Friday, November 6, 2009

Sega Has Released A New Character Trailer For Planet 51

Sega has released a new trailer for their upcoming Planet 51 Movie Tie-In Game. this trailer focuses on the Rover character from the game/movie.




Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15ZCqJ

  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15ZCqK

  • Bioware say don't blame EA for Dragon Age DLC Wardens Keep, it was Bioware's decision. http://ow.ly/zvYl

  • Wii: PETA is campaigning against upcoming Wii game, Ringling Bros. http://ow.ly/zvZE

  • Top 5 global selling videogames, Dragon Quest IX, Wii Sports Resort, Madden NFL 10, Pokemon Gold/Siolver, Halo 3 ODST http://ow.ly/zw0E

  • Ubisoft say pre-orders for Assassins Creed II are up 80% over the original Assassins Creed. http://ow.ly/zw1e

  • Activision say they have written permission to use No Doubt in Band Hero. believes they are within their legal rights http://ow.ly/zw2c

  • Wii: German Ratings board has rated phoenix Wright Ace Attorney for the Wii. no word if its retail or WiiWare http://ow.ly/zxEL

  • Namco have begun to tease a new RPG. it's called "Project K" at the mo. http://ow.ly/zxFX

  • A Report says many 360 owners are defecting to the PS3 when it comes to Major Holiday games, like Assassins 2 + MW2 http://ow.ly/zxKu

  • Wii: Bit. Trip Void is coming out in the USA WiiWare on November 23rd. http://ow.ly/zzCL

  • Epic have released a free version of the Unreal 3 engine for Education and non-commercial use. http://ow.ly/zB7d

  • QTE Blog: EA And Bioware Announce The Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition http://ow.ly/15ZFeJ

  • QTE Blog: EA Announces Spore Islands For Facebook http://ow.ly/15ZFeK

  • PS3: the Japanese version of White Knight Chronicles has been updated, Home awards, Voice chat added, and balance changes http://ow.ly/zBa6

  • Nintendo Talks HD, see people move towards HD, True HD not essential as long as it looks HD. make it easy for devs http://ow.ly/zBdM

  • Wii: Vitality Sensor not just a pulse meter. something fun will appear. will be a main topic. can't talk indepth about it http://ow.ly/zBh6

  • Wii: Gorgeous graphics are being made for Zelda. going to be creative and feel realistic http://ow.ly/zBkA

  • PS3: Netflix PS3 disc's are now being shipped. http://ow.ly/zCY8

  • QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 5/11/09 http://ow.ly/zFN2

  • 360: The Wireless N Adaptor has emerged on Costco site with a ship date of November 10th. http://ow.ly/zFPg

  • Halo Legends is coming to Bluray on February 9th 2010. http://ow.ly/zFPM

  • DSi: Atlus have announced that they will be publishing Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey in the USA in Spring. http://ow.ly/zFQj

  • PS3: Gran Turismo has cost around $60 Million to make. http://ow.ly/zFQJ

  • QTE Blog: EA Announces The Playstation 3 Exclusive Battlefield Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Will Start November 1... http://ow.ly/15ZJB6

  • PC: Star Trek Online is coming out 2nd February in the USA and 5th February in Europe. http://ow.ly/zFRU

  • 360: Rumoured screenshots of Halo Reach have been found. appear to be gameplay. http://ow.ly/zFT2

  • PS3: Media Molecule have announced there won't be a Little Big Planet sequel. DLC going to be the main focus. http://ow.ly/zHeZ

  • PC: Blizzard says that Starcraft II is still on track for the first half of 2010. they're polishing it for a beta http://ow.ly/zHoa

  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce Its American Winter Games Lineup http://ow.ly/15ZJWN

  • QTE Blog: Ludia And CBS Announce They Are Making A Game Based On Hollywood Squares http://ow.ly/15ZJWO

  • 343 industries have said that they constantly worry that they are going to over saturate the Halo universe. http://ow.ly/zHA8

  • PS3: The Greatest Hits Line boxart has changed to fit the new PS3 boxart http://ow.ly/zFRk

  • QTE Blog: GameStop Announce 4,250 Stores Will Host Launch Events For Modern Warfare 2 http://ow.ly/15ZM1g

  • QTE Blog: Papa John's And Nintendo Are Giving Away 300 Free Wii Sports Resort's In A Sweepstakes http://ow.ly/15ZM1h




Papa John's And Nintendo Are Giving Away 300 Free Wii Sports Resort's In A Sweepstakes

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Papa John's have announced that they and Nintendo will do a sweepstakes where people have a chance to win 1 of 300 Wii Sports Resort Packages. These Packages consist of a Nintendo Wii, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Mote, Nunchuck, And Wii Motion Plus.
You Can Click The Image to be taken to the site.

You can enter now until November 29th, at most 5 times a day, and winners will be drawn weekly.

Press Release

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(Business Wire)-- Nov 05, 2009 Every November, lines wrap around retailers on Black Friday with eager shoppers hoping to get their hands on the most coveted holiday gift: a WiiTM system. But this year, Papa John’s and Nintendo are inviting customers to rest easy the day after Thanksgiving…by giving away 300 free Wii Sports ResortTM prize packages in November.

Continuing until Sunday, November 29, customers at www.papajohns.com may enter the Papa John’s Wii Sports Resort Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 300 Wii Sports Resort prize packages, which includes a Wii™ system, Wii Sports Resort™ video game, Wii Remote™ controller, Nunchuk™ controller and Wii MotionPlus™ accessory (an approximate retail value of $330). No purchase is necessary, and customers may enter up to five times a day. Winners will be notified weekly and the official rules are available at www.papajohns.com.

“Family game night is more fun when Papa’s in the House with Wii Sports Resort,” said Papa John’s Chief Marketing Officer, Andrew Varga. “Wii is at the top of holiday wish lists, which is why Papa John’s is especially excited to partner with Nintendo this month.”

“Christmas came early for Papa John’s founder, John Schnatter, this summer when he recovered the beloved 1971 Z28 Camaro he sold to keep his dad’s tavern afloat and open his first Papa John’s restaurant,” continued Varga. “The same will be true for our 300 Wii Sports Resort Sweepstakes winners in November.”

The Papa John’s Wii™ Sports Resort Sweepstakes closes Sunday, Nov. 29. To learn more about the sweepstakes, visit www.papajohns.com/wiisportsresort.

About Papa John’s
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world's third largest pizza company. For nine of the last 10 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the highly regarded American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's also ranks first among pizza companies in the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, was honored by Restaurants & Institutions Magazine (R&I) with the 2008 Silver Award for Consumers’ Choice in Chains in the pizza segment, and was named 2007 Pizza Today Chain of the Year. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa John's at www.papajohns.com.

GameStop Announce 4,250 Stores Will Host Launch Events For Modern Warfare 2

GameStop have announced that 4,250 of their stores will hold launch events for Modern Warfare 2. Events include playing the game, face painting contest, Call Of Duty Trivia Contests. These are set to start at 9PM on Monday.

A Full list of all stores taking part can be found here:
GameStop Modern Warfare 2 Midnight Opening Store Locations (PDF)

Press Release

GRAPEVINE, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Nov 05, 2009 GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host events at 4,250 of its stores Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, leading up to the midnight release of Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2. This represents the largest number of stores opened for a midnight launch event in GameStop history.

With festivities at stores kicking off Monday at 9 p.m., Modern Warfare 2 fans will have an opportunity to play the highly anticipated game prior to launch, as well as to enter the “going camo” face painting contest and Call of Duty trivia contest.

“A blockbuster title such as this places the spotlight on video gaming as mainstream entertainment,” said Tony Bartel, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing for GameStop. “We anticipate Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 will not only be the biggest video game launch of the year, but the biggest launch in GameStop’s history.”

The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC.

For more information on an event near you, log on to www.gamestop.com/codmidnight.

About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,333 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates GameStop.com and publishes Game Informer® magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Ludia And CBS Announce They Are Making A Game Based On Hollywood Squares


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Ludia Inc and CBS Consumer Products have annoucned they are working on a videogame based on Hollywood Squares. the game is set to come out in N.America on the PC/Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and Consoles (though none specifically mentioned).

The Game will have bonus videos of the funniest moments from Hollywood squares, as well as other awards. the gameplay will be familiar to the show, 9 open faced cubes with celebrities/tv's in them. Zingers and Bluffs will be included. There will also be a reward system to enhance the competitive game.

The game should start to be released in 2010.

Press Release

MONTREAL --(Business Wire)-- Nov 05, 2009 Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., and CBS Consumer Products announced today that Ludia will create video games based on the timeless TV game show Hollywood Squares. The North America-wide exclusive deal will result in games across major platforms including PC/Mac, consoles, iPhone™ and iPod® touch.

“Hollywood Squares is one of the most recognizable and timeless TV game shows, and we are thrilled to create a video game experience around it that players can enjoy on the platform of their choice,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. “This deal serves to enhance Ludia’s portfolio of game show video games, which is proving to be a highly successful category for us.”

The Hollywood Squares game will feature all of the favorite elements of the show as played on television, as two contestants play head-to-head in a bid to win money and prizes. Nine open-faced cubes make up the tic-tac-toe style “board” for the game which are occupied by celebrities/TV personalities. The stars are asked questions and players judge whether their answers are true or false, all the while incorporating outrageous “zingers” and “bluffs” to fuel the fun. Each correct answer earns the player a square on the board, and the first player to mark three squares in a row wins the game.

The Hollywood Squares video game will also incorporate connected gaming elements, single and multiplayer game modes, as well as reward systems to fuel the competitive fun between players. Additionally, the game will incorporate bonus video of the funniest moments from the TV show.
The first of the Hollywood Squares games is slated for release in 2010.

About Ludia Inc.
Ludia creates and distributes cross-platform interactive entertainment with mass consumer appeal. Located in Montreal and founded by experienced industry players, Ludia's innovative and high-quality product portfolio consists of original and branded properties including American Idol®, The Bachelor & The Bachelorette, Family Feud®, Hell's Kitchen™, Press Your Luck, The Amazing Race™, The Price Is Right™ and Where’s Waldo?®.
www.ludia.com

About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles. Additionally, the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.CBS.com.

Namco Bandai Announce Its American Winter Games Lineup

Namco Bandai have revealed their American winter line-up.
Dragon Ball Raging Blast is coming to the Xbox 360 and Playstation for $59.99. Katamari Forever is a Playstation 3 only game which will cost $49.99. On The PSP, Soulcalibur Broken Destiny is $39.99.
Also Coming out this winter are:

Active Life Extreme Challenge - Wii - $39.99/$59.99





Food Network: Cook Or Be Cooked - Wii - $39.99





Tekken 6 - PS3/Xbox 360 - $59.99/$149.99


We Cheer 2 - Wii - $39.99

Press Release

SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov 05, 2009 Holiday shopping can take its toll on consumers’ schedules, pocketbooks and sanity while they seek “the perfect gift” for friends and family. With this in mind, leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., has developed a holiday line-up that includes something for everyone – from family game night enthusiasts and foodies, to life-long video gamers and adrenaline junkies. Shoppers will find games that fit any stocking and every personality on Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

“NAMCO BANDAI is all about fun and we continue to create games that entertain and engage every type of game player,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “This holiday line-up brings a great value and a lot of enjoyment to families and gamers.”

Must-have titles from NAMCO BANDAI’s holiday line-up include:
ACTIVE LIFE™: Extreme Challenge for Wii, E for Everyone - $39.99 or $59.99 with the Mat Controller – Suh-weet! Using the ACTIVE LIFE mat controller in tandem with the Wii Remote, this active game incorporates your entire body into the gameplay and gets your heart pumping as you channel your inner adrenaline junkie. The extreme sequel to the popular ACTIVE LIFE™: Outdoor Challenge of last year, this pumped-up version has more than 15 exciting new activities like rock climbing, kite-surfing and street luge to bring extreme outdoor sports into the comfort of the living room.

Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked™ for Wii, E for Everyone - $39.99 – Developed in collaboration with the Food Network Kitchens’ executive chefs, this game will turn even the most novice cook into a star chef. Utilizing the motion control capabilities of the Wii system, gameplay trains players in the proper movements and techniques to become a pro in the kitchen as they master more than 30 recipes. Food Network personalities, Vice President of Marketing and The Next Food Network Star judge Susie Fogelson, and Food Network Kitchens chef Mory Thomas, will even appear to guide players along the way, making this the perfect gift for foodies, aspiring chefs and kitchen-phobes alike.

TEKKEN® 6 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, T for Teen - $59.99 or $149.99 for the limited fight stick bundle – The world’s top-selling fighting franchise, with more than 33 million units sold worldwide, is back with its sixth installment, and hitting harder than ever. With the largest character roster in franchise history, endless customization options and new global online play capabilities, this title is a must have for any fighting game fan.

We Cheer™ 2 for Wii, E 10+ for Everyone 10 and older - $39.99 – The sequel to last year’s top-selling We Cheer™, We Cheer 2 transforms the Wii Remotes™ into pom-poms as players follow on-screen cheer squads to perform, like, totally awesome cheer routines to an all-new soundtrack of licensed hits. With various single and multiplayer modes, endless customization options, and now boys on the team, players of all ages will get their hearts pumping as they master their moves in We Cheer 2.

Dragon Ball®: Raging Blast for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, T for Teen - $59.99 – Based on the most popular anime series of all time, this ultimate action fighting game culls more than 70 characters, including transformations, to relive epic battles from the Dragon Ball Z series. Featuring the series’ trademark combat battle style, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast will deliver an array of exciting gameplay features, including powerful and customizable attacks, stunning HD graphics, and online or offline versus and tournament modes. If there’s a major Dragon Ball fan on your list, be sure to also pick up the action-adventure side-scrolling platformer Dragon Ball®: Revenge of King Piccolo (E10+ for Everyone 10 and older - $39.99) for Wii and the turn-based RPG Dragon Ball® Z: Attack of the Saiyans (E10+ for Everyone 10 and older - $29.99) for Nintendo DS.

Katamari Forever™ for PlayStation 3, E for Everyone - $49.99 – Loved by fans worldwide, the crazy, zany world of Katamari is back – complete with new stages, visual effects, and full 1080p HD resolution. This unique habit-forming game comes to PlayStation 3 for the first time and is a sure hit for the whole family.

SOULCALIBUR®: Broken Destiny for PSP system, T for Teen - $39.99 – The latest entry in the SOULCALIBUR series, the premier weapons-based one-on-one fighter, comes to the PSP system for the first time. With robust and challenging single-player modes, head-to-head multiplayer, new characters and gorgeous visuals, this title offers endless – and portable – entertainment.

The video games are available at retailers across the country. For images, video and more information on NAMCO BANDAI’s entire line-up, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

About Food Network
FOOD NETWORK (www.foodnetwork.com) is a unique lifestyle network and Web site that strives to be way more than cooking. The network is committed to exploring new and different ways to approach food - through pop culture, competition, adventure, and travel - while also expanding its repertoire of technique-based information. Food Network is distributed to more than 98 million U.S. households and averages more than 9 million unique Web site users monthly. Food Network programming is available internationally in more than 150 countries. Food Network is headquartered in New York, and maintains offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and Knoxville, Tenn. Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI), which also owns and operates HGTV (www.hgtv.com), DIY Network (www.diynetwork.com), Great American Country (www.gactv.com) and Fine Living Network (www.fineliving.com), is the manager and general partner.
Active Life™: Outdoor Challenge™ & © 2008 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. "Active Life" is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

Food Network™, the Food Network logo and Food Network: Cook or be Cooked™ are trademarks and service marks of Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Game ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

TEKKEN®6 & © 1994-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.

We Cheer™ 2 & © 2008 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

© Bird Studio/SHUEISHA, TOEI Animation. License coordinated by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All rights reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Shueisha Inc. ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.

Katamari Forever™ & ©2003-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.

SOULCALIBUR®: Broken Destiny & ©1995-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. God of War is a registered trademark and the God of War logos and characters, names and all related properties are the Trademarks & © of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo

“PlayStation”, “PS” Family logo and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Internet connection and Memory Stick® Duo may be required. Player responsible for Wi-Fi fees.

Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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