Saturday, September 25, 2010

Hudson Have Released A New Trailer For Their Upcoming Kinect Game, Deca Sports Freedom

Hudson have released a new trailer for Deca Sports Freedom. Deca Sports Freedom is an upcoming Xbox 360 Kinect Game set to come out this Fall. There will be 10 playable games that will just Kinect, and they are:
  • Tennis
  • Boxing
  • Archery
  • Paintball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Dodge Ball
  • Kendo
  • Mogul Skiing
  • Snowboard Cross
  • Figure Skating
Deca Sports Freedom will use Avatars and feature online matches. i have included the original Press Release for this game as this is the first time i have covered this game. The Trailer for the game shows people playing it and some in-game action.



Press Release

San Mateo, Calif. – June 14, 2010 – Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, will give gamers a new sense of independence as it brings DECA SPORTS FREEDOM to KinectTM for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® in Fall 2010. The best-selling and award-winning franchise will offer 10 controller-free sporting events using the much anticipated new technology.

“Hudson is proud to present its first offering in the exciting new frontier of controller-free gaming,” said Dai Kudo, Director of Consumer Products at Hudson Entertainment. “Fans of previous DECA SPORTS games and newcomers to Kinect for Xbox 360 will be able to enjoy fun, controller-less gameplay that will make DECA SPORTS FREEDOM perfect for the whole family.”

DECA SPORTS FREEDOM will take sports gaming to the next level and to the XBox 360 console for the first time with 10 new sporting events designed especially for Kinect. Players will compete in Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross and even Figure Skating. DECA SPORTS FREEDOM takes advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360’s advanced technology and allows gamers to compete controller-free against friends and family, and even online against “DECAthletes” around the world through Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. Players’ movements are mirrored by their avatars, which appear in the game as the athletes. DECA SPORTS FREEDOM will deliver the experience of the original “Everybody Sports Game” with exciting next-generation gameplay.

For more information on DECA SPORTS FREEDOM, as well as other titles from Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

THQ Have Released A New Trailer For Smackdown Vs Raw 2011 Detailing WWE Universe

THQ have released a new trailer for Smackdown Vs Raw 2011. In this video Dan Ryan, the games designer, details the games new WWE Universe feature. in the game, WWE Universe will keep track of all your stats, an example given is how the game tracks how often you beat a friend and how the game and changes the WWE world around that. WWE Universe changes the WWE world around your stats which can mean no two people may get the same experience. In WWE Universe there is a section called WWE World where you can customise many things, like move a wrestler from RAW to Smackdown, and create teams.




Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic 4: Episode 1 Showing The Casino Level

Sega have released a new trailer for Sonic 4: Episode 1 showing the Casino Level. the trailer uses in-game footage to show that the Casino level still has some aspects from the original Casino level and also showing the new additions, like the cards.




Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 24th September

This is all the news from Friday 24th September.

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Frtiday 24th September

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 23rd September http://ht.ly/198X8A
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Thursday 23rd September http://ht.ly/198ZL0
  • Minis: iPhone game Shift is coming to Playstation Minis as Shift Extended. its expected this year http://ht.ly/2JjY8
  • Wii: boxart for FlingSmash shows a new WiiMote called Wii Remote Plus. integrated Motion Plus speculated http://ht.ly/2Jk5B
  • PS3: Dead Space 2 Closed beta codes have been sent out to some PSN Users http://ht.ly/2Jk7E
  • PC: Codemasters say they are working with Steam to get F1 2010 released after the game failed to come out on Steam http://ht.ly/2Jk9M
  • Ninja Theory's Tameem Antoniades reveals they pitched a Unreal Engine Enslaved CG move to Hollywood, but no interest http://ht.ly/2Jkek
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released New Screenshots, Videos, And A Fact Sheet For Trinity Souls Of Zill O'll http://ht.ly/1995ju
  • Tetsuya Nomura reveals Kingdom Hearts 3D is set after Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded and officially the next game in the series http://ht.ly/2JnY4
  • PS3: Another UK retailer, ShopTo, has a listing for Prince of Persia Trilogy HD, game out 26th November http://ht.ly/2Jpvx
  • QTE Blog: Temco Koei Have Released New Screenshots And A Fact Sheet For Warriors: Legends of Troy http://ht.ly/1998oZ
  • Wii: Nintendo confirm Wii Remote Plus is real but won't comment further on it for now http://ht.ly/2JrPF
  • JP Consoles, DSi 47.379, DSi LL 31.254, PSP 29.866, PS3 21.096, Wii 14.833, DS 7.137, 360 5.804, PS2 1.390, PSPgo 863 http://ht.ly/2Jsbu
  • QTE Blog: Capcom Reveal Alternative Costumes For Super Street Fighter IV http://ht.ly/199bqW
  • EA Predict the PS3 will catch the Xbox 360, in terms of console sales. http://ht.ly/2JtO7
  • QTE Blog: O-Games Reveal PDC World Championship Darts: Pro Tour For The Wii, PS3, And Xbox 360 http://ht.ly/199ewM
  • QTE Blog: Microsoft Have Revealed The Boxart For Dance Central And Kinect Sports http://ht.ly/199ewL
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/199hAF
  • QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Has 1 Million Registered Users http://ht.ly/199hAE
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Reveal 2 Pre-Order Bonuses For Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 http://ht.ly/199jQM
  • QTE Blog: Curve Studios Have Released The First Trailer For Explodemon! http://ht.ly/199mtu
  • QTE Blog: SI Games Reveal Football Manger 2011 Has Youtube Video Uploading And Twitter Support http://ht.ly/199mtt
  • QTE Blog: FADE Reveal PSN Revenue For August Was $5.7M And Scott Pilgrim vs The World Was Top Selling Game http://ht.ly/199oX1
  • QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow http://ht.ly/199oX0

Friday, September 24, 2010

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots for Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow. these in-game screenshots show some of the summoning cinematics during battles as well as the over world. the DS Screenshots reveal that during the overworld, the top screen is used to show your party status and map, and the bottom screen has your party walking around the world.

Screenshots



FADE Reveal PSN Revenue For August Was $5.7M And Scott Pilgrim vs The World Was Top Selling Game



Forecasting & Analyzing Digital Entertainment,(FADE), have announced that revenue from the PSN brought in an estimated $5.7 Million, no including PSOne Classics and downloadable PSP/PS3 retail titles. The Top Selling game was Scott Pilgrim vs The World which sold 117,000 units, compared to the 38,000 on XBLA. August PSN Revenues were up 20% over July. FADE have also released the revenue for Castle Crashers and Shank, who were the 2nd and 3rd top PSN games for August by Revenue.

Top 5 PSN Titles for August 2010, by Revenue:

  • Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Ubisoft) - 117,000 units, $1.2 million USD ($9.99)
  • Castle Crashers (The Behemoth) - 27,000 Units, $399,000 USD ($14.99)
  • Shank (The Behemoth) 23,000 Units, $351,000 USD ($14.99)
  • ZEN Pinball (Zen Studios) 27,000 Units ($9.99)
  • Joe Danger (Hello Games) 14,000 Units ($14.99)

Press Release

Analysis division of analyst firm Forecasting & Analyzing Digital Entertainment, LLC (FADE), revenue from the Playstation Network (PSN) brought in an estimated $5.7 million USD from PSN titles (not including PSOne Classics or downloadable retail titles). Revenues increased 20% from the month prior, making August a very strong month for Sony's online service.

'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' saw a relatively massive 117,000 unit opening for the month ($1.2 million USD). Due to a release date earlier than the XBLA version, the PSN title easily surpassed the XBLA version's 38,000 units. August saw multiple new releases with strong performances such as The Behemoth's 'Castle Crashers,' which saw 27,000 units sold ($399,000 USD) in approximately 3 days, and 'Shank' by Klei Entertainment also did well, selling 23,000 units ($351,000 USD) in August.

'Playstation Network proved strong in August, especially for marquee title Scott Pilgrim,' said Benjamin Schlichter, Director of Research & Analysis at FADE. 'This title was one of the few instances where a game based on a movie was better received than the movie itself.'

Top 5 PSN Titles for August 2010, by Revenue:
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Ubisoft) - 117,000 units ($9.99)
Castle Crashers (The Behemoth) - 27,000 ($14.99)
Shank (The Behemoth) 23,000 ($14.99)
ZEN Pinball (Zen Studios) 27,000 ($9.99)
Joe Danger (Hello Games) 14,000 ($14.99)
Note: PSN titles refer only to Playstation 3 titles that are only downloadable through the Playstation Network and excludes PSOne Classics, PSP titles, and full retail PS3 titles that are also downloadable.

About Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment, LLC
FADE is a strategic market research and consulting firm focused on electronic entertainment and the emerging download and mobile game markets. With very little information currently available in these markets, FADE allows smaller developers to investigate these new potential sources of revenue and make informed business decisions moving forward. Currently, FADE produces monthly and annual reports for Steam, Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, WiiWare & Virtual Console, and mobile markets including iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Blackberry. For more information, please visit http://www.fadellc.com.