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Nintendo Updates Wii Sports

By  •  February 3, 2009

It seems like if you purchase a new Wii there are a few miner differences in it.

I have a launch Wii, and of course played a ton of Wii …
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EA reports Q3 fiscal year 2009 results

By  •  February 3, 2009

Three months ended December 31, 2008:

Net Revenue – $1,654 [compared to $1,503 for three months ended December 31, 2007] Net Income (Loss) – $(641) [compared to $(33) for three months ended December 31, 2007]

Nine months ended December 31, 2008:

Net Revenue – $3,352 [compared to $2,537 for nine months ended December 31, 2007] Net Income (Loss) – $(1,046) [compared to $(361) for nine months ended December 31, 2007]

REDWOOD CITY, CA – February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Fiscal Third Quarter Results (comparisons are to the quarter ended December 31, 2007)

GAAP net revenue for the third quarter was $1.65 billion, up $151 million as compared with $1.50 billion for the prior year. During the quarter, EA had a net deferral of $88 million of net revenue related to certain online-enabled packaged goods games and digital content as compared with $231 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP net revenue was $1.74 billion, as compared with $1.73 billion for the prior year. Sales were driven by FIFA 09, Rock BandTM 2, Need for SpeedTM Undercover, Rock Band, Left 4 DeadTM, Dead SpaceTM, Madden NFL 09, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NBA Live 09 and Mirror’s EdgeTM.

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Activision brings legendary Marvel heroes and a new, shape-shifting anti-hero to fans at New York Comic-Com

By  •  February 3, 2009

Who:

Leading worldwide video game publisher Activision, Inc. to showcase three highly anticipated titles: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Marvel®: Ultimate Alliance 2 and PROTOTYPE™

What:

SHOW FLOOR ACTIVITIES:

· In-theater, video game screenings of X-Men Origins: Wolverine guided by award-winning game developer Raven Software.
· Hands-on – fans get their first chance to play the highly anticipated open-world/action thriller, PROTOTYPE, planned for release in June.
· Trailer Debut – reveal of new trailer for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2.
· Photo opportunity – fans can pose in front of a green screen set against scenes from either X-Men Origins: Wolverine or Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2.
· Live Debates – fans get a chance to engage in a live, open forum debate to test their Marvel mettle and take a stand on the Hero Registration Act.

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PR AGENCY CLEVER COMMUNICATIONS CELEBRATES ITS TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

By  •  February 3, 2009

I want to wish Clever a happy two year anniversary. They have been the best PR company we have dealt with so far. Prove me wrong everyone else, prove me wrong.

Orange County, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Clever Communications, a
public relations agency specializing in interactive entertainment
products, announced today that it has reached its two-year
anniversary.  The Clever team, the agency of record for top publishers
including Natsume, True Games Interactive, Gamescampus, G4Box, and
Wicked Interactive, provides an array of public relations services and
customized public relations programs including media outreach,
messaging, media events, strategic counsel, press tours and more. The
agency was started two years ago by Mika Kelly, who previously held PR
management positions at Namco, Infogrames (Atari) and more.

“Our goal is to help ensure that our clients’ brand, visibility and
products continue to stay top of mind with both the media and the
consumer-and that is even more important with the turn of the economy
in recent months,” said Mika Kelly, Founder of Clever Communications.
“This is a critical time for businesses to stay visible and get the
word out to the consumer. And that is exactly where we can help.”
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UK Sales Charts

By  •  February 3, 2009

TW LW Title Publisher Format 1 1 Wii Fit Nintendo Wii 2 7 Professor Layton and the Curious Village Nintendo DS 3 5 Mario Kart Wii Nintendo Wii 4 2 …
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Fate of Free Radical Design to be decided this week

By  •  February 2, 2009

According to reports, the fate of Free Radical will be decided this Wednesday. This announcement, what ever it is, is coming a little late. A few weeks …
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ESA Continues Momentum as 2009 E3 Expo Exhibitor List Grows

By  •  February 2, 2009

I guess the list from earlier is a little more official than I thought.

Washington, DC February 2, 2009 The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today released additional details about the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo), including opening attendee registration and media credentialing. Individuals seeking to determine their eligibility or requesting media credentialing can now do so at www.e3expo.com. The 2009 E3 Expo is open to all credentialed international and U.S.-based media, industry analysts, retailers, developers and business partners.

“The 2009 E3 Expo will be the preeminent North American computer and video game event,” said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA, which represents U.S. computer and video game publishers and owner of the Electronic Entertainment Exposition. “With robust exhibitor sales, high attendee interest, and strong commitments from multiple industry sectors, we are going to ensure the full excitement and energy of this industry is on display.”

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES® TO BE “SHELL-EBRATED” AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

By  •  February 2, 2009

TMNT’s 25 Years of Turtle Power Highlighted with Panels, Photo Opportunities and Prizes at East Coast’s Largest Pop Culture Convention

NEW YORK – February 2, 2009 – The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to their New York City home to “Shell-ebrate” as Mirage Studios, owners of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand, Playmates Toys, the Turtles’ longtime master toy licensee, andTMNT licensing agent 4Kids Entertainment, mark the 25th Anniversary of the lean, green, crime fighting machines with a major fan-based commemoration at the New York Comic Con show (booth # 1057) February 6 to February 8, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.

The Turtles will rise from the sewers and hit the streets and major landmarks in Manhattan prior to New York Comic Con, on Thursday, February 5 (Noon – 5 p.m.) and Friday, February 6 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), to engage with fans, locals and NYC visitors about their TMNT memories and enthusiasm for the brand. Footage of the brothers taking Manhattan will be available at www.TMNT25.com. From there, the Turtles will play a starring role at Comic Con with exciting activities planned for fans including a TMNT photo station, a Ubisoft retro TMNT video game challenge where attendees can win a Nintendo Wii, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time arcade game tournament to win the title in the Guinness Book of Video Games Record for highest score in one credit, and onsite raffles to win an iPod touch from UCLICK, the Turtles’ mobile content licensee.In addition, there will be signings and booth appearances by TMNT artists and Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, co-creators of the TMNT, over the course of the show.

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Comic Con Interviews- You Ask The Quetions

By  •  February 2, 2009

This Thursday night, Justin, Kevin and I will be heading up to check out Comic Con  in New York. Many people are calling this the “little E3.” …
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HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT’S SNOWBOARD RIOT NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON Wii

By  •  February 2, 2009

Snowboard Riot Combines Snowboarding and Combat into One Exciting
WiiWare Experience

SAN MATEO, CA – February 2, 2009 – Hudson Entertainment, the North
American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, today announced that Snowboard
Riot, a snowboarding experience unlike any other snowboarding game
players have ever encountered, is now available for WiiWare.
Snowboarding will reach new heights when players take to the slopes
with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and
invisibility!

Gamers have several control options to carve their way to a dominating
victory, via the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or the Wii Balance Board. Just
like a real snowboard, players can lean left and right on the Wii
Balance Board, providing a realistic snowboard experience. Boarders
can also choose from four characters to bomb the slopes with, and can
customize their look with Oakley apparel and goggles to improve their
performance.

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WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO WIIWARE GAMES AND ONE VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAME ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

By  •  February 2, 2009

Feb. 2, 2009

If you’ve got a taste for the eclectic, check out this lively lineup of additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel. One new WiiWare™ title combines brisk winter …
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February VC Releases In Japan

By  •  January 30, 2009

Famicom:

* Formation Z (February 3rd) * Double Dragon

Super Famicom:

* Tactics Ogre

Sega Master System:

* Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars

Sega Mega Drive:

* Galaxy Force II …
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The Big Five!

By  •  January 30, 2009

Nintendo Wii

North America: 1. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 3. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft) 4. Wii Play (Nintendo) 5. Active Life: Outdoor Challenge (Namco Bandai)

Japan: …
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EA Reveals Three New Need For Speed Games For 2009 (Update: Press Release)

By  •  January 30, 2009

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EA has revealed three new Need For Seed games for this year. Only one of them is coming to the Wii and DS, Need for Speed: Nitro. The good news is that Nitro is a Wii and DS exclusive, and not a port. Hopefully this will make for a better game. Nitro is being developed by EA Montreal, the game is described as having a “unique visual style,” what ever that means.

Update: Press Release after the jump:

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2K Sports Brings Don King Boxing to WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM

By  •  January 30, 2009

Step into the ring with the Wii Balance BoardTM!

New York, NY – January 29, 2009 – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that Don King Boxing will be available March 31st, 2009 for Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and Nintendo DS™. Don King Boxing provides a revolutionary boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board*. The game for both platforms is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

“Don King Boxing has been specifically designed to take advantage of everything the Wii and DS have to offer,” said Christoph Hartmann, 2K president. “We worked closely with Nintendo to make Don King Boxing a unique experience, especially using the Wii Balance Board. It is great for those who love boxing or those who just want a fun way to get some exercise.”

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SimAnimals for the Wii and Nintendo DS releases today

By  •  January 30, 2009

The Brand New Title from The Sims Studio Encourages You to Run the Wild
REDWOOD CITY, CA — January 21, 2009 —Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) will releases SimAnimals™ for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ to store shelves today. SimAnimals challenges you to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of wild animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you! Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness.

“We are thrilled to release SimAnimals, our brand new title from The Sims Studio, which we feel defines a brand new category of animal video games” said Sam Player, Executive Producer for SimAnimals. “SimAnimals utilizes the Wii remote and the Nintendo DS stylus to create an immersive and tactile experience that allows you to easily and intuitively become part of the wood’s expressive, quirky and sometimes surprising action. We can’t wait to see what types of stories our players are going to tell using animals instead of people as their actors.”

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Boom Blox Bash Party (Press Release)

By  •  January 29, 2009

We have been posting about this game all day. Here finally is the official press release.

Guildford, UK January 29, 2009 – Get ready for the ultimate blox-busting action as Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced BOOM BLOX™ Bash Party for Wii™, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed BOOM BLOX™ game for Wii. EA’s collaboration with director and producer Steven Spielberg continues with BOOM BLOX Bash Party, and the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond!

“BOOM BLOX Bash Party is a wild social gaming experience,” said Steven Spielberg. “We know families and friends really enjoyed playing the original BOOM BLOX together, so we designed more explosive multiplayer experiences with BOOM BLOX Bash Party.”

BOOM BLOX Bash Party is even more fun to play with friends and family, featuring twice as many multiplayer challenges as the original, and now offers team-based challenges! Players can play with or against friends, solo or in teams, knocking down blocks, destroying towers, slinging and launching blocks and characters, for tons of high-energy, family-friendly fun!

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2K Sports Brings Don King Boxing to Wii™ and Nintendo DS™

By  •  January 29, 2009

NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that Don King Boxing will be available March 31st, 2009 for Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and Nintendo DS™. Don King Boxing provides a revolutionary boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board*. The game for both platforms is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

“Don King Boxing has been specifically designed to take advantage of everything the Wii and DS have to offer,” said Christoph Hartmann, 2K president. “We worked closely with Nintendo to make Don King Boxing a unique experience, especially using the Wii Balance Board. It is great for those who love boxing or those who just want a fun way to get some exercise.”

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