Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• 360: a achievement list for Guitar Hero Van Halen emerged, making the game less a rumor. http://tinyurl.com/dm329m

• PS3: Detuned has been announced. listen to music and manipulate your character and the surroundings. http://tinyurl.com/cqlph2

• Borderlands have released some new pictures showing a art style that looks distinctively cel shaded. http://tinyurl.com/dnmzut

• PS3: it is rumored that Sony will show their motion controller at E3. its more accurate than the Wii mote. http://tinyurl.com/dlxkpo

• DSi: Iwata has confirmed that the Wii video service can transfer to the DSi. Link has videos detailing it. http://tinyurl.com/dkfqef

• Square Enix has teased a new game. theres one picture, and a quote from J.F Kennedy. it may be Front Mission? http://tinyurl.com/dnjhal

• a new Call Of Duty World At War Map Pack is coming. set for release in June. includes 3 new maps and zombie map. http://tinyurl.com/djk6lo

• PS3: inFamous Demo set to hit on May 21st. no further details about the Demo known. http://tinyurl.com/dasdhm

• 360: its rumoured the 360 is getting a motion sensing bar add on. it detects full body motion and much more. http://tinyurl.com/cb69p8

• PS3: More detailed on DeRuned announced. it's another demoscene game like Linger in Shadows. pictures in link http://tinyurl.com/cbngnz

• 360:Teenage Ninja Turtles Turtles In Time remake is currently in development for XBLA. could hit PSN and Wiiware. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• 360: More evidence has emerged of Perfect Dark coming to XBLA, from the same event where Forza 3 was spotted. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• PSP:PSP Go! rumor, will use Memory Stick HG-Micro or something similar.Offers faster transfer rates than pro duo. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• Many online retailers have a listing for the Fallout 3 Broken steel expansion and Point Look. no word what it is. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• PS3: New User Avatars have finally been confirmed. should be available within the next month. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• a video is out showing how the three filters in Marvel Vs Capcom 2 work and what the game looks like. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• 360: Space Invaders Extreme is hitting the XBLA on Wednesday for 800 MS points. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• PS3: ThatGameCompany's Jenova Chen has teased on Twitter that they have had a play test of thier new game. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

• PS3: Need For Speed Undercover has been updated with a trophy patch. the trophies work retroactively. http://tinyurl.com/cvqklp

Star Trek Online Update - Type VII Commercial Labratory

Cryptic have shown a new vessel in Star Trek online. unlike the other vessels they have shown, this one is neither Starfleet or Klingon. the history of the vessel "...this class of space vessel has been copied and modified by so many different races..." leads me to think that the vessel is a type you'll regally come into contact with in the game. the history also says "...it is impossible for Starfleet to provide specifics about the capabilities of any particular Type VII vessel." paving the way for the game to use them in a varity of different ways.

They warn, that despite the vessel being designed for science, " ...On Stardate 84072.55, the U.S.S Trieste recorded an incident where the S.S. Trialas, a Type VII vessel registered out of Galador II, successfully evaded a group of Nausicaan raiders by hiding in the corona of a star." and even the standard vessel "...is equivalent to a Nebula class starship, and most Type VII vessels have been further modified by their crews to specialize in a specific area of research."

it's clear that in the game, these vessels are not to be under estiamted. whether they are going to good or bad in the game, i imagine they will be both. "Starfleet's recommendation to captains who encounter a Type VII Commercial Laboratory is to perform a standard sensor sweep of the vessel and attempt to discern its capacities and use. A standard exterior does not indicate a standard interior."

UK PSN Update 30/04/09

slim Pickings this week. the obvious choice is the Killzone 2 DLC. lets hope next week is better. Also the update came very early in the day, quite unusual from the previous months.

PS3 Games
Killzone 2 – Steel & Titanium Maps [£4.79]
Burnout Paradise – Cops & Robbers [£7.99]
Little Big Planet – Egyptian Mythology Minipack [£2.39]
Need for Speed Undercover (BLES 0049 / BLES 00450) – Challenge Series [Free]
Need for Speed Undercover (BLES 0049 / BLES 00450) – Boss Car Bundle [£3.99]
Sonic Unleashed – Spagonia Adventure Pack [£3.99]

PS3 and PSP Game Bundle
Brian Challenge [£9.99]

Demo's
None

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Nirvana Track Pack 2 [£4.39]
“Sappy” by Nirvana [£1.59]
“Very Ape” by Nirvana [£1.59]
“Stay Away” by Nirvana [£1.59]

Rock Band
Jane's addiction – Nothings Shocking Album [£8.99}
Each track can be bought seperatly for £0.99

Videos
None

Wallpaper
Infamous Wallpaper

Theme
None

PS1 Classic
None

PSP
Prince Of Persia: Revelations [£15.99]
Driver 76 [£15.99]
Skate Park City [£9.99]

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• PSP: New PSP not to be 4000 but possibly Go! 8 or 16 GB Flash, 100 classic and new titles ready to download +more http://tinyurl.com/dbjkyr

• PS3: PixleJunk 1-4 needs a name and is asking you to think of it. also, hit the link for a video. http://tinyurl.com/d575tw

• PS3: Insomniac are developing Home spaces, looking for input from the community as to what should go in them. http://tinyurl.com/dlbzhb

• Joystiq has a load of previews up from Sony's gamerday. hit the link to pick which game you want to read about. http://tinyurl.com/djvv4p

• 360: RPG Magna Carta II is set for the 360. 40 + hours, the game is the sequel to the PS2 original. http://tinyurl.com/cmqa7q

• Tom Clancey's Ghost Recon 4 announced for the 360 and PS3. set for release before April 2010. http://tinyurl.com/cvoo4s

• iPhone: Peggle for the iPhone is set for May 12th. Price around $5- 6. http://tinyurl.com/dayvbp

• PS3: Killzone 2 has reached 1 million players online after just 2 months on market. thats 2/3's of game owners. http://tinyurl.com/c6lamw

• Joystiq has a good round up of the games from the Namco Bandi Editors day. hit the link to pick one to read. http://tinyurl.com/cmw89k

• Final Fantasy XIII Demo is in 1080p! concerns raised over 360 DVD discs as it's estimated CGI movies to be 9GB. http://tinyurl.com/cdpn2g

• Wii:Extreme Ironing! is just one of the sports in Sega's Wacky World Of Sports. expect other extreme sports http://tinyurl.com/db8edc

• PS3: Katamari Forever is in 1080p, hit the link for loads of pictures also. http://tinyurl.com/dgy5w4

New Zero Punctuation: Siren Blood Curse

I know it's late again, but i have a good excuse, lol, i just got back from seeing Andy Parsons Live...anyway back to the review...

This week his choice is Siren Blood Curse on the PS3. seems like he enjoys it...just wishes is was better, lol

Capcom and Sony to Work Together to Support Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. [Updated]

[Update: changed the PSP Picture. SCEE Press have given a picture of theMonster Hunter PSP box, and it's clear that we are not getting the PSP which i had orignally displayed in the article. (http://www.blogcdn.com/playstation.joystiq.com/media/2009/04/pspmh2580.jpg was the picture before) ]

Sony and Capcom are going to be spending millions to help promote the game Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, which is set for a June 26th release. Their aim is to try to emulate the huge success that the game series has had in Japan.

There will be a Demo before the game is released. it will have three quests which you can play alone or in a group of four people. There will also be a PSP Bundle with a specific Monster Hunter Design and colour.

Expect to see more about the game in newspapers, Home, the internet, and television over the next few months.

SCEE Press Release

London – April 28, 2009 – Capcom® a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, has today announced that it will be working in partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to support the release of the upcoming Monster Hunter Freedom Unite game for PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable). The game which is scheduled for release on the 26th June will be heavily backed by a multi-million promotional campaign throughout PAL territories.

“We are looking forward to working closely with Capcom to promote Monster Hunter Freedom Unite,” commented David Reeves, President SCEE. “With the combined efforts of both companies we want to emulate the success that the title has had in Japan.”

Key to the huge success of the Monster Hunter series in Japan has been the social aspect of multiplayer hunts. Across PAL territories gamers will be able to sample the phenomenon of Monster Hunter before the games release with the launch of the demo available to download on PlayStation®Network. The demo will feature three quests to prepare players for the arrival of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite in which you can choose to play alone with the aid of your feline companion or in a team of up to four players to get a real taste of the social gaming side of Monster Hunter that’s taken Japan by storm.

Retail initiatives include an exclusive PSP hardware bundle which contains a specially designed Monster Hunter branded PSP skin and pouch along with a copy of the game.

Michael Pattison, Senior Marketing Director of Capcom Europe stated “Working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to promote the latest title in the Monster Hunter franchise allows Capcom access to all of Sony’s promotional channels, including Playstation websites, community pages and Playstation Home. A series of events and print and on-line advertising will support a heavy weight TV advertising program. The support of Sony on this title is a clear indication that Monster Hunter can be successful across the West.”

Further details about the upcoming promotional activity will be released shortly. For more information about Monster Hunter Freedom Unite please visit www.capcom-europe.com

Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Picture shows the three types of character models, Classic, Smooth and Crisp. http://tinyurl.com/djulkk

• 360: Dead Rising 2 trailer is now online. hit the link for a video. http://tinyurl.com/c55fmx

• iPhone: Noby Noby Boy on the iPhone is bait to get more funds for continuous development of the PS3 version. http://tinyurl.com/cfemsx

• PS3: Noby Noby Boy update 1.10 is out now. it comes in at 563MB!

• Wii: The Wii is widely available in the UK. no price rise, yet, as they are selling old stock at the old price. http://tinyurl.com/c6d2rv

• Super StarDust HD Dev's are working on three new games. 1 PSN exclusive, 1 Multiplatform and Self published Rope. http://tinyurl.com/d8dzkj

• Wii: Resident Evil Archives, the Wii Port of the Gamecube remake of a PS1 game, is set for June 23rd Release. http://tinyurl.com/d7l9mj

• Wii: Resident Evil - The Darkside Chronicles trailer is now online here. http://tinyurl.com/dhs9ow

• A New MotoGP game is currently in development by Monumental Games. set for 360 and PS3.a new direction for series http://tinyurl.com/cxnx4k

• 360: Left For Dead 2 will feature multiplayer. as yet known what type tho. http://tinyurl.com/dcryw6

• Debut trailer for Red Dead Redemption set for release next week. http://tinyurl.com/covly2

• iPhone: ts rumored that Worms could be coming to the iPhone. there is also a video of what may be a early build. http://tinyurl.com/ca38ga

• 360: Capcom aiming for Lost Planet 2 demo during E3. link also has loads of pictures from the game. http://tinyurl.com/cmg72w

• PS3: Killzone 2 Online championship announced for the USA. 4 players a team, aged 13+, can win various prices. http://tinyurl.com/cd68qq

• PSP:Tekken 6 has been confirmed for the PSP, set for release with the console versions, it comes with many extras http://tinyurl.com/cxjdey

• iPhone: Mass effect Jacob's Story announced. it's a top down shooter, stylish with a cartoonish look. http://tinyurl.com/dbyart

• Wii: Capcom Vs Marvel 2 is too big for Wii Ware. there is no retail release for the game. Game not coming to Wii. http://tinyurl.com/cojz6c

• PSP: Soul Calibur Broken Destiny is heading to the PSP. Set to hit this summer. Star Wars characters no included. http://tinyurl.com/dgev6b