Video Games

REDMOND, Wash., April 1 , 2008 – Nintendo is bringing new life to 5 Nintendo 64 TM titles on the Nintendo DS. The games which include Excitebike 64 ™, Mario …
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Sheffield, England – March 31st, 2008 – Video games publisher Lexicon Entertainment are delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Nintendo DS product ‘Commando: Steel Disaster’ will be shooting its way to American retail stores in Q3 with a publishing deal in place with highly respected XS Games.

You play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to Rattlesnake and his evil organisation. You get to do this with a range of heavy weaponry and Lexicon assures us there are plenty of different weapons and pick-ups – each with its own attack method and power. Plus, some guns can be used to find secret items.

Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle though each of the five missions and the two extra hidden missions. Each mission has various beautifully crafted environments all culminating in an epic boss fight.

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You know you have been playing to much video games when you start to see this happen.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Madden NFL 09 will be available in retail stores in North America on August 12, including a special collector’s edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. The Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will be the ultimate interactive NFL experience – featuring full versions of both Madden NFL 09 and the all-new NFL Head Coach 09, exclusive classic Madden NFL gameplay, and an extensive library of exclusive bonus video content.

“The Madden NFL franchise has a rich history, and we’re proud to be celebrating it with this definitive video game package,” says Peter Moore, president of EA

SPORTS. “Featuring two deep and innovative new standalone games, as well as a host of exclusive bonus content, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is the ultimate interactive offering for both long-time Madden NFL fans and anyone who enjoys football on Sundays. I can’t think of a better way to get your NFL fix than to enjoy everything that’s unique about both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, and then connecting and sharing content from both.”

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Previously entitled Code Lyoko 2; Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A scheduled for June Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., (March 27, 2008) – The battle continues as family-friendly video games publisher The Game Factory announced today its popular Teen action-oriented franchise will return to the Nintendo DS^TM system in” Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A.” Boasting an exciting new storyline, multi-player modes and a unique real-time turned base-battle system, “Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A” offers a new role playing game experience and newly-designed characters. Based on the hit animated TV series CODE LYOKO, from Taffy Entertainment, players can expect fierce cyber action with challenging missions set in the CGI 3D world of Lyoko. “Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A” is set to be released in June 2008.

“Once again, we feel very proud to be partnering with Taffy to deliver a new sequel to the Code Lyoko video game universe. Responding to the success of the first installment, we felt compelled to give fans a new take on interacting with their favorite characters,” said Leah Kalboussi Vice President North America at The Game Factory. “With Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A, the role-playing experience is a natural evolution to developing the franchise, offering a deeper immersion into the Code Lyoko lifestyle.”

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The Byron report is UK’s gamings equivalent to, Baseballs Mitchell report. A very, very, quick summary about it. There needs to be a change in the ratting system because the amount of children getting their hands on M rated games; by triking their parents on what the rating really mean. I am not sure yet if this reports affect will reach the American rating system.

Thursday 27th March/…ELSPA, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, welcomes the findings of the Byron Review. It lays out an important framework to deliver a better understanding of how to protect children on-line and when playing video games.

Paul Jackson, Director General, ELSPA, said: “We fully support Dr Byron’s advice to parents on the use of technology in the home and parental awareness of their children’s activities, including the need for wider awareness of age ratings on video games.

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EDISON, N.J., March 25, 2008 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced a deal to bring popular Humongous characters Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam and SPY Fox to the Wii system in mid-2008. These games are being produced by Interactive Game Group, LLC, under license from Humongous.

The only strategy game series for kids at all stages of thinking, Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam and SPY Fox are part of the Humongous properties catalog that combined has sold more than 15 million units and received more than 400 awards for quality given its charming characters and great stories. Now Freddi Fish in Kelp Seed Mystery, Pajama Sam in Don’t Fear the Dark and SPY Fox in Dry Cereal integrate the Wii Remote in point-and-click style adventure play that the entire family can enjoy together.

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Coming soon for Nintendo Wii…

Stourbridge, England. Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer – is pleased to announce that it has secured rights to publish and develop the Nintendo Wii version of Battle Rage through their Popcorn Arcade label. Battle Rage is a third-person PC shooter and has been developed by Destan Entertainment and produced by Teyon Games. The company also announced the games full working title for the Nintendo Wii format: BATTLE RAGE: THE ROBOT WARS.

Data Design Interactive managing director Stewart Green said,

“Battle Rage is already an excellent game on the PC, but we saw the potential for the title on the Wii and jumped at the chance to develop it further for Nintendo’s system. With our proven technology and the GODS engine all aspects of the original game will be effortlessly transferred over to the Wii. The combination of the high-end PC graphics, proven gameplay and addition of motion control will make for a very compelling and enjoyable experience.”

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 Here is hoping “still” for the announcement of Street Fighter 4 on the Wii. Come on Capcom let us have it.

2008 World-Release In Celebration of Street Fighter’s 20th Anniversary

SAN MATEO, Calif — March 19, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to confirm the main cast for its live-action Street Fighter movie based on the hugely popular video game series.

The story revolves around fan-favorite Chun-Li, who will be portrayed by actress Kristen Kreuk (of Smallville fame). Michael Clark Duncan, Neal McDonough, and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas are also on board to round out this all-star cast. The film will be made in conjunction with Hyde Park Films, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox for a scheduled 2009 worldwide release.

The Street Fighter movie is only one of many projects Capcom has planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Street Fighter®. Summer 2008 will see the Japanese arcade release of the much-anticipated Street Fighter® IV.

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London, 16th November 2007, Stourbridge, England. Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer, today revealed details of its TV advertising campaign for the Popcorn Arcade range of Wii titles. The campaign is set to run for the whole Easter Holiday period with the adverts showcasing the great range of games available on the Popcorn Arcade label. The titles (Kawasaki Quad Bikes, Mini Desktop Racing, Ninjabread Man, Billy Wizard and Myth Makers Super Kart GP) are all priced at £19.99 and form part of Popcorn Arcade’s strategy of building a portfolio of Wii titles at affordable prices.

The UK TV campaign signifies Popcorn Arcade’s biggest ever advertising spend following the continued success of its titles at retail. The adverts will run for 6 weeks on the following channels – Pop TV, Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network 2, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Jetix. Popcorn Arcade will follow up this campaign with regular monthly TV slots to coincide with its monthly release of new titles through the busy Summer Holiday period, additionally supported by adverts across print and online. Further campaigns will then continue in the run up to the busy Christmas period.

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Sheffield, England – March 13th, 2008 – Video games publisher Lexicon Entertainment are pleased to announce that ‘FIZZ’ has been approved by Nintendo of Europe with a release date set for April 25th 2008 and set with the amazing RRP of just £9.99.

‘FIZZ’ is an inventive puzzle challenge that will have gamers on the edge of their seat, is exceedingly simple to understand but infuriatingly challenging to master!

The central and principal game board is composed of twenty-five points each with four antennae. Each antenna can contain four colours. The goal is to create energy flow by aligning colours. When a loop is created, points are deducted and other points come onto the board.

The theme of the game is outer space and the player can select one of ten boards that make up the full experience. Each board has a link with an element from our solar system (décor and music linked with a planet).

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Two Different Versions of the Game Allow Players to Trade Unique

SAN MATEO, Calif — March 13, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today showcased Mega Man Star Force™ 2 for Nintendo DS™, the second game in the Mega Man Star Force™ series which will offer an updated battle system with new Battle Cards and new foes to confront. Mega Man Star Force™ 2 will be released in two versions, Zerker X Ninja or Zerker X Saurian with players able to choose between Zerker, Ninja or Saurian dependent on which version they opt for. Mega Man Star Force™ 2 is currently scheduled for release this June.
Each of the three variants – Zerker, Ninja and Saurian – offers its own distinct Mega Man transformations with unique special attributes and abilities. Players can harness the spirit of an ancient species known as “Tribe” and transform or “tribe on” into three different forms – Elec Zerker wields a large sword imbued with the power of lightning; Wood Ninja can throw a huge Shinobi Star and move at great speed, while Fire Saurian is able to reduce enemies to smoldering pieces with a swipe of his fiery fist.

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