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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/163XIu
Atari have redesigned their website. you can now play Yars Revenge, Battlezone, Crystal Castles and Lunar Lander. http://ow.ly/Fdu9
DSi: the new DSi LL has been taken apart and pictured http://ow.ly/FdBN
360: 2 Million users logged into Facebook with the 360. half a million facebook accounts were created in just 24 hours http://ow.ly/FdII
3 more Super Street Fighter IV fighters have been announced in a Magazine. they are Cody, Guy and Adon. http://ow.ly/FdKl
PC: 16,000 Western players of Aion have been banned in a recent round of bannings. http://ow.ly/FdMh
PC: Aion have released a "Aion Vision" Video. it shows future plans like Graphical Improvements, player housing, mounts http://ow.ly/FdQq
Lucas Arts have announced that they are going to Patch Online Co-Op into Lego Indiana Jones 2 on the PS3/360. http://ow.ly/FeNW
A rumored leak video is report to show Mercenaries Inc. its a multiplayer sandbox game from the closed Pandemic studio http://ow.ly/Ffgr
PC: the final class from The Old Republic MMO has been revealed. there will be 8 different classes in the game. http://ow.ly/Ffhn
PSP: Persona 3 is estimated to have sold 158.000 units at retail and 10.000 from the PSN http://ow.ly/FfiW
Mac: Core i7 Based iMacs are reportedly shipping. many complain they don't work when they arrive, or they come broken http://ow.ly/FfkC
EA Montreal say they are focusing more on big action titles on HD consoles. they previously made Need For Speed Nitro http://ow.ly/Fh9U
PS3: Media Molecule have released concept art for Little Big Planet. http://ow.ly/Fhkr
360: Microsoft has filed a patent for an "Xbox 360 Super Guide". its like gamefaqs for the 360 and its games http://ow.ly/FhqH
During the Video Game Awards, there will be the debut teaser trailer for the TRON Movie http://ow.ly/Fhsh
DSi: The DSi LL is reported to have sold 103k units in just two days on sale. http://ow.ly/FhsH
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/1641Lg
PS3: its being reported that Sony is adding new PSN servers through December to February. its set to become much faster http://ow.ly/Fhv8
PS2/PS3: SingStar Latino is out today in Latin America. for $29.99/$39.99 A Standalone disc will be released at Gamestops. http://ow.ly/Fi40
Tekken 6 on the PS3/360 may get DLC and it'll be free. http://ow.ly/Fjf7
The BBFC may have revealed the second level in Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition as "Desperate Escape" http://ow.ly/Fjgp
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Have Released Character Screenshots/Art For NightWing In DC Universd http://ow.ly/1643js
PS3: Sony reveals this years USA PSN Fall sale titles. Flower will be $4.99, The Last Guy $4.99, Comet Crash $4.99 + more http://ow.ly/FjLX
360: its being reported that Xbox Live Party Chat will be turned back on for all of Modern Warfare 2 http://ow.ly/Fl83
Sqaure Enix are doing the CG Cinematics for Deus Ex 3. its the first join venture between Eidos and Square Enix. http://ow.ly/Flby
Wii: the OFLC has rated Ogre Battle 64, a N64 game, for the Wii. this is most likely a Virtual Console release. http://ow.ly/FlcT
QTE Blog: Square Enix Has Revealed That Just Cause 2 Is Coming Out March 23rd In USA, March 26th In Europe http://ow.ly/1645vF
QTE Blog: Ubisoft Estimates Suggest Assassins Creed II Has Sold 1.6 Million Units Worldwide http://ow.ly/1645vG
QTE Blog: Namco Bandai Have Revealed Deatils Of The Upcoming Patch For Tekken 6 That Goes Live November 26th http://ow.ly/FmtC
PS3: there will be a double XP event for Killzone 2 no November 27th-30th. there is also a retro tournament. http://ow.ly/FmMw
QTE Blog: EA And Pandemic Have Announced That "Mercs Inc" Is Currently In Development http://ow.ly/1645Pp
QTE Blog: 2K Sports Have Announced That Evan Longoria Is The Cover Athlete For Major League Baseball 2K10 http://ow.ly/1645Pq
QTE Blog: THQ*ICE Announce "Veil Of Darkness" Update For Dragonica Is Out Now http://ow.ly/FneQ
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
2K Sports Have Announced That Evan Longoria Is The Cover Athlete For Major League Baseball 2K10
2K Sports have announced that the Tampa Bay Rays player, Evan Longoria, will be the cover athlete and spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K10. 2K Sports is giving fans a chance to pick the cover art for the game. the picture above shows the 6 choices available. you can click on the picture to go straight to where you can vote for your favourite.
The game currently has a Spring 2010 release date and is currently coming to the Playstation 2, Playsattion 3, Playstation Portable, Xbox 306, Nintendo Wii, and PC.
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Nov 24, 2009 2K Sports announced today that Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays®, a 2009 American League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award recipient, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for Major League Baseball® 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball® 2K series. This season, 2K Sports is putting the selection of the cover image in the hands of fans. Online voting is now open atwww.2Ksports.com/vote, and fans can select from a gallery of different cover art designs featuring Longoria and help determine which one will adorn the cover of the game.
“It’s been a milestone year for me, from winning a Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Award, to now being selected as the cover athlete for Major League Baseball 2K10 – this has been a truly humbling experience,” said Longoria, All-Star third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays. “Since 2K Sports is letting fans decide on the final box cover art, I’m going to have to rally my Rays teammates to ensure that my favorite takes the lead.”
The third overall pick in the 2006 draft, Longoria made his major league debut in 2008 with the Tampa Bay Rays and was subsequently named American League Rookie of the Year. This past season, the stellar third baseman batted .281, with 33 homeruns, 113 RBI’s, and 100 runs, and became the first player in Rays franchise history to be recognized as American League Player of the Month. Adding to his growing list of achievements, Longoria closed out the season with a Gold Glove Award for his superior individual fielding performance, along with a Silver Slugger Award presented by Louisville Slugger, given annually to the best offensive player at each position as determined by the coaches and managers of the MLB.
“When it comes to selecting cover athletes for our games, we look for players who are more than just a fancy resume,” said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. “With Evan, he is one of the most fun and exciting players in the game, which helps complement the vibe we are striving for withMajor League Baseball 2K10.”
As a tribute to the phenomenal fan support the 2K Sports brand has received over the last decade, the final packaging for the game will be chosen by the public. Fans can now go to the website, www.2Ksports.com/vote, to select from a gallery of different cover art layouts, and the most popular selection will be used on the front of the box. Voting will be open for only two weeks – from Tuesday, November 24 at 12 noon EST through Tuesday, December 8 at 12 noon EST, and the final box cover for Major League Baseball 2K10 will be revealed before Friday, December 11.
2K Sports has also partnered with Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products, to giveaway a limited number of Fathead Jr. wall graphics ($49.99 retail value). Eligible fans who purchase specially marked copies of Major League Baseball 2K10 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system at participating retailers may redeem a unique retail code at www.fathead.com while supplies last.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, Major League Baseball 2K10 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available in Spring 2010 for the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC. For more information about Major League Baseball 2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2k10.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
About Fathead LLC
Fathead maintains license agreements with Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association along with other leading sports and entertainment brands, for more information visit www.fathead.com.
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the official Major League Baseball website at MLB.com © MLBPA-Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our reliance on a primary distribution service provider for a significant portion of our products, our ability to raise capital if needed, risks associated with international operations, and the matters relating to the investigation by a special committee of our board of directors of the Company's stock option grants and the claims and proceedings relating thereto (including stockholder and derivative litigation and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors). Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009, and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The game currently has a Spring 2010 release date and is currently coming to the Playstation 2, Playsattion 3, Playstation Portable, Xbox 306, Nintendo Wii, and PC.
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Nov 24, 2009 2K Sports announced today that Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays®, a 2009 American League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award recipient, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for Major League Baseball® 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball® 2K series. This season, 2K Sports is putting the selection of the cover image in the hands of fans. Online voting is now open atwww.2Ksports.com/vote, and fans can select from a gallery of different cover art designs featuring Longoria and help determine which one will adorn the cover of the game.
“It’s been a milestone year for me, from winning a Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Award, to now being selected as the cover athlete for Major League Baseball 2K10 – this has been a truly humbling experience,” said Longoria, All-Star third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays. “Since 2K Sports is letting fans decide on the final box cover art, I’m going to have to rally my Rays teammates to ensure that my favorite takes the lead.”
The third overall pick in the 2006 draft, Longoria made his major league debut in 2008 with the Tampa Bay Rays and was subsequently named American League Rookie of the Year. This past season, the stellar third baseman batted .281, with 33 homeruns, 113 RBI’s, and 100 runs, and became the first player in Rays franchise history to be recognized as American League Player of the Month. Adding to his growing list of achievements, Longoria closed out the season with a Gold Glove Award for his superior individual fielding performance, along with a Silver Slugger Award presented by Louisville Slugger, given annually to the best offensive player at each position as determined by the coaches and managers of the MLB.
“When it comes to selecting cover athletes for our games, we look for players who are more than just a fancy resume,” said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. “With Evan, he is one of the most fun and exciting players in the game, which helps complement the vibe we are striving for withMajor League Baseball 2K10.”
As a tribute to the phenomenal fan support the 2K Sports brand has received over the last decade, the final packaging for the game will be chosen by the public. Fans can now go to the website, www.2Ksports.com/vote, to select from a gallery of different cover art layouts, and the most popular selection will be used on the front of the box. Voting will be open for only two weeks – from Tuesday, November 24 at 12 noon EST through Tuesday, December 8 at 12 noon EST, and the final box cover for Major League Baseball 2K10 will be revealed before Friday, December 11.
2K Sports has also partnered with Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products, to giveaway a limited number of Fathead Jr. wall graphics ($49.99 retail value). Eligible fans who purchase specially marked copies of Major League Baseball 2K10 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system at participating retailers may redeem a unique retail code at www.fathead.com while supplies last.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, Major League Baseball 2K10 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available in Spring 2010 for the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC. For more information about Major League Baseball 2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2k10.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
About Fathead LLC
Fathead maintains license agreements with Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association along with other leading sports and entertainment brands, for more information visit www.fathead.com.
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the official Major League Baseball website at MLB.com © MLBPA-Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our reliance on a primary distribution service provider for a significant portion of our products, our ability to raise capital if needed, risks associated with international operations, and the matters relating to the investigation by a special committee of our board of directors of the Company's stock option grants and the claims and proceedings relating thereto (including stockholder and derivative litigation and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors). Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009, and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
THQ*ICE Announce "Veil Of Darkness" Update For Dragonica Is Out Now
THQ*ICE have announced that a new update for Dragonica is now available. The Veil Of Darkness update brings many updates including the increase of the character level cap to 65, redesigns to the Misson Map Scoring system, and rebalances of all the Dungeon Bosses. other features in this update include include:
New Quests
Over 40 new quests including new rare monster quests.
New Pet System
Three different types of pets -- Birdy, Puppy, and Kitty -- can be earned from Pet Sellers Amy and Edith by completing quests available at levels 20, 30, and 40.
Expanded Emporia War
A weekly tournament that pits the top eight guilds against each other in single elimination, the winner of which gets to challenge the reigning champion guild of Emporia.
New Cash Shop Item Types
Vanity Items: Players now can change their character's appearance with new cosmetic options for their Hair Style, Hair Color, and even Face.
Equipment Inventory Expansion:
This new item doubles normal bag space, letting characters carry twice as much loot.
Recall Cards:
Players can use these items to save their location in any Field Map.
Personalized Character Cards
These customizable personal profiles are free and provided as a reward for completing a special quest chain.
Press Release
WHO:
THQ*ICE LLC
WHAT:
THQ*ICE has announced the descent of the “Veil of Darkness” upon its free-to-play MMORPG, Dragonica™ Online. This upcoming content update introduces exciting new features and an increased character level cap of 65. A selection of these new gameplay elements include:
New Quests
Over 40 new quests including new rare monster quests.
New Pet System
Three different types of pets -- Birdy, Puppy, and Kitty -- can be earned from Pet Sellers Amy and Edith by completing quests available at levels 20, 30, and 40.
Expanded Emporia War
A weekly tournament that pits the top eight guilds against each other in single elimination, the winner of which gets to challenge the reigning champion guild of Emporia.
New Cash Shop Item Types
Vanity Items: Players now can change their character's appearance with new cosmetic options for their Hair Style, Hair Color, and even Face.
Equipment Inventory Expansion:
This new item doubles normal bag space, letting characters carry twice as much loot.
Recall Cards:
Players can use these items to save their location in any Field Map.
Personalized Character Cards
These customizable personal profiles are free and provided as a reward for completing a special quest chain.
The “Veil of Darkness” content update also rebalances all dungeon bosses, redesigns the Mission Map scoring system, and improves the in-game Journal. Advanced levels of the crafting system will also be implemented.
WHERE:
Sign up for a FREE THQ*ICE Passport at http://go.thqice.com/register.php.
Online: Register at http://go.thqice.com/register.php
Twitter: Follow at http://twitter.com/dragonicathqice
Facebook: Join at http://facebook.com/dragonica
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 24th
ABOUT:
Developed by Barunson Interactive, and published by THQ*ICE, Dragonica Online (Rated ‘E10+’ for Everyone over the age of 10) is the first MMORPG to merge fast-paced combat, 3D side-scrolling and a hilarious, yet devastating, skill system. Players can join the Dragon Fellowship to vanquish the threat of the evil Dark Dragon Elga; explore a fantastical world that combines intense arcade-style combat and quirky humor with light heart graphics. Grow your character into a Dragon Fellowship hero today!
EA And Pandemic Have Announced That "Mercs Inc" Is Currently In Development
Earlier today there was a video of a demo reportedly for "Mercs Inc" leaked to the public. this is the video that i have put in the blog post.
EA has now confirmed that Pandemic is working on a game called "Mercs Inc". the game is in the early stages of development. EA have said that it will be the next game to be released from Pandemic Studios after The Saboteur has gone on sale and the first from Pandemic Studios in their "new home" in Play Vista.
Press Release
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pandemic™ Studios, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that an all-new game in the studio’s popular Mercenaries™ franchise is in early stages of development at EALA. ‘Mercs Inc’ (working title) is the latest entry in the action series first made popular byMercenaries in 2005 and most recently by Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™. Mercs Inc will be the first Pandemic game to be developed by the studio at its new home in Playa Vista. Mercs Inc will also be the first Pandemic game released after the launch this December 8th of the award-winning World War II action-sandbox game, The Saboteur™.
“We are very excited to announce a new instalment in the popular Mercenaries series because it demonstrates our continued commitment to Pandemic’s rich catalogue of intellectual properties,” said Nick Earl, Senior VP and Group General Manager at EA. “From the studio at EALA, a core creative team is forging new ground and conceptualizing new ideas for this exciting franchise.”
The most imminent release from Pandemic Studios is the action sandbox game, The Saboteur which ships on December 8, 2009. The Saboteur stars Sean Devlin; a street-tough Irish race car driver trapped behind enemy lines in 1940s Nazi-occupied France. Motivated by revenge, Sean fights, climbs, and races through open-world Paris, sneaking into the heart of the Nazi operations and sabotaging their every move. The Saboteur will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox360® video game and entertainment system, and the PC. The Saboteur has been rated M by the ESRB with the following as descriptors: blood, intense violence, nudity, sexual themes, strong language. More information about The Saboteur, can be found at http://www.thesaboteurgame.com.
Platform(s) and ship date for Mercs Inc not announced. This game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
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™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. 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, Mercenaries, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Pandemic, and The Saboteur are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and “PLAYSTATION” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA has now confirmed that Pandemic is working on a game called "Mercs Inc". the game is in the early stages of development. EA have said that it will be the next game to be released from Pandemic Studios after The Saboteur has gone on sale and the first from Pandemic Studios in their "new home" in Play Vista.
Mercenaries Inc. Demo from Dorian Compo on Vimeo.
Press Release
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pandemic™ Studios, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that an all-new game in the studio’s popular Mercenaries™ franchise is in early stages of development at EALA. ‘Mercs Inc’ (working title) is the latest entry in the action series first made popular byMercenaries in 2005 and most recently by Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™. Mercs Inc will be the first Pandemic game to be developed by the studio at its new home in Playa Vista. Mercs Inc will also be the first Pandemic game released after the launch this December 8th of the award-winning World War II action-sandbox game, The Saboteur™.
“We are very excited to announce a new instalment in the popular Mercenaries series because it demonstrates our continued commitment to Pandemic’s rich catalogue of intellectual properties,” said Nick Earl, Senior VP and Group General Manager at EA. “From the studio at EALA, a core creative team is forging new ground and conceptualizing new ideas for this exciting franchise.”
The most imminent release from Pandemic Studios is the action sandbox game, The Saboteur which ships on December 8, 2009. The Saboteur stars Sean Devlin; a street-tough Irish race car driver trapped behind enemy lines in 1940s Nazi-occupied France. Motivated by revenge, Sean fights, climbs, and races through open-world Paris, sneaking into the heart of the Nazi operations and sabotaging their every move. The Saboteur will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox360® video game and entertainment system, and the PC. The Saboteur has been rated M by the ESRB with the following as descriptors: blood, intense violence, nudity, sexual themes, strong language. More information about The Saboteur, can be found at http://www.thesaboteurgame.com.
Platform(s) and ship date for Mercs Inc not announced. This game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
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™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. 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, Mercenaries, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Pandemic, and The Saboteur are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and “PLAYSTATION” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Ubisoft Estimates Suggest Assassins Creed II Has Sold 1.6 Million Units Worldwide
Ubisoft has announced that their estimates suggest that Assassins Creed II has sold 1.6 Million units worldwide so far. this is a 32% increase of sales over the first game.
Ubisoft are also pleased with the critical response to the game, with an average score on GameRankings.com of 91%, and the response from gamers, who on GameSpot have rated the game an average 94%.
Press Release
PARIS, November 24, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced record first week sales performance for its Assassin’s Creed™ II video game with 1.6 million units sold through worldwide according to internal estimates. This represents 32% growth over the first week sales of Assassin’s Creed. Launched in November 2007, Assassin’s Creed remains the fastest selling new video game intellectual property ever in the U.S.
Assassin’s Creed II has received an overwhelmingly positive reception from gamers around the world and from the video game trade press with to date an average user rating of 94% on Gamespot.com and over 91% average critics score according to GameRankings.com.
Assassin’s Creed II invites players to become Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who’s been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio’s subsequent quest for vengeance plunges players into a captivating and epic story that offers more variety in missions, surprising and engaging new game play elements, diverse weapons, incredible depth and lasting appeal and a profound character progression that will appeal to fans of the original Assassin’s Creed as well as entice players new to the brand.
Namco Bandai Have Revealed Deatils Of The Upcoming Patch For Tekken 6 That Goes Live November 26th
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c3/Tekken6cover.jpg.jpgNamco Bandai have announced that the upcoming patch for Tekken 6 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 will be coming out on November 26th. Enhancements and improvements that this patch brings include:
• Improve input response - Improve game's responsiveness to button/command inputs.
• Selectable search priorities for ranked matches - Players will be able to set search priorities for opponents in ranked matches based on comparable rank or connection speed quality as well as area.
• Optimize data transmission between fighters and spectators– The fight data will be optimized in order to reduce the bandwidth load on the host’s console.
• Signal strength bars – The update will improve the signal strength bar to reflect connection quality more accurately.
• Chance to cancel match - The update will allow players to cancel the match before it begins after displaying the opponents signal strength.
Namco Bandai have also announced that a Co-Op Scenario Campaign Mode is coming this winter.
Press Release
Santa Clara, Calif., (Nov. 24, 2009) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced details regarding the free TEKKEN® 6downloadable update for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. To further enhance player’s online gameplay experience, the new update will be available on Nov. 26, 2009 and include:
• Improve input response - Improve game's responsiveness to button/command inputs.
• Selectable search priorities for ranked matches - Players will be able to set search priorities for opponents in ranked matches based on comparable rank or connection speed quality as well as area.
• Optimize data transmission between fighters and spectators– The fight data will be optimized in order to reduce the bandwidth load on the host’s console.
• Signal strength bars – The update will improve the signal strength bar to reflect connection quality more accurately.
• Chance to cancel match - The update will allow players to cancel the match before it begins after displaying the opponents signal strength.
This update is separate from the online co-op Scenario Campaign mode download which is scheduled for this winter.
Released on Oct. 27, 2009, TEKKEN 6 is the latest installment to the blockbuster fighting franchise and is jam-packed with robust features as well as edge-of-your-seat action. New online and offline gameplay modes, stunning visuals, a rich customization feature, and the largest character roster in the series’ history, round out this stylish fighter.
TEKKEN 6 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is now available nationwide for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 with an MSRP of $59.99. A premium wireless fight stick bundle is also available for $149.99, while supplies last. For more information on TEKKEN 6, please visit: www.namcobandaigames.com or www.tekken.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
TEKKEN®6 & © 1994-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.
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Press Release © 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
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