Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Housemarque Announce Impact Mode DLC Coming 30th March For Super Stardust HD

Sony and Housemarque have announced new DLC for Super Stardust HD. Impact Mode maybe familiar for players of the PSP Super Stardust Game. When you boost, your ship becomes a weapon that stays activated as long as your hitting enemies. Impact Mode comes out on 30th March across the EU for €1.99/£1.59.

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Source: USA Playstation Blog and EU Playstation Blog


THQ Have Released A New WWE All Stars Trailer Featuring Hulk Hogan And John Cena

THQ Have released a new trailer for WWE All Stars. this trailer hypes up two real life famous wrestlers, Hulk Hogan and John Cena, and the possibility of them fighting against each other in WWE All Stars.


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Insomniac Games Have Released A New Ratchet And Clank: All 4 One Story Trailer

Insomniac Games have released a new trailer for Ratchet And Clank: All 4 One. this is a story trailer and reveals how the unlikely team ended up working together.



Source: EU Playstation Blog


Sony Ericsson Have Revealed Their New Kevin Butler Styled Xperia Play Adverts

Sony Ericsson have revealed their Xperia Play adverts. These adverts star Kristen Schaal and show her two sides, the side that uses the phone as a phone and the other side that likes to blow shit up. these adverts have a familiar Kevin Butler feel to them.











Source: Sony Ericsson Youtube


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 21st March

This is all the news From Monday 21st March.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 21st March

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 19th And Sunday 20th March http://ht.ly/1bRBvK
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 19th And Sunday 20th March http://ht.ly/1bREFl
  • UK Game Charts top 6, Homefront, Dragon Age II, Pokemon White, Shogun 2: Total War, Pokemon Black, Fight Night Champion http://ht.ly/4iJio
  • Breakdown of UK Homefront sales reveals 70% of retail copes sold on 360, 26% on PS3, and 4% on PC http://ht.ly/4iJxJ
  • Xbox2: online portfolio from Ben Peterson reportedly says he's worked on next Xbox, coming 2015, console picture teased http://ht.ly/4iJFL
  • PSN will have some minor maintenance between 3-6PM GMT. most things should be unaffected but possible download problems http://ht.ly/4iP01
  • Xbox: Concept art, 3D Renders, and a game video have emerged for Perfect Dark Core, an unreleased Rare game http://ht.ly/4iP48
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1bRHEF
  • Xbox2: Ben Peterson reveals he's an design student, his online portfolio has nothing to do with next Xbox, its all fake http://ht.ly/4iSzE
  • PC: Arrowhead say they'll work on PvP for Magicka once the Vietnam expansion is out http://ht.ly/4iSDd
  • QTE Blog: Autumn Games Have Released New Screenshots And Concept Art For Skullgirls http://ht.ly/1bRMBt
  • PS3: Ken Levine reveals BioShock Infinite won't use Playstation Move but it could use 3D http://ht.ly/4iUKb
  • ngmoco says Microsoft is in better shape than Sony. Nintendo has great franchises but isn't great for third parties http://ht.ly/4iUPa
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Conduit 2 Trailer Showing The Games Many Environments http://ht.ly/1bROZF
  • PS3: A Hacker has got Kinect to work on the PS3 with Killzone 3. Kinect functions as a PS3 Controller http://ht.ly/4iYM8
  • Android: Sony Ericsson reveal games for the Xperia Play will cost between £1 and £10. Small games would be cheaper http://ht.ly/4iZIu
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce 1,200 Stores Are Holding A Midnight Launch For The Nintendo 3DS http://ht.ly/1bRRGz
  • iPad2: Apple confirm there won't be a delay to the UK iPad 2 launch, its still happening on 25th March http://ht.ly/4j0mw
  • Its rumoured Quantic Dream could be working on a game called Fiv5 for the PS3 after its name was trademarked http://ht.ly/4j0ra
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Fans Can Vote For The Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete Until 27th April http://ht.ly/1bRUJf
  • 360: Silent Hill Downpour producer Devin Shatsky denies a multiplayer mode is coming, They thought about it but stopped http://ht.ly/4j1ws
  • EA have announced games released on the EA Sports label will no longer come with manuals, they'll be on games disc http://ht.ly/4j1zA
  • rumoured Leaked internal Microsoft video hints they are trying to link PC, Mobile, and Xbox. more info in link http://ht.ly/4j80m
  • BioWare warn of phising scams that say they give access to the Star Wars: The Old Republic beta, they are all false http://ht.ly/4j8OO
  • System Soft Alpha is bringing the Daisenryaku series to the PS3 and 360, has indepth map editor + 3D visuals http://ht.ly/4j9bO

Monday, March 21, 2011

EA Announce Fans Can Vote For The Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete Until 27th April


EA Have announced Fans have the chance to vote for the Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete. The voting process starts now at www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote and will run until 27th April. there are 32 candidates, one from each of the NFL teams. Fans’ votes will determine which NFL players advance through the seeded bracket, culminating in the reveal of the Madden NFL 12 cover athlete on ESPN’s “SportsNation” on April 27.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that football fans across the country will have the opportunity to select the next cover athlete for the award-winning Madden NFL franchise. Beginning today and continuing through April 27, fans can participate in a bracket-style voting campaign on www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote and choose among 32 candidates (one representative from every NFL team) to appear on the cover of Madden NFL 12. Fans’ votes will determine which NFL players advance through the seeded bracket, culminating in the reveal of the Madden NFL 12 cover athlete on ESPN’s “SportsNation” on April 27.*

“ESPN is proud to continue its tradition of serving fans by collaborating with EA SPORTS and putting the cover vote of Madden NFL 12 in their hands”
Green Bay Packers quarterback and Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers, former Madden NFL cover athletes Drew Brees (quarterback, New Orleans Saints) and a wave of NFL stars including Michael Vick (quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles), Maurice Jones-Drew (running back, Jacksonville Jaguars), Adrian Peterson (running back, Minnesota Vikings) and Julius Peppers (defensive end, Chicago Bears) are among the 32 candidates.

Tune in to ESPN’s “SportsNation” today (March 21) at 4pm Eastern Time to see the full Madden NFL 12 cover athlete bracket.

“Whether it be from fans, media, agents, or even the players themselves, there’s never a shortage of opinions when it comes to the annual selection of the Madden NFL cover athlete,” said Anthony Stevenson, Senior Product Manager of EA SPORTS. “So this year we’re handing the keys over to the public. ESPN continues to be a tremendous partner of the Madden NFL franchise, and it makes perfect sense for ‘SportsNation’ to be the platform that gives fans the ultimate say in who graces the cover of Madden NFL 12.”

From March 21 – April 27, fans can log on to www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote to vote daily for their favorite cover athlete candidate. Every Monday throughout the campaign, fans can tune in to ESPN’s “SportsNation” at 4pm Eastern Time for the latest voting results and see who will advance to the next round. Fans can also visit the Madden NFL Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EASPORTSMaddenNFL) to fill out their own Madden NFL 12 cover athlete bracket to compete against their friends and co-workers for the chance to win a variety of prizes including Super Bowl tickets and copies of Madden NFL 12. Visit www.facebook.com/EASPORTSMaddenNFL for Official Rules.

“ESPN is proud to continue its tradition of serving fans by collaborating with EA SPORTS and putting the cover vote of Madden NFL 12 in their hands,” said Raphael Poplock, Vice President, Games & Digital Partnerships, ESPN. “We believe ESPN provides the perfect platform for fans to be heard, and encourage everyone to support their favorite representative in this bracket-style vote.”

Candidates from each NFL team were selected and seeded based on a variety of criteria including on-the-field performance during the 2010 NFL season, their visibility within their franchise and community, and their personal career journey.

The Madden NFL 12 cover vote marks the second-consecutive year that EA SPORTS has asked fans to help shape the face of the Madden NFL franchise through a cover athlete voting campaign. Last year, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, fresh off a Super Bowl XLIV MVP award, won the fans vote to appear on Madden NFL 11, beating out Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen.

Madden NFL 12 marks the 23rd edition of the video game in franchise history. Since its debut in 1989, Madden NFL has over 90 million units sold-in to date. Madden NFL 12, which launches in August, will provide an immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to expect from the award-winning franchise, including all 32 NFL teams and more than 1,700 NFL players.

Madden NFL 12 is developed in Orlando, Florida by the EA Tiburon studio, which also produces NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®, and EA SPORTS™ MMA.

* The Madden NFL 12 cover announcement date is subject to change. Visit www.maddenNFL.easports.com throughout the campaign for updates and for more information.

All player participation has been facilitated by NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

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 SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™, and POGO™. 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.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

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About ESPN, Inc.

ESPN, Inc., is the world’s leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of more than 50 multimedia sports assets. The company is comprised of six 24-hour domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes) and ESPN 3D, an event-based network. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS HD are simulcast services. Other businesses include ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (46 networks, syndication, radio, websites), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN3.com (broadband sports network) ESPN Mobile, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN PPV and other growing new businesses, including ESPN on Demand and ESPN Interactive. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

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