Eat Sleep Play have released a new trailer for their upcoming PS3 Twisted Metal game. this trailer is an extended cut of what has been previously released. like the first trailer, this confirms Twisted Metal is coming out on 4th October 2011. it also features in-game action of several characters and their vehicles. Eat Sleep Play have also revealed players who pre-order the game at participating retailers will get early access to Axel, pictured above.
Lexis Numérique have released the debut trailer for Red Johnson’s Chronicles. this trailer uses in-game action, and character interaction, to help explain your job and show examples on how you can do it.
TimeGate Studios have released a launch trailer for Section 8: Prejudice. this trailer shows in-game action, the games features are highlighted, and several high praise quotes are also included.
EA have announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters has sold over 225,000 units in its first week on sale in the USA. this means Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters has had the largest first week sales in the USA than any other game in its series. the previous best selling was Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 and PGA Tour 12 beat it by 17%.
Since its launch, over 7 Million games have been played on all courses. on consoles, fans have played 2,515 PGA Tour seasons have been played. over 184 Million golf shots have been taken, 1.5 Million Achievements and trophies have unlocked, and 12 million course mastery objectives have been completed.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR generated its largest first week at retail in the franchise’s 14-year history (March 29 – April 5), primarily driven by Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters. Based on internal estimates, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters sold through approximately 225,000 units and outperformed previous week-one record sales (Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 08 in 2007) by 17 percent in North America. Furthermore, year over year, week one console digital revenue for the franchise is estimated to have increased over 200 percent. Additionally, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 on iPhone® and iPad™ was the #1 top grossing sports game application on iTunes® the day it launched and throughout week one*.
“We expected fans to be excited about the Masters and for sales to be up significantly. We’re pleased that they are”
“We expected fans to be excited about the Masters and for sales to be up significantly. We’re pleased that they are,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS. “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters has earned rave reviews, and fans have played nearly two million rounds at Augusta National Golf Club during the first two weeks.”
Critics and fans have applauded the level of authenticity and realism of Augusta National Golf Club in the game, thanks to a new laser scanning technology that replicated the historic course to within six millimeters. SI.com said “each hole is rendered perfectly down to the last azalea and the course plays as tough as it looks on TV” and rated it 9.5 out of 10, while Golfweek stated, “the attention to detail and the new features make it tough to imagine it can get much better than here” and rated the game 9 out of 10.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters has reached a series of gameplay milestones since its launch on March 29, including:
More than 7 million games played on all courses.
On consoles, fans played the equivalent of 2,515 PGA TOUR seasons in online tournaments.
Over 184 million golf shots taken, 1.5 million achievements and trophies unlocked and 12 million course mastery objectives completed.
In addition to the opportunity to play Augusta National Golf Club, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters offers a series of enhanced and innovative features, including a completely revamped career mode, all-new caddie system, fresh broadcast presentation and the opportunity to relive each of Tiger’s four wins at the Masters in the “Tiger at the Masters” mode. Fans can play as or against more than 20 professional golfers, including new additions Zach Johnson (2007 Masters champion), Rickie Fowler (2010 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year) and Bubba Watson (2011 Farmers Insurance Open champion). In addition to Augusta National Golf Club and its Par 3 course, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters features 14 of the world’s most celebrated courses, including TPC Sawgrass, Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia), St. Andrews Links, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Augusta National Golf Club, its Par 3 course and 19 courses are included in the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12 Collector’s Edition, developed exclusively for PlayStation 3 while 25 courses are featured on the Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters is developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon and retails for $59.99 on Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and $49.99 on Wii™. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 Collector’s Edition, exclusive for PlayStation®3, is available for $69.99. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 is available for $6.99 on the iPhone and $9.99 on the iPad®. A FREE version of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®12 is also available for the iPhone and iPod touch®. This version gives players full functionality to the “Closest to the Pin” Facebook Challenge, and also lets them play three holes on the famous TPC Sawgrass course.
* Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 for iPhone and iPad does not include the Masters Tournament or Augusta National Golf Club.
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters, visit http://www.easports.com/golf or follow the game on Twitter at www.twitter.com/EASPORTS_Tiger and Facebook at www.facebook.com/TigerWoodsPGATOUR.
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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 SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™, and POGO™. 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.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
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Zen Studios have announced a new table is coming to Zen Pinball on the PS3. Sorcerer’s Lair is set to come out during the week of 25th April on the PSN and its the 7th DLC Table
Blizzard have detailed when tickets for BlizzCon 2011 go on sale. there are 2 batches, the first is Saturday 21st May. the second batch comes out on Wednesday 25th May. Blizzard have announced tickets to a pre BlizzCon dinner, in benefit on Children's Hospital of Orange County will go on sale Saturday 28th May. Tickets to the convention are priced at $175 each. tickets, around 200 of them, to the Dinner will cost $500 each.
Gamers around the world have an option to buy a BlizzCon virtual ticket for $39.99. The Virtual Ticket grants access to comprehensive live HD coverage from the show floor on each day of the convention, including exclusive interviews, demos, and more. Virtual Ticket coverage will be available to viewers globally as a multichannel Internet stream and also via Pay-per-View on DIRECTV in the United States.
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that tickets for its sixth BlizzCon® gaming convention will go on sale in two batches on Saturday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 25. In addition, a limited number of tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon dinner to benefit Children's Hospital of Orange County will go on sale Saturday, May 28.
BlizzCon is a celebration of the global communities surrounding Blizzard's Warcraft®, Diablo®, and StarCraft® game universes. The event once again offers players a valid reason to skip work on a Friday when it returns to the Anaheim Convention Center this year on October 21 and 22. Gamers around the world will also have the option to enjoy BlizzCon from the comfort of their own home by ordering a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, which offers comprehensive live coverage of the event streaming online and also on DIRECTV in the United States.
"We love being able to meet directly with our players, and since BlizzCon is one of the rare opportunities we get to do that, we always pack as much information and entertainment as we can into the show," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This year will be no different -- whether you're with us in Anaheim or joining from home, be prepared for two days of Blizzard gaming and good times with the most passionate community in the world."
In addition to serving as a mutual stomping ground for the different Blizzard communities, BlizzCon will feature an array of activities, including discussion panels, hands-on playtime with current and upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games, professional and casual tournaments, contests, and much more. Blizzard is looking forward to learning more about its own games from Red Shirt Guy if he can make it to the show again this year.
Tickets to the convention will be priced at $175 USD each and will be available for purchase from the official BlizzCon website (www.blizzcon.com) in two separate batches on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Pacific time and Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Pacific time.
Tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner, which include admission to BlizzCon, will be priced at $500 USD each, with proceeds going to Children's Hospital of Orange County. Taking place the evening of Thursday, October 20, this exclusive event offers guests an opportunity to rub elbows and trade war stories with Blizzard game developers and other employees before the show. Approximately 200 tickets to the benefit dinner will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Pacific time through www.blizzcon.com.
Gamers around the world will also have the option to purchase a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket priced at $39.99 USD (pricing may vary by region). The Virtual Ticket grants access to comprehensive live HD coverage from the show floor on each day of the convention, including exclusive interviews, demos, and more. Virtual Ticket coverage will be available to viewers globally as a multichannel Internet stream and also via Pay-per-View on DIRECTV in the United States. DIRECTV customers who order the televised event will receive the multichannel Internet stream at no extra charge, allowing them to watch in the format of their choice. Those who order the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket will also receive this year's BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft® and StarCraft II in-game items (availability may vary by region), to be revealed at a later date. Limited streaming coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and certain BlizzCon tournaments will be available via the Internet for free.
As BlizzCon draws closer, further details about the show, including ordering and programming information for the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, will be announced at www.blizzcon.com.
To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on available career opportunities can be found at www.blizzard.com/jobs.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world's largest pay TV provider delivering the premiere video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry leading customer service to more than 28 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 19.2 million customers access to more than 160 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, award winning technology like its DIRECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for ten years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 9 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com
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