CHICAGO, IL - August 31, 2007 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer today announced it's multi-million dollar, global marketing campaign for the highly anticipated and award-winning Stranglehold™, expected to release in North America for the Xbox 360 on September 5. The PC and PlayStation® 3 versions will follow on September 18 and September 25, respectively. Stranglehold's marketing campaign, Midway's most robust campaign ever, is anchored by the pioneering integrated Fox Interactive Media campaign which includes the True to John Woo Short Film Contest, and the special, limited collector's edition on the PlayStation 3 that features the game and a full-length version of John Woo's critically acclaimed action film "Hard Boiled" together on the same high-capacity PlayStation 3 Blu-Ray disc. The expansive TV advertising campaign is scheduled to kick off this week with a sneak peak at Stranglehold and the debut of the winning short film of the True to John Woo Short Film Contest, during the Saturdasian Invasion Film Marathon, August 18th on Spike TV.

"Our strategic and unparalleled marketing campaign for Stranglehold has produced immense awareness among consumers," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "We've reached outside the typical marketing campaign and tapped into new avenues to reach the mass consumer."

The Stranglehold marketing campaign will cover all pertinent mediums worldwide and include:

• National television advertising campaign on multiple mainstream broadcast and cable networks such as Spike TV, ESPN, MTV, USA Networks, Comedy Central, and Cartoon Network.
• Outdoor advertising such as billboards, bus shelters, trolley cars and wallscapes in top markets including New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles
• Sponsorship of Spike TV's Saturdasian Invasion Film Marathon on August 18 beginning at 2pm ET.
• Aggressive online campaign to top-tier enthusiast and mainstream consumer sites including MySpace, IGN, Team Xbox, IMDB, GameSpot, GamesRadar, and Rotten Tomatoes.
• Demo on Xbox LIVE! Marketplace, PlayStation Store and PC
• National pre-sell programs at select retailers, where gamers can pre-order Stranglehold and receive Stranglehold branded items such as a shot glass, Xbox faceplate skin, and a special edition John Woo comic book.
• Dedicated web presence at www.strangleholdgame.com, strangleholdcentral.ign.com, and www.myspace.com/strangleholdgame
• Special, limited edition PlayStation 3 collector’s edition featuring the game and a full-length version of John Woo's critically acclaimed action film "Hard Boiled" together on the same high-capacity PlayStation 3 Blu-Ray disc. While supplies last.
• Various video vignettes and trailers on enthusiast Web sites highlighting various game modes
• Press events where enthusiast and mainstream, print and online, media can play pre-release versions of Stranglehold
• Stranglehold's True to John Woo Short Film Contest which received over 300 entries
• Various sweepstakes with different partners including; PLAY! Magazine, GamesRadar.com and IGN.com
• Cross promotion with Genius Products in conjunction with their Dragon Dynasty DVD collection, including the recent release of "Hard Boiled"
• Sponsorships of major U.S. Asian film festivals in Los Angeles and New York

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo® HD Remix is now available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points and PLAYSTATION®Network for $10.00. One of the most addictive games of all time has just gotten better! Capcom’s incredibly popular puzzle game is updated for the new generation with newly created 1080p HD graphics, several new games modes, improved game balance, new stage background courtesy of Udon Entertainment, online play and more.

In Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, players compete in intense versus battles of wit and speed. As a linked pair of gems descends from the top of the screen, players move and rotate them to form groups and piles of the same color. By destroying these groups of gems with either a crash or rainbow gem, players can send counter gems to fall onto their hapless rival. When the opponent’s screen is filled up and no more moves are available, the player wins the game.

Features:

o Three different gameplay options:

o X-Mode: play in classic Puzzle Fighter style

o Y-Mode: gems automatically break when three or more gems of the same color line up in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally

o Z-Mode: players move a 2x2 cursor around the screen rotating the positions of the highlighted gems; more gems are added from below, moving all the current gems toward the top

o Game balance options for X-Mode

o Original X-Mode or a newly rebalanced X’ mode that makes every character a compelling choice

o Counter Gem Edit – allows players to create their own drop pattern

o Multiple online gameplay options:

o Ranked Match – using the TrueSkill system players are matched 1-on-1 based on their ranking points

o Player Match – non-ranked, casual Quarter Match setup allows players to view ongoing matches and stand by to become the next challenger

o Worldwide rankings and leaderboard

Labels: Capcom, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, XBLA

THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON CONTINUES AS CAPCOM® RELEASES MONSTER HUNTER FREEDOM 2 FOR THE PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM

Sequel to One of the Most Popular PSP System Games in Japan Comes to North America

SAN MATEO , Calif — August 28, 2007 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today released Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PSP system. Monster Hunter has quickly become one of the most successful series for Capcom, with sales in excess of four million units worldwide. Capcom’s previously released Monster Hunter Portable was a runaway hit, with an attach rate of nearly one game sold for every five PSP systems in Japan. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd, recently released in Japan, has already surpassed sales of more than one million units, cementing its position as one of the most successful series on the PSP system. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and is now available for a suggested retail price of $39.95.

“ Monster Hunter Freedom’s incredible graphics, deep gameplay and compelling multiplayer quests represent the very best that the PSP system has to offer,” said Mark Beaumont, executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe. “In Japan, we’ve seen the Monster Hunter phenomenon take off based on players coming together for face-to-face multiplayer ‘hunting parties,’ which we will foster with our own community here in North America.”

The non-stop epic hunt-or-be-hunted adventure continues with more content and options than ever before. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 builds on Monster Hunter 2 (Dos) for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (previously released in Japan only) and contains more than 50 percent more content than the original Monster Hunter Freedom. In this unique action-adventure game, gamers increase their play skills as they battle through breath-taking environments while defeating bloodthirsty creatures.

As mighty hunters, players can face a variety of quests alone, but the true spirit of the game comes from playing with others. Multiplayer cooperative battles for up to four friends via wireless ad hoc mode foster team building and strategy for the ultimate battle of man vs. beast. Players can fully customize their characters, building up their abilities with armor and weaponry as they make their way through hundreds of quests. With the addition of infrastructure functionality, players will now be able to download even more content and quests.

To learn more about Monster Hunter Freedom 2, please visit HTTP://www.capcom.com/monsterhunter/

Labels: Capcom, Monster Hunter Freedom 2

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Bringing Rock Band™ to Europe Featuring Localized Content For the PlayStation®2 System, Xbox 360™ and PLAYSTATION®3 System

In Early 2008

Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and More Deepen the Catalog of On-Disc

Master Tracks Featured in Rock Band

Leipzig, Germany – August 22, 2007- Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks which is a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today plans to release the highly anticipated music videogame Rock Band™ on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in Europe in early 2008. As previously announced, Rock Band for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 system will be released in the U.S. this Holiday 2007.

Rock Band for the PlayStation 2 system will showcase many of the same challenging modes featured in the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system versions, but will also debut new game elements specific to the platform. In addition, European versions of Rock Band will feature extensive localized music content for multiple territories, both on-disc and through downloadable content.

“The European continent’s rich and diverse musical pedigree transcends culture and language, which is why we are extremely pleased to announce Rock Band in Europe for early 2008,” stated Jeff Yapp, EVP, MTV Program Enterprises. “It was imperative that we have significant on-disc and downloadable localized music content for multiple European territories on the PlayStation 2 system, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system in order for Europeans to truly get the full Rock Band experience and interact with the music they love.”

In addition, ten new songs were revealed today at the Leipzig Games Convention, bringing the total of officially announced Rock Band on-disc songs to 26, including some of the greatest rock music ever created. The new songs, all original master recordings, are as follows: Rolling Stones “Gimme Shelter,” Deep Purple "Highway Star," The Clash “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” Faith No More "Epic,” Smashing Pumpkins “Cherub Rock,” Radiohead “Creep,” Beastie Boys “Sabotage,” Jet “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” OK Go “Here It Goes Again,” and Nine Inch Nails “The Hand That Feeds.”

OFFICIAL ROCK BAND SONG LIST TO DATE:

1960s

Rolling Stones “Gimme Shelter”


1970s

The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Mountain "Mississippi Queen"*
David Bowie "Suffragette City"
Black Sabbath "Paranoid"*
Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper"
The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop”

Deep Purple "Highway Star"


1980s
Rush "Tom Sawyer"*
Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive"
The Clash “Should I Stay or Should I Go”

Faith No More "Epic”


1990s

Foo Fighters “Learn to Fly”
Metallica “Enter Sandman”
Nirvana “In Bloom”
Stone Temple Pilots “Vasoline”
Weezer “Say It Ain’t So”
Smashing Pumpkins “Cherub Rock”
Radiohead “Creep”
Beastie Boys “Sabotage”


2000s

The Hives “Main Offender”
Queens of the Stone Age “Go With the Flow”
The Strokes “Reptilia”
Jet “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”
OK Go “Here It Goes Again”
Nine Inch Nails “The Hand That Feeds”

*Indicates a cover song, all other songs are original master recordings

Rock Band is a new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before, challenging users to master the lead/bass guitar, drums, and vocals as solo artists or cooperatively as part of their own band. Built on unprecedented deals with the world’s biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band will span all genres of rock and will include many master recordings from the greatest songs and artists of all time. Rock Band garnered the most nominations (five) and awards (three) at this year’s Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2007 including Best of Show.

EA will serve as the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for Rock Band, managing distribution for the game in US, Europe and Australia. For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit http://www.rockband.com/ and http://www.harmonixmusic.com/.

Labels: EA, Harmonix, MTV Games, Rock Band

KONAMI ANNOUNCES PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008

Exclusively Adopting The Full Pro Evolution Brand Name For The First Time In North America, World's Top Soccer Franchise Comes To The PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP System, Nintendo DS and PC

Portuguese Midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo To Be Face Of The Latest Edition Of The World's Best-Selling Soccer Video Game Series

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - August 23, 2007 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced it will release Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 in North America for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and PC DVD-ROM. Slated for a Winter 2007 release, the new edition marks the first time that the world's best-selling soccer video game franchise has exclusively used the Pro Evolution moniker in North America. While the name may be new, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 combines the attention to detail that has always been the series' hallmark and has made Pro Evolution the world's definitive soccer title for any format.

"Pro Evolution Soccer has already established its brand as one of the most well-known video games in Europe and amongst core soccer fans around the world. Introducing the same brand name in the North American market is the first step of our global strategy," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "The franchise continues to capture all of the subtleties that make soccer the world's top sport and this year's new enhancements help bring the experience to a new level of perfection. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is destined to go down in history as the greatest soccer video game to date."

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 shoots and scores with the renowned on-the-money controls which create one of the most authentic soccer experiences in video gaming history. The new game boasts the revolutionary wepes blast 1 AI system, a proprietary element that actively monitors the player's onscreen movements and adapts accordingly, forcing the player to consider their own strategic play more carefully. Other new additions include amazing attention to aesthetic detail as faces contort and shirts crease during a match, extensive Edit modes in all Next Generation versions, and closer control than ever before.

Adding to the authenticity, Portuguese midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo will be the face of the latest version of the multi-million selling Pro Evolution Soccer series. Regarded as one of the most exciting talents of the modern game, the 22-year-old is a permanent fixture on the Portuguese national squad. His incredible ball control and trademark skills have seen him receive countless awards, including both the PFA's 2007 Player and Young Player of the Year awards. As part of the deal, Ronaldo will appear on the packaging and point-of-sale materials for Pro Evolution Soccer 2008.

Featuring real players, a large variety of licensed teams, photo-realistic graphics, and a huge variety of stadiums, gamers will be able to re-create the same excitement that surrounds the world's most popular sport. As with previous releases, the ball is treated as a separate entity, with the timing of shots completely controlled by the player, while the new AI ensures that defenders work to close down space and block efforts on goal. Similarly, distribution of passes works along the same lines, with players using the space available to them to switch the ball. Dribbling control has also been enhanced, and a number of subtle moves have been added to bypass defenders in order to move the ball into space.

Marking the series' first appearance on the PLAYSTATION 3 system, and its second Xbox 360 outing, these and the PC-DVD 'Next Generation' versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008's are further enhanced by stunning aesthetic elements. Player features have been taken to incredible levels with full facial animation and the high-definition detail afforded by the hardware shows full movement and subtle details on the various uniforms during the course of a match. All 'Next Gen' versions will also benefit from an extensive Edit mode, allowing them to customize their Pro Evolution experience.

For more information, please visit: http://www.konami.com/.

Labels: Konami, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

XSEED GAMES SHIPS WILD ARMS 5

TO RETAILERS TODAY

Torrance, Calif., (August 28, 2007) --- XSEED Games announced today that WILD ARMS 5 has shipped to retailers across North America. WILD ARMS 5 is the newest chapter in the popular role-playing game series by Sony Computer Entertainment and developer Media.Vision Entertainment. Celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary since its inception, WILD ARMS 5 features a brand new cast of characters in an all-new storyline along with a return of the acclaimed HEX battle system from WILD ARMS 4, strengthening its appeal to both new players as well as returning fans of the series. WILD ARMS 5 follows the journey of a group of young travelers as they try to unlock the mysteries of their ravaged land and unknowingly become involved in a struggle that will decide the fate of the entire world.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wild ARMs series, all launch units of Wild ARMs 5 will contain a special 80-page "The Art of Wild ARMs" artbook highlighting illustrations from the entire 10-year span of the Wild ARMs series in full color, packaged together with the game case in a special embossed foil box. This is the only version of Wild ARMs 5 available at launch and it's still at the same $39.99 suggested retail price, so be sure to pickup a copy because quantities of this special 10th Anniversary Edition of Wild ARMs 5 are limited to the initial launch units.

The Story

12,000 years ago, the world of Filgaia was a land immersed in technology far beyond anything found in the present day. For reasons unknown, however, the citizens of this advanced culture suddenly abandoned their technology, leaving the future of the human race to live in a comparatively primitive state. All that remained of this once great civilization were some scattered mechanical parts and the occasional remnants of a legendary golem—huge mechanical devices built to serve mankind. While use of the old technology remained mostly out of reach, there were some who had begun to research the ancient devices, seeking even the faintest hope of enriching their lives on this desolate world.

The situation changed dramatically about a hundred years ago when a new race known as the Veruni arrived on the planet. Although similar in appearance to humans, the Veruni’s superior physical attributes and advanced technology allowed them to quickly establish dominance over mankind. The human race found itself relegated to second-class status, and many citizens were forced to perform hard labor day in and day out in order to survive.

Fast-forward to the present day. In a small town called Capo Bronco on the outskirts of Filgaia, two youths, Dean Stark and Rebecca Streisand, witness an unbelievable event—the giant arm of a golem somehow falling from the sky. Their disbelief grows further when they discover that within the clenched fist of the golem’s hand lies a girl with little recollection of her past other than her name—“Avril.” This chance encounter inspires Dean and Rebecca to travel with Avril across the wastelands of Filgaia in hopes of helping her regain her lost memories. Little do they know their journey will eventually decide the fate of all mankind...

Key Features

* Return of the acclaimed HEX battle system, with all-new features such as interchangeable abilities between party members, varied battlefield layouts, and the ability to switch party members during battle.

* Huge, fully explorable 3D world with tons of hidden items, quests, and mini-games to discover.

* Dual pistol-wielding allows the player to shoot various types of bullets to solve puzzles, joining the returning action elements of jumping, sliding, and stomping on the field map.

* Highly-detailed 3D event scenes with voice-overs.

* Dozens of cameo appearances and other surprises for longtime fans of the series.

The ESRB rating is T for Teen.

Labels: Wild Arms 5, XSEED

Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel

It’s Sequel Week on the Virtual Console™. You won’t have much time to
reminisce though, as each of these three titles adds a scintillating chapter
and new elements to their storied franchises. Whether you’re into run-and-gun,
role-playing or action, this is the week for you.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new
games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed
Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points
can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new
games are:

Super C™ (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii
Points): In this action-packed sequel to the popular Contra, players have
little time to think. Experience run-and-gun game play at its best as you take
control of Mad Dog or Scorpion and once again battle the forces of Red Falcon.
Stages feature a combination of perspectives (side scrolling, top down, etc.)
and intense battles against huge bosses. Use a variety of powerful weapons and
tap into your killer instinct to survive the deadly waves of enemies. And if
you’re scared, recruit a friend to help you. Because if your trigger finger
lacks stamina, then Earth will lack a future!

BREATH OF FIRE™ II (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild
Violence, 800 Wii Points): Featuring a wide range of characters and
personalities and a vast, endless world to explore, Breath of Fire II is the
sequel to the original smash-hit role-playing game. In a world set 500 years
after the previous installment, in a frontier village known as Gate, the
father and sister of a young boy known as Ryu are suddenly abducted.
Strangely, all the villagers appear to have completely forgotten everything
about the incident, and Ryu has instantly become an orphan. At a church, Ryu
meets Bow, another orphan in a similar predicament, and they slip away from
town together to begin their adventure. Take advantage of the multiple game-
play viewpoints found in the game (such as the quarter-view perspective during
battles that made the original game so popular) to use exciting abilities like
shaman fusing and dragon transformations and help these two heroes complete
their mission.

Ghouls’n Ghosts (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone –Fantasy
Violence, 800 Wii Points): Ghouls’n Ghosts is the sequel to the popular action
game Ghosts’n Goblins, originally released in the arcades and later ported to
the Genesis. One full-moon night, three years after the battle with Astaroth,
a ray of light shoots through Princess Prin Prin, and her soul is stolen right
in front of Arthur’s eyes. To save his bride’s soul, Arthur the knight must
battle all manner of evil undead creatures with a variety of weapons, powerful
magic and new actions.

Labels: Nintendo, nintendo wii, Virtual Console

Capcom has released extensive news on their upcoming network update for their best-selling Xbox 360 title, Lost Planet. Bend an ear to what they had to say about it!

In a continuing effort to ensure the best possible gameplay experience for Lost Planet Xbox 360 players, Capcom has developed an extensive network update which will optimize the online gameplay experience.

On Thursday, August 30 th, a network update will be implemented where players will be able to select from three different connection types when creating an online match. By allowing players to select the best connection type for their environment, the patch aims to improve the game’s connectivity for any players that have had previous problems.

There are 3 connection types. Players should choose the option that suits their configurations:

[Default]

This is the standard setting regardless of upload speed.

[Pattern A]

This is more suitable when your upload speed is fast. Try this if your connection is unstable with Default.

[Pattern B]

This is more suitable when your upload speed is slow and your connection is not stable with Default. Try this if your connection is unstable with Default.

After the update is released, you may experience some problems if you join a multiplayer match where players who have installed the patch and those who haven’t are participating. The expected problems are as follows:

- Glitches with screen text

- The game stops progressing at certain screen.

- Disconnection (disbanded mission, etc)

If you experience problems like these, please try signing out once and signing in again.

Lost Planet is an epic gaming masterpiece combining a gripping single player campaign and intense multiplayer modes. Lost Planet contains sophisticated visuals, with an unmatched level of detail as advanced light sourcing is used to ensure a realistic presentation that enhances every explosion, smoke and particle effect. Enormous world maps unfold as players battle hostile creatures in blistering weather conditions across vast snowfields and blazing volcanic areas either on foot or in armed, robotic Vital Suits.

Lost Planet, which carries a "T" rating for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board), can be found on retail shelves around the world. For more information on Lost Planet, please visit the official site at http://www.lostplanet-thegame.com or join the growing community of fans at http://www.lostplanetcommunity.com.

Labels: Capcom, Lost Planet

TEE OFF WITH TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 08 AS IT HITS

RETAIL STORES TODAY

Challenge Others with EA SPORTS GamerNet and

Put Yourself in the Game through Photo Game Face

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 28, 2007 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 08, featuring the breakthrough new EA SPORTS™ GamerNet and Photo Game Face features, is available in retail stores today under the EA SPORTS™ brand. With the critically-acclaimed Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise, gamers can put themselves into the middle of the action, test their nerves and skills against the best, and then share and compare their shots with other players from around the world in the most innovative iteration ever created.

With EA SPORTS GamerNet, an interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created gameplay online, every shot on every hole of a player’s game is recorded. From the opening drive to the final putt in the Playoffs for the FedExCup, EA SPORTS GamerNet is capturing all the shots that make, or break players rounds. With an on-line connection, gamers can then upload their most amazing – and unthinkable – performances on EA SPORTS GamerNet and then earn points and bragging rights by posting video clips for other gamers to play against and by matching challenges set by others.

With Photo Game Face, players will now be able to replicate themselves in the game, down to the finest detail. By simply uploading real-life photographs, players can create in-game characters that look exactly like the real thing with no artistic skill required, giving gamers the unique opportunity to go toe to toe with the best golfers on the finest courses in the world. EA SPORTS GamerNet and Photo Game Face are features exclusive to the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 08 also features the PGA TOUR new Playoffs for the FedExCup, offering gamers the thrill of the playoff chase by playing dream rounds at Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill and East Lake. In addition to many of the top PGA TOUR players, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 08 also features top LPGA golfers, Annika Sorenstam, Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr and Morgan Pressel.

Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 08 is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PC, Mac, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and is rated E by the ESRB. The game’s official website is www.easports.com/tigerwoods08.

Labels: EA Sports, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08

NBA LIVE SUMMER CAMP IS IN SESSION!

EA SPORTS TO CAPTURE NBA STARS GO-TO MOVES FOR NBA LIVE

NBA LIVE 08 Cover Athlete Gilbert Arenas Hosts Paul Pierce, Josh Howard, Monta Ellis, Shawn Marion and Randy Foye This Week at EA Canada

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 28th, 2007 – Fire up the Hibachi! Electronic Arts Inc(NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today NBA LIVE 08 cover athlete Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards) will host the NBA LIVE Summer Camp taking place at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, August 29. Along with Arenas, NBA stars Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics), Josh Howard (Dallas Mavericks), Monta Ellis (Golden State Warriors), Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns) and Randy Foye (Minnesota Timberwolves) will be on hand to have their go-to moves authentically represented in NBA LIVE through motion capture.

NBA LIVE Summer Camp, open to the media but not to the general public, will provide the NBA players the opportunity to get their first look at NBA LIVE 08, give feedback to the development team, and get them on the court for a little friendly competition. As an added bonus, Arenas will pull out the hibachi and grill lunch for his guests.

“One of our biggest goals has always been to develop the most authentic sports games on the market,” said Jordan Edelstein, Director of Marketing, EA SPORTS™. “Bringing in some of the NBA’s best athletes to EA for motion capture gives us the means to create a basketball experience as realistic in the videogame as you see it on the court.”

During the motion capture session, the NBA players will be dressed in a custom fit suit with reflective markers. Cameras – each with their own light source – surround the floor and record the point of light reflecting off the markers as a dot on the screen. The “bones” of the game character are pulled around by the dots in the same manner a string would pull a marionette’s body around. This data is transferred into the game and enables the development team to realistically represent that player’s movement as a videogame character. EA Canada is home to the largest motion capture studio in the world pumping out more than a half-million seconds of animation delivered each year with 200+ shoot days.

All six players attending NBA LIVE Summer Camp will be paired with kids attending the event from Burnaby KidSport during their friendly shoot-around in the gym. This locally-based not-for-profit organization raises and distributes money for kids in Burnaby, B.C., aged 5 to 17 who would not otherwise be able to participate in organized sports due to financial barriers. This will be led by EA Canada’s Community Relations program, EA™ Cares, which has a strong tradition of supporting the community.

NBA LIVE 08 will be available in early October for the PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Xbox 360™ video game system from Microsoft and the Wii™. NBA LIVE 08 will ship to retailers on PC in late October. NBA LIVE 08 has been rated 3+ by PEGI and “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB.

Labels: EA Sports, NBA Live 08

With Infinity Ward and Activision making a drastic change to the incredibly popular World War II shooter this year, they're also offering gamers the chance to participate in an online Beta to get a sneak peak at the game's online play before release. Activision gave AceGamez the chance to get an early look at the title before the Beta officially launches, and we came away with some surprising results.

Perhaps the most exciting thing we can tell you is that the game still feels decisively like Call of Duty; in fact, it retains a feel very much like Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward's last COD game), and even brings back some features removed from COD2 for the last title, COD3, such as the Killcam that shows you the perspective of the enemy moments before your death. The gameplay itself is very smooth, running at a high frame rate, while featuring the fast-paced style the online aspect of COD has become associated with.

While we couldn't try out a lot of levels, fans should take note that the ones we did get to play were quite varied, spread out over Europe and various Middle-Eastern countries. Those afraid of nothing but Middle-Eastern desert settings need not worry, as one of the best maps in the Beta is a verdant villiage featuring an empty creek bed, several abandoned buildings, and trees covered in thick layers of moss. The battles all feature real-time player activated events as well, such as an airstrike attack that sees jets will fly overhead quickly, or a helicopter that will hover over the battlefield and lay down fire on the enemy team before being destroyed in spectacular fashion. However, some fans of a game like Battlefield 2 will not likely be pulled away considering these events cannot be controlled by the player as with those games.

With that said, COD4 doesn't look to be pushing the actual gameplay aspects of the genre too much further, but it has made an incredible effort to make the overall experience for the gameplay it does offer a very good one. A number of new, and unique, features have been added for the updated setting: for starters, if a player gets a three kill streak without dying they'll have the opportunity to activate the radar and locate enemies for a brief amount of time. Each class also comes not only with specific weapons, but what are called perks, and after reaching a certain rank players will be able to actually create their own class by combining a primary weapon, side arm, grenade type and a set of three perks. Though there are plenty we didn't get to play with, some perks offered include increased bullet damage, increased health, bigger explosion damage, longer sprinting, increased hip-fire accuracy, and deeper bullet penetration. These perks offer each player a unique edge over another but don't throw the balance enough to make it seem unfair to have one set of perks; there doesn't seem to be a be-all, end-all set of skills... yet.

There's plenty to do online when not in a game, too. Aside from managing your classes or setting up a party (yes, the game does include parties like every online game should!), you can enter what's called the Barracks where you can look at your progression. Your rank, experience points (XP), points to next level, and overall statistics such as kill counts and play time are managed here. Clan tags can be added, leaderboards browsed, and you can even look at a set of challenges for each weapon. These challenges not only gain XP, but special add ons such as laser sight or new gun camouflage. Much like Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, specifically the installment for the original Xbox, the challanges are not played seperately from the online game but must be done during one - for instance, obtaining 25 head shots with any gun will complete a specific challenge for that weapon. We're hoping other challenges outside of kill counts or headshots will be featured, as there are numerous classified goals that are unavailable in this build.

One very impressive aspect of COD4 so far is the graphics. Not only does it run very smooth, but the graphics are suprisingly polished. The amount of detail in everything is rather stunning, and on first view you won't be able to pinpoint exactly what makes the game look so good; you can just tell. The grass, broken fences, destroyed debris, thin layers of smoke coming from a helicopter on fire, and superb real time lighting effects all stand out, and considering this is only a Beta Build, to say we're excited about the graphical potential of this game is an understatement! Not only do the level designs look great, but they offer a good amount of freedom of choice; there are balconies you can climb up on, or ledges you'll be able to shimmy yourself onto if you get creative. Plenty of windows will need to be scoured when running down a street, and there are back allies everywhere. Online shooters should never be linear, and it looks like COD4 will do a great job at keeping players on their toes both when looking out for enemies and looking for new locations to attack from.

Fans of Rainbow Six: Vegas will be very happy with the rank system implemented in COD4, and the rewards it offers. Gamers will be encouraged to continually play and unlock new tools - what kind of tools remains to be seen. Overall COD4 is shaping up very nicely, managing to retain the familiar online gameplay it's known for whilst making a drastic change in location and equipment without altering the core experience too much at all. We're excited to see what other new features COD4 will bring to the online table; at the moment it has a surprisingly good grasp on what any good shooter should have these days.

EA sent over the boxart they are using for their upcoming Simpsons video game - check it out and watch as it only makes the wait for what looks to be funny-as-hell movie tie-ins!

Labels: EA, The Simpsons Game

The official website for XSEED's upcoming PS2 RPG, Wild ARMs 5, has launched today at www.wildarms5.com. Check it out and watch for the game when it hits stores August 28th!

Labels: Playstation 2, Wild Arms 5, XSEED

WIDELOAD GAMES, INC. BRINGS STYLE AND

ORIGINAL GAMEPLAY TO SHORTER GAMES

CHICAGO, IL (August 14, 2007) - Wideload Games, Inc. (www.wideload.com), today officially announced its new Shorts division, which is focused on developing smaller, entertaining, game experiences for multiple platforms. Wideload is applying its trademark humor and core development team model, which proved successful with Stubbs the Zombie, to a new line of innovative games that will appeal to players who desire easy-to-play games that can be played on the go or in smaller time increments. Like its retail console games, Wideload’s Shorts Division will always create original games featuring Wideload’s unique sensibility.

Video game industry veteran Scott Corley was recruited to lead the Wideload Shorts division. Corley was formerly the president of Red Mercury, a successful game developer for handheld platforms and PCs. “Wideload’s unique, independent, creatively focused culture continues to spawn a slew of great game ideas, some of which are ideal for a smaller entertainment experience,” says Corley. “Wideload Shorts is here to make games for everyone out there who used to play games, who still want to play games, but can no longer invest forty hours a week playing games. We’re making little packets of densely-packed fun for you to enjoy. And we’re having a blast doing it.”

Tom Kang, President of Wideload, explains the broader strategy. “Wideload Shorts employs the same philosophy and business model we pioneered for large retail console releases and there are significant synergies that arise from developing for both markets,” says Kang. “Shorts’ games are created by a small core team, but will have creative and technical input from all areas of Wideload. Further, Wideload Shorts’ and Wideload’s larger development teams will work together to leverage their creative assets. For example, a Wideload retail game may include an asset that would be great to spin off into a Shorts game, and vice versa, a Wideload Shorts game could inspire a Wideload Games retail product.”

Wideload Shorts games will target handheld, console and PC platforms, and will be distributed via established and emerging download channels. Wideload Shorts will release its first game in late 2007, with additional games scheduled for release in 2008. Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 users should also keep a look out for Wideload’s other 2008 game, Hail to the Chimp, which is being published by GameCock.

Labels: Shorts, Wideload Games

EA DROPS THE FLAG ON THE

2007 EA SPORTS CRAFTSMAN NASCAR CHALLENGE

EA delivers the heart-pounding thrill and excitement of pure competition

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. August 15, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the start of the 2007 EA SPORTS™ Challenge Series which kicked off July 26 with the EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge in Indianapolis. The EA SPORTS Challenge Series is a series of gaming competitions taking place across North America over the next six months.

The EA SPORTS Craftsman Challenge kicked off its ‘In-Store’ competitions July 26 in Indianapolis, was in Nashville, Tenn., on Aug. 8-11, and continues this weekend in Bristol, Tenn. The competition is scheduled to hit 11 cities overall, giving players from across the country a chance to compete for bragging rights, cash and other prizes. Future stops along the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge include: St. Louis, Mo.; Richmond, Va.; Loudon, N.H.; Dover, Del.; Talladega, Ala.; Charlotte, N.C.; Martinsville, Va.; Atlanta, Ga. The ‘In-Store’ Tournaments will be hosted at designated Sears and Kmart retail stores in each city. All Tournament play will be conducted using NASCAR 08 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

“The authenticity of the NASCAR experience is what makes gamers and NASCAR fans alike so competitive when playing NASCAR 08 and now we can deliver an official competitive environment for the best NASCAR 08 players out there,” said Brian Movalson, EA SPORTS Marketing Director. “At our first two stops at Kmart and Sears stores in Indianapolis and Nashville we had eager competitors lined up out the door and enthusiasm for both the game and the upcoming races was palpable.”

“This unique partnership between Craftsman and EA SPORTS is allowing us to bring Craftsman’s NASCAR relationship with NASCAR fans to a gaming audience that is rapidly growing as well,” said Scott Howard, Manager, Sponsorship, for Sears Holdings. “We’re looking forward to bringing these exciting events to the store level at Sears and Kmart stores and to extending this partnership nationally through Xbox Live.”

The ‘In-Store’ Qualifying Rounds competitions will be held over the course of three days in each city on the published Tournament schedule. Players emerging from the Qualifying Rounds with the fastest recorded lap times will advance to the Semi-Finals to compete for a trip to Florida and the Homestead-Miami Speedway and a chance at the $10,000 Grand Prize on November 18, 2007. 1

Consistent with all other challenges in the EA SPORTS Challenge Series, the EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge also will have an online component. Registered online Tournament participants can compete with other registered participants for a trip to the finals rounds and a chance to compete along with the ‘In-Store’ Tournament winners for the $10,000 Grand Prize. For more information and to register for the online version of the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge, please visit: www.easportsracing.com/challenge or www.craftsman.com/nascarchallenge for details to enter and to view the published Tournament dates, schedules and Official Rules. 2

1 The 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge IN-STORE Tournament is only open TO residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Tournament runs on published dates in each city. Visit www.craftsman.com/nascarchallenge for details and to view the published Tournament dates, schedules and Official Rules.

2 The 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge ONLINE Tournament is only open residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding AZ, CO, CT, ND, TN, and VT) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Players must have had INTERNET ACCESS, access to an Xbox 360 video game system, NASCAR 08 software for Xbox 360, a valid Xbox Live account, a valid EA ONLINE account and a valid GameSpy ID AS OF JULY 26, 2007, in order to participate IN ONLINE TOURNAMENTS. NO additional PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Tournament runs on published dates in each city.

Labels: EA Sports, Nascar 08

EA ANNOUNCES COMMAND & CONQUER 3: KANE’S WRATH

New Expansion Pack Revealed for Award-winning Title
LOS ANGELES, Calif., August 15, 2007 – In the name of Kane! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the Command & Conquer™ series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™, this Real-time Strategy (RTS) game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

“The reaction to Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars has been tremendous. Fans and critics alike appreciated the combination of fast, fluid, and fun RTS game play with a deep story and the classic full-motion video sequences that are a hallmark of the Command & Conquer series,” said Mike Verdu, VP and Executive Producer at EA Los Angeles (EALA). “I’m excited that we’re able to go back to the Tiberium universe with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. This expansion has an impressive new single player campaign, a new global strategic layer that adds depth to the familiar Command & Conquer style gameplay, and several fun, all-new toys that range from versatile combat soldiers to giant armored walkers.”

The single player campaign will allow players to experience a new story that spans 20 years – from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast. Joe Kucan, the original actor who portrayed the character Kane in Command & Conquer games over the last decade, will reprise his role as the megalomaniacal leader of the Brotherhood of Nod. Other details of the cast have yet to be announced.

Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath also features a new strategic layer to gameplay that allows players to establish bases, build customized armies, and attack their enemies on a global scale – and then dive into the frenzied tactical combat where their skills as a commander will make the difference in battle. The game introduces six new sub-factions and a wealth of new units, structures, and powers to the armies of the Global Defense Initiative, the Brotherhood of Nod, and the enigmatic alien Scrin.

The Xbox 360™ version of Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath will debut a revolutionary new radial interface designed specifically for console gamers. Taking RTS controls to a whole new level, players will utilize the command stick to build, deploy, and attack.

Developed at EALA, Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath will ship in Spring 2008 for Windows PC and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. This product is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath or the Command & Conquer series, please visit http://www.commandandconquer.ea.com/.

Labels: Command and Conquer 3, Command and Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath, EA, Xbox 360

CLIVE BARKER'S JERICHO TO FEATURE
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY CRIS VELASCO

New Gameplay Video Available and Release Date Set for
Clive Barker's Upcoming Action/Horror Videogame

Burbank, CA - Friday, August 17, 2007 - Codemasters announced today that multiple award-winning videogame composer Cris Velasco (God of War, God of War II) has scored an original soundtrack exclusively for Clive Barker's Jericho™ - the eagerly anticipated action/horror FPS due out this fall. Codemasters also released today a new gameplay trailer, featuring music taken from Velasco's soundtrack, currently available for download at www.jericho-game.com.

Hand picked for Clive Barker's Jericho by none other than Barker himself, Cris Velasco has composed a haunting choral and cinematic orchestral score that enhances the game's epic, paranormal horror experience.

"Cris Velasco's music for Clive Barker's Jericho is exquisite," states Clive Barker. "Filled with yearning, dark energy, threat and redemption, it is the unstoppable engine in the terrifying ghost train of Jericho."

Velasco has enjoyed considerable recognition for his prior work in videogames, including top honors from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences for "Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition," GameSpot's "Best Original Music Award," IGN's "Best Original Score Award," and G.A.N.G.'s "Music of the Year."

A spectacular, creative, and unflinching realization of Barker's cannon of nightmares, Clive Barker's Jericho is an interactive experience that mingles the darkest elements of Barker's horror fiction with an ambitious, age-spanning story aimed at mature gamers, fans of Clive Barker and horror fiction enthusiasts.

Clive Barker's Jericho will unleash its supernatural assault on retail outlets nationwide in late October, just in time for Halloween, and will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from SCEA, Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and Games for Windows®, and is rated "M" (Mature - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language - Content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older) by the ESRB.

For more information on Clive Barker's Jericho, be sure to visit the official game website located at: www.jericho-game.com.

Labels: Clive Barker's Jericho, codemasters

VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES™ GAME UPDATE #2 FOCUSES ON POLISH

In response to players’ requests, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Game Update #2 will focus on making the game more user-friendly through a variety of alterations and additions.

Included with the performance increases in this update are:

Level Based Diplomacy – Transitioning from "skill-based" (1-500) system to "level-based" (1-50) system will happen automatically and mean that a skill 120 player will now be level 12. NPC and items will also be converted.

Rest Experience – Resting increases the rate at which a hero will gain adventuring, crafting, or diplomacy experience. As the player gains experience in a particular sphere, rest for that type of experience will be exhausted.

Quest Journal and Tracking – The layout of the quest journal window has been changed to allow more info to be shown at once, your list of quests is on the left, and the info for the quest you have selected is on the right, making for less scrolling.
Looking for Group (LFG) Improvements – Including more functionality and a more intuitive process.

For the full update notes visit www.vgplayers.com.

Following the Game Update, a server merge is scheduled to occur allowing more features to go live including:

Guild Halls – Plots are now available for purchase and will operate in a similar manner as regular housing does, but will require new components and efforts from all three spheres of Vanguard.

The Brotherhood System – Brotherhood is a method for players to gain experience for one another, even if some players are offline.

Check it out - live now!

Labels: SOE, Vanguard Saga of Heroes

CODEMASTERS DIRT PLAYABLE DEMO
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

Crossover, C.O.R.R and Point-to-Point Events Featured in New Playable Demo

Burbank, CA - Friday, August 17, 2007 - It's time to get your hands dirty and test drive DiRT™ for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system as Codemasters launches the playable demo, now available to download from PlayStation Store. DiRT takes racing enthusiasts off-road in a multitude events, and the new playable demo delivers three to experience right now, including Crossover, C.O.R.R. (Championship Off-Road Racing) and a point-to-point rally stage.

DiRT's Crossover race has players competing against Colin McRae himself. Set in Germany, the Avelsbachring's smooth but twisty tarmac is the perfect battleground for a pair of Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec Cs. Then, with nine other racers aggressively competing for position, it's a fierce C.O.R.R. competition in V8 650hp buggies at the Bark River Off-Road Raceway, Michigan.

Finally, and exclusive to the PLAYSTATION 3 system demo, the gravel churning start of the Cuconi B rally stage in Sardinia will have players racing to achieve a best time through Italian vineyards before hitting the tarmac at the end of the stage.

DiRT is set to launch this September for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, and is rated "E" (Everyone - Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Violence) by the ESRB. For the latest game information and videos be sure to visit the official website at www.codemasters.com/dirt.

Labels: codemasters, DiRT, PLAYSTATION 3

LEGENDARY POISON FRONTMAN BRET MICHAELS TO APPEAR IN GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK

SUNNYVALE, CA - August 16, 2007 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that legendary Poison front man and "Rock of Love" star Bret Michaels will appear as a lead vocalist character in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, providing Guitar Heroes the chance to shred with the music icon. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will feature the song "Talk Dirty to Me," as made famous by Poison, as well as a master track from the Bret Michaels Band, "Go That Far."

When players shred to either track, an animated replica of Bret Michaels appears as the lead vocalist. Bret Michaels participated in a motion capture session to record his signature moves for the game. With full body, facial and clothing scans, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock developer Neversoft was able to create an authentic in-game character.

"When Activision asked me to do this, I was honored...are you kidding me? This game totally rocks!" said Michaels, star of VH1's top rated show, Rock of Love with Bret Michaels. "I gave them my signature moves, basically did my thing and they captured it. It was really cool."

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, published by RedOctane® and developed by Neversoft, is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and will be available this October.

Labels: Activision, Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock, RedOctane

DAN CARSON JOINS THE U.S. RESISTANCE IN
CODEMASTERS' TURNING POINT: FALL OF LIBERTY

Codemasters Releases First Video Footage of Dan Carson
Caught in the Middle of the German Invasion of New York City

Burbank, CA - Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Codemasters today revealed Dan Carson as the main character that will join the U.S. resistance against the invading Nazis in the forthcoming, alternate-reality World War II FPS Turning Point™: Fall of Liberty. Set to make this new take on WWII a very personal experience, gamers can get their first glimpse of Dan Carson in action in the first Turning Point: Fall of Liberty gameplay video, released today and available online at www.turningpointgame.com.

Dealing with a turning point in time, one that begins with Churchill being killed in a car accident that ultimately leads to the Axis invasion of the U.S, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty's story also deals with the 'turning point' for the game's central character, Dan Carson. The game opens with Carson, a New York City construction worker, high up on the girders of a partially built skyscraper in downtown Manhattan as he bares witness to the initial invasion; battleships breaching New York harbor, and the skies filled with Zeppelins, assault blimps, jet aircraft and German paratroopers.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty gives players a unique sense of empowerment as they take the role of Carson, a civilian caught in the middle of this new battleground. As a man on his own, with no immediate plan for escape and no weapons other than those that can be scavenged, Carson runs for his life, trapped in New York City under a devastating attack from advanced Nazi military technology and firepower.

Climbing and leaping from level to level, Carson attempts to escape the building and make his way down to the ground before it's too late. As German paratroopers descend onto the structure, Carson must deal with them as best he can in hand-to-hand combat. During these sequences, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty's unique grappling system will play out from a third-person viewpoint, showcasing the brutal tactics Carson will have to employ to stay alive - some of them taking advantage of the surrounding environment.

As Turning Point: Fall of Liberty's opening sequence unfolds, Carson eventually reaches the relative cover of street level and reluctantly joins forces with the U.S. resistance - Carson's own 'turning point' as he becomes part of the underground defense initiative. From here, in this dramatically changed WWII experience, players will fight on the other side of war - one where they're not part of the invading superpower's army, but instead as a resisting force on their home turf and reliant on wit and guerrilla tactics to survive.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is coming in early 2008 for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from SCEA, Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, and Games for Windows® and is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. For the latest game briefings, and to see Dan Carson in action be sure to check out the official game website at www.turningpointgame.com.

Labels: codemasters, Turning Point Fall of Liberty

New York, NY – August 16, 2007 – 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Borderlands™, the latest release from acclaimed developer Gearbox Software, for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION^®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows®. As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Borderlands combines the best elements of Gearbox Software’s famed first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat to create an unprecedented gaming experience.

Gearbox Software has developed revolutionary new technology to create Borderlands’ incredible layers of gameplay depth. Borderlands features a groundbreaking content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization.

"Borderlands represents an important evolutionary leap in game design and technology,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “By utilizing revolutionary new technology to create thousands of unique, randomly generated missions, weapons and situations, Borderlands will raise the bar for next gen action games.”

Borderlands is an extraordinary cooperative experience, allowing for multiple players to share the same game experience simultaneously online. Players can freely join or leave each other’s games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. Borderlands features life-like character animations, impressive real-time physics, and customizable vehicles.

“Borderlands creates a universe of gameplay that goes far beyond anything anyone would expect. We’re tapping into every bit of Gearbox Software’s experience with the biggest science fiction video game franchises, then taking everything way past the next level,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The team at 2K Games shares our passion for pushing boundaries in gameplay and storytelling and are absolutely perfect partners for Borderlands.”

Borderlands will be available holiday 2008 for PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360 and Games for Windows®. For more information, see the Borderlands cover story in the September issue of Game Informer Magazine.

EA SPORTS’ MADDEN NFL 08 HITS RETAILS STORES NATIONWIDE

Top Selling Franchise Unveils New Read and React System and

is Now Available on Ten Platforms

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 14, 2007 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Madden NFL 08, the newest iteration of the best-selling EA SPORTS™ football franchise with the exclusive videogame license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, is now available in stores nationwide. Awarded the 2007 Game Critics “Best Sports Game” award at last month’s E3 Media and Business Summit, Madden NFL 08 features a unique combination of innovative gameplay and authentic NFL football simulation.

Now in its 18th year, the Madden NFL Football franchise continues to stand out as Madden NFL 07 was last year’s #1 selling video game in North America with more than seven million copies sold* since launch.

Madden NFL 08 features a new Read and React system that allows gamers to quickly identify the strongest players on the field, and to make game-altering adjustments to further affect each and every play. New player skill icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what an opponent is doing. This new icon system complements a deeper gameplay experience that maximizes the skill of the individual NFL superstars, separating them from the role players, and takes NFL football strategy to a new level.

Players will rule the gridiron with intuitive controls, fluid gameplay and a new branching animation system that yields the jaw-dropping tackles and spectacular catches in Madden NFL 08. New player moves, lateral passes and the dynamic Hit-Stick 2.0 gives gamers an unprecedented and hyperrealistic NFL football experience.

Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, Madden NFL 08 is available for the Xbox® and Xbox 360™ video game systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, Wii™, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™, PC, Mobile, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and is rated E by the ESRB.

EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.

For more information about Madden NFL 08, check out www.madden08.com.

Labels: EA Sports, Madden NFL 08

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SHREDS NEW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT TO GUITAR HERO II™ ON XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE®

Three Master Tracks from Projekt Revolution Artist My Chemical Romance Now Available for Download

SUNNYVALE, CA - August 14, 2007 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced details surrounding new downloadable content for Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Guitar Hero fans now have the opportunity to download three original recordings from The Black Parade album from My Chemical Romance through Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, beginning today.

My Chemical Romance track pack includes the following master recordings:

· Teenagers
· Famous Last Words
· This is How I Disappear

The three My Chemical Romance tracks available for download can be found on their latest highly touted and platinum-selling album, The Black Parade.

"We're pleased to offer fans of the Guitar Hero franchise the best tracks from one of the hottest selling albums of the year," said Tim Riley, Worldwide Executive of Music for Activision. "My Chemical Romance has even appeared on television playing Guitar Hero II, and we're thrilled to build on our relationship with them."

Guitar Hero and My Chemical Romance fans will have the option of viewing a preview on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the My Chemical Romance track pack before purchasing.

Guitar Hero II, published by RedOctane and developed by Harmonix, is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and is now available through RedOctane's online store: www.redoctane.com/store.html.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In this release they are identified by references to dates after the date of this release and words such as "will," "will be," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," and similar expressions. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the further implementation, acceptance and effectiveness of the remedial measures recommended or adopted by the special sub-committee of independent directors established in July 2006 to review Activision's historical stock option granting practices, the board and Activision; the outcome of the SEC's formal investigation and the derivative litigation filed in July 2006 against certain current and former directors and officers of Activision relating to Activision's stock option granting practices, and the possibility that additional claims and proceedings will be commenced, including additional stockholder litigation, employee litigation, and additional action by the SEC and/or other regulatory agencies. Other factors that could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, without limitation, other litigation (unrelated to stock option granting practices), sales of Activision's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, limitations on our ability to issue stock and options, foreign exchange rate changes, and the risks identified in Activision's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and recent reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision as of the date of this release, and Activision assumes no obligations to update any such forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations.

Labels: Activision, Guitar Hero II, RedOctane, Xbox 360

EA AND NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCE OCTOBER 31st

RELEASE DATE FOR HELLGATE: LONDON

The Next Benchmark in Action Role Playing Games will Start Lighting Up PCs this Halloween

Redwood City, Calif. – August 6, 2007 – Get ready to hack, slash, and shoot your way through a demon-infested London this Halloween! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Hellgate™: London, the premier title from Flagship Studios, will start hitting retail stores in North America on October 31, 2007 and in Europe on November 2, 2007 for the PC. Hellgate: London represents the next leap in the evolution of the action RPG genre, combining the depth and addictive gameplay of traditional RPGs with the visceral action of first-person shooters.

“We wanted to hit the sweet-spot for release in terms of the development schedule and delivering the highest-quality game to our players,” said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. “Halloween was the perfect fit as it ensures that Hellgate: London will have an appropriate amount of beta testing, while also being an incredibly fun time to unleash the game.”

One of the most anticipated PC games and RPGs of the year, Hellgate: London offers infinite re-playability with dynamically generated levels, items, enemies and events. The player creates a heroic character, completes quests, and battles through an innumerable amount of demons to advance through a deep, rich story-driven campaign. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances, and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow each player to create his or her own unique hero.

While some may prefer to slay demons solo, players will also be able to take the fight online*, teaming up with friends to save London in a secure, client-server environment and playing through the entire story-driven campaign for free. For those players who want to extend their Hellgate: London experience, Flagship is offering an optional subscription service which will give players access to huge amounts of content on an ongoing basis in the form of quests, character classes, demons, items, etc. More details about Hellgate: London’s online options are coming soon.

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EA NAMES AMERICAN TEEN SOCCER STAR JOZY ALTIDORE AND MEXICAN GOALKEEPER GUILLERMO OCHOA TO FIFA Soccer 08 COVER

New York Red Bulls’ Jozy Altidore Second Youngest Cover Athlete in EA SPORTS History

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 7, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that teenage soccer phenom Josmer (Jozy) Altidore, who plays for New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, and young Mexican national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa of Club America of the Mexican Primera Division, will join Brazilian International Ronaldinho on the front cover of EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 08 in North America. Altidore, 17, is the second youngest athlete ever featured on an EA SPORTS videogame cover.

"At EA SPORTS we believe in identifying the most talented up-and-coming athletes in the world to help us develop the most authentic sports games," said Romain Rossi, Director of Marketing for EA SPORTS. "We believe Altidore is one of the next great American soccer stars and Ochoa is winning admiration from many fans for his exceptional ability."

Altidore is one of only five teenagers ever selected to appear on an EA SPORTS videogame cover. The New York Red Bulls striker joins previous teen cover stars Freddy Adu (FIFA Soccer 06) of Benfica of the Portuguese Liga,