EA Have Released A New Developer Diary For Need For Speed World

EA Have released a new developer diary for Need For Speed World. this diary focuses on the weapons and boosts in the game. the developers talk about some of the weapons, like Juggernaut, describing what they do whilst giving some tips on how they could be used. in-game footage of all the weapons and boosts are shown during this video.

Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Thursday 24th 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/17RWb7
• QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Wednesday 23rd June http://ht.ly/17RYaC
• iPhone: there are reports that the iPhone 4 has an issue with connecting to an network when being held in your left hand http://ht.ly/22Dt2
• DS: Square Enix reveal Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded is a remake/upgrade of a Japanese mobile game, will have Lightning Cameo http://ht.ly/22Dw5
• PS3: its reported that PixleJunk Racers 2nd Lap is coming out 1st July in Japan for ¥500 http://ht.ly/22DxQ
• EA Have trademarked "Alice: Madness Returns." speculation is its a sequel to American McGee's Alice http://ht.ly/22Dzm
• Mac: Counter-Strike source is out now for Mac for $6.80/ £4.76 http://ht.ly/22DAL
• QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And A Video Showing Levelling Up In Puzzle Quest II http://ht.ly/17S3qE
• The DS version of Ni no Kuni is still coming whilst the PS3 version will use Playstation Move http://ht.ly/22DD5
• The ESRB have rated Crash Team Racing and Motor Toon Grand Prix as a PS1 Classic http://ht.ly/22DER
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce The Zangief And Cammy Update For The iPhone Version Of Street Fighter IV Is Out Now http://ht.ly/17S5Vb
• 360: Terminal Reality announce they're Patching Ghostbusters' Multiplayer + achievement bugs, set to come in fall http://ht.ly/22KZh
• 360: Final Fantasy XIV is not coming to the 360 due to Xbox Live being a closed environment http://ht.ly/22ML6
• QTE Blog: Sony Reveal Playstation Plus Pricing Plans For The UK, EU, Oceania, And Middle East http://ht.ly/17S83l
• Final Fantasy XIV is still set to come out in 2010, simultaneously on both PC and PS3. the Beta is starting soon. http://ht.ly/22OKo
• Wii: Marvel vs Capcom 3 producer, Ryota Niitsuma, suggests that a Wii version could come, depends on how PS3/360 sells http://ht.ly/22ORv
• QTE Blog: Sony Detail The First Two Months Of Playstation Plus Rewards http://ht.ly/17SbmC
• QTE Blog: UK PSN Update 23/06/2010 http://ht.ly/17SbmB
• 360: UK Retailers are saying that Kinect needs to be priced below £100 if it wants to appeal to the Mainstream http://ht.ly/22OUm
• 360: Microsoft have said that pricing Kinect on their website at $149.99 is just a "Placeholder" http://ht.ly/22OWj
• QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Fist Of The North Star: Kens Rage http://ht.ly/17Sd23
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Madden NFL 11 Developer Interview Focusing On Online Team Play http://ht.ly/17Sd22
• PS3: Final Fantasy VS XIII, you have a car you can drive in anywhere anytime, and the character can run to any location http://ht.ly/22PzX
• Square Enix president Yoichi Wada says current 3D games are just "So-So", doesn't see Kinect much of a step ahead of Wii http://ht.ly/22PDy
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Behind The Scenes Video For Greenday Rockband http://ht.ly/17SfhE
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Madden NFL 11 Trailer http://ht.ly/17SfhF
• PS3: Valhalla Game Studios aim is Devils Third will have 3D Support http://ht.ly/22QHv
• 3DS: Square Enix's Shinji Hashimoto says Final Fantasy V/VI Could come to 3DS, they'll see how the portable does http://ht.ly/22QJU
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots Of Co-Op Multiplayer In Deathspank http://ht.ly/17Shrs
• QTE Blog: EA Have Released The Debut Trailer For Spare Parts http://ht.ly/17Shrr
• GameInformer said Final Fantasy VS XIII Was an "Ex-Exclusive". they respond saying its a mistake http://ht.ly/22UJV
• Take-Two have said there aim is to release at least 1 new IP a year. a game may not be a hit, but a series could be http://ht.ly/22W2J
• QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A Gameplay Video For Sin And Punishment 2 http://ht.ly/17SjkZ
• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce There Are Over 12 Million Registered Free Realms Users http://ht.ly/17SjkY
• PS3: OFLC has rated Shin Megami Tensei: Persona and Hexyz Force, Atlus is Publisher. Speculation they're coming via PSN http://ht.ly/22W6J
• Its strongly rumoured one of the biggest videogame companies lobbied against a tax break for videogame creators in UK http://ht.ly/22Wdk
• PS3: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida confirms more PS2 HD Collections are coming, Santa Monica Studios had the idea initially http://ht.ly/22WiF
• 360: Kinect is now playable in all 4 of Microsoft's stores in the USA http://ht.ly/22X2s

Sony Online Entertainment Announce There Are Over 12 Million Registered Free Realms Users

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that Free Realms, the free to play MMO, now has over 12 million registered users. This feat was achieved just days after The Virtual Summer Camps opened in Free Realms.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – June 23, 2010 –Sony Online Entertainment’s family-friendly virtual world, Free RealmsTM (www.FreeRealms.com), announced its 12 millionth registered user just after the kick-off of its in-game virtual Summer Camp.

“Our players wanted a summer of fun in Free Realms, so that’s what we’ve provided. With new items, jobs and quests being added to the virtual world, there are more ways than ever to explore Free Realms,” said John Smedley, president of SOE. “Our continued innovation and consistent player engagement have built an incredible forward momentum to take Free Realms into its second year, and beyond.”

Summer Camp, which officially started June 7, is anything but limited to camp activities and is going strong with weekly summer themes, in addition to new items and features that are regularly being added to the game world. Players can grab everything they need for a great day in Seaside with the beach chair, beach umbrella, above ground pool, lifeguard tower and volleyball net, all of which are now available in the Free Realms Marketplace.

In celebration of World Cup Soccer, today the reverse-color Soccer Ball pet is available. The Snowhill Playground is also officially open for adventurers to explore. Players that make it to the top of the fall-away block staircase will find a treasure chest worth 100 coins! Moving platforms, which are housing blocks that move in different directions, Tiger Rides and surfboards will be available soon.

Join the in-game action for the Barefoot Bash, today, June 24, at 3p.m. PDT and tomorrow, June 25, at 9a.m. PDT. Players can head straight to the party through their in-game calendar.

To celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, SOE is running a Double Station Cash Weekend where players can purchase Station CashTM cards, excluding Starter Cards, from local retailers, which can be redeemed from Friday, July 2 at 12p.m. PDT to Monday, July 5 at 12a.m. PDT for double their value in Station Cash, which can be used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game. Also, for those who have wanted to see what the buzz is all about, SOE is offering a free trial membership all weekend long. All players will have access to the membership content during the trial period and at the end of the weekend, players will have the option to keep their member status through a variety of multi-month membership payment options.

Free Realms offers an array of quests, activities and minigames to keep players entertained. From ninja fighting to kart racing to raising pets, Free Realms offers a safe, family-friendly environment to connect with old and new friends. Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence.

To play Free Realms, visit: www.FreeRealms.com.

About 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 RealmsTM, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver and Tucson, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Nintendo Have Released A Gameplay Video For Sin And Punishment 2

Nintendo have released a gameplay video for Sin And Punishment 2. this video is entirely in-game and is a solo run through some of the games levels. the trailer shows the frantic action in the game and a couple of the games big bosses. the trailer also shows how easy it is to switch between light gun action and the character attacking enemies with a sword type weapon.

EA Have Released The Debut Trailer For Spare Parts

EA have released the debut trailer for Spare Parts. This trailer introduces the games two main robots and shows them in action in the game, mostly defeating enemies. the trailer shows that there is a touch of humour in the robots animations and behaviours. the trailer shows the game appears to be a 3D Platform game, kinda in a similar vain to Ratchet & Clank.

EA Have Released New Screenshots Of Co-Op Multiplayer In Deathspank

EA Have released new screenshots for Deathspank. these screenshots focus on the games co-op multiplayer mode, showing the two characters, a big burly guy and a wizard, taking on a variety of enemies together. the in-game screenshots show a few of the games locations, as well as what appears to be both the wizard and warrior combining attacks.

Screenshots