Sony Announce The UK Release Date For God Of War III As 16th March

Sony's EU Playstation Blog has revealed that the release date for the God Of War III is 16th March. The Aim is to release the game across all PAL regions on the same week. The Boxart for the Ultimate Trilogy Edition has yet to be completed and that is why i have not added it to this post.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Announce The USA Release Date For God Of War III Is March 16th

Sony's USA Playstation Blog has revealed that the USA release date for God Of War III Is 16th March.
Sony have also announced that the God Of War Collection has dropped in price to $29.99.
The Box in which the God Of War III Ultimate Edition will come in has also been revealed. you can click on its picture to see it bigger.

A New Trailer for God Of War III will have its debut on 11th February on GameTrailers.

From US Playstation Blog

Nintendo Has Revealed Its Fincial Results For April - December 2009

Nintendo has reported its financial results for the April - December 2009 period. The results for this period were the third best in the companies history. Despite this, Net Sales were down over the same period in 2008 by 23.1%. Nintendo say this is a decline when compared to 2008 is because 2008 was a record breaking year.

	Net Sales	Operating Income	Ordinary Income	Net Income
Apr-Dec, 2009	1,182,177	296,656	314,511	192,601
Apr-Dec, 2008	1,536,348	501,330	352,488	212,524
% Change	-23.1%	-40.8%	-10.8%	-9.4%

Nintendo have revealed the total hardware and software sales for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii. over 67 Million Nintendo Wii's have been shipped to date, this is not how many units have been sold, with 510 Million software units shipped. There have been over 125 Million Nintendo DS Franchise Handhelds shipped and over 688 Million units of software shipped.

Nintendo DS
Total Hardware	25.62	23.35	125.13	30
Japan	3.29	3.52	29.92
The Americas	9.54	10.53	44.99
Other	12.79	9.30	50.23
Total Software	163.78	121.38	688.29	150
Japan	27.11	25.04	171.99
The Americas	64.55	56.95	261.90
Other	72.11	39.38	254.41
Wii
Total Hardware	20.52	17.05	67.45	20
Japan	1.89	1.76	9.72
The Americas	9.80	8.48	32.02
Other	8.83	6.81	25.71
Total Software	163.78	156.64	509.66	192*
Japan	11.04	12.48	46.57
The Americas	90.29	82.84	275.84

Press Release

January 27, 2010 - On January 28, 2009 (Japan time), Nintendo Co., Ltd. reported financial results for the first three fiscal quarters and earnings for the period ending Dec. 31, 2009, and left unchanged prior forecasts for full year global sales and profits.

The nine month figures for net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and net income represented the third best corresponding performances in company history, but they all saw a decline from the results of the prior year. The net sales and operating income declines in comparison to the record-breaking previous year primarily stem from year-on-year decreases in Wii hardware and Nintendo DS software sales, a price cut for Wii hardware, and the significant impact of a stronger yen.

The company also updated life-to-date worldwide unit shipments for its two category-leading brands. Cumulative shipments of Wii hardware now exceed 67 million, along with nearly 510 million software units. For the Nintendo DS franchise that includes Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DSi, the corresponding lifetime totals now stand at over 125 million portable hardware systems, and over 688 million software units.

Consolidated financial results for April-December 2009 in millions of yen:

	Net Sales	Operating Income	Ordinary Income	Net Income
Apr-Dec, 2009	1,182,177	296,656	314,511	192,601
Apr-Dec, 2008	1,536,348	501,330	352,488	212,524
% Change	-23.1%	-40.8%	-10.8%	-9.4%

Unit sales in millions:

	Apr-Dec 08	Apr-Dec 09	LTD	Forecast Apr 09-Mar 10
Nintendo DS
Total Hardware	25.62	23.35	125.13	30
Japan	3.29	3.52	29.92
The Americas	9.54	10.53	44.99
Other	12.79	9.30	50.23
Total Software	163.78	121.38	688.29	150
Japan	27.11	25.04	171.99
The Americas	64.55	56.95	261.90
Other	72.11	39.38	254.41
Wii
Total Hardware	20.52	17.05	67.45	20
Japan	1.89	1.76	9.72
The Americas	9.80	8.48	32.02
Other	8.83	6.81	25.71
Total Software	163.78	156.64	509.66	192*
Japan	11.04	12.48	46.57
The Americas	90.29	82.84	275.84
Other	62.46	61.32	187.24

Microsoft Have Released Screenshots Of The MX vs ATV Avatar Gear

Microsoft have released screenshots of the MX vs ATV Avatar gear that is now available for purchase. The Screenshots show that tops, trophies, Bikes, and Helmets are all available for download.

MX vs ATV Avatar Gear

THQ Announce Metro 2033 Is Coming Out In The USA On 16th March And 19th March In The EU

THQ Have revealed the release date for Metro 2033 in the USA and EU. the Game is coming out on both the PC and Xbox 360 in the USA on 16th March and 19th March in the EU.
A Limited edition version of the game will be released on both formats and it will include a exclusive in-game weapon, a Automatic Shotgun, and 4 art cards by the Russian Painter Anton Grechko.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. January 28th, 2010 -- THQ Inc. today announced that Metro 2033TM, the hotly anticipated first person shooter for Xbox 360® and PC, is scheduled to reach North American stores on March 16th, and European stores on March 19th 2010.

A Limited Edition will be available for both formats, including an exclusive in-game weapon – the formidable automatic shotgun – and four art cards by the Russian painter Anton Grechko, who was commissioned to create a range of artwork inspired by the universe of Metro 2033.

Standard and Limited Edition versions of Metro 2033 are available to pre-order now, with selected retailers offering free Metro 2033 themed Xbox LIVE® Avatar items with every pre-order.

For the latest Metro 2033 news, visit Metro2033Game.com, follow Twitter.com/Metro2033 or become a fan at Facebook.com/Metro2033.

About Metro 2033

Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands.

In 2013, the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age.

The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside.

You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised Underground. Having never ventured beyond your Metro Station-City limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat. Your journey takes you from the forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to the desolate wastelands above, where your actions will determine the fate of mankind.

About Dmitry Glukhovsky
Dmitry Glukhovsky, (born 12th June 1979) is a Russian author and journalist.
Glukhovsky’s first novel, Metro 2033, was originally made freely available via his own website in 2002 and quickly became a cult classic, attracting thousands of readers. A publishing deal followed, and Metro 2033 was eventually released in hard copy in 2005. It has since sold 450,000 copies in Russia, whilst online readers have topped 2 million. The book publishing rights have been sold in more than 20 countries, including Germany where the book has already been released to critical acclaim; and the UK, where it goes on sale later this year. Metro 2033 the game has been in development at 4A Games for just over two years, and the film rights are currently in negotiation with a number of Hollywood studios.

As a journalist, Dmitry Glukhovsky has worked for EuroNews TV in France, Deutsche Welle, and the Russian Television station, RTtv. He writes columns for Harper’s Bazaar, l’Officiel and Playboy.

Glukhovsky has lived in Israel, Germany and France and speaks English, French, German, Hebrew and Spanish apart of his native Russian.

About THQ
THQ Inc. 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. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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 related to the Metro 2033 video game, 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.

UK PSN Update 28/01/10

Seasonal Offers
PS3: Smash Cars [£6.29]
PS3: Digger HD [£4.79]
PS3: Cuboid [£5.49]
PS3: Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos [£5.49]
PS3: Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom [£5.49]
PSP: Elementalmonster TD [£3.19]
PSP: Unbound Saga [£3.99]
PSP: Buzz!: Master Quiz [£14.99]
PSP: Loco Roco [£11.99]
PSP: Super Stardust Portable [£3.99]

PS3 Games
Polar Panic [£7.99]
THEXDER NEO [£6.29]
Uncharted 2 – Heroes Skins Pack [£3.99]
Assassins Creed II – Sequence12: Battle Of Forli [£3.19]
Little Big Planet – Ground Hog Day Costume [Free]
PAIN – Hilde Gunnagrope [£0.79]

Demo's
Polar Panic
THEXDER NEO
Uncharted 2

Guitar Hero 5
Creedence Clearwater Revival Track Pack [£4.39]
“Bad Moon Rising” By Creedence Clearwater Revival [£1.59]
“Proud Mary” By Creedence Clearwater Revival[£1.59]
“Travelin' Band” By Creedence Clearwater Revival [£1.59]

Rock Band
“Bulls On Parade” By Rage Against The Machine [£0.99]
“Godzilla” By blue Oyster Cult [£0.99]
“Hair Of The Dog” by Nazareth [£0.99]
“Killed By Death 08” by Motorhead [£0.99]
“Levitate” by I Mother Earth [£0.99]
“Masters Of The Universe” by Hawkwind [£0.99]
“Transmaniacon MC” by Blue Oyster Cult [£0.99]

DJ Hero
None

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
Dante's Inferno – Violence Developer Diary
FIFA 10 – Directors Cut
Final Fantasy XIII – International Trailer
Pinball Heroes
DC Universe Online – Jim Lee Vlog

Movie Trailer
None

Wallpaper
None

Theme
None

Dynamic Theme
None

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Mytran Wars [£15.99]
MX vs ATV Untamed [£15.99]
Little Big Planet – the Gardens Theme Pack [£2.39]
Gran Turismo – Special Vehicles Pack [Free]

Minis
None

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
Pinball Heroes

Sega Announce Project Needlemouse Community Challenge 2 And Release New Concept Art

Sega have revealed the next Project Needlemouse Community challenge as well as releasing new concept art for a enemy that will appear in the upcoming Project Needlemouse game.

Sega's Community Challenge Two asks fans to submit over 100 pieces of Concept Art of enemies they want to see in Project Needlemouse. if there are over 100 pieces submitted, Sega will reveal the name of Project Needlemouse, release Concept Art from the first zone, and a bonus. Submissions have to be in by Monday and Sega say this will be the last Community Challenge for Project Needlemouse.

Click The From Link to be taken to the rules and for more information.

From USA Sega Blog