Seth Green has announced the “Dude, Where’s My Bar?” competition. on October 2nd, Seth Green's vintage Butterfinger bar was stolen. Now, it's being held by Seth's “evil nemesis”, and it's up to Seth's fans to help get it back. But, they only have until Halloween to find it.
there will be 6 games, spread over a 3 week period, with clues coming from Seth Green. players have the option to play all 6 games or jump in and out when they want. as well as the star prize for finding Seth Green's Vintage Butterfinger, there will weekly prizes for those who complete the games for that week including iPhone 3GS, Flip Camera's and DJ Hero Renegade Edition/Guitar Hero Bundles.
Among the games are “The Remix Game”, “Can You Put a Finger on the Pulse of Your Friends", and “Gigapixel Graveyard”. Remix needs you to create your own video mash up. Gigapixle has you searching for clues in a picture, and Pulse of Your Friends is a game where you have to answer questions from your friends Facebook profiles.
Press Release
GLENDALE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Oct 13, 2009 Someone has laid a finger on Seth Green’s BUTTERFINGER®. Nestlé USA today announced the launch of “Dude, Where’s My Bar?” an innovative online narrative game for consumers to help solve the mystery surrounding the October 2 theft of Green’s vintage Butterfinger bar. The “lite” alternate reality game starring Seth Green will call upon the clever, irreverent thinking of Butterfinger fans, as they compete to find and solve clues that could lead to the return of Green’s missing bar and a one-of-a-kind grand prize: a solid-gold Butterfinger bar worth $10,000.
Green, a lifelong Butterfinger fan, was announced recently as the official Butterfinger Mouthpiece, in conjunction with the brand reintroducing its tagline “Nobody’s Gonna Lay A Finger On My Butterfinger.” Green collaborated with Butterfinger to produce “Dude, Where’s My Bar?” using comedy and the real world as a platform. Dubbed an “alternate reality game lite” (ARGL), DudeWheresMyBar.com propels fans into an entertaining storyline created by the comedic genius of Green and the one-and-only iconic candy bar brand. “Dude, Where’s My Bar?” combines the innovations of a multi-platform narrative game with video vignettes featuring Green and co-starring actors Sean Cullen, Stuart Pankin and Jon Wellner.
“Butterfinger has long been associated with clever, irreverent humor,” said Butterfinger marketing manager Daniel Jhung. “Leave it to this brand to serve up the first-ever consumer packaged goods ARG with a light, Butterfinger twist.” Jhung added, “This game is a salute to the truly clever community of ARG enthusiasts everywhere. They’ve made a huge impact on pop culture and given a new face to gaming.”
Game designer John Montgomery of Threshold Interactive said, “The game was intended to appeal to both dedicated ARG fans, looking for a light-hearted laugh, as well as casual game players. While we may call the game a ‘lite’ version of an alternate reality, there is nothing ‘light’ about the technological innovations and the degree to which the layers of games can be customized and controlled by the player.”
The heart of the game’s storyline is a multi-part mystery starring Green and his “evil nemesis,” bringing to life “Nobody’s Gonna Lay A Finger On My Butterfinger” for Green, the Butterfinger Mouthpiece. The narrative thread will span six different games over a nearly three-week period, beginning October 13, at 12:01 a.m. EDT with a big reveal on Halloween, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, when the game ends. Players can compete in all six games and dive deeply into the story or jump in and out at anytime. Each game can either interconnect with the others or stand alone. Players are awarded points for playing games as well as clues that point them to the whereabouts of Green’s bar. Weekly prizes, including the iPhone 3GS, Flip Cameras, and DJ Hero Renegade/Guitar Hero game bundles, also may be awarded. At the conclusion of the game play, one grand-prize winner will be awarded a real, solid-gold Butterfinger bar valued at $10,000. The winner may have the opportunity to meet Green in person in Los Angeles.
Among the game innovation highlights of the Butterfinger game “Dude, Where’s My Bar?”:
“The Remix Game” – a music-based performance game that allows players to take Green’s infamous rant and remix it into their own music video mash-up and create a new song
“Can You Put a Finger on the Pulse of Your Friends” – culls various Facebook data from the profiles of the user’s friends directly into a video/game application. The custom questions are then seamlessly integrated into an innovative video-quiz that determines how well they know their friends (or Butterfinger), while delivering humorous storyline elements
“Gigapixel Graveyard” – The first-ever game utilizing gigapixel technology – this photo game allows players to pan large visual fields and then zoom into tight close-ups to detect hidden clues. Gigapixel technology has been used in professional photography and for military surveillance because of the remarkable way images can be viewed from afar or extremely close up without losing clarity. Because the technology allows players to easily manipulate visual images, it adds an exciting new dimension to the search for clues to locate Green’s missing Butterfinger
Players must find all game clues and complete the final puzzle with the highest overall score to win the grand prize. Complete game rules and regulations available at DudeWheresMyBar.com.
About Seth Green
Named "Best TV Actor" by Entertainment Weekly and E! Entertainment Television polls, Green is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He is executive producing, writing, directing and lending multiple voices each week to the Emmy®-winning stop-motion animated series, "Robot Chicken. He and Matthew Senreich created the show, the highest rated program on Carton Network’s Adult Swim, and he also executive produces and voices the villain in “Titan Maximum” which debuted in September to great success of the same network. Green will be seen next co-starring with Robin Williams and John Travolta in Disney's upcoming film, "Old Dogs,” opening November 25, and starring in Disney’s “Mars Needs Moms” in 2011. Green voices Chris Griffin on “Family Guy,” the veteran Fox hit that is winning the ratings war this season. Green was the lead in Paramount's sleeper-hit comedy, "Without A Paddle" and the indie film, "Party Monster." He earned rave reviews for these and for his starring turns in "Knockaround Guys," "Can't Hardly Wait,” "The Italian Job," "America's Sweethearts," "Rat Race," and all three "Austin Powers" films. In addition to his numerous television roles, he has made several appearances on "Entourage,” mocking his nice-guy reputation. Aside from Green's other accolades, he has reached the pinnacle of showbiz success in the most tangible medium – multiple action figures made in his likeness by the industry's top toymakers.
About Butterfinger
Butterfinger is a one-of-a-kind candy bar with the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery taste people love. No other candy bar comes close to the intense flavor and texture of a Butterfinger. Keep up with the latest news about Butterfinger atFacebook.com/Butterfinger or follow its sweet tweets at Twitter.com/ButterfingerMmm.
About Nestlé USA
Named one of “America’s Most Admired Food Companies” in FORTUNE magazine for the twelfth consecutive year, Nestlé USA provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that enrich the very experience of life itself. That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about. Well-known Nestlé brands include: NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, NESTLÉ®NESQUIK®, NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE®, STOUFFER’S®, LEAN CUISINE®, HOT POCKETS® and LEAN POCKETS® brand sandwiches, NESCAFÉ®, NESCAFÉ®TASTER’S CHOICE®, NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE®, BUITONI®, DREYER’S/EDY’S®, NESTLÉ® CRUNCH®, NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER®, and WONKA®. Nestlé USA, with 2008 sales of $10 billion is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the largest food company in the world with a focus on Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2008 sales of $101 billion. For product news and information, visit NestleNewsroom.com.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Squeeballs party is Coming Out In N. America On October 15th For Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS
PDP Gaming have announced that Squeeballs Party for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii is coming out in N.America on October 15th. as part of the promotion for the game, some Squeeballs have been "dropped" into some American Towns, the video's here show Las Vegas And California.
They have also released the boxart for both the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS versions. The Nintendo DS version has a limited edition Stylus with it. They Also announced that a iPhone/iPod Touch version is coming for $2.99, with a lite version that will be free.
Squeeballs Boxart
Press Release
LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Oct 13, 2009 The high-pitched squeals of animated characters and plenty of adult laughter already are being reported after mysterious crates washed ashore from the Pacific Ocean this morning.
Authorities speaking on the condition of anonymity said they believe the alarming amount of happiness and guilty pleasure is related to the upcoming national release of “Squeeballs Party™,” a new video game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS and as an iPhone/iPod Touch application, on Oct. 15, 2009.
Witness accounts describe the crates, marked “this side up” and “handle with care,” washing ashore in the early morning hours. Small, furry objects left the crates and soon were headed across the United States. Already, video footage showing the Squeeballs strolling down the Las Vegas Strip and on Venice Beach has surfaced on YouTube.
The brain behind “Squeeballs Party” is Performance Designed Products LLC (“PDP”), a top video gaming accessory company. Authorities say that the company boldly predicted today’s events, saying, “The game’s mischievous antics provide a nice mix of fun and guilty pleasure that both kids and adults will enjoy.”
Sources said Squeeballs are toys that are manufactured on a secret island somewhere in the Pacific and they must be fully tested by the players of the game before they can be sold to children around the world. “Squeeballs Party” features more than 150 unique challenges where players can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and bounce the Squeeballs.
The Wii and DS versions of the game retail for $29.99. The Nintendo DS version includes a limited edition Squeeballs character stylus. The iPhone/iPod Touch app is available for $2.99 and a light version is available for free.
For the latest developments in the “Squeeballs Party” story, follow us on Twitter at @PDPgaming and @Squeeballs and become a fan on Facebook and a friend on MySpace.
About PDP
Performance Designed Products® is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products for all major video game platforms including the Sony PS2, PS3, PSP, Nintendo Wii, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Microsoft XBOX and XBOX 360. The company has been supplying video game accessories to the U.S. market for more than a decade. PDP sells products under a variety of brands, with sales in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and throughout Europe. For more information on PDP and its products, visit www.pdp.com.
Patriarch Partners LLC is a private equity investment firm with offices in New York, Charlotte, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. Funds affiliated with Patriarch manage assets in excess of $6 billion and include majority and minority ownership positions in more than 70 companies. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch provides innovative financial solutions, strategic direction and operational expertise to its portfolio companies.
They have also released the boxart for both the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS versions. The Nintendo DS version has a limited edition Stylus with it. They Also announced that a iPhone/iPod Touch version is coming for $2.99, with a lite version that will be free.
Squeeballs Boxart
Press Release
LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Oct 13, 2009 The high-pitched squeals of animated characters and plenty of adult laughter already are being reported after mysterious crates washed ashore from the Pacific Ocean this morning.
Authorities speaking on the condition of anonymity said they believe the alarming amount of happiness and guilty pleasure is related to the upcoming national release of “Squeeballs Party™,” a new video game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS and as an iPhone/iPod Touch application, on Oct. 15, 2009.
Witness accounts describe the crates, marked “this side up” and “handle with care,” washing ashore in the early morning hours. Small, furry objects left the crates and soon were headed across the United States. Already, video footage showing the Squeeballs strolling down the Las Vegas Strip and on Venice Beach has surfaced on YouTube.
The brain behind “Squeeballs Party” is Performance Designed Products LLC (“PDP”), a top video gaming accessory company. Authorities say that the company boldly predicted today’s events, saying, “The game’s mischievous antics provide a nice mix of fun and guilty pleasure that both kids and adults will enjoy.”
Sources said Squeeballs are toys that are manufactured on a secret island somewhere in the Pacific and they must be fully tested by the players of the game before they can be sold to children around the world. “Squeeballs Party” features more than 150 unique challenges where players can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and bounce the Squeeballs.
The Wii and DS versions of the game retail for $29.99. The Nintendo DS version includes a limited edition Squeeballs character stylus. The iPhone/iPod Touch app is available for $2.99 and a light version is available for free.
For the latest developments in the “Squeeballs Party” story, follow us on Twitter at @PDPgaming and @Squeeballs and become a fan on Facebook and a friend on MySpace.
About PDP
Performance Designed Products® is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products for all major video game platforms including the Sony PS2, PS3, PSP, Nintendo Wii, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Microsoft XBOX and XBOX 360. The company has been supplying video game accessories to the U.S. market for more than a decade. PDP sells products under a variety of brands, with sales in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and throughout Europe. For more information on PDP and its products, visit www.pdp.com.
Patriarch Partners LLC is a private equity investment firm with offices in New York, Charlotte, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. Funds affiliated with Patriarch manage assets in excess of $6 billion and include majority and minority ownership positions in more than 70 companies. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch provides innovative financial solutions, strategic direction and operational expertise to its portfolio companies.
BioWare Announce The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network Are Now Live
EA And BioWare have announced that the Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network are now live in the USA and the EU. the BioWare Social Network enables players to upload screenshots, game data, and story information to share with other players, from any platform the game is on.
The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator enables players to create a character now, before the game is released, upload it to the BioWare Social Network so when the player buys Dragon Age Origins their created character is ready and waiting.
Press Release
EDMONTON, Alberta --(Business Wire)-- Oct 13, 2009 Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the release of the Dragon Age™: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network in North America and Europe. The BioWare Social Network will provide a destination for players of Dragon Age: Origins on any platform to upload screenshots, game data and story information to share with other community members as they progress through the dark and epic journey. The free* to download Character Creator allows players to create and customize a player character on the PC and then upload their character data and avatar online to the BioWare Social Network before Dragon Age: Origins launches. The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator will provide players of Dragon Age: Origins with the tools to create a character with a nearly endless amount of options.
The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network gives gamers a chance to kick start their adventure by creating a character and unique avatar online to reflect their in-game personality and share it with the Dragon Age: Origins community. The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator also allows players to save their handmade character to use when the PC game launches in November. This stand alone application is now available free of charge exclusively on the PC at: www.dragonage.com
“We want to fully immerse players into the world of Dragon Age: Origins and the Character Creator and BioWare Social Network allows us to do just that,” said Fernando Melo, Producer, BioWare. “This is a great way for fans to connect, create and share their character creations now and in game experiences when the game launches. The creation and connection possibilities are nearly endless.”
In Dragon Age: Origins, players take the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.
Dragon Age: Origins will be released on November 3rd in North America and November 6th in Europe on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. The PlayStation®3 version will follow later in November. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by the ESRB and 18+ by PEGI.
Players can get more information on Dragon Age: Origins or sign up for the BioWare Social Network at: www.dragonage.com.
*Internet connection required.
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles, including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™ and Sonic™ Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DS™). Original BioWare-created intellectual properties include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy roleplaying game, Dragon Age™: Origins, Mass Effect 2™, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™, as well as several unannounced projects. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and used. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA Reveal The Music Artists In the Sims 3 Expansion, World Adventures
EA have revealed that in their expansion for The Sims 3, World Adventures, there will be music artists who have done some of their songs in Simlish. the musicians include:
• LeAnn Rimes – “You've Ruined Me”
• Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
• Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
• Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
• Manchester Orchestra – “I've Got Friends”
• Natalie Portman's Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
• Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
• Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
• Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
• Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
• Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
• Friday Night Boys – “Can't Take That Away”
• Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
• Broken Hearts College – “Na Na Na”
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”
Sims 3 World Adventures Music Artists
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 13, 2009 – The Sims™ fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac® this November. The EA™ Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced over a dozen additional artists who will lend their Simlish voice stylings to The Sims 3 World Adventures including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes and hot rising stars Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.
“Once again, the musical world of The Sims comes to life with some of the world’s biggest stars of today and tomorrow performing their hits in Simlish,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music for EA. “In the future, look for exciting music videos to accompany some of these songs, which will further demonstrate that Simlish is truly a global language.”
“My friends have told me about The Sims for years and I’ve also heard Natasha Bedingfield and Black Eyed Peas versions of their songs in Simlish, so I was thrilled to be in on the fun,” said LeAnn Rimes. “It’s so cool to have my own music in such an iconic game.”
New global artists with Simlish songs in The Sims 3 World Adventures include:
• LeAnn Rimes – “You've Ruined Me”
• Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
• Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
• Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
• Manchester Orchestra – “I've Got Friends”
• Natalie Portman's Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
• Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
• Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
• Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
• Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
• Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
• Friday Night Boys – “Can't Take That Away”
• Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
• Broken Hearts College – “Na Na Na”
Previously announced artists and songs featured in the game include:
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”
The Sims are on the adventure of their lifetime in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3. Players will guide their Sims to acclaimed fortune—or potential doom. Gamers will take their Sims to famous real-world inspired destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and more with the first ever adventure gameplay. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, Sims will learn new skills and chase down new personal opportunities, meet new Sims with unique personalities, share their culture and bring them home, discover new styles on their travels, and share everything they encounter on their adventures with the world through personal photographs, movies, and stories. Those who register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online will receive 1,000 SimPoints*** to be used in The Sims 3 Store. Adventure is on the horizon — what will the Sims discover?
The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack for the PC and Mac will ship to retailers worldwide the week of November 16, 2009. For those who haven’t already purchased The Sims 3 or need a good gift idea for friends or family, a special limited Holiday Collector’s Edition will be available on November 17, 2009. The special edition will feature The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with new holiday content.
For more information about The Sims 3 World Adventures or The Sims 3, please visit www.TheSims3.com. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 World Adventures is rated 12+ by PEGI. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com.
*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/MAC to play.
**According to NPD data.
***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims 3 sold 3.7 million copies since launch through June 30, 2009 and was the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through the nearly 65 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 5 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 22 million video views. The Sims 3 took the social media sites by storm with half a million fans on the official Facebook page for the game and nearly 30,000 followers on the Twitter official game page making it one of the most popular games on Twitter. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
• LeAnn Rimes – “You've Ruined Me”
• Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
• Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
• Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
• Manchester Orchestra – “I've Got Friends”
• Natalie Portman's Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
• Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
• Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
• Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
• Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
• Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
• Friday Night Boys – “Can't Take That Away”
• Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
• Broken Hearts College – “Na Na Na”
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”
Sims 3 World Adventures Music Artists
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 13, 2009 – The Sims™ fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac® this November. The EA™ Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced over a dozen additional artists who will lend their Simlish voice stylings to The Sims 3 World Adventures including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes and hot rising stars Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.
“Once again, the musical world of The Sims comes to life with some of the world’s biggest stars of today and tomorrow performing their hits in Simlish,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music for EA. “In the future, look for exciting music videos to accompany some of these songs, which will further demonstrate that Simlish is truly a global language.”
“My friends have told me about The Sims for years and I’ve also heard Natasha Bedingfield and Black Eyed Peas versions of their songs in Simlish, so I was thrilled to be in on the fun,” said LeAnn Rimes. “It’s so cool to have my own music in such an iconic game.”
New global artists with Simlish songs in The Sims 3 World Adventures include:
• LeAnn Rimes – “You've Ruined Me”
• Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
• Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
• Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
• Manchester Orchestra – “I've Got Friends”
• Natalie Portman's Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
• Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
• Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
• Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
• Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
• Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
• Friday Night Boys – “Can't Take That Away”
• Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
• Broken Hearts College – “Na Na Na”
Previously announced artists and songs featured in the game include:
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”
The Sims are on the adventure of their lifetime in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3. Players will guide their Sims to acclaimed fortune—or potential doom. Gamers will take their Sims to famous real-world inspired destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and more with the first ever adventure gameplay. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, Sims will learn new skills and chase down new personal opportunities, meet new Sims with unique personalities, share their culture and bring them home, discover new styles on their travels, and share everything they encounter on their adventures with the world through personal photographs, movies, and stories. Those who register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online will receive 1,000 SimPoints*** to be used in The Sims 3 Store. Adventure is on the horizon — what will the Sims discover?
The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack for the PC and Mac will ship to retailers worldwide the week of November 16, 2009. For those who haven’t already purchased The Sims 3 or need a good gift idea for friends or family, a special limited Holiday Collector’s Edition will be available on November 17, 2009. The special edition will feature The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with new holiday content.
For more information about The Sims 3 World Adventures or The Sims 3, please visit www.TheSims3.com. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 World Adventures is rated 12+ by PEGI. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com.
*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/MAC to play.
**According to NPD data.
***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details
About The Sims
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Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15UmzM
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PS3: EA Russia lists Mass Effect 2 as coming out on the PS3. GAME Australia also has a PS3 version listed. http://ow.ly/tW99
PC: Its rumoured that the last 2, yet to be announced, campaigns in Left 4 Dead 2 are Hard Rain and Dead Center. http://ow.ly/tW9E
PC: Sony Online Entertainment President, John Smedley, has called the Planetside sequel, Planetside Next. http://ow.ly/tWaH
PS3: EA Responds to EA Russia saying Mass Effect 2 is coming to PS3. it's been removed as its an Error. http://ow.ly/tWcc
PSPgo: its being reported that just 8,000 PSPgo's were sold in France, and that 50,000 units were available across France. http://ow.ly/tWfO
UK Game Charts, FIFA 10, Operation Flashpoint, Need For Speed Shift, Professor Layton And Pandora's Box, Wii Sports Resort http://ow.ly/tWgG
PC: Champions Online Comic Strip Creator Announced. you can use art provided or captured screenshots in your comic. http://ow.ly/tWif
Beyonce says she's thinking about making her own workout game, incorporating choreography. http://ow.ly/tWju
PC: Truck Racing has been released for free via GamersHell. its a realistic truck racing game. it is around 222mb. http://ow.ly/tWmV
Wii: Capcom have said there will be no Street Fighter IV/Alpha 4, say there Wii support is on of the best for a 3rd party. http://ow.ly/tWoS
QTE Blog: Developers Ready At Dawn Reveal The Ready At Dawn Engine For Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, And Xbo... http://ow.ly/15Uq0K
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment And MTV Games Announce The Track List For Lego Rock Band http://ow.ly/15Uq6h
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Announce That Clash Of The Titans Is Coming Out On PS3 And Xbox 360 And Is Set For USA Release Of...http://ow.ly/u0jf
Dreamcast: Rush Rush Rally is getting a deluxe version which comes with a audio CD, Colour manual, Stickers + More. http://ow.ly/u0nE
Hideki Kamiya has said in an interview that he is not gay, and Tomonobu Itagaki is an idiot. http://ow.ly/u0pu
UK Game Publishers, Oxygen Games, have gone into administration. their latest release was Cate West: the vanishing Files http://ow.ly/u0qb
PS3: EyePet Dev say EyePet is beginning of the franchise, they intend to build on the first game. they hope its successful http://ow.ly/u0uK
PSP: Savage Moon The Hera Campaign is coming to the PSP. it has 20 new imoons, 2 new species, new interface + more http://ow.ly/u0vU
Wii: a game has been announced that comes with a full sized exercise bike. http://ow.ly/u0Yr
DJ Hero Renegade Edition has 12 tracks each from Jay-Z and Eminem. http://ow.ly/u0Zx
Ready At Dawn are looking for engineers to work on their engine for an “unannounced console platform”. PSP2 speculated http://ow.ly/u10h
QTE Blog: EA Release New Trailer For Hasbro Family Game Night On The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/15UrWa
it appears that SimCastle and SimMars where cancelled before The Sims was created. http://ow.ly/u1VM
Its rumoured that Silent HIll Shattered Memories may have been delayed a month after retailers change its release date. http://ow.ly/u1X0
QTE Blog: EA Reveal the Boxart For The Retail Release Of hasbro Family Game Night For Xbox 360 http://ow.ly/15Usv7
360: Turn 10 respond to Photo issues with Forza 3. say they may change the compression used in the future http://ow.ly/u1YD
QTE Blog: EA Release A New Trailer For Hasbro Family Game Night Volume 2 For The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/u2xm
QTE Blog: Sega Has Released A GameplayTrailer For Mario And Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games On The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/15Ut43
PS3: RT @SonyPlayStation: New Post: MAG Pre-order Public Beta Now Open http://bit.ly/fKWNE
QTE Blog: Sega Release A New Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Trailer For The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/u2UB
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/15UtrL
PS3: RT @SonyPlayStation: New Post: UNCHARTED 2 Demo Ended – More Chances to Win the Fortune Hunter Edition http://bit.ly/41ynU
QTE Blog: Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment Maynot Be Working On Stargate Worlds Anymore And May Have May Closed [Upd... http://ow.ly/15UwY6
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment Maynot Be Working On Stargate Worlds Anymore And May Have May Closed [Updated]
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3f/Stargateworlds_logo.jpgIt appears that the PC MMO, Stargate Worlds, may no longer be in development. the games website, www.stargateworlds.com, is currently not reachable.
However, whilst the company had been in some financial difficulty for some time,they did announce in August to mmorpg.com that "Things are actually very good here right now. We received some funding commitments that will provide financing over time and allow us to move forward with development and start catching up on our past due financial obligations, including some back payroll that we paid last week.”1
In September, however, a lawsuit was been bought against the "Founder and principal owner of Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, Gary Whiting, [who] has been sued for fraudulence in the matter of finances by one of the major investors"2 the accusation is that "Gary Whiting took at least $350,000.00 from Mmoguls, Inc. unbeknownst to anyone else, including the CEO, Brent Barton."3
http://www.cheyenneme.com/ is still active, but has not been updated since at least April 2009 4, but i have e:mailed MGM and Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment for clarification on whether Stargate Worlds is still currently in development, if Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment is still developing it, and if Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment is still operating.
[Update]
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment have replied by saying "Thanks for the enquiry. Our site has been down for maintenance longer than we had hoped however expect it to be up soon. We made a maintenance announcement Friday via the forums."
So it looks like a false Alarm on our part, Apologies for any hassle caused.
1 http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm?game=242&bhcp=1&read=14761&view=news
2 http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/74326
3 http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/74326
4 http://www.cheyenneme.com/news/585/
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