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Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:33 Written by Peter Biu

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Capcom is happy to announce that Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO, the prologue to its upcoming game, Dead Rising 2, is available today exclusively on Xbox LIVE. Players who download Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will get their first glimpse into the world of Dead Rising 2 as they are introduced to the new protagonist in the series, Chuck Greene, along with new game play features of Dead Rising 2, ahead of its European release on September 24, 2010.

DJ HERO 2 105 THE HOTTEST HITS

Thursday, 26 August 2010 23:06 Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 23:12 Written by Offical Press Release

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26th August, 2010 - When the party starts on 22nd October, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will experience over 100 of the biggest tracks from the hottest artists, remixed exclusively for DJ Hero^® 2, including Eminem's "Not Afraid," Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," David Guetta's "Memories" feat. Kid Cudi, Lil' Wayne's "Lollipop" feat. Static Major, and Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden's "Bonkers," Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today. Cranking up the soundtrack to "the most innovative and immersive music experience of 2009"*, the full list of 105 speaker-blaring tracks and club-shaking anthems that will be transformed into over 80 unique mixes for DJ Hero 2 reads like a who's who of music industry giants.

Mass Effect 2 Shadow Broker DLC Dated

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 23:48 Written by Sokkus

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For those hankering for a little more in the Mass Effect 2 department, BioWare has today dropped the details for the next piece of DLC for its deep space epic. Entitled 'Lair of the Shadowbroker' the DLC follows on from a series of in-game side-quests given by Mass Effect 1 veteran Liara T'Soni.

Square Enix Announce New IP – Gun Loco

Tuesday, 17 August 2010 20:50 Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 20:53 Written by Offical Press Release

LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2010) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today GUN LOCO^TM, an exciting, all-new approach to the third-person shooter genre. Currently in development exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, GUN LOCO offers single and multiplayer gameplay in a sprint-action shooter format.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - First Gameplay Trailer

Monday, 16 August 2010 20:58 Last Updated on Monday, 16 August 2010 21:04 Written by Sokkus / Published by Peter Biu

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It has been 10 long years since the release of one of the greatest action RPG/FPS games ever - Deus Ex, and 7 years since its sequel Deus Ex: Invisible War. After a long wait, fans can rejoice in the knowledge that developers Eidos Montreal in collaboration with Square Enix will be bringing a prequel to the first game in the revered franchise - Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Bioshock: Infinite Unveiled

Sunday, 15 August 2010 18:49 Last Updated on Sunday, 15 August 2010 19:22 Written by Paul / Phillip / Published By Peter Biu

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Irrational Games released a trailer for the third instalment in the critically acclaimed Bioshock franchise - Bioshock: Infinite. From the trailer, I think it's safe to say that the sunken utopia of Rapture is well behind us as the action appears to take place in a floating city in the sky! No doubt the game will sport new weapons, new enemies and perhaps a few aerial battles to keep things interesting along the way.

Sony Announce GT5 Collector & Signature Edition

Thursday, 05 August 2010 17:55 Written by Phillip Huynh / Published By Peter Biu

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Well for all those huge fans of Gran Turismo eagerly anticipating the release of GT5, Sony has just announced two special editions.

"Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have announced three different editions of the forthcoming Gran Turismo®5 for PlayStation®3 (PS3), offering racing fans more options than ever for immersing themselves in the drive of a lifetime. The eagerly-awaited game is scheduled to arrive this November - and here's what to look out for on the starting grid."

THE HEAVYWEIGHTS OF THE FIGHTING WORLD COLLIDE AS CAPCOM ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN

Monday, 26 July 2010 19:55 Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 20:05 Written by Offical Press Release

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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today announced that Street Fighter X Tekken is in development for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360^TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft^®. The title will make history as fighters from these two bastions of the fighting genre come together for the very first time.

Limited Edition Halo Reach XBOX 360 Announced

Friday, 23 July 2010 17:57 Written by Peter Biu

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As we thought it was only a matter of time that Microsoft would announce some type of limited edition console to tie in with the release of Halo Reach.

Fans to Decide the Fate of Carmine in "Gears of War 3"

Thursday, 22 July 2010 17:34 Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 18:06 Written by Offical Press Release

Fans to Decide the Fate of Carmine in "Gears of War 3"

Place your vote for the fate of the newest Carmine brother through the purchase of avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with benefits going to charity

The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in "Gears of War 3." By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in "Gears of War 3," with all the proceeds going to the Child's Play Charity.

Kinect : When and How Much Australia

Thursday, 22 July 2010 17:28 Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 19:38 Written by Offical Press Release

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Kinect for Xbox 360 - the hot gift for Christmas Down Under

Kinect sensor priced at A$199.00

SYDNEY, Australia. - July 22, 2010 - Microsoft Corp. today announced Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the revolutionary Kinect sensor for A$199.00 (RRP)** packaged with the Kinect Adventures game*. With over 1.1 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households across Australia and New Zealand, console owners¹ will enjoy the fun of Kinect and controller free entertainment.

Unrivaled game line up for PlayStation® at E3 2010

Wednesday, 16 June 2010 16:47 Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 17:05 Written by Offical Press Release

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2010 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced groundbreaking new products and services that further establish PlayStation®'s leadership and cutting edge position in home entertainment. Since last autumn (Australian Spring), the PlayStation business has experienced unprecedented growth, fueling huge momentum into the new year. The company is poised once again to deliver consumers unrivaled entertainment options this year with the latest in 3D technology, the introduction of the PlayStation®Move motion controller and games, plus blockbuster titles for PlayStation®3 (PS3^TM) including inFAMOUS^TM 2, Twisted Metal^TM, Gran Turismo®5, LittleBigPlanet^TM 2 and Killzone^TM 3.

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Ubisoft Announce Michael Jackson Dance Game

Wednesday, 16 June 2010 00:46 Written by Offical Press Release

Los Angeles - June 14, 2010 - Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of an interactive performance-based video game, inspired by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment at its best and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson's extensive catalogue such as Beat It and Billie Jean, as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans will be able to sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.

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New Xbox 360 On Sale Now

Tuesday, 15 June 2010 20:42 Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 23:02 Written by Offical Press Release

Los Angeles - June 15^th - Xbox today opened a new era of entertainment for everyone, transforming the way the world plays, entertains and connects with friends and family members. To kick-start the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. world premiered Kinect, formerly known as "Project Natal," in a spectacular live performance imagined by Cirque du Soleil. Unlike anything seen or experienced before, Kinect for Xbox 360 opens a new world of controller-free games and entertainment so everyone can have fun.

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Cirque du Soleil Experience Unveils Kinect for Xbox 360

Monday, 14 June 2010 19:37 Written by Offical Press Release

On the eve of the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Xbox made entertainment history through a stunning Cirque du Soleil production that brought controller-free gaming and entertainment to life and gave "Project Natal" its real name: Kinect for Xbox 360.

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PENGUIN FLIES WITH EAGLE-EYE FOR SONY® PS3TM AT E3

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 21:15 Written by Offical Press Release

Ask most video game fanatics and they'll tell you that first-person shooters are simply better when using a keyboard and mouse. That's why Penguin United has created the Eagle-Eye which converts any standard USB HID keyboard and mouse into a turbo charged controller for the Sony^® PlayStation^TM 3 video game console. The Eagle-Eye Converter will be launched at E3 in Los Angeles, June 15-17, Booth #5750 West Hall.

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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT FOR DUNGEON SIEGE 3

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 21:06 Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 June 2010 21:17 Written by Offical Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX^® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today that it is partnering with Obsidian Entertainment^® on DUNGEON SIEGE^® 3. With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games^®, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise with Square Enix as the game's publisher. Coming for the first time to high-def home video game consoles, DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will be available for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

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NEW SHREDTASTIC GUITAR HERO®: WARRIORS OF ROCK WIRELESS GUITAR CONTROLLER REVEALED

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 21:00 Written by Offical Press Release

Furious finger-fretting frontmen and their friends have another reason to be excited this September with the debut of the all-new, redesigned and customizable guitar controller for Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero^®: Warriors of Rock. Developed by the in-house research and development team who have created and delivered the top-quality Guitar Hero^® controllers everyone knows and loves, the style of the new guitar controller was inspired by the game's unique art style and over-the-top story that players will experience in Quest Mode, the franchise's first story-driven experience in which players embark on an epic rock journey to help save rock n' roll. All essential parts are now contained within the neck allowing removable 'wings' to be replaced with alternatives, giving gamers the chance to tailor the guitar controller to their own unique styles.

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The Helghast are back. Killzone®3 announced for PlayStation®3

Tuesday, 25 May 2010 23:54 Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 23:59 Written by Offical Press Release

The war is far from won. Get ready for an epic battle against the deadliest enemies on PS3

SYDNEY, 25^th May 2010 - Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has confirmed the return of its iconic first person shooter, Killzone®, to PlayStation®3 [PS3^TM]. Bringing back the trademark ferocious action on a grand scale, Killzone®3 is an explosive cinematic experience more intense than ever before. Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions. This is David vs. Goliath...if Goliath had thousands of troops and a thermonuclear arsenal.

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Halo: Reach" launches September 14th, 2010

Tuesday, 25 May 2010 23:51 Written by Offical Press Release

More than 2.7 million players make history with record-shattering demand for the "Halo: Reach" multiplayer beta

Sydney, Australia - May 25^th, 2010 - One of the most anticipated games of the year is making its worldwide debut this September. "Halo: Reach," the blockbuster prequel to the best-selling video game franchise and hailed as the No. 1 game series of all time,¹ will leave its mark on the entertainment landscape when it launches worldwide, starting September 14^th, 2010.

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