QTE Tweets Of The Week

This top 10 shows the most clicked tweets from my News in brief Twitter stream. It was a good week for news from the site with 4 stories making it into the top 10. the top news story is not surprising, they were the first big site to release a review for Gran Turismo 5 and with a “low” score they spark controversy. The number 2 story is also expected as any big news about iPod/iPad always chart well.

10 Finnish TV station's website released a screenshot confirming Angry Birds Christmas, Coming early December http://ht.ly/3eCU2

9 DS: Ball Origins 2 and Cooking Mama World Hobbies Demo's are available to download from Nintendo Channel http://ht.ly/3eCWB

8 QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 25th November http://ht.ly/1aaHxU

7 QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 24/11/10 http://ht.ly/1a9cBX

6 Nintendo's appearance at CES 2011 won't be public, its conducting meetings behind closed doors http://ht.ly/3fqdl

5 QTE Blog: Slang Announce They Are Lowring The Price Of Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring To $39.99 http://ht.ly/1a8TvX

4 QTE Blog: Hello Games Announce New Characters Are Coming To Joe Danger http://ht.ly/1a8WuA

3 360: Someone has hacked a Kinect to track someone with a wooden stick and turn it into a light sabre http://ht.ly/3dAqL

2 iOS update 4.2 is out now, across The EU and USA, for iPad and iPhone, its 624.3MB http://ht.ly/3dUNF

1 PS3: Jeuxvideo break Gran Turismo 5 review embargo, give the game 7/10. criticise graphics, traditional playstyle + more http://ht.ly/3exAa

What Have You Played This Week?

For the second week running I managed to put some good gaming hours in. some games I only played an hour or two, whilst others I put in several hours.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 – PS3 – I've finally completed all the challenges and requests. The hardest of them has to be winning 10 fights, the last of which has your team facing off against Jiraiya, Naruto, and Pain. It took me a while to win, but when I did it was a rout. My team, if your stuck like I was, was Naruto, Neji, And Kakashi (Neji was defense and Kakashi was attack). I'm also at a point where i'm 7 trophies away from platinuming the game so i'm thinking about trying to get it.

Star Trek Online – Demo – PC – I completed the demo. Its a shame its soo short, more so when compared to how long a MMO should in theory be. I'm still undecided whether to play again. I'll take my time and have a think about it.

Darksiders – PS3 - this is my newest rented game. I'm only a few hours in but i'm enjoying myself a lot. The gameplay is nice and simple, the graphics look great, and the story is interesting and I want to see what happens. I have only 1 complaint so far in the game and that's blocking and rushing are the same button and i'm finding that blocking isn't working great, but that could be down to my skill.

S'plosion Man – Xbox 360 – this game was 160 MS Points here in the UK and I couldn't let such a deal pass me by. I've played a couple of levels so far and its fun. The character animations are great and the gameplay is simple, and even in this early part of the game its clear how complicated it can get.

Puzzle Quest 2 – Xbox 360 – I was a huge fan of the first game, owning it and completing it on both the PSP and Xbox 360. I would've preferred to play it on the PSP, but as it seems unlikely to happen I decided to get the Xbox 360 version instead. Some of the changes are taking time to get used to, but the basic gameplay mechanic is still there and solid as ever.

Gran Turismo 5 – PS3 – how could I not get this game. I like my racing games and few have a bigger name than Gran Turismo. Once you get past the 35 minute install...then the next couple of patches you are presented with a great experience. The menus are presented cleanly and smoothly and its easier to get into a race than ever before in Gran Turismo. I've not played online yet, I decided to start with the licenses as its been a while since I last played a Gran Turismo. The game looks great, loading times are not too long, and whilst there may seem to be an overload of options/menus...its surprisingly easy and simple. You are constantly awarded with cars as you play and try out modes. Trophies so far haven't been too easy to earn.

Football Manager 2010 – PC – I got back in to the game after a few weeks away. I've decided to start again with a new team, mostly cause I didn't get an achievement for taking Havant & Waterlooville to the premiership. I'm now in the Italian leagues managing Juve Stabia. I'm not far in but i'm hoping to take them all the way from the lowest league to Serie A.

Did you manage to play more games than I have over the week, or do you have any comments on my experiences or questions about the games i've played? If you do, feel free to add them in the comments section.

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 26th November

This is all the news from Friday 26th November.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 26th November

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 25th November http://ht.ly/1aaHxU
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 25th November http://ht.ly/1aaK36
• 360: Its reported Kinect sold 26,000 in its first week on sale in Japan. 360 console sales jumped from 2K to 7K http://ht.ly/3fOvl
• Activision have launched a new teaser site called Murder Your Maker, reveal coming during Video Game Awards http://ht.ly/3fRim
• BioWare have released a new teaser for their upcoming game reveal. leads to cover art for Clash Greatest Hits Album http://ht.ly/3fRnX
• Rocksteady's Sefton Hill reveals that there are no playable vehicles in Batman: Arkham City http://ht.ly/3fRps
• QTE Blog: Deep Silver Have Released A New Trailer For Nail'd http://ht.ly/1aaQr3
• Ubisoft's Geoffroy Sardin has reportedly said a new Assassin's Creed game is coming out next year http://ht.ly/3fSuO
• PS3: Digital Foundry examines Gran Turismo 5 install, 40 second difference between install/no install loading times http://ht.ly/3fU5e
• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Video For Conduit 2 Showing The Games Intro Movie http://ht.ly/1aaTbj
• PS3: PSJailBreak does not work currently work with Gran Turismo 5, its not due to PS3 Firmware
• People who bough Angry Birds Halloween will get Angry Birds Christmas for free http://ht.ly/3fVGN
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom http://ht.ly/1aaWHu
• QTE Blog: Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Comes Out Across Europe On 11th February http://ht.ly/1aaZdq

Atari Announce Test Drive Unlimited 2 Comes Out Across Europe On 11th February

Atari have announced Test Drive Unlimited 2 is coming out across Europe on the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on 11th February. Atari have also detailed UK pre-orders. pre-orders from Game.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, HMV.co.uk, Play.com, Asda.co.uk, blockbuster.co.uk and gamestation.co.uk get Casino for free. Casino will be available for purchase when Test Drive Unlimited 2 is released for 800 MS Points.



There are additional pre-order bonuses depending on the store you get the game from:

Game pre-orders get Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Supersport

Amazon.co.uk pre-orders get Caterham’s Superlight R500

ASDA pre-orders get Audi RS 5 Coupe

HMV pre-orders get Ferrari 612 Sessanta

Play.com pre-orders get Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black

Gamestation pre-orders get Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black

Other retailers will offer the Camero Synergy Special Edition.

Press Release

London, UK, November 26, 2010 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognised videogame publishers, and acclaimed developer Eden Games, have confirmed the European launch date for Test Drive® Unlimited 2 on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,  PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC, as February 11th 2011.

Customers pre-ordering Test Drive Unlimited 2from Game.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, HMV.co.uk, Play.com, Asda.co.uk, blockbuster.co.uk and gamestation.co.uk will be fast-tracked into the island’s highlife with Casino, an in – game DLC item that has a value of 800 MSP/£6/€8. This allows players to fly directly into the casino where they can level-up their character, win in-game currency and exclusive items, even an Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro and a Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder, unavailable anywhere else in the game.

This offer will be exclusive to those that pre-order the title prior to launch. Casino will also be available to buy on the day of launch.

Also available by pre-order is exclusive early access to some of the most desirable cars in the game, interior and exterior trim upgrades, and avatar items before they are released as premium download content.

Sitting lavishly on the Test Drive Unlimited 2 pre-order forecourt is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Supersport, available at Game, Caterham’s Superlight R500 from Amazon.co.uk, the Audi RS 5 Coupe exclusively from ASDA and the Ferrari 612 Sessanta from HMV. Model upgrades include the stunning Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black offered at Play.com, the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black at Gamestation and a Camero Synergy Special Edition at various independent retailers around the country. For full details of the pre-order, visithttp://www.testdriveunlimited2.com/retail.

All the above pre-order cars are available alongside the Casino which offers a great value pre-order package! These are only available at the above retailers prior to the February 11th launch day.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the world’s most desirable vehicles in players’ hands.  These ultra-limited edition masterpieces are flawlessly replicated with Eden’s finely tuned driving technology.  Players define their online persona through the customisation of their vehicles, and the acquisition of property, clothing and all the accoutrements of a luxurious car-based lifestyle.  The challenge comes to life with the most expansive and comprehensive multiplayer offering on consoles and the ultimate refinement of the core Test Drive driving experience.  All-new race types, vehicle classes, environmental challenges, locations and much more push this epic franchise to new levels of performance and luxury.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.®: Massively Open Online Racing®; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online.  Unlike any other driving game, TDU2 blends the open world experience with realistic vehicles and performance dynamics and for the first time, TDU2 features vehicle damage, weather effects, day and night cycles, and a brand new island to explore.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be priced at £49.99 (€59.99) on Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, and £39.99 (€49.99) for Windows PC.

For more information on Test Drive Unlimited 2please visit www.testdriveunlimited2.com or log on to www.atari.com.

The latest Test Drive Unlimited 2 assets are available on the Atari press vault.
Log onto: www.atari-press.com.

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Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic owned game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports™, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters, Project Runway, Dungeons and Dragons).

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The second largest game development studio in France, Eden Games has achieved international recognition through the creation of games including V-Rally 1, 2 and 3, Need For Speed: Porsche, Kya: Dark Lineage, Titeuf, Test Drive Unlimited and Alone in the Dark. Base in Lyon, France, Eden Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atari SA. For more information, please visit www.edengames.com

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Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom. These screenshots are in-game and show Majin and Tepeu working together to defeat enemies.

Screenshots

Sega Have Released A New Video For Conduit 2 Showing The Games Intro Movie

Sega have released a new video for Conduit 2. this video is from the games intro movie. the video is all in-game cinematics and reveals a bit more of the games plot and the unknown error the lead character has made.