Sony Declare February Is Mini's Month With Price Drops, Competitions, And Other Goodies

Sony EU have declared February as Mini's Month. Firstly, various Mini's will be reduced in price for only 2 weeks. the first sale will start on the Thursday 4th PSN update and will run for 2 weeks until 18th February. The Following games will be on sale:

Fieldrunners €4.99/£3.99 now €3.99/£3.49
Kahoots €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Vempire €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Breakquest €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Pinball Fantasies €4.99/£3.99 now €3.99/£3.49
Bloons €3.99/£3.49 now €2.49/£1.99
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Dracula - Undead Awakening €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74

Sony EU are holding a Mini's Competition here, all you need to do is correctly guess which Mini's Game a picture represents. the prize is a PSPgo and Playstation Network Vouchers.

Sony have uploaded Mini's videos to a PSP Youtube channel so people can see videos of many of the Mini's.

The EU Playstation Blog will have further goodies throughout the month were free games, wallpaper, and more could be won.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sega Celebrates "Hedgehog Day" By Releasing New Concept Art And Music For Project Needlemouse

In celebration of "Hedgehog Day", celebrating the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sega has released two new pieces of concept art from project Needlemouse, which can been seen below. These pieces are from the first level in the game.
Sega also released the first few seconds of music from Project Needlemouse. if you head here, you can hear the 16 bit inspired tune.

Sega will reveal the name of Project Needlemouse on Thursday.

From USA Sega Blog

D3 Announce They Have The Rights To Develop Videogames Based On The Movie Despicable Me

D3Publisher have announced they have the worldwide rights to develop and release videogames based on the upcoming Animated 3D CGI Movie, Despicable Me. D3 say games based on this movie should be released on Handhelds and consoles in July 2010, to coincide with the movies scheduled release on 9th July.

D3 have teased some of the things players can expect from the games. you play as Gru, the movies criminal mastermind, and plot heists and attacks against Gru's archnemisis, Vector. There will be puzzle solving, action, wacky gadgets, vehicles, and fun.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Feb 01, 2010 D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, together with its parent D3, Inc., today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing for video games based on Universal Pictures and Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me, the studio’s first from Meledandri (Ice Age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Horton Hears a Who!), who produces through his Universal-based family-entertainment company.

The film follows Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), one of the world’s greatest super-villains, as he uses his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and a small army of minions to pull off the biggest heist in the history of the world. The video games are scheduled to release on console and handheld systems in July 2010 to coincide with the nationwide release of the movie on July 9, 2010.

“Despicable Me has all the right ingredients for a successful game,” said Bill Anker, vice president of business development and licensing, D3P. “The film’s unique cast of characters and playful, mischievous action will translate exceptionally well into the interactive space. We look forward to working closely with the Universal team to deliver an authentic and compelling gameplay experience for fans of the film as well as gamers of all ages.”

“Working with D3Publisher, we look forward to creating a fun-filled game loaded with humor, clever puzzles, in-game rule breaking and surprises,” said Bill Kispert, vice president, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “Players can explore the slightly wicked side of themselves as they carry out hilarious capers on a comical quest for world domination.”

In Despicable Me: The Game, players will experience the inventiveness of being a despicable genius as they become Gru, the film’s criminal mastermind, planning heists and plotting attacks on Gru’s archnemesis, Vector, as they work their way to villainous greatness. Despicable Me: The Game offers a unique blend of action and puzzle solving that combines the fun of commanding an army of loyal-but-manic minions and using an arsenal of wacky gadgets, weapons and vehicles to entertain players of all ages.

About Despicable Me (The Movie)
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. www.despicable.me

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About D3Publisher
D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine®. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

THQ Announce They Have Worldwide Rights To Develop And Publish Videogames Based On Jeopardy And Wheel Of Fortune

THQ Announce they have the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish videogames based on the Sony Pictures television game shows JEOPARDY and Wheel Of Fortune. this is a 2 year deal where games will be released on the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi. THQ Have the option to release games on additional platforms.

The First games from this agreement should be released this year.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 01, 2010 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. today announced two multi-year licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on Sony Pictures Television’s popular game show properties, “JEOPARDY!” and “Wheel of Fortune”.

The new agreements give THQ rights to publish interactive games based on the two properties for the Wii™ video game system, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™, and grants THQ options for additional platforms.

“We are excited to add two iconic properties such as ‘JEOPARDY!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to our Kids, Family and Casual Games portfolio,” said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President, THQ Kids, Family and Casual Games. “The opportunity to implement new features such as Wii Speak™ will re-imagine how these games are played and engage fans with a whole new level of interactivity.”

“‘JEOPARDY!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ are extraordinarily popular across the globe and it was important for us to find a partner with an international vision,” said Mark Caplan, Vice President Licensing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products. “THQ’s focus and proven success within the family market made them the most logical team to bring these renowned properties to new platforms, and we look forward to working with them to create family-friendly interactive experiences.”

THQ plans to release the first video games under this agreement later this year.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and its logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products:
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP), a Division of Columbia Tristar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized properties in film and television.

Columbia Tristar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Wheel Of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune, America’s #1 game show, is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Studios International, both units of CBS Corp.

About Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!, the winner of 28 Emmy awards since its debut in 1984, was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most awards won by a TV Game Show. The series is the #1-rated quiz show in syndication with nearly 9 million daily viewers. Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Television International, both units of CBS Corp.

Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi are trademarks of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements about THQ
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections for games based on ”Wheel of Fortune” and “JEOPARDY!” and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

EA Release New Screenshots For Command & Conquer 4 And Announce Gamers Can Signup For Its Open Beta

EA Have announced that Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight is in a Open Beta. The Open Beta features 4 different maps and a 5v5 Mulitplayer mode. To sign up for the beta you can head to http://www.commandandconquer.com/news/get-cc-4-public-beta, you will need a GameSpot account though. EA Have announced that experience gained, through the Persistent Player Progression, during the open Beta will be transitioned to the full game when it is released.
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight currently has a USA release of 16th March and a European release of 19th March.

The Screenshots appear to be in-game and taken from in-game action. They appear to show 2 different maps

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Press Release

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Feb 01, 2010 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that PC gamers worldwide can get early hands-on experience with Command & Conquer™ 4 Tiberian Twilight by joining the open multiplayer beta before the game’s release in North America on March 16 and in Europe on March 19, 2010. The multiplayer beta gives players a unique opportunity to experience all-new RTS gameplay in the game’s new, fast-paced, strategic 5v5 multiplayer mode across four different maps. Gamers can get access to the beta by signing up at http://www.commandandconquer.com/news/get-cc-4-public-beta.

"We could not be more excited to give fans a taste of what’s in store for Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight with the new multiplayer beta,” said Lead Designer, Samuel Bass. “Players can expect the fast-paced strategic RTS action they’ve come to know and love in the Command & Conquer franchise augmented with new gameplay elements that really ratchet up the intensity, especially in our 5v5 multiplayer modes.”

The Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight open multiplayer beta features four maps including the new Afflicted Arena. This new map features a once lush, Polynesian landscape transformed into a military dock by the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and currently besieged by Brotherhood of Nod forces aiming to claim the tactically important location and take control of the Pacific Rim. Players in the roles of the Offense, Defense and Support classes will engage in strategic battles to win key vantage points across the map and secure a majority of the TCN Hubs to take control of this vital location. Experience earned through the new Persistent Player Progression system during the multiplayer beta period will be transitioned to the full game upon its release.

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings the 15 year-long fan-beloved Tiberium saga to an epic and stunning conclusion, giving players a new innovative and compelling strategic gameplay experience through the epic battles between the GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod, with its enigmatic leader Kane. With its new experience and class-based systems that are persistent across all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight sticks to the action-packed gameplay fans have come to love while offering them entirely new ways to play Command & Conquer. Whether conquering alone, in co-op mode or in an all-new 5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight delivers an innovative social real-time-strategy experience never seen before in a Command & Conquer game.

Pre-orders* are now available at http://www.commandandconquer.com/preorder and include the official soundtrack of Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight, as well as an exclusive bonus mission.

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight is being developed for the PC at EA Los Angeles and will be available in North America on March 16th 2010 and in Europe on March 19th. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, and the multiplayer beta please visit www.commandandconquer.com or follow the community and development team on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ea_apoc.

About Command & Conquer
The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the first to introduce players to the modern RTS genre, has spawned over a dozen PC titles, and ranks in the top 5 best-selling PC franchises of all-time according to the NPD Group. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ was the number #1 selling PC RTS of 2007 and won numerous awards, including the "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 and Command & Conquer Generals were the number one best-selling** PC RTS titles in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 won the 2008 "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Collectively, the series has sold more than 30 million units worldwide to date. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on Command & Conquer series, please visit www.CommandAndConquer.com.

* Restrictions apply. See actual pre-order offer for details.
** According to NPD Group

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(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). 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, Command & Conquer, Red Alert and Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sega Have Revealed The Boxart For Aliens Vs Predator

Sega have revealed the boxart for their upcoming Aliens Vs Predator game. the boxart shows the game has been given a M, for Mature, rating.

Boxart

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For The PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, And DS Versions Of Sonic & Sega's All Star Racing

Sega have released new screenshots for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, And Nintendo DS versions of Sonic & Sega's All Star Racing. all the screenshots are in-game and show gameplay. In these screenshots, Sega have officially revealed new playable characters in the game. Virtual Fighter characters, Jacky Bryant and Akira Yuki, Robo and Mobo from Bonanza Bros, Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, and ChuChus from ChuChu Rocket! all appear in the screenshots.

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