Rovio Announce Angry Birds: Star Wars Is Out Now On Facebook

Rovio have announced they have released Angry Birds: Star Wars on Facebook. this new version of the game comes with new power-ups, tournaments and social integration. 

Each week there is a new tournament spread across 5 levels. there are 3 exclusive power-ups includes the Blaster Droid, Saber Sling and Thermal Detonator. you can compete against friends via leaderboards or send them in-game gifts.



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Jagex Announce Carnage Racing Is Out Now On Facebook, Release New Trailer And Screenshots

Jagex have announced Carnage Racing is out now on Facebook. the game is a racing game which has you racing against other players in fast cars. after every race, the players collect prizes, experience points and in-game currency which can be used to get better cars, weapons and special features.

 Carnage Racing Features: 

· 8 way multiplayer races – Play with friends or against the AI
· Time challenge mode – throw down the gauntlet to your friend and see if they can take first place from your grasp!
· 13 Unique races all set on a scenic tropical island
· 5 cars with a total of 50 upgrades which can be applied
· 5 weapons with a total of 47 upgrades

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PopCap Announce Zuma Blitz: Kroakatoa Island, A Major Update To Zuma Blitz On Facebook

PopCap have announced they have relaunched Zuma Blitz on Facebook as Zuma Blitz: Kroakatoa Island. the game board has been expanded, you can now level up to 110, and there are new power-ups and abilities. Popcap have also revealed the original game has been played by over 15 Million people.

Key Features

◊    Collect Stars and Progress through 110 new levels of ball-blasting adventure

◊    Choose from 10 explosive Powers, including all-new Color Nuke and Wild Ball

◊    Select island “Treats” for an extra boost with the game’s all-new food system

◊    Share gifts and Life with Facebook friends to enhance your adventure and theirs

◊    Enjoy smoother, faster gameplay for the best “Zuma” experience yet

◊    Use the all-new Shot Aimer to sharpen ball-blasting skills

◊    Unlock powerful Spirit Animal Monuments

◊    Track your friends’ stats on the leaderboard

◊    Compete in weekly tournaments

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Atari Reveal Atari Arcade, Classic Atari Games Reimagined In HTML 5 With Facebook And Twitter Integration

Atari have revealed Atari Arcade, a browser based portal featuring HTML 5 reimagined Classic Atari games. these games have fresh graphics as well as integration with Facebook and Twitter. Atari Arcade will work with all HTML 5 browsers, but the Internet Explorer version will be ad-free. Atari Arcade will feature games including Asteroids, Pong, Lunar Lander, Missile Command and Centipede, with Super Breakout and Combat with new features so you can go head-to-head in real time and leaderboards.



The framework from which Atari Arcade has been built on means other developers can use their Create.js tools to bring cross browser, cross device HMTL 5 gaming and media experiences to their games.

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Team 17 Announce Worms Is Coming To Facebook, People Can Sign Up For The Closed Beta

Team 17 have announced they are bringing Worms to Facebook. the game is currently in a closed Beta and fans can register their interest in joining the beta here.



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EA And Insomniac Games Have Announced Outernauts Is Out Now On Facebook

EA and Insomniac Games have announced Outernauts is out now on Facebook. Outernauts is a adventure role playing social game where players can capture and train aliens for battle, whilst also transforming your homeworld into a galactic hub. you play as a member of the United Earth's elite Outernaut force.

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EA Have Released A New Trailer For SimCity Social On Facebook

EA and Maxis have released a new trailer for SimCity Social, the recently released Facebook version of SimCity.

EA And Maxis Announce SimCity Social Is Out Now On Facebook

EA have announced SimCity Social, a game developed by Maxis and Playfish, is out now on Facebook. there is no set path to follow in this game, you take full control of the city as mayor and have to deal with crime, pollution, fires and more. the social part of the game lets players help each other or forge rivalries.

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EA And Insomniac Announce Outernauts For Facebook, Coming This Summer

Insomniac and EA have announced Outernauts for Facebook. Coming this summer, Outernautsis a adventure role playing game where you play as a member of the United Earth Outernaut Force. their job is to find and control alien beasts whilst battling pirates and evil corporations who want control of the galaxy. Players can explore planets, harvest Loot, and fight asynchronously with friends against the universe. Outernauts is currently in a closed Beta but it is set to come out this Summer.



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Facebook On PS Vita Update 1.01 Out Now, Better Photo Upload Support, Page Support And More

Facebook on the PS Vita has a free update available. update 1.01 brings Page Support, support for all of the PS Vita system languages, and new Photo features. you can now upload photo's from the news feed and wall section of Facebook and tag people in them. i personally feel that the app runs smoother, both in scrolling and touch screens support. to get this upload, click on the Facebook icon to bring up the Live Area. then touch the refresh button to bring up the update button. click on that and it'll download.

PopCap Announce Solitaire Blitz Is Out Now On Facebook

PopCap have announced Solitaire Blitz is out now on Facebook. Solitaire Blitz had was debuted back in February through a gradual Beta Launch, but now its available for everyone on Facebook. In Solitaire Blitz, users have just 60 seconds to try and clear a deck, collect treasures, and earn in-game money called Silver. the Silver can then be used to purchase power-ups. you can also compete against friends using leaderboards.



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PopCap Announce Solitaire Blitz, Their Upcoming Facebook Game

PopCap Announce Solitaire Blitz, a new original game for Facebook. this card game is aquatically themed and set to come out in early March.


Watch Solitaire Blitz - Teaser Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Capcom And SoundCloud Announce Street Fighter X Tekken Competition

Capcom and SoundCloud have announced they are teaming up for a Street Fighter X Tekken Competition. Fans of the game are bring asked to create their own tracks using vocal samples from each game, Tekken and Street Fighter. the best of these tracks will then be showcased during the Street Fighter X Tekken launch event in London on 29th February. of them, one Street Fighter and one Tekken finalist will be picked to battle it out.

You can listen to current entries here on Facebook.

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EA Announce The Sims Are Coming To Facebook In The Sims Social

EA have announced they are bringing The Sims to Facebook in The Sims Social. coming out later this summer in 5 languages, The Sims Social allows people to create a Sim, a place for your Sim to Live, and lets you interact with your friends Sims and their houses. these relationships you create can either be good or bad. the first video has some of the developers talking about the game whilst the second video focuses on the good or bad in-game relationships between Sims.


Watch The Sims Social - Game Trailer Featuring it's Developers in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com


Watch The Sims Social - Debut Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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The Sims Social is pleased to present the first producer video for the game which will be going live soon. In this video, discover the game’s key features, core gameplay and overall fun and havoc one can create in The Sims Social on Facebook. One of the game’s innovative new features is its “replay” option. The Sims Social not only allows you to interact with your friends, and your friends with you, but its “replay” feature also allows you to see what your friends have done to you and your house while you’ve been away. Where other games simply give you notifications, in The Sims Social, watch and be surprised by what you see unfolding in front of your eyes. Take a peek at it and find out much more in this producer video.

About The Sims Social
The Sims Social invites people to play with life in a whole new way with all of the uniquely playful and creative elements of The Sims and delivers an intuitive entertainment experience to the more than 500 million people on Facebook. Launching globally on Facebook this summer in five languages, The Sims Social allows players anytime, anywhere to create their Sim, build a bachelor pad or dream house, spark friendships and romances, and have exciting adventures – all with their Facebook friends. The Sims Social gives players the opportunity to engage with every aspect of their Sim’s social lives from the intense emotion of a first kiss to the flawless execution of a hilarious prank. Playing with the sweet side of life, The Sims Social will have players helping their neighbors, building friendships, falling in love, kissing or even making woohoo. Those who are more interested in stirring up trouble can pull pranks or sabotage friends, pee on a neighbor’s lawn, become a heartbreaker or even a womanizer. As players’ personalities come through, the Sims’ conduct is wildly diverse making The Sims Social alive like no other game.

Naughty Dog Announce The Uncharted 3 Beta Starts 28th June And Detail New Multiplayer Features

Naughty Dog have announced the Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta will start on 28th June 2011. The Beta will be global for those with Playstation Plus. Naughty Dog have released a new trailer for the multiplayer part of Uncharted 3 and it shows 2 levels, The Airstrip and The Chateau. The Chateau is a traditional multiplayer map, with multiple levels taking advantage of the traversal in Uncharted. The Airstrip is 2 parts. the first part takes place on a cargo plane and a truck convoy. the second part takes place in a hanger that occasionally gets strafed by fighter planes.



As Well as announcing a Multiplayer Beta, Naughty Dog have detailed some of the multiplayer aspects in the game, some of which are shown in the trailer. some new game modes include Three Team Deathmatch, where its 2 vs 2 vs 2. the other new mode is Free For All. another new feature is Late To Join. this drops players into multiplayer matches already running where there is space. A Big addition for Uncharted 3 is split screen online multiplayer, where 2 people on a couch can play under their own PSN ID's in several online multiplayer modes. Uncharted 3 will also come with a Buddy System option where you can share each others success.

Naughty Dog are also bringing over Uncharted 2 systems like the booster system. in uncharted 3 there will be new main boosters as well as new Paid Boosters. Uncharted 3 will have indepth customisation options for characters, logo's, and weapons, all of which are shown in the demo.

Naughty Dog is implementing changes into how a game is won. its now possible to have it so if the timer runs out and the scores are tied or very close, the game will go into Overtime. if its still too close to call, Sudden Death happens. During a match there are times when 1 team gets too far ahead. now there are Power Plays that will help the team behind catch up, but if the team ahead is good they can use this period to earn even more money.

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The Final reveal today was an update on the social features in the game. Cinema Mode lets you create clips from matches and upload them to your YouTube or Facebook account. Uncharted TV will stream some selected videos to you. there is a feed in the Star Up menu that shows your friends and their uploads. You can use Facebook to invite players to your game or post screenshots of your customised character. you can also post treasures to your Facebook wall that your Facebook friends can click to unlock content in their Uncharted 3 game.

Source: USA PSN Blog And USA Today

EA Announce Monopoly Millionaires, A Free To Play Monopoly Game Available On Facebook

EA have announced Monopoly Millionaires, a free to play Monopoly game on Facebook. Monopoly Millionaires has several classic features but it has also been designed with social gaming in mind as players are encouraged to play with friends. The more friends a player has and the more often they visit their friends boards, increase the more success they're likely to have in the game.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced thatMONOPOLY Millionaires, the first free-to-play social gaming version of the world’s favorite family game brand, is now available for play on Facebook. Fans of MONOPOLY can connect with all their Facebook friends and family around the world to experience the never ending fun of building the biggest and best boards and amassing millions in MONOPOLY money. Under license from Hasbro, MONOPOLY Millionaires can be played on Facebook at: http://apps.facebook.com/monopolymillionaires/

The release of MONOPOLY Millionaires represents an entirely new and innovative approach to the digital MONOPOLY franchise. Electronic Arts’ considerable MONOPOLY development expertise has resulted in the integration of unique social gameplay features that take gaming on Facebook in a new direction.

“EA has enjoyed a very successful relationship with Hasbro over the last three years and we’re excited to introduce the beloved MONOPOLY brand to the Facebook community,” says Chip Lange, senior vice president and general manager of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts. “We strive to continually re-imagine Hasbro brands digitally in creative ways and MONOPOLY Millionaires is no exception. We’re bringing the world’s favorite game brand into the new era of social gaming, offering an accessible and enjoyable experience for Facebook users worldwide.”

“MONOPOLY has always been a social game that’s made better by the friends you play with,” said Katie Mitic, director of platform and mobile marketing at Facebook. “With MONOPOLY Millionaires, EA and Hasbro are bringing this global game brand to a growing online audience of people who play games with their friends on Facebook. MONOPOLY is a great example of the legacy that can be created when games are built to be social from day one.”

Fans of MONOPOLY will find several familiar features in MONOPOLY Millionaires, such as the classic MONOPOLY board, earning money by building houses and hotels, and rolling dice to move tokens around the board. However, MONOPOLY Millionaires has been designed specifically for the world of social gaming to encourage players to engage and play with their friends. The more friends a player has, and the more often they visit their friends’ boards, the more success they’re likely to have in the game. Additionally, players may roll the dice consecutively and don’t have to wait for their friends to finish their turns. Customization is another highlight of MONOPOLY Millionaires, allowing players to creatively decorate their boards for a more personalized and expressive experience.

“MONOPOLY has entertained millions of families around the globe for decades,” said Mark Blecher, senior vice president and general manager of digital gaming and media at Hasbro. “With this first time addition of a social gaming version for Facebook, it's great to know there will always be a friend or family member who’ll be ready to roll the dice any time of the day or night to experience the fun of MONOPOLY Millionaires.”

MONOPOLY for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS
The world of MONOPOLY has already come to life digitally with great success through the strategic licensing alliance between EA and Hasbro. To date, the franchise—which kicked off in 2008 with the launch of the original MONOPOLY—has sold through more than two million units worldwide across Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation ® 2 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, and the Wii. The 2010 launch of MONOPOLY Streets brought even more fun to the digital translation of the popular board game with newly added online play features and an immersive MONOPOLY city which transforms and expands as aspiring real estate moguls buy and develop their properties.

MONOPOLY for iOS, Amazon Kindle, Windows Phone 7 and Android
It’s “GO” time! With MONOPOLY for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Amazon Kindle, Android and Windows Phone 7, players can take a ride on the Reading Railroad, buy Boardwalk or go directly to jail. The game jumps to life with animated features and intuitive gameplay as players buy, sell and trade Atlantic City’s famous properties. Adding to the fun is the ability to challenge friends with Pass ‘n Play and customize the difficulty, number of players and house rules. For those who aspire to go global, there is MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition for iPhone and iPod touch. This popular app features all new properties and adds an international flair to the world’s favorite game brand digital experience. Players can own international cities, trade in a Race Car for a Sumo Wrestler and discover fun facts about exotic destinations with Chance, Community Chest and “Did You Know?” cards.

MONOPOLY for Pogo.com
At EA’s online gaming destination Pogo.com™, players can also become global real estate tycoons inMONOPOLY Here and Now: The World Edition by visiting www.pogo.com/games/monopoly to compete against three other opponents. Additionally, Pogo™ now offers the downloadable MONOPOLY City for the PC, the first true digital iteration of the hit board game in which players can build and watch their city fortune grow.MONOPOLY City is now available at www.pogo.com/downloads.

About MONOPOLY
Since 1935, more than 275 million copies of MONOPOLY have been sold in 111 countries and 40 languages. Hundreds of different editions of the game have been published, but the most popular continues to be the classic "Number Nine." Affectionately known by its original product number, "Number Nine" is based on the streets of Atlantic City and is nearly identical to Charles Darrow's original submission to Parker Brothers. The MONOPOLY name and logo, the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and the character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment.

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: EA SPORTS(tm), EA(tm), EA Mobile(tm) and POGO(tm). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. 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.

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. Come see how we inspire play through our brands athttp://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Pogo.com are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. MONOPOLY is a trademark of Hasbro and used with permission. Nintendo DS and Wii Mii are trademarks of Nintendo. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and used with permission. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PopCap Announce Zuma Blitz Is Out Now On Facebook

PopCap have announced Zuma Blitz is no longer in Beta and is available for everyone to play on Facebook. Zuma Blitz has been in development for over a year and has the following features and improvements:

• Weekly tournaments and leader boards, with new game levels introduced each week
• An “experience points” system to unlock additional power-ups and capabilities
• Time extenders, score multipliers and other powerful in-game accelerants
• “Hot Frog” speed mode for massive, section-clearing super shots
• Additional information on the in-game performances and status of your Facebook friends, such as medals won, achievements earned at various point thresholds and experience level

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DUBLIN, Ireland – December 14, 2010 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced that Zuma® Blitz is now live on Facebook, inviting the more than 500 million members of the leading social platform to join in the ball-blasting fun. Zuma Blitz is the social adaptation of PopCap's hit franchise (over 20 million units sold worldwide) and provides players with the first competitive and cooperative iteration of Zuma in the game's history.

Zuma, the world’s most popular ball-blasting game, has been compressed into a one minute ultra high-octane game where you compete with your friends on Facebook by exploding as many balls as you can in 60 seconds. In development for more than a year, Zuma Blitz incorporates a raft of fun new features and other enhancements, including:
·         Weekly tournaments and leader boards, with new game levels introduced each week
·         An “experience points” system to unlock additional power-ups and capabilities
·         Time extenders, score multipliers and other powerful in-game accelerants
·         “Hot Frog” speed mode for massive, section-clearing super shots
·         Additional information on the in-game performances and status of your Facebook friends, such as medals won, achievements earned at various point thresholds and experience level

Zuma Blitz joins Bejeweled® Blitz as PopCap's second social game on Facebook. Bejeweled Blitz has attracted nearly 40 million users since its introduction less than two years ago, more than 150 million sessions of that game are played each day by consumers worldwide, and it is consistently the most "engaging" game on Facebook, as measured by the ratio of daily to monthly active users.

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About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 350 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce Wildlife Refuge, A New Facebook Game

Sony Online Entertainment have announced Wildlife Refuge, a new game for Facebook. the game takes place in Africa were you have your own customisable refuge. you have protect animals from poachers and discover new breeds to protect. Sony Online Entertainment will donate a percentage of the profits from the game to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Cheetah Kids.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Nov. 23, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced Wildlife Refuge, a new game playable on Facebook that immerses players in the heart of Africa as they set out on a mission to help build a refuge and care for exotic animals. In the game, players customize their own refuge as they discover new breeds and protect this habitat from poachers and other dangers that threaten their existence. Wildlife Refuge also offers players the opportunity to make a difference in real life as SOE will donate a percentage of the proceeds generated from the sale of select virtual items to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Cheetah Kids. SOE will contribute half of the proceeds spent by players on Station CashTM to purchase a Cheetah Statue to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and half of the proceeds from Station Cash used by players to purchase a Baby Cheetah to Cheetah Kids.*

“Wildlife Refuge has so much to offer by way of educating players about endangered animals, and we’re pleased to be able to translate that into real-life action by contributing to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Cheetah Kids,” said John Smedley, president of SOE. “The Cheetah Conservation Fund is one of the world’s resources for protecting and ensuring a future for the cheetah, and Cheetah Kids helps educate and engage young people in understanding endangered species and their ecosystems using the cheetah as the educational ambassador. With these collaborations, we’re proud to contribute to causes while providing an engaging gaming experience.”

Playable now on Facebook (http://apps.facebook.com/wildliferefuge), Wildlife Refuge takes players on exciting adventures as they complete quests to earn special rewards. From exploring new territory and building their refuge, to sharing their animal offspring with friends, Wildlife Refuge brings all the fun of operating one’s own wildlife sanctuary to Facebook.

Wildlife Refuge is a casual, social game based on a player’s need to increase their Ecosystem Rating. Ecosystem Ratings are based on building, decorating and securing the refuge, exploring the safari, interacting with neighboring refuges and tending to the animals. Players can compile collections, buy supplies and share achievements with friends in the game.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver and Tucson, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and Legends of Norrath are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Free Realms and Station Cash are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About the Cheetah Conservation Fund
The Cheetah Conservation Fund’s mission is to be the internationally recognized center of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems. The Cheetah Conservation Fund’s vision is to see a world where cheetahs live in flourish. The Cheetah Conservation Fund is a 501©(3) non-profit, #31-1726923. Cheetah Conservation Fund, PO Box 1755, Otjiwarongo, Namibia, Tel: +264 (0) 67 306 225, Fax: +264 (0) 67 306 247, Website: www.cheetah.org.

About Cheetah Kids
Cheetah Kids’ mission is to educate and engage young people in understanding endangered species and their ecosystems using the cheetah as the educational ambassador. Cheetah Kids’s vision is to educate young people about wildlife conservation and motivate them to act constructively to improve our world’s environment. Cheetah Kids is a 501©(3) non-profit #26-1606009. Cheetah Kids, 3160 N. Amethyst Lane, Tucson, AZ, 85749, Tel: (520) 749-7878, Email: duma@cheetahkids.com, Website:http://www.cheetahkids.com/.

*Purchases of Cheetah Statue and Baby Cheetah virtual items are not tax deductible. SOE’s contributions to charities are made only on that portion of a purchase of a virtual item made with Station Cash purchased by players; any portion of a purchase made with promotional Station Cash does not apply. Station Cash is “virtual currency” used in many SOE games to purchase in-game virtual items. Station Cash is non-transferable, has no cash value, and is subject to SOE’s terms of service. Seewww.soe.com/stationcash for details.

EA Announce PGA Tour Golf Challenge, A New Casual Game Coming To Facebook

EA have announced PGA Tour Golf Challenge, a new casual game coming to Facebook in Winter 2010. PGA Tour Golf Challenge is a 3D Game that lets players play rounds of golf whilst also earning experience and levelling up. there will be daily challenges, where you can compete against your friends, and controls designed to be accessible.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today plans forEA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR® Golf Challenge, a new, casual golf game for Facebook that launches in winter 2010. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challenge features real-time 3D gameplay** on Facebook and expands on the EA SPORTS™ social game portfolio that also includes FIFA Superstars and Madden NFL Superstars. As with FIFA Superstars and Madden NFL Superstars, both ranked number one in their respective categories on Facebook1, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challenge offers a fun and compelling social gameplay experience for a wide-range of sports fans and their friends.

Developed at EA SPORTS Tiburon, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challengeallows participants to play rounds of golf to earn experience and level up through their career while also unlocking world famous golf courses. Daily challenges will allow players to compete against their Facebook friends, with weekly champions crowned as players vie for golf supremacy on Facebook. Tailored to a casual gaming audience, the game features accessible, easy to master game play mechanics, including one-click swing, easy aiming with a mouse or keyboard, an assortment of custom clubs, and a variety of shot types. At launch, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challenge will offer a series of gameplay modes and additional opportunities to customize and accelerate a player’s career that can be purchased via micro-transactions.

“EA SPORTS is pioneering new ways to play games online by creating entertaining experiences that resonate with both casual and hardcore gamers alike,” said Andrew Wilson, senior vice president of worldwide development, EA SPORTS. “Our growing portfolio of premium social gaming products, including EA SPORTS PGA TOUR® Golf Challenge, provides unique new opportunities for fans to experience sports games online, while also helping us reach an evolving fan base.”

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR® Golf Challenge is the third game developed by a newly formed EA SPORTS On-Demand team, joining the previous releases of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online and Madden NFL Superstars. The EA SPORTS On-Demand group includes game developers with experience across multiple EA SPORTS franchises and was formed to accelerate the expansion of the EA SPORTS direct-to-consumer game portfolio.

EA SPORTS has previously introduced two social gaming experiences, FIFA Superstars and Madden NFL Superstars. In recent months, these games have reached a series of achievements, underscoring momentum in the growing category:

FIFA Superstars - Launched just ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA Superstars had more than 1.7 million monthly active users within its first three weeks of availability, and now has over 3.7 million monthly users on Facebook, according to AppData2.
Madden NFL Superstars – Released at the beginning of this year’s NFL season, the game has more than 2 million monthly users and over 200,000 daily users on Facebook, according to AppData3.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challenge joins the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise to expand the EA SPORTS portfolio of immersive golf experiences that give casual and hardcore gamers the ability to hit the links via an authentic gameplay experience.
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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: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. 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 and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, , FIFA, FIFA World Cup, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission.

PopCap Have Released A New Trailer For Zuma Blitz

PopCap Have Released a new trailer for thier upcoming Facebook game, Zuma Blitz. the trailer shows the familiar Zuma gameplay whilst also showing the social features, similar to bejewelled, and new gameplay mechanics. the trailer says the game is out now, but a recent check showed that the game is coming out any hour now.