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Likes long walks through the rain forest of South America. Enjoys picnics and Unicorns. Was also voted the sexiest man in High School.
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Check Out Everything From Ubisoft Press Conference

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Ubisoft has made things easy for me and put everything up from their press conference in a nice little package.

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Ubisoft and EA Press Conference Video’s

Video Games | TMNT: Smash-Up | E3 09: Conference Trailer XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Check out other video’s HERE

Ubisoft Publishing No More Heroes

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We mentioned this in our live blog but here is the official press release.

UBISOFT® TO PUBLISH NO MORE HEROES 2: DESPERATE STRUGGLE

Trailer, screenshots, and logo can be downloaded here: http://press.ubi.com
**THIS TRAILER MUST BE PLACED BEHIND AN AGE GATE. OFFICIAL LETTER INCLUDED**

SAN FRANCISCO – June 1, 2009 – Ubisoft® revealed today at its E3 press conference that the company will be releasing No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle exclusively for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo in North America in early 2010. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle follows up on the success of No More Heroes that garnered multiple industry awards, including GamePro’s Wii game of the year, GameSpot’s Best Wii game and Editor’s Choice award and Best Original IP, IGN’s Best Wii Story and Best Action Wii Game.
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EA Press Event Pictures

More Screens At Picasa HERE

Ubisoft Live Blog (New Post Below)

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We’re having issues with the Internet, so I’m typing out the conference using my phone. So sorry for any delays :/

– The show is now starting
– trailer montage shows NMH 2, Shaun White, and Red Steel 2
– Yves Guillemot talked about a new service called uplay for DLC and game help
– mentions the wii remote, DSi and balance board as opening new ways of playing and creating games
– Red Steel 2 will let u experience the fights
– James Cameron is now stage!
– Talks about Avatar the movie and the game in stereoscopic 3D
– Talking about Red Steel 2!
– Showing the new trailer!!
– Red Steel creative director Chris Vanderberge
– Red Steel 2 demo is about to start. Wii motion plus on the stage
– Exclusive look of first level
– demoing the game live on screen
– The interface looks great and the controls look very fluid
– Special powers can be obtained
– Fast load times
– Demoing a boss battle—looks pretty sweet
– game will be playable on the show floor
– Game will be bundled with Wii Motion Plus at launch as well!

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RENTRAK LAUNCHES NEW AD MONITOR SERVICE FOR VIDEO GAMES; ALSO RELEASES TOP 10 RENTING AND SELLING VIDEOGAME RANKINGS

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-Wii Holds the Top Spot for Sell Through While X-box Dominates Rentals-

PORTLAND, OR–June 01, 2009– Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), a multi-screen media measurement and research company serving the entertainment industry, today announced the new service, Ad Monitor for Video Games, an interactive database of advertising circulars from major retailers built directly from the feedback of video game publishers, providing users with analytics along with the most granular automated brand space tracking available.

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Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison Come Together at E3 for World Premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band

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Unique Experiential Journey Through The Beatles’ Career to Feature Introduction of Three-Part Vocal Harmonies, 45 Songs On-Disc and Reveal of First Downloadable Album, Abbey Road “All You Need Is Love” To Be Released Exclusively as Downloadable Song Through Xbox LIVE on 9/9/09 with Charity Proceeds to Benefit Doctors Without Borders New York – June 1, 2009 – Original band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, came together today to kick off the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit with the world premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band. The first-of-its-kind music-based video game offers a revolutionary tour of The Beatles’ music, career, and legacy. Presented by Apple Corps, Ltd., and MTV Games’ Harmonix Music Systems, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), The Beatles: Rock Band will be released worldwide on 9/9/09, as will the release of the entire, original, digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue.

Unveiled at Microsoft’s E3 press conference, the game represents the first time fans will be able to experience The Beatles’ musical career for themselves. From the early touring days in 1963 Liverpool to the immortal, final performance on the Apple Corps rooftop, fans can follow in the band’s footsteps as they traverse the globe during the height of Beatlemania. Adding to the experience is the introduction of three-part vocal harmonies to game play, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal stylings of the Fab Four. Beatles fans will also be thrilled to hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions recorded at Abbey Road more than four decades ago.


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Heading Out!

The first day is finally here! We are about to head out to sign in for E3 and Nintendo’s press conference, so we don’t have to worry about it tomorrow. …
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Retro Studios Surprise at E3 Soon?

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Coming from Retro official Twitter page…

“We think you guys will be pleasantly surprised in just a few hours :)”

Activision Announces Complete List of Artists and Bands in Guitar Hero 5

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With some of the biggest rock artists and most prolific bands of all time, Guitar Hero® 5 is tuned for the ultimate shredfest as players prepare to join together and rock any way they want, with any combination of instrument controllers. Guitar Hero 5 features the most diversified set list to date, comprised of songs from some of the hottest bands of today to all-time favorite classic anthems, with music from a variety of genres including hard rock, classic rock, indie rock, metal and more. Get ready to shred, drum and wail with any in-game instrument combination as Guitar Hero announces the full list of artists and bands that will be offering up some of their greatest works to living room rockers everywhere. The complete list of artists and bands to be featured in Guitar Hero 5 when it hits store shelves on September 1, 2009 will include songs from:

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Cooking Mama 3 this Christmas

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505 Games announces Cooking Mama 3
Milton Keynes, 1st June 2009 – 505 Games today announced that everyone’s favourite culinary queen will return to the kitchen in time for Christmas. Cooking Mama 3 will see all new features added to the world famous game play recipe the series is famed for as 505 Games have once again secured an agreement with Cooking Mama Ltd., to publish Cooking Mama 3 on Nintendo DS across Europe.
“Mama provides a truly unique gameplay experience which can’t be replicated and always delivers,” commented Ian Howe, Managing Director of 505 Games. “Cooking Mama remains our most successful series to date and we know Cooking Mama 3 will only serve to build upon its existing legacy.”

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SHOCK ROCKER ALICE COOPER MAKES Wii™ ROCK BAND® MUSIC STORE DEBUT; ROY ORBISON, CCR, FOREIGNER TRACKS ALSO RELEASED

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Cambridge, Mass. – June 1, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced 22 tracks from artists including Alice Cooper, Taking Back Sunday, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Foreigner and Roy Orbison coming this week to the Rock Band®Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Wii™ system.

Wii Rock Band 2 owners will gain access this week to three tracks from Long Island-based alternative rockers Taking Back Sunday, as well as six songs each from pop legend Roy Orbison and shock rock legend Alice Cooper.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: DASH, SHUFFLE AND FLIP YOUR WAY TO FANTASY

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This week’s downloadable game releases include a spellbinding new installment in the FINAL FANTASY® series. This first true sequel to FINAL FANTASY IV is sure to get RPG fans’ blood pumping. Nintendo DSiWare™ users will find a challenging new puzzle game to help keep their minds spinning. A slick new poker title from the WiiWare™ service raises the stakes for virtual card sharps, while the Virtual Console™ debut of a classic Commodore 64 game puts players in pursuit of precious gems. With so much variety on the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop™, your odds of having a humdrum summer are getting slimmer by the hour.

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Mark Hoppus Shows More Nintendo Love

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Coming from Mark Hoppus twitter

“Digging this Bash Party video game! Many thanks to the designer who brought it to the ticket on-sale yesterday”

Mark Hoppus has …
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