Visceral Games Announce Dead Space Ignition Will Be Free For Those Who Pre-Order Dead Space 2 At GAME And Gamestation

Visceral Games have announced Dead Space Ignition, a prequel to Dead Space 2, will be free for those who pre-order Dead Space 2 in the UK at either GAME or Gamestation. Those who have pre-ordered will receive a single use code to download Dead Space Ignition from the PSN or XBL. Playing Dead Space Ignition will also unlock the Hacker suit for Issac Clarke in Dead Space 2

Press Release

Guildford, UK – October 11, 2010 – Visceral GamesTM, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Dead SpaceTM Ignition, the prologue to the January blockbuster Dead Space 2, will be available October 13 as a free* download to anyone that pre-orders Dead Space 2 at GAME and GameStation in the UK. Those that pre-order Dead Space 2 will receive a unique, single-use code to download Dead Space Ignition for free*. Dead Space Ignition reveals the events leading up to Dead Space 2 and rewards players with unlocks including an exclusive Hacker suit which can be used by engineer Isaac Clarke in Dead Space 2. Dead Space Ignition can also be purchased as a stand-alone game for £4.99 October 12 on the PlayStation®Network and October 13 on Xbox LIVETM Marketplace for 400 MS points.

“Dead Space fans are hungry for more Necromorph action and we’re thrilled that they don’t have to wait until January to get their fix. Dead Space Ignition is a great way to jump back into the Dead Space universe while the Visceral development team completes the final stages of Dead Space 2,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer, Dead Space franchise. “Dead Space Ignition will show fans what happens in the hours leading up to the beginning of Dead Space 2 with gameplay that is fast-paced and accessible. It’s a fun way to dig deeper into the fiction, while allowing core fans to give Isaac Clarke an edge in Dead Space 2.”

Dead Space Ignition combines an interactive comic-style story with three unique hacking games; Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override. Each game offers a fun arcade experience that will challenge players with puzzles and twitch gameplay. Dead Space Ignition features a unique “Choose Your Own Adventure” type narrative, allowing players to survive the initial Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl in multiple ways, with four different endings. The story was written by Antony Johnston, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of comics, graphic novels, video games and books including Wasteland, and Daredevil.

In Dead Space 2, engineer Isaac Clarke makes his return in a blood-curdling new adventure on an all-new space installation known as “The Sprawl.” The lone survivor of a horrific alien infestation, Isaac finds himself confronting a catastrophic new nightmare. Battling dementia, Isaac will do whatever it takes to save himself and dominate the relentless enemy onslaught. Equipped with a new arsenal of tools to dismember the necromorphs, Isaac faces the challenge head-on. Players will see Isaac fight bigger, scarier and more epic battles that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

Dead Space 2 will be available on Jan. 28th, 2011 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PC. For additional information and news, visit www.deadspacegame.com, follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/deadspace or become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/deadspace.
This offer valid only with a pre-order of Dead Space 2 at participating retailers. Certain restrictions apply. Seewww.eastore.com or participating retailers for details.

Nordic Games Announce Shame, Featuring Gary Barlow And Robbie Williams, Is In We Sing Robbie Williams

Nordic Games have announced that there will be a bonus 26th track in We Sing Robbie Williams. the new track from Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow, Shame, will be included. Shame will be a bonus unlockable track earned by completing the other 25 Robbie Williams songs.

Press Release

of 12th November firmly etched into the games release calendar, Nordic Games can reveal the 26th track to feature on We Sing Robbie Williams will be Shame, a duet featuring Gary Barlow.

Shame, which was released on Monday 4th October, is the first time Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow have featured on a track together in 15 years. Shame is also included on Robbie’s greatest hits compilation album In and Out of Consciousness: The Greatest Hits 1990-2010, which is out today (11th October).

“Shame is a great track and I’m really chuffed that this duet with Gary Barlow will feature on We Sing Robbie Williams,” says Nik Blower, Nordic Games Sales and Marketing Director. “The inclusion means We Sing Robbie Williams will include all the star’s greatest sing along hits. Robbie fans won’t be able to resist this one this Christmas.”

Rafael McDonnell - Senior Vice President for Brand Partnerships, Licensing & Synchronisation at EMI Music said: “We’re delighted that Robbie’s new single with Gary Barlow, Shame, will be available as part of We Sing Robbie Williams. Its addition ensures that Robbie’s fans will be able to sing along to all his best loved hits, including his latest.”

Shame will join other favourites on We Sing Robbie Williams such as Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Come Undone, Feel and She’s The One. It will feature as a bonus, unlockable track in the game rewarding players for their singing skills once they’ve completed every song in single player mode to a certain standard.

We Sing Robbie Williams celebrates the popstar’s musical journey firmly establishing We Sing as the leading singing brand on the market. It features 26 tracks from the chart-topping artist, accompanied by all the original videos making it a true celebration of the British born, multimillion selling pop star.

The game will also include footage from Robbie Williams’ 2003 Knebworth concert and a photo gallery. Other features include Solo, Party, Karaoke and Jukebox modes, singing lessons, in-game awards and eight different multiplayer modes.

Robbie Williams started his career at the tender age of 16 when he joined Take That. He left the group in 1995 to go solo. He has sold 57 million albums (including over a million copies of his last record, 'Reality Killed The Video Star' in the UK alone), 11 million singles, and has had seven UK No.1 albums making him the biggest selling solo artist in the UK. Earlier this year he picked up the Outstanding Contribution To Music BRIT Award.

We Sing Robbie Williams will be available for Wii on 12th November.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Batman: Arkham City

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released new screenshots for Batman: Arkham City. these screenshots are in-game and show a area of the city, Batman, and some of the enemies in the game. The last couple of pictures are concept art from the game.

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Sony Have Released A New Playstation Move Kevin Butler Advert For Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

Sony have released a new Kevin Butler Advert. this is a Playstation Move advert, featuring the Maguire family, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11.



From USA Playstation Blog

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th October

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 9th And Sunday 10th October

• QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Friday 8th October http://ht.ly/19mLAs
• QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Friday 8th October http://ht.ly/19mN8Z
• PC: Valve announce Steam will be down on Monday for around 4 hours from 4AM PST http://ht.ly/2R2oG
• Text Adventures, Zork I, II, III and Mini-Zork, have been ported to the Kindle and other E-Readers http://ht.ly/2R2pi
• PS3: A Video of SOCOM 4 has been found showing that the game will have a 3D mode http://ht.ly/2R2pU
• Its reported n-Space, the devs behind Geist and DS ports of Call of Duty, have closed. http://ht.ly/2R2rK
• Its reported Microsoft are going to close Massive Inc, a in-game marketing firm. http://ht.ly/2R2sr
• QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/19mQx3
• Satoru Iwata says poor sales of Wii and DS titles is not down to piracy, says its a quality issue http://ht.ly/2R5TV
• NaturalMotion Games, devs behind Backbreaker, are reportedly working on Icebreaker http://ht.ly/2R5Uo
• Top Cow Productions say rights issues are holding up a Darkness 2, trying to sort them out http://ht.ly/2R5VQ
• Gearbox Software say Sega were too quick in revealing Aliens: Colonial Marines, revealed it before they begun encoding http://ht.ly/2R5WE
• Wii: its strongly rumoured the New Super Mario Bros. Wii is coming out across Europe with Donkey Kong pre-installed http://ht.ly/2R5Xx
• PC: 2K Games announce BioShock 2 DLC, "Protector Trials" and "Minerva's Den," are not coming to PC version http://ht.ly/2RgMd
• Starlight Runner say there will be 2 new Halo Trilogies starting in 2012/2013, Movie in 2014, Microsoft deny this http://ht.ly/2RhCv
• QTE Blog: Capcom Announce Arthur, Spencer, Magneto, And M.O.D.O.K Are Fighters In Marvel Vs Capcom 3 http://ht.ly/19nzi9
• 360: Epic Games reveal Gears of war 3 won't have a theatre mode and you won't be able to take in-game pictures http://ht.ly/2RhDe
• Rumoured Sonic Anniversary rumoured for 2011, has best levels from previous games, coming Wii/PS3/PSP/DS http://ht.ly/2RhJN
• The Hollywood Reporter says Director David O. Russell is back directing the Uncharted Movie, http://ht.ly/2RhLt
• QTE Blog: NIS American Announce Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Is Coming To PSP's In January http://ht.ly/19nBpV
• Its rumoured Japanese gaming network DeNA are looking to buy ngmoco http://ht.ly/2RhQM
• PC: AreaNet announce achievements earned in Guild Wars will carry over and give awards in Guild Wars 2 http://ht.ly/2RhRr
• Marvel Vs Capcom 3 storyline, Victor Von Doom and Albert Wesker form alliance to conquer their worlds, new threat emerges http://ht.ly/2RiiQ
• QTE Blog: Sony Reveal The Legionnaire Skin From The God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta Pre-Order Bundle http://ht.ly/19nDn1
• WP7: Rovio Mobile not happy Angry Birds has been listed on Windows Phone 7 website, they're not committed to a WP7 port http://ht.ly/2RjOy
• Konami announce the arcade game X-Men is coming to XBLA and PSN soon, up to 6 player drop in online multiplayer added http://ht.ly/2RjQr
• QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ht.ly/19nJ8J
• QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ht.ly/19nOIj

QTE Tweets Of The Week

This top 10 shows the most clicked tweets from my News in brief Twitter stream. A surprise run-away news story this week was the news that NaturalMotion were making Icebreaker. There was no major news story during the week, well the Jungle didn't get support, so the top 10 news story is a bit of everything. The number 4 story is in the charts for the second week.

10 QTE Blog: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Collectors Edition Is Not Coming Out In The UK http://ht.ly/19hAhb

9 GameStop announce Call of Duty: Black Ops has set a new pre-order record for pre-orders http://ht.ly/2QCsF

8 360: Atomic Accessories are going to release a peripheral for Kinect Adventures, its an inflatable dingy http://ht.ly/2QG11

7 Yuji Naka reveals he had been working on Playstation Move and Kinect games that were cancelled. http://ht.ly/2O3xw

6 QTE Blog: Konami Detail The First DLC For Pro Evolution Soccer Coming 12th October http://ht.ly/19lV8T

5 UK Game Charts Top 5, FIFA 11, F1 2010, Dead Rising 2, Halo: Reach, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock http://ht.ly/2O6mj

4 PS3: Sony reaffirm that discless Netflix is coming to the PS3 in October, no date announced http://ht.ly/2O9be

3 2K Announce a Duke Nukem Forever demo is coming, those who get Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition get early access http://ht.ly/2OS0Z

2 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 Demo coming to both PS3 and 360 next week. demo set in beginning of the game on Kamino http://ht.ly/2P1bq

1 NaturalMotion Games, devs behind Backbreaker, are reportedly working on Icebreaker http://ht.ly/2R5Uo