Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 25th February

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 24th February http://ht.ly/1bv4wH
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 24th February http://ht.ly/1bv76y
  • iPad2: rumoured Apple made late changes, no SD Card, no higher resolution. also rumoured to be thinner, 512RAM, A5 CPU http://ht.ly/43lLP
  • QTE Blog: Sega Release A Yakuza 4 Trailer For The Newly Released Demo http://ht.ly/1bvanf
  • TIGA have walked away from talks with UKIE over a proposed Merger. TIGA to continue to push for UK Game Dev Tax Breaks http://ht.ly/43n0l
  • United Front Games confirm there have been layoffs due to the cancellation of True Crime: Hong Kong http://ht.ly/43n2M
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce The PSP Is Available For $129.99 From 27th February http://ht.ly/1bvdB0
  • QTE Blog: OneBigGame Announce Profits Of $100,000, Of Which 96% Was Donated To Charities http://ht.ly/1bvdAZ
  • Atlus say there are currently no plans to release Catherine in the west. the game came in at number 1 in Japan charts http://ht.ly/43qKn
  • Mortal Kombat has been refused a classification in Australia. its not quite a ban, it can't be sold but can be imported http://ht.ly/43qOw
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Gameplay Video For Rango The Videogame http://ht.ly/1bvgMt
  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Video Explaining The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack http://ht.ly/1bvgMs
  • A Rumoured screenshot of Thief 4 has appeared. shows 3rd person camera, minimal HUD, and a Bow http://ht.ly/43tLa
  • Wii: Final Fantasy VI is coming to Virtual console in Japan for 900 WiiWare Points http://ht.ly/43tO3
  • QTE Blog: Sucker Punch Have Released A New inFamous 2 Trailer Titled "Being A Hero Is Optional" http://ht.ly/1bvlfI
  • QTE Blog: Epic And Microsoft Have Revealed The Gears Of War 3 Box And Multiplayer Screenshots http://ht.ly/1bvlfH
  • a countdown page has emerged with glowing green numbers. countdown ends at GDC. Modern Warfare 3 speculated http://ht.ly/43xMn
  • 360: MyGamerCard.net has shut down. founder Jason Young says the "love for community has been lost by Microsoft," + more http://ht.ly/43xPM
  • QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A Launch Trailer For de blob 2 http://ht.ly/1bvnSX
  • QTE Blog: Platinum Games Have Released A New Character Video For Jack In Anarchy Reigns http://ht.ly/1bvnSW
  • The ESRB has rated Parasite Eve on the PS3. its speculated its a PS1Classic release http://ht.ly/43xTd
  • PS3: Portal 2 on PS3 does not support PS Move. Valve say initial quote saying it was in Portal 2 was lost in translation http://ht.ly/43xVF
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bvqQo
  • QTE Blog: Sony Reveal 5 New Playstation 3 Greatest Hits Titles http://ht.ly/1bvqQn
  • iPhone: Consumer Reports have confirmed the Verizon iPhone 4 suffers the same "Death Grip" issues as AT&T Version http://ht.ly/43Aqy
  • Sony has reportedly pulled the New Zealand release of MotorStorm Apocalypse following recent earthquake in Christchurch http://ht.ly/43Axe
  • QTE Blog: Zoo Games Announce Mayhem For The PS3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1bvtTF

Friday, February 25, 2011

Zoo Games Announce Mayhem For The PS3 And Xbox 360

Zoo Games have announced Mayhem, a game in development for the PS3 and 360 by Rombax. Mayhem is a arcade racing and car destruction game with a unique noir comic book style. The game has 20 different levels set across 5 unique areas. the 4 game modes include Demolition Derby, Banger Racing, Domination, and Eliminator. the game has 120 different vehicles that can be customised. Mayhem also features a 3D gameplay option.

Screenshots


Boxart


Fact Sheet

Distributor: Zoo Games
Publisher: Rombax
Platform: XBOX® 360 / Playstation® 3
Release Date: March 29, 2011
Genre: Arcade Racing
Multiplayer: 1-8
ESRB: E10+
Price: $39.99

Brief Game Description
Featuring a distinct noir comic book aesthetic, Mayhem challenges players to crush or be crushed in a white-knuckle racing and car destruction game. Highly customizable for hours of opponent pummeling entertainment, the fast-paced arcade racing video game features realistic 3D Action.

Key Features
Diverse Environments – Tackle opponents or work on shaving seconds off runs by competing on 20 different levels in five unique arenas

Four Exciting Game Modes
Demolition Derby: an intense contest to be the last one standing
Banger Racing: a drag out brawl to land in the pole position
Domination: a fight to knock opponents into the dreaded pit
Eliminator: a pole position race with a twist - players must cross the finish line at the front of the pack or be eliminated

Vehicle Customization – Choose from 120 different vehicles in six different
classes: Muscle, Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Truck and Monster Truck

Mayhem Points - Players can also work to accumulate ‘Mayhem Points’ to unlock new levels, earned each time they smash into an opponent’s vehicle resulting in a loss of parts or even explosions
White - damage inflicted
Red - damage sustained

Ramming Speed - Drivers can earn boost from collecting parts knocked off other vehicles filling the boost meter to receive ‘Ramming Speed’

Bonus Minigame Challenges – Pit Pusher, Duck Shoot, Rear Wrecker, and
Part Collector are also encountered throughout to test players’ automotive fortitude

Optional 3D – Features a 3D gameplay option compatible with any TV

Sony Reveal 5 New Playstation 3 Greatest Hits Titles

Sony have announced 5 games are joining the Playstation 3 Greatest Hits range. these games will be available for $29.99. the 5 titles are:
  • God of War III
  • Heavy Rain
  • ModNation Racers
  • UFC Undisputed 2010
  • UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves – GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
Boxart


Source: USA Playstation 3


This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. in all there are 5 new games as well as 2 new demos. i have included for the screenshots where i can, but if you head to the link below you can watch of video of in-game action from all the games coming out.

WiiWare

BIT.TRIP FLUX
Arcade Essentials

WiiWare Demos

Learning with the PooYoos: Episode 1


HoopWorld: BasketBrawl


DSiWare

Bejeweled Twist


Panda Craze


Peg Solitaire


Source: Nintendo UK


Platinum Games Have Released A New Character Video For Jack In Anarchy Reigns

Platinum Games And Sega have released a new character video for Jack from Anarchy Reigns.


Name Jack
Age 42
Height 2.18 meters / 7’2”
Weight 230 kg. / 507 lbs.
Species Cybrid
Weapon Gator Tooth: Retractable double chainsaw
fitted on right arm.


Watch Anarchy Reigns - Jack Character Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com


THQ Have Released A Launch Trailer For de blob 2

THQ have released a launch trailer for de blob 2. the trailer has a mix of in-game action and cinematics.


Watch de blob 2 - Launch Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com


Epic And Microsoft Have Revealed The Gears Of War 3 Box And Multiplayer Screenshots

Epic and Microsoft have revealed the boxart for Gears of War 3. they have also released some in-game screenshots from the Multiplayer.

Multiplayer Screenshots