Saturday, March 20, 2010
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/1osI1
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/1oqw3
QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ow.ly/1oqwI
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1otlk
360: there will be 56 achievements in Game Room, totalling 1.000. http://ow.ly/1ov0a
360: Details on Halo Reach Beta Matchmaking and pictures of the UI have emerged. new auto queue feature, playlists + more http://ow.ly/1ov2w
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on PC and PS3 have been delayed until 13 April, USA, 16 April, EU http://ow.ly/1ov4c
PS3: the Q-Games and Baiyon visualizer will not be built into PS3 OS, Like Earth Visualizer was. it's a PSN Download http://ow.ly/1ov79
PS3: earning a platinum in God Of War III reveals a secret web page. "Spartans Stand Tall" teased. unknown what it is http://ow.ly/1ov9k
JP Consoles, PSP 39.125, Wii 31.460, PS3 26.481, DSiLL 21.604, DSi 13.581, DS 3.920, 360 2.688, PS2 1.825, PSPgo 1.191 http://ow.ly/1ovcK
Frédérick Reynal has revealed he's releasing a new game with Ubisoft this year. its not Little Big Adventure 3 http://ow.ly/1ovfp
Switzerland have passed a law that could lead to the complete ban of any Violent Video Games in the country. http://ow.ly/1ovhh
PC: Some Ubisoft titles have been removed off Steam in the UK. Ubisoft say it's due to local business discussions http://ow.ly/1ovjU
PS3: Sony say that Playstation Move conveyed the best what the controller is all about. http://ow.ly/1ovlC
PS3: Blue Toad Murder Files Episode 3 will remain free until 25th march. new episodes+season finale coming 8th April http://ow.ly/1ovpj
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Gameplay Video For Mirror's Edge On The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/1oz6a
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For MMA http://ow.ly/1oz9x
QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released New F1 2010 Screenshots And Boxart http://ow.ly/16Qrsf
QTE Blog: Codemasters Have Released A New Dev Dairy For F1 2010 http://ow.ly/16Qrse
QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Game Sim City Deluxe http://ow.ly/1ozah
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Gameplay Video For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of The Sims 3 World Adventures http://ow.ly/1ozaR
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots And Trailer For Groovin Blocks http://ow.ly/16QsGx
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16QsGw
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Revealed The Boxart For Lego Harry Potter http://ow.ly/1ozbh
360: Trails HD has sold over 825K on XBLA and the Big Pack DLC has sold 185K units. http://ow.ly/1ozYG
PC: Splinter Cell has been delayed 2 weeks to 30th April http://ow.ly/1ozZL
QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A New Trailer For Lips I Love The 80's http://ow.ly/16Qulz
QTE Blog: Codemasters Announce International Cricket 2010 For The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/16QulA
Th UK ELSPA will change its name to the UK Interactive Entertainment Association http://ow.ly/1oA5l
PC: if your internet connection is lost whilst playing Command & Conquer 4, your game won't save your progress http://ow.ly/1oAaX
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce The Lord of the Rings: War in the North http://ow.ly/16QvRV
QTE Blog: EA Announce Battlefield Bad Company 2 Has Sold Over 2.3 Million Units http://ow.ly/16QvRU
Square Enix are claiming that Final Fantasy XIII in USA + EU"recorded the largest first-week sales in franchise history." http://ow.ly/1oFuT
QTE Blog: Sony Announce Chapter 1 Of The Heavy Rain Chronicles Is Out 1st April http://ow.ly/16Qxm2
QTE Blog: Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Is Coming To UMD On 27th April And Reveal PixleJunk Racers 2nd... http://ow.ly/16Qxm1
Wii: Shigeru Miyamoto have said that Pikmin 3 development is ‘well under way.’ http://ow.ly/1oFwL
360: XSEED have announced that Samurai Shodown Sen is coming out on 30th March http://ow.ly/1oFyV
QTE Blog: Zipper Interactive Announce The First Free MAG DLC Is Coming 25th March http://ow.ly/16QyoR
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Latest Free Realms Update Brings Pirate Goodies http://ow.ly/16QyoQ
QTE Blog: The Bafta Video Games Awards Winners Are... http://ow.ly/1oHEM
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Bafta Video Games Awards Winners Are...
The Bafta Video games Awards took place tonight. Below are the winners. The Picture Is Fellowship winner, Shigeru Miyamoto.
Fellowship
Shigeru Miyamoto
Action
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Artistic Achievement
Flower
Best Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Family & Social
Wii Sports Resort
Gameplay
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Handheld
LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
Multiplayer
Left 4 Dead 2
Original Score
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Sports
FIFA 10
Story
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Strategy
Empire: Total War
Use of Audio
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Use of Online
FIFA 10
BAFTA Ones To Watch Award in association with Dare to Be Digital
Shrunk!
GAME Award of 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
From Bafta
Sony Online Entertainment Announce The Latest Free Realms Update Brings Pirate Goodies
Pirate Plunder Features:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel
Plunder Screenshots
Press Release
WHAT:
Avast ye landlubbers! Free Realms has released an exciting new content update loaded with pirate themed goodies, including housing items, freestyle wearables, Marketplace items and an exciting, Members-only, 3D minigame, Pirate's Plunder!
A grand amusement for every sea-legged sailor, Pirate’s Plunder lets Members control battle ships in a match of up to six players (or AI opponents) in action-packed ocean environments filled with whirlpools, enemy cannon towers and lots of shiny treasure! Members who are ready to weigh anchor can register their ships with Jolly Roger in Seaside or launch the new minigame right from their Activity Guide.
Along with the Pirate clippers and skippers, this game update ushers in new Tiger, Unicorn and Pegasus pets, as well as new Pegasus Ride variants.
And, for a limited time, players can redeem a 7-Eleven Free Realms $10 Station Cash Card Bundle between 3/18/2010 and 4/19/2010 to receive a bonus T-Rex Ride in addition to an exclusive green cowboy hat for their in-game dog!
PIRATE'S PLUNDER FEATURES:
• Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
• Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
• Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
• Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
• Collect and capture treasure to win the game
• Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
• Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
• Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
• New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel
WHEN: Pirate’s Plunder is now available to play in-game for Members only.
To log in, visit www.FreeRealms.com
ABOUT:
Free Realms is a free-to-play online virtual world where players are free to do or be anything: Fight like a ninja, cook a tasty meal, raise a pet, battle goblins, set out on epic quests or connect with friends through a safe, social networking site. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.
Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
SOE, the SOE logo and EverQuest are registered trademarks and Free Realms is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Zipper Interactive Announce The First Free MAG DLC Is Coming 25th March
Zipper Interactive have also announced that in celebration of the release of this DLC pack, double XP will be offered to all players from 25th March until 28th March.
Trooper Gear Pack
From USA Playstation Blog
Q-Games Announce PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Is Coming To UMD On 27th April And Reveal PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap Info
Q-Games have announced that the UMD version of PixleJunk Monsters Deluxe is coming out on 27th April for $19.99.
Q-Games have also released new information and screenshots for the upcoming 2nd lap DLC for PixleJunk Racers. 2nd Lap will bring trophies to PixleJunk Racers as well as new features. Ghost Attack will record your race and upload it and your high-score to high-score tables, meaning anyone can race against your ghost. The singleplayer tournament mode has also been made a little easier.
PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap