Here are this weeks most clicked tweets from the QTE Gamers News In Brief. there was a large amount of interest either in Natal or Burnout this week. Also, post 8 turned out to be a April fools. There was a very large interest in the new Firmware from Sony for the Playstation 3 and what happened to Xbox Live when the Modern Warfare 2 DLC was released.
10 1UP have a list of gaming April Fools from across the web http://ow.ly/1tKDk
9 Apple have filed patents for frames that have buttons and d-pads on them. the iPhone/Ipod/iPad would fit inside http://ow.ly/1u1Jg
8 PS3: A Magazine scan has revealed that a multiplayer fighting mini game could be coming to God Of War III via DLC http://ow.ly/1sCvB
7 360: A Video has been found of the Burnout Paradise Project Natal Demo being played (its about half way through the vid) http://ow.ly/jysM
6 360: Rumoured pictures have emerged of the 360 Slim http://ow.ly/1sIBC
5 PS3: George Hotz has also said that he'll start looking into custom firmware for those who want to keep Linux support http://ow.ly/1slqN
4 Its reported that Sega Studios San Francisco is shutting down, and it could happen by tonight http://ow.ly/1u1GX
3 PS3: Walmart flyer has been spotted saying Killzone 2, inFamous, Resistance 2, UFC Undisputed 2009 will be Greatest hits http://ow.ly/1t5W4
2 360: Xbox Live became unstable when the Modern Warfare 2 update went live. it appears to be fine now though http://ow.ly/1sPJr
1 PS3: Firmware 3.21 is out now http://ow.ly/1twVJ
Sunday, April 4, 2010
What Have You Played This Week?
Some of you may have noticed that I have a new PS3, the old broken one was collected and I was given this as a replacement. I spent many days having to download PSN games and updating games so I didn't play too many games.
Football Manager 10 – PC – Still with Annan but in the first division now.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – I loved the demo for the game and jumped at the chance to get it. It has some of the best HD art in any game and a simple and effective puzzle mechanic. The animals are really cute, and the game has fun with them. I do recommend people get the demo just to see how good HD art can be on the PS3, and hopefully that'll hook you.
Uncharted 2 – PS3 – I was in the Uncharted 2 beta and really enjoyed the online multiplayer, but I never really played it after the game came out. Now i've done the game i've started working my way back into the multiplayer and i'm glad to see that its still great. Its all working great and there seems to be a load of people still playing it.
what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Football Manager 10 – PC – Still with Annan but in the first division now.
Critter Crunch – PS3 – I loved the demo for the game and jumped at the chance to get it. It has some of the best HD art in any game and a simple and effective puzzle mechanic. The animals are really cute, and the game has fun with them. I do recommend people get the demo just to see how good HD art can be on the PS3, and hopefully that'll hook you.
Uncharted 2 – PS3 – I was in the Uncharted 2 beta and really enjoyed the online multiplayer, but I never really played it after the game came out. Now i've done the game i've started working my way back into the multiplayer and i'm glad to see that its still great. Its all working great and there seems to be a load of people still playing it.
what have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Here is today's Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays news.
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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16XFpn
3DS: Sharp and Hitachi are making a 480x854 3.4 Inch parallax barrier Screen. Speculation is its for the 3DS http://ow.ly/1u1FL
Its reported that Sega Studios San Francisco is shutting down, and it could happen by tonight http://ow.ly/1u1GX
Apple have filed patents for frames that have buttons and d-pads on them. the iPhone/Ipod/iPad would fit inside http://ow.ly/1u1Jg
360: Microsoft is taking Datel to court, alleging they have"illegally copied" the Xbox 360 control pad designs http://ow.ly/1u1N5
360: THQ say they have a $40M Natal game planned, but won't make it until Natal install base is high http://ow.ly/1u1O5
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16XIG3
PS3: Square Enix have confirmed Final Fantasy IX is coming to the Japan PSN http://ow.ly/1u1Rd
Gameinformer have new artwork for Portal 2 http://ow.ly/1u1RT
JP Consoles, PS3 50.448, PSP 46.449, Wii 36.849, DSiLL 23.188, DSi 17.376, DS 4.995, 360 3.002 PSPgo 1.874, PS12 1.785 http://ow.ly/1u1Ud
March JP Consoles PSP 188.399,PS3 155.917,Wii 133.290,DSiLL 89.168,DSi 58.430,DS 17.184, 360 10.853,PS2 7.160,PSPgo 5.831 http://ow.ly/1u1WN
Dr Henry Edward Roberts has died aged 68. he invented the Altair 8800, launched Bill Gates and Paul Allen careers + more http://ow.ly/1u28a
QTE Blog: Sony Announce New Greatest Hits Titles Are Out Now In The USA http://ow.ly/16XLEk
QTE Blog: Telltale Games Announce The Penal Zone App for iPad Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16XOcV
QTE Blog: Glu Mobile Announce Glyder 2 For The iPad Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16XOcU
WP7: Windows Phone 7 Series has a new name "Windows Phone 7". the series has officially been dropped http://ow.ly/1u9nu
PS3: God Of War 3 sold over a million in just a couple of days http://ow.ly/1u9om
QTE Blog: EA Announce 5 New Titles For The iPad Are Out Now http://ow.ly/16XRjI
360: Alan Wake devs say DLC should be viewed like a Christmas Special. Alan Wake is Season 1, DLC bridges Seasons 1/2 http://ow.ly/1u9rg
Bizzare Creations announce the Blur Beta is not coming to the PS3 and will be opened to all Xbox Live users next week http://ow.ly/1u9sz
QTE Blog: 2K Games Announce Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution For The iPad Is Out Now http://ow.ly/16XSOK
QTE Blog: Warner Bros. Digital Distribution Announce Sherlock Holmes Mysteries is Out Now For iPad http://ow.ly/16XSOJ
Quake II has been demonstrated running in a HTML 5 web browser without any Plugins. http://ow.ly/1u9vd
DS: Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars sales make up 50% of all the M rated titles sold on the DS http://ow.ly/1u9pk
iPad: Flight Control HD as a secret 3D mode that will require old red/green classes http://ow.ly/1u9qr
PS3: Sony's Peter Dille says Move offers more than Natal and Wii. Retailers supportive, Hard Core Gamers look down at it http://ow.ly/1u9u0
Friday, April 2, 2010
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution Announce Sherlock Holmes Mysteries is Out Now For iPad
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution have announced that Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, which had previously been released on the iPhone/iPod Touch,is out now for the iPad for $2.99. They have released a trailer for the game that shows in-game action from both the iPhone/iPod Touch version and the ipad versions, highlighting many different aspects of the game.
Features for Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad include:
Press Release
BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 02, 2010 Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad, a game for the Apple iPad that transports players to the seedy underbelly of 19th century London. Using the iPad’s multi-touch technology, players step into the shoes of the intrepid Sherlock Holmes who finds himself in an exhilarating whodunit puzzle adventure game. Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad is inspired by the motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and Silver Pictures.
In Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad, players follow clues through the gritty side of the 1890’s Victorian London where, along with Dr. Watson, Sherlock uses his keen wit and winning charm to prove a man is innocent of murder. Leveraging the powerful platform of the Apple iPad and its 1024x768 screen resolution, players will be treated to breathtaking graphics through 11 immersive 3-D environments as they work to solve the case.
Features for Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad include:
Puzzle Boxing Tournament – Exclusive for the iPad, Sherlock must use his wit and mental acuity, by finding and exploiting his opponents’ weaknesses to neutralize the threat. Knuckle through a tournament of 12 unique characters using the iPad’s multi-touch functionality
Auto-Flip and Rotate Support – Flip or rotate the iPad to play from any angle
Full Screen Resolution for a High-def 3-D experience
Increased Texture Resolution for the characters and environments
Redesigned UI takes advantage of the larger iPad screen
As players gather evidence within the game, they gain crucial information through compelling and insightful mini-games:
Insights – Find hidden clues using Sherlock’s keen Insight, and put them together in Sherlock’s virtual mind to unravel the mystery
Lock Picking – Find the perfect path through a lock’s inner workings to lift each of the tumblers, and gain access to the secrets within
Foot Chase – Wind a way through London’s streets in pursuit of justice. Outmaneuver the culprits and emerge victorious!
Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad is now available for $2.99 on the App Store for iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Sherlock Holmes the movie is now available to buy or rent on iTunes.
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group's (WBHEG) electronic distribution over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG's worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHEG oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHEG distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com.
Features for Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad include:
- Puzzle Boxing Tournament – Exclusive for the iPad, Sherlock must use his wit and mental acuity, by finding and exploiting his opponents’ weaknesses to neutralize the threat. Knuckle through a tournament of 12 unique characters using the iPad’s multi-touch functionality
- Auto-Flip and Rotate Support – Flip or rotate the iPad to play from any angle
- Full Screen Resolution for a High-def 3-D experience
- Increased Texture Resolution for the characters and environments
- Redesigned UI takes advantage of the larger iPad screen
Press Release
BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 02, 2010 Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad, a game for the Apple iPad that transports players to the seedy underbelly of 19th century London. Using the iPad’s multi-touch technology, players step into the shoes of the intrepid Sherlock Holmes who finds himself in an exhilarating whodunit puzzle adventure game. Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad is inspired by the motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and Silver Pictures.
In Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad, players follow clues through the gritty side of the 1890’s Victorian London where, along with Dr. Watson, Sherlock uses his keen wit and winning charm to prove a man is innocent of murder. Leveraging the powerful platform of the Apple iPad and its 1024x768 screen resolution, players will be treated to breathtaking graphics through 11 immersive 3-D environments as they work to solve the case.
Features for Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad include:
Puzzle Boxing Tournament – Exclusive for the iPad, Sherlock must use his wit and mental acuity, by finding and exploiting his opponents’ weaknesses to neutralize the threat. Knuckle through a tournament of 12 unique characters using the iPad’s multi-touch functionality
Auto-Flip and Rotate Support – Flip or rotate the iPad to play from any angle
Full Screen Resolution for a High-def 3-D experience
Increased Texture Resolution for the characters and environments
Redesigned UI takes advantage of the larger iPad screen
As players gather evidence within the game, they gain crucial information through compelling and insightful mini-games:
Insights – Find hidden clues using Sherlock’s keen Insight, and put them together in Sherlock’s virtual mind to unravel the mystery
Lock Picking – Find the perfect path through a lock’s inner workings to lift each of the tumblers, and gain access to the secrets within
Foot Chase – Wind a way through London’s streets in pursuit of justice. Outmaneuver the culprits and emerge victorious!
Sherlock Holmes Mysteries for iPad is now available for $2.99 on the App Store for iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Sherlock Holmes the movie is now available to buy or rent on iTunes.
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) manages Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group's (WBHEG) electronic distribution over existing, new and emerging digital platforms, including pay-per-view, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, wireless and more. WBDD also oversees the WBHEG's worldwide digital strategy, partnerships in digital services and emerging new clients and business activities in the digital space.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHEG oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHEG distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com.
2K Games Announce Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution For The iPad Is Out Now
2K Games have announced that a iPad version of Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is out now. The iPad version of the game comes with a exclusive feature called World/Scenario Creator. this new feature allows players to customise the world and set the games parameters. The game has also been optimised for the iPad, bringing a improved UI to the game, new leader portraits and icons, and a improved world map. The game is out now for $12.99 on the App Store.
Screenshots
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Apr 02, 2010 2K Games today announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™ App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The game offers hundreds of hours of gameplay from legendary developer Firaxis Games. Exclusive to the app is the World/Scenario Creator, an entirely new feature which allows players to customize the world and game parameters to create hundreds of different scenarios and game types, providing limitless hours of entertainment. Additionally, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution App for iPad has been updated and optimized for the iPad’s large screen and includes an enhanced user interface that improves the fidelity of world map tiles, leader portraits and icons; and offers a broader view of the world map, enabling increased vision and strategy for tactical gameplay.
"Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is already a huge success for 2K Games," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Now, the iPad’s large Multi-Touch screen and impressive capabilities allow for high resolution graphics; a larger viewing and playing area; and expanded gameplay functionality that extend the addictive ‘just one more turn’ gameplay that has been synonymous with the Civilization series for decades.”
"We’re excited to deliver our signature strategy game at the launch of the revolutionary iPad," said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games. “The popularity of Civilization Revolution on the iPhone and the Nintendo DS™ is a clear indicator that people want to play Civ wherever and whenever they want. We’re happy to be able to give them that opportunity with iPad.”
The Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution App for iPad is available for $12.99 from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution for iPad was originally developed by Firaxis Games and adapted for the iPad by 2K China. As one of the most respected franchises in the gaming industry, the Civilization series has sold more than nine million units worldwide. In 1991, Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he first delivered Civilization to the PC gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time. Built specifically for console and handheld systems, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution features the franchise's fastest pick-up-and-play action to date and still honors the most beloved elements from the core series: strategic global reign and encounters with history's most intrepid leaders.
For more information on Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution please visit http://civilizationrevolution.com.
2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Firaxis Games
Firaxis Games™ is one of the world’s premier game development studios, and home of legendary designer Sid Meier. Firaxis has developed some of the most successful and award-winning computer and video games on the market today including: 2005 PC Game of the Year - Sid Meier’s Civilization IV®, the expansions Civilization IV: Warlords®, Civilization IV: Beyond The Sword™, and Civilization IV: Colonization™, the blockbuster Sid Meier’s Civilization® IIIseries, Sid Meier’s Pirates!® (PC, Xbox® and PSP®), Sid Meier’s SimGolf™ and Sid Meier’s Railroads!™. Firaxis legacy titles include the Sid Meier's Civil War Series!™ (Gettysburg!, Antietam!, and South Mountain), and the Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri® series. In 2005, Firaxis Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., joining its 2K publishing label. The company recently released Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™ for console and handheld platforms to great critical acclaim and is currently developing Sid Meier’s Civilization V® for the PC and Sid Meier’s Civilization® Network™ for Facebook.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer 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™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. 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. 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.
Nintendo DS is a trademark 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 ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010, 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.
Screenshots
Press Release
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Apr 02, 2010 2K Games today announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™ App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The game offers hundreds of hours of gameplay from legendary developer Firaxis Games. Exclusive to the app is the World/Scenario Creator, an entirely new feature which allows players to customize the world and game parameters to create hundreds of different scenarios and game types, providing limitless hours of entertainment. Additionally, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution App for iPad has been updated and optimized for the iPad’s large screen and includes an enhanced user interface that improves the fidelity of world map tiles, leader portraits and icons; and offers a broader view of the world map, enabling increased vision and strategy for tactical gameplay.
"Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is already a huge success for 2K Games," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Now, the iPad’s large Multi-Touch screen and impressive capabilities allow for high resolution graphics; a larger viewing and playing area; and expanded gameplay functionality that extend the addictive ‘just one more turn’ gameplay that has been synonymous with the Civilization series for decades.”
"We’re excited to deliver our signature strategy game at the launch of the revolutionary iPad," said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games. “The popularity of Civilization Revolution on the iPhone and the Nintendo DS™ is a clear indicator that people want to play Civ wherever and whenever they want. We’re happy to be able to give them that opportunity with iPad.”
The Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution App for iPad is available for $12.99 from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution for iPad was originally developed by Firaxis Games and adapted for the iPad by 2K China. As one of the most respected franchises in the gaming industry, the Civilization series has sold more than nine million units worldwide. In 1991, Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he first delivered Civilization to the PC gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time. Built specifically for console and handheld systems, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution features the franchise's fastest pick-up-and-play action to date and still honors the most beloved elements from the core series: strategic global reign and encounters with history's most intrepid leaders.
For more information on Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution please visit http://civilizationrevolution.com.
2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Firaxis Games
Firaxis Games™ is one of the world’s premier game development studios, and home of legendary designer Sid Meier. Firaxis has developed some of the most successful and award-winning computer and video games on the market today including: 2005 PC Game of the Year - Sid Meier’s Civilization IV®, the expansions Civilization IV: Warlords®, Civilization IV: Beyond The Sword™, and Civilization IV: Colonization™, the blockbuster Sid Meier’s Civilization® IIIseries, Sid Meier’s Pirates!® (PC, Xbox® and PSP®), Sid Meier’s SimGolf™ and Sid Meier’s Railroads!™. Firaxis legacy titles include the Sid Meier's Civil War Series!™ (Gettysburg!, Antietam!, and South Mountain), and the Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri® series. In 2005, Firaxis Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., joining its 2K publishing label. The company recently released Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™ for console and handheld platforms to great critical acclaim and is currently developing Sid Meier’s Civilization V® for the PC and Sid Meier’s Civilization® Network™ for Facebook.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer 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™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. 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. 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.
Nintendo DS is a trademark 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 ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010, 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.
EA Announce 5 New Titles For The iPad Are Out Now
EA have announced that they have released 5 games specially designed for the iPad.
Scrabble can be played either landscape or portrait. the game has multiplayer capabilities and multiplayer matches can be played with other iPad or iPod Touch/iPhone gamers.
Tetris comes with new high resolution graphics and a new d-pad control scheme. the iPad version comes with a Endless mode.
Need For Speed Shift comes with 18 tracks, 28 cars, and a variety of race modes. the game features 3D graphics optimised for the iPad.
Mirror's Edge comes with 14 levels and a new mutiplayer mode that brings split screen gaming to the iPad.
Command & Conquer Red Alert has 3 finger multi touch controls where gamers can control army movements, camera, inventory and more. there is a Head to Head multiplayer mode that can be played with an other iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch.
SCRABBLE
Tetris
Need for Speed SHIFT
Mirror’s Edge
Command & Conquer Red Alert
Press Release
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced five best-selling titles available immediately for Apple’s iPad. These include SCRABBLE, under license from Hasbro in the U.S. and Canada only, Tetris®, Need for Speed™ SHIFT, Mirror’s Edge, andCommand & Conquer™ Red Alert™.
“As one of the leading publishers on the App Store, EA is delivering five games today that take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad for a broad range of gamers, from the casual to the hardcore, and today’s product slate is just the beginning,” said Travis Boatman, Vice President of Worldwide Studios, EA Mobile. “For example, with SCRABBLE, we have modernized this family favorite game by developing a fun, interactive ‘Party Play’ mode. For our more hardcore fans, Need for Speed SHIFT becomes the ultimate immersive driving experience. We are thrilled to offer EA games with the launch of iPad — a device that is like no other."
SCRABBLE Offers Players a Modern Twist to the Classic Word Play Experience
SCRABBLE for iPad spells F-U-N! EA Mobile has created fans’ favorite crossword game, with a fresh interface uniquely designed for iPad that lets players pass ‘n’ play or go solo, in portrait or landscape mode. Social and multiplayer capabilities also enable players to challenge friends on Facebook, or through a local Wi-Fi network. In the all new “Party Play” mode, up to four iPhone or iPod touch players can connect their devices to be used as private tile racks and seamlessly play their words onto the iPad “game board” with a simple flick. And for newcomers, the exclusive “Teacher Feature” shows players the best word choice for the previous play.
Tetris, the Most Popular Mobile Game of All-time Now Available on iPad
Celebrating 25 years and more than 100 million paid downloads, the world famous Tetris game launches on iPad with all-new, high resolution graphics and exclusive features including highly anticipated D-Pad controls which give players the option to play the way they want and stay in control of the game. The iPad version also introduces an all-new “Endless” mode for the ultimate extension in game play. Tetris is a must have for any iPad user.
Need for Speed SHIFT Brings the True Driver’s Experience to iPad
The award-winning leader in the racing genre, Need for Speed SHIFT races to the App Store with exclusive features, multiplayer capability, 18 unique tracks and a variety of race modes. Players can feel the adrenaline rush of an immersive experience when they choose from 28 of the fastest, hottest cars and enjoy physics-based 3D graphics optimized for iPad. New driving controls include the addition of visual accelerator and brake pedals, manual shifting, and a rearview mirror to see who’s coming from behind. The most visceral, aggressive simulation racing game on iPad will make hearts pound!
Mirror’s Edge Brings Players an Intense, Interactive World Exclusively to iPad
EA’s award-winning action adventure game, Mirror’s Edge, debuts on iPad with a graphically rich, addictive experience, and 14 nail-biting levels of unrivalled 3D action. Unique to iPad is a multiplayer feature which utilizes a split-screen interface, letting players battle against each other face to face in two thrilling modes. Exciting gameplay has players running on walls, sliding down ramps and leaping between rooftops as they out-maneuver enemies in pursuit of their mission.
Command & Conquer Red Alert Expands its Universe on iPad
With more than 30 million units sold across the Command & Conquer franchise, Command & Conquer Red Alert optimizes iPad’s Multi-Touch controls, large screen and high-fidelity graphics to create an expansive experience. Three-finger, Multi-Touch controls let players select and maneuver their armies, manage inventory and make maximum use of camera zooming to navigate battlefields with photorealistic visuals. Players command units across a wide variety of maps and levels with different environmental conditions which add more layers of strategic depth. Players can challenge friends in Head-to-Head multiplayer mode via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth between iPad and iPhone devices.
SCRABBLE, Tetris, Need for Speed SHIFT, Mirror’s Edge and Command & Conquer Red Alert apps for iPad are available from the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
In addition to these five titles designed specifically for iPad, gamers can access more than 40 EA titles already available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Any previously purchased iPhone or iPod touch game can run on iPad in its original size or can be expanded to fill the iPad screen. All games will be available in Europe with the worldwide launch of iPad later this month. For information on pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
About SCRABBLE
A family favorite since 1948, the SCRABBLE Brand Crossword game has sold has sold more than 100 million sets worldwide since its debut more than 60 years ago. Today there are between one and two million SCRABBLE games sold each year in North America and it can be found in one out of every three homes in America. Through an alliance forged between Hasbro and Electronic Arts (EA) in 2007, SCRABBLE has also landed on digital gaming platforms including mobile phones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Facebook and Pogo.com, EA’s popular online gaming destination.
About the Tetris® Brand
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. In the game's 25-year history, hundreds of millions of players have experienced the Tetris effect. Loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures, the Tetris game continues to be one of the most widely recognized video games of all time. Released on over 30 gaming platforms and translated into more than 50 languages, the Tetris game is and will continue to be the game that can be played anytime, anywhere! Tetris Holding, LLC is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide and The Tetris Company, LLC is its exclusive licensee. The Tetris Company, through its agent Blue Planet Software, Inc., licenses and manages the Tetris intellectual property and franchise worldwide. Today, Blue Planet Software continues to work with licensees to deliver top quality Tetris products that are relevant, fun and challenging for its millions of players. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. ©2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile™ is the world’s leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such asTetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims™, and Need For Speed™. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company’s partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS™ brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone™, iPad™ and iPod®. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com.
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™, 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, Need for Speed, Mirror’s Edge and Command & Conquer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding, LLC. SCRABBLE is a trademark of Hasbro in the U.S. and Canada and used with permission. iPad, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Scrabble can be played either landscape or portrait. the game has multiplayer capabilities and multiplayer matches can be played with other iPad or iPod Touch/iPhone gamers.
Tetris comes with new high resolution graphics and a new d-pad control scheme. the iPad version comes with a Endless mode.
Need For Speed Shift comes with 18 tracks, 28 cars, and a variety of race modes. the game features 3D graphics optimised for the iPad.
Mirror's Edge comes with 14 levels and a new mutiplayer mode that brings split screen gaming to the iPad.
Command & Conquer Red Alert has 3 finger multi touch controls where gamers can control army movements, camera, inventory and more. there is a Head to Head multiplayer mode that can be played with an other iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch.
SCRABBLE
Tetris
Need for Speed SHIFT
Mirror’s Edge
Command & Conquer Red Alert
Press Release
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced five best-selling titles available immediately for Apple’s iPad. These include SCRABBLE, under license from Hasbro in the U.S. and Canada only, Tetris®, Need for Speed™ SHIFT, Mirror’s Edge, andCommand & Conquer™ Red Alert™.
“As one of the leading publishers on the App Store, EA is delivering five games today that take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad for a broad range of gamers, from the casual to the hardcore, and today’s product slate is just the beginning,” said Travis Boatman, Vice President of Worldwide Studios, EA Mobile. “For example, with SCRABBLE, we have modernized this family favorite game by developing a fun, interactive ‘Party Play’ mode. For our more hardcore fans, Need for Speed SHIFT becomes the ultimate immersive driving experience. We are thrilled to offer EA games with the launch of iPad — a device that is like no other."
SCRABBLE Offers Players a Modern Twist to the Classic Word Play Experience
SCRABBLE for iPad spells F-U-N! EA Mobile has created fans’ favorite crossword game, with a fresh interface uniquely designed for iPad that lets players pass ‘n’ play or go solo, in portrait or landscape mode. Social and multiplayer capabilities also enable players to challenge friends on Facebook, or through a local Wi-Fi network. In the all new “Party Play” mode, up to four iPhone or iPod touch players can connect their devices to be used as private tile racks and seamlessly play their words onto the iPad “game board” with a simple flick. And for newcomers, the exclusive “Teacher Feature” shows players the best word choice for the previous play.
Tetris, the Most Popular Mobile Game of All-time Now Available on iPad
Celebrating 25 years and more than 100 million paid downloads, the world famous Tetris game launches on iPad with all-new, high resolution graphics and exclusive features including highly anticipated D-Pad controls which give players the option to play the way they want and stay in control of the game. The iPad version also introduces an all-new “Endless” mode for the ultimate extension in game play. Tetris is a must have for any iPad user.
Need for Speed SHIFT Brings the True Driver’s Experience to iPad
The award-winning leader in the racing genre, Need for Speed SHIFT races to the App Store with exclusive features, multiplayer capability, 18 unique tracks and a variety of race modes. Players can feel the adrenaline rush of an immersive experience when they choose from 28 of the fastest, hottest cars and enjoy physics-based 3D graphics optimized for iPad. New driving controls include the addition of visual accelerator and brake pedals, manual shifting, and a rearview mirror to see who’s coming from behind. The most visceral, aggressive simulation racing game on iPad will make hearts pound!
Mirror’s Edge Brings Players an Intense, Interactive World Exclusively to iPad
EA’s award-winning action adventure game, Mirror’s Edge, debuts on iPad with a graphically rich, addictive experience, and 14 nail-biting levels of unrivalled 3D action. Unique to iPad is a multiplayer feature which utilizes a split-screen interface, letting players battle against each other face to face in two thrilling modes. Exciting gameplay has players running on walls, sliding down ramps and leaping between rooftops as they out-maneuver enemies in pursuit of their mission.
Command & Conquer Red Alert Expands its Universe on iPad
With more than 30 million units sold across the Command & Conquer franchise, Command & Conquer Red Alert optimizes iPad’s Multi-Touch controls, large screen and high-fidelity graphics to create an expansive experience. Three-finger, Multi-Touch controls let players select and maneuver their armies, manage inventory and make maximum use of camera zooming to navigate battlefields with photorealistic visuals. Players command units across a wide variety of maps and levels with different environmental conditions which add more layers of strategic depth. Players can challenge friends in Head-to-Head multiplayer mode via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth between iPad and iPhone devices.
SCRABBLE, Tetris, Need for Speed SHIFT, Mirror’s Edge and Command & Conquer Red Alert apps for iPad are available from the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
In addition to these five titles designed specifically for iPad, gamers can access more than 40 EA titles already available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Any previously purchased iPhone or iPod touch game can run on iPad in its original size or can be expanded to fill the iPad screen. All games will be available in Europe with the worldwide launch of iPad later this month. For information on pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
About SCRABBLE
A family favorite since 1948, the SCRABBLE Brand Crossword game has sold has sold more than 100 million sets worldwide since its debut more than 60 years ago. Today there are between one and two million SCRABBLE games sold each year in North America and it can be found in one out of every three homes in America. Through an alliance forged between Hasbro and Electronic Arts (EA) in 2007, SCRABBLE has also landed on digital gaming platforms including mobile phones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Facebook and Pogo.com, EA’s popular online gaming destination.
About the Tetris® Brand
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. In the game's 25-year history, hundreds of millions of players have experienced the Tetris effect. Loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures, the Tetris game continues to be one of the most widely recognized video games of all time. Released on over 30 gaming platforms and translated into more than 50 languages, the Tetris game is and will continue to be the game that can be played anytime, anywhere! Tetris Holding, LLC is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide and The Tetris Company, LLC is its exclusive licensee. The Tetris Company, through its agent Blue Planet Software, Inc., licenses and manages the Tetris intellectual property and franchise worldwide. Today, Blue Planet Software continues to work with licensees to deliver top quality Tetris products that are relevant, fun and challenging for its millions of players. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. ©2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile™ is the world’s leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such asTetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims™, and Need For Speed™. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company’s partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS™ brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone™, iPad™ and iPod®. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com.
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™, 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, Need for Speed, Mirror’s Edge and Command & Conquer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding, LLC. SCRABBLE is a trademark of Hasbro in the U.S. and Canada and used with permission. iPad, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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