Namco Bandai - Exclusive Rights To Dragon Ball Secured For Videogames On All Consoles/Handhelds -Press Release

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Namco Bandai has announced that they have secured the rights to publish videogames on the Dragon Ball series on all the consoles and handhelds. The deal starts in January 2010 and will run for 5 years.
Namco Bandai have also announced that they are also publishing Dragon Ball^®: Raging Blast for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION^®3 , Dragon Ball^®: Revenge of King Piccolo exclusively for Wii™, and Dragon Ball^® Z: Attack of the Saiyans exclusively for Nintendo DS™

Press Release

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Jul 02, 2009 Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today confirmed that it has secured exclusive North American rights to publish future official videogames for the longstanding classic anime and manga series, Dragon Ball®, across all major consoles and hand held platforms.
This agreement will run for five years beginning in January 2010 and supersedes the existing rights granted to publish titles on the Nintendo DS™, Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Additionally, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. has secured the right to initially publish three titles in 2009, Dragon Ball®: Raging Blast for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Dragon Ball®: Revenge of King Piccolo exclusively for Wii™, and Dragon Ball® Z: Attack of the Saiyans exclusively for Nintendo DS™.

The Dragon Ball anime and manga series is a worldwide, multi-million dollar entertainment franchise. Originally penned by famed Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama in 1984, the Dragon Ball series has spawned several entertainment franchise sequels (Dragon Ball® Z and Dragon Ball® GT) spanning 11 years of manga, over 500 television episodes, 23 feature films, and countless mass merchandising products. FUNimation® Entertainment currently holds all U.S. distribution rights to the anime series.

The Dragon Ball Saga follows the orphaned martial arts boy Goku as he grows and matures into an adult throughout his many adventures. During his early formative years, Goku meets life long comrades, defeats diabolical superhuman enemies, and eventually settles down and forms a family. The Dragon Ball series is known for its often comical action adventure themes which are interspersed with long standing testosterone-driven, action-impacted battles which escalate drastically over time into full-on conflicts for the survival of mankind. By the end of the Dragon Ball saga, the baton of planetary savior is passed to Gohan and Goten, Goku’s son and grandson respectively.
Commenting on the announcement Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., said: “We are very excited to have signed this long term agreement with Toei Animation Co., Ltd and FUNimation® Entertainment, which grants NAMCO BANDAI Games North American multi-platform rights to the testosterone-driven, action-packed world of Dragon Ball. This move reunites NAMCO BANDAI Games with the Dragon Ball series in North America which will considerably increase our ability to develop titles that perfectly capture every nuance of what makes the Dragon Ball world exciting to the consumer.”

For more information about upcoming Dragon Ball games, please visit www.namcobandaigames.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 its products log-on to www.namcobandaigames.com.

About FUNimation Entertainment:
FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, is the leading company for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for most of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution. For more information about FUNimation Entertainment and its brands, visit www.funimation.com.

Dragon Ball® Z: Attack of the Saiyans © BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION. License coordinated by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All rights reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Shueisha Inc. ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.
Dragon Ball®: Revenge of King Piccolo © BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION. License coordinated by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All rights reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Shueisha Inc. ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.
Dragon Ball® Z: Raging Blast © BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION. License coordinated by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All rights reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Shueisha Inc. ©2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. All rights reserved.
“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Wii and Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo

Full List Of UK Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 DLC From Today's PSN Update

Below is the Full list of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 DLC that was released on todays, 02/07/09, PSN Update in the UK

Full List

Spyglass Hill Course [£4.79]

The Predator Course [£4.79]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Course Pass [£1.59]

Max Stats Costumes [£2.39]

Intermediate Drivers [£0.79]

Intermediate Fairway Woods [£0.79]

Intermediate Irons [£0.79]

Intermediate Putters [£0.79]

Intermediate Wedges [£0.79]

Advanced Drivers [£0.79]

Advanced Fairway Woods [£1.19]

Advanced Irons [£1.19]

Advanced Putters [£1.19]

Advanced Wedges [£1.19]

Expert Drivers [£1.59]

Expert Fairway Woods [£1.59]

Expert Irons [£1.59]

Expert Putters [£1.59]

Expert Wedges [£1.59]

+0.5 Accuracy Apparel [£0.79]

+0.5 power Apparel [£0.79]

+0.5 Putting Apparel [£0.79]

+0.5 Shot Game Apparel [£0.79]

+1 Accuracy Apparel [£1.19]

+1 Power Apparel [£1.19]

+1 Putting Apparel [£1.19]

+1 Short Game Apparel [£1.19]

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+1.5 Power Apparel [£1.19]

+1.5 Putting Apparel [£1.19]

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+2 Accuracy Apparel [£1.59]

+2 Power Apparel [£1.59]

+2 Putting Apparel [£1.59]

+2 Short Game Equipment [£1.59]

+0.5 Accuracy Equipment [£0.79]

+0.5 power Equipment [£0.79]

+0.5 Putting Equipment [£0.79]

+0.5 Shot Game Equipment [£0.79]

+1 Accuracy Equipment [£1.19]

+1 Power Equipment [£1.19]

+1 Putting Equipment [£1.19]

+1 Short Game Equipment [£1.19]

+1.5 Accuracy Equipment [£1.19]

+1.5 Power Equipment [£1.19]

+1.5 Putting Equipment [£1.19]

+1.5 Short Game Equipment [£1.19]

+2 Accuracy Equipment [£1.59]

+2 Power Equipment [£1.59]

+2 Putting Equipment [£1.59]

+2 Short Game Equipment [£1.59]

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Square Enix - Lawsuit Launched against French Distributor For Illegally Selling Square Enix Properties – Press Release

Square Enix has begun legal proceedings against a French distributor called SAKURA. They alledge that SAKURA has been selling merchandise which are counterfeits of Square Enix trademarks, like Final Fantasy ans Full Metal Alchemist. An Injunction is being seeked to prevent further sells of the disputed products.

Press Release

PARIS, FRANCE (July 2, 2009) — Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. and Square Enix Co., Ltd. (collectively “Square Enix”), announced today that they had filed, on May 28, 2009 (French local time), a lawsuit in the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris against la société SAKURA (“SAKURA”), a Paris-based company specializing in the importation/distribution of merchandise based on Japanese-produced content. Square Enix denounces SAKURA for the commercialization of products counterfeiting Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY® and FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST® trademarks and copyrights to the FINAL FANTASY series.

The defendant SAKURA sells its products at a retail location going under the tradename of “KONCI” in Paris as well as via its Internet site, which Square Enix suspects of marketing pirated products all over the EU territory. In this lawsuit, Square Enix is seeking an injunction against the importation and distribution of pirated products, and compensation for potential damages arising from SAKURA’s activities. The case is currently pending.

“We are actively pursuing those who commit intellectual property infringement against our company,” said Yasuhiko Hasegawa, Square Enix’s General Counsel. “In parallel with our campaign against the manufacturing, distribution and sale of counterfeits, we will continue to aggressively exercise our intellectual property rights, including the filing of lawsuits, to prevent any infringement of our rights involving the unauthorized use of our games, music, movies, images, and other elements protected by intellectual property law.”

While Square Enix will continue to take decisive action against infringement of its intellectual property rights, Square Enix will keep bringing its official merchandise to its fans in the European market. For more information about distribution of Square Enix’s official merchandise in the European territory, please access the following URLs:

http://ssl.square-enix-shop.com/eu/index.php
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/se-shop/eu/

Square Enix is making a presentation at Japan Expo 2009 to take place in Paris from July 2 to 5, 2009.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 47 million units worldwide – under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 million units worldwide under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.

UK PSN Update 02/07/09

PS3 Games
Numblast [£3.99]
The Punisher: No Mercy [£6.29]
Topatoi: The Giant Tree [£7.99]
Little Big Planet – Sacktue of Liberty Costume [Free]
Motorstorm Pacific Rift – Speed Expansion [£4.79]
Motorstorm Pacific Rift – Monarch Signature Livery [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Kempo Armor Set [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Royal Armor Set [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Artemis Armor Set (Women) [Free]
Dynasty Warriors 6 – Queen Armor Set (Women) [Free]
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – 51 Items

Demo's
Red Baron Arcade

Guitar Hero - World Tour
Epitaph Punk-O-Rama Track Pack [£4.39]
“21st Century Digital Boy” by Bad Religion [£1.59]
“Linoleum” by NOFX [£1.59]
“Ruby Solo” by Rancid [£1.59]

Rock Band
Foreigner Pack 01 [£2.49]
“Blue Morning, Blue Day” by Foreigner [£0.99]
“Feels Like The First Time” by Foreigner [£0.99]
“Head Knocker” by Foreigner [£0.99]
Warped tour Pack 02 [£2.49]
“Hey John, what's Your Name Again?” by The Devil Wears Prada [£0.99]
“Image Of The Invisible” by Thrice [£0.99]
“Sweet Talk” by Dear And The Headlights [£0.99]
“Weapon Of Choice” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [£0.99]

Videos
WipeOut HD – Fury Expansion Trailer
Battlefield 1943 – Coral Sea Challenge Trailer
Motorstorm Pacific Rift – Adrenaline Expansion Trailer
Batman: Arkham Asylum – Breakout Trailer
Batman: Arkham Asylum – Combat Trailer
Batman: Arkham Asylum – Invisible Predator Trailer
Bayonetta – Second Climax Trailer
Mini Ninja's – Gameplay Video
Astro Tripper - Trailer

Wallpaper
NONE

Theme
NONE

PS1 Classic
James Pond 2: Codename Robocod [£3.99]

PSP
Monster Hunter Freed Unite [£24.99]
Numblast [£3.99]
Donkey Xote [£7.99]
Super Hind [£15.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Loosing My Religion” by R.E.M. [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Still Alive” by Jonathan Coultno [£0.99]
Rock Band Unplugged - “Sin Wagon” by Dixie Chicks [£0.99]

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Zynga - Mafia Wars Celebrates It's 1 Year Anniversary - Press Release

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Zynga have announced that Mafia Wars, celebrating it's 1 year anniversary, has now more than 4 million daily users. to celebrate the anniversary, Mafia Wars now has a new location, Cuba, New Level Cap, and new Jobs, Armour and Vehicles.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Jul 02, 2009 Zynga, the largest developer of social games, today announced the one year anniversary of social gaming’s most popular crime-based game, Mafia Wars. Since its launch in June 2008, Mafia Wars has grown to more than four million daily active users; in the last three months, alone, the game has doubled the number of daily players.

In celebration of Mafia Wars’ one year anniversary, Zynga also launched Cuba, an entirely new destination, and extends the amount of time players can enjoy Mafia Wars. Players who have reached the rank of “Consigliere” (level 35) can leave New York City and cross the Cuban border which has been outside the reach of the Mafia’s influence for almost 50 years. Now with Cuba as a destination, players can expand their influence and increase their power with new loot, weapons, businesses, collections and achievements. Cuba offers more than 100 levels of additional jobs, items, a unique property system, and opens up a wealth of new opportunities including:
40+ new jobs to carry out
52 brand new weapons, armor and vehicles
Four businesses that can be purchased and upgraded

“Mafia Wars is on its way to becoming a cult classic,” said Bill Mooney, executive producer, MMO Studios, Zynga. “We have the most dedicated and loyal players who have made the game a hit and we want to thank them by extending the game in a dynamic destination that makes the game unique and challenging.”

The Mafia Wars franchise has reached key milestones during its first year. The iPhone version which launched in April contains rich, high-quality graphics and interface including original animations and sounds, creating a fun and addictive gaming experience. Mafia Wars was also recently voted Best Game of the Year in the Webby People’s Voice Awards where more than 50,000 votes were cast by people around the world for their favorite sites, video, and ads. Additionally, Mafia Wars has garnered over two million fans on its Facebook Page making it the highest ranked page. The ranking can be found at: http://pagedata.insidefacebook.com/leaderboard/?official=0&fanbase=0&cat_id=38.

About Zynga
Zynga is the largest social gaming company with 12 million daily users and 50 million monthly users. Zynga’s games are available on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5, Friendster, Yahoo! and the iPhone, and include Texas Hold’Em Poker, Mafia Wars, YoVille, Vampires, Street Racing, Scramble and Word Twist. The company is funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, IVP, Union Square Ventures, Foundry Group, Avalon Ventures, Pilot Group, Reid Hoffman and Peter Thiel. Zynga is headquartered at the Chip Factory in San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.zynga.com.