Friday, June 11, 2010

EA Have Released The Fifth RISK: Factions Animated Short Titled "Avalanche Now"

EA Have released the Fifth animated short for RISK Factions called Avalanche Now. This short introduces the fifth faction to RISK, lead by Gary. EA have also released new screenshots for RISK Factions, from the game and from the animated short, as well as posters of each of the 5 announced factions.



Screenshots/Gary Artwork


RISK Factions




Square Enix Have Released new Trailers For Necromachina And Space Invaders Infinity Gene

Square Enix have released new trailers for the newly announced Necromachina, a Xbox Live Arcade Exclusive game, and Space Invaders Infinity Gene, a Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network PS3. both trailers show in-game action from various stages.






Sony Have Released Part 2 Of A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of ModNation Racers On PSP

Sony have released Part 2 of the behind the scenes look at the making of ModNation Racers on the PSP. the video starts with 10 days to go before the game must be finished. during this video, its revealed that the team behind the game are faced with 2 major online bugs as well as issues with the test equipment, and its shown how they worked together to make sure that they are dealt with.



From USA Playstation Blog


Sony Announce The Gundemonium Collection Is Coming To The PS3 On 15th June

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the Gundemonium Collection is coming to the Playstation 3, via the PSN, on the 15th June. the Gundemonium Collection can be bought for $14.99, or each of the 3 games can be bought separately for $5.99. These games are "bullet Hell" 2D anime style games that have up to 10 trophies each, the ability to take screenshots of the game, and you can also record and upload gameplay videos to Youtube.

Gundemonium Collection - Trailer


Gundemonium Recollection - Trailer


GundeadliGne - Trailer


Hitogata Happa - Trailer


Press Release

WHAT: On June 15, 2010, Sony Online Entertainment and indie video game developer Rockin’ Android will release the Gundemonium Collection on the PlayStation®Network. The arrival of the Gundemonium Collection marks the first doujin, or Japanese-indie “bullet hell” shooter games to hit the PlayStation Network. The action packed Gundemonium Collection can be purchased as a bundle for $14.99 or each of the three titles, Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa, will be available individually for $5.99.

FEATURES: Each game delivers action packed 2-D anime-style game play, and brings the indie “bullet hell” genre to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. With high-impact weaponry, each of theGundemonium titles offers multiple levels of frenetic action, remote play capability and at least ten PlayStation®Network Trophies. Players are also able to take snapshots and video of their in-game action to upload to YouTubeTM.

Gundemonium Recollection features:
Three playable characters and a fourth unlockable
Five levels of intense side scrolling bullet gameplay
Story, Practice and Mission modes allow players to take their shooting skills to the max

GundeadliGne features:
Two playable characters and a third unlockable
Five Levels of multi-directional bullet-hell action
Six Matrix Masters counter attack spells to choose from
Co-op two player mode

Hitogata Happa features:
Seven playable characters, and an eighth unlockable
Six stages of top down overhead gameplay
Unlockable hidden missions

WHEN: The Gundemonium Collection will be available June 15, 2010 for $14.99 on the PlayStation Network. Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne and Hitogata Happa will also be available individually for $5.99 each.

ABOUT SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold LegendsTM, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

ABOUT ROCKIN’ ANDROID
Rockin’ Android is recognized as a highly respected independent publisher of action-packed doujin games for the personal computer and for the PlayStation®Network. Rockin’ Android is also noted as a world-wide leader in online downloadable games that feature a combination of highly stylized anime visuals and stunning character designs with easy-to-follow interface controls. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Rockin' Android is known for publishing the highly acclaimed blockbuster PC game franchise of SUGURI and SUGURI PERFECT EDITION as well as its downloadable PC games, including titles such as QLIONE and FLYING RED-BARREL-A DIARY OF A LITTLE AVIATOR-. More information can be found atwww.rockinandroid.com.

©2007-2010 Platine Dispositif. Translation and localization are ©Rockin’Android Inc. Portions of this software are © 2006-2010 Sony Online Entertainment LLC. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/1WFx7
  • QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/1WFyJ
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update http://ht.ly/1WI6P
  • USA Today reveals Rock Band 3 25 key piano peripheral, some new features, and partial track list http://ht.ly/1WG03
  • PSP: CESA reveals Final Fantasy Dissidia was illegally downloaded 5.2M times in Japan, Phantasy Star Portable 2 4.6M http://ht.ly/1WG2d
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce You Can Download The Soundtrack To Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess For Free http://ht.ly/1WKnO
  • Its Strongly rumoured Tony Hawk Shred will include snowboarding http://ht.ly/1WFYC
  • 360: Its reported that Halo 3 has outsold Resistance 1+2, Uncharted 1+2, Killzone 2, And God Of War 3 Combined http://ht.ly/1WLAL
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup http://ht.ly/1WN2L
  • Namco Bandai say the games market on Wii and DS has "Collapsed", blames piracy for DS Collapse http://ht.ly/1WNqi
  • Sony have confirmed the PS4 adverts are not from them, but they don't say who's releasing them http://ht.ly/1WNKg
  • QTE Blog: EA Reveal Their E3 2010 Line-up http://ht.ly/1WOQG
  • the latest Famitsu Magazine confirms Space Invaders Infinity Gene is coming to XBLA and PSN http://ht.ly/1WPkh
  • PS3: its reported ITV are in discussions with Sony to put the ITV Player on the PS3, it'd be funded by advertising http://ht.ly/1WPEh
  • QTE Blog: Sony Announce MotorStorm Apocalypse Is Coming Exclusively To The PS3 In 2011 http://ht.ly/1WQyt
  • Play.com is listing the Medal of Honor Multiplayer Beta as starting on 5th July http://ht.ly/1WQVZ
  • Avalanche Studios announce they are working on a new action game with more story than Just Cause 2 http://ht.ly/1WRD9
  • QTE Blog: Sega Announce Dreamcast Games Sonic Adventure And Crazy Taxi Are Coming To The PSN And XBLA http://ht.ly/1WSy0
  • QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Trailer For The Lord of the Rings: War in the North http://ht.ly/1WSA2
  • iPhone: its reported that Zangief is coming to Street Fighter IV as free DLC http://ht.ly/1WS8s
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup http://ht.ly/17GFHB
  • QTE Blog: EA Reveal Their E3 2010 Line-up http://ht.ly/17GFHA
  • 2K have confirmed that XCOM is coming out in 2011 http://ht.ly/1WS9m
  • Atlus have revealed their E3 lineup and announce Trine 2, from frozenbyte, and Rock Of Ages, from Ace Team http://ht.ly/1WT80
  • Square Enix have re-named Moon Diver as Necromachina and announce it'll be at e£ http://ht.ly/1WT8J
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught Mode is Coming Out 22nd June On Xbox Live And 23rd June O... http://ht.ly/17GJ0F
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Demon's Souls http://ht.ly/17GJ0G
  • QTE Blog: Sony Have Released New Screenshots And Artwork For Motorstorm Apocalypse http://ht.ly/17GJ0H
  • QTE Blog: THQ Announce Wheel Of Fortune Is Coming Exclusively For The Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/17GJ0E
  • Sony doesn't care about Halo 3 selling more than all PS3 exclusives, thinks Microsoft will have to embrace 3D http://ht.ly/1WWaX
  • Andrew Oliver, Blitz Games, says Microsoft are going to make an 3D announcement soon, 360 can do 3D http://ht.ly/1WWcL
  • PS3: the Blu-Ray 3D update is currently expected to come in September http://ht.ly/1WWXn
  • Wii: its reported that Metroid Other M is coming out in Europe on September 24th http://ht.ly/1WWYu
  • its rumoured/reported that there will be a new Metal Gear Solid Rising trailer at E3, 360 boxart has been updated http://ht.ly/1WX0j
  • PS3: another source confirms Premium PSN service is PSN+, costs less than £50 year, background music app, free psn game http://ht.ly/1WXZH
  • The ESRB has rated JellyCar 2 as E and coming to WiiWare and DSiWare http://ht.ly/1WY7A
  • Wii: The Conduit will feature optional MotionPlus support, the game can be played with or without it http://ht.ly/1WYrg
  • MotorStorm Apocalypse's Matt Southern says they've stuck to their vision, despite comparisons to Split/Second http://ht.ly/1WYxq
  • Motorstorm Apocalypse's Simon Barlow says racing genre's had a few disappointing years, games not selling, its cyclical http://ht.ly/1WYzf
  • Sega say they'll make more announcements about Dreamcast games On PSN and XBLA after E3 http://ht.ly/1WYzX
  • A Sneaky picture of Bethesda's E3 booth reveals a giant dinosaur http://ht.ly/1WYAF


Thursday, June 10, 2010

THQ Announce Wheel Of Fortune Is Coming Exclusivly For The Nintendo Wii


THQ Have announced that the first game to be released under the multi year agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products is Wheel of Fortune. Wheel Of Fortune is going to come out exclusively for the Nintendo Wii this fall. The game will support Wii Speak and the game will also feature the voices from the hosts of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Players can play with their Mii's and customise them further with items that can be awarded by playing mini-games.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – June 9, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Wheel of Fortune, the first game to be released under the company’s multi-year licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc., is currently in development exclusively for Wii™. Available this fall, Wheel of Fortune will utilize the Wii Speak™ feature for an enhanced gameplay experience and will feature the voices of the show hosts, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

“We strive to create video games that immerse players into the world of each game,” said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President of THQ’s Kids, Family and Casual Games division. “With the introduction of the Wheel of Fortune video game, we will give friends and families a play experience that brings this iconic game show property to life in an entirely new and unique way.”

“We’re excited to partner with THQ to bring the Wheel of Fortune property to new platforms,” said Mark Caplan, Vice President Licensing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. “Wheel of Fortune includes features and interactive experiences that will let players feel like true show contestants.”

About the Wheel of Fortune Video Game
Making its high-definition debut, Wheel of Fortune brings the fun and excitement of TV’s No. 1 syndicated game show to life in this re-creation video game for the Wii and Nintendo DS. Voiced by show hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White, the game will follow the format of the show by putting up to three players at the wheel to solve thousands of word puzzles to win virtual cash prizes. With the show hosts’ avatars cheering contestants on, players can insert their own favorite Mii character to represent them within the game. Contestants can play commercial break mini-games for an enhanced gameplay experience. As players work their way up proving their puzzle solving skills, they can unlock new sets and props, as well as customization options for their Mii character.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at www.sonypictures.com.

About Wheel Of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune, America’s #1 game show, is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Studios International, both units of CBS Corp.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) 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.

Wii and Nintendo DSi/DS are trademarks of Nintendo.

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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 Wheel of Fortune video games, 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, 2010, 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.