MTV Games, Harmonix and Electronic Arts Ship Rock Band® Track Pack Volume 2 to Retail Stores Nationwide
Cambridge, MA – November 18, 2008 — Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, andMTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced Rock Band® Track Pack Volume 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ home video game console from Nintendo has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Pricing for the game is $29.99 MSRP for all platform versions.
Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 features 20 amplifying tracks recorded by some of the most popular rock artists in history from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Mötley Crüe to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 can be played as a standalone game for all console versions using Rock Band and Rock Band 2 peripherals. Fans who buy the track pack for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system can also export all 20 songs to their console for play with Rock Band and Rock Band 2 using a free offer from Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network or the PlayStation Network.[1]
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Xbox 360 exclusive juggernaut launches worldwide on Nov. 7 at an astounding 20,000 retailers, leads the best and broadest portfolio of blockbuster games and entertainment for all this holiday season.
REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 5, 2008 — Rivaling the media spectacle and fan anticipation of a blockbuster movie’s opening weekend, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system is set to launch its exclusive title, “Gears of War 2,” worldwide at 12:01 a.m. local time this Friday, Nov. 7. A total of 20,000 retail locations in 20 countries will open their doors to the crowds waiting to get their hands on this must-have entertainment experience. Fans and critics around the world are predicting that “Gears of War 2,” available only on Xbox 360, will be the biggest blockbuster of holiday 2008.
“Each holiday season in this current console generation, Xbox 360 has led the industry with the best lineup of blockbuster video games, and we are poised to lead the charge again in 2008 with ‘Gears of War 2,’” said Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “Holding the title of fastest-selling video game of 2006, ‘Gears of War’ has sold more than 5 million units to date, and this next chapter in the franchise will raise the bar yet again.”
Under the creative leadership of Cliff Bleszinski, the team at Epic Games Inc. has pushed the franchise into bold new territory, greatly expanding upon the game’s themes of hope, survival and loss. In “Gears of War 2,” the last cities on Sera are sinking, swallowed by a new Locust threat from below. As Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad pursue the Locust, the mission turns deeply personal for Dominic Santiago as he uncovers clues in the search for his missing wife, Maria.
“Epic’s goal was to create an emotionally engaging experience that will not only satisfy core gamers, but also attract new players who want to experience something akin to watching a heart-pounding movie that draws you in and doesn’t let you go until the very end,” said Bleszinski, design director at Epic Games. “With ‘Gears of War 2,’ we’re taking storytelling in the Gears universe to places it’s never been before, and we hope it’ll deeply connect with everyone playing the game alone or with friends.”
To usher in the much-anticipated launch of “Gears of War 2” in the United States, more than 10,000 retail stores will open their doors at 12:01 a.m. local time on Nov. 7. At Midnight Mayhem flagship events in Los Angeles, New York City and Bellevue, Wash., attendees will have the opportunity to win limited edition “Gears of War 2” Xbox 360 consoles and other prizes, receive autographed copies of the game, and meet the creators from Epic Games. In addition, fans who purchase “Gears of War 2” at any participating retailer during Midnight Mayhem will receive an exclusive Xbox LIVE token to download an in-game, gold-plated Hammerburst for use during multiplayer gameplay. A full list of scheduled events, retail locations and exclusives can be found at http://www.gearsofwar.com.
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The Comedic RPG-Adventure Romp Turns Spooky In Time for Halloween
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Oct. 22, 2008 - Grab your gardening tool and watch out for giant spiders, out-of-control asylum patients and wacko sanitarium administrators! Hothead Games announced today that Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two will be available via Xbox LIVE® Arcade and via the Greenhouse digital distribution platform (www.playgreenhouse.com) for Windows®, Mac® and Linux® next Wednesday, October 29.
The madcap Penny Arcade experience continues in Episode Two of the RPG-Adventure romp! Rejoin Gabe and Tycho and go crazy in a whole new episode with more puzzles, areas to explore and levels to gain, all while moving ever closer to solving the sinister mystery hidden deep in the heart of New Arcadia. Players can jump right in with a fresh character and new customization options or carry over their looks and stats from Episode One. Plus, new difficulty settings allow gamers to play it safe or go insane, battling bigger and badder enemies than ever before.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two will also boast music from The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a Canadian rock band dedicated to promoting the literature of H. P. Lovecraft and a recent performer at the 2008 Penny Arcade Expo gaming festival. The song, entitled “Some Things Man Was Not Meant To Know,” will enhance the game’s closing credits.
“This game is all about the strange and insane world of New Arcadia and the Penny Arcade-style humor to be found in it,” said Hothead CEO Vlad Ceraldi. “With the cool gameplay additions we’ve made, including longer gameplay, completion tracking and difficulty settings; extra Lovecraftian overtones in the world and music; and the perfect time of the year, everything just came together.”
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Written by: Dominick at 9:29 pm on October 12, 2008
Game Rating: T Game Publisher: Ubisoft Platform: XBOX 360 (for this review) and Playstation 3 Release Date: September 16, 2008 Available at:Amazon for $59.99
I profiled “Armored Core for Answer” when I first heard about it at the E3 Conference. I was really excited for this title to be released. Luckily, I had the chance to get a copy of this video game from Ubisoft and I’m quite excited to be reviewing it for the XBOX 360. While it is true that it is also available for game play on the Playstation 3, I was more excited to know that I was getting this for the XBOX 360. That’s how I originally saw the game played at E3 and on G4, though I’m sure the game is fine for Playstation, as well.
What’s funny about this is the fact that the “Armored Core” series actually started out on the Playstation. In fact, its first title was on the PS 1. There have been 12 other Armored Core titles with “Armored Core for Answer” being #13 in the series. “Armored Core for Answer” is actually a sequel to “Armored Core 4″. It takes many of the features that made “Armored Core 4″ a fun game and builds upon those to make a bigger, better system. Many of the updates were just what fans of this series had hoped for, myself included.
While I never played the original Armored Core on the PS 1 (I missed the entire PS 1 craze, opting for the 2 instead when it came out), I have played the last few titles. I can’t help but say how impressed I am with how far this series has come. “Armored Core for Answer” provides many hours of gameplay and the online modes make this game limitless as far as game play boundaries go. I’ve never had quite as much fun in an online community as I’ve had playing “Armored Core for Answer”, and that’s no lie!
When its all said and done, I have found that this story is relatively unique to the AC franchise. There aren’t other games out there like “Armored Core for Answer” and any of those that bear a resemblance to this game are far inferior to this series. I was waiting for this game to come out ever since E3 and I’m glad its finally released. AC fans and other gamers who like battle-inspired gameplay can really get into this series and it all begins with “Armored Core for Answer”.
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Dominick is a twentysomething guy, who has been gaming since the days of Atari. Enthralled by his first NES before he even turned 10, he’s long been a gamer and a Nintendo enthusiast. Dominick is in a wheelchair, so he writes from the unique perspective of gaming with limited mobility. He loves playing his PS3, his Xbox 360 and even his Nintendo Wii and DS. His favorite games are action/adventure FP & MP shooter, and racing games. Amongst his favorite game series are Brother in Arms, Fallout, Armored Core, anything Mario and Legend of Zelda. When not gaming, Dominick is a human rights activist, sports enthusiast, political guru, aspiring filmmaker and homeschooling father. You can find him on twitter nearly every day so feel free to add: dominickevans.
Game Rating: T Game Publisher: MTV Games - Harmonix Platform: XBOX 360 Release Date: September 14, 2008 Available at: Amazon for $59.99
I’ve been a gamer since the days of the Atari. While I was very little back then, I was more into the Nintendo when it came out and when I was finally old enough to really become an active gamer. Initially, my doctor recommended gaming because I have a muscle disease and amazingly, using the controller was increasing the movement and dexterity in my fingers and wrists. It was also helping the strength in my hands, fingers and arms. Who knew gaming could have so many positive benefits?
By the time Nintendo was no longer the only hot console out there, I was hooked. While I tried to remain loyal to Nintendo, purchasing the Game Cube, the Nintendo Gameboy, Gameboy Advance and finally the Wii, I tried to avoid the temptation of buying other consoles. When the XBOX came out, I refused to buy it. However, I couldn’t avoid purchasing a Playstation 2. With the new generation of consoles released, I have my Wii, my Playstation 3, and I admit it. I’ve been dying to get an XBOX 360. I am happy to report I now own every gaming system excluding the PSP. Maybe that makes me crazy or maybe it’s feeding my gaming need!
I purchased my XBOX 360 just so I could review Rock Band 2. I have Rock Band for the Wii and now the XBOX 360. There are some definite differences between Rock Band for both systems and while there are differences between Rock Band and Rock Band 2 for XBOX 360, I pretty much view Rock Band 2 more as an upgrade. As opposed to being the next step in the Rock Band series, Rock Band 2 takes the Rock Band formula and improves upon it. This is more of an addition not a flat out new game. That’s the difference between Rock Band and most of the other video games that carry a 2 after their names.
The Rock Band 2 Story:
Rock Band 2 is pretty much just like the first Rock Band. You and your friends play as a band. You have drums, a guitar and a microphone. You have the chance to sing a variety of songs by some of the top selling artists in the world. While Rock Band 2 does pretty much everything the original Rock Band for XBOX 360 does, there are also some new options fans of the original Rock Band have been waiting for in a future release.
NCAA football fans will want to keep their eye on the EA Sports NCAA Football Challenge. The Challenge will be touring 16 college towns (listed below) and the winners from the campus tournaments will be meeting at the EA Sports equivalent of a championship football game. The finals will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2009.
If you aren’t going to be able to check out the challenge, but love NCAA football you might want to check out EA Sports NCAA Football 09. It’s in stores now and available on all major gaming platforms including (but not limited to) PS 2 and 3, Nintendo Wii, DS, and XBox 360.
The NCAA Football Challenge will touch down at 16 college towns around the nation with the winners from each of the campus tournaments advancing to EA SPORTS own version of the college football championship game - the NCAA Football Challenge finals on January 1, 2009. The finals will be held at the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Dates and locations for challenge venues are:
9/1/08 UCLA - Los Angeles, CA
9/5/08 Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
9/9/08 University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
9/12/08 USC - Los Angeles, CA
9/17/08 Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
9/19/08 University of Texas - Austin, TX
9/24/08 Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
9/25/08 Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA
10/1/08 University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
10/3/08 Wisconsin - Madison, WI
10/8/08 University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
10/10/08 Georgia Tech - Atlanta, GA
10/15/08 North Carolina State - Raleigh, NC
10/17/08 University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
10/22/08 Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA
10/24/08 University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
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SAN FRANCISCO July 30, 2008 - Today Ubisoft announced it will publish Armored Core for Answer(TM), the newest addition to From Software’s mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core. The thirteenth installment in the series, Armored Core for Answer is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in September 2008.
About Armored Core for Answer
In the distant future, massive urban development and pollution have critically damaged the planet. There is widespread fear that the end of the world is approaching. The League corporations, a military superpower, control the planet’s infrastructure and have forced most of the world’s population to live in huge aerial communities, called Cradles, to avoid the contamination. The ORCA, a rebel resistance still residing on the surface of the polluted planet, have amassed a formidable arsenal and are mobilizing to attack The League’s bases to put an end to their iron grip on the planet. As a mercenary armed with cutting-edge military robot technology, choose your side and defeat the other factions by harnessing the power of the deadliest and most gigantic weapons ever created by mankind. Armored Core for Answer is rated “T for Teen with Mild Language, Violence.
Game features include:
EPIC BOSS BATTLES
For the first time in the series, cut your way inside colossal mobile battle stations and destroy them from their very core. Identify and exploit the weaknesses of 10 uniquely designed GIANT mobile battle stations to defeat them.
PLAY WITH A FRIEND IN SEAMLESS CO-OP MODE OR FACE SEVERAL FRIENDS IN MULTIPLAYER MODES
Cooperate online with a friend in more than 30 missions or face up to 7 other players online in more than 80 different battlefields.
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This year at E3 it was all about the games. That means there are some very interesting titles set to be released in the upcoming months. Of the ones that were heavily promoted at E3, there were a few that really stood out to me. When it comes to game presentation I was the most disappointed by Nintendo. Their conference was geared towards more casual gamers. While I’m sure I’ll enjoy Animal Crossing, I was looking for something a bit meatier to sink my teeth into when it came to those games that will soon be made available.
Here’s my list of the games I just can’t wait to play.
1. Final Fantasy XIII - Square Enix for PS3 X360: The biggest shock of the entire E3 conference was that Final Fantasy XIII is going to be released for X360. That’s another blow for PS3, which is doing its best to keep up with the more mainstream Wii and X360 systems. While most of the buzz was about the release, it would have been nice to see more information on the actual game.
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Dominick is a twentysomething guy, who has been gaming since the days of Atari. Enthralled by his first NES before he even turned 10, he’s long been a gamer and a Nintendo enthusiast. Dominick is in a wheelchair, so he writes from the unique perspective of gaming with limited mobility. He loves playing his PS3, his Xbox 360 and even his Nintendo Wii and DS. His favorite games are action/adventure FP & MP shooter, and racing games. Amongst his favorite game series are Brother in Arms, Fallout, Armored Core, anything Mario and Legend of Zelda. When not gaming, Dominick is a human rights activist, sports enthusiast, political guru, aspiring filmmaker and homeschooling father. You can find him on twitter nearly every day so feel free to add: dominickevans.
If this game is half as good as the trailer looks, I cannot wait to check it out, if only for the graphics. Then again, who doesn’t appreciate a good natural disaster? In I Am Alive, against insurmountable odds, one man fights to stay alive in the wake of a cataclysmic natural disaster.
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Ashtyn is definitely the casual gamer in the family. A game fan since she owned an Atari, Ashtyn can remember when her brother rigged the television so he wouldn’t lose his Super Mario Bros. game. That is, until the power went out! A fan of all things Mario, Ashtyn is a Nintendo loyalist. She digs playing Mario-style RPG games, watching others play violent shooters (because she sucks at them), and playing casual PC games (like Wedding Dash and Cake Mania). As of now, she is into the Wii and Nintendo DS, though she’s certain the games for PS3 and Xbox 360 are more appealing.
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