As i look for ways to try to make some money from the blog/twitter, i'm going to have a little play with it's background, seeing how/if i can change it for advertisments.
this should effect your blog viewing.
Don't forget, if you want to catch up with yesterdays news, just come to the blog every morning and a re-cap of yesterdays news will have been posted. yesterdays news can be found here....
http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/2009/05/re-cap-of-yesterdays-news-oldest-to_16.html
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
- Resonance Of Fate officially announced. it is a USA release of a tri-Ace game called End Of Eternity. http://tinyurl.com/pd2uvb
Tony Hawk Ride Confirmed, Has it's own Skatebard Peripheral. http://tinyurl.com/r93erx
The teaser site for Splinter Cell Conviction has broken teaser, has a new teaser trailer. coming out holidays. http://tinyurl.com/ork7cm
PS3: Metal Gear Solid 4 has sold 4.75 Million units. Konami sales jumped 4.2% . http://tinyurl.com/ox9h6o
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/opoa2r
PS3: The PS3 Slim logo reported yesterday has been used since at least April 17th. http://tinyurl.com/qmqwhl
360: Rockstar is going to announce news on the next Grand Theft Auto 4 DLC soon. http://tinyurl.com/phtohw
MX VS ATV Reflex announced by THQ for Wii, 360, PSP, DS and PS3. it should be out by the Holidays. http://tinyurl.com/oveftv
Bioware have announced that Within 24 hours, a new Trailer for Mass Effect 2 will be shown. http://tinyurl.com/qggqk8
A EU Proposal is calling for a two year guarantee on video games, meaning no bugs/ glitches. http://tinyurl.com/o73u88
Red Faction Guerrilla is getting a multiplayer demo due on May 21st. http://tinyurl.com/pfbjwa
Wii: Excitebots sells only 13,000 units in 10 days, fails to make top 100 US games chart. http://tinyurl.com/ocm958
DSi: New Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver screens are out. http://tinyurl.com/qrwpx2
QTE Blog: Activision - The Transformers MovieTie-in Game Will Have Voice Overs By The Cast Of The Movie.. http://tinyurl.com/pt86cx
PS3: It is thought that Sony is loosing $40 on each console, down from a $100 loss last year. http://tinyurl.com/r9vcwy
Wii: the Klonoa remake on the Wii is reported to have only sold 1,000 units in America. (more known next month) http://tinyurl.com/paz6ab
360: Microsoft has no announced regarding Crackdown 2 at this time, when asked about the Crackdown premium theme. http://tinyurl.com/pat376
From Software has a released a teaser site. a announcement is set for 22/5/2009. http://tinyurl.com/p3e86o
Mass Effect 2 Trailer now up. hit the link to watch it. http://tinyurl.com/orw5pv
Guitar Hero 5 will allow people to use up to 4 of each instrument, making any combination u want. http://tinyurl.com/oulr37
PS3: More favorite Weapons for the Ratchet & Clank Weapon Contests are shown. http://tinyurl.com/ptfpnr
QTE Blog: Sony - Free Realms Now Has Over 1 Million Users In Only 17days. - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/qjcgmh
PSP: Rock band Unplugged track list has been revealed. has hits from the 60's onwards...as well as planned dlc. http://tinyurl.com/prfgzb
PS3: There may have been confirmation of a PS3 Slim, not related to the Pictures leaked earlier. http://tinyurl.com/ov8dzz
Burnout Paradise is getting another DLC Pack. this time it's Big Surf Island. it adds 15 events and 10 freeburn. http://tinyurl.com/onubk4
Take Two is demanding the Duke Nukem Forever source code in a legal suit against 3D Realms. http://tinyurl.com/qrru8q
PS3: There is a new 5 minute video of Uncharted 2 single Player. (hit link for new and old gameplay vid's) http://tinyurl.com/pqzbjd
PS3:Home patch 1.21 detailed for EU.brings a updated chat log, moving between spaces is improved. and a lot more. http://tinyurl.com/p6yapd
PS3: The Last Guy gets a Japan Bluray release. has extra stages and Trophies. trophy patch and DLC coming to psn. http://tinyurl.com/qopuqd
PS3: Q Games are brining another free to play MMORPG to the PS3. no EU or USA release yet. http://tinyurl.com/pfvprl
Wii: Muscle March for WiiWare has a trailer. someone has stolen your protein shake and you chase after them. http://tinyurl.com/plvdrr
Worms Armageddon 2 Trailers are out. they show returning weapons, electromagnet and Molotov, and new features. http://tinyurl.com/o6ensh
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sony - Free Realms Now Has Over 1 Million Users In Only 17days. - Press Release
In only 17 Days, Free Realms has had over 1 Million Registrations. In celebration all current users can get a T-shirt available for limited time, with the 1 Millionth user getting lifetime membership, a Astronaut Suit, and 10,000 Station cash.
Press Release
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – May 15, 2009 – Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today announced that more than one million unique users have registered for Free Realms™, the free, family-friendly online video game that launched on April 28. To mark this milestone, SOE is rewarding all current Free Realms players with limited edition, in-game T-shirt featuring special graphics. The one-millionth player will also receive a lifetime membership to the game, a one-of-a-kind in-game astronaut suit, and 10,000 Station Cash™.
“The excitement surrounding Free Realms, and the positive response the game has already received, is overwhelming,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “To achieve this milestone so rapidly speaks to the quality and the fun gameplay experience Free Realms offers to players of all ages.”
Along with the limited edition Free Realms T-shirt for their character to wear, 999,999 players will receive a matching pet T-shirt for their four-legged friends, and 200 Station Cash to use toward the purchase of in-game items.
In Free Realms, players can customize their characters, explore, quest, battle monsters, and play a wide variety of minigames in a safe, online environment, packed with stunning visuals, distinctive environments, and social networking capabilities. Players are free to do or be anything: Fight like a ninja, cook a tasty meal, raise a pet, battle goblins, set out on epic quests or connect with friends through a safe, social networking site. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks available wherever you buy trading cards.
The Free Realms game starter cards and Station Cash cards, which can be used to purchase a membership, in-game items and more, are available at such stores as Target, Best Buy and 7-11.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin,
Activision - The Transformers Movie Tie-in Game Will Have Voice Overs By The Cast Of The Movie - Press Release
Shia LeBeouf, Megan Fox, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Charles Adler (Starscream) and Robert Foxworth (Ratchet) reprised their film roles for the game. Voice-over veterans John Di Maggio (Sideways) and James Arnold Taylor (The Fallen) also join the roster.
Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) has assembled an all-star cast for the upcoming Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen video game, including the film's leads Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, who will reprise their starring roles in the game, and fan favorites Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON from the original animated series. In the new game, developed under license from Hasbro, players are thrust into an adrenaline-pumping battle to defend Earth from a DECEPTICON attack that threatens mankind.
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen features an extensive line-up of film actors, along with the voice talent that fans will recognize from the classic animated series," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The diverse cast allowed us to not only capture the epic storyline from the film, but also seamlessly expand the fiction to
create a unique and authentic TRANSFORMERS experience that fans of all ages will enjoy."
In addition to Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Charles Adler (Starscream) and Robert Foxworth (Ratchet) reprised their film roles for the game. Voice-over veterans John Di Maggio (Sideways) and James Arnold Taylor (The Fallen) also join the roster.
The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is based on the upcoming live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, which opens nationwide on June 24, 2009.* The game lets players
take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS(R) or DECEPTICONS(R), picking from the largest, most diverse range of playable Transformers - each with their own distinct abilities and weaponry. Set in unique environments across the globe such as Cairo
and Shanghai, the game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multiplayer modes.
The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is currently in development by Luxoflux for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, and is rated "T" (Teen -
Mild Language, Violence); the Windows PC version is being developed by Beenox Studios and is also rated "T" (Teen - Mild Language, Violence); the distinct Wii(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system versions are being developed
by Krome Studios and are rated "T" ("Teen" - Fantasy Violence); two unique AUTOBOT(R) and DECEPTICON(R)-specific Nintendo DS(TM) versions are being developed by Vicarious Visions and are rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy
Violence); the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy Violence).
For more information on the game and to receive exclusive updates about the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video
game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.
* In the highly anticipated "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again
joins with the AUTOBOTS(R) against their sworn enemies, the DECEPTICONS(R). Michael Bay directs from a screenplay
written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present, In
Association with Hasbro, A di Bonaventura Pictures Production, A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production, A Michael Bay Film
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.
The film is directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on
Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS(TM) Action Figures. Produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian
Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been
rated.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of
brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational
experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys,
games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS,
PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how
we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:
VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The
company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.
PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home
Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide
Television Distribution.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden,
Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's
website, www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's
expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would,"
"might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned,"
"potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forwardlooking
statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision
Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and
cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing
hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection,
product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related
software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation
against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers,
domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of
recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating
the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to
realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other
factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and
Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation
to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately
prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision
Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.
HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.
(C) 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. (C) 2009 DW Studios L.L.C. and Paramount Pictures Corporation. Paramount and the
Paramount logo are trademarks of Paramount. TM (C) 2009 Paramount. All Rights Reserved. Game (C) 2009 Activision
Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
http://www.activision.com
Copyright (C) 2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) has assembled an all-star cast for the upcoming Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen video game, including the film's leads Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, who will reprise their starring roles in the game, and fan favorites Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON from the original animated series. In the new game, developed under license from Hasbro, players are thrust into an adrenaline-pumping battle to defend Earth from a DECEPTICON attack that threatens mankind.
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen features an extensive line-up of film actors, along with the voice talent that fans will recognize from the classic animated series," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The diverse cast allowed us to not only capture the epic storyline from the film, but also seamlessly expand the fiction to
create a unique and authentic TRANSFORMERS experience that fans of all ages will enjoy."
In addition to Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Charles Adler (Starscream) and Robert Foxworth (Ratchet) reprised their film roles for the game. Voice-over veterans John Di Maggio (Sideways) and James Arnold Taylor (The Fallen) also join the roster.
The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is based on the upcoming live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, which opens nationwide on June 24, 2009.* The game lets players
take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS(R) or DECEPTICONS(R), picking from the largest, most diverse range of playable Transformers - each with their own distinct abilities and weaponry. Set in unique environments across the globe such as Cairo
and Shanghai, the game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multiplayer modes.
The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is currently in development by Luxoflux for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, and is rated "T" (Teen -
Mild Language, Violence); the Windows PC version is being developed by Beenox Studios and is also rated "T" (Teen - Mild Language, Violence); the distinct Wii(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system versions are being developed
by Krome Studios and are rated "T" ("Teen" - Fantasy Violence); two unique AUTOBOT(R) and DECEPTICON(R)-specific Nintendo DS(TM) versions are being developed by Vicarious Visions and are rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy
Violence); the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is rated "E10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Fantasy Violence).
For more information on the game and to receive exclusive updates about the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video
game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.
* In the highly anticipated "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again
joins with the AUTOBOTS(R) against their sworn enemies, the DECEPTICONS(R). Michael Bay directs from a screenplay
written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present, In
Association with Hasbro, A di Bonaventura Pictures Production, A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production, A Michael Bay Film
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.
The film is directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on
Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS(TM) Action Figures. Produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian
Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been
rated.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of
brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational
experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys,
games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS,
PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how
we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:
VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The
company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.
PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home
Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide
Television Distribution.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden,
Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's
website, www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's
expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would,"
"might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned,"
"potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forwardlooking
statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision
Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and
cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing
hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection,
product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related
software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation
against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers,
domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of
recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating
the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to
realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other
factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and
Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation
to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately
prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision
Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.
HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.
(C) 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. (C) 2009 DW Studios L.L.C. and Paramount Pictures Corporation. Paramount and the
Paramount logo are trademarks of Paramount. TM (C) 2009 Paramount. All Rights Reserved. Game (C) 2009 Activision
Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
http://www.activision.com
Copyright (C) 2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
PS3: Firmware Update 2.76 is now online.
PS3: Pic's have emerged from a Chinese manufacturing plant where it shows a possible slimmer PS3. http://tinyurl.com/pny2sy
Atari has become a US only brand, with Namco Bandai now handling Atari's titles in Europe. http://tinyurl.com/pbodgn
Ps3: Capcom has lowered the price of Bionic Commando ReArmned on the PSN to £3.99 (4.99 euro's) http://tinyurl.com/ovpvwy
QTE Blog: EA - NHL 10 Brings a new level of Physicality to the Franchise - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/pu7936
QTE Blog: EA - Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince given release date - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/q955w3
Sony is predicting it will loose 110 billion Yen ($1.15 Billion) for the financial year to march 2010. http://tinyurl.com/pet6mg
Beyond Good and Evil may not be at E3 this year. http://tinyurl.com/r89v6v
Kojima teaser site now live, looks the same as the picture earlier reported in Famitsu. http://tinyurl.com/pucn7f
PS3: Uncharted 2 Single player footage now online. http://tinyurl.com/rcbl54
PS3: Capcom finally admit that Trophies will not be coming to Bionic Commando Rearmed. http://tinyurl.com/pvn8oy
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 14/05/09 http://tinyurl.com/ovp3ys
PS3: Pop Cap announce more titles coming to PSN, Zuma, Heavy Weapon, Peggle and Feeding Frenzy. http://tinyurl.com/on8gqf
QTE Blog: EA - Brütal Legend, Facts and Pictures straight from EA http://tinyurl.com/qdhbnm
360: Wolfenstein 3D has a xbox.com page. still no official confermation, but it looks certain to be coming. http://tinyurl.com/q3xh7r
PS3: Shatter is coming to the PSN. it's being developed by Sidhe (New Zealands largest studio). out this year. http://tinyurl.com/ozvjjy
Croteam is Still working on Serious Sam 3. they are close to getting a publishing deal http://tinyurl.com/qltbj6
PSP: Gamestop has an exclusive Final Fantasy Dissdia PSP Bundle. it also comes with 2gb and FF Advent Children http://tinyurl.com/qb32sa
American Console sales. DS On Top with 1.04m, Wii with 340k, 360 175k, PS2 172k, PS3 127k, and PSP 116k. http://tinyurl.com/r6t8se
American Top 10 Game Sales. Wii Fit On top with 471k, Pokemon Platinum 433k and MArio Kart Wii 210k http://tinyurl.com/outuuy
360: Crackdown Premium theme coming to 360 tomorrow for 240 MS Points. http://tinyurl.com/osgk2m
PS3: The PS3 Slim Logo may have been used in the latest Home Video. It is no the same as the slim pictures. http://tinyurl.com/qnxv6q
Wii: there have been teases of a New Wii game, built from the ground up and mature. this is the only picture. http://tinyurl.com/qnxv6q
Thursday, May 14, 2009
EA - Brütal Legend, Facts and Pictures straight from EA
Action Combat! – Brütal Legend’s core gameplay is classic Action. From close quarter blows delivered by The Separator, Eddie’s blood soaked broad axe, to ranged combat from your demon-slaying guitar named Clementine, as well as vehicular attacks supplied by your hot rod, The Deuce (aka The Druid Plow), Brütal Legend delivers deep, rewarding, fun combat that will have you throwing your “devil horns” in the air.
A World Like No Other – Inspired by some of the most iconic album art and lyrics of all-time, Brütal Legend features a streaming, open world rich with detail, from mountains made of guitar amps to big block V8 engines rising from the ground, delivering a world truly unique and unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Titans of Stage and Screen – Lead by Jack Black as the voice of Eddie Riggs, the epic cast of Brütal Legend features vocal talent providing by some of Metal’s biggest names, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, Lita Ford and more.
Tim Schafer – Known for creating a level depth and humor in his characters, Tim Schafer is consistently recognized as one of the gaming industry’s premier designers and has written such classics as Full Throttle, Grim Fandango and PsychoNauts.
Online Multiplayer – Take the Metal madness online in Brütal Legend’s Multiplayer mode that combines action combat with a strategic unit-control mechanic that allows the player to direct their army in The Battle of the Bands, where the ultimate trophy is survival
Upgrade Your Arsenal – Gain “Lighter Tributes” throughout the world and visit The Motorforge, where you can upgrade The Separator, Clementine and The Deuce to make them even more lethal on the battlefields
- Fully Licensed Soundtrack - Brütal Legend will feature a fully licensed soundtrack that includes some of the greatest Metal and Rock and Roll songs ever assembled.
UK PSN Update 14/05/09
PS3 Games
Bejeweled 2 [£6.29]
Buzz Junior Robo Jam [£3.99]
Texas Cheat'em [£9.99]
Zen Pinball [£6.29]
Pain - Sore Sports [£3.99]
Pain - Daxter Pack [Free]
Street Fighter IV – Complete Alternate Costume Pack [£9.99]
Sonic Unleashed – Holska Adventure Pack [£2.39]
MotorStorm 2 – Lunar Tec Signature Livery Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 1 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 2 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 3 [Free]
Demo's
Zen Pinball
Guitar Hero - World Tour
Pop Rock Pack [£4.39]
“So What” by Pink [£1.59]
“Stop And Stare” by One Republic [£1.59]
“Everything's Magic'” by Angels & Airwaves [£1.59]
Rock Band
Social Distortion pack 1 [£2.49]
“Bad Luck” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Ring Of Fire” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Story of My Life” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Black Friday” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“My Old School” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello [£0.99]
“Stricken” by Disturbed [£0.99]
“Stupify” by Disturbed {£0.99]
Videos
Pain – Sore Sports Trailer
Motorstorm 2 – Signature Livery Trailer
Wallpaper
None
Theme
Motorstorm 2 Signature Livery
Bejeweled 2
Killzone 2 – The Making Of
Killzone 2 – Conclusion of the Making Of
PS1 Classic
None
PSP
None
Bejeweled 2 [£6.29]
Buzz Junior Robo Jam [£3.99]
Texas Cheat'em [£9.99]
Zen Pinball [£6.29]
Pain - Sore Sports [£3.99]
Pain - Daxter Pack [Free]
Street Fighter IV – Complete Alternate Costume Pack [£9.99]
Sonic Unleashed – Holska Adventure Pack [£2.39]
MotorStorm 2 – Lunar Tec Signature Livery Pack [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 1 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 2 [Free]
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 – Additional Mission Pack 3 [Free]
Demo's
Zen Pinball
Guitar Hero - World Tour
Pop Rock Pack [£4.39]
“So What” by Pink [£1.59]
“Stop And Stare” by One Republic [£1.59]
“Everything's Magic'” by Angels & Airwaves [£1.59]
Rock Band
Social Distortion pack 1 [£2.49]
“Bad Luck” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Ring Of Fire” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Story of My Life” by Social Distortion [£0.99]
“Black Friday” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“My Old School” by Steely Dan [£0.99]
“Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello [£0.99]
“Stricken” by Disturbed [£0.99]
“Stupify” by Disturbed {£0.99]
Videos
Pain – Sore Sports Trailer
Motorstorm 2 – Signature Livery Trailer
Wallpaper
None
Theme
Motorstorm 2 Signature Livery
Bejeweled 2
Killzone 2 – The Making Of
Killzone 2 – Conclusion of the Making Of
PS1 Classic
None
PSP
None
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