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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
EA Annoucnes EA Sports Active 2.0 For The Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, And iPhone
EA has announced the next game in the EA Sports Active series is EA Sports Active 2.0. The game is coming out on the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, and iPhone/iPod Touch this fall.
EA Sports Active 2.0 will come with wireless motion sensors, for the arms and legs, as well as and a heart rate monitor. EA Sports Active 2.0 will also have a online hub that will allow gamers to upload their workout data. the Hub will also have workout groups, the ability to send messages to other members, and share fitness journeys.
EA have also revealed that on top of the 3 phase, 9 week program that comes with the game, additional mini-programs will be available as add ons most likely as DLC for the Playstation 3 and iPhone versions.
Active 2.0
EA Sports Active 2.0 will come with wireless motion sensors, for the arms and legs, as well as and a heart rate monitor. EA Sports Active 2.0 will also have a online hub that will allow gamers to upload their workout data. the Hub will also have workout groups, the ability to send messages to other members, and share fitness journeys.
EA have also revealed that on top of the 3 phase, 9 week program that comes with the game, additional mini-programs will be available as add ons most likely as DLC for the Playstation 3 and iPhone versions.
Active 2.0
Nintendo Detail This Years UK Virtual Console Hanabi Festival
Nintendo Have detailed this years Virtual Console Hanabi Festival. the Hanabi Festival brings games to the UK that were never originally released in the UK. Nintendo UK have currently announced 4 games in this years festival, with one game coming that was never released outside of Japan. This years games are:
CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD - TurboGrafx
Milon’s Secret Castle - NES
IRONCLAD - NEOGEO
Lode Runner - NES
The Hanabi Festival will start on 12th March.
From Nintendo UK
EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 On The Nintendo Wii
EA have released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11. this trailer details the two new swings, the advanced Plus and Tour Pro, that are in the Nintendo Wii version, showing how to control the ball and what happens when you use them in the game. The video also shows off the new first person camera angle called True View and mentions that it can be used with any swing mechanic.
Microsoft Have Released New Screenshots For Lips: I Love The 80s
Microsoft have released new screenshots for the recently announced Lips: I Love The 80s. These screenshots are in-game and show two different songs being played.
Lips: I Love The 80s
Lips: I Love The 80s
New Zero Punctuation - Aliens vs Predator
This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Aliens Vs Predator. can any of the 3 different campaigns in this game be good enough for Yahtzee to enjoy or is 3 campaigns 3 too many?
Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo Wii Game "The Cages"
Konami have released new screenshots from the Nintendo Wii Game, The Cages. This is a baseball style game that appears to focus on the Batting aspect. these screenshots are in-game and show off in-game action. the screenshots appear to show traditional batting practice and also a variety of challenges.The Cages
Sony Announce Home Update 1.35 Is Out Tomorrow
Sony has announced that Home is going to be updated tomorrow. Update 1.35 will bring improved load times to Home as well as new Navigation. Sony has warned that Home will be down for a brief time before the Update goes live.Sony has also revealed that there are 12 Million users of Home.
The New Navigation is more streamlined than the current method and has broken down the spaces and navigation into new categories:
* Favorites: Personalize your own section to make locating your favorite places quick and simple.
* Personal Spaces: Your clubhouses and personal spaces are now right at your fingertips. The personal spaces you own and the clubhouses you belong to will be viewable in one convenient location.
* Friends: Finding your friends in PlayStation Home has never been easier. View the current location of your friends in PlayStation Home, and then navigate there to enjoy the action together.
* Explore: Browse all the spaces PlayStation Home offers. Finding a space that suites your taste and mood has never been easier.
* Recommend: Keep up with what’s hot in PlayStation Home. This regularly updated category will feature the newest and most exciting additions to PlayStation Home.
These screenshots show the new navigation screen coming in update 1.35. You can click on the screenshots to see them bigger.From USA Playstation Blog
EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 Introducing Rory McIlroy
EA have released a new trailer for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11. this trailer aims to introduce gamers to the Northern Ireland Golfer, Rory McIlroy. Rory McIlroy Is featured on the box for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11, and this trailer details his golfing achievements to date and some things he got up to as a child.
Sega Have Released Part 2 Of A Battle Tutorial For Infinite Space
Sega have released Part 2 of a battle tutorial for the Platinum Games Nintendo DS game, Infinite Space. Sega had previously released Part 1. Part 2 continues on from Part 1 and discusses Attack Range, Enemy Ship Icon, and Target Icons. the tutorial uses in-game footage of in-game action to highlight each of the points raised in the tutorial.
EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
EA have released new screenshots for the iPhone/iPod Touch version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. these screenshots are in-game and show off in-game menus. The main menu shows that there are 3 modes, multiplayer, and a penalty shoot-out mini game.
EA Announce A Exotic Racing Series DLC Pack For Need For Speed Shift
EA Have announced that a new DLC pack is coming for Need For Speed Shift. The Exotic Racing Pack is set to come out on 18th March on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, for 800 MS Points. The Pack also adds 125 new MS Points, 5 Playstation 3 trophies, to the game.
As well as new cars, the pack also adds 50 new events to the game that are designed specifically for these cars. EA have released a trailer for this Car pack that shows off each car and some of the events.
The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:
1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Press Release
Need for Speed SHIFT Expands the True Driver's Experience With Exotic Racing Series Pack
Get in the Race with Seven Celebrated New Cars on the New Riviera Track
Guildford, UK., Mar 10, 2010 -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the all-new Exotic Racing Series pack for Need for Speed SHIFT. On March 18th, gamers will have access to seven phenomenal new cars and an amazing new track in the game. Highlighting this exclusive pack of cars are the McLaren MP4-12C and the legendary BMW M1. Players won't find more brilliance, innovation, or drama than in these magnificent machines, where each is a potent mix of race car and road car. The Exotic Racing Series pack will be available worldwide on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system or the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 800 Microsoft Points*.
Over 50 exciting new events have also been created specifically for these cars including time challenges, endurance and sprint races. The challenging and spectacular new Riviera track boasts four unique layouts, each with daring corners, multiple blazing straight-aways and a few hairpins that will push these cars to the limit. Players that complete the package will receive an additional 125 Microsoft gamerpoints or 5 PlayStation Trophies as a reward for undertaking various exciting challenges.
The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:
1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Need for Speed SHIFT features an intense first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver's experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect '10' score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and the iPhoneTM. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.comor follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
Press can download assets at www.eagames.co.uk/press
*Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation Network account required
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk.
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. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
As well as new cars, the pack also adds 50 new events to the game that are designed specifically for these cars. EA have released a trailer for this Car pack that shows off each car and some of the events.
The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:
1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Press Release
Need for Speed SHIFT Expands the True Driver's Experience With Exotic Racing Series Pack
Get in the Race with Seven Celebrated New Cars on the New Riviera Track
Guildford, UK., Mar 10, 2010 -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the all-new Exotic Racing Series pack for Need for Speed SHIFT. On March 18th, gamers will have access to seven phenomenal new cars and an amazing new track in the game. Highlighting this exclusive pack of cars are the McLaren MP4-12C and the legendary BMW M1. Players won't find more brilliance, innovation, or drama than in these magnificent machines, where each is a potent mix of race car and road car. The Exotic Racing Series pack will be available worldwide on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system or the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 800 Microsoft Points*.
Over 50 exciting new events have also been created specifically for these cars including time challenges, endurance and sprint races. The challenging and spectacular new Riviera track boasts four unique layouts, each with daring corners, multiple blazing straight-aways and a few hairpins that will push these cars to the limit. Players that complete the package will receive an additional 125 Microsoft gamerpoints or 5 PlayStation Trophies as a reward for undertaking various exciting challenges.
The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:
1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Need for Speed SHIFT features an intense first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver's experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect '10' score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and the iPhoneTM. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.comor follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
Press can download assets at www.eagames.co.uk/press
*Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation Network account required
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk.
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. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Codemasters Announce F1 2010 Is Coming Out In September On Xbox 360, Playstation 3, And PC
Codemasters have revealed that F1 2010 is set for a September release on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. F1 2010 will have Grand Prix, Championship, Time Trail Modes and an extensive Career Mode. Codemasters have also announced that the game will have competitive Multiplayer options.
Codemasters have also released 2 new screenshots for the game. the cars in the screenshots are 2009 cars, but the screenshots are from the F1 2010 game.
F1 2010 Screenshots
Codemasters have also released 2 new screenshots for the game. the cars in the screenshots are 2009 cars, but the screenshots are from the F1 2010 game.
F1 2010 Screenshots
Sony Announce The Playstation Network Video Store Has Support From All Major Movie Studios
Sony have announced that the Playstation Network has become the first video delivery service to offer HD movies from all the major movie studios. These studios have been added to the USA PSN already with movies like 2012, The Hangover and Zombieland available to download.
Major Movie Studios:
20th Century Fox,
Walt Disney Pictures,
Paramount Pictures,
Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Universal Pictures
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.
From USA Playstation Blog
EA Have Released A New Trailer For Flips
EA have released a new trailer for the Flips series. this trailer shows kids playing the Nintendo DS and reading many different Flips books. the trailer shows in-game footage of the Flips and many of the features in a Flips book. The trailer says that each Flips comes with 6-8 stories and that you can share chapters with friends.
EA Release A New Trailer For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
EA have released a new trailer for FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. this is a "Sizzle Trailer" that shows of many features from the game. the footage is in-game and focuses mostly on the crowds, goalkeeping, and scoring. the trailer makes mention of features in this game like online playing and the ability to take any team to the worldcup.
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Mac: Battlefield Bad Company 2 could come to Macs, DICE are looking into it. http://ow.ly/1g4Kg
Infinity Ward say there are 25 Million Unique Modern Warfare players online. most on 360, but PS3 close behind. http://ow.ly/1g509
PSP: A Japanese retail blog is reporting that a Bright Yellow PSP is no longer going to be shipped. http://ow.ly/1g52U
IMDB lists Vincent Marbella as Robin in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2. Warner Bros. denies this. http://ow.ly/1g55Z
PS3: God Of War III originally had a epilogue., but it wasn't finished. it could come later. http://ow.ly/1g68x
DS2: Monster Hunter Tro producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, wants the DS2 to have strong online functionality. http://ow.ly/1g6ee
PS3: There is a shortage of PS3's in the USA and some stock issues. Stock should be fine in couple of weeks http://ow.ly/1g6pj
PS3: Starhawk rumoured to be shown at GDC, has more than 32 players on a map. Motorstorm 3 trailer also http://ow.ly/1g6wn
QTE Blog: 2K Sports Announce Ryan Kasler Is The Cover Athlete For NHL 2K11 http://ow.ly/16L0Pn
QTE Blog: Codemasters Officially Confirm that Bodycount Is In Development For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16L3zd
QTE Blog: Sony Reval Final Fantasy XIII Comes With Code For A Final Fantasy XIV Item And Chance To Enter Final Fant... http://ow.ly/16L3zc
A Digital graffiti artist has modified a freeway sign in the USA to show how to pull off a "Hoboken" attack with Ryu. http://ow.ly/1gcpM
QTE Blog: Seven45 Studios Announce Power Gig: Rise Of The SixString For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16L4VR
QTE Blog: THQ Announce They Have launched A European E-Shop http://ow.ly/16L4VS
PSP: Sony has announced that there PhyreEngine is being expanded to the PSP. its a cross platform middleware tool http://ow.ly/1gcy4
PC: Blizzard have annoucned that Starcraft 2 will need a patch when it comes out for battle.net to play online. http://ow.ly/1gcBb
QTE Blog: New Hustle Kings Update Brings Community Requested Features http://ow.ly/16L8mW
QTE Blog: TellTale And Warner Bros. Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/16L9Wx
QTE Blog: TellTale And Warner Bros. Release Year 1 And Year 2 Trailers For Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/16L9Wy
MTV Games and Harmonix have announced, via facebook, that Rock Band 3 is coming out this holiday. http://ow.ly/1gj1J
Stuart Black has said that Black 2 did exist but it was shelved by Criterion. http://ow.ly/1gjb0
DS: A survey asks if people would want to watch Netflix on a DS. http://ow.ly/1gjbU
Battlefield Bad Company 2 will have downtime tomorrow, 9 AM GMT. PC version went down today due to a issue. http://ow.ly/1gjda
PS3: Sony say they will aggressively promote the Motion Controller. http://ow.ly/1gjfb
QTE Blog: Bigpoint Announce Battlestar Galactica Online Is Coming Late 2010 For PC http://ow.ly/16Lbt2
QTE Blog: EA Reveal Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 Will Have The Ryder Cup And Playstation 3 Motion Controller Support http://ow.ly/16Lbt3
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