This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo USA has revealed the games coming out today on the WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no Virtual Console games released today, but there are 2 new games coming to WiiWare and 4 coming to DSiWare.

WiiWare

Space Trek
This is a 1 player only game that costs 700 Wii Points. You play as Captain Jay, deployed on an alien world called Knagar. you have to rescue survivors whilst trying to outsmart and defeat the local green aliens. as well as fighting on foot, you will also get to fight in your space ship.


A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. The game takes place on a planet called Monsteca. it was inhabited by the Stompies, but a robot army has overun the place. A Stompie alone cannot defeat a robot, but together in a herd they stand a chance. you take control of a Stompie herd and guide them through levels.


DSiWare

Divergent Shift
This is a 1 player only game that costs 800 DSi Points. this is a puzzle platformer that uses both of the DS Screens. the game has 2 main mechanics, Reflection and Shadow. in both, you control two characters at the same time, one on each screen. to complete the game, you have to use both screens to beat each level.


3D Mahjong
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this Mahjong game comes with 50 layouts and is designed simply to be easy to use. you can use either the D-Pad or stylus to control the game. This game also comes with 2 mini-games.


myNotebook: Carbon
This is a 1 Player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this app turns your DSi into a note taking system. you can personalise your notebook by drawing on the cover. there are 128 pages you can use to take notes on, and when your done with a note you can simply erase it.


Just SING! National Anthems
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. this game comes with 5 national anthems for you to sing to, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the USA.


Press Release

Believe it or not, September is just around the corner. How do you want to spend the waning days of summer? You could plunge yourself into an intergalactic battle with Space Trek or A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots for the WiiWare™ service. You've also got some interesting hand-held options to consider via the Nintendo DSiWare™ service: rule two screens at once in Divergent Shift, enjoy classic tile-matching in 3D Mahjong, take note of the world around you with myNotebook: Carbon™ or try karaoke with a soccer-loving twist in Just SING! National Anthems. Choose any or all of the above and savor the downloadable fun before another summer slips away.

WiiWare

Space Trek
Publisher: CALARIS
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: As Captain Jay, you take control of a space jet deployed on an alien world. The planet you're on is inhabited by the Knagar, a race of big, green, self-important bullies. You must fight your way through, outsmart them and save the survivors. Fortunately, Jay can always throw a nice punch line when things get ugly. Fight floating drones, destroy Knagar ships, attack turrets and deal with gigantic worms before they swallow your ship or electrocute you. Access your handy map to avoid getting lost on one of six big levels. Pick up keycards, deactivate force fields, save survivors and collect power-ups. Rearm your ship to use one of six weapons, including the Quark Dispeller, Anti-Matter Thrower and Mega Rockets. Recharge your ship's battery by flying over heat-bursting volcanoes. Then use the surplus to power your weapons or energy shield. Enjoy humorous dialogue that accompanies players throughout the game.

A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots
Publisher: Onteca
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: The planet Monsteca is no longer the harmonious world it once was. It's been overrun by a robotic army that's determined to rule and conquer. Monsteca natives known as the Stompies have no choice but to run. Unable to defend themselves against such heavy machinery, the Stompies must rely on the strength of their herd to work together and defeat the meddling robots. Take control of the Stompies, cute and not-so-bright monsters who need help to avoid being captured by invading robots. It's your duty to guide them successfully through each level. This fun, full-3D strategy game has a strong sense of flow, offering 20 levels to conquer and many hours of game play.

Nintendo DSiWare

Divergent Shift
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Violent References
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Divergent Shift is a puzzle platformer. You'll run, jump and flip over obstacles, but you also may have to put on your thinking cap to figure out how to complete some of the levels. There are two primary mechanics in the game: the Reflection Mechanic and Shadow Mechanic. In both, you control two characters - one on each screen - at the same time. If you jump, both characters will jump; if you run, both characters will run. The only way to beat the game is to use the two screens together.

3D Mahjong
Publisher: cosmigo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Relax your mind with the ancient game of tiles. 3D Mahjong features 50 layouts of the traditional tile-matching game in 3D, each with millions of different shuffles to play. The game's style and interface has been designed for easy and intuitive operation with the stylus or control pad. The graphics can be customized with six fabulous tile sets and backgrounds. Sit back, relax and enjoy the endless challenge with this Mahjong game collection. Additional brain-sharpening challenges come in the form of extra mini-games: "Memory" and "Matching."

myNotebook: Carbon
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: myNotebook allows you to take notes wherever you are. Just pop open your Nintendo DSi™ system and jot down your thoughts. Make a list and cross it off, or even play your favorite pen-and-paper games (games not included). You can even personalize your notebook by drawing on the cover and changing the paper type with 24 unlockable squared and lined paper styles. Use the pen or pencil to make notes or doodles, and then erase the bits you don't like. With five ink colors, you'll always be able to make your notes and doodles look stylish. myNotebook also includes 128 pages to write on and the ability to export your pages to your Nintendo DSi Photo Album.

Just SING! National Anthems
Publisher: Engine Software
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: It is the greatest sporting event of 2010: the World Cup! All eyes are on South Africa, and all ears are on you in the karaoke game of the year. Enter the hallowed turf and display your talent by singing a selection of national anthems. There are five national anthems to choose from: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan and the United States. It's karaoke fun at its best. All text is displayed, and the game features optimum voice recognition. Just sing into the built-in microphone of your Nintendo DSi system. Don your jersey and step out onto the pitch - to sing!

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.com.

Nintendo Have Released New Metroid: Other M Screenshots And A Trailer

Nintendo Have Released New Metroid: Other M Screenshots and a trailer for the game. both sets are in-game, with the screenshots showing Samus fighting a couple of enemies and the trailer showing a few of Samus' weapons and suit upgrades. The trailer especially highlights action in the game and the moves that Samus can pull and the kind of enemies you'd see in the game.



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Ubisoft Announce Ghost Recon Predator Exclusively For The PSP

Ubisoft have announced Ghost Recon Predator is exclusively coming to the PSP this November. This squad based shooter is set in the forests of Sri Lanka and you have to take out the insurgents before the situation gets out of hand. The enemy knows the local terrain better than you and they know how to hide. but you have the technology to deal with this. You have gadgets like a RC Drone and highly trained team mates you can control. Ghost Recon Predator also has multiplayer co-op, via Ad-hoc, for up to 3 players.

Screenshots


From USA Playstation Blog

Null City Software Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Their Xbox Live Indie Game "Breeze"

Null City Software Have released a new trailer and screenshots for their Xbox Live Indie Game "Breeze". Breeze is a game where you have to blow a flower to a goal. you control the flower by using wind, avoiding obstacles and trying to collect all the sun orbs. there are 60 levels to play through, the difficulty of which start easy but build up to hard. Breeze is out now for 240 MS Points.



Screenshots


Press Release

BREEZE is a single player game written for the Xbox 360 and is light entertainment for persons of any age. Take control of a fan as you strive to gently blow a flower to the goal. Control the flower by proxy across the 60 levels using only the power of wind. Take the flower through all four seasons to reach the goal catching the sunny collectables as you go. Breeze comes with a chilled, lilting soundtrack and an emphasis on the smooth.

Breeze features 60 unique levels of flowery twitch play for you to enjoy. This game will have you itching to try and beat the levels which vary in difficulty from the very easy to the infuriatingly hard. There's plenty of content to explore with unique and interesting traps and game mechanics. Breeze has been designed to offer high replay value with each level having a record time set by the developer. Those who take on the challenge of beating these times will find Breeze a difficult and rewarding game to master.

Housemarque Have Released A New Trailer For Dead Nation

Housemarque have released a new trailer for Dead Nation. this trailer provides some of the basics you need to know to survive a zombie attack, showing them in the game. the trailer also shows how you can combine different items to take out a larger group of zombies, but it also shows at the end of the trailer that sometimes its not that simple.



From USA Playstation Blog

Capcom Announce Lost Planet 2 Is Coming To PC's On October 15th

Capcom have announced that Lost Planet 2 is coming to PC's on October 15th. it will support both DirectX 9 or DirectX 11 as well as NVIDIA 3D Vision and 3D Vision Surround. Capcom have released new screenshots for the PC version, the first batch compare how the game looks using DirectX 9 vs DirectX 11. the second batch of screenshots all show how the game looks like with DirectX 11.

You Can download the Lost Planet 2 preview here and see is your PC can run the game.

DX 9 / DX 11 comparison screenshots


DX 11 Screenshots


From Capcom Unity

PC Minimum/Recommended/NVIDIA GeForce 3D VISION Specs

Minimum Specs

OS
Windows XP

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or over
AMD Athlon x2 Processor or over

Memory
Windows XP：1GB or over
Windows Vista：2GB or over

HDD
13.0GB free space or over

Resolution
640×480 or over

DVD-ROM Drive
DVD9 Support Drive

Video Card
DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or over
（No guarantee on running it on board or by sharing it with a main memory）
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 Series or later
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro or over
VRAM：256MB or over（No guarantee on running by sharing it with a main memory）

Sound Card
DirectSound Support（DirectX 9.0c or over）

Input Device
Mouse, Key board
Gaming Pad：Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

DVD Size
DVD9 x 2

Recommended Specs

OS
Windows Vista
Windows 7

CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Processor or over
AMD Phenom x4 Processor or over

Memory
Windows XP：2GB or over
Windows Vista：3GB or over

HDD
13.0GB free space or over

Resolution
1280×720 or over

DVD-ROM Drive
DVD9 Support Drive

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 Series or later
ATI RadeonTM HD4800 Series or later
VRAM：512MB or over（No guarantee on running by sharing it with a main memory）

Sound Card
DirectSound Support（DirectX 9.0c or over）

Input Device
Mouse, Key board
Gaming Pad：Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

DVD Size
DVD9 x 2

NVIDIA GeForce 3D VISION Minimum Specs

OS
Windows XP
Windows 7

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or over
AMD Athlon x2 Processor or over

Memory
Windows Vista：2GB or over

HDD
13.0GB free space or over

Resolution
640×480 or over

DVD-Rom Drive
DVD9 Support Drive

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Series or later
VRAM：512MB or over（No guarantee on running by sharing it with a main memory）

Sound Card
DirectSound Support（DirectX 9.0c or over）

Input Device
Mouse, Key board

DVD Size
DVD9 x 2

NVIDIA GeForce 3D VISION Recommended Specs

OS
Windows Vista
Windows 7

CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Processor or over
AMD Phenom x4 Processor or over

Memory
Windows Vista：3GB or over

HDD
13.0GB free space or over

Resolution
1280×720 or over

DVD-Rom Drive
DVD9 Support Drive

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 Series or later
VRAM：512MB or over（No guarantee on running by sharing it with a main memory）

Sound Card
DirectSound Support（DirectX 9.0c or over）

Input Device
Gaming Pad：Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

DVD Size
DVD9 x 2

THQ Announce Red Faction: Battlegrounds For The Playstation 3 PSN and XBLA

THQ have announced Red Faction: Battlegrounds for the Playstation 3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA. Red Faction: Battlegrounds is the first downloadable title in the Red Faction series and it is set to come out in 2011. The game will be playable at GamesCom and it can be found at the THQ Booth at Business Center at Hall 5.1, Both B10, and on the show floor at Hall 8.1, Booth B31.

Red Faction: Battlegrounds is a multiplayer, up to 4 players either Local or online, vehicular combat game. there are several game modes to choose from, including Survival, Annihilate and Flag Frenzy. Gameplay will take place on and below the surface of Mars. Players can also demolish buildings and vehicles using a variety of weapons.As players rank up, they are rewarded with unique content that will be playable in Red Faction: Armageddon on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., August 16, 2010 – Mechs or tanks? The age-old debate will be settled on Mars as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the development of Red Faction®: Battlegrounds™, the first downloadable title in the history of the acclaimed Red Faction® sci-fi/action franchise.

Scheduled to explode onto to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation 3 system in 2011, Red Faction: Battlegrounds is a fast-paced multiplayer-focused vehicular combat game in which fast-attack vehicles, heavy tanks and combat walkers wreak havoc above ground and beneath the surface of Mars. Staying true to the Red Faction universe, players can demolish anything that stands in their way, from military compounds to enemy vehicles, using advance Martian artillery and explosives.

Developed by THQ Digital Studios UK and executive produced by Volition, Inc., Red Faction: Battlegrounds pits four players either locally or online in a variety of game modes, including Survival, Annihilate and Flag Frenzy. Players rank up and are rewarded with unique bonus content that will be playable in the upcoming Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC game, Red Faction®: Armageddon™.

“The pick-up-and-play multiplayer action of Red Faction: Battlegrounds adds a completely new perspective to the acclaimed Red Faction franchise," said Kevin Kraff, Vice President of Global Brand Management, THQ. "Just as in other Red Faction games, you can pretty much blow up everything. Only this time, you do it with your friends using hulking mechs, armored tanks and combat walkers."

Red Faction: Battlegrounds will be playable at Gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany, from August 18-22. THQ will be located in the Business Center at Hall 5.1, Both B10, and on the show floor at Hall 8.1, Booth B31.

About Red Faction: Battlegrounds
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction®: Guerrilla™ comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges. Rank up by defeating the competition and unlock new content including maps, vehicles, weapons and even items for the upcoming Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game, Red Faction: Armageddon.
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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, , Volition, Inc, Red Faction, Red Faction: Armageddon, Red Faction: Battlegrounds and Red Faction: Guerrilla and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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 release and features of Red Faction: Battlegrounds videogame 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, 2010, 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.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For Super Scribblenauts

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for Super Scribblenauts. this trailer shows many of the enhancements from the original, with the main focus being on the addition of adjective. The trailer also highlights that there are many different ways to deal with a situation and that the game can be played with the stylus or with the D-Pad.

Square Enix Announce Front Mission 3 Is Coming To The PS3 And PSP As A PS1 Classic

(USA boxart)

Square Enix have announced that Front Mission 3 is coming to the Playstation 3 And Playstation Portable in PAL territories as a PS1 Classic. The game will be coming soon to the PSN but no price has been provided. Front Mission 3 is a Strategy Adventure Game where you pilot Wanzers, giant mechanical battle machines. there are 2 stories to choose from, each with their own unique characters. situations, and environments. there is up to 150 hours of gameplay in the game.

Press Release

London (16 August 2010) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the forthcoming release of FRONT MISSION 3TM, the classic strategy adventure game originally released for PlayStation®will soon be available to download for PlayStation®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system from the PlayStation®Network.

FRONT MISSION 3 is a sprawling strategy sci-fi adventure which gives you giant mechanical battle machines known as “Wanzers” to command in explosive, high-tech, turn-based warfare.

Featuring the Double Feature Scenario System, you can choose from one of two independent stories, each with its own unique characters, situations and environments. Up to 150 hours of engrossing gameplay – complete with a myriad of twists and turns – awaits you. Are you ready to uncover the truth?

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “With the forthcoming release of FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®, the FRONT MISSION series is back with a bang. Before the evolution of the series, we think it’s the perfect time to revisit a previous classic instalment with FRONT MISSION 3. We’re very pleased to be able to bring this compelling title to the PlayStation Network.”

FRONT MISSION 3 will be available in all PAL countries where the PlayStation®Store is available. The release date and pricing information will be announced soon.

Story - The year is 2112. When an explosion tears through the Yokosuka military base, test pilot Kazuki Takemura and his friend Ryogo Kusama find themselves caught in the middle of a complex global conspiracy. Can you uncover the truth?

Team 17 Have Released A New Trailer For Worms Reloaded Showing Customisation In The Game

Team 17 have released a new trailer for Worms Reloaded. this trailer shows all the different levels of customisation in the game. the trailer shows the level editor, showing how you can customise all aspects of the level. the trailer also shows how you can customise your own Worm team. The Trailer also shows how you can customise the level you want to play, or the type of game you want to play.



Press Release

From the very beginning, WormsTM has been a game about choice. Your worm name, team name, the speech banks and (most importantly) how you disposed of your foe; all these choices were given to the user at the earliest stage possible. Team17 have been spending many years figuring out just how to give more to the eager Wormer, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Worms Reloaded, the definitive PC WormsTM experience!

From forts, through hats right the way to skin colours and speech banks, there is now even more ways to make your team of worms your own. Add to this an expansive Landscape Editor and you now have individualized levels on which to show off your custom created critters!

Zen United Announce Arc Systems BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Is Coming To UK And EU PC's On 20th August

Zen United have announced that their PC version of Arc System Works BlazBlue Calamity Trigger is coming out in the UK and EU on Friday the 20th of August. This PC version comes with all the features that the Console versions had as well as including with all the DLC that was released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for free. it will also allow PC players to fight online against Xbox 360 owners via Xbox Live.

Screenshots

Press Release

BRISTOL (16th August 2010) Arc System Works and Zen United are pleased to announce that the PC version of BlazBlue Calamity Trigger will be available to buy across the UK and Europe on Friday the 20th of August.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is the first instalment of the critically acclaimed BlazBlue fighting series. Winning accolades from the press around the world, BlazBlue has won legions of fans for its beautiful and distinctive 2D art style, its diverse character roster and innovative fighting system. Against stiff opposition IGN voted it Best Fighting Game of the Year in 2009.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger delivers all the features of its console counterparts including;
Stunning 2D HD visuals and fluid animation – for a fighting experience like no other.
Diverse and distinctive character roster where no two characters play alike.
Extensive Story Mode with anime from renowned Japanese studio, Gonzo.
Unique fighting system that’s accessible to both novice and veteran fighting fans.
All the original DLC content, including Unlimited Characters and Costume Colours available on 360 and PS3 is on the disk.

PLUS: For the first time in a fighting game, PC players will be able to fight against 360 owners via Xbox Live. Join the fight with a well established and thriving community!
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger for PC will be available on Friday the 20th of August in the UK.

For more information on BlazBlue head to blazbluegame.com, join our ever growing community on Facebook/BlazBlue or keep up with our regular news on Twitter/@BlazBlue_Europe.

Sony Announce Vidzone Update 1.15 And Reveal EMI Music Has Joined Vidzone Bringing 8,000 New Music Videos

Sony have announced that EMI Music have joined Vidzone, meaning there are now over 8,000 new music videos from EMI Music artists. This applies to all 18 countries where Vidzone is available. Sony have also announced that the VidZone application has been updated to 1.15. this update, which is out now, brings the following:

• Speedy updates: The VidZone application will start-up exceptionally faster and content refreshes will be processed and downloaded quicker.
• Optimised search: Search is now better than ever before. You can find more of what you want as virtual keyboard becomes default.
• Advanced settings: Our videos are multibitrate with hi, med and lo quality settings. You can now control your bandwidth use by fixing these settings
• Overall experience: We have fixed a few minor bugs which will make a big difference to your music experience.

From EU Playstation Blog

Funcom Reveal The Games They Are Bringing To GamesCom And Razer Partnership

Funcom have revealed the games they are bringing to this years GamesCom. The games are Bloodline Champions and The Secret World. The Secret World will only be shown to media, but Bloodline Champions will be playable on the floor and there is a chance to win Beta Keys to it. the Funcom Booth is at Hall 9, stand A031, but due to their partnership with Razor, you can also play Bloodline Champions at the Razor booth at Hall 9, stand B031. the Razor website will also be lice streaming Bloodline Champion battles on their website.

Press Release

Durham, USA – August 16th, 2010 – Funcom is pleased to announce the company's presence at this year's GamesCom. From August 18th to August 22nd, Funcom will be present at the Cologne game show to showcase both the new arena-based multiplayer game 'Bloodline Champions' as well as the upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online game 'The Secret World'.

While 'The Secret World' will only be shown to the media this year, visitors will get to try out 'Bloodline Champions' on the showfloor. Until now only a select number of beta testers have been allowed to try the game out, and the reactions have been very favorable. The press is also starting to dig into it, with sites such as The Examiner calling it 'brilliantly simple, fun and quick to play'. Now the 240.000 visitors expected to GamesCom will also get a chance to experience the intense battles of 'Bloodline Champions', and could possibly also walk away with one of the thousands of beta keys that will be handed out during the show.

"We are very excited to be bringing 'Bloodline Champions' to this year's GamesCom," says Funcom Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Morten Larssen. "The game is perfect to pick up and play at a show like GamesCom; it is instantly enjoyable and it only takes a few minutes getting used to the controls and your character's abilities. The developers at Stunlock Studios are doing terrific work, and we are thrilled to be showcasing the game at this year's show."

Through a special partnership with Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end gaming products, 'Bloodline Champions' will be available at both the Funcom booth (Hall 9, stand A031) and the Razer booth (Hall 9, stand B031) where players can either take part in competitive games or just try it out for fun. Renowned professional gamer James Harding will be present at both booths to provide live commentary on several of these battles, and those emerging victorious from the competitions will be able to walk away with exclusive prizes such as t-shirts, beta keys and even superior computer peripherals provided by Razer.

Razer will also be live streaming the 'Bloodline Champions' battles as well as their other activities onto their website so that even if you are stuck at home you can still take part in the fun! Journalists present at this year's GamesCom will have the opportunity to check out the latest developments on 'The Secret World', Funcom's upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online game. Game Director and Executive Producer Ragnar Tørnquist and Lead Designer Martin Bruusgaard are present to show all new content, locations and features from the game. More exciting news on the game will be released before, during and after GamesCom.

'Bloodline Champions' is currently in beta and is slated for release later this year. The game is being developed by Stunlock Studios and is being published by Funcom. For more information please visit http://www.bloodlinechampions.com. 'The Secret World' is currently in development and there is no publicly announced release date.

Firemint Announce Flight Control HD Is Coming Out On The Playstation 3 On 15th September

Firemint have announced that Flight Control HD is coming to the Playstation 3 PSN and will be released on 15th September in the UK, EU, Asia, And Australasia. It will come out on 21st October in Japan. Firemint have also announced that the Playstation 3 version will support Playstation Move and Stereoscopic 3D. the game will also support 1080P and up to 4 player drop-in drop-out multiplayer. Multiple local Profiles are supported and the game will have extensive online leaderboards and trophies.

In the game you play as a air traffic controller, tasked with making aircraft land at the correct landing zones. however, as your game progresses, there are more and more aircraft to land as they come in faster. there are 16 different aircraft types to manage in the game over 9 normal maps and 4 super-sized maps, one of which is called "Metropolis" is a Playstation Exclusive map that has a day and night cycle.

Press Release

MELBOURNE, Australia, 17 August 2010 - Acclaimed game development studio Firemint today announced that Flight ControlTM HD is expected to land on Sony PlayStation®Network from 15 September 2010, and will be one of the first games to support the PlayStation®Move motion controller.

The highly addictive gameplay in Flight Control HD casts players in the role of an air traffic controller in charge of an increasingly busy airport. Players are challenged to direct aircraft to their correct landing zone while avoiding collisions. The game starts gradually, but players will need keen eyes, steady hands and smart strategy to keep their airspace under control once planes arrive thick and fast.A fast-forward setting can speed everything up even more, for complete chaos that will challenge even the most advanced players.

Players have the option to fly solo or play collaboratively with friends, in a party-style multiplayer mode for up to four people. New players can join in the game at will in drop-in, drop-out style while aircraft continue to arrive. “Multiplayer is insanely fun, you can never be quite sure whether a new player is going to help or hinder your efforts so there tends to be a lot of laughing and jeering,” commented Firemint’s CEO, Rob Murray. “It’s turned Flight Control HD into an extremely social game.”

Flight Control HD’s distinctive retro graphics also soar to new heights on the PlayStation®3, with upgraded art and effects in glorious 1080p resolution. Flight Control HD also supports an optional stereoscopic 3D mode throughout the game, with aircraft appearing to float over the landscape (requires compatible 3D television and 3D glasses).

Players can control 16 different aircraft types including jets, sea planes and helicopters, across 9 maps, with 4 super-sized maps including the PlayStation® exclusive “Metropolis” map that cycles through day and night. Other maps include an Australian outback landscape, where emergency air ambulances take precedence over player-controlled aircraft; an aircraft carrier that slowly rotates while a range of fast military aircraft attempt landings; and a windy winter wonderland, where drifting snow and a windsock indicate the prevailing wind direction and runways close and reopen accordingly.

In classic “just one more go” style, Flight Control HD challenges players to beat their personal best scores. Multiple local profiles and extensive online leaderboards and PSN integration also mean players can compete against their friends or the best in the world, and collect numerous trophies to display on their PSN profile.

Flight Control HD will be available as a digital download via the PlayStation®Store for play on the PS3 system. The game can be played using the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller, SIXAXISTMWireless Controller or PS Move motion controller together with the PlayStation®Eye camera. The PS Move navigation controller is not required. Multiplayer games can use any combination of the supported controllers.

Flight Control HD is expected to be available on 15 September 2010 in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, and 21 October 2010 in Japan. Pricing information has not yet been released.

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About Firemint

Firemint creates fun, addictive games. Firemint’s best known titles are its self-published games Flight Control, the ultra-casual, broad-appeal hit, and Real Racing, the high-end 3D racer critically acclaimed as one of the best on any handheld platform. The studio previously worked with the industry’s leading publishers developing over 30 titles from notable franchises as well as originals. Founded in 1999 by CEO Robert Murray, Firemint is located in Melbourne, Australia’s games development hub, and employs 40 people.

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 13th August http://ht.ly/18zlWw
• THQ Have registered the 'Red Faction Battlegrounds' web domain. its not known what this is. http://ht.ly/2pALq
• Namco have registered the Web domain "Antiques Roadshow: The Game" http://ht.ly/2pALR
• PS3: Media Molecule announce the Little Big Planet 2 beta will start soon. http://ht.ly/2pAM8
• QTE Blog: THQ Have Released New Screenshots For Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine http://ht.ly/18ztlq
• QTE Blog: Hudson Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Deca Sports 3 http://ht.ly/18zvlj
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released A Video Q/A For Ace Combat Joint Assault http://ht.ly/18zxg9
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Friday 13th August http://ht.ly/18zzqs
• Wii: Natsume's Graham Markay says its very unlikely that Harvest Moon 64 is coming to the Virtual console http://ht.ly/2pMCa
• QTE Blog: Marvel Have Released New Artwork From The 4th Marvel Little Big Planet Costume Pack http://ht.ly/18A4GF
• 360: its rumoured Robot Entertainment will be at GamesCom to show off Project S (Spartan) http://ht.ly/2pMCM
• 360: Digital Foundry discuss+examine how 3D would work. HDMI 1.4 3D could be issue, games could be lower rez + more http://ht.ly/2pMHX
• QTE Blog: PomPom Games Announce The Playstation Mini's Version Of Astro Tripper Is On Hold And A New PS3 Game Is Coming http://ht.ly/18A6Ae
• Housemarque announce they are revealing a new PSN/XBLA game at PAX, 3rd-5th September http://ht.ly/2pMJs
• 3DS: Julian Gollop, creator of original X-Com franchise, reveals he's working on a launch title turn based tactical RPG http://ht.ly/2pMKw
• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/18AhPC
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