EA Have announced that the FIFA Interactive World Cup final is on 1st May and is being held at Port Olympic, Barcelona. 775,000 people took part in the worlds biggest virtual football event, before the final 32 players from 22 countries remained to take part in the final in Barcelona. The current champion, Bruce Grannec, and the 2008 champion, Alfonso Ramos, have both made it to the final. The Winner receives $20,000 and an invitation to attend the FIFA World Player Gala 2010 in Zurich.
As well as the FIFA Interactive World Cup Final, spectators will be able to play EA and Playstation games, test their FIFA Beach Soccer skills, and enjoy the DJ Set from Groove Armada's Andy Cato. Admission is free to the public, the interactive areas open at midday whilst the tournament kicks off at 1PM. the final match is scheduled to a 5:30PM start.
Press Release Guildford, UK., Switzerland, 21 April 2010: With over 775,000 people having taken part, the world’s biggest virtual football event, the FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC), is set to reach its dramatic climax at the Grand Final in Port Olympic, Barcelona on 1st May. Following months of heated online competition and qualifying events around the world, just 32 players from 22 countries remain. The finalists will go head-to-head in Barcelona with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for the title of FIFA Interactive World Champion 2010. Hoping to defend his crown is reigning champion Bruce Grannec from France, who is facing an incredibly strong field including a number of previous Grand Finalists such as FIWC 2008 winner Alfonso Ramos.
Spectators at the Grand Final on 1st May will enjoy an action packed day of football, gaming and top music action in a fantastic party atmosphere. In addition to watching the FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final unfold live, they can check out all the latest EA and PlayStation games in the interactive arenas and test their real-life football skills at the FIFA beach soccer clinic with Spain’s beach soccer star Amarelle. There will also be exclusive live DJ set from Groove Armada’s Andy Cato.
The 2010 Grand Final winner will receive a cheque for $20,000 along with an invitation to join the world’s elite football talent at the FIFA World Player Gala 2010 in Zurich to receive their official FIWC champion’s award. The 2010 runner up will receive $5,000 whilst 3rd place will receive $1,000.
“I am delighted to see the huge interest of fans from all over the world in this event, which keeps growing every year”, said FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer, who will attend the Grand Final in Barcelona. “I enjoyed last year’s final very much and I am looking forward to watching the best interactive players in the world face off once again to be crowned the FIFA Interactive World Champion of 2010”, he added.
“With over 775,000 participants we have set a new record for the FIWC 2010 which will culminate in the exciting Grand Final in Barcelona. This amazing number of gamers highlights the importance of the FIWC for football fans worldwide,” said Jon Rosenblatt, Senior Marketing Director Europe EA SPORTS. “FIFA 10 has proven to be the best football video game ever and it’s great to see so many players from all over the world competing on the PlayStation Network and in the Live Qualifiers to become the FIWC 2010 Champion on May 1st.”
“The FIFA Interactive World Cup continues to go from strength to strength, growing each year at an enormous rate,” said Darren Carter, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “To have had over 775,000 participants clearly shows the passion of both the EA SPORTS FIFA 10 and the PlayStation fans. I have no doubt that it is going to be the best final yet and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Barcelona in May.”
Admission to the Grand Final is free to the public.
Interactive Areas open at midday. Gaming Tournament kicks off at 1pm, the final is scheduled for 5:30pm.
To find out more about the FIFA Interactive World Cup and view a list of the 32 Grand Finalists please visit www.FIFA.com/FIWC
For images of FIWC 2009 winner Bruce Grannec receiving his award at the FIFA World Player of the Year Gala, please visit:http://media.FIFA.com
THQ Have released a new video for UFC Undisputed 2010. this video focuses on the games Career Mode, showing and detailing how you can build and develop your character but also how your opponents can learn and adapt to your style.
The video uses in-game footage to show specific points discussed. The Trailer also shows how you can customise your character, from parts of their bodies to the sponsors on their shorts. The Video also talks about how you learn new moves by going to different gyms and how this will build over time. The video also confirms that your created character will start in the WFA and will be moved to the UFC when they are good enough.
Microsoft have revealed the titles coming to the Games On Demand service this week and next week.
April 20th
Sonic The Hedgehog
Saints Row
Halo 3
April 27th
Shrek The Third
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Far Cry 2
Press Release GAMES ON DEMAND Games on Demand delivers the titles you want 24x7, straight to your Xbox 360. Get your hands on one of the biggest blockbusters in the “Halo” trilogy today, along with pulse-pounding action hits and more in the coming weeks.
Halo® 3 (Microsoft Game Studios) April 20 | Releasing worldwide We told you about it in Volume 7 and it’s here today! The epic saga continues with “Halo® 3,” the third chapter in the highly successful and critically acclaimed “Halo” franchise. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. A HERO MUST RISE. Will it be you? BELIEVE. This game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Saints Row (THQ, Inc.) April 20 | Releasing in limited European countries Welcome to Stilwater, an open-world city with attitude, a city controlled by rival gangs, a city you are about to invade in “Saints Row.” As a low-level thug in the Third Street Saints, you must do what it takes to get the money and build the power and respect you need to muscle your way to the top. Be careful. Your actions have consequences and around every corner lurks a new threat. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Sonic The Hedgehog™ (SEGA) April 20 | Releasing in Europe, Australia and New Zealand When video game icon “Sonic The Hedgehog™” debuted on the SEGA® Genesis in 1991, he shook up the action-platform genre with his signature speed and rebellious attitude. More than 44 million units later, Sonic celebrates his nineteenth anniversary and blazes his way onto Games on Demand for an epic adventure that delivers the most intense sensation of speed experienced to date. Set in the beautiful lagoon city of Soleana, this story follows our hero as he works to save Princess Elyse from the evil Dr. Eggman. Featuring the very first appearance of Silver the Hedgehog, and the return of Shadow; players can follow the adventure from three unique perspectives. This game is rated E10 for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
Shrek the Third™ (Activision) April 27 | Releasing worldwide (except Japan) Play as your favorite characters including Shrek®, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Princess Fiona, Arthur or Sleeping Beauty in “Shrek the Third™.” Experience the adventure through 20 levels from the movie and beyond. Defeat fierce villains, including the huge Ice Dragon and the devious Prince Charming. Play with or against your friends, in fun multiplayer mini-games. That'll do, Donkey. That'll do. Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
Far Cry® 2 (Ubisoft Inc.) April 27 | Releasing in North America “Far Cry® 2,” the next-generation first-person shooter from Ubisoft, takes you deep into the most beautiful but also most hostile environments in the world—Africa. A true open-world shooter, every decision you make affects the outcome of the game. Caught between two rival factions in the war-torn country, you are sent to take out "The Jackal," a mysterious character who has rekindled the conflict between the warlords, jeopardizing thousands of lives. In order to fulfill your mission, you must play the factions against each other, identify and exploit their weaknesses, and neutralize their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion, wiliness and, of course, brute force. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men™ (Eidos, Inc.) April 27 | Releasing in North America Enter the violent and chaotic journey of two men—a flawed mercenary and a pill-popping psychopath. This volatile partnership, combined with innovative technologies, allows for an unparalleled gaming experience. The intense shooter experience features single and co-op play, a crew-based combat system where players lead and control the actions of their crews, and a groundbreaking online crime-based multiplayer mode for four to eight players. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Microsoft have revealed the games coming in the 28th April Game Room update are:
Super Breakout (Atari) Pitfall! (Activision) Megamania (Activision) Night Stalker (Mattel Electronics) Rack ‘Em Up (Konami) Realsports Volleyball (Atari) Basketball (Atari)
Press Release Hot off the heels of Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party and launch of capstone title “Game Room,” Xbox LIVE delivers seven more original arcade and console classics to add to your retro arcade starting April 28. From “Pitfall!” (Activision) to “Night Stalker” (Mattel Electronics), next week’s line-up marks the start of a steady stream of arcade hits releasing every Wednesday, exclusively for “Game Room” on Xbox LIVE. Check out the titles below and invite your friends to your growing line-up.
· Super Breakout (Atari) · Pitfall! (Activision) · Megamania (Activision) · Night Stalker (Mattel Electronics) · Rack ‘Em Up (Konami) · Realsports Volleyball (Atari) · Basketball (Atari)
New games will release every Wednesday alongside Xbox LIVE Arcade titles, making Xbox LIVE your one-stop-shop for digitally distributed games.
EA have announced that Lord Of Ultima, a free browser based strategy game based on the Ultima universe, is out now. Lord Of Ultima is being developed by Phenomic, a EA Studio.
3 video walkthroughs have been released, giving players some pointers in how to start up a village and examples of how the location of buildings can be important. The second video focuses on defending a city and attacking others, and finally the third video shows how to work with other players and forms alliances. EA have also released some in-game screenshots showing various parts of your city.
Press Release Guildford, UK – April 20, 2010 – Phenomic™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, announced today Lord of Ultima™, a new browser-based online strategy game is available worldwide for free* starting today. Lord of Ultima immerses players in a brand-new, deeply-rich strategy game set within the Ultima universe. The game introduces innovative social features, such as advanced trading, alliance creation, online chat and community forums, which make for an endlessly entertaining experience.
“Lord of Ultima was designed to ensure that everyone, from strategy newcomers to diehard fans, can make it to the top of the leader board,” said Volker Wertich, Creative Director at Phenomic. "Phenomic is committed to building dynamic communities that delight players as they interact with the game, each other and the legendary world of Ultima.”
To become the Lord of Ultima, players will master the arts of diplomacy and trade, as well as the military activities of spying, plundering, and the takeover of enemy cities. Set in the new world of Caledonia, players start the game as eager conquerors in the early stages of raising an empire, and then move from developing a humble village and evolving it into a prosperous, highly customized capital. Players can flourish as peaceful merchants by trading resources over land or sea and using diplomacy. They can also become feared conquerors, by creating mighty armies of knights and mages to crush enemies.
Lord of Ultima is a free-to-play MTX browser-based game. No download or installation is needed and players do not need to register to play. Lord of Ultima is available in English and German and is playable now by visiting www.lordofultima.com.
*Internet Connection Required
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This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Just Cause 2. could a game where you can do nearly anything to anyone appeal to Yahtzee, or is it simply too big for him to take?
EA Have released new screenshots for RISK Factions. These screenshots focus on the newly introduced character, Commandant SixFour, revealed in yesterdays Animation Short. There is also a screenshot of the Avatar Item, Commandant SixFour's Head, and a couple of screenshots from Chapter 3 of the animation short released yesterday.
EA Have announced that the FIFA Interactive World Cup final is on 1st May and is being held at Port Olympic, Barcelona. 775,000 people took part in the worlds biggest virtual football event, before the final 32 players from 22 countries remained to take part in the final in Barcelona. The current champion, Bruce Grannec, and the 2008 champion, Alfonso Ramos, have both made it to the final. The Winner receives $20,000 and an invitation to attend the FIFA World Player Gala 2010 in Zurich.
