Monday, September 21, 2009

EA Has Released Screenshots, Artwork, And A Trailer Showing The Belle De Nuit "Club" In The Saboteur

EA has showed of the The Belle De Nuit "Club" in their upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 game The Saboteur. the Artwork shows some of the styles and prototypes of design for the Club and the people who work their, whilst the screenshots and trailer show the club in action, various parts of the club, patrons and workers of the club, whilst the games main character walks through it.



The Saboteur: belle-de-nuit



Sega Announces Empire Total War Update And Warpath Expansion


Sega has announced that Empire Total War is being updated on Tuesday to 1.4, and Thw Warpath Expansion is coming out in October 2009. the Update sixes some minor issues but also adds 2 new battles, for free, the Battle of Rossbach and the Battle of Fontenoy, which can be played in Single Player or Multi player.

The Warpath expansion brings a new detailed North American campaign to the game, and 5 new American Indian factions, the Iroquois, Huron, Plains, Pueblo and Cherokee tribes. these can be used in both the single player and multi player campaigns. a new technology tree is introduced as well as 2 new agent types.

the trailer for the expansion features alot of ingame action showing various battles and units, as well as giving a bit of story from the American Indian Sides. the screenshots and artwork for the game also show many of the new units and battles in the game.



Empire Total War: Warpath


Press Release

LONDON (21st September, 2009) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and The Creative Assembly today announce that Empire: Total War™ expands with The Warpath Campaign. This expansion pack will be exclusively available through Steam™ in October 2009.

Empire: Total War – The Warpath Campaign adds a new detailed North American campaign map to expand the Empire: Total War experience. In addition to this, The Warpath Campaign also adds 5 brand new American Indian factions, the Iroquois, Huron, Plains, Pueblo and Cherokee tribes. The new playable factions will battle the invaders in the Warpath Campaign, and are also playable in multiplayer battles. A new technology tree, with 18 tribal technologies, will only be available to these new factions, as well as 2 new agent types, namely the mystical Shaman and the cunning Scout. These new factions will also have their own unique Elite Units.

The all new update 1.4, which is out on Tuesday September 22nd, fixes some minor issues with Empire: Total War, as well as adding 2 brand new historical battles: the Battle of Rossbach and the Battle of Fontenoy. Both battles are available in single player and multi player and are completely free.

“To further iterate our support for Empire: Total War, we’re happy to announce The Warpath Campaign” says Mike Simpson, Creative Director at the Creative Assembly, “With brand new factions, a full new campaign map to play through and changes to the technology tree, this is the definitive Empire: Total War experience.”

Empire: Total War is set in the 18th century, a turbulent era that is the most requested by Total War’s loyal fan base and a period alive with global conflict, revolutionary fervour and technological advances. Empire: Total War was released on the 6th of March 2009 and will expand this October with The Warpath Campaign.
For further information on Empire: Total War please visit www.totalwar.com. For assets on Empire: Total War or other SEGA games please visit www.sega-press.com.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.

About Steam:
The leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment, Steam™ delivers new releases and online services to over 20 million PC users around the world. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

Sega Has Released New Screenshots For Jambo! Safari On The Nintendo Wii

Sega has released new screenshots for Jambo! Safari On The Nintendo Wii. the screenshots are in game and show driving in the Jeep and the Photography aspects of the game. the screenshots also show many of the locations that you can explore and the art style of the game.

Jambo! Safari Wii



EA Announces That The Dutch National Team Is In FIFA 10

EA has announced that they and the Dutch Football Association have agreed that the Dutch National team will be included in FIFA 10. in previous games, it was only possible to play a fictitious Dutch team in FIFA games.

FIFA 10 Dutch Team


Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK - 21 September 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), in cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Football Association, announced today that the Dutch national football team is now included in EA SPORTS FIFA 10.

The Royal Netherlands Football Association and Electronic Arts reached an agreement regarding all players of the Dutch selection in FIFA 10. Football players like Wesley Sneijder, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Mark van Bommel can be selected in their real national team kits!

Previously it was only possible to play a fictitious Dutch national team without real player likenesses and the official kits – but this is now history.

FIFA 10 will be available as from 2nd of October in Europe and October 20 in North America.

THQ Announce Chaos Rising Is The New Warhammer 40,000TM: Dawn of War II Expansion


THQ have announced that the next Warhammer 40,000TM: Dawn of War II expansion will be Chaos Rising. it offers new single player and Co-Op campaigns, whilst increasing the level cap from 20 to 30. the first look of the expansion will be in the December issue of PC Gamer, which should be available on newsstands in October.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Sep 21, 2009 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Warhammer® 40,000TM: Dawn of War® II – Chaos RisingTM, the next standalone chapter in the critically acclaimed Real-Time Strategy (RTS) series, is scheduled for release on Games For Windows-LIVE in spring 2010. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising features a new playable army, the traitorous Chaos Space Marines, and continues the epic journey of the Blood Ravens as they battle this new, more personal enemy. Developed by award-winning internal studio Relic Entertainment, Chaos Rising offers new single-player and co-op campaigns, a level cap increase from 20 to 30, more powerful war-gear and a suite of innovative multiplayer options. The exclusive first look preview of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising will be featured in PC Gamer’s December issue, available on newsstands by October 12.

“Chaos Rising delivers a tremendous amount of new content, including the powerful Chaos Space Marines, new multiplayer maps and units, a new level cap and a continuation of the Blood Ravens single player campaign,” said Kevin Kraff, vice president of global brand management, THQ. “Relic’s passion for the Warhammer 40,000 universe and talent in crafting innovative RTS games will ensure Chaos Rising is an engaging experience that will advance the franchise and genre.”

“Dawn of War II took intimate brutality to another level and introduced RPG-RTS hybrid gameplay,” said Jonathan Dowdeswell, general manager, Relic Entertainment. “The epic struggle between Space Marines and the forces of Chaos lets us take those two game-play elements and create an even more intense experience – this time, the battle is personal.”

About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising
Set in the grim, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop’s vast Warhammer 40,000 science fiction universe, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Risingtransports players into the midst of an intergalactic war between ancient enemies. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising introduces the Chaos Space Marines as a new playable army, continues the single player campaign from the original Dawn of War II, delivers all new wargear and raises the level cap from 20 to 30. Relic Entertainment will also deliver new multiplayer maps and new units for the Orks, Eldar, Tyranids and Space Marines. Veterans of the Dawn of War II single player campaign can use their existing squads’ accumulated wargear, abilities and experience to battle the traitorous Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion throughout 20 new missions. Newcomers to Dawn of War II will begin the single player campaign with a squad of Space Marines fully equipped to take on the malevolent forces of Chaos. Powerful Chaos tainted wargear can be equipped and used against your enemy, but doing so could lead to dreadful consequences. Will you risk corruption for power? For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising, please visitwww.dawnofwar2.com.

About Games Workshop
Games Workshop is the world's largest tabletop wargames company. Based in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufactures and distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and resin models through more than 355 of its own Hobby centers, mail order, Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Further details on the company can be obtained at www.games-workshop.com. Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising, the foregoing marks' respective logos, and all associated marks, logos, places, names, creatures, races and race insignia/devices/logos/symbols, vehicles, locations, weapons, units and unit insignia, characters, products, illustrations and images are either ®, TM and/or © Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2009. Used under license. All Rights Reserved.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Relic Entertainment and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Mad Catz Announce They Have A License To Publish Videogame Accessories Based On Sonic The Hedgehog

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Mad Catz have announced that they have stuck a deal with Sega in obtaining a license to publish videogame accessories based on the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise. the deal gives mad Catz the rights to publish the range of accessories in North America.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO --(Business Wire)-- Sep 21, 2009 Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a license from Sega® of America, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of videogames, to produce branded videogame accessories based on the Sonic the Hedgehog intellectual property. The agreement gives Mad Catz North American rights to a range of accessories for all current videogame platforms.

“Sonic is one of the videogame industry’s most popular and enduring characters and we are thrilled to initiate this relationship with Sega to create Sonic-branded videogame accessories,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We look forward to offering unique and exciting accessories to fans of this truly iconic videogame and popular culture character.”

About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz is a global leader in providing innovative peripherals for the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz designs and markets accessories for videogame systems and publishes videogame software, including the industry-leading GameShark videogame enhancements, under its Mad Catz, GameShark and Joytech brands. Mad Catz also designs and markets mice, keyboards, headsets, PC gaming controllers and other PC peripherals through its Saitek brand, and develops, manufactures and markets proprietary portable earphones under its AirDrives brand. Mad Catz distributes its products through most of the leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products throughout North America and Europe, and is expanding its distribution reach in Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com, www.gameshark.com, www.airdrives.com and www.saitek.com.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.

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