Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Killzone 2 Vs Halo 3 - Japanese Sales Figures Week 2 Goes to Killzone 2

Last week I wrote about how Halo 3 managed to outsell Killzone 2 in it's first week sales in Japan. It was a fair achievement seeing as the 360 had sold around 2 Million consoles less at halo 3 release than the PS3 at Killzone 2 release.
I Guessed it could be down to the Halo franchise being much more well known and played than the Killzone franchise, @Doom_CMYK responding via twitter that Microsoft also had a bigger advertising Promotion In Japan than Sony or Guerilla had given Killzone 2.

The second week figures are now in for Killzone 2, and when compared to Halo 3 figures, they show a higher level of support. Halo 3 went from selling 62,415 in it's first week to just 7,133 [1]. Killzone 2 also has a drop in sales but no where as high as Halo 3, going from 42,660 sold in week 1 to 16,069 in week 2. [2]

Halo 3 still sold more than Killzone 2 during it's first two weeks, but it will be interesting to see if Killzone 2 sells more over a longer period of time.


[1] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=6964&region=All
[2] http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=12253&region=All
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Two New Jullian Michaels Fitness Video Games Announced By Majesco and Interactive - Majesco Press Release.

Julian Michaels Pocket Trainer 2010 for the DS and Jullian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for the Wii Announced By Majesco. They Both Are Set For a Fall Release.

Sequel to Best-Selling 3rd Party Wii Fitness Title and All-New Portable Nintendo DS Game Due in Stores This Fall

EDISON, N.J., May 12, 2009 - This Fall, gamers will be able to work out with esteemed celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels whether at home or on the go. Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and executive producer Interactive Game Group (I2G), have announced that Jillian Michaels will be following up her nearly 600,000 unit-selling Wii fitness game with two new releases. BothJillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS feature the celebrity fitness trainer, life coach, and star of the popular television series The Biggest Loser as she leads players through high-intensity, one-on-one workouts while providing direct feedback and motivation to yield real results.

"The success of Jillian's debut game underscores the strength of her brand and desire of the Wii audience to work out with a fitness icon," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "To keep up with today's on-the-go lifestyles, we're launching a portable game in conjunction with an enhanced Wii sequel so players can choose how best to integrate fitness into their daily routines."

"Jillian is always exploring ways to improve the customer's experience," added Giancarlo Chersich, Chief Executive Officer, Empowered Media LLC. "She wanted both Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 to be the two best fitness video games on the market, from game responsiveness to player customization to improved workout routines and beyond."

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010

In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010, players enter a Hell Week-style boot camp packed with new features and energetic workout modes that fully utilize the motion capabilities of the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board accessory. Under Jillian Michaels' expert guidance, players engage in lively one-on-one workouts featuring all-new core exercises in Cardio Training, Strength Training, and Balance Training superset routines.

The game features many new modes, including "Fitness Resolutions" and "Exercise with Jillian." In "Fitness Resolutions," players plan their routines for the next six months by creating a training calendar, while "Exercise with Jillian" gives players one-on-one time with a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels that demonstrates pre-made or custom routines. In addition, major motion tracking improvements enable more accurate and precise exercise movements ensuring proper tempo and technique. Players tailor their workouts to their specific abilities by adjusting the game's difficulty level, and ensure a safe session with warm up and cool down exercises. For even more variety, players will workout in exotic locales like beaches and jungles, or challenge family and friends in multiplayer competitions.

Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010

Jillian Michaels makes her portable debut as she provides expert exercise advice to help players achieve their fitness goals anytime and anywhere through a personalized fitness program. Players adapt their workout experience to their individual abilities in two different modes: "Jillian's Training" and "My Training." In "Jillian's Training," players follow a pre-defined workout routine proposed by Jillian Michaels, while "My Training" allows players to customize their routines by specifying workout days and activities.

In the game, a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels demonstrates exercises to ensure that players are maintaining proper form and pace. Players can also track their schedules, progress, and BMI through the innovative "My Diary" feature. With over a dozen real-world exercises and Jillian Michaels' tough love and supervision, Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 helps players develop good habits and provides beneficial advice on Diet, Health, and Wellness!

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii is developed by Collision Studios, whileJillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS is developed by Mistic Software. The executive producer of both games is Interactive Game Group (I2G). Both games feature English and Spanish support and are expected to release this Fall. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Empowered Media, LLC

Empowered Media, LLC operates the Jillian Michaels health and wellness brand. Best known as the strength trainer and life coach on NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser," Jillian is a motivator to nearly 15 million U.S. viewers every week and can be seen on TV shows in more than 35 countries. She is a best selling author and her DVDs, website and exercise equipment are all top sellers. For more information please visit http://www.jillianmichaels.com./

About Interactive Game Group, LLC

Interactive Game Group (I2G) is a company producing and acquiring video games and other interactive entertainment properties, whether packaged media, online or wireless. Created by Frederic Chesnais, former Chief Executive Officer of Atari Interactive, Inc. with a decade-long experience in acquiring, financing and licensing intellectual property rights in the video game industry, I2G is developing and financing a portfolio of video game properties, joining forces with the best studios, publishers and distributors for each project on a worldwide scale.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama and Cake Mania 2 for Nintendo DS, and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • a Teaser Video for Modern Warfare 2 has been released. it contains in game footage. world premiere coming may 24. http://tinyurl.com/qpmzlg

  • Capcom Investor Report Site suggests that There is going to be a PS3 exclusive. 12 360 games released, 13 PS3. http://tinyurl.com/ocw5nw

  • Capcom Investor Report Site suggests that There is going to be a PS3 exclusive. 12 360 games released, 13 PS3. http://tinyurl.com/ocw5nw

  • Japanese Hardware charts, PSP on top with 49.557, DSi 49.133, PS3 23.588, Wii 21546, DS 7540, 360 7313, PS2 5479. http://tinyurl.com/pnhe2f

  • PS3: CyberConnect2, the people behind .Hack and Naruto Ultimate Ninja, are working on a new PS3 exclusive. http://tinyurl.com/p6arws

  • UK Software Sales, Wii Fit on top, X-Men origins, FIFA 09, Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii, Resident Evil 5 are top 6 http://tinyurl.com/y4xjcc

  • DSi: two videos for the Remake of Final Fantasy Legend II are now online. hit the link to see them. http://tinyurl.com/p8296e

  • PS3: New Firmware with a new feature is expected during E3. we think EU Vidzone Firmware update most likely. http://tinyurl.com/rcrdtk

  • PS3: Qruton announced for PSP and PS3 in Japan for the Summer. not known what other releases would be. http://tinyurl.com/omubx9

  • SEGA have announced SEGA Vintage Collection 2 for XBLA and PSN set for Summer/late summer release. http://tinyurl.com/otf3yo

  • PSP: Wall-Mart appears to have done a Pre-E3 price drop and dropped the price of PSP 3000 Bundle to $150. http://tinyurl.com/q2twy6

  • iPhone: Wolverine App gets users to take certain pictures, the App recognizes them and shows exclusive content. http://tinyurl.com/qatnog

  • Bethesda Confirms that new Splash Damage game will be revealed at E3. could be a genre breaker, killer app. http://tinyurl.com/p6duxm

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Poll - Which Twitter Feed Do You Want On QTE Blog?

I have found a different way of displaying QTE Gamers twitter feed and I want you, the readers to choose which is better/the one you would prefer?

The new one is flash based and takes longer to load, but it displays more tweets and more options.
The old one is much quicker to load, but has fewer tweets and options.

I'll give people a few days to choose which one they prefer before finally making the decision.

If you have other suggestions, please put them in the comments and i'll look into them and see if they work with blogger.
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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

Saturday

  • The Next Tony Hawk Game could be Tony Hawk Ride. it's mentioned on a resume of a director for Activsions PR. http://tinyurl.com/oegf9z

  • PS3: It is rumored that Grand Theft Auto IV DLC The Lost And Damned will head to the PS3 in August. http://tinyurl.com/qw24jd

Sunday

  • a New Hitman Game has been confirmed, by Edios president Ian Livingstone, as being in developement. http://tinyurl.com/o6tmb4

  • DSi: The official announcement video for Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver is online. its in japanease. http://tinyurl.com/ohdkj3

  • PS3:Sony CEO Howard Stinger, his evolution plans for the PS3 are moving from a closed system to a open one. http://tinyurl.com/o96898

  • PS3: Picture emerges of Ratchet & Clank Future 2 being played, it's a pre E3 demo. Could there be a E3 Demo?. http://tinyurl.com/ohp47j

  • PS3: the Wipeout HD update, 1.40, has been confirmed by Studio Liverpool to fix Stutter during online races. http://tinyurl.com/oyg27e


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Sunday, May 10, 2009

What Have You Played This Week?

This week wasn't as productive as last week. If i'm honest I haven't really played much this week.

Unreal III – PS3 – I played some on-line Co-op which worked really well. With voice chat, working together was really easy and made some of the more annoying single player levels much more easier.

Space Invaders Extreme – 360 – I loved this game on the PSP and DS so jumped at the chance to play it on the 360 and its still good. I am a little underwhelmed, it feels less graphically intense than the PSP version but still fun and fast.

Football Manager 09 – PC – I made some changes to the data, putting Roy Keane in charge of my favourite team (just like in real Life) and started a new game with FC Bayern. Fast and fun, but the Bayern squad needed some work....and the team needs some money.

Fat Princess – PS3 – Starting to get a little bored with the map in the beta, and on more than one occasion i've just taken my worker, got the princess and won the game with no trouble. I do have a few worries with balance in this game the more I play it but that could also be because i've played it a lot and got good at it. Still one to look for.

So what has everyone been playing, anyone been more productive than I have?

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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • PSP: Disgaea 2 Dark Hero is coming to PSP's this year. it has all the original content and more new features. http://tinyurl.com/osogco

  • DSi: Pokemon Silver and Gold remakes confirmed as HeartGold and SoulSilver for a Autumn Japanese Release. http://tinyurl.com/p2fvda

  • Capcom have confirmed that Street Fighter IV has sold 2 million units, whilst Resident Evil 5 has sold 4 million. http://tinyurl.com/pa2q6r

  • PS3: The new Nippon Ichi game is not Trinity Universe but Last Rebellion. it promises a dark story line. http://tinyurl.com/p7srpg

  • Kotaku looks at a early picture of the Scratch DJ Turntable and briefly compares it to DJ Hero's one. http://tinyurl.com/oqnbpj

  • Nintedo have released the top Million sellers on the Wii and DS. On Wii, Wii Sports/Play/Fit dominate. http://tinyurl.com/qhg7hd

  • 2k have released information about Bioshock 2 Multiplayer. players will see rapture before the fall, plus more. http://tinyurl.com/r6nyfo

  • PSP: IGN Podcast Beyond confirm that Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? will have a demo in the near future

  • Japanese Sales charts for week ending may 3. PSP on top, DSi, PS3, Wii, DS, 360,PS2. hit link for figures. http://tinyurl.com/ovum6f

  • Capcom reveal global sales for games. Resident Evil 5 on top with 40 Million, Mega Man next with 28 million. http://tinyurl.com/qe8tkv

  • PC: Star Trek Online offers exclusive ingame title to those who are members of their forums before may 22! http://tinyurl.com/ocj6y2

  • PS3: new Home Space to be free for only next week. Chamber Apartment has a giant tree in the middle. http://tinyurl.com/ryg956

  • Sony has revealed its E3 line-up. it is expected that more secret titles will be announced at the event. http://tinyurl.com/pfhlzw

  • PSP:Final Fantasy Dissida will receive new content for it's western release. New characters, Cut scenes and more. http://tinyurl.com/r3fw9a

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