Jakk Pacific has a partnership with THQ over the WWE license. Jakk have taken up an option to extend this license from December 31st 2009 for another 5 years.
THQ, however, have not decided yet if they are going to extend their WWE License and have started court proceedings against Jakk Pacific to stop this move.
Press Release
MALIBU, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 01, 2009 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announced that it has notified World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE videogame license, which would otherwise expire on December 31, 2009, for an additional five (5) year term ending December 31, 2014. Separately, THQ commenced a lawsuit in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, claiming it was not ready to make a decision with respect to renewal of the WWE videogame license, and seeking a declaratory judgment that (i) JAKKS was not authorized under the parties’ joint venture agreement to unilaterally issue a renewal notice to WWE, (ii) THQ has no obligation to consent to a renewal of the WWE license, and (iii) the restrictive covenant in the joint venture agreement prohibiting THQ from publishing any videogames based on wrestling during the term of the joint venture agreement (expiring one year after termination of the WWE license) is unenforceable under California law. JAKKS and THQ have also initiated arbitration proceedings relating to these issues.
About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children’s toy licenses in the world. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JAKKS Pets™, EyeClops®, Plug It In & Play TV Games™, Girl Gourmet™, Kids Only®, Tollytots® and Disguise. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., World Wrestling Entertainment, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Graco and Cabbage Patch Kids. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a Joint Venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Konami - Vandal Heart Screenshots
Konami Have released screenshots of, their upcoming downloadable game for the 360 and PS3, Vandal Hearts Flames Of Judgement.
EA - Skate 2 DLC Announced. Maloof Cup Pack Available From July 9th - Press Release
EA have announced a new DLC pack for Skate 2. The Maloof Cup Pack will be available from July 9th and will be 240MS Points/$3.00.
The pack features both online and offline events with the 360 version featuring an extra 250 achievement points.
Press Release
GUILDFORD, UK. – June 30, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that starting July 9 gamers can download and compete in Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack, based on the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding. The pack will be available in the PLAYSTATION® Store for $3.00 and on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 240 points in North America.
“Skate 2 has been embraced by the gaming and skateboarding community across the globe, making it the perfect stage for the Maloof Money Cup’s videogame debut,” said Joe Maloof, President of Maloof Companies. “Now players everywhere can experience the world’s greatest skateboarding championship and revel in the high-stakes excitement of the competition for themselves.”
Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack will feature separate gameplay events both online and offline – freeskate, single player vert and street contests that put gamers against world class pros, and an online mode in which gamers will be able to compete against their friends in new activities and challenges for bragging rights. Xbox 360 gamers get an added bonus as there are 250 achievement points up for grabs.
The Maloof Money Cup presented by etnies and Monster Energy boasts the largest purse in the history of professional skateboarding with nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes. The three-day competition and festival takes place July 10-12, 2009 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., during the opening weekend of the OC Fair. All attendees can ride the virtual course for themselves in the Skate 2 booth, located near the front of the festival, where the Maloof Money Cup Pack will be available for playing.
Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity, and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow players to skate it their way – both on and off the board. Gamers can create their own epic skate spots which can then be shared and experienced by others around the world. The game also features a revamped Thrasher Hall of Meat mode that will have players spending countless hours pulling off bone-crushing wipeouts and bails.
Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio in Burnaby, British Columbia. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and 16+ by PEGI.
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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. 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.eagames.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox LIVE is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies and is used under license from Microsoft.
About Maloof Money Cup
The Maloof Money Cup presented by etnies and Monster Energy is the world’s greatest skateboarding event. The three-day competition and festival takes place July 10-12, 2009 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., during the opening weekend of the OC Fair. The Maloof Money Cup boasts the largest purse in the history of professional skateboarding with nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes awarded in three professional U.S. Championship Competitions – the Carl’s Jr. Pro Vert Championship, the Zoo York Pro Street Championship, the U.S. Women’s Pro Street as well as the World Industries Amateur Street and Vert Championships.
The pack features both online and offline events with the 360 version featuring an extra 250 achievement points.
Press Release
GUILDFORD, UK. – June 30, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that starting July 9 gamers can download and compete in Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack, based on the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding. The pack will be available in the PLAYSTATION® Store for $3.00 and on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 240 points in North America.
“Skate 2 has been embraced by the gaming and skateboarding community across the globe, making it the perfect stage for the Maloof Money Cup’s videogame debut,” said Joe Maloof, President of Maloof Companies. “Now players everywhere can experience the world’s greatest skateboarding championship and revel in the high-stakes excitement of the competition for themselves.”
Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack will feature separate gameplay events both online and offline – freeskate, single player vert and street contests that put gamers against world class pros, and an online mode in which gamers will be able to compete against their friends in new activities and challenges for bragging rights. Xbox 360 gamers get an added bonus as there are 250 achievement points up for grabs.
The Maloof Money Cup presented by etnies and Monster Energy boasts the largest purse in the history of professional skateboarding with nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes. The three-day competition and festival takes place July 10-12, 2009 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., during the opening weekend of the OC Fair. All attendees can ride the virtual course for themselves in the Skate 2 booth, located near the front of the festival, where the Maloof Money Cup Pack will be available for playing.
Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity, and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow players to skate it their way – both on and off the board. Gamers can create their own epic skate spots which can then be shared and experienced by others around the world. The game also features a revamped Thrasher Hall of Meat mode that will have players spending countless hours pulling off bone-crushing wipeouts and bails.
Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio in Burnaby, British Columbia. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and 16+ by PEGI.
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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. 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.eagames.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox LIVE is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies and is used under license from Microsoft.
About Maloof Money Cup
The Maloof Money Cup presented by etnies and Monster Energy is the world’s greatest skateboarding event. The three-day competition and festival takes place July 10-12, 2009 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., during the opening weekend of the OC Fair. The Maloof Money Cup boasts the largest purse in the history of professional skateboarding with nearly $450,000 in cash and prizes awarded in three professional U.S. Championship Competitions – the Carl’s Jr. Pro Vert Championship, the Zoo York Pro Street Championship, the U.S. Women’s Pro Street as well as the World Industries Amateur Street and Vert Championships.
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Sony Have revealed their Official Licensing Program for all Sony consoles in all territories. http://tinyurl.com/lz5ez2
Dreamcast: Dux has been released for $27.90. HUCAST have another game coming out soon also. http://tinyurl.com/krf9ey
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://tinyurl.com/lqbpwr
Square Enix's countdown site has now added a boy with a sword riding the dragon. http://tinyurl.com/lbz9wj
PC: World Of Warcraft is going to allow users to change their characters Alliance. http://tinyurl.com/krcqkd
PC: StarCraft II does not have L:AN support. focus now on Battle.net http://tinyurl.com/m9mul6
PS3: Reports are coming in that since firmware 2.10, the PS3 has PS2 emulation capabilities but its turned off. http://tinyurl.com/ntyp9n
QTE Blog: Disney - Disney Press Are Publsihing Books Based On Thier Hit Game Series Spectrobes - Press .. http://tinyurl.com/l7c45t
QTE Blog: Sega - Bleach The 3rd Phantom Screenshots Release For The DS - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/lh32s7
iPhone: ngmoco are not going to remove Rolando from the app store due to a outcry from the fans. http://tinyurl.com/mcpttp
iPhone: Doom Resurrection will be getting DLC. DLC is possible for other id titles on the iPhone. http://tinyurl.com/m6e4am
Wii: Wii Sports Resort sold 353.827 copies in only 4 days. this makes it the third best selling Wii title. http://tinyurl.com/nzpq7b
A Couple of pictures have emerged showing art from the now canceled Aliens RPG. one shows a big hulk of a Alien. http://tinyurl.com/lj6tw3
QTE Blog: Glu Mobile - Summer 2009 Line-Up Announced - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/n6ab3p
Monolith are hiring for a new first person shooter thats out on the PS3, 360, and PC. it's a triple A game. http://tinyurl.com/nhjulx
Skate 2 DLC, The Maloof Money Cup, is set to hit July 9th for $3.00/240MS points. http://tinyurl.com/l82flb
360 Activity chart.Halo 3, Call of Duty WAW, Call of Duty 4 top 360 games. Magic the gathering and Garou top XBLA http://tinyurl.com/kr2fex
THQ have announced 3 DLC packs for Red Faction Guerrilla. August 13th sees Demons of The badlands. http://tinyurl.com/mgnoeb
QTE Blog: Ubisoft - New Asterix Game Announced - Press Release http://tinyurl.com/nl5tww
PS3: It is rumored that Sony has signed agreements with Foxconn and Pagatron to build the new PS3 Slim For July. http://tinyurl.com/kw9sps
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment - The Free Realms Theme Song Is Now Available on iTunes - Press Rel.. http://tinyurl.com/mml4sd
Wii: Trackmania has been revealed for the Wii. features 4 player split screen, all PC areas apart from bay + more http://tinyurl.com/n9avmf
The box art for Assassins Creed 2 has been revealed . http://tinyurl.com/nms9o4
Wii: Sega is considering doing more mature games on the Wii. House Of The Dead Overkill was profitable. http://tinyurl.com/ktpjvz
360: LastFM will be free for Gold Members. Silver only get 3 hours a Month and it comes with adverts. http://tinyurl.com/kn2hnp
PS3: Motorstorm 2 update. brings Home launching, game fixes, new soundtrack options, Online improvements + more. http://tinyurl.com/mfgf82
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sony Online Entertainment - The Free Realms Theme Song Is Now Available on iTunes - Press Release
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that the Free Realms Theme Song, By The Dares, is now available to buy in the iTunes Store. They are also proud to say that the Dares set a World Record for being the first band to play in the real world and in a virtual space simultaneously.
Press Release
“It’s Your World,” the Free Realms theme song, is now available for purchase on iTunes! Setting a Guinness World Record for “the first concert to take place simultaneously in the real world and a virtual space” was just the first stop for The Dares. Now they are exploding off the stage and into your iPod with their new hit! Finally, the song you have been humming along to from TV commercials and in-game can be yours! Become part of the phenomenon, and download this smash single to rock out with your friends today!
Ubisoft - New Asterix Game Announced - Press Release
Ubisoft has announced a new game based on the Asterix Cartoon. the game is set for a October 2009 release and will be based on the original story line of the comic strips. the game will be set over 4 different locations, with the player taking on the role of thier faviote character in 20 mini-games.
Press Release
Paris, FRANCE – June 30, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that it will develop a video game based on the adventures of the legendary “Asterix™” cartoon. Created specifically for the Nintendo DS™, the game will be released across EMEA territories in October 2009.
This new title will be based on the original storyline of the famous series of comic strips, “The Adventures of Asterix.” Gamers will be able to relive the adventures of Asterix and his band of invincible Gauls, taking the role of one of their favorite characters in 20 mini-games. Four different locations will be available: the village, the forest, the Roman camp, and the seaside, each counting five mini-games where players will need to protect their village from the Romans.
“Asterix™” will include a two player mode and is sure to be a hit with every fan of the beloved comic book hero.
© 2009 LES EDITIONS ALBERT RENE / GOSCINNY-UDERZO Tous droits de reproduction et de représentation réservés à la Société LES EDITIONS ALBERT RENE ». Astérix et Obélix sont des marques de la société Les Editions Albert René. Jeu Vidéo © 2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. Tous droits réservés. Ubisoft, Ubi.Com et le logo Ubisoft sont des marques d'Ubisoft Entertainment en France et / ou dans d'autres pays.
Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.
About Ubisoft® :
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft is present in 28 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.058 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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