Sony Announce The First Stereoscopic 3D Games Will Be Released Tomorrow

Sony have announced that the first Stereoscopic 3D games will be released tomorrow. the first 4 of these games will be Wipeout HD (including Fury), PAIN, Super Stardust HD, and a MotorStorm 3D Pacific Rift Demo. people who already have these games Wipeout HD (including Fury) and Super Stardust HD will receive the 3D updates for free. all 4 of these titles will be available to buy, 3D ready, for £23.99/€29.99. These titles will be free for people who by a Sony Bravia 3D TV.

PAIN will also be getting 2 new modes designed specifically for stereoscopic 3D, Alien Toss and Ice Blocks will be free with the stereoscopic 3D Collection or €2.99. Sonys USA Playstation Blog has also revealed that the Playstation Motion game, The Fight: Lights Out, will also be available in stereoscopic 3D.

Other Info From USA Playstation Blog

Press Release

London, 9th June 2010: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will tomorrow release the first stereoscopic 3D game experiences for PlayStation®3 (PS3™), giving gamers a whole new perspective and a new way to experience some of their favourite titles. The stereoscopic 3D Collection includes PS3 classics WipEout® HD, SuperStardust™HD, PAIN™, plus an exclusive single level demo of MotorStorm®: Pacific Rift. The titles are available for just €29.99 / £23.99, downloadable from PlayStation®Store or free as part a great value Sony Bravia 3D TV package, giving you everything you need to get you started for a home entertainment experience in 3D. Whether you’re after the thrill of the race or an intergalactic battle, the stereoscopic 3D Collection will let you step into the game and be at the centre of the action.

WipEout HD
It’s come a long way since it was first published on PlayStation in 1995, and now cult classic WipEout HD moves into another racing dimension. The stereoscopic 3D Collection will include the full game, with the exception of the separately sold Fury downloadable content (DLC), so you can experience the adrenaline rush of navigating the twists and turns of futuristic racetracks at breathtaking speeds like never before.

PAIN
Give a whole host of annoying characters and the odd celebrity their just desserts in this incredibly addictive PlayStation®Network favourite that lets you fling them from a giant catapult into walls, windows, tanks of gas, piles of tyres…and the occasional clown. The stereoscopic 3D Collection will include the Downtown area and tutorial along with three modes, including two new modes created specifically with stereoscopic 3D in mind, Alien Toss and Ice Blocks1.


SuperStardust HD
Bringing intense, intergalactic shooting action into another dimension, SuperStardust HD will transport you into a spectacular space setting where you’ll fight to obliterate gigantic asteroids as they rain down into terrestrial orbit and threaten to destroy entire planets. Experience asteroids fly past you as you navigate the deadly battleground - only a battle on a cosmic level will save the indigenous life below from destruction.

MotorStorm 3D Pacific Rift Demo
Available exclusively as part of the stereoscopic 3D Collection, MotorStorm®: Pacific Rift in stereoscopic 3D is where you’ll experience the ride of your life. The demo puts you in the driver’s seat of a buggy for a one track, single player race around the deadly Kanaloa Bay for a dangerously real battle against ruthless opponents. Brutal off road racing on PS3 just became more real.

Commenting on the launch, SCEE President Andrew House said, “PlayStation® has always been about outstanding entertainment. The stereoscopic 3D Collection showcases the depth of technology behind PS3 and gives us a feel for the potential for future releases. Stereoscopic 3D technology coupled with the likes of PlayStation®Move motion controller allows us to create an ever more compelling, realistic and immersive experience. Add to that our online capabilities, community interaction features, our film and music services and you’ve got a very exciting proposition for the future of home entertainment.”

WipEout HD, PAIN and SuperStardust HD are available as part of the stereoscopic 3D Collection at €29.99 or alternatively are available individually at their current prices, while those who already own the games can upgrade their games to stereoscopic 3D via a free patch. Get ready for a new dimension in gaming. Find out more at www.eu.playstation.com

For more information, please contact your local PR manager.

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 35.7 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 144.5 million systems worldwide.  Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 61.5 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 47 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 980 million items have been downloaded.

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

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Square Enix Have Revealed Their E3 Line-Up And Announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded

Square Enix have revealed the games they are showing at this years E3. in doing so, they have actually announced Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded for the Nintendo DS. The rest of Square Enix's Line-up includes:

The 3rd Birthday - PSP
DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION - PS3/360/PC
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 - PS3/360/PC
FINAL FANTASY XIV - PC/PS3
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT - DS
FRONT MISSION EVOLVED - PS3/360/PC
KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS - PS3/360
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep - PSP
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded - DS
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT - PS3/360/PC
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts - WiiWare
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages - WiiWare

Press Release

LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today its expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in company history.

Headlining this year's booth will be four of the hottest franchises in the industry from both the SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS® brands. Under SQUARE ENIX, the company delivers the highly anticipated MMORPG experience FINAL FANTASY® XIV, the next installment in the iconic franchise that has sold more than 97 million units worldwide. For handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday™ and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, a prequel that will unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ for Nintendo DS™, a charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV remakes. Under the EIDOS brand will be IO Interactive's KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS™, reuniting gaming's most notorious criminals in a raw shooter that introduces a new visual experience inspired by documentary film. Additionally, the year's biggest surprise announcement, DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTION™, the long-awaited next installment, will be showcased for attendees anxious to get a first look at the newly imagined Cyber Renaissance world that will revolutionize the gaming experience – just as the original DEUS EX did a decade ago.

Among the games the company is highlighting at the show, downloadable titles such as LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT™ for PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™: Puzzling Pages™ and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™ for WiiWare™ continue the pedigree of great franchises in gaming, all while staying true to the Square Enix heritage of providing the best and most immersive experiences in interactive entertainment. The booth will also feature Square Enix's partnerships with North American developers, including FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™, being developed by Double Helix Games™, and DUNGEON SIEGE® 3, being developed by Obsidian Entertainment™ Inc.

"At this year's E3, Square Enix is proud to showcase its extensive and diverse range of games for everyone, everywhere," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. "With our global network of studios and partnerships with developers around the world, the lineup proves that we are uniquely positioned to lead the interactive entertainment industry with a broad portfolio of market leading franchises, including properties under both SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS."

To experience the latest offerings from Square Enix first hand, visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

For the latest information on Square Enix at E3, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/ .

E3 2010 Lineup



The 3rd Birthday

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PSP system

Genre: Action RPG

ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)

Ship Date: TBD




Hideous creatures descend on Manhattan. Ground reports from the squad tasked with containing the pandemonium refer to these life forms as the Twisted. An investigatory team known as the CTI is formed within the year.

The Overdive system emerges as a means of opposition, but only one viable candidate exists – Aya Brea. A gift as she awakens from a lost past on this, the occasion of her third birth.

For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION

Developer: Eidos Montreal

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/ Windows® PC

Genre: Action RPG

ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)

Ship Date: 2011




To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics has been removed from Adam Jensen's life. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.

The official website can be found at http://www.deusex3.com.

DUNGEON SIEGE 3

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC

Genre: RPG

ESRB: Not Yet Rated

Ship Date: TBD




Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb's powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb, defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.

DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.

For more information on DUNGEON SIEGE 3, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.

FINAL FANTASY XIV

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC

Genre: MMORPG

ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)

Ship Date: 2010




Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.

The official website can be found at http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: RPG

ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)

Ship Date: October 5, 2010




FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don't always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world.
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The official website can be found at http://www.ff4heroes.com/.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED

Developer: Double Helix Games

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC

Genre: Third-Person Shooter

ESRB: T (Teen)

Ship Date: September 14, 2010




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The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth's surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.

The official website can be found at http://www.frontmissionevolved.com.

KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS

Developer: IO Interactive

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC

Genre: Action

ESRB: M (Mature)

Ship Date: August 24, 2010




Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming's most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay, and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience, and position this product as the stand-out shooter of 2010.

The official website can be found at http://www.kaneandlynch.com.

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PSP system

Genre: Action RPG

ESRB: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and older)

Street Date: September 7, 2010




Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d. Inc.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action RPG

ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)

Ship Date: TBD




Sora's journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.
Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn't write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this "datascape" dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.

For more information on KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded, please visit the Square Enix E3 site
at: http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.

Downloadable Titles
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT

Developer: Crystal Dynamics

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platforms: PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 system /Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360/ /Windows PC via STEAM®

Genre: Action/Adventure

ESRB: T (Teen)

Release Date: Summer 2010




LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.

The official website can be found at http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com/.

The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platform: Wii

Service: WiiWare

Genre: Action Puzzle

ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010




Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote™ to throw animated paper bears into the pages of an unusual picture book. The battle-oriented Chaotic Conflicts will be releasing simultaneously with Puzzling Pages – a parallel game with its own unique tale and stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery...

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.

The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Platform: Wii

Service: WiiWare

Genre: Action Puzzle

ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010




A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion.

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito® in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Statesand/or other countries. CHAOTIC CONFLICTS, FRONT MISSION, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, PUZZLING PAGES, THE 3RD BIRTHDAY, THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT and THE TALES OF BEARSWORTH MANOR are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. DUNGEON SIEGE is a registered trademark of Square Enix Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS © Disney. EIDOS, KANE & LYNCH, KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, DEUS EX, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT and TOMB RAIDER are trademarks or registered trademark of Square Enix, Ltd. "Double Helix Games" is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment. TAITO is a registered trademark of Taito Corporation. OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT is a registered trademark of Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. Nintendo DS and Wii are trademarks of Nintendo. Nintendo trademarks used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation.

SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.

Konami Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Puzzle Quest II

Konami have released new screenshots and a trailer for Puzzle Quest II. these screenshots and trailer show weapons in the game. they show different character types attacking a variety of enemies.



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Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For DC Universe Online

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new trailer for DC Universe Online. this trailer shows a new area in the game, Suicide Slums. the trailer uses in-game footage to detail a back story of the area as well as some of the activities that you can do there. Suicide Slums does have some superheroes there, like Steel, who try to bring law to the area, but the area is still dangerous.

Konami Have Released A New Trailer For The iPhone Game, Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night

Konami have released a new trailer for the iPhone/iPod Touch Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night. This trailer features alot of ingame footage of the game, and it also shows that this puzzle game is set in the Sympathy Of The Night Castlevania game.

Sega Have Revealed The Boxart For Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack

Sega have revealed the Boxart for the upcoming on-rails shooter game for the Nintendo Wii, Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack. it does reveal that the game has been rated 12.

Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Housemarque's Dead Nation

Sony have released a new trailer for Housemarque's upcoming PS3 exclusive PSN game, Dead Nation. this trailer provides some back story to the game before ending with in-game footage of the game. the live action parts of the trailer were filmed in San Francisco with people from the Playstation Blog.

EA Release New Screenshots For The iPhone Version Of RISK

EA Have released screenshots for the iPhone version of RISK. these are in-game screenshots from the game.

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Sony Online Entertainment Announce Free Realms Virtual Summer Camp

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that they will be running a Virtual Summer Camp in Free Realms. over 13 weeks, there will be online events, activities, and freindly competitions. there are two camps which people can join, Camp Chatty in Sacred Grove and Camp Robbie, each with their own side, Treeble or Robgoblin.

• Fun in the Virtual Sun – With a total of 14 new camp land quests, including daily and Member’s only questlines, players may never run out of ways to beat the summer heat.
• Events Calendar – With themes like Pirates, Pets, Beaches, Sports and more, each calendar week is full of fun summer activities to participate in, by yourself or with friends. Everything is outlined on the printable Events Calendar. Take a screenshot with Chatty, attend a house party, launch fireworks on the Seaside beach... there will never be a dull moment this summer!
• New Items - New Summer Camp clothing items will be available for purchase in the Free RealmsMarketplace and Coin Shop. Choose from Team Chatty, Team Robbie and other Summer Camp outfits!

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Press Release

WHAT: School’s finally out, but do you have the summertime blues? Beginning today, kids can join more than 11 million registered players online to take part in the Free RealmsTM virtual Summer Camp. With 13 themed weeks of organized live events, friendly competition, exploration and adventure, kids can’t complain about having nothing to do during their summer vacation. Print out the Free Realms Summer Camp Calendar and check off your favorite in-game activities to participate in.

Join Camp Chatty in Sacred Grove or swim across the lake to visit Camp Robbie. Players may choose a side and loyally protect their campground, or bounce back and forth between camps to complete the quests and daily tasks of their choice. But no matter the camp, Treeble or Robgoblin, players must beware of a scary Bigfoot who lurks in the forest.

Fun in the Virtual Sun – With a total of 14 new camp land quests, including daily and Member’s only questlines, players may never run out of ways to beat the summer heat.

Events Calendar – With themes like Pirates, Pets, Beaches, Sports and more, each calendar week is full of fun summer activities to participate in, by yourself or with friends. Everything is outlined on the printable Events Calendar. Take a screenshot with Chatty, attend a house party, launch fireworks on the Seaside beach... there will never be a dull moment this summer!

New Items - New Summer Camp clothing items will be available for purchase in the Free RealmsMarketplace and Coin Shop. Choose from Team Chatty, Team Robbie and other Summer Camp outfits!

And, just in time for three months of Summer Camp, Multi-Month Memberships are now available! Subscribe to the three month membership and receive a 10% discount off the regular monthly membership fee. Experience all Free Realms has to offer with full access to every job, exclusive content and more for as low as $3.30 per month with a 12 month subscription.

WHEN:Summer Camp activities are scheduled to run for 13 weeks. Activities kick off this week with Chatty’s Camp Week. For more information, visit www.FreeRealms.com.

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 LegendsTM, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, 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, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, PlanetSide, and Legends of Norrath are registered trademarks and Untold Legends are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Nintendo Announce 100 Classic Books For The DS Is Coming Out 13th June

Nintendo have announced that  100 Classics Books is coming out on the Nintendo DS on 13th June for $19.99. Nintendo have also revealed that people with wireless internet will be able to download 10 additional books for free. 100 Classic Books also comes with a questionnaire built in that'll ask you questions and choose books you may like based on your answers. The game has a feature for people who are left handed that flips the controls from right to left handed. you are also able to save 3 bookmarks which will let you continue a book from where you left it. You will also be able to send demos of books to people so they can try a book and see if they like it.

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., June 9, 2010 – Have you ever carried 100 books in your pocket? On June 13, people who own any one of the Nintendo DS™ family of systems can buy 100 Classic Books, a compilation of some of the greatest works of classic literature. But the best part is that the entire collection is available at a suggested retail price of just $19.99. And users with broadband Internet access can wirelessly download 10 additional books at no extra charge.

The postage stamp-sized game card includes a variety of books for all different ages, including seven separate works by Charles Dickens. There are novels that people can enjoy on the beach, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice; adventure and mystery novels that can be devoured during summer travels, such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or Bram Stoker's Dracula; and books that kids can read at home, such as The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling or Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

"100 Classic Books transforms your Nintendo DS system into a portable library," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Readers of any age will enjoy exploring the many worlds, characters and adventures created by these icons of literature."

Readers hold their Nintendo DS systems sideways like a book. To turn the page, they just swipe the touch screen with the stylus or a finger. The settings can even be flipped for left-handed users. A virtual bookmark lets readers return to where they left off. Up to three bookmarks can be used to mark a reader's place in three different books.  Large and small fonts are available. Each book includes a biography of the author and a synopsis of the plot and characters.

People who aren't sure which book they want to read can answer a series of questions about their preferences, and the software will recommend some books they might like. Once a book is finished, readers can rate it in different categories and upload the results wirelessly to a central database using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Then other readers can see which books have been rated "funniest" or "most exciting." Readers can also share demos of select books with other Nintendo DS owners who want to sample some literature for themselves.

For more information about 100 Classic Books, visit www.100classicbooks.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.

Nintendo Release New Character Art And Screenshots For Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies

Nintendo have released new character art and a trailer for the DS game, Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies. the trailer for the game shows in-game footage of battles and the character creation, as well as in-game cutscenes and features like 3 player co-op.



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EA Announce FIFA 11 Is Coming Out This Fall

EA Have announced that FIFA 11 is coming out this fall on Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, And PC. EA have also revealed some of the new features in FIFA 11.

Personality + will see individual characteristics, on and off the ball, for every player. Personality + uses a database of 36 attributes and 57 traits to distinguish each players skills and abilities. an example of a player have unique characteristics include Real Madrid’s Kaka will deliver crisp, creative passes, Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta will utilize tighter turns and close control to dribble through defenses, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney will hold off defenders and strike shots from distance with pace, and top-flight defenders like Giorgio Chiellini of Juventus will anticipate, predict and react to offensive players to win back possession.

Another new feature in FIFA 11 is pro passing. passing in the game is now determined by how well the gamer uses the controller, the players individual skill, the situation on the pitch and urgency. new types of passes have also been introduced, an example where you can swerve passes.

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Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK. – 9th June, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that its top-selling* franchise from EA SPORTSTMwill redefine player authenticity when FIFA 11 launches this Fall on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360®videogame and entertainment system. FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every player and at every position on the pitch with Personality+, an all-new feature that sees individual abilities reflected in game, enabling clear differentiation for every player.

“Personality+ is the evolution of individual distinctiveness that sees a footballer’s abilities on the pitch mirrored authentically in our game, creating individual personalities in FIFA 11,” said Executive Producer Kaz Makita. “We have reached a level of sophistication within our game engine where footballers in our game will behave and perform as true individuals.”

Personality+ distinguishes individual footballers from one another by utilizing a database that evaluates and grades each player’s skill-set over 36 attributes and 57 traits. The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise utilizes a network of 1700 scouts, editors and reviewers positioned around the world to evaluate each player, creating one of the world’s most comprehensive databases to drive its market-leading football engine. Personality+ plus will be integrated everywhere in-game. Elite players are now empowered to showcase their world class skills. Real Madrid’s Kaka will deliver crisp, creative passes, Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta will utilize tighter turns and close control to dribble through defenses, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney will hold off defenders and strike shots from distance with pace, and top-flight defenders like Giorgio Chiellini of Juventus will anticipate, predict and react to offensive players to win back possession. New body types and player models will further distinguish each player on the pitch. In addition, goalkeepers have also been injected with Personality+. The real-life personality of the keeper, whether acrobatic or traditional, will dictate his style in game. Dive attributes will determine the keepers with the ability to reach for further shots while reflex attributes determine reaction times, so a keeper like Petr Cech of Chelsea FC will be able to showcase world-class skills.

FIFA 11 introduces new Pro Passing where pass accuracy is determined by a gamer’s ability on the control pad, and player skill, situation and urgency on the pitch, yielding a deeply rewarding passing system. Poor decisions or over/under striking the ball will mean error-prone outcomes. New types of passes such as swerve passes will enable players to make a safer and more effective play.

Building on FIFA 10 gameplay, which won 50 sports game of the year awards, FIFA 11 continues to listen to its growing legion of FIFA fans around the world to refine gameplay in ways that matter most to fans. Visit http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa to join the FIFA group to express feedback directly to game developers and receive exclusive content. New game modes and innovations will be revealed in the coming months along with features on other platforms. VisitWWW.FIFA.EASPORTS.COM for more information.

FIFA 11 will be available in stores world-wide this Fall for the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, WiiTM, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DSTM, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and mobile. It is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not yet been rated.

EA SPORTSTM is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS ActiveTM.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.co.uk to connect, share and compete.

*Based on total sales in 2009 according to the NPD.


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 MobileTMand 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.easports.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, Pogo and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product ' © The FIFA brand OLP logo is a copyright and trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved.' Manufactured under licenese by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers "(FIFPro)" and national teams. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

New Zero Punctuation - Red Dead Redemption

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Red Dead Redemption. Will Yahtzee enjoy the wild west setting, spending hours playing mini-games, exploring the wild west, or are the games bugs just the tip of an issue iceberg?

This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's UK Playstation Blog has detailed the comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store. They have also revealed that 4 comics have a price cut and are now free.

Price Cut - Comics Now Free
Star Trek Mirror Images #1
Astro Boy Prequel #1
The Ghoul #1
Dreamland Chronicles #1

New Comics Out Today
Criminal (2008) #1 Icon 18+
2000AD Prog #1683 2000AD 18+
Arcane Legions #1 IDW 17+
Atomic Robo Vol.3: Shadow From Beyond Time #5 Red 5 Comics 9+
Criminal (2006) #10: Lawless #5 Icon 18+
Beyond #3 Liquid Comics 17+
Devi #3 Liquid Comics 12+
Donald Duck and the Beach Training Camp Disney 3+
Donald Duck and the World Cup Mission Disney 3+
DoubleDuck #5: The First Night Disney 3+
Eleventh Hour #1 Markosia 15+
Ms. Marvel (2006) #1-#4 Marvel 12+
Powers (2000) #9 & #10 Icon 18+
Ramayan 3392 AD #3 Liquid Comics 12+
Scrooge McDuck and the Precious Rubber Ball Disney 3+
Snakewoman #3 Liquid Comics 17+
The Last Unicorn #1 IDW 9+
The Lexian Chronicles #6 Markosia 12+
The Murder of King Tut #1 IDW 12+
The Sadhu #3 Liquid Comics 17+
Thor (2007) #7-#11 Marvel 12+
Walk-In #3 Liquid Comics 17+

From EU Playstation Blog

UK PSN Update 09/06/2010

Special Offers
PS3: Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars [£3.99]
PS3: Greed Corp [£4.79]
PS3: Loco Roco Cocoreccho [£1.19]
PS3: Section 8 [£8.69]
PS3: Ferrari Challenge - Nurburgring, 599GTB, Enzo, 430 Scuderia, 612 Sessanta, F330 P4 [£2.39]
PSP: Loco Roco 2 [£11.99]
PSP: Little Big Planet – Savannah Theme Level Kit [£1.19]
PSP: Little Big Planet – The Metropolis Level Kit [£1.19]
PS1: James Pond 2: Codename Robocod [£1.59]
Minis: Stand O'Food [£1.74]

Permanent Price Reductions – PSP Games Now Part of Essentials Range
Daxter [£6.99]
Everybody’s Golf [£6.99]
LocoRoco [£6.99]
MediEvil Resurrection [£6.99]
Patapon 2 [£6.99]
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters [£6.99]
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice [£6.99]
WipEout Pulse [£6.99]
Buzz! Master Quiz [£6.99]

PS3 Games
FirstPlay Episode 010 [£0.99]
FirstPlay 90 Day Subscription [£8.99]
Joe Danger [£9.99]
Söldner X 2: Final Prototype + Slödner X Himmeisstürmer Bundle [£13.99]
Clash of The Titans – Apollo's Challenge Quest Pack [£1.59]
Skate 3 – Maloof Money Cup 2010 NYC Pack [£3.19]
Super Street Fighter IV – Super Challenges Pack 2 [£3.19]
Buzz! Quiz TV - Celebrities Quiz [£3.99]
Eye Pet – Football Fan Styling Pack [Free]
Eye Pet – Robot Styling Pack [£2.39]
Little Big Planet – Heavy Rain Costume Kit [£4.79]
Little Big Planet – Ethan Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Madison Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Jayden Costume [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Orihami Costume [£1.59]

Demo's
None

Guitar Hero 5
National Anthems Track Pack [Free]
“God Save The Queen” [Free]
“Il Canto Degli Italiani” [Free]
“La Marseillaise” [Free]
“Lied Der Deutschen” [Free]
“The Star-Spangled Banner” [Free]

Rock Band
Deftones Pack 1 [£2.49]
“Cherry Waves” by Deftones [£0.99]
“Minerva” by Deftones [£0.99]
“Hole In The Earth” by Deftones [£0.99]
“Rock Ready” by Crown Of Thorns [£0.99]
“The Great Escape” by Boys Like Girls [£0.99]

Rock Band Network Latest
“Collapsing” by Demon Hunter [£0.99]
“Don’t Let Me Down (Slowly)” by The Main Drag [£0.99]
“Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse” by Of Montreal [£0.99]
“Mechanical Love” by In This Moment” [£0.99]
“The Mob Goes Wild” by Clutch [£0.99]

DJ Hero
None

Karaoke Revolution
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me [£0.79]
It’s Not Unusual [£0.79]
Rio [£0.79]
Tainted Love [£0.79]
Thank You [£0.79]
Twist & Shout [£0.79]
Virtual Insanity [£0.79]
You’re My Best Friend [£0.79]

Videos
Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days - Fragile Alliance Trailer
Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days - Arcade Mode Trailer
Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days - Cops and Robbers Trailer
Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days - Undercover Cop Trailer
Aliens Vs. Predator - Heritage Trailer
Aliens Vs. Predator - Dev Diary
Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype - Gameplay Video 1
Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype - Gameplay Video 2

Wallpaper
Söldner X-2: Final Prototype Wallpaper 5

Theme
Dallas Mavericks Theme [£1.19]
Cleveland Cavalliers [£1.19]
Internation Football Themes - 22 World Cup Country Themes, each costing [£1.59]

Dynamic Theme
World Cup [Free]
Eye Pet Summer [£1.59]

PSN ID Avatars
Eye Pet – Bubble Monkey [£0.20]
Eye Pet – Food Bowl [£0.20]
Eye Pet – Pet In Bubble [£0.20]
Eye Pet – Pet Jump Happy [£0.20]
Eye Pet – Speaker [£0.20]

PS1 Classic
None
PSP
Championship Manager 2007 [£7.99]
Metal Slug XX [£23.99]
What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord 2? [£23.99]
What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord 2? - My Name Is Shota [£1.59]
What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord 2? - A Day Without Badman [£1.59]
Little Big Planet – Motorstorm Hessian Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – Motorstorm Hessian level Kit [£2.39]

Minis
Gold Fever [£3.99]
Mahjongg Artefacts [£3.99]
Rocks N' Rockets [£3.99]
Vibes [£3.99]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17EY20
• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17F3e0
• Bodycount originally had co-op multiplayer in the story, but they decided having it solo made for a better experience http://ht.ly/1VwTF
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For The 3rd DLC Map Pack For Battlefield: Bad Company 2 http://ht.ly/17F5Df
• A Countdown clock has appeared on Rare's site. the countdown is 7 days and the message is 1 million http://ht.ly/1VwUx
• Capcom announce they plan to "Heat Up" the Resident Evil game franchise when the new movie is released http://ht.ly/1VwV5
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Sylvia Liu Has Been Awarded The 2010 Gamers In Real Life Scholarship http://ht.ly/17F8gY
• QTE Blog: BioWare And FUNimation Entertainment Announce A Dragon Age Anime Movie http://ht.ly/17F8gX
• PS3: Lightbox announce the Beta for "Starhawk" is still a while away. Recent Sony playtest went well http://ht.ly/1VGZI
• Its rumoured Telltale's next episodic game could be Jurassic park and its coming to multiple platforms http://ht.ly/1VH32
• QTE Blog: Square Enix And Obsidian Entertainment Announce Dungeon Siege 3 http://ht.ly/17FaN2
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The New ModNation Community Website Is Now Live http://ht.ly/17FaN1
• Its Strongly rumoured Valves E3 surprise will be the revealing of Source Engine 2 and maybe Half Life 3 running on it http://ht.ly/1VHQY
• Namco bandai announce they will have Natal, Playstation Move, and 3D news at E3 http://ht.ly/1VI1i
• QTE Blog: Majesco Reveal Their E3 2010 Line-up http://ht.ly/17FcTt
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce A New DSi XL Colour Is Coming Out In The USA On 11th July http://ht.ly/17FcTu
• PS3: EA Announce Online Pass won't start until 10th June with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 http://ht.ly/1VKE4
• Snoop Dog had a mo-cap session for 2K's NBA 2K11 http://ht.ly/1VKFN
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released Launch Trailers For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 On The Wii, Playtation 3, And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/17Fgmm
• QTE Blog: Platinum Games Have Released A New Trailer For Vanquish http://ht.ly/17Fgml
• PSP: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker reviews are in. its getting mostly 9/10 with the odd 8/10 http://ht.ly/1VKIu
• Marvelous Entertainment announce they are implementing major restructuring plans to ease financial worries http://ht.ly/1VKLy
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released The E3 2010 Trailer For Enslaved: Odyssey To The West http://ht.ly/17FifK
• QTE Blog: Sega Announce Yakuza 4 Is Coming Out In The USA And EU In Spring 2011 http://ht.ly/17FifJ
• Entertainment Software Association predicts there'll be 41K-45K developers, analysts, journalists and retailers at E3 http://ht.ly/1VLWI
• A X-Factor game is currently in development from Deep Silver and Fremantlemedia for the PS3,360, and Wii. http://ht.ly/1VLZ7
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Detail The New "Summer Veloctiy Cap Pack" For Forza 3 That's Out Now For 400 MS Points http://ht.ly/17FkFh
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer And New Information For The Sims 3 On Consoles http://ht.ly/17FkFi
• A Movie featuring Michael Jai White and Jeri Ryan has emerged showing a new twist on Mortal Kombat. its very impressive http://ht.ly/1VQRk
• PSP2: Sony have trademarked PlayView, a portable device with e-reader abilities and ability to play optical disc games http://ht.ly/1VQTR
• PSPgo: Sony says PSPgo sales reveal consumers like packaged media, and the look of the device http://ht.ly/1VR7Z
• Activision confirm Spider-Man 2099 universe is in Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions http://ht.ly/1VR9c
• 2K Play announce New Carnival Games is coming tot he Wii and DS this fall. http://ht.ly/1VRaH
• There are rumours that Nintendo still has an unannounced E3 surprise thats not Zelda, Speculation is its Star Fox http://ht.ly/1VRbK
• QTE Blog: Activision Announce DJ Hero 2 Is Coming This Fall To The Wii, PS3, And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/17Fpdw
• Atlus have announced they are joining forces with Frozenbyte for a game coming out in 2011 via digital distribution http://ht.ly/1VRxe