Summer’s Blockbuster Title Busts Through North American Sales Projections in First Month of Release
NEW YORK, NY – July 27, 2009 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, announced today that it has sold one million units ofGhostbusters: The Video Game across North America. The highly anticipated title was released on June, 16, 2009 and has quickly become one of the hottest video games of the summer.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites many of the original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation. In collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and acclaimed development studios Terminal Reality and RedFly, Atari published this completely all-new chapter of the blockbuster Ghostbusters saga to advanced gaming platforms to coincide with the 25th Anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release.
Two new videos for Spyborgs have debuted at the San Diego Comic Con 2009. Check the jump for a great look at the gameplay including footage of the co-op mode!
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Capcom has released even more screens for Resident Evil – The Darkside Chronicles at SDCC 09. The game is looking better than ever and hopefully sells well for future RE games on Wii!
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Capcom has unloaded more screens for Spyborgs at the San Diego Comic Con. Check out the jump for even more high-res screens!
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Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth, will hit the U.S on February 16, 2010 for the Nintendo DS. This time around, the player takes on the role of famed prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, …
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Included Wii MotionPlus Accessory Brings Incredible Precision to Games
REDMOND, Wash., July 23, 2009 – On July 26, Nintendo invites everyone to kick back and transform their living rooms into a tropical island adventure with the Wii Sports Resort™ video game, the next chapter in the Wii Sports phenomenon. Wii Sports Resort introduces a new era of motion controls with 12 resort-themed sports enhanced by the included Wii MotionPlus™ accessory. This accessory attaches to the base of the Wii Remote™ controller to bring exacting precision to games that are specially designed for it. Wii MotionPlus recognizes the slightest twist or turn of the Wii Remote controller to bring players deeper into their games. Wii Sports Resort leverages this technology as players escape to a virtual resort and experience all the fun activities of the island setting.
Capcom has released new screens for Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate All-Stars to coincide with the game’s showcase at the San Diego Comic Con which opened today.
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Alright everyone–another Amazon Deal of the Day featuring a Wii game has come along and this time MadWorld is the game getting the price drop treatment! Now …
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The debut trailer for Metroid Prime Trilogy is out for your viewing pleasure! The game launches next month in a special edition, metallic case that’s sure to be a hit with fans of the series and newcomers alike!
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The Rock Band Network Gives Artists and Record Labels Tools to Author, Promote and Sell Music for Download via the Rock Band Platform
CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY – July 17, 2009 – Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the Rock Band Network, a ground-breaking initiative that gives musicians and record labels the ability to author their own original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the newly-created Rock Band Network Music Store. The introduction of the Rock Band Network marks a fundamental shift in the exposure music games can give emerging and established artists through innovative technologies that will open new revenue streams and promotional avenues.
“Our goal with Rock Band has always been to go beyond making music games and create a true music platform,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder of Harmonix. “With the Rock Band Network, we’ve evolved the platform to its next logical step, giving players access to an incredible amount of new music by putting the professional tools we use in the hands of the artists themselves.”
“The Rock Band Network enables songwriters and musicians – at any stage of their careers – to create their own paths through the interactive music realm,” said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President, Electronic Games and Music, MTV Networks Music Group. “Our download store has been an extraordinary success, and it’s exciting for us to provide access to our platform through this uniquely elegant solution.”
More screens here at the official Pokemon website
Alright Nintendo fans, the Wii is selling strong and Nintendo is on top of the world again… But what classic Nintendo franchise needs a Wii version the …
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