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April 4, 2008
Call of Duty 4's GOTY edition ships
Sam & Max head to Wii
Sam & Max Coming to Wii
Complete first season of episodic games
to hit retail stores this fall
SAN RAFAEL, CA, April 4, 2008 – As
part of a continuing effort to extend episodic gaming to new audiences and
platforms, Telltale is officially announcing that Sam & Max Season One
will be coming to Wii™. This collection of the first six Sam & Max
episodes will introduce a brand new audience to the popular and
critically-acclaimed game series. Sam & Max for Wii is expected to
ship to retail stores worldwide this fall, thanks to a partnership between
Telltale and JoWooD/DreamCatcher.
Sam & Max's journey to the Wii
console has been fueled by fan excitement. Just before the episodic
series' PC debut, fans launched an email campaign clamoring for a Wii
version of the series. Continuous rumors and rampant speculation online
led to developer and publisher enthusiasm for the title. With Telltale now
focusing on console development in addition to PC, the company can finally
bring Sam & Max to Wii in response to this overwhelming demand.
The Sam & Max episodes let players
guide the Freelance Police through a series of bizarre—and often
sidesplitting—mysteries. Sam & Max Season One has already
experienced enormous success, both as an episodic series available for
download through Telltale's website and other services, and at retail.
Honors include Adventure Game of the Year from GameSpy and IGN, and
inclusion on Games for Windows' list of Top 10 Games in 2007.
The Wii console is a perfect fit for the
Sam & Max games. The series' story-driven gameplay and episodic
structure has often been favorably compared to TV sitcoms. The new Wii
version will present Sam & Max in a format that can be enjoyed from
the comfort of the living room, either alone or with a group of friends—a
setting perfectly suited for this kind of experience. The game's
easy-to-use interface is ideal for a broad consumer audience.
Sam & Max first hit the indie comic
scene in 1987, courtesy of franchise creator Steve Purcell. In the twenty
years since, they have appeared in an animated TV series, an Eisner-winning
webcomic, and numerous video games. The success of the Sam & Max
episodic series has fueled a renaissance for the franchise. Telltale
recently released a special 20th Anniversary Edition of the complete Sam
& Max comic collection, Surfin' the Highway, after nearly a decade out
of print, and a DVD box set of the 1997 animated series has just been
published by Shout Factory. Both are available in Telltale's online store
(www.telltalegames.com/store), along with other Sam & Max merchandise.
Sam & Max Season One for Wii will be
published by Dreamcatcher/The Adventure Company in North America, and by
JoWooD in Europe. In addition to English language, the game will be fully
localized in French and German, and subtitled in Italian and Spanish. All
versions are expected to ship during the fall 2008 season.
About Sam & Max
Sam is a six-foot dog in a baggy suit
sporting a trombone-sized .44 hand-cannon. Max is a three foot "rabbity
thing" with a saw blade grin and the impulsive nature of the average
piranha. Together they patrol the sticky streets of a fantastical New York
City, righting wrongs, pummeling perps, and ridding the urban landscape of
the shifty legions of "self-propelled gutter trash" that litter
their streets. Sam & Max have appeared in comics, video games, an
animated TV series coming soon to DVD, and an Eisner award-winning
webcomic.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is pioneering new forms of
interactive entertainment, building upon strong foundations in both
traditional and new media. Founded in 2004 by industry veterans with
decades of experience, the company has quickly become the leading online
episodic gaming publisher and developer, delivering award-winning
interactive experiences that emphasize engaging stories, strong
characters, and rich worlds. Telltale is establishing a regular, ongoing
schedule of online episodic series, across all major gaming and
entertainment platforms and channels. Telltale's games include the Sam
& Max game series, episodes adapted from Jeff Smith's epic Bone
graphic novels, and games based on television's popular CSI program in
partnership with Ubisoft. Telltale has built a robust digital distribution
channel at www.telltalegames.com, and also publishes its games with select
partners.
About JoWooD Productions Software AG
JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime
Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a leading publisher
of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed,
high-quality titles for all existing and future gaming systems. JoWooD
games are distributed worldwide by an efficient net of distribution
partners. Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.
About DreamCatcher Inc.
DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading publisher
and distributor of interactive entertainment software. Established in
1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels:
DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically-acclaimed, bestselling game
Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC
adventure games worldwide, including award winning titles such as Syberia
and Agatha Christie. DreamCatcher is located in Toronto, Canada. For more
information visit www.dreamcatchergames.com.
CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE
GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION HITS RETAIL SHELVES
Xbox LIVE Offers New Maps and Hosts
Exclusive Double XP Weekend
Santa Monica, CA – April 4, 2008 –
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Infinity Ward are giving gamers a new
offensive with the launch of the Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ Game
of the Year Edition. The title allows gamers to experience the intense
cinematic action of the original, award-winning and best-selling title,
and includes a token for the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map
Pack, available now exclusively for download via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace
for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Exclusively available for Xbox 360 for
the next 21 days, the map pack includes “Broadcast,” which features
tight corridors and wide open parking lots where large groups utilize
close-quarter fighting and strategic maneuvers; “Chinatown” where
night battles well lit by the full moon play havoc against a backdrop of
brightly colored lamps, antique shops and neon signs of the local
district; “Killhouse,” a desolate warehouse under enemy attack where
squads will need to move through building mock-ups and plywood walls in
order to full take control of the combat arena; and “Creek,” A large
wide open village in a heavily wooded area where battles are fought
between high ridgelines and deep in underground caves.
To celebrate the launch of the Call of
Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition and the Variety Map Pack,
Xbox LIVE will host a Double XP Weekend. Starting on Friday, April 4
through Sunday, April 6, players can earn twice as many experience points
as they play the new maps on the Variety Map Pack specific playlists.
Both the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Game of the Year Edition and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map
Pack for Xbox 360 are available now in the United States. Call of Duty 4:
Modern Warfare is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence,
Strong Language, Blood and Gore.
For information and updates on Call of
Duty 4: Modern Warfare, players can visit: www.charlieoscardelta.com.
About Activision
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher
and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded
in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2007.
Activision maintains operations in the
U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden,
Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information
about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide
Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
> April 3, 2008
Ship Simulator Expands
Tom Clancy's HAWX take flight
Eurpopa Universalis Roman demo
Twofish swims to license deal
Twofish, Inc. and VastPark
Announce Twofish Elements™ License Agreement
VastPark toolset to integrate Twofish’s
plug-and-play Economic Engine
Redwood City, CA – April 3, 2008 –
Twofish, Inc., the first-of-its-kind economic platform provider for online
entertainment properties, today announced a licensing agreement with
virtual world platform developer VastPark for the Twofish Elements™
economic engine.
Twofish Elements is an exclusive
technology that powers online economies by allowing partners to simply and
dynamically control banking and inventory policies. By seamlessly
integrating Twofish Elements into its virtual world-building toolset,
VastPark is extending this unprecedented economic control to its end
users. Once Elements is integrated into VastPark, non-technical users will
be able to create and administrate their own currencies and virtual goods,
setting fine-tuned parameters for pricing, scarcity, and individual
attributes about each item.
“This is a new step in bringing
economic power to the masses,” said Bruce Joy, VastPark founder and CEO.
“We also see it as a fundamental way for us to build value in our
platform, as it allows for the creation of realistic, responsive and
highly customizable virtual worlds.”
“This partnership with the
forward-thinking minds at VastPark will bring to life the innovative
functionality of Twofish Elements,” said Lee Crawford, founder and CEO
of Twofish. “For the first time, everyday internet users can incorporate
real economies into their virtual worlds, providing a new level of depth
and realism.”
Twofish Elements was conceived by
Twofish founder and CEO Crawford, whose unique expertise across game
engineering (at Yahoo! Games, Shockwave.com, and Segasoft Networks) and
transaction processing (Trintech, Inc.) has translated into
industry-changing insights and technology. Founded in December 2006,
Twofish has been venture funded by Venrock and Rustic Canyon Partners.
About VastPark
VastPark is a virtual worlds platform
supporting an ecosystem of creators, consumers and user-generated worlds.
Built on five years of research and development and focused on effective
open standards, VastPark features a highly distributed platform and free
tools that enable users to create and publish 3D virtual worlds quickly
and easily. Communities can create and monetize their own highly
interactive worlds and empower their users creativity. http://www.vastpark.com
For more information, log onto
www.twofish.com or visit www.vastpark.com
Build, Expand, & Conquer
Europa Universalis: Rome demo released
New York, USA (April 3, 2008) –
Paradox Interactive announced today the release of the official EU: Rome
demo. The demo can be found here or obtained by contacting pr@paradoxplaza.com.
Setting: The Second Punic War (536-566
AUC)
Playable countries: Rome and Carthage
Story: Rome and Carthage fight it out
for mastery of the Western Mediterranean. Some of the greatest commanders
of the ancient world will fight for mastery, the Great Hannibal and
Publius Cornelius Scipio could be the commander that brings you victory.
- Play either Rome or Carthage in the
war that ushered in a new era. Can you as Rome bring Carthage to its knees
and take the first steps to Pax Romana, or as Carthage change the course
of history forever and make a new power mistress of the Mediterranean?
- But this isn't all about Rome and
Carthage, all other countries in the Mediterranean are also involved so
the full options for diplomacy and intrigue are available.
- The great historical leaders are
present on the battlefield
-Manage your trade to supply the sinews
of war
-Watch the loyalty of your nobles or run
the risk of defeat due to civil war.
To obtain the demo, please go here or
contact pr@paradoxplaza.com.
Europa Universalis: Rome is shipping to
stores in North America on April 15, 2008 and Europe on April 18, 2008. To
read more about the game go to: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/Rome.
UBISOFT LAUNCHES AN AIR ASSAULT
WITH TOM CLANCY'S H.A.W.X(TM)
New Tom Clancy Intellectual Property
Poised to Become the New Air Combat Benchmark
SAN FRANCISCO – April 3rd, 2008 –
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces
the development of Tom Clancy's HAWX (high-altitude warfare), an
awe-inspiring game that is primed to revolutionize the way players think
about combat in the sky. Scheduled for release in Fall 2008, Tom Clancy's
HAWX turns consumers into elite pilots of the future. The game will appear
on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and on Windows-based PC.
"Tom Clancy's HAWX marks the next
evolution of warfare set in the Tom Clancy video game universe,” said
Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft.
"We are thrilled to take to the skies and provide a new environment
along with an extension of a familiar storyline from Ubisoft's successful
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2®.”
Developed by Ubisoft's Bucharest studio,
Tom Clancy's HAWX delivers an intense and authentic aerial combat
experience by fully leveraging the benefits of the next-generation
platforms. The story begins in the year 2012. As the era of the
nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even
more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on
private military companies (PMCs), elite mercenaries with a lax view of
the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by
authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations.
While the benefits of such PMCs are apparent, growing concerns surrounding
giving them too much power begin to mount.
Tom Clancy's HAWX is the first air
combat game set in the world-renowned Tom Clancy video game universe.
Cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower and intense dogfights
bestow upon this new title a deserving place in the prestigious Tom Clancy
franchise. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
Key Features of Tom Clancy's HAWX:
• ENHANCED REALITY SYSTEM (E.R.S.) -
E.R.S. is in-game technology that helps turn novice aviators into elite
pilots of the future. The Enhanced Reality System is the backbone of the
HAWX flight experience: radars and incoming missile detection, anti-crash
system, damage control system, tactical map and information relay, and
weapons trajectory control. E.R.S. also allows players to issue orders to
their squadron, making this system as iconic to HAWX as the Cross-Com
system is to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.
• ASSISTANCE MODE – Players can ease
into their flight missions and gain a level of comfort with the use of the
assistance mode. Once employed, players can take full advantage of their
technological support through the E.R.S and gain maximum piloting
security. If the situation calls for the player to unleash the full
potential of the aircraft, the assistance mode can be switched off and all
safety features will be deactivated. This comes with increased risks, but
allows the player advanced dogfighting maneuvers and stunning third-person
views.
• REVOLUTIONARY MULTIPLAYER - For the
first time ever in the air-combat genre, players will be able to
experience the entire solo campaign in four-player JUMP IN co-op mode. In
PVP mode, players can challenge up to 15 friends in intense dogfighting
sessions and find out who's the top gun. Winning players are rewarded with
experience points and money to unlock more weapons.
• REALISM AND AUTHENTICITY – Players
have the opportunity to take the throttle of over 50 of the world's most
famous aircrafts, as well as being able to dogfight over realistic modern
landscapes that have endured years of post-war trauma.
For more information on Tom Clancy's
HAWX, please visit www.hawxgame.com.
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 has offices in 24 countries
and sales in 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering
high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2007-08
fiscal year Ubisoft forecasts generated sales of approximately 920 million
Euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com
© 2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All
Rights Reserved. H.A.W.X, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, the Ubisoft logo, and the
Soldier icon are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or
other countries. "PlayStation”, "PLAYSTATION” and "PS”
Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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. Software platform logo (TM and ©) EMA 2006.
SHIP SIMULATOR 2008 ADD-ON: NEW
HORIZONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 3 April
2008 - Dutch developer VSTEP announces that the much anticipated and long
awaited official Ship Simulator 2008 add-on: New Horizons is now available
for download at www.shipsim.com
The Ship Simulator Series has sold over
350,000 copies worldwide to date, and is available in 20 countries and 7
languages. Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at
the helm of a wide variety of ships, all stunningly recreated, as they
sail to famous ports all over the globe.
The New Horizons add-on for Ship
Simulator 2008 is a new addition to the acclaimed Ship Simulator series,
which has already generated such a huge and loyal following. The large
community of Ship Sim fans will now be able to hook up online, as well as
enjoy the new sailing area of Padstow, Cornwall (UK). New vessels will
also enhance the experience and allow fans to fully enjoy the true-to-life
experience of this unique naval simulation series.
VSTEP CTO Pjotr van Schothorst: “After
months of development and testing, we are very proud to announce that New
Horizons has finally set sail and is now available for download and ready
for Ship Simulator 2008 fans to enjoy! With its brand new features,
improved visuals and added gameplay, New Horizons provides an exciting
addition to Ship Simulator 2008 and will surprise Simulation fans
worldwide. New Horizons is the next step in creating an even more
immersive experience for our Ship Simulator fans.”
About New Horizons:
Try your hand at sailing a luxury cruise liner & a classic yacht or
feel the impact of the waves as you guide your fishing vessel home through
a storm! New Horizons offers new highly realistic environments and adds
eight exciting new vessels for your sailing pleasure. Includes 20 all new
missions and free roaming multiplayer mode too! Challenge your friends
online with New Horizons integrated multiplayer options or download new
missions in the game. The add-on will require the original game to run and
will automatically upgrade any version of Ship Simulator 2008 with all
previous updates and patches.
Key Features:
• Eight new vessels for Ship Simulator 2008, including a modern harbour
tug with advanced azimuth thrusters and a push boat with 4 different cargo
barges.
• Online multiplayer free-roaming action, including towing.
• Brand new sailing area Padstow (Cornwall, UK) built with advanced
visuals and bump mapping technology.
• 20 new missions, involving the new vessels and the new environment.
• Unlimited gameplay: in-game downloading of new missions.
• Option to connect and disconnect barges to the push boat in-game.
• New walkthrough options: explore the push boat’s highly detailed
engine room.
To find out more about Ship Simulator
2008 Add-on: New Horizons and keep up with the latest news, visit:
www.shipsim.com.
About VSTEP:
VSTEP is a leading provider of Serious
Games & uses real-time 3D technology to develop virtual training
applications for firefighters, train drivers, safety officers, and
nautical training. Since its initiation in 2002, VSTEP has completed over
40 projects for clients like the Royal Dutch Navy, the Port of Rotterdam,
Falck/Nutec, Shell and the Dutch Railways. Originating from its vast
experience with virtual disaster management, nautical and firefighting
training, VSTEP has expanded its activities to create immersive
entertainment games for the home PC user as well! For more info visit www.vstep.nl
> April 2, 2008
Bourne Conspiracy dated
Drone Tactics screened
Combat Mission patched
ATLUS RELEASES NEW DRONE TACTICS
SCREENS
Atlus today released new screens from
their upcoming Nintendo DS(TM) strategy RPG title, Drone Tactics.
Featuring character profiles, battle images, and lush environments, the
screens are now available for download by clicking on the following link.
For more info on Drone Tactics visit:
http://www.atlus.com/dronetactics/
About Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Located in
Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for
its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with
strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games
includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin
Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.
Combat Mission Shock Force v1.08
patch out now!
What we have for you today is no joke though as we are extremely pleased
to announce the release of the v1.08 Patch for Combat Mission Shock Force.
The patch is available for owners of any of the three published versions
of the game (Battlefront.com, Paradox Interactive, Gamersgate).
One of the reasons we are so pleased
with the v1.08 patch is sheer amount of content included. Over 70
different changes, improvements, fixes and new features have been added.
This v1.08 patch affects everything from the Game Graphics and Effects to
the Tactical and Defensive AI Behaviors, Pathfinding, Spotting, Line of
Sight, Weapons and Unit Data and more!
In the past we have always released
"all-inclusive" patches (which can be used on any previously
patched or unpatched copy of the game) but this time, for the
Battlefront.com version only, we are also offering a much smaller
"incremental" patch which will upgrade the game from v1.07 to
the new v1.08 level. The incremental patch is not available for the
Paradox Interactive or Gamersgate versions of the game.
Sierra Entertainment Announces
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Worldwide Debut in June 2008
Uncover Jason Bourne's Past Amidst
Non-Stop Action Featuring Signature Bourne Style Driving and Intense
Combat
Los Angeles - April 02, 2008 - Sierra
Entertainment today announced that the Robert Ludlum's The Bourne
Conspiracy™ video game will ship in North America June 3, 2008 on
Microsoft's Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game brings Jason
Bourne's signature combat style to life by sharply blending a seamless mix
of hand-to-hand fighting, gunplay and dramatic escapes. To round out the
non-stop action to the title's hunter-prey game play, The Bourne
Conspiracy will give gamers a re-imagination of the high speed pursuit
through Paris in the Mini Cooper®.
Through close partnership with Ludlum
Entertainment, and collaboration on story and character development with
Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy, The Bourne Conspiracy is an intense
interactive addition to the blockbuster films and best-selling novels. The
game delivers an original story uncovering Jason Bourne's past and the
conspiracy shrouding his origins, plunging players into the role of Bourne
as both trained assassin and marked government agent. Core to the
experience is Bourne's definition as a perfect weapon with heightened
combat instinct, where players use Bourne's characteristic capabilities to
recognize threats, perform devastating takedown moves and use his
surrounding environment to overcome deadly situations.
"Wrought with action, combat,
elaborate escape scenes and untold story, the Bourne series is making a
natural progression into the interactive medium," said Al Simone,
senior vice president, global marketing, Sierra Entertainment. "We're
pleased to announce that this June gamers will have the chance to
experience the dangerously exciting aura and frenetic pace inherent in the
Bourne franchise."
Developed by High Moon Studios and based
around a combat system co-designed by Jeff Imada, the renowned
choreographer who defined Bourne-style combat in the films, The Bourne
Conspiracy delivers gamers every signature Jason Bourne element, from
hand-to-hand fighting to shooting to escape and evasion. Framing the
experience is a relentless pace of action and an in-game camera system
that captures the cinematography techniques that established the memorable
visual style of the films.
Capturing the intense high-speed pursuit
based on the memorable car chase from The Bourne Identity, players will
take the wheel in an upgraded version of Marie's red Mini Cooper trying to
evade seemingly every police car in Paris. Arcade racing-style game play
and destructive stunt setups combine with Bourne instinct-based game
mechanics to create a previously unseen and unforgettable action driving
experience.
"We're creating a video game that
is distinctly Bourne, based on a deconstruction of the character from
action hero to game hero, and one that we ultimately believe gamers will
discover as a distinctively original licensed action game," said
Emmanuel Valdez, chief creative officer, High Moon Studios and game
director on The Bourne Conspiracy.
For more information on the Robert
Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy video game, including screenshots and video
trailers, please visit http://www.bournethegame.com.
About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a
global division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative,
high-quality interactive entertainment for video game systems, handheld
gaming devices and personal computers. Sierra Entertainment features a
portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from
industry-leading content partners, including F.E.A.R®, Crash Bandicoot®,
Spyro the Dragon®, Scarface™ and Ice Age™. Sierra Entertainment has
four integrated internal studios providing creative talents and
development capabilities across multiple gaming genres: High Moon Studios
in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical
Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and
Manchester, England.
> April 1, 2008
> April 1, 2008
R-Type Command screens
Dominions 4 revealed
Sony sponsors Am Jam Tour
ATLUS RELEASES NEW SCREENSHOTS FOR
R-TYPE COMMAND
Atlus today released new screens for the
upcoming PSP strategy title, R-Type Command. Experience the legendary
R-Type franchise from a daring new perspective!
R-Type Command is currently scheduled to
release on May 6th.
DOWNLOAD THE R-TYPE COMMAND DEMO FOR
FREE AT PLAYSTATION STORE: http://store.playstation.com/store/product.vm?id=UP0005-NPUH90008_00-RTYPECOMMAN
DDEMO
For more on R-Type Command visit:
http://www.atlus.com/r-type/
About Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Located in
Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for
its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with
strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games
includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin
Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.
Announcing Dominions 4: Succubi In
Heat! Next Chapter In Award Winning Fantasy Strategy Title Coming Soon!
Hampstead, NC, 01 April 2008
Shrapnel Games and Illwinter Game Design
are pleased -- nay, giddy like schoolgirls at a High School Musical
concert -- to announce that work has begun on the next installment of the
award-winning, fan favorite, Emmy nominated Dominions series. Dominions 4:
Succubi In Heat is now entering beta and is expected to go gold fourth
quarter 2008. That's later this year kids so start saving up those nickels
and dimes!
As expected Dominions 4: Succubi In Heat
will be available for all major operating systems so whether you're a
Windows user, Mac user, or Linux user you'll be able to get your Dominions
experience on. In addition for the first time a Dominions game will also
be made available on mobile devices (including the telegraph) and a
specially designed version for fax play. No more will you have an excuse
to not be playing Dominions, now you can play at home, work, on the bus,
or even when taking the Pony Express!
This next chapter boasts all the
features and gameplay elements you love, but turned up to eleven! There
are now over six hundred playable nations, such as:
* MA Ulm Suffering From A Mid-Life
Crisis: It's just like regular MA Ulm but now everyone has a Corvette.
* Inviso-Nation: No, we didn't forget to
do the graphics, all your units are invisible.
* LA CTD: Can you finish your turn or
will you get the blue screen of death? Ooo, feel the excitement!
And yes, there are now thousands of new
units, magic items, and spells (including well over two hundred cantrips)
to choose from. Some previews include:
* Idiot Game Reviewer (Unit): When
unleashed the greasy lonely monstrosity attacks that which he doesn't
understand, while screaming about how great Halo is.
* Lactose Intolerant (Spell): Give your
enemies the gift of an upset stomach when they drink milk or eat cheese.
Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
* Velvet Running Suit (Magic Item): Damn
society, drape your pretender in velvet!
Dominions 4: Succubi In Heat also boasts
a brand new ASCII based graphics engine and a totally new combat system
that puts YOU into the game! Called the Live Action Magical Engine Combat
System, LAME works by the use of RFID chips. Each game comes with a
thousand of these, easily attached to clothing through a velcro backing.
When you enter combat you simply attach the RFID chips to a thousand of
your closest friends, find a large open area, and then attack each other.
The chips then transmit the coordinates and actions to the game's server,
which then in turn translates it to the battle screen. Now YOU'RE in
command of the battle!
As amazing as the LAME system is,
Shrapnel Games and Illwinter Game Design will be pushing into new
frontiers with the delivery system of Dominions 4: Succubi In Heat.
Physical media? Pssh, that's so 20th century. Digital delivery? Bah, old
news. How about In House Coding?
With In House Coding Illwinter Game
Design will come to your house and personally code Dominions 4: Succubi In
Heat onto your machine! No more having to keep track of your CDs or
registration codes! Best of all, for an extra twenty bucks, they'll add in
your own personal multiplayer cheat codes so that everyone can be a
winner!
Stay tuned for more information on what
will be the smash hit of 2008 as it becomes available. In the meantime you
might want to head on over to www.shrapnelgames.com and check out our
award-winning line of independent strategy and niche titles that you can
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Sony Computer Entertainment
America Teams Up With Woodward Camp For Annual PlayStation(R) AM JAM Tour
Action Sports Event Recognizes
Exceptional Young Talent Across the United States
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/
-- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announces it is
aligning with Woodward Camp for the fifth annual PlayStation(R) AM JAM
tour, demonstrating the company's commitment to kids and action sports.
PlayStation AM JAM takes place in skateparks across the country and
provides amateur skateboard and BMX athletes with the opportunity to
compete for $5,000 and PlayStation prizes. Past winners of the PlayStation
AM JAM have continued on to become professional athletes in their
respective sports including Mike Spinner.
The PlayStation AM JAM tour began on
March 14th at the Woodward skate park in Dallas, Texas. The tour continues
with 14 different stops that include Tehachapi, Los Angeles, San Diego and
Petaluma, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Denver, Colorado; St. Louis,
Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Rye, New
Hampshire; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia and concludes on
May 25th in Orlando, Florida.
At each event, participants, ages
seven to eighteen years of age, compete in skate and bike events judged by
professional athletes and Woodward Camp staff members. Skateboarders will
compete in two age groups, 13 and under and 14 and over, while the
skateboard vert and BMX events each have one age division. Selected
qualifiers at each stop will receive a PlayStation prize package including
a PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, PSP
software titles, t-shirts and hats as well as an expense-paid, week-long
stay at Woodward Camp, where they will compete in the finals. Woodward
Camp is a popular recreational youth summer camp located in Pennsylvania
and widely known in the action sports community for its instructional
programs. Winners at the PlayStation(R) AM JAM Finals, during the week of
August 10th-16th, 2008, will receive $5,000, a free summer at Woodward
Camp, a PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and a PlayStation prize pack.
"PlayStation is committed to
strong youth brands and action sports programs that offer kids access to
fun, supportive and collaborative environments," said Ginger Kraus,
director of promotions at SCEA. "Woodward exemplifies a brand that
truly empowers young people. We are proud to align with them for the fifth
annual PlayStation AM JAM tour, providing opportunity and exposure for
talented young athletes rising to the top in their respective
sports." "The high level of talent we have found the last four
years on the PlayStation AM JAM has been terrific," stated Gary Ream,
Woodward's President. "We might have missed some of this incredible
talent had PlayStation not provided this extraordinary opportunity. The
PlayStation AM JAM is a premier event for finding the new stars in
Skateboarding and BMX Freestyle." Open to legal U.S. citizens between
the ages of seven (7) and eighteen (18). Competitions begin March 14, 2008
and end May 25, 2008. For more information regarding tour stops, dates and
official rules, go to http://www.campwoodward.com
About Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to
redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R)
game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the
ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system
and its online and network services, the PLAYSTATION(R)Network and
PLAYSTATION(R)Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony
Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of
products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the
PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system,
PLAYSTATION 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in
Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as
headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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> March 31, 2008
April revamp for PS Store
Emergency Heroes save Wii
Mr. Driller Hits Xbox Live
PlayStation Store to Revamp for
PS3 in April
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
today announced that it will revamp the PLAYSTATION®Store for
PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) in mid-April with a new, more dynamic look and
improved navigation. Currently an integrated online storefront, the
PLAYSTATION Store will live natively on PS3, enabling customers to more
easily and quickly locate and purchase games, and download demos, game
videos, Blu-ray movie trailers and other game-related content for PS3.
To enable enhancements to be made to the
store, no additional downloadable content will be posted prior to the
revamp, starting April 3. However, customers will be able to access,
browse, shop and download from the PLAYSTATION Store during this period.
Regularly scheduled PLAYSTATION Store content updates will resume with
additional games and game-related items, including the downloadable
version of the highly-anticipated exclusive PS3 title Gran Turismo™ 5
Prologue, the next installment of the billion dollar selling racing
franchise and intense precursor to Gran Turismo™5.
In the PLAYSTATION Store, customers can
use their PLAYSTATION Network accounts and “virtual wallets” to
seamlessly purchase and download content for PS3. The PLAYSTATION Store
revamp will not affect PLAYSTATION Network accounts or the virtual wallet
system. There are currently more than 3.5 million registered
PLAYSTATION®Network accounts in North America.
The PLAYSTATION Store can be accessed
via XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). Customers accessing PLAYSTATION Store starting
in mid April will be prompted to download a free firmware update, which
will automatically enable access to the new PLAYSTATION Store.
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY
HEROES(TM) FOR THE Wii(TM)
Save the Day in Next-Gen Rescue Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO – March 31, 2008 –
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced
that it will publish Emergency Heroes exclusively on the Wii(TM) home
video game system from Nintendo. Developed by Ubisoft Reflections and
Ubisoft Barcelona, Emergency Heroes is an open world rescue driving game.
Young rescuers can jump into 16 different variations of next-generation
rescue vehicles as a police officer, firefighter or EMT and navigate
through the sprawling streets of San Alto, keeping citizens safe along the
way. Emergency Heroes will be available in North America in May 2008.
Key Features:
• Drive the next generation of rescue
vehicles. Pilot and command numerous hi-tech rescue vehicles designed
specifically for ultra-high-risk, high-speed navigation. Choose between
police, fire and EMT vehicles.
• Explore and protect the entire city.
As an emergency hero, your mission is to protect the peaceful city of San
Alto. Drive through stunning free-roaming open environments, rescuing the
city from imminent danger at every turn.
• Two Player Co-Op. Challenge your
friends or combine forces to form the ultimate rescue hero team to protect
your city.
• Fun for the whole family. Making
full use of the Wii Remote(TM), everyone in the family can enjoy being an
emergency hero.
• Fast-action gameplay. Take advantage
of Hero Mode and play like you mean it – the faster you drive, the
faster you rise and gain access to powers of invincibility.
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 has offices in 23 countries
and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to
delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For
the 2007-08 fiscal year Ubisoft forecasts generated sales of 875 million
Euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
© 2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All
Rights Reserved. Emergency Heroes, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo
are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006
Nintendo.
NAMCO BANDAI Games Brings Classic
"MR. DRILLER Online" to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday
Joining the fabulous lineup of puzzle
games available on Xbox 360, “MR. DRILLER Online” comes to Xbox LIVE
Arcade this Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).
Players take on the role of a driller
moving through levels of colorful blocks, avoiding the threat of being
crushed by falling blocks, all while keeping their air supply from running
out.
“MR. DRILLER Online” features single
player modes including Standard Driller and Quest Driller, as well as
online multiplayer support for up to four players on Xbox LIVE. In online
multiplayer mode, players can participate in a split screen Solo Battle,
where the best score wins, or in Tag Battle, where friends team up in
pairs to beat the game.
Created by NAMCO BANDAI Games, “MR.
DRILLER Online” will be available worldwide (with the exception of
Korea) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
For more details on “MR. DRILLER Online” Don’t miss out on new
downloadable content for “Pinball FX.” For more details please visit
www.xbox.com/livearcade
