Sony Detail Home Update 1.5 And Release New Sodium Two Trailer

Sony have announced Playstation Home update 1.5 and released a new trailer for Sodium Two, a game that makes use of the 1.5 Update. The 1.5 update is set to come in early Spring and adds new tools that can be used to enhance the Home experience. these tools include improved physics, more realistic graphics and animations, and better real-time multiplayer. The main idea behind the 1.5 update is to bring better games to Home.



Source: USA Playstation Blog

Sony Have Detailed "Pure Throwing" In MLB 11 The Show

Sony have released a new video for MLB 11 The Show detailing the "Pure Throwing" in the game. Pure Throwing uses the right analog stick to control throws to your players. Push the analog stick towards any base to release your throw, or hold L1 while pushing the stick in any direction to throw the ball from the outfield to the cutoff man. Holding the stick longer will put a little extra mustard on the ball, but make sure to keep your throws accurate by pushing the analog stick in a straight line.



Source: USA Playstation Blog

Sony Announce There Are Over 2 Million Creations In ModNation Racers

Sony have announced there are now over 2 Million creations in ModNation racers. Sony have released a trailer showing some of them, but as they say in the blog post: "If you download and race one track a day, everyday, it would take you well over one full millennium to finish, and that’s including leap year days!"



The Trailer also shows some upcoming DLC for the game. There is some free DLC coming this week including:

Scene Props:

• Office Building
• House
• Billboard
• Semi Truck
• Jump Through Hoop
• Inflatable Overpass
• Ramp
• Balloon 1 & 2
• Hot Air Balloon 1 & 2
• Blimp 1 & 2

Dynamic Prop:

• Ramp 2

Track Props:

• Ad Board
• Box 1, 2 & 3

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Hudson Announce Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection For The Nintendo 3DS

Hudson have announced Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection for the Nintendo 3DS. this collection comes with 4 popular playing styles, including Hashi (Bridges) , Shikaku (Boxes) and Akari (Museum). The trailer Hudson have released shows each of these playing styles. Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection is set to come out in May.


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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that HUDSON SOFT’s first title for Nintendo 3DS will be Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection, a compilation of popular puzzle styles due for release in May.

Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection is a test of mental acuity for the Nintendo 3DS, offering a choice of four puzzle game styles, including the numerical test that is Sudoku. Based on puzzles devised by world-famous puzzle maker Nikoli, the quartet is completed with versions of Hashi (Bridges) , Shikaku (Boxes) and Akari (Museum) – some of Japan’s most taxing puzzle styles.

Each puzzle has been created to benefit from simple control interfaces designed to ease the player into the complexities that the four sub-games offer. To this end, Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection will make use of Nintendo’s clever ‘Play Coins’ system. Players earn points as they carry their Nintendo 3DS with them, and these can be exchanged within the HUDSON game for hints for particularly challenging puzzles.

The 3D capabilities of the format are used in each game via beautiful imagery, with Shikaku showing off formed boxes with specially-created visuals, while Hashi’s linking bridges are also brought to vivid life. Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection contains a total of 600 tests, ranging from basic introductory stages through to Hard challenges that will test the most intelligent of players.

Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection will be available for Nintendo 3DS in May . For more information, please contact Steve Merrett at Voltage PR on 020 7502 4462, or email steve@voltagepr.com.

About KONAMI CORPORATION
KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Gaming & Systems Business" and "Health & Fitness Business". KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 22 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.

About HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED
HUDSON SOFT CO. LTD., was established in 1973, and creates and provides various own brand games for home-use video game consoles, as well as aggressively promoting digital download content. Additionally HUDSON conducts wide range of other businesses, including provision of mobile contents, PC games, music and visuals. For more information, please visit: http://www.hudson.co.jp/index_e.html

Revenge Labs Announce Skullgirls, A 2D Fighting Game Coming To Consoles

Revenge labs have announced Skullgirls, an upcoming 2D Fighter that's coming to HD Consoles in 2011. The game features art by Alex Ahad, who did art for Scott Pilgrim and Lava Punch, as well as Mike Zalimont, who is a tournament champion. Skullgirls is a old school arcade fighter that comes with a backstory. there are 8 fighters to choose from, 1080p graphics, and a variety of modes. The game will also let you upload fights to YouTube or Facebook.


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Product Summary
Genre: Fighting
Platform: Available in 2011 on high-definition home consoles
Developer: Reverge Labs
Publisher: Autumn Games
URL: http://www.skullgirls.com

Product Description

Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce female warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. From Autumn Games and Reverge Labs, Skullgirls uses advanced graphical technology to feature the unique art of Alex Ahad (Scott Pilgrim, Lava Punch) in collaboration with renowned tournament champion Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont. Calling to mind old-school arcade fighters – with a high-definition twist – it’s a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory.

Set in the fictional Canopy Kingdom, Skullgirls pits players against ranks of deadly but beautiful opponents in an attempt to control the enigmatic Skull Heart, a mysterious artifact with the power to bestow wishes – but not without a substantial price. Should the soul be less than pure, both the victor’s wish and her being shall be corrupted into a living nightmare that haunts humanity. She will be known as the Skullgirl, a monstrous entity of immense power.

Key Features

Femme Fatales: Players can choose from eight inimitable characters, including amnesiac schoolgirl Filia and sassy circus performer Cerebella, as they fight their way through a gauntlet of deadly opponents in an attempt to control the enigmatic Skull Heart.

Pretty as a Picture: Using Reverge Labs' proprietary sprite-based game engine, Skullgirls’ graphics combine 2D art with real-time lighting effects, a feature never before achieved in a game of its type. The Dark Deco visuals are drawn at twice the resolution usually shown on 1080p high-definition screens, allowing for more detailed characters and in-game effects.

As You Wish: Players have various ways to battle it out in Skullgirls, including VS mode, arcade mode, story mode and training mode, encountering different aspects of the fighting experience with each type of gameplay.

Battle it Out in the Canopy Kingdom: As players compete for the Skull Heart, they will fight in numerous themed stages throughout the Canopy Kingdom, including an evil underground labyrinth, an extravagant casino and a moving glass-windowed elevator with dramatic views of the city. Each stage combines static hand-drawn art with lively effects to create dynamic environments.

Bragging Rights: Players can easily share their in-game victories with the rest of the world. Replays and highlights of matches can be uploaded directly to YouTube or Facebook; ideal for tournament recording or simply boasting a successful battle.

Hudson Announce Sports Island 3D Is Coming June To The Nintendo 3DS

Hudson have announced Sports Island 3D, a Nintendo 3DS game coming in June 2011. the game comes with 10 sports to play including, bowling, Tennis, basketball, ice hockey, trampoline, sport blowgun, snowball fight, sumo wrestling, snowmobile racing, and soccer. Sports Island 3D also supports up to 4 player online multiplayer.


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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will unveil ten 3D-enabled sports for Nintendo 3DS™ this June, as it releases HUDSON SOFT’s Sports Island 3D for the new format.

Sports Island 3D marks the debut of HUDSON SOFT’s fun series for Nintendo 3DS, and allows up to four players to participate in events designed to show off the 3D capabilities of the new format. The ten sports on offer are Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Snowball Fighting, Sumo Wrestling, Bowling, Snowmobile Racing, Sport Blowgun and Trampoline. Each demands different skills from the user, and has been designed to make stunning use of the additional depth of field the format offers.

Event can be played by between one-four entrants in either single or multi-player modes, and Sports Island 3D adds to the competitive spirit with the addition of special power-ups that can give each player an advantage during each event. These ‘Super Play’ actions give the player a chance to hit their opponent with a seemingly unstoppable move, and take the form of over-sized racquets or a heavier ball in Tennis, ‘Cannon Dunk’ and huge jump moves in Basketball, and an unstoppable ‘Rainbow’ shot in Soccer. Each event has one specific Super Play moves, and they can be brought in at strategic times to gain a hard-earned victory.

Sports Island 3D also allows players to customise their teams, and as the game progresses, so new venues are unlocked. The four-player modes are also facilitated either via wireless play or download, with a number of competitive modes offering the chance to compete against each other or work together in teams.

Sports Island 3D will be available for Nintendo 3DS in June. For more information, please contact Steve Merrett at Voltage PR on 020 7502 4462, or email steve@voltagepr.com.

About KONAMI CORPORATION
KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Gaming & Systems Business" and "Health & Fitness Business". KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 22 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.

About HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED
HUDSON SOFT CO. LTD., was established in 1973, and creates and provides various own brand games for home-use video game consoles, as well as aggressively promoting digital download content. Additionally HUDSON conducts wide range of other businesses, including provision of mobile contents, PC games, music and visuals. For more information, please visit: http://www.hudson.co.jp/index_e.html

Zoo Entertainment Announce Fireburst For PC, PS3 PSN, And XBLA

Zoo Entertainment have announced Firebust, a racing game coming to PC, PS3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA in the summer of 2011. the game will cost $9.99 on the PSN and 1000 Xbox Live Points on XBLA. Firebust is a Unreal engine 3 game that has 15 different maps and 16 different cars. there are 16 characters to choose to race as and the game features 4 player split screen racing as well as online modes. the cars are customisable and there are unique Fireboost abilities.

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Publisher: Zoo Entertainment
Platform: PC / PSN / XBLA
Release Date: Summer 2011
Genre: Racing Action
Multiplayer: 1-8
ESRB: RP
Price: $9.99/PSN, 1000 Xbox LivePoints/Xbox

Brief Game Description
Fireburst will send players on a scorching adrenaline frenzy as they get behind the wheels and race on paved racecourses and wicked off-road tracks. Based on the Unreal Engine 3, racers keep opponents at bay in blazing fashion thanks to a novel Fireboost system that offers explosive graphics and a thrilling gameplay experience.

Key Features
Various Racing Maps – Challenge opponents on more than 15 different racing and destruction maps, consisting of airfields, docks, oilrigs, sewers, refineries, warehouses and waterfalls
Diverse Cars – Drivers can choose from 16 different cars in four different categories, which include Buggys, Muscle Cars, Trucks and Offroader/4x4
Unique Fireboost Capabilities – Every car in its class has a distinctive Fireboost ability
Fireball: cars are covered in fire, trailing flames behind the vehicle
Firewheels: car leaves tracks of fire, attacking opponents behind and to the side of the car
Firewall: a giant fire beam damages all nearby cars
Fireblast: giant explosion vaporizes everything around
Eccentric Characters – Choose from 16 unconventional characters with varying personalities
Multiple Car Customizations – Racers can choose from several different bodywork art and unlock characters and more than 250 car skins as they win competitions
Immersive and Intense Gameplay Experience
Four-player split screen capability
Single player, multi-player and challenge modes
Racers can taunt their opponents during multiplayer match-ups

Croteam Release New Serious Sam 3: BFE Screenshots And Game Details

Croteam have released some new screenshots and some game information for Serious Sam 3: BFE. Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the orignal Serious Sam: First Encounter and takes place during the final battle against the invading Mental. Game Features include:

Frantic Arcade-Style Action – The calling card of the Serious Sam series, hold down the trigger and lay waste to a never-ending onslaught of attackers or face being overrun by Mental’s savage beasts. No cover systems, no camping – it’s just you and them. All of them.

Mental’s Fearsome Legions – A new battalion of unforgettable minions including the rumbling Scrapjack and towering Khnum join the legendary Headless Kamikaze, Gnaar and Sirian Werebull. Your days of mowing down zombie Nazi space pirates are over.

Serious Melee Attacks – When an enemy slips by your wall of lead and pain, use one of the all-new innovative melee moves to drop an enemy right where they stand in the most violent way possible.

Pure Multiplayer Mayhem – Play through the full campaign mode with up to 16 players or drop the gauntlet and let the heavy ordinance fly in versus modes like Deathmatch and Beast Hunt. This is the next level of Serious Sam multiplayer and all hell is about to break loose.

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BOOM! That was the sound of Serious Sam 3: BFE news dropping.Croteam’s Serious Sam 3: BFE is a glorious throwback to the golden age of first-person shooters where men were men, cover was for amateurs and pulling the trigger made things go boom. Serving as a prequel to the original indie sensation, Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFEtakes place during the Earth’s final struggle against Mental’s invading legions of beasts and mercenaries. Set against the collapsing temples of an ancient civilization and the crumbling cities of 22ndcentury Egypt, Serious Sam 3: BFE is an exhilarating fusion of classic twitch shooters and modern gameplay features.

“Serious Sam 3 is about pure fun and unfiltered action,” said Davor Hunski, chief creative officer of developer Croteam. “We wanted to expand on everything gamers love about the series while adding some genuinely unique new features to really enhance the mayhem Serious Sam is known for.”

Trademark features such as relentless hordes of spectacular enemies and expansive outdoor battlefields return in Serious Sam 3: BFE at full force. Other features include:
Frantic Arcade-Style Action – The calling card of the Serious Sam series, hold down the trigger and lay waste to a never-ending onslaught of attackers or face being overrun by Mental’s savage beasts. No cover systems, no camping – it’s just you and them. All of them.

Mental’s Fearsome Legions – A new battalion of unforgettable minions including the rumbling Scrapjack and towering Khnum join the legendary Headless Kamikaze, Gnaar and Sirian Werebull. Your days of mowing down zombie Nazi space pirates are over.

Serious Melee Attacks – When an enemy slips by your wall of lead and pain, use one of the all-new innovative melee moves to drop an enemy right where they stand in the most violent way possible.

Pure Multiplayer Mayhem – Play through the full campaign mode with up to 16 players or drop the gauntlet and let the heavy ordinance fly in versus modes like Deathmatch and Beast Hunt. This is the next level of Serious Sam multiplayer and all hell is about to break loose.

“Holy crap, I am going to make a boatload of cash of this game,” said Fork Parker, chief financial officer at Devolver Digital, the Serious Sam 3: BFEpublisher. “I mean that’s what this is all about, right? If this thing comes out in the summer my wife is totally getting the tit job she’s been asking for.”

Serious Sam 3: BFE will bring the boom to PC and game consoles this summer.

When asked for further comment, Fork replied, “Bam. Tit job.”
About Croteam
Croteam are the creative force behind the massively successful Serious Sam series, which is recognized across the globe for its action-packed and entertaining game design and its powerful Serious Engine technology. Founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 1993, Croteam has grown to become one of the most successful and respected developers in Eastern Europe. More information about Croteam can be found online at www.croteam.com and twitter.com/croteam.

About Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital is a small, laser-focused production and publishing company based in Austin, Texas, (also with one very lonely desperado in London) from an unnamed group of industry veterans/outlaw refugees. Our Twitter handle is @DevolverDigital so hook it up.

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For Rush'n Attack Ex Patriot

Konami have released in-game screenshots for Rush'n Attack Ex Patriot.

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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 28th February

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• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th February http://ht.ly/1bxI7z
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 26th And Sunday 27th February http://ht.ly/1bxL0B
• JP Consoles, PSP 63.330, PS3 25.242, Wii 12.221, DSiLL 10.037, DSi 8.022, PSPgo 2.487, 360 2.183, PS2 1.863, DS 973 http://ht.ly/44KGi
• QTE Blog: Round Up Of Nintendo 3DS Pre-Order Prices In The UK [Updated 28/02/11] http://ht.ly/1bxOfs
• UK Game Charts Top 6, Killzone 3, Bulletstorm, Call Of Duty Black Ops, FIFA 11, Just Dance 2, Dead Space 2 http://ht.ly/44L4w
• Take-Two register web domains that could be Grand Theft Auto related. A Resume found saying he did stunt work for GTA V http://ht.ly/44Nmr
• But, Declan Mulvey says he's resume should say he did stunt work on GTA IV and not GTA V http://ht.ly/44Npz
• QTE Blog: Lexis Numérique Reveal Amy, A Single Player Survival Horror Game For The Playstation 3 PSN http://ht.ly/1bxRrt
• 3DS: estimates put Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle as best selling Japan 3DS Launch game with 117.589 units sold http://ht.ly/44OVm
• Capcom's Yoshinori Ono teases on twitter that more news regarding Street Fighter x Tekken is coming after USA 3DS Launch http://ht.ly/44OXY
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Multiplayer Trailer For Conduit 2 http://ht.ly/1bxUuT
• QTE Blog: Deep Silver Announce The Dead Island Trailer Theme Is Out Now On iTunes http://ht.ly/1bxZ82
• PS3: its reported Killzone 3 sold less than killzone 2 during its first week on sale http://ht.ly/44WCK
• PC: Valve announce Big Picture Mode for Steam, it enables controller support and navigation designed for TV interaction http://ht.ly/44WJU
• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1by1xe
• PS3: The Civil Court in Hague has granted LG an injunction against Sony and the PS3 for 10 days across Europe http://ht.ly/44ZBo
• QTE Blog: Team Ninja Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Ninja Gaiden 3 http://ht.ly/1by4fM
• QTE Blog: Lexis Numérique Announce Red Johnson’s Chronicles For The PS3 PSN http://ht.ly/1by78W