EA- Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince Game Trailer

EA have released this trailer for the Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince movie tie-in game.

Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

• Japan's Nikkei paper is saying that Sony will start designing a "cellphone-gamer gear hybrid" from next month. http://tinyurl.com/qldzog

• Wii: Toshinden re-boot on the Wii is being developed by Dream Factory. it is a 3D brawler. http://tinyurl.com/qovwlg

• Wii: The Conduit's Wifi multiplayer has been hacked already. the user got infinite health/ammo and no reloads. http://tinyurl.com/oppx93

• PS3: Watching Hulu via the Web Browser appears not to be working anymore. Hulu appears to have been blocked. http://tinyurl.com/pw49ks

• PS3:Trine is set for a July 10th release. the game has 32 trophies. Demo release 2-6 weeks after games release. http://tinyurl.com/qsrdz6

• Wii: Fragile is set for a EU/Australia release around spring 2010 as well as the already announced US release. http://tinyurl.com/pluexs

• RT @joystiq: RT @SariatheCat RT @lgladdy:USA Michael Jackson's Thriller video is available this weekend for FREE on XBL: http://bit.ly/l131U

• Capcom's twitter page has announced that Marvel VS Capcom 2 is set for a near the end of July release. http://tinyurl.com/lxkxve

• PSPgo: Works with Sixaxis/dualshock 3, L2,R2,L3,R3,right stick, will not work. firmware updates on all PSP's. http://tinyurl.com/moacxz

• PSPgo:Home button choice of either ending/suspending game. suspended game won't drain battery if PSPgo is off. http://tinyurl.com/moacxz

• 360: The Beta 2009 Icon, reported yesterday, is apparently Microsoft testing avatar awards. http://tinyurl.com/mskq5h

• Apparently, the Japanese voice work for Final Fantasy XIII has finished. took a year to record. http://tinyurl.com/kpwan8

• 360: A Avatar has been spotted wearing Halo clothing. it could be part of Avatar Awards Beta. http://tinyurl.com/lbrwde

• 360:Last night on 1 vs 100 Beta host, Chris Cashman, said the Beta will be over today and MS Points will be won http://tinyurl.com/lw7qs4

• PS3: BlazeBlue Calamity Trigger will support Remote Play, apparently with no lag. http://tinyurl.com/krl882

• It is being reported that Zune Market Place and Xbox Live are having some technical issues. http://tinyurl.com/l8vkkz

• Fight Night Round 4 may get DLC to allow the users to Button Map, a feature the game currently lacks. http://tinyurl.com/ncsth9

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• DSi: Pokemon Gold/Silver remakes are set for a September 12th release in japan. http://tinyurl.com/ny77n9

• DSi: Dragon Quest IX only allows one save file at a time. http://tinyurl.com/lpf3y5

• PS3: Temco will release a demo for Ninja Gaiden Sigma II on the PSN in September. http://tinyurl.com/n9ezv7

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/kmvueh

• Japan Hardware charts. DSi 40.464, PSP 27.884, Wii 19.386, PS3 10.359, Xbox 360 6.734, DS 5.531, PS2 3.770. http://tinyurl.com/mq9en8

• Capcom is hinting at a new Onimusha game. the site has 1560 and brush stroke. original game was set in 1560. http://tinyurl.com/nsu3wz

• Sqaure Enix have a teaser site online. could be Romancing Saga 4. timer ends in 229 hours. has number 4 on site. http://tinyurl.com/m9bygb

• The rumored new Onimusha game is not a Onimusha, instead1560 relates to the new game Sengoku Basara. http://tinyurl.com/kug4gg

• PS3: Firmware 3.0 rumors. hit pre Christmas, reputation system, grief reporting,background patch download + more http://tinyurl.com/mm5tl3

• Temco Koei Europe Europe has been formed (TKE). aim to develop existing franchises, offer new library of games. http://tinyurl.com/moofgy

• THQ have announced that they are working on their own controller based game. will give them competitive edge. http://tinyurl.com/n9oep7

• PS3: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will be less gory than the 360 version. trend is for violent games, going to buck that trend. http://tinyurl.c ...

• 360: 1 Vs 100 will be free to XBL Silver members for this weekend only. http://tinyurl.com/lwod93

• PS3: Home set to be "an essential component for all PS3 games", e.g game launching. Sony in it for the long term http://tinyurl.com/ntm43l

• A trademark has been found for lord of The Rings, War In The North. registered to those who made Aragons Quest. http://tinyurl.com/l45dj8

• PSP: Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? is coming to Europe. no price or date yet. http://tinyurl.com/n2wrqo

• PSP: Mana Khemia Student Alliance is going to the PSN Store in Hong Kong. should come to other regions. http://tinyurl.com/lmo97j

• PS3: Sony responds to firmware 3.0 rumors. "wild speculation" "nothing has been announced or confirmed" http://tinyurl.com/mnj49p

• 360: some profiles are showing a beta. achievement picture only shows 09 and greek letter for beta, in 360 style. http://tinyurl.com/mh6dgc

• DSi: Korg DS-10 Plus announced. has real time editing, expanded song mode, DSi has expanded features, out 17-9-09 http://tinyurl.com/owgmow

• Warner Bros. was the sole bidder for Midway. their offer of $33 Million looks like to be the winner http://tinyurl.com/pdy4zp

• Obsidian have officially stopped working on Aliens RPG. there was no mention if the game has been canceled. http://tinyurl.com/q6uo9n

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• PS3: Sony is going to provide more details on their motion controller at Develop Conference (July 14th-16th). http://tinyurl.com/nb93uq

• 360: Serious SAm HD is a remake of the original game. will cost 1200 MS Points, expected late summer. http://tinyurl.com/m2bubq

• 360: Crackdown 2 is set in future, Pacific city is like a new map. the gameplay has changed also. http://tinyurl.com/nkbxqm

• PS3: 2.80 changes uncovered. text chat increases to 64 characters. trophy cards load faster, some new avatars. http://tinyurl.com/mxkyj8

• PS3: US PSN will be getting Cuboid DLC today. http://tinyurl.com/nbov94

• PS3: Sony Europe president says Euro gamers consider features not price. price looked at when time is right http://tinyurl.com/kkco6k

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/mhjojy

• Tale Of Tales next game is called Fatale. is based on the story of Salome. out on PC October 5th http://tinyurl.com/lwkc98

• PS3: Fallout 3 DLC is nearly finished. is taking alot of effort. http://tinyurl.com/nvdovc

• PC: Battlefield Heroes is now online. play for free. http://tinyurl.com/lsfp67

• PS3: Super Stardust HD is only £1.59 in celebration of it's 2 year anniversary. game could get updates in future. http://tinyurl.com/lwncvf

• PS2: For the first time since its launch, there isn't a single PS2 game in the top 30 weekly games in japan. http://tinyurl.com/ny9ruc

• PSPgo: Sony rep says the PSPgo will be mostly used for games, but there are opportunities for non gaming apps. http://tinyurl.com/myk7b9

• QTE Blog: UK E3 PSN Update 25/06/09 http://tinyurl.com/nd66z4

• PSPgo: some UK Retailers can't justify stocking it, some maynot stock it, others will have little stock. http://tinyurl.com/nkp7z9

• oops, should be UK PSN Update 25/06/09. (fixed on site) RT @QTE: QTE Blog: UK E3 PSN Update 25/06/09 http://tinyurl.com/nd66z4

• PS3: Home has 7 Million Users, 3 million in EU have downloaded 6 million items. 56 minutes average time in Home. http://tinyurl.com/n35kwj

• PEGI have announced that publishers who lie about whats in their games will face fines of 500.000 Euro's. http://tinyurl.com/ktwq9z

• PSPgo: downloadable titles should be around 600-800MB in size. PS1 classics can be more (FFVII was 1.3gb). http://tinyurl.com/mzqys7

• it is rumored that a new Tomb Raider game is out in 2010 http://tinyurl.com/n3mowu

• iPhone: Id are releasing a new iPhone game every two/three months for the next year. they make good money. http://tinyurl.com/l2t279

• Wii: ESRB ratings of Guitar Hero 5 do not list a Wii Version. A Wii version has been announced though. http://tinyurl.com/mbo6sb

• 360:Microsoft has sent out new Dev kits with X Engine dev tools. rumored to also be for project phoenix. http://tinyurl.com/nawbyp

• 360: Project Phoenix early specs sent to some devs. plays 360 games, improves their performance and graphics. http://tinyurl.com/nawbyp

• PSPgo: Xseed plan to do new IP to take advantage of increase PSP popularity with download only PSPgo title. http://tinyurl.com/lp346b

• QTE Blog: Majesco - Serious Sam HD Screenshots and Fact Sheet http://tinyurl.com/mjkzg7

• PS3: Sony CEO has teased an expanded PSN. should appear next spring. sony devices should work together better. http://tinyurl.com/ndrbsx

Majesco - Serious Sam HD Screenshots and Fact Sheet

Majesco have released screenshots and a fact sheet for Croteam's Serious Sam HD. The first two screenshots show how the game used to look and what the HD version now looks like.
The fact sheet, provided, also says the game will cost 1200MS Points and is set for a late summer 2009 release. The game will feature 4 Player Co-Op Via Xbox Live and has 12 levels.


Fact Sheet


Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Croteam
Platforms: Xbox LIVE Arcade
Genre: First Person Shooter
Release Date: Late Summer 2009
Price / Rating: 1200 MS Points/ Mature

Overview
The indie sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter is reborn in glorious high-definition for legions of long-time fans and a whole new generation of gamers around the world. Featuring dazzling visuals and revamped design, gamers take control of the legendary Sam ‘Serious’ Stone as he is sent back through time to ancient Egypt to battle the overwhelming forces of Lord Mental and the Sirian army.

Features
Developed by Croteam and powered by the next-generation Serious Engine 3, Serious Sam HD features beautifully rendered, high-resolution visuals and lushly redesigned environments to create the most astonishing Serious Sam game ever.

• Return to the golden age of frantic, non-stop action with Serious Sam’s trademark onslaught of enemies rushing towards you at every turn. From the charging Sirian Werebull to the screaming Headless Kamikaze and the multi-story Ugh-Zan, all of the infamous minions of Lord Mental have been spectacularly redesigned for Serious Sam HD.

• Fire up one of the greatest arsenals in gaming history by wielding demon-stopping revolvers, lead-spewing miniguns, monstrous cannons and the notorious Serious Bomb for when you absolutely, positively, have to kill every enemy in sight.

• More than 12 levels of bedlam set against the expansive backdrop of ancient Egypt with every square inch upgraded and reworked to create one of the most visually stunning experiences on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

• Embrace the mayhem with up to four players through online co-op on Xbox LIVE and unlock the sweet, sweet achievements you and your friends so badly crave

UK PSN Update 25/06/09

PS3 Games
Motorstorm 2 Pacific Rift – Wombat Signature Livery [Free]
Zuma [£6.99]
Little Big Planet – Solstice Costume [Free]
Little Big Planet – Jon Burgerman Sticker Kit [£1.59]
High Velocity Bowling – Tiki Polynesian Ball Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling – 60's Surf Ball Pack [£0.79]

Demo's
NONE

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Phish Live Track Pack [£4.39]
“Chalk Dust Torture” by Phish [£1.59]
“Down With Disease” by Phish [£1.59]
“Sample In A Jar” by Phish [£1.59]

Rock Band
Maroon 5 Pack 1 [£2.49]
“Little of Your Time” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
“Makes Me Wonder” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
“Wake Up Call” by Maroon 5 [£0.99]
Warped Tour 2009 [£5.25]
“Alive (live)” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“21st Century boy (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion [£0.99]
“Brother” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard” By Chidos [£0.99]
“Reinventing your Exit” by Underoath [£0.99]
“State Of Love And Trust (Live)” by Pearl Jam [£0.99]
“The Downfall Of US All” by A Day To Remember [£0.99]
“The Flood” by Escape The Fate [£0.99]

Videos
Mini Ninja's E3 trailer
Call Of Juarez – Bound In Blood Story Trailer
Call Of Juarez- Bound In Blood Announcement Trailer

Wallpaper
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 1
Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 2

Theme
Motorstorm 2 Pacific Rift – Screenshot Competition Theme
Battlefield 1943 Theme

PS1 Classic
NONE

PSP
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [£15.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Afterlife” by Avenged Sevenfold [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Dr Feelgood” by Motley Crue [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Constant Motion” by Dream Theater [£0.99]
Dynasty Warrior Strikeforce – Download pack 2 [Free]

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• PS3: Firmware 2.80 is online

• Wii: another survey has been sent out asking about netflix on Wii. This time the disc needed was listed as free. http://tinyurl.com/lu4aw5

• PS3: A Analyst has said the PS3 motion controller is better for core gamers than Natal. http://tinyurl.com/kk4gax

• 360: Cross Edge Dash, one a PS3 exclusive called Cross Edge, is coming to the 360 in Japan in October. http://tinyurl.com/m4vvxe

• 360: Trials HD is set for a release on XBLA near the end of July. http://tinyurl.com/mscq3b

• PS3: Agent is set in the 1970's. completely different story lines and character development to GTA series. http://tinyurl.com/klfvlq

• PS3: Team ICO tease significance of black feathers near the chain scene...wonders where they came from. http://tinyurl.com/l2mh53

• PS3: UK Home will be down Thursday for 8 hours. many lost reward items since extended closed beta will be restored. new content 2nd July

• PS3: Final Fantasy I Is coming to the Japan Store for 600 Yen. it is the PS1 Classic. it comes in around 60MB. http://tinyurl.com/mmlnc2

• New Nintendo Trademarks, Many Room titles like Fashion Travel, Anywhere. Nemrem, Zengage, Precipice art games. http://tinyurl.com/l7koeg

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/kqchde

• It is rumored that Rockstars New England Q&A department has been laid off. http://tinyurl.com/mmg6t7

• 360: Clover Developer says Xbox Live Community Games market is too small to be financially viable. http://tinyurl.com/m2625y

• PS3: Sky Broadband, UK, has apologized for PSN issues, between 5pm-midnight, where their system blocked users. http://tinyurl.com/muyx7a

• QTE Blog: Glu Mobile - Modern Warfare 2 Announced for Mobile Platforms - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nnuz26

• QTE Blog: Funcom - New Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Update Announced. Gangs of Tarantia Launching .. http://tinyurl.com/nnfvkm

• ID Software has been bought by Zenimax, Bethesda's parent company. ID teams can grow, handle their own IP's. http://tinyurl.com/kuff8e

• PS3: top 10 PSN titles for May released. Zen pinball, Worms, Mortal Kombat II, Wheel Of Fortune and Flower, top 5 http://tinyurl.com/mk8nbz

• 360: Halo ODST achievements may have been leaked in video form. http://tinyurl.com/ks4cfn

• Gearbox has trademarked War Hero, World Hero II, Brother in Arms War Hero, Modern War Hero. http://tinyurl.com/lgtv8t

• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Prototype VS inFamous http://tinyurl.com/mbt86q

• QTE Blog: Koei - Dynasty Warriors 6 Is Out Now. DLC Coming July - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/krg322

• PS3: SOCOM 1.60 will add Dutch and Italian special forces in the game. 4 new weapons, updates and adjustments. http://tinyurl.com/mbxhc8

• PSP: Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? is now only coming out on PSN for $19.99. http://tinyurl.com/ku8bdk

• 360: Team 17 confirm that Worms 2 Armageddon is coming out on XBLA next week. http://tinyurl.com/mdnoxk

• iPhone:Fl0w Dev's not happy with Ketera, accuse Aquatica game of copying Fl0w without permission. Ketera Deny it. http://tinyurl.com/nxs7eu

• PS3:GameStop has listing for Marvel VS Capcom 2 Collectors Edition. as well as code, theres manual, dvd and more. http://tinyurl.com/mxjocp

• EA has combined the operations of BioWare and Mythic to create a new studio group focused on RPG/MMO's. http://tinyurl.com/lmnr72

• PSP: Dynasty Warriors 6 will now be coming to the PSP. will feature ad-hoc multiplayer, new costumes and Meng Ho. http://tinyurl.com/mcn4oh

• King Of Fighters XII has been delayed on both the PS3 and 360. at present it's a TBA July date. http://tinyurl.com/nof9yu

• Dead Rising 2 will not be at PAX or Games Con. it is expected to be at Tokyo Games Show. http://tinyurl.com/n7dd4a

• PS3: July 09 PSW Magazine paragraph mentions PS Cloud. Echochrome uses it to share levels, update needed first. http://tinyurl.com/m26mvj