Tuesday, May 10, 2011

EA Announce FIFA 12 For The Nintendo 3DS

EA have announced FIFA 12 is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. FIFA 12 will come with 500 officially licensed clubs and the largest feature set ever developed by EA Sports for a handheld football game. there are 8 game modes including 11 vs 11, head to head online matches, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode, and a career mode. there will be the option to play the game using touch screen controls, you'll be able to draw how you want free kicks to be played.

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Fact Sheet

Product Positioning
FIFA 12 delivers unmatched authenticity on 3DS with over 500 officially licensed clubs, innovative new touch screen controls, and the largest feature set ever developed by EA SPORTS for a hand-held football game.

Short Description
FIFA 12 is the most innovative, feature-rich, and authentic 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS. Become a true marksman with all-new optional touch screen controls. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot with pinpoint accuracy. Whether fans choose to compete as a real-world superstar or re-create themselves in the first-ever 3D Street Football Mode, the environment will come alive through an innovative curved pitch that maximizes full 3D effects. FIFA 12 features over 500 officially licensed clubs and eight different game modes, including authentic 11 versus 11, head-to-head online matches using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, and a full in-depth Career Mode.

Long Description
FIFA 12 is the most innovative, feature-rich and authentic 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS. Take to the pitch with superstars like Real Madrid’s Kaká and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and become a true marksman using all-new optional touch screen controls. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot with pinpoint accuracy.

Whether fans take to the pitch as a real-world superstar or re-create themselves in the first-ever 3D Street Football Mode, the environment will come alive through an innovative curved pitch and unique lower camera view that maximizes full 3D effects. Featuring players wearing the latest street gear, the stage will be set for epic 5 versus 5 matches true to the spirit of street football. Plus, take a created player on a journey from the streets to ultimately compete for your favourite club and national side in Be A Pro mode.

FIFA 12 features over 500 officially licensed clubs and eight different game modes, including, 11 versus 11, head-to-head online matches, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, and a full in-depth Career Mode.


Key Features
Unmatched Authenticity—Compete with over 500 officially licensed clubs in 11 versus 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the world.

Touch Screen Control—Optional new touch screen controls change the gameplay experience. Pick a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then direct a shot past the keeper.

Precision Accuracy—Utilize touch screen controls on set pieces to draw a shot that curves the ball around, or even power it over the wall for the match-winning goal that lifts your club to victory.

3D Street Football—The stage is set for epic 5 versus 5 street matches in the hottest locales around the world, everywhere from Brazil to the streets of France. Experience full 3D affects playing on a curved pitch utilizing a unique lower camera view that maximizes 3D planes, depth of the field and player movement.

Be A Pro—Create yourself in game and become the next football legend. Begin the journey on the streets, build your reputation, and develop your skills to ultimately compete for your favourite club and national side.

Career Mode—Play or manage your way to glory. Make strategic decisions as the manager of your club. Set a goal and succeed and your team will enjoy performance enhancements; fail and watch your team’s decline.

Tournament Mode—Compete in over 50 real-world tournaments from around the world. Play with/against friends in leagues ranging from the Barclays Premiership, to the Bundesliga & MLS, and cup competitions like the FA Cup & the Coppa Nazionale.

Head-to-Head Online—Play head-to-head online against a friend in authentic 11 versus 11 matches or 5 versus 5 street games using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Training Mode—Master Touch Screen controls, perfect set pieces and practice moves before playing games.

Multiple Camera Angles—Eight different camera angles to choose from for the perfect view of the pitch.

IO Interactive Have Released A Teaser Trailer For Hitman Absolution

IO Interactive have released a teaser trailer for Hitman Absolution. whilst not much is shown in this CGi Trailer, Io Interactive have provided some game details:
HITMAN ABSOLUTION follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he trusted and hunted by the police, he finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth



I expect we'll be seeing more of this game at this years E3.


Square Enix Have Released A New Developer Video For Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Square Enix have released a new developer video for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. this video features some members of the Eidos Montreal dev team talking about the PC version of the game. the talk about the controls in the game, what's similar to the first PC game and what has changed. the reveal the Mouse and Keyboard control scheme is customisable. they talk about how little differences between the PC and console control schemes were made to make it more comfortable and natural for PC users.


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Sega Have Released Launch Trailers For Thor: God Of Thunder On The Wii, DS, PS3, And 360

Sega have released new launch trailers for Thor God Of Thunder. the first trailer is for the DS version, the second trailer is for the Wii, and the third trailer is for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.


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Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Monday 9th May

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The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From Monday 9th May

  • QTE Blog: The Re-Cap: News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 7th And Sunday 8th May http://ht.ly/1cz3Tq
  • JP Consoles, PSP 76.794, 3DS 28.413 PS3 23.954 Wii 10.889 DSiLL 9.235, DSi 7.584, 360 4.082, PS2 1.582, DS 319, PSPgo 251 http://ht.ly/4QhLj
  • Sony's Shigenori Yushida says their aim is to have the PSN completely restored by 31st May http://ht.ly/4Qi9X
  • UK Game Charts top 6, Zumba Fitness, Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, Call Of Duty Black Ops, Lego Star Wars 3, FIFA 11 http://ht.ly/4QidQ
  • GameStop have listed Rayman Origins as coming to the Wii, DS, PS3, 360. Time Crisis and Sonic Generations coming to 3DS http://ht.ly/4QjTo
  • PS3: its rumoured Sony Will announce Heavenly Sword 2 at E3. set 10 years after first, open world sandbox game + more http://ht.ly/4QjWY
  • Anonymous have attacked and hit back at critics, in a recently released press release, over claims they're responsible http://ht.ly/4Qk8m
  • QTE Blog: Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From The Weekend Of Saturday 7th And Sunday 8th April http://ht.ly/1czf6m
  • 360: a CV on LinkedIn mentions Alan Wake 2, being worked on as recently as last month. http://ht.ly/4QkcV
  • Keiji Inafune reveals Capcom initially rejected Dead Rising and Lost Planet, Keiji Inafune forced Capcom to make them http://ht.ly/4QkkP
  • Official Playstation Magazine UK rumours that God Of War 4 is coming, will feature Kratos, will have multiplayer http://ht.ly/4Qrcq
  • Pokémon: Black and White art director Ken Sugimori says they have 20 people designing Pokemon, new devs have new ideas http://ht.ly/4Qs63
  • Its reported Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon will get a limited UK release. people urged to pre-order http://ht.ly/4Qto5
  • its reported 30/35 staff from Crytek Budapest have been let go, Microsoft moves Codename: Kingdoms to Crytek Frankfurt http://ht.ly/4QuZq
  • Starbreeze reveal their game for EA Partners, project Redlime, is the biggest game they've ever developed http://ht.ly/4Qv7Z
  • QTE Blog: Activision Reveal The Boxart For Wipeout: In The Zone And Release New Screenshots http://ht.ly/1czqnB
  • QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ht.ly/1czqnC
  • A Cinematic trailer has been released of the cancelled game Command & Conquer Arena. could've been MMO RTS game http://ht.ly/4QvOY
  • Capcom's Chris Svensson admits PSN being down could cost them “hundreds of thousands, of not millions” in lost revenue http://ht.ly/4QxuA
  • QTE Blog: Nintendo Announce Scott Moffitt As VP of Sales & Marketing, Replaces Cammie Dunaway Who Left In October http://ht.ly/1czvev
  • The US Government now considers games as Art, NEA Gov program was redefined. developers can now apply for a $200K grant http://ht.ly/4QxAe
  • Gabe Newell insists Valve will not turn its back on single player games, will look to add social elementhttp://ht.ly/4QxEK
  • 3DS: its rumoured Konami will release Metal Gear Solid 3: The Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample in November in the UK http://ht.ly/4QxJg
  • Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart admits he wishes Fallout New Vegas wasn't as buggy/glitchy as it was when it was released http://ht.ly/4QxNE
  • Official Dragon Ball Game Project site live. reveals game is 3D fighter, promises extreme "action," "drama" and "scale" http://ht.ly/4QxSG
  • Final Fantasy XIII gets a complicated budget re-release in Japan. simply, you can now get both PS3/360 games for ¥3,990 http://ht.ly/4QxW9

Monday, May 9, 2011

Nintendo Announce Scott Moffitt As VP of Sales & Marketing, Replaces Cammie Dunaway Who Left In October

Nintendo have announced the position of VP of Sales & Marketing has now been filled by Scott Moffitt. Scott takes over the position from 9th May (effectively he started today), a position that Cammie Dunaway previously held until she left last October. Scott Moffitt previously worked for the Henkel Consumer Goods for 5 years. Cammie Dunaway was usually present during Nintendo E3 Press Conferences and i suspect we'll be seeing Scott on stage during this years conference.

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., May 9, 2011 - Nintendo of America is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. Effective May 9, Scott Moffitt will assume responsibility for sales and marketing activities for Nintendo throughout North America. Moffitt will work from Nintendo's office in Redwood City, Calif., and report to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime.

Moffitt comes to Nintendo from Henkel Consumer Goods, where he oversaw North American operations for leading personal-care brands such as Dial, Right Guard, Tone and Pure & Natural. During his five years as senior vice president and general manager for the Personal Care division, he orchestrated an overhaul of the flagship Dial and Right Guard brands.

"Scott Moffitt makes a marvelous addition to the Nintendo team," Fils-Aime said. "His expertise in driving growth will be a terrific asset as we build momentum for the Nintendo 3DS system and continue to reach new audiences for the Wii console."

"Nintendo is a brand unlike any other," Moffitt said. "I look forward to helping shape the company's future for all kinds of players."

Moffitt's 20-plus years of leadership and marketing experience also include a formidable stint at PepsiCo, where he helped grow and revitalize the SoBe portfolio of brands and spearheaded the launch of Mountain Dew Code Red and AMP Energy Drink. As a marketing director and manager, he also oversaw product development and repositioning efforts for an array of top beverage brands, including Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Aquafina and Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer.

Moffitt holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Arizona State University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

For more information Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.