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October 17, 2007
PS3 40G $399 model official
Mass Effect cast named
Darkness Within demo
Guitar Hero tracks online
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Announces New 40GB Playstation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) Configuration and Price
Reduction Of Current 80GB Model
New 40GB Model to be Available in North
America on November 2nd for $399; Effective Immediately, 80GB PS3 to be
Priced at $499
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced plans
to introduce a new 40GB model of its PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer
entertainment system. Beginning November 2nd, to further enhance the HD
entertainment experience, the new 40GB PS3 model will come bundled with
the blockbuster movie Spider-Man(TM) 3 Blu-ray Disc(TM) (BD) from Sony
Pictures Home Entertainment, and will be available in North America for a
suggested retail price of $399 (USD/CND). The company also announced that
effective immediately, the current 80GB PS3 model will be available in
North America for $499 (USD/CND), $100 below the original launch price.
"We're pleased to offer the consumer a lower price point without
sacrificing the core technology components that make PS3 the most advanced
high-definition entertainment system available. Every PS3 comes with a Blu-ray
drive, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection, Cell Broadband Engine
and a built-in hard-drive," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO,
SCEA. "This holiday season we'll be able to offer attractive retail
pricing with a broad portfolio of outstanding games including Ratchet
& Clank(R) Future: Tools of Destruction(TM), THE EYE OF JUDGMENT(TM),
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune(TM), Heavenly Sword(TM), Call of Duty(R) 4:
Modern Warfare, Assassin's Creed(TM), Haze(TM) and RockBand(TM)." The
new 40GB PS3 will no longer play PlayStation(R)2 titles, reflecting the
availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles. Consumers
looking for backwards compatibility can take advantage of the limited
PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility of the 80GB PS3.
PLAYSTATION(R)3 40GB Specification
Product name PLAYSTATION(R)3 CPU Cell
Broadband Engine(TM) (Cell/B.E.) GPU RSX(TM) Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch
, LPCM 7.1ch, AAC, others *1 *2 Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3
VRAM HDD 2.5" Serial ATA 40GB I/O USB 2.0 x2 Communication Ethernet
X1 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 b/g Included Bluetooth
2.0 Included (EDR) Wireless controller (Bluetooth) Included AV Output
Screen size 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p HDMI OUT x1 *3 AV MULTI OUT x1
DIGITAL OUT x1 (OPTICAL) BD/DVD/CD Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM) Drive
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM) (Read Only) CD 24x (CD-ROM) Dimensions Approximately
12.75in(W) x 3.86in (H) x 10.8in (D) Weight Approximately 11 lbs
*1 A device compatible with Linear PCM
7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. audio, supported by Dolby TrueHD or
a similar format, from the HDMI OUT connector. *2 This system does not
support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from
a 5.1 or lower channel. *3 "Deep Color" and "x.v.Color (xvYCC)"
defined by HDMI ver1.3a are supported.
About Sony Computer Entertainment
America 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)
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. Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com
THE GUITAR HERO™ RECORDINGS
AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Featuring the in-game song recordings
performed and produced by music collective WaveGroup
Fremont, CA – October 18th, 2007 –
Today WaveGroup (www.wavegroup.com), the award-winning collective of
musicians and studio professionals who produced the song recordings for
the video games Guitar Hero™, Guitar Hero™ II, and Guitar Hero™
Encore: Rocks The 80s™, announced The Guitar Hero™ Recordings will be
available for digital download on October 23rd, 2007. Millions of Guitar
Hero™ fans are intimately familiar with these recordings and now have a
new way to enjoy them. WaveGroup has partnered with digital distribution
company INGrooves to secure distribution for the seven volumes of The
Guitar Hero™ Recordings on music download sites including AOL, iTunes,
Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo!.
WaveGroup produced virtually all of the
music for Guitar Hero™, Guitar Hero™ II, and Guitar Hero™ Encore
Rocks The 80s™ and worked closely with Harmonix Music Systems™ and Red
Octane® to develop the original playable guitar parts. To optimize the
player’s gameplay experience, WaveGroup arranged, performed and produced
enhanced versions of many songs, adding cool guitar solos, interesting
guitar flourishes, and custom endings. Dozens of musicians, producers and
mixers were involved in the creation of the 97 songs which are all
included in The Guitar Hero™ Recordings:
The Guitar Hero™ Recordings Volume I
The Guitar Hero™ Recordings Volume II The Guitar Hero™ II Recordings
Volume I The Guitar Hero™ II Recordings Volume II The Guitar Hero™ II
Recordings Volume III The Guitar Hero™ 80s Recordings Volume I The
Guitar Hero™ 80s Recordings Volume II
Please visit www.wavegroup.com/gh_songlists
for the complete songlist of each volume.
“It was a blast recording these great
rock tunes and we wanted to make the Guitar Hero versions available to
everyone,” said Will Littlejohn, President/CEO of WaveGroup and Lead
Music Producer for Guitar Hero™, Guitar Hero™ II, and Guitar Hero™
Encore Rocks The 80s™. “In addition to experiencing these tracks when
playing the games, we’re excited that fans can now load up the in-game
renditions on their iPods.”
WaveGroup’s in-demand recordings from
Guitar Hero™ and Guitar Hero™ II have garnered numerous awards
including Best Soundtrack at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, Outstanding
Achievement in Soundtrack from the Academy of Interactive Arts and
Sciences, and Best Soundtrack at the BAFTA Games Awards.
About WaveGroup:
A leader in the production of audio
content for multimedia, WaveGroup provides creative, production and
technical services and delivers world-class soundtracks for feature films,
television, animation, commercials, interactive titles, and more. Prior to
working on the Guitar Hero™ franchise, WaveGroup served as the music
producers and mixers for the Karaoke Revolution™ series of games
developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by Konami. As one of the
foremost audio facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area, WaveGroup has
also produced hundreds of projects for clients such as Disney, TBS, ABC,
Fox, LucasArts, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Netflix, NASA, Simon &
Schuster, and Apple. Sporting ten production suites and a 600 sq. ft.
tracking room, the company employs 15 highly talented sound designers,
editors, mixers, composers, and producers. For more information please
visit: www.wavegroup.com.
2K Sports’ Soundtrack for NHL® 2K8
Enriches the Hockey Experience
Bloc Party, Tokyo Police Club, Early
Man, Korn, and others infuse the passion of NHL hockey into the virtual
ice
New York, NY – October 18, 2007 – 2K
Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced the soundtrack for NHL® 2K8, featuring an
eclectic group of artists chosen to reflect the spirit of the sport and
the enthusiasm of its fans. The selection ranges from indie stalwarts Bloc
Party and Tokyo Police Club to the stadium-thundering sound of alt-rock
legends Korn and the classic metal anthems of Quiet Riot.
“For the NHL 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted
music that resonates with today’s hockey gamer whose tastes draw from
both the mainstream and underground scenes,” said Tim Rosa, Director of
Brand and Lifestyle Marketing for 2K Sports. “The high quality and
energy level of the music delivers the full experience our fans have come
to expect from a 2K sports game.”
Also bringing their fire to the ice is
Comeback Kid on the bleeding edge of indie rock and metal, the Apostates
with the rebellious bounce of British punk, the snare drum assaulting
metal of Early Man, Bloc Party’s stadium thumping new wave dirge, and
the instantly recognizable riffs of Tokyo Police Club. Unifying them all
are pervasive beats that truly reflect the spirit of hockey and create an
indelible gaming experience.
Track listing:
Early Man “Evil Is” Korn “Blind”
Quiet Riot “Cum on Feel the Noize” Bloc Party “The Prayer” Tokyo
Police Club “Cheer it On” From Fiction “Terry” Cities In Dust “TV”
Smoke or Fire “The Sinking Ship” Only Crime “Take Me” Comeback Kid
“Broadcasting” Priestess “I am the Night, Colour Me Black” The
Apostates “Same Old Sound” Kane Hodder “Aboard The Leper Colony”
Stellastarr* “Homeland” The Shannons “My Last Hope” Les Savy Fav
“The Equestrian”
NHL 2K8 is rated E10+ for Everyone 10
and older and is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
For more game information and to hear
the soundtrack online via 2K Beats, visit
http://www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k8/.
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® game console, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer
entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii™,
Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company
publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar
Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play; and distributes software, hardware
and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary.
Take-Two'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.
Actor Seth Green to Headline an
All-Star Cast of Voices for the Critically-Acclaimed "Mass
Effect," Set to Launch This November
Voice cast for upcoming Xbox 360
exclusive “Mass Effect” to feature Hollywood talent and notable Sci-Fi
stars
Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp.
today announced the lineup of voice over actors for the highly anticipated
release of “Mass Effect,” exclusively for Xbox 360. Seth Green,
co-creator/executive producer/star of the Emmy-nominated “Robot Chicken,”
who also stars on “Family Guy,” will voice the role of Joker in the
upcoming epic space saga. Green has acted in film and television for over
25 years and will next be seen on the big screen in Disney's "Old
Dogs" with Robin Williams and John Travolta. He's best known for
starring roles in all three "Austin Powers" films, "The
Italian Job," "Without a Paddle," "Party
Monster," "Rat Race" and several previous television series
including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Additional actors include
Marina Sirtis (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) as The Matriarch,
Keith David (“Pitch Black,” “Crash”) as Captain David Anderson and
Lance Henriksen (“Aliens,” “The Garden”) as Admiral Steven
Hackett.
“Mass Effect” is scheduled to
release on November 20th, 2007, will have an estimated retail price of
$59.99, and is rated M for Mature. For more information, visit
www.masseffect.com.
About BioWare
BioWare Corp. is an electronic
entertainment company which develops computer, console, handheld and
online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since
1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles
including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™
series, as well as the 2003 Game of the Year, Star Wars®: Knights of the
Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include the 2005 RPG of the
Year, Jade Empire™, with next-generation titles Mass Effect™ and
Dragon Age™ currently in development. Mass Effect will ship to retailers
globally in November, 2007. The game has received more than 50 awards,
including the 2007 Game Critics Awards for “Best Console Game” and “Best
RPG” at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. With studios in Edmonton,
Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare is also hard at work on a new title for
the Nintendo DS™ based on Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as several
unannounced projects including a massively multiplayer online game. For
more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading
worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360
video game systems, the Windows® operating system and online platforms.
Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is
committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows
(http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as “Age of
Empires®,” “Flight Simulator” and “Zoo Tycoon®”; Xbox and Xbox
360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as “Gears of War” and
franchises such as “Halo,” “Fable®,” “Project Gotham Racing®”
and “Forza Motorsport®”; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com),
the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as
“Bejeweled” and “Hexic®.”
DARKNESS WITHIN: In Pursuit of Loath
Nolder Official Demo Released for Horror Adventure Game Inspired by H.P.
Lovecraft
Toronto, Canada -- Oct 18, 2007 --
Leading publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer Zoetrope
Interactive today released a demo for their upcoming psychological horror
Adventure game, Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder. This chilling
PC CD-ROM game, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, will be releasing
across Canada and the U.S. this Halloween. Darkness Within is Windows®
Vista(tm) compatible.
Onur Samli, CEO of Zoetrope Interactive
said, "The demo will take players into a world where nothing is as it
seems. Mysteries unfold and players will toe the fine line between sanity
and insanity. We wanted to create an eerie game world where players will
enjoy being frightened. The story is also very involving - not only are
players tasked with finding fugitive murder suspect Loath Nolder, but they
must also uncover the astonishing truth behind their own character."
"Zoetrope created a suspenseful and
intriguing adventure true to the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Darkness Within
stands out from other games in its genre since it takes players deep into
the dark recesses of the human psyche exploring themes such as the occult,
nightmares and paranormal events," said Erik Schreuder, CEO of
Lighthouse Interactive. "The demo gives players a peek into the
twisted world built around a compelling murder investigation. Darkness
Within will keep players entertained for hours!"
The demo features one of the frightening
game settings players will encounter during the murder investigation.
Strange happenings will occur, so players will need to keep their wits
about them in order to escape the terrifying darkness.
GAME SUMMARY: As police detective Howard
E. Loreid, players are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a
wealthy man involved in the occult. At the top of your list of suspects is
Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator who mysteriously
abandoned his last case for reasons unknown. Rumor had it that he ventured
to several exotic places around the world learning from tribe shamans and
sorcerers. It remains a great mystery as to why Loath Nolder disappeared
so suddenly, resurfacing five years later and resuming his investigations
just as abruptly as he had left them. Why does this venerated P.I. now sit
on the other side of the law? Your seemingly routine investigation takes a
dramatic twist as strange and terrifying happenings begin to plague your
psyche. You experience lucid horrifying dreams and are tormented by
paranormal happenings. Why do days pass instead of hours when you sleep?
What's real and what's not? As you pursue fugitive murder suspect Loath
Nolder, you must face dire truths hidden deep within a haunting darkness
and the recesses of your mind.
FEATURES: Built-in Hint System with 3
Difficulty Levels - Players can choose to play in Standard, Detective or
Senior Detective modes. Unique Inventory System - Utilizing the 'thinking
screen' allows players to collect and examine items, and thoughts. Clues
can also be researched, combined or used. Dynamic Puzzles and Features -
Traditional adventure game puzzles are complimented by deciphering dreams
and underlining excerpts in documents to garner critical clues. Enhanced
Gameplay Experience - The proprietary game engine enables compelling
special effects, stunning visuals, and dynamic lighting and shading, in a
panoramic first person game environment. Eerie Gameplay Atmosphere - An
immersive experience is created by a fascinating story, chilling real-time
cut scenes, and haunting music. To download the demo (152 MB compressed),
visit: http://www.mmpr.com/MMPRFTP/FTP%20Folders/Lighthouse/
To find out more about Darkness Within:
In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and to keep up with the latest news on the
game, visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.zoetropeint.com/In/gameinfo.htm.
> October 16, 2007
Assassin's Creed scored
Guitar Hero III bonus tracks
Fish Tycoon open for business
New Gametap shows unveiled
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN'S
CREED(TM) VIDEO GAME SCORE COMPOSED BY AWARD-WINNING JESPER KYD
SAN FRANCISCO – October 16, 2007 –
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced
the score for the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed(TM) video game is
being composed by British Academy Award¬¬–winner Jesper Kyd. Players
will become truly immersed into the mindset of Altair, the game's main
character, and the rich environments of the game through Jesper's thematic
score. The combination of epic orchestral compositions with acoustic,
percussion and vocal performances delivers a deeply spiritual aesthetic
with Hollywood flair. The rich and melodic palette, created exclusively
for Assassin's Creed, will be discovered by players worldwide this
November.
"We listened to many composers
before finding the right person for Assassin's Creed. "Jesper Kyd
turned out to be the perfect match for the title because he is able to
create epic historical pieces fused with both traditional medieval
instruments and modern synth sounds,” shared Jade Raymond, producer of
Assassin's Creed. "For Assassin's Creed we wanted the score to
capture the gruesome atmosphere of medieval warfare but also be edgy and
contemporary. Jesper not only achieved this balance but also underlined
the changes in gameplay and pacing in a way that immerses the player even
further into the Assassin's Creed experience.”
While the graphical beauty and detail of
Assassin's Creed is quite evident visually, the music takes on the same
level of precision and attention. Each setting within the game has its own
theme and distinct musical identity, ranging from the tragedy-stricken
city of Acre to the proud stoic stronghold of Damascus to the powerfully
spiritual and multicultural capital of Jerusalem.
"I was inspired by the deep and
engaging world of Assassin's Creed and working with the visionary team at
Ubisoft Montreal was a fantastic experience,” said Jesper Kyd. "It
was truly refreshing to be given so much creative freedom for such a
high-profile blockbuster title and I believe we took it to the max.”
In such instances as the surreal and
hypnotic compositions that accentuate the Assassin's approach to his
target, Kyd instilled his immersive style and film scoring techniques in
Altair's interior meditation and stealth modes, while also capturing the
action, combat and escape sequences with measured tone that crescendos
into a fast-paced fervor.
About Assassin's Creed The game is set
in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart.
Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins
intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict.
Players will assume the role of the main character, Altair, and will have
the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and truly
experience the art of a master assassin.
In 2006, Assassin's Creed received the
Game Critics Award: Best of E3 2006 for "Best Action-Adventure Game”
and swept the "Best PS3 Game” category across numerous video game
websites.*
Assassin's Creed will be available in
North America at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at
$69.99 – Assassin's Creed is rated "M” for Mature by the ESRB.
For more information, please visit www.assassinscreed.com.
*1UP "Best PS3 Game,” GameSpot
"Best PLAYSTATION 3 Editors' Choice Winner,” GameSpy "Best of
E3 PS3 Game of the Show,” Games Radar "Best of E3 PLAYSTATION 3,”
GameTrailers "Best of Show,” IGN "Best PS3 Game of the Show”
About Ubisoft: Ubisoft is a leading
producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products
worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified
lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 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.
Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year.
To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Biggest expansion pack for the
award winning “Zoo Tycoon® 2” now available to all animals lovers
looking for new challenges and a slew of new extinct creatures
Microsoft Game Studios today announced
that “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals,” the biggest expansion pack for
the award winning “Zoo Tycoon 2,“ has landed onto retail store shelves
starting today.
Developed by Blue Fang Games LLC, “Zoo
Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals” enhances the “Zoo Tycoon 2” experience by
introducing new challenges, more than 30 new animals, new exciting ways to
play and a new look through extinct-themed objects and buildings. “Zoo
Tycoon 2” players can experience all of these new features with ease, as
the expansion pack seamlessly integrates with the core game so that gamers
can play immediately.
“Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals” is
available for the estimated retail price of $29.99 for Windows. “Zoo
Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals” is rated “E10+” for everyone 10 and
older. “Zoo Tycoon 2” is required to play “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct
Animals.
For more information and free
downloadable content, including new animals, scenery and demos, please
visit the official Zoo Tycoon Web site at http://www.zootycoon.com.
About Blue Fang Games LLC
Blue Fang Games is an independent game
developer dedicated to creating compelling, emotionally engaging games
focused on the animal kingdom that set the benchmark for broad-based
family entertainment. Blue Fang’s “Zoo Tycoon” franchise, published
by Microsoft Game Studios, has established itself as one of the most
popular PC gaming franchises and has sold over 5 million units worldwide.
Founded in 1998, Blue Fang Games is located in Waltham, MA. For more
information visit Blue Fang Games on the Web at www.bluefang.com.
About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading
worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360
video game systems, the Windows® operating system and online platforms.
Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is
committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows
(http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as “Age of
Empires®,” “Flight Simulator” and “Zoo Tycoon®”; Xbox and Xbox
360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as “Gears of War” and
franchises such as “Halo,” “Fable®,” “Project Gotham Racing®”
and “Forza Motorsport®”; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com),
the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as
“Bejeweled” and “Hexic®.”
The Fish Store is Now Open for
Business as Majesco Ships ‘Fish Tycoon’ for the Nintendo DS™
Real-Time Fish Breeding Simulation Offers Exclusive DS-Only Features
EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Majesco
Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video
games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, today
announced it has shipped Fish Tycoon®. Originally created by Last Day of
Work, LLC and published by Big Fish Games™ as an online PC game, Fish
Tycoon is an award-winning, fish-breeding simulation game that lets
players raise and crossbreed fish in real-time, virtual aquariums to sell
in their virtual stores as new breeds.
“Already a tremendous success in the
casual games market, Fish Tycoon for the DS takes the best-selling PC
title and makes it that much more rewarding for handheld gamers with
exclusive DS-only features and an attractive price point,” said Ken
Gold, vice president of marketing, Majesco.
“Fish Tycoon feels completely unique
on the Nintendo DS,” says Patrick Wylie, vice president of studios at
Big Fish Games. “Players enjoy having a portable fish tank where they
can not only create fascinating new fish breeds but also manage and grow
their own virtual business. Fish Tycoon balances two interactive
experiences into one compelling package.”
Fish Tycoon for the Nintendo DS
includes:
Exclusive DS-only features: seven unique
fish yield nearly twice as many fish types as the PC version (more than
750), all new 3D environments and several new tank decorations; Simulated
real-time experience yields potential surprises every time you turn the
game on. Choose from four clock options to dictate how time passes in
game. Take regular care of your fish or watch your hard work get flushed
down the drain! Set your own prices for specific fish based on prior sales
and present needs; Buy tanks, decorations, plants, fish food, and medicine
to enhance the look of your tank; Research environment, food, and
advertising techniques to discover how to keep your rare fish healthy,
feed more fish per feeding and attract new customers. Developed by Majesco
Entertainment, Fish Tycoon for the Nintendo DS is rated E for Everyone and
is currently available for a suggested retail price of $19.99. For
additional information, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with an
international office based in Bristol, UK, Majesco Entertainment Company
(NASDAQ: COOL) is an innovative provider of video games and digital
entertainment products for the mass market, with a focus on publishing
video games for leading portable systems and the Wii™ console. Product
highlights include Nancy Drew™, Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends and
Zoo Hospital™ for the Nintendo DS™ and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the
Wii™ console. More information about Majesco can be found online at
www.majescoentertainment.com.
About Big Fish Games, Inc.
Big Fish Games, Inc. is a global leader
in the casual games industry. Distributing more than 750,000 downloads per
day from its web site, www.bigfishgames.com is the world’s largest game
distribution portal. With in excess of 1,000 titles to choose from and
partnerships with more than 400 game developers, Big Fish Games offers its
customers “A New Game Every Day!”™. The success of Big Fish Games’
distribution and the introduction of hit game franchises from their
studios division such as Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™, Azada™
and Travelogue 360™ have transformed Big Fish Games into a leading
worldwide consumer brand.
Big Fish Games, Mystery Case Files,
Hidden Expedition, Azada and Trvelogue 360 are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Big Fish Games. All other product and company names
mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
About Last Day of Work, LLC
Last Day of Work® is an independent
game studio based in San Francisco, CA. The company is dedicated to
lovingly crafting successful, casual video games for Windows and
Macintosh. Specializing in innovative “Virtual Life” games that bend
the definitions of existing genres and run in true real-time, Last Day of
Work has produced best-selling titles including Fish Tycoon®, Plant
Tycoon®, and the Virtual Villagers® series. Their upcoming game, Plant
Tycoon® is scheduled for release later this year. More information about
Last Day of Work is available online at www.ldw.com.
MORE THAN A VIDEOGAME SOUNDTRACK -
GUITAR HERO® III: LEGENDS OF ROCK COMPANION PACK BREAKS THROUGH WITH
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONGS EXCLUSIVE TO XBOX 360
SANTA MONICA, CA - October 16, 2007 - Music and videogames take the next
step in the digital revolution with expansion songs included with a game's
soundtrack CD for the first time. Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock
Companion Pack (Interscope Records), to be released on October 23, 2007,
features not only the key songs on Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends
Of Rock, available October 28, 2007, but also exclusive access to more
gameplay with three previously unreleased expansion songs to play with
Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock for Xbox 360.
Included in each Guitar Hero III:
Legends of Rock Companion Pack is a unique code users may input at
www.interscope.com/guitarherocode to receive a unique Xbox Live code.
Users may then input the Xbox Live code into their Xbox 360 console when
logged into Xbox Live, to download the expansion songs. Xbox Live codes
are expected to be available when Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
launches on October 28.
The three expansion tracks are
"Carcinogen Crush" from AFI (from an EP due in December),
"Tina" from Flyleaf and a remix of Marilyn Manson's
"Putting Holes In Happiness" by Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah
Yeahs. The latter two recordings also are heard on the soundtrack CD,
along with AFI's "Miss Murder," Sonic Youth's "Kool
Thing," Queens Of The Stone Age's "3's And 7's," Smashing
Pumpkins' "Cherub Rock," Velvet Revolver's "Slither,"
Living Colour's "Cult Of Personality," Rise Against's
"Prayer Of The Refugee," the Guitar Hero rendition of
"Devil Went Down To Georgia" by Steve Ouimette and the game's
intro by Slash, who is also a character in the game. Guitar Hero III:
Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including
a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host
of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues.
Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders
worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. While
continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary
performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple
platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the
most popular rock songs ever recorded.
For the first time ever, Guitar Hero
fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar
controllers available for each platform, including exclusive Gibson
Guitar's Les Paul model for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, Wii(tm) home video game system from Nintendo, and
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. PlayStation®2 gamers will
also get to shred on a new exclusive shape, Gibson's Kramer guitar,
popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups,
electronics and construction for furious finger fretting.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock,
published by RedOctane® and developed by Neversoft, is rated 'T' for Teen
by the ESRB. For more information about the Guitar Hero franchise, please
visit the dedicated community site: www.guitarhero.com.
GAMETAP TV KICKS OFF FALL SEASON
WITH NEW MUSIC, MOVIE, ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING
Watch original new shows featuring
Interpol, Hitman, and the cast of the hit movie SuperBad, among many other
hot properties, exclusively on GameTap TV
ATLANTA – October 16 2007 – Today
GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner
Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), announced highlights from its
GameTap TV Fall season of programming, spanning music, movies, animation
and video games. Upcoming shows will be accessible for free alongside
GameTap TV’s current programming, all available on-demand, all the time,
at www.gametap.com.
“As broadband continues to penetrate
more households, GameTap TV is becoming accessible to a wider audience,”
said Ricardo Sanchez, vp of content and creative director for GameTap. “We’re
excited to offer original and exclusive shows featuring hip artists like
Interpol and Rob Zombie, interviews with the latest movie casts, and an
exclusive retrospective on the popular Hitman franchise timed in tandem
with its theatrical release.”
Here are some Fall programming
highlights from GameTap’s most popular series:
Artist of the Month (AOTM): This
campaign devotes a month of exclusive and original programming to popular
artists and encompasses live performances, music videos, top ten lists,
interviews, and more. Artists as diverse as Fall Out Boy, Akon, My
Chemical Romance, and Mastodon have been previously featured with upcoming
fall shows featuring Rob Zombie, Interpol and Coheed & Cambria. Beyond
the collective AOTM campaign, some of the fall music shows have featured
segments culled from Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo 2007, including interviews
with Perry Farrell, The Decemberists, and The National.
GameTap News: This award-winning weekly
news program showcases everything you need to know about what’s
happening in the games industry. The show features interviews and coverage
of top industry events, such as E3, Comic-Con, Tokyo Games Show, and more.
GameTap News is a great way for gamers to keep up with the latest industry
buzz.
Plug and Play: Tune in to this show for
daily previews of the hottest trends and news in entertainment. Recent
episodes featured exclusive interviews with the cast of SuperBad and the
director of King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.
Re\Visioned: For its premiere season,
GameTap enlisted the animation and comic book industry’s hippest talent
to create an animated series based around Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft. For
Season Two, GameTap brings to life a host of characters spanning some of
the most enduring games of all time.
Tapped In: Get the story behind the
video game industry’s most iconic games, consoles and people. Recent
episodes spotlighted the best-selling Myst franchise, the Atari 2600, and
Ultima creator Richard “Lord British” Garriott. Upcoming episodes
feature the work of Warren Spector, SNK, the Virtua Fighter series, and
more.
Retrospective: Learn the past, present
and future of gaming’s greatest franchises. New episodes will spotlight
Command & Conquer, Sonic, and Hitman franchises. The Hitman
retrospective airs in conjunction with the November theatrical release of
Hitman, starring Timothy Oliphant as Agent 47. Fans will able to play the
first three Hitman games for free at GameTap.com, with the latest Hitman
game available to Gold level subscribers. Also coming in November is a new
documentary on the popular SEGA Nights franchise.
These shows represent only a fraction of
the original programming available for free at GameTap.com, so tune in
each day to see the future of broadband entertainment. In addition to all
types of video content, GameTap offers the most video games on-demand in
the industry with more than 950 classic and current console, arcade and PC
games. Gold level plans are currently available for as low as $5.00 per
month and new subscribers can get their first month for only 99 cents.
GameTap (GameTap.com), a division of
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is the leader in digital game
distribution and broadband entertainment. Launched in 2005, GameTap
delivers more than 950 authentic versions of the greatest console,
computer and arcade games, including original and exclusive episodic
titles such as Myst Online: Uru Live, Sam & Max: Seasons 1 and 2,
Galactic Command - Echo Squad, and American McGee’s Grimm. Visitors to
GameTap.com can play free games on its ad-supported website, purchase top
PC and catalog titles from its digital retail storefront, and tune into
GameTap TV’s original programming that includes Retrospective
documentaries and new Re\Visioned animated series. GameTap paid members
receive unlimited access to its massive library titles, community and
multiplayer features, original games, and content.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS,
Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and
entertainment products around the world and the leading provider of
programming for the basic cable industry.
> October 15, 2007
Tournament.com adds DM
Kingdom, Martial Arts set dates
Integri grabs Sony Online account
Every Extend Extra enters Xbox
Band of Bugs enlists ninjas
Ninja Bee: Now with Extra Ninjas!
Band of Bugs latest expansion adds
extensive downloadable content
Orem, Utah - October 15, 2007 -NinjaBee,
a division of Wahoo Studios and a leading independent developer of Xbox
LIVE Arcade titles, announced yesterday its newest expansion pack, Ninja
Sticks of Fury, for the Band of Bugs title. With this new expansion pack
comes a new shadowy character, new achievements and a bigger challenge
than anything that came before it.
The new campaign is set in a new
desolate and mountain area beyond the known Insect Kingdom. Featuring a
new unit class, players guide a ninja named Vail who leads a group of
mercenaries while a mysterious group wreaks havoc across the snowy
wasteland. The ninja adds a new level of strategy to Band of Bugs, forcing
players to think in new ways.
Band of Bugs has gained popularity for
its innovative level editor, which allows any user to create unique
content for their friends and the community. Ninja Sticks of Fury adds a
brand new unit and a winter tile set to the editor allowing level
designers to push their creativity to the limit. The Snowy environment is
not only available in the editor, but will automatically enhance select
existing maps already in the game, adding new variety to old favorites.
Band of Bugs was released in June, 2007.
It is available on Xbox LIVE Arcade as both a free trial and as a full
game for only 800 Microsoft Points. It supports 1-4 players in co-op or in
multiplayer versus modes and also supports the Xbox LIVE Vision camera.
One of the few turn-based tactics games available, Band of Bugs provides
gameplay deep enough to be satisfying to established fans of the genre,
but friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Currently, the game has
fifty levels, 3 map packs, 2 additional campaigns, and also features a
level editor allowing gamers to design custom scenarios and play them solo
or over Xbox LIVE with friends.
About NinjaBee
NinjaBee, a division of Wahoo Studios,
is a leading developer and publisher of Xbox LIVE Arcade titles. They are
dedicated to bringing retail quality family games back to the living room
for people of all ages to enjoy. NinjaBee has developed and published
games such as Outpost Kaloki X, Cloning Clyde and Band of Bugs.
For more information on Wahoo, NinjaBee
or our titles please contact us at the numbers above or go to our website
at http://www.NinjaBee.com.
The statements contained in this release
that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements."
The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of
important factors could cause Wahoo's actual future results to differ
materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements.
Wahoo and NinjaBee are registered trademarks of Wahoo. All other company
names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright 2007 Wahoo, All Rights Reserved.
"Every Extend Extra
Extreme" and "Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe" Explode on Xbox
LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!
This week, play “Every Extend Extra
Extreme,” an explosive new twist on the puzzle-shooter genre and also
check out “Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe,” a reboot of the classic
futuristic sports game for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Both games will be available
worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points each this Wednesday, October 17, 2007
at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
“Every Extend Extra Extreme” from Q
Entertainment is a frenetic race for survival. With 100 times more enemies
and chain reactions than its predecessor, the objective of this unique
action-packed shooter is to set off a chain reaction to wipe out enemies
and collect the items they leave behind to extend the game. The game
features five distinct game modes including Main mode, Wiz Ur Muzik mode,
VS mode, Time Attack Mode and a genuine shooting mode. In Wiz Ur Muzik
mode, players can customize the gameplay experience using their favorite
music.
· For more details on “Every Extend
Extra Extreme,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/e/e4xboxlivearcade/default.htm
Bitmap Brothers and Empire Interactive
are bringing back the futuristic sports game “Speedball™ 2: Brutal
Deluxe,” now updated for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Play the fast-paced, brutal
game with its classic 2-D graphics or go full on with the newly enhanced
high definition 3-D visuals. Smash your way to the top of the league in
the solo game or go head-to-head locally or on Xbox LIVE. The game
features 32 teams, four leagues, cup and knockout competitions, team
enhancements, management and training options, and Ranked Preset or Ranked
Career games.
· For more details on “Speedball 2:
Brutal Deluxe,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/speedball2xboxlivearcade/default.htm
Also, don’t miss out on new
downloadable content for “Lumines Live!,” including “Heavenly Star”
and “Breeze” Skins which will be available for free to all Xbox LIVE
Gold Members from Wednesday, October 17th through Wednesday, November
14th. Or download the “Rockin’ Holiday Pack” for “Lumines Live!”
for 400 Microsoft Points. Plus, starting Wednesday, October 17th at 9:00
a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT), the Standard Edition will be available
permanently at a discounted price of 800 Microsoft Points! For more
details please visit www.xbox.com/livearcade.
SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT SELECTS
INTERGI FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING REPRESENTATION
Deerfield Beach, Fla.—October 15, 2007—
Intergi, a premier gaming website advertising representation company,
today announced that Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) has chosen
Intergi to supply advertising across the SOE network. Intergi will be
responsible for the placement of ads on SOE’s more than 30 websites,
including its leading gaming portal, www.Station.com.
“We feel this is a tremendous
alliance,” said Jayson Dubin, CEO, Intergi. “SOE is a worldwide leader
in online games, so it was natural for us to be able to leverage our
digital and online advertising expertise in the gaming industry for such a
powerful brand.”
Intergi’s unique set of services,
including smart technology, highly configurable optimization capabilities,
and worldwide contacts will enhance SOE’s ability to monetize the SOE
network.
“SOE’s sites are a critical
component of our brand and are a front-line resource when it comes to
reaching gamers and advertisers,” said Jacob Robinson, Director of Web
Presence for SOE. “Intergi will help bring more value to these sites
with targeted advertising that is relevant to gaming enthusiasts.”
About Intergi:
Launched in May 2007 and headquartered
in Deerfield Beach, Fla., Intergi is the premier gaming website
advertising representation company. Intergi partners with premier gaming
publishers to provide advertisers with targeted and relevant ad
placements. Intergi allows advertisers to choose between specific gaming
channels, run-of-network ad-placements, or a host of other options when
configuring their advertising strategy. Cutting edge optimization
capabilities, smart technology and a truly global presence round out the
full service package that advertisers can look forward to using. For more
information, visit www.intergi.com.
TOURNAMENT.COM RAISES THE STAKES
WITH NEW MULTI-LEVEL TOURNAMENTS AND TRUE DEATHMATCH GAMES
New Deathmatch Mode Rewards Individual
Skill as Multi-Level Tournaments Turn Up the Competitive Heat
Norwich, U.K. – October 15, 2007 -
Tournament.com, a pioneer in licensed online PC gaming competition that
allows gamers from around the world to win money facing off against one
another in their favorite games over the Internet, today announced the
addition of two highly sought after features: Multi-level tournaments, and
a true Deathmatch mode for Counter-Strike: Source.
Multi-level tournaments up the ante for
competitive Counter-Strike: Source players by allowing up to 20 players to
compete in a multi-round tournament, featuring quarterfinals, semi-finals,
and finals matches to determine winners. Gamers skilled enough to make the
finals will have a chance at more lucrative cash rewards. Even more
exciting is the possibility of full-fledged tournaments with up to 80
players vying for cash prizes.
The new Deathmatch mode takes teams out
of the equation for the first time on Tournament.com, allowing players to
test their true skills in an all-out melee. The addition of this mode
answers the hopes of many gamers who enjoy free-for-all shooters over team
play.
“These new features show that we’re
listening closely to what our users really want – and we’re
delivering,” said Marcus Pearcey, cofounder of Tournament.com. “With
multi-tiered tournaments and true Deathmatches, Tournament.com offers even
more thrills and rewards for gamers willing to put their money where their
mouths are.”
Tournament.com offers players the chance
to win money based on their skill in Half-Life 2: Deathmatch,
Counter-Strike: Source, and soon Day of Defeat: Source. To ensure the most
secure environment possible, Tournament.com allows users to stake no more
than $10 per match and deposit a maximum of $150 in their account each
month. The service also provides a ranking system that allows players to
view other users’ skill levels, and a handicap system to allow players
of all levels to play against one another. To use the service, all players
must be 18 or older, which Tournament.com enforces with special age
verification software that is presented to all players upon installation
of the client.
About Tournament.com Based in Norwich,
U.K., and founded in 2006, Tournament.com is a pioneer in licensed online
PC gaming competition. Tournament.com is the first company to offer
players a safe and secure platform to compete in the leading competitive
online games for money. With a strong technology infrastructure that
ensures fairness and match fidelity, Tournament.com offers the best player
versus player experience available.
World of Mixed Martial Arts
Release Date Announced
Phoenix, AZ October 15, 2007 – Grey
Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation
software for personal computers, today announces World of Mixed Martial
Arts [WMMA] to be released December 8, 2007. WMMA is Grey Dog’s first
simulator set within the sport of MMA, and will be available for digital
download exclusively through Grey Dog Software.
Demo Available:
Beginning December 1, 2007 Grey Dog will
offer a fully-featured limited-time trial version of WMMA, so that fans
get a chance to try out the product before purchase.
In addition to revealing the release
date for World of Mixed Martial Arts today, we are also pleased to
announce that an editor for the game will be released to the public on
October 19 2007. We are releasing the editor in advance so fans can begin
to build their own databases in time for WMMA’s official release.
To find out more about WMMA, please
visit our forums.
About Grey Dog Software
Grey Dog Software, LLC an Arizona based,
privately-held company, is a leading developer of sports management
simulations for the PC. Grey Dog Software strives to provide
ground-breaking features, enormous depth, and endless replayability with
each game.
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
Launch dates
The highly anticipated next chapter in
the acclaimed “Kingdom Under Fire” series is set to ship exclusively
on Xbox 360 in the following regions worldwide:
Japan , Australia/New Zealand and Asia
Dec. 13 Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America) Jan. 8, 2008 Europe, the
Middle East and Africa Feb. 1, 2008
“Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom”
will take action RPG to a new level by featuring randomly generated and
fully destructible maps, your favorite KUF characters, customizable
weapons, and Seamless 2-4 player co-op action. Check out www.xbox.com/kufcod
for more details. More information will be available soon, so please stay
tuned.
