REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 4, 2010 – The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces the celebration of the ten year anniversary of The Sims™, the groundbreaking game that allowed players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer. Since the original The Sims debut on February 4, 2000, the unstoppable, award-winning franchise has produced three core games – The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 – supported by dozens of expansion and stuff packs with lifetime unit sales eclipsing 125 million worldwide. As the best-selling PC game* in nearly every major video game market worldwide, The Sims has continuously reset the bar over the past decade delivering new content, gameplay elements, platform support, and partnerships that resonate with its global fan base in meaningful ways and take the play experience to new levels of fun and entertainment.
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At the foot of Hellstone Mountain sits a well that used to provide an endless supply of water to a nearby town for many decades. Rumor has it that the well runs so deep, it reaches the depths of Hell. One year, during a long drought, the well finally dried up. It was then that the doorway to the underworld opened. The Ghost Queen led her minions through the well to bring chaos and destruction to the world. The undead laid waste to the nearby town and its surroundings within a week. As a Ghost Slayer from a neighboring town and sensing the imminent danger, you must embark on a mission to subdue the Ghost Queen and stop her path of destruction once and for all.
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Teyon announced today that starting from Monday, February 8th, Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games will be available through the WiiWare™ service in the North America. The game will be offered with a 500 Wii Points™ price tag.
Play together with Hubert the Teddy Bear and confront crafty bunnies. Challenge them in 8 winter activities including games such as a sledge ride, snow fight, fishing or bunny chase. Create your own teddy bear and customize it to fit your style. Play solo or with your family and friends in multi-player modes. Even 16 players can take part in a competition! Thanks to the balanced levels of difficulty everyone can enjoy the game. This collection of casual winter sports will provide all members of your family with a new game-play experience.
For more details check out the official game site: http://www.teyon.com/hubert-the-teddy-bear-winter-games
We are excited to announce a new project in partnership with developer High Voltage Software – Tournament of Legends™. Exclusive for Wii™, Tournament of Legends is scheduled for release in May 2010.
Tournament of Legends offers a 3D fighting experience for one or two players, featuring a host of fighters based on legends from world mythology: the Minotaur, a powerful Gladiator, a mighty Valkyrie and other well known and awe-inspiring characters. Take these fighters to epic battles in fantastic fighting arenas where the combatants wield legendary weapons, launch magical attacks and dodge giant mythological creatures that protect their lairs. Master a range of incredible combat moves; including unleashing a man-eating lion, summoning a deadly rain of arrows and throwing a nest of venomous snakes.
Burlingame, Calif., February 3, 2010 – Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Witch’s Wish will be released for the Nintendo DST this spring.
Witch’s Wish is an adventure game that tells the tale of Vicky, a
young witch in training.“Witch’s Wish is an exciting adventure for gamers of all ages,” said
Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “It’s got a great story
packed with colorful characters, creative puzzles, and thrilling magic
duels!”
MIAMI, FL— February 3, 2010 — Who Dat! The New Orleans Saints pull the upset and march to a victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 35-31 at Super Bowl XLIV, according to the official Electronic Arts(NASDAQ: ERTS) simulation run by the award-winning Madden NFL 10 on Xbox 360. The first three quarters display the offensive fireworks that both teams have become known for, with the Colts leading 24-21. A nail biting fourth quarter begins with a big play, courtesy of the Saints’ special teams, when Reggie Bush returns a punt for a 42-yard touchdown. However, with minutes left in the game the duo of Joseph Addai and Peyton Manning put the Colts back on top with a go-ahead touchdown pass. With the game hanging in the balance, Drew Brees hits David Thomas for an 11-yard touchdown and the game winning score. Drew Brees takes home MVP honors as the Saints earn their first Super Bowl Championship title in franchises 46 year history.
New York, NY – February 2, 2010 – 2K Sports announced today that the hugely popular and #1 selling basketball video game, NBA® 2K10, has sold over 2 million units worldwide, marking a phenomenal +60% increase in sales* over the same time period last year for NBA® 2K9. With the all-new My Player career mode and critically acclaimed NBA Today feature, NBA 2K10 continues to be the #1 rated NBA simulation** for the ninth consecutive year.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Chegg.com, the No. 1 online textbook rental company, today announced that it has appointed Daniel Rosensweig as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective immediately, Rosensweig joins a company that closed $112 million in funding from Insight Venture Partners, Pinnacle Ventures and TriplePoint Capital in November. That round added to the already impressive list of investors including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Foundation Capital, Gabriel Venture Partners and Primera Capital.
IRVINE, CA — FEBRUARY 2, 2010 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today released the third entry in its video walkthrough series focused on the various modes of the multi-discipline medical experience …
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LAFAYETTE, IN USA (February 1, 2010) Omega Music Technology has brought real drums and cymbals to the popular Rock Band and Guitar Hero music games with the release of the GM-1 System.
“I just wasn’t satisfied with the plastic drums on the market,” said Tom Baker, president, Omega Music Technology. “After the stunning success of the Omega Pedal, I saw that I was not the only one who demanded realism in a rhythm game. Creating the GM-1 System was the next logical step.”
The GM-1 System installs on most standard drum sets, or can be bought with a genuine Pearl drum set with an attractive package discount. Individual sensors detect each drum hit with speed and accuracy.
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Feb 01, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. today announced two multi-year licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to …
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European debut for Japanese phenomenon on Wii will be fully Wii Speak compatible
1 February 2010 –Wii owners will get to taste the game that has become a phenomenon in Japan, when Monster Hunter Tri roars into life across Europe in April 2010. And you’ll be able to hunt effectively as a pack, as the game will be fully Wii Speak compatible!
The franchise, which has inspired an entire sub-culture in Japan will take bold new steps with the launch of Monster Hunter Tri, offering some exciting new features! A deep story led single-player mode allows players to immerse themselves into the world of Monster Hunter Tri, during which players will learn the skills required to be a successful hunter. The game will feature more new monsters and new environments, including underwater levels and marine-based monsters, than ever before. There is also the introduction of new weapons such as the powerful Switch Axe to master throughout this unique and exhilarating world.
Golf fanatics who can’t hit the real-life links again till springtime will be especially pleased with this week’s new downloadable game lineup. True Swing Golf Express for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service delivers deep fairway action that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Another Nintendo DSiWare release, Legends of Exidia, offers a timeless clash between good and evil that RPG enthusiasts won’t want to miss, while Move your Brain Rollway Puzzle lets players tilt and turn their Nintendo DSi™ system to complete fun puzzle challenges. For the WiiWare™ service, the fifth and final Tales of Monkey Island chapter brings an outrageous adventure series to a memorable close this week. Poker, solitaire, intrepid insects and a SEGA Master System classic help to round out a diverse and inviting set of new arrivals.
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A new type of Guinness World Record was born yesterday (28th Jan) morning and its completion is likely to set the trend for a whole new global wave of similar feats of mental and physical endurance.
At 10.09am at London’s Victoria Station, the final whistle was blown on www.stryxa.com ’s unique 24 hour FIFA 10 gaming world record, which saw 9 of the 10 original participants set the Guinness World Record for the longest football videogame marathon on the UK’s premier football computer game.
Cambridge, Mass. – Jan. 29, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a six pack of songs from country greats including Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Rascal Flatts and others will be added next week to 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™.These artists are among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – January, 28 2010 – The Evolution Championship Series is back in a big way. Fighting game gladiators and fans from around the world will gather at the historic Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 9-11 for the world’s largest open fighting game tournament. For over a decade, the EVO Championship Series has hosted the ultimate showdown between the best and brightest fighting gamers from around the world to determine the champions of the year’s hottest fighting games.
A Collection of the Legendary Mega Man ZERO Titles Bundled Together For On-The-Go Action!
SAN MATEO, Calif — January 28, 2010 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the Mega Man® ZERO Collection is coming to Nintendo DS™. The Mega Man ZERO Collection is comprised of all four Mega Man ZERO titles bundled together. Having sold over 500 thousand units in North America, all four titles will be available on one DS cartridge for the first time at a great price. The portable Mega Man® fun will begin when the title arrives in early Summer 2010.
Event Game Features First Full and Authentic 2010 FIFA World Cup Online Tournament Mode
GUILDFORD, UK,. – 27th January 27, 2010 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) will celebrate the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. Now everyone can play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Wii™, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) and mobile in April 2010 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.
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