Saturday, March 13, 2010

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16MIVV

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16MKeA

  • PS3: Sony have confirmed that the Playstation Move only requires 1-2 MB of system memory, can do full body tracking http://ow.ly/1i6Qk

  • iPad: Apple has announce USA pre-orders for the iPad are now live. prices range from $499.00 to $829.00 http://ow.ly/1i797

  • PSP: Naughty Dog's co-president Evan Wells is interested in having Uncharted on the PSP. could be episodes or full game http://ow.ly/1i7Qu

  • PC: Its reported that Silent Hunter 5 has been recalled in Germany due to the offensive WWII symbols being in the game http://ow.ly/1i7SU

  • PS3: Sony are concerned that the Playstation Move will get tons of "Shovelware". they are working to stop this http://ow.ly/1i83Z

  • Crystal Dynamics have confirmed that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is not Tomb Raider 9. they are separate http://ow.ly/1i87E

  • JP Console Chart, PSP 64.808, Wii 33.880, PS3 28.824, DSiLL 23.611, DSi 15.017, DS 4.316, 360 2.764 PS2 1.839 PSPgo 1.275 http://ow.ly/1i8cc

  • PS3: the international version of Final Fantasy XIII does have differences from the Japan version. http://ow.ly/1i7YV

  • PS3: PixleJunk have announced they are brining a new visualizer to the PS3 (most likely in a Firmware Update) http://ow.ly/1i8jv

  • Its rumoured that Infinity Ward employees have not left because Royalties have not been paid. morale is very low http://ow.ly/1ifl4

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Trailer For Monster Hunter Tri http://ow.ly/16MPlP

  • PS3: BioShock sold 190.5K units in the USA in February. it was 11th best seller for the month. http://ow.ly/1ifwl

  • its reported the Sinclair Solutions Pack DLC For BioShock 2 was on the disc as the download is 24k on PC and 180k on 360 http://ow.ly/1ifzc

  • EA confirm Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 does not support Natal. Natal is perfect for the game, but couldn't be added to 11 http://ow.ly/1ifE7

  • 360: Microsoft's response to the Playstation Move is "controller-free experiences are the future of gaming". http://ow.ly/1ifGU

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released Gameplay Footage From Picross 3D On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16MRY1

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Sin And Punishment 2 http://ow.ly/16MRY2

  • Wii2: its reported that Nintendo have told developers that the Wii2 is coming in 2012 http://ow.ly/1ifKi

  • Wii: its reported the heat from gamers hands de-calibrates the WiiMotionPlus Sensor, its why it needs alot of calibration http://ow.ly/1ifNn

  • PS3: Sony have announced that they have re-stocked Heavy Rain in the UK http://ow.ly/1iilF

  • QTE Blog: Konami Announce 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 For XBLA And Release New Screenshots For It http://ow.ly/16MTeZ

  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released New Fable 3 Screenshots http://ow.ly/16MTeY

  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Gran Turismo 5 http://ow.ly/16MUVw

  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16MUVv

  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Nintendo DS Has Set A New US Record For Units Sold In A Month http://ow.ly/16MWum

  • QTE Blog: TellTale Announce Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Is Coming To The PSN http://ow.ly/16MWul

  • Gene Simmons has said he's the voice of Guitar Hero 6 (Activision haven't officially announced the game) http://ow.ly/1iwPs



Friday, March 12, 2010

TellTale Announce Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Is Coming To The PSN

TellTale have announced that Sam & Max is coming to the PSN. Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is a 5 episode saga that will retail on the PSN for $34.99.

Sony and TellTale have announced that there is a Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse pre-order incentive for the game. This is a first for the PSN, and people who pre-order Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse on 18th March will get the 5 episode saga for only $29.99.



Screenshots


From USA Playstation Blog


Nintendo Announce The Nintendo DS Has Set A New US Record For Units Sold In A Month


Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo DS family sold over 613,000 units in February. This is a new record for the amount of Portable video game sales in a month. The previous record was held by Nintendo and it was 597,000 Nintendo DS units sold in February 2009.

Total Nintendo hardware sales for 2010 have already reached 1.9 Million units sold.

Press Release

With more than 613,000 units sold in February, the Nintendo DS™ family of systems set a new U.S. record for portable video game sales in the month of February, according to the independent NPD Group. This tally surpasses the previous record of more than 597,000 units set by Nintendo DS in February 2009.

Wii recorded another strong month of sales, despite being hindered by continued product shortages that affected U.S. retail locations during the month. Even so, Nintendo still managed to sell more than 397,000 Wii systems at retail for the month.

With these sales through the end of February, consumers have already purchased 1.9 million Nintendo hardware systems in 2010 alone.

"Here in its sixth year of availability, Nintendo DS continues to expand the appeal of video games," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We expect the public's appetite for these systems will grow even more when we introduce our new extra-large model, the Nintendo DSi XL, on March 28."

Three of the top five best-selling games of February play on Nintendo systems. These includeNew Super Mario Bros.™ Wii at No. 1 with more than 555,000 sold, Ubisoft's Just Dance™ at No. 4 with more than 275,000 sold and Wii Sports Resort™ with the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory at No. 5 with more than 272,000 sold.

This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo UK have revealed the games coming out this week in the UK. there are 8 titles this week, 2 on the Virtual Console from this years Hanabi Festival, 1 on WiiWare, and 5 DSiWare titles. i have included screenshots where i can but unfortunately i don't have screenshots for them all.

Virtual Console

IRONCLAD – NEOGEO Version

Lode Runner – NES Version

WiiWare

MILITARY MADNESS NECTARIS

DSiWare

Elemental Masters


Pop Island


Simply Mahjong

Simply Sudoku

4 TRAVELLERS - Play Spanish


From Nintendo UK


Sony Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Gran Turismo 5

Sony have released a new trailer and screenshots for Gran Turismo 5. The trailer shows of night time racing in the game before moving onto daytime circuit racing with sports cars and NASCAR. some damage and crashes are also shown in the trailer. The Screenshots show night time racing.



Screenshots


From EU Playstation Blog


Microsoft Have Released New Fable 3 Screenshots

Microsoft have released new screenshots for Fable III. these in-game screenshots show of a few locations in the game as well as a close up of your character and your weapon.

Screenshots



Konami Announce 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 For XBLA And Release New Screenshots For It

Konami have announced 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 for the Xbox 360 Xbox Live Arcade. the game currently has a early 2010 release date. This is the sequel to 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures and it features new courses, improved graphics, and Avatar support.

3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 has 50 holes to play through with either 4 customizable included in the game or your own Xbox Live Avatar. the game can be played with up to 4 players locally or online. 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 features a Map Editor.

In-Game Screenshots


Press Release

El Segundo, Calif. – March 11, 2010 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 will be available for download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The latest iteration of one of the hottest downloadable minigolf games to date, 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 brings innovative graphics, incredible open worlds, and exciting new courses that allow players of all ages to get right back into the swing of things this winter.

In 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2, players are challenged to navigate their ball beyond obstacles using the help of secret shortcuts, game-changing power-ups and traps to sabotage the competition. Players can also manipulate the game by using special pick-ups to destroy course obstructions or even interfere with competitor’s shots.

Gamers can bring their A-Game as they play in matches of up to 4 players locally or online. The sequel also offers an intuitive Map Editor tool, allowing full customization of virtual courses and the strategic placement of power-ups and traps.

Putt through over 50 fun-filled holes in diverse locations, such as a Haunted Manor, a Manic Museum and a Winter Wonderland. As an added bonus, players can choose from up to four customizable animated characters and are invited to play using their own Xbox 360® Avatars and watch as their personalities unfold in every course.

Developed by Wanako, a studio of Artificial Mind and Movement Inc., 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2 will be available for download in early 2010 on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade. For more information, please visit www.konami.com/downloads.

About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com.
KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

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