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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, ...

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 ...

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 (10-7-09)

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 ...

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 ...

News Briefs (9-17-09)

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and will be available next week for the PlayStation Network.   As players progress through the gauntlet, they will gradually unlock more units, technology and new challenges. Each challenge is equipped with a par time that will challenge even the most competitive and skilled Command & Conquer fans. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge will also feature the high-quality live-action ...

News Briefs (9-15-09) Part 2

Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre for the Wii is announced to arrive later this year.   Rogue Trooper(R) is a genetically engineered soldier of the future, and is unique in videogames as he has an distinct armoury; a rifle, helmet and backpack, which contain the 'personalities' of his fallen comrades, providing him the capabilities of 4 soldiers in one. A 'biochip' is installed within each 'Genetic Infantryman' or 'GI' from birth which then records their personalities ...

News Briefs (8-13-09) Part 2

The Wii Virtual Console to get a game based on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in December.   Ever wondered who would triumph in a one-on-one battle between Larry Bird and Oscar "The Big O" Robertson, or Bill Walton versus Robert "The Chief" Parish? Now gamers have the opportunity to play basketball as one of their favorite legendary basketball superstars. The excitement of the court hits home as players can take part in a slew ...

News Briefs (7-29-09)

Ultima Online expansion Mondain's Legacy is now available free to subscribers. This expansion includes the Elven race as well as several new dungeons to explore. Additionally, a 14 day free trial of the whole game, including all expansions, is also available.   An 8th expansion is set to debut later this year. Stygian Abyss will feature Gargoyle homeland Ter Mur as well as the largest dungeon yet to appear in Ultima Online and will include monsters such ...

News Briefs (7-27-09)

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 for the PlayStation 3 is set to launch September 29. Pre-ordering the game through GameStop will get players access to a special collector's edition which will include a 30 page prologue comic, commentary from the developers, a download code for an additional costume and more.   NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 takes the series further with the introduction of an all-new Team Missions online co-op mode and Chapter Challenge mode, multiple playable characters, large ...

News Briefs (7-2-09)

PlayStation Network exclusive The Punisher: No Mercy is now available through the PlayStation Network, as is a demo. ................................................................................   Majesco announced that it has Cake Mania 3 for the Nintendo DS in development.   Cake Mania 3 boasts new features that will attract everyone from loyal fans to first time players. More than 80 new levels, 30 new customers and 6 beautiful time-spanning environments test Jill's speed and efficiency. Gamers will meet the challenge of spell-casting Egyptian Pharaohs, Dinosaurs ...

More DJ Hero Info

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Jay-Z and Eminem – two of the music industry’s most influential and successful artists – will join DJ Hero™, the highly-anticipated new game that is bringing DJ culture and new music genres including hip-hop, electronic, R&B and soul music to the successful Guitar Hero® platform, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today.   Jay-Z and Eminem will contribute some of their popular songs to DJ Hero and will collaborate on a special branded edition ...

DJ Info

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE DJ Hero™ will drop the needle on one of the most anticipated new video games of 2009 with a completely fresh experience and legendary artists including Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Justice, Marvin Gaye, Beck, Beastie Boys and N.E.R.D.  DJ Hero features more than 100 individual songs that have been transformed into more than 80 exclusive, original mixes by superstar DJs including DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM.  With an innovative, ...

More Musical Heroes

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is set to once again revolutionize how consumers interact with music by releasing three new titles this fall – DJ Hero™, Guitar Hero® 5 and Band Hero™ – that will redefine the company’s popular music gaming platform.  The slate will transform the way consumers enjoy and engage with music by offering the largest variety of music genres, innovative technologies and new social entertainment experiences for existing fans ...

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