Saturday, November 6, 2010

Microsoft Have Released A New Halo Reach Trailer

Microsoft have released a new trailer for Halo Reach. this trailer features a mix of in-game action and cutscenes from various points in the game. the trailer also features choice quotes from some reviews showing how good the game is.





Sony Detail Playstation Home Update 1.4


Sony have announced that Home update 1.4 is coming out on 11th November. a full list of things that are going to be updated will be announced next week, but Sony have teased some of the bigger changes coming to Home. One of them is the return of Voice Chat and the addition of group chat. with group chat you can join up to 8 people anywhere in Home and form a group and chat using voice and text to just them. There are also Wardrobe changes coming. you will be able to favourite items of clothing, newly acquired items will be specifically marked, and new filter options will be added to make it easier to search for clothes. A Storage section will also be added where you can place items of clothes that you don't regualry use.

From USA Playstation Blog


Sony Have Revealed Atlantis, A Level Cut From God Of War 2

Sony have revealed that there was originally an Atlantis level in God Of War 2 but it was cut. Sony have bought this up because God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta on the PSP actually has a Atlantis level. Sony have released some concept art and initial level design notes for the Atlantis level as well as a developer interview with the levels designer Jonathan Hawkins.



Concept Art


Initial Level Design


From USA Playstation Blog


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 5th November

This is all the news from Friday 5th November.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 5th November

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 4th November http://ht.ly/19ONkq
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 4th November http://ht.ly/19OQjj
  • 360: iFixit have taken apart Kinect http://ht.ly/34YVp
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released 3 Gameplay Videos For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1: The Videogame http://ht.ly/19OTON
  • Activision CEO, Eric Hirshberg, says 2011 Call Of Duty will be large scale FPS action game http://ht.ly/34Z3g
  • QTE Blog: Activision Announce The Call Of Duty: Black Ops Soundtrack Comes Out 9th November http://ht.ly/19OXtf
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce The FIFA Franchise Has Sold Over 100 Million Units In Its 18 Years http://ht.ly/19P1f7
  • PSP: Konami announce Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has sold 1.47M units http://ht.ly/35ewm
  • Machinegames confirm they are part of Zenimax and will become ZeniMax Sweden AB http://ht.ly/35eL5
  • 360: Consumer Reports have done several Kinect Tests, says Kinect only has ID Issues with light levels, not skin colour http://ht.ly/35eO3
  • Team Ninja confirm Dead or Alive: Code Cronus and Project Progressive have been cancelled http://ht.ly/35eQ7
  • Wii: Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg says GoldenEye 007 has been outselling the wii version of Modern Warfare http://ht.ly/35f4a
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Revealed The Boxart For Super Mario All Stars http://ht.ly/19PfkQ

Friday, November 5, 2010

Nintendo Have Revealed The Boxart For Super Mario All Stars

Nintendo have revealed the boxart for Super Mario All Stars. the boxart shows the boxed Collection, the Case For the Wii Game Super Mario All Stars, The case for the soundtrack CD, and the Super Mario History Booklet.

Boxart



EA Announce The FIFA Franchise Has Sold Over 100 Million Units In Its 18 Years


EA have announced that the FIFA Franchise has now sold over 100 Million Units during its 18 years on sale. FIFA 11 has become the biggest selling game in the franchise, selling over 2.6 Million copies in just its first 5 and coming up to 8 million copies sold, up 20% over FIFA 10.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 4, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that sales of its EA SPORTS FIFA franchise surpassed 100 million units lifetime* during the launch of FIFA 11. The best-selling sports videogame franchise in the world, now in its 18th year, sold a record-breaking 2.6 million copies in the first five days after launching FIFA 11 to become the fastest selling sports videogame of all time. FIFA 11 sales are up 20% versus last year* on a comparable basis with sell-in approaching 8 million units.

Now, one of the franchise’s most popular online modes—FIFA 11 Ultimate Team—is available for the first time ever for free**. FIFA 11 Ultimate Team can be downloaded through the main menu in FIFA 11 with one click on any connected PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system.

* after 4 weeks of sales