Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 16th March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 15th March http://ht.ly/1bNeVI
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 15th March http://ht.ly/1bNhZg
  • PSP2: A Survey sponsored by Ubisoft asks people how likely they'd purchase the Wifi PSP2 at $250, WiFi+3G at $350 http://ht.ly/4fFDB
  • Capybara Games announce Zombie Tactics is currently on hold. They're just too busy with other games http://ht.ly/4fFHz
  • THQ Stock fell 25% in just 1 day on the Launch of Homefront, review scores cited as reason for the fall http://ht.ly/4fFLC
  • Wii: EA say Wii has become a legacy console like the PS2 but they're not HD consoles. Nintendo preparing "a second act" http://ht.ly/4fFR1
  • Crytek's Anvi Yerli say they're considering releasing a version of Crytek for small devs, much like UDK. it maybe free http://ht.ly/4fFWx
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New In-Game Screenshots For Ridge Racer 3D http://ht.ly/1bNoDu
  • Sony's Ray Maguire, PS3 is only half way through its lifecycle, too early to talk PS4, Online important going forward http://ht.ly/4fGyo
  • Its reported Ubisoft have sold a torrented digital version of the Assasin's Creed Brotherhood soundtrack http://ht.ly/4fGEA
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1bNrIj
  • QTE Blog: Zero Punctuation - Killzone 3 http://ht.ly/1bNrIi
  • 360: Lima Sky announce Doodle Jump is coming to XBLA and will support Kinect http://ht.ly/4fQ2e
  • PS3: Media Molecule announce they're working on teacher pack for LittleBigPlanet 2. Sony hopes school will use it and PS3 http://ht.ly/4fQ9o
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A First Look At NCAA Football 12 http://ht.ly/1bNwkr
  • QTE Blog: THQ Announce Fantastic Pets For Xbox 360 Kinect http://ht.ly/1bNwkq
  • PS3: It appears that Sega's last minute delay of Yakuza Of The End was too last minute, some copies end up at retail http://ht.ly/4fSRO
  • QTE Blog: Sega And Three Rings Announce Spiral Knights, A Free To Play Multiplayer Online Action Adventure Game http://ht.ly/1bNyLx
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Yakuza 4 http://ht.ly/1bNyLw
  • PSP: Famitsu reveal Narultimate, A Dynasty Warriors style game set in the Naruto Universe, USA/EU releases speculated http://ht.ly/4fW8e
  • PSP: The ESRB has rated Might Flip Champs DX, speculated to be PSP version of the DSiWare game http://ht.ly/4fWax
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sega Mega Drive Classics Collection: Gold Edition http://ht.ly/1bNBkT
  • QTE Blog: DICE Have Released A Second Battlefield 3 Faultline Gameplay Video Titled "Good Effect On Target" http://ht.ly/1bNBkS
  • PS3: Its reported the Crysis 2 install is mandatory and is 4GB http://ht.ly/4fWdF
  • PSP2: Famitsu reports Sony is considering Home Connectivity with the PSP2 http://ht.ly/4fWfr
  • QTE Blog: Platinum Games Have Released A New Character Video For Mathilda In Anarchy Reigns http://ht.ly/1bNEbV
  • PC: EA say nearly 1.5 Million people have registered interest in taking part n the Star Wars: The Old Republic beta http://ht.ly/4fWmU
  • Temco Koei have delayed Dead or Alive Dimensions, on 3DS, and Troy Musou, on PS3/360, in Japan http://ht.ly/4g1Qe
  • QTE Blog: Lexis Numérique Have Released New Screenshots For Red Johnson’s Chronicles http://ht.ly/1bNGSb
  • 3DS: Square Enix announce the Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime series is coming to the 3DS this winter in Japan http://ht.ly/4g1Sn
  • PS3: A Video has emerged reportedly showing the PS3, with firmware 3.60, hacked http://ht.ly/4g1V9
  • Sony's Dr Richard Marks says control pads can be intimidating, best to offer choice, DS3/Move, gamepads still relevant http://ht.ly/4fWlf

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Lexis Numérique Have Released New Screenshots For Red Johnson’s Chronicles

Lexis Numérique have released new in-game screenshots for their upcoming PS3 PSN game, Red Johnson’s Chronicles. Red Johnson’s Chronicles is an investigation/adventure and puzzle game coming out in May. The screenshots show many aspects of the game, with finger print scanning, circuit board fixing, and talking to characters.

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

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


Name Mathilda
Age 27
Height 1.88m / 6’2”
Weight 188kg / 414lbs
Species Cyborg
Weapon “Iron Maiden”
A collapsible whip that can transform into a giant bat. When in bat form, it generates countless beam spikes.


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DICE Have Released A Second Battlefield 3 Faultline Gameplay Video Titled "Good Effect On Target"

EA have released a new video for Battlefield 3. this is the second faultline video, titled "Good Effect On Target", and this time the focus is on a team taking out a sniper. the video is all in-action gameplay.


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Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sega Mega Drive Classics Collection: Gold Edition

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Sega have released a new trailer for Sega Mega Drive Classics Collection: Gold Edition. this collection is a PC title that comes with 24 Sega Mega Drive Game. this trailer shows in-game action from several different titles. The Screenshots also show in-game action from the games in the collection.


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Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Yakuza 4

Sega have released a launch trailer for Yakuza 4. the trailer shows the games 4 main protagonists and shows in-game action from each of them. the trailer briefly mentions the game has 4 main story lines, 1 for each of the main characters.


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Sega And Three Rings Announce Spiral Knights, A Free To Play Multiplayer Online Action Adventure Game


Sega have announced they are publishing Spiral Knights, a online multiplayer action adventure game that's being developed by Three Rings. Spiral Knights is a free to play game that is set to come out this spring. Some of the features of Spiral Knights include:
  • Constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style
  • Intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control)
  • Opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
  • Easy matchmaking for co-op mayhem with parties of up to four players
  • Gear and weapons upgradeable through adventuring or through the purchase of Crystal Energy



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Press Release

SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced it will be publishing Spiral Knights, a multiplayer online action adventure game created by noted online game developer Three Rings. Launching later this spring, this free-to-play title offers classic, console-style adventuring in a persistent online world. Players can go it alone or join with up to four friends to unravel the hidden secrets of the ever-changing world of the Clockworks.

“Based on our experience with titles like Puzzle Pirates, as well as fond memories of dreaming up new games when we were kids, we have built an instantly accessible, action-packed world that appeals to gamers of every type,” said Daniel James, CEO of Three Rings. “Spiral Knights skips the stereotypical level grind for a co-op adventure that is focused on fun gameplay above all else.”

Spiral Knights features:

Constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style
Intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control)
Opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
Easy matchmaking for co-op mayhem with parties of up to four players
Gear and weapons upgradeable through adventuring or through the purchase of Crystal Energy
“Spiral Knights is a perfect mesh with SEGA’s ongoing strategy of providing enjoyable-yet-deep gameplay in an easily accessible format,” said Haruki Satomi, Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “The creative team at Three Rings has created a refreshingly unique online world with the kind of humor and immediate fun that we know our fans will enjoy.”

For more info, including a chance to sign up for a sneak preview of Spiral Knights, visit the official site at www.spiralknights.com.

View a trailer of Spiral Knights on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw

About SEGA® of America, Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA’s global website site is located at www.sega.com.

About Three Rings
Three Rings is an independent game company dedicated to making innovative and engaging online games that bring joy to a wide audience. The company was founded in 2001 and launched Puzzle Pirates in 2003. The company is based in San Francisco, with offices in a steampunk submarine. The company also has tentacles in Philadelphia, PA, and Madison, WI. For more information visit www.threerings.net.