Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Sony Online Entertainment Announce New EverQuest Destrier Mounts Are Available For Purchase

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that EverQuest players are now able to download Destrier mounts for 2500 Station Cash. The mounts on offer are Armored Planar Ardennes Saddle, Armored Royal Ardennes Saddle, Armored Battle Shire Saddle, or Armored Royal Shire Saddle.



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Press Release

WHAT: EverQuest® players no longer need to wait to receive the status and performance boost that comes with roaming Norrath on a mount. Fueled by player demand, Sony Online Entertainment is bringing EverQuest players the opportunity to purchase four new Destrier mounts for 2500 Station CashTMavailable now from the Marketplace! Users can choose from the Armored Planar Ardennes Saddle, Armored Royal Ardennes Saddle, Armored Battle Shire Saddle, or Armored Royal Shire Saddle directly from the Marketplace, no waiting in line!

ABOUT THE STATION CASH DESTRIER MOUNTS: Each of the Station Cash Destrier mounts offer a significant speed boost, and if players have another faster mount, it will match speeds with that mount. Additionally while users are mounted on this horse, they will receive extra AC, Mana and Health.

MORE INFO: For more info on the EverQuest Station Cash Mounts
http://www.eqplayers.com .

Marvel Reveal Iron Man And The Thing Little Big Planet Costumes

Marvel have revealed the Iron Man and The Thing Little Big Planet Costumes. They also reveal that all the upcoming Marvel Costumes will work on both Little Big Planet and Little Big Planet 2. The first Marvel Costumes will be released on 6th July.

Iron Man


The Thing


Iron Man From Marvel
The Thing From Marvel



This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's EU Playstation Blog have released the list of comics coming out today on the PSP Digital Comic Store Update.


2000AD Prog #1686 2000AD 18+
Army of Two #5 IDW 17+
Astonishing Tales (2009) #3 Marvel 12+
Batman: Hush #7-#12 DC Comics 12+
Batman: Year One #2 DC Comics 12+
Black Panther (2005) #1-#5 Marvel 12+
Criminal (2008) #6 & #7 Icon 18+
DMZ #1-#5 DC Comics 18+
Dante’s Inferno #4-#6 DC Comics 18+
Devi #6 Liquid Comics 12+
Fables #6-#10 DC Comics 18+
Free Realms #3 & #4 DC Comics 9+
Fringe #4-#6 DC Comics 15+
Gladstone Gander and the Boomerang Friendship Disney 3+
Green Lantern: Secret Origin #2 DC Comics 12+
High Moon #1 DC Comics 15+
Hope Falls #3 Markosia 18+
Jonah Hex #7-#12 DC Comics 12+
Mirror’s Edge #4-#6 DC Comics 15+
Mystery Society #1 IDW 15+
Ramayan 3392 AD #6 Liquid Comics 12+
Resistance #3 & #4 DC Comics 18+
Snakewoman #6 Liquid Comics 17+
Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation #4 IDW 9+
Superduck and the Haunted Villa Disney 3+
The Adventures of Sinbad Duck Disney 3+
The Lion King Disney 3+
The Sadhu #6 Liquid Comics 17+
Transformers #7 IDW 9+
Transformers: Ironhide #2 IDW 12+
Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #5 IDW 12+
Ultraheroes #6: Good and Evil Disney 3+
Victorian Undead #2 DC Comics 15+
Walk-In #5 Liquid Comics 17+
Wonder Woman #600: Preview DC Comics 12+
X-Mickey #14: Werewolf Night Disney 3+

From EU Playstation Blog


Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Tuesday 29th June

This is all the news from Tuesday 29th June.

You can subscribe to the Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast on iTunes and if you do or are already a subscriber, it would be very helpful for me if you can rate and review the podcast.

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And on qtegamers.blogspot.com:
http://qtegamers.blogspot.com/search/label/Audio Re-Cap


Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)


  • QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ht.ly/17VyRo
  • PS3 Firmware 3.40 out now. PSP Firmware 6.30 out now.
  • Wii: focus testers didn't like the "Mean" Mickey in Epic Mickey, its been removed Mickey will look smudgy instead http://ht.ly/24H1e
  • Wii: focus testers didn't like the "Mean" Mickey in Epic Mickey, its been removed Mickey will look smudgy instead http://ht.ly/24H1e
  • Gamefly have a listing for Death Drive from Activision. its known what this game is. http://ht.ly/24H3y
  • PS3: Demon's Souls came in the UK Individual Game software charts at number 7 ahead of Naughty Bear on 360 http://ht.ly/24H7M
  • PSP: PSP Firmware update 6.30 shows PCEngine and NEOGEO game folders, revealing those games are coming to the West http://ht.ly/24Hd0
  • PS3: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida announces Sony are making profit with the PS3 Console, says no price cut this year http://ht.ly/24Hl8
  • QTE Blog: Its My Birthday Today http://ht.ly/17VK24
  • QTE Blog: Hit X: The News Recapping Podcast For Monday 28th June http://ht.ly/17VK25
  • THQ Is working on Metro 2034 and it will be in 3D http://ht.ly/24HnS
  • Square Enix announce the Final Fantasy Versus XIII Story, Character designs, and clothing designs are now finished http://ht.ly/24Hsf
  • QTE Blog: EA Announce Fast Lane Stuff, A New Sims 3 DLC Pack, Is Coming This Autumn http://ht.ly/17VMy5
  • Capcom's David Reeves expects a PS4 and Xbox 720 to come out in next 2 -3 years, expects first parties working on it http://ht.ly/24Hv3
  • Hasbro are looking at the expansion of the Transformers brand, perhaps into different game genres with Activison http://ht.ly/24Hyp
  • Wii: GameStop listed the the James Bond Goldeneye Controller as coming out when the game does for $69.99 http://ht.ly/24OOv
  • 360: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg says that the Milo and Kate tech demo from Lionhead probably won't make it to market http://ht.ly/24OUW
  • PC: THQ Announce that the PC version of Darksiders is set to come out 16th September in USA and 24th in UK http://ht.ly/24OWJ
  • PS3: GameStop list the Dead Space 2 Limited Edition as only coming to the PS3. http://ht.ly/24OZK
  • 360: Rumoured, specs for Kinect have leaked. it needs 175MB of Memory Supports Xbox Live Party + more http://ht.ly/24P3f
  • Hulu Plus coming to PS3 soon, Xbox 360 in 2011. will cost $9.99 a month. http://ht.ly/24Qez
  • 360: In response to reports there is no Milo game, Lionhead Studios' Sam Van Tilburgh has shown a photo of the team http://ht.ly/24Tog
  • 360: Kinect specs reveal it can track 6 players, but only capable of tracking 2 active players http://ht.ly/24TtE


Tuesday, June 29, 2010

EA Announce Fast Lane Stuff, A New Sims 3 DLC Pack, Is Coming This Autumn


EA have announced they are working on a new content pack for The Sims 3. Fast Lane Stuff is currently set to come out this autumn at retail and online. The content pack will add 4 new lifestyle options, racing, intrigue, rockabilly and classic luxury. each will offer unique items for your Sim and their homes. you will also be able to create your own garage where you can store your new cars.

Press Release

Buckle your seatbelts and take a ride with the windows down. The Sims Studio announced today that The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack is under development and will be available this autumn at retail stores worldwide and through digital download at www.TheSims3.com.

As the first stuff pack dedicated to vehicles and the fast-lane lifestyle, The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack allows you to choose from four different lifestyle options: racing, intrigue, rockabilly and classic luxury. Each one offers unique items to outfit your Sims with the newest fashions, home furnishings and vehicles. Now your Sim can create the ultimate garage where they can store their hot rod, professional racing car or even their motorcycle. For example you can give them a sponsor-laden racing jumpsuit, neon wall sign, trophy case, workbenches, tool boxes and loads more! Give them the ride they’ve always dreamed of, and the lifestyle to go along with it. With The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack, create the ultimate experience for the car enthusiast in you.

The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack is currently available for pre-order at the EA Store and will be available this Autumn. For more information on this stuff pack and all of The Sims 3 games, visit the www.TheSims3.com.

*According to NPD data

Its My Birthday Today

Just a quick heads up. its my birthday today, the big 25, and as you can imagine its been fairly busy with family and what not. i'll try to keep the news in brief up to date, and when i can blog posts. But ultimately, i do not know how regularly the site is going to be updated today. Apologies for any inconvenience, but as its my birthday i think you'll forgive me, lol.

PS...if you've been visiting the site for a while now, perhaps as a birthday present you could give a small donation???