Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. The Number one most clicked tweet is a old tweet that got alot of hits towards the end of the week.
10 PS3: God Of War 3 has gone gold, according to a tweet from the games tech developer. http://ow.ly/19oot
9 EA say that Mirror's Edge and Dead Space didn't get enough of a marketing push. http://ow.ly/19opS
8 Warner Bros. have been taken to court over a Mortal Kombat 3 movie by Threshold, Thresold must work on the movie http://ow.ly/19olj
7 QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For Splatterhouse http://ow.ly/16FDei
6 QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16FEmY
5 PS2: A Teen who got banned from SOCOM US Navy Seals has admitted to crashing the Playstation website for 11 days http://ow.ly/1c9jo
4 Codemasters have announced that F1 2010 will be revealed on 17th March. http://ow.ly/1aLwD
3 JP Console Chart PSP 32.796, PS3 32.130, Wii 31.652, DSiLL 24.388, DSi 15.380, DS 5.053, 360 2.453, PS2 1.883, PSPgo1.371 http://ow.ly/1bCix
2 PS3: George Hotz claims his PS3 exploit now has access to the GameOS. OtherOS could be removed by Sony http://ow.ly/19ZFc
1 Temco Koei have announced that Quantum Theory and Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll has been delayed http://ow.ly/13oUn
Sunday, February 28, 2010
What Have You Played This Week?
Unfortunately, I Didn't play many games this week. I put a lot of work into Okami, hoping to finish the game, and didn't have much time for other games.
Football Manager 10 – PC – thought I would have a go with another team. I'm now Annan and making my way through the first season.
Okami – Wii – I put a lot of hours in to try and complete the game. In the end, I thought I had finished the game but it turned out it was just the beginning. This main part of the story was told very well and i'm interested to see how they've managed to drag out the story into something bigger. I wonder how much longer it will take as i'm already 20 hours into the game. Despite this, the game is still a must play. I am enjoying every minute of the game, from the graphics, the story, the music, even the controls have become much easier to use with time.
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – PS3 – Demo – i've been interested in this game since it was announced and i've been looking forward to having a go. Whilst the demo is short, it does show how the characters can differ and how the tracks are to race on. I personally enjoyed it; the difficulty is a bit higher than Mario kart but I feel the game has as much depth as Mario Kart. I never managed to win a race but I did manage to come second. The drifting takes time to get used to. With Sonic, the drifting was very pronounced but with Eggman it was less noticeable. The graphics are very colourful and it looks good and fun.
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – DS – Demo – After playing the PS3 version I wanted to see how the game looked on the DS. Getting the demo from the Wii's Nintendo Channel, I played a few races on the track. One noticeable thing is that the game feels a lot easier. I managed to win both races with ease. The graphics do look good for a DS game, they are still bright and colourful like the console versions. Out of the two, I would prefer to get the console version.
What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Football Manager 10 – PC – thought I would have a go with another team. I'm now Annan and making my way through the first season.
Okami – Wii – I put a lot of hours in to try and complete the game. In the end, I thought I had finished the game but it turned out it was just the beginning. This main part of the story was told very well and i'm interested to see how they've managed to drag out the story into something bigger. I wonder how much longer it will take as i'm already 20 hours into the game. Despite this, the game is still a must play. I am enjoying every minute of the game, from the graphics, the story, the music, even the controls have become much easier to use with time.
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – PS3 – Demo – i've been interested in this game since it was announced and i've been looking forward to having a go. Whilst the demo is short, it does show how the characters can differ and how the tracks are to race on. I personally enjoyed it; the difficulty is a bit higher than Mario kart but I feel the game has as much depth as Mario Kart. I never managed to win a race but I did manage to come second. The drifting takes time to get used to. With Sonic, the drifting was very pronounced but with Eggman it was less noticeable. The graphics are very colourful and it looks good and fun.
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing – DS – Demo – After playing the PS3 version I wanted to see how the game looked on the DS. Getting the demo from the Wii's Nintendo Channel, I played a few races on the track. One noticeable thing is that the game feels a lot easier. I managed to win both races with ease. The graphics do look good for a DS game, they are still bright and colourful like the console versions. Out of the two, I would prefer to get the console version.
What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Square Enix Europe Announce A Just Cause 2 Demo Is Coming 4th March
Square Enix Europe have announced that a Demo for Just Cause 2 is coming out on 24th March. The demo will be on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and feature 35 square miles of the lautan Lama Desert. This is just 1 island from the Panau Archipelago.
The Island will have towns, villages, military installations, mountain rangers and more which you will be able to interact with. The Demo itself will have you hunt down one of the main games 50 military colonels. to do so you will have to destroy military bases and much more.
Press Release
Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced an incredible, action-packed demo for the hotly anticipated freeroaming action game Just Cause 2 will release on March 4th, 2010.
Available for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC, the Just Cause 2 demo will feature a massive 35 square miles of the Lautan Lama Desert, a vast expanse of stunning, sun-scorched scenery taking up just one of the many islands in the 400 square miles of the Panau archipelago. Packed with towns, villages, military installations, mountain ranges, missions and more, the demo will feature an astonishing amount of activities for the player… and opportunities for adrenaline-fuelled chaos are limitless.
Hunt down and assassinate one of the game’s 50 military colonels; devastate military bases, bio fuel chambers, government infrastructure and more; hijack tuk tuks, military 4×4s, armoured vehicles, mopeds, helicopter gunships, light aircraft, mini vans and numerous other military and civilian vehicles; freefall from desert outcrops or from burning planes at 20,000 feet; and unlock one full, multi-stage mission, traversing the mountains to a heavily fortified government radar station and ending in an unforgettable desert car chase.
“The Just Cause 2 demo is simply massive and with so much to do, the replay value is enormous,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Square Enix London Studios. “It’s easily one of the biggest freeroaming demos of all time and for fans of openworld games, it’s unmissable.”
The Just Cause 2 demo will be available March 4th, 2010, on PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and Steam.
As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency’s most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico’s former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.
Just Cause 2 will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Games for Windows® and will be released under the EIDOS brand portfolio. All formats will release in-stores on March 23rd, 2010, in North America and March 26th, 2010, in Europe, Middle East, and Australasia. More information is available on the official website at www.justcause.com.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito® in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos-Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 92 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. TAITO is a trademark or registered trademark of Taito Corporation. EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE, JUST CAUSE, JUST CAUSE 2 and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. AVALANCHE STUDIOS is a trademark of Fatalist Entertainment AB. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA Have Released A New Screenshots And A Developer Diary For Skate 3
EA have released some new screenshots for Skate 3 and a developer diary. the screenshots don't appear to be from the district that the dev diary talks about, but they are in-game screenshots and show a couple of the moves being pulled off.
The Dev Dairy focuses purely on the University District in the game. this new district is designed to offer new challenges and areas not seen in previous Skate games. the devs talk about the choice for wide open area as well as some hidden areas in the district and what they offer.
Screenshots
The Dev Dairy focuses purely on the University District in the game. this new district is designed to offer new challenges and areas not seen in previous Skate games. the devs talk about the choice for wide open area as well as some hidden areas in the district and what they offer.
Screenshots
Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For DC Universe
Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots for DC Universe. these screenshots reveal a new character in the game, Power Girl. the in-game screenshots show Power Girl in the game, whilst character art for her shows how her model develops from a pencil model to game character.
Power Girl
Power Girl
Sega Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Infinite Space On The Nintendo DS
Sega have released a new trailer for Infinite Space. This new trailer focuses on the players ship, the designing, the crew, and the battling between you and the enemy. The trailer explains some of the main features of the ships in the game and says what can be done with them. the trailer has gameplay footage as well as some of the games cutscenes.
Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Napoleon Total War
Sega have released a new trailer for Napoleon Total War. this a launch trailer for the game and shows many different aspects of the game. battles on land and sea are highlighted. the trailer appears to consist of cutscenes from the game.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16FvzO
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Atari have released a free to play Missile Command that plays in your web browser. some new mechanics are added http://ow.ly/1bBqK
PS3: Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition, motion controller compatible, is top of Japan game charts. Heavy Rain at 6. http://ow.ly/1bBOq
PSPgo: the free game for USA owners is determined by age. 17 or older get Assassin's Creed Bloodlines. http://ow.ly/1bC21
Wii: the boxart for Super Mario Galaxy 2 does not have stars which spell out "U R MR GAY" like the first did http://ow.ly/1bC4L
PS3: Sony's Jack Tretton is pleased with Heavy Rain's reception and pre-sales. PS4 not coming until there's a need for it http://ow.ly/1bCaI
CVG speculate that Codemasters new FPS is called Bodycount after they trademarked the name. http://ow.ly/1bCgE
JP Console Chart PSP 32.796, PS3 32.130, Wii 31.652, DSiLL 24.388, DSi 15.380, DS 5.053, 360 2.453, PS2 1.883, PSPgo1.371 http://ow.ly/1bCix
Former Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki has reached a settlement with Temco. says his next game will deliver http://ow.ly/1bCnQ
PS3: THQ reveal the reason why Metro 2033 is not on the PS3 was a business decision. future games should support PS3 http://ow.ly/1bCrZ
QTE Blog: Activision Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Transformers War For Cybertron http://ow.ly/16FAV4
PSP: Dead or Alive: Paradise director Yoshinori Ueda says the game is not softcore porn or degrading to women http://ow.ly/1bEGi
The UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, says the UK games industry is “leading the way” in Europe. http://ow.ly/1bFPd
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For Splatterhouse http://ow.ly/16FDei
QTE Blog: 2K Games Have Released The Debut Trailer For Sid Meier's Civilization V http://ow.ly/16FDej
QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The PSP Version Of GTI Club Super Mini Festa! http://ow.ly/16FEmZ
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16FEmY
Friday, February 26, 2010
This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Here is this weeks UK WiiWare and DSiWare update. there are no Virtual Console releases this weeks, 3 WiiWare titles, and 5 DSiWare titles. i have provided screenshots for the games where i can.
WiiWare
Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth
Dracula - Undead Awakening
Reel Fishing Challenge
DSiWare
Bird & Bombs
Dracula - Undead Awakening
ELECTROPLANKTON - Marine-Crystals
ELECTROPLANKTON - Varvoice
Zoo Frenzy
From Nintendo UK
WiiWare
Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth
Dracula - Undead Awakening
Reel Fishing Challenge
DSiWare
Bird & Bombs
Dracula - Undead Awakening
ELECTROPLANKTON - Marine-Crystals
ELECTROPLANKTON - Varvoice
Zoo Frenzy
From Nintendo UK
Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The PSP Version Of GTI Club Super Mini Festa!
Konami have released new screenshots for the Playstation Portable version of GTI Club Super Mini Festa!. The screenshots are from in-game and show in-game action. many of the games modes are shown like Time Attack, Traffic Escape Race, Bomb Tag, and many more.
GTI Club Supermini Festa!
GTI Club Supermini Festa!
Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And Character Art For Splatterhouse
Namco Bandai have released new screenshots and Character art for Splatterhouse. the screenshots appear to be in-game and focus on the main character fighting against many enemies in many different environments.
Screenshots
Character Art
Screenshots
Character Art
2K Games Have Released The Debut Trailer For Sid Meier's Civilization V
2K have released the first trailer for Sid Meier's Civilization V. this trailer does not show any gameplay as it is more of a Announcement trailer. the trailer features many celebrity voices talking about themes relevant to Civ V and CGI movies which focus on early civilizations from across the world.
Activision Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Transformers War For Cybertron
Activision have released a new trailer for Transformers War For Cybertron. this is the first trailer to show in-game footage of gameplay from both the Autobot and Decepticon campaigns. the trailer also shows new in-game cutscenes from both campaigns.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16F0AI
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DSi XL: Engadget hands on http://ow.ly/1bb2F Joystiq hands on http://ow.ly/1bb3b Kotaku Review http://ow.ly/1bb3F
PC: Worms Reloaded is based on XBLA and PSN versions. Team 17 says "an extended edition of the console versions" http://ow.ly/1bbc5
Sega have dated Alpha Protocol as coming out on 28th May in EU and 1st June in USA, 27th May in Australia http://ow.ly/1bbdR
PS3: Metal Gear Solid 4 Producer Ken Imaizumi denies games budget was over 5 Billion Yen. ($60Million) http://ow.ly/1bbgt
Nintendo say that a Wii Successor is not coming any time soon. say the Wii still has room to grow. http://ow.ly/1bbjb
Arcade: SNK have announced King Of Fighters XIII. it'll run on the Taito Taito X2 arcade system board http://ow.ly/1bblJ
Grand Theft Auto 4 is thought to be the most expensive videogame ever created costing $100 Million. http://ow.ly/1bbne
Bizarre Creations have announced that Blur has full twitter integration. it will also be in the Beta. http://ow.ly/1bbps
360:Ruffian, Crackdown 2 devs, say they're looking to use Natal in a mini game in a Crackdown sequel. http://ow.ly/1bbqO
PS3: God Of War III Trophies have been revealed. possible game spoilers if you look. http://ow.ly/1bbs8
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16F4LY
iPhone: Apple is considering offering an Explicit category to App Developers but it won't happen soon http://ow.ly/1bgtB
DS: Gamesmaster review Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver and give it 88% http://ow.ly/1bgLG
Asda and Tesco have started buying and selling second hand games. Asda is trialing it in Leeds, Tesco in Basildon http://ow.ly/1bgO3
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released The UK Boxart For Alpha Protocol http://ow.ly/16F72r
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 25/02/10 http://ow.ly/16F72q
PS3: its reported that advertisers are put off from Home due to six figure Sony deals, its clunky, and was rather empty http://ow.ly/1bgRf
QTE Blog: Sega Announce Alpha Protocol Is Coming Out 1st June And Release New Screenshots http://ow.ly/16F88y
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Coming Out In The EU On 11th June http://ow.ly/16F88x
Capcom have announced that Wesker is no longer a GameStop exclusive character. this is due to fan complaints. http://ow.ly/1bjop
PS3: God Of War III Director, Stig Asmussen, has revealed that Killzone 2 inspired them to improve the GOW3 graphics http://ow.ly/1bjqu
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out In Europe in Q3 2010 http://ow.ly/16F9DI
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Monster Hunter Tri Is Coming Out In Europe On 23rd April http://ow.ly/16F9DH
The Game Group have announced its closing some GAME and Gamestation stores and all Debenham GAME stores. 247 jobs lost http://ow.ly/1bjrN
study has found that a third of game developers say their pay does not cover the cost of living. average pay was £31,964 http://ow.ly/1bjth
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies Is Coming Out InThe EU This Summer http://ow.ly/16Fb29
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies Is Coming Out In Europe On 7th May http://ow.ly/16Fb28
QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/16FcmZ
QTE Blog: PopCap Announce Plants Vs Zombies Is The Fastest Selling Game On The App Store http://ow.ly/16FcmY
Halfbrick are giving away the soundtrack, to the Mini's game Blast Off for free. the 4 tracks can be downloaded here http://ow.ly/1bnH0
Michael Pachter retracts Natal priced at $50, it could be higher. thinks DSi XL is over priced. DS range needs price drop http://ow.ly/1bnP2
Sonic Fans are threatening to boycott Sonic The Hedgehog 4 by buying Sonic The Hedgehog, showing Sega what they want http://ow.ly/1bnQo
Arcade:Namco Bandai are teasing Pac-Man Battle Royale. speculation is that its a 4 player Pac-Man Game built on CE engine http://ow.ly/1bnRQ
Thursday, February 25, 2010
PopCap Announce Plants Vs Zombies Is The Fastest Selling Game On The App Store
PopCap have announced that in the 9 days that Plants Vs Zombies has been on sale, it has sold over 300,00 units. this is a new record for a App Store game. Plants Vs Zombies has also become the fastest game to gross in more then $1 Million.
PopCap have released some statistics for Other App Games. Bejeweled 2 has now sold more than 3 Million units. Bookworm and Chuzzle are constantly in the top 100 selling Apps, whilst Bejeweled 2, Peggle, And Now Plants Vs Zombies have all been the top selling App at some point.
Press Release
SEATTLE and DUBLIN, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, maker of some of the world's most popular video games, today announced that the iPhone and iPod touch adaptation of its award-winning game Plants vs. Zombies™ sold more than 300,000 units in its first nine days of availability, setting a new record for App Store launches. Plants vs. Zombies shot to number one in the units sold and "top grossing" App Store charts within 24 hours of its launch and remained there until yesterday. At a retail price point of US$2.99, Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone/touch has already grossed more than US$1 million.
PopCap also revealed that its flagship Bejeweled® 2 is now the first paid app to reach 3 million units on the App Store. Bejeweled 2 has consistently been in the top 10 of the App Store's Top Grossing list. With the success of Plants vs. Zombies, PopCap now boasts 3 games (including Bejeweled and Peggle™) that have reached #1 on the App Store among a crowded field of more than 150,000 apps. The company's other iPhone games, Bookworm™ and Chuzzle™, are consistently in the top 100 on the App Store.
Originally launched on the PC and Mac in May of 2009 to universal critical acclaim, Plants vs. Zombies has been expertly adapted for iPhone and iPod touch. Consumers who have purchased the iPhone adaptation agree, with more than 95% giving the game five out of five stars in the App Store's rating system - making it the highest-rated product in the App Store. Plants vs. Zombies is proving to be a global phenomenon on the App Store, reaching the #1 position on the sales charts in more than 20 countries worldwide including Canada, China, Russia, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, and Norway. Within one day of the game's launch, it joined Bejeweled 2 as one of the top five highest-grossing iPhone apps of the week.
"Plants vs. Zombies is our latest major franchise to make the jump to iPhone, and from the early customer and critical feedback it appears to be a great adaptation of the game," said Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. "There's always a concern when bringing a computer game to a mobile, pocket-sized device that something will get lost in the process, but in this case the overwhelming consensus is that Plants vs. Zombies is even more fun on the smaller touch screen!"
About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 260 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only "casual games" developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including social, Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed atwww.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
SOURCE PopCap Games
This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update
The USA Sony Playstation Blog as revealed this weeks news additions to the Digital Comic Store.
* 2000AD Prog # 1668 - $1.99
* 2000AD Prog 2010 Christmas Mega-Special - $6.99
* Burke & Hare # 3 - $0.99
* Donald Duck in: “Gone With The Wind” # 1 - $0.99
* DoubleDuck # 3 - $1.99
* Locke & Key: Head Games # 3 - $0.99
* Magica De Spell and the Enchanted Party - $0.99
* Scrooge McDuck and the Unpredictable Sniff-O-Meter - $0.99
* Superduck # 7 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 1 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 2 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 3 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 4 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 5 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 6 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 7 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 8 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 9 - $1.99
* The Avengers (1963) # 10 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 107 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 108 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 109 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 110 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 111 - $1.99
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) # 112 - $1.99
* Transformers # 1 - $1.99
* Transformers: All Hail Megatron # 13 - $1.99
* Transformers: Animated – The Arrival # 5 - $0.99
* Transformers: Animated – The Arrival # 6 - $0.99
* Transformers: Spotlight # 17 - $1.99
* Transformers: Spotlight # 18 - $1.99
* Transformers: Spotlight # 19 - $1.99
* Uncanny X-Men (2003) # 489 - $1.99
* Uncanny X-Men (2003) # 490 - $1.99
* Uncanny X-Men (2003) # 491 - $1.99
* We Will Bury You # 1 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 44 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 45 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 46 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 47 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 48 - $1.99
* Wolverine (2003) # 49 - $1.99
* Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse: Down The Pub # 13 - $0.99
* X-Men (2004) # 193 - $1.99
* X-Men (2004) # 194 - $1.99
* X-Men (2004) # 195 - $1.99
* X-Men (2004) # 196 - $1.99
* X-Men (2004) # 197 - $1.99
* X-Men (2004) # 198 - $1.99
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) # 1 - $1.99
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) # 2 - $1.99
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) # 3 - $1.99
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) # 4 - $1.99
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) # 5 - $1.99
From USA Playstation Blog
Nintendo Announce Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies Is Coming Out In Europe On 7th May
Japan Box ArtNintendo have announced that Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies is coming out in Europe on 7th May. The game will also have international online leaderboards.
Press Release
Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies
The breakthrough shooter game for Wii from developer Treasure will launch across Europe on 7th May 2010. The game features non-stop action with two playable characters and international online leaderboards to track high scores. Utilising the Wii Remote pointer functionality, the game offers unprecedented precision in the shooter genre.
Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies Is Coming Out InThe EU This Summer
Nintendo And Square Enix have announced that Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies is going to come in Europe. the game, that has sold over 4.15 million copies in Japan, is currently set for a Summer 2010 release.Press Release
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
In a unique partnership with Square-Enix, Nintendo of Europe will publish Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies when the game arrives in summer 2010. Dragon Quest IX has sold over 4.15 million copies in the Japanese market. Nintendo and Square-Enix will now work together to bring this title to the Nintendo DS consumer base in Europe.
Nintendo Announce Monster Hunter Tri Is Coming Out In Europe On 23rd April
Nintendo and Capcom have announced that Monster Hunter Tri is coming out in Europe on 23rd April. Nintendo and Capcom have also announced that the game will be free to play and is compatible with the Wii Speak accessory.
Press Release
Monster Hunter Tri
An epic action game for Wii with over 1 million units sold in Japan already launches across Europe on 23rd April 2010. The game lets players customise their character, armour and weapons in order to protect a town from majestic monsters as it rebuilds following a devastating earthquake. It was confirmed today to European players that online play will be available for all players with broadband Internet access at no additional cost. Online text chat is fully functional and online voice chat is enabled using the Wii Speak accessory.
Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out In Europe in Q3 2010
Nintendo Have Announced that Metroid: Other M Is coming out in the EU in Q3 2010. Its also been revealed that Metorid: Other M is a game that is mostly played in the 2D perspective, but the player can change it to a 3D perspective at any time.
Press Release
Metroid: Other M
The incredible new Metroid game, developed for Wii through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective. While much of the game is reminiscent of 2D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past. This new approach uses a new control scheme in which players use the Wii Remote controller held sideways to battle enemies and navigate the expansive, gorgeous environments in classic Metroid fashion, then aim at the screen with the Wii Remote pointer to blast foes in first-person and hunt the world for clues and hidden passages. Metroid: Other M will launch across Europe in Q3 2010.
Nintendo Announce Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Coming Out In The EU On 11th June
Nintendo have announced that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is coming out in the EU on 11th June.
Press Release
Super Mario Galaxy 2
The sequel to the smash-hit galaxy-hopping original includes the gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario can pair up with his dinosaur friend Yoshi who can use his tongue to hold items in his mouth and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock. Super Mario Galaxy 2 will launch across Europe on 11th June 2010.
Sega Announce Alpha Protocol Is Coming Out 1st June And Release New Screenshots
Sega have announced that Alpha Protocol is coming out in the USA on the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on 1st June. Gamers who pre-order Alpha Protocol at GameStop will get the Assault Pack that contains exclusive weapons and ammo.
Sega have also released new screenshots for Alpha Protocol. the screenshots appear to be in-game, with one appearing to show the games HUD. the screenshots show alot of action, either with guns or Melee. several different locations and enemies are also shown.
Alpha Protocol
Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2010) – SEGA® of America, Inc. is proud to announce that Obsidian Entertainment’s long awaited Alpha Protocol™ is hitting store shelves this summer. The espionage game, a fiercely original take on the role playing game genre, will launch in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on June 1st, 2010.
“The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. “The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered. Alpha Protocol will be the absolute best it can be and we look forward to revealing fresh aspects of it to the community in the upcoming months.”
With a plot torn from today’s headlines and more twists than a season of “24”, Alpha Protocol brings a new level of modern day realism to the world of RPGs. Tasked with uncovering the perpetrators behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner, players dive into a story rich with characters and locations to discover an international arms-dealing conspiracy. Through their actions and choices, players direct the outcome of the game as they ultimately decide who to befriend, trust or kill.
In Alpha Protocol, players assume the role of rookie spy Michael Thorton and are given unprecedented control over the development of his abilities and interactions with other characters. Customizable character skill-sets, attributes and weapons all play an important role in allowing gamers to tailor Thorton to their play-style.
Gamers that pre-order Alpha Protocol through GameStop will receive the Exclusive Assault Pack, containing exclusive weapons and ammo like the UC Regulator high damage shotgun and Rittergroupen Grizzly high accuracy rifle. For more details visit www.gamestop.com.
Alpha Protocol is set to release on June 1st, 2010 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information visit
http://www.alphaprotocol.com/us/main.php
About SEGA® Corporation:
SEGA®Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations. 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® Corporation’s Web site is located at http://sega.jp.
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 of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.
About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.
About OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT:
Obsidian Entertainment is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for PC and console systems. Obsidian was founded in 2003 by five game development veterans who’ve produced, programmed, and/or designed award-winning role playing games for a variety of platforms over the last 15 years. The five founders are: Feargus Urquhart, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, Chris Avellone and Chris Jones. Obsidian Entertainment’s Web site is located at www.obsidian.net.
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“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
© 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
Sega have also released new screenshots for Alpha Protocol. the screenshots appear to be in-game, with one appearing to show the games HUD. the screenshots show alot of action, either with guns or Melee. several different locations and enemies are also shown.
Alpha Protocol
Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2010) – SEGA® of America, Inc. is proud to announce that Obsidian Entertainment’s long awaited Alpha Protocol™ is hitting store shelves this summer. The espionage game, a fiercely original take on the role playing game genre, will launch in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on June 1st, 2010.
“The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. “The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered. Alpha Protocol will be the absolute best it can be and we look forward to revealing fresh aspects of it to the community in the upcoming months.”
With a plot torn from today’s headlines and more twists than a season of “24”, Alpha Protocol brings a new level of modern day realism to the world of RPGs. Tasked with uncovering the perpetrators behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner, players dive into a story rich with characters and locations to discover an international arms-dealing conspiracy. Through their actions and choices, players direct the outcome of the game as they ultimately decide who to befriend, trust or kill.
In Alpha Protocol, players assume the role of rookie spy Michael Thorton and are given unprecedented control over the development of his abilities and interactions with other characters. Customizable character skill-sets, attributes and weapons all play an important role in allowing gamers to tailor Thorton to their play-style.
Gamers that pre-order Alpha Protocol through GameStop will receive the Exclusive Assault Pack, containing exclusive weapons and ammo like the UC Regulator high damage shotgun and Rittergroupen Grizzly high accuracy rifle. For more details visit www.gamestop.com.
Alpha Protocol is set to release on June 1st, 2010 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information visit
http://www.alphaprotocol.com/us/main.php
About SEGA® Corporation:
SEGA®Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations. 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® Corporation’s Web site is located at http://sega.jp.
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 of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.
About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.
About OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT:
Obsidian Entertainment is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for PC and console systems. Obsidian was founded in 2003 by five game development veterans who’ve produced, programmed, and/or designed award-winning role playing games for a variety of platforms over the last 15 years. The five founders are: Feargus Urquhart, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, Chris Avellone and Chris Jones. Obsidian Entertainment’s Web site is located at www.obsidian.net.
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“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
© 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
UK PSN Update 25/02/10
Seasonal Offers
PS3: Call Of Juarez Bound In blood – Old West Pack [£3.99]
PS3: Shaun Whie Snowboarding – Glamour Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Tom Clancy's Endwar – Faction Elite Pack [£1.59]
PS3: Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix [£5.49]
PS3: Marvel vs Capcom 2 [£5.49]
PS1: Lilo & Stich: Trouble In Paradise [£3.19]
PS1: A Bugs Life [£3.19]
PSP: Brothers In Arms D-Day [£7.99]
PSP: Prince Of Persia: Revelations [£7.99]
PSP: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes [£7.99]
Mini's Sale
Sudoku [£3.49]
Bowling 3D [£3.49]
Tetris [£3.49]
YetiSports [£1.74]
Red Bull X-Fighters [£3.49]
Lets Golf! [£2.49]
Spot The Differences! [£1.24]
Stand O'Food [£3.49]
PS3 Games
FIFA 10 – Ultimate Team [£3.99]
Greed Corp [£7.99]
Uncharted 2 – Multiplayer Pack [£3.99]
Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 3 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Animated Film Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Costume Kit [£4.79]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Black Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Dragon Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Leonard [£1.59]
Little Big Planet- White Knight Chronicles White Knight [£1.59]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track Pack 1 [£3.19]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track pack 2 [£3.19]
Borderlands – Secret Armory [£5.49]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari GTO [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 365GTS/4 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 430 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari F512 M [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – F50 GT [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera Track [£3.19]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera And Car Pack [£4.79]
Valkria Chronicles – Challenge Of Edy Detachment [£3.19]
Eye Pet – Fairy Styling Pack [£2.39]
Demo's
Darksiders
God Of War III
Guitar Hero 5
Third Eye Blind Track Pack [£4.39]
“Can You Take Me” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Losing A Whole Year” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Never Let You Go” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
Rock Band
HIM Track Pack 01 (£2.49)
“Heartkiller” by HIM (£0.99)
“Ode to Solitude” by HIM (£0.99)
“Wings of a Butterfly” by HIM (£0.99)
“Distracted” by KSM (£0.99)
“Just for Tonight” by One Night Only (£0.99)
“The Dope Show” by Marilyn Manson (£0.99)
“The Who Super Bowl” S-Mashup by The Who (£0.99)
“Walking on the Moon” by The Police (£0.99)
The Beatles Rock Band
None
Videos
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Wallpaper
None
Theme
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Theme 2
3D Abstracts Theme [£1.19]
Worlds End [£1.19]
Dynamic Theme
None
PSN ID Avatars
None
PS1 Classic
None
PSP
Echoshift [£11.99]
Echoshift – Desert Level Pack [Free]
Dungeon Explorer [£8.69]
Pro Cycling 2009: Tour De France [£23.99]
Valhalla Knights 2 [£15.99]
Desi Adda:Games Of India [£7.99]
Buzz! - Comedy Movies Quiz
Minis
Age Of Zombies [£3.99]
Demo
The Eye Of Judgement Legends
Theme
None
Video
None
PS3: Call Of Juarez Bound In blood – Old West Pack [£3.99]
PS3: Shaun Whie Snowboarding – Glamour Pack [£2.39]
PS3: Tom Clancy's Endwar – Faction Elite Pack [£1.59]
PS3: Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix [£5.49]
PS3: Marvel vs Capcom 2 [£5.49]
PS1: Lilo & Stich: Trouble In Paradise [£3.19]
PS1: A Bugs Life [£3.19]
PSP: Brothers In Arms D-Day [£7.99]
PSP: Prince Of Persia: Revelations [£7.99]
PSP: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes [£7.99]
Mini's Sale
Sudoku [£3.49]
Bowling 3D [£3.49]
Tetris [£3.49]
YetiSports [£1.74]
Red Bull X-Fighters [£3.49]
Lets Golf! [£2.49]
Spot The Differences! [£1.24]
Stand O'Food [£3.49]
PS3 Games
FIFA 10 – Ultimate Team [£3.99]
Greed Corp [£7.99]
Uncharted 2 – Multiplayer Pack [£3.99]
Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 3 [Free]
Dante's Inferno – Animated Film Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Costume Kit [£4.79]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Black Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet - White Knight Chronicles Dragon Knight [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – White Knight Chronicles Leonard [£1.59]
Little Big Planet- White Knight Chronicles White Knight [£1.59]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track Pack 1 [£3.19]
MX Vs ATV Reflex – Track pack 2 [£3.19]
Borderlands – Secret Armory [£5.49]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari GTO [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 365GTS/4 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari 430 Spider [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Ferrari F512 M [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – F50 GT [£1.59]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera Track [£3.19]
Ferrari Challenge – Riviera And Car Pack [£4.79]
Valkria Chronicles – Challenge Of Edy Detachment [£3.19]
Eye Pet – Fairy Styling Pack [£2.39]
Demo's
Darksiders
God Of War III
Guitar Hero 5
Third Eye Blind Track Pack [£4.39]
“Can You Take Me” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Losing A Whole Year” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
“Never Let You Go” By Third Eye Blind [£1.59]
Rock Band
HIM Track Pack 01 (£2.49)
“Heartkiller” by HIM (£0.99)
“Ode to Solitude” by HIM (£0.99)
“Wings of a Butterfly” by HIM (£0.99)
“Distracted” by KSM (£0.99)
“Just for Tonight” by One Night Only (£0.99)
“The Dope Show” by Marilyn Manson (£0.99)
“The Who Super Bowl” S-Mashup by The Who (£0.99)
“Walking on the Moon” by The Police (£0.99)
The Beatles Rock Band
None
Videos
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Wallpaper
None
Theme
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Theme 2
3D Abstracts Theme [£1.19]
Worlds End [£1.19]
Dynamic Theme
None
PSN ID Avatars
None
PS1 Classic
None
PSP
Echoshift [£11.99]
Echoshift – Desert Level Pack [Free]
Dungeon Explorer [£8.69]
Pro Cycling 2009: Tour De France [£23.99]
Valhalla Knights 2 [£15.99]
Desi Adda:Games Of India [£7.99]
Buzz! - Comedy Movies Quiz
Minis
Age Of Zombies [£3.99]
Demo
The Eye Of Judgement Legends
Theme
None
Video
None
Sega Have Released The UK Boxart For Alpha Protocol
Sega have revealed the UK boxart for Alpha Protocol: The Espionage RPG. the boxart reveals that the game has been rated 15 in the UK. This boxart may differ from previously "Work In Progress" boxart that Sega has shown for the game.
UK Boxart
UK Boxart
This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
The EU Playstation Blog have revealed the new digital comics coming in todays Comic store update.
* 2000AD Prog #1668 - 2000AD 15+
* 2000AD Prog: 2010 Christmas Mega Special - 2000AD 15+
* Burke & Hare #3 - Insomnia 18+
* Donald Duck in “Gone With The Wind” #1 - Disney 3+
* DoubleDuck #3 - Disney 3+
* Locke & Key: Head Games #3 - IDW 17+
* Magica De Spell and the Enchanted Party - Disney 3+
* Scrooge McDuck and the Unpredictable Sniff-O-Meter - Disney 3+
* The Avengers (1963) #1-#10 - Marvel 3+
* The Incredible Hulk (1999) #107-#112 - Marvel 9+
* Transformers: All Hail Megatron #13 - IDW 12+
* Transformers: Animated – The Arrival #5 & #6 - IDW 3+
* Transformers #1 - IDW 9+
* Transformers: Spotlight: Revelation #1-#4 - IDW 12+
* Uncanny X-Men (2003) #489-#491 - Marvel 12+
* We Will Bury You #1 (with audio commentary) - IDW 17+
* Wolverine (2003) #489-#491 - Marvel 15+
* Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse #13: Down The Pub - Marvel 17+
* X-Men (2004) #44-#49 - Titan 9+
* X-Men: Phoenix Warsong (2006) #1-#5 - Marvel 12+
From EU Playstation Blog
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16EuGb
Acitivison is being sued by the Patent Compliance Group. they think some Acitivision products are more than their patents http://ow.ly/1aLlK
Modern Warfare 2 will not get any Zombies, Nazi's, Zombie Nazi's in DLC http://ow.ly/1aLnF
SouthPeak has been successfully sued by CDV for copyright infringement, breach of contract, and legal costs. http://ow.ly/1aLrI
2K have announced that they are going to open a Japanese office that will specialise in localising 2K games for Japan http://ow.ly/1aLte
The LA Times are reporting that Atari is in discussions over a Missile Command Movie. http://ow.ly/1aLuh
Wii: Nintendo Australia reports that Metroid: Other M and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are coming out between June and August http://ow.ly/1aLvF
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16Exx6
Codemasters have announced that F1 2010 will be revealed on 17th March. http://ow.ly/1aLwD
Wii: Sega's releasing a "Welcome To Violence" pack in OZ. it has Madworld, House of the Dead: Overkill and The Conduit http://ow.ly/1aLzQ
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise is coming out in Japan on 15th April for ¥5,800 on PS3 and 360 http://ow.ly/1aLBX
PSP: Namco Bandai has shipped over Half a Million Of Copies of God Eater To Japan http://ow.ly/1aLEX
New leaked screenshots for Sonic The Hedgehog 4 have been released. they show Eggman and Splash Hill Zone http://ow.ly/1aLHw
PC: Just Cause 2 Specs released. the game does not support Windows XP http://ow.ly/1aLI5
PS3: Its strongly rumoured that Killzone 3 will go 3D and support the Motion Controller http://ow.ly/1aLJB
PSP: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was originally called Metal Gear Solid 5. artwork showing this has been released http://ow.ly/1aLL3
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Vengeful Gods DLC For Legends Of Norrath Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16EB99
QTE Blog: Sega Announces Sonic & Sega All Star Racing Toys Are On Sale Now http://ow.ly/16EB98
Wii: Red Steel 2's creative director says the decision to leave out blood and dismemberment was controversial in Ubisoft http://ow.ly/1aLNs
360: Final Fantasy XIII Disc install sizes revealed. Disc 1 – 5.9Gb, Disc 2 – 5.8Gb, Disc 3 – 6.6Gb http://ow.ly/1aLOr
PS3: Home appears to have entered another Beta phase after emails were sent out inviting people to Private Home Beta http://ow.ly/1aSQM
PS3: Bungie has refused to comment whether their first post Halo game is for the PS3. they says its undefined http://ow.ly/1aSSh
QTE Blog: THQ Have Released New Screenshots For UFC Undisputed 2010 Inspired On The Recent UFC 110 Fight http://ow.ly/16ECea
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Dante's Inferno http://ow.ly/16ECeb
PS3: The western release of Yakuza 3 won't have a Japan history quiz or a hostess club. http://ow.ly/1aSUf
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The DSi XL Is Coming Out In USA On 28th march for $189.99 http://ow.ly/16EDNj
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Metroid: Other M Is Coming Out 27th June http://ow.ly/16EDNh
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Coming Out 23rd May http://ow.ly/16EDNi
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Monster Hunter Tri Is Coming Out April 20th In The USA http://ow.ly/16EFbr
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies Is Coming Out InThe USA This Summer http://ow.ly/16EFbs
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Release Date is 18th May And It Comes With SNES V... http://ow.ly/16EFbp
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Picross 3D Is Coming Out In The USA On 3rd May http://ow.ly/16EFbq
QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Sin And Punihsment: Star Successor Is Coming Out In The USA On 7th June http://ow.ly/16EGzE
QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Upcoming WiiWare And DSiWare Releases http://ow.ly/16EGzD
QTE Blog: Disney Interactive Studios And Wideload Games Reveal Disney Guilty Party http://ow.ly/16EGzC
Nintendo Reveal 22 1st party, 54 3rd party Wii games have sold 1 Million+. 45 1st party, 63 3rd party DS game sold 1M+ http://ow.ly/1aY5n
PS3: God OF War III Has no in-game loading, it's all seamless http://ow.ly/1aY6d
Split Second is coming out on 18th May in USA and 21st May in Europe http://ow.ly/1aY8g
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Is Coming To PS3 And 360 This Fall http://ow.ly/16EHyg
Ska Studios have revealed their next game is The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. there are 2 single player campaigns + more http://ow.ly/1aY9Y
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Namco Bandai Announce Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Is Coming To PS3 And 360 This Fall
Namco Bandai announce that they are releasing Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and that it is coming out this Fall in America and that it will be coming to both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The Game will feature new enhancements, an extensive character roster and better visuals than the first game.
The game will take players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc, including the environments, missions and characters seen in Naurto Shippuden. There will be over 40 characters to choose from, each with their original Japanese voice overs available, as well as Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear.
The Screenshots and trailer all have in-game action and focus on showing alot of the gameplay, characters, character skills, and enemies in the game.
Screenshots
Press Release
Santa Clara, Calif., (Feb. 23, 2010) – Another storm is brewing as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that it will be releasing NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Based on the popularNARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series from VIZ Media, LLC, the game will drum up a squall of new features and enhancements, an extensive character roster as well as incredible visuals that are sure to please fans and gamers alike. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is scheduled to be released throughout North America in fall 2010.
“With NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2, we are continuing our legacy of providing the most authentic ninja action experience, for which the Ultimate Ninja series is known, and are excited to bring this larger-than-life game to both the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “This latest iteration not only improves upon the series’ signature gameplay, but further propels theNARUTO SHIPPUDEN interactive universe to greater heights with new features and unprecedented visual detail.”
Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 faithfully recreates the anime series and fully immerses players in the mythical ninja world with new expansive environments, missions, battle systems and gameplay modes. Taking players through the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arc, daring ninja warriors must strategically recruit the right support characters to ensure victory against any and all opponents. With the winning combination, players can easily unleash bigger and more explosive Team Special Techniques to obliterate enemies who stand in the way.
With more than 40 characters to choose from, engaging in bigger and more epic cinematic boss battles has never been this intense. Players will encounter a host of Akatsuki ninja in the game and, in a shocking story twist, see Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear. With its signature battles, interactive environments, original Japanese voiceovers and a host of unlockable items, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is a tornado of fierce ninja action that cannot be missed.
For more information on the game, please visitwww.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
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About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log ontohttp://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 software © 2004-2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All Rights Reserved. NAMCO BANDAI Games logo is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI. NARUTO artwork and elements © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN. All Rights Reserved. SHONEN JUMP and NARUTO are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold in North, South and Central American territories under license from VIZ Media, LLC.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
The game will take players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc, including the environments, missions and characters seen in Naurto Shippuden. There will be over 40 characters to choose from, each with their original Japanese voice overs available, as well as Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear.
The Screenshots and trailer all have in-game action and focus on showing alot of the gameplay, characters, character skills, and enemies in the game.
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Santa Clara, Calif., (Feb. 23, 2010) – Another storm is brewing as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that it will be releasing NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Based on the popularNARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series from VIZ Media, LLC, the game will drum up a squall of new features and enhancements, an extensive character roster as well as incredible visuals that are sure to please fans and gamers alike. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is scheduled to be released throughout North America in fall 2010.
“With NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2, we are continuing our legacy of providing the most authentic ninja action experience, for which the Ultimate Ninja series is known, and are excited to bring this larger-than-life game to both the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “This latest iteration not only improves upon the series’ signature gameplay, but further propels theNARUTO SHIPPUDEN interactive universe to greater heights with new features and unprecedented visual detail.”
Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 faithfully recreates the anime series and fully immerses players in the mythical ninja world with new expansive environments, missions, battle systems and gameplay modes. Taking players through the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arc, daring ninja warriors must strategically recruit the right support characters to ensure victory against any and all opponents. With the winning combination, players can easily unleash bigger and more explosive Team Special Techniques to obliterate enemies who stand in the way.
With more than 40 characters to choose from, engaging in bigger and more epic cinematic boss battles has never been this intense. Players will encounter a host of Akatsuki ninja in the game and, in a shocking story twist, see Sasuke wearing Akatsuki gear. With its signature battles, interactive environments, original Japanese voiceovers and a host of unlockable items, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is a tornado of fierce ninja action that cannot be missed.
For more information on the game, please visitwww.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
# # #
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log ontohttp://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 software © 2004-2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All Rights Reserved. NAMCO BANDAI Games logo is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI. NARUTO artwork and elements © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN. All Rights Reserved. SHONEN JUMP and NARUTO are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold in North, South and Central American territories under license from VIZ Media, LLC.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Disney Interactive Studios And Wideload Games Reveal Disney Guilty Party
Disney Interactive Studios have revealed that the first title made in collaboration with their recently acquired Wideload Studios is Disney Guilty Party. the game is a mystery party game that's currently set for release in the second half of 2010.
Press ReleaseDisney Guilty Party is the official title of the highly anticipated first collaboration between Disney Interactive Studios and its recently acquired studio, Wideload Games. The fun and hilarious mystery party game is set for release in the second half of 2010, exclusively for Wii.
Nintendo Reveal Upcoming WiiWare And DSiWare Releases
Nintendo have revealed the upcoming Nintendo WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare releases. Nintendo have also announced Cave Story and 2 new Art Sytle Games, Light trax and Rotoza. The WiiWare version of Wario Ware D.I.Y. has also been revealed to have interconnection between the DS Version of Wario Ware D.I.Y., content can be transferred between them.
WiiWare
1st March – Mega Man 10
8th March - Max & the Magic Marker
2nd March – Cave Story
29th March - WarioWare: D.I.Y.
Spring - Art Style: light trax, Art Style: Rotozoa, Rage of the Gladiator, And Yet It Moves
Summer - Super Meat Boy
DSiWare
Spring - Photo Dojo, Metal Torrent, X-Scape
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Nintendo also announced a variety of games available to download directly to the Wii console from the Wii Shop Channel via the WiiWare™ service, and directly to the Nintendo DS via the DSi Shop and DSiWare™ services.
For WiiWare:
Launching on March 1, Capcom's Mega Man™ 10 builds upon the huge impact of Mega Man 9, a completely new adventure rendered in classic 8-bit style. This new game looks and sounds as awesomely retro as its predecessor.
Launching on March 8, Max & the Magic Marker from Press Play turns the Wii Remote into an orange magic marker that's literally magic. Players draw lines and objects to help Max reach objects and his ultimate goal.
The long-awaited indie cult classic Cave Story comes to WiiWare with new game play, artwork and music enhancements on March 22. It's classic gaming reborn for 2010.
Launching on March 29, WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase is a standalone product exclusive to the WiiWare service and available only from the Wii Shop Channel. The game contains more than 70 new microgames and features interoperability with theWarioWare: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS family of products. Players that own both games can transfer content between the two via a local wireless connection, and can even play user-created microgames on their television using WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase.
As the techno music pulses, Nintendo's Art Style™: light trax™ puts players in charge of a white beam of light as it engages in a surreal race against other beams across a dark track. Players must keep away from obstacles, use items and look for power boosts if they want to finish first. Art Style: light trax launches this spring.
Swim and spin through the primordial ooze in Nintendo's Art Style: Rotozoa™ as you absorb tiny organisms that match the colors of your tentacles. As you absorb more organisms, your tentacles grow. The challenge increases as additional tentacles are gained, but power-ups can help you survive and thrive. Art Style: Rotozoa launches this spring.
Launching this spring, Rage of the Gladiator from Ghostfire Games is an intense fighting game that asks players to perfect their well-timed moves against an array of opponents. The game is compatible with the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
Launching this spring, And Yet It Moves from Broken Rules requires players to rotate the world to help their line-drawn protagonist progress. Walls become floors and floors become ceilings in this surreal twist on the platformer genre.
Launching this summer, Independent Games Festival Seumas McNally Grand Prize Finalist Super Meat Boy from Team Meat sets a cube of meat off on an adventure to save Princess Bandage. This off-the-wall game is not for the faint of heart.
For Nintendo DSiWare:
Nintendo's Photo Dojo™ is poised to be the cult hit of 2010 when it launches this spring. The game first asks players to pose for 13 pictures and input 10 sound effects. Once that's done, the player becomes the main character in a hilarious side-scrolling fighting game. Create up to eight characters and do battle alone or against a friend on a single Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.
Launching this spring, Nintendo's Metal Torrent™ delivers a frantic barrage of gunfire that fills the screen. Players try to convert opponents' bullets into cubes that, when collected, increase their score and fill an energy meter that powers special weapons. Online Leaderboards record scores and movies of top games.
Launching this spring, X-Scape™ from Nintendo immerses players in an exploratory adventure involving more than 20 planets. Players will pilot their tank through 3-D tunnels, fire at enemies and even battle ancient weapons that resemble giant robots.
Nintendo Announce Sin And Punihsment: Star Successor Is Coming Out In The USA On 7th June
Japan Box ArtNintendo have announced that Sin and Punishment: Star Successor is coming out in the USA on 7th June. the game has 2 playable characters and also features international online leaderboards.
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Sin and Punishment: Star Successor, the breakthrough shooter game for Wii from legendary developer Treasure, will launch across North America on June 7. The game features nonstop action with two playable characters and international online leaderboards to track high scores. Using the Wii Remote pointer functionality, the game offers unprecedented precision in the shooter genre.
Nintendo Announce Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Release Date is 18th May And It Comes With SNES Version Of Prince Of Persia
Nintendo have announced that the upcoming movie tie-in game,Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, is coming out on both the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii on 18th May. Nintendo have also revealed that the Wii version of the game will come with the 1992 Super NES version of Prince Of Persia.Press Release
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™ from Ubisoft will launch May 18 on both the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms. Boasting amazing graphics with fantastic action and puzzle-solving game play, the Wii version will be the first in franchise history to feature a two-player cooperative experience. As an added bonus, the Wii version of the game will exclusively include the 1992 Super NES™ version of the original Prince of Persiagame.