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News Briefs (3-9-10)

Batting simulator The Cages: Pro-Style Batting Practice is in development for the Wii. A baseball batting simulator, filled with unique mini-games focusing on hitting, gets players off the pine and active in this innovative sports game. What awaits players is a series of fun and interactive mini-games that test players' hand/eye coordination by challenging a virtual pitching machine that spits out 19 different pitches, varying in speed and difficulty. Players take on this true to life baseball ...

News Briefs (2-8-10)

The release date for the WiiWare version of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice For All has been moved up. The game will now be available on February 15 for 1000 Wii Points. ………………………………………………………………………… The upcoming animated series Hero 108 to have a free to play online game Hero 108 Online with beta signups taking place soon. The online game will feature witty cartoon characters and a lively storyline that will be mirrored in its upcoming animated series counterpart.  ...

Shifting More Cars

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT™. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars - all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network account required). The ...

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 ...

Need for Speed: Shift

Racing games come in a number of flavors, from arcade style kart racers (Mario Kart) to the speedy combat and destruction (Burnout) to futuristic style of vehicles (Wipeout) to simulations (Gran Turismo). These are just a few of the styles, so when a new racing game comes along, attention should be paid as to what kind of racing game it is, because the various sub-genres are very different and appeal to a different kind of ...

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 ...

Shifting Tunes

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the track list that will propel players to the finish line in Need for Speed™ SHIFT when it hits retail stores in North America on September 15 (in stores across Europe on September 17, 2009). The SHIFT soundtrack features some of today’s most influential hip hop and rock artists including Kanye West, The Prodigy, Kasabian, and MSTRKRFT. Each song was hand selected to provide a ...

News Briefs (6-15-09)

1C and Aspyr announced two games are headed to North American PCs later this year. Death to Spies: Moment of Truth and XIII Century Gold Edition (including both XIII Century: Death or Glory and the upcoming sequel XIII Century: Blood of Europe).   Death to Spies: Moment of Truthis a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies. The game's main character is Semion Strogov, a captain in the 4th department of the Soviet counterintelligence ...

More News Briefs (5-29-09)

Trauma Team for the Wii is announced. This is the latest in the line of Trauma Center games and will arrive later this year.   Encounter unprecedented depth across six distinct fields of medicine: play as a general surgeon, diagnostician, E.M.T., orthopedic surgeon, endoscope technician, and medical examiner.  Follow the story as never before with all-new dynamic story sequences inspired by Japanese animation and comics; each dramatic chapter comes vividly to life with distinct style!  Hand-drawn art, ...

Shifting In September

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Need for Speed™ SHIFT, the all-new authentic racing game in the Need for Speed series, will hit stores in Europe on September 17 and North America on September 22, 2009. Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver’s experience to some of the world’s most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand’s Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance ...

Need For Speed: Shift

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More Speed Is Needed

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Fifteen years; more than 40 countries; close to 100 million games sold. Need for Speed™ has helped to define automotive culture for millions of fans with its embrace of the car lifestyle and its cool rebellious attitude. Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) unveiled the details of what is in store for the franchise over the next 12 months, as the property expands to new platforms, new categories and new media.   Need for Speed ...

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