a limited amount of time. If you manage to discover the differences within the time limit, you'll be rewarded with Cups according to your performance. There are Bronze, Silver and Gold Cups to be won. The game features 160 different photos from established photographers, with more than 1,000 combinations of differences to find in the images. Choose between one-player and multiplayer modes. The multiplayer mode is a turn-based mode in which each player must spot the differences in the same image.

GO Series Defense Wars
Publisher: Gamebridge
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Defend your base by taking control of a mini-arsenal of weapons and fighting off wave after wave of enemy attackers. Use the stylus to fire bullets and bombs at oncoming enemies. Arm your base with guns, cannons and tanks in preparation for the onslaught, then attack with everything you've got. Your mission is to survive. Good luck!

Flashlight
Publisher: Kaasa
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When it's dark, people need a simple source of light. Flashlight changes the dual screens of your Nintendo DSi system into a flashlight with added features. You can change the color and the intensity of the light. Use your Nintendo DSi system to read under a blanket or to get a serious source of light while taking night hikes. Flashlight could also be helpful in other situations, such as using the warning light when your car has broken down.

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://www.nintendodsi.com.

Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Halo Reach Showing The Upcoming Noble Map Pack DLC

Microsoft have released a new trailer for Halo Reach. this trailer shows the new maps coming in the Noble map pack DLC. the trailer shows in-game action from all 3 of the maps, giving some brief glimpses as to how the levels look.

Microsoft Have Released 2 New Videos For Kinect

Microsoft have released 2 new videos for Kinect. the first video is more of an advert for the device, showing it being used for games, navigating menus, and playing movies. The video also shows the Kinect's camera being used to communicate to another person, over Windows Live Messenger, who is on a Laptop.



The Second video has a women talking through the main features of Kinect. the footage used showing the device being used has been mostly taken from the first video. she talks about many of the features highlighted in the first video as well as more family focused features like family center.

EA Announce A Demo For Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Comes Out On 26th October

EA have announced that a demo for Need For Speed Hot Pursuit is coming out on 26th October on Xbox 360 and 27th October on the PS3. In the Demo there are 2 different parts. the first part of the demo is where you play as a cop in the Dark Horse Hot Pursuit event, speeding through the coastal highway and mountainous ridges of Seacrest County. the second part of the demo unlocks when you add a friend to your Need For Speed Friends list. The second event will unlock called Roadster’s Reborn, where gamers can compete as racers to set the best times.

EA have also announced that When you download and play the demo, you will also earn 500 bounty award points in the full retail version of the game for both Cop and Racer careers. The demo ends on the 9th November.

Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK – October 25, 2010 – Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced a demo for Need for SpeedTM Hot Pursuit. This demo will give gamers early access to this holiday’s hottest action racing title. Starting October 26 for a limited time*, players can experience the intensity of friendly competition, using Need for Speed’s revolutionary social network, Autolog. This new in-game technology makes personalized recommendations to gamers based on what their friends have been playing. Autolog is a brilliantly simple feature that challenges each player to set the best race time amongst their friends. Play alone and reign supreme against the game’s AI or invite just one friend to join, and unlock a second track in the demo. Playing with friends or frenemies, players kick off an addictive competitive loop where the compulsion to be the best and earn bragging rights is irresistible.

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit ships on November 19th, 2010 and is already earning accolades from critics worldwide for pioneering a new innovation within the racing category. “Need for Speed Hot Pursuit could redefine online racing forever,” stated GamesRadar in their summer preview of the game. In Europe, Eurogamer noted that, “Friends, data and photos continuously stream into view, all offering new gameplay opportunities and challenges.”

“Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is blowing the roof off social competition and bringing excitement back to the racing genre,” says Matt Webster, Producer at Criterion Games. “We’re putting players and their friends at the heart of the gameplay experience by automatically tracking and comparing each person’s performances. This demo will give gamers a snapshot of Need for Speed Autolog and how we’re amping up the energy of intense pursuits, competitive racing and online connected play – nothing is more powerful than beating your friends.”

In the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo, players will be able to chase as a cop in the Dark Horse Hot Pursuit event, speeding through the coastal highway and mountainous ridges of Seacrest County. At the heart of the demo is a social network called Autolog that tracks cop and racer performances while playing solo and uses those statistics to generate fierce competition between friends. Once players add a friend to their Need for Speed friends list, the second event will unlock called Roadster’s Reborn, where gamers can compete as racers to set the best times. When they download and play the demo they will also earn 500 bounty award points in the full game for both Cop and Racer careers**. Accruing bounty will allow players to unlock events and exotic cars and progress through their careers in the full game.

The Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo will be available for download October 26 on Xbox LIVETM Marketplace worldwide and the PlayStation®Network in the UK on October 27 on the PlayStation Network. The retail game will be available on November 19th in the UK on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. The Limited Edition can be pre-ordered now on all platforms to gain exclusive content at no extra cost, with participating retailers worldwide (while supplies last). Need for Speed Hot Pursuit will also be available on the WiiTM and is being developed by Exient.***

For more of the latest news and information on Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, please visit http://www.needforspeed.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/needforspeed.
Demo ends on November 9, 2010

**Use of Bounty Point from the demo requires full game and use of the same EA Account used to play the demo.
*** Autolog not available on the Wii

About Electronic Arts
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