Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16xcQa

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16xefW

• Ubisoft Announce Ghost Recon Future Soldier. its out holiday 2010. 360 multiplayer beta summer 2010. http://ow.ly/15s54

• former EyeToy exec suggests PS3 motion controller should come with software for price of a game. games shouldn't be long http://ow.ly/15s7y

• Square Enix has applied to trademark Deus Ex Human Revolution in Europe. it could be the official name for Deus Ex 3 http://ow.ly/15s9i

• survey hints the Wii game, Dead Space Extraction, could be coming to XBLA and the PSN + something called Planet Cracker http://ow.ly/15sbE

• Wii: a pirate who illegally copied + uploaded New Super Mario Bros. Wii has been ordered to pay Nintendo $1.5M in damages http://ow.ly/15sf4

• iPhone: Plants vs. Zombies are coming out on 15th February. http://ow.ly/15shG

• EA Has announced that Spore is coming to consoles between Jan-March 2011. The Sims 3 coming to consoles end of this year http://ow.ly/15sjf

• The Upcoming Nintendo Power and Official Nintendo Magazines are teasing surprises, possibly a new title. http://ow.ly/15slH

• The OFLC has rated Sam & Max The Devils Playhouse - Episode 1 The Penal Zone. http://ow.ly/15wIi

• QTE Blog: EA Announce Ferrari Is Returning To Need For Speed With The Ferrari Racing Pack For Need For Speed Shift http://ow.ly/16xiUX

• 360: Ubisoft say there is alot of potential in merging 3D and Natal. http://ow.ly/15wJN

• EA has said that all their titles will have an online component, DLC and online play. http://ow.ly/15wNo

• RedLynx have announced that 2009 was their most successful year. sales of their games topped 1.5M, up from 150K in 2008 http://ow.ly/15wPf

• Blizzard have officially revealed the Female Monk from Diablo III. http://ow.ly/15wRu

• QTE Blog: Konami Have Released A New Trailer For Scene It? Twilight On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16xlpA

• QTE Blog: EA Has Announced That Dragon Age Origins Has Sold 3.2 Million Units Worldwide http://ow.ly/16xlpB

• Ubisoft has confirmed there will be a PS3 version of Ghost Recon Future Soldier, and it'll come out at the same time. http://ow.ly/15wSl

• Level 5 have announced they are working on a new game for both the PS3 and Wii. http://ow.ly/15wWs

• Ubisoft announce financial results, Oct-Dec. sales down 2.7% to $679M. They announce unannounced games coming during 2010 http://ow.ly/15zp2

• Ubisfot reveal games coming out Jan-March 2010. Anno is coming to iPhone, new Imagine games. list in link http://ow.ly/15zrG

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Bleach The 3rd Phantom On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16xmK8

• QTE Blog: Subatomic Studios Have Released Some Cheat Codes For The Mini's Game, Fieldrunners http://ow.ly/16xmK7

• Ubisoft have revealed they've shipped 8 Million units of Assassins Creed 2. Assassins Creed Multiplayer set in Rome http://ow.ly/15zu5

• Wii: Ubisoft has announced that Ghost Recon Future Soldier is coming to the Wii, but don't provide a release date http://ow.ly/15zvm

• EA has revealed that Dead Space 2 is in development for Handhelds, but don't say which ones. http://ow.ly/15zwE

• PC: EA has announced that there are no plans to release a PC version of Dead Space 2 http://ow.ly/15zyG

• QTE Blog: THQ Have Released New Screenshots For UFC Undiputed 2010 http://ow.ly/16xowE

• QTE Blog: Sega Announces Lamb Of God Is Creating A Song Exclusive For The Iron Man 2 Game http://ow.ly/16xowF

• Ubisoft has announced that the Imagine franchise will go online with Imagine Town. the platform is unkown. http://ow.ly/15zBb

• NIS have changed the name of Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! to What did I do to deserve this, my lord!? http://ow.ly/15Cmm

• Rockstar have confirmed, via their twitter, that L.A. Noire is coming out this fall. no specific release date yet. http://ow.ly/15CRW

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Battlegrounds Expansion For EverQuest II http://ow.ly/16xq8P

• QTE Blog: Sega Announce A Premium Edition Version Of Yakuza 3 http://ow.ly/16xrTn

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Forza 3 has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide http://ow.ly/16xrTm

Microsoft Announce Forza 3 has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide

Microsoft has announced that Forza 3 has sold over 2 million units worldwide. Microsoft has also announced that the “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack.” is out now for 400 MS Points. this track pack brings 2 configurations of the Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit to Forza 3.

Press Release

After speeding past the finish line last October, “Forza Motorsport 3” is now in the hands of more than 2 million passionate car lovers around the world. To give fans even more reasons to keep behind the wheel with the game, Turn 10 today releases two brand new tracks in the downloadable “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack.” Having delivered month after month of new car packs since launch, composed of the world’s most unique and sought-after cars, this new track pack will give fans a fresh new locale to earn their racing stripes.
Available starting today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points, the “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack” has been meticulously re-created by the team at Turn 10 to reflect the legacy and excitement of the top German grand prix circuit. The track pack includes two layouts of the circuit; the full 3.22-mile circuit with the famous “Schumacher S” corners, and the short 2.24-mile sprint circuit, both of which push car and driver to the limit.
Demanding technical precision while offering tremendous opportunities for overtaking rival cars, the “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack” will show who has the determination and skills to grab the checkered flag. Built in 1984 and updated in 2002, the circuit has been a vital proving ground for some of today’s most elite racing events, including open-wheel, touring car, vintage, and even motorcycle racing throughout its 26-year history. For six seasons the Grand Prix Circuit has also played host to the 1000km Nürburgring endurance race. The circuit is also co-host to the German Grand Prix, an event that has proven pivotal to the success of many racing careers.
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“Forza Motorsport 3” is rated “E” for Everyone and is now available globally. For assets from the “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack,” visit theForza Motorsport 3 FTP. For more information on “Forza Motorsport 3,” visitForzaMotorsport.net.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of more than 300 games in nearly 40 countries. More information can be found online athttp://www.xbox.com/en-GB/.

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE connects more than 17 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more entertainment from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online athttp://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/bestoflive/connectnow.htm.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Sega Announce A Premium Edition Version Of Yakuza 3

Sega have announced that there will be a premium edition of the Yakuza 3 when it's released in the west on 12th March.

The Premium Edition has the following content:

• Battle for Survival – Take on all the bosses of Yakuza 3 as Kazuma
• All-Star Tournament (7 character tournament)
• All-Star Tag Tournament (8 team tournament)
• Haruka’s Request - This unique series of challenge missions will send you on a task of exploration throughout the entire Yakuza world, playing mini-games and entertaining Haruka.
• 31 track soundtrack
• Yakuza Who’s Who – learn how all the characters are connected and who turned from rivals to allies in this fully animated guide

Sega have also announced a pre-order incentive for the Yakuza 3. The Pre-Order bonus is a Challenge pack which has 2 player mini games, including Pool, Bowling, Darts, and Golf. the pacl also has 4 alternative costumes for Kazuma, Haruka and Rikiya.

Pre-Order


Battle Pack


Press Release

YAKUZA 3 – BATTLE PACK REVEALED
SEGA Confirm Bonus Content for Western Release

LONDON (9th February, 2010) – SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Yakuza™ 3 will be released in an exclusive premium edition pack when it hits shelves on 12th March 2010. The pack will include the following pieces of compelling content:

4 pieces of DLC
1.Battle for Survival – Take on all the bosses of Yakuza 3 as Kazuma
2.All-Star Tournament (7 character tournament)
3.All-Star Tag Tournament (8 team tournament)
4.Haruka’s Request - This unique series of challenge missions will send you on a task of exploration throughout the entire Yakuza world, playing mini-games and entertaining Haruka.
31 track soundtrack
Yakuza Who’s Who – learn how all the characters are connected and who turned from rivals to allies in this fully animated guide

In addition to this, consumers who pre-order the game will receive the Challenge Pack which will allow them to enjoy 2 player mini games, competing against their friends at Pool, Bowling, Darts and Golf. They will also be able to customise their principle characters with four alternative costumes for Kazuma, Haruka and Rikiya.

Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 platform, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense, brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive.

Yakuza 3 will be available exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system on 12th March 2010.


For more information on Yakuza 3 please visit www.sega.com/yakuza3. For press assets please visit www.sega-press.com.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Battlegrounds Expansion For EverQuest II

Sony Online Entertainment have announced Battlegrounds, a PvP expansion for EverQuest II. Battlegrounds is for players with characters levelled 80-90. The Expansion will come with 3 maps where players can engage in PvP against their friends or foes, not matter what server they are on.

The Battlegrounds expansion will come out on 16th February. Players who login between 16th Feb - 18th Feb will also receive a Warrior Of Chaos Statue.

The Three Battlegrounds are:

Battlefield of Ganak
• Game Type: Capture the Flag
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Outdoor arena with two large oppositional bases with intersecting interiors
• Objective: Capture the enemy's flag located within their base and return it to your base with your flag still in place
• Win Condition: First team to successfully capture and return three flags wins

Smuggler's Den
• Game Type: Hold Territory
• Players: 24 Person Group
• Environment: Five spires on top of two pinnacles jutting out of a raging ocean
• Objective: Gain control and hold towers longer than the opposition to earn Tower Tickets
• Win Condition: First team to reach the displayed Tower Ticket goal wins

Gears of Klak'Anon
• Game Type: Hold the Relic
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Industrious clockwork foundry containing scientific equipment in motion
• Objective: Acquire and hold the relic to accrue points faster than the opposition
• Win Condition: First team to reach the set score wins

Sony Online Entertainment have also released screenshots and a trailer for this expansion. the screenshots are taken from battles on each of the maps, whilst the trailer highlights the features and shows gameplay of the different game modes



Battlegrounds


Press Release

WHAT: On February 16, 2010 the long awaited introduction of battlegrounds is scheduled to arrive in EverQuest® II as a complimentary addition for current EQII subscribers with characters level 80-90. Battlegrounds allow players to engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battle against their friends or foes, regardless of server, and provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones. Participants can quickly join the nonstop action in three different types of matches, with up to 48 players total. On the Battlegrounds there is a role for all, no matter the class, each player can support or lead the group to victory and reap the rewards of the all-new Chaos armor sets!

Additionally, EverQuest II players who login between Feb. 16, 2010 and Feb. 18, 2010 receive the Warrior of Chaos statue*!

ABOUT BATTLEGROUNDS: At launch the following three Battlegrounds are scheduled to be available for players to enjoy:

Battlefield of Ganak
• Game Type: Capture the Flag
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Outdoor arena with two large oppositional bases with intersecting interiors
• Objective: Capture the enemy's flag located within their base and return it to your base with your flag still in place
• Win Condition: First team to successfully capture and return three flags wins

Smuggler's Den
• Game Type: Hold Territory
• Players: 24 Person Group
• Environment: Five spires on top of two pinnacles jutting out of a raging ocean
• Objective: Gain control and hold towers longer than the opposition to earn Tower Tickets
• Win Condition: First team to reach the displayed Tower Ticket goal wins

Gears of Klak'Anon
• Game Type: Hold the Relic
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Industrious clockwork foundry containing scientific equipment in motion
• Objective: Acquire and hold the relic to accrue points faster than the opposition
• Win Condition: First team to reach the set score wins
WHEN: Battlegrounds are scheduled to go live on February 16, 2010.

For more details on Battlegrounds, new screenshots and the latest information visithttp://eq2players.station.sony.com/gameinfo/battlegrounds

EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate is available for pre-order at http://everquest2.station.sony.com/

THQ Have Released New Screenshots For UFC Undisputed 2010

THQ Have Released new screenshots for the upcoming UFC Undisputed 2010 game. these screenshots are in-game and show of a couple of the fighters fighting each other. the screenshots also focus on the fighters, showing how they look and how their condition deteriorates during a match.

UFC Undisputed 2010 Screenshots

Sega Announces Lamb Of God Is Creating A Song Exclusive For The Iron Man 2 Game

Sega has announced that the band Lamb Of God are creating a song exclusively for the Iron Man 2 Game.

Sega Say “The music of Lamb of God definitely evokes the intensity of Iron Man action and we are very excited to have them working with us for the game,”. Lamb Of God say “’We knew we had something special and intense when we wrote this track and working with SEGA has been nothing short of incredible.”

From USA Sega Blog

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (February 9th, 2010) –SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. are excited to announce that two-time Grammy-nominated heavy metal superstars Lamb of God are creating an exclusive song for the upcoming blockbuster title – Iron Man 2: The Video Game. The all-new song serves as the perfect complement to the non-stop super-powered action of the game on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Wii™ video game system. Iron Man 2: The Video Game will be in- stores across North America on May 4th, 2010.

A third-person action-adventure shooter, Iron Man 2: The Video Game teams the
finesse of Iron Man with the brute strength of War Machine, who makes his grandest
appearance as a playable character in any video game to date. The game is based on the cinematic universe featured in Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2, in theaters beginning May 7, 2010 and features an original story written with the help of Eisner-award-winning Iron Man comic author Matt Fraction, that introduces players to popular Marvel Super Villains exclusive to the game, such as Crimson Dynamo.

“The music of Lamb of God definitely evokes the intensity of Iron Man action and we are very excited to have them working with us for the game,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. “This new track will add even more atmosphere to the cinematic gaming experience that Iron Man 2 brings to the table.”

Lamb of God has been together for over 15 years and grew from a relatively unknown group to leaders at the top of the heavy metal ladder. Having recently completed a tour opening for Metallica, Lamb of God continue to bring the music their fans are begging for. Enjoying sold-out concerts around the world, Lamb of God have had released several albums including Sacrament which landed in the top 10 of the Billboard charts, became the top selling metal album of 2006, and earned them their first Grammy nomination. The band is made up of guitarist Willie Adler, Willie’s drummer brother Chris Adler, bassist John Campbell, guitarist Mark Morton and vocalist Randy Blythe. Their most recent album Wrath was released in March 2009 and made it to No. 2 on the Billboard charts and earned them another grammy nomination.They are about to embark on an international tour taking them around the world with stops all over the Europe and the US.

“’We knew we had something special and intense when we wrote this track and working with SEGA has been nothing short of incredible.” Says Chris Adler, Drummer for Lamb of God “A few of us are real game and comic fans so the partnership with SEGA has been really exciting and we can’t wait to play the game and hear our music as Iron Man kicks a**.”

Iron Man 2: The Video Game will be available on Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ video game system and Nintendo DS™ system. For more information, please visit the official site at www.ironman2game.com or to download screenshots, videos and art, please visit the SEGA FTP site at http://segapr.segaamerica.com.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com/usa

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.
SEGA® Europe Limited is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.

Subatomic Studios Have Released Some Cheat Codes For The Mini's Game, Fieldrunners

Subatomic Studios have revealed 2 cheat codes for the Mini's Fieldrunners game. The First cheat unlocks all the maps and FastForward.

To unlock:

1. Navigate to the Credits screen.
2. Enter the following button sequence: Down, Down, Up, Up, Right, Left, Right, Left, Circle button, X button.
3. The “Charge” sound effect will play indicating the cheat was unlocked!

The second cheat gives you 9999 Money and 999 Health.

To unlock:

• Navigate to the Credits screen.
• Enter the following button sequence: Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left, Circle button, X button.
• The “Cha-ching!” sound effect will play indicating the cheat was unlocked!

From EU Playstation Blog