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Pixie Lott Launches The Guitar Hero® 5 ‘Jump In Jump Out’ Challenge!

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To celebrate the release of Guitar Hero® 5, the latest entry in the phenomenally successful music game franchise, British pop sensation Pixie Lott today launched the UK leg of the European ‘jump in, jump out’ Guinness World Records recognised attempt for the largest number of participants to play in a single Guitar Hero session over a 24-hour period.

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The Big Five!

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Nintendo Wii

North America: 1. The Beatles: Rock Band (MTV Games) 2. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) 3. The House of the Dead: Overkill (Sega) 4. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 5. Mario …
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ANVIL MAKES ROCK BAND DEBUT WITH THREE PACK; DINOSAUR JR., THE GUESS WHO AND TENACIOUS D AVAILABLE FOR ROCK BAND

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Cambridge, Mass. – Sept. 11, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Anvil will make its Rock Band debut next week with a three pack of songs. Also next week, tracks from Dinosaur Jr., The Guess Who and Tenacious D will be available for download in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii. Additional tracks from Evanescence and Spinal Tap will be available for download for Rock Band Unplugged on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 System and Wii

Canadian heavy metal band Anvil will make its Rock Band debut next week with a three pack of songs that includes “666” and “Metal on Metal” from the band’s 1982 album of the same name and “This is Thirteen” from the band’s 2007 album of the same name. This is Thirteen will be released by VH1 Classic Records in the United States day-and-date with the three pack of songs. Anvil has released 13 studio albums since 1973 and was the subject of a documentary this year entitled Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Also this week, additional tracks from American rockers Dinosaur Jr., The Guess Who and Tenacious D will be available for download next week in the Rock Band Music Store.

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Courtney Love’s attorney says Activision agreement didn’t allow for denigration of Kurt Cobain’s image

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“You are correct in stating that Ms. Cobain is extremely upset at Activision’s use of Mr. Cobain’s image in a video game allowing him to sing songs of others. Kurt’s …
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Activision says Courtney Love signed off on Curt Kobain’s Guitar Hero 5 appearance

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Earlier today we reported that Courtney Love was suing Actvision over the likeness of Curt Kobain in Guitar Hero 5. (HERE) I honestly think the Women is crazy and doesn’t …
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Ubisoft Talks Academy Of Champions

NWR: The game is said to use MotionPlus and the Balance Board. How are they worked into the game?

TP: Wii MotionPlus is used throughout the game to give a …
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NPD sales

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Hardware

PlayStation 2 105.9K PlayStation 3 210.0K PSP 140.3K Xbox 360 215.4K Wii 277.4K Nintendo DS 552.9K

Software

MADDEN NFL 10 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-09 928,000 WII SPORTS RESORT W/ …
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More Characters Confirmed for Tatsunoko vs. Capcom?

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We reported yesterday that Tekkaman Blade is now a confirmed TvC character according to Famitsu.  Now, a Shoryuken forum poster has done some more digging on the …
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Japanese software sales – Aug. 31st to Sept. 6th

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01./00. [PS3] Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki: Lost War Chronicles (Namco Bandai) – 178,000 / NEW 02./01. [NDS] Tomodachi Collection (Friend Collection) (Nintendo) – 87,000 / 977,000 (+9%) 03./02. [NDS] Dragon …
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College Offers Credit for Playing Wii Sports/Fit

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“Our department conducts a host of research into the epidemic of obesity, not only its root causes, but ways to combat it and the diseases related to it. Using the …
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Courtney Love: Kurt Cobain likeness in Guitar Hero 5 is ‘breach of contract’, plans to sue

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“For the record this Guitar Hero shit is breach of contract on a Bullys part and there will be a proper addressing of this and retraction. WE …
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Famitsu – review scores

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SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu – Goddess of Destiny (NDS, Square Enix): 9 / 7 / 7 / 8 – (31/40) Forever Blue 2: Umi no Yobigoe (Endless Ocean) (Wii, Nintendo): …
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HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT CREATES A FANTASTICAL WORLD IN ROOMS: THE MAIN BUILDING

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San Mateo, Calif. – Sept 9, 2009 – Hudson Entertainment invites gamers to explore a world filled with mystic beauty and interaction in Rooms: The Main Building.  Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, Rooms: The Main Building will take Wiiand Nintendo DS players on an epic journey in 2010.  In the game, an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings.  To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.

“With the diverse gameplay offered in this unique title, Rooms: The Main Building is the start of another new category for Hudson,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing of Hudson Entertainment.  “As a new type of game, Rooms: The Main Building will transport players of all ages to a beautifully designed world filled with adventure and mystery.”

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New Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Character for US, Tekkaman Blade

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Looks like the latest Famitsu magazine issue is showing off a new character for Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-stars.  We knew we were getting …
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