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News Briefs (3-2-10)

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. TECMO BOWL THROWBACK brings back the gameplay you loved, and stays true to the Tecmo Super Bowl legacy! Online Multiplayer: Find your old buddies online and challenge them to matches just like back in the day 2D + 3D Graphics: Experience all new 3D graphics with the ability to switch to the classic 2D style! Customizable Teams and Rosters: Play as any of the 32 teams ...

Molecule Purchase

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet™.  Media Molecule will join as part of SCE's global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS). In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation® platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship ...

More Fantasy Coming

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE       Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, in conjunction with VanaFest 2010, a fan event for players of the hugely popular MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game FINAL FANTASY® XI, announced today the development of three new add-on scenarios, slated to launch throughout 2010. This content will introduce new stages for epic combat, providing high-level players with new equipment to collect and challenging monsters to battle.   The ...

Hardball Tunes For 2K10

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     As anticipation for the baseball season begins to build, 2K Sports is bringing the heat by  unveiling the music soundtrack for Major League Baseball® 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball® 2K series.  Featuring an eclectic array of sounds chosen to enhance the virtual baseball experience, the artists selected for this season range from rock legends Pearl Jam* and Social Distortion, to rap pioneers The Sugarhill Gang and Black ...

News Briefs 1-19-10

Until January 22 there is a “pay what you want” sale going on for the game QWAK.   http://www.qwak.co.uk/ ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Strategy title Rise of Prussia is announced to arrive later this year.   Players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of military and political leaders of either the Prussian Kingdom or nations hostile to Prussia (Austria, Russia, and France) in a recreation of the exciting battle that encompassed much of Europe throughout the years of 1756-1763.   Rise of Prussia Features:   20 ...

News Briefs (1-7-09)

The third beta for Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy has launched. Changes have been made, which are logged here: http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/373286 ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Majesco has announced Attack of the Movies 3D for the Wii. Expected to launch “spring” of this year, the game is “the first-ever 3D shooter designed exclusively for Wii.”   Attack of the Movies 3D transports players to six fantastic movie-themed worlds where they will battle large alien space cruisers, shoot underwater monsters, join the resistance against the ...

2K Athletes

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE       In addition to cover athlete Evan Longoria, third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays®, 2K Sports announced today that they have partnered with seven additional elite baseball superstars to help promote Major League Baseball® 2K10.  The players will form an impressive council, who will serve as active spokesmen and invaluable gameplay advisors for the title this season.  These seven players were selected not only for their excellence on the baseball diamond, but ...

News Briefs (12-22-09)

Batman villain Mr. Freeze is announced to be in DC Universe Online. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   The Overwatch download content for Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising on the Xbox 360 is now available. A video showcasing what is new is available at the game’s official webpage: www.flashpointgame.com  ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero have a free downloadable track this week for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.   “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” - Steve Ouimette   In other download news, the Celebrity New Years Track ...

MLB 10 Details

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of the #1 selling and rated baseball game this generation, MLB® 10 The Show™.  Gracing the cover for The Show is a ballplayer who needs no introduction—2-time Gold Glove winner, 3-time Silver Slugger, 3-time American League (AL) batting champion, and newly crowned 2009 American League Most Valuable Player (MVP), Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins will be the cover athlete ...

News Briefs (12-3-09)

Cities XL has a new offer where players can try out the game without actually owning a copy of the game. For $9.99 a month players will have access to all the online features of the game. After 30 days there are three choices:   - subscribe to Cities XL Planet for 1 to 3 months to keep your cities and play online - buy Cities XL Solo to access the solo version of the game - go for ...

Silent Info

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE       Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed that the latest iteration of the critically acclaimed video game franchise - Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii™ - will be available on December 8th, with the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system versions following shortly. Additionally, the company is releasing important details about the characters in the highly-anticipated survival horror game including profiles and images of the cast. A re-imagining of the first ...

News Briefs (11-5-09)

Downloadable content for Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will be available tomorrow for the PC, with Xbox 360 and PS3 versions to follow.   The ‘Skirmish’ DLC features four new multiplayer maps and two new Fire Team Engagement (FTE) missions featuring both solo and four player co-operative play. Hunt down SAM launchers hidden in the sprawling complex of R16;LumberyardR17; and assault dug-in PLA forces and fight room to room in ‘White Fang’, two tense new R16;InfiltrationR17; multiplayer maps. ...

Meet Taylor Through The Band

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Giving fans the opportunity to take the stage as pop music sensation and in-game character Taylor Swift and perform acclaimed hits “You Belong With Me,” “Love Story” and “Picture To Burn,” Band Hero™ today announces the launch of a fan sweepstakes that will award one lucky fan a trip for two to meet Swift at an upcoming stop on her 2010 Fearless Tour, including airfare, hotel, transportation, concert tickets and spending money.  ...

News Briefs (11-3-09)

Magic the Gathering: Tactics for the PC and PS3 is announced for 2010.   Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day. Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is expected to feature regular content expansions, a robust tournament environment, ...

Ultimate God Order

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the worldwide release of the God of War® III Ultimate Edition available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system.  Built by the fans and for the fans of the award-winning God of War® franchise, the God of War III Ultimate Edition will feature an assortment of exclusive collectible and digital content encased in a high-end sculpted replica of Pandora's Box.  Scheduled to release along with God ...

Happy Birthday PS2

FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT       Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) pops the cork on its ninth anniversary of the PlayStation®2 (PS2™) computer entertainment system, which has been the benchmark for innovation in home entertainment systems since its debut on October 26, 2000.  At the time of its inception the PlayStation 2 system broke all preconceived notions of what a video game experience could offer, serving as an entertainment hub for the whole family with its integrated DVD/CD ...

News Briefs (10-27-09)

  MMO Bright Shadow has entered open beta testing. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   The Nintendo DSi is getting Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal late next year.   In Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal, players are challenged to find and capture apparitions trapped within their own environment by using the Nintendo DSi(TM) Camera and ghost tuner to access alternative frequencies beyond the standard Wi-Fi range. Spirits, shadows and demons all have their own personalities, so finding and "solving" them is anything but easy. Some ...

News Briefs (10-20-09)

While two Queen songs (“We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You”) are already announced to be in LEGO Rock band, the band, however, was not. Today the news came in that the band would appear in the game – in LEGO form of course. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Rocket Knight is announced to arrive next year on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Arcade and Steam.   In Rocket Knight, players take on the role of a fiery opossum named Sparkster who ...

Renegade Hero List

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Firmly planting the arrival of DJ Hero™ as a new force in music and gaming, JAY-Z and EMINEM, two of the industry’s most influential and successful artists, unveiled the hand-selected track list on their 2-CD pack included only in the DJ Hero Renegade Edition, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today.  JAY-Z's CD - his first “best of” compilation ever - features one hit song from each of his 11 chart-topping studio ...

News Briefs (10-13-09)

Brutal Legend has shipped to retail. If you haven’t been paying attention and don’t know what the game is, then you don’t deserve to be playing videogames.   The brainchild of legendary game developer Tim Schafer, Brütal Legend stars Jack Black as roadie Eddie Riggs who embarks on an epic rock adventure featuring rich combat, storytelling and humor along with mind blowing imagery inspired by classic heavy metal album art and music.   Brütal Legend is the epic 3rd ...

News Briefs (10-7-09)

October 21 to see the release of Tower Bloxx Deluxe on Xbox Live Arcade. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Downloadable content for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network title IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey is now available for 400 MS Points of $4.99.   The update gives players six more single-player missions across the existing six theatres of war featured in one of the most authentic flight combat games for next-gen consoles. Players can also jump into the cockpit of a brand new ...

News Briefs (10-6-09)

  Demon’s Souls, which launches today, now has an official wiki where fans can go in and provide further information.   http://www.demons-souls.com/wiki ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes heads out to retail today. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Fishing game Bass Pro Shops: The Strike has swum to the spawning grounds of retail. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Wii fitness title Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 has shipped to store shelves. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   NBA Live 10 is now available, as is NBA 2K10 and NBA 10: The Inside. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Gary Grigsby’s Eagle Day to Bombing ...

DJ Hero Set List

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today dropped the needle on DJ Hero’s™ full set list featuring 93 exclusive mixes from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance and created by some of the greatest DJs of all time.  On October 27th, living room legends and budding superstar DJs alike will start ...

Popping Shelves

FROM THE PRES RELEASE     Disney Interactive Studios today announced the availability of Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, its hit-heavy multi-platform karaoke-style video game. A perfect convergence of pop culture, Disney Sing It: Pop Hits features some of the biggest names and chart-topping songs in pop music to create the ultimate video game singing experience, complete with singing tips and vocal lessons with singer and actress, Tiffany Thornton, from the Disney Channel Original Series "Sonny With A ...

Musical Hero Info

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Video game players and music fans alike can now get closer to Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Band Hero’s™ in-game playable character Taylor Swift than ever before, as they can perform as the music icon to her fan-favorite chart-topping hits “You Belong With Me,” “Picture To Burn” and “Love Story” in the biggest music event to hit living rooms this holiday season - Band Hero. Today, Activision puts fans front and center ...

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