Microsoft have released a new trailer for Halo Reach. this trailer features a mix of in-game action and cutscenes from various points in the game. the trailer also features choice quotes from some reviews showing how good the game is.
Sony have announced that Home update 1.4 is coming out on 11th November. a full list of things that are going to be updated will be announced next week, but Sony have teased some of the bigger changes coming to Home. One of them is the return of Voice Chat and the addition of group chat. with group chat you can join up to 8 people anywhere in Home and form a group and chat using voice and text to just them. There are also Wardrobe changes coming. you will be able to favourite items of clothing, newly acquired items will be specifically marked, and new filter options will be added to make it easier to search for clothes. A Storage section will also be added where you can place items of clothes that you don't regualry use.
Sony have revealed that there was originally an Atlantis level in God Of War 2 but it was cut. Sony have bought this up because God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta on the PSP actually has a Atlantis level. Sony have released some concept art and initial level design notes for the Atlantis level as well as a developer interview with the levels designer Jonathan Hawkins.
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Nintendo have revealed the boxart for Super Mario All Stars. the boxart shows the boxed Collection, the Case For the Wii Game Super Mario All Stars, The case for the soundtrack CD, and the Super Mario History Booklet.
EA have announced that the FIFA Franchise has now sold over 100 Million Units during its 18 years on sale. FIFA 11 has become the biggest selling game in the franchise, selling over 2.6 Million copies in just its first 5 and coming up to 8 million copies sold, up 20% over FIFA 10.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 4, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that sales of its EA SPORTS FIFA franchise surpassed 100 million units lifetime* during the launch of FIFA 11. The best-selling sports videogame franchise in the world, now in its 18th year, sold a record-breaking 2.6 million copies in the first five days after launching FIFA 11 to become the fastest selling sports videogame of all time. FIFA 11 sales are up 20% versus last year* on a comparable basis with sell-in approaching 8 million units.
Now, one of the franchise’s most popular online modes—FIFA 11 Ultimate Team—is available for the first time ever for free**. FIFA 11 Ultimate Team can be downloaded through the main menu in FIFA 11 with one click on any connected PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system.