Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17fAKh

• iPad: its reported that 1 Million iPads have been sold in just 1 month. 12M apps have been downloaded http://ht.ly/1GcTK

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce The Black Nintendo Wii Is Coming Out In The USA on 9th May for $199.99 http://ow.ly/17fE6e

• iPad: Dave Perry has shown of his Gaikai service running World Of Warcraft on a iPad http://ht.ly/1GcW6

• Armature Studios are hiring for an unannounced project with an unannounced publisher http://ht.ly/1Gd4Q

• Its reported that Game Crazy are about to shut all of its remaining 250 stores in the next few weeks. http://ht.ly/1Gd6b

• XCOM details emerge, there are some research and planning needed, missions are pre-programmed, different story http://ht.ly/1Gd8F

• Square Enix’s Shinji Hashimoto reveals via Twitter that the PSN version of Final Fantasy IX is ready and being tested http://ht.ly/1Gd9M

• Kazunori Yamauchi says Gran Turismo 5 is roughly 90% complete, 140 people working on it. http://ht.ly/1GdaX

• 360: The Achievement list for Red Dead Redemption have been leaked...spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1GdbW

• PS2: Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow is coming out 1st June. game has been improved for PS2, new graphics/camera+ more http://ht.ly/1GddT

• Amazon Germany have listings for a PS3 and PSP ModNation Racers Bundle for €315 and €150 respectively http://ht.ly/1GdfL

• XSEED announce they are releasing Ivy the Kiwi? in the USA on both the DS and Wii http://ht.ly/1GlBW

• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/17fKvM

• RT @majornelson: And it's ON: The Halo Reach beta has officially begun. You should see PLAY THE BETA from the ODST Main Menu. Have fun.

• the OFLC have rated Project Red from EA, giving it a MA 15+. is speculated to be the new Syndicate game http://ht.ly/1GlEH

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Nintendo have revealed the games coming out on the USA WiiWare and DSiWare stores. there are no virtual console releases this week, but there are 2 WiiWare games and 5 DSiWare games.

WiiWare

Zombie Panic in Wonderland
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. in this game you have to save your friends from the sudden onset of Zombies in Wonderland. there are hidden characters and levels to unlock as well as weapons and more.


Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a 1970s themed kung fu party game. you start to learn the zen arts before moving onto the movie montage, battles and disco.


DSiWare

BLOONS
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple puzzle game where you have to pop balloons. there are 70 levels in the game and a level editor.


Sokomania
This is a 1 player only game that costs 200 DSi Points. in this game, you have to move crates around a level and put them in their designated place.


Bounce & Break
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 DSi Points. this game features 4 universes to play through, each with its own 4 levels, where you aim to get your score onto the ranking table.


1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a simple jewel logic game that has over 1,000 levels.


Crazy Golf
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this crazy golf game has 7 different courses, each with 6 holes.


Press Release

What's your motivation? It all depends on which of this week's downloadable games you choose to play. In Zombie Panic in Wonderland for the WiiWare™ service, the goal is survival. In both Sokomania and 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, you're driven by a need to arrange objects in their proper places. With seven new titles added to the ever-growing library of downloadable games from Nintendo, players can be motivated and mesmerized in more ways than ever.

Also this week, the "Big Name Games" section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series continues to offer new downloadable microgames created by the industry's most talented designers. The latest addition comes from Todd Lewis of 5TH Cell, developer of the award-winningScribblenauts. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems orWarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games and to watch a video of ace designer Todd Lewis working on his original microgame, Fly Home!

WiiWare

Zombie Panic in Wonderland
Publisher: Akaoni Studio
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Mild Suggestive Themes, Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: A sudden wave of zombies is attacking Wonderland. To save your friends from the spell of the "amorous zombies," you'll have to solve the mystery of the "scented dwarves" in time and put an end to the evil power hidden in the castle in the northern city. Game features include cut scenes, music with lyrics, seven playable characters, hidden levels, final bosses, multiple weapons, nonstop zombie attacks, explosions, demolitions and fire.

Kung Fu Funk™: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!
Publisher: Stickmen Studios
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Kung Fu Funk is an off-the-wall 1970s kung fu movie-themed party game. Challenge up to three of your friends to see who has what it takes to become the ultimate kung fu master. There are many trials to overcome in three zany game modes. True to any kung fu movie, you start by learning the Zen arts - a chilled out stage to get you familiar with the controls. Once your skills are fully waxed, enter the kung fu training movie montage, which consists of insane mini-games. Once your skills are honed, enter the ultimate battle as the instructor in your own disco kung fu dojo.

Nintendo DSiWare

BLOONS®
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: BLOONS is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Use darts to try and pop as many as you can. Watch for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. BLOONS is a great game that you can pick up and play for a few minutes while you're queued up at the store, or sit on the couch for hours as you work your way through 70 included levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that you can use to create your own balloon puzzles.

Sokomania
Publisher: CINEMAX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Several crates have been placed on the playing area. Players must control a figure that can push the crates forward. The aim is to get all the crates to their designated places. Players select the episode they want to play and the level they wish to start at. Only completed levels (highlighted in green) and the first unfinished level in each episode are accessible. By repeating previously finished levels, players can try to finish them with fewer crate movements. But be warned: Those movements are added to the total movement number of the actual game, so for the best (i.e., the lowest) number of movements, it's advisable to finish the game in one run.

Bounce & Break
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming Ltd.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In this Zen world, you will play in four different universes. Each universe is divided into four seasons. The best two scores are saved in the Top Ranking table. Be the best player to enter this Hall of Fame. There are two different game modes: classical and orientation. Depending on which mode that has been selected, the game's rules will change slightly. There are many different bonuses that can be collected during the game.

1001 Crystal Mazes Collection
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Give your brain a workout with 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, the deceptively simple jewel logic game. It's easy to learn but hard to master. Your task is to push the crystals forward to their target destinations one at a time. It sounds simple, but be careful. You can push your jewel into an impossibly locked position if you don't plan ahead. As the mazes get harder and the crystals pile up, you'll need clever thinking to clear the labyrinth. With more than 1,000 jewel-filled puzzles, this fun collection will challenge your mind and push your skills to the limit.

Crazy Golf
Publisher: dtp entertainment AG
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Welcome to Crazy Golf, where seven different courses with six different holes will put your skills to the test. Guide your ball to the hole, navigating tricky corners and avoiding wacky obstacles along the way. Accurate controls give you complete control over the ball. Play alone or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode and show them who's the true champ.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

Nintendo Announce The Black Nintendo Wii Is Coming Out In The USA on 9th May for $199.99

Nintendo have officially announced that on 9th May, the Black Nintendo Wii bundled with Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Motion Plus, will be available to purchase in the USA for $199.99.

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., May 3, 2010 - A great value in video games is about to get even better. Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii™ system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. In addition to the intuitive, motion-sensing Wii Remote™ controller, Nunchuk™ controller and popular Wii Sports™ game that currently comes standard with each system purchase, every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort™ and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. In addition, consumers will be able to choose between two color schemes for the Wii console and included controllers: original white, or a new black option. The U.S. suggested retail price of the new system package will remain at $199.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.

"Nintendo leads the way in delivering rich motion-control gaming experiences at an accessible price point," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "By including even more of our top-quality hardware and software in the basic Wii system package, we're extending that commitment to entertainment and value. Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun and advanced motion controls at a mass-market price."

Wii Sports Resort expands on the active-play fun of the original Wii Sports, with resort-themed activities such as wakeboarding, archery and swordplay. What's more, Wii Sports Resortfeatures the rich control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus, which allows users to dive in and enjoy precision motion-control excitement right out of the box.

Wii MotionPlus has set the standard in precision motion control by delivering an immersive, social experience unavailable on any other system. As of May 9, when both the Wii Sports Resort game and a Wii MotionPlus accessory will come standard with every new Wii console, people who purchase the system can experience this leading-edge video game technology from the moment they plug in and power up.

Previously unavailable throughout the Americas, the black version of the Wii console will offer all the groundbreaking features and functions of its white counterpart in a stylish new color scheme. Whether they aim to color-coordinate with other devices or simply love the way it looks, consumers throughout the Americas can add a black Wii console with matching black Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to their home entertainment lineup. Additional black controllers and accessories can be purchased separately.

The Wii system launched in November 2006 and continues to attract millions of new and experienced gamers with its intuitive motion-sensing controls and inclusive game offerings.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Wii, visit Wii.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.3 billion video games and more than 558 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at www.nintendo.com.

Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17eAFW

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/17eBwS

• Android: its been confirmed that Memory Card App storage is coming soon. http://ht.ly/1FH2k

• QTE Blog: The Debut Trailer For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Has Been Released http://ow.ly/17eCPS

• Its rumoured that Guitar Hero: Red hot Chilli Petters is in development http://ht.ly/1FH6U

• Pre-order listing for Call Of Duty: Black Ops do not mention the Wii, but this does not mean its not coming for now http://ht.ly/1FH8L

• A new Pulled post revealed Castlevania: Harmoney of Despair, a 6 player XBLA Game. the character sprites were tiny http://ht.ly/1FHVs

• PS3: Polyphony Digital’s Kazunori Yamauchi says the NASCAR cars in Gran Turismo 5 can "...be smashed to smithereens" http://ht.ly/1FHYv

• PS3: The Gadget Show have been playing with Move, calling it “breathtaking” and “exceptionally well advanced” http://ht.ly/1FHZw

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa On The iPhone http://ow.ly/17eFk4

• 360: Digital Foundry have done a deep analysis of Halo Reach Beta. game is 1152x720, not quite 720p + much more http://ht.ly/1FI1H

• PS3: Sony Europe have confirmed that the PSN will be updated daily during E3 http://ht.ly/1FJoS

• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/17fdGd

• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/17fhgA

QTE Tweets Of The Week

Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. There was no clear story that had the most hits this week as this top 10 of the most clicked tweets was the closest its been in weeks.

10 XSEED have teased that their upcoming announcement will be revealed first in Nintendo Power http://ht.ly/1FkcU

9 360: A Screenshot has been found showing Jet Set Radio as a XBLA Demo http://ow.ly/1D6KU

8 Bungie have announced they have signed a 10 year publishing agreement with Activision http://ht.ly/1EFmH

7 Super Street Fighter IV Review scores have gone live with many near perfects http://ow.ly/1DlL5

6 QTE Blog: Sony Announce Toy Story 3: The Videogame On The PS3 Has Zurg As An Exclusive Character And Move Support http://ow.ly/17e6Xm

5 Polaroid have announced they are getting into the video game accessories business http://ht.ly/1E8kw

4 360: all the Alan Wake achievements have been leaked. spoilers in the link! http://ht.ly/1EFEl

3 PC: Vivendi nearly released World Of Warcraft Burning Crusade online first, but went with retail for more exposure http://ht.ly/1FayG

2 QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Lego Harry Potter Behind The Scenes Trailer http://ow.ly/17cMA4

1 The GKNOVA6 website has been updated. it does not appear to be Call Of Duty 7, speculation is its for Resistance 3 http://ht.ly/1EpKC

What Have You Played This Week?

Another week where I haven't managed to play many games. I spent most my time playing Uncharted 2 online, but I imagine next week it'll be Halo Reach Beta.

Football Manager 10 – PC – half way through my second season in the premiership. Its more difficult than the previous season, but i'm slowly building up my Annan team.

Uncharted 2– PS3 – I only played the online part of the game. Its plenty of fun, and the maps have soo much to offer. Thankfully there are loads of people playing the game, but I have come across a few with dodgy connections and in some games people just seemed to be dropped.

Critter Crunch – PS3 – as i've finished the adventure campaign, I hopped back in to earn the puzzle trophies. It took a while, but I got them.

what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or you can comment on the game i played this week.

EA Have Released New Screenshots Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa On The iPhone

EA Have released new screenshots for the iPhone version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. these in-game screenshots feature many teams in the final, showing them coming out of the tunnel and playing on the pitch. the screenshots also show what buttons are on the screen and where they are.

Screenshots