Codemasters have revealed that F1 2010 is set for a September release on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. F1 2010 will have Grand Prix, Championship, Time Trail Modes and an extensive Career Mode. Codemasters have also announced that the game will have competitive Multiplayer options.
Codemasters have also released 2 new screenshots for the game. the cars in the screenshots are 2009 cars, but the screenshots are from the F1 2010 game.
F1 2010 Screenshots
Press Release
Wednesday 10th March/... A new generation of FORMULA ONE games will come to high definition consoles and PC later this year as Codemasters® today announced that F1 2010will be released this September for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows®.
As the official game of the 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, F1 2010 will include all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the coming season. F1 2010 will feature the return of seven times FORMULA 1 Drivers’ World Champion Michael Schumacher, the introduction of several new teams, and the brand new Korean International Circuit that will host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX.
The September launch will see F1 2010 become the first official FORMULA ONE game to appear for Xbox 360 and marks the return of FORMULA ONE to PC after an eight year absence. The arrival of the HD editions of FORMULA ONE follows Codemasters’ extremely successful launch of F1 2009 for Wii and PSP, which became a top five best seller throughout the past holiday period.
In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.
In production at Codemasters Studios Birmingham, F1 2010 is being developed using the EGO Game Technology Platform, Codemasters’ proprietary tech that powered the critically acclaimed, million-plus selling Colin McRae: DiRT 2 and Race Driver: GRID. The award-winning technology has been further developed to accurately recreate the unique aerodynamics and handling of 200MPH+ FORMULA ONE cars. The tech combined with Codemasters’ unprecedented access to FORMULA ONE teams and drivers will ensure that F1 2010 delivers the most authentic FORMULA ONE racing experience yet. F1 2010 will be released September 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Games for Windows.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sony Announce The Playstation Network Video Store Has Support From All Major Movie Studios
Sony have announced that the Playstation Network has become the first video delivery service to offer HD movies from all the major movie studios. These studios have been added to the USA PSN already with movies like 2012, The Hangover and Zombieland available to download.
Major Movie Studios:
20th Century Fox,
Walt Disney Pictures,
Paramount Pictures,
Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Universal Pictures
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.
From USA Playstation Blog
EA Have Released A New Trailer For Flips
EA have released a new trailer for the Flips series. this trailer shows kids playing the Nintendo DS and reading many different Flips books. the trailer shows in-game footage of the Flips and many of the features in a Flips book. The trailer says that each Flips comes with 6-8 stories and that you can share chapters with friends.
EA Release A New Trailer For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
EA have released a new trailer for FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. this is a "Sizzle Trailer" that shows of many features from the game. the footage is in-game and focuses mostly on the crowds, goalkeeping, and scoring. the trailer makes mention of features in this game like online playing and the ability to take any team to the worldcup.
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Mac: Battlefield Bad Company 2 could come to Macs, DICE are looking into it. http://ow.ly/1g4Kg
Infinity Ward say there are 25 Million Unique Modern Warfare players online. most on 360, but PS3 close behind. http://ow.ly/1g509
PSP: A Japanese retail blog is reporting that a Bright Yellow PSP is no longer going to be shipped. http://ow.ly/1g52U
IMDB lists Vincent Marbella as Robin in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2. Warner Bros. denies this. http://ow.ly/1g55Z
PS3: God Of War III originally had a epilogue., but it wasn't finished. it could come later. http://ow.ly/1g68x
DS2: Monster Hunter Tro producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, wants the DS2 to have strong online functionality. http://ow.ly/1g6ee
PS3: There is a shortage of PS3's in the USA and some stock issues. Stock should be fine in couple of weeks http://ow.ly/1g6pj
PS3: Starhawk rumoured to be shown at GDC, has more than 32 players on a map. Motorstorm 3 trailer also http://ow.ly/1g6wn
QTE Blog: 2K Sports Announce Ryan Kasler Is The Cover Athlete For NHL 2K11 http://ow.ly/16L0Pn
QTE Blog: Codemasters Officially Confirm that Bodycount Is In Development For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16L3zd
QTE Blog: Sony Reval Final Fantasy XIII Comes With Code For A Final Fantasy XIV Item And Chance To Enter Final Fant... http://ow.ly/16L3zc
A Digital graffiti artist has modified a freeway sign in the USA to show how to pull off a "Hoboken" attack with Ryu. http://ow.ly/1gcpM
QTE Blog: Seven45 Studios Announce Power Gig: Rise Of The SixString For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16L4VR
QTE Blog: THQ Announce They Have launched A European E-Shop http://ow.ly/16L4VS
PSP: Sony has announced that there PhyreEngine is being expanded to the PSP. its a cross platform middleware tool http://ow.ly/1gcy4
PC: Blizzard have annoucned that Starcraft 2 will need a patch when it comes out for battle.net to play online. http://ow.ly/1gcBb
QTE Blog: New Hustle Kings Update Brings Community Requested Features http://ow.ly/16L8mW
QTE Blog: TellTale And Warner Bros. Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/16L9Wx
QTE Blog: TellTale And Warner Bros. Release Year 1 And Year 2 Trailers For Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/16L9Wy
MTV Games and Harmonix have announced, via facebook, that Rock Band 3 is coming out this holiday. http://ow.ly/1gj1J
Stuart Black has said that Black 2 did exist but it was shelved by Criterion. http://ow.ly/1gjb0
DS: A survey asks if people would want to watch Netflix on a DS. http://ow.ly/1gjbU
Battlefield Bad Company 2 will have downtime tomorrow, 9 AM GMT. PC version went down today due to a issue. http://ow.ly/1gjda
PS3: Sony say they will aggressively promote the Motion Controller. http://ow.ly/1gjfb
QTE Blog: Bigpoint Announce Battlestar Galactica Online Is Coming Late 2010 For PC http://ow.ly/16Lbt2
QTE Blog: EA Reveal Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 Will Have The Ryder Cup And Playstation 3 Motion Controller Support http://ow.ly/16Lbt3
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Bigpoint Announce Battlestar Galactica Online Is Coming Late 2010 For PC
Bigpoint and Unity have announced that Battlestar Galactica Online is set to come out fall this year on PC. Battlestar Galactica Online is a Browser based MMOG, that is based on Syfy's Battlestar Galactica series, that will go live worldwide on syfy.com.
Players will be able to choose to play as the Cylons or Humans, in a struggle to control the universe or just survive. Battlestar Galactica Online will have a mix of tactical space combat, exploration, and mission based gameplay.
Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Mar 09, 2010 The global market leader in browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG), Bigpoint,(http://www.bigpoint.com/) will be demonstrating the next generation of client-free PC gaming at Game Developers Conference 2010. Leading its product slate for 2010 will be Battlestar Galactica Online, a tactical space combat and adventure MMOG based upon Syfy’s Battlestar Galactica series. The game, inspired by one of the most popular science fiction series in television history, will launch worldwide exclusively this fall on Syfy.com for a 30 day period. The Unity co-developed MMOG will offer state of the art graphics that can be played directly in an Internet browser. The teaser website for Battlestar Galactica Online is available at http://www.bgo.bigpoint.com and Bigpoint will be discussing this announcement at booth 2038 at Game Developers Conference, March 9th-12th. Battlestar Galactica Online is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing, on behalf of the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.
Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica's intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered it numerous awards, including three Emmy® Awards and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. The show was recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year two years running. The series was produced by Universal Cable Productions and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The outstanding ensemble cast was led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park.
"Battlestar Galactica is a supremely gameable intellectual property, with compelling character classes, a fantastic array of ships and weaponry, multiple worlds, and a dramatic storyline," said Bill Kispert, VP & GM, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. " We are excited to work with Bigpoint – and our partners at Universal Cable Productions and Syfy – to bring an epic, accessible, and ‘always on’ BSG experience to fans of the franchise and online gamers alike."
"Cooperation between Bigpoint and NBC Universal is a very important strategic step for us," explains Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder of Bigpoint. "Battlestar Galactica has a huge and passionate fan base. We are proud to be able to publish such an internationally famous title as one of our online games. For the first time ever, we're relying completely on Unity in order to offer our users fantastic game graphics right in their browsers."
Battlestar Galactica Online is the first game inspired by a blockbuster Hollywood franchise to be fully developed on Unity technology for MMOG audiences. This platform independent engine makes it possible to produce real-time 3D applications such as MMO games with exceptionally high quality graphics without having to download a client.
Players will be able to choose to play as cylons or humans in a constant struggle to control the universe or just survive its perils. A blend of tactical space combat, exploration, and mission-based gameplay will provide a diverse experience. The dramatic missions will define the game's overall storyline, enabling the player to delve into mysteries of the Battlestar universe. Battlestar Galactica Online will create a new standard for web games, with beautiful 3d graphics and innovative game mechanics bringing a new level of game play to browser based MMOG. Assets from the television production will be integrated into the game to deliver an even more authentic experience.
The game is being developed by Artplant (http://artplant.no), a Norwegian development studio specializing in 3D MMO games.
Megumi Ikeda from NBC Universal's strategic venture capital arm, Peacock Equity Fund, investors in Bigpoint, said, "Our investment strategy is to help high-growth companies like Bigpoint that can also drive growth for NBCU, so we're excited to see this collaboration working so well."
About Bigpoint
Bigpoint is an online-game publisher, content provider for large media concerns and browser-based game developer. The company’s game portfolio has achieved the same high level of quality usually associated with CDs or consoles. More than 300 employees from over 35 different nations work together in Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany at the headquarters of the world’s largest browser-game portal. The company also has locations in Berlin, San Francisco and Malta. The games are available in over 30 languages and provide more than 108 million gamers from Europe to America and beyond with free, first-class entertainment, without the hassle of having to download or install any additional software.
Bigpoint has pocketed such prestigious honors as the Eco Award "Best Content Provider" 2009, the Ruban d’Honneur at the European Business Awards 2009, the Red Herring 100 Europe, the OnlineStar for the most popular website in Germany and the MTV Skyscraper Award for extraordinary achievement in game development. People’s choice awards and user awards such as the Dutch HME Award 2009 and the American Website of the Year Award 2009 confirm Bigpoint’s sensational success. Bigpoint placed third in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 due to company growth of 4,094.06% within four years. Founder Heiko Hubertz was awarded second place as Internet Entrepreneur 2007. For further information about Bigpoint and its games, please visit http://www.bigpoint.net.
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
About Syfy
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in 95 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Syfy. Imagine greater.
About NBC Universal Television DVD, Music, and Consumer Products Group
NBC Universal Television DVD, Music, and Consumer Products Group manages all global ancillary television business endeavors for the NBC Universal Television Group, including third-party home entertainment distribution, consumer products, musical soundtracks, special markets projects and the NBC Universal Online Store.
About Unity
Unity Technologies is revolutionizing the game development industry and was named one of the top five game companies of 2009 after just four years in the market. Today Unity Technologies has more than 100,000 registered users worldwide – including leading companies like Cartoon Network, Electronic Arts, LEGO and NASA, large and small studios, independent professionals, students and hobbyists – using the Unity platform to develop high performance interactive 3D content for the Web, for mobile and for consoles. Unity Technologies is one of the fastest growing software companies and is aggressively innovating to expand usability, power and platform reach so that it can deliver on its vision of democratizing interactive 3D technology. Unity Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco and has development offices worldwide. For more information, visit unity3d.com.
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