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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – May 19, 2009 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that
Yu-Gi-Oh!™ 5D’s Wheelie Breakers for Wii™ and Yu-Gi-Oh!™ 5D’s Stardust Accelerator: World Championship 2009 for Nintendo DS™ will be available for purchase on May 19th 2009. The latest iterations in the popular franchise are based on the immensely successful Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s animated series on 4Kids Network, which pits rivals Yusei Fudo and Jack Atlus against each other in Neo Domino City.Marking the first Yu-Gi-Oh! game to incorporate a racing mechanic, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Wheelie Breakers takes players on a whirlwind course through city streets and race courses to compete as their favorite characters head to head. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Wheelie Breakers is based on “Riding Duel” in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s animated series. Yusei and Jack duel in a new motorsport called “Wheelie Breakers” that combines card dueling with duel wheel racing. As they race around tracks on their Duel Runner motorcycles, players call upon powerful monsters from their decks which they manage before duels to battle their opponents and in an attempt to prevent them from finishing the race by attacking or setting traps. Using achievement points which players receive based on their race results, allow them to purchase new cards and add them to their decks providing upgrades to their Duel Runners or new monsters.
LOS ANGELES – May 19, 2009
Nyko Technologies®, the premier videogame accessories manufacturer, today announced that the highly anticipated Wand® controller for Wii® is now available at retail. Designed for superior functionality, comfort, and value the newest addition to Nyko’s Wii product line maintains all the control functions Wii gamers expect with full motion-sensing capability, pointer functionality, vibration feedback, and a built-in speaker
The Wand contains Nyko’s all-new Trans-Port™ technology, which enables control and vibration feedback to be electrically replicated on compatible attachments, providing for faster and more accurate input response. Current attachments made for the Wii Remote can only access buttons through use of mechanical triggers and provide no vibration feedback. One of the many applications of Trans-Port technology is the pistol grip which connects to the Wand and electrically replicates key action buttons, providing controls not currently accessible with attachments for the Wii Remote. In addition, enlarged 1 and 2 buttons and ergonomic finger grooves make the Wand an exceptional choice for classic gaming when turned sideways. Nyko’s signature rubberized battery cover is also included to ensure maximum comfort and grip.
Andy Holzer takes on the world’s sixth-highest mountain and reports at the official game website
Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, announces a cooperation with the renowned blind mountaineer Andy Holzer. Holzer will report on climbing Mount Cho Oyu in a blog at the official website http://cursedmountain.deepsilver.com for the exclusive Wii™ title “Cursed Mountain”.
On April 19, 2009, the team surrounding blind mountaineer Andy Holzer set out for its greatest adventure so far – climbing Cho Oyu in the Himalayas, the world’s sixth-highest mountain at 8,021 meters. The team of seven is planning to reach Cho Oyu’s summit towards the end of May. For the first time in history, a blind mountaineer, Andy Holzer, will then stand on top of a mountain higher than eight thousand meters.
Cambridge, MA – May 19, 2009 — Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the release of Rock Band® Track Pack™: Classic Rock. The standalone software is available now at retail stores nationwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system. The suggested retail price for Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is $29.99.
Featuring an outstanding mix of favorite classic rock hits, Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock features 20-songs from mega artists such as The Who, Rush, Boston, Police Steve Miller Band, George Thorogood and more!
SAN FRANCISCO (May 19, 2009) – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Daisy Fuentes Pilates, the first Pilates workout program for the Wii™. Set at a lush tropical resort and hosted by Daisy Fuentes, longtime Pilates icon and star of the entertainment industry, the title supports the Wii Balance Board™. Created in partnership with Interactive Game Group, Daisy Fuentes Pilates features customizable workouts, fitness tracking real-time coaching and interactive feedback.
Daisy Fuentes Pilates, the first self-titled Pilates endeavor, goes beyond the one-way, static workouts of traditional DVDs using the Wii’s controls to monitor movements and offer instant feedback, ensuring proper body motion so players get the most from every Pilates session. Players stay on track following the integrated, on-screen “timing bar” as well as the real-time feedback from Daisy Fuentes herself, whose voice guides the exercises. Players will be able to choose between English and Spanish.
“This is a great way to get Pilates training that fits your schedule and lifestyle,” said Daisy Fuentes. “You can start out as an absolute beginner then move into intermediate and advanced levels–all at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home, and with responsive feedback that helps ensure you’re mastering core skills correctly before you advance.”
Santa Monica, CA – May 18, 2009 – This fall players will be able to experience skateboarding like never before in Tony Hawk: RIDE from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. Tony Hawk: RIDE focuses on innovation and fun, bringing the #1 best-selling action-sports franchise to the forefront with cutting-edge technology for the hardcore fans and accessibility for the mass audience.
“Tony Hawk: RIDE is a massive step forward for the franchise and the gaming industry as a whole,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. “The skateboard controller will redefine sports games by offering players a true skateboarding experience, hands-free, playing with friends and family at home or online in a variety of different locations.”
Santa Monica, CA – May 18, 2009 – Guitar Hero continues to re-define the music and gaming experience this Fall with the release of Guitar Hero 5. Featuring the best variety and biggest rock stars of today combined with classic rock anthems, Guitar Hero 5 is the latest installment of the world’s most popular music game. For the first time ever, players can customize the make-up of their band by rocking with any combination of instruments in-game: whether it be two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, any combination is possible, allowing players to experience music their own way. Brand new, innovative, easy-to-use gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest put fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the Guitar Hero experience to match their personal style and interests. For extended hours of entertainment, downloadable content from Guitar Hero® World Tour will be compatible with the game and will automatically be updated to include all of the upgrades and enhancements of Guitar Hero 5.*
Classic Franchise Returns to the Ring with Motion Controls, Multiplayer Action and New Surprises
REDMOND, Wash., May 18, 2009 – Today the world of video game boxing returns to its roots with the launch of the new Punch-Out!!™game for Nintendo’s Wii™ console. The game brings immersive motion controls to an iconic franchise that has been around since the days of the NES™. Players are invited to step into the ring as underdog Little Mac as they go toe-to-toe with an array of memorable characters, including familiar faces like Glass Joe, King Hippo and Don Flamenco.
The motion-sensitive Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers turn the swings players make in real life into on-screen punches. Both novice and veteran gamers can pick up Punch-Out!! and punch their way to the top. The optional Wii Balance Board™ accessory (sold separately with Wii Fit™) can be added to provide an extra challenge for advanced players who want to literally bob and weave through their fights. For those who insist on old-school Punch-Out!! purity, the game also can be played with classic NES-style controls by turning the Wii Remote controller sideways.
Even players who have battled through the original games hundreds of times will find new challenges with Punch-Out!! for Wii. For instance, once Little Mac (with the help of trainer Doc Louis) has pummeled his way through all the contenders, they return to offer him new challenges in Title Defense Mode. Only this time, their traditional weaknesses have been eliminated and players must find new ways to achieve victory. In this mode, the once-harmless Glass Joe now wears headgear, and King Hippo’s vulnerable belly is protected behind a manhole cover. The new twists ensure fans enjoy a completely new play experience.
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