Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Majesco Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For BloodRayne: Betrayal

Majesco have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming PSN and XBLA game, BloodRayne: Betrayal. this trailer shows the main character killing, exploring, and solving puzzles.


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Square Enix Announce Heroes Of Ruin For The Nintendo 3DS

Square Enix have announced Heroes Of Ruin, A new RPG Coming to the Nintendo 3DS. Coming in early 2012, Heroes Of Ruin will make use of of both StreetPass and SpotPass, as well as having online and social features. StreetPass is used to create an in-game Traders Network, allowing players to buy and sell items. SpotPass will be used to add new challenges to the game and gift rare items to players.

Heroes Of Ruin will feature drop-in drop-out co-op multiplayer modes as well as a single player mode. the game world will feature dynamic environments which creates new layouts of the world to explore.

Screenshots


Press Release

London (31 May, 2011) – Square Enix London Studios, part of Square Enix Europe, today announces HEROES OF RUIN, a brand new adventure featuring four unlikely heroes brought together to form a fearsome alliance. Custom-built for Nintendo 3DS™, with support for online play and a wealth of social gaming features, players will find a new experience awaits them every day.

“With HEROES OF RUIN we wanted to take the game experience beyond the confines of the console’s two screens,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager, Square Enix London Studios. “Nintendo 3DS’ online and social features allow us to do so much more than multiplayer, using both StreetPass™ and SpotPass™ to give players innovative ways of enhancing their experience.”

HEROES OF RUIN uses StreetPass to create an inventive in-game ‘Traders’ Network’ where players can buy and sell rare and powerful items picked up in battle. With an ever-changing inventory updated from each player passed in public, character strengths and abilities can be greatly enhanced through accessing items from other players’ games. Outside of the game, HEROES OF RUIN makes use of SpotPass to reward players with rare one-off items or unique challenges through local wi-fi hotspots. The official HEROES OF RUIN community website will reward players further with daily challenges and quests available to complete in-game. With social media functionality, the site will also give players a platform to meet other gamers, swap ideas and items and team-up in-game.

HEROES OF RUIN challenges players to carve their own adventure, joining forces with other heroes through seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op multiplayer or venturing forth alone. Players will enter an ever-changing world where danger waits around every corner. Heroes can explore and fight through wild, varied and dynamic environments, discovering new layouts and routes each time they play. Packed with strange and deadly creatures, these dangerous lands will stretch players’ combat and tactical skills as they enhance their character, collecting loot, weapons and armour to empower them on their quest.

HEROES OF RUIN will be playable at E3 on the Square Enix stand (South Hall, Booth 1647) and will be available in early 2012 for Nintendo 3DS. The game is not yet rated. For more information and updates, join the HEROES OF RUIN community at www.HeroesOfRuin.com.

About Square Enix London Studios
Square Enix London Studios is part of Square Enix Europe, sitting within Square Enix’ European head office in Wimbledon, South West London. The studio is focussed on bringing to market games from some of the world’s most successful and talented independent development teams. Previous games include award-winning titles such as BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM with Rocksteady Studios and JUST CAUSE 2 with Avalanche Studios.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos MontrĂ©al. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 58 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.

HEROES OF RUIN, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, IO INTERACTIVE, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sony Announce Full Restoration Of The PSN Will Come This Week


Sony have announced that the PSN will be fully restored this week. this means the following will be coming:

• Full functionality on PlayStation Store
• In-game commerce
• Ability to redeem vouchers and codes
• Full functionality on Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3, PSP, VAIO and
other PCs
• Full functionality on Media Go

This restoration will come to the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea by the end of this week. The reason for the Japanese delay appears to be due to the government needing Sony to comply with their instructions on security. No actual date for this restoration has been given, but it has been rumoured that the PSN will be down later today for maintenance and when it is turned back on on Wednesday full restoration will have occurred.

Source: EU Playstation Blog
Japanese Delay Source: Andriasang


Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 30th May

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 30th May

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 28th And Sunday 29th May http://ht.ly/1cWNFH
  • JP Consoles, PSP 30.463, 3DS 17.240, PS3 12.935, Wii 6.29, DSiLL 5.176, DSi 4.938, 360 2.186, PS2 1.129, DS 158, PSPgo 65 http://ht.ly/55TvE
  • QTE Blog: Epic Have Released A New Gears Of War 3 Campaign Trailer http://ht.ly/1cWUea
  • PSP2: Its rumoured Sony will call the PSP2 the PS Vita. rumoured images appeared over weekend as did comments http://ht.ly/55TyM
  • QTE Blog: Sega Announce The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut Exclusively For The PS3 http://ht.ly/1cWYju
  • 360: Star Wars Kinect is reportedly going to be shown at E3 during Microsoft's press conference http://ht.ly/55TBm
  • QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Trailer For Dirt 3 http://ht.ly/1cX1Xh
  • PSP2: Sony have development websites for their gaming platforms. rumoured PSP2 name Vita is a valid domain, real platform http://ht.ly/561lY
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 28th And Sunday 29th May http://ht.ly/1cX5fg
  • Wii: its reported Hironobu Sakaguchi said, whilst in Paris, that The Last story is coming out across Europe. http://ht.ly/5641g
  • QTE Blog: Grip Games Announce One Epic Game For Playstation Minis, Coming Out In July http://ht.ly/1cX8vq
  • 360: 2 new game trademarks appear from Microsoft for Fusion Sentient and Fusion Vault. Fusion: Genesis found earlier http://ht.ly/564Bv
  • QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For The Sims 3 Parodying The Hangover Movies http://ht.ly/1cXceE
  • PS3: "Tales of Xillia X Edition" PS3 system coming to Japan. its black, red, and gold. costs ¥37,980, out 8th September http://ht.ly/5657j
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks USA WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1cXeRV
  • PSP2: its reported Playstation Vita was the name Sony used to show the hardware to devs, not clear if Vita still used http://ht.ly/566oL

Monday, May 30, 2011

This Weeks USA WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console stores. In all there are 5 games coming out and 1 new WiiWare demo.

Virtual Console

Super Adventure Island
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 Wii Points. This game originally came out on the Super Nintendo. You play as Master Higgins and have to save Jeanie Jungle, who was turned to stone, by defeating Dark Cloak.


WiiWare

FAST – Racing League
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a racing game, similar to WipEout, that supports split screen multiplayer.


WiiWare Demos

BIT.TRIP VOID


DSiWare

House M.D. - Globetrotting
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. in this game you have to save a TV Host from dying. to do this you have to diagnose, interview, and run tests.


B Team - Episode 1: Dust & Steel
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a squad based shooter where players control a small army. you have to lead them through an onslaught of enemy troops.


Valet Parking 1989
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. you have to park and deliver cars as fast as possible. the game is set in California and features a story mode and endless mode.


Press Release

This week's new downloadable games for Nintendo systems include two different ways to get behind the wheel – one futuristic, the other retro. In FAST – Racing League for the WiiWare™ service, players can fast-forward 100 years into the future to experience antigravity racing thrills. In Valet Parking 1989™ for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, they can jump back a couple of decades to strategically handle a host of vintage '80s automobiles. For those who prefer hospitals instead of hot rods, House M.D. - Globetrotting gives Nintendo DSi™ owners a way to immerse themselves in a rich medical drama. And for timeless console fun, the Super NES™ classic Super Adventure Island is now playable on the Wii™ system via the Virtual Console™ service. Whatever your gaming appetite demands, these great new downloads can help you kick off your summer with a smile.

WiiWare™

FAST – Racing League
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: In the year 2112, the masses are fascinated by extreme high-speed races. The latest antigravity racing technology introduced phase-shifting. Perfectly phase-matching tracks and racing machines is the key to survival. Prepare yourself for a whole new racing experience at breakneck speeds. Push your skills to the limit to win races and beat records. Challenge your friends to an all-out split-screen competition. Compete against ruthless opponents and race to the top of all leagues. Warm up your engines – the future is now.

BIT.TRIP VOID (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga. BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme that's new to the series yet wholly familiar to gamers, players are given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they desire and interact with the music in new ways. The classic game-play aesthetic remains – color and the absence of color are explored to the fullest. Trip out in four-player co-op and get lost in the beat with a friend. See if you can survive the onslaught of Beats and further your own BIT.TRIP.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Virtual Console™

Super Adventure Island
Original platform: SNES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Adventure Island is a mysterious and beautiful land that has many hidden dangers. The hero of the island, Master Higgins, protects its inhabitants from many deadly creatures. He has restored peace to the uncharted island on many occasions. But something terrible has happened. While Master Higgins and Jeanie Jungle were stargazing, a dangerous entity known only as Dark Cloak turned Jeanie to stone. Master Higgins must venture toward Dark Cloak's castle at the foot of Ice Mountain to rescue her.

Nintendo DSiWare™

House M.D. - Globetrotting
Publisher: Legacy Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Sexual Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Whenever a patient is dying and no one can find any answers, the elite Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital must follow all leads to uncover the truth. Patients and family members lie to protect their own peculiar secrets, and the most unlikely clues sometimes can lead to answers. Dr. Gregory House and his team race to unravel a new medical mystery. An aging TV host seems to care less about his own health than his fame and reputation. Track down the correct diagnosis by interviewing and examining the patient, running lab tests and even performing surgery. Every piece of evidence reveals part of the solution, so careful observation and analysis are key. The clock is ticking – be prepared for multiple twists and turns as you solve the case.

B Team - Episode 1: Dust & Steel
Publisher: Subdued Software
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Use of Tobacco, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: B Team - Episode 1: Dust & Steel is a humorous, action-packed squad-based shooter in which players control a small private army whose soldiers were hired from all over the world. Lead your platoon through an onslaught of commandos, voodoo warriors, dangerous guerillas… and that's just the beginning. When the action gets too intense to manage on your own, hook up with a friend in multiplayer mode to battle your way through the bullets. While intense action is the game's chief focus, its multiple weapons, upgradeable equipment and destructible environment further enrich the experience.

Valet Parking 1989
Publisher: Zordix AB
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Valet Parking 1989 combines fun driving with the humor and style of the late 1980s. Park and deliver cars as fast as possible in this time-management puzzle game. The setting is California, where glamorous celebrities let you park their radical sports cars and luxurious limousines. Play the movie-like story mode to unlock levels for endless play. Earn money to buy a cool car and drive it to the beach in style. Don't let the VIP guests wait any longer. Put on your vest and push the pedal to the metal.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.

EA Have Released A New Trailer For The Sims 3 Parodying The Hangover Movies

EA have released a new trailer for The Sims 3. by using the game, they have created a trailer that Parodies the Hangover Movies.


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