Here is the second of the two Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness trailers sent over today! This one is called Etna Mode!

Labels: Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness, NIS America, PSP

NIS America sent over two new trailers for Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness! Check out trailer #2 - Geo Cube!

Labels: Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness, NIS America, PSP

SCHOLASTIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES ANIMAL GENIUS™ FOR THE NINTENDO DS™ NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES

Go wild to challenge your animal IQ in stores now!

NEW YORK - September 28, 2007- Scholastic Media (SM), a leading producer of quality, family-oriented media including feature films, home video, TV and interactive products, and a division of Scholastic Inc., today announced Animal Genius for the Nintendo DS is now available in retail outlets nationwide. Featuring brain-twisting trivia, fast-paced and challenging mini-games, and hundreds of high-quality, realistic photos of animals, Animal Genius appeals to all ages and is guaranteed to captivate with hours of animal-loving fun. Animal Genius is now available in retail stores for the suggested retail price of $29.99.

"Scholastic Interactive is dedicated to providing the highest quality gaming experience to our fans," said Alan Waldman, SVP and General Manager of Scholastic Media's Interactive Products Group. "Animal Genius combines a topic kids are passionate about with unique trivia game play patterns-all while leveraging the capabilities of the Nintendo DS platform to create a challenging and immersive gaming experience."

Over 140 different rounds of game play await gamers in Animal Genius, providing hours of diverse gaming entertainment. Players rack up points to earn 25 animals for five different habitats in this immersive casual game.

Labels: Animal Genius, Nintendo DS, Scholastic

SCHOLASTIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES I SPY™ FUN HOUSE FOR THE NINTENDO DS™ NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES

Enter the topsy-turvy world of carnival fun in stores now!

NEW YORK - September 28, 2007- Scholastic Media (SM), a leading producer of quality, family-oriented media including feature films, home video, TV and interactive products, and a division of Scholastic Inc., today announced the latest installment in the popular "I SPY™" interactive franchise, I SPY Fun House is now available in retail outlets nationwide. Featuring the series' signature puzzle-based action, I SPY Funhouse takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS™ platform. Players must use the stylus and touch-screen to navigate through a topsy-turvy funhouse where nothing is what it seems. I SPY Fun House, rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and designed for players of all ages and skill levels, is now available for the retail price of $29.99.

Once players enter the Fun House, there's no turning back. Inside the Fun House, players discover six fascinating riddle screens with 18 challenging I SPY riddles and three games - titled Hoop Shot, Pop 'n' Drop and Listen Up!, which deliver fast-paced action utilizing Nintendo DS stylus-based game play and dual-screen compatibility. To escape the Fun House, players must earn 10 tickets by playing games and riddles and then complete one last challenge-the Prize Popper.

Alan Waldman, SVP and General Manager of Scholastic Media's Interactive Products Group commented: "We are thrilled to offer Nintendo DS players the challenging riddles and puzzles of the I SPY brand. With over 100 levels of play, dual-screen games and rich gaming environments, I SPY Fun House offers players fun and compelling entertainment."

Labels: I SPY Fun House, Nintendo DS, Scholastic

Second expansion pack for massively popular Games for Windows franchise adds Eastern flare, hits store shelves Oct. 23rd

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the eagerly awaited “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties,” the second expansion pack for “Age of Empires III,” has gone gold and will hit retailers throughout North America on Oct. 23rd.

From renowned real-time strategy developers Big Huge Games and Ensemble Studios, “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” introduces gamers to Asian civilizations and a host of new gameplay features. Players will experience firsthand the rich and historical influences of Asia while commanding their units and expanding their empire in the Eastern world.

In addition to the introduction of playable Asian civilizations to Age of Empires III, the expansion pack provides new content, new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic “Age of Empires” game styles, and the return of Wonders - a favorite gameplay element in “Age of Empires II.” These new features will coincide with the basic core gameplay of “Age of Empires III” that gamers have come to know and love. “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” will also ship as a Games for Windows title with easier installation, enhanced reliability standards and support for key Windows Vista features, including the Games Explorer and Parental Controls.

“Age of Empires” and real-time strategy buffs can pick up "Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” for the estimated retail price of $29.99 for Windows. “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” is rated “T” for Teen, for gamers 13 years old and above. “Age of Empires III” is required to play “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties.” For more information, please visit www.ageofempires3.com.

Labels: Age of Empires III The Asian Dynasties, Microsoft, PC

Midway today announced an exclusive PC collector's edition for the highly anticipated first-person shooter, Unreal Tournament 3. This limited edition is encased in a special tin hard cover. Included is an Art Book featuring the flawless art style found in the vehicles, characters, weapons and environments that are signature trademarks of the Unreal Tournament 3 universe. In addition, the limited collector's edition includes bonus DVD extras, featuring:

• Unreal Engine 3 Toolkit Video Tutorials - More than 10 hours of in-depth tutorials about game modifications that can help players break into the game development business
• The History of Unreal Tournament - Take a look at the history of Unreal Tournament, while hearing first-hand interviews with the creators and team behind the legacy.
• Behind the Scenes of Unreal Tournament 3 - Get a deeper look behind the making of the FPS giant and how the dedicated team at Epic Games crafted its return.

The limited collector's edition will be available in limited quantity at select retailers for a suggested retail price in the U.S. of $59.95, available November 2007.

This limited collector's edition will also be available across the UK, Europe, South Africa, Russia, Australia and most other territories.

EA sent over info and pictures of their upcoming DS title, Orcs & Elves - lean in and check out what the fuss is about!

Enter an ancient and magical world where good and evil collide in an epic adventure with Orcs & Elves™ for Nintendo DS™.

The award-winning fantasy RPG mobile game, created by id™ Software and developed by Fountainhead Entertainment comes to the Nintendo DS, with more levels, weapons and fierce foes.

Orcs & Elves offers a breathtaking dungeon-crawling experience for any fantasy RPG gamer, featuring an Award-winning storyline spanning twelve sprawling levels within an ancient Dwarven kingdom.

As a young half-elf, a player will explore the ancient mountain-citadel of Zharrharag, a massive Dwarven fortress riddled with ancient treasure, powerful weapons, and waves of ruthless enemies.

Gamers can use the DS touch screen to solve devious puzzles, overcome deadly traps and unleash magical powers with an arsenal of arcane items like magic potions, enchanted rings, dragon scale armor and an enchanted wand.

Gamers will find and master thirteen mystical weapons including magical swords, deadly crossbows, and a powerful war hammer as they fight through waves of legendary beasts each with their own tactics and powers. Along the way, players will also befriend unique characters such as an ancient dragon to help them fight their way into the deepest reaches of the mountain fortress on a quest to expel the ultimate evil from the mountain’s core.

Labels: EA, Orcs and Elves

CAPCOM® JOINS FORCES WITH CAMELOT TO DEVELOP WE LOVE GOLF!™ FOR THE WII™

Immersive Golfing Experience and Flexible Tee Times Thanks to the Wii Remote™

SAN MATEO, Calif — Sept. 14, 2007 — Capcom ® , a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced a partnership with Camelot Software Planning to develop We Love Golf!™ for the Wii™ home video game system. Best known for developing Hot Shots Golf and the Mario Golf series, Camelot has a proven track record of creating entertaining, successful sports video games. This latest title transforms the Wii Remote™ into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens. Capcom plans to release We Love Golf! in North America in 2008.

“Camelot’s pedigree in this genre, coupled with Capcom’s creative expertise, is a virtual hole in one,” said Nique Fajors, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “Combining an already great game concept with the exciting innovations possible on the Wii is a winning formula for an amazing experience for gaming and golfing fans.”

We Love Golf! presents a realistic golfing experience with a fresh new spin, incorporating the Wii Remote’s unique motion-sensing functionality. Players will use the controller to choose clubs, line up shots, swing and even add a touch fade or draw with a flick of the wrist. Just as on a real course, gauging wind conditions, correct club selection and careful reading of the greens are all essential for victory. A variety of game modes, multiple characters, and unlockable content will provide endless hours of putting heaven.

Labels: Capcom, nintendo wii, We Love Golf

EA AND NAMCO BANDAI ANNOUNCE A TRIFECTA OF PRE-ORDER TREATS FOR HELLGATE: LONDON

Here’s Your Exclusive Chance to Open the Hellgate Before Halloween

Redwood City, Calif. – September 14, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced three special pre-order promotions for the highly anticipated action RPG Hellgate™: London in North America. Gamers who pre-order either the regular or Collector’s Edition of Hellgate: London will receive:

*A key to an exclusive Beta starting next week and ending October 7, 2007.
*One of four exclusive dye-kits1 that will give your hero’s gear a cool color theme right off the bat when Hellgate: London officially opens on Halloween.
*Eligibility to take advantage of the Hellgate: London Founders Offer, giving hardcore players a chance to purchase a lifetime subscription2 to Hellgate’s premium service for $149.99.

“We’re excited to get our most passionate players into the early Beta test, and to reward them with a special look once the game goes live on Halloween,” said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. “The Founder’s offer is designed for those die-hard fans that will have had time to really get to know the game during the Beta phase and plan on spending a lot of time with us online.”

From the core team behind the global blockbuster action RPG Diablo®, Hellgate: London represents the next leap in the evolution of the genre, combining the depth and addictive gameplay of traditional RPGs with the visceral action of first-person shooters. Featuring a deep, story-driven campaign with over 40 hours of gameplay, Hellgate: London can be played alone offline or online through the entire campaign experience for free in a safe, client-server environment. 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.

Hellgate: London has been rated ‘M’ for Mature by the ESRB and has been rated ‘18+’ by PEGI. Visit www.esrb.org or www.pegionline.eu for more ratings information. For more information about the game, log onto http://info.ea.com or the game’s official website at www.hellgatelondon.com.

1 A Dye Kit is an in-game item that lets you color your online character's armor set to a particular theme, determined by the retailer you purchased your pre-order from. Your specific Dye Kit information can be found on your pre-order card that contains the code. This item is linked to your account when you enter your pre-order code. However, it is not available for use in the Beta, but only in the Live (retail) version of the game.

2 "Lifetime Subscription" refers to the lifetime of the online subscription component for Hellgate: London, not the user's lifetime. Lifetime Subscription memberships are limited to the first 125,000 pre-order purchasers of Hellgate: London from participating retailers who upgrade prior to November 30, 2007. Prior to purchasing a Lifetime Subscription, the purchasers of the Hellgate: London must complete their purchase of the Hellgate: London software and create a Hellgate: London online subscription account. The user acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the Hellgate: London online component, including, but not limited to the online subscription component may be cancelled at any time, without any refunds or other compensation to the user; (b) the Lifetime Subscription does not automatically grant access to expansions of Hellgate: London which are sold as individual products, as such products must be purchased separately; (c) the user must accept and abide by the End User License Agreement for Hellgate: London and the Terms of Service, Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for the Hellgate: London online component, as each are modified from time to time, at all times prior to the purchase of a Lifetime Subscription; and (d) in addition to the foregoing, Ping0, LLC retains the right to cancel a Lifetime Subscription as set forth in the Terms of Service to the Hellgate: London online component.

Labels: EA, Hellgate London, Namco-Bandai

Microsoft today announced that the Xbox 360 exclusive game “Halo 3” has officially become the biggest entertainment launch in history, garnering an estimated $170 million in sales in the United States alone in the first 24 hours. The Xbox 360 title beat previous records set by blockbuster theatrical releases like “Spider-man 3” and novels such as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

“Halo 3” is the conclusion to the epic trilogy and picks up where “Halo 2” left off, answering questions around the fates of the beloved protagonist Master Chief and his artificial intelligence sidekick Cortana as they struggle to save humankind from destruction at the hands of the alien coalition known as the Covenant. In addition to the rich storyline, “Halo 3” continues the franchise’s grand tradition of delivering innovative online multiplayer experiences via Xbox LIVE, the world’s largest social network on TV.

“Halo 3 has become a pop-culture phenomenon,” said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “Not only is “Halo 3” setting sales records, it’s also redefining entertainment.

Within the first 20 hours alone, we’ve seen more than a million Xbox LIVE members come online to play Halo 3 – that makes September 25 the most active Xbox LIVE gaming day in history.”

Retailers have also expressed their excitement about the launch of “Halo 3.”

Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for GameStop Corp commented that, “With consumer demand for Halo 3 and related products, we expect it to be the biggest video game title generator in GameStop's history."

“The initial demand we’ve seen for ‘Halo 3’ has been astounding, and the game is on track to become the number one gaming title of all time. ‘Halo 3’ is a genuine entertainment phenomenon and our customers have responded very enthusiastically to the release,” said Jill Hamburger, vice president of movies and games at Best Buy.

Developed by Bungie Studios, the “Halo” franchise is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and optimized for the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network. The more than 7 million Xbox LIVE users will get a continually evolving gaming experience with “Halo 3.” Its online multiplayer and cooperative gameplay for Xbox LIVE Gold users, the much-talked-about Saved Films feature that enables players to capture and save their favorite moments on their hard drives, and Forge, an innovative map editor that enables infinite customization options are just some of the new features to experience.

More than 10,000 retailers hosted Midnight Madness events to celebrate the launch of this third installment in the billion-dollar franchise. In New York, Seattle, Miami and Los Angeles, Microsoft and retail partners hosted marquee launch events that featured contests and appearances by local celebrities and professional athletes who are fanatical about the “Halo” franchise, including Ludacris and Zac Efron and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates.

More than 1.7 million copies of “Halo 3” were preordered in the United States before a single store opened its doors at midnight, Sept. 25, making this the fasting pre-selling game in history, surpassing the previous record-setting pre-sales of “Halo 2.” Well beyond just a U.S. phenomenon, the launch of “Halo 3” was a worldwide celebration that released in 37 countries and available in 17 languages.

Labels: Halo 3, Microsoft, Xbox 360

BLOOD, SWEAT AND FEAR RUN RAMPANT AS CODEMASTERS
RELEASES CLIVE BARKER'S JERICHO PLAYABLE DEMO

Gamers Get a Taste of Battling Demonic Foes from the Twisted Mind of Clive Barker...with the Jericho Squad's Delgado, Black and Church

Burbank, CA - Thursday, September 27, 2007 - Action, shooter, horror and Clive Barker fans - prepare yourselves to take on the darkest evil from the depths Clive Barker's mind - and then blast its face off with a hail of gunfire and supernatural powers as Codemasters announces the release of the playable demo for Clive Barker's Jericho™. The demo is now available* from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox™ 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and the PLAYSTATION®Network for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, with the Games for Windows® demo available from www.jericho-game.com.

Clive Barker's Jericho dispatches players to the Middle-Eastern city of Al-Khali, where the most ancient of evils has resurfaced; causing intense paranormal activity that has caught the eye of the military. Controlling the Jericho squad, an expert strike team skilled in both conventional and paranormal warfare, gamers fight their way through slices of time on a grueling journey as they make their way toward the heart of the evil.

Thrusting into the middle of this unique horror/FPS, the Clive Barker's Jericho demo starts gamers off in the Crusades time slice of Al-Khali's past. A vicious attack has cut the squad in half, leaving players in control of Sgt. Frank Delgado, Lt. Abigail Black and Sgt. Billie Church, and with the other half of the squad presumed lost. As the spirit of Cpt. Devin Ross, the fallen squad leader who's remaining entity is able to possess and jump between surviving members of the team, players will take advantage of Delgado, Black and Church's special weapons and paranormal talents.

Delgado, a pyromancer and heavy weapons expert, can unleash a parasitic flame spirit to incinerate nearby enemies and wields a 7.62 caliber mini-gun. Black possesses astonishing telekinetic powers, which let her guide bullets fired from her customized XM-110 sniper rifle with pinpoint accuracy through multiple targets. Church, a blood scribe, casts powerful wards, enchantments and banishments through the ritual of drawing her own blood, and also comes equipped with a customized Nodachi katana for ruthless melee attacks.

Only by combining the unique paranormal abilities of the Jericho squad will gamers survive this hellish nightmare and inch closer to discovering the truth behind the evil rooted in Al-Khali. Right from the beginning of the Clive Barker's Jericho demo, players face a vicious onslaught from an army of grotesque crusader-era warriors. These twisted and tormented enemies, with armor fused to their rotting flesh and limbs replaced with axes and swords, are powerful, shocking realizations of monsters spawned straight from the mind of Clive Barker.

Developed by Mercury Steam Entertainment, Clive Barker's Jericho is set to unleash its supernatural assault on October 23, 2007 for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows, and is rated "M" (Mature 17+ - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, and Strong Language) by the ESRB.

For the latest on Clive Barker's Jericho, including the PC demo, be sure to visit www.jericho-game.com. Visitors can also enter the community's 'Game with Pain' competition, where the grand prize for building a winning Clive Barker's Jericho fansite is the ultimate horror gaming set up, which includes a monster HDTV and surround sound system.

* - NOTE: The European Clive Barker's Jericho PLAYSTATION 3 system demo will launch on October 4, 2007.

Labels: Clive Barker's Jericho, codemasters

Labels: EA Sports, NHL 08

NIS America sent over their most recent trailer and boxart for their upcoming, sure to be a massive hit, PSP title, Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness. Check out both below!

Labels: Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness, NIS America, PSP

Telltale and GameTap reveal first details of Sam & Max Season Two

"Ice Station Santa" will kick off new season of Sam & Max games November 8 on GameTap and worldwide November 9 from Telltale

SAN RAFAEL, CA, September 26, 2007 – The innovative Sam & Max series continues to break new ground this fall with an unprecedented second season of episodic games, starting with the most ancient and powerful opponent the duo have ever faced: Santa Claus!

Interactive entertainment pioneer Telltale Inc. and GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., revealed today that the first episode of Sam & Max Season Two, "Ice Station Santa," will debut on November 8, 2007 for GameTap subscribers at http://www.gametap.com/. The following day, on November 9, the premiere episode will be released worldwide from Telltale's website http://www.telltalegames.com/.

"The Telltale crew has been living with these characters for quite a while now and it shows in the work," says Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell. "First seasons are always the proving ground, so it's great that they get the chance to take Sam & Max through a new season of ever more bizarre and hilarious episodes."

"Ice Station Santa" puts a whole new spin on the season of giving, peace, and joy. With Christmas presents on the attack and carols of gunshots drowning out the bells, Sam & Max must storm the North Pole to bring down a less-than-jolly foe. Can they make sense of this Christmas conundrum in time to save the world's children from a holiday tainted by tears, turmoil, and Torture-Me-Elmer?

"Sam & Max was our first GameTap Original title and it proved that episodic gaming can be truly successful," said Ricardo Sanchez, GameTap's VP of Content and Creative Director. "We're excited to be working with Telltale again to bring another great season of Sam & Max to our subscribers."

Each new Sam & Max episode will launch on GameTap on the second Thursday of the month, followed one day later by its worldwide premiere on www.telltalegames.com. After "Ice Station Santa" in November, Episode 2 is scheduled for January 10 for GameTap subscribers and January 11 worldwide. Monthly releases will continue up through the season finale in April, for a total of five games in Season Two.

"Season One was a groundbreaking accomplishment, but it's only the beginning," says Telltale's CEO Dan Connors. "For Season Two, we have taken all the best elements of the first season and improved on them even more. Telltale is cranking the whole episodic experience up another notch and you can expect a very enjoyable six months."

As with Sam & Max Season One, customers can purchase the full Season Two set or individual episodes from Telltale, or play the games as part of a subscription to GameTap. Full pricing information, along with brand new "Ice Station Santa" screenshots, video and additional Season Two details, can be found at www.telltalegames.com/samandmaxseasontwo and www.gametap.com/samandmax.

Labels: Gametap, Sam and Max Season 2, Telltale Games

EA GOES FULL-THROTTLE WITH

NEED FOR SPEED PROSTREET SOUNDTRACK

New Installment of Top-Selling Race Game Fueled By Explosive International Styles Plus Original Score By Junkie XL

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – September 20, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the complete soundtrack for Need for Speed™ ProStreet, which is set for North American release November 14, 2007 on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ as well as the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, PC and mobile. The soundtrack features over 35 songs from artists representing a volatile range of styles, along with an original score by internationally renowned DJ/Producer/Musician Junkie XL that captures the skill, risk and velocity of pro street racing culture.

“The Need for Speed franchise has set the worldwide standard for not only racing games, but their soundtracks as well,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. “Now for the first time, Need for Speed ProStreet takes street racing from the underground to pro level with a music mix to match. We've brought together an unprecedented collection of artists that represents an international convergence of emerging Rock, aggressive Electro, UK Grime and much more, including a truly dangerous original score by our Artwerk artist Junkie XL. In a still-outlaw culture that demands complete authenticity, we have blended the ultimate audio racing fuel.”

In addition to the explosive lead track “More” from Junkie XL, the Need for Speed ProStreet soundtrack also features premiere songs from Artwerk artists Datarock and Airbourne. Additional highlights include tracks from the most recent albums by Avenged Sevenfold, the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, TV on the Radio, and UNKLE, featuring Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. The new rave scene is represented by Mercury Prize winners Klaxons, electronica by Peaches and MSTRKRFT, dance punk by Bloc Party, and dubstep by UK sensations Wiley.

The complete soundtrack includes the songs listed below. To hear samplings of each song please visit www.ea.com/eatrax/


ARTIST
SONG

Airbourne
Blackjack

Avenged Sevenfold
Almost Easy

Bloc Party
Prayer (Does It Offend You, Yeah? Remix)

Chromeo
Fancy Footwork (Guns ‘N Bombs Remix)

Clutch
Power Player

CSS
Odio Odio Odio Sorry C

Datarock
I Used To Dance With My Daddy (Karma Harvest Mix)

Digitalism
Pogo

Dude 'N Nem
Watch My Feet

DÚNÉ
A Blast Beat

Foreign Islands
We Know You Know It

Junkie XL feat. Lauren Rocket
More (Junk O Flamenco Remix)

Junkie XL feat. Lauren Rocket
More (Junk O Rock Remix)

Junkie XL feat. Lauren Rocket
More (Junk O Punk Remix)

Junkie XL feat. Lauren Rocket
More

Klaxons
Atlantis To Interzone

MSTRKRFT
Neon Knights

Neon Plastix
On Fire

Peaches
Boys Wanna Be Her (Tommie Sunshine’s Brooklyn Fire Retouch)

Plan B
More Is Enough feat. Epic Man

Plan B
No Good (Chase & Status and Benni G Remix)

Smallwhitelight
Spite

The Faint
Dropkick The Punks

The Horrors
Draw Japan

The Rapture
The Sound

The Toxic Avenger
Escape (Bloody Beetroots Remix)

TV On The Radio
Wolf Like Me

UNKLE
Restless feat. Josh Homme

We Are Wolves
Fight And Kiss

Wiley
Bow E3

Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Kiss Kiss

Year Long Disaster
Leda Atomica

Yelle
A Cause Des Garcons (Riot In Belgium Remix)


The soundtrack completes a racing experience like no other. In Need for Speed ProStreet, gamers can design and build a car to compete in iconic locations from around the globe and battle in four distinct racing styles- grip, drag, drift and the all-new speed challenge. The atmosphere is electric - complete with energetic crowds, photo-realistic vehicles and billowing smoke - all designed to embody the pressure and intensity of the gladiatorial challenge known as Show Down.

Need for Speed ProStreet also continues the tradition of featuring the most desirable street racing cars. This November, Need for Speed ProStreet is the first full packaged videogame where gamers can test drive the Nissan GTR before its launch in Spring of 2008.

Need for Speed ProStreet is scheduled to ship in Europe on November 16 for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 and Wii™ as well as the PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, PC and mobile.

Labels: EA, Need For Speed ProStreet

I received a video spotlight in my email for the upcoming Xbox 360 title, Mass Effect, showing off some of their characters. Here is how the video was described to me:

"As we’re nearing the Nov. 20 launch date for “Mass Effect,” we’d like to offer you a glimpse into the personalities of several key characters that you can enjoy until you can get your hands on the game. This [new video profiles] key characters that players will encounter in “Mass Effect,” such as the powerful Krogan battle master Urdnot Wrex, Alliance military Captain David Anderson, the Quarian nomad Tali’zorah Nar Ray Ya and the mysterious Turian Spectre Nihlus. All footage in the video is taken directly from the game, and you’ll get to see a sampling of scenes for each character that showcase their personality."

Be sure to check it out and hype yourself up even more for what is sure to be a can't miss title!

Labels: Mass Effect, Xbox 360

Pokemon Trades Span the Globe

Pokemon Trading Heats Up, Spreads Worldwide with Global Trade Station


REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- They invaded. They evolved. And
now they'll be traded -- across oceans, and without regard for national
borders or native tongue.

Nintendo today announces the Pokemon(R) GTS (Global Trade Station) Web
site goes online worldwide Sept. 15 and will be a great resource for Pokemon
fans interested in learning more about trading their favorite characters.

The Global Trade Station already allows the trade of millions of Pokemon
between trainers worldwide. Pokemon(R) Diamond and Pokemon(R) Pearl are the
fastest-selling games in the history of the series, with worldwide sales in
excess of 10 million games. Players use their Nintendo DS(TM) portable game
systems to link wirelessly to Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection, allowing them to
scan which Pokemon are available from different nations and offer to trade
with other players.

The new Pokemon Global Trade Station Web site, http://www.pokemon-gts.net/,
can be reached via any Internet-connected computer. The site will let users
see which Pokemon are the most popular to trade, provide statistics about the
number of trades completed and allow them to bookmark their favorite Pokemon.
The site will operate in seven different languages and inform users about the
nation they're "visiting" electronically. Visitors can even listen to audio
files to learn how to say "hello" and "thank you" in select countries
languages.

"Pokemon is now truly global in nature," says George Harrison, Nintendo of
America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "A
Pokemon Trainer from Chicago can be traveling in Sydney and trade one of their
Pokemon with another owner in Helsinki."

Pokemon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Pokemon Company in Japan, manages
the property outside of Asia which includes licensing, marketing, the Pokemon
Trading Card Game, an animated TV series, home entertainment, the official
Pokemon Web site and an online retail center http://www.pokemoncenter.com/.
Pokemon was launched in Japan in 1996 for play on Nintendo's Game Boy(R) and
has since evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. Pokemon was introduced in
North America in September 1998 and today is one of the most popular toy and
entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.pokemon.com/.

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment,
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and
software for its Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo
GameCube(TM) systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.4 billion video
games and more than 420 million hardware units globally, and has created
industry icons like Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(R), Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and
Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in
Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the
Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's
Web site at http://www.nintendo.com/.

Labels: Nintendo, Pokemon

EA SPORTS ANNOUNCES COVER ATHLETE ELECTION

FOR NFL TOUR

Fans Vote Online for Jason Taylor, Dwight Freeney and

Shawne Merriman

It’s up to you! Vote now at

www.votenfltour.com

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 18, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the cover athlete for NFL Tour, a new NFL licensed arcade football video game, will be determined through an open online voting process. Voters will be able to choose between the Miami Dolphins’ defensive end Jason Taylor, the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive end Dwight Freeney, and the San Diego Chargers’ linebacker Shawne Merriman. At the completion of the voting process, the NFL player who receives the most votes will be announced as the official cover athlete for NFL Tour. The cover athlete election officially begins today, for more information, please visit www.voteNFLtour.com.

Each of the NFL Tour cover athlete elects have dominated the gridiron – Taylor, Freeney and Merriman are currently three of the top defensive players in the NFL. Jason Taylor, the 2006 NFL defensive player of the year, has established himself as one of the best defensive ends of all time with 106 career sacks. The defensive heart and soul of the 2006 Superbowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, three-time Pro-Bowler Dwight Freeney is the first Colts player to lead the NFL in sacks during an NFL season. Shawne Merriman is quickly establishing himself as one of the best linebackers in the NFL, racking up 27 sacks in his first two years in the league.

NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed video game that offers players a fun and engaging experience with the NFL and its talented players. Gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. As players defeat each of the NFL squads, they come one step closer to winning a NFL contract.

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.

Labels: EA Sports, NFL Tour

Also at participating chains, a limited number of customers will receive the rare Homerball! Based on Homer’s special in game powers, Homerball is Homer’s dream come true; turning into a giant, rolling ball that can eat and eat and eat without ever getting full. As an added bonus, Homerball can smash walls, burst over ramps, and knock back enemies. Behold the ball!

• Four Different Limited Edition The Simpsons Game Parody Posters
• Limited Homerball Figure

Parody Posters Available from: GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy

Homerball Available from Participating Retailers While Supplies Last

Beginning September 19th, 2007!

Labels: EA, The Simpsons Game

EA Ships MySims to Retail Shelves

Created Especially for the Wii and Nintendo DS Platforms, MySims Allows Players to Build a Town, Grow a Community and Discover a World of their Own

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — September 18, 2007 — Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that MySims™, the first game in a revolutionary new product line from the developers of the blockbuster franchise, The Sims™, has shipped to retails shelves across North America. Designed especially for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ platforms, MySims allows players to build a town, grow a community and discover a world of their own!

“MySims gives players the ability to unleash their creativity in every aspect of the game –from characters with wacky hairstyles and cool new clothing to the entire town including houses and everything within them,” said Studio Head of The Sims Label, Rod Humble. “MySims is a wonderful little world that people can enter, enjoy, and explore at their own pace changing it to their own desires.”

MySims introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay that has enchanted The Sims players worldwide. Players begin by creating their own toy-like MySims character that reflects their personal style and attitudes. From bow-ties and baseball caps to sunglasses and braces, the options are endless and the style is unlike any The Sims game to date. By unlocking the latest trends, hairstyles and accessories, players explore the game’s incredible depth of customization and expression… and the characters are just the beginning!

After creating a unique MySims character, players will help turn a rundown town into a thriving one by building and customizing objects with the easy and fun-to-use Wii and Nintendo DS controls. From one-of-a-kind homes and thriving businesses to amusing furniture and more, fans can personalize their creations with customizable skins, patterns, and unique themes. Each completed task will help the town thrive, so what each player makes… makes all the difference!

As fans explore and build up their town, they’ll begin to attract new characters, like DJ Candy Supergroove—the town’s hippest disc jockey who likes to spin music and deck out her home in the coolest new fashions. Or cook up a slice with the famous Italian chef – Gino Delicioso – the best pizza maker in town! Each of the 60 unique characters bring knowledge and a fresh new experience to the town, and, it’s up to each player who moves in and who moves out, proving there’s never a dull moment in the MySims community!

MySims is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB with descriptors for Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, and Gambling and will ship the Wii and Nintendo DS versions in North America on September 18th and in Europe on September 14th . The Wii version ships in Japan on September 27th, Nintendo DS version in Winter 2007. For more information on MySims, or to check out the brand-new Sushi Chef Minigame, please visit: http://mysims.ea.com/.

Labels: EA, MySims, Nintendo DS, nintendo wii

EA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF ULTIMA ONLINE

A Decade of Groundbreaking MMO Gaming Celebrated with In-Game Activities, Special Items and “Return to Britannia” Campaign for Past Players

Redwood City, CA, September 25, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world’s leading interactive entertainment company, today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the classic massively-multiplayer online game (MMO), Ultima Online™. Launched on September 25, 1997, Ultima Online broke new ground in the multiplayer game space and ushered in the modern MMO era. Anniversary celebrations include special in-game activities and rewards, plus a new amnesty program that invites former players back to experience the major game update, Ultima Online Kingdom Reborn, for free.

“Ultima Online has thrived for 10 years and achieved the status of an MMO classic, thanks in large part to the devoted player community,” said Mark Jacobs, VP and general manager, EA Mythic. “We are very excited to celebrate this special anniversary with players.”

In celebration of the 10th anniversary, EA is kicking off the “Return to Brittania” campaign, an amnesty program that welcomes former players to discover the gameplay and graphics upgrades implemented in Kingdom Reborn. Past subscribers in good standing will be able to play for free through October 9, 2007 by visiting www.uo.com/kingdomreborn/gamefiles, downloading Ultima Online Kingdom Reborn and logging in using their former account name and password.

During the in-game 10th anniversary celebration, players will be able to take part in a monster hunt with special prizes including an ankh pendant necklace, map of Brittania, Ultima Online commemorative sculpture and virtue armor set. Additionally, all players will receive 10 décor tokens and a wand of fireworks in their characters’ inventory.

For more information on the 10th anniversary celebration, please visit www.uoherald.com/tenth.

Labels: EA, Ultima Online

SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 DECLARED GUITAR HERO DAY IN NEW YORK CITY

City Official to Read Proclamation, Eager Fans Set To Storm the Streets of New York, Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock To Be Debuted at Digital Life

Santa Monica, CA - September 26, 2007 -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), publisher of the wildly popular Guitar Hero® franchise and the City of New York are proud to proclaim September 26, 2007 "Guitar Hero® Day" in New York City. Fans are ready to rock the streets of Manhattan as thousands are expected to gather in celebration of the day, with guitar controllers in hand. This proclamation is one of many Guitar Hero events taking place in New York City this week, heading into the launch of the highly anticipated Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

The game was also included in Ziff Davis' Hot Five Press Event on Tuesday, September 25 at Splashlight Studios. The press only event featured the five hottest products of the coming year. For the first time, U.S. fans have the opportunity to play Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock at the DigitalLife Conference taking place at Javits Center, September 27-30.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The game will feature a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. The sequel also will offer a vast array of downloadable content including songs from some of the most popular European bands.

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 October 28, 2007. For more information about the Guitar Hero franchise, please visit the dedicated community site: www.guitarhero.com.

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

EA SPORTS NCAA FOOTBALL 08 AND COKE ZERO PAVE THE WAY TO THE ROSE BOWL® WITH THE EA SPORTS NCAA FOOTBALL CHALLENGE

EA brings the spirit of true competition to a college campus near you

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – September 19, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the start of the EA SPORTS™ NCAA® Football Challenge presented by Coke Zero. This ultimate college tournament featuring NCAA® Football 08 kicks off this Thursday, September 20th at USC and will hit major college campuses around the country in the next few months.

The EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge will offer college football fans the chance to compete with the very best players from around the country, to battle for bragging rights and prizes. EA will visit 12 college campuses including Ohio State, University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech for two days of raw competition.

“The excitement and emotion of NCAA Football is what we’re trying to capture when we bring this Challenge to local college campuses,” said Brian Movalson, EA SPORTS Marketing Director. “Additionally, we’re creating the opportunity for gamers across the country to compete and find out who’s the best at NCAA Football 08, and win a fantastic trip to the Granddaddy of All Bowl Games®, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.”

The college campus tournaments will determine who qualifies for the finals at the Rose Bowl for a chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize. The first day will be Campus Tournaments where competition will only be open to students. Game day events will be open to students and fans, and will include several different competitions including:

· Series of three mini competitions throughout the day

· Longest Field Goal competition

· Option Dash (two minute drill) competition

· Mini eight-man tournament competition

“EA has brought excitement and entertainment to the world of sports for years and we’re thrilled to have our site be the host for the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge presented by Coke Zero,” said Mitch Dorger, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®. “EA SPORTS has been a great licensee of ours and we’re excited to extend our relationship in a new way.”

The 2007 EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge presented by Coke Zero will test the skills of thousands of gamers on NCAA Football 08, on the Xbox 360™ console. To qualify for the 2007 EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge, players can pre-register online at www.ncaafootballchallenge.com, the official EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge website, or via onsite registration one hour before event start time. The Campus Tournament contestant positions will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will be limited to active students at each participating school. Game Day events will be held on a separate day, and open to the general public on a first come first serve basis.

Consistent with all other challenges in the EA SPORTS Challenge Series, the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Challenge also will have an online component where competitors play against other online players. Winners from the registered online Tournament will then compete against winners of the regional Tournaments for a trip to the Rose Bowl finals and a chance to compete along with the ‘College Campus’ Tournament winners for the $10,000 Grand Prize. Please visit www.ncaafootballchallenge.com for details to enter and to view the published Tournament dates, schedules and Official Rules for all three sets of tournament - NCAA Challenge Online; NCAA Challenge Regional Tournaments and NCAA Challenge Gameday Events.

Labels: EA Sports, NCAA Football 08

ARRR MATEYS!

PIRATES OF THE BURNING SEA™ RETAIL PRE-ORDER

TO START OCTOBER 23

Pirates of the Burning Sea, the MMORPG featuring high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder, is scheduled to be available for pre-order starting Tuesday, October 23rd at participating retail locations.

PRE ORDER FEATURES:

Players who pre-order the game will receive the following:

*An invitation to the “Pre-Boarding Party” allowing them access to the live game up to 15 days prior to launch, and the ability to keep their characters, skills and equipment after launch with purchase of game and paid subscription (characters will have a level cap of 20 during the pre-boarding party)
*Captain’s Best Friend – a blue and yellow parrot
*Mighty Blades - Swedish Rapier, Old World Steel or Musketeer’s Matching Blades (depending upon which fighting style is selected)
*Original Game Soundtrack CD – 60 minutes of pirate themed music (comes in pre-order box)

Pirates of the Burning Sea is scheduled to be available for preorder in North America on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. A European pre-order date has not been set at this time.

For more pre-order information on Pirates of the Burning Sea log onto http://www.piratesoftheburningsea.com/

ABOUT PIRATES OF THE BURNING SEA:

Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG featuring high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder. Set against the backdrop of the New World of the 18th Century, players can choose one of three nations – England, France or Spain – or choose the role of a Pirate and battle it out for glory and power.

Labels: PC, Pirates of the Burning Sea, SOE

DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION SUPERNOVA™2 SHAKES ITS GROOVE THANG INTO RETAIL

New Gameplay Modes Join Enhanced Online and EyeToy ™ Camera Support to Deliver the Most Complete DanceDanceRevolution® Game Ever Now Available for the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System in Stores Nationwide

El Segundo, Calif. - September 25, 2007 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 (DDR SuperNOVA2) for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. This highly anticipated sequel expands upon the most popular DanceDanceRevolution game series with exciting gameplay, an all-new hit soundtrack, and enhanced online and multiplayer features.

"Responding to the overwhelming success of DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA, Konami strives to provide a sequel that not only builds upon the strengths of the first title but also provides compelling new content," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 promises to become a cornerstone by providing a rich gaming experience for new players and old-school fans, whether they play alone, with friends in multiplayer mode, or online."

DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 capitalizes on the most popular elements of the franchise while adding new game modes and enhanced online capabilities to provide the most compelling DanceDanceRevolution experience ever. The brand new Hyper Master Mode joins forces with original favorites such as Tutorial, Battle, Nonstop and Challenge to achieve mass appeal. Up to 4-player multiplayer gameplay is supported online with the added bonus of EyeToy™ USB Camera (for the PlayStation®2) support so that players can critique their moves on TV.

DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 comes complete with a soundtrack packed with super star artists and hits that will get players moving and stepping to the DanceDanceRevolution beat! Hits include titles from artists such as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and Ashley Tisdale.

DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 continues the legacy of the music genre's most popular franchise, and is available for SRP of $39.99 for the standalone video game and $69.99 for the video game and dance mat bundle. To learn more about DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 please visit www.konami.com.

Labels: Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2, Konami, Playstation 2

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION HOTTEST PARTY STEPS INTO STORES

First DanceDanceRevolution® for the Wii™ Packs a Punch With the Wii Remote™, New Game Modes, and a Rocking Soundtrack

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - September 25, 2007 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has shipped DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party, developed exclusively for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo. Featuring an all-new soundtrack of hits from the last four decades and up to four-player multiplayer action that takes full advantage of the interactive Wii Remote™, DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party is foot-moving, arm-swinging fun and now available in retail outlets nationwide.

"Bringing the critically acclaimed DanceDanceRevolution to the Wii™ was a natural move forward for the franchise," said, Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "The interactive capabilities of the Wii™ platform make it a perfect fit for DanceDanceRevloution, and DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party promises to be the most intense and active dance party yet."

Utilizing the unique capabilities of the Wii™ system, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party incorporates the motion-sensing Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ into the traditional mat-based gameplay to prompt players to move their arms while they dance, not just their feet. Fan favorites such as Free Play and Workout Mode return with intense vigor, while all-new modes provide a challenge to even the most seasoned veterans. The all-new Friendly Synch multiplayer mode requires each player to step on the correct arrow or respond to the correct Wii Remote™ movement in unison, encouraging cooperative gameplay, while an updated Battle Mode heats up the competition to keep players on their toes in the ultimate DanceDanceRevolution dance-off!

Boasting a stellar soundtrack that includes smash-hits from the 1970s to the present, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party offers a wide variety of musical styles that appeal to everyone, including popular titles such as: Summertime, Disco Inferno, You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) and 99 Red Balloons.

Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party is available for an SRP of $49.99. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.

Labels: Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party, Konami, nintendo wii

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