EA and Spicy Horse Games have announced Alice: Madness Returns, a sequel to the PC original game American McGee's Alice. American McGee has returned for this sequel, and he says “We can’t wait to share our vision with Alice in Wonderland fans and gamers around the world.” Alice: Madness Returns is set to come out on the PC, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2011.
The Story of Alice: Madness Returns is that Alice has returned to Wonderland, 10 years later, to find a Corrupted and shattered world. Alice is setting out to find the cause of her family's death through a gloomy and stark London, whilst also jumping to Wonderland. EA have released some screenshots and artwork from the Wonderland location, showing how twisted and dark its become.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gaming visionary American McGee returns to Wonderland as Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Spicy Horse Games announce Alice: Madness Returns™, the dark and deranged sequel to the year 2000 PC hit, American McGee’s Alice™. Designed with the same dark style of the original, but now featuring entirely new visuals, story and game design, Alice: Madness Returns is a fun and addictive action adventure set to release on PC, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The game follows Alice on a journey through a wildly corrupted and shattered Wonderland to uncover the truth behind her haunted past and tortured psyche. In this journey, players will romp through highly-detailed elaborate worlds, encounter a cast of off-beat characters and engage in epic battles with deadly weapons and sinister villains.
“Alice is a classic fiction, infinitely rich with memorable characters, places and experiences. Our approach to Alice: Madness Returns takes this colorful world and reinvents it with psychotic personalities and pervasive insanity,” said American McGee, Spicy Horse Games Co-Founder and Senior Creative Director. “We can’t wait to share our vision with Alice in Wonderland fans and gamers around the world.”
Alice: Madness Returns takes place 10 years after the conclusion of the original game, with Alice struggling to recover from the emotional trauma of losing her entire family in a fatal fire. After spending a decade institutionalized in an insane asylum, she is finally released to the care of a psychiatrist who just may be able to help her conquer the nightmarish hallucinations that still haunt her. Alice embarks on a mission to root out the true cause of her family’s mysterious death, jumping from a gloomy and stark London to a rich and provocative Wonderland.
“In 2000, we launched a cult hit on the PC with American McGee’s Alice. Ten years later, I’m pleased to announce American is back on board leading the top-rate talent at Spicy Horse Games to create this sequel,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. “The Alice in Wonderland fiction continues to be a fan favorite all over the world. We can’t wait for them to experience the next chapter with Alice: Madness Returns.”
Alice: Madness Returns will be available in 2011 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
For more information on Alice: Madness Returns, please visit http://AliceMadnessReturns.com.
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, Pogo, Alice: Madness Returns and American McGee’s Alice are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Spicy Horse Games
Spicy Horse Games is a game development studio located in Shanghai, China. Founded by a collection of game industry vets, creative artists, and adventure seeking expats in late 2006, Spicy's mission is to build eccentric game content for the PC and console market. Our passion for game making is fueled by an intense love for all things story, art, and fun. Spicy relies on a unique production model, strong culture, and interesting location to inspire and drive development of its game titles.
THQ have released new screenshots, Artwork, and a trailer for Red Faction Armegeddon. The artwork show a few levels, character models, and weapons. the screenshots appear to be in-game and mostly show the games main character shooting and killing a variety of enemies. The new trailer reveals a bit of the games back story, and sets up the scenario the main character finds himself in. the trailer is in-game footage, mostly showing off a few of the levels in the game, some action and shooting.
Gnomic Studios have announced that their Xbox Live Indie Game, Sqaure Off, has received its first patch. Lead developer Aranda Morrison says the need for the patch was because "...there were a number of niggling issues with the initial release we wanted to address," but it also opened up the opportunity for Gnomic to add more to the game.
The update brings 2 new Deathmatch levels to the game, as well as tweaks to the Deathmatch mode. a new level has been added to the Single Player and Co-Op mode, whilst the difficulty has been adjusted to make it easier to get into. All the levels now have their own global and friends list score boards. There are now statistics for each level, improved sound effects and new music tracks.
Gnomic Studios have also announced that they recently reduced the price of the game to just 80 MS Points in an experiment to see if price cuts would effect sales of the game and the money they made from it.
Press Release
PERTH, Western Australia - July 19 - Gnomic Studios are proud to announce the first major update of their critically acclaimed Xbox 360 game Square Off, available as of July 19th 2010 via Xbox Live for free.
Lead developer Aranda Morrison explained why we felt Square Off was in need of a major patch. “We decided to work on a free update because there were a number of niggling issues with the initial release we wanted to address," he said. "This turned out to be the perfect opportunity to throw in some bonus content.”
The update includes 2 new Deathmatch levels and a whole multitude of little tweaks to make Deathmatch play substantially more awesome than it was before. For single player and co-operative play, another level has been added, and the difficulty adjusted so the game is both noob friendly and a challenge to veterans.
Every level now has scoreboards for your friend list and your local players in addition to the existing global scoreboard, so now you can know whether you are the toughest square in your crew. Player profile statistics and per level statistics have been included, so no more arguing over who was the weakest link in your team. The sound effects have been improved and new music tracks have been added that we feel suit the game more than some of the original music.
Gnomic recently dropped the price for the game down to a measly $1(80 Ms Points), making it 66% cheaper than the original retail price. According to Lead Tester Joshua Stewart, this was done as an experiment to see the how the price cut affects conversion rates and sales figures. "We plan to make the results of this experiment public sometime soon," he said. "This way the Indie game development community can use this data to help guide their own pricing decisions.”
Additions to the game include a total of 3 new levels, updated AI, local and friend list scoreboards, player statistics, audio improvements and a whole raft of minor tweaks, all for the rather generous price of nothing.
EA have announced that players who have pre-ordered Need For Speed World Starter Pack will be able to play the game from 20th July. Those with the early access will also be able to reserve their drive names, earn double XP, and unlock exclusive cars. they will also have a VIP status permanently displayed above their name.
The Starter Pack Will Cost £14.99 and gives the player £14.99 worth of SpeedBoost, in-game currency, full access up to level 50, and power -ups.
Press Release
Guildford, UK – July 20, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Need for SpeedTM World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game, is available for digital download on July 27 for the PC. Need for Speed World combines the rush of illicit street racing, deep RPG style progression and vehicle customization into an immersive, socially-connected Need for Speed experience. Players can compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world.
Players can pre-order the Need for Speed World Starter Pack* today to gain early access to the game on July 20. Gamers will also unlock exclusive cars, earn double XP, reserve their driver names and have VIP status permanently displayed in their driver profile before the game officially launches.
On July 20, the Need for Speed World Starter Pack will be available for £14.99. The Starter Pack includes a credit for £14.99 worth of SpeedBoost (the in-game currency), full access up to level 50 and a bundled assortment of power-ups including Nitrous and Traffic Magnet to help players get started. Players can also purchase additional items like power-ups, double XP periods and even rental cars starting at just a few cents.** A free client download of Need for Speed World will also be available at world.needforspeed.com to give gamers a sample of the intense street-racing action with access to all races, pursuits and career progression up to level 10.
Need for Speed World is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio and is available on the PC. More information and details on the game can be found at world.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed. Press can download assets athttp://info.ea.co.uk.
Conditions and restrictions apply to this preorder offer. See eastore.ea.com for details.
**Conditions and restrictions apply. See details at point of purchase.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. 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.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
EA And 38 Studios have revealed that Codename "Project Mercury" is Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a open world RPG set in a world called Amalur, a world created by R.A. Salvatore. The Art is done by Todd McFarlane and the game is being developed by Ken Rolston. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is coming to the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
The first trailer for the game will be shown at this years Comic-Con during the 38 Studios Panel. those who attend this panel will also get a limited edition poster designed by Todd McFarlane. The panel is in room 6A and will run from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
Press Release
Guildford, UK – July 20, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and 38 Studios, LLC announced Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the company’s first title previously referred to under the codename “Project Mercury”. Reckoning is an epic, open-world role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy world created by New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore. Brought to life visually through the trademark visceral style of renowned artist and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, Reckoning brings a new level of intense action combat to the RPG genre. The game is being developed under the leadership of Ken Rolston, lead designer of the critically acclaimed RPGs Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and is scheduled for release in fall 2011.
“Reckoning is a great representation of how a team of incredibly talented and creative people with expertise in different areas can come together and complement each other so well,” said Jen MacLean, CEO of 38 Studios. “We are thrilled to be developing an open-world RPG under the leadership of one of the greatest RPG designers in the industry, with creative direction by one of the most iconic artists of our time, set in a rich universe imagined by one of the top fantasy genre authors in the world. We can’t wait to share the first details of this universe we have been so dedicated to building over the past few years.”
"In Reckoning, we started with Bob and Todd's exceptional Kingdoms of Amalur game setting and imagery," said Ken Rolston, Lead Designer at Big Huge Games, a subsidiary of 38 Studios. "On that foundation we built the open-world exploration, vast narrative and character customization fans expect from the best RPGs. And we've added something new that we've always wanted from the genre -- a fast-paced, graphically stimulating action combat experience with fluid control and immersive, discoverable gameplay fans haven't seen before in other fantasy RPGs."
Reckoning is a single-player RPG that sets players on a heroic journey to unlock the mysteries of Amalur. Amalur is a magical world, filled with strange landscapes, exotic cities, colorful characters and terrifying creatures. This Thursday at International Comic-Con in San Diego, 38 Studios visionaries McFarlane, Rolston, and Salvatore, along with 38 Studios Founder and Chairman Curt Schilling, will be hosting a panel in the first-ever public discussion of Reckoning. Attendees will be among the first to see the world debut of Reckoning’s first trailer, directed by McFarlane and will also receive a limited edition collectible poster designed by McFarlane. The panel takes place in room 6A from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM and will be moderated by Spike TV’s Geoff Keighley.
Reckoning will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame
and entertainment system, and PC. For more information about Reckoning, please visit www.reckoningthegame.com beginning Thursday, July 22, or follow the game on Twitter athttp://Twitter.com/ReckoningGame and become a fan on Facebook athttp://facebook.com/ReckoningTheGame
About 38 Studios
38 Studios, LLC, an entertainment and IP creation company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is developing an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include a massively immersive Online Entertainment ExperienceTM that transcends the traditional MMOG genre, novels, comics, toys, console games, movies, TV, and more.
For more information, visit www.38studios.com.
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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTMand POGOTM. 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 www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Paramount Digital Entertainment held an event on the USS Iwo Jima during the 23rd Annual new York Fleet Week were navy personnel and civilians were able to play Top Gun on the USS Iwo Jima. Paramount Digital Entertainment have released Photographs from the event as well as new in-game screenshots from the Game.
Features Of Top Gun:
Flight School: Players enroll as Maverick at Top Gun Academy and train to handle the breakneck speeds of hitting the “after burner” and the “tunnel vision” that poses a threat during high G-force maneuvers.
Campaign Mode: After training to be the best of the best, players join the fight above the Indian Ocean for 11 total missions at various times of day.
Horde Mode: Bogeys like fireflies all over the sky! Solo players get to test their flight combat abilities as they take down endless waves of enemies of increasing difficulty. Top scores will appear on leader boards. Remember, no points for second place.
Online Multiplayer: Players can enlist in the US Navy or join the Soviet air forces and go head-to-head with opponents in five different modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Top Gun (choose your wingman and compete against enemy pairs), Bombing Run (defend and attack mobile bases) and Capture the Flag. Players can choose to battle at three times of day across multiple environments.
Press Release
Paramount Digital Entertainment joined with the US Navy to premier the new PlayStation Network Game, Top Gun, at the 23rd annual New York Fleet Week. Whilst the parade of ships was docked in the New York Harbour, Navy personnel and visiting civilians were treated to a first look at the new Top Gun video game aboard the US navy vessel, the USS Iwo Jima.
PlayStation 3 kiosks were setup inside the ship so that the 2,800-strong crew could try out the game. Those sailors were treated to a screening of the classic Paramount Pictures “Top Gun” movie in the vessel’s massive hangar bay.
Details on “Top Gun” PSN game
Top Gun features three single player and five multiplayer modes.
o Flight School: Players enroll as Maverick at Top Gun Academy and train to handle the breakneck speeds of hitting the “after burner” and the “tunnel vision” that poses a threat during high G-force maneuvers.
o Campaign Mode: After training to be the best of the best, players join the fight above the Indian Ocean for 11 total missions at various times of day.
o Horde Mode: Bogeys like fireflies all over the sky! Solo players get to test their flight combat abilities as they take down endless waves of enemies of increasing difficulty. Top scores will appear on leader boards. Remember, no points for second place.
o Online Multiplayer: Players can enlist in the US Navy or join the Soviet air forces and go head-to-head with opponents in five different modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Top Gun (choose your wingman and compete against enemy pairs), Bombing Run (defend and attack mobile bases) and Capture the Flag. Players can choose to battle at three times of day across multiple environments.
Top Gun will be released on PlayStation Network this Summer.
Microsoft have announced that Kinect will cost £129.99 in the UK, $149.99 in the USA, and €149.99 in Europe. Microsoft have announced that Kinect will also come with Kinect Adventures packed in.
Microsoft have also confirmed that there will be a Xbox 360 4GB model. The 4GB model includes the built in WiFi N and 4GB of Internal Memory. This new model is set to come out on 20th August, in the UK, and 3rd August in the USA. The Console, by itself, will cost £149.99 in the UK and $199.99 in the USA.
Microsoft have also announced that there will be a Xbox 360 4GB and Kinect Bundle. This see's the Xbox 360 4GB bundled with Kinect and Kinect Adventures. This bundle is set to cost £249.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the USA.
Microsoft has announced that there will be 15 games available at laucnh in the USA and UK, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Joy Ride,” and “Dance Central”. These Games will retail for $49.99 in the USA and £39.99 in the UK.
Press Releases
USA
REDMOND, Wash. — July 20, 2010 —;Microsoft Corp. today announced an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect this holiday: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for $299.99 (U.S. ERP). With “Kinect Adventures,” players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations — no controller, wand or balance board required. In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for $149.99 (U.S. ERP). The sensor, which will work with each of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households worldwide,1;is uniquely able to track your full body movements, respond to your voice and deliver a multiplayer experience right out of the box.
In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping on Aug. 3 in the U.S., will be available for $199.99 (U.S. ERP). With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.2
“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family,” said Dennis Durkin, Xbox 360 chief operating officer. “With full body, voice and the ability to play games with your friends right out of the box, Kinect is the most unique, complete and affordable way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment.”
With more than 15 games available at launch, living rooms will become fitness rooms, dance clubs and sports stadiums. Kinect games, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Joy Ride” and MTV Games’ and Harmonix’s “Dance Central” will retail for $49.99 (U.S. ERP).;In addition to games, Kinect changes the way you experience entertainment by putting your favorite movies, TV programs, music and live sports from ESPN all in one place. Begin a movie by simply saying, “Xbox, play,” or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. Kinect also creates new ways for friends and family to have fun together. With Video Kinect,3;share a smile with friends and family, as you open a window into living rooms around the world.
“I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers,” said Michael Gartenberg partner, Altimeter Group, and author of the Engadget Entelligence column.
Starting today, select retailers are taking pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle at $299.99 (U.S. ERP) and Kinect for Xbox 360 at $149.99 (U.S. ERP).;Pre-order;Kinect;or the;Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle;today, and at launch receive a token to download three exclusive game levels for “Kinect Adventures,” the game included with Kinect.4;Those wanting more information or to pre-order now should go to;http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy.
About Kinect
Kinect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways — no controller required. Simple to use and fun to play, Kinect for Xbox 360 allows owners to jump into Kinect-enabled games for any type of play, and the Kinect Hub puts your favorite movies and TV programs, music, live sports, and social networks all in one place. The Kinect sensor recognizes you, responds to your gestures, listens to your voice and works with every Xbox 360 console (175 MB of memory required). More information about Kinect for Xbox 360 can be found at;http://www.xbox.com/kinect.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. This November, with the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of music, standard- and high-definition movies, TV shows and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the leading social network of 25 million Xbox LIVE members to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at;http://www.xbox.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
1;175 MB of memory required.
2;It also has a one-year limited warranty on the console.
3;Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for Video Kinect.
4;Download tokens included in marked packages at launch, at participating retailers, while supplies last.;80 MB required to download from Xbox LIVE.
UK
LONDON, UK – July 20, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. today announced the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for £249.99. Kinect Adventures, lets players experience 20 adventures, navigating raging rapids and ducking and dodging through mountain top obstacle courses and exotic locations – no controller required.
“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers fantastic new ways to be entertained for the whole family,” said Chris Lewis, vice president, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Europe. “With full body, voice and multiplayer play straight out of the box, Kinect is a unique way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment.”
Existing Xbox 360 console owners can also purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for £129.99. The Kinect sensor, will work with every one of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in living rooms globally.
Kinect also revolutionises how you experience entertainment by putting your favourite movies, music and live TV and sports from Sky Player all in one place. Customers can start a movie by simply saying, “Xbox, play,” or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. Kinect also creates new ways for friends and family to have fun – Video Kinect,3 lets families and friends stay connected in new ways as they open a window into living rooms around the world.
With more than 15 games available at launch, living rooms will become gyms, nightclubs and sports stadiums with a wide range of innovative and groundbreaking experiences from the world’s leading video games publishers.
The sleek, new Xbox 360 4GB console, becomes available to consumers on 20th August in the UK and will be available for £149.99. With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a matt black finish.2
Kinect games, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports” and “Kinect Joy Ride,” will retail for £39.99.
EA And Spicy Horse Games Announce Alice: Madness Returns For The PC, Xbox 360, And Playstation 3
THQ Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Red Faction Armageddon
Gnomic Studios Detail The New Patch For Their Xbox Live Indie Game Square Off
EA Announce Those Who Pre-Order Need For Speed World Can Play The Game From 20th July
EA And 38 Studios Reveal Codename Project Mercury Is Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning
Paramount Release New Screenshots Of Top Gun And Photographs From The New York Fleet Week
Microsoft Announce Kinect Will Cost £129/$149/€149, Reveal The 4GB Xbox 360 And Its Kinect Bundle, And Reveal Price Of Kinect Games
