EA Have announced Dead Space: Martyr, a prequel book coming July 2010 from Tor Books. This is the first novel from the Dead Space series, and it delves into the back story of the Church of Unitology, the discovery of the "Black Marker", and a mysterious Alien Artefact. Dead Space: Martyr is being written by B. K. Evenson.
Press Release Guildford, UK – April 13, 2010 - Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—and Visceral Games™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced Dead Space™: Martyr (A Tor Trade Paperback; $14.99; July 2010), the first novel based on the award-winning Dead Space videogame franchise. Dead Space: Martyr delves into the back story of the fiction including the history of the Church of Unitology, the discovery of the enigmatic “Black Marker” and the mysteries behind an alien artefact of unknown power. Dead Space: Martyr will be available in July 2010 at select retailers worldwide.
When geophysicist Michael Altman learns of a mysterious signal emitting from deep within the Chicxulub crater, he cannot resist the lure of an undiscovered artefact. He soon learns that being in close proximity to the artefact causes strange occurrences - visions of the dead, vivid dreams, and violent murders. Altman’s experience with the alien artefact leads to this crucial first chapter in the Dead Space saga.
“One of the most compelling storytelling aspects of Dead Space has been the Church of Unitology: its origins, power, and role in Dead Space,” says Tor editor, Eric Raab. “Writer B.K. Evenson gets into the terrifying aspects of mob mentality like no other writer today. This isn’t only a great story within the Dead Space universe; it’s a great novel on its own.”
“The Dead Space world is incredibly vast and rich -- expanding its fiction into a novel lets us share parts of the story that just can’t fit into videogames,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer of Dead Space 2. “We hope Dead Space: Martyr will be the first of many books to let fans dive deeply into Dead Space’s secrets and immersive lore.”
B. K. Evenson is the award-winning author of Last Days, voted best horror novel of 2009 by the American Library Association and The Open Curtain, a 2006 Edgar Award finalist and Time Out New York best book of the year.
Originally launched in 2008, Dead Space quickly became one of EA’s top rated wholly-owned intellectual properties. With close to 100 industry awards and an average critic score of 89*, Dead Space became a hit with horror and videogame fans worldwide. In 2009, EA launched Dead Space Extraction, a prequel to the original game and will continue to expand the fiction with its stunning sequel, Dead Space 2. According to Gamerankings.com and Metacritic.com
About Tor Books Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, is a New York-based publisher of hardcover and softcover books, founded in 1980 and committed (although not limited) to SF and fantasy literature. Between an extensive hardcover and trade-softcover line, an Orb backlist program, and a stronghold in mass-market paperback, Tor annually publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of science fiction and fantasy ever produced by a single English-language publisher. Books from Tor have won every major award in the SF and fantasy fields, and for the last twenty-one years in a row the company has been named Best Publisher in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF.
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.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.co.uk.
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EA Have released a new gameplay video for Skate It. this gameplay video is for the iPad/iPhone version of the game. The video shows the different swipes needed to pull off different tricks. the trailer also shows of a few different locations and it briefly shows the replay function.
EA Have released a new gameplay video for the iPhone/iPod Touch version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. this gameplay video has no sound, but it does show in-game footage of many parts of the game. the video shows the on screen buttons during the match, how to take and save penalties, and what appears to be a ever present pause button.
Nintendo have revealed that a new White Limited Edition DSi Bundle is coming out in the USA on 25th April. this white DSi will come bundled with Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and retail together for $ 169.99. This bundle will only be available whilst stocks last.
Press Release This season, Nintendo is set to offer consumers a fresh new way to experience the top-selling Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held game systems. Starting April 25, white versions of the Nintendo DSi™ system will be sold at select U.S. retailers, while supplies last. Each white system will be bundled with a copy of the wildly imaginative Mario & Luigi™: Bowser's Inside Story game.
The white Nintendo DSi packs the same remarkable features as its blue, black and pink counterparts, including dual screens, two built-in cameras, and fun photo- and sound-manipulation tools. Users with broadband Internet access can also browse the Web using the free Nintendo DSi Browser application and download new games on the go via the Nintendo DSi™ Shop.
The white Nintendo DSi comes bundled with Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, an outrageous adventure in which Mario™ and Luigi™ must solve puzzles and complete quirky challenges as they wiggle their way through Bowser’s body.
To help ensure that affordable fun is in full bloom this spring, the white Nintendo DSi bundle will be available at a suggested retail price of $169.99.
Namco Bandai have announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 has gone gold. This PSP exclusive game is set for a USA release on 11th May. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 takes place in the Naruto Shippuden story line, up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 has over 80 missions to play thorough and over 50 characters to play as and fight against. a unique addition to his game is the four player brawls. using a Ad-Hoc connection, you can either fight 2 on 2 or fight against each other. The game also features 3 player co-op story mode that follows the single player mission mode.
Press Release SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 12, 2010) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja® Heroes 3 has gone gold for the PSP system. Based on the popular animated NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series from VIZ Media, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 refines the series’ trademark fighting mechanics by offering an all-new adventure mode, a new roster of fierce ninja, and robust multiplayer battles. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is developed by CyberConnect2 and will be available throughout North America on May 11, 2010.
In NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 players can re-live the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc in the new Master Road mode as they follow the Nine-Tail Fox ninja in his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke. With more than 80 action-packed missions, players’ skills are put to the test as they face intense battles using one of more than 50 characters.
Now for the first time in the series’ history, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 expands upon the series’ renowned fighting engine and updates it for four-player brawls. Through an ad-hoc connection, players can team up with a partner to take on opponents while unleashing devastating Jutsu attacks or single-handedly battle multiple enemies. Additionally, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features a three-player cooperative mode which allows players to experience select adventures in the main story. As Naruto explores familiar settings throughout the Leaf and Sand villages, players will also be tasked to complete specific missions including winning battles, evading danger and much more.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB will be available on May 11, 2010. For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
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About VIZ Media, LLC Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.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/.
EA have released a new tutorial video for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on the Nintendo Wii. this video focuses on the new Global Elimination mode in the Wii version of the game. The video is made from in-game footage and has annotations highlighting Key points in the tutorials commentary.
Global Elimination is a game that can be played with up to 4 players, each takes turn in choosing different countries to play as. then each of the players plays each other until the winner is the only one who hasn't had all their teams eliminated.
Following the announcement that Football Manager Handheld 2010 is coming to the iPhone, ipod Touch, Sega have released new screenshots showing the game in action. These screenshots show many aspects of the game, from the main menu, fixtures, player searching, training, and the match screens.
EA Have announced Dead Space: Martyr, a prequel book coming July 2010 from Tor Books. This is the first novel from the Dead Space series, and it delves into the back story of the Church of Unitology, the discovery of the "Black Marker", and a mysterious Alien Artefact. Dead Space: Martyr is being written by B. K. Evenson.
