Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 17th August
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 17th August
- QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 16th August http://ht.ly/18BIzs
- QTE Blog: Hit X: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 16th August http://ht.ly/18BL6l
- PS3: some 160GB PS3 Slim listings have been found, costs $299.99, expected to come 19th August http://ht.ly/2qI07
- QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Kinect Is Coming Out On 10th November in The UK http://ht.ly/18BNI3
- PS3: David Gage reveals Heavy Rain has sold 4x as much as they expected. http://ht.ly/2qI82
- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce F.E.A.R.3 has been delayed until 2011 http://ht.ly/2qI9b
- QTE Blog: Harmonix Reveal 10 New Tracks Featured in Dance Central http://ht.ly/18BQWQ
- QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal The Xbox Live Enabled Games Coming To Windows Phone And Xbox Live Functionality http://ht.ly/18BQWR
- QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce Age of Empires Online And Microsoft Flight For PC's http://ht.ly/18BQWP
- 360: Its reported that Limbo has sold over 300,000 Units since its release. http://ht.ly/2qLS1
- its rumoured Lucasarts have cancelled Force Unleashed 3, Force Unleashed 2 on PSP, Put another game on hold + more http://ht.ly/2qNOB
- PS3: Sony are live blogging their GamesCom press Conference. its start has been delayed though http://ht.ly/2qOkS
- QTE Blog: Hudson Have Released A New Trailer For BeyBlade Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress On The Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/18BU0U
- QTE Blog: EA Announce You Can Play As The Goalkeeper In FIFA 11 And Play 11 vs. 11 Online http://ht.ly/18BU0T
- QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released New Fable 3 Screenshots And Pictures Of The Limited Edition Fable 3 Controller http://ht.ly/18BU0V
- PS3: 2K Respond to Mafia II Demo complaints, say the game will be similar, there won't be large pools of blood + more http://ht.ly/2qPeH
- QTE Blog: EA Reveal The Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Limited Edition http://ht.ly/18BX1H
- QTE Blog: EA Announce Mass Effect 2 Is Coming To The Playstation 3 In January 2011 http://ht.ly/18BX1G
- QTE Blog: EA Announce Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: The Video Game On The Xbox 360 Will Have Kinect Functionality http://ht.ly/18BX1F
- Sony GamesCom press conference catch it live blogged from Sony http://ht.ly/2qQ3d VG247 http://ht.ly/2qQ3u or Kotaku http://ht.ly/2qQ5t now!
- QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Microsoft Flight http://ht.ly/18C0m7
- QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Dead Space Screenshots http://ht.ly/18C0m6
- QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveals Its Summer And Autumn Wii And DS Line-up http://ht.ly/18C0m8
- Realtime Worlds have entered Administration. http://ht.ly/2qUNS
- QTE Blog: EA Reveal Crysis 2 Limited Edition and Crysis 2 Nano Edition http://ht.ly/18C3r3
- QTE Blog: EA Have Released New MMA Screenshots And A Trailer http://ht.ly/18C3r1
- QTE Blog: THQ Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Red Faction: Battlegrounds http://ht.ly/18C3r2
- PS3: Guerrilla Games have confirmed they are working on a New IP, not related to Killzone, exclusive for the PS3 http://ht.ly/2qVgo
- 360: Rare has reportedly announced that Avatars will be redesigned for Kinect, Proportions will be more realistic http://ht.ly/2qViv
- QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Little Big Planet 2 Trailer http://ht.ly/18C5TE
- QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New Killzone 3 Trailer Showing Multiplayer http://ht.ly/18C5TC
- QTE Blog: Sony Have Released A New inFamous 2 Trailer http://ht.ly/18C5TD
- QTE Blog: Insomniac And Sony Announce Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One For The Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/18C8KJ
- QTE Blog: Hudson Have Released New Deca Sports 3 Screenshots http://ht.ly/18C8KH
- QTE Blog: Sega Announce Virtual Tennis 4 And Reveal Its Coming To The Playstation 3 With 3D And Move Support http://ht.ly/18C8KI
- QTE Blog: Square Enix Announce Gun Loco Is Coming Exclusively To The Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/18CbtO
- QTE Blog: Hudson Reveal 3 Beyblade Metal Fusion Nintendo DS Collectors Editions http://ht.ly/18CbtN
- QTE Blog: Insomniac Announce Resistance 3 Exclusively For The Playstation 3 http://ht.ly/18CbtP
- QTE Blog: Sega Reveal The Boxart And Release New Screenshots For Both The Wii And DS Versions Of Sonic Colours http://ht.ly/18CdNN
- QTE Blog: EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1: The Videogame On All Platforms http://ht.ly/18CdNM
- QTE Blog: THQ Announce uDraw GameTablet Exclusively For The Nintendo Wii http://ht.ly/18CdNO
- QTE Blog: Sony Reveal The New 160GB PS3 Slim And 320GB PS3 Slim Move Bundle http://ht.ly/18Ce1R
Sony Reveal The New 160GB PS3 Slim And 320GB PS3 Slim Move Bundle
During Sony's GamesCom press conference, they announced that they were discontinuing the current 250GB and 120GB Playstation Slim Models. These will be replaced by a 160GB PS3 Slim Model and a 320GB PS3 Slim Move Bundle.
The 160 GB PS3 Slim Model is set to cost £249.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the USA, the same price as the 120GB version its replacing. This new model should be out now in the USA and out by October in the UK.
The 320G PS3 Slim Move bundle is set to cost £284.88 in the UK and $399.99 in the USA. This bundle will come out when Playstation Move is released, in the USA it'll be 19th September and in the UK the 15th September.
USA Prices From USA Playstation Blog
Press Release
New models of PS3 respond to growth in content services:
House unveiled two new models of PS3 offering significantly larger hard drives. The announcement was in response to the rapid increase in the amount, and consumption of downloadable content on PlayStation®Network ranging from games to films. The 320GB model PS3, which will replace the existing 250GB model, will be available in an exclusive PlayStation®Move bundle at £284.88 (RRP). He also confirmed that from October, a 160GB model PS3 will phase out the current 120GB model at the same price of £249.99 (RRP).
The 160 GB PS3 Slim Model is set to cost £249.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the USA, the same price as the 120GB version its replacing. This new model should be out now in the USA and out by October in the UK.
The 320G PS3 Slim Move bundle is set to cost £284.88 in the UK and $399.99 in the USA. This bundle will come out when Playstation Move is released, in the USA it'll be 19th September and in the UK the 15th September.
USA Prices From USA Playstation Blog
Press Release
New models of PS3 respond to growth in content services:
House unveiled two new models of PS3 offering significantly larger hard drives. The announcement was in response to the rapid increase in the amount, and consumption of downloadable content on PlayStation®Network ranging from games to films. The 320GB model PS3, which will replace the existing 250GB model, will be available in an exclusive PlayStation®Move bundle at £284.88 (RRP). He also confirmed that from October, a 160GB model PS3 will phase out the current 120GB model at the same price of £249.99 (RRP).
EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1: The Videogame On All Platforms
EA have revealed the Boxart for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1: The Videogame on all Platforms. The game has been rated 12.
Boxart
Boxart
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sega Reveal The Boxart And Release New Screenshots For Both The Wii And DS Versions Of Sonic Colours
Sega have revealed the boxart for both the DS and Wii versions of Sonic Colours and released new screenshots for each of them.
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THQ Announce uDraw GameTablet Exclusively For The Nintendo Wii
THQ Announce uDraw GameTablet Exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. This new gaming accessory is set to come to the USA this Holiday Season with uDraw Studio for a suggested retail price of $69.99. 2 more videogames are coming out on the same day as uDraw GameTablet, they are Pictionary and Doods Big Adventure. they both have a suggested retail price of $29.99. uDraw GameTablet is currently set to come out in Europe and other Territories by Early 2011.
uDraw GameTablet is a small white handheld tablet with a 4" x 6" drawing space and a detachable, pressure sensitive stylus. The WiiMote docks into the uDraw GameTablet, allowing it to draw power straight from the WiiMote. the uDraw GameTablet also features tilt and roll sensors as well as SD card support.
uDraw Screenshots
uDraw With Wii Screenshots
Pictionary Screenshots
Dood's Big Adventure Screenshots
Press Release
Agoura Hills, Calif. – August 17, 2010 – Global video game developer and publisher, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced uDraw™ GameTablet™, a first-of-its-kind, innovative new gaming accessory developed by THQ as a Wii™ exclusive scheduled to hit U.S. retail store shelves just in time for the holiday season.
The uDraw GameTablet will launch bundled with an expansive drawing, coloring and art-based video game, uDraw Studio, for a suggested retail price of $69.99. In addition to uDraw Studio, two other video games designed for use with the uDraw GameTablet – Pictionary™ and Dood’s Big Adventure™ – are scheduled to hit store shelves on the same day for a suggested retail price of $29.99 each. The uDraw GameTablet is scheduled to be available in Europe and other International territories in early 2011. Future waves of video game titles are planned during calendar 2011 and beyond.
“The uDraw GameTablet is designed to target consumers of all ages this holiday season with a compelling price point and familiar drawing-inspired gameplay mechanic that has been enhanced for today’s tech-savvy families,” said THQ Chief Executive Officer Brian Farrell.
“We've designed the uDraw GameTablet to offer something for everyone: the kids can doodle, save their creations on an SD-Card and print their artwork for display on the refrigerator. Students can improve their skills through in-game tutorial lessons. And the whole family can sit down together for family game time with products like Pictionary,” added Executive Vice President, THQ Kids, Family, Casual Games and Global Online Services, Martin Good.
“We are impressed with THQ’s innovative design and focus on bringing a new gameplay experience to the Wii owner with their uDraw GameTablet,” said Steve Singer, vice-president of Licensing for Nintendo of America. “Nintendo is committed to providing fun and unique experiences and THQ’s uDraw GameTablet seems destined to continue that trend.”
About uDraw GameTablet
The uDraw GameTablet is a first-of-its-kind, innovative new hardware device that provides an entirely new and entertaining way for kids and families to play on Wii. Scheduled to be available in the U.S. this holiday season, the uDraw GameTablet combines a deep and immersive level of creative freedom with a line of video games developed to expand gameplay and expression.
The device is a small white handheld tablet with a 4” x 6” drawing space and detachable, pressure-sensitive stylus designed to offer more subtle control and precision than available on the traditional Wii Remote™. The Wii Remote docks discretely within the uDraw GameTablet, allowing the device to draw power directly from the Wii Remote. A convenient storage area hides the Wii Remote wrist strap and stylus when not in use. The uDraw GameTablet also features tilt-and-roll movement options, allowing players to interact and control in-game characters by moving and directing them through game levels. Additionally, SD-card support enables players to save and print their artwork and other uDraw creations.
The uDraw GameTablet comes ready to play with the uDraw Studio game and is scheduled to be available Holiday 2010 in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $69.99. Pictionary and Dood’s Big Adventure are planned to hit store shelves on the same day for a suggested retail price of $29.99 each.
About uDraw Studio
Packaged with the uDraw GameTablet, uDraw Studio was designed as a showcase piece for the capabilities of the device and features a robust set of art creation modes and user-friendly tools that help players create anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces that can be saved and shared.
About Pictionary™
Pictionary™, the game of quick sketches and crazy guesses, has innovative new functionality and game modes for the whole family! In addition to great classic Pictionary™ play, new features include rotating canvases, one-line challenges and other fun gameplay modes in a lively game show setting.
About Dood’s Big Adventure
In Dood’s Big Adventure, players will navigate their customizable Dood through 60 levels across four gameplay modes in a world where coloring books come to life and user-created doodles, characters and background art populates the in-game world.
For more information on the uDraw GameTablet, please visit http://www.WorldofuDraw.com.
uDraw GameTablet can also be found on:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldofudraw
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/World_Of_uDraw
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldofudraw
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 can be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, uDraw, uDraw GameTablet, Dood’s Big Adventure and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
PICTIONARY and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Pictionary Incorporated and Mattel, Inc. © 2010 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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 release, pricing, performance and features of the uDraw GameTablet and related software, 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.
Hudson Reveal 3 Beyblade Metal Fusion Nintendo DS Collectors Editions
Hudson have revealed that there will be 3 collector editions for the Nitnendo DS version of Beyblade Metal Fusion. each of these collectors editions will offer a unique metal facebolt and exclusive in-game character. you can trade your share your unique character and Beyblades with a Wii friend using the Wii's Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and share with each other.
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Press Release
SAN MATEO, CA – Aug. 17, 2010 – Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, will be offering three exclusive BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion collectors’ editions for the Nintendo DSTM at select retailers in the U.S. and Canada. The “Cyber Pegasus 100HF” Edition will be available at Toys "R" Us®; the “Bakushin Susanow 105F” Edition will be available at Walmart; and the “Counter Leone D125B” Edition can be found at other major retailers this fall. Each collector edition will come with an exclusive in game character and toy Beyblade. These exclusive Beyblades have a unique metal facebolt not available anywhere else, and also allow for enthusiasts to customize their Beyblades to be uniquely their own.
“The BEYBLADE franchise is incredibly popular with kids, so we’re happy to be able to offer these limited edition toys to go along with the game,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing for Hudson Entertainment. “In addition, the limited edition bonuses that can be used in the actual game make for an even more special Beyblading experience that will only be available to a limited few.”
Also included with these collectors’ editions ofBEYBLADE: Metal Fusion are special in-game characters made exclusively for purchasers. Players with access to the limited edition versions of the game can log online from their Wii using Nintendo®Wi-Fi Connection to compete against different players and download their counterpart’s unique characters and Beyblades to add to their own DS collection.
In BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion, players compete against 19 other Beybladers in the World Championships. With customizable stadiums, players can choose from a variety of terrains and shapes for battle. Players will also have the chance to become the No. 1 Beyblader by utilizing special attacks and winning strategies. Featuring voice commands using the DS microphone and supporting 2-player competition via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection or wirelessly using a single-card, BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion lets players battle for the rights to be the best.
The games feature actual characters from Nelvana and d-rights Inc.’s BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion animated television series, which launched in Canada in May 2010 on YTV and debuted in the United States on Cartoon Network in late June. Hudson Entertainment is also simultaneously releasing a version of the game for WiiTM entitled BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress where players find themselves in the midst of a disappearance of the world’s most powerful Beybladers. Sucked into a giant fortress, players must battle robot bladers and discover the mystery behind the abduction. BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress is equipped with four-player “Battle Mode” competition allowing players to face off against three other human or AI controlled enemies, or play co-operatively with allies.
For more information on BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion as well as other titles from Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.
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Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on three key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visitwww.hudsonent.com.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web atwww.corusent.com.
About d-rights Inc.
d-rights Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, one of the world’s biggest general trading company, handling entertainment content for a variety of Media, offering services in every aspect of content business including production, rights management, financing and merchandising. Check our properties athttp://www.d-rights.com.
Screenshots
Press Release
SAN MATEO, CA – Aug. 17, 2010 – Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, will be offering three exclusive BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion collectors’ editions for the Nintendo DSTM at select retailers in the U.S. and Canada. The “Cyber Pegasus 100HF” Edition will be available at Toys "R" Us®; the “Bakushin Susanow 105F” Edition will be available at Walmart; and the “Counter Leone D125B” Edition can be found at other major retailers this fall. Each collector edition will come with an exclusive in game character and toy Beyblade. These exclusive Beyblades have a unique metal facebolt not available anywhere else, and also allow for enthusiasts to customize their Beyblades to be uniquely their own.
“The BEYBLADE franchise is incredibly popular with kids, so we’re happy to be able to offer these limited edition toys to go along with the game,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing for Hudson Entertainment. “In addition, the limited edition bonuses that can be used in the actual game make for an even more special Beyblading experience that will only be available to a limited few.”
Also included with these collectors’ editions ofBEYBLADE: Metal Fusion are special in-game characters made exclusively for purchasers. Players with access to the limited edition versions of the game can log online from their Wii using Nintendo®Wi-Fi Connection to compete against different players and download their counterpart’s unique characters and Beyblades to add to their own DS collection.
In BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion, players compete against 19 other Beybladers in the World Championships. With customizable stadiums, players can choose from a variety of terrains and shapes for battle. Players will also have the chance to become the No. 1 Beyblader by utilizing special attacks and winning strategies. Featuring voice commands using the DS microphone and supporting 2-player competition via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection or wirelessly using a single-card, BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion lets players battle for the rights to be the best.
The games feature actual characters from Nelvana and d-rights Inc.’s BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion animated television series, which launched in Canada in May 2010 on YTV and debuted in the United States on Cartoon Network in late June. Hudson Entertainment is also simultaneously releasing a version of the game for WiiTM entitled BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress where players find themselves in the midst of a disappearance of the world’s most powerful Beybladers. Sucked into a giant fortress, players must battle robot bladers and discover the mystery behind the abduction. BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress is equipped with four-player “Battle Mode” competition allowing players to face off against three other human or AI controlled enemies, or play co-operatively with allies.
For more information on BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion as well as other titles from Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.
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Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on three key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visitwww.hudsonent.com.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web atwww.corusent.com.
About d-rights Inc.
d-rights Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, one of the world’s biggest general trading company, handling entertainment content for a variety of Media, offering services in every aspect of content business including production, rights management, financing and merchandising. Check our properties athttp://www.d-rights.com.
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