2K Sports Announce NBA 2K10 Has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide

2K Sports Have announced that NBA 2K10 has sold over 2 million units worldwide, a 60% in sales over NBA 2K9. 2K Sports are also proud to announce that NBA 2K10 continues to be the #1 rated NBA Simulation for the ninth consecutive year.

Press Release

NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Feb 02, 2010 2K Sports announced today that the hugely popular and #1 selling basketball video game, NBA® 2K10, has sold over 2 million units worldwide, marking a phenomenal +60% increase in sales* over the same time period last year for NBA® 2K9. With the all-new My Player career mode and critically acclaimed NBA Today feature, NBA 2K10 continues to be the #1 rated NBA simulation** for the ninth consecutive year.

“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year with NBA 2K10, and this milestone is another fantastic reason to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NBA 2K franchise,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We would like to thank all of our loyal fans for their dedicated support and look forward to the continued success of this title.”

“2K Sports has been a world-class organization to work with, and we are both really excited about the incredible success this season with NBA 2K10,” said Kobe Bryant, 11-time NBA All-Star of the Los Angeles Lakers, and cover athlete for NBA 2K10. “2K’s tireless attention to detail and dedication to giving fans the most authentic NBA simulation experience possible is what separates them from the competition, and it’s been great to be a part of that.”

In addition to the monumental success of NBA 2K10, the development team at Visual Concepts will receive an added boost this upcoming season by welcoming back longtime NBA 2K gameplay producer, Mike Wang. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from his deep experience in successful basketball titles, Wang will join an already impressive group of developers working on the next iteration of the franchise.

“It feels good to be back home with my 2K Sports family,” said Wang. “Being able to work on the greatest basketball game in the world has always been paramount for me, and now having that opportunity again is a blessing.”

NBA 2K10 raises the bar this season with the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise - from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. Giving fans what they have long requested, the all-new My Player career mode allows fans to create their own ultimate NBA player and guide his every career move. NBA Today offers real world matchups, news and stats automatically streamed right into the game, along with keeping commentary and overlays fresh and up to date based on what is really happening in the NBA.

Developed by 2K Sports’ Visual Concepts studio, NBA 2K10 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available for $39.99 on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Wii™ system; for $19.99 on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system; and $29.99 for Windows PC. For more information about NBA 2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k10.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
* NBA 2K10 unit sales include titles for the Wii and PSP platforms, which were not available for NBA 2K9.
** The NBA 2K series, published by 2K Sports, outranked competitors based on GameRankings.com average scores of 2001-2009 NBA video games published on equivalent platforms.

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New Zero Punctuation - Dark Void

This weeks Zero Punctuation is Dark Void. could Yahtzee find some love for this game, or does he agree that the game is not that good?

Glu Mobile Announce They Are Releasing A Mobile Game Based On The Movie, How To Train Your Dragon

Glu Mobile announce they are going to release a mobile game based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation movie, How To Train Your Dragon. The Game will be released on feature phones and smartphones in time for the movies release.
In the game you play as the main characters in the movie, Hiccup The Viking and Toothless The Dragon. The game will also feature locations from the movie.

Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 02, 2010 Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced plans to create and publish a mobile game based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc (Nasdaq:DWA) film, How To Train Your Dragon, which will be released in theaters beginning on March 26, 2010.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to build on past successes with DreamWorks Animation and bring adventure and family fun to gamers with the How To Train Your Dragon mobile game,” said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP Global Product Development, Glu. “DreamWorks Animation continues to inspire us to create games that live up to their incredibly imaginative stories and captivating graphics and imagery.”

Today’s announcement marks the third title that Glu will develop and publish through its existing licensing agreements with DreamWorks Animation. Other mobile game titles include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Monsters vs. Aliens.

In the How to Train Your Dragon mobile game, players take on the roles of the main characters from the film: Hiccup, the Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers; and Toothless, the sleek, stealthy, fire-breathing dragon that changes everything the Vikings know about dragons.

Inspired by the movie’s storyline, the game immerses players in the unique environments from the film as they explore the treacherous terrain of the Viking home Island of Berk and soar through the open skies above.

The How To Train Your Dragon mobile game will launch on feature phones and smartphones in conjunction with the movie premiere from DreamWorks Animation. For live updates, follow Glu on Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/glumobile.

About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Bonsai Blast, Brain Genius, Glyder, Stranded, Super K.O. Boxing! and titles based on major brands from partners including Activision, Atari, Fox Mobile Entertainment, Harrah's, Hasbro, Konami, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA, Sony and Warner Bros. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia and Spain. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.

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THQ Announce That UFC 2009 Undisputed Is Now A Xbox 360 Platinum Hits and Playstation 3 Greatest Hits Title

THQ Have announced that UFC 2009 Undisputed has become a Xbox 360 Platinum Hits and a Playstation 3 Greatest Hits title in the USA. the game will now be available for the suggested retail price of $29.99. Since the games release on 19th May 2009, THQ Have shipped over 3.5 Million units worldwide.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 02, 2010 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and Zuffa, LLC today announced that UFC® 2009 Undisputed™, the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, has achieved “Platinum Hits” status in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as joined Sony’s “Greatest Hits” collection in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Having shipped more than 3.5 million units worldwide to date, both versions of the videogame originally launched on May 19, 2009 and are now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.

“Reaching ‘Platinum Hits’ and ‘Greatest Hits’ status is an honor that speaks to the strength of our software and the power of the UFC brand,” said Brian Coleman, Vice President of Global Brand Management, THQ. “With a reduced price point, more players can now step into the Octagon™ and take part in the ultimate virtual UFC experience.”

“We are excited that so many fans around the world have helped us achieve these impressive milestones in our debut year,” said Dana White, President, UFC. “UFC 2009 Undisputed opened the door for us to further share the UFC brand with videogame and fight fans around the world, and we cannot wait to return this spring with the release of UFC Undisputed 2010 on May 25, 2010.”

About UFC 2009 Undisputed
UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game that recreates the action, intensity and attitude of a UFC live event. Players will explore a deep roster of more than 80 top fighters in UFC competition across all five weight classes. In addition, they will enter the Octagon surrounded by the sport’s renowned announcer, commentators, referees, trainers, Octagon Girls and more. Photorealistic models are at the forefront, as players will view amazing ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.

A brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems delivers innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls that enable unparalleled command of fighters, as players take down opponents with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines, including Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The game’s Create-a-Fighter system jumpstarts the careers of future champions through character customization, while a robust Career Mode will develop a fighter’s attributes and skill sets while fighting to enter the UFC Hall of Fame. In addition, UFC 2009 Undisputed lets players revisit key moments in UFC history and attempt to recreate the matchups through a Classic Fights Mode. Furthermore, players may enhance their gameplay experience through online support, including downloadable content.

More information about UFC 2009 Undisputed can be found at www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa™, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, BellTV, SaskTel Max™, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Viewers Choice, and WOWOW in Japan, and Premiere Combate and SporTV in Brazil, and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com, UK.UFC.com, GERMANY.UFC.com or UFCEspanol.com. All bouts live and subject to change.

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Sony Declare February Is Mini's Month With Price Drops, Competitions, And Other Goodies

Sony EU have declared February as Mini's Month. Firstly, various Mini's will be reduced in price for only 2 weeks. the first sale will start on the Thursday 4th PSN update and will run for 2 weeks until 18th February. The Following games will be on sale:

Fieldrunners €4.99/£3.99 now €3.99/£3.49
Kahoots €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Vempire €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Breakquest €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Pinball Fantasies €4.99/£3.99 now €3.99/£3.49
Bloons €3.99/£3.49 now €2.49/£1.99
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74
Dracula - Undead Awakening €2.99/£2.99 now €1.99/£1.74

Sony EU are holding a Mini's Competition here, all you need to do is correctly guess which Mini's Game a picture represents. the prize is a PSPgo and Playstation Network Vouchers.

Sony have uploaded Mini's videos to a PSP Youtube channel so people can see videos of many of the Mini's.

The EU Playstation Blog will have further goodies throughout the month were free games, wallpaper, and more could be won.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sega Celebrates "Hedgehog Day" By Releasing New Concept Art And Music For Project Needlemouse

In celebration of "Hedgehog Day", celebrating the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sega has released two new pieces of concept art from project Needlemouse, which can been seen below. These pieces are from the first level in the game.
Sega also released the first few seconds of music from Project Needlemouse. if you head here, you can hear the 16 bit inspired tune.

Sega will reveal the name of Project Needlemouse on Thursday.

From USA Sega Blog

D3 Announce They Have The Rights To Develop Videogames Based On The Movie Despicable Me

D3Publisher have announced they have the worldwide rights to develop and release videogames based on the upcoming Animated 3D CGI Movie, Despicable Me. D3 say games based on this movie should be released on Handhelds and consoles in July 2010, to coincide with the movies scheduled release on 9th July.

D3 have teased some of the things players can expect from the games. you play as Gru, the movies criminal mastermind, and plot heists and attacks against Gru's archnemisis, Vector. There will be puzzle solving, action, wacky gadgets, vehicles, and fun.

Press Release

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Feb 01, 2010 D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, together with its parent D3, Inc., today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing for video games based on Universal Pictures and Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me, the studio’s first from Meledandri (Ice Age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Horton Hears a Who!), who produces through his Universal-based family-entertainment company.

The film follows Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), one of the world’s greatest super-villains, as he uses his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and a small army of minions to pull off the biggest heist in the history of the world. The video games are scheduled to release on console and handheld systems in July 2010 to coincide with the nationwide release of the movie on July 9, 2010.

“Despicable Me has all the right ingredients for a successful game,” said Bill Anker, vice president of business development and licensing, D3P. “The film’s unique cast of characters and playful, mischievous action will translate exceptionally well into the interactive space. We look forward to working closely with the Universal team to deliver an authentic and compelling gameplay experience for fans of the film as well as gamers of all ages.”

“Working with D3Publisher, we look forward to creating a fun-filled game loaded with humor, clever puzzles, in-game rule breaking and surprises,” said Bill Kispert, vice president, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “Players can explore the slightly wicked side of themselves as they carry out hilarious capers on a comical quest for world domination.”

In Despicable Me: The Game, players will experience the inventiveness of being a despicable genius as they become Gru, the film’s criminal mastermind, planning heists and plotting attacks on Gru’s archnemesis, Vector, as they work their way to villainous greatness. Despicable Me: The Game offers a unique blend of action and puzzle solving that combines the fun of commanding an army of loyal-but-manic minions and using an arsenal of wacky gadgets, weapons and vehicles to entertain players of all ages.

About Despicable Me (The Movie)
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. www.despicable.me

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About D3Publisher
D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine®. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.

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