ACTIVISION’S GUITAR HERO® METALLICA® EXPLODES ONTO RETAIL SHELVES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Experience the Intensity of Musical Icons Metallica and Over 20 Other Rockin’ Bands in the Newest Entry to the Smash-Hit Franchise
Santa Monica, CA – March 31, 2009 – Having pioneered and expanded the heavy metal genre while gaining critical and popular success over the past 25 years, Metallica invites gamers to “Ride the Lightning” with them and over 20 other rocking artists in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) latest release – Guitar Hero® Metallica®. Enter the world of Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo and experience the intensity and skill of one of the greatest bands of all time. Shred on the guitar controller, rip on the drum kit controller and wail on the mic to over 45 explosive hits from both Metallica’s illustrious career and a variety of other legendary artists selected by the band, such as Alice In Chains, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Queen.
"When Guitar Hero® came to us with the idea to do a game based on Metallica, we call this a no brainer and said yes very quickly," said Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica. "It seemed like the next step - a whole other platform for musicians to reach an audience. If we talk about this in five years, I think it will turn into an expected way to release music.”
"Guitar Hero is a great way for people to experience the music of a band. Not just Metallica, but many bands. It's almost educational in that sense, where people can learn about groups that range from Santana to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Journey," said bassist Robert Trujillo.
“We are extremely excited to partner with Metallica, bringing one of the world’s best-selling artists together with one of the biggest video game brands allowing consumers to connect with artists and their music in a uniquely interactive way,” said Will Kassoy, Head of Publishing for the Guitar Hero franchise. “Guitar Hero Metallica will appeal to a wide range of fans including those of Metallica, rock music, and Guitar Hero as well as introduce the franchise to new audiences.”
Guitar Hero Metallica allows fans to “spend an evening with Metallica,” and more than 20 other popular artists, while performing in venues reminiscent of their epic album covers, themes from their music and real world locales. Guitar Hero Metallica introduces an all-new Expert+ drum difficulty setting, featuring two bass drum kick pedals that offer an authentic Metallica experience with note-for-note tracking, and Metallifacts, which, after nailing a song, lets players enjoy a virtual concert filled with on-screen facts and trivia about the song being played.
The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero Metallica, please visit guitarherometallica.com.
The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system version will be available in North America in April 2009. All versions of Guitar Hero Metallica will be available in Europe beginning May 2009.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Splosion Man Teaser Trailer and Screens
Twisted Pixel has release a teaser trailer for its upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game 'Splosion Man! This teaser trailer shows snippets of what the single-player game will play like, and screenshots are attached.
The company also updated its web site, found at www.SplosionMan.com, announcing that there will be 50 single-player levels, including some highly entertaining and unconventional boss battles, and there will be a set of 50 unique 4 player co-op levels.
We are really happy with how the game is turning out and think it's going to turn some heads when it comes out later this year, if only for the ridiculous humor and gratuitous use of flying meats. =)
The company also updated its web site, found at www.SplosionMan.com, announcing that there will be 50 single-player levels, including some highly entertaining and unconventional boss battles, and there will be a set of 50 unique 4 player co-op levels.
We are really happy with how the game is turning out and think it's going to turn some heads when it comes out later this year, if only for the ridiculous humor and gratuitous use of flying meats. =)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
DJ Hero Turntable Controller Revealed
The first images of the DJ Hero turntable controller has been leaked, confirming that the game will make use of a specialized controller that features a platter for scratching and three buttons for sampling.
Since the game has not been officially announced, there's no information on the game features and the gameplay mechanics associated to this controller. We expect Activision to provide further details on DJ Hero soon. In the meantime, enjoy the first images of the controller and tell us if it meets your expectations:
Since the game has not been officially announced, there's no information on the game features and the gameplay mechanics associated to this controller. We expect Activision to provide further details on DJ Hero soon. In the meantime, enjoy the first images of the controller and tell us if it meets your expectations:
Playlogic Brings Infernal Hells Vengeance to Xbox 360
Playlogic Brings the Action-Packed "Infernal: Hells Vengeance" to Xbox 360
Cult PC hit makes the leap to console!
Amsterdam/New York, 16th of April - Today, Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, are pleased to announce the Cult Hit - Action Shooter of 2007, Infernal – Is coming exclusively to console on Xbox 360® this spring!
Former Etherlite Secret Agent Ryan Lennox, now obsolete and betrayed by those close to him is a man who knows no fear! In a desperate bid to uncover his former employers secret agenda Lennox makes a pact with the devil. Embarking on an action-packed voyage into a world of deception and betrayal, armed with special abilities and military grade weaponry, Ryan Lennox is a man who must succeed.
Lennox will need to master his devilish powers to uncover the truth and restore the delicate balance of good and evil. The captivating plot sees Lennox journey from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbor docks and industrial oil refineries, before finally facing his ultimate showdown...
Infernal uses a state-of-the-art Physics engine enabling highly interactive worlds with destroyable walls and objects, while giving the player the ability to use a vast array of weapons. This is supported by using high level graphics and a stunning overall design based on locations throughout Europe and the USA.
Features:
Stunning 3rd Person Shooter with deep & engaging storyline Explore a range of stunning environments & locations across 3 levels of difficulty Over 10 hours of gameplay Control a variety of guns and weapons as well as supernatural forces to increase their power Engange in Hand to Hand combat, or utilize a range of weaponry Duck and cover system to avoid enemy attacks Fight intelligent opponents who use the environment to their advantage Utilize a vast array of supernatural powers such as telekinesis & teleportation to overcome obstacles and enemies Harvest the energy of your enemies to heal and to replenish your Infernal mana
“Infernal was always designed with a console release in mind and it’s great that we’re finally able to release exclusively on XBOX360. The vast array of weaponry and supernatural powers makes Lennox an enviable foe.” Said Adam McGowan, Marketing Director at Playlogic
Infernal will be released exclusively to console on Xbox 360 in Q2 2009! Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Cult PC hit makes the leap to console!
Amsterdam/New York, 16th of April - Today, Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, are pleased to announce the Cult Hit - Action Shooter of 2007, Infernal – Is coming exclusively to console on Xbox 360® this spring!
Former Etherlite Secret Agent Ryan Lennox, now obsolete and betrayed by those close to him is a man who knows no fear! In a desperate bid to uncover his former employers secret agenda Lennox makes a pact with the devil. Embarking on an action-packed voyage into a world of deception and betrayal, armed with special abilities and military grade weaponry, Ryan Lennox is a man who must succeed.
Lennox will need to master his devilish powers to uncover the truth and restore the delicate balance of good and evil. The captivating plot sees Lennox journey from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbor docks and industrial oil refineries, before finally facing his ultimate showdown...
Infernal uses a state-of-the-art Physics engine enabling highly interactive worlds with destroyable walls and objects, while giving the player the ability to use a vast array of weapons. This is supported by using high level graphics and a stunning overall design based on locations throughout Europe and the USA.
Features:
Stunning 3rd Person Shooter with deep & engaging storyline Explore a range of stunning environments & locations across 3 levels of difficulty Over 10 hours of gameplay Control a variety of guns and weapons as well as supernatural forces to increase their power Engange in Hand to Hand combat, or utilize a range of weaponry Duck and cover system to avoid enemy attacks Fight intelligent opponents who use the environment to their advantage Utilize a vast array of supernatural powers such as telekinesis & teleportation to overcome obstacles and enemies Harvest the energy of your enemies to heal and to replenish your Infernal mana
“Infernal was always designed with a console release in mind and it’s great that we’re finally able to release exclusively on XBOX360. The vast array of weaponry and supernatural powers makes Lennox an enviable foe.” Said Adam McGowan, Marketing Director at Playlogic
Infernal will be released exclusively to console on Xbox 360 in Q2 2009! Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Rock Band and Star Trek Team Up
Viacom announced today that MTV Games and Harmonix’s Rock Band are joining forces with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment to celebrate the May 8th theatrical release of the film Star Trek from director/producer J.J. Abrams. Below is the press release with the announcement:
MTV Games and Paramount Pictures Take STAR TREK and Rock Band® “Where No Man Has Gone Before”
First-of-its-Kind Promotion to Rock Fans During Month Lead-Up to the Film’s Release on May 8, 2009
New York, NY, April 1, 2009 – MTV Games and Harmonix’s Rock Band® are joining forces with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment to celebrate the May 8th theatrical release of the film STAR TREK from director/producer J.J. Abrams. The first-of-its-kind collaboration will fuse together the massive cultural followings of both STAR TREK and the video game phenomenon Rock Band to engage fans with free music, an in-game battle of the bands, and futuristic avatar creation contest.
Beginning today, fans can register for a 15-day sweepstakes that will give away 500 free
Rock Band Music Store downloads each day from April 7th through April 21st for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®Store for PlayStation3.
And if that’s not enough – fans will want to fire up Rock Band 2’s online Battle of the Bands mode to participate in the STAR TREK Ultimate Battle. Bands of three to four players can battle the Rock Band galaxy. The band with the highest score will win a STAR TREK hometown movie screening for their band and their friends. Additionally, twenty randomly selected players will win an awesome STAR TREK/Rock Band prize pack equipped with STAR TREK and Rock Band gear. The Battle of the Bands component will begin on April 20th and run through April 27th.
The Rock Band and STAR TREK promotion will culminate when the first-ever avatar creation contest launches on April 27th. Fans will be asked to create a futuristic avatar in-game and export it to RockBand.com for the community and Harmonix team to judge the winner. The Duke of Gravity will ultimately decide which avatar has what it takes to rock with the Enterprise crew. The winner will be chosen on May 11th and win "The Future is Now" prize pack including the top of the line Rock Band game accessories.
For more information on Rock Band and STAR TREK's collaboration, visit www.ROCKBAND.comStarTrek. STAR TREK opens in theatres worldwide on Friday, May 8th.
MTV Games and Paramount Pictures Take STAR TREK and Rock Band® “Where No Man Has Gone Before”
First-of-its-Kind Promotion to Rock Fans During Month Lead-Up to the Film’s Release on May 8, 2009
New York, NY, April 1, 2009 – MTV Games and Harmonix’s Rock Band® are joining forces with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment to celebrate the May 8th theatrical release of the film STAR TREK from director/producer J.J. Abrams. The first-of-its-kind collaboration will fuse together the massive cultural followings of both STAR TREK and the video game phenomenon Rock Band to engage fans with free music, an in-game battle of the bands, and futuristic avatar creation contest.
Beginning today, fans can register for a 15-day sweepstakes that will give away 500 free
Rock Band Music Store downloads each day from April 7th through April 21st for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®Store for PlayStation3.
And if that’s not enough – fans will want to fire up Rock Band 2’s online Battle of the Bands mode to participate in the STAR TREK Ultimate Battle. Bands of three to four players can battle the Rock Band galaxy. The band with the highest score will win a STAR TREK hometown movie screening for their band and their friends. Additionally, twenty randomly selected players will win an awesome STAR TREK/Rock Band prize pack equipped with STAR TREK and Rock Band gear. The Battle of the Bands component will begin on April 20th and run through April 27th.
The Rock Band and STAR TREK promotion will culminate when the first-ever avatar creation contest launches on April 27th. Fans will be asked to create a futuristic avatar in-game and export it to RockBand.com for the community and Harmonix team to judge the winner. The Duke of Gravity will ultimately decide which avatar has what it takes to rock with the Enterprise crew. The winner will be chosen on May 11th and win "The Future is Now" prize pack including the top of the line Rock Band game accessories.
For more information on Rock Band and STAR TREK's collaboration, visit www.ROCKBAND.comStarTrek. STAR TREK opens in theatres worldwide on Friday, May 8th.
The Godfather II Arrives in Stores
Electronic Arts and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced today the arrival of The Godfather II videogame in stores now in North America. Below is the press release with the announcement:
EA MAKES AN OFFER THAT CAN’T BE REFUSED – THE GODFATHER II IS NOW IN STORES
Act Like a Mobster and Think Like a Don in the Game that Scores a Perfect 5 out of 5 in GamePro Magazine
Redwood City, CA – April 7, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced the arrival of The Godfather® II videogame in stores now in North America for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The game will be available on April 10th in Europe.
The Godfather II is the sequel to the multi-platinum hit The Godfather The Game and has earned a perfect 5 out of 5 from GamePro magazine. GamePro calls the game “…criminally addictive” and “...the experience by which other crime games must be judged."
“The Godfather II offers players the ultimate fantasy of being a Don - of finally being the guy who calls all the shots for the family,” says Executive Producer Hunter Smith. “By combining the strategic gameplay of thinking like a Don through the 'Don's View', with our intense, visceral 'Blackhand' combat, we are focusing on the game at the root of the Godfather franchise, the game of organized crime. In essence, we're creating a new niche in the open-world genre and are really excited to see how players will build their families and customize their own experience in both the single player campaign and multiplayer battles.”
The Godfather II takes all of the drama, action and family values from the classic Godfather films and brings them into an interactive experience. This means that players have to build and invest in their family, manage their rackets, takeover crime rings and even reach out to corrupt officials – all through the revolutionary Don’s View. The Don’s View is a 3D display of the player’s criminal empire and family tree, offering a birds-eye view of all three cities to better coordinate their take-down strategies, plan hits on rival made men, attack enemy compounds, and much more. As a Don in the Corleone family, The Godfather II puts the control in the players’ hands and allows them to live in the Godfather universe while creating their own story of deception, betrayal, and conquest in a 1960’s organized crime world.
Developed at the EA Redwood Stores studio, The Godfather II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and 18+ for PEGI. The Godfather II will be available for MSRP $59.99 on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 and MSRP $49.99 on PC.
EA MAKES AN OFFER THAT CAN’T BE REFUSED – THE GODFATHER II IS NOW IN STORES
Act Like a Mobster and Think Like a Don in the Game that Scores a Perfect 5 out of 5 in GamePro Magazine
Redwood City, CA – April 7, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced the arrival of The Godfather® II videogame in stores now in North America for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The game will be available on April 10th in Europe.
The Godfather II is the sequel to the multi-platinum hit The Godfather The Game and has earned a perfect 5 out of 5 from GamePro magazine. GamePro calls the game “…criminally addictive” and “...the experience by which other crime games must be judged."
“The Godfather II offers players the ultimate fantasy of being a Don - of finally being the guy who calls all the shots for the family,” says Executive Producer Hunter Smith. “By combining the strategic gameplay of thinking like a Don through the 'Don's View', with our intense, visceral 'Blackhand' combat, we are focusing on the game at the root of the Godfather franchise, the game of organized crime. In essence, we're creating a new niche in the open-world genre and are really excited to see how players will build their families and customize their own experience in both the single player campaign and multiplayer battles.”
The Godfather II takes all of the drama, action and family values from the classic Godfather films and brings them into an interactive experience. This means that players have to build and invest in their family, manage their rackets, takeover crime rings and even reach out to corrupt officials – all through the revolutionary Don’s View. The Don’s View is a 3D display of the player’s criminal empire and family tree, offering a birds-eye view of all three cities to better coordinate their take-down strategies, plan hits on rival made men, attack enemy compounds, and much more. As a Don in the Corleone family, The Godfather II puts the control in the players’ hands and allows them to live in the Godfather universe while creating their own story of deception, betrayal, and conquest in a 1960’s organized crime world.
Developed at the EA Redwood Stores studio, The Godfather II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and 18+ for PEGI. The Godfather II will be available for MSRP $59.99 on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 and MSRP $49.99 on PC.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Capcom Ships Resident Evil 5
Capcom announced today that Resident Evil 5 has shipped to all North American retailers. You can read our review of the game here. Below is the press release announcing the game's launch:
A New Generation of Fear Arrives as Capcom(R) Ships Resident Evil 5
The Fear You Can't Forget is Here as one of the Most Highly Anticipated Games of the Year Ships on Xbox 360(R) and PLAYSTATION(R)3 System
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Capcom(R), a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Resident Evil(R) 5 has shipped to all North American retailers for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. Players across the nation will now be able to experience the fear they will never forget, as the most highly anticipated game of the year launches today. Resident Evil 5 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $59.99 at all major retailers across North America.
"With record-breaking downloadable demo numbers on both Xbox LIVE and PlayStation(R) Network and critics across the board singing the game's praises, Resident Evil 5 is poised for a very successful launch," said Mona Hamilton, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "The new two-player co-op experience, variety of control options, new storyline and advanced inventory system have created a revolutionary new action-packed Resident Evil game that both fans and newcomers to the series will love."
Winning numerous awards and critical praise since it was first announced, Resident Evil 5 is one of the most talked about and anticipated games of the year. Its most recent success has come in the form of early review scores, as press across the nation have praised the quality and intensity of the title. Game Informer honored the game with "Game of the Month" status and an impressive 9.5/10 review score in its latest issue. PlayStation: The Official Magazine rated Resident Evil 5 with a perfect five-out-of-five score, remarking that "RE5 takes the co-op experience to a new level and reinvigorates the survival horror genre in the process."
For the latest news, assets and information on Resident Evil 5, check out Capcom's official press site at www.press.capcom.com.
About Resident Evil 5
From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.
Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachika Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleash an unprecedented level of fear for the new generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated videogames in history according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, Resident Evil 5 is certain to bring new fans to the series. Incredible changes to both the gameplay and world of Resident Evil make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.
The Resident Evil series has sold over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996 and has spawned a multi-million dollar trilogy of films from Sony Pictures. The latest installment of the game, Resident Evil 5, promises to revolutionize the series just as Resident Evil 4 did.
A New Generation of Fear Arrives as Capcom(R) Ships Resident Evil 5
The Fear You Can't Forget is Here as one of the Most Highly Anticipated Games of the Year Ships on Xbox 360(R) and PLAYSTATION(R)3 System
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Capcom(R), a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Resident Evil(R) 5 has shipped to all North American retailers for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. Players across the nation will now be able to experience the fear they will never forget, as the most highly anticipated game of the year launches today. Resident Evil 5 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $59.99 at all major retailers across North America.
"With record-breaking downloadable demo numbers on both Xbox LIVE and PlayStation(R) Network and critics across the board singing the game's praises, Resident Evil 5 is poised for a very successful launch," said Mona Hamilton, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "The new two-player co-op experience, variety of control options, new storyline and advanced inventory system have created a revolutionary new action-packed Resident Evil game that both fans and newcomers to the series will love."
Winning numerous awards and critical praise since it was first announced, Resident Evil 5 is one of the most talked about and anticipated games of the year. Its most recent success has come in the form of early review scores, as press across the nation have praised the quality and intensity of the title. Game Informer honored the game with "Game of the Month" status and an impressive 9.5/10 review score in its latest issue. PlayStation: The Official Magazine rated Resident Evil 5 with a perfect five-out-of-five score, remarking that "RE5 takes the co-op experience to a new level and reinvigorates the survival horror genre in the process."
For the latest news, assets and information on Resident Evil 5, check out Capcom's official press site at www.press.capcom.com.
About Resident Evil 5
From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.
Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachika Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleash an unprecedented level of fear for the new generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated videogames in history according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, Resident Evil 5 is certain to bring new fans to the series. Incredible changes to both the gameplay and world of Resident Evil make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.
The Resident Evil series has sold over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996 and has spawned a multi-million dollar trilogy of films from Sony Pictures. The latest installment of the game, Resident Evil 5, promises to revolutionize the series just as Resident Evil 4 did.
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