Sony Announces Patchwork Heroes For The PSP

Sony has announced that Patchwork Heroes, previously known as One Million Ton Bara Bara In Japan, is coming out in the USA in Spring.
In the game you have to dismantle a huge warship that threatens your city. you have to do this before the ship can strike whilst also rescuing trapped comrades. the ship has repair workers who fix your damage and guns that will try to shoot you off.

Patchwork Heroes


From US Playstation Blog

Microsoft Announce The Second Mythic Map Pack For Halo 3 Will Be Released On Xbox Live On 2nd February

Microsoft has announced that the Mythic Map Pack 2 will be available for 800 MS Points on Xbox Live. This Map Pack has only previously been available on the Halo 3 ODST Multiplayer Disc

The Mythic Map Pack 2 has the following maps:
* Heretic brings players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship returns in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

* Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

* Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large-scale combat and well-suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

Press Release

LONDON – 20 January 2010 - Mythic 2 Map Pack, a Game Add-on developed by Bungie for “Halo 3” consisting of three multiplayer maps available previously only on the “Halo 3: ODST” multiplayer disc, is set to arrive on Xbox LIVE on February 2, 2010.

The release of the Mythic 2 Map Pack brings the total number of “Halo 3” multiplayer maps to 24. The Game Add-on includes three action-packed maps: Heretic, Citadel and Longshore.

- Heretic brings players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship returns in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

- Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

- Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large-scale combat and well-suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

Mythic 2 Map Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points. Mythic Map Pack 1 and 2 are also included in “Halo 3: ODST”, which includes the complete “Halo 3” multiplayer map collection, an all-new campaign and the incredibly popular cooperative experience, Firefight. “Halo 3: ODST” will act as a key to the upcoming “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta which goes live later this Spring.

Additionally, beginning today “Halo” fans can contribute to Bungie’s relief efforts for Haiti by participating in the “Be a Hero” campaign on Xbox LIVE. For every 1,000 people that wear a red heart emblem and play “Halo 3” or “Halo 3: ODST” online today or tomorrow, Bungie will donate $100 to Red Cross, up to $77,000. To find out more about the “Be a Hero” campaign, visit Bungie at http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BeAHero.

For the latest updates on “Halo: Reach” and the “Halo” universe, visit www.bungie.net and Halo Waypoint on Xbox LIVE or on the official Waypoint site at http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/halowaypoint.

Follow the Bungie and Halo Waypoint teams on Twitter at @BungieTweets and @HaloWaypoint or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Bungie and http://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier video game and entertainment system. It is home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of standard- and high-definition movies and TV shows connected to the television — with music coming this fall. The digital centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the largest online social network connected to the television in the 20 million members on Xbox LIVE to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. With the addition of currently code-named “Project Natal,” Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. More information about “Project Natal” and Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/projectnatal and http://www.xbox.com.

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the largest gaming and entertainment network and delivers more entertainment than any device connected to the television, including movies, TV, music and games. This fall, Xbox LIVE will be the only entertainment service to provide instant-on 1080p streaming HD video from Zune video in supported countries. With an active community of more than 20 million people across 26 countries, Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library and, coming soon, listen to millions of songs — all while connecting to friends anytime. An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides you with exclusive benefits and premium access to entertainment from the top studios and services, all in one place. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.

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Sony Online Entertainment Announce Applications Are Being Accepted For The 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship. the G.I.R.L. Scholarship is there to help more women be educated and recruited into the field of video game production and design. The 2009 winner of this scholarship was Rebecca Gleason.

To be eligible for the scholarship, entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to videogames and must not graduate before the end of the spring term 2011. Applications are available at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife. for more information, head to http://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – January 19, 2010 – Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship to help educate and recruit more women into the field of video game production and design. Sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in online gaming, and administered by Scholarship America®, a leading non-profit educational support program, applications are available athttps://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife and more details, including official rules for entry are also available online at http://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

"The past two G.I.R.L. Scholarship recipients were such a valued addition to our team that we are thrilled to offer this program for the third consecutive year,” said Laura Naviaux, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. “Our goal is to continue to encourage and reward women who share our commitment and passion for developing cutting edge online games for all demographic groups.”

One skilled student will win up to $10,000 to be applied toward tuition and other educational expenses at the school at which the student is currently enrolled, and an optional internship of up to 10 weeks at one of Sony Online Entertainment’s studios (room, board, transportation and living expenses not included).

To be eligible to participate, entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to video games, including video game art, design, animation, production, programming or visual effects, must not graduate before the end of the 2011 spring term and must comply with the program’s official rules. Entrants are required to complete an online application along with an existing piece of art, and if chosen as semifinalists, submit two pieces of concept art and one essay that will be reviewed by a panel of SOE judges. Online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15, 2010. SOE will announce the winner on or about May 20, 2010.

For more information about the G.I.R.L. Scholarship program, please visithttp://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

About Scholarship America®
Scholarship America is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship and educational support organizations. Its three primary programs — Dollars for Scholars®, Scholarship Management Services® and ScholarShop® — are united in the mission to expand access to education. Scholarship America (www.scholarshipamerica.org) has awarded more than $2 billion to nearly 2 million students since its founding in 1958, and is rated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator.

Namco Announce The Wolfman Mobile Game

Namco have announced that they are releasing a Mobile game based on the upcoming Wolfman Movie. The Wolfman Mobile Game is set to come out when the movie hits cinemas on 12th February. The game has 10 levels from various locations. the enemies in the game are varied, ranging from woodland creatures to villagers.

The trailer for the game shows in-game footage of The Wolfman Mobile Game. the footage shows action from various points in the game and the different battling styles and abilities between a Human and Wolfman.



Press Release

SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan 20, 2010 Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and interactive entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today unveiled The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco. Developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, the side-scrolling action game is launching in support of Universal Pictures’ “The Wolfman,” in theatres on February 12, 2010. Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, the all-new action-horror film starring Oscar® winners Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins.

“With a history dating back to 1941, The Wolfman is one of cinema’s greatest icons, and Namco Networks is proud to be a part of the next chapter in the Universal horror legacy by bringing all the brute strength and insatiable bloodlust of the new film to gamers everywhere,” said Rob Schoeppe, Senior Director of Production and Deployment for Namco Networks.

“We are thrilled that Namco Networks’ first movie-based license is The Wolfman, one of the most iconic characters in Universal’s storied Monsters franchise,” said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile Sales, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “The storyline, characters and gameplay are every bit as exhilarating as the film.”

About the Game
The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco brings the action from the motion picture to the mobile platform. Players control two different characters with their own unique abilities in the game: Lawrence Talbot and The Wolfman. The fast-paced game is full of terrifying scenes as the player battles enemies with razor-sharp claws and powerful jaws.

Game Features:
10 challenging levels, ranging from settings in the quaint English Countryside to the cobblestone streets of Victorian London.
Various enemies to battle, including angry villagers, woodland creatures, hospital orderlies and English Bobbies.
Multiple interactive objects and obstacles, such as spike pits, wooden boxes that can be pushed or dragged, vertical ladders and ropes to climb, and floor triggers that unlock doors, bridges and traps.

Enter to Win in The Wolfman Mobile Game Sweepstakes
In addition to the launch of The Wolfman Mobile Game, Namco is challenging customers to beat the game by March 31, 2010, for a chance to win fabulous prizes through the Namco Wolfman Sweepstakes. For more information on the sweepstakes, customers can visit www.namcogames.com/thewolfman. The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco will be available across all major U.S. carriers in January 2010. For more information on The Wolfman Mobile Game or other games by Namco, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.

About “The Wolfman”
Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, “The Wolfman” brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother...and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Lawrence Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline (Hugo Weaving) has come to investigate.

As he pieces together the gory puzzle, he hears of an ancient curse that turns the afflicted into werewolves when the moon is full. Now, if he has any chance at ending the slaughter and protecting the woman he has grown to love, Talbot must destroy the vicious creature in the woods surrounding Blackmoor. But as he hunts for the nightmarish beast, a simple man with a tortured past will uncover a primal side to himself…one he never imagined existed.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About Namco Networks
Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games. More information about Namco Networks products can be found at http://www.namcogames.com/ or at www.twitter.com/namcogames.

“The Wolfman” is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.

Sega Announce They Are Partnering With Chiquita Fresh For The USA Release Of Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll

Sega have announced they are partnering with Chiquita Fresh for the USA release of Super Monkey Step & Roll On the Nintendo Wii. This promotion will start in February and will see supermarkets across the country have special Super Monkey Step & Roll stickers on Chiquita Fresh Bananas.

Sega And Chiquita are also announcing a “Super Bananza Sweepstakes”. consumers can enter at www.chiquitabananas.com for a chance to win various prizes.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Jan 19, 2010 SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that they will be partnering with Chiquita Fresh North America for a nationwide promotion with Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll™ for Wii™.

Beginning in February, supermarkets across the country will feature special stickers to promote Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll on over 180 million Chiquita bananas. Heart-healthy, nutrient-dense Chiquita bananas will also appear in select sequences in the game itself, promoting healthy snacking for the whole family. In addition, SEGA and Chiquita are announcing a “Super Bananza Sweepstakes” to support the partnership. Consumers will be able to enter online atwww.chiquitabananas.com to win prizes, including the grand prize of a family gaming room makeover. One lucky family will receive a 50” HDTV, a sofa and four gaming chairs, a copy of Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, a Wii console, Wii Balance Board™ (includes Wii Fit Plus™) and other great prizes from Chiquita.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Chiquita,” says Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. “This is a fun way to get the whole family together and we are proud to have AiAi and MeeMee featured on clusters of Chiquita Bananas.”

“Chiquita is excited to partner with SEGA to help families play together and support healthy living. We’re thrilled to have AiAi and MeeMee on our bananas to encourage nutritious eating and a fit lifestyle among kids and families,” said Craig Stephen, Vice President and General Manager, North America Bananas.

Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, the latest game in the fan favorite Super Monkey Ball franchise, will offer a whole new way for people to play using the Wii Balance Board. Players will feel like they are the monkey in the ball as their movements on the Wii Balance Board move their favorite characters through more than 70 brand new stages in the main game and 21 multiplayer mini-games. Players who do not own a Wii Balance Board will still be able to play through the entire game using their Wii Remote™ and Nunchuck™ controllers. The game also features the all-new two-player co-op mode where friends work together to blast away obstacles using the Wii Remote to clear a path for their monkey-rolling teammate on the Wii Balance Board. The game is perfect for people of all ages providing incredible entertainment and promoting active movement and a great way for the family to bond—all together.

Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll™ will be available for the Wii February 9, 2010. For more information about Chiquita visit http://www.chiquitabananas.com. For more game information please visit http://www.supermonkeyballstepandroll.com. For assets from Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, please visit the SEGA Press FTP site at: http://segapr.segaamerica.com.

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 atwww.sega.com.

About Chiquita Fresh North America, L.L.C:
Chiquita Fresh North America L.L.C. is a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, Inc., which is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenues of nearly $4 billion, Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people and has operations in more than 80 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our web site atwww.ChiquitaBrands.com.

THQ Announce SpongeBob’s Boating Bash For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS

THQ have announced that they are releasing SpongeBob’s Boating Bash on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS this Spring. the game lets you play as 1 of 9 characters in a demolition style racing game. there are more than 100 customisable boats to play as. the game also as 4 player multiplayer.



Spongebob Boating Bash


Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan 19, 2010 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced plans to deliver its first demolition derby style party game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash, in spring 2010. Currently in development for the Wii™ video game system, Nintendo DS™, and Nintendo DSi™, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash is a high energy and fast-paced video game that lets players compete as one of nine SpongeBob characters and “crash-n-bash” their way to victory within demolition arenas throughout Bikini Bottom. The multi-player game allows up to four players to drive more than 100 customized boat mobiles, while trying to knock off and collect other boat parts in order to earn points and move up levels, and ultimately earn their boat mobile license.

About SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
After failing to pass Ms. Puff’s boat mobile driving class 78 times, SpongeBob SquarePants remains determined to finally earn a boat mobile license but is tricked into taking the wacky “Learn to D.R.I.V.E.” course offered to him by a shady shark named Seymour Scales. SpongeBob has no idea that the course literally will steer him in zany directions. SpongeBob’s Boating Bash will introduce an off-the-wall driving adventure that will have players swerving to avoid obstacles, crashing against other boat mobiles to win a race, all the while collecting boat parts to earn points. Driving behind the wheel of customizable boat mobiles, players will wreak havoc and demolish their opponent’s boats to ultimately be the last one standing.

For more information about SpongeBob’s Boating Bash, and the rest of THQ’s line-up of family-friendly titles, please visitwww.playthq.com.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS and DSi are trademarks of Nintendo.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the SpongeBob’s Boating Bash video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

New Zero Punctuation - Darksiders

This Weeks Zero Punctuation is on Darksiders. Could a game with gameplay from God Of war and Zelda be enjoyed by Yahtzee?

Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days

Sqaure Enix Europe, formally Eidos, have released a new trailer for Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days. this is a cinematic trailer featuring clips from the game. the footage shows Lynch in the present and a flashback from his past.

Sony Announce Fat Princess Patch 1.04 Goes Live Tomorrow And It Brings A Free New Map

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Sony has announced that Fat Princess is getting a patch tomorrow. patch 1.04 will fix issues with All-Time and Monthly Online Rankings in Team Deathmatch and Invasion. Patch 1.04 will also add a new map to the game for free. the screenshot at the top of this post is of this new town called Brownie Town.

The Fat Princess Team have said that they are aware of a bug with the warriors shield and that a fix is being worked on. but, the fix is not included in this patch and should be in the next one.

From US Playstation Blog

EA Reveal Skate 3 Pre-Order Incentive With A New Skate 3 Trailer

EA have released a new trailer for Skate 3. this is a trailer of what you get if you pre-order Skate 3, the Black Box Distribution Skate Park. the trailer shows in-game footage, or replays, of a few characters skate boarding around this park and shows what the park looks like and what obstacles there are.

Sony Announce The Playstation 3 Motion Controller Will Launch Worldwide In The Fall

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Sony have announced that the Playstation 3 Motion Controller will launch Worldwide this Fall. originally, a release date of spring was given for the Motion Controller but Sony say a Fall release is when they "...will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users"

Sony say they are working with third party publishers as well as their own studios to make sure there is a "...comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller". Sony say they will be making a announcement were they will reveal the lineup of Playstation 3 Motion Controller games.

The Press release also says that the Motion Controller is still a tentative name. there is no information in the release about when its Name will be revealed.

Press Release

Tokyo, January 20, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release its new Motion Controller (tentative name) for PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system in fall 2010 in Japan, Asian regions and countries, North America and Europe/PAL territories together with an extensive line-up of exciting software titles. The new controller, combined together with the PlayStation®Eye camera*2, can detect the natural and intuitive movement of the hand and reflect the precise movement within the game, delivering a whole new entertainment experience on PS3.

“We have decided to release the Motion Controller in fall 2010 when we will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users, ” said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “We will continue to work to have a comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller, not only from SCE Worldwide Studios but also from the third party developers and publishers, whom we have been working closely with. We look forward to soon unveiling the exciting software line-up that further expand and define the PS3 platform as the ultimate entertainment system for the home.”

SCE will vigorously promote the Motion Controller as the de facto controller of the PS3 platform along with the DUALSHOCK® series controller and will deploy various measures to enhance the software title line-up for the Motion Controller, delivering groundbreaking interactive entertainment only possible on the PS3 platform.

*1 Motion Controller is a tentative name.
*2 Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy Motion Controller on PS3.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, over 27 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 140.7 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 55.9 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 38 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 780 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at http://www.playstation.com

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/16n6s0

• Wii: Gamestop have the Pink and Blue WiiMotes available for pre-order for $54.99 http://ow.ly/YaZ8

• 2009 USA Console Marketshare, Nintendo 50%, Sony 26%, Microsoft 24%. Sony's has biggest fall. http://ow.ly/Yb1k

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16n7Tb

• PS3: its been strongly rumoured that the Playstation Motion Controller will be called Arc. http://ow.ly/Ybil

• Wii: Super Mario Bros. Wii has sold over 3 million units in Japan becoming the fastest 3 million selling game in Japan http://ow.ly/Yb52

• Quantum Theory is coming out in the UK in Late March on the PS3 and Xbox 360. http://ow.ly/Yb6s

• PS3: Sony has showed a 3D version of Little Big Planet. moving between planes worked very well, creating a sense of depth http://ow.ly/Yba1

• 360: Rare has said it possible they will release more HD remakes of their games on the XBLA. http://ow.ly/YbbH

• Wii: Wayforward would like to make a sequel to a Boy And His Blob. could also do small downloadable titles. http://ow.ly/YbeQ

• PS3: Amazon.co.jp have a listing for Shin Megami Tensei on the PS3. there has been no official announcement. http://ow.ly/Yb3w

• PC: Cryptic say they predicted only 65% of people with Beta keys would play the game. predictions were "Crushed" http://ow.ly/YdGA

• QTE Blog: PopCap Announce That The Third Free Level Pack For Peggle Nights Is Now Available http://ow.ly/16naFI

• Its speculated that Square Enix's move to raise cash is to either pay off old debt or to buy another company. http://ow.ly/YdK6

• DSi: The First Footage for Pokemon Ranger Path of Light have emerged on youtube. both videos show ingame action http://ow.ly/YdS3

• DSi: a trailer for the Mega Man Zero Collection has been found. its in Japanese, but video and artwork is shown http://ow.ly/YdTI

• Wii: Nintendo have said that Metroid Prime Trilogy has not been discontinued in the UK http://ow.ly/YgFB

• QTE Blog: Activision Announce That DJ Hero Was The Number 1 New Intellectual Property In The USA And Europe In 2009 http://ow.ly/16ncUr

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Pre-Order Incentives For USA Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver http://ow.ly/16ncUs

• UK Retailer GAME has listed a Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo as coming out on the 360 and PS3 on 4th February. http://ow.ly/YgOE

• Sony has said that God Of War III will not be the last game in the God Of War series, but it is the end of the trilogy. http://ow.ly/YgQQ

• its rumoured a new Modern Warfare 2 hack drops players back to level 1. it seems to be effect XBL players http://ow.ly/YgSz

• PS3: Gamefly have boxart for the USA version of Jakuza 3. it is different from the Japan version http://ow.ly/YgUx

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal Its UK Spring Line-up And Announce The Black Wii Will Stay on Sale. http://ow.ly/16ndYn

• 360: Ruffian have confirmed that there will be a pre-release demo of Crackdown 2. http://ow.ly/YgWn

• QTE Blog: EA And Bioware Revealed The Cerberus Network. A In-Game Mass Effect 2 News Portal http://ow.ly/16nfze

• PS3: the box art for the PAL release of God Of War III is rumoured to have been revealed. http://ow.ly/YlSp

• Wii: Ubisoft's website has listed Red Steel 2 release date as march 23 http://ow.ly/Ym1M

• PC: GameInformer reports there will be no Half Life 2 Episode 3 in 2010. the next Half Life may actually be Half Life 3 http://ow.ly/Ym3d

• PS3: preorder BioShock 2 special edition at Amazon.com and you get a Big Daddy Home costume. http://ow.ly/Ym74

• Activision's Bobby Kotick has admitted that their Spider Man titles sucked. http://ow.ly/Ym92

• 360: Deep Silver has announced that they have the publishing rights to Risen on the 360 in the USA http://ow.ly/YmaV