Thursday, May 19, 2011

Microsoft Announce The Xbox 360 System Update Is Now Being Rolled Out, Brings Paypal And New Disc Format

Microsoft have announced they have begun rolling out the new Xbox 360 System update. the update could take a few days to reach people across the world. this update brings Paypal to Xbox Live, and users will be able to link their Paypal accounts. another addition is the ability to play games on the new disc format. The update will also bring a new setting that puts your 360 on standby when idle for a hour. this can be turned off.

Source: Major Nelson


Nintendo Detail The EU Pre-Order Bonus For The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

Nintendo have detailed the pre-order bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. Those who pre-order in the UK from GAME or Gamestation before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D comes out on the 17th June will get an exclusive gold package, pictured above. Also included is a double sided A2 poster, shown below.

Source: Nintendo UK


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 18th May

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Wednesday 18th May

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 17th May http://ht.ly/1cJnCw
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 17th May http://ht.ly/1cJrFh
  • Vodafone New Zealand admit they made up the whole story about their Xperia Play shipment being stolen http://ht.ly/4XhPf
  • Wii2: video emerges rumoured to show Wii2 and controller. it could be real, most likely not http://ht.ly/4XhXv
  • QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Guardian Heroes http://ht.ly/1cJuA2
  • 360: Microsoft announce some Xbox 360 consoles, 60G pro, do not work with the new Disc Format coming in firmware update http://ht.ly/4Xi1W
  • 360: Microsoft are replacing console that don't work with Xbox 360 S + 250G HDD. the error is Disc Unsupported/unreadable http://ht.ly/4Xi5J
  • 360: Close look at firmware update, Microsoft stops all pirated DVDs from working, new anti piracy, new dev tools + more http://ht.ly/4Xib6
  • Starbreeze reveal it was 2K's decision to let Digital Extremes make The Darkness 2, also say they were making other games http://ht.ly/4XoWe
  • QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011: Over the Nexus http://ht.ly/1cJyuf
  • Android: German group find exploit in Android, could leave 99.7% of handsets vulnerable. Google working on fixes + more http://ht.ly/4Xpz2
  • 360: German Ratings board has listing for Hole In The Wall Kinect, Microsoft publishing. game not yet announced http://ht.ly/4XpEk
  • Atari announce they are looking to sell Cryptic, Cryptic losses for fiscal 2010-2011 are €5.3M http://ht.ly/4XpHX
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released The Intro Cinematic For Alice: Madness Returns http://ht.ly/1cJCwH
  • PC: NCsoft announce there will be a Guild Wars 2 Beta this year, hint of a 2012 release for the game http://ht.ly/4XpSz
  • Superannuation finds An Animators Resume that mentions work on Lego Harry Potter 2, coming to PSP2, 3DS, and DS http://ht.ly/4XtoW
  • PSP: Jump Reveals more Final Fantasy Type-0 info, King and Slice revealed. Summons, Ifrit, Golem, Odin. Air Ship + more http://ht.ly/4Xtt0
  • QTE Blog: Zero Punctuation - Mortal Kombat http://ht.ly/1cJFOq
  • 3DS: Ace Combat coming, made by Ace Combat PSP team. not clear if its Ace Combat Assault Horizon or something new http://ht.ly/4XyUN
  • Take Two shares have hit a 32 month high after the release of L.A. Noire and its high review scores. 4M Sales predicted http://ht.ly/4XAef
  • Soul Calibur devs want 26 characters, mix of old and new. new weapons/armour. game only 10% complete. Coming 2012 http://ht.ly/4XAjq
  • Ed Boon reveals a DLC character, Skarlet, is coming to Mortal Kombat in next few weeks. free stuff also coming later http://ht.ly/4XAnD
  • QTE Blog: 505 Games Announce Naughty Bear Gold For The PS3 And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/1cJJeU
  • The PSN Password change site had to be taken down after a potential exploit was found. its now been fixed http://ht.ly/4XD0y
  • QTE Blog: Insomniac Games Reveal The Boxart For Resistance 3 And Additional Art From Olly Moss http://ht.ly/1cJNSg
  • PC: Bioshock 2 DLC Minerva's Den is coming out on 31st May for 800 MS Points. available only from Games For Windows Live http://ht.ly/4XD3L
  • Hideo Kojima, Tetsuya Nomura, Yoichi Wada, and Yoji Shinkawa had dinner. Kojima asks for a FFVII Remake, wants KH3D now http://ht.ly/4XDbH
  • Valve announce they are not showing any of their titles at this years E3. don't say whether Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo will http://ht.ly/4XF2N
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting Is Coming To iPhone In Japan http://ht.ly/1cJRo0
  • Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions coming to iPhone late June/Mid July. iPad version coming out afterwards http://ht.ly/4XF64
  • 29.7% of Peak time USA internet downloading is Netflix. of which, 66.26% is from consoles. PS3 top console for Netflix http://ht.ly/4XFaR
  • QTE Blog: Natsume Announce They Are Bringing Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny To The USA On Wii And PS3 http://ht.ly/1cJUpp

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Natsume Announce They Are Bringing Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny To The USA On Wii And PS3


Natsume have announced Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny is coming out in the USA on both the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3. Coming this year, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny combines the gameplay of Harvest Moon with an Action RPG. the story focuses on the characters Aden and Sonja and the island they live on called Fenith. they awaken to find their souls in one body and the Fenith they knew changed. they set out to solve this mystery and save their island. The Picture below shows Ymir, a Golen they will get to control.


Press Release

Burlingame, CA.-, May 17, 2011 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny sets sail later this year on both the PlayStation®3 and Nintendo WiiT. Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny is the first game in the Rune Factory series to come to the PlayStation®3. Rune Factory combines the addictive and rewarding gameplay of Harvest Moon with the thrill and pacing of an action-RPG, providing RPG lovers and Harvest Moon fans with an exciting combination of both worlds.

"We know our loyal fans have been patiently awaiting news of a North American release for Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, so we are thrilled to announce that the latest entry in the fan-favorite series is on its way. Better still, this entry is coming to both the WiiT and PlayStation®3," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. "Featuring a vast region to explore, a wonderful cast of characters, and a huge variety of activities to enjoy, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny is sure to make waves!"

Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, live a tranquil life on Fenith Island until they're struck by a mysterious curse: they awaken to find both of their souls are now trapped in the same body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith they knew is gone, replaced by a strange island populated with unfamiliar faces. Only by exploring this new world will they be able to solve the mystery of this curse and save their beloved Island.

During the course of their journey, Aden and Sonja will be aided by a colorful cast of characters, as well as take command of the towering golem Ymir. Using their newfound giant friend, they'll cross vast seas, discover hidden islands and dungeons packed with riches, and battle fearsome monsters of the deep!

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny will make its first public appearance at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles and will ship to retailers later this year. For more information on Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii, please visit www.natsume.com. You can also follow all of the latest Natsume news at www.natsume.com/facebook, www.twitter.com/natsume_inc., and see the latest game footage at http://www.youtube.com/user/NatsumeUSA.

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About Natsume
Natsume Inc. is a worldwide developer and publisher that specializes in unique and family-oriented interactive entertainment software for a variety of platforms. Most known for publishing Reel Fishing and Harvest Moon, Natsume is dedicated to producing quality video games.

Capcom Announce Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting Is Coming To iPhone In Japan


Capcom have announced they are releasing a Monster Hunter game in Japan on the iPhone. Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting has your character fighting against various different monsters, from different games in the Monster Hunter series, in quests. the video below is from Famitsu and shows one of these quests. the video shows the unique motion controls and finger controls. Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting is set to come out this June.



Source: Capcom Unity


Insomniac Games Reveal The Boxart For Resistance 3 And Additional Art From Olly Moss


Insomniac Games have revealed the USA and EU boxart for Resistance 3. the boxart was designed by a British artist called Olly Moss. Olly has created additional artwork for the game and i have includes it below.

Resistance 3 Art


Source: USA and EU Playstation Blogs