This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are this weeks games coming out in the USA on the WiiWare, Virtual Console, and DSiWare services. in all there are 8 games coming out, 1 on Virtual Console, 3 on WiiWare, and 4 on DSiWare.

Virtual Console

Wild Guns
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this version of the game originally came out on the Super Nintendo. this is a third person shooter where you play as a bounty hunter who has a partner called annie. between you, you have to take back the town from a gang and robots.


WiiWare

Robocalypse - Beaver Defense
This is a 1 player only game that costs 600 Wii Points. this is a tower defense style game where you have to position towers carefully to deal with waves of enemy robots. the game comes with a story mode as well as a survival mode.


Voodoo Dice
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this is a puzzle game that requires you to solve puzzles in a 3D world with your dice.


Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex
This is a 1 player only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. this game has 15 levels to play through as Ben Tennyson with his choice of 10 aliens to transform into. this is a platformer game that also has some puzzle elements.


DSiWare

Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro
This is a 1 player game only that costs 200 DSi Points. there are over 500 puzzles of multiple types. the game has a auto save feature that lets you save anytime and come back to a puzzle.


A Topsy Turvy Life: The Turvys Strike Back
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. to play this game you need to turn your DSi upside down. you play as the Imperial Armada trying to defeat the Earth Defense Force.


Hero of Sparta
This is a 1 Player game only that costs 800 DSi Points. in the game you have to travel across lands and defeat mythical monsters as you begin your odyssey. you can use the DSi camera to put yourself in the game.


X-Scape
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this game has retro styled 3D graphics and sees you piloting a upgradable tank across space and plants as you battle against an evil empire. you can upgrade your tank, there are sidequests you can do, and challenges to complete.


Press Release

Temperatures aren't the only thing heating up this season as Nintendo celebrates the unofficial onset of summer with another round of red-hot game downloads. May has been an especially big month for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, with notable recent releases such asPhoto Dojo™, Frogger Returns and Metal Torrent™. This week's additions keep the momentum going strong with awesome hand-held games like X-Scape™ and Hero of Sparta. X-Scape is developed by Q Games, the same team that created Trajectile™ and STARSHIP DEFENSE™. (Also, remember that Photo Dojo™ is available for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ through June 10. The game will require 200 Nintendo DSi Points for download as of June 11.) Of course, Wii™ owners have plenty to be excited about too: New offerings include a Ben 10 Alien Forceadventure for the WiiWare™ service and the Virtual Console™ debut of a classic cowboy shooter from the Super NES™ era.

It's also time to announce a new addition to the "Big Name Games" section of theWarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. Created by Nintendo Power™ magazine staffer Steve Thomason, this week's featured game, Revenge, puts an unusual spin on familiar characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games.

Nintendo DSiWare

X-Scape
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Your journey through the universe of X-Scape begins as you wake from 10 years of cryosleep, only to find yourself unexpectedly thrown into a fearsome battle against an evil empire bent on your destruction. You'll travel to numerous planets in the Kiisa system and engage in a wide variety of challenges (including optional side quests) in your fight for survival. At your command is VIXIV, an advanced battle tank able to deftly maneuver on land or in the air while loaded with an array of formidable weapons. To help with advice or upgrades to VIXIV's abilities, you've also got your highly capable support bot, VIX-529. Use the touch screen to pilot VIXIV in one of two modes: tunnel mode and free-movement mode. In tunnel mode, you'll navigate through narrow, dangerous tunnels that connect planets. Successful completion of tunnel mode opens free-movement mode, which allows you to freely roam the surfaces of planets and take up missions. Presented in 3-D with a stylishly retro graphic presentation, X-Scape combines continuous action with an epic story to create an experience that's sure to keep players on the edge of their seats.

Hero of Sparta
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Blood, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You wake up alone on an unknown beach to find your boat and entire fleet missing. It's the beginning of an epic odyssey to find out just what game the gods are playing with you, King Argos. Your fate now lies in their hands. Battle like the fierce Spartan warrior you are to avoid a tragic death as you journey through mythical lands and even probe the depths of the Underworld. You will fight the most phenomenal monsters from mythology, defy Minotaurs and the Cyclops, and challenge the gods themselves. Unleash your hero's special powers by performing combos to defeat legions of enemies in thrilling fights. You'll have fabulous equipment and four mythic weapons to upgrade: draw your mythic swords, axe and shield. Fight, explore and solve puzzles - this is more than a basic hack-and-slash. Use the exclusive camera feature to collect epic pictures and become a real hero yourself.

A Topsy Turvy Life: The Turvys Strike Back™
Publisher: TECMO KOEI GAMES
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Turn your Nintendo DSi™ system upside-down and play as the Imperial Armada out to destroy the Earth Defense Force in this topsy-turvy take on arcade shooters. You control the unsung forces of arcade shooters past with three kinds of ships, including giant bosses. Draw a line to send the fighters down. Touch the guards to make them shoot. Make your boss ship fire multiple weapons, including an enormous blast that destroys everything in its way. Two players can even battle each other on one Nintendo DSi system. Will the Earth Defense Force win again? Or will the Imperial Armada find victory at last?

Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play number puzzles from the Telegraph like you've never played them before. Discover a whopping 500 puzzles of multiple types. You're in for many hours of game play. The game includes Sudoku (classic 9x9 sudoku grids with four levels of difficulty), Mini-Sudoku (easier 6x6 grids), Sudoku-X (9x9 grids in which the diagonals must also be filled with all numerals from 1 to 9), Jigsaw Sudoku (9x9 grids with uncommon box shapes) and Kakuro. With its handy interface and intuitive controls, Kakuro transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience. Notable features include registration of best times in the Hall of Fame, interactive hints to prevent you from getting stuck and an Autosave option to stop and resume a puzzle at any time.

WiiWare

Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex follows Ben Tennyson as he finds himself in the middle of Hex's villainous plan to control the Earth. Using the powers of the Omnitrix, players can transform Ben into 10 different alien forms including Big Chill, Spider Monkey and, for the first time ever, Lodestar. Choose from 10 different aliens to platform your way through 15 levels, completing puzzle challenges along the way. Fight menacing villains and bosses in Ben's newest adventure. Experience the world of Ben 10 Alien Force with 3-D characters set in a vibrant, 2-D-styled environment.

Voodoo Dice
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Mixing action and puzzle mechanics in a 3-D world, Voodoo Dice is an innovative, challenging puzzler that invites you to solve puzzles in unique and interesting ways. Encounter a funny and original universe with great style and distinctive vibes. Travel between different maps, defeat your enemies and solve enigmas.

Robocalypse™ - Beaver Defense
Publisher: Vogster Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor, Suggestive Themes
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Set in a world of wisecracking, battling robots, Robocalypse - Beaver Defenseoffers madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction in a "tower defense"-style game. Players must create and strategically position towers to annihilate waves of enemy robots, while player-controlled Hero robots act as mobile weapons units, bringing heavy firepower to all areas of the battlefield. Players can experience the hilarious Story Mode or face the Beaver's never-ending supply of robots in Survival Mode.

Virtual Console

Wild Guns™
Original platform: Super NES
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Animated Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Discover the wildest West you've ever seen in this action-packed third-person shooter. The Kid gang and their army of robots have taken over the town. The only ones who can stop them are Clint, a tough-as-nails bounty hunter, and Annie, a beautiful-but-deadly woman with a serious score to settle. Blast your way through villainous outlaws, diabolical robots and towering, screen-filling bosses. Play by yourself or with a friend at your side in the two-player co-op mode. You'll need a sharp eye and quick-on-the-draw reflexes. Fortunately, you've got plenty of moves to help you survive the hail of bullets heading your way. You can dive-roll, jump, double-jump, rope enemies with a lasso and clear the screen with explosive special attacks. Blast apart just about everything in the environment to find guns, bombs and other hidden power-ups. It's up to you to bring justice back to town - or whatever's left of the town when the gun smoke clears.

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, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

Apple Announce 2 Million iPads Have Been Sold In Less Than 60 Days

Apple have annoucned that the iPad has now sold over 2 Million Units. this has been achieved in less than 60 days, since its launch on 3rd April. the iPad is out now in over 10 countries, with a further 9 countries releasing it in July. Apple have also revealed that over 5,000 new Apps have been made for the ipad.

Press Release

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® today announced that iPad™ sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and additional countries later this year.

"Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to be loving it as much as we do," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We appreciate their patience, and are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone."

iPad allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPad, Multi-Touch, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17xKws

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17xLGd

• 360: Crave have announced that a Brunswick Pro Bowling game is coming out that supports Natal http://ht.ly/1Rxg0

• PC: Blizzard have announced that the StarCraft 2 beta has been extended until 7th June http://ht.ly/1RxgL

• PS3: its reported Sony has sent out a survey asking what PS2 games people want on the PS3 in a collection http://ht.ly/1Rxhm

• Wii: Call Of Duty Black Ops, built ground up for Wii, Online Co-op, Trayarch talking to Nintendo over Wifi + more http://ht.ly/1RxiK

• Sega say, Mario+Sonic game sales low in America, Olympic Winter games biggest IP in 09, Heavy 3DS Investment + more http://ht.ly/1RxjI

• Square Enix say Final Fantasy Versus XIII is progressing well, will release info when times right http://ht.ly/1Rxkv

• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/17ytnL

• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/17yxgl

QTE Tweets Of The Week

Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. Its great to see a lot of interest in news from my site, but the two clear most clicked stories this week were news on HBO and Final Fantasy XIV. the re-cap of yesterdays news, at number 6, is Wednesdays re-cap.

10 PS3: Sony point to the release of the PS3 Slim as a standout moment for the PS3, from a business POV. http://ht.ly/1Qbvx

9 QTE Blog: THQ Announce The Deadline For Them To Renew Their WWE License Has Been Extended http://ow.ly/15XTIv

8 QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal The Legendary Pokémon In Pokémon Black And Pokémon White And Announce USA Release Date http://ht.ly/17xh66

7 QTE Blog: Virgin Reveal The Gaming Division Will Be Called Virgin Gaming http://ht.ly/17wnGY

6 QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17vof7

5 its rumoured Rock Band 3 keyboard symbol is for a Keytar. A Source says Mad Catz is making one like a Keytar http://ht.ly/1QmE3

4 Gamefly and Amazon.com have listed Rock Of The Dead as coming to the PS3, 360, and Wii. http://ht.ly/1Q7dZ

3 QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/17vuNq

2 QTE Blog: Sony Announce HBO Programs Are Coming To The Playstation Network's Video Delivery Service http://ht.ly/17uP2N

1 PC: The Final Fantasy XIV Beta is taking another step forward over the alpha, improving on combat, visuals + much more http://ht.ly/1QRwm

What Have You Played This Week?

It was a very busy week and on top of it i spent most my gaming time trying to get through Enchanted Arms, i mean it in a good way but as with any RPG it takes time to complete them.

Football Manager 10 – PC – really enjoying my time at FC Bayern. I find them a good pallet cleanser and its good to come back to a team like that I feel. Nearly did the treble in my first season, gonna aim to do it in my second.

Enchanted Arms – PS3 – nearly 30 hours in and I don't think i'm quite at the end. In some ways the story is simple and easy to guess where its going, but it does throw in a few twists and surprises to keep it fresh. The average graphics and sound are fine, but what can be annoying is the frequency of which you battle enemies. Its obvious this has been done to make you spend more time in an area because there aren't too many areas to travel through and artificially extend the game. You can see that it was deliberate as the major enemies require you to keep levelling up. I do like the game, its kinda retro and decent and its not too hard to follow and play.

Monsters (probably) Stole My Princess– Minis – PSP – the art is fantastic and looks great on the PSP. The writing is clever, witty, and short, and the gameplay is soo simple and accessible, it all combines to make a great Minis title, even a great PSP game. The awards you get in the game are somewhat varied and pose some challenge, and the game modes do offer some quick play. The game mechanic may take a couple of goes to fully understand, but once it clicks you start gambling with how far up you'll let the monster get whilst trying to get the biggest combo.

what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or you can comment on the game i played this week.

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://ht.ly/17x1Ar

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17x3bs

• iPhone: Namco have revealed Pac-Match party, a match 3 Pac-Man themed game http://ht.ly/1R8bQ

• leaked 360 achievements for Earthworm Jim HD reveal the game has online multiplayer, possibly co-op http://ht.ly/1R8e3

• Nintendo announce they are investigating working conditions at Foxconn as 16 people have committed suicide + more http://ht.ly/1R8gd

• its rumoured that Michel Ancel, creator of Rayman, has left Ubisoft which means Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been cancelled http://ht.ly/1R8j8

• its reported/rumoured that Sega will reveal Shogun II: Total War at E3 http://ht.ly/1R8m7

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out In The UK On 17th September http://ht.ly/17x7wK

• its reported that the director for the Kane & Lynch move has walked away from the movie. http://ht.ly/1Rc8H

• PS2: Insomniac Games have revealed footage from I-5 (Girl With Stick) a canned project http://ht.ly/1Rcbc

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Front Mission Evolved http://ht.ly/17x9Sg

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days http://ht.ly/17x9Sf

• Xbox: The OFLC has rated Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair for the Xbox. speculation is its actually a XBLA title http://ht.ly/1RdQJ

• PS3: Argos, on their website, lists Gran Turismo 5 as coming out in UK in August for £47.99 http://ht.ly/1RdSU

• QTE Blog: Ubisoft Reveal Some Of The Games They Are Showing At E3 2010 http://ht.ly/17xbLW

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Announce Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light is Coming Out In The UK This Autumn http://ht.ly/17xbLX

• PC: Nvidia have listed Heavy Rain as a title coming to PC's http://ht.ly/1RfOj

• JP Consoles, PSP 22.462, PS3 19.075, Wii 18.465, DSiLL 14.108, DSi 8.356, 360 4.656, DS 2.681, PS2 1.175, PSPgo 851 http://ht.ly/1RfPR

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer For The Sims 3 Parodying Sex And The City http://ht.ly/17xffz

• PSP: Acquire + Zero Dic are releasing a free RPG In Japan on 25th June. Add ons cost, game can be freely distributed http://ht.ly/1Riq6

• iPad: Team 17 have released Worms HD on the iPad for £3. it has screen flipping for other players, auto save + more http://ht.ly/1Riup

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal The Legendary Pokémon In Pokémon Black And Pokémon White And Announce USA Release Date http://ht.ly/17xh66

• iPhone: Capcom drop price of Resident Evil 4 to $2.99, Resident Evil HD to $4.99, Resident Evil for Beginners Now Free http://ht.ly/1Riwu

• 360: April 2010 XBLA revenue was up 11% over 2009 to $7.6M. 2010 sales so far are $33.8M http://ht.ly/1RiCn

• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1RkTu

Nintendo Reveal The Legendary Pokémon In Pokémon Black And Pokémon White And Announce USA Release Date [Update]

Nintendo have announced that Pokémon Black and Pokémon White is coming out in the USA in Spring 2011. Nintendo have also revealed the legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White. The White Pokémon is called Reshiram and the black is called Zekrom, these are most likely Japanese names that could change when it comes to USA. I believe that these represent a new Pokémon Type, with Reshiram being a new Light Type and Zekrom will be Dark Type.

[Update, Nintendo UK Announce Pokémon Black and Pokémon White is coming out in Europe in Spring. Reshiram and Zekrom have been confirmed as the English names for the legendary Pokémon. Zekrom is in Pokémon White whilst Reshiram is in Pokémon Black]

Reshiram And Zekrom


Update from Bulbanews

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., May 28, 2010 - Two new Pokémon™ games, Pokémon Black Version andPokémon White Version, for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems will be released in North America in spring 2011. Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram™ (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom™ (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

"Pokémon is a true worldwide franchise with legions of fans in every corner of the globe," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We know these fans will be thrilled to discover this new generation of Pokémon next year."

The launch of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version follows the incredible consumer response to Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, which have sold more than 8.4 million units combined worldwide to date. The Pokémon video game series has sold more than 200 million units worldwide since it was first introduced 14 years ago.

For more information about Pokémon, visit www.pokemon.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.4 billion video games and more than 565 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at www.nintendo.com.

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

EA Have Released A Trailer For The Sims 3 Parodying Sex And The City

EA have released a new video for The Sims 3. this is a parody of the upcoming Sex And The City movie set in The Sims World.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console services. in all there are 9 games coming out, 1 on Virtual Console, 3 on WiiWare, and 5 on DSiWare. I have included screenshots where i can, but unfortunately i don't have screenshots for all the games. if you go to the link at the bottom, Nintendo have released a video showing footage from all the games coming out today.

Virtual Console


Kirby's Fun Pak – Super Nintendo


WiiWare

Lead the Meerkats

Art Style: PENTA TENTACLES

Voodoo Dice

DSiWare

Hero of Sparta

Flips The Magic Faraway Tree

Animal Color Cross

BLOONS


Just SING! National Anthems

From Nintendo UK

Ubisoft Reveal Some Of The Games They Are Showing At E3 2010

Ubisoft have revealed some of the games they are going to show at this years E3. The Games making an appearance at Ubisoft's press conference, which is on 14th June at 5PM, as well as other press conferences are Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Shaun White Skateboarding, Tom Clancy ’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, And the new Driver game. Ubisoft have also teased that there are many other currently unannounced titles that are going to be revealed at E3.


Press Release

Paris, FRANCE – May 27, 2010 –Today Ubisoft is pleased to announce a preview of its lineup at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world's premiere trade show for video games and related products. The Ubisoft booth, located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, will feature demos of the company’s stellar lineup for 2010 and beyond.

Video games exhibited at the Ubisoft booth will include the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed™ Brotherhood, Shaun White Skateboarding, Tom Clancy™ ’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier™, the next iteration of the blockbuster franchise Driver®, and many other titles that are yet to be announced. Ubisoft’s website (http://www.ubi.com) will host select information sent directly from Ubisoft’s booth at E3, giving fans access to exclusive interviews and trailers of Ubisoft games.

To kick-off its E3 activities, Ubisoft will host a press conference at the Los Angeles Theatre on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 5 pm (doors open at 3.30 pm). Ubisoft is thrilled to announce that Joel McHale, star of NBC’s "Community" and E!’s “The Soup.” will return as the host of its E3 press conference. The press conference is by invitation only to Ubisoft partners, investors, retailers and select media. Attendees will be treated to live demonstrations of Ubisoft’s upcoming releases and special guests in this not-to-be-missed event that will set the tone for one of Ubisoft’s most impressive line-ups to date. The public will be able to watch the press conference, as well as other exclusive videos and interviews throughout the E3 at:http://www.ubi.com.

Square Enix Europe Announce Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light is Coming Out In The UK This Autumn

Square Enix Europe have announced that Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is coming out in the UK this Autumn. This is a Nintendo DS game from the teams that made the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV remakes on the Nintendo DS. Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is a new original story designed specifically for the Nintendo DS with picture book visuals and a easy to control battle system. The game also features traditional Final Fantasy staples like a variety of jobs.

Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY®: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™, for the Nintendo DS system will be released in Autumn 2010.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a brand new FINAL FANTASY game for the Nintendo DS boasting beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system that will appeal to both old and new fans of the series. Designed with the concept of a traditional RPG brought up-to-date with the best of today’s technology, the game goes back to the basics and origins of the FINAL FANTASY series, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

Innovation and tradition are seamlessly blended with a classic turn-based Battle system with players able to set their own battle commands designed to perfectly match the user-friendly Nintendo DS Touch Screen controls. Players can join their friends’ adventure with up to four players able to share the fun and conquer dungeons together. While the unique new job change “Crown System” allows players to freely switch the character’s class simply by changing the hat each character wears. There are over 20 jobs to choose from including the traditional Black Mage, White Mage, Ranger and many more.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “The FINAL FANTASY series has a rich history of offering unforgettable adventures and exciting new experiences. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT continues this famous tradition, with an adventure that boasts incredible ease of play and a gorgeous art style that should prove to be extremely popular with fans.”

For more information about FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT please visit the official website at www.ff4heroes.com

Story:
In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his fourteenth birthday.
Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.
Yet when he arrives at the castle he finds the kind distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?
And thus Brandt’s adventure begins…
Eventually he is joined by three other brave young souls. Together they will experience a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings.
Though at first they don’t always see eye-to-eye, these four Heroes of Light will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world.
This is the tale of their legendary fantasy.

Features:
• A Brand-New FINAL FANTASY For Nintendo DS
Experience an original story set in an all-new world created by the team behind the Nintendo DS versions of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
• Beautiful Picture-Book Visuals
Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III DS, FINAL FANTASY XII) provides world-class art direction, lending the game’s cast and environments a charming picture-book style.
• User-Friendly Controls
A simple Touchscreen interface offers easy access to the game’s extensive arsenal of physical, magical and summoning abilities, meaning that players can forget about the controls and focus on the enemy.
• Near Limitless Customisation
Thanks to the game’s Crown System, characters can now switch their class at the drop of a hat or, more accurately, the change of a hat. Simply by changing the crown a character is wearing, players can assign them different abilities, and with over 20 crowns to discover (including Black Mage, White Mage and Ranger crowns), the strategic options are practically limitless.
• Share the Fun with Friends!
Using DS Wireless Play, up to four friends can team up to tackle challenging dungeons. Apart from being a lot of fun, multiplayer mode allows players to collect Battle Points which can be exchanged for rare items, and these can then be used in single-player mode.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of 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 96 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

© 2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD All Rights Reserved.

CHARACTER DESIGN: Akihiko Yoshida
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. THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. NINTENDO DS IS A TRADEMARK OF NINTENDO. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. the screenshots are from 2 modes from the game, the first screenshots from the games Arcade Mode, whilst the other screenshots are from the Multiplayer Mode Cops And Robbers. both of the screenshots appear to be in-game.

Arcade Mode Screenshots


Cops & Robbers Screenshots

Square Enix Europe Have Released New Screenshots For Front Mission Evolved

Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for Front Mission Evolved. these screenshots are from the PS3 version of the game and they appear to be from in-game cutscenes and in-game action. the in-game screenshots show action and shooting from both inside a mech and outside a mech.

Screenshots

Square Enix Europe Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out In The UK On 17th September

Square Enix have revealed that Front Mission Evolved is coming out in the UK on the PC, 360, And PS3 on 17th September. Square Enix Europe have also released the UK boxart, revealing that the game has been rated 16. Square Enix had already announced that the game is coming out in the USA on 14th September.

Front Mission Evolved Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

Boxart


Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®, developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, will be available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows® PC on 17th September 2010.

The first of its kind in the series, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is an action-packed Third-Person Shooter and the next instalment in the classic FRONT MISSION® franchise. Players will take full control of the Wanzer, a massive humanoid, fully customizable war machine, in single player campaign and online multi-player.

Featuring Hollywood style production values and a totally immersive storyline, players are thrust deep into a swirl of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, and battle through intense combat situations as man strives to create the ultimate humanoid fighting machine in a war against terror.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “We’re excited to be releasing this intense new chapter in this classic franchise and invite existing fans and gamers new to the series to enjoy all the action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED has to offer.”
For more information about FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, please visit the official website at www.frontmissionevolved.com

Story:
In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity’s appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.’s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilised to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.
Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your Wanzer and blast your way to victory.
When you think you’re ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:
• Third-Person Shooter Action:
o Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
• Customization Options:
o Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.
• Online Multiplayer:
o Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.
• 3D Feature
Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of 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 96 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. EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries.

FRONT MISSION and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “Double Helix Games” is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17weIY

• iPad: there are reports that iPad deliveries are arriving a day early in the UK and Italy http://ht.ly/1QBAx

• Yahoo And Zynga have announced that Zynga's games will be distributed through Yahoo's network of online properties http://ht.ly/1QBFI

• Changes in share value now put Apple ahead of Microsoft, making Apple the worlds biggest technology company http://ht.ly/1QC9F

• Rockstar say they are working with UK retailers to fix the supply issues http://ht.ly/1QBHc

• Media Vision, devs behind Wild Arms, have begun work on a new game for PSP and PS3, worldwide appeal. http://ht.ly/1QBKf

• 360: Duke Nukem Manhattan Project has appeared on Xbox.com, no pricing or release date given. http://ht.ly/1QBLP

• Greenpeace rates Nintendo as worst videogame company for environment. Sony best with Microsoft a way behind http://ht.ly/1QBOi

• PS3: Sony's Kirk Ewing reveals Home will exit Beta this December, says its not shit http://ht.ly/1QBRk

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17wjak

• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released Part 1 Of A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of ModNation Racers On PSP http://ht.ly/17wjaj

• Marvel vs Capcom 3 screenshots have been released, show Wolverine, Ryu, Iron Man, Hulk, Redfield, http://ht.ly/1QBTJ

• Namco Bandai announce Puzzle Quest 2 is coming out on XBLA on 23rd June, 16th July on DS, in EU http://ht.ly/1QBWi

• Gearbox, Borderlands devs, have trademarked Z-Day. speculation is its Zombies related. http://ht.ly/1QBYh

• PC: Namco Bandai have said that Ubisofts DRM is "a good strategy" as there's not alternative http://ht.ly/1QFCG

• PS3: Guerrilla Have said that Naught Dog are Not working on Killzone 3 http://ht.ly/1QIh4

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Announce They Are bringing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light To The USA On 5th Ocotber http://ht.ly/17wlIa

• PSP: A Linkedin Profile of Programmer Ben Watson lists a untitled action game for PSP, Speculation is its Uncharted http://ht.ly/1QIoj

• Imageepoch is currently hiring for work on DS, PSP, Wii, and PS3. currently they have not released a PS3 game. http://ht.ly/1QIAJ

• Ubisoft announce they are releasing H.A.W.X. 2 to the PS3, 360, Wii, and PC this fall http://ht.ly/1QIDr

• PC: Blizzard Entertainment say micro transactions won't be in StarCraft II, its not the right game for it. http://ht.ly/1QIFn

• PS3: the new Ape Escape game has been in development since 2006. speculation is it could be connected to Piposaru 2001 http://ht.ly/1QIHw

• QTE Blog: IFE Services Announce They Are Working With Sony To Offer PSP Systems To Airlines http://ht.ly/17wnGZ

• QTE Blog: GigaMedia Announce Its IAHGames Operation Is Releasing StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty In Southeast Asia http://ht.ly/17wnGX

• QTE Blog: Virgin Reveal The Gaming Division Will Be Called Virgin Gaming http://ht.ly/17wnGY

• NBA Live is reportedly getting a name change. the new game will be called NBA Elite 11 http://ht.ly/1QKB5

• DS: Natsume announce they are bringing Lufia Curse of the Sinistrals to the USA this fall http://ht.ly/1QKmJ

• PS3: HBO programs have to wait 11 months before they come to the PSN Video Store, stops HBO subscriptions being dropped http://ht.ly/1QKGG

• Wii: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, Party Play Returns, Quest Mode narrated by Gene Simmons, devs are Vicarious Visions http://ht.ly/1QKKb

• DS: Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock, can link with Wii game for 8 player Roadie Battle, make own set lists, battle modes http://ht.ly/1QKOP

• Warner Bros. have appointed Jeff Junge as Head of Digital Gaming, a newly created post from the acquisition of Turbine http://ht.ly/1QLU2

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce PokéPark Wii: Pikachu‘s Adventure Is Coming Out In UK On 9th July http://ht.ly/17wrgZ

• QTE Blog: Sega Announce The Next Napoleon Total War DLC Is The Peninsular Campaign http://ht.ly/17wrgY

• Its reported that Michael Jordan will be the Cover Athlete on NBA 2K11, the games spokesman, and playable character http://ht.ly/1QLWf

• iPhone: Capcom have released Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney on the iPhone. for £2.99 http://ht.ly/1QLZc

• Its strongly rumoured that Tekken Series Director Katsuhiro Harada has annoucned that work on Tekken 7 has started http://ht.ly/1QN2O

• PS3: Sony responds to rumours Home's Beta is ending, saying there are no plans to end the Beta http://ht.ly/1QN3H

• QTE Blog: EA Announce Need For Speed World Is Coming Out 20th July http://ht.ly/17wt5t

• 360: Its strongly rumoured that Natal will be called Wave http://ht.ly/1QN57

• 360: Former Microsoft Studio Manager Scott Bayless says Natal will fail as its not integrated into the 360 http://ht.ly/1QN6C

• QTE Blog: Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Is Coming Out In USA On 21st September http://ht.ly/17wvmE

• EA has welcomed THQ Partners program, but says that they shouldn't expect success overnight from the independent devs http://ht.ly/1QQB3

• There are rumours that NCAA are in talks with EA Sports to bring College Hockey to NHL 11 http://ht.ly/1QQDE

• QTE Blog: Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay http://ht.ly/17wxAJ

• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! http://ht.ly/17wxAI

• Ubisoft have confirmed that a new Driver game is going to be shown at E3 http://ht.ly/1QQUh

• PC: EA have brought forward the FIFA Online Beta, you can now head to the site to sign up http://ht.ly/1QRuJ

• PC: The Final Fantasy XIV Beta is taking another step forward over the alpha, improving on combat, visuals + much more http://ht.ly/1QRwm

• The ESRB have rated Limbo as coming to the PS3 and PC. its already announced for XBLA http://ht.ly/1QRxu

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii And DS Versions Of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!

Konami have released new screenshots for both the DS and Wii versions of Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!. The Wii Screenshots highlight powerful attacks and special moves as well as new views of the Earth region of the Island of Gorm. The DS Screenshots are from the Forest and Sea regions of the island of Gorm and show in-game action and environments.

Wii Screenshots


DS Screenshots


Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed new screenshots from the upcoming action puzzle game, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! for Nintendo Wii and DS. Based on the popular European toy and TV franchise now airing on the Cartoon Network, the all-new screens will give gamers a first look at the Gormiti video game debut with new characters, special attack moves, beautiful environments and more.

Gamers begin their adventure with Razzle, a character shuttled to the ‘Island of Gorm’ when he knocks over old books in a library and opens a portal to another world. Razzle and his books land in the midst of vast armies trapped in a never-ending battle driven by the elemental forces of nature. At the heart of this battle, the evil Lava Gormiti, Magmion, learns of five sacred amulets that will open an inter-dimensional portal to Earth once united. It is the task of The Lords of Nature, Earth, Sea, Air and Forest, to keep Magmion from succeeding and reaching Earth. The game also showcases numerous landmarks from the television series with full story and arcade modes and two-player co-op play on the Wii. Players will utilize the skills of the Lords of Nature by unleashing ‘Super’ attacks and powerful long-ranges moves as they battle Magmion’s minions. Each Lord will
have to be released at the right time to take advantage of their various skills and strengths in battle. The gameplay will constantly challenge players with jigsaw and sliding tile puzzle games where players must collect and assemble pieces relating to each character in order to build an interactive 3D image.

All-new Wii screenshots will highlight powerful attacks and special moves dealt by the Lords of Nature, in addition to views of the Earth region of the Island of Gorm. DS screenshots feature action and environments from the Forest and Sea regions of the Island of Gorm.

Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay

Sony have released a video interview between Sony's Jeff Rubenstein and Guerrilla Games' Steven Ter Heide. in the video they talk about what wasn't added in Killzone 2 and what they were adding to Killzone 3, like the jetpacks that were in Killzone Liberation. they also discuss the friendly rivalry between the Sony teams to produce the best looking games and how they're going to Win it. its revealed that after the Killzone 2 DLC was finished, Guerrilla Games moved straight onto Killzone 3. The interview also reveals that Killzone 3 won't have loading times.

If you watch the video carefully, best to do so in HD, you can see in the background on the TV Killzone 3 running. it appears to be a loop of gameplay footage, but it does show many new things in the game, like new weapon and new Melee Kills. familiar things from Killzone 2 are also shown, like the cover mechanic, weapon re-loading, and enemy AI.



From USA Playstation Blog

Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Is Coming Out In USA On 21st September

 Atari have announced that Test Drive Unlimited 2 is coming out in the USA on 21st September. I Now have access to Atari Press Materials and have included screenshots that they have released for the game so far as well as two trailers, 1 focuses on many of the cars in the game, whilst the other trailer shows customisation options and things you can do away from the racing.





Screenshots


Release Date From Quick Jump

EA Announce Need For Speed World Is Coming Out 20th July

EA Have annoucned that Need For Speed World is coming out on 20th July. This MMO Racing game will be able to be downloaded from world.needforspeed.com where players can download a free version of the game that lets you play up to level 10. a starter pack will be available that lets players race up to level 50, have $20 of SpeedBoost, and an assortment of power ups, and a limited edition vehicle, all for $20. Players who pre-order the game will get a 1 week headstart and will be able to play the game from 13th July with increased XP, get access to all beta events, and reserve their driver names.


Press Release

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Need for Speed™ World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game, will go live on July 20, 2010.Need for Speed World thrusts gamers into an enormous, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speedexperience featuring an all-new power-up system and deep RPG style progression.

Beginning July 20th, Need for Speed World will be available as a free client download at world.needforspeed.com. The free client gives gamers a taste of the action with access to all races, pursuits and career progression up to level 10.

Players looking for the ultimate experience can purchase the Need for Speed World Starter Pack which includes a credit for $20 worth of SpeedBoost, full access up to level 50, a bundle assortment of power-ups like Nitrous and Traffic Magnet to help you get started, and an exclusive limited edition vehicle – all for MSRP $20*. Owners of the Starter Pack also get the added benefit of being able to purchase items like power-ups, double XP periods and even rental cars starting at just a few cents.*

Players who pre-order Need for Speed World will have a one-week headstart to the game on July 13th, with increased Rep (XP) gain for the duration of the headstart event and guaranteed access to all upcoming Need for Speed World beta events. Finally, players will also be able to reserve their driver names in advance of the game going live and have VIP status permanently displayed in their driver profile. Pre-orders are available now ateastore.ea.com or at participating digital retailers nationwide.

Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience. Players can compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world. Need for Speed World combines new content with the most popular cities from Need for Speed Most Wanted and Need for Speed Carbon to create the biggest, most exciting race world ever released in the Need for Speed universe.

Need for Speed World is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio. Need for Speed World will be available on July 20, 2010. More information and details on the beta test can be found atworld.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets athttp://info.ea.com.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See details at point of purchase.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet
at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sega Announce The Next Napoleon Total War DLC Is The Peninsular Campaign

Sega have revealed that the next DLC for Napoleon Total War will be The Peninsular Campaign. This campaign is set between 1811 and 1814 during the conflict in the Iberian Peninsula. This expansion pack has 32 controllable regions, divided amongst 4 different factions, and In addition to France and Britain, Spain has now been added as a playable faction for this campaign for the first time in Napoleon: Total War. This expansion is coming out exclusively on Steam this summer.

Screenshots


From Sega USA Blog

Nintendo Announce PokéPark Wii: Pikachu‘s Adventure Is Coming Out In UK On 9th July

Nintendo have announced that PokéPark Wii: Pikachu‘s Adventure is coming out in the UK on 9th July. In the game you play as Pikachu and you have to solve the crisis that has hit the PokéPark. The Sky Prism had protected the PokéPark, but now it has been shattered, spreading its pieces across the park. as Pikachu, you have to explore the park and find all these pieces. As you play through the game, you will start to befriend other Pokémon, they will become playable as certain points in the game.

From Nintendo UK

GigaMedia Announce Its IAHGames Operation Is Releasing StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty In Southeast Asia

GigaMedia have revealed that theri IAHGames operation has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment to bring StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty to Southeast Asia. GigaMedia expects the Southeast Asia market to grow significantly and this partnership with Blizzard puts them in a great position to capture this growth. There will also be local servers for the game as well as local support in Southeast Asia, a first according to them.

Press Release

HONG KONG, May 27 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GigaMedia Limited (Nasdaq: GIGM) today announced that its IAHGames operation has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., to bring StarCraft(R) II: Wings of Liberty(TM) to Southeast Asia.

StarCraft(R) II: Wings of Liberty(TM) is the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard Entertainment's 1998 hit StarCraft, which has been hailed by players and critics worldwide as one of the top real-time strategy games of all time; the game will be available on July 27, 2010.

"We are honored and excited to partner with Blizzard Entertainment, renowned for providing the best entertainment to gamers," stated GigaMedia Limited Chief Executive Officer Arthur Wang. "Blizzard games are loved worldwide, and especially in Southeast Asia, where - for the first time - we will have local servers and local support."

"Southeast Asia has a huge population but is an even larger market opportunity," explained President and COO Thomas Hui, "We expect the online game market to grow significantly in the next few years and the partnership with Blizzard positions us strategically to best capture this important area of growth."

Virgin Reveal The Gaming Division Will Be Called Virgin Gaming

Virgin have revealed that their gaming division will be called Virgin Gaming. currently their site only has a countdown clock, counting down presumably countdown down to the E3 reveal.

From Virgin Gaming

IFE Services Announce They Are Working With Sony To Offer PSP Systems To Airlines

IFE Services have announced that they are working with Sony America to provide Airlines with PSP systems. The PSP is certified to be used in-flight, and custom airline branding can be incorporated on the PSP. so far, IFE Services have signed supplier agreements with 6 airlines and they reveal that negotiations are currently on-going with other airlines.

Press Release

KNUTSFORD, England, May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- IFE Services, a leading travel entertainment provider, today announced that it is working with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) to distribute the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system to airlines.

Through this collaboration, IFE Services can work with airlines to add one of the world's best-selling and most popular handheld entertainment systems to their in-flight entertainment. With on-board access to a PSP system and its broad gaming and entertainment offering, passengers can watch movies and television programmes and play the latest PSP games.

Custom airline branding can be incorporated on the PSP system, which is fully certified for use in-flight. The peripherals were specifically selected for use by airline passengers enabling the PSP system to be comfortably held or positioned on a seatback tray. The PSP system has a high-resolution, widescreen TFT display and a sleek, lightweight design. To provide an enhanced experience to passengers, the PSP systems will be equipped with an extended battery life offering from 5.5 to 11 hours while playing games. IFE Services provides comprehensive crew training and full logistical support and can tailor, load and refresh content to suit airline requirements.

IFE Services has signed supplier agreements with six airlines to date and advanced negotiations are ongoing with several more.

"We're delighted to be able to bring the PSP system to the airline industry," said Mark Hogg, CEO of IFE Services. "As a veteran provider of in-flight entertainment, we know that many airline passengers are interested in playing full-scale games with impressive graphics, which the PSP delivers. With up to 11 hours of battery life and full aircraft certification, our view is that this has been long awaited by the airline industry and the passengers they fly."

For more information about IFE Services visit: http://www.ifeservices.com.

About IFE Services
IFE Services is a leading provider of entertainment solutions to the travel industry. Its focus on quality and innovation is supported by a strong commitment to customer support and investment in the latest systems and technologies.

IFE Services supplies a full range of services to enable its clients to provide a first class entertainment experience to passengers. They include audio and video programming, audio and video on demand (AVOD), branded content, custom publishing, animation, original productions and software development.

IFE Services works with a broad client-base worldwide that includes major airlines and cruise ship operators. The company's headquarters are in Cheshire, UKand it also has regional offices in Madrid, Singapore, Santiago, Miami and Lake Forest, California.

IFE Services is a privately owned company and part of the Travel Entertainment Group.

PlayStation and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Announce They Are bringing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light To The USA On 5th Ocotber

Square Enix have announced that they are brining Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light to the USA On 5th October. This is a Nintendo DS Exclusive game that was made by the people behind the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV Nintendo DS Remakes.

Features:

• The first original FINAL FANTASY title for Nintendo DS brought to life by the development team behind the Nintendo DS remakes of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
• Charming storybook visuals crafted under the guidance of art director and character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).
• Combat is fun and intuitive with a battle system that operates on Action Points. Requiring nothing more than a simple selection of commands, players can dive right into a classic turn-based RPG battle experience.
• The Crown Job System offers a selection of over two dozen jobs to choose from. Players can freely customize a character's abilities and magic skills no matter which crown they have equipped. The possibilities are endless!
• Help friends advance in their adventure, or join forces to conquer tough dungeons. The multiplayer mode enables cooperative play for up to four players.

Screenshots


Press Release

LOS ANGELES, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it is releasing FINAL FANTASY®: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ in North America on October 5, 2010. Developed exclusively for Nintendo DS™, this role-playing game is the first original FINAL FANTASY title for the platform.

With FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, the FINAL FANTASY series is rendered anew as an epic storybook adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV Nintendo DS remakes. Players will enter a beautiful fairy-tale world featuring illustrations and character designs by acclaimed character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).

In addition to the vibrant artwork, this title introduces several all-new features to the franchise, including an Action Point Combat System that allows players to unleash their most powerful attacks by saving up their action points during battle. Players will also have over 20 jobs to choose from and dozens of abilities to master with the Crown Job System – a system that also changes the appearance of characters as they are equipped with new weapons and armor.

The game tells the tale of a young boy who sets out on a journey of self-discovery with his friends, only to be tasked with saving the world from an unexpected evil. With both single and multiplayer modes, FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT challenges players to take on the roles of four endearing characters who do not always see eye to eye. The multiplayer mode allows up to four players to work together and become the Heroes of Light as they travel alongside their friends on a journey to save the world.

Story:
In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his 14th birthday. Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.

Yet when he arrives at the castle, he finds the king distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?

And thus Brandt's adventure begins ...

Features:
The first original FINAL FANTASY title for Nintendo DS brought to life by the development team behind the Nintendo DS remakes of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
Charming storybook visuals crafted under the guidance of art director and character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).
Combat is fun and intuitive with a battle system that operates on Action Points. Requiring nothing more than a simple selection of commands, players can dive right into a classic turn-based RPG battle experience.
The Crown Job System offers a selection of over two dozen jobs to choose from. Players can freely customize a character's abilities and magic skills no matter which crown they have equipped. The possibilities are endless!
Help friends advance in their adventure, or join forces to conquer tough dungeons. The multiplayer mode enables cooperative play for up to four players.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $34.99. The official website can be found at http://ff4heroes.com.

About Square Enix, Inc.
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