EA Have Released A New Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video

EA and Maxis have released a new video for Darkspore. this is a Hero Spotlight on a character called Zrin. the video uses in-game footage to show of the characters main attacks, how you use them in battle, and how you can combine abilities from a few different creatures.


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Sega Have Released A New Shogun 2: Total War Gameplay Trailer

Sega have released a new gameplay trailer for Shogun 2: Total War. this video goes into some detail with the game mechanics, for example the video details the benefits of apt trading and political manoeuvrings. battles are also detailed in the video as are some of the new features and improvements over previous titles.


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EA Announce Shift 2 Unleashed Comes Out 24th March By Releasing A New Trailer

EA have announced Shift 2 Unleashed is coming out on 24th March. the new trailer EA released features in-game action from a night race and ends with the release date announcement.


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EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Mass Effect 2 On The PS3

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2. this is a launch trailer and features in-game action and cinematics. review quotes and scores are also in the trailer as well as a focus on the new features over the 360 version of the game.


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Evolution Studios Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Comes Out 16th March In EU And 12th April In USA

Evolution studios have revealed the release date for MotorStorm Apocalypse. It comes out first across the EU on 16th March with the USA release on 12th April. Evolution Studios have also revealed the boxart. the boxart above is the UK/EU Boxart whilst the boxart below is the USA boxart.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

THQ Have Revealed Their New Corporate Logo

THQ have revealed their new corporate logo. the logo should start appearing on upcoming THQ Games and products from February. THQ had this to say about the change and what the logo represents:

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – January 12, 2011 – In an official unveiling ceremony at its New York Gamers Event, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a new corporate logo, reflecting the company’s commitment to a new strategic and creative vision with an enhanced visual identity.

“Our new logo epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are the cornerstones of the new THQ,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO. “By developing triple-A, innovative, original intellectual properties, attracting the top talent in the industry, and placing that talent first, THQ continues to redefine itself. This new logo seeks to capture that change and make it tangible.”

“Over the past few years the gaming industry has seen an unprecedented period of innovation,” Farrell said. “You can see it in the deep, rich storylines, in the expansion of social and mobile gaming, and in the introduction of new technologies that enhance the gaming experience. THQ is proving its commitment to deliver the best experience to gamers through internally developed original intellectual properties (Homefront™ and uDraw™), creative partnerships, (Guillermo del Toro and Tomonobu Itagaki) and new talent acquisitions (Patrice Désilets), in order to solidify its position as a flagship publisher of extraordinary interactive entertainment.”

The new logo will be rolled out over the next few months and will begin to appear on THQ’s upcoming product releases starting in February.

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. THQ, Homefront, uDraw and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.


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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 THQ’s continued leadership in the interactive entertainment space, 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.

This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out on the PSP Digital Comics Store. there is 1 free comic this week, Cancertown #1, and it features a commentary track from writer Cy Dethan and artist Stephen Downey.

Free Comic
Cancertown #1

Comics
Batman Beyond Vol. 1 # 1
Bayou # 11
Cancertown #1 – #6
Domo # 1
Ex Machina # 25
Fables # 40
Flash: Rebirth # 6
Fringe: Tales from the Fringe # 2
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 # 4
The Indifference Engine # 4
Irredeemable #9 – #15
Irredeemable # 9000
Kane & Lynch # 4
The Night Owls # 8
Planetary # 24
Road # 2
Sandman # 17
Silent Hill: Past Life # 2
Star Trek: Khan: Ruling in Hell # 3
Superman/Batman # 44
Supernatural: Origins # 6
Transformers # 14
Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #12 – #16
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 # 16
X-Force (2008) #1 – #6
Y: The Last Man # 23

Source: USA Playstation Blog