Aardman Studios have released two new animations done with Flipnote Studio on the Nintendo DSi. The First animation shows some persistent weather. The Second video shows what a kid wants for Christmas.
Friday, December 4, 2009
This Weeks UK PSN Video Store Update
Sony has announced the new additions to the UK PSN Video Store.
To Buy:
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
The Beach
The Exorcist
G-Force
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
88 Minutes
Eagle Eye
Ghost Town
Hotel For Dogs
I Love You, Man
Dead Snow
Aeon Flux
Orphan
I Am Legend
Lucky You
Slumdog Millionaire
To Rent:
The Beach
The Exorcist
Public Enemies
The Uninvited
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!
Dead Snow
Cheri
Year One
Tormented
Starsky & Hutch
The Last House on the Left
Sony has also released a list of Movies added this week that are in 5.1 Audio
Ice Age
Dude, Where’s My Car?
Sideways
Angels & Demons
Trick or Treat
From Playstation Blog UK
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/166jB8
PS3: a UK Demo For Gran Turismo 5 is coming out 17th December. its being released as part of the GT Academy competition http://ow.ly/Ic9X
Edge Of Twilight Devs, FuzzyEyes, announce that they have laid of the majority of their staff. they are in transition http://ow.ly/Icg1
Underperforming Japan games. Blood Of Bahamut(DS), Monster Hunter 3(Wii), Taiko no Tatsujin Wii Dodon to Nidaim(Wii)+ more http://ow.ly/Ick0
iPhone: Capy Games have revealed their new game is Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery EP. http://ow.ly/IcnX
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/166leK
PS1: Playstation 1 is now 15 years old. http://ow.ly/IcBj
360: Anyone caught using the "Javelin Glitch" in Modern Warfare 2 online will get suspend from Xbox Live. http://ow.ly/Idqy
PS3: Sony has said that they won't suspend people if they use the "Javolin Glitch" in Modern Warfare 2 online. http://ow.ly/IdsG
360:Terminal Reality are working on a "AAA Natal title". they are currently hiring for this project. http://ow.ly/IduJ
PC: Quake 3 Arena is 10 years old (and a Day) http://ow.ly/Idvw
The Singstar series has sold over 20 Million Units. http://ow.ly/IeGi
Wii: The Wii has now sold 6 million consoles in the UK making it the fastest selling console in UK history http://ow.ly/IfhY
iPhone: Capcom is bringing Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney to the iPhone. it has GBA Graphics. http://ow.ly/IfqA
QTE Blog: Konami Announce Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Is Coming Out May 28th In The UK http://ow.ly/166mVt
PS3: Media Molecule have dressed Sackboy up as Ezio from Assassins Creed II and it'll be available as DLC http://ow.ly/Ifsn
The 30th Anniversary of the Gundam Series sees11 titles will be released at a budget price in Japan on PSP/PS3/PS2/Wii/360 http://ow.ly/IfvZ
PC: GameStop Has A Collectors Edition for Star Trek Online. it has a metal box, holograms, Metal Star Trek Logo + more http://ow.ly/IgKZ
The Saboteur will come with a code for DLC "Midnight Show". it brings new hiding spots, minigame, and nudity option http://ow.ly/IgVd
PS3: inFamous is now $39.99. on December 10th, Coles "Gigawatt Blades" will be available as a free download http://ow.ly/Ih7e
QTE Blog: Eidos Has Released New Screenshots For Just Cause 2 http://ow.ly/166omx
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce That Games On Demand Is Coming To Games For Windows Live On December 15th http://ow.ly/166oZO
QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 03/12/09 http://ow.ly/166q0k
QTE Blog: EA Has Revealed That Michael Perham Will Be A Downloadable Sim Character For The Sims 3 World Adventures http://ow.ly/166qOo
PS3/PSP: Joystiq have new angle on PSP games on PS3. they say that it will be PSP Mini's, coming this month, Graphic Bump http://ow.ly/IkbP
The Saboteur has a "Fecking' hard" Difficulty Setting. http://ow.ly/IklR
EA Has said that they are standing by Tiger Woods. they respect his privacy. http://ow.ly/Ikml
Take-Two have said that Max Payne 3 will be delayed. its set for Q4 of Fiscal 2010 now. http://ow.ly/IkRV
QTE Blog: THQ Announce They Are Going To Open A New Studio In Montreal http://ow.ly/166siV
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce That Lips Party Classics Is Coming Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/IlJG
Thursday, December 3, 2009
THQ Announce They Are Going To Open A New Studio In Montreal
THQ Have Announced that they have chosen Montreal as the location of their new studio. this new studio will also become the largest facility in its gloabl studio system. over the next 5 years, they aim to create 400 new jobs.
Dace Gatchel has been put in charge of THQ Montreal as its general manager. they aim to release their first games by fiscal 2013. the final site is yet to be chosen, but they aim to have it open by mid 2010.
Those interested in applying for jobs can email THQ at Montrealcareers@thq.com
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 03, 2009 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that it has selected Montreal, Quebec, as the location for a brand new video game development studio which the company expects to become the largest facility in its global studio system. The agreement with the government of Quebec will allow THQ to create in excess of 400 sustainable new jobs over the next five years as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to develop the highest quality games in a cost-effective manner.
THQ has appointed Dave Gatchel, who was the general manager of THQ’s Paradigm Entertainment studio, to serve as the Montreal studio’s general manager, bringing extensive industry experience to his role. Under his leadership, THQ Montreal will focus primarily on creating core games for THQ as well as providing support for games developed across THQ’s worldwide studio system. THQ expects to create jobs in several disciplines, including design, engineering, art, content and technology development, quality assurance and localization.
“Montreal’s outstanding pool of creative digital media talent and its highly regarded university system makes this the ideal location to support our future product and technology development needs,” said Steve DeCosta, THQ senior vice president, THQ Core Games, Operations and Finance. “Moreover, government support, in the form of reimbursable tax credits and other incentives, enabled Montreal to stand out as the best combination of creative talent and favorable economics of the cities we evaluated for our new studio.”
“We are focused on building hit franchises and achieving efficiencies within our studio organization and THQ Montreal will play an integral role in achieving both of these objectives,” Said Danny Bilson, THQ executive vice president, THQ Core Games. “We expect to ramp up the studio over the next several years, with our first titles targeted for release in fiscal 2013.”
“We are pleased to welcome leading videogame publisher THQ to Montreal,” said Clément Gignac, Quebec’s Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade. “THQ’s new studio represents a key investment by a premier video game developer and will create more than 400 highly-skilled jobs in Montreal’s technology sector, further enhancing our position as a leading center of creative talent and game design.”
THQ is currently evaluating locations for the new facility and expects to open the studio by mid-2010. THQ Montreal will be the company’s second fully operational development and production studio in Canada. THQ’s global system currently includes more than 1,200 people located in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Interested applicants may send their resumes to THQ Montreal at: Montrealcareers@thq.com.
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 andwww.thqwireless.com. THQ and its respective logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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 for THQ Montreal, including expected job creation and development plans for the studio, 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, 2009, 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.
Microsoft Announce That Lips Party Classics Is Coming Spring 2010
Microsoft has announced that a new Lips game is coming out in Spring 2010. Lips Party Classics will have 40 songs including:
“Love Shack” by The B-52's
“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
“Rock And Roll All Nite” by KISS
“Wannabe” by Spice Girls
“I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany
“Y.M.C.A.” by Village People
Village People - YMCA
Tiffiny - I Think We're Alone Now
B52's - Love Shack
Press Release
Who needs the lyrics? You know them by heart; everyone knows them by heart … more or less. They are the songs that get us out of our seats and into the moment, they get the party started. Microsoft Game Studios and iNiS will capture the magic of these songs in “Lips: Party Classics,” the newest title to join the “Lips” singing sensation exclusive to Xbox 360. Available worldwide in spring 2010, “Lips: Party Classics” will let party goers experience their favorite tunes from their beloved karaoke venues right in their own living rooms.
Let the festivities commence with the wide selection of 40 peppy, festive, dramatic and exhilarating songs included in “Lips: Party Classics.” These are the songs you love to sing even if the singing itself is so bad it’s good – these tunes will unite friends and family with fun and spontaneity. Just a glimpse of the full song list includes favorites such as:
· “Love Shack” by The B-52's
· “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
· “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
· “Rock And Roll All Nite” by KISS
· “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
· “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany
· “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People
Lips Jukebox extends the “Lips” fun
Right now, make your Facebook photos sing with the new Lips Jukebox. Available now for free at www.xbox.com/lipsjukebox , this easy-to-use online tool puts a pair of singing lips on your photos transforming them into a mini music video starring you and your best friends and family. Choose from classic tracks such as “Barbie Girl” by Aqua or “Love Fool” by The Cardigans.
“Lips” December Game Add-ons bring the holiday cheer
For those not-so-silent nights, invite your loved ones over and give them the gift of song with “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” by The Temptations, “Right Round” by Flo Rida, “Think” by Aretha Franklin, “Blister In The Sun” by Violent Femmes and more.
Then while you’re stringing up your garlands, don’t forget to add a variety of great holiday tunes including “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue and “Hanukkah Blessings” by Barenaked Ladies to your “Lips” collection that are sure to light up your nights with fun! For the full list of December Game Add-ons and festive songs, please visit www.xbox.com/lips.
“Lips” songs for everyone
Following the fall releases of “Lips: Number One Hits” worldwide, and “Lips: Deutsche Partyknaller” and “Lips: Canta En Español” in select regions, the “Lips” library is as diverse as the imagination, so that everyone can find the perfect songs to perform. These new titles coupled with the original “Lips” and the extensive library of “Lips” Game Add-on songs available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the in-game Get Music Store, are sure to keep the singing going until dawn.
Avatar and Xbox LIVE features add personal touches the singing experience with Avatar integration and Avatar Awards that allow singers to perform as their virtual selves in the game. With “Lips: Party Classics,” players can earn fashionable Avatar Accessories through in-game accomplishments to customize their wardrobe and flaunt their unique style to friends on Xbox LIVE. More information on “Lips” is available at www.xbox.com/lips.
EA Has Revealed That Michael Perham Will Be A Downloadable Sim Character For The Sims 3 World Adventures
EA Has annoucned that Michael Perham, a British Solo-Sailor, has been immortalised as a Sims character that will be available to download for free in their The Sims 3 World Adventures PC Game.
Michael Perham sailed across the Atlantic single-handed at the age of 14, and at the age of 17 he sailed around the world solo.
Michael Perham
Press Release
Guildford, UK, 3rd December, 2009 – British teen and solo-sailor, Michael Perham, has been immortalised as a downloadable Sim character for EA’s hot new game, The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack* to the best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3. The record-breaker has been recreated as a Sim character in honour of his globe-trotting world adventures.
A real-life adventurer, Michael made history at the age of 14 when he became the youngest person to sail single-handed across the Atlantic Ocean in a 28ft yacht. In August this year, aged 17, he made it into the record books again when he became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completing the journey on a 50ft racing yacht.
His achievements have been recognised by games publisher EA, turning Michael Perham into a character for free download for The Sims 3 World Adventures The teenage sailor’s Sim character will be available for download at http://www.thesims3.com/exchangeallowing players to take Michael on their own virtual adventures to real-world inspired destinations within the game including China, Egypt and France.
Michael Perham comments, “My life has been like one long adventure for the past few years, so this game has got my name written all over it. I’m concentrating on college at the moment, but having my own character in the game will allow me to continue travelling and adventuring, even if only in a virtual world.”
In The Sims 3 World Adventures players can take their Sims to new destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and much more with the first ever Sims adventure gameplay.
The Sims 3 World Adventures is available now, rated PEGI 12 (For more information visit www.pegi.info) and is available at retail and online through digital distribution at http://eastore.ea.com/. For more information on The Sims 3 or The Sims 3 World Adventures, go towww.thesims3.com. To download artwork, please visitwww.eagames.co.uk/press
The game will also be available for feature phones, the iPhone™ and iPod touch® in early 2010 from EA Mobile™. These versions do not require a base game to play and will have customized mobile gameplay features. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
*Requires The Sims™ 3 or The Sims™ 3 Collector’s Edition for PC/Mac to play.
**According to NPD data.
***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims 3 sold more than 4.5 million copies since launch through October 2009 and was the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through more than 80 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 5 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 22 million video views. The Sims 3 took the social media sites by storm with half a million fans on the official Facebook page for the game and nearly 30,000 followers on the Twitter official game page making it one of the most popular games on Twitter. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at.www.eagames.co.uk/press
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Michael Perham sailed across the Atlantic single-handed at the age of 14, and at the age of 17 he sailed around the world solo.
Michael Perham
Press Release
Guildford, UK, 3rd December, 2009 – British teen and solo-sailor, Michael Perham, has been immortalised as a downloadable Sim character for EA’s hot new game, The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack* to the best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3. The record-breaker has been recreated as a Sim character in honour of his globe-trotting world adventures.
A real-life adventurer, Michael made history at the age of 14 when he became the youngest person to sail single-handed across the Atlantic Ocean in a 28ft yacht. In August this year, aged 17, he made it into the record books again when he became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completing the journey on a 50ft racing yacht.
His achievements have been recognised by games publisher EA, turning Michael Perham into a character for free download for The Sims 3 World Adventures The teenage sailor’s Sim character will be available for download at http://www.thesims3.com/exchangeallowing players to take Michael on their own virtual adventures to real-world inspired destinations within the game including China, Egypt and France.
Michael Perham comments, “My life has been like one long adventure for the past few years, so this game has got my name written all over it. I’m concentrating on college at the moment, but having my own character in the game will allow me to continue travelling and adventuring, even if only in a virtual world.”
In The Sims 3 World Adventures players can take their Sims to new destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and much more with the first ever Sims adventure gameplay.
The Sims 3 World Adventures is available now, rated PEGI 12 (For more information visit www.pegi.info) and is available at retail and online through digital distribution at http://eastore.ea.com/. For more information on The Sims 3 or The Sims 3 World Adventures, go towww.thesims3.com. To download artwork, please visitwww.eagames.co.uk/press
The game will also be available for feature phones, the iPhone™ and iPod touch® in early 2010 from EA Mobile™. These versions do not require a base game to play and will have customized mobile gameplay features. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
*Requires The Sims™ 3 or The Sims™ 3 Collector’s Edition for PC/Mac to play.
**According to NPD data.
***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims 3 sold more than 4.5 million copies since launch through October 2009 and was the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through more than 80 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 5 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 22 million video views. The Sims 3 took the social media sites by storm with half a million fans on the official Facebook page for the game and nearly 30,000 followers on the Twitter official game page making it one of the most popular games on Twitter. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at.www.eagames.co.uk/press
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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