| | | | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 |
| Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Sells 1.5 Million Units
Becomes Fastest-Selling Star Wars Game of All Time
After less than one week on store shelves worldwide, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is on track to become the best-selling Star Wars game of all time. LucasArts today announced that more than 1.5 million customers worldwide have purchased Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, making it both the fastest-selling Star Wars game and LucasArts game ever.
| | Guitar Hero: On Tour Sets Sales Record
Activision's Largest Nintendo DS Launch
Activision today announced Guitar Hero: On Tour has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DS in the company's history by more than a factor of eight. In addition, Guitar Hero: On Tour's performance ranks it as one of Activision's top 5 best-selling launches of any title on any platform in the company's history.
| | Experience Kung Fu Awesomeness with the Kung Fu Panda Video Game
Activision is bringing a unique blend of humor and action to gamers with the release of Kung Fu Panda, the video game based on DreamWorks Animation's highly anticipated feature film. In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players engage in kung fu moves and master the unique fighting style of unlikely hero Po the Panda and experience the legendary moves of Shifu, Po's Teacher, and the Furious Five - Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.
| | Gamers Skate Back into Action on Nintendo Wii and DS
Skate It Delivers Popular Flickit Controls and Introduces Support for Wii Balance Board to Deliver Unique Skateboarding Experience
Electronic Arts today announced Skate It, a new game in the award-winning Skate franchise that taps into the heart and soul of being on a skateboard. Designed exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS systems, Skate It has Nintendo players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It breaks new ground by introducing innovative support for the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.
| | Pandemic Announces Development of the Lord of the Rings: Conquest
'Conquest' Grants Players Freedom to Fight Epic 'Rings' Battles Any Way Desired
Pandemic Studios, an award-winning developer of blockbuster video games, is proud to announce the development of The Lord of the Rings: Conquest for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PC and Nintendo DS platforms. Pandemic Studios is a division of Electronic Arts.
| | EA and Steven Spielberg Launch BOOM BLOX
Explosive Fun With High-Energy, Action-Packed Entertainment On Wii
Throw, grab, and blast your way through the must-have Wii game for Summer 2008! The EA Casual Entertainment Label today announced that BOOM BLOX, the first game released in collaboration between EA and director and producer Steven Spielberg, has shipped in North America and will be available May 8 in Europe, May 13 across Asia, and May 22 in Japan for Wii. Perfect for kids 8-12 years old and fun for the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed destruction that takes Wii play to a new level of enjoyment and creativity. BOOM BLOX is also available across major carriers for the mobile phone.
| | Crash Franchise Returns in Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant
Crash is Back with New Abilities and his Signature Bandicoot Hilarity; Sidekick Coco Fully Playable for the First Time
Sierra Entertainment today announced the upcoming return of everyone's favorite marsupial hero, Crash Bandicoot, in Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant, the latest installment of the best-selling Crash Bandicoot video game franchise. Developed by Radical Entertainment, a Sierra Entertainment studio, Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant is scheduled for release this Fall on the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PSP.
| Spyro Continues His Epic Adventure in the Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
Spyro Trilogy Culminates with Premiere on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 system; Elijah Wood, Gary Oldman, Christina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Wayne Brady and Mark Hamill Provide Voice-Over Performances
Sierra Entertainment today announced The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, the third chapter in the popular Legend of Spyro trilogy. Developed by Etranges Libellules, the game will be released this Fall for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. Reprising their roles as the characters of Spyro and his mentor Ignitus, are two popular Hollywood leading men, Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Gary Oldman (Sirius Black from the Harry Potter films). Joining the Spyro roster this year are Christina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Mark Hamill and Wayne Brady, rounding out an all-star voice cast.
| | Brett Favre Cover Athlete for Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Future Hall of Famer Brett Favre
Electronic Arts announced today that former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be featured as the cover athlete of Madden NFL 09, coming to stores across North America on August 12 from EA SPORTS. Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed videogame franchises of all time, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.
| | Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
| EA Deals Prime Real Estate in MONOPOLY Video Game
Most Played Board Game in the World Reinvented With a Party Twist For Next-Gen Video Game Platforms
The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts today released additional details on MONOPOLY (working title), the first Hasbro-branded video game set to launch on next-generation consoles including Wii and Xbox 360. MONOPOLY will also be appearing on the PLAYSTATION 2 as well as mobile phones and Pogo.com. The multiplatform video game is inspired by Hasbro's highly anticipated MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: The World Edition board game. Currently, the MONOPOLY video games are set to release this fall simultaneously with the global launch of the new board game.
| | ESRB and PTA Campaign to Educate Parents About Game Ratings, Controls and Online Safety
Booklets Distributed to PTAs and Available Online; Free Educational Webcast Scheduled for April 23
Furthering their shared commitment to informing parents, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) have launched a nationwide education campaign through which a new booklet, “A Parents Guide to Video Games, Parental Controls and Online Safety,” is being distributed to all 26,000 PTAs. The campaign enables and encourages PTAs to educate their community’s parents about the ESRB rating system and parental control technology available on the various game systems, as well as the concerns that exist when games are played over an Internet connection and what parents can do to mitigate those concerns. The booklets, which offer a step-by-step guide to setting up parental controls as well as an article about online safety from Andrew S. Bub of GamerDad.com, are available for free download in English and Spanish through both the PTA and ESRB websites.
| | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
| The Sims Celebrates 100 Million Sold Worldwide
The Sims is a Global Cultural Phenomenon in 60 Countries and 22 Languages Thanks to Players of The Sims Everywhere
The Sims, a Label of Electronic Arts, today announced a significant entertainment milestone, celebrating 100 million units sold around the world, thanks to players of The Sims everywhere. The first game from The Sims was sold in 2000 and has gone on to become the best-selling PC game franchise of all time and is sold in 22 languages and 60 countries around the world. The Sims franchise has inspired millions of players to tell stories, create characters, explore relationships, live through generations, design fashions, and build homes and design home interiors for their Sims. TheSims2.com, the vibrant online community of players of The Sims, has more than 4.3 million unique visitors per month, who have downloaded more than 70 million user-generated creations. A place to discover player creativity is on YouTube, where more than 100,000 videos and movies of The Sims have been shared, with about 200 million views.
| | In Tango with the Sixth Season, Dancing with the Stars Video Game Launches
Hit Show Dances from the Ballroom to Windows PC, Mobile Phones and Online
THQ today announced Dancing with the Stars, based on the popular ABC television show of the same name, is now available for Windows PC, online download and mobile phones. Published by THQ's ValuSoft division, the new Dancing with the Stars video game puts players in the role of their favorite celebrity as they test their skills while performing some of the most popular dances featured on the show.
| | MEMS Accelerometers: Unique Devices with Multiple Personalities
MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerometers have hit the limelight in the past year, although most consumers are probably quite unaware that they make the Nintendo Wii’s motion-sensing remote control and the Apple iPhone’s self-orienting display possible. But according to ABI Research senior analyst Douglas McEuen, these popular products are only the high-profile advance wave of what will be a rising tide of new and innovative uses for the tiny motion sensors.
| | N-Gage Goes Live with New Games, Devices
Games service moves Nokia further into services market
Today marks the global launch of the Nokia N-Gage mobile games service with more games, additional compatible devices, and an expanded online offering. Millions of Nokia device owners can now find, try and buy high-quality made-for-mobile games directly from their mobile device. Players can also connect with one another through the N-Gage Arena community. They can meet friends, find others to play multiplayer games, discuss topics on the message boards and via live chat, and participate in tournaments and hosted events.
| | The Force Will Be Unleashed on September 16
LucasArts Announces Release Date for Breakthrough New Star Wars Game, and Teams with Spike TV to Unveil New Details
LucasArts today announced that its highly anticipated videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be released on September 16, 2008 in the United States, September 17 in Southeast Asia and Australia, and September 19 in Europe.
| | R-Type Command Demo for PSP Now Available
Atlus Invites You to Play the Bold New Entry in the R-Type Series Before its May Release
Atlus today unveiled the playable demo for R-Type Command, the upcoming PSP (PlayStation Portable) system turn-based strategy game, exclusively at the PLAYSTATION Store. Boasting a taste of the many missions from R-Type Command, the demo offers an eye-opening hands-on glimpse into the franchise's daring new direction.
| Zubo, Music-Based Children's Video Game for Nintendo DS
Original Nintendo DS Game Features Collectable Characters in a Music-based Rhythm-action Adventure
The EA Casual Entertainment Label today announced the development of a new wholly-owned, original intellectual property, created for 7-11 year old boys and girls. Zubo is a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters that is scheduled to ship worldwide later this year, exclusively on the Nintendo DS handheld system.
| | Super-Powered Voice Cast for Iron Man Video Game
SEGA and Marvel Entertainment announced today that the Iron Man video game, based on the successful Marvel comic book series and the upcoming film by Marvel Studios, will feature the voice talents of Robert Downey Jr., Terence Howard and Shaun Toub. All three actors will reprise their onscreen roles of Tony Stark (Downey), Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Howard), and Yinsen (Toub). The Iron Man video game launches day and date with the blockbuster movie on May 2, 2008.
| Ubisoft Acquires Tom Clancy
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces that it has concluded an agreement with Mr. Tom Clancy to acquire all intellectual property rights to the Tom Clancy name, on a perpetual basis and free of all related future royalty payments, for use in video games and ancillary products including related books, movies and merchandising products.
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