Sony Announce DC Comics Are Now Available On The Digital Comic Store

Sony have announced that DC Comics are now available to buy on the Digital Comic Store. an initial line-up of 80 comics have been released today, including Batman: Hush, Green Lantern: Rebirth, Fables: Legends in Exile and Planetary: All Over the World and Other Stories. In Addition, there are new Free comics from DC to download, including: Bayou, Fringe, Mirror’s Edge, Resistance Fall Of Man, and a 10 page story of Superman 700.

Don't forget the Digital Comic reader on the PSP has been updated recently to 2.01, so download it also.

From USA Playstation Blog

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 22nd June

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17Q4gr
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 21st June http://ht.ly/17Q6cS
• Wii: System update 4.3 is out now, Wii checks for illegal channels/firmware and removes them, Existing channels updated http://ht.ly/21C8A
• iPhone: there are reports that some USA stores, like Wallmart, have received the iPhone 4 and maybe selling it now http://ht.ly/21C9h
• 360: Kinect was shown on Jimmy Fallon last night but was more laggy and "Twitchy" than last years showing http://ht.ly/21C9Z
• 360: Microsoft's own store has listed Kinect as $149.99 http://ht.ly/21CaF
• 3DS: Reggie Fils-Aime confirms 3DS will be out in all major markets by March 2011. 3DS design still being tweaked http://ht.ly/21Cbx
• 360: The new 360 Slim is coming out in Japan on 24th June for ¥29,800. current elite models dropping to ¥24,800 http://ht.ly/21CdO
• PS3: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida says Gran Turismo 5 does have a track editor, tracks can be shared, go-Kart racing + more http://ht.ly/21Cfr
• PS3: BBC iPlayer is getting updated later in year when PS3 gets firmware update. PSN+iPlayer sign in may be integrated http://ht.ly/21ChF
• FIFA 11 supports custom audio settings, users can upload their own sound clips, like chants and vuvuzelas http://ht.ly/21CiD
• David Jaffe says Eat, Sleep Play can develop games for other systems, they're not exclusively a Sony developer http://ht.ly/21LCx
• QTE Blog: The Digital Comics Reader On The PSP Has Been Updated http://ht.ly/17QeIF
• Wii: its reported there is no support for left handed gamers in Zelda and the Skyward Sword. http://ht.ly/21LPd
• Activision's Bobby Kotick says only 30% of their profits from console games, not too concerned in game sales slow down http://ht.ly/21LSf
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Medal of Honor Screenshots http://ht.ly/17Qh9P
• UK Government scraps the Games Industry tax break. the ELSPA and TIGA are disappointed http://ht.ly/21OjQ
• Digi-Guys announce WarDevil is still coming, it runs at 1080p at 60fps. the games direction has changed a bit http://ht.ly/21Omy
• QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New UFC Undisputed 2010 Trailer http://ht.ly/17Qlds
• DC Universe Online will cost $60 on PS3 and $50 on PC. both versions have a $15 monthly subscription fee http://ht.ly/21LXm
• Satoru Iwata say Nintendo's not happy with their efforts with online and are working on it but Not every product needs it http://ht.ly/21Qo0
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Battlefield: Bad Company 2 http://ht.ly/17QngW
• 3DS: there will be digital distribution on the 3DS, it'll go beyond whats on DSi. focus on device being sent content http://ht.ly/21QsC
• iPad: Apple have announced that they have sold over 3 Million iPads in just 80 days http://ht.ly/21QwQ
• QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack And Future Family Settings http://ht.ly/17QpS1
• John Carpenter Reveals that he gave Hideo Kojima his blessing for the use of Snake Plissken as Solid Snakes inspiration http://ht.ly/21R7h
• LucasArts reveal that 85-90% of the staff that made Star Wars: The Force Unleashed have returned for Force Unleashed 2 http://ht.ly/21R9r
• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip Is Coming Out On The 29th June Via UMD And PSN http://ht.ly/17Qsno
• iPhone: You won't be able to buy a iPhone 4 from an AT&T store without a pre-order until 29th June http://ht.ly/21Vyg
• PC: Microsoft tease big PC news is coming, a rumoured Fable III announcement expected plus more. http://ht.ly/21VGs
• QTE Blog: Capcom Have Released The Debut Trailer For Resident Evil: Revelations On The Nintendo 3DS http://ht.ly/17QuCX
• 3DS: Satoru Iwata says the 3DS could do Video Voice Chat and that the release date and price could be announced soon http://ht.ly/21X01
• 3DS: A Source in the UK says the 3DS will come out in early December, marketing to start in October, stock to be small http://ht.ly/21XSK
• iPhone: Gizmodo has a round up of iPhone 4 reviews that are live. Phone reviews extremely well, its weakest part is AT&T http://ht.ly/21Y7B

Capcom Have Released The Debut Trailer For Resident Evil: Revelations On The Nintendo 3DS

Capcom have released the debut trailer for their upcoming Nintendo 3DS game, Resident Evil: Revelations. This trailer is a cinematic trailer showing Jill and Chris pointing guns at each other with a mysterious person tied up on a chair. the trailer also reveals a new location for the series.

Video Games | Resident Evil: Revelations | E3 2010: Debut Trailer

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Sony Announce Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip Is Coming Out On The 29th June Via UMD And PSN

Sony have announced that Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip is coming out on both the PSN and on UMD on 29th June. Sony have also released a new developer interview for the game, and in this interview its revealed the game has RPG elements where the way you play gives you points which can be spent on items for your character that can enhance the way they play. A unique feature is also revealed, in that if you share the game via gamesharing, the person receiving the game can save it and play with people who have the game.

Microsoft Reveal The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack And Future Family Settings

Microsoft have revealed the Xbox Live Gold Family Pack and new upcoming family settings coming to the Xbox 360. The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack comes with 4 Xbox Live Gold Accounts as well as:

• Up to four individual Xbox LIVE Gold memberships for the price of two – (US) $99.99.
• Family Center – a single, easy to use, destination for Family Settings and account management, accessible on the Xbox dashboard and on Xbox.com.
• The primary account member has the ability to purchase and dispense Microsoft Points to other Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack members.
• Activity monitoring reports viewable on Xbox.com to help encourage discussions about safer more balanced gaming and entertainment habits.
• Simplified billing that applies all purchase charges to the primary account holder’s billing account and the ability to authorize purchases, helping to manage the family’s entertainment budget.
• Exclusive family content and discounts.

 In a future firmware update coming in November, Microsoft have revealed that new family setting will be coming to the Xbox 360 Console. These include:

• Family Programming that removes all mature games, movies, and content from the dashboard, based on ESRB, Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings and the TV Parental Guidelines system . Family Programming is password protected, and easy to turn on and off for each member. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)
• Title exceptions – the ability to allow your family members to play specific games above the console’s designated ESRB rating if you deem appropriate. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)
• Intelligent default settings for child, teen, and adult profiles. Xbox will automatically assign default privacy and activity settings for each member that can later be individually customized.
• Family Settings are displayed prominently in the MyXbox channel. Current tools include the Family Timer, which allows you to control the amount of time - either daily or weekly - your children may use the console.

Press Release

Xbox 360 makes family time, quality time. Only Xbox LIVE delivers a world of games, movies, social entertainment and starting this November, live sports, allowing you to share them with the people you care about, around the world.

This November, the new Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack will offer up to four individual Xbox LIVE Gold memberships for only US$99.99 – the price of two regular Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions. Now as you prepare for the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360, which makes YOU the controller, consider giving your family premium Gold experience and access to the biggest names in entertainment.

Perfect for families, the Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack will also offer access to additional conveniences and services including the new Family Center, accessible on the Xbox dashboard and Xbox.com for easier family management, access to activity monitoring reports, and the ability to purchase and give Microsoft Points to other Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack members.

An Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack includes:
Up to four individual Xbox LIVE Gold memberships for the price of two – (US) $99.99.

Family Center – a single, easy to use, destination for Family Settings and account management, accessible on the Xbox dashboard and on Xbox.com.

The primary account member has the ability to purchase and dispense Microsoft Points to other Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack members.

Activity monitoring reports viewable on Xbox.com to help encourage discussions about safer more balanced gaming and entertainment habits.

Simplified billing that applies all purchase charges to the primary account holder’s billing account and the ability to authorize purchases, helping to manage the family’s entertainment budget.

Exclusive family content and discounts.

The industry-leading, built-in Xbox 360 Family Settings are also being taken to the next level this November. It's Microsoft's goal to provide parents and caregivers with tools and resources to manage their children's gaming and entertainment experiences, and these features are available to all Xbox LIVE members:

Family Programming that removes all mature games, movies, and content from the dashboard, based on ESRB, Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings and the TV Parental Guidelines system . Family Programming is password protected, and easy to turn on and off for each member. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)

Title exceptions – the ability to allow your family members to play specific games above the console’s designated ESRB rating if you deem appropriate. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)

Intelligent default settings for child, teen, and adult profiles. Xbox will automatically assign default privacy and activity settings for each member that can later be individually customized.

Family Settings are displayed prominently in the MyXbox channel. Current tools include the Family Timer, which allows you to control the amount of time - either daily or weekly - your children may use the console.

Whether you want to play your favorite games, stream movies and music from Zune, or watch the latest sporting event together via ESPN on Xbox LIVE1, Xbox 360 brings the best family-friendly entertainment straight to your living room.

1 ESPN on Xbox available for Xbox LIVE Gold members that are ESPN viewers in supported markets. ESPN on Xbox LIVE, providing great content from ESPN3.com and ESPN.com, is only available to Xbox LIVE Gold members. For access to ESPN3.com content, Gold members must receive theirinternet connection from an affiliated broadband provider. See ESPN3.com for details and providers.

EA Have Released A New Trailer For Battlefield: Bad Company 2

EA have released a new trailer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. this trailer focuses on the upcoming Onslaught Mode, showing in-game action from the maps with team mates fighting together and helping each other out. the trailer also shows the variety of weapons you can use, even helicopters, and what weapons you can use against.