Square Enix Announce Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Is Set For A Summer Release In Europe

Square Enix have announced that Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep is coming out in Europe, and other PAL territories, this summer. Square Enix have released new screenshots for the game also. they are in-game, either from in-game action or cutscenes, and they are from various points in the game.

Screenshots


From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Online Entertainment Announce The 7th Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game Expansion Is Out Now

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the 7th expansion for the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game is now available for download. The Threat of the Conqueror adds over 200 new playable cards, and 30 loot cards, to the game as well as 10 new story scenarios.

In the expansion, you have to aid the Alliance Renegade Squadron as they try to gather intelligence on the modified Star Destroyer, dubbed the Conqueror.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – MARCH 16, 2010 – LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) announced today the release of Threat of the Conqueror, the latest expansion in the successful Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game. Players can aid the Alliance Renegade Squadron as they gather intelligence and locate the Empire’s modified Star Destroyer - dubbed the Conqueror - which holds within itself the ability to destroy entire planets, or they can take the side of the Empire’s elite storm commandos as they work to crush the Rebels and ensure the maiden voyage of the Empire’s newest deadly weapon. No matter what side they choose, ten new story scenarios will pull them into the fight in this pivotal battle between good and evil. This new set also brings the ability to boost gamers’ light or dark side deck with all-new special-forces themed cards, as well as all-new Bith and Duros avatar race cards.

The Threat of the Conqueror adds more than 200 new playable cards, including 30 new loot cards, to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, bringing the total number of cards in the game to more than 1,800. The new playable cards will feature unique keyword abilities that:
• Grant “Intel” labeled units additional bonus powers when they come into play, allowing for more tactical options within a round
• Enable stacking “Reinforcement” bonuses which adds the ability to play additional reinforcement units as the length of gameplay increases

In addition, this expansion introduces new cards to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, including:
• Player-Created Art Cards – The Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Civil War Photo Contest winners are unveiled. One Rebel-themed winner, one Imperial-themed winner and one neutral-themed winner have had their submitted screenshots turned into art cards in Threat of the Conqueror.
• New Loot Cards – More than 30 new special-forces themed loot cards will be available, including the AT-PT Walker Vehicle, the Vehicle Garage and the imposing Republic Gunship Vehicle Collectible Item.

The Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game marks the first-ever Star Wars® trading card game offered exclusively online. Available to both current and former Star Wars Galaxies subscribers*, the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game provides players with an entirely new gameplay experience by combining the challenge of a trading card game with the adventures and community of a massively multiplayer online game. Players can build their own virtual decks to fight in story mode, and participate in epic one-on-one matches, cooperative heroic encounters and official tournaments.

In addition, all Star Wars Galaxies subscribers with current, valid, paid accounts in good standing are automatically eligible to receive five digital trading card booster packs each month included with their paid Star Wars Galaxies subscription at no additional cost, providing a quick and easy way for them to build their decks.

Anyone wishing to try the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game can do so at no charge through a downloadable trial that includes limited access to a tutorial and practice games with a provided virtual starter card deck.

The Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game may be also be accessed from inside Star Wars Galaxies and is available to trial players as part of the Star Wars Galaxies 14-day trial. This trial, offered at no charge for up to two consecutive weeks, also includes all the content of the base game, Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™ and its first expansion, Star Wars Galaxies™: Jump to Lightspeed™. Available by download from www.StarWarsGalaxies.com, the 14-day trial gives players a chance to become a part of the Star Wars galaxy, and meet and fight with or against their favorite Star Wars characters as they explore this massive online universe filled with thousands of other Star Wars fans.

More information about the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game and its seventh release, The Threat of the Conqueror, along with the game’s trial can be found at www.StarWarsGalaxies.com/tradingcardgame.

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About Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars Galaxies, developed and published by LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment, is one of the longest-running and most popular online experiences, bringing gamers of all ages and skill levels together in the ultimate Star Wars journey. Begin aboard the Millennium Falcon helping Han Solo and Chewbacca fend off the notorious Darth Vader. Along the way, join with Star Wars characters on missions that span the galaxy. Ally with the Rebels to fight against the Galactic Empire, or join forces with the dark side and crush the Rebel scum. Heroic adventurers can seek their fortune in space or on the ground as a bounty hunter, smuggler, Jedi or a host of other unique Star Wars professions.

About LucasArts
LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd., is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Tucson, AZ, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.

*Please visit http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/tradingcardgame/playforfree.vm for eligibility details.

LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Star Wars Galaxies is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. © 2002-2010 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or TM as indicated. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

ESRB Rating: Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game: E10+: Mild Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
ESRB Rating: Star Wars Galaxies: Teen: Violence
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB

Nintendo Announce They Are Brining Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 To The UK On 28th May

Japan Boxart

Nintendo have announced that Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 is coming out in the UK on 28th May. This game has a whole new storyline and brings an innovative new game mode to the series. The new game mode is based on a Famicom(NES) game called Nazo no Murasamejo (The Mysterious Murasame Castle), and it allows you to control characters in a way never seen before. Samurai Warriors 3 has 2 player online or offline co-op.

From Nintendo UK

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For The WiiWare Version Of GTI Club Supermini Festa!

Konami have released new screenshots for the WiiWare version of GTI Club Supermini Festa!. These screenshots are in-game and show many of the modes in the game like the 2vs2 Car Football and Tomato shooting. Numerous cars, of various ages, are also shown in these screenshots.

Screenshots

EA Announce Skate 3 Is Coming Out In The UK On 14th May

EA have announced that Skate 3 is coming out in the UK on 14th May. EA have also revealed Skate.School and detailed this new feature in Skate 3.

In Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and Skate.School acts as a tutorial for the game before the player plays the game. Skate.School will also teach new techniques, for seasoned gamers, that are only in Skate 3. EA have released a video with the team behind Skate.School and detail the new features in the new Skate.School.



EA have also released a list of the Skaters in Skate 3:
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)

Press Release

Guildford, UK. – March 17, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in the UK on May14th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.

“Since the very beginning of the Skate franchise, we have captured the true essence skateboarding, be it from the feel of nailing that perfect trick, to the feeling of just hanging out and sessioning with your friends,” said Jason DeLong, Senior Producer. “For us, SKATE 3 is the culmination of this endeavor – the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet.”

In the all-new Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and teaches newcomers the ropes by showing them all the ins-and-outs of skateboarding as they hone their skills on the sticks before hitting the streets with their team. Veterans will also feel right at home in Skate.School as they refresh their skills but also learn all the new tricks SKATE 3 has to offer including darkslides and underflips.

Gamers can hit the streets with the pros in the all-new city of Port Caverton – a true skater’s paradise with unique districts, skate parks, and endless lines. For fans with a creative flair, the new Skate.Park editor allows gamers to create their own dream plaza or mega-ramp park from scratch or use the Object Dropper to alter the landscape of Port Carverton to truly change the face of the city. In the end, SKATE 3 delivers a completely immersive and connected experience giving gamers the tools to build and share their own skate parks, videos, and photos with all their friends by uploading them directly from their console or importing custom created graphics & logos from the Skate website*.

SKATE 3 features a deep roster of the world’s greatest skaters including several Thrasher Skater of the Year winners.

Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)

SKATE 3 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.
Internet connection and EA account required.

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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 Mobile TM 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.eagames.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/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

New Zero Punctuation - Heavy Rain

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Heavy Rain. could this unique, and possibly glimpse of the future, appeal to Yahtzee, or are the Quick Time Events/story just not good enough?

THQ Reveal UFC Undisputed 2010 Ultimate Fights Mode And Playstation 3 Exclusive Content

THQ Have announced that the Classic Fights Mode From UFC 2009 has been improved in UFC Undisputed 2010 and is now called Ultimate Fights Mode. Ultimate Fights Mode will give people the chance to play classic matches either single player or two player.

Each fight will start with a introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who will break down the importance of the fight. this is followed by a pre-fight montage.

One of the biggest changes over last years game is that now there are multiple challenges in each fight, and the fights themselves have been categorized to show what type of fight they are. There is even the chance to play as the looser and try to change history by not loosing the fight.

UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights.
The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights are:

Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann

Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia

Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin

Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries

PS3 Exclusive Fights


Press Release

UFC Undisputed 2010
ULTIMATE FIGHTS MODE


Ultimate Fights Mode is the evolution of UFC 2009’s Classic Fights Mode and allows players to relive some of the more memorable fights in UFC history. Players are given the opportunity to play the mode as a single player experience in an attempt to unlock content associated with each fight. Players can also play the mode as a two-player experience, squaring off against friends with special presentation and commentary elements.

Each fight opens with an introduction from one of the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell, who break down the significance of each fight. Following the introduction, a pre-fight montage is played with comments from each fighter and a brief history on how the fight came to fruition. Once the prefight montage is over, the basic match flow occurs and gameplay begins.

The main difference between Classic Fights from last year and the Ultimate Fights for UFC Undisputed 2010 is the introduction of Fight Categories and Multiple Challenges for each fight. Assigning each fight to a category helps structure the mode and allows players to easily identify each type of fight, while the introduction of Multiple Challenges for each fight adds replayability to the mode.

Another new component is the ability to “play as the spoiler” (or the fighter who lost in real life) and provide additional challenges and unlocks associated with the losing fighter, where players look to “rewrite history.”

Upon completing all the challenges, the player unlocks the ultimate reward – a montage that recaps the actual Ultimate Fight itself.

UFC Undisputed 2010 will offer players 20 exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PlayStation 3, while Xbox 360 owners will have access to 15 Ultimate Fights. The Sony-exclusive Ultimate Fights list is as follows:

Ultimate 2009 Category
UFN 18 – Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann

Ultimate Knockouts Category
UFC 102 – Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia

Ultimate Classics Category
UFC 60 – Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
UFC 66 – Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin

Ultimate Submissions Category
UFC 68 – Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries

THQ Have Released A New Video, Featuring BJ Penn, For UFC Undisputed 2010

THQ have released a new video for UFC Undisputed 2010. this video stars the UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ Penn. BJ Penn talks about how he started Jujitsu as a child and has taken it into UFC. the video also shows him training and what he looks like in UFC Undisputed 2010.



Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 15, 2010 - THQ Inc. today announced the release of a new UFC® Undisputed™ 2010 video featuring the current UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ “The Prodigy” Penn. As one of the world’s most renowned fighters, Penn brings an unrivaled level of skill and athleticism to the Octagon™. His stand-up fighting is notorious, and his legendary submissions are second to none. UFC Undisputed 2010 captures the proficiency of Penn and more than 100 UFC fighters with a multitude of enhanced combat features, including:

·Full upper body and head movement with a new Sway System
·New Posture System that allows for stronger, fight-ending strikes from the ground
·Introduction of Southpaw stance and the ability to change stances during a fight
·Multiple MMA disciplines, including the new additions of Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling
·Variety of new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions

“UFC Undisputed 2010 will, without question, be the ultimate MMA videogame experience,” said Penn. “The game’s authenticity is awesome and THQ has done a fantastic job on making the moves and gameplay very realistic.”

About UFC Undisputed 2010

UFC Undisputed 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame this year that will deliver the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Players will navigate an unparalleled roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Enhanced combat will bring greater authenticity and more customization, as players manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions, cage positions and more. UFC Undisputed 2010 will encourage online camaraderie like never before, giving players the ability to form fight camps and leagues, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world. In addition to an expanded Career mode, UFC Undisputed 2010 will also introduce three new gameplay modes including Title Mode, Title Defense Mode and Tournament Mode. So you want to be a fighter? Here’s how. For more information about the UFC Undisputed videogame franchise, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.

About BJ Penn

BJ “The Prodigy” Penn is an American mixed martial artist and current UFC Lightweight Champion. Penn began his MMA career training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ralph Gracie, and was the first non-Brazilian to win the black-belt division of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, Penn is renowned for his powerful standup and unrivaled submissions. For more information on BJ Penn, please visit www.ufc.com and www.bjpenn.com.

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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• PS3: Sony has announced that PS3 supplies in the USA should be fine for God Of War III Launch. http://ow.ly/1lhol

• 360: Edge source says Gears Of War 3 is coming out April 2011. first reveal trailer, 8th April 2010, Full E3 reveal http://ow.ly/1mT6E

• PSP: Namco Bandai is brining Tales of Phantasia and Narikiri Dungeon out as Tales of Phantasia X later this year http://ow.ly/1mTUK

• PS3: At a Yakuza 4 event in Japan, Sega released a teaser trailer for a game speculated to be Yakuza 5. http://ow.ly/1mTXM

• PS3: there are reports of freezing issues in Final Fantasy XIII. http://ow.ly/1mU2c

• 360: Splinter Cell Conviction demo is coming out 18th March. http://ow.ly/1mU3v

• Wii: at GDC, High Voltage Software reportedly had a poster up which hints at a Conduit sequel. http://ow.ly/1mU5U

• PSP: Capcom have announced Monster Hunter Portable 3rd and that its coming out late 2010 http://ow.ly/1mU8m

• 360: Screenshots of a rumoured Super Street Fighter IV theme also may have revealed alternative costumes http://ow.ly/1mUuT

• 18.250 game industry professionals attended GDC this year, a new record. this is up from 17k last year http://ow.ly/1mUz5

• PS3: Peter Molyneux says Playstation Move is step forward, not as big as Natal, would like to play/develop with it http://ow.ly/1mUEe

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For NBA Jam On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16ONef

• PS3: Sony says that "alot" of Sony Computer Entertainment studios are working on stereoscopic 3D Games http://ow.ly/1mZKF

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce They Are Brining Tecmo Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 To The USA This Fall http://ow.ly/16OPJ5

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Video For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 Featuring Paula Creamer http://ow.ly/16OPJ6

• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released Concept Art For Patchwork Heroes http://ow.ly/16OQV4

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce A Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment Pack http://ow.ly/16OQV5

• QTE Blog: EA Have Announced That The Need For Speed World Beta Has Begun http://ow.ly/16OSEH

• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Dead to Rights: Retribution http://ow.ly/16OSEG

• There have been layoffs at IGN today. its part of cost cutting measures. http://ow.ly/1n7iH

• PSP: Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep is coming out in USA this summer, comes with extra boss and Multiplayer options http://ow.ly/1n7ns

• The upcoming Gamepro cover has revealed Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. http://ow.ly/1n7o7

• Wii: Its speculated that Grinder is no longer in development for the Wii, but its still coming to PS3/360 http://ow.ly/1n7r2