Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Konami Announce A New Content Pack For Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Is Coming On 8th June


Konami have announced that a new content pack is coming to Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) on 8th June for free. This new pack updates the jerseys of 18 national sides, Japan, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, England, Greece, Croatia, Sweden, Spain, Germany, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Australia and Korea. The squads for those teams will also be updated. this free content pack is coming out for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions of the game.

Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced today that it will release a new downloadable content pack for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on June 8th, 2010.

The free download will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC, and will update the jerseys of 18 national sides. The download will offer users the new strips for teams from Japan, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, England, Greece, Croatia, Sweden, Spain, Germany, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Australia and Korea. Itwill also update the squads for these teams.

About Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
Boasting a reputation for realism and superior gameplay, the latest addition of the beloved franchise will further narrow the gap between the game and the real thing. Argentinean soccer star Lionel Messi, one of the world’s greatest players, graces the cover of this year’s version, which contains extensive licensed content, stadium atmospheres, and player likenesses all the way down to their specific moves. In addition to the UEFA Champions League mode this year, players can choose from an enhanced Master League mode and an edit mode to further personify their team.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is now available for Wii™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

Atlus Announce They Are Publishing Nordcurrent's 101-in-1 Sports Megamix In The USA And EU


Atlus have announces that they have the publishing rights to Nordcurrent's upcoming DS game, 101-in-1 Sports Megamix. they are going to bring the game to the USA and EU in August for a MSRP of $19.99. The game comes with 101 sports styled mini-games either solo or some games can be played against a friend through local wireless play.



Screenshots


Press Release

IRVINE, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlus U.S.A., Inc., playbook firmly in hand, today announced that it has scored the North American publishing rights from European developer and publisher Nordcurrent for 101-in-1 Sports Megamix™ for Nintendo DS™, a collection of 101 addictive sports mini-games that anyone can enjoy. The game features a wide assortment of all-time favorites like bowling, boxing, volleyball, tennis, basketball and unique sports some may not recognize right away, such as caber tossing, traction kiting, capoeira, street luge, and more! Everyone is sure to find favorites in 101-in-1 Sports Megamix.

Players of all ages will have hours of fun earning points by successfully completing challenges and spending their points to reveal dozens of exciting new sports games, striving to unlock more and more each time. Simple to play and addicting to master, these games will keep players engrossed in scoring goals, earning medals, winning races, and beating high scores. There is practically no end to the fast-paced sports action!

101-in-1 Sports Megamix is the perfect game to take on the road because players can enjoy a game whenever they have a spare moment. In addition, 101-in-1 Sports Megamix takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of Nintendo DS, meaning players can easily manage the dual-screen fun using the intuitive touch controls. On top of all this, some of the games allow players to challenge a friend to multiplayer competition through local wireless play, making 101-in-1 Sports Megamix for Nintendo DS a never-ending supply of fun and excitement!

101-in-1 Sports Megamix releases in August 2010 with an MSRP of only $19.99. With one hundred and one titles, that averages out to less than twenty cents per sport! See theofficial trailer for a look at some of the exciting sports action players can look forward to.

For more information on 101-in-1 Sports Megamix for Nintendo DS, and to check out the other games in the 101-in-1 series, visit the website: www.atlus.com/101sports.

101-in-1 Sports Megamix for Nintendo DS has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

©2010 NORDCURRENT Licensed to and published by Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

Bungie Have Released A Highlight Video Of Memorable Moments From The Halo Reach Beta

Bungie have released a video that has highlights of memorable moments from the Halo Reach Beta. the video has footage taken from some of the best film clips that were uploaded to Bungie. this video can be downloaded from Bungie.net.



Press Release

LONDON – 25 May 2010 - As a way to commemorate the conclusion of the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta last week, Bungie released a highlight video today pulled from memorable moments created by the players themselves. Dubbed “The Good, the Badass and the Ugly,” the video takes a loving look at some of the best Film Clips of the beta, including brilliant plays, badass moments and the not so beautiful bugs. Bungie created the video as a way to thank the more than 2.7 million fans who helped make entertainment history this month by participating in the largest console beta ever.

“The Good, the Badass and the Ugly” video is available for download now on Bungie.net, Halo Waypoint on Xbox LIVE, and Halo.Xbox.com. Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed studio Bungie, “Halo: Reach” is available for pre-order today in Standard, Limited and Legendary Editions and launches worldwide starting 14 September 2010.

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THQ Have Released A new UFC Undisputed 2010 Trailer Featuring GSP

THQ Have released a new trailer for UFC Undisputed 2010. this trailer features Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and has him talking about how he trains to be a UFC champion as well as showing his in-game character model fighting a variety of opponents.




Square Enix Announce Front Mission Evolved Is Coming Out 14th September In The USA



Square Enix have announced that Front Mission Evolved is coming to the USA on 14th September on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The game has a suggested retail price of $59.99 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, whilst the PC version has a suggested retail price of $49.99. Square Enix have also revealed that the PC version of Front Mission Evolved supports Stereoscopic 3D.

Front Mission Evolved is the latest title in the Front Mission franchise, breaking the mold of previous titles by letting players experience the action in a Front Mission universe from a third-person shooter perspective. in the game you play as Dylan Ramsey, who controls a customisable Wanzer, a bipedal tank. You must fight with your Wanzer across the world, which is on the brink of total war set 150 years in the future, to eliminate the threat. The game has both single player and mutliplayer game modes, with 4 multiplayer modes on offer letting you battle either solo or in a team.


Press Release

LOS ANGELES, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the North American launch date for FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™ has been updated to September 14, 2010. Developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, the riveting third-person shooter will be available on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED breaks the mold of the franchise, delivering the action-packed experience of a third-person shooter within the distinct aesthetic of the FRONT MISSION® universe. Set in a world full of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, players will take on the role of Dylan Ramsey to face enemy armies while in control of a giant, customizable, bipedal tank known as a wanzer. Every wanzer is outfitted with extreme firepower, and players must fight through critical battles across a world on the brink of total war. As they make their way through metropolises such as New York City over 150 years in the future,FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will embed players in heart-pounding, large-scale action unlike anything they've ever seen before.

In addition to the single-player campaign, four different multiplayer modes allow players to enter a new battlefield solo or in a team. Players will be able to pit their highly customized wanzers against opponents from around the world so they may prove the superiority of their own war machines.

"Both Square Enix and Double Helix Games are committed to delivering the ultimate, evolved FRONT MISSION experience," said Ami Blaire, Vice President, Marketing of Square Enix, Inc. "This installment advances the franchise into the third-person shooter genre, and come fall, fans will be blown away by the high-octane action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED offers."

For more information, please visit www.frontmissionevolved.com and the official Facebook page. Additionally, keep up with the all the latest insider news from the team through the official development blog: http://member.square-enix.com/na/features/fme/.

Story:
In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity's appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.'s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilized to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.
Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your wanzer and blast your way to victory.
When you think you're ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:
*Engage enemies amidst the concrete of labyrinthine cities, across the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of other unique battlefields. Master the speed, firepower and adaptability of the multipurpose wanzer to ensure survival and success.
*Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders to build a war machine suited to any play style.
*Equip weapons ranging from standard-issue machine guns to high-powered rifles and heavy-hitting, shoulder-mounted rocket launchers to administer widespread destruction.
*Optimize wanzer mobility for any type of terrain with specialized leg parts.
*After trashing enemies in single-player mode, enter a new battlefield online – solo or in a team – and match skills against other players fielding their own, highly customized wanzers.
*Become immersed in a rich story crafted by the storytelling masterminds at Square Enix.
*Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $59.99 for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360, and$49.99 for Windows PC.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED will also be available for PC users via download, including through Valve's Steam® platform for digital content distribution.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 53 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Statesand/or other countries. FRONT MISSION and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. TOMB RAIDER and EIDOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd. TAITO is a registered trademark of Taito Corporation. "Double Helix Games" is a trademark of Backbone Entertainment. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. NVIDIA and 3D Vision are trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.

Sony Announce HBO Programs Are Coming To The Playstation Network's Video Delivery Service


Sony has announced that starting today in the USA, HBO programs will be available for purchase on the PSP and Playstation 3. to find the HBO network in the Playstation Video store, just head to TV Shows>Networks> HBO. New shows and/or additional seasons will be added each week to the HBO section.

The Shows that are going to be released today include:
  • New release and Emmy and Golden Globe winning series "True Blood," season two in addition to season one
  • Golden Globe-winning drama series "Big Love," seasons one through three
  • Golden Globe-winning comedy series Entourage," seasons one and two
  • Comedy hit "Eastbound and Down," season one
  • Multiple seasons from HBO signature shows such as "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "The Wire," "Rome," "Da Ali G Show," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Flight of the Conchords"
Press Release
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced that programming from HBO, the premium cable television network, is available starting today on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system, the first gaming system to offer HBO original television programming. PlayStation®Network's video delivery service now features HBO content for purchase in the United States on the PlayStation®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems.

Beginning today, the following popular shows from the award-winning cable network are available on the HBO section of PlayStation®Store (navigate to the HBO section by selecting TV Shows> Networks> HBO), with more titles and additional seasons to be added each week:

*New release and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning series "True Blood®," season two in addition to season one
*Golden Globe®-winning drama series "Big Love®," seasons one through three
*Golden Globe®-winning comedy series Entourage®," seasons one and two
*Comedy hit "Eastbound and Down®," season one
Multiple seasons from HBO signature shows such as "The Sopranos®," "Sex and the City®," "The Wire®," "Rome®," "Da Ali G Show®," "Curb Your Enthusiasm®," and "Flight of the Conchords®"

"The HBO library of premium original content is a perfect example of how PS3 has become the most content rich entertainment platform in the living room," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. "When you combine the iconic programming from HBO with the existing TV, film, live sports and original programming available on PlayStation Network, our customers have access to the content they want, when they want it, at home or on the go with the PSP."

"We're extremely pleased to offer our premium programming on Sony Computer Entertainment's PS3 system," said Henry McGee, president, HBO Home Entertainment. "This premier gaming system will offer an exciting new way for consumers to purchase HBO's award-winning programming."

"HBO's innovative and popular programming rounds out Sony's premium TV content offering and enables consumers to enjoy an even wider array of award-winning mini-series and episodic content," said Michael Aragon, general manager, Global Digital Video Distribution and Operations for Sony Network Entertainment.

About HBO
Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour pay television services – HBO® and Cinemax® – to approximately 41 million U.S. subscribers. The services offer the most popular subscription video-on-demand products, HBO On Demand® and Cinemax On Demand(SM) as well as HBO GO(SM), HD feeds and multiplex channels. Internationally, HBO branded television networks, along with the subscription video-on-demand products HBO On Demand and HBO Mobile®, bring HBO services to over 60 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com.
"PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

© 2010 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America

EA Announce They Are Publishing Insomniac Games's New Franchise Is Coming To The Playstation 3 And Xbox 360


EA Have announced that they have entered a publishing agreement with Insomniac Games to bring their new Franchise to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. This publishing agreement is being done through the EA Partners program. This new franchise will be the first mutliplatform game released from Insomniac in their 16 year history. No details about the game, what it is or its release date, where released by EA.

Insomniac have released a statement for Playstation 3 fans saying "We know many of you are extremely loyal to the PlayStation family, and especially to Resistance and Ratchet & Clank. We are too. Our relationship with Sony Computer Entertainment is still very strong, and continues as we develop additional projects exclusively for PlayStation 3 - projects that will take full advantage of our additional development time."


Insomniac Quote From Insomniac Blog

Press Release

Guildford, UK. – May 25, 2010 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced a publishing agreement with independent developer Insomniac Games that will bring the studio’s upcoming, all-new franchise to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system. This will be the first multiplatform release in Insomniac’s storied 16-year history. Published through the distinguished EA Partners program, the new title will mark the introduction of a brand new universe from Insomniac, creators of the universally-acclaimed Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises that have combined to sell more than 35 million copies worldwide. The still unnamed title is in production at the company’s Burbank studio. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Working with EA Partners allows us to extend the reach of our games to a multiplatform audience while retaining ownership of the intellectual property,” said Ted Price, founder and CEO of Insomniac Games. “We are excited and eager to introduce Insomniac to a new group of gamers while reinforcing to our loyal fans what makes our games special.”

“This is an exciting day for all of us at EA Partners and for gamers everywhere,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. “Insomniac is renowned for their commitment to quality and their ability to create unique, exciting worlds for gamers to explore. We look forward to help them bring their next blockbuster franchise to the millions of diehard Insomniac fans on PlayStation and the soon to be millions of diehard Insomniac fans on Xbox 360.”

Ship timing for the game was not announced.

For more information on Insomniac Games, please visitwww.insomniacgames.com.

About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is an independent videogames developer that has released award-winning hits exclusively for PlayStation consoles for 16-plus years. The studio has created world-famous game franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, resulting in more than 35 million games sold globally. Insomniac is also known for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 11 local, regional and national “best places to work” honors since 2004. In January 2009, Insomniac opened a Durham, N.C. studio, which is working on an unannounced project. Additional information can be found on both Insomniac studio locations at http://www.insomniacgames.com.

Insomniac Games is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

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 MobileTM 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 http://info.ea.co.uk.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.