Author - Jerry Paxton

Zone of the Enders HD Collection Screenshots

2012/06/14

JUNE 14, 2012 — Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today unveiled new screenshots for the upcoming Zone of the Enders HD Collection, coming this Fall. Zone of the Enders HD Collection will feature the two main Zone of the Enders games in a special, fully remastered series. The collection will be playable for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Developed by Kojima Productions, Zone of the Enders HD Collection will include fan favorites Zone of the Enders and its sequel Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. This will be the first time the games are featured on platforms other than the PlayStation®2 system.

The essential Zone of the Enders series features engrossing storytelling paired with thrilling robot fights in a futuristic interplanetary setting. Players control fast and powerful mechs (robots) known as Orbital Frames to blast their enemies into oblivion.

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EA Announces Seven Days of Play4Free Giveaways

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 14, 2012 – With summer only a week away, there’s never been a better time to join the digital gaming revolution! Boasting a community of over 33 million free-to-play gamers, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today kicked off a week-long promotion for its diverse portfolio of free-to-play games, with a new giveaway* planned each day until summer officially begins on June 20. Today, players will receive the Woodland Combat Pack for Battlefield™ Play4Free, including a new uniform, seven-day XP boost, 50 advanced adrenaline shots and 50 combat bandages. Throughout the rest of the week other EA Play4Free titles will give similar gifts, including Battlefield Heroes™, Command & Conquer™ Tiberium Alliances, Lord of Ultima™, Need for Speed™ World and Warhammer® Online: Wrath of Heroes™. For the next week, the daily gift will be unveiled each morning at http://www.play4free.com/c/summer.

“The free-to-play market is continuing to explode, and EA has the right mix of high quality games and blockbuster brands to help lead the transformation,” said Sean Decker, Vice President of EA Play4Free. “We have a huge summer ahead of us, with two big anniversary events planned around our flagship games Battlefield Heroes and Need for Speed World, new game content for the entire portfolio and new game announcements. There’s never been a better time to sign up and play.”

Combining exciting new gameplay with the industry’s biggest franchises, EA Play4Free games are pioneering the fast-growing free-to-play gaming category, a centerpiece of EA’s strategy to remain a leader in digital gaming. This summer, each of EA’s free-to-play games will continue to engage and grow their communities with new content and activities:

Need for Speed World sets players loose behind the wheel of stunning licensed cars in a massive open world filled with over 15 million registered racers. This July, Need for Speed World will celebrate its second anniversary with new challenges, hot new cars and exciting community activities. For more information, please visit http://needforspeedworld.com.

Battlefield Heroes is a third-person shooter that brings classic Battlefield action to the masses with fun cartoonish graphics and hilarious gameplay that caters to players of all skill levels. On June 25, Battlefield Heroes celebrates its third anniversary, and over 12 million registrations, with a new map, new items, a brand new mission system, and exciting community activities. For more information please visit http://battlefieldheroes.com.

Battlefield Play4Free is a first-person shooter that brings the best of the Battlefield series – intense 32-player battles including all-out vehicle warfare. Recently, the team added a new map, Myanmar, inspired by the classic Battlefield Vietnam map, Ho Chi Minh. For more information, please visit http://battlefieldplay4free.com.

Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances is a browser-based, massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game where players choose one of two playable factions from Command & Conquer lore, the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) or the Nod. Players harvest resources, build huge armies, foster strategic alliances, all in the pursuit of victory. Command and Conquer Tiberium Alliance is now live and available in 11 languages at http://tiberiumalliances.com.

Lord of Ultima is a browser-based strategy game set within the Ultima universe. Players build empires, learning the arts of diplomacy, trade and spying, as they form mighty alliances on their quest to conquer the new world of Caledonia and become the Lord of Ultima. Gamers can start building their empire by visiting http://lordofultima.com.

Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes delivers instant, fast-paced and competitive PvP arena gameplay – for free! The game throws three teams into intense 6v6v6 battles where players can choose from a wide range of unique heroes from the Warhammer universe on the fly. The game is currently in open beta, and is available to download at http://wrathofheroes.com.

For more information on EA’s Play4Free titles and the Countdown to Summer giveaway promotion, please visit http://www.play4free.com/c/summer.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://www.play4free.com/c/summer for details.

Logitech Announces G600 MMO Gaming Mouse

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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NEWARK, Calif. — June 14, 2012 — Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the latest addition to its popular G-Series gaming lineup: the Logitech® G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, a highly customizable and easy-to-use mouse specifically designed for massively multiplayer online (MMO) gamers. The mouse features 20 buttons – including 12 thumb buttons, set in two groups of six on a meticulously designed thumb panel – all in easy reach for quick and easy no-look navigation and faster game play.

With three default profiles – two for MMOs and one for general gaming – it is set up for optimal use right out of the box, no drivers required. In addition, it has a G-Shift function that easily doubles the number of actions you can perform with any button, giving you complete control in your favorite MMOs. As with all of our G-Series products, the keys are programmable so you can create your own commands, store them in the mouse’s onboard memory, and access them all with one touch. Plus, its sculpted shape comfortably supports your hand through long gaming sessions.

“The Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse is the result of intense, direct testing with experienced MMO gamers,” said Mark Starrett, senior global product manager for Logitech. “Countless hours of research went into the design of our thumb panel to make sure that it is as comfortable and easy to use as possible. And people will feel the difference in the buttons – they’re sculpted to help reduce click fatigue and miss-clicks so you can play with greater precision for as long as you want.”

For additional personalization, the thumb panel’s RGB illumination is fully customizable with more than 16 million possible color combinations that you can use to easily identify the active on-board profile. The lighting can be set to glow continuously, pulse on and off, continuously cycle, or dim after a user-determined period of inactivity.

“This Logitech mouse is one of the best out there – and not just because they incorporated our feedback into the design,” said Hal Hanlin, Rift producer. “There are so many abilities to keep track of in Rift, the difference between defeating a zone event or winding up at the graveyard can come down to seconds. Having all those G-Keys at your fingertips gives you an advantage.”

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in July 2012, for a suggested retail price of $79.99. For more information please visit www.logitech.com or our blog.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing First Screenshots

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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BUDAPEST – June 14, 2012 – Independent developer NeocoreGames revealed the first-ever gameplay screenshots for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. Those wanting to learn more about the upcoming PC/XBLA title, featuring the legendary monster hunter, can enter the land of Borgovia at the link below.

Set in a gothic-noir universe resembling a fantastical 19th century Europe filled with monsters, magic, and weird technology, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing will follow the son of the famed hunter, known in-game as Van Helsing, in a tale wrought with wry humor and snappy dialogue. Van Helsing, a larger-than-life hero possessing a dark yet romantic charm, will follow his path to the dismal land of Borgovia where former supernatural foes have enlisted his help to defeat a new scourge terrorizing the ravaged city. With an assortment of extraordinary characters, an engrossing storyline, and a beautifully dark and gothic art style, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing looks to bring Action RPG enthusiasts an anachronistic adventure like no other.

Website: http://www.vanhelsingthegame.com
DevBlog: http://devblog.neocoregames.com
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/VanHelsingGame
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/NeocoreGames/featured

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Maestia: Rise of Keledus Closed Beta Begins

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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Marina del Rey, California – June 14, 2012 – Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today the official launch of the closed beta testing for Maestia: Rise of Keledus. Players can get their first taste of Maestia on the new official website at http://www.playmaestia.com/, and Register here to be one of the lucky few who will get to play for the next week.

Maestia: Rise of Keledus is a fully fleshed fantasy MMORPG that is free to download and play. Follow a captivating storyline and launch head first into the eternal struggle for power and righteousness. Join fellow players in parties to challenge Instance Dungeons or band together in guilds for small and large scale faction battles. Adventure in an ever-growing world filled with quests, crafting, an advanced Mercenary system and more.

“There is a lot of anticipation and excitement for Maestia, and we are excited to finally open the doors and let players experience it for the first time,” said Jay Choi, Chief Operating Officer at Gravity Interactive. “We’ve chosen to do a short, personal closed beta so the most dedicated players can get a good grasp of the game, and we can use their feedback to improve Maestia before it takes its next steps towards launch.”

To commemorate the closed beta period, Maestia will host a slew of events offering players a chance to win in-game prizes as well as gaming gear; gaming headsets, mouse, ultimate game cards, and more! Players will have a chance to win daily, so the more they play the better their odds of winning! For more information on the events visit http://blog.gravityus.com/?p=2885.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Voice Cast

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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Santa Monica, CA – June 14, 2012 – High Moon Studios is creating the most authentic TRANSFORMERS game ever with the announcement that fan-favorites Peter Cullen and Gregg Berger, the legendary voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and GRIMLOCK from the original TRANSFORMERS animated TV series, will reprise their roles for the upcoming TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON video game. Set to launch on August 28, 2012 from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON will allow gamers to experience the final, darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they vie for control of their dying home planet.

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON will also feature the talents of voice-over veterans Nolan North (BRUTICUS, CLIFFJUMPER and BRAWL), Troy Baker (JAZZ, JETFIRE and KICKBACK), Fred Tatasciore (MEGATRON, RATCHET and METROPLEX), Steve Blum (SHOCKWAVE, SWINDLE and SHARPSHOT), Isaac Singleton (SOUNDWAVE) and more.

“This is the definitive TRANSFORMERS video game, and we absolutely had to have these iconic voices onboard in order tell this story,” said Peter Della Penna, Studio Head, High Moon Studios. “Because it’s an origins story, we were able to explore some of the coolest characters in the lore for TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, and then go after the best and most authentic voice talent possible to do the franchise right.”

“There is no mistaking the voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and GRIMLOCK, and we are so happy that fans will get to experience a game featuring the distinctive voices of many of the most iconic and popular TRANSFORMERS characters,” said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro. “The development team at High Moon Studios did a phenomenal job hand-picking the cast for what is by far the most diverse character roster ever in a TRANSFORMERS video game.”

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON challenges fans to fight through both sides of the TRANSFORMERS’ most epic battles that culminate in their legendary exodus from their home planet. With the stakes higher and scale bigger than ever, players will embark on an action-packed journey through massive, war-torn environments designed around each character’s unique abilities and alternate forms, including GRIMLOCK’s nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary COMBATICONS combining into the colossal BRUTICUS. Taking the franchise’s competitive multiplayer to all-new heights, the game will allow fans go head-to-head in blistering AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON matches after creating their own unique characters with the most in-depth, advanced customization ever before seen in a TRANSFORMERS video game.

Sinister Movie Trailer Released

2012/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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If you were a fan of Paranormal Activity and Insidious, you will probably get a kick out of the new trailer for the upcoming film, Sinister. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Clare Foley and is due out this October.

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MOTRR Galileo Now Available for Pre-Order

2012/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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The Galileo from MOTRR is a fantastic idea that is sure to be useful not only to parents looking for inexpensive security systems but also engineers and even amateur iPhone filmmakers. The rechargeable actuator system takes commands from an iPad and allows the user to fully-control the camera’s point of view. You can checkout additional info on the Galileo over at its official website. The Galileo is available to pre-order for a reasonable $116.99.

EA Announces Project Honor for Fallen Warriors

2012/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 13, 2012 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is proud to announce today ‘Project HONOR’, a program dedicated to raising awareness and generating charitable contributions for fallen warriors from the Special Operations Community in honor of the sacrifices they and their families have made for their country. Through unique partnerships program with EA for Medal of Honor™ Warfighter, elite weapon and gear manufacturers who equip the Special Operations Community including Kaenon, London Bridge Trading, Magpul, SureFire, Mechanix Wear and others will donate to the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation for the benefit of Project HONOR. These esteemed weapon and gear manufacturers will also have their products featured in the game to help deliver the most authentic videogame warfare experience this holiday season. In addition to this, select partners have signed up to create and sell exclusive Medal of Honor themed merchandise and donate 100% of the proceeds of their sales to the Navy SEAL Foundation, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and other charities. London Bridge Trading Company is leading the way with an entire line of gear showcasing an exclusive Project HONOR camouflage pattern.

Danger Close™ Games also announced today Medal of Honor Warfighter Military Edition, made exclusively for active, reserve and former U.S. military. In a unique partnership with GovX, Inc., the largest online shopping destination exclusively serving verified military, law enforcement and related government personnel and their families, the Medal of Honor Warfighter Military Edition includes the Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition as well as exclusive in-game unlocks, including use of the Project HONOR camouflage pattern. For more information, please visit www.govx.com/mohw.

“We have a tremendous amount of respect for our service men and women around the world and a deep level of gratitude for the sacrifices both they and their families make on a daily basis,” said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer of Medal of Honor. “We’ve teamed up with some of the biggest military brands to deliver an authentic experience in Medal of Honor Warfighter. We’re excited to work with these great partners to also launch Project HONOR to raise awareness for the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and drive real world contributions of which we can be proud.”

“This partnership with EA and Medal of Honor will raise awareness on the work we do to help the families of fallen Special Operations warriors and facilitate contributions that help provide college scholarships for surviving children and financial assistance to families of severely wounded special operations warriors,” said John T. Carney, Jr., Special Operations Warrior Foundation President. “This is a great way to give back to some of our country’s greatest warriors.”

“Our mission is to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families,” said Jim Smith, Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Foundation. “We are excited to be working with EA and Medal of Honor on this fantastic program that will ultimately benefit the lives of our service men and women and their families.”

For more information about Project HONOR, visit www.medalofhonor.com/projectHONOR. For more information on the partner foundations, please visit the Navy SEAL Foundation at www.navySEALfoundation.org and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation at www.specialops.org.

Written by U.S. Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas and inspired by real world events, Medal of Honor Warfighter delivers an up close and personal look at today’s battlefield and the fight against the ongoing global terror threat. From rescuing hostages in Abu Sayyaf’s stronghold in the Philippines to assaulting Al-Shabaab’s “Pirate Town” on the Somali Coast, Medal of Honor Warfighter puts players in the boots of today’s most highly trained and skilled warriors to experience missions that have a dotted line to real world terrorist threats. Powered by the ground-breaking Frostbite™ 2 engine, Medal of Honor Warfighter features real world hotspots in the single player campaign and introduces international Tier 1 Operators from 10 different nations in multiplayer allowing players to show their national pride online.

Medal of Honor Warfighter will be available in North America on October 23 and in Europe on October 26 for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Medal of Honor Warfighter and be sure to visit www.medalofhonor.com, and www.facebook.com/medalofhonor, or follow on Twitter^™ at www.twitter.com/medalofhonor. Press assets are available at www.info.ea.com.

Alien Fear Post-E3 Screenshots

2012/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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Following up on a great E3, City Interactive released the first screenshots of its upcoming XBLA/PSN shooter, Alien Fear. These screenshots showcase the beauty and power of the Unreal Engine 3-powered title and reveal some intriguing hints about the arcade action coming soon to Xboxes and PlayStations everywhere.

Alien Fear puts the player in the role of a highly trained elite commando on a mission of sabotage. Featuring non-stop, visceral run-and-gun action in an explosive environment with meaningful co-operative gameplay and using proven Unreal 3 technology, Alien Fear sets a new standard for digitally distributed XBLA and PSN titles.

Scheduled for release Fall 2012, Alien Fear delivers beautiful, arcade-style aggression against relentless alien hordes.

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