Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Scribblenauts Has Sold Over 1 Million Units Worldwide

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that the Nintendo DS game, Scribblenauts, has sold over 1 Million units worldwide. they have also proudly announced that the game has received over 50 awards since it's release in September 2009.

Press Release

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 03, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces that after winning more than 50 awards, Scribblenauts for Nintendo DS™ has reached blockbuster status and sold in more than one million units worldwide. Launched in September 2009, the groundbreaking game, appealing to all skill levels of players, quickly became one of the hottest games of the holiday season.

Created and developed by 5TH Cell, Scribblenauts is an innovative game which allows players to write anything and solve everything. Players can combine countless objects to create wildly original scenarios.

“We are extremely pleased with the sales of Scribblenauts and credit the game’s innovation and wide appeal in making it a hit with gamers of all skill levels,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Scribblenauts is one of our strong original brands, and we look forward to bringing consumers more quality gaming experiences as part of our portfolio game strategy.”

Scribblenauts has won numerous industry awards and acclaim, including “Best Original Game” and “Best Handheld Game” from E3 Game Critics representing 29 top media outlets. The game was also featured as part of more than a dozen “Best of 2009” video game lists spanning enthusiast to parenting publications highlighting its broad appeal and truly innovative gameplay.

For more information, visit www.scribblenauts.com.
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About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About 5TH Cell
5TH Cell Media, LLC is a leading independent developer of interactive entertainment software. Focused on original IP, 5TH Cell has established a track record of success on the Nintendo DS by providing a unique user experiences that cannot be found in other games. 5TH Cell's primary studio is currently located in Bellevue, Washington. For more information on 5TH Cell products, please visit www.5thcell.com.

SCRIBBLENAUTS software © 2009 WB Games Inc. Developed by 5TH Cell Media, LLC. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

SCRIBBLENAUTS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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Cryptic Announce Klingon And Ferengi Playable Characters Are Available For Purchase

Cryptic have announced that players are now able to buy playable Ferengi and Klingon characters. The Ferengi character can be bought for 80 Cryptic Points, whilst the Klingon is available for 240 Cryptic Points. this is not a one time purchase as the player will be able to create more than one character of either Klingon or Ferengi.



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Sony Announce That Tecmo's Fret Nice Is Coming To The PSN This Week

Sony have revealed That Tecmo is working on a PSN game called Fret Nice. The game is a 2D platformer that can use either a Guitar Controller or the Dualshock 3. The Game is designed to use a Guitar Controller, featuring Riff Combos that are improvised by the player.
Tecmo reveal that playing the game with a Guitar Controller will make Riff Combo's easier, whilst using a Normal controller will make the platforming parts of the game easier.

Fret Nice is coming out on the PSN this Thursday for $14.99. A demo for the game will be released this Thursday.



Fret Nice


From USA Playstation Blog

EA Announce That The PS3 Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo Comes Out 4th February

DICE and EA have announced that a PS3 Battlefield Bad Company 2 demo is coming out on 4th February. The Demo features the Port Valdez map, a 24 player, vehicle heavy map. the playable game mode will be Rush.

Press Release

STOCKHOLM --(Business Wire)-- Feb 03, 2010 DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system players in North America will now have access to the Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 demo* on February 4. Available via the PlayStation®Network, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been recognized by critics worldwide for its incredibly detailed, huge sandbox environments, vehicular warfare, destruction, and squad play. Its dedicated servers that allow for smooth, seamless online play help it stand above the competition.

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo features Port Valdez, a new vehicle focused map where up to 24 players can compete against each other in the game’s Rush multiplayer mode. Players have access to five land and three air vehicles including Main Battle Tanks as well as the fast-moving Quad Bikes and Mobile Armored AA. The fight is also packed with plenty of infantry combat fought alongside the waterline towards a great oil industrial landscape in the Alaskan mountains.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PC. The Limited Edition can be pre-ordered now on all platforms at no extra cost, with participating retailers worldwide (while supplies last).

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on the Battlefield franchise please visit: www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.

* Internet connection required. Demo will end on February 25, 2010.
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.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Shinobii Technologies Announce They Have Released The Zcross Remote For The Nintendo Wii

Shinobii Technologies have announced that their Xcross Remote, a Wii Remote for the Nintendo Wii, is coming out in Mid February for €29.95.

Xcross Remote - Main features
• Fully compatible with all Wii hardware
• Accelerometer for full motion control
• Wide direction pad - Better control
• Wireless play-range up to 5m
• Built-in speaker and vibration
• Compatible with the Wii motionplus accessory
• Powered by 2xAA batteries (not included)
• Includes a FREE silicon sleeve and wrist strap for optimal grip

Press Release

LONDON --(Business Wire)-- Feb 03, 2010 Shinobii Technologies, a new innovative manufacturer of videogame peripherals, today announced the release of Xcross Remote, an alternative to current Wii Remote, for Nintendo Wii.

Xcross Remote swings you right into the action with its motion-sensitive technology. The remote, that comes in smooth black color, is designed with a wide direction pad for total control in your favorite games.

Xcross Remote is fully compatible with all classic, nunchuk controllers and additional accessories such as the MotionPlus. It comes packed with a FREE wrist strap and silicone sleeve to help you maintain your grip on the controller.

Xcross Remote is set to retail at €29.95 and will hit storeshelves in Europe mid February.

For more info about this and other Shinobii products visit www.shinobii.com.

Xcross Remote - Main features
• Fully compatible with all Wii hardware
• Accelerometer for full motion control
• Wide direction pad - Better control
• Wireless play-range up to 5m
• Built-in speaker and vibration
• Compatible with the Wii motionplus accessory
• Powered by 2xAA batteries (not included)
• Includes a FREE silicon sleeve and wrist strap for optimal grip

About Us:
Shinobii is a leading manufacturer, designer and marketer for all major video game platforms. Our passion for videogames is at the core of our business, it permeates our actions and it drives the achievement of outstanding results. Our mission is to deliver innovative products tailored to enhance the overall enjoyment of the gaming experience.

Shinobii distributes its products worldwide through retailers offering interactive gaming, entertainment products partners and last but not least... Shinobii strives to continually evolve the productline with focus on quality, design and innovation!

For more information please visit : http://www.shinobii.com/

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.

About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

About the NBA
The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. (C) 2010 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

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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?